Shen Wanfu didn't appreciate the two people's relief at all. He said coldly with an indifferent expression.
"Huh, don't do this. I have worked with you for many years. Shen knows very well who you are. You two are just passing on information. You are not enough to talk to Shen about this matter."
"Shen Wanfu, you..." The expressions of the two of them changed. Just as they were about to refute, Shen Wanfu suppressed them again.
"As you two go, in the final analysis, don't you just distrust Shen and suspect that Shen is playing tricks with this inspector?"
"Lord Zhou Mu, Zhou Cheng, Shen puts it here today. Shen and the supervisor are at odds with each other. Shen will definitely avenge his son's murder. Since you don't believe Shen so much, Shen has nothing to say. .”
"Today, Shen will bear the blame for you. It means we have cleared up the past. From now on, you will walk on your Yangguan Road and I will walk on my single-plank bridge. From now on, we will not owe each other anything. Shen will take his leave."
After saying this, Shen Wanfu turned around and left without even looking at Zhou Zibin and Feng Nan.
No matter how Wu Xian and Jiang Kun tried to persuade them to stay, Shen Wanfu seemed not to hear and insisted on leaving.
Shen Wanfu's move today really surprised the two of them. What he said just now was no different from breaking up.
For a businessman who seeks wealth with kindness to say such words is enough to show that he has made up his mind.
If Shen Wanfu does this, it will have a great impact on Dongzhou's economy.
Anyone with a brain knows this clearly. Before Su Qi'an has been completely defeated, how can Dongzhou maintain a stable life without the help of the Shen family?
Shen Wanfu had no intention of stopping and strode towards the door of the mansion. When he was about to step out of the door, Zhou Zibin said, who had not spoken.
"Master Shen, wait, this state has not considered this matter. I apologize to you."
As soon as these words came out, Shen Wanfu's steps froze, then turned around, still looking at Zhou Zibin with an indifferent expression.
Zhou Zibin sighed and said calmly, "I'm really sorry, Master Shen. It's not that this state doesn't trust you, it's just that we have no choice."
"You also know how much pressure the inspectors will put on us when they come to Dongzhou. Every step of our actions must be considered carefully. This state will see that you have been wronged this time."
"Don't worry, we all know the contribution that the Shen family has made in Dongzhou. This state promises you that we will not hide anything about the supervisory envoy from you in the future."
"Yes, yes, please calm down, Master Shen. Your Excellency, you are doing this for the stability of Dongzhou. This time, Master Shen has taken the blame. We all understand your intentions. In fact, in the final analysis, we have only one purpose. , that is, to overthrow the inspector."
"We are all in the same boat. Some conflicts are normal. Just let it go. Dongzhou officials have suffered a lot this time. At this time, it is even more important for us to unite as one. We must not get into trouble. We must work together in the same boat. .”
Not long after Zhou Zibin finished speaking, Feng Nan took over the words with a burst of relief and a sincere attitude.
The two highest administrative officers in a state have said this. No matter how angry Shen Wanfu is, he still knows how to advance and retreat. He nodded slightly and said softly.
"Since both of you have made such statements, if Shen continues to do so, it can only be said that Shen is ignorant. I accept Mr. Zhou Mu's apology. I just hope there won't be a next time."
"That's natural. After all, we are all in the same boat. I will have to trouble Brother Shen for many things in the future."
Seeing the reconciliation between the two parties, Wu Xian and Jiang Kun on the side breathed a sigh of relief and spoke quickly.
Shen Wanfu's expression softened, he nodded slightly, stayed in the mansion for a while, and then left immediately with Wu Xian and Jiang Kun.
Watching the three people leave, Zhou Zibin said softly, "What do you think about Shen Wanfu?"
Feng Nan's eyes flashed, and he thought for a while and said, "Sir, based on our understanding of Shen Wanfu, I think he is telling the truth and is not false. It can make him, who has always been amiable and prosperous, almost confront Su Qian, and even It's you who dares to fall out, but with such courage, it doesn't look like an act."
"Although Shenyang is his third son, he is no less doting on his other two sons.
Love, after all, is about having a son in old age, and his own son was beheaded by Su Qi'an in front of his face. Even if the businessman pursues profit, he cannot exchange his own child for it. "
"If Shen Wanfu is really so ruthless, there are still so-called three giants of the family in Dongzhou. His family is probably the only one, and it might even threaten your status, sir."
Listening to Feng Nan's analysis, Zhou Zibin nodded slightly and said softly, "Well, you are right. Shen Wanfu is still trustworthy in this test. Maybe Benzhou is too cautious."
"Let's do this. In the future, we will slowly open up to him about dealing with Su Qi'an, and what we say must count."
"I understand." Feng Nan nodded, then turned and left.
Zhou Zibin, who was sitting on the seat, flashed his eyes, looked into the distance, and murmured softly, "I hope I made the right choice this time.".Ь.
After leaving the state capital, Su Qi'an did not wander around leisurely in the next few days. He stayed in the mansion in the state city. Although the front door was closed and the second door was not opened, it did not affect the order inside the mansion at all. Su Qi'an issued orders one after another. .
Most of these orders are related to the mobilization and assembly of troops outside the city.
The news of the disastrous defeat on the front line had long been spread back to the rear. Seeing the troops stationed outside the city gradually gathering and changing defenses, the people in the city could probably guess it.
It won't be long before the inspector is expected to lead the army to the front line.
The mission of the supervisory envoy to Dongzhou is not only to rectify the officials in the rear, but more importantly, to take charge of the frontline battles against pirates and Japanese pirates.
This time when I returned to the state capital, in addition to holding accountable senior officials such as Zhou Zibin and Feng Nan, I also had to prepare food and grass.
With 20,000 troops in hand, it is impossible to set out on the front line without preparing any provisions.
Although it is unclear who will be held accountable this time and to what extent they will be punished, there is no impermeable wall in the world.
As a few days passed, some news of the day leaked out.
This time, the person who received the biggest punishment from the rear was none other than Shen Wanfu, the head of the Shen family.
I heard that he was asked to make meritorious deeds and prepare food and fodder again, but only gave him ten days.
Time is somewhat pressing now, and this time the punishment for committing crimes is a bit harsh.
Originally, Su Qi'an beheaded Shen Wanfu's third son, and the two sides were incompatible with each other. This time, the reason for the defeat on the front line was given to him. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the contradiction between the two sides will become bigger and bigger. I don’t know which day it will completely break out.
Although they knew it, the people who were spectators could only keep silent and keep this matter in their hearts.
One is one of the giants in Dongzhou, and the other is an inspector sent by the imperial court. Even if they know some things, they can only say nothing.
If rumors spread at this time, the state and city officials will definitely not be lenient and will capture them as soon as possible. Maybe they will kill the chickens to scare the monkeys and scare a group of people.
The disastrous defeat on the front line not only demoralized the front line, but also the rear. If you wanted to save your life, it was best to say nothing. .Ь.
After waiting silently for the Shen family to prepare food and fodder, the supervisor led the army to the front line.
Ten days passed by in a flash, and the period for asking Shen Wanfu to prepare food and fodder also came.
Although it was unclear whether the Shen family had collected the food and fodder needed by the inspectors, looking at the army's departure one after another, they could guess that this punishment was probably over.
Now we can only hope that this inspector can fight a good turnaround on the front line. If he loses, not to mention how low the morale of Dongzhou will be, I am afraid that he will not be able to keep his position as the inspector.
At this departure, Zhou Zibin, Feng Nan and other state and city officials came to see them off, and the scene was very grand.
Su Qi'an didn't talk too much. He bowed his hands to the officials who saw him off. Instead of sitting in the carriage, he rode a horse, reined in the horse's rope, turned around and walked away.
Su Qi'an led the team away on horseback. In addition to setting an example for the entire army, it also showed how low the morale of the soldiers was after the tragic defeat on the front line.
Some thoughtful people watched Su Qi'an's army leave and speculated in their hearts that when they went to the front line this time, they might not immediately lead the army to counterattack, but instead
Only by managing the morale of the frontline troops.
As Su Qi'an's army moved out one after another, at the same time, they were in a forest about two to three hundred miles away from the city.
A caravan of only 20 to 33 people headed towards Luyue County ahead.
This caravan looks like a very ordinary caravan, nothing special. What is special is that everyone in the caravan is wearing a bamboo hat. It seems that wearing a bamboo hat is to avoid the scorching sun above.
In the middle of the caravan, there was a man lying very comfortably on the carriage escorting the goods.
The caravan drove slowly. As it approached the county town, the caravan suddenly stopped and looked up at the sky behind it, as if in deep thought.
One of them murmured softly, "Counting the time, sir, it's time to set off."
"Well, after enduring it for so long, it's our turn to show off our skills."
The man lying on the cargo suddenly spoke.
"I advise you, kid, to be more cautious. It's not that easy to defeat those old guys. If you don't do it wrong, if you capsize in the gutter and fall into it yourself, then you will be disappointed. The original intention of our lives.”
"Don't blame me for not reminding you. If it's because of you that your husband's important event is delayed, I won't forgive you."
Hearing the strong man next to him say this, the man lying on the cargo tensed up, stood up quickly, and said with a smile.
"Don't worry, I know it well. I understand Sir's great kindness to me. I have a lot of properties in Luyue County, so I won't be capsized. If this thing goes wrong, don't say that Sir won't do it. Let me go, I'm afraid my father, who worked so hard to gain their trust, won't let me go either."
"Well, as long as you understand." The strong man softened his tone and nodded slightly.
The convoy then continued to drive towards Luyue County.
The man who sat up, his eyes flickering, looked at the approaching Luyue County in front of him, and murmured softly, "This time, let me see what kind of old guys are hiding in Luyue County, and how dark it is." I have to uncover all the things that happened, and things are going to change in Dongzhou."
