wealthy lord

Chapter 588: Deploy troops and generals to test each other

Afterwards, Lin Yun walked out of the room and heard Zheng Li yelling excitedly in the room.

He smiled helplessly and felt very happy. He was lucky to have such a loyal subordinate.

After a few days, after Ma Ji and others arrived in Beijing, Lin Yun had someone under his command.

At the second watch in the evening, Lin Yun was sitting in the study, absentmindedly flipping through the government affairs files of the Ministry of War, when Ye Wanqing walked in.

"Ms. sir, why did you let Zheng Li go out for business again? His injury hasn't recovered yet!"

Lin Yun was still reading the file in his hand, and said in a deep voice: "The soldiers under my command are not that delicate! Just leave them alone, you woman!"

"Hmph! Zheng Li is working for my husband, but he is risking his life! It's better for you... you don't care about your subordinates at all!"

Lin Yun shook his head helplessly. Men and women can never have the same ideas about this kind of thing. After all, their starting points are different.

"My husband treats his subordinates well, but he is no different from you women! He is a man, a military commander, and my most trusted confidant. What he wants, my husband knows best!"

Seeing his unpredictable look, Ye Wanqing knew that her husband must be planning tonight's negotiation with the Fifth Prince.

He sighed and said, "My husband asked Zheng Li to go back to Niubei Village to escort so many weapons and equipment. Could it be that he was going to start a killing spree in the capital?"

Lin Yun was so disturbed by her that he was not in the mood to read the file, so he simply put it on the desk, stood up and said with a smile: "Those weapons and equipment were requested by the infantry commander Yamen Qi! I have already collected the money from my husband, so of course I have to keep my word." !”

Ye Wanqing's eyes lit up: "How much money did you get for selling so many weapons?"

Lin Yunyun said calmly: "Not much, he gave my husband one million taels, and my husband gave him back two hundred thousand taels!"

"Humph, sir, you have indeed turned into the person you hated the most! If my father knew about this, he would definitely not let you go!"

Lin Yun smiled and said: "Didn't I say that? Those guys are corrupt, but my husband is trying to save the country's losses! These are two different things!"

In the middle of the night, Lin Yun secretly left the house and took a sedan chair directly to the back door of Qi Mansion.

Qi Changyun had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Lin Yun coming out of the sedan, he quickly stepped forward with fists clasped.

"Lin Zhongtang, you are finally here!"

Lin Yun said playfully: "I'm sorry to keep Master Qi waiting for so long!"

"Hey, this is also my duty! Lin Zhongtang, don't be polite! In addition, Lin Zhongtang already understands my intention, right?"

Lin Yun nodded and said: "Of course, I am very pleased that Mr. Qi can find his way back. I believe that if the emperor knows about it in the future, he will also be very happy!"

Qi Changyun heard the hidden meaning and frowned: "Isn't Lin Zhongtang going to the palace overnight to meet the saint?"

Lin Yun said in a deep voice: "The plan has changed, so I won't see the emperor for the time being!"

"Where are Lin Zhongtang going?"

Qi Changyun suddenly became nervous. He knew what kind of character Lin Yun was. If he chose to fight Meng Yuan, the consequences might be more serious.

Previously, Lin Yun's forceful tripping of Fulin'an shocked the government and the public. He really didn't want to see Lin Yun and Meng Yuan also get into a fight.

Lin Yun said: "Don't worry, Mr. Qi! I want to take Cui Mingchong to see the Fifth Prince and talk some things over! After all, it is better to dissolve enemies than to end them! Are you right?"

Qi Changyun smiled bitterly, cupped his fists and said, "I really admire Lin Zhongtang's courage! But it's okay, it would be a good thing if we could talk about that matter!" Lin Yun suddenly took his arm and came to the corner. , whispered: "Master Qi, honestly speaking, are there any fifth princes among the princelings besides the Eight Sage Kings and Meng Yuan?"

Qi Changyun hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "Yes! Lin Zhongtang, I don't care what you talk to the Fifth Prince later, but can you not involve my Qi family in it!"

Lin Yun smiled and said: "Of course! We are allies, and I will naturally not harm Master Qi! But if Master Qi conceals something, Master Qi must not be angry until the day when the Dong Chuang incident occurs!"

Qi Changyun felt relieved and said with a smile: "Lin Zhongtang doesn't need to test it! I can't guarantee my official status, but when it comes to the fate of the Qi family, I will definitely not mess around!"

"That's good! Mr. Qi can have a good sleep tonight!"

After that, the two old foxes chatted for a few more words, and Cui Mingchong was sent out by Qi Rui.

After Cui Mingchong received Lin Yun's promise, he was no longer afraid. He cupped his fists and smiled: "Thank you Master Qi for taking care of me during this time. I won't bother you! I will repay Master Qi's kindness in the future!"

Qi Changyun understood that his words had another meaning. He just cupped his fists in return, but did not answer the question.

The father and son watched Lin Yun leave in the sedan together, and both sighed secretly.

"Dad, what do you think will happen tomorrow if Lin Zhongtang tells the emperor about that matter tonight?"

Qi Rui looked worried. In his heart, ever since Lin Yun came to Beijing to serve as an official, the capital had been turned upside down.

In just a few months, the powerful Fulin'an Fuzhongtang collapsed, which shows how terrifying Lin Yun's destructive power is.

Qi Changyun had just received Lin Yun's confession, so he no longer worried, turned around and walked back to the house, saying in a deep voice: "It's getting late, go to bed early! Don't delay tomorrow's morning meeting!"

He has also learned to be smart and does not plan to tell his son these inside stories.

Qi Changyun has learned a lot from Fulin'an's downfall. As long as he doesn't let his son get involved, even if he is defeated in the future, the Qi family will still have a chance to turn around.

After all, both he and Fulin'an had contributed to their establishment. As long as he stayed away from the princelings, even if he was liquidated one day, he would only have to pay the minimum price.

On the other side, Lin Yun was sitting in the sedan chair, always closing his eyes and concentrating. His unpredictable posture made Cui Mingchong a little nervous.

From time to time, he opened the curtain on one side of the sedan to look at the environment outside.

"Lin Zhongtang, this... doesn't seem to be the way into the palace, right? Where do you want to take the official?"

Lin Yun still closed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Go to the Fifth Prince's house!"

"What!!"

Cui Mingchong was shocked and broke into a cold sweat.

He thought that Lin Yun had coaxed him out to hand it over to the Fifth Prince, so that by sacrificing himself, he could preserve their relationship. This was the most common political method used by powerful ministers.

"Lin Zhongtang, why did you lie to the official? The official gave his life and property to you!"

Lin Yun smiled contemptuously, then opened his eyes and said, "Master Cui is scared?"

"Hmph, I have nothing to be afraid of! Since ancient times, no one has ever died! If you want to blame me, Cui Mingchong, I have misjudged the wrong person!"

Lin Yun said in a deep voice: "Okay! You don't have to be afraid! I never break my promise! I even said that I won't kill you and will promote you! But I went back to think about it in the afternoon and went directly to the palace to see Sheng Bu. That’s right! With Master Cui’s intelligence, can’t he figure out the problem?”

(End of this chapter)