In the Huai'an Army, such small meetings with only four people were held rarely.
But it can be said that almost every time a small meeting of four people is held, they are usually deciding on major strategic issues, or Shen Yi is announcing major strategic issues.
At this moment, the three people were sitting under Shen Yi, listening politely.
Mr. Shen took a sip of tea with his left hand, and then continued: "After the vanguard army arrives in Henan, it will cooperate with General Pei's West Route Army in fighting, but it does not need to obey General Pei's orders."
Shen Yi looked at Xue Wei and ordered: "The first purpose is to kill as many Qi troops as possible. Under the premise of this purpose, you can decide the combat target on your own."
This is extreme decentralization.
However, the person to whom power is delegated is Xue Wei, so there is no need to worry about other issues. Among the three people, Xue Wei is the most unquestionable loyalty to Shen Yi.
But this time, the vanguard army goes out to fight independently. It is hundreds of miles away from Shen Yi and spans two provinces. This will be the real test for Xue Wei.
Whether Xue Wei can take charge of his own business in the future depends on the effect of this independent battle.
Xue Wei bowed his head respectfully: "I will obey your orders!"
Shen Yi then looked at the other two generals and said silently: "The left route army is stationed in Jinan Prefecture, and the right route army is stationed in Dongchang Prefecture, moving closer to Daming Prefecture."
Mr. Shen took a deep breath and said, "Tomorrow morning, I will set off with you two and rush back to Shandong."
Ling Su glanced at Shen Yi's arm, shook his head slightly and said: "Mr. Shen, there shouldn't be any large-scale battles in the short term. It's a simple matter of troop deployment. The general and General Su will just go back to Shandong. You'd better make another general in Suzhou." Raise it for a while.”
Su Ding also said: "Yes, Mr. Shen, you are injured. There is no need to rush back to Jinan. You can rest in peace for a while."
Shen Yi moved his right hand and said calmly: "Firstly, the poison was not tempered, and secondly, the bones were not injured. Now he has recovered to the best of his ability."
He took a deep breath and said slowly: "With the war in Henan, we may go north at any time. It would be inappropriate for me to stay here any longer."
He narrowed his eyes and said softly: "At the beginning of this new year, Qi Ren gave me such a great gift."
"The so-called courtesy should be reciprocated. We can't be short of etiquette."
Ten years have passed, and Shen Yi is no longer the young scholar in Jiangdu City. As he gradually became more powerful, many people have forgotten the most obvious character of the former young scholar in Jiangdu City.
Hold a grudge.
At that time, Master Lu wrote the word "睚禦" for Shen Yi. As one of his comments on Shen Yi, we can see how conspicuous Mr. Shen's character was.
Although his status is higher now, his temperament has definitely not changed.
He still holds a grudge.
Although the two countries are at war, it is understandable what methods the enemy uses against him, but understanding is understanding...
It is impossible to forgive.
After saying this, Shen Yi used his left hand to pull off the white cloth hanging around his neck and threw it aside. He stood up, looked at his three subordinates, and said lightly: "Now, Qi people have reached the point where they are desperate."
"At the same time, it also shows that we have stepped on Beiqi's sore spot, and even their lifeblood."
"This year may be more important than last year."
He looked at the three people and said slowly: "Last year, General Ling said something to me, which I still remember in my heart. He said..."
"Jinan is only eight hundred miles away from Yandu."
Mr. Shen's eyes became firm and he said slowly: "In these eight hundred miles, we brothers have worked hard for several years."
"Step forward step by step."
Just a few words made the other three people's blood boil with excitement, and they all bowed their heads and clasped their fists at Shen Yi.
"The last general will follow Duke Shen to the death, restore the rivers and mountains, and kill the enemy to serve the country!"
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The next day, Xue Wei went west from Suzhou and rushed to Runing Mansion to meet General Pei.
Shen Yi, on the other hand, led Ling Su and his bodyguards all the way north to Jinan.
Suzhou is about 800 miles away from Jinan. Because Shen Yi had just recovered from his hand injury, he did not ride too fast. It took him six or seven days to reach Jinan City.
At this moment, the Shen flag on the Jinan city wall is still fluttering in the wind.
When Shen Yi dismounted at the city gate, Zhang Jian had been waiting for him for a long time. After seeing Shen Yi, he immediately came up to him, pulled Shen Yi's left sleeve and looked at his right arm.
"How is Ziheng's injury?"
"It's already great."
Mr. Shen rolled up the sleeve of his right hand and showed him the long but already scabbed scar on his hand. He smiled and said, "You are lucky enough to be young. If you were older, you would probably have to stay in Suzhou again." It’ll be an extra ten days and a half month.”
Seeing the smile on his face, Zhang Jian shook his head slightly and said with a wry smile: "These days, I have been worried about my brother. I am afraid that something will happen to you. Sometimes I toss and turn at night, just thinking about this big mess in Shandong. If you were injured and returned to Jiankang to recuperate, how could you get it?"
Mr. Shen laughed dumbly and said, "Isn't there still Zhang Fantai who is in charge of Jinan Mansion? With or without me, there is no big difference."
Zhang Jian pulled Shen Yi into the city. As he walked, he shook his head and sighed: "There is a lot of chaos and no clue. Without Ziheng, the governor of Shandong, many places in Shandong will be in chaos."
At this time, the two people had walked twenty or thirty steps and were farther away from Ling Su and Su Ding. Zhang Jian lowered his voice slightly and said: "If nothing else, who can control Huai'an if you are not here?" The army has so many proud soldiers and generals?"
"Arrogant and powerful general..."
Mr. Shen thought about this word for a while and felt it was quite strange.
Because in his eyes, the Huai'an Army, an army he pulled together with his own hands, has always been as well-behaved as a sheep, and has nothing to do with the words "arrogant and powerful general".
But after thinking about it again, I no longer find it strange.
In the eyes of outsiders, today's Huai'an army can probably be called a proud and powerful general. Unless the emperor or the court gives orders, it is definitely not easy for outsiders to speak.
Thinking of this, Mr. Shen smiled and said, "They are very honest, senior brother, feel at ease."
After chatting for a while, Zhang Jian suddenly remembered something and said: "By the way, Zi Heng, why didn't our King of Yue come with you? Didn't he reward the army with an order last year? The army was not in Jinan at that time. He rushed to the house and said he would come again this year..."
Mr. Shen touched his nose and said: "Before coming, I asked someone to bring him a message. He said that it was too cold and that he would come back after getting warmer."
"Senior brother also knows."
Shen Yi said with a smile: "He may not be too enthusiastic about military affairs. It's not surprising that he has such a refusal. It is estimated that he will come to Jinan in a month or two."
Zhang Jian nodded, then coughed and asked, "Na Ziheng, where are the Shandong officials sent by the imperial court?"
Mr. Shen blinked: "Aren't you here yet?"
Zhang Fantai frowned: "It's already February, and only two people have come to report to me."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "Civil officials are delicate, so it's not surprising."
"If they come by car or sedan, even if they leave on the 16th of the first lunar month, they probably won't be able to arrive now. Senior brother, be patient and wait for them."
"I can wait, but I can't wait for spring plowing."
Zhang Jian sighed and continued: "Also, there is no one in the Zhensi Yamen so far. Didn't the imperial court send an envoy to Jinan?"
Mr. Shen blinked his eyes and said with a smile: "Senior brother, do you hope that there will be inspection orders, or do you hope that there will be no inspection orders?"
Zhang Fantai coughed.
"Of course I will obey the court's arrangements."
Today, Zhang Jian is the chief envoy of Shandong.
Of the three secretariat yamen, he is the only one who exists.
The Huai'an army took over all the affairs of the provincial yamen. In other words, if the governor could not be appointed, Zhang Jian would be responsible for all the political affairs of the provincial yamen in Shandong. With great power, he could be called the youth version of the governor of Shandong. .
The two senior brothers were walking and talking. After entering the city, they got on the carriage and rushed to the governor's office in the city. In the carriage, Shen Yi looked at Zhang Jian and whispered: "Brother, according to the intelligence, Qi Ren's The Purification Department will keep an eye on all the senior officials here, and senior brother is obviously one of them. In recent years, we must be more careful and not let Qi people take advantage of the loopholes."
"I'm always careful, Ziheng doesn't have to worry about me."
"On the contrary..."
He looked at Shen Yi and suddenly smiled.
"In my impression, Zi Heng is not the kind of person who is willing to suffer losses. This time he suffered such a big setback in Suzhou..."
Master Shen sat in the carriage and narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Senior brother, just keep an eye on it, it won't take long..."
"The losses I suffered will be made up for by Qi Ren dozens of times..."