The predecessor who was scumbag by me was the emperor

When the news spread to the northwest, all the officers and men were puzzled. Why did the imperial court want to use food to solve the problem before the war officially started?If there is such an easy solution, what are they doing with hundreds of thousands of Northwest troops stationed here?

"I heard that it was Lord Shen's opinion from the south. I don't know where he raised the food and sent a report to the emperor. The emperor immediately agreed." Is there anyone who doesn't know the relationship between Shen Jia and the emperor?

Some generals immediately said angrily: "Hmph, if there is surplus food in the south, wouldn't it be good to send it to us in the northwest? We are cold and lack food and clothing, and they actually want to send food to the enemy. Didn't it feed the wolves so they could devour us?"

There is more than one general who can't figure it out. The soldiers work hard here to defend their homes and the country, and to make contributions. Not everyone thinks that peace is a good thing, especially when this peace needs to be used. when changing things.

"Master Hou, what do you say, we will not accept the orders of our kings abroad, who cares about Mr. Shen and Mr. Zhang, there is nothing wrong with us fighting back when the enemy army comes, and how could those ambitious guys take Give money to buy food?"

Marquis Zhenyuan thinks farther than everyone else. He doesn't need to rely on meritorious service to promote his title. He needs to hand over the military power in his hands as soon as possible. The best result is of course his son to take over. It can be seen that most of them are young generals, and these talents will be the main generals in the army in the future.

So what he needs is not to think about how to fight this battle, but to think about how to do it to satisfy the emperor, which can not only keep the people and territory, but also satisfy the people of the world.

He motioned for everyone to be quiet, and said in a deep voice: "This matter is not impossible. I don't need to tell you about the current situation. You have seen it. Wacha has already captured Liangzhou. The Tatars only sent 5000 people to test it before, and now they have assembled At least 20 troops, the movement this time is no less than last time."

"Damn it, where did they find so many helpers? Last time they were scared and stunned. How long has it been before they recovered?"

"Could it be a feint? Maybe it's just Gu Bu Mizhen trying to scare us?"

"Liangzhou is lost. Even if they were threatening before, they have gained momentum now. How could they let go of such a good opportunity?" Cao Shizi glanced at the generals present and said with a smile: "Everyone don't have to look sad. In fact, the emperor’s proposal is very good. Talk about making peace first. If food can really solve the problem, then use food to appease them first. Although we may not lose in a real fight, don’t forget that winter is not a good time to fight. Timing, the opponent is a group of hungry ghosts, and if we want to win, we will have to pay a huge price. If we can buffer it for half a year, we will be fully prepared, and we will not need them to fight at that time. A battle can last forever, and they will not come back unless they are all wiped out!"

"Okay!" Someone echoed loudly: "Since the imperial court wants to give courtesy first, then we will obey, and if it doesn't work, let's do it again!"

Marquis Zhenyuan nodded: "Then let's go down and make preparations. Regardless of whether it can be done or not, the war still needs to be prepared, and Liangzhou must also be brought back. The Northwest Army can't afford to lose this face. Let's talk about the rest later!"

In the southernmost part of the Jin Dynasty, several big ships were about to arrive. In this unknown corner, Shen Jia built a huge wharf, which was specially used to transport official supplies.

There is no shortage of grain in the south. In the first year, Shen Jia sent people to open up wasteland and grow grain on the island not far away. With farm tools specially designed by the Ministry of Industry, high-quality grain seeds, and the right time and place, every season is a bumper harvest. .

He kept part of the grain as a reserve, and shipped the rest overseas for a large amount of iron ore and silver ore. Although the two years were short, he also accumulated a lot of good things.

When the Northern War broke out, this season’s grain hadn’t been shipped yet, so he sent a memorial to Zhao Zhang, hoping that the court would try to use grain to solve the problem first. Although the war was won, the Northwest Army and the people in the Northwest All suffered serious casualties, and no matter what, they would not fight if they could. As for how to resolve this eternally irreconcilable conflict, Shen Jia didn't think deeply about it. We'll talk about the future things later, let's talk about it after we get through the current hurdle.

He knew that this plan would cause many courtiers to call him cowardly and cowardly, especially the generals who had always been in charge of the battle, they would definitely look down on his plan, but he knew that Zhao Zhang would agree, because Zhao Zhang would be the one who let the people go. The emperor in the first place.

"My lord, the quantity has been counted, and the food we can take out is not enough to last the winter in the whole Northland. How can you boast of such a Haikou? If we can't supply food, wouldn't it be the whole Dajin? A sinner? The courtiers will not let you go."

Shen Jia took the account book and looked at the figures. What he reported to Zhao Zhang was not this, but doubled. Where to make up for the gap? There is another way.

"Go and ask if Manager Du is in the firm. If he is, please come over." After Shen Jia settled in Guangdong and Guangxi, Du Xin soon followed and moved the headquarters of the firm in the south. It has successfully become bigger and stronger and has become the largest commercial firm in Guangdong and Guangxi. Almost all businessmen traveling from south to south know that there is a big boss in Guangdong and Guangxi named Du, who is Master Shen's imperial steward. It is said that he is a eunuch from the palace. Very imposing.

Du Xin came very quickly. He has gained a lot of weight in the past two years, and he really looks like a father and son with Du Fucheng. He laughs at everyone, like Maitreya Buddha, but Shen Jiake never underestimated them who are good at calculating. Facts have proved that he is indeed capable.

After Du Xin saluted, he bowed and stood in front of Shen Jia, and asked respectfully, "My lord, what are your orders for calling your servant?"

"Guard Du, you are no longer a servant in the palace, you don't need to call yourself a slave anymore."

"Don't dare, I used to be the emperor's slave in the palace, and I'm your slave after leaving the palace. It's the same. Don't think that this slave is self-effacing. It's because of your grace that I can be what I am today." Du Xin's admiration for Shen Jia is real. Others think he is capable when they see him, but he always remembers that everything he does is according to Shen Jia's instructions.

Shen Jia didn't force him, but took him to the storeroom in the mansion. Several doors opened one by one, and in front of the two of them was a large storeroom of over a thousand square meters. Things were neatly arranged, and some were uncovered. The lid, bling, is mesmerizing.

"My lord, you are..." Du Xin didn't understand what Shen Jia wanted to give him this time, and what he wanted to exchange for it. In the past two years, he followed Shen Jia's instructions and found a lot of things from overseas. Not to mention, those kinds of crops that can be used as food are really good things, but I heard that the output is still unstable, and I don't know if they can benefit the people of Dajin.

Shen Jia went in and took a look at the list on the shelf. He himself didn't know that he had earned so much money in the past two years. At least half of it came back from overseas bandit suppression during naval training. booty.

The rewards Shen Jia gave them were not gold and silver treasures, but identities. The first batch of sailors were all wearing sins. Afraid of death, he would have to make military exploits even if his body was smashed to pieces.

Shen Jia took him to the gold and silver storage area, "You can use the money here, you don't need to apply for approval, just do the accounting. From tomorrow, you will take people around to buy food, and you can collect as much as you can."

"How much do you want?" Du Xin asked suspiciously.

"The more the better, as you are a landlord and squire, you will definitely be willing to sell your surplus grain, but you may not be an aristocrat. If you take He Yan with you, I will give him a warrant to buy grain with you."

As long as Du Xin thinks about the current situation in the north, he can guess for whom Shen Jia bought these grains, and he is obliged to answer immediately. He has traveled all over the world and is well-informed, and he already knows where to buy grains.

"Don't worry, the servant will do it right away, and I will definitely bring you a few boats of food within a month."

"You don't have to pull it back. Once you buy it, just transport it to the north. Someone from the court will come over soon to hand it over. We are only responsible for buying and delivering the grain, and we don't care about the rest."

Du Xin made a joke: "Aren't you afraid that someone will enrich your own pockets along the way?"

Shen Jia patted him on the shoulder, smiling treacherously, "If you dare to make money in national calamity, you have to have your life to enjoy it. Now, whether it doesn't mean time or not, anyone who has the ability to make sure the account is perfect, I will definitely be promoted He went to the Ministry of Households as an official."

"Your servant is just joking. At this critical juncture, every step is taken extremely fast. Even if someone wants to enrich their own pockets, there is no time to do it. Don't worry."

"If you can help the court, you can really rest assured." He additionally reminded Du Xin: "Be careful when you go out to do errands, and remember to bring thick clothes."

"Don't tell me you really forgot. I have lived here for two years and I forgot how I came here in winter. I don't know if I can get used to it when I return to Beijing."

Hearing him mention the word "return to Beijing", Shen Jia's expression changed slightly. After Du Xin left, she sat behind the desk and stared blankly for a while.

It has been almost two and a half years since he left Chang'an. According to the agreement, he should return to Beijing in half a year. Things here are going smoothly as he expected, but things will never be finished. He has written several plans, but in the end I don't know if it can be used.

Remembering that this month's letter hadn't been written yet, Shen Jia spread out the paper, picked up a pen and began to write. Too many things happened in a month, and every time he wrote, he was soft. In the days without the other party, he relied on these Text keeps in touch with each other. Even if they are separated by two places, they can know what the other party has done, what delicious food they have eaten, and what interesting things they have seen, as if they are still together.

At the end of the letter, Shen Jia wrote a love poem, which was a regular item for every letter. He found that as long as there was this love poem, Zhao Zhang's reply would be extra gentle every time, which could dilute some of the resentment that separated the two places.

After writing the last word, Shen Jia smiled lightly, folded the thick letter paper and stuffed it into the envelope. This envelope was custom-made by him, with a strong modern style, and even the letter paper was printed according to his preferences. , each season has a flower that represents lovesickness, and plum blossoms are used in winter.

This kind of careful thinking between young couples makes the parting between the two less boring. Shen Jia often expresses her lovesickness in different ways. Obviously, at least Zhao Zhang's reply can always respond to his feelings.

Taking the envelope and walking out, Shen Jia was about to find someone to deliver the letter, and saw that the wintersweet in the yard was blooming. The weather here is too difficult for plum trees. Last year, none of the flowers bloomed. This year is quite a face, although only the tallest A small flower bloomed on the branch.

He used to carefully pick off the little flower and put it in the envelope before finding someone to deliver the letter.

"Counting the days, we will meet soon."