Huan Suzhi and Cui Yuantu entered the study and sat down directly. In the past half year, both of them have been living in Xianyang. Originally, Lin Feng asked the two of them if they were willing to take up local posts. According to the rules of Da Qin, if you want to hold an important position in the court, you must hold a local position and have a resume of local positions.
This is a hard and fast rule.
In Lin Feng's opinion, this is a good thing. The vast majority of officials can understand the local situation only by holding local posts. Otherwise, once you are in a high position and introduce governance measures without corresponding experience, you will be relying on your brain and completely divorced from reality.
Neither Huan Suzhi nor Cui Yuantu were willing.
Cui Yuantu made it clear that he had no intention of becoming an official and would just follow Lin Feng anyway.
Huan Suzhi said there was no rush for the time being.
Lin Feng didn't force it. Anyway, whether it was Cui Yuantu or Huan Suzhi, the follow-up arrangements could be made.
This is Lin Feng's idea.
Lin Feng said directly: "Uncle Cui and Brother Huan, the imperial court has made a decision to send troops to attack Xia Kingdom. The original plan was for me to command the army and lead the Black Dragon Army and the Jinshan City army of Wang Lie from the border to attack together. Da Qin."
"It's just that I refused."
"I suggest that Bai Ce's army should come out and he personally lead the army to attack Xia Kingdom. I am here to sneak into Anyi County first and operate in Anyi County to disrupt the situation in Xia Kingdom. Regarding the two of you, my idea is that you enter What do you think of things done in the army?"
Huan Suzhi and Cui Yuantu were both talented people.
Such people must be used.
This battle is the battle to destroy Xia, and there must be countless people making contributions. It is the best arrangement for Cui Yuantu and Huan Suzhi to establish meritorious service in the army.
Cui Yuantu shook his head and said: "Master Hou, I will not go to the army. I will go with you to Anyi to work."
He refused decisively.
He has also made great achievements in the past.
He once was, and was, all-powerful.
Although the power was good, Cui Yuantu gradually became less optimistic after following Lin Feng. His current idea is to seek justice for Lin Yuanzhong. Of course, in the future, it will be enough to settle down and establish a career in Daqin.
Therefore, he wants to go with Lin Feng.
Huan Suzhi took the words and took the initiative to say: "In terms of military campaigns in the attack on the Xia Kingdom, the Qin army was invincible in any direction. The attack on the Xia Kingdom, especially when Bai Cejun personally came out to lead the army, was as stable as Mount Tai."
"You know, in the past, when my grandfather was still alive, he was quite afraid of Bai Cejun."
"Now that he has gone out in person, I believe there will be no problems with the army's operations. Instead, it is more interesting to stir up trouble in Anyi City. I will also go with my brother here. Wait for Xia Kingdom this time After the war is over, consider my arrangements."
Lin Feng said in a deep voice: "Uncle Cui, Brother Huan, what are you doing?"
Working in Anyi is a secret front. Even if meritorious service is achieved in this line, it is not as glorious as winning in an upright manner on the battlefield. Lin Feng hoped that Huan Suzhi and Cui Yuantu would both perform on the frontal battlefield.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Huan Su said: "Xian brother, please don't persuade us. Going to Anyi to overthrow the Xia Kingdom will not be weaker than the frontal battlefield. I am very much looking forward to it."
Cui Yuantu smiled and said, "I'm looking forward to it too."
Lin Feng laughed dumbly, shook his head and said: "That's it, let's go together."
Huan Su said: "Xian brother, I suggest you bring Jiang Dushan, Zhao Feixiong and others with you. In addition, you should also bring the Eighteen Tianlong Cavalry under your command. In Xia Kingdom, although there are people from Heibingtai Support. In the secret, someone needs to be responsible for taking action and doing things. With them around, many things will be easier to handle."
Lin Feng nodded and said: "I talked to Jiang Dushan and Zhao Feixiong alone before and told them to arrange for them to serve in the army. After all, they all work in the army. Like you, they are not willing to go to the army. This time, We have to take them with us and let them make meritorious deeds. In the future, we can gain a foothold in Great Qin."
People around Lin Feng were not willing to do things, but wanted to follow Lin Feng unanimously.
This is Lin Feng's helplessness.
This is also the trust of everyone.
Lin Feng also felt that he had a heavy responsibility and he could not let down the trust of these people. In short, Lin Feng's idea was to put everyone in place after the Xia Kingdom was overthrown.
Huan Suzhi smiled and said: "Everyone trusts you because you can unite everyone."
Cui Yuantu said: "It's not too late to do good things. There is no need to let everyone go out and do things now. Keep them. On the one hand, you have to arrange tasks. They act cleanly and can complete the tasks. On the other hand, you will be in a high position in the future." When the time comes, it’s not too late to arrange them.”
Lin Feng said: "This is the only way."
Huan Suzhi asked: "When does your brother plan to set off? We can make some arrangements."
Lin Feng said: "We will set off early tomorrow morning."
"Okay, it's up to you."
Huan Suzhi agreed directly.
Cui Yuantu and Huan Suzhi stood up and left. They had to make arrangements for what was to come.
In the evening, Bai Yuyao came back.
Lin Feng and Bai Yuyao had dinner and when they were walking, Lin Feng talked about setting off for Anyi and said: "Tomorrow morning, I will set off for Anyi. Please pay attention to safety when I am not in Xianyang. The industry is getting more and more. Da, don’t work too hard.”
Bai Yuyao smiled and said: "Don't worry, husband, I will take care of my health. My husband is going to Anyi, where our Lin family's property is. After you go, you will live in the Lin family's shop. At first, my husband said that he wanted to buy grain from Xia State. , I have been doing this all the time. I will arrange in advance for the shopkeeper over there to take you into the city."
Lin Feng also nodded in agreement and chatted with Bai Yuyao while walking.
When the two returned to the room, it was already night.
This night, it was stormy again.
In the early morning of the next day, Bai Yuyao got up early, prepared breakfast, and waited for Lin Feng to have breakfast before leaving.
Lin Feng took Huan Suzhi, Cui Yuantu, Jiang Dushan, Zhao Feixiong and other members of the Eighteen Heavenly Dragon Riders. Only a hundred people left Xianyang and went to Xia Kingdom. When Lin Feng left Xianyang, Ying Wu also came to join him. He did not bring anyone with him and followed Lin Feng alone.
After Lin Feng left Xianyang and walked a certain distance, Jiang Dushan and Zhao Feixiong left first with the Eighteen Tianlong Riders. Their task was to break them into pieces and gather outside the city of Anyi, the imperial capital of the Xia Kingdom, to camp and hide.
This group of people is Lin Feng's strength.
They were stationed outside Anyi City and could follow Lin Feng's arrangements at any time.
Lin Feng and his party hurried on quickly, because there were only a few people, and there was no burden for the group. In less than three days, they arrived at Jinshan City on the border of Daqin.
Jinshan City used to be the border garrison of the Xia Kingdom, but now it has become the garrison of the Great Qin. The army led by Wang Lie was stationed in Jinshan City. This location is easy to defend but difficult to attack. As the base of Da Qin, Wang Lie's army can stand here undefeated.
When Lin Feng arrived at Jinshan City, he wanted to pay a visit. He led people into the city and came outside the city lord's mansion to report the situation. When the soldiers heard the news, they did not dare to delay and went to report it quickly. Not long after, a burst of hearty laughter came.
Wang Lie came out in person, with a smile on his face, cupping his fists and saying: "Master Lin, please come quickly, please come quickly."
Wang Lie and Wang Tang were brothers. They often exchanged letters and knew the current changes in the Qin Dynasty. He knew that many of the changes in Da Qin were caused by Lin Feng. What's more, the battle in Jinshan City relied on Lin Feng's plan. Otherwise, Da Qin would not be able to capture Jinshan City easily.
Lin Feng said: "General Wang, I'm sorry for disturbing you."
Wang Lie brought Lin Feng, Ying San, Huan Suzhi, Cui Yuantu, Ying Wu and others in, and the guests and hosts took their seats in the hall.
Wang Lie said: "Master Lin, I have received an order from the imperial court. Da Qin is preparing to attack the Xia Kingdom. Our garrison in Jinshan City has been fully prepared. I just heard from my brother that the Marquis prompted Bai Shuai to come out to take charge of the overall situation. But you are willing to sneak into Anyi to do things. It is very dangerous to go to Anyi, so be careful."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Thank you, General Wang, for your concern. With Heibingtai's support, it won't be difficult."
Wang Lie continued: "Master Hou is going to Anyi, is there anyone who needs my help?"
Lin Feng said: "I passed by Jinshan City, just to take a look. General Wang is the main force of the attack, so we must prepare early. Now that everything is ready, I don't have much to say."
Wang Lie nodded and suddenly said: "Master Lin Hou, I have news that may help you take action."
Lin Feng said: "What news?"
Wang Lie said seriously: "As for the Xia Kingdom, Kong Yifu, a grain merchant in Anyi City, is not a law-abiding businessman. He does business and specializes in traveling between the Xia Kingdom and the Qin Kingdom. Under normal circumstances, the sale of Xia Kingdom's grain is prohibited. To Da Qin."
"After all, selling grain to Da Qin will help Da Qin prosper and help Da Qin alleviate its food problem. But Kong Yifu still smuggled grain into Da Qin for profit. I don't prohibit it here. He just turned a blind eye. .”
"In addition, Kong Yifu also dealt in salt, iron, armor, etc., and secretly transported them to Daqin for sale."
"Kong Yifu is not from the Qin Dynasty, but from his behavior, it can be judged that he has no so-called loyalty to the Xia State, but only values interests. When the Marquis arrives in Anyi of the Xia State, he can start to contact him. Maybe this person can be useful."
Wang Lie said: "According to my understanding, Kong Yifu is very well-connected in Anyi and has irrefutable relations with many nobles of the Xia Kingdom. Such people, as long as they are used well, can help Lord Lin in his actions."
Lin Feng suddenly laughed.
This is good news.
If he wants to take action in Anyi, he needs sufficient connections. If you had Kong Yifu's connections, many things would be easier to handle.
Lin Feng cupped his hands and said, "General Wang, thank you very much."
Wang Lie shook his head and said: "This is what I did, so why are you saying thank you? To say thank you, I would like to say thank you to Mr. Lin Hou. I am not young now, and my wish in this life is to lead the army into Xia Dynasty in my lifetime. country. In this life, even if I die, I will have no regrets. Therefore, I am grateful to Lord Lin."
Lin Feng said: "Old General, you are polite."
He stopped lingering and stood up and said: "General Wang, I won't linger any longer. Just be ready for a fight."
Wang Lie said: "Master Lin, don't you take a break?"
"No, time is urgent."
Lin Feng shook his head and refused.
Wang Lie no longer wanted to stay, and personally sent Lin Feng and his party away from Jinshan City. Lin Feng and his party left Jinshan City and continued to Xia Kingdom. After entering the Xia Kingdom, the group disguised themselves as ordinary businessmen.
Entering Anyi, when arriving at Anyi County, Lin Feng was greeted by people from the Lin family shop as soon as he arrived outside the city.
The shopkeeper of the Lin family is named Yue Yuanwang.
He was over thirty years old and was originally a member of a poor family in the Xia Kingdom. But he couldn't survive in the Xia Kingdom, so he wandered to Da Qin and struggled to make a living in Xianyang.
When the Lin family was expanding their business in Xianyang and recruiting people, Yue Yuanwang entered the Huichun Hall, first working as an apprentice. Yue Yuanwang was literate and capable, so he was quickly promoted and eventually became the deputy shopkeeper of Huichun Hall.
After the restaurant started operating, Yue Yuanwang was hired as the manager of the restaurant.
Yue Yuanwang is a very important person in the Lin family industry. He is capable and sticks to the bottom line, and is trusted by Bai Yuyao. When it comes to Xia's industry, because Yue Yuanwang is familiar with it and Lin Feng asked Bai Yuyao to pay attention to the news, Yue Yuanwang was transferred to Anyi.
Yue Yuanwang worked hard without complaining and was very down-to-earth.
He was once a down-and-out scholar, homeless and with nowhere to live. Because the Huichun Hall of the Lin family was recruiting people to work, he worked hard step by step to get where he is today. He married a wife in Xianyang, had a son and a daughter, and lived a very good life.
He is very grateful to Bai Yuyao and Lin Feng. Without Bai Yuyao and Lin Feng, he would not be where he is today.
When Yue Yuanwang saw Lin Feng, he bowed and said, "Young man Yue Yuanwang, I would like to pay my respects to the Marquis."
Lin Feng said: "There is no such thing as a marquis here. Just call him young master."
"clear."
Yue Yuanwang said: "Sir, follow me into the city. I have established connections with all the people at the city gate and can enter and exit directly."
Lin Feng nodded.
Yue Yuanwang took Lin Feng into a carriage and led them straight into the city. When he passed the city gate, he said hello to the gatekeeper and entered, all the way to a shop in the south city of Anyi City.
This shop is called Yue's Shop, and Yue Yuanwang is in charge.
Entering the backyard of the shop and sitting down in the study, Yue Yuanwang solemnly said: "Master, you will live here during this period. The mistress has already mentioned your affairs in the letter. If you need me to do anything, please give me an order. that is."
Lin Feng said: "I want news about Kong Yifu."
Yue Yuanwang said with a smile: "Kong Yifu happened to be known to me in his humble position and had dealings with him. Kong Yifu was a famous big businessman in Xia State. On the surface, he was engaged in the grain business. In fact, he secretly purchased a lot of iron, salt, etc. and resold them. Go to Daqin."
"He even hoarded food, drove up prices, and used all means to make money."
"Kong Yifu's path was to catch up with Xu Xianzong, the Duke of Chengguo. Kong Yifu's sister was Xu Xianzong's concubine. In addition, Kong Yifu was good at dancing and had relationships with both King Xia Guoning and King Lu. His business was Relying on the support of Xu Xianzong, King Ning and King Lu."
Yue Yuanwang said: "Kong Yifu, as long as the benefits are in place, everything is easy to talk about. Without benefits, he won't even look at you."
Lin Feng pondered in his mind that Kong Yifu had such connections and could indeed be used.
This is an opportunity to disrupt Xia Kingdom.
Lin Feng thought for a while and said directly: "Yue Yuanwang, arrange for someone to contact Kong Yifu and ask him to talk to Wangjiang Tower in the city. I have a big deal here. My identity is the person from Daqin behind you. "
Wangjiang Tower is also famous in Anyi City. Wangjiang Tower is close to the river and is surrounded by rivers on three sides. The scenery is excellent. Lin Feng knew Wangjiang Tower because he was born and raised in Anyi. And according to Lin Feng's memory, those behind Wangjiang Tower were also relatives of the emperor.
Yue Yuanwang frowned, slightly worried, and asked, "If the young master comes forward in person, will his identity be easily exposed?"
"Will not."
Lin Feng shook his head.
He said directly: "If you go to negotiate and the business is too big for you to make the decision, Kong Yifu will not trust you. I have never met Kong Yifu, Xu Xianzong and others, and no one knows me. Finally, I will be a little bit If you put on a disguise and put on a beard, you won't look so young. Just go make an appointment and make it tonight."
"Here!"
Yue Yuanwang bowed in response.
He left in a hurry. After all, it was not easy to make an appointment with Kong Yifu.
Lin Feng, Cui Yuantu, Huan Suzhi, and Yingwu continued to discuss the next arrangement. After all, Kong Yifu's place is just the beginning, just an introduction to deal with Xia Kingdom, and there are more arrangements to follow.
