Chapter 626: Fourteen Years of Spring Rain (Part 2)
"Have you thought of any solution?"
The lights in the room swayed slightly late at night. Although Ning Yi's words were questions, they were not too formal. After speaking, he sat down on the chair. The other people in the room looked at each other, but for a moment, they
No one answered either.
Since opening Bamboo Records and continuing to grow, Ning Yi has gathered a lot of staff talents. In terms of life experience and experience, they may be the same as Yao Zunian, Jueming, Ji Kun, Cheng Zhouhai, etc.
The reason why outstanding people in the world are different is because in this era, knowledge itself is an extremely important resource, and the process of transforming knowledge into wisdom is even more difficult to regulate. In such a period, those who can stand out often have superior personal abilities, and most of them rely on
The ability to self-study and self-generate.
Just like a wealthy family, if there are knowledgeable people in the family who provide guidance to the children in the family and teach them according to their aptitude, the success rate will be high. Children from ordinary families, even if they manage to save money and study, if they do not seek deeper understanding, it will be difficult for their knowledge to be transformed into their own wisdom.
Even if there are a few smart people who can transform a little, they often start out and make a small mistake, and they have no background or ability to turn around. If a person really wants to reach the top position, mistakes and setbacks are indispensable in themselves.
The staff chosen by Ning Yi are generally this type of people. They may not be outstanding in the eyes of others, but they systematically follow Ning Yi to learn how to do things, master scientific methods step by step, rely on relatively rigorous collaboration, and give full play to the collective strength.
With great strength, wait until the road becomes smoother before trying some out-of-the-ordinary ideas. Even if they fail, they will be tolerated by everyone and will not be devastated. Such people, without the system, collaboration methods and information resources, may be left to their own devices.
, but in Ning Yi's Zhuji system, most people can play a role far beyond their abilities.
Those who have been working overtime these past few nights to check and summarize the information are the top few among the staff.
But no matter how powerful she is, it is still difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.
"...We think the two ideas discussed before are unlikely... We have collected too little internal information about the Jin people. There may be a little bit of resentment between Zongwang and Nianhan. But... I think...
It is too difficult to provoke them and affect the overall situation of Taiyuan... After all, not only do we not have enough information, but we are now fifteen days away from Zongwang's army..."
The staff member at the front looked at Ning Yi and said this with some embarrassment. Ning Yi has always been strict with them, and it is not that he has lost his temper. He firmly believes that there is no bizarre strategy, as long as the conditions are right. Step by step
Go over there. No matter how bizarre the plan is, it is not impossible. This time everyone is discussing the matter in Taiyuan. One direction is to use espionage or various small means to interfere with the upper echelons of the Jin people, making them more inclined to retreat on their own initiative. The direction is mentioned
After coming out, everyone finally had some fantastic discussions.
But it is obvious that this time, none of these ideas are possible to realize. The three elements of time, distance, and information are all at a disadvantage, not to mention that the Secret Investigation Department has insufficient penetration into the Jurchen upper class. There is not even a tentacle that can reach out.
ideal.
Ning Yi didn't speak, and rubbed his forehead, expressing his understanding. He looked a little tired, and everyone looked at each other for a while. After a while, a staff member from behind came over and gave Ning Yi something.
"My boss, I checked the files tonight and found some things that may be used to manipulate a few people on Master Cai's side. Yan Zhengzhi was quite upright before, but..."
These people may be older than Ning Yi, but they have gradually gotten along with each other in the past few years, and they all respect him. The other person brings something, not necessarily because they think it is really useful, but mainly because they want to show Ning Yi the stage.
The progress. Ning Yi looked at it, listened to the other party's words, explained, and then the two parties exchanged a few words before Ning Yi nodded.
"Now I've summarized it, but as I said before, the core of this time is still on His Majesty's end. The ultimate goal is to convince His Majesty with confidence. It is not good to alert the snake, but not to be reckless." He paused and his voice was low.
, "As I said before, you can't mess around until you have a complete plan. The Secret Investigation Department is an intelligence system. If it is used as a bargaining chip for political power, everyone will be at risk. No matter whether it is right or wrong, we will be asking for trouble...
…But this is very good, let’s record it first.”
The staff member nodded in agreement and walked back. Ning Yi looked at the map above, and when he stood up, his eyes became clear again.
"It looks like there's still half a month." He looked back at everyone and said calmly, "It's good to find a way, but if we can't find it, we have another chance when the Jurchens attack Taiyuan. I know everyone is tired.
, but for things at this level, there is no way out, and there is no suffering. Just try your best to finish it."
He smiled and said: "Go to rest early."
He went out of the room and looked up from the yard on the first floor. It was a quiet night. The moon was round and crystal clear like a pool of amber. Ning Yi returned to the room on the second floor. Juan'er was cleaning up the room.
Then he brought a pot of hot tea, whispered a few words, then left, and closed the door.
Ning Yi sat behind the desk, picked up the brush and thought for a while. On the desk was an unfinished letter, which was written to his wife.
"...Everyone in the family does not need to return to Beijing for the time being..."
After thinking for a while, he wrote this:
"...Although the war is over, the aftermath is not over, the situation in Beijing is complicated, and I still can't see the direction clearly. From the fact that Mr. Qin's resignation was rejected, it can be seen that the old man is still in the emperor's heart, but I still feel something strange in my heart.
There are clues everywhere, which is contrary to the original speculation, but I haven't seen it clearly yet. And I have received several rumors that there seems to be a dispute between the court and the party. This is expected, but I don't know the scale. The impact of this incident is too great, and the newcomers
If he wants to take the upper hand, the old man will eventually refuse to step down. If he refuses to step down, he may start a fight.
Taiyuan plays a very important role in this situation in Beijing, and is very likely to be the decisive factor. I am not sure, and I am quite anxious. Fortunately, some things are handled by Wen Fang, and Juan'er shares the responsibility. Thinking about it carefully, the Secret Investigation Department
It is a sharp weapon in the hands of Prime Minister Qin. Although he has tried to avoid using it in political disputes, if things happen in Beijing, the other side will definitely be wary of it. My attention is now on the north, and you are on the south. The intelligence summary personnel can be mobilized at your disposal. The plan has already been prepared.
, I can rest assured that you will take care of me.
Since I returned to Beijing, I have been eating well, and I suffered some minor injuries on the battlefield. They have already recovered. I have probably gained another two pounds in the past few days. The things that required me to fight are over, so you don’t have to worry too much. I’ll be here a few days earlier
I dreamed about you and Xi'er, Xiaochan and the children, Yunzhu, and Jin'er. The scene was vaguely in the hot south. The war was probably peaceful at that time and everyone was safe and happy. Maybe it was the future, and Xiaochan's child had not yet been named.
, you apologize to her for me, and to the rest of the family. You also comfort me..."
He finished writing this long letter. After reading it over, there were a few things he wanted to revise. The brush stopped for a while, but in the end he didn't revise it. After stuffing it into the envelope, he sat at the table and thought about it for a while.
The lights were on at night, long past midnight, until the moonlight set in the early morning. When dawn was approaching, the lights in the window were extinguished...
The next half month will be a festive and lively half month in the capital.
A large-scale merit-based reward ceremony has begun, and many military figures have been rewarded. This time, the military merits were naturally led by the several forbidden troops guarding the city and the Wurui camp outside the city. Many heroes were elected, such as those who defended the city.
Some of the generals who died, such as Long Hui and others who died outside the city, and many of their family members are coming to the capital one after another to receive rewards. There are also things like riding on horses and parading through the streets, which are held every few days.
The rewards that have been determined for the time being are still related to material aspects. As for military merit and how to be promoted, it has not been clear yet. Now, more than 100,000 troops have gathered near Bianliang. After that, they will be broken up and recast.
, or whether to follow the regulations, the court is also discussing, but all parties maintain a procrastinating attitude on this, and for a while, they do not hope to reach a conclusion.
No one knows whether they will be deployed in the next month or two to deal with some problems that no one wants to see.
Amidst such joy and bustle, the weather in Bianliang has begun to gradually get warmer. Due to the death of a large number of young people, some obstacles in the functioning of society have begun to appear. The people's livelihood in the entire Bianliang City is still in a state that seems to have never been reached.
During Ning Yi's run, the lower-level propaganda and incitement went smoothly and vigorously, but the efforts of Wu Ruiying to send troops to Taiyuan came to nothing. The official forces in the court seemed to be in a state of stagnation with ulterior motives.
Wait and see, no matter who exerts force in which direction, the same resistance seems to feedback.
In the midst of it, the emperor was also silent. In a way, Ning Yi could still understand his silence. But many times, he saw the relatives of those who died in the war, and saw those who were waiting to do something but could not get it.
Those who gave feedback, especially those soldiers with broken limbs, had fearlessly charged at the resentful army in Xia Village. Some even fell down and did not stop killing the enemy. However, after the blood stopped for a while, they
What he will face may be hardships for the rest of his life, and he can't help but find it ironic. The tiny gap that so many people sacrificed and struggled for is gradually being lost in the game of interests and indifferent spectators.
What's even more ironic is that he understands in his heart that others may also view them in the same way: after winning a battle, they just want to make a fool of themselves, want to continue fighting, and seek power, without knowing the overall situation at all.
Sharing worries for the country...
When the first spring rain fell, Ning Yi was surrounded by many trivial matters. He ran both inside and outside the city. The rain and snow melted, bringing more chill. The city streets were hidden behind the propaganda of heroes.
Yes, there is a sense of disobedience that has changed in many families, as if there is a faint cry in it, just because it is too busy outside, and the court has promised a large amount of compensation. The orphans and widows all looked on blankly, and for a while
I don't know whether I should cry or not.
In order to talk to people about things, Ning Yi went to Fanlou several times. In the cold spring, the lights in Fanlou were either cozy or warm, and the silk and bamboo were chaotic but sweet. It gave people a strange feeling of being away from this land.
In fact, many of the things he talked about in secret also belonged to Xianqi. The extension of the flag road on the map in the Zhuji Conference Hall, and there was still no way to decisively change the situation. He could only wait.
As Zongwang's army continued to move forward, the delay in the transmission of each message became longer and longer. It was the second day of February again, the dragon raised its head, and it started to rain in Beijing. On the morning of the third day of the lunar month, it was still raining. In the afternoon
At midnight, the rain stopped, and in the evening, the air after the rain carried a sobering coolness. Ning Yi stopped working, opened the window and blew in the wind. Then he went out and sat on the roof of the building.
The blue sky is as clear as a wash, and the setting sun is brilliant and clear, as if it has been washed. It shines from the west, and there is a smell of rainbow in the air. There are people in the attic on the opposite side who open the window and look out. In the yard below, someone comes out.
, sit down and watch this refreshing sunset scenery. Some people are holding tea in their hands. Most of them are Zhuji's staff.
For a moment, everyone looked at the beautiful scenery and no one said anything.
The light of day travels thousands of miles north.
The snow has not yet melted, and Taiyuan City is still immersed in a pale color that seems to be covered by snow. At some point, a commotion broke out.
Officials and generals rushed up to the city wall, the sunset gradually disappeared, and in the Jurchen military camp stretching across the way, signs of large-scale troop mobilization began to appear at some unknown time.
The signs never stopped...
Troops coming from the south are being constantly replenished under the city. Infantry, cavalry, flag hunting, and the siege equipment Zong Han accumulated during this period are being pushed out one by one. Qin Shaohe rushed up the city wall and looked south
In Bianliang, the expected reinforcements are still far away...
On the fourth day of February, Zong Wang issued a letter of surrender and asked Taiyuan to open the city gates. Emperor Wu of the Wu Dynasty had promised to cede this place in the first negotiation...
On the fifth day of the lunar month, in Taiyuan City, the color of the sky and the earth changed. (To be continued.)