After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

In Tongzhou Prefecture, Pei Jiaoran and Wu Lingjia were counting the government money in the state capital over the years. Now that it's agreed, from now on the state's fortifications and water conservancy projects will all depend on the state government's surplus money. Then we still have to calculate the past accounts and find out where the money was spent.

What's more, not long ago, she took Wu Lingjia with her to inspect Chaoyi County. It was discovered that there is a depression called Tonglingpi in the north of Chaoyi County. Due to long-term abandonment, it has turned into a saline-alkali land. But this place is not far from Luoshui, and the terrain is good. If only this place could be excavated and renovated. Canals were built to divert the Luo River, and weirs were built to guide the Yellow River water into Tonglingpi to store water for irrigation of wasteland. Why worry about not being able to turn it into fertile farmland in the coming year?

Once the fortifications are completed, it will cost a lot of money. The floods in Tongzhou have just passed. Although we can use work-for-relief methods, we still need to calculate every expense.

Even Wu Lingjia returned to her because the new county magistrate of Heyang had arrived. But Pei Jiaoran was still very busy. In addition to dealing with public affairs in Tongzhou, she also had to take care of Shence's military expenses.

The Shence Army has been away for more than half a month, and the current battle between the official army and the rebels is almost a complete victory. However, the imperial court faced a new dilemma. Shannan Jiedushi and Ziqing Jiedushi each deployed troops in Xiangyang, Yongqiao and Wokou in Xuzhou. It blocked the water transport from Jianghuai to Chang'an. Although Emperor Wei has appointed the governor of Hezhou to serve as the governor of Haozhou, rush to aid the mouth of the vortex, and mobilize ships in the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, no one knows what kind of situation will result.

The most important thing now is Zuozang's wealth and how long it can last. It turned out that with just three people, Zuozang could barely hold on for a year and a half. She had already made a rough calculation based on the information sent by the Ministry of Revenue. The Shence army alone had consumed 600,000 guan, not to mention the supplies from other armies. The only thing he hoped for was to receive the corresponding amount for the autumn tax. If any of the rebellious towns were disintegrated by the imperial court, the pressure on Zuozang would be greatly reduced.

Nowadays, the war between the imperial court and Heshuo is becoming more and more intense. The towns of Shannan and Ziqing blocked the Jianghuai grain route and put pressure on the imperial court in disguise. The imperial court must agree as soon as possible that they become hereditary military governors.

Food from Jianghuai could not be delivered, but there was no turmoil in Chang'an. Except for the four families of the Party, Quan, Bai, and Yun, Shang and the state capital maintain the same position. The remaining squires began to hesitate.

Pei Jiaoran had met with them several times before under the leadership of the party. Both parties agreed with this decree, and their attitudes suddenly became ambiguous again. The assistants she sent to check the facts were also driven back by the squires. What's more, she has begun to harass the ladies she sent there before.

The only thing that makes Pei Jiaoran happy is that the people in the same state appreciate her previous kindness. They were very protective of the assistants and ladies who were sent down, and escorted them away spontaneously. When there are more common people, the power they form naturally makes these squires dare not despise them. I can only watch the people from the state capital leaving.

Although the current situation is indeed not good, Pei Jiaoran still takes Wu Lingjia, Zhou Mancao and Bi Fei to live frugally. Since their beginning, the state government has been working hard to build river canals.

It was already noon, so Pei Jiaoran ordered his servants to bring the food.

Pei Jiaoran frowned as he drank the porridge from the bowl. Only one of the ladies she sent out did not come back, so she sent people to look for her. The lady said she still had some unfinished business and would come back in a few days. But this night lasted for several days.

Wu Lingjia on the side saw Pei Jiaoran's thoughts, held her hand, and said comfortingly: "Jiajia, don't think too much. Is Xu really tripped?"

The porcelain spoon made a crisp collision sound with the wall of the bowl, and Pei Jiaoran raised his head and looked outside.

Several ladies also ate the same meal as her. Originally, she thought it was too much hardship. The fact that these ladies could help her share the affairs of the state capital was a sign of their trust in her. So she didn't want them to suffer the same hardship as herself, but she never thought that these ladies would spontaneously put on coarse clothes and come to her the next day.

He expressed to her his determination to share the joys and sorrows with her to alleviate the financial difficulties of the state and the country.

The lady who has not returned yet is two years older than her. On weekdays, he takes good care of other ladies and often sends some fruits to the state capital for her to taste.

Just as Pei Jiaoran was raising his eyebrows in thought, Zhou Mancao hurried in and said, "Prefect, Madam Wei was insulted by Feng Xu's squire and was killed."

The ladies who had been friends with him in the past stood up suddenly, their faces full of indignation. Wu Lingjia was startled, with disgust in his eyes. After regaining consciousness, he hurried to see Pei Jiaoran.

Pei Jiaoran was seen sitting quietly, his fingers tightly clasped on the edge of the bowl, his finger joints protruding and turning white. And her eyes were like a pool of stagnant water, without waves or waves.

The bowl under his finger was already fragile, and it cracked under the erosion of the force. The broken porcelain cut her finger, but Pei Jiaoran didn't feel the pain, and her tone was very calm, "Which squire is Feng Xu?"

Look at her, and then look at the indignant ladies around her. Zhou Mancao stepped forward and dipped his finger in the water. Write a word on the case.

He lowered his head and glanced at the words on the case. Pei Jiaoran's eyes became even colder.

"Kill to pay for life, let Su Sima immediately bring the state soldiers to pick up the person."

"Jiajia." Wu Lingjia called quickly. He looked at her with a worried look on his face, "This is obviously a trap prepared for you."

Looking down at the words that had gradually faded on the case, Pei Jiaoran pursed his lips and said nothing. Feng Xu's squires may not really dare to take action against people in the state capital. This time it was clearly the person behind him who had done this at the behest of the people behind him, just to tell her that no matter how hard she tried, she would never be able to shake their position in the imperial power.

If she really makes a move this time, all that's waiting for her is a dead move, or the situation may be out of control. Pei Jiaoran closed his eyes, and the blood dripping from his fingertips stained his robe.

This time, with the support of the man behind him, the squire caused the death of a living life. In addition to making her unable to calm down, it also forced her to face a reality.

The emperor relied heavily on his desire for power and had great distrust of his courtiers.

While she was fighting for the center's profits, she was also plotted by the imperial power. This made her realize that she couldn't just immerse herself in it.

The death of the lady was a warning to her. That person wanted to tell her that no matter how capable she was, With absolute power, it would be easy to kill her.

And if she cannot properly ensure the safety of all personnel in the state capital, it will be tantamount to dereliction of duty. He could also use this as an excuse to remove him from the position of governor and demote him out of the capital. Similarly, if she really resists, there will be no good results.

In other words, if she is obedient. Maybe there is a good ending waiting for her.

Pei Jiaoran took a deep breath, his eyes still cold, "Don't let Su Sima go, I will go myself."

"Jiajia?"

"We have to bring Mrs. Wei back. She doesn't deserve to die in the hands of that dirty man." Pei Jiaoran said with a smile.