The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097: Chapter 920, Different Choices

Beijing, Yan Residence.

After receiving the letter from his eldest daughter, Yan Zhigao immediately called Yan Wenxiu to the main courtyard and handed the letter to him. After reading it, Yan Zhigao asked, "What do you think?"

Yan Wenxiu thought for a moment and said to Yan Zhigao and Madam Li, "Father, mother, I want to go."

Madam Li did not know much about external affairs, so she looked at Yan Zhigao without voicing any opinion.

Yan Zhigao spoke after a silence, "It would be good for you to go to Xiliang. Our family’s foundation in Beijing is weak. Staying here, I’m afraid you would only suffer through your time at the Hanlin Academy, and if you seek an external appointment, you might not get a good position."

"Going to Xiliang, at least you have Yeyang and your sister there to support you, and with their help, you could stand on firmer ground. Yeyang probably needs more hands right now and you going there would be of help to him."

"Xiliang may not compare to other provinces, being not only harsh and poor, but with the Xiliao people eyeing it covetously. However, the more problems there are, the easier it might be to advance in ranks if you manage well compared to elsewhere."

Yan Wenxiu was thinking along the same lines. In Beijing, all the good official posts were highly competitive and the Yan Family could not overpower other families; taking a minor post would just be a waste of time.

He was still young and harbored ambitions, not wanting to stay in Beijing forever and vying with others. He too wished to govern a piece of land.

Xiliang was poor; others feared the lack of political achievements, but he was not afraid.

He had no choice but to have a sister who was quite adept in agriculture; he could more easily obtain high-yield grains than others.

Yan Zhigao continued, "Once you’re in Xiliang, I’m not worried about anything else but your safety. You must be cautious."

Yan Wenxiu nodded, "Father, rest assured, Wentao and Wenkai know many soldiers retired from the battlefield. With Wentao’s introduction, I should be able to hire a group of people, safety won’t be an issue."

Hearing this, Yan Zhigao felt reassured.

Now, the older children of the Yan family could each stand on their own feet, supporting each other.

After the father and son had finished their discussion, Madam Li chimed in, "Yiyi wants us to recommend a few more people. What do you think? Should we discuss it with the other sons-in-law?"

Yan Wenxiu kept silent, waiting for his father, the head of the family, to speak.

Yan Zhigao thought for a moment and said, "Mention it to them. Whether they go or not will be up to them."

The next day, Yan Yihuan, Yan Yishuang, and Yan Yile returned to the Yan Residence with their respective husbands.

After they had greeted and taken their seats, Yan Zhigao finally spoke, "Yiyi wrote to say that Xiliang is lacking officials to manage civil affairs. Are you willing to go?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Yi, You Kai, and Feng Shuo all looked solemn.

Xue Yi thought for a moment and asked, "Father-in-law, Xiliang has a guard post management system; what would we be able to do if we go there?"

Seeing that his son-in-law got straight to the point, Yan Zhigao smiled and said, "Yeyang said if you go to Xiliang, you’ll be in charge of the civilian affairs within the guard posts."

Xue Yi fell into contemplation; they were bonafide scholars from the imperial exams, so managing civilian matters wouldn’t be difficult.

You Kai had just passed the imperial exams this year, although he was at the bottom of the third class, he was also eligible to become a government official. Unfortunately, the You Family had no strong connections, and he was still waiting for an appointment.

You Kai glanced at Yan Wenxiu, "Will big brother go?"

Yan Wenxiu smiled and nodded, "I’ve been in the Hanlin Academy for three years, and I want to venture out."

You Kai’s expression shifted, feeling tempted now that his older brother-in-law was going.

His elder sister wouldn’t set up her own blood brother.

At this moment, Feng Shuo spoke up, "Uncle, is it really appropriate for us to go to Xiliang right now?"

Yan Zhigao’s eyebrows imperceptibly furrowed; he understood Feng Shuo’s concern. With Xiliao covetously watching Xiliang, a confrontation with Daxia was inevitable. Going there now, should they encounter war, even their personal safety could be at risk.

But still, there are gains for those who are willing to take risks. Once Xiliang stabilizes and becomes safe, there would be many who desire to go, and these prime positions may no longer be available to them.

He was not pleased with this nephew-in-law. _{ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com}