Chapter 1396 Master Shens method of protecting himself
The content of this imperial edict did not surprise Shen Yi at all. It was basically what Emperor Hong De had told him before, without any changes.
The only thing that surprised Shen Yi was that the emperor was so anxious to tell him to go back to Jiankang.
Because Shen Yi has only cleaned up half of the mess in Yandu. The soldiers of the Huai'an Army can march and fight, but it is too difficult for them to handle political affairs.
Even for Ling Su and Su Ding, it is basically impossible for them to sit in the government office.
Therefore, Shen Yi estimated that he would not be able to finish matters in Yandu until next spring. After the officials from the imperial court arrived, he would then set off for Jiankang to report to His Majesty the Emperor.
But now it is too urgent to go to the north.
Mr. Shen received the imperial edict and asked softly: "My father-in-law, all matters in Yandu have not yet been completed. Can you please delay my trip to Jiankang?"
The eunuch in purple hurriedly lowered his head and said with a smile: "Master Hou, before the servants went to Yandu, they went to Jinan Mansion to announce the decree. Zhang Jian, the chief envoy of Shandong, has been transferred to the chief envoy of Beizhili and is now on his way to Yandu. It won’t take long on the road and we’ll be there.”
"You can rest assured about matters here in Yandu."
Having said this, the eunuch took out a sealed envelope from his sleeve, handed it to Shen Yi with both hands, and whispered: "Master Marquis, this is a personal letter written by His Majesty to you. Please read it."
Shen Yi also took the letter with both hands. After opening it and reading it once, he nodded silently and said to the eunuch: "My father-in-law has been working hard all the way. Why don't you take a rest in Yandu?"
"No, no, no."
The eunuch quickly shook his head and said: "The slaves must rush back to Jiankang to pay the order, so as not to disturb the Marquis."
Mr. Shen turned to look at Jiang Sheng and said, "Give some of my father-in-law money for tea."
When several eunuchs heard this, their expressions changed greatly, and they shook their heads. One of them bowed to Shen Yi repeatedly and said: "Master Marquis, no matter how big the official rewards in this court are, the servants are bold enough to ask for them, but if they take yours Money, that’s really a loss.”
He lowered his head sincerely and said: "You are a god-like figure. If the slaves and slaves can see you, it will be a blessing that they have cultivated for several lifetimes and they will be satisfied."
After that, they bowed respectfully, then turned and left.
This group of eunuchs is a political force independent of the imperial court. In a sense, they are an extension of the imperial power and agents of His Majesty the Emperor.
In the eyes of these eunuchs, people in the court can be divided into three categories. The first category is their enemies, or people they despise. Even if these people give money, these eunuchs don't bother to take it.
The second type of people are most of the officials in the imperial court. As long as these officials give money, they will smile and accept it with a smile.
As for the third category, even if you give them money, they dare not accept it, or are unwilling to accept it.
This type of person is the person that the eunuchs either respect or fear.
However, with the growing power of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Shen Yi is probably the only one in the court who can make these eunuchs dare not accept money.
Not long after these eunuchs left, Xue Wei, who didn't know where he got the news, hurried to the study room of the government office. Seeing that Mr. Shen was still reading documents from various places in a hurry, General Xue turned around and closed the room. He opened the door, walked carefully to Shen Yi, and whispered: "Mr. Shen, I have heard that your Majesty ordered you to return to Jiankang?"
Shen Yi raised his head and glanced at this guy.
"How did you know?"
"The imperial edict was read out in front of so many people, so the general will naturally know it."
General Xue's eyes were full of worry. He moved a chair, sat in front of Shen Yi, looked at Shen Yi, and whispered: "Mr. Shen, why is your Majesty so anxious to ask you to return to Jiankang?"
"Of course we have something to discuss."
Mr. Shen said calmly: "Now that the north has been decided, there are still a lot of things to do. I need to go back and settle many things with the court. I also need to discuss the specific rewards for you generals with the Ministry of War."
"Can I not go back?"
General Xue looked around furtively and whispered: "Mr. Shen, I have read a lot of books these days. You must have read more books than I, so you are not worried at all?"
"worry about what?"
Mr. Shen looked calm and said calmly: "I'm not worried."
Xue Wei let out a long sigh and said in a low voice: "I am not worried that your majesty will harm Duke Shen. I am only worried that your majesty will be healthy this time. I am afraid it will be difficult for you to come out again."
Shen Yi looked at this reckless man and felt a little funny: "I have been appointed governor of Northern Zhili. If I don't come back to the north, where will I go?"
"Mr. Shen, you..."
"you…"
Xue Wei stammered and didn't say anything for a long time.
Mr. Shen smiled hoarsely, stood up, patted Xue Wei on the shoulder, and said slowly: "Xue Da, there are no outsiders here. I have a sentence, please remember it."
General Xue quickly lowered his head: "You said, I will definitely keep it in my heart."
"You and I..."
Mr. Shen was silent for a while and continued: "You can never go to Jiankang at the same time in this life."
"Understand?"
Having said this, Shen Yi also lowered his voice slightly and said slowly: "To be more clear, I went to Jiankang. No matter what orders are given to you, you must not move."
Shen turned his head to look south and said silently: "However, there is a high probability that His Majesty will not do this."
Xue Mangzi froze on the spot, first thoughtfully, then looked at Shen Yi with a firm expression, and solemnly nodded: "I will remember it, general!"
Mr. Shen patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "If we find time, we can bring your princess wife, your two concubines, and a pair of children to the north."
Xue Wei nodded silently: "I will obey your orders."
Mr. Shen sat back in his seat and continued to review documents.
Everyone has selfish motives, and Shen naturally has them too. It is impossible for him to have a completely public heart.
Apart from anything else, even in the Huai'an army, Shen Yi was somewhat partial without knowing it. He was indeed partial to Xue Wei.
Perhaps because of this, Xue Wei became the most loyal general to Shen Yi in the Huai'an army, and he was extremely loyal.
For example, Shen summoned the generals of the Huai'an army to march south to attack Jiankang. Ling Su might be hesitant, and Su Ding would have to think about it for two or three days, but Xue Wei would definitely lead his troops and run away without hesitation. Jiankang has gone.
No leader doesn't like this kind of subordinate.
For this reason, Shen Yi directly left the position of Datong's general to Xue Wei.
With Xue Wei in the north, even if Ling Su and Su Ding have other ideas, Xue Wei alone is enough to form a "mutual protection" situation with Shen Yi.
Because Xue Wei's troops may not be strong enough to rebel, but if something goes wrong with Shen Yi, he will want to destroy Shen Yi's achievements in the past few years in the north...
It couldn't be easier.
Of course, this is a situation Shen doesn't want to see.
He didn't quite believe that Emperor Hong De would do such a thing, so he left this thread just in case.
It wasn't until now that he officially mentioned this matter to Xue Wei.
"Just go away."
Shen Yi said calmly: "Reading is a good thing, but you can't read to death."
"Learn and apply it."
General Xue smiled and said, "I will obey your orders."
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A few days later, the new chief envoy of Beizhili came to Yandu.
Governor Shen personally went out of the city to greet him.
After seeing Zhang Jian after being away for several months, Mr. Shen was very happy. He stepped forward and took Zhang Jian's hand and said with a smile: "The imperial court is really wise. They sent a senior brother here. I was worried before, don't bring a nasty guy here." When I am in charge, I feel relieved when my senior brother is here."
Zhang Jian smiled hoarsely: "If you, Shen Ziheng, really treat you as a nuisance, then I'm afraid he won't be able to last long in Yandu."
Mr. Shen said seriously: "Look at what you said, senior brother, as if I am domineering."
Zhang Jian smiled but did not comment.
The two senior brothers walked into Yandu along the official road. When they reached the gate of Yandu City, Zhang Fantai couldn't help but look up at this majestic city, then stretched out his hand to touch the city gate, and couldn't help crying. His face was full of tears and he was mumbling to himself.
"This is Yandu."
Zhang Fantai was almost in tears: "The ancestors have cherished their hometown for decades, and the hometown where Emperor Sejong died without being buried."
Zhang Fantai was filled with emotions. After sighing for a long time, he turned back to look at Shen Yi and said, "In my lifetime, I will definitely bring my eldest father to Yandu to have a look."
Mr. Shen nodded.
"Zhang Xiangguo should be very happy to see Yandu."
After saying this, Mr. Shen smiled slightly.
"This Yan Capital will be left to you, senior brother, to take care of from now on."