Talking about counterattacking the Northern Qi Dynasty is somewhat unrealistic at present.
Even Shen Yi has no such idea for the time being.
Mr. Shen's current plan is to let the 20,000 people from the coastal areas practice on the banks of the Huaihe River. It is best... it is best to fight a few battles with the Qi people.
Even if a few people die, as long as the 20,000 people in the coastal capital can really become a force that can fight a hundred battles, then Shen Yi will have the courage to take them to the north of the Huaihe River to have a look!
That’s when you can truly make a difference!
Thinking of this, Shen Yi couldn't help but feel a little agitated, but he quickly calmed down, motioned for the two of them to sit down, and told them some details.
For example, let them send people to Yueqing to take over the six or seven large warships originally built by Shen Yi in Yueqing, and then use those six or seven large ships to bring all the small artillery built by the Coastal Capital Division in Yueqing to Songjiang Prefecture. Go to spare.
These are all within their scope of authority and can also play a role in strengthening the combat effectiveness of the Coastal Dusi.
After saying these things, it was already getting late. When Shen Yi was about to see off the guests, he suddenly remembered something. He stood up, looked at the two people, and said, "Wait a moment, I will Go get something for you."
Both of them nodded quickly and sat on their chairs obediently, waiting for Shen Yi.
Mr. Shen walked to his study, took out the key from his sleeve, opened a small wooden box, and took out a stamped note from the small wooden box. After confirming that there was nothing wrong with it in the dim moonlight, Shen Yi took it With this note, I returned to the living room.
He handed the note in front of Ling Su and said calmly: "This is the note I asked for from the inner court. Before you return to Songjiang Mansion in a few days, don't forget to take this note and go to the Gunpowder Department of the inner court to pick up some." The gunpowder will also be sent to Songjiang Mansion for later use."
Ling Su took it with both hands. He didn't take it seriously at first. After all, their coastal capital could be said to be completely impoverished. The gunpowder stockpiled in Wenzhou probably only had a few thousand kilograms left. When they went out to fight, the imperial court should not Give some support?
But when he saw the content on the note, he suddenly took a breath of cold air.
The hereditary Qianhu household's eyes widened and he almost lost his voice and said: "One hundred thousand catties!"
Shen Yi was standing near the main seat drinking tea. Hearing this, he glanced back at him and asked, "What? Isn't it enough?"
"enough…"
Ling Su swallowed, slowly exhaled, and said with a wry smile: "It's just... this is the first time I've seen the Gunpowder Department be so generous."
"It's not that they are generous..."
Mr. Shen curled his lips, thinking of the little emperor in the palace and the eunuch Gao Ming standing next to him, and said in a low voice: "They should give it to me."
"When you go to the Gunpowder Department, don't be so honest. You should get gunpowder. When you see cannonballs and the like, remember to follow the path. It's a pity that the artillery in the imperial court is too big and heavy, so it's not easy to carry..."
Ling Su quickly lowered his head and said with a smile: "Mr. Shen, even if these gunpowder is used as explosives, it can withstand many enemy attacks."
"This is the first batch."
Mr. Shen said leisurely: "Let's fight better in front. I will write to the palace to ask for it."
Shen Yi has basically figured out the causes and consequences of the coastal capital's defense of the Huaihe River this time. Not to mention that 100% of it was the emperor's fault, at least 60% was caused by the emperor's fueling the flames.
Since the emperor is dishonest, it is natural for Shen Yi to ask for more things from the palace and use them on the battlefield.
If the palace doesn't give it to him, Mr. Shen will break the transparent glass that Liulichang is still selling at a very high price tomorrow and sell it at a low price!
Let the palace directly lose a large amount of income!
After chatting with his two subordinates for a while, Shen Yi personally escorted the two of them to the gate of Shen's house.
"Originally, I should have let you sleep at home for one night, but firstly, the home is too small, and secondly, it is not very good to you, so I have to give you the wrong treatment and let you sleep outside for one night."
Having said this, Shen Yi paused and continued: "Tomorrow morning, you remember to go to the palace to meet the Holy Spirit. After meeting His Majesty, you can come to my house for lunch."
Having said this, Shen Yi stretched out and said, "I don't have to go to the Ministry of War these days. I should be at home."
The two of them bowed their heads respectfully and clasped their fists, bidding farewell to Shen Yi.
Mr. Shen watched the two of them leave. He didn't turn around until they turned into a street and saw no one around.
After the two people left Shen Yi's sight, Ling Su, who was walking on the left, couldn't help but turn his head and look at Xue Wei next to him, exhaled a long breath, and said with emotion: "General Xue, our backer..."
"It's really amazing."
Xue Wei smiled and said: "Mr. Shen has done so many things at such a young age, and he is still a fourth-rank civil servant in the imperial court. It is naturally very remarkable."
"That's not what I'm talking about."
Ling Su took out the inconspicuous note from his sleeve, and then said quietly: "The Gunpowder Department will directly carry one hundred thousand kilograms of gunpowder..."
"The Department of War and Treasury has nearly ten thousand pieces of armor and various other weapons. This is something that an ordinary local governor would never be able to do!"
"When I was in Wenzhou, many people from Jiankang called Mr. Shen the Young Mr. Shen."
Speaking of this, Ling Su swallowed his saliva and his tone was a little complicated.
"I see, this small character."
General Ling's tone was filled with envy, some luck, and a bit of exclamation.
"It can be removed now..."
………………
The next morning, in the Manlu Hall.
Since there was no court meeting today, His Majesty the Emperor got up and met with several ministers. There was nothing else to do in the morning. He was yawning and wondering whether he should go to Zhaode Palace to see his eldest son. The eunuch Gao Ming beside him He cautiously stood beside the emperor, lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, Ling Su, the commander of the Fuzhou Guard of the Coastal Capital Division, and Xue Wei, the commander of the Guangzhou Guard, are asking to see Your Majesty outside the palace, saying..."
"Listen to His Majesty's instructions."
The emperor stood up, stretched his muscles, and asked: "Didn't the imperial edict only come out a few days ago? They arrived in Jiankang so quickly? Besides, I didn't call them into the palace to see me in the edict?" "
The emperor has many things to do and forgets things easily.
Fortunately, Gao Ming had a good memory, so he reminded him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, a few days ago, Dr. Shen said that he wanted to see them first. Dr. Shen should be the one who delivered the letter to them and called them to Jiankang."
The emperor rubbed his forehead.
"I remembered."
He turned to look at Gao Ming and asked, "When did these two people arrive in Jiankang? Have they met Shen Qi?"
"They probably entered the city last evening. The two of them went to Shen's residence last night and met Dr. Shen, but they did not spend the night at Shen's residence."
"Yeah."
The emperor nodded and said, "Just call them in. It just so happens that I do have something to tell them."
Soon, the two commanders of the Coastal Capital Division knelt in front of the emperor, respectful and humble.
His Majesty the Emperor waved his hand and motioned for the two people to stand up and talk. After the two people stood up, the Emperor said calmly: "Did you meet Shen Aiqing yesterday?"
The two people nodded.
The emperor said "hmm" and said, "Since you have met Shen Aiqing, you should already know the matter, so I won't go into details."
"I only have one thing to say to you."
The emperor said slowly: "This time, I ask you to guard the Huaihe River for the Huaihe Navy, not because I have no one available. My forbidden army can be dispatched at any time to guard the Huaihe River."
"Letting you go is because I have high hopes for you."
They both lowered their heads.
"My ministers, I will certainly live up to His Majesty's high expectations!"
"besides."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "When you go to the Huaihe River, don't act recklessly. I will keep an eye on you."
The two of them knelt on the ground, bowed their heads deeply.
But Ling Su keenly discovered that when the emperor said "supervise" them, he did not say that Shen Yi would supervise them!
That is to say…
Ling Su had a clear understanding in his heart.
In other words, the emperor still has eyes and ears watching the coastal capital!