Chapter 1091: Knowing One's Son Well Enough

"Xiao Town?" Prompted by Baifeng, Yulong suddenly remembered that Xiao Town was basically completed and people could be sent to migrate there with their belongings at any time. But the problem now was how to make people willing to go; after all, times were different now, and this was bound to be a thankless task, and a very difficult one at that.

Originally, this was the business of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Public Security, because they needed to select the population and allocate supplies, making it very difficult to handle. And because the Public Security was newly established, although it had become independent, they had not yet found a suitable person to serve as the Minister of Public Security. The people from the former Ministry of Justice definitely wouldn't do; the three laws of legislation, law enforcement, and the judiciary must be independent.

Therefore, the position of Minister of Public Security was being held by Yulong concurrently. Baifeng's plan was to arrange for Xiong to take this position to retire after his current campaign ended, freeing up the position of Minister of War for a young person.

Xiong could hold down the fort, and a few years would be enough for the Ministry of Public Security to produce a few outstanding individuals who could then be promoted. Right now, it was just Yulong struggling with it. However, Baifeng also felt that perhaps such a plan was thinking a bit too far ahead; it was still not good for Yulong to hold the position of Minister of Public Security concurrently for a year or two. The earliest Xiong could step down was next year.

It was impossible to conquer the Shennong Clan by next year, but at least there would be some younger generals who could take on the tasks. Baifeng had already begun to worry about Xiong's health; his merits were sufficient, and he didn't need to struggle outside anymore. It would be better for him to enjoy a few years of relaxed life, so Baifeng had the idea of calling Xiong back early.

There was no need to fear the Shennong Clan Battlefield; the defeat of Shennong was certain. The Xuanyuan Tribe alone was enough, and with the addition of Huaxia, the speed would only be faster. Therefore, Baifeng was not worried about the Shennong Clan Battlefield at all. Besides, in this era, Xuanyuan's level of warfare was still sufficient.

Regarding his father's concern, Yulong also accepted it gladly and immediately came to his father's side, starting to massage Baifeng's shoulders.

Baifeng was just about to close his eyes and enjoy this leisurely moment when Changle came in grinning. Seeing his brother massaging their father's shoulders, he immediately stepped forward and pushed Yulong away: "Brother, let me do it. I'll do it. I haven't seen Father for half a year, let me serve him."

Yulong immediately stepped aside, but he felt that Changle's diligence this time was suspicious. Baifeng asked directly: "Alright, if you have something to say, just say it. Do you think I would hit you?"

"Hehe, Father, you said that yourself, okay? Then I'm really going to say it, you can't get angry?"

Baifeng sneered: "I raised both of you from diapers; I know what you're going to do the moment you stick your butt out. What are you pretending for in front of me?"

Baifeng's words made both brothers blush. Yulong immediately waved his hand and chased away the Soldier who had brought things for Yulong, as well as the servants who were waiting nearby; this was a bit embarrassing.

"Father, it's like this. My mother said that the wedding dress she made for Ayuduo was in our Huaxia style. But, I think that since Ayuduo is a Princess of the Jiuli, I was thinking that at the wedding, I would let Ayuduo wear the clothes of her tribe, and we can just make a better-looking set. What do you think?"

Changle was waiting anxiously, his hand speed slowing down. After pondering for a while, Baifeng said: "Then follow your own wishes. Use their Jiuli style and make a new set. This wedding is quite important. If she wears the clothes of the Jiuli, it can also show the relationship between our two tribes, as well as the importance we place on them. That's fine. Ayuduo will have plenty of chances to wear Huaxia clothes in the future. Let her maintain the image of the Jiuli as well, so our Huaxia people can see what the Jiuli are like."

Changle's hand speed picked up again: "Okay, Father. Then I will have Zhinu make the clothes according to their Jiuli style."

"As for their jewelry, you should also have someone forge a new set. Iron, copper, or gold—see what she wants. Our Huaxia is not lacking that little bit."

Changle was even happier: "Alright, alright, Father."

"I also brought back many new species this time. Do you want to take a look, Father?"

Baifeng remained sitting steadily: "Is that the only thing? Is there nothing else?"

Changle felt a bit guilty: "There is, it's just, it's just that I don't really dare to say it."

"Speak. How much more trouble can you stir up?"

Changle said carefully: "Father, I promised the Lord of War and the others that the food for their tribesmen while they stay in the Xuanyuan Tribe would be covered by me, and it would be sent to the Xuanyuan Tribe together when the time comes..."

Changle went silent. Yulong stared in shock with his eyes wide open. He walked to Changle's side, grabbed Changle's head with both hands, and asked in confusion: "Changle, what were you thinking? How did you come up with this? Does our Huaxia have a lot of food? Why do you have to provide it for them? We are very short of food right now, why are you being so stupid?"

Baifeng still didn't speak. Changle explained in a low voice: "I used my own food, not Huaxia's. Just from my own Private Treasury. Don't I have quite a lot of food? I felt that there was no problem with this, so I said it. Now I also feel that something is wrong, but it's already too late, and I can't take back what I said."

Yulong was very angry, mainly because he was angry at his younger brother for being stupid. He, who was always smart, could actually do something like this.

"Father, look at him. What is this he's done? This, what should we do now?"

Baifeng looked up and sighed: "What else can we do? Just do as he said. We can't lose Huaxia's reputation for the sake of a little food. Besides, Changle said he used his own food, not Huaxia's food, so it doesn't matter."

"Since I gave you your Private Treasuries and gave you wealth, that means I allow you to dispose of them freely. Your mother can't control you, and I can't control you. You can consume it however you want."

"However, Changle, in the future, you must think clearly about the pros and cons before doing such things. What benefits can you get by doing this? Actually, you didn't gain any benefits yourself; it's just that your wife thinks you are wealthier."

"But it's also fine. Let this food be part of the dowry for Ayuduo. She is Chiyou's daughter, after all; it's worth it."

"This also brings the relationship closer. I am already prepared to trade with them, to exchange what we have for what we don't. You have made a good start by doing this, so I won't blame you."

"You can dispose of your own Private Treasury yourself, but first think clearly about your own capabilities. Is the food in your Private Treasury enough to feed those Jiuli Soldiers?"

"This is enough, Father. My Private Treasury has almost never been touched. Let alone feeding them for thirty or forty days, it's enough to feed them for a year."

Baifeng pressed his shoulder, signaling Changle to continue massaging: "Fine, as long as it's enough, I won't worry about this matter anymore."