Zhu Houzhao lived a life of freedom like a god in the capital. He ignored the government affairs every day. Naturally, there were court officials who helped him take care of it. He could enjoy himself outside the palace safely and return satisfied every time he left the palace. .

Chenxi's life in the south was a bit difficult, especially after summer, Chenxi personally went up the embankment to supervise the construction of the Yangtze River and Dongtingfu embankment, and food and accommodation were on the construction site.

In addition to Jingzhou Prefecture, Yuezhou Prefecture, Chengtian Prefecture, Wuchang Prefecture and other local officials, there were also Su Jingyang, the commander-in-chief of Huguang.

At this time, Su Jingyang was Chen Xi's deputy. Although he and Chen Xi did not have to carry sandbags with iron bags to build dams, the wind and sun were still exposed every day, and he would follow wherever Chen Xi went.

After half a month, Chen Xi didn't feel anything yet. Su Jingyang couldn't hold on anymore and complained to Shen Xi.

Chen Xi asked Su Jingyang to go down the embankment to rest for a few days first. Su Jingyang rushed back to Wuchang Mansion to accompany his wife and children, while Chen Xi continued to stay on the river embankment.

Yuezhou Prefecture, Chenglingji.

In the evening, Chenxi ended its day of patrol. Because there was no rain these days and the water level of the Yangtze River was not very high, Chenxi was preparing to return to the tent of the Guanjun Camp under the embankment to rest.

Yunliu brought Xier to report the situation, mainly due to the issue of money and grain scheduling for the construction of the embankment.

"...Sir, what you expected is not bad. The vassal yamen gave the first batch of money and grain, and then they repeatedly owed it. Now the soldiers and civilians on the embankment are almost unable to pay wages, and the rice and grain are almost at their bottom..."

Yunliu was deeply trusted by Chen Xi when doing things. This time, he ran around to raise money and grain. In fact, it was even more tiring than Chen Xi... Chen Xi was just walking around on the embankment. The main meaning of his existence was to boost morale. With Chen Xi there, soldiers and civilians were more diligent in doing things.

Chen Xi washed his face and said, "There is nothing to be surprising about what I have expected earlier, but fortunately, the previous preparations are quite sufficient. Last year's autumn grain and this year's summer grain have been put into storage. Even if the subsequent supply of money and grain can't be provided, you can use the money and grain in the Governor's Office to get over this year's flood season!"

Yunliu was a little reluctant: "Sir, this money and grain have been saved up by you so hard. Is it worth it to use it in this way?"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "It is taken from the people and used for the people. The money and grain in the Governor's Office was paid by the people in case of emergency needs. Now border troubles and civil strife have been eliminated. It is just right to build a dike to relieve the worries of the people of Huguang and Jiangjiang."

"Huguang is well-versed in the world. As long as Huguang and Jiangxi are not in trouble, the supply of food in Daming will be basically safe, and there is nothing more important than this."

"My two provinces are also officials. They have three or nine major exams, and they may be demoted at any time. If money and grain are left in the warehouse for successors, what if they are greedy? Taking advantage of my position, I will use money and grain in urgent need. Besides, the old ones will not come, and the new ones will not come. As long as the weather is good, the warehouse will naturally be full when the autumn grain is harvested..."

Yun Liu bowed: "I will make arrangements now!"

When Yun Liu was about to leave, she was stopped by Chen Xi and said, "You don't have to hurry to go. It's rare to come here. Xier is here, go to take a shower and change clothes first... I came out of Wuchang Mansion and went up the river. I have been staying on the embankment for half a month now. Now I will be moved when I see a female mosquito!"

"Puchi!"

Yun Liu was not doing anything yet, but Xier behind her laughed out loud.

However, Xier also knew that she was smiling inappropriately, so she quickly covered her mouth. Yun Liu looked back and glared at her and said, "I have worked hard during this period. My subordinates and Xier... Let's prepare the fragrant soup for the adults..."

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On the embankment on the Shenxi River, I originally intended to hide from Zhou and Hui Niang, and no longer mentioned the incident of Lu Xier passing by.

He was alone on the embankment, surrounded by soldiers and civilians. He had no leisure and entertainment, so he read books or wrote novels at night. He knew that Zhu Houzhao had ascended the throne and might no longer like these cliches, but it was always right to put them there for precautions.

Now that Yun Liu and Xier have come to him, he can enjoy the feeling of being with beautiful women.

However, Yunliu and Xier were alone and needed to raise everything for two girls. Chen Xi was a little awkward. When Yunliu and Xier prepared everything and Yunliu served him to take a bath, Chen Xi mentioned: "...It seems that you need to cultivate some talents to help you do things!"

Yun Liu said: "Sir, I mentioned this before. I and my sister are already raising the problem, but it is difficult to recruit people, so I cannot guarantee that I will be wholehearted towards you!"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "What I am talking about is not about the military, but about your daily life. You two around me have the most special identities. Your abilities are beyond doubt, but you always need helpers. These helpers are not big men, but women who are loyal enough to you and can help you do things..."

Yun Liu seemed to understand something and asked, "Sir, let me and my sister raise more sisters?"

Chen Xi shook his head: "Sisters don't need to be, please define it as female soldiers. The meaning of female soldiers is to spy on intelligence or obey your orders. In life, for example, today, help you boil water and deliver water, so that you won't do everything yourself!"

"It would be even better if we could train a group of women with martial arts and certain skills!"

Yun Liu woke up and felt a little embarrassed: "Sir, I and my sister have been too hard in the past, so I have mastered the skills I am now. If I train such a group of people, I am afraid it will not be possible in a short time!"

Chen Xi gently stroked Yun Liu's pretty face and smiled and said, "I didn't say that you could complete it in one step, but gradually implement it. First train some female soldiers, follow you in and out, secretly adopt a group of little girls, and slowly cultivate them to become successful. I understand the principle that hasteness is not achieved. There is still time. You can cultivate such a force within ten or eight years, and maintain a complete follow-up training mechanism, and be able to replace new and old, which is even better!"

Chen Xi pointed out so in detail, Yun Liu understood it completely and nodded, "My lord reminds me that I will follow my sister and do it..."

"Um!"

Chen Xi nodded and said, "It not only takes time to select and train such a group of people, but also requires money and food guarantees. You can slowly find orphans in the market. You can choose the place for training yourself. You don't need to report to me for the time being, and do it in your own way."

"As for the funding issue, I have considered it for you. I will first grant you 10,000 taels of silver. If it is not enough, I will ask me for it. I need a force different from a male soldier. There are not too many people, but I must be able to do things that a male soldier cannot do..."

Chen Xi said a lot, Yun Liu listened very carefully, and finally agreed one by one. Xier didn't understand these things very well, and she was confused when she heard them. Yun Liu would mention her when she turned around.

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A night of storm.

When Chenxi was in love with Yunliu and Xier in the camp, rain fell in the land of Huguang.

After Chen Xi's bedside was calmed down, he got up and put on his clothes and looked at the door. After confirming that the rain was not very heavy, he felt at ease. However, he was unable to determine the situation of the Yangtze River and the upper reaches of each tributary. The entire Yangtze River basin was a whole, and the flooding of the river was not caused by heavy rain in a certain area. Chen Xi knew this truth and was worried that the flood would come too violently.

"Sir, it's wind and rain outside, you'd better go back and rest early!" Yun Liu came over to put on a coat for Chen Xi, but she was just wearing a small coat.

Chen Xi smiled and held Yun Liu in her arms, so that half of her body was buried in her coat, lowered her head and said, "I have been on the embankment for half a month, and this is the first decent rain. I thought there would be a drought in the south this year. It would be fine if it was a drought, not to mention a major flood! Fortunately, the embankment was built in time..."

Yun Liu praised: "Old-mindedness for the people is a blessing for all people!"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "There is no need to say too much about flattery. I do these things, just have a clear conscience. Looking back, I will go to Jianggan and urge the construction of the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake embankment. Then you and Xier will go with me!"

"Yes, sir!"

Yunliu knew that Chen Xi was on a business trip and asked her and Xier to accompany her, so she knew that Chen Xi had completely regarded her as her own person, and was extremely pleased.

Chen Xi looked up at the sky and said, "Looking at this weather, I guess the rain will not stop for a while, but even if the river floods, it will always be the people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits suffering... An unprecedented storm in the north is probably about to begin."

"Until now, I don't know whether it's right to send Liu Jin back! I heard that this guy has been favored by His Majesty and is now taking His Majesty outside the palace with him!"

"Um?"

Yunliu didn't understand what Chen Xi meant.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "I shouldn't have been plaguing you with these bitter waters, maybe I've been holding them in my heart for too long."

"Although there are some small storms and twists and turns in Huguang and Jianggan, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away. I am willing to enjoy it here..."

"I don't plan to return to Beijing in the next few years. Even if His Majesty recruits me, I will try my best to find a way to refuse. So the matter of cultivating the female army can be implemented as soon as possible, and I hope to achieve results within two years!"

"In a few years, I may become an official in another place. The official rank should be comparable to that of now, and I am only responsible for the military and political affairs of the whole place. You are always inseparable from trouble!"

Yun Liu snuggled in Shen Xi's arms, using her lover's heart to shelter herself from the wind and rain, and said, "Where will I go, I will follow you and my sister!"

"good!"
Chapter completed!