Lu Baichuan nodded and told the emperor the ideas that the couple had discussed before.

　"Although we don't have any dealings with overseas countries now, it doesn't mean that the other party won't have ideas for us. We can change our passiveness into initiative. When they have ideas for us, we should also look at their ideas. How to develop, you can take the essence and discard the dross."

This is the advice given by Jiang Jiuniang. It is useless to blindly refuse to interact. Not only will you not be able to develop yourself, but you will also be blinded and unable to see the development of the other party. , it is easy to be surpassed.

As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be in danger.

In the past, ministers in the court felt that there was no need to interact with foreign countries. Those people still lived like barbarians, and there was no benefit in associating with them. But now Lu Baichuan said that they should understand each other and get along with each other. Remove the essence from the dross.

This was the first time the emperor heard such remarks, and he felt very novel. He felt that there was a certain truth in what Lu Baichuan said, but the current situation in the country did not allow it. After all, Dongting could let People have a headache. If they trade with those people, they don't know how much trouble they will cause.

If this is just a minor inconvenience, then that’s fine. If you lead a wolf into the house, it’s like playing with fire and burning yourself.

At present, the emperor's greatest wish is to govern the country well and make the people live happily, and he does not want to consider such dangerous things.

"Forget it, let's live a good life first. I am busy enough with these things in court every day."

He waved his hand and made a Looks like he's not interested.

Lu Baichuan understood what he meant and didn’t say much. At present, trading with foreigners is indeed not the main thing.

And it’s not clear what the situation is outside, so you have to go and see it first.

Recalling what the Emperor had just said, he suspected that the Emperor might not know that the Emperor wanted to go out. He originally wanted to tell him, but after thinking about it, he decided that it would be better for the father and son to speak for themselves.

After the two discussed the matter, the emperor stayed with Lu Baichuan for a meal before letting him leave the palace.

When the emperor sent someone to call Lu Baichuan into the palace, many people in the city received news that Lu Baichuan was back.

Qin Jian was no exception. When he knew Lu Baichuan was entering the palace, he was not in a hurry. He rode to the palace gate and waited. Lu Baichuan could see him as soon as he came out.

"You just came out now. Did the emperor leave some food for you? Brother, I'm still hungry. Come on, come and have a drink with me!"

I haven't seen you for more than half a year, Qin Jian was still the same as before. He didn't say anything nonsense when he saw him, and just hugged him with his long arms.

　Lu Baichuan did not meet him, and said directly: "Your treat."

He had already guessed that Qin Jian would ask him to meet, so he specially saved his stomach, so that he could still drink when he went to the restaurant. A few glasses.

"Please, please!"

Qin Jian laughed loudly, and they went to the wine shop together, asked for a small box, and drank before he spoke. Had a glass.

Putting down the wine glass, Qin Jian asked: "How is it, have you been enjoying yourself these past six months?"

"It's not bad, I bought a few more properties."

Lu Baichuan was modest, but he couldn't control the smile on his face.

Qin Jian rolled his eyes and said politely: "Eat a soft meal and see what you can do."

Lu Baichuan was not annoyed, and even enjoyed it. Said: "I can't help it. My wife is too good and she doesn't need me to do anything. What about you, why are you so idle?"

"Now I just take a casual job in the Military and Horse Department, and I don't have any real power. On my hands, I usually spend time at home with my wife and children, which is pretty good."

When Qin Jian said this, his expression was very relaxed, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with being idle.

Now that there is no war in the border areas, life is dull. He quite likes this kind of life. He can spend more time with his wife and children.

"By the way, my son can call me daddy. This feels really amazing!"

As he said this, he happily ate a peanut.

Lu Baichuan raised his eyebrows and asked: "Did you ask for it yourself to go to the Bingma Division?"

"Yes, you all went out one by one, and I did it alone. Nothing was interesting, so I pushed Lou Chong out to block it, and then I found a job to go find the emperor and give him a nod."

"How about it, buddy, are you smart?"

He looked at Lu Baichuan proudly, as if he had done something particularly outstanding.

Lu Baichuan: ...6, no wonder the court's efficiency has become worse during this period. It turns out that even Qin Jian has retreated behind the scenes.

Seeing that Lu Baichuan didn’t speak, Qin Jian drank a glass of wine and said: “It’s bad, I really don’t think it’s a big deal. My identity is a bit sensitive, so many people are staring at me. Besides, I It’s not easy to get a wife, why don’t you spend more time with her? I’ll take a two-year break and wait until you come back!”

Anyway, the brothers who have been working with them over the years should also develop. He doesn't feel bad at all if his brother gives up his position.

Peng Yuan followed him all the way during the previous expedition. Now that he has lost time, he will do his best to make up for it.

Now at home, he is the one taking care of his son, so the first one to call him is dad, but he is very happy.

Lu Baichuan smiled and understood his thoughts, but then said: "When you have time, go to Jingzhou to see the club, take your wife and children to live there for a while, don't let anyone take advantage of the opportunity. ."

Qin Jian also has shares in the club. I don’t know how long it will take to come back after leaving here. There are many rich and powerful people in Jingzhou, so someone needs to be there regularly.

"Hey, this is a good idea. I haven't visited Huoyunsi for a long time. It would be good to stay for a while."

They also have a lot of experiences and memories in Jingzhou. Yes, I didn’t expect to settle in the capital now.

"By the way, I heard that your dog was taken away after the assassination. Is everything okay?"

In fact, looking at Lu Baichuan's relaxed and casual look, he guessed that it was nothing. It's something, but he still has to be concerned about it. After all, he is also his eldest nephew.

"It's okay, it's just that we were negligent. The day he was kidnapped happened to be the time when his sister was born. I never found out. I was worried that something would happen on the way to find him."

Speaking of this, Lu Baichuan still felt a little guilty and afraid. If those people hadn't been too conceited and hadn't taken action in advance, he wouldn't have known how to make up for it.

"Tsk, I'm even nervous for you. I didn't expect that the Duan family would raise such powerful people. But it's fine now. You can be more careful in the future. That kid is sensible, no? I will blame you."

"However, when it comes to having a daughter, let me tell you, my wife has been very excited recently. Less than two years after her son was born, she wants to have a daughter again. , talking about how cute my daughter is every day, just like her younger siblings!"

Qin Jian stopped drinking, stretched his neck and complained: "When I gave birth to my son, I made up my mind not to It's so scary to have another baby. I really can't imagine that she has to go through such a horrible thing again. And it's not up to us to decide whether it will be a boy or a girl. If she gives birth to another son, will she also want to have a third child? "?"

"Oh, it would be great if my sister-in-law could come back with you. She would help me to persuade her. I don't know why. Recently, she has started to raise her son as a daughter. I give her every day. My son has pigtails..."