"Xiang Bei, you came to see me as your teacher because of the unrest in Fujian."

Before Shen Yichen could speak, Lin Zhen immediately revealed the purpose of his coming to Changtai County.

"Students dare not lie to their teachers, but this is the case."

For true literati, there is no need to engage in false feelings. The relationship between teachers and students lies in the heart, not in form.

"Who would have thought that one day my teacher's hometown would need to rely on students to protect it."

Although Lin Zhen said this, there was a happy smile on his face.

At least Shen Yichen can supervise Fujian's military affairs, which can avoid the loss of life and the destruction of the people to the greatest extent.

"It's not just about the disciples, but also the help from the teachers."

"Tell me how you want my teacher to help you."

"The root cause of the unrest in Fujian lies not with the people, but with the officials."

"In the court meeting before leaving the town, I have obtained your majesty's promise. Those who coerce will be pardoned, those who follow will be comforted, and only the first culprit will be punished."

Hearing Shen Yichen say the emperor's promise, Lin Zhen immediately understood what the student wanted to do.

"Xiang Bei, are you going to ask me to recruit you as a teacher?"

"Um."

Shen Yichen nodded heavily, and then added: "The situation in Fujian is decaying at a speed that far exceeds the intelligence received in the capital. Now that several thieves such as Jiang Fucheng and Deng Maoqi are powerful, it is difficult for them to accept the imperial court's instructions. I can’t believe the promise of the imperial court even though I’m recruiting people to be safe.”

"If you want to gain their trust, you must have a highly respected intermediary. There may be no teacher in Fujian who is more suitable."

"Master, I understand, I promise you."

Without any hesitation, Lin Zhen agreed without hesitation.

"The student thanked his teacher!"

Shen Yichen bowed towards Lin Zhenchang with an expression of great respect.

You must know that there is great uncertainty and danger in recruiting security forces, and the rebels are often burdened with blood feuds. Even if Lin Zhen is highly respected in Fujian, there is still no guarantee of his absolute safety, let alone Fujian. Lessons from the Chief Secretary and the Quanzhou Prefect.

For upholding the principle of publicity and righteousness, regardless of his own safety, the teacher deserves this gift.

At the same time, this gift also contains Shen Yichen's guilt. After all, the teacher's current physical condition is really not suitable for traveling long distances. As a disciple, this should not be the case.

"Why do I need to say thank you?"

"If I really want to say thank you, I want to thank you as my teacher."

"Those who coerce will be pardoned, those who follow will be appeased, and only the culprits will be punished. This promise you got from Your Majesty alone is the life of countless Fujian folks!"

Lin Zhen sighed. He had also been an official in the court for several years. How could he not know the attitude of the Ming Dynasty towards rebellious ministers and traitors?

In the past, the outcome of uprisings was definitely to be massacred by the army. Is there any precedent for recruiting peace?

Lin Zhen didn't know what Shen Yichen had done in the court to allow the emperor to make such a promise, but he knew how difficult and difficult it was.

When the war subsided in the future, I don’t know how many people who survived saved their lives thanks to Shen Yichen’s efforts.

“If the teacher praises you too much, the students cannot afford it.”

"You are still as cautious as before."

Looking at Shen Yichen's modesty and politeness, Lin Zhen sighed with emotion, remembering that he had warned him before that people should not be aggressive, let alone submissive.

Young people should have the edge of young people!

Hearing Lin Zhen's words, Shen Yichen smiled softly and did not explain.

If the teacher knew that before coming to Changtai County, he had just killed a third-rank imperial general without orders, would he still think he was being "cautious"?

"It's almost noon now. Why don't you go to Xiangbei to have a meal with your master's family? By the way, I also have some things to explain to your master's wife before leaving."

Shen Yichen knew the risks of recruitment, and Lin Zhen also knew that he wanted to arrange things at home before leaving.

"Students can only ask for it."

To be honest, Shen Yichen has never met his wife, let alone Lin Zhen's other relatives.

This time he came to Fujian. He didn't know if there would be another time in his lifetime. He also wanted to take this opportunity to meet his teacher, wife and children.

Lin Zhen's home is actually in the backyard of Changtai Academy. It is an extremely simple small courtyard, not even as high as the courtyard of Yingtian Mansion.

A woman in simple clothes was sitting in the courtyard picking vegetables, followed by a little girl with braids.

"Xiang Bei, this is your junior sister, next to you is your little junior sister Miao'er."

Lin Zhen's current wife, Mrs. Huang, was not actually his first wife, but his second wife after the first year of Zhengtong. However, she was also canonized as Anren by the court.

The Huang family later gave birth to a son and a daughter. The boy was named Lin Zhen and the daughter was named Lin Miao. Judging from the current time, Lin Zhen should still be in school. Lin Miao was restricted by feudal etiquette and followed him. At mother's side.

"Student Shen Yichen pays homage to his junior wife and meets his junior sister!"

Seeing Shen Yichen's salute, Mr. Huang quickly stood up and wiped the water stains on his hands, nodded with a smile and said: "No need to be more polite, let's sit down in the house first."

At the same time, Lin Miao also responded in a decent manner: "My little lady has met Senior Brother Shen."

After paying attention to the etiquette, Shen Yichen and Lin Zhen came to the hall and sat down, while Huang took Lin Miao to the kitchen.

Although Shen Yichen was a disciple of Lin Zhen, due to the etiquette of this era and the fact that Lin Zhen himself was a traditional scholar-official, the women in the family were no longer allowed to show their faces freely.

However, this indirectly saved Shen Yichen a lot of trouble. He could take this opportunity to tell Lin Zhen in detail the court's thoughts and the current changes in the situation in Fujian.

Not long after, several home-cooked dishes were served on the table from the kitchen, and Lin Zhen even opened a pot of wine and said: "The world is difficult, but it is rare for teachers and students like you and me to get together again, so we have to have a few drinks anyway. "

Seeing Lin Zhen getting ready to drink, Huang dissuaded her with a look of embarrassment: "Husband, you are ill. The doctor said you should not drink alcohol."

"It doesn't matter."

Lin Zhen waved his hand and prepared to fill the wine glass.

"Master's wife is right. Teachers should put their health first. When will we be able to stop teachers and students from drinking?"

Shen Yichen took advantage of the situation and stopped him. Not to mention Lin Zhen coughing from time to time in the lecture hall, just from the look on his face, one could detect a sickly paleness.

"If you are happy in life, you must have all the joy, and don't let the golden cup stand empty against the moon."

"As a teacher, I don't even know if there will be a day when I can have a drink with a student like you."

Lin Zhen said with a wry smile on his face.

No one knows his physical condition better than me, and Lin Zhen is unwilling to miss this rare opportunity.

After hearing this, Huang's expression changed a little, and she silently withdrew her blocking hand.

Seeing this same scene in Shen Yichen's eyes, the emotions in his heart were a bit indescribable. Is the teacher's physical condition really just the result of last year's autumn cold entering the body?

After a glass of wine, Lin Zhen's face turned a lot more rosy, probably due to the alcohol. At the same time, he showed the state of an old man chatting like a teenager, talking loudly with Shen Yichen about the past of teaching and educating people in Fujian.

It can also be seen from this state that Lin Zhen has never placed his fame as the number one scholar and his official title of becoming a noble official in the Imperial Academy at the top of his mind.

His identity as a teacher was his lifelong pride!

Seeing the teacher's excited state, Shen Yichen was unwilling to dampen his excitement and raised his glasses to drink with him one after another.

After drinking for three rounds, a knock on the door suddenly came from outside the courtyard: "Proprietor, it's me, Cang Huotou!"

Bian He and others were still waiting outside Changtai Academy. They knew that they were reunited with their teacher, and they would never come in to disturb anything unless it was important. In addition, Cang Huotou was sent to meet with Ye Zongliu. Before the task was completed, he also Won't be in a hurry to return.

As expected, it was Ye Zongliu who came to Changtai County.

"Is there something important?"

Sensing the change in Shen Yichen's expression, Lin Zhen asked him.

"Ye Zongliu, the leader of the miners in the Fujian Uprising, had a relationship with students in his early years. He should have come to Changtai County."

"In that case, then you should go and meet Leader Ye first."

Lin Zhen knew that Shen Yichen had a heavy responsibility and that Ye Zongliu was one of the three major rebel leaders in Fujian. If he could use his friendship to open a breakthrough through him, the success rate of his recruitment would be greatly improved!

"Teacher, this disciple will take his leave first!"

"Go ahead."

After saying goodbye, Shen Yichen walked quickly outside the hospital. When he saw Cang Huotou, he immediately asked: "Is the matter done?"

"Yes, Boss Ye is waiting at the inn in the city."

"Take me there."

Without saying a word, Shen Yichen followed Cang Huotou straight to the inn.

As far as the current situation in Fujian is concerned, apart from Lin Zhen, the other person who can break the situation is Ye Zongliu!

Changtai County is not a big city, and Shen Yichen and his party arrived at the inn quickly. However, before entering, Shen Yichen specifically ordered Cang Huotou, Wu Rui and others to be on guard and pay attention to suspicious people coming and going.

After all, Ye Zongliu is now the most wanted criminal in the imperial court. If an informant around him leaks his whereabouts and is surrounded by officers and soldiers in Changtai County, Shen Yichen will be in extreme trouble.

Whether it was to take advantage of the situation to capture Ye Zongliu, or to act as a "rebel" to help him escape, no matter which way it is, it is difficult to distinguish the relationship.

Arriving at the private room in the corner of the inn, Zheng Xiang and several well-dressed men were guarding the door.

Seeing Shen Yichen coming over, Zheng Xiang immediately clasped his fists and saluted, "Mr. Shen."
To be continued...