Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2063: Food

If any issues arose, it would likely revolve around the rations.

General Feng and his comrades instructed Qi to inform Shao Yunduan that should the northwest face a shortage of food supplies, he could seek Shao Yunduan’s assistance.

Meanwhile, amidst the power struggle among the three princes, the idea of allocating funds for rations for the Northwest Army seemed far-fetched to General Feng and his associates.

They couldn’t entertain such a notion.

Thus, the Northwest Army had to devise its own solution.

Upon conveying this to Shao Yunduan, he nodded in agreement to extend whatever help he could provide.

Qi, being part of the Northwest Army, was relieved by Shao Yunduan’s willingness to support.

Moreover, Shao Yunduan was keen to prevent Beihu, Qingdi, and their cohorts from wreaking havoc within the Great Qin Empire.

Inquiring about the well-being of Qi, Meng Wanfu, and Ding Xiang, Shao Yunduan expressed concern.

Qi reassured him that both Meng Wanfu and Ding Xiang were faring well. With the Northwest Army now linked to the frontline, Meng Wanfu operated among them, allowing for occasional meetings…

Shao Yunduan concurred. Sharing the same hometown, mutual care was highly desirable.

He needed to confer with Qiao Xuan regarding the food situation.

His assent to Qi’s plea stemmed from his confidence in Qiao Xuan’s concurrence.

Though he couldn’t directly handle it, his wife’s capabilities were remarkable!

Qiao Xuan remained unruffled. She proposed, with a casual demeanor, “Let’s construct additional granaries and increase our grain reserves. We can coordinate with Zhao Shu and Elder Brother Yuezheng to procure more grains.”

The tumultuous struggle for the Third Prince’s throne had minimal impact on the commoners’ lives. While the cost of food had risen, it remained manageable.

Currently, the state treasury boasted substantial reserves, and both Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan possessed ample personal wealth, sufficient for stockpiling food.

Qiao Xuan harbored no concerns, as she had amassed a considerable amount of food within her space.

Hence, the priority was expanding the granaries. Subsequently, she would oversee the procurement of food personally, leveraging her spatial storage to efficiently manage supplies.

Given the internal turmoil this year, she also prioritized food security. Fearing potential shortages and resulting unrest, she incorporated all the food seeds provided by the authorities into her abilities. This ensured yet another abundant harvest!

Regularly, during her walks, she would utilize her special powers to enhance the fertility of everyone’s fields. From potatoes to corn, from fruits to vegetables, even medicinal herbs—she applied her abilities across the largest possible area. In essence, she maximized their potential.

At the very least, it maintained stability in Anze Province.

Upon hearing Qiao Xuan’s remarks, Shao Yunduan nodded, smiling. “Then let’s make necessary preparations, just in case. I’ll instruct Deputy Prefect Jia to scout a suitable location for the granary, and we’ll dispatch letters to Brother Yuezheng and Zhao Shu, requesting their presence…”

While Yuezheng Xiao was nearby, Zhao Shu and Taotao resided in Hangzhou. It would take at least twenty days for messengers to reach them and bring them here.

During this interim, preparations could be made on all fronts.

Surprisingly, five days later, when Shao Yunduan’s messenger arrived, Zhao Shu and Taotao were already en route to Anze Province.

Their timing was impeccably aligned, though it meant they missed each other on the way.

Nonetheless, this circumstance had its advantages, saving them additional trouble upon their arrival in the province.