The cannon fodder through the book will live to the end

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the people in the city are still well-off, and they can survive.The rice shop has also been controlled not to take advantage of the opportunity to increase prices, and if anyone buys grain, they need to limit it.Most of the large amount of grain that Qian Mancang purchased at the beginning was used to stabilize grain prices.

The poor families in the villages outside the city did not have much food surplus.At this time, the government issued a decree to recruit workers to repair the defense.The city walls need to be repaired, the roads need to be repaired, and the river channels need to be dug wide.

If one person works hard for one day, he can get food for a family of three for one day.Moreover, the poor people who have been seriously affected by the disaster are the first to be recruited, and after a period of construction, they will be recruited again.In this way, anyone who has hands and feet and is willing to work hard will not starve to death.

Tao Anran heard all these from Xiao Jingyu at the dinner table.His life has not been affected at all, he still has enough food and clothing, but pays attention to saving a little when using water.But the most important thing is to hope that it will rain from God.

Xiao Jingyu at the table said in a joking tone: "Of course, there are people outside who are burning incense and praying for rain. Do you want to go and see?"

Tao Anran dismissed it, "It's all a lie. In simple terms, this rain is two clouds colliding with each other, and then the small water droplets in the cloud become big water droplets, and then it becomes rain. Now there is no cloud in the sky, Where can there be rain."

Xiao Jingyu said thoughtfully: "So that's the case. Do you know? There are rumors everywhere in the market now. Some people say that it is because I have been killing all these years, so God is so angry that the Northwest of my jurisdiction has encountered a large number of people. Drought. Otherwise why is there no drought elsewhere?"

Tao Anran became angry, "Who spread the rumors? What does it matter to you if it doesn't rain? Besides, if you say that, it's not to put you at a disadvantage. Rumors only stop at wise men, so don't take these words to heart. "

Xiao Jingyu nodded seriously, and said, "Don't worry, I won't care. I'll go to work first, so don't be angry."

After Xiao Jingyu turned around, there was still a smile on his face.Sure enough, no matter what others said, his princess was always facing him.But thinking of the person who was caught spreading rumors, his eyes instantly became extremely cold.Although the instigators were only using lazy beggars to spread rumors, they refused to admit it even if they were caught.

But even if he didn't admit it, he knew who it belonged to.It seems that it is not enough for Xiao Jingci to be busy with flood control in the south of the Yangtze River, and he also has the heart to intervene in the affairs of the northwest.If the hand stretches too long, he cuts it off.

"Pass the order down, those suspicious spies can take this opportunity to close the net."

"Yes."

There was movement behind Xiao Jingyu, and soon the sound faded away.Taking advantage of this opportunity, let people know whose territory this northwest is.Not all cats and dogs can reach out and look around.

Day by day, Tao Anran could see Xiao Jingyu's busyness every day.When he watched the water in the well drop, he felt anxious, and it was late July.

That night, the air was dull, and Tao Anran was lying on the mat, tossing and turning in the heat.But afraid of disturbing Xiao Jingyu who worked hard during the day to sleep well, he turned over and walked away.

Xiao Jingyu touched on the bed in a daze, but found no one.He immediately opened his eyes, only to see the princess huddled at the foot of the bed, fanning herself with heat.He immediately pulled him with a big hand, pulled him to the middle of the bed, and picked up a fan to fan him.

"Is it still hot? Can't sleep?"

"Well, it's too hot to sleep. Don't fan me, get some rest. You'll be busy tomorrow."

"No hurry, I'll fan you for a while. Stop when you fall asleep."

"Then I'll fan you too."

Tao Anran swayed the fan lightly while enjoying the fan service, and gradually became a little dazed.Just when he was sleepy, he suddenly heard a thunder, which almost made him jump out of bed.

The drowsiness disappeared immediately, and Tao Anran immediately asked in surprise: "What's the matter? What's the matter?"

Xiao Jingyu stopped fanning, pulled up the curtain, and saw the occasional silver thread flashing across the sky through the window.Feeling the wind blowing from the window again, he smiled and said, "Of course, it's going to rain."

Tao Anran also saw lightning in the sky at this time, and there was a dull thunder in his ears.He said happily, "It's finally going to rain!"

Enjoying the wind blowing from the window, Tao Anran felt that she was not as hot as before.No wonder the air felt so stuffy before, it turned out to be raining.

Seeing that a storm was coming, Han Lu, who was serving outside, quietly entered the house and closed the windows of the room.Tao Anran lay on the bed again, this time he didn't feel so hot anymore, and he also felt drowsy.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyu didn't say anything, just pulled him to his side, facing each other.Drowsiness surged, and with the sound of raindrops, the two of them soon fell asleep.

It rained all night, and when Tao Anran woke up in the morning, he felt that the air was fresh.The flowers, plants and trees that were a little wilted due to lack of water before, all seemed to be full of water, and they were full of energy.

Although as the sun rises, the temperature is still a bit hot.But the situation is not the same as before.The small rivers and streams flowed again, and there was water in the fields, and the faces of passers-by were also full of smiles.

Xiao Jingyu was busy recalculating the area affected by the disaster and the food consumed.Planting crops that were previously delayed due to lack of water can also be replanted.The most important thing is to look at the weather, the extent of the rain, and what the weather will be like based on experience.

Tao Anran continued to wash the wool.Previously, I only washed a bundle of wool and wound out the wool, so that the embroiderer could find a way to weave clothes.Now the skillful hands of embroiderers can weave several patterns.Now it's just the yarn.

He used to save money to buy wool, but later he collected a lot of wool and put it in a separate yard near the city wall.Because washing the wool is too water-intensive, Tao Anran didn't continue to wash the wool, and only thought that it would not be too late to wash the wool after the knitting pattern came out.

Now is that time.

Tao Anran specially asked someone to find Qian Mancang to discuss with him about setting up a textile factory.Specially used to clean wool and spin it into yarn.The wool is then sold individually to handy craftsmen who weave according to the pattern and then recycle the finished product.And the finished product can be sold in cold winter.

Qian Mancang saw woolen yarn and some samples of successful weaving, and then realized that wool, which was regarded as waste, could still be made into clothes.And it feels soft and close to the skin, and the warmth retention effect is first-class.

Without further ado, he immediately decided to set up a textile factory near the warehouse, and to weave the wool into wool according to the princess's opinion.He made people continue to collect the wool.Although the Turkic people raise more sheep, there are also people in the northwest who raise sheep sporadically.

When this woolen sweater is sold in winter, it will definitely hit the market.At that time, when people know that it is made of wool, wool will probably not be as neglected as it is now.So he had to buy wool before others knew about it. It would be best to sign an agreement with some sheep farmers so that next year's wool could continue to be supplied.

With Qian Mancang's cooperation, Tao Anran only needs to be a hands-off shopkeeper.It was still the same sharing mode as before, he just provided the method as usual, and the follow-up was arranged by Qian Mancang's subordinates like an assembly line.

Fortunately, since the rain, everything has returned to normal.God is no longer stingy, and showers come from time to time.The creeks and rivers that had dried up due to the drought before are also flowing again.

Fortunately, only the crops in the first half of the year were affected by the drought.The crops in the second half of the year can still be planted smoothly, just waiting for good service, and then there will be a bumper harvest.

After the drought, the days passed day by day, plain and simple.Just when Tao Anran thought that such days could last for a long time, Steward Li hurried to Xueji Courtyard.

When Steward Li came, Tao Anran was looking through the ledger while eating fruit.The weather is still a bit hot now, but some cool breeze can take away some sweat.Han Lu next to him was approaching Bingjian and fanning him. He was dual-purpose with a fruit in his mouth, watching the monthly income and expenditure in his eyes.

Steward Li trotted into the yard without waiting for the notification, and shouted loudly: "My lord, my lord is angry with the boss in the front yard. It seems that something is wrong, go and have a look!"

Tao Anran looked at Steward Li sweating profusely and anxiously, and was originally curious about what happened.Hearing it now, he quickly asked: "What's the matter? What's wrong with the prince?"

Butler Li bent over and panted heavily, didn't speak, and only pointed to the front yard, as if something bad had happened.

Seeing this, Tao Anran couldn't wait to ask another question, he hurriedly pushed Butler Li away, picked up his robe and ran to the front yard.Bai Lu Han Lu hurriedly followed behind, and Li Butler followed while panting.

Tao Anran ran all the way to the front yard until she was out of breath.When he arrived at the front yard, he saw some servants huddled in the corner of the yard.Taking a closer look, several people had blood on their bodies, as if they had been scratched by something.

Seeing this, Tao Anran became even more anxious.He looked at the closed door and asked, "What happened, is the prince in there?"

Those servants look at me and I look at you, just bow their heads and salute, not daring to speak.

Tao Anran frowned, and said to Bai Lu who was following behind, "Go and take them down, and apply medicine to those who are injured."

Tao Anran looked at the closed door, ready to open it and walk in.

"Princess, you can't go in! The prince is crazy!"

Tao Anran suddenly turned her head, and saw that a servant had been gagged by the person next to him.The people next to him looked terrified, fearing that they would be punished.

Tao Anran said lightly: "Don't talk nonsense, the prince won't go crazy. You guys go down first."

He turned his head and continued to walk forward, but Bai Lu Hanlu's hesitant shout came from behind him.

"princess......"

Tao Anran ignored it, stood in front of the door, and knocked first.

He called out, "My lord, are you in there?"

No one responded, so he continued, "My lord, if you don't speak, I'll just come in."

There was still no response, Tao Anran pushed the door, and the door opened before he could exert any force.And from the door, the room was dark, like a big mouth about to bite people.