Shudu was a rare and good place.
The heavens had eyes. The harvest these few years was not bad. It was enough to ensure that the people of Shu City and Liu Zheng did not have to worry about food.
The people of Shu City were lucky enough to have a full meal, but the other cities occupied by the Japanese invaders were different.
The three eastern provinces were famous for their natural granaries, but now, the Chinese people there only ate brown rice and crushed rice. Many people couldn't even eat a piece of cornbread.
As for Beiping, according to the refugees, many people there were drinking 'soup with lumps' to fill their stomachs.
The Japanese invaders wantonly exploited and exploited the people of China, trying to use the resources of China to continuously strengthen their military strength.
After the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was established, Liu Zheng would try his best to obtain rice, soybeans, cotton, and other living resources from all over the world. Then, while conquering the lost mountains and rivers, he would ensure that no one in his jurisdiction would starve to death.
That afternoon, Zheng Qian insisted on having lunch with Liu Zheng.
In a backyard.
"Shishi, it's been a while. Is there any movement in your stomach?”
"Mother…"
"Miss, there are no outsiders here. What's there to say?”
"No, no. It was just one night. How can it be that fast? Big sister is educated and reasonable, she doesn't bother with me, but Little Seven is about to fight me to the death. Isn't it because of her that our family held banquets every day a few days ago…"
It turned out that it wasn't that Zheng Shi Shi didn't want Liu Zheng to enter her door, but that she had to consider the feelings of Xue Yaru and the other six women.
Seeing her daughter's blissful expression, Zheng Wenxiu wanted to say something but hesitated several times.
"Mother, are you trying to say something?”
"This, this?"
"Mother, do you think I don't know your character? Tell me, or else it'll be uncomfortable to hold it in…"
" Shishi, Xiang 'er is turning 15 this year. If you agree, mother and your uncle want to betroth her to Liu Zheng…"
Hearing her mother's words, Zheng Shi Shi was not shocked, as if she had expected it.
After a moment of silence, Zheng Shishi said,""Mother is still a married daughter. First Uncle is still the head of the Zheng family, and Xiang 'er is First Uncle's daughter…Alright, I agree.”
"Really?"
"Anyway, there are already seven rooms. It's not like there's no place to stay with one more room. Moreover, Marshal is getting busier and busier. With Xiang 'er and I helping him with his business, I think we can share a lot of Marshal's worries…"
Actually, Zheng Shishi agreed because she had another thought: "Let Zheng Xiang 'er form an alliance with her and increase her authority in the family.”
In the living room.
"Second Uncle, what's the situation in Jinling?”
"Hm?" Wang Dog had indeed become a lackey for the Japanese invaders. Now, Jinling was silent, and all industries were depressed. Large and small factories had gone bankrupt, and many foreign trade companies had also closed down. Most daily necessities such as cigarettes, sugar, oil, coal cakes, soap, etc. were rationed. Not only were the quantities very small, but the quality was also poor. As a staple food, white rice had almost disappeared from the market.
The citizens can only eat cornmeal, potatoes, and sweet potatoes to satisfy their hunger…"
The person who spoke was called Zheng Kun. He was the second master of the Zheng family and was currently in charge of business in Jinling and other eastern regions.
"Eh? Damn traitor! How hateful…"
"Third Brother, stop complaining. If I scold him to death, I'll burn incense and kneel down to scold him for the entire night…"
"Marshal, we can't get any food supplies from the domestic side. If we want to completely solve these problems, we have to go through Yunzhou and then import from abroad through the Yunnan-Myanmar highway or the Yunnan-Vietnam railway. If you agree, I want to give the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce an independent brigade and then do business with foreigners…"
The person who spoke was the fifth son of the Zheng Clan, Zheng Kan.
The five brothers of the Zheng family were named according to the Eight Trigrams rankings. When Old Master Zheng was alive, he wanted to have eight sons. However, after the birth of his sixth son, Zheng Wenxiu, he did not have any more children.
Doing business with foreigners, if you don't have any ability, you might be blackmailed by others at any time.
"That's not a problem. The configuration will be completed within a month. At that time, Fifth Uncle will be in charge…"
"Hehe, that's good. You guys are fighting with the Japanese in the country. I'll go overseas for a while first…"
That afternoon, Liu Zheng was once again supported by the crowd as they left.
There was nothing they could do. Zheng Qian and the others were too good at drinking. Even ten Liu Zhengs were not their match.
Two days passed.
That morning, Xue Yaru took the initiative to look for Liu Zheng.
"What is it? Marry another wife? Or Zheng Qian's youngest daughter? No, no, although that little girl was as beautiful as a fairy, she was most likely like Third Aunt, a little demon that could not be fed to her fill. I say, First Madam, can't you be a little more selfish? Who came up with this stupid idea? He actually asked you to propose marriage…"
Hearing Liu Zheng's words and seeing the change in his expression, the resentment in Xue Yaru's heart instantly disappeared.
Recently, Liu Zheng would take time out every day to accompany Xue Yaru. Gradually, Xue Yaru realized that Liu Zheng wasn't a playboy. Instead, he was very content.
In the process of getting along, the two of them had always been respectful to each other. They became more and more tacit and congenial.
"It's already seven households. One more household is not much. The Zheng family is a wealthy family. Even Shishi probably doesn't know how much money they have. Master, I know Zheng Xiang 'er. Although she's a little young, she's definitely on par with Shishi in terms of ability. Now, our two families are about to join forces to establish the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce. With Xiang 'er's relationship, you don't know how much unnecessary trouble you'll be able to save in the future…"
Zheng Shishi had asked her mother and uncle to look for Xue Yaru because Xue Yaru knew the big picture.
Xue Yaru also wanted to further tie the Zheng family and the Sichuan army together, so she decisively agreed to this marriage.
"This matter?"
"Master, let me make the decision. This matter is settled. As for the wedding? "It'll be on the day of your marshal ceremony…" Xue Yaru took the initiative to change the topic."Long Deng called and said that he wants to send someone over to discuss the road construction with us. Master, what do you think he means?"
"Long Deng? Cooperate to build roads? I'm afraid this matter isn't that simple. I think he specially sent someone to test my strength…"
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