Chapter 1290 - 977 Military Rations Supplier_3
In short, it’s like a long-awaited reunion, yet also like a heartache!
"It seems this is the fate between you and our Great Han.
You are destined to be one of us Great Han people!"
Empress Dowager Xiao was very pleased, Da Feng liked Xiao Zhenzhu, and Xiao Zhenzhu felt the same about Da Feng, what does this show?
There has long been a sign of Great Han unifying hearts.
Time passed quickly, and soon Xiaosuisui woke up.
It was time to return to the Ji Mansion, so the group bid farewell to the Empress Dowager.
Just as they were leaving, Hu Shu’Er seemed to want to say something but didn’t.
Xiaosuisui quickly asked, "Is Aunt Six trying to say something in secret to Grandma?"
Hu Shu’Er froze, then smiled bitterly, reaching out to pinch her little cheek, "How could Aunt Six forget that you can read minds?"
Xiaosuisui pouted, took her hand away, and said.
"Suisui didn’t use mind-reading on Aunt Six, I just saw it myself. Aunt Six looks like she’s unsure about something, wanting to ask Grandma but too hesitant, you look very indecisive!"
Hu Shu’Er was helpless and smiled bitterly.
"You’re a little smart cookie!
Aunt Six heard earlier that Her Majesty said His Majesty’s National Treasury is empty, as the funds were used up to provide grain and fodder for the soldiers at the frontline, so I’ve been thinking that our family also deals in grain. If the soldiers at the frontline need it, I might have a way to get some grain, but I don’t know if it would work?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhenzhu was surprised.
"You want to be a grain supplier for the military camp?"
Empress Dowager Xiao laughed, "You child, it’s good to help relieve the court’s worries. Why are you afraid to speak? If you have any ideas, feel free to let me know. If feasible, I will help you talk to His Majesty."
Hu Shu’Er widened her eyes in surprise and quickly said, "That would be wonderful. The thing is, a few years ago, our family considered becoming a grain supplier for the military camp, but the procurement in charge of this has been with long-standing dedicated suppliers, and our family has no connections, so we never pursued it."
Hearing this, Xie Pan’Er frowned and replied, "You’re suggesting that the grain in the military camp is provided by fixed suppliers, and their relationships are so intertwined that other suppliers can hardly get a foothold?"
Hu Shu’Er nodded, "You truly deserve to be the Empress; you understand as soon as I said it. If I hadn’t heard you and His Majesty discuss the empty National Treasury due to grain procurement, I wouldn’t have thought much. Since we’re talking about it, I’ll speak frankly. Actually, I once asked someone to inquire about the grain prices for military supply, and they are 30% more expensive than buying outside."
Xie Pan’Er gasped.
Empress Dowager Xiao felt a bit dizzy.
She quickly looked around, no wonder Hu Shu’Er hesitated to speak, this kind of monumental issue presented to the Royal Family, the risk is indeed uncontrollable.
"Nanny Xiao, issue an order, today, whoever dares to utter a single word of this outside, I will directly cut out their tongue."
Nanny Xiao, understanding the gravity of the situation, immediately replied, "Yes! Your Majesty!"
"Aunt Six, this is no joke, are you confident?"
Hu Shu’Er nodded, "Yes, this matter wouldn’t withstand scrutiny, anyone who knows accounting would reveal everything upon examination."
After saying this, Hu Shu’Er continued, "Actually, I have a batch of grain that could be sent to the frontline first. If the court needs it, Your Majesty can send someone to give me a message."