I support the army through farming and business.

Chapter 250 Unclaimed
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Zhao was at a loss.

"Mother, why don't you just sue the government and let them take back the house?"

Although Bai Rouyin didn't know what Tang Zhao was planning to do, she didn't want him to succeed no matter what!
Zhao was in a dilemma, "Lu Ying is Tang Zhao's man, how could he possibly handle a case?"

“Don’t go to Lu Ying, go to the person in charge in Lanzhou,” Bai Rouyin said. “Let Father go to Prince Xuan. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Prince Xuan cannot show favoritism towards Tang Zhao!”

"Alright! I'll have someone send a message to your father right away!"

"No need!" Marquis Bai Wei strode over. "I've already heard that!"

"My lord!" Zhao exclaimed with delight, "You must stand up for me!"

Bai Wei patted his wife's shoulder, "Don't worry, I'll go to the Prince Xuan's villa right now and ask the Prince Xuan to handle this matter!"

Inside the Xuan Prince's residence, Tang Zhao had just finished giving the Xuan Prince a heads-up when the steward came to report that the Zhongyong Earl's family had come to visit.

King Xuan sighed deeply, waved for Tang Zhao to go behind the screen, and then ordered the steward to bring in the Zhongyong Earl's family.

The Earl of Zhongyong, accompanied by his wife and daughters, bowed and got straight to the point, asking King Xuan to make the decision regarding the residence.

King Xuan asked, "Old Bai, you say that house belongs to the Zhao family, but do you have any proof?"

“The land deed to the house is in the hands of my nephew from my maternal family. My sister from my maternal family has long since passed away,” Zhao hurriedly said. “Everyone in the neighborhood knows that the house belongs to the Zhao family.”

"So you mean there are no documents?"

"I don't have it on me. I wonder if the government office has any record of it?"

The government office naturally has records, Tang Zhao said with a sneer, no one knows this better than her.

King Xuan sent people to Jingyuan County in Ningzhou to retrieve the archives while simultaneously appeasing the Earl of Zhongyong.

"If it really is the Zhao family's courtyard, then I will definitely have Princess Zhaoshan compensate the Zhao family."

“Your Highness is too kind. The Zhao family does not need any compensation, just to keep the courtyard,” Zhao said, pressing her handkerchief to her slightly reddened eyes. “The entire Zhao family has already moved away. I only wish to keep this courtyard as a memento.”

After hearing this, King Xuan said no more.

The next day, the magistrate of Jingyuan County personally delivered the records, and it was confirmed that this residence was indeed listed on the dowry of the fourth aunt of the Zhao family.

Before Zhao could even raise the corners of her mouth in a smile, the magistrate of Jingyuan County said, "But it has already been transferred to the name of a woman named Liu Meier."

"How is that possible?" Madam Zhao suddenly looked up. "Our Zhao family has no connection with Liu Meier at all!"

The magistrate of Jingyuan County wiped the sweat from his brow. "Please take a look, Madam."

When Zhao took it, she saw that the official records clearly stated that the house belonged to Liu Meier.

"Who is this Liu Meier? Our Zhao family," Zhao said, then suddenly stopped. She remembered that her fourth sister's husband's family was surnamed Liu.

The Liu family had an only daughter who was deeply loved by the family. She often disrespected her fourth sister-in-law, who had to go back to her parents' home to cry about it.

Zhao remembered that she told her fourth sister to be more tolerant and accommodating until Liu Meier got married, after which Liu Meier would have to rely on her.

Who knew that Liu Meier was short-lived, dying of illness before reaching marriageable age.

As expected, Lu Ying said, "The Liu family reported that Liu Meier passed away on August 25th of the 29th year of Kangzhi."

Although Liu Meier passed away, the house is still registered in her name.

In other words, this house is currently ownerless.

According to the laws of Da Yu, if a house remains unclaimed for more than five years, it shall become the property of the state.

Now that Wuwei City is the fiefdom of Princess Zhaoshan, the residence naturally belongs to Princess Zhaoshan.

Hiding behind the screen, Tang Zhao leisurely sipped her tea. How could she dare to target the Zhao family's businesses without meticulous planning?
Zhao's face turned ashen. If her sister hadn't already passed away, she would have given her a good scolding.

Who would be so eager to please their sister-in-law that they managed to win over such a large house?
What a fool!
"Alright, since it's been clarified that Zhaoshan did not forcibly occupy the residence, let's just let this matter go!" King Xuan rarely put on a stern face and reprimanded, "Old Bai, you're getting old now, how can you believe everything you hear? Didn't you investigate before filing a lawsuit?"

"It's only because Zhaoshan is broad-minded that she has such a magnanimous heart. If it were anyone else, they would have punished you for your disrespect long ago!"

Prince Xuan gave Bai Wei a meaningful look. “Don’t forget, Zhao Shan is a princess, second only to me, Prince Xuan.”

Zhao and Bai Rouyin felt both heartache and regret, and could only watch helplessly as King Xuan reprimanded Bai Wei.

Bai Wei's hands clenched tightly beneath his sleeves as he desperately suppressed the anger welling up inside him. "This subordinate understands."

King Xuan shook his head repeatedly as he watched the Zhongyong Earl's family leave. He knew he couldn't outwit Zhaozhao, so why did he have to come and provoke them?
"And you too, why are you only targeting the Zhongyong Earl's family to bully?" King Xuan sighed. "Be careful of the Zhongyong Earl's retaliation!"

Tang Zhao obediently sat down to listen to the instruction.

"Bai Wei has fought alongside me all these years. Now that he's older, although he's not as brave and decisive as he was in his youth, his mind is much deeper. Sometimes even I can't see through him. You'd better be careful."

Tang Zhao nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "I've remembered, Father."

Seeing Tang Zhao's reaction, King Xuan said nothing more, waved the unfortunate child away, and returned to his study to continue his official duties.

Nighttime, the study in the front courtyard of the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence.

Zhongyongbo sat in his chair watching Wanqian climb in through the window.

"Your plan failed. The Dayu and Tubo have only fought one battle so far, and I haven't even had a chance to go to the battlefield!"

Wan Qian's expression was displeased, but he still held back and asked, "The Northwest Army has developed a new type of weapon. What is it made of, and how is it so hard?"

Bai Wei asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

"You don't have to worry about that."

"It's a new material produced by the Northwest Army's weapons workshop, called steel. This is the first time it's been used in the battle against the Tibetans."

Do you have any?

Bai Wei shook his head. "No, the weapons are only issued to soldiers when they go out to fight. Once the war is over, the weapons will be recycled."

"Is there any way to open it?"

“No,” Bai Wei shook his head. “The weapons workshop checks the numbers every day, and if even one is missing, it will be discovered immediately.”

"If you want to get one, you'll have to be on the battlefield."

"I understand!" Wan Qian's face was grim. "I will handle this matter as soon as possible, and this time I will definitely send Marquis Zhongyong back to the battlefield!"

"It better be so!"

After leaving the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, Wan Qian immediately sent a message to Luoyang.

Upon receiving the carrier pigeon, Emperor Pingyuan's face darkened. He left the palace through a secret passage that very night and went to the Duke of Wei's residence to discuss the matter with Tang Zheng.

"Such a powerful weapon cannot be left to the Northwest Army alone, otherwise it will surely become a disaster!"

"Does Your Majesty have any ideas?"

"I will have to trouble the Duke again!" Emperor Pingyuan said, "I intend to send the Duke to the Northwest to oversee the army."

"King Xuan will not agree to my interference in the military affairs of the Northwest."

"The Duke need not interfere. As long as the weapons are discovered, I can have Prince Xuan present the forging process. At that time, the weapons of the Southwest Army and the Imperial Guard will be replaced to strengthen the military of my Great Yu."

Tang Zheng was tempted by the words, and replied, "Your subject obeys."

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