Vol 2 Chapter 874: Turning point (three shifts)

Gu Jiu is the eldest daughter-in-law.
All the concubines shut up when she spoke.
Even if there was some criticism in his heart, he did not dare to say it in front of Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu has this influence, of course, not only because she is the eldest daughter-in-law, but also because of the world behind her, Shanhe Academy, "The Great Zhou Life Show" and so on.
Just take out one, it can crush all the female families present.
Not to mention so many projects, all under the name of Gu Jiu.
Ninety-eight of the female families attending the banquet have invested money in the world to get dividends.
If you offend anyone, you can't offend Gu Jiu.
This is everyone's consensus.
Gu Jiu and the wives couldn't say one thing, and planned to change to a quiet place for tea.
"You talk, I'll go out and go around."
"I'll be with my sister-in-law." Ouyang Fu is all-sided and exquisite, and her relationship with Gu Jiu has always been pretty good.
Gu Jiu did not object to her following.
The two left the flower hall.
Ouyang Fu said: "Sister-in-law, don't be familiar with them. They are jealous that the four younger siblings can make a lot of money by buying the house of the ransack official at a low price."
Gu Jiu smiled, "I know they are jealous, and I don't care about them."
"The sister-in-law is generous. The sister-in-law doesn't know that the fourth sibling is pregnant again."
"Oh, it turns out that the four younger siblings are pregnant again. Why doesn't she take care of the fetus, and still hold the banquet?" Gu Jiu asked curiously.
Ouyang Fu pursed his lips and smiled, "She is pregnant with this baby, even the emperor said that the baby is very stable."
Gu Jiu nodded, "It's been a few months? Why haven't anyone mentioned it."
Ouyang Fu whispered: "It has been more than three months. The reason why it has not been announced is not because the atmosphere in the palace is too tense."
Gu Jiu smiled swiftly, "Kim Wuwei has closed the case, and His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince can announce this news."
"I think so too. I wonder if your Majesty will be happy to hear this news."
The corner of Gu Jiu's mouth raised an arc and did not answer.
Ouyang Fu was a little upset.
She was very clever, and immediately changed the subject, "Everyone has been talking about horse-drawn carriages recently, and I don't know when I will see it again."
Gu Jiu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "The people below want to mass-produce as soon as possible, but there are too many things involved, I can't help but wait!"
Ouyang Fu was a little worried and worried, "When will this wait?"
Gu Jiu pointed to the direction of the imperial palace, "That may be true."
"Could it be in the palace..." Ouyang Fu realized that the wording was improper, and hurriedly lowered his voice, and asked quietly: "Does that person disagree, the carriage will not be produced? The carriage made by my sister-in-law spent so much time and money. , Put it in the warehouse, what a waste!"
Gu Jiu said with a smile: "Thank you, the second younger sibling for worrying about me. But I don't count this matter."
Ouyang Fu stomped anxiously, "Sister-in-law can't think of a way?"
"Is there a good way for the second younger sibling? How about you teach me." Gu Jiu looked at Ouyang Fu with a smile.
Ouyang Fu blushed instantly, embarrassed with embarrassment.
Gu Jiu relieved, "I have something to do, so I will leave first. The second younger siblings walk around slowly."
She left with her servant, Ouyang Fu finally felt more at ease.
Encountered Princess Fuya and Princess Binh Duong in the garden.
Princess Fuya winked at the Pingyang Princess frequently.
Pingyang County Lord Liu Ge settled down, stepped forward to greet Gu Jiu, prepared his words, and planned to apologize.
Gu Jiu is a stingy person who bears grudges, how can he easily forgive Pingyang Princess.
"Will the princess empress make it convenient? I have something to discuss with Princess Fuya."
Liu Ge, the lord of Pingyang County, stood there, at a loss. She was like a little girl who made mistakes, aggrieved and embarrassed.
Princess Fuya sighed, "Pingyang, you should withdraw first."
Princess Pingyang bit his lip, turned his head, and ran away.
I must be extremely wronged in my heart.
Princess Fuya and Gu Jiu have always spoken directly, "You really don't give any affection."
The corner of Gu Jiu's mouth raised, "I can't assume that nothing has happened."
Princess Fuya smiled, she admired Gu Jiu's attitude of taking grudges.
Members of the royal family, talking about virtue and generosity, royal style, are shit. That's all for outsiders.
For a qualified royal family member, keeping grudges is the most basic quality.
It is also a skill to turn hatred into profit.
Fuya smiled and invited, "Walk with this palace?"
Gu Jiu smiled and agreed, "but he is disrespectful!"
The two strolled in the inner garden of the Four Princes' Mansion, and the people followed from a distance to ensure that they would not hear the content of the conversation between the two.
Gu Jiu picked a leaf at random and played with it in his hand.
Princess Fuya turned her head to look at her, "You don't seem to be in a hurry at all. My family is almost dying of illness."
Gu Jiu laughed, "It's useless to be anxious. Please tell your Highness to the sick son, don't worry about this matter, just do your best."
"You seem to be confident, do you have arrangements?" Princess Fuya guessed.
Gu Jiu laughed, "I don't have any arrangements, but it's about planning and doing things in heaven. Your Highness, don't look at me too high."
Princess Fuya shook her head and said: "My palace is only worried about underestimating you too much, and never worried about looking up at you."
Gu Jiu bowed slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for considering me so much. It's an honor."
Princess Fuya didn’t go around in circles, and simply asked:
You tell me the truth, can a horse-drawn carriage produce energy? My palace has prepared a lot of money and intends to invest it on the horse-drawn carriage. I hope you don’t let it. My palace is disappointed."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "I can only say that I will do my best. No one can say whether it can be mass-produced."
Princess Fuya frowned, obviously not satisfied with this answer.
"You can't even tell, my palace's confidence in mass production of carriages has to be discounted."
"His Royal Highness, don't be busy making decisions, wait a moment, wait until the dust settles, then it's not too late to draw conclusions."
Princess Fuya asked directly: "When will the dust settle?"
Gu Jiu only said, "Alright!"
How fast is it this year or next year? She didn't reveal a word.
Princess Fuya was a little frustrated, "My palace asks you, is there any place where my palace can help? Just speak up."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "There are so many people who care about carriages recently."
"Because everyone has eyes and knows that a carriage can make money. Do you know that someone is already hoarding iron ore in private."
Sure enough, no one is a fool.
The name of the person, the shadow of the tree.
Gu Jiu is famous, how can she not make money?
And when you look at the four-wheeled carriage, you know that it is a good thing that can sell north and south.
No one wants to miss this opportunity.
A four-wheeled carriage with a concrete road is a perfect match.
Gu Jiu said to Princess Fuya: "We have done all the efforts that should be done, and everyone can wait for the results."
Princess Fuya was curious, "Do you think your Majesty will let go?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "I am not a roundworm in your majesty's stomach, and your majesty's thoughts are hard to guess."
He didn't believe this.
Princess Fuya is sure that Gu Jiu must have arrangements, but she doesn't know the specific content.
No one knows that the turning point of the carriage has appeared.
The message sent from Xiliang was carried by a messenger and traveled through the Gobi Desert. After all the hardships, it was coming towards the Great Zhou Dynasty.
...
In late autumn, it was rainy and cold.
The Beirong army hiding in the depths of the grassland, after digesting the looted population and materials, before the heavy snow came, again invaded south.
From the northwest to the northeast, the frontier defense line stretches for thousands of miles, and each pass is like an enemy.
The northeast generals were not in a good war, and their heads were still hanging on the wall to show punishment.
No one wants to hang their great head on the wall, especially if the court has given enough food, grass and weapons.
Even if you can't win, you must at least defend the city.
The war is about to start.
Even worse news came. Bei Rong contacted Xiliang, and the two sides reached an agreement that Xiliang was about to send troops to attack Dazhou from the west.
At the same time, Xiliang cut off all contact with Dazhou, drove the Dazhou merchants in Xiliang King City, and seized all the goods.
When the news reached the capital, Emperor Wen De's face turned pale.
"Really?"
"The news sent back by the messenger risking his death is very true. Moreover, this is the news two months ago. Not surprisingly, the Xiliang army is already on the road, and I will be attacked by the enemy. The Northwest Army has to disperse its forces. , To deal with the Xiliang Army."
Emperor Wende sat on the dragon chair, "Aiqing has a good plan?"
Master Lu said: "We can only hope that the Northwest Metropolitan Government and the Northwest Army will cooperate well to defeat the enemy one by one. It is also necessary for the Household Department and the Shaofu to transport the winter grain and grass and the ordnance in the arsenal to the border as soon as possible to ensure that the army can be supplied in time. "
Emperor Wende gritted his teeth, "Xuanhu Department, Ministry of War, Ministry of Industry, Jinwu Guard, Shaofu..."
Xiaochao will be held in Xingqing Palace.
Xiliang sent troops to cooperate with Bei Rong to attack Da Zhou. This news shocked every minister.
This situation is very dangerous.
The best way is to take the initiative to attack the Beirong army while the Xiliang army is still on the way.
"Can the Northwest Army decide the world in one battle?"
"I'm afraid not! Most of the Northwest Army is infantry. The cavalry is limited and cannot conduct large-scale cavalry field battles."
"I can't decide the universe in one battle, what should I do?"
"Let the enemy go deeper and wipe out one by one."
"Bei Rong is a cavalry, and when supplies are abundant, he will not attack the city rashly."
"Beijing went south to attack the city and plunder the population of supplies. They will definitely find the weakest pass to detain and go south, breaking the city and looting."
...
The courtiers discussed the whole night, from the strategic war situation to the supply of materials, logistics and ordnance.
Winter is coming, but also consider keeping warm.
The snow and ice weather has never spared anyone.
Whether it is Beirong, Xiliang, or Dazhou, the next is a hard fight.
The only unified view of all courtiers is that if they want to win this national battle, they must use their greatest advantage: logistical supplies.
With sufficient logistical supplies, Beirong and Xiliang were brought down.
Beirong and Xiliang go south, and will never bring too much supplies.
Follow-up supplies rely entirely on looting.
As long as you can hold the city and drag them to death, the war will be won.
If you want to rely on logistical supplies to slow down than Beirong, you must ensure that the materials, weapons, cotton and medicine can be delivered to the front line in time.
"A carriage!"
The courtiers blurted out, looking at Emperor Wen De together.
The four-wheeled carriage, such a weapon, is time to come in handy.