Cao Cao kept his word, and sent someone to report to Xuchang the next day, requesting that the four newly acquired counties be assigned to Lord Chengping's territory.

As a result, Liu Xie's affirmative reply was not surprising.

After the dust settled, Si Qi was going to Xuchang to accept the imperial edict, while Ma Chao had to pack his bags and retreat to Xiliang.

In order to express his gratitude to Ma Chao, Si Qiqian invited him to have dinner at home before leaving.

Mrs. Zhang didn't know the cause and effect of this incident. When Liu Yun told her what happened, she only picked the things she was interested in and put them in her heart.

After Liu Yun finished telling the story, the old lady came to the conclusion that Ma Chao worked so hard to win a piece of land from Wuhuan and the Yuan brothers, and then gave it to her good granddaughter A Ying.

Also because of this, the old lady was very enthusiastic about Ma Chao, not to mention receiving Ma Chao with the highest standard, and specially asked the cook to prepare a few Xiliang wine and dishes, trying to create a "home away from home" family atmosphere.

After lunch, Si Qi sent Ma Chao outside the house and thanked him again.

Ma Chao smiled casually: "Thank you? You deserve these. If you can't give them to you, I can't feel at ease. As long as you can always abide by the covenant in the future, if there are any natural or man-made disasters, you can call Liangzhou The common people can eat enough and wear warm clothes, that is the greatest gratitude to me.”

Speaking of food and clothing, Siqi thought that the climate in Liangzhou seems to be very suitable for growing cotton.

Si Qi suggested to Ma Chao: "The year before last, Junshou Chen built two temples. Monks from India came to preach and give lectures. They also brought a seed that can be used to grow cloth, called 'cotton'. Liangzhou The climate is suitable for the growth and planting of cotton. If the general and your father are interested, you can invite a few "technicians" to study in Chengping Agricultural College. At that time, the tuition fee will be free, and the board and lodging will be fully included. If Liangzhou really grows well in the future I bought cotton, and when Chen Xing and the others purchase it, I promise not to lower the price."

Historically, cotton was introduced to China from India during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and Chen Xing's actions accelerated this process.

If Liangzhou can grow good cotton, it will not only be beneficial to its own development, but also a good thing to the people of the world.

"That's a good thing." Ma Chao responded happily, and said, "To be fair, the Lord does not need to give all the credit to me. If there is no Sikong's approval, these counties may be in danger. It can't fall under the name of Weng Lord."

Speaking of this, Ma Chao paused, as if he didn't want to admit it but said helplessly, "Actually, Sikong loves you very much, too."

Si Qi said: "I know."

So after her father came back, he didn't delay for a moment, and went to work harder for Cao Cao.And Cao Cao was also very interested in the school she built, and proposed the idea of ​​sending some of the children of the aristocratic families under his rule to observe and study there. Si Qi also gave the benefits of free tuition and full board and lodging.

Cao Cao has been fighting these days, and now the food stock is empty, and Si Qi has supplied Cao Cao with food at the lowest price in the market.

Cao Cao was happy in his heart, and he bluntly said that he was most relieved to hand over these counties to Ah Ying.

And Ah Ying is well-behaved and obedient, and she is most devoted to herself. If she is in trouble in the future, it is not difficult to borrow some money from Ah Ying.

Chengping County was originally a new county composed of three small counties. Now Aying has one county in Bingzhou and three counties in Youzhou. Now it is equivalent to seven counties under his rule, which is equivalent to the area of ​​a state.

With Ah Ying's ability, these counties will soon develop and provide more people with better living resources.

In this way, it means that Cao Cao has done a good thing that benefits the people of the world.

Hearing that Siqi was going to leave for Xuchang, Mrs. Zhang expressed her desire to go back with Siqi.

After leaving Xuchang for so long, Mrs. Zhang still misses her two grandsons and grandson-in-law very much. As she gets older, the only things she misses about are the children.

Si Qi expressed his understanding, and this time he will bring his grandmother back to Jingyuan.

Liu Yun was still working hard for Cao Cao, so Si Qi only took his grandmother back to Xuchang to accept Liu Xie's edict.

Brother and sister-in-law had heard about their coming early in the morning, and when Siqi and grandmother arrived home, the house and courtyard had already been tidied up, and the evening meals were all Siqi and grandmother's favorite food.

The family is relatively relaxed, and there is no rule of not eating or sleeping.

The two older brothers heard about the siege of Wuhuan in Chengping, and they were also worried. Seeing that Siqi had returned well, and hearing that his father had been doing well, he was helping Cao Cao in Yecheng and had no time to come back. Only then did I feel relieved.

This is indeed not a trivial matter, and the topics at the meeting inevitably revolved around these.

Si Qi picked up the key points and explained the matter to everyone in general. Liu Cheng couldn't get enough of it and wanted to ask again, but Liu Heng said, it was getting late, Ah Ying came from a long way again, and her grandmother was also old. It's too late, it's better to let them go to rest first.

Zhang Shi also said that Liu Cheng is a man who is married to a wife and ready to be a father, and he has such a childlike heart, it seems reckless at first glance.

Liu Cheng, who was named by his grandmother and brother, was a little embarrassed: "I am so happy to see my grandmother and sister, I forgot the time."

Si Qi finished sharing the gifts he brought from Chengping and Yecheng with a smile, and promised to bring back some Youzhou specialties and dried fish that he made next year, and then he helped the old lady go back to the house to rest.

Because the next morning, he had to go to the palace to meet Liu Xie and receive an order to thank him, so Si Qi went to bed earlier than usual, got up and had the morning meal, and then drove to Miyagi.

Liu Xie and Si Qi looked the same before they left. Seeing her as a little cousin, they were still enthusiastic, and after comparing them with each other, they smiled and said, "But it's only been a year since we met, and Ah Ying has grown so much."

After Liu Xie said this, Si Qi realized that what she said seemed to be quite correct, and she had indeed grown faster this year.

Although Liu Xie was far away in Xuchang, he also heard about Si Qi Chengping's retreat from the enemy.

Now Xudu is basically the old ministers and clan left behind by Cao Cao, and they are most oriented towards their own family. After hearing this, they almost want to boast about Chengping Weng Zhu Siqi, and go straight to the successor of the Han Dynasty.

When Liu Xie thought of this, he was also happy: "I have not misjudged the person, you are indeed extremely intelligent. Even if you leave Xudu and I, you can live a good life, even Cao Cao and Ma Chao can't." It's half a bargain under your hands."

This cousin who can play Cao Cao and Ma Chao around and hand over the fief is naturally very capable.

Si Qi felt that Liu Xie might be overthinking it.

Based on the principle of seeking truth from facts, Si Qi still patiently explained to Liu Xie that it was not because she was so capable and tried so hard to get the fief here, but because the two big bosses were playing games, and no one could succeed in this land. That's why it is recommended that she come first, which is fair and beneficial to both parties, and it is also convenient for negotiation and settlement of the matter.

Liu Xie gave her a look of "You don't need to explain too much, I actually understand".

His little cousin is just too modest, since she has such ability, why not be a little proud?

"Since I have come to Xuchang, I will stay here for a few more days. Now the court is very optimistic about this matter, and there is no objection. My new edict will be issued soon."

At that time, Ah Ying will be the legitimate master of these counties, which makes me happy just thinking about it.

Si Qi responded with a smile.

Now when I came to Xudu, besides meeting the emperor, I had to visit my grandmother, Mrs. Xun.

Mrs. Xun was no less worried about Si Qi than Mrs. Zhang, and she finally felt relieved when she saw Si Qi standing in front of her.

The things that the old people care about can't get around those things. Mrs. Xun first asked Si Qi about Chengping's situation, and then asked her "personal questions".

The two gentlemen in the family are both married, and the two ladies married are both demure and elegant girls. It stands to reason that it will be your turn, Ah Ying, right?Did Mrs. Tai at home help you?She is not young anymore, and there are two grandchildren who need to be taken care of at home, and there are times when she can't take care of her for a while.

Grandmother is in good spirits and has free time. If you have any difficulties, just come to find grandma, and grandma will make decisions for you.

When grandma mentioned this, Siqi sighed silently in her heart.

Nowhere, ever since Dong Sheng asked to marry her, Mrs. Zhang has been talking about it almost every day.

It's just that she has committed the old problem of "her own child is unmatched in the world" again. Seeing that no one is good enough for her granddaughter, she has screened several candidates several times, but in the end she still doesn't like it and can't choose it. In the end, he had no choice but to accept his fate and asked Liu Yun to help him watch.

During this period of time, Liu Yun was frightened in Chengping first, and then he was so busy in Yecheng that he didn't have time to take care of these things, so Si Qi was able to avoid disaster.

After Si Qi explained the matter in general, Mrs. Xun smiled and said, "That's all": "Your grandmother has such a high opinion, I'm afraid it's difficult for me to choose the person she wants. Speaking of which, I I also received a letter from your mother, saying that she also wants to arrange a marriage for you."

Xun Yue's most promising son-in-law candidate is Sun Shao, Si Qi also knows this.

At the beginning, I was in a hurry, and when I left Xudu, I didn't have time to write to Sun Shao, and I wanted to live in another place.

Sun Shao probably didn't know about it yet, if he sent a letter to her from Jiangdong, it would probably have been sent to Jingyuan.

Siqi returned to Jingyuan from Xunfu, and found his elder brother Liu Heng who was helping his wife Fan Qian to read medical books in the library.

For Si Qi's appearance, Liu Heng was not surprised. These books were compiled by Ah Ying, and they were her most beloved treasures. When she came to Jingyuan, she naturally wanted to come and have a look at "them".

Si Qi accompanied Liu Heng to read the book for a while, and then asked his brother if anyone had sent him a letter these days.

When Si Qi said this, Liu Heng also remembered: "You have a lot of letters. I'm afraid that people will mess up and lose important letters for you, so I put them in one place and put them in the It’s in my study, let’s go, brother will accompany you to have a look.”

Liu Heng was right. During the days when Si Qi left Jingyuan, he received a lot of letters, and more than a dozen of them were sent by Sun Shao.

Si Qi took the letter back to his yard, sat down to read and reply.

Compared with the constant battles in Jiangbei, Jiangdong has been relatively calm during this period.

Now she has fulfilled her wish and has a fief near the sea. In addition to being able to cook all kinds of seafood, she can also make some small dried fish for everyone to taste according to Zilong's instructions, and she can also further develop her sailing business.

Today's most advanced shipbuilding technology and naval forces are in Jiangdong. If you have the opportunity to go there and learn, you will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.

Facing Sun Shao's warm invitation, Si Qi writes back a letter: If there is a chance, he must go to Jiangdong as a guest.

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