Luan Feng Lai Yi (36)

The matter of the blueprints being stolen is not too complicated.

One is a golden man who is getting older but has never left the government, and the other is a young official who came from a poor family and succeeded in the imperial examination at a young age but wasted several years after entering the officialdom.

Chen Yunhe listened to his grandfather's narration and sighed slightly: "Little people..." They can often accomplish a big thing inadvertently, and they can often destroy a big thing inadvertently.

Take Shi Wandou, for example, back then. If he hadn't brought back Taisun's letter from Beikang, what would be the situation in the court today?

Chen Qingcang chuckled softly: "This Chief of Property named Wen Zhu has not moved for the time being. Do you know what to do?"

A trace of sadness flashed in Chen Yunhe's eyes: "Grandpa, are you really like this?"

Chen Qingcang laughed twice and patted Chen Yunhe on the shoulder: "My grandson treats you differently. From now on, the Chen family will only rely on you."

"Grandpa." Chen Yunhe said with a hint of shame on his face: "On that day, my grandson..."

Chen Qingcang waved his hand: "Needless to say, grandfather knows it. You took the initiative to tell the Chen family that they had evil intentions towards their grandson. The decision you made during the initial trial was the Chen family's chance of survival. Grandpa is old! Fortunately, you have grown up.

Because of the previous friendship and the credit that my grandfather gave you, my great-grandson will not embarrass you."

Chen Yunhe left with one step at a time, turning back three times. When he left Qiansi Pavilion, he saw the clouds covering the sun, and his nose became sore for no reason: Today is still a good day for his grandfather.

When Chen Qingcang came out of Qiansi Pavilion again, there was already a banquet ahead.

Chen Shengxuan's face turned red and he asked Mr. Chen Ge: "Father, why don't you go and show yourself? There are so many people here today, but they are all here to wish you a happy birthday. You said you won't see anyone. That's not good."

Chen Qingcang looked at Chen Shengxuan, who was already smelling of alcohol, and he couldn't help but feel tired: "The Crown Princess is gone?"

"Ah?" Chen Shengxuan's voice couldn't help but become excited, "How could it be possible?! What kind of day is it today? How could she leave without eating? Isn't this a slap in the father's face? Originally, the prince didn't come today, so my son was worried

A little uncomfortable. You said that our Chen family has been worried about the East Palace these years..."

"Shut up!" Chen Qingcang opened his eyes: "Watch your mouth. If some words come out of your mouth..."

Chen Shengxuan was agitated and sobered up a little. He quickly calmed down his expression and bowed in response. Then he asked: "Father, what is... what are your plans for your grandson...?"

"My grandson." Chen Qingcang laughed and said, "She will always be useful to me." After saying that, he got up and walked out.

"Who are you?" Chen Shengxuan followed closely and asked in confusion.

"Didn't you ask me to show my face?" Chen Qingcang walked vigorously, "Then show your face..."

"...The house is full of guests... All the disciples and old friends have gathered together... Mr. Chen Ge is demonstrating to his father." Lin Pingzhang gently placed the white piece on the chessboard, and Lin Yutong was like playing chess, and the pieces clicked.

Bang bang, very impressive.

It's just that this level is really worrying: "Compared to that kid from the Yin family, you are just a bad chess piece."

This thing depends on your talent.

Lin Yutong didn't take it seriously and skipped the topic directly and asked: "Father sent people to Jiangnan?"

"Yeah." Lin Pingzhang responded, but he was still a little surprised at her control over Jiangnan. Seeing that she knew, he simply said bluntly: "Some preparations should be made in advance."

"Are you going to invite Mr. Mengliu and Mr. Sanqing to come out?" Lin Yutong said with a smile: "I'm afraid these two old gentlemen won't be willing to come out and get involved in these things."

"As long as we are human beings, we all have selfish desires." Lin Pingzhang stared at the chessboard, a little confused by Lin Yutong's method of playing with a hammer here and a stick here and there. He was holding the chess pieces in his hand, hesitant to move, but his words

Not idle, "Confucius traveled around the world not just to sell his ideas of governing the country. These great Confucians all had the same intention. It was not that they did not want to live in temples, but they actually had no chance to display their ambitions while in temples. And each other was here and there.

, my heart will be moved.”

Lin Yutong smiled and reserved her opinion. She thought of the Donglin Party in the late Ming Dynasty.

Nowadays, these two old gentlemen are both lecturing in Jiangnan and have excellent reputations among officials. It is an exaggeration to say that there are three thousand disciples, but in today's official circles, how many people who are from Jiangnan have nothing to do with these two adults?

Either a disciple or a disciple. If you really want to build a relationship, then this complicated way can really build a relationship.

Let alone anything else, let’s just say that the young man named Fang Shuisheng brought back by the Fourth Master from Jiangnan was a scholar. It is said that this scholar had heard Mr. Mengliu lecture on the Four Books, and he was considered a half-disciple.

The scholar did not go well in the imperial examination, but he is very good at life. He must show filial piety to his husband during the New Year, whether it is two pieces of bacon or a basket of dried vegetables. This half-disciple has become a true disciple, at least when it is said so to the outside world, the old gentleman does not

Objection. This Fang Shuisheng is also extremely proud of his inheritance.

It can be seen that in Jiangnan, this understanding is deeply rooted.

On that day, Lin Yutong used Lu Anmin to promote so many people from among the scholars in Jiangnan to become officials. In the final analysis, it was just a temporary measure. If we want to stabilize Jiangnan, we must have someone who is familiar with the situation to take over.

Some people say that Lin Yutong used his official title to change the hearts of people in Jiangnan Shilin. Lin Yutong does not refute this statement, after all, it is objectively true.

She originally planned to wait until Jiangnan was stabilized, and then the people who were promoted at that time could see clearly. Those who should be promoted, those who should be transferred. Gradually, they would be transferred, and other forces would be mixed in. Slowly, Jiangnan would be completely eliminated.

It's washed clean.

This faction was already quite powerful, but now the prince wanted to invite people from Jiangnan, and he also wanted to invite two scholar leaders to come.

Lin Yutong only expressed that he knew, but could not say anything more.

When I went out to see Fourth Master in the evening, I said, "I don't believe he can't see the disadvantages in this?"

Fourth Master frowned: "If this happens, most of the chess pieces you have laid out in Jiangnan will be destroyed."

Most of the newly promoted officials in Jiangnan are from the names of these two old gentlemen. The movements of these two old men have a great influence on the officials in these two provinces.

Lin Yutong asked: "Do you think the prince did this to guard against me?"

Fourth Master shook his head: "Probably not! Although this move has many disadvantages, it is the same as the method you used in Jiangnan. In extraordinary times, use extraordinary methods. Using the Jiangnan Party can cleanse Emperor Xuanping's old party."

Use force to balance the situation.

It is also considered a safe method.

"Since he has already begun to plan what will happen after Dong Gong succeeds to the throne... then we can not think about it for the time being." Lin Yutong said in a low voice: "Now we just want to see how we can get Dong Gong to succeed the throne as soon as possible."

She spoke so confidently about conspiracy and rebellion.

Okay. The fourth master appointed him and sighed, "It's better to do it secretly than to do it openly."

Lin Yutong thought the same way, "I also wanted to make a move. But the opportunity never came."

"Who said you didn't come?" Fourth Master clasped his fingers on the table, "What you just said is a good opportunity."

What did you just say?

What's up?

That’s right! The drawings were stolen!

What happens after the drawings are stolen? What do these people do with the drawings?

Did Dajing’s armor include horse hoofs, saddles and bridles?

Even if it is created, what happens after it is created? You have to use it.

Where is it used?

It must be a disguise!

Disguised as Dajing soldiers.

Fourth Master stood up and stood in front of the bookshelf. This bookshelf was very large. On it were the names of the six departments and the yamen of each province. Each department had a large vertical shelf with news about the yamen. He pointed.

The row at the Ministry of War said, "The second file, the fourth file, please take it out and take a look."

This is a brief report on the situation of the troops stationed in various places. Fourth Master also compiled the table. From this, it is easy to see that the situation of empty pay in various places is extremely serious.

Lin Yutong frowned: "If I remember correctly, the inspection envoy from the Yushitai came back a few days ago. Everything in the report is included, except that it does not involve insufficient personnel and empty pay."

"If we can't find the problem, there are various reasons." Fourth Master took another file from the 'intelligence' category on the side and handed it over: "It is a very common situation to lend money to each other to cope with the supervision of the imperial court.

"

Lin Yutong took another look at the survey and felt cold in his heart.

Chang'an Road was supposed to have a garrison of 20,000 troops, but the actual number was less than 5,000. They received 20,000 military pay from the imperial court, but when dealing with imperial inspections, they borrowed men from Xiancheng, Baicheng, Mingzhou and other places.

"In other words, it is very common for generals to fail to recognize soldiers and soldiers to fail to recognize generals in various places, and no one takes it seriously." Lin Yutong slowly put down the file.

Fourth Master took it and put it back in place: "I have collected all these things, and even the criminal evidence is ready. I just have to wait until the time is right to do it. The disadvantages of this are obvious. As expected, something is really wrong with this place."

Thousands of people sneaked into the garrison, but it was really silent.

Cold sweat broke out on Lin Yutong's back, and she sighed: "It seems that Taoist priest Xuanji is right. The Lin family's strength should really come to an end."

This is the consequences of the imperial court's inability to pay salaries.

Soldiers need to eat royal food to survive. In the final analysis, the imperial court could not afford to raise such soldiers before.

The fourth master said: "Let's investigate the case from the Ministry of Industry. Don't be afraid that the matter will be big, just be afraid that it won't be big."

While the two were talking, Ming Fan came in and reported: "Lin Liang is here, saying there is something urgent."

Lin Yutong waved: "Call in."

"Your Highness, take a look at this." Lin Liang came in and took a letter before he could salute and handed it over.

Lin Yutong took it and looked at the wax seal, then handed it to the Fourth Master.

The fourth master looked over it several times before nodding: "It has never been opened."

Saying that, he stretched out his hand to take it apart.

How dare Lin Yutong ask him to open such a letter of unknown origin? He quickly took it and tore it open, very roughly.

There are only four words in it: Chou Shi, Dongshan.
To be continued...