At the very least, it is impossible to understand everything in the world.
If there is, then he is truly a living saint.
Obviously, Shen Yi is not a saint. Although he has been a man for two generations and his vision and knowledge are much better than those of his peers and even most people around him, he still lacks experience in some aspects, such as facing Zhao Lu's "bet." ", he had some uncertain ideas.
After all, this is no small matter, it may affect tens of thousands or even tens of millions, or even the lives and fortunes of all the people in Dachen!
The pressure involved is extremely heavy.
Fortunately, Shen Yi has a senior who has been immersed in official circles for many years, a senior who is very able to manipulate people's hearts.
After being prompted by Zhao Changping, the dark clouds in Shen Yi's heart dispersed, and the whole person felt a lot more relaxed.
That night, he had a meal at Zhao's house. After it got completely dark, he returned home and had a good sleep.
At noon the next day, after lunch, Shen Yi changed into his official uniform, got into the carriage and entered the palace. According to what the emperor said yesterday, he went to Deqing Hall to wait for his Majesty's summons.
After waiting for almost a cup of tea outside Deqing Hall, Shen Yi was led in by two young eunuchs.
Deqing Palace is the residence of the Emperor and is much larger than Ganlu Palace. Even when going to the back hall of Deqing Palace, Shen Yi had to go around seven times before meeting His Majesty the Emperor under the leadership of two young eunuchs.
His Majesty the Emperor was currently wearing lavender uniforms and was sitting on a reclining chair with his eyes closed and relaxing. After hearing Shen Yi's voice of "greetings", he slowly opened his eyes and sat up with the help of Eunuch Gao. , stretched out greatly.
"I was just about to take a nap when you came."
"My General Zhao will be coming soon."
His Majesty the Emperor yawned and said, "It seems that I won't be able to take a nap today."
Shen Yi quickly lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please rest while I wait outside..."
The emperor smiled, turned around and motioned to Gao Ming to bring Shen Yi a stool, and then said, "You're already here, so you don't have to take a nap this afternoon."
As he said that, he looked at Shen Yi and said with a smile: "I heard that Shen Qing likes to sleep. If someone wakes him up from his nap, he will lose his temper, right?"
Shen Yi has been followed by the inner guards for several years. For the emperor, there are basically no secrets about him. After hearing these words, there was no fluctuation in his heart. He just lowered his head slightly and said: "When there is nothing wrong with me, , I like to sleep a little longer."
The emperor just mentioned it casually and did not continue what he said. After rubbing his eyes, he asked Shen Yi: "Have you thought about what happened yesterday when you go back?"
"Think about it."
Shen Yi did not sit down, but stood in front of His Majesty the Emperor, bowed slightly, cupped his hands and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I feel..."
"Coastal Dusi, you can give it a try."
The emperor said "Huh", looked at Shen Yi, and asked: "What if the 20,000 soldiers and horses of the coastal capital are unable to defend the Qi people, and the Qi people cross the defense line?"
At this moment, Shen Yi had already thought of the answer, and he said directly: "As for the section where the coastal capital is deployed, your majesty, please send 20,000 imperial troops to move closer. If the coastal capital is not well defended, the Qi people will break through the defense..."
Shen Yi took a deep breath and said: "Then please ask the Imperial Army to make up for it, so that it won't be out of control."
The emperor looked at Shen Yi with a smile: "Then, Shen Qing's future will be a little bleak."
This time the coastal capital is defending the Huaihe River. If nothing else happens, Shen Yi should be in charge.
And if the Huaihe Navy is breached by the Qi people, it will prove that the coastal capital created by Shen Yi is not useful at all. By then, although Shen Yi's personal political future will not be ruined, it will probably be painted with a big mark. stain.
If nothing else, he would never be promoted again within ten years!
However, since Shen Yi entered politics, the path he has chosen has always been the "Northern Expedition", and replacing the Zhao clan is part of his political path. If the Zhao clan has always stood in the Huaihe Navy, the imperial court will not be able to talk about the Northern Expedition at all. .
Mr. Shen's political future is out of the question.
As a result, Shen Yi lowered his head slightly and shouted an awe-inspiring slogan.
"Your Majesty, the great interests of the family and the country are at the forefront, and my personal future is not of any concern!"
"That's good."
The emperor nodded and said, "Then just wait here."
He looked out the window at the sky, estimated for a while, and said, "I guess in half an hour, my General Zhao will also come to the palace."
After saying that, the emperor looked at Shen Yi and asked: "Shen Qing is here in a hurry. Have you eaten yet?"
"Eat, eat."
Shen Yi nodded quickly: "I came here after dinner."
The emperor yawned and said, "Okay, then you and I will wait together."
Ever since, Mr. Shen sat on the small pillar of Deqing Palace and started chatting with His Majesty the Emperor.
Mainly talking about what I experienced in Fengyang Mansion and the Huaihe Naval Camp.
Almost two moments later, a young eunuch came outside and announced that General Zhao was here.
His Majesty the Emperor lazily announced that Zhao Lu had come in, and Shen Yi stood up from his chair. Just as he was about to exit, the Emperor pulled his sleeve and said, "Just stand beside me."
After saying that, His Majesty the Emperor returned to his seat. Shen Yi took a deep breath and stood on the Emperor's right side.
Soon, General Zhao, dressed in a first-grade official uniform, walked in. After seeing the emperor, the Marquis of Anping, who was almost the emperor of the Huaihe Navy, knelt on the ground without saying a word, his forehead touched the ground, and his tone He was extremely respectful: "I, Zhao Lu, the commander-in-chief of the Huaihe Navy, pay homage to Your Majesty."
The emperor stretched out his hand to support him and said with a smile: "General, please get up quickly."
He pointed to the small pillar where Shen Yi had been sitting just now, and said with a smile: "The stool is ready for the general. General, please take a seat."
Zhao Lu sat down carefully.
After the emperor coughed, he looked at the general and said, "I just told Shen Qing what the general said when he came to the palace the day before yesterday. Shen Qing said that the 20,000 troops from the coastal capital can replace the Huaihe River Navy, stationed at a section of the Huaihe River."
He kept looking at Zhao Lu's expression and said slowly: "What do you think, General?"
"Your Majesty, the Qi people in the north are making frequent movements, and their numbers are increasing. I am worried that the Huaihe Navy has insufficient troops. If the Coastal Capital Division can defend a section of the Huaihe River for the Huaihe Navy."
He bowed his head respectfully: "My lord... I thank God for his grace."
"Well."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Then the matter is settled. Later, I will ask the people from the Governor's Mansion and the Ministry of War to go to the general to determine the river sections along the coast that need to be defended."
Having said this, the emperor touched his chin and asked: "General, how long do you think the coastal capital will have to defend before it can be said that it has been defended?"
"Two years."
Zhao Lu lowered his head without hesitation and said: "It will take at least two years without losing the defense to prove that the coastal capital has the ability to defend the Huaihe River and resist the Qi people."
"good."
The emperor clapped his hands and said calmly: "Then two years."
"General, is there anything else you can say?"
"No more."
Zhao Lu stood up, lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, in addition to what happened just now, I came to the palace to ask for my resignation."
"In the past few days, there have been more and more Qi soldiers north of the Huaihe River. I have been worried in my heart. I must rush back to the front line immediately to take command and prevent the Qi people from moving."
The emperor nodded and said calmly: "In this case, the general will work hard and rush back to the front line of the Huaihe River."
"Looking back, I will ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to send some money and food to the Huaihe Navy. The general will reward the lieutenants of the army for me."
Zhao Lu bowed his head respectfully: "On behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Huaihe Navy, I would like to thank your Majesty for your grace!"
After saying these words, the general stood up respectfully and left the Manna Hall.
During the whole process, Shen Yi stood beside the emperor without saying a word.
But seeing Zhao Lu leaving, Mr. Shen was in a trance.
If I remember correctly, 20,000 people from the Coastal Capital Division were transferred to Songjiang Prefecture for training...
That’s what His Majesty the Emperor means!
Thinking back to that night, Zhao Lu suddenly came to me and proposed this inexplicable bet to me...
After seeing today, the negotiation process between the emperor and Zhao Lu was so "silky"...
Shen Yi's head was a little stiff, and he slowly turned his head and glanced at the peer next to him.
Could it be that...
Is it this big boss who single-handedly caused this situation?
In order to test the actual combat power of the Coastal Capital Division?
Thinking of this, Shen Yi was a little lost in thought.