Chapter 464: Losses (6)_1
"Your Highness, this official will not let you down," Mei Hanqing repeatedly assured. They’d just arrived from the Capital City and hadn’t yet had a chance to fulfill their duties for Prince Ling, which made them grateful for all the preparations he had already made for them.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Court cut off the supply to the Northern Land. May I ask about your plan with Master Situ?" Mei Hanqing asked, voicing his doubt. They were willing to give up their wealth and honor in Capital City to come to the Northern Land, obviously not for a comfortable life. If the Imperial Court hadn’t replaced military supplies and wages with taxes, they wouldn’t have been in such a hurry to come here.
Even if they had indeed decided to migrate, they should have stayed in the Capital City for a few more years, planning for Chu Suifeng.
Indeed, several officials sent by the Imperial Court were those secretly cultivated by Chu Suifeng. Both the young civil and military scholar-officials, as well as the noble and unworldly Mei Hanqing, were his trusted allies.
"Thank you for your support over the years, sir," Chu Suifeng gratefully thanked Mei Hanqing with sincerity.
"Her Majesty was kind to me and the Mei Family. I once swore to Her Majesty that I would dedicate my life to following the Prince. You don’t need to worry about the matters of Hanlin Academy. Before long, a new batch of young people, who Yanzhao and Liu Feng have repeatedly tested, will come to the Northern Land. And these people, they are all passionate. They will definitely be able to support the county governments in the Northern Land," Mei Hanqing said with respect in his eyes looking at Chu Suifeng.
"Also, I will gradually open some tuition-free academies in the Northern Land where students must study both literature and martial arts," Chu Suifeng promised. "And sir Mei will manage the affairs of the academy."
"Yes, Your Highness," Mei Hanqing answered respectfully.
"You don’t need to worry about the matter of military grain. This year, wheat, corn, and rice have been grown in my estate. Next year, these crops can be promoted throughout the Northern Land, so there will be no shortage of grain," Chu Suifeng added.
"Really, Your Highness?" All those present, including Mei Hanqing, exchanged surprised and joyful glances.