marquis of jingan

Chapter 808 Master Shen's Authority

Shen Yi did not find out about the fact that Northern Qi sent a prince to supervise the battle, but Eunuch Gao told him through the inner guard.

In fact, that's what the emperor told him.

According to the intelligence of the internal guards' spies in Northern Qi, the Northern Qi's increase of troops in Huaihe was very determined this time. A prince surnamed Zhao in Yandu City volunteered to leave Yandu and go to Huaihe to supervise the battle.

Although this matter has not been made public yet, it cannot be hidden for too long.

Because the matter has already spread among the high-level people in Yandu.

Many big figures in Yandu are still talking about this matter, and everyone agrees that the prince's actions are not very wise.

Because the emperor of Yandu has been ill for several years and has ignored the dynasty. To put it bluntly, he may disappear with a bang at some point, and the throne will be settled within two or three days.

In the Huaihe River, it is impossible to rush back.

Therefore, leaving Yandu at this juncture, everyone basically acquiesced that the prince had voluntarily given up the fight for the throne.

However, this matter did not have much impact on Shen Yi. After all, no matter who came from Beiqi, he would have to fight hard for a while.

In the Huai'an magistrate's yamen, after learning about what happened to Zhang Jian in the past few days, Shen Yi yawned and smiled at Zhang Jian: "Brother, I rushed back all day and night, and I'm a little sleepy right now. Since nothing major happened these few days, I went back to Xingyuan to sleep."

After a pause, he said: "After waking up in the afternoon, I will rush to Hongze Lake to see the battle situation. The Huai'an Mansion and the wounded soldiers all need to be taken care of by senior brother."

Zhang Jian nodded and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I came to Huai'an to help you with these chores. You can fight with peace of mind. As a brother, I have no other skills. I will be a local official and take care of the rear for you." , there is no problem."

Shen Yi nodded and continued: "In the past few days, the Ministry of Household Affairs may escort a batch of money and food, and it will be temporarily stored in the treasury of Huai'an. Brother, please look at it. If someone's hands are not clean, reach out to the military food and supplies."

Speaking of this, Shen Yi snorted, and said coldly: "Brother, tell me directly, no matter whether it is a person in the army or a local person, the younger brother will kill him with a sword, there is absolutely no nonsense!"

Hearing Shen Yi's words, Zhang Fuzun was stunned for a moment, then gave Shen Yi a thumbs up, and said with a smile: "Ziheng's words are overbearing."

"It's got some Governor-General in it already."

The governor, who is in charge of all the military and political power in the territory under his jurisdiction, holds the flag of the king's order, and kills first and then plays.

As for Shen Yi, although he does not have the rank or title of a governor now, in Huai'an, there is actually no big difference between him and the governor.

Master Shen shook his head slightly, and said, "Brother, don't make fun of me."

"It's just that I rule the army, and I hate silverfish the most."

Said, Shen Yi cupped his hands to Zhang Jian, smiled and said: "Don't disturb senior brother, I'll go back first."

Zhang Jian nodded with a smile, and sent Shen Yi to the gate of the government office. The two brothers and sisters bid farewell.

After Shen Yi left the government office, he returned to his imperial envoy's camp to catch up on his sleep.

It was near noon, and he got up and left the imperial envoy with his entourage, and then left Huai'an City, heading all the way to the Huai'an West Front camp.

The Huai'an defense line is more than 200 miles away. According to Shen Yi's layout, there are a total of six camps. The camp near Hongze Lake is the westernmost camp of the Huai'an defense line, and it is also the most intensely fought area in recent days.

Fortunately, the distance was not far away. When the sky darkened, Shen Yi had already rushed to the camp, and at the gate of the camp, he was welcomed in by Ling Su, the main general of Huai'an West Front.

Ling Su welcomed Shen Yi into the commander's tent, invited Shen Yi to sit down, then lowered his head slightly, and said: "Mr. Shen, the general is incompetent..."

He wanted to continue talking, but Master Shen frowned and interrupted him, but said: "I have read the battle report, we lost nearly 300 people and killed more than [-] people in Qi. Not very pretty…”

Speaking of this, Shen Yi glanced at Ling Su, and continued: "But no matter what, you can't use the word incompetent to describe it."

Ling Su's face turned red, and he half-kneeled on the ground, lowered his head and said, "Since the last general has followed Shen Gong in Taizhou Mansion, he has never fought so badly in a war. Please punish Shen!"

Now Ling Su felt a little uncomfortable.

Because he was originally the undoubted chief general of the Anti-Japanese Army. Even if he was later promoted to the coastal capital, as the commander of the Fuzhou government, he was higher than Xue Weiyin, but this time, Shen Yi made Huai'an defense line The second reason is that he and Xue Wei are considered to be on an equal footing.

Originally, it was nothing. Everyone stood by the Huaihe River and fought according to their abilities. However, some time ago, Xue Wei fought so hard on the Eastern Front, almost fighting with his life several times. In the most difficult time, there was no battle damage. He played so ugly here in Hongze Lake!

You know, they are defenders, and they are born to occupy a favorable position.

If this kind of battle damage is encountered in a field battle, it will suffer a big loss.

Seeing Ling Su kneeling in front of him, Shen Yi subconsciously reached out to help him, but soon withdrew his hand. He sat in front of Ling Su, quietly looking at the 30-year-old man in front of him.

"When I was in the southeast, I told you about some military training. General Ling, you have the skills, and your strategy is not inferior to others, but you are a bit too lenient. You are not willing to be cruel during training. Willing to speak seriously."

This is a problem of Ling Su.

He grew up in the guardhouse, and he dealt with military households since he was a child, because the guardhouse has become a bit corrupted by his generation, so even if Ling Su is compared to other people in the guardhouse, he is already motivated enough , but the treatment of the soldiers under his command is still relatively loose.

In summary, it is four words.

muddle along.

Having said that, Shen Yi paused, and then continued: "But..."

"I read the battle report. The Qi army attacking the Huaihe Navy suddenly split a part to attack our army."

"It was a surprise, and I suffered a small loss."

Only then did Master Shen stretch out his hand to help Ling Su up, and said, "Therefore, I don't blame you for this matter, we can expose it and not mention it."

Ling Su lowered his head and looked ashamed: "This subordinate has let you down."

Shen Yi pointed to the chair opposite, motioned him to sit down, and said, "This matter can be uncovered, but the future matters have to be discussed."

"The Qi people have been attacking the Eastern Front for a long time. This time they suddenly attacked us, most likely because of their intentions. Now that they are timid here, the Qi people should come again in the future."

"The next battle must be fought well."

Shen Yi said in a deep voice: "You must be ruthless in training soldiers, and you must use them in a timely manner."

"In the future, the pressure on you here on the western front will increase."

"I'll tell you the truth."

Master Shen said slowly: "From now until the end of the year, the number of Qi people on the north bank may double or even exceed."

He looked at Ling Su and asked, "General Ling, do you have the confidence to defend the western front?"

Ling Su clasped his fists, bowed his head deeply, and said loudly: "Mr. Shen, if you suffer this kind of loss again, it's up to you!"

"Okay, that's what you said."

Master Shen narrowed his eyes, and said: "I will live here for the next half month. If there is a fight, I will go to the battle in person to see how General Ling fights."

"We occupy the natural danger of Huaihe River. I will give you the best equipment in all aspects. My request is very simple. Let's die as a brother."

"Qi people must die at least two to succeed."

Shen Yi looked at Ling Su quietly, and said, "Of course, if you suffer a loss, it doesn't matter once or twice, but three or four times..."

Ling Su knelt on the ground, bowed his head and kowtowed: "The final general wishes to issue a military order!"

"Let Mr. Shen deal with it!"

Shen Yi stretched out his hand again, helped him up, and said with a smile: "General Ling has done a great job in suppressing the Japanese, how could I deal with you?"

"However, here in Huai'an, if you really don't play well..."

The smile on Shen Yi's face subsided, and he said lightly: "Then you go back to Fuzhou and continue to be your commander."

Hearing this sentence, Ling Su trembled all over.

If at this time, he returns to Fuzhou, even if he does not seize his position and lets him be the commander, then his future will come to an end.

And more than that.

In the coastal capital, those generals whom he brought up with his own hands and who are still working under his command may also be implicated.

Ling Su looked up at the expressionless Shen Yi in shock and fear, and swallowed.

He knew in his heart that the smiling young man in front of him was not a bad person...

He will definitely do what he says.

So Ling Su knelt down on one knee again.

This time, Shen Yi didn't help him.

General Ling bowed his head deeply.

"Subordinates... obey!"

(End of this chapter)