EBE Chapter 701: Shangguan Patriarch Gao Guang: The glory of the family and the country is an obligation
Chapter 701: Shangguan Patriarch Gao Guang: The glory of the family and the country is an obligation
"If the government were to handle the matter, the Turks could raise an army with the excuse 'they are our people, why do you punish our people?' But that won't work now. After all, this matter doesn't involve the government."
Hearing Bai Lu's words, everyone was stunned, and they even laughed in surprise.
"yes......"
"What White Lady said makes sense!"
"She is worthy of being the biological daughter of Madam Zhao."
They all shook their heads and sighed, "She is really smart."
Bai Lu smiled and said, "It's not that I'm smart, it's that you've all been imprisoned by your responsibilities to your country and family for a while."
"The greater the responsibility, the greater the pressure. You have all worked hard..."
"When you are no longer in this position, when you are no longer an official but a businessman, then... you will be able to figure this matter out easily."
"However, there is a big drawback to this matter."
Bai Lu looked at Shangguan Fusheng and smiled at him, "In this case, we can know that there is an 80% chance that we in Qingzhou will go to war with the Turks at that time."
"Besides, there is no movement in other states and counties right now. Maybe Qingzhou will be the first to face the Turks."
"Then if they break through the city and attack Qingzhou Prefecture, the Shangguan family will be the first to have a conflict with the Turks, and the Shangguan family may be the first to suffer."
"Master Shangguan, over the years... the Shangguan family's hard work has been destroyed, and the business world may be lost in this war. I have seen many failed merchants in the battle of Liangzhou."
"In this case...are you still willing to help those two dead guys?"
Shangguan Fusheng said calmly: "It is my duty to serve my country and my family."
"My parents died tragically, and our Shangguan family's assets were mostly divided up by other relatives. My sister and I, along with the family's remaining trusted followers, bet everything on grain production... and with this, we finally made a name for ourselves."
“Since I have the courage to risk everything, I also have the courage to start all over again.”
The Qingzhou prefect shook his head and sighed, then said to Shangguan Fusheng: "Master Shangguan, you don't have to worry. If this happens, then... we in Qingzhou will definitely protect your Shangguan family even if we have to sacrifice the lives of all the officials in the government office."
"If the Shangguan family helps the government with this matter, then we the government will owe you a favor. If you have anything to ask for in the future, just let us know. As long as it is within a reasonable range, we will help you with it."
If the Qingzhou governor could say that he owed the Shangguan family a favor, then the Shangguan family would be much more powerful. This is very useful.
Hearing this, Shangguan Fusheng's eyes immediately lit up, and he saluted to the Qingzhou governor and said, "Sir, you are so polite. These are what we should do."
They exchanged a few pleasantries, and then Shangguan Fusheng went down to do his work as Bai Lu had said.
After he left, the prefect of Qingzhou looked at Shangguan Fusheng's hurried back and said to Bai Lu: "Thank you very much, Lady Bai. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid we really couldn't think of this solution for a while..."
"It's just that, it really wronged the Shangguan family master."
However, this guarantee from the Qingzhou prefect will definitely be able to protect the Shangguan family if war breaks out in Qingzhou in the future.
After hearing what the Qingzhou governor said, Bai Lu did not feel happy that the problem had been solved, but instead fell into a cloud of sorrow.
I didn't expect that wherever I do business, there would be war. Previously, there was war in Liangzhou, and now there is war in Qingzhou. The war in Qingzhou must be very big... Because the Turks were the first to provoke this place, they may have to start from Qingzhou.
When Liangzhou rebelled, the army was not strong enough, but the Turkic army was strong enough. Moreover, the Turkic people were physically strong, and their soldiers and horses were strong...their Dawu soldiers might not necessarily have the upper hand.
Seeing that Bai Lu was not very happy, the prefect of Qingzhou changed the subject to Bai Lu: "The county ladies and princesses... and... they may not be safe in Qingzhou right now. Why not take advantage of these few days, when the Turks have not yet attacked and the border is peaceful, and take them back to Liangzhou as soon as possible."
"Liangzhou has been through war, so the imperial court has attached great importance to it and sent heavy troops to guard it. It also does not border the Turks... Why not return to Liangzhou and avoid the war?"
Hearing this, Bai Lu shook her head and said to them, "The county lady, the princess, and the queen mother can go back. I will not go back. I have to stay in Qingzhou for the time being."
Firstly, I have my own business in Qingzhou, and secondly... I can be useful to the court here.
Bai Lu definitely didn't stay here foolishly, waiting for the Turks to attack. When the Turks attacked, she would have left long ago.
But she can also play a crucial role here. She can convey some information when talking to the emperor through her status as a royal relative, and she also has unlimited food and grass in her hands.
As long as Bai Lu was here, there would be an unlimited supply of food and grass. The emperor had secretly told me before that I should supply some food and grass and give Bai Lu money in return. I remembered all of this.
Although I am just a woman and do not have the ability to march and fight, and I am not a general...but when my country is in trouble, I will be the first to bear the brunt.
Moreover, it was not a real problem now, it was just a sign of trouble. How could I be the first to run to the rear when it was urgent?
If she moved directly to Liangzhou and ignored all the people in Qingzhou, she would be unworthy of the title of Marquis of Anguo bestowed upon her by the emperor.
At this time, she should send a message to the emperor, wait for him to transport all the food and grass, and then leave.
I didn't expect that I couldn't leave Qingzhou. Bai Lu smiled bitterly and said to the governor of Qingzhou.
"Please help me send my children to Liangzhou. It's safer there."
"I...will stay here for now."
When the Qingzhou prefect heard Bai Lu say that he wanted to stay here, he nodded.
Bai Lu walked towards the Qingzhou prefectural government with heavy steps, and the Qingzhou prefect followed her.
The Qingzhou governor glanced at Bai Lu and said to her, "Lady Bai, don't be too stressed."
He comforted Bai Lu, "Now there are just some signs, it doesn't necessarily mean war..."
Bai Lu nodded. Although she said so, they in Qingzhou must be prepared.
They estimated it to be August or September. If the Turks started a war a few months in advance, there might not be enough food and fodder. Then they would have to stay here and continuously supply them with food and fodder.
If you don't come early, you can leave.