Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: 338_1 (1/2)
Chapter 338: 338_1
“Greetings, Seventh Prince.” Wei Ruo curtsied.
She thought, ’Isn’t this Military Governor too free? Weren’t there recent reports of movements from the Japanese Pirates? How can he still have leisure time to meddle in side businesses instead of focusing on his main duties?
“Miss Wei has been working hard.” Chu Lan said.
“It’s my duty as a commoner, I dare not claim it to be hard work.” Wei Ruo replied.
Chu Lan looked at Wei Ruo’s submissive appearance, with a smirk appearing on his face. His gaze then fell on Wei Jinyi, who was dressed as an attendant
behind Wei Ruo.
Somehow, Chu Lan felt this attendant was unusually distinctive.
“Who is this person behind Miss Wei?” Chu Lan asked.
“This is my family’s Guard. My elder brother recently had an accident, so my house feared for my safety and sent two Guards to accompany me.” Wei Ruo
explained.
“I see.” Chu Lan took his gaze off Wei Jinyi.
He then asked Wei Ruo, “How’s the progress now?”
“Everything is within the plan, my prince, there’s enough time for planting winter wheat.” Wei Ruo replied.
“I trust in Miss Wei.” With that, Chu Lan grinned at Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo felt uncomfortable under his gaze. She disliked conversing with him. Every conversation felt tedious, always feeling like he was laying a trap for her.
“Does Miss Wei know why I am here to monitor land reformation progress when there’s a risk of a Japanese Pirate invasion?” Chu Lan asked Wei Ruo.
“I wouldn’t know.”
Wei Ruo thought to herself, ‘who knows what you’re thinking, if you want to
say it, then say it, I’m fine if you don’t.’
“It’s because the military grain supplies promised by the imperial court have
not been delivered yet.” Chu Lan told her.
Hearing this, Wei Ruo lifted her head to look directly at Chu Lan.
Chu Lan found this amusing, “It seems Miss Wei still deeply cares about the soldiers battling on the frontline.”
“Why has the military grain supply been delayed?” Wei Ruo asked.
“Over the past two years, you must have heard about the continuous disasters across the lands, the state treasury is currently facing a food shortage and refugees are on the rise, making the transportation process extremely difficult.” Chu Lan explained.
So first, there is a food shortage, and second, there is a problem with transportation.
“However, the soldiers stand guard for the nation, they should never lack
food.” Wei Ruo stated.
“Does Miss Wei have any good suggestions on how to resolve this current issue?” Chu Lan asked Wei Ruo.
” My prince, you overestimate this humble commoner. If the problems the imperial court couldn’t solve, how could I know how to?”
“I don’t think so. Isn’t the current method of aid through work your idea?
“Aid through work is a long-term plan. The lack of food in the army is an imminent problem that needs to be solved immediately. They are different.”
Wei Ruo explained.
“Indeed.” Chu Lan turned around, looking at the large newly reformed land in front of him, “If this land could really grow crops on time, even if it can’t resolve the urgent need, at least it can give people some hope.”
Wei Ruo didn’t respond, she had an idea but didn’t plan to negotiate with Chu
Lan on this issue.
Seeing Wei Ruo keep silent, Chu Lan didn’t continue to ask about this issue, instead, he extended an invitation: “Miss Wei came to inspect the progress of the land reformation, shall I accompany you?”