There are no common four treasures of the study on the long desk. A few charcoal pens produced in Huaidong are inserted into a porcelain tube. There is a small cupboard against the wall, which is still full of files. There is a small couch for entertaining guests and chatting.
There was a low table and a corner table in the corner, with a curved-neck celadon vase on it.
With random thoughts in his mind, he heard the sound of armor outside and looked around, but it was Wang Junlin and two guards walking into the courtyard. Xue Li quickly stood up and walked to the eaves of the hall to greet them.
"We happened to be discussing something in the back hall, and General Xue has been waiting for a long time." Wang Junlin stood in the courtyard and bowed his hands, then asked the guard at the door: "Have you prepared tea for General Xue..."
"Reporting to the manager, I have just made tea for General Xue, and you are here, manager." The guard said quickly.
Xue Li quickly and respectfully returned the gift, but interrupted and said, "The manager is so polite. I am flattered by my humble position."
To be honest, when Wang Junlin met just now, he seemed so polite. While Xue Li breathed a sigh of relief, he really felt flattered. However, after this feeling, it made him feel even more frightened.
"I came here to disturb the steward because I have some official matters. I want to ask the steward for some advice."
The acknowledgment of Wang Junlin's illegal establishment of the Marching General Administration Office can be regarded as an initiative to show favor to or move closer to Wang Junlin.
Wang Junlin was not surprised by Xue Li's attitude at this time. After all, when the Lu family controlled Fanyang County, Xue Li had no backbone and was easily coerced and lured into the water. Now he has control over Fanyang County.
In terms of strength, the court's control over Fanyang County, and his own prestige, etc., they were much stronger than the Lu family. Xue Li's attitude could only be said to be understandable.
"General Xue is so polite." Wang Junlin said with a smile, as if he was not surprised at all that Xue Li came to visit him as soon as possible after the Marching Army General Administration Office was established.
While the two were talking, Wang Junlin invited Xue Li to sit down in the hall and said: "This time I went to Luoyang, I had three secret conversations with His Majesty, and twice I mentioned General Xue in front of Your Majesty..."
When Xue Li heard this, he was shocked and lost his voice: "What did the manager say to your majesty, and what did your majesty say?"
After saying that, Xue Li realized that he had lost his composure. His face turned red and embarrassed, and he added with some embarrassment: "I made the manager laugh. I haven't seen your majesty in five years since I was humble."
Wang Junlin looked as usual and smiled slightly: "No problem, I tell your majesty that General Xue is loyal to your majesty. During the time when the Lu family controlled Fanyang County, among all the military officers in the county, only General Xue remained loyal to your majesty. I still
Tell your majesty, the reason why I wiped out the Lu family so quickly was thanks to General Xue’s strong support.”
Xue Li's face turned redder and redder because he didn't do what Wang Junlin said. He waved his hands with a look of shame on his face and said, "Thank you, Lord Manager, for speaking kindly in front of Your Majesty for me. It's just that I'm ashamed of myself. I've done a lot of things."
It’s not enough!”
Wang Junlin smiled lightly and said: "By the way, General Xue came to see me today and I don't know why?"
Xue Li looked solemn, stood up, knelt down on one knee and said to Wang Junlin: "Master Manager, our Yingyang Mansion is also under the jurisdiction of the Far East March General Manager's Mansion. Please bring all the Yingyang Mansion under your jurisdiction."
Wang Junlin did not help Xue Li up immediately, but said with a half-smile: "General Xue, I won't lie to you. The establishment of the Far East March General Administration Office was not ordered by the imperial court. Although Your Majesty promised me in person, I
After leaving Luoyang, the situation has changed, and now most likely we will not issue a decree to set up a general administration office for the Far East March. You are the military commander personally assigned by His Majesty to Fanyang County, so you have to think clearly."
Xue Li did not expect Wang Junlin to speak so straightforwardly, and beads of sweat instantly formed on his forehead. Wang Junlin was forcing him to make a choice between the emperor and him.
To be honest, Xue Li was originally Yang Guang's bodyguard when he was the crown prince. Because of his talents, he later performed some military exploits when he followed Yang Guang to destroy the Chen Dynasty, so he was regarded as a confidant general by Yang Guang and sent to Fanyang County to take charge of Yingyang Mansion. Therefore, for the current emperor
Your Majesty, Xue Li is loyal, but he is more afraid of death.
When Wang Junlin saw that he had deliberately said this, Xue Li did not immediately express his allegiance to him. There was a flash of admiration on his face, thinking that this person was a little less capable, but he still had some character. He didn't
He couldn't bear to see Xue Li being forced by him to betray his old master, and said with a smile: "General Xue doesn't have to agree in a hurry. It's better to wait until the situation in the world changes again before making a decision. Moreover, maybe your majesty's decree will come soon, and the court will
Someone will also fill in the paperwork, and then General Xue won’t have to be embarrassed."
Xue Li breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Wang Junlin, sweating profusely, and said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Manager. I will resign from my humble position now."
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Wang Junlin picked up the latest Far East Express and glanced at it casually. When he saw the headlines on the front page, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Two months ago, he ordered Du Ruhui to run the newspaper. He was originally worried that Du Ruhui did not understand his thoughts. Now it seems that Du Ruhui was able to become a famous figure throughout the history. It is indeed extraordinary. The Far East Express has gone far.
Even better than he imagined.
Wang Junlin was holding the third edition of the Far East Express in his hand. The headline on the front page was in bold black official script, which read: "Loyal and patriotic, condolences to the heroic spirits."
This was decided by Wang Junlin during yesterday's discussion, in order to pave the way for the next step of building the Martyrs Cemetery.
Wang Junlin knew very well that in the next step to compete in the world, no matter how powerful his army was, and the two cheaters himself and Nie Xiaoyu brought various means that were far beyond this era, there would still be many soldiers fighting.
die.
How to maintain the morale of the army and how to unite the morale of the army. Material rewards of farmland and money are the premise and foundation, but some spiritual things are also indispensable.
The most important spiritual aspect is the construction of the Martyrs Cemetery, and in this era, people believe in things after death, and they care more about having people pay homage and worship after death. Therefore, the role of the Martyrs Cemetery must not be small, and it will also attract other forces.
Officers, at least under the same circumstances, some officers and soldiers who defected to the enemy may choose Fanyang County for this reason.
Wang Junlin picked up the newspaper, read it briefly, and nodded slightly, feeling satisfied that Du Ruhui could accurately understand his thoughts.
The idea of using newspapers to control public opinion and guide the people has gradually taken effect, as can be seen from the sales of the Far East Express.