It was already evening when I returned home from the palace.
Master Shen silently returned to his study. He took some pieces of letter paper and spread them on the table. He wanted to write something, but he didn't finish writing for a long time.
To be honest, he felt that the emperor was a little too hasty.
This plan to clean up the Zhao clan was proposed by him to the emperor a few years ago, but Shen Yi said at the time that when the time came, he would first clean up the Zhao clan, and then reorganize the army and prepare for the northern expedition to Hu Qi and return to the old capital!
But now, is the time ripe?
Shen Yi couldn't explain clearly either.
However, in his opinion, it was best to wait for another two or three years until the Shipping Department had saved enough spare money for the emperor, at least around 20 million taels, which was enough to support a war.
At that time, all the five guards under Dusi will also become veterans, instead of the current situation of 25,000 people, only the 5,000 people who fought against the Japanese army are considered veterans.
More importantly, the political time must be ripe. For example, among Zhongshu's five prime ministers, at least three or even four must be of the same mind as the emperor, so that the power of the imperial court can be unified.
At that time, the imperial court can take action against the Zhao family without any haste.
After clearing out the Zhao Clan, you can then start preparing for the Northern Expedition.
This is the safe way.
However, it seemed that the emperor could not wait that long.
According to his own words, after a few years, he might lose his temper.
This statement is quite correct.
The emperor is now twenty-one years old, which is the time to dare to work hard. People of this age always want to do some big things and have great ambitions.
If you wait patiently for three to five years, or even six or seven years, when the emperor is close to thirty years old, there will be a lot of things to worry about. Not to mention, there will be many more concubines and many more children in the harem, and there will be endless things to worry about every day.
, by then the emperor might even slack off in political affairs, let alone the Northern Expedition.
Mr. Shen sat in the study and thought for a long time, then shook his head slightly and said to himself.
"Nothing in the world can be completely prepared."
He took a deep breath.
"Perhaps the emperor is not wrong."
If you prepare everything before you do it, you probably won't get anything done.
It was Shen Yi who drew the cake for the emperor in the first place, so now, let's follow the original plan.
After making up his mind, Shen Yi picked up the pen dipped in ink in his hand and began to write on the paper.
He needs to write many letters.
Some were given to the local newspaper offices, and some were given to Ye Chan, Xu Fu and others.
Speaking of Xu Fu, when Shen Yi was in Fuzhou, he originally brought him back to Jiankang during the Chinese New Year. However, Shen Yi later vented his anger with the emperor, and Xu Fu needed to deal with the affairs of the Dazhong Tea Shop in Fuzhou, so he did not follow him.
Shen Yi returned to Jiankang together.
But after spring, he should be back.
When the time comes, Shen Yi is ready to solve his personal problems.
Of course, the specific candidate depends on Xu Fu's personal wishes.
In addition to Xu Fu, I wrote to Ye Chan to inquire about Ye Chan's current situation and the current situation of the Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce.
The purpose of writing letters to the Di News Bureau in various places was to secretly mobilize the Municipal Shipping Department, start selecting people, and sow the seeds of the Di News Bureau in Northern Qi.
After working hard for more than an hour, all kinds of letters were written. At this time, Mr. Shen raised his head and looked out the window. It was already dark.
Lu Ruoxi pushed the door open and walked in, bringing Shen Yi a bowl of hot soup. After putting the hot soup on the table aside, Lu Ruoxi glanced at Shen Yi and said softly: "Aren't you still in Xiu Mu? All the government offices in the imperial court are not open.
, husband, why are you still so busy?"
"It's not too busy."
Shen Yi stood up from the chair, stretched, and said with a smile: "It's just some chores, I've finished them."
Lu Ruoxi nodded and said softly: "Husband, can you spare half a month this year? Let's go back to Jiangdu as a family. Firstly, let Yuan'er return to the ancestral hall to worship the ancestors. Secondly, we can also take the children back to have a look.
Father."
"Also, I heard that my mother's grave has been repaired, and our family should also go and pay homage."
The father she mentioned refers to Mr. Lu.
As for the mother, she is Shen Yi's mother.
Mr. Shen rubbed his temples, said "Hmm", and said helplessly: "It will probably take April. I have just arrived at the Ministry of War. In the past few months, I need to get familiar with the errands of the Ministry of War. I have to wait for a few
In a month, I can take leave and return to Jiangdu, and then we will go back together as a family."
Lu Ruoxi nodded: "Then it will be April, husband, please don't lie to me."
"When did my husband lie to you?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen reached out and hugged Shen Yi's waist, and then whispered in Shen Yi's ear: "Husband, Yuan'er has already slept at Lian'er's place..."
Mr. Shen took his wife's hand and said with a smile, "Then let's go to bed too?"
Mrs. Shen didn't say anything and directly took Mr. Shen to the bedroom.
Tonight is another night destined to be filled with verbal and written criticism.
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On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, there were only two days left before the imperial court went to work for the new year.
In the study room in the backyard of Shen's house, a young man wearing ordinary clothes stood in front of Shen Yi, his head slightly lowered and his expression respectful.
"Sizheng, my subordinates are all ready and will leave tomorrow."
Having said this, he gritted his teeth, took out a bronze medal and a small seal from his arms, and handed them to Shen Yi with both hands: "This is my subordinate's seal and belt..."
Master Shen stretched out his hand to take it, glanced at him blankly, then handed a letter he had prepared in front of him, and said: "This is the manpower I have prepared for you. You leave from Jiankang
After that, don’t rush north, divert to Wenzhou Prefecture first, Zheng Hu has already prepared money and manpower for you.”
"Don't worry, the identities have been arranged. The people in Wenzhou Prefecture are all serious businessmen."
The young man in front of him who voluntarily handed over his identity was naturally Lin Sheng, the leader of the Eighth Group of the Di News Division.
The exact position is, Jiankang Secretary, Dijing Newspaper Division.
Now, he is leaving Jiankang and embarking on an adventure that may cost his life.
Lin Siwu nodded and said: "Yes, I will obey."
Mr. Shen nodded and said: "It's not convenient for me to give you the money now. The money here in Jiankang may be watched by interested people. After you arrive in Wenzhou Prefecture, if you wait there for a while, someone will take the first step."
The money will be delivered to you."
Mr. Shen paused and continued: "It is estimated to be about one hundred thousand taels."
Lin Sheng was stunned when he heard this, then his eyes widened and he looked up at Shen Yi.
Mr. Shen still had no expression on his face, but said to himself: "While you are in Wenzhou Prefecture, if you want to find a way to turn yourself into a businessman, it is best..."
"Learn some accents from various places, but don't learn the accent from the north."
"After arriving in the north, I will slowly learn the accent of the north."
"From now on, you must regard yourself as a businessman."
After a pause, Mr. Shen continued: "After arriving in the north, spend the money you need to spend and take care of the things you need to do."
"The local officials there are more greedy than those here. As long as you are willing to spend money, it shouldn't be difficult to do business there."
Having said this, Shen Yi turned around and took out a copper coin that had been broken into two halves from his desk.
He handed half of the copper coins to Lin Sheng and said calmly: "We are on a one-way street. No one knows your identity except me."
"Unless someone comes to you with the other half of the copper coin, don't believe anyone."
"Unless there are special circumstances, I will not contact you, nor will I ask you to do things. After you get there, choose a city to settle down, then do business with peace of mind, and make as many friends as possible."
Lin Sheng's voice was a little hoarse, and he lowered his head and said, "Sizheng, when can I come back..."
"Maybe two or three years will do."
Shen Yi paused and continued: "Maybe three to five years."
He stretched out a hand and said: "In five years at most, I will send someone to replace you."
Lin Sheng lowered his head and said, "I understand!"
Shen Yi glanced at Lin Sheng one last time and said, "Your seal will be sealed with me, and I will send someone to protect your family."
"Just think of it as a foreign business trip."
Siwu Lin knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Shen Yi, lowered his head deeply and said: "Si Zheng, if this subordinate cannot come back..."
"I still say the same thing, I will ensure that your family will be rich and prosperous for two generations."
Lin Sheng nodded, stood up, and said to Shen Yi, "Sizheng, my subordinate has resigned."