In the past few days, Qin Rushuang told Taoist Lianqing about her worries, and Taoist Lianqing stopped hiding it from her. He didn't know where he got the news from, and he analyzed the situation at the border with Qin Rushuang.
"I know you are a good boy. You can distinguish between personal grudges and world affairs. That's why I tell you the confidential news at the border. You should also think about it, if you go to the battlefield one day, how should you deal with it?"
Qin Rushuang carefully told Taoist Lianqing her thoughts, and Taoist Lianqing nodded happily.
Then, he changed his voice and said: "The thoughts you mentioned are all based on the information given to you by the teacher. However, the war at the border is ever-changing. More importantly, the wind direction above the Kyoto court is also closely related to the border.
A wisp of connection.”
Qin Rushuang nodded thoughtfully and said frankly: "Master has also been quite worried about the border issues these days. You must know that Xie Xun is going to the battlefield in person this time. Doesn't Master think highly of him?"
Taoist Lian Qing shook his head and said, "If in the past, the relationship between the DPRK and China was harmonious, Emperor Qi was in good health, and you were staying well in Prince Huai's Mansion, then I would naturally believe in his ability..."
"But now... the storm is about to come, Emperor Qi is ill, and Xie Xun's mood is already in chaos because of your departure."
"There are wolves in front and tigers behind, and he has many troubles and thoughts in his heart. This trip to the border is naturally full of difficulties. It's not that the Yan Kingdom is so powerful. What I am afraid of is that the people in the court will drag me down.
Legs, and Xie Xun himself is not thinking about the war."
Taoist Lianqing poured a bowl of tea for Qin Rushuang, pushed it in front of her, and said, "Don't feel upset when my teacher says this. This is the fact. You and Xie Xun are destined to be in constant cutting and chaos in this life."
Qin Rushuang drank the tea handed over by Taoist Lianqing, smiled nonchalantly and said, "Isn't it already cut off now?"
"Oh? If it had really been cut off, and you were still here discussing the border situation with me, you would have gone home to nurse your child!"
Qin Rushuang's face was a little hot, "Master, at least you can save some face for me!"
Taoist Lianqing smiled and said, "I just like the tenacity in your bones. You are obviously capable of protecting yourself, and your personality is quite free and easy, but you occasionally feel pity for the world. It's a pity that you are one of the daughters.
Body, if you were a man, what would you have to do with Xie Xun?"
"It's not a pity, what's the pity." Qin Rushuang said lightly: "When the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed, all the young, old, women and children will go to the battlefield."
"With your words, I feel relieved. When the border crisis comes, the generals in the DPRK will not respond. If you can step forward, it will be great luck for Qi."
A few more days passed.
In the past few days, Qin Rushuang listened to Taoist Lianqing's opinions and began to learn some checks and balances in the court from Taoist Lianqing, and also sorted out the factions in the court.
It was also at this time that Qin Rushuang discovered that Taoist Lianqing's words about staying away from the court and being obsessed with the world were all lies.
How can anyone who doesn't care about the court have such a clear grasp of what's going on in the court?
I am afraid that even some people in the whirlpool of the court may not be able to see clearly by Taoist Lianqing!
At this time, in Kyoto.
Because of the urgent border war, Emperor Qi fell ill again and was not recovering for a long time. He looked haggard and anxious, and his words and deeds were inevitably a little impatient.
Several ministers were scolded by Emperor Qi for speaking inappropriately. Therefore, everyone in the entire court was even more cautious, and the ministers were walking on thin ice.
However, everything that should be prepared was still prepared, and the matter of food and fodder that was originally planned to follow after Xie Xun left was finalized.
Mr. Yang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, received the order from Emperor Qi. After going to court, he hurried out and was stopped by Shen Xiaoyang: "Hey! Mr. Yang, wait a minute!"
When Mr. Yang saw that it was Shen Xiaoyang, he quickly raised his hands and said, "Hello, Mr. Shen! He has just come back from Jiangnan and has come to court. He is truly the pillar of the country!"
Shen Xiaoyang waved his hand: "Where is it! Yangyang people are still working hard. They should worry about food and grass, right?"
When Mr. Yang saw that the first thing he said was the matter of food and grass at the border, he immediately became wary.
He looked around and saw that there was no one around, and whispered to Shen Xiaoyang, "Master Shen won't take the border issue as a joke and try to persuade me not to send food and fodder to the border like Wan'er did? You really can't joke about this matter! "
Shen Xiaoyang understood after a moment's thought that Yang Wan'er, the daughter of Mr. Yang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, was best friends with Qin Rushuang. After Qin Rushuang was buried in the sea of fire, she tried her best to encourage her father to cause trouble for Xie Xun. It seemed that she and Qin Rushuang were in trouble again. His good father acted like a spoiled child.
"Of course it's not about food and grass. What is Mr. Yang thinking? I still know what's important and what's more important.
Shen Xiaoyang organized his language and then said to Mr. Yang: "Contrary to Mr. Yang's guess, I came here to ask Mr. Yang how long it will take for this batch of grain and grass to arrive? Is the escort reliable? Mr. Yang should Knowing that a powerful enemy is at hand, food and grass are the lifeblood of the border soldiers!"
Mr. Yang paused and said, "Of course I know that this matter is of great importance. I can only guarantee that there will be no problem with this food coming out of my household department. The person escorting it will also be a subordinate for many years, but will there be anything on the way? If something unexpected happens, I can't guarantee it..."
He sighed, looked up at the dark cloudy sky, and said, "A storm is coming."
Shen Xiaoyang felt relieved.
As Emperor Qi's health deteriorated, the struggle between the princes became more and more obvious. The prince was no longer useful, and Emperor Qi had vague signs of deposing the prince.
In this court, there were even people who worshiped the third prince who only loved to recite poems and write poems. Among them, the one with the largest number of people and who could compete with Xie Xun was the fourth prince Xie Yang.
Especially what Xie Xun showed after Qin Rushuang's death...
I'm afraid that the fourth prince will not miss this opportunity this time.
After all, killing you while you are sick is no joke.
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Shen Xiaoyang retracted his thoughts: "By the way, Mr. Yang, will the food and grass transportation be carried out by land this time?"
Lord Yang gave a wry smile, "Where else can we go if we don't take the land route? Our river transportation in Daqi is not developed, and there are not as many official ships as merchant ships! Water transportation is indeed fast, but if we want to transport by water, we must requisition merchant ships. Nowadays, Who is the largest merchant ship? Master Shen knows better than me, right?"
"Although the merchant ships can also be used as long as the imperial court opens the door to forcefully requisition them, I really can't do such a crazy thing. The one who just died in the sea of fire, and the latter wants to requisition other people's merchant ships. I don't want to do this. I don't want to do it. But you will be scolded in the spine by future generations!"
Mr. Yang's words were somewhat serious. In fact, he felt that the matter had not reached this point yet. It would still be too late for this batch of grain and grass to travel overland.
Emperor Qi did not mention requisitioning merchant ships, so he did not remonstrate.
Shen Xiaoyang was calm. If there was really a need in this regard, he could actually help take the lead.
After all, now that Qin Rushuang is known to be alive, border issues are also very important.
However...since the Ministry of Revenue has already made preparations, Shen Xiaoyang did not propose it rashly.
After Shen Xiaoyang went to court, he returned to Shen Mansion.
When passing by the concierge, the concierge's boy presented a letter to Shen Xiaoyang: "Master, I have your letter."
Shen Xiao originally didn't take Yang seriously and took the envelope casually, but when he saw the writing on the envelope, his pupils shrank sharply.
This is Qin Rushuang's handwriting!
In front of the servant, Shen Xiaoyang did not show any excitement. He held the letter in his hand as usual and said "I understand" to the servant at the concierge.
Then he paused and told the guard behind him, "This concierge looks smart. I'll give him another 20% of his monthly salary."
After saying that, he quickly walked back to the study, ignoring the concierge's profuse thanks.
In the study, Shen Xiaoyang carefully opened the envelope and took out the letter inside.
Although it was just a thin piece of paper, it felt like it weighed a thousand pounds.
After unfolding the letter and seeing the content, Shen Xiaoyang, a tall and dignified man, couldn't help but feel his eyes heat up.
This familiar handwriting is indeed that of Qin Rushuang!
