marquis of jingan

Chapter 720 Take the First Step

It was already evening when I returned home from the palace.

Master Shen returned to his study silently. He took a few pieces of letter paper and spread them on the table. He wanted to write something, but he didn't write for a long time.

To be honest, he felt that the emperor was a little too hasty.

The plan to clean up the Zhao Clan was proposed by him to the emperor a few years ago, but what Shen Yi said at the time was that when the time was right, he would start to clean up the Zhao Clan first, and then reorganize the army, preparing for the Northern Expedition to Hu Qi and return to the old capital!

But now, is the time ripe?
Shen Yi couldn't tell.

However, in his opinion, it is best to wait another two or three years until the Shibosi has saved enough spare money for the emperor, at least about 2000 million taels, which is enough spare money to support a war.

At that time, the five guards under the Dusi will also become veterans, instead of the 5000-member establishment like now, only the 5000 members of the original Anti-Japanese Army are considered veterans.

More importantly, the political time must be ripe. For example, among the five prime ministers in Zhongshu, at least three or even four must be of one mind with the emperor, so that the power of the court can be twisted together.

At that time, the imperial court can take it easy on the Zhao Clan.

After clearing the Zhao Clan, you can start preparing for the Northern Expedition.

This is the safe way.

However, the emperor seemed unable to wait that long.

According to his own statement, after a few years, he might lose his temper.

This statement is quite correct.

The emperor is now 21 years old, and it is the time to dare to fight and do it. People of this age always want to do some big things in their hearts and have high aspirations.

If you wait patiently for three to five years, or even six or seven years, when the emperor is close to 30 years old, a lot of things will be entangled, there will be many more concubines in the harem, many children, and endless things will be entangled every day. At that time, the emperor might even slack off in political affairs, let alone the Northern Expedition.

Master Shen sat in the study and thought for a long time, then shook his head slightly, talking to himself.

"There is nothing in the world that can be completely prepared."

He took a deep breath.

"Perhaps, the emperor is not wrong."

If everything is ready before doing it, it is estimated that nothing can be done.

It was Shen Yi who drew the cake for the emperor back then, so now, let's do it according to the original plan.

After making up his mind, Shen Yi picked up the pen that had been dipped in ink and began to write on the paper.

He needs to write many letters.

Some were sent to the local newspapers, and some were sent to Ye Chan and Xu Fu.

Speaking of Xu Fu, when Shen Yi was in Fuzhou, he was supposed to bring him back to Jiankang during the New Year, but later Shen Yi got angry with the emperor, and Xu Fu needed to deal with the Dazhong tea shop in Fuzhou, so he didn't follow up with him. Shen Yi went back to Jiankang together.

But after spring, he should come back.

When the time comes, Shen Yi is going to solve his personal problems for him.

Of course, the specific candidate depends on Xu Fu's personal wishes.

Except for Xu Fu, the letter to Ye Chan was to inquire about Ye Chan's current situation and the Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce's current situation.

The purpose of writing letters to the Dibaosi in various places is to secretly mobilize the Shibosi, start selecting personnel, and sow the seeds of the Dibaosi in Northern Qi.

After working for more than an hour, all kinds of letters were written. At this moment, Master Shen looked up out of the window, and it was already dark.

Lu Ruoxi opened the door and walked in, brought Shen Yi a bowl of hot soup, and after putting the hot soup on the table beside her, Lu Ruoxi glanced at Shen Yi, and said softly: "Aren't you still resting? Husband, why are you still so busy?"

"Not too busy."

Shen Yi stood up from the chair, stretched his waist, and said with a smile: "It's just some chores, it's already done."

Lu Ruoxi nodded, and said softly: "My husband, can you take half a month off this year, and our family will go back to Jiangdu together, firstly, to let Yuan'er go back to the ancestral house and ancestral hall to worship the ancestors, and secondly, to take the children back to have a look Father."

"Also, I heard that my mother's grave has been repaired, and our family should also go to pay respects."

The father she mentioned was Master Lu.

As for the mother, it was Shen Yi's mother.

Master Shen rubbed his temples, and after a "hmm", he said helplessly: "I guess it will be completed in April. I just arrived at the Ministry of War. I have to get familiar with the errands of the Ministry of War in the past few months. I have to wait a few In the next month, we can take leave and go back to Jiangdu, when the time comes, our family will go back together."

Lu Ruoxi nodded: "Then April, husband, don't lie to me."

"When did my husband lie to you?"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen stretched out her hand to hug Shen Yi's waist, and then whispered in Shen Yi's ear: "Husband, Yuan'er has already slept with Lian'er..."

Master Shen held his wife's hand and said with a smile: "Then let's go to sleep too?"

Madam Shen didn't speak, and directly dragged Master Shen to the bedroom.

Tonight is another night destined to be condemned by verbal and written criticism.

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On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, there are only two days left before the court begins to "go to work".

In the study in the backyard of Shen's house, a young man in ordinary clothes stood in front of Shen Yi, with his head slightly lowered, with a respectful expression.

"Sizheng, the subordinates are ready, and the subordinates will leave tomorrow."

Having said that, he gritted his teeth, took out a bronze medal and a small seal from his pocket, and put both hands in front of Shen Yi: "This is the seal and waist badge of my subordinate..."

Master Shen stretched out his hand to take it, glanced at him indifferently, then handed him a letter that he had already prepared, and said, "This is the manpower I prepared for you. After you left Jiankang, , don’t be in a hurry to go north, go to Wenzhou Mansion first, Zheng Hu has already prepared money and manpower for you.”

"Don't worry, the identities have been arranged. The people in Wenzhou Mansion are all serious businessmen."

The young man in front of him who voluntarily surrendered his identity is naturally Lin Sheng, the leader of the eighth team of the Dibao Division.

The exact position is, Di Bao Si Jian Kang Si Wu.

Now, he was about to leave Jiankang to embark on an adventure that might cost his life.

Siwu Lin nodded and said, "Yes, this subordinate obeys."

Master Shen nodded and said, "It's not convenient for me to give you the money now. The money here in Jiankang may be watched by interested people. After you arrive at Wenzhou Mansion, wait there for a while, and someone will give you the first money." The money will be delivered to you."

Master Shen paused, and continued: "It is estimated to be around 10 taels."

Lin Sheng was taken aback when he heard the words, then his eyes widened, and he looked up at Shen Yi.

Master Shen still had no expression on his face, but said to himself: "During the time you are in Wenzhou Mansion, it is best to find a way to turn yourself into a businessman..."

"Learn some accents from all over the world, but don't learn the accents from the north."

"After arriving in the north, slowly learn the accent of the north."

"From now on, you have to think of yourself as a businessman."

After a pause, Master Shen continued: "When you get to the north, you can spend money when you need it, and manage it when you need it."

"The local officials over there are more greedy than ours. As long as you are willing to spend money, it shouldn't be difficult to do business there."

Having said that, Shen Yi turned his head and took down a copper coin that had been broken in half from his desk.

He handed half of the copper coins to Lin Sheng, and said flatly, "We are single-threaded. No one knows your identity except me."

"Unless someone comes looking for you with the other half of the copper coin, don't trust anyone."

"Without special circumstances, I will not contact you, nor will I let you do things. After you get there, choose a prefecture to take root, then do business with peace of mind, and make as many friends as possible."

Lin Sheng's voice was a little hoarse, he lowered his head and said, "Si Zheng, when will I come back..."

"Maybe two or three years."

Shen Yi paused, and continued: "Maybe three to five years."

He stretched out a hand and said, "At most five years, I will send someone to replace you."

Lin Sheng lowered his head and said, "This subordinate understands!"

Shen Yi took one last look at Lin Sheng, and said, "Your seal will be sealed with me, and I will send someone to protect your family."

"Just treat it as if you were on a business trip."

Lin Siwu knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Shen Yi, bowed his head deeply and said, "Sizheng, if this subordinate doesn't come back..."

"I still say the same thing, I will guarantee the wealth and honor of your family for two generations."

Lin Sheng nodded, stood up, cupped his hands to Shen Yi and said, "Si Zheng, this subordinate is resigning."

"If my family members ask Si Zheng, where have I been..."

Master Shen put his hands behind his back.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it from you."

"They won't know you went north..."

(End of this chapter)