marquis of jingan

Chapter 742 Exploration and Anti-exploration
In the palace of nectar.

His Majesty the Emperor leaned on the soft couch, and Eunuch Gao carefully fanned him.

Master Shen sat on the small stool and coughed softly.

"I quarreled with that Qi man. This man probably hasn't read a lot of books. He is a completely ignorant fool. The Northern Qi court sent him here, most likely to disgust me on purpose. Your Majesty, don't get angry. "

"I'm not angry because of that Qi man."

The emperor let out a muffled snort, and sat up directly from the reclining seat. He said angrily, "I am angry because of those ministers in the court!"

"Not only did the imperial court give them their salaries, but they also gave them power and positions. In summer and winter, their respect for ice and charcoal was never less."

"When things came to an end, everyone became a coward, and the people of Qi almost pointed at me and scolded me. These so-called ministers didn't say a word!"

Shen Yi sighed, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty knows that there is no shortage of speculators in the imperial court, but they are not sure what His Majesty is thinking, so they dare not show their heads."

Sitting on his soft couch, the emperor glanced at Shen Yi: "So, Shen Qing, are you sure what I think?"

This issue is somewhat sensitive.

Originally, guessing the holy will was a moderate taboo, let alone admitting it in front of the emperor.

After being silent for a while, Master Shen glanced at the emperor and said, "I didn't speculate on the holy will, but Your Majesty has told me more than once."

"I said the four words Hongde Zhongxing."

Shen Yi bowed his head and said: "Therefore, I know something about His Majesty's thoughts."

There was a smile on the emperor's face, and after he smiled, he sighed a little sadly: "Now the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty are at the top of the court, and only you, Shen Qi, can be regarded as my confidant."

The emperor's words sounded like he was trying to flatter Shen Yi. In fact, he has been in power for so many years and has almost completely controlled the government. Most of the courtiers are loyal to the emperor.

But if you want to talk about the "direct line" background, then there is really only Shen Yi.

Because, in the first year of Hongde after the emperor, the first scientific examination began, and there were a total of four scientific examinations in the tenth year of Hongde last year. There is no fourth rank officer.

And...the two subjects from the first year of Hongde to the fourth year of Hongde, the Jinshi who came out were basically devoted to Zhang Xiang and Yang Xiang, and they could not be regarded as the emperor's direct line.

To this day, there is really only Shen Yi who can enter the court to discuss affairs and is a "student of the Son of Heaven".

The other Jinshi are still growing slowly.

After the emperor sighed, he looked at Shen Yi and said, "This year, people from Qi sent people over, most likely to ask for money."

Speaking of this, the emperor snorted, and said coldly: "That person from Qi also said that their emperor misses Princess Izumo."

"Shit!"

The emperor couldn't help cursing, and said angrily: "My concubine Shu is not the daughter of Emperor Qi. She was only a princess in the Northern Dynasty!"

Zhao Ying, the Izumo Princess of the Northern Qi Dynasty, was indeed not a princess before she went out of the way. It was just the niece of the Northern Qi Emperor who was promoted to be a princess before she was sent to the Chen Kingdom.

After thinking for a while, Shen Yi said, "I think this matter can be handled according to His Majesty's temper."

The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Shen Yi: "If I follow my temperament and come to court today, that Qi man will be punished by me."

He flipped through the documents on his desk and snorted.

"Sitting in this position, how can there be any selfishness to speak of?"

The emperor is a position, but also a mask.

Sometimes people sitting in this position, if they want to play this role well, they have to restrain their nature, put on a mask, and act according to the temperament on the mask.

To put it a little deeper, in fact, not only the position of the emperor, but most of the positions are like this, but the emperor has more things to worry about.

Shen Yi smiled and said: "This envoy of Qi was sent by the Northern Dynasty to test our dynasty and His Majesty, but now, Your Majesty can also use this to test Bei Qi's attitude."

"For example, this year's Northern Qi emperor's birthday, let's stop giving them money and see how Northern Qi will react."

The emperor was stunned for a moment, then shook his head slightly: "Impossible."

"To test, it is necessary to solve the problem of the Huaihe Navy before testing them."

"It's safe to be busy."

When Shen Yi heard the words, he raised his head and glanced at the emperor, feeling emotion in his heart.

You know, the emperor in front of him is about the same age as him, and he is only in his early twenties this year.

He, Mr. Shen, can be said to be a man of the second generation, while the emperor in front of him is just in his early 20s, but even so, he is already unbelievably stable.

Even like a 40-year-old temper.

This is the position of the emperor, which forced him to suppress his own nature.

This is rare.

It can even be said that the little emperor is the last national destiny of the Southern Dynasty, and he is naturally suitable to be this emperor.

Master Shen said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the more tolerant the court is at this time, the more panicked the Huaihe Navy may become. Your Majesty will be tougher on Bei Qi, and even create a situation where a war is about to take place."

"Then the Huaihe Navy will feel that the court cannot do without them."

The emperor thought for a while, but still shook his head: "What if there is a real fight?"

"Now is not an opportunity."

The emperor was not afraid of wars. After all, in his second year in power, he fought with Qi people for a whole year because of his youth and recklessness.

After that lesson, the emperor became a lot more stable.

Not as impulsive as before.

From the current emperor's point of view, before going to war with Northern Qi, internal affairs must be dealt with first, for example, the Zhao Clan should be cleared out from the Huai River Navy, so that the Southern Dynasty can be united.

Then, as long as there is a suitable time, Da Chen can send troops to the Northern Expedition.

Shen Yi lowered his head slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, since Hongde's seven-year battle, there have been no major swordsmen for three or four years. In the past three or four years, Northern Qi has been peaceful and honest."

"They... may not be true."

"That's why they sent people to test His Majesty, the Great Chen court."

Master Shen said in a deep voice: "Therefore, I thought that our court could be a little bit tougher and keep a low profile. Maybe those people in the north would be even more afraid, and they would send people over unscrupulously to sweep His Majesty's face."

"You're talking about possibilities."

The emperor frowned and said, "If there is a fight, how will it end?"

"If you really want to fight, then fight!"

Shen Yi stood up, bowed his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, there is nothing in the world that can't be fully prepared. If the Qi people lightly start the war, it means that they are just a bunch of reckless people, and there is nothing to be afraid of."

"If there is a fight, let the Huaihe Navy go up first."

Master Shen said in a deep voice: "Maybe, we can use this opportunity to organize the Huaihe Navy for Your Majesty!"

"Well…"

This time, the emperor hesitated.

He reached out and stroked his chin.

At this time, His Majesty the Emperor had already started to grow a beard, and he had some not very long beards on his chin. After thinking for a long time, he slowly said: "I... need to think about this matter carefully."

He looked at Shen Yi, and continued: "The Ministry of Rites and Zhongshu are discussing the matter of Qiren, let's see what they say first."

Having said that, he looked up at Shen Yi, and said: "Shen Qing, you have worked hard after you go back. Write me a charter and push it. Once the war breaks out, what will happen."

This is for Master Shen to go back and write a deduction and make a plan.

After all, such a big matter cannot be decided in a few words.

Shen Yi lowered his head slightly and said, "I obey."

"also…"

His Majesty the Emperor breathed out a turbid breath, and said in a low voice: "Also, when the affairs of the Qi people are over and these Qi envoys leave Jiankang, I need Shen Qing to take my place and go to the Huaihe Navy to have a look."

This was something the two of you had agreed on long ago, Shen Yi naturally had no objection, bowed his head respectfully and said: "Yes, as long as His Majesty orders, I will leave immediately."

"Um…"

The emperor reached out and knocked on the table, and continued: "What's more, I am quite angry today."

"I will make a decision in the next few days. If the imperial court no longer sends money to the people of Qi this year, then Shen Qing, you..."

"Just teach that Qi person a lesson for me."

Young people are full of vigor.

What's more, His Majesty the Emperor?
The emperor has better face than ordinary young people.

Therefore, he naturally has some grudges.

And this is Shen Yi's favorite thing to do.

So, Master Shen lowered his head and saluted with a smile.

"My minister...obey the order."

(End of this chapter)