Mr. Shen was a little confused now.
He had done a lot of homework in advance and anticipated a lot of General Zhao's reaction, but Zhao Lu's initiative to propose this kind of "bet" that was similar to anger was something he never expected.
And to be honest, he's really a bit weak.
There are more than 20,000 people from the Coastal Capital Division, who are currently training in Songjiang Mansion, which is not far from the coast of the Huaihe River. In theory, it should not be a big problem for them to garrison the Huaihe River.
But Shen Yi had never beaten Qi Ren.
What's even worse is that Qi Ren is not a fool.
The Huaihe Navy is responsible for the defense line of the entire Huaihe River, can provide timely support, and has a good understanding of the defense of the Huaihe River, but the Coastal Division is different.
With 20,000 troops on the coast, it is difficult to achieve the same effect as the 100,000 troops on the Huaihe River.
Once Coastal Dusi takes over, the Qi people are likely to focus on this section of Coastal Dusi to fight.
But when that time comes, the Huaihe Navy may not come to rescue!
But at this time, you can't lose your aura, and you still have to talk about the scene.
Shen Yi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "If the Marquis can convince His Majesty and get Your Majesty to agree, then Shen will naturally have no objections."
"good."
Zhao Lu clapped his hands and said with a smile: "This is what Shen Qinchi said yourself. You won't dare to admit it until you are in front of His Majesty in two days."
Shen Yi gritted his teeth and said, "What is there that you dare not admit? If Shen dares to say it, he will admit it!"
"Then it's settled."
Zhao Lu symbolically hugged Shen Yi, then turned around, opened Shen Yi's bedroom, and walked out with his hands behind his back.
Mr. Shen stood in his room, staring in the direction where Zhao Lu was going, and was stunned for a long time without speaking.
After a long time, he slowly exhaled a breath and gritted his teeth slightly.
"We have to fight hard!"
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Early the next morning, when Mr. Shen yawned and walked out of the room, Jiang Sheng was already waiting for him at the door. After a brief wash, Shen Yi asked while putting on his coat: "Where are the people from the Huaihe Navy? "
"Leaved before dawn."
Jiang Sheng lowered his head and said: "General Zhao led the Huaihe Navy and dozens of people, riding fast horses straight to Jiankang."
Shen Yi's face changed slightly, he quickly put on his coat and said, "Then let's leave quickly. Don't let those people take the lead and say bad things about us in front of His Majesty."
Jiang Sheng nodded quickly, so Shen Yi and his party no longer took the carriage, but rode fast horses and ran towards Jiankang.
Yinjian Town is only more than 200 miles away from Jiankang. Normally, if you ride faster, you can get there in one day. However, Shen Yi and others did not change horses. When they arrived at Jiankang, it was already dark. They had no choice but to So I could only sleep outside the city for one night. After dawn the next day, I entered Jiankang City.
As soon as Shen Yi and others entered Jiankang, after only a few dozen steps, someone from the inner guard stopped Shen Yi's horse. This inner guard was a man in his twenties. He clasped his fists at Shen Yi and said, "Mr. Shen, Your Majesty has asked you to After entering the city, do not delay and enter the palace immediately."
He paused and repeated: "Don't go anywhere before entering the palace."
Shen Yi rubbed his eyebrows and took a deep breath.
It seems that the Marquis of Anping has already met the emperor.
Master Shen nodded, greeted Luo Yong and others behind him, and asked them to find a place to rest. He also asked Jiang Sheng to go back to Shen's house to report that he was safe. He himself followed the inner guards and rode towards the imperial city.
After arriving at the gate of the imperial city, Shen Yi arrived at the gate of the palace without any obstruction. There were already two young eunuchs waiting for Shen Yi at the gate of the palace. After seeing Shen Yi, they immediately led Shen Yi to the gate of Ganlu Palace.
After arriving at the Manlu Hall, the two young eunuchs bowed to Shen Yi and said, "Mr. Shen, His Majesty asked you to go in directly when you arrive. There is no need to notify you. Just follow the slaves in."
Because it was already summer, Master Shen was sweating profusely due to the heat. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Little father-in-law, please lead the way."
"yes."
The two young eunuchs led Shen Yi into the Manna Hall, and soon came to the back hall where His Majesty the Emperor was. The young eunuchs stood at the door and sang their names. It didn't take long for Shen Yi to be called in.
In the Manna Hall, there were ice cubes to cool off the heat. It was quite cool. Mr. Shen wiped the sweat from his forehead and walked in. Then he raised his head and glanced at the emperor who was reading documents. He lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, Shen Yi. .”
The emperor didn't even raise his eyelids, still focusing on the documents in front of him, and just said indifferently: "Shen Qing has worked hard all the way and is smart. I will give Shen Qing a seat."
A small wooden pier was immediately placed behind Shen Yi. Master Shen sat down and panted slightly.
It's really hot outside.
After the emperor made a few approvals on the document in his hand, he put down the ink pen in his hand and looked up at Shen Yi. He did not speak, but stood up silently, stretched and walked to Shen Yi.
"Originally, I was supposed to meet with ministers in the morning, but because I had to wait to see you, I postponed it to the afternoon."
The emperor looked at Shen Yi with a somewhat complicated expression on his face. He sighed slightly: "Are you sure?"
Although his words had no beginning or end, Shen Yi knew that he was talking about asking the Coast Guard to guard a section of the Huaihe River.
The emperor stood up, and Shen Yi naturally couldn't sit still anymore. He stood up silently, lowered his head slightly, and sighed: "Your Majesty, to be honest, I don't have any confidence in this matter, but..."
Shen Yi said solemnly: "However, this is a step that has to be taken. If the defense line of the Huaihe River cannot even be defended, replacing the Huaihe Navy with the Coastal Capital Division will become a luxury hope and empty talk."
The emperor looked calm and said quietly: "To be honest, if we let 20,000 coastal commanders replace the 20,000 Huaihe navy, I don't think there will be any big problem, but let the coastal commanders guard a section alone."
"There is no other Huaihe Navy support..."
The emperor looked at Shen Yi and sighed slightly: "I don't have any confidence in my heart."
Both the monarch and the minister frowned in unison.
Soon, His Majesty the Emperor's brows relaxed, a smile appeared on his face, and he said: "However, last night, Zhao Lu came to the palace to see me overnight, and when he told me about it, I was quite surprised."
"For so many years, the Zhao family has controlled the Huaihe Navy and the defense of the Huaihe River, and has never been willing to let go. Now..."
The emperor raised his eyebrows and said, "He was actually willing to take the initiative to let go."
Having said this, the big boss of Da Chen was a little happy and said with a smile: "It seems that Shen Qing's fire really scared him and made him have to react a little bit."
Shen Yi did not accept the words, but said: "Your Majesty, the Huaihe Navy has many problems, not only the issue of empty pay, but more importantly..."
"Everyone in the Huaihe Navy did not obey the orders of this imperial envoy."
"them…"
Shen Yi gritted his teeth and said, "It's Zhao."
"I have known this since I was in Hongde for seven years."
The emperor glanced at Shen Yi helplessly and said, "So, in the past few years, I have tried every means to plan and get rid of the Zhao family. Now..."
"Definitely a great opportunity."
Shen Yi lowered his head and said: "If His Majesty thinks this is a good opportunity, then no matter how difficult it is, Coastal Capital Division will bite the bullet and go for it."
The emperor took a deep look at Shen Yi and asked, "Has Shen Qing thought about it?"
Hearing this, Shen Yi scratched his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that I am now a doctor in the Ministry of War... and I am no longer in charge of the coastal capital."
"It seems that your question should be asked to the Crown Prince of Jin, or to the two commanders in charge of the Coastal Capital Division..."
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"You set up the Coastal Capital Division, so naturally I want to find you. As for my brother Wang."
The emperor smiled hoarsely and said: "He is still in Fuzhou now, how can you ask him?"
"As for the two warriors from Coastal Capital Division."
The emperor lowered his eyebrows slightly and said: "Martial men can be used, but not in a big way. Shen Qing, you have also seen what the Huaihe Navy looks like now."
The emperor was already envisioning the future.
He was even worried that Ling Su and Xue Wei would become the next Zhao Clan.
Therefore, he still wanted Shen Yi to take charge of the Coastal Capital Division.
In other words, Mr. Shen has just been a Beijing official for half a year and may have to go on a business trip again.
Master Shen stood there, frowning and saying nothing.
This matter was not a small matter, it was related to his future and even the future of the entire coastal city and Dachen, so he had to seriously consider it.
Seeing Shen Yi's expression, the emperor reached out and patted his shoulder and said, "There's no rush."
"Tomorrow afternoon, I will summon Zhao Lu at Deqing Hall, and you will be there too."
"You go back and think about it today."
"Tomorrow afternoon..."
The emperor patted Shen Yi on the shoulder again.
"It's never too late to make a decision."
