Although he was a little dissatisfied with Huo San's answer, Ye Mingsheng did not scold Huo San too much. He understood Huo San's difficulties.
Money is a very important thing in intelligence work. It can be said to be inseparable. It is needed to support corruption of enemy officials, operational funds, personnel training, aftermath, etc. ········
Although Ye Mingsheng has passed reforms and greatly expanded fiscal revenue in Liaoyang, Liaoyang has a weak foundation and a weak fundamentals, so there is not much money to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. What's more, Ye Mingsheng also raised an army of nearly 100,000 people. Not much rich money.
Huo San, who did not get much funding from the finance, could not carry out all-round intelligence work. He could only adjust according to the overall strategy of the Fengwu Army and select the main targets to concentrate manpower and material resources for infiltration.
For a long time, although the Fengwu Army had constant friction with the Luobi people on the grassland, and small-scale wars occasionally broke out, there had always been smooth trade channels, and the Fengwu Army's strong combat effectiveness impressed the Luobi people. Because of the fear, no large-scale war has broken out between the two sides.
In this context, the Fengwu Army has never considered the Luobei people as its main opponents. Therefore, the Coordination Office led by Huo San did not have limited resources to invest in the Luobei people. It only vigorously penetrated the Luobei people near Liaoyang. The three tribes of Aibage, Urad and Khalkha were responsible for preventing the possible harassment and invasion of Liaoyang by the Luobi people.
After thinking for a while, Ye Mingsheng asked Huo San:
"How much money do you still have in your account now?"
Huo San said without thinking:
"There are about 150,000 taels left!"
Ye Mingsheng raised his eyebrows when he heard this number, and asked with a half-smile:
"Do you include your little treasury?"
As soon as these words came out, a cold air suddenly jumped from Huo San's back to his head. Huo San subconsciously knelt down and said to Ye Mingsheng with all his strength:
"The crime of humble duty deserves ten thousand death..."
According to Ye Mingsheng's instructions, funds will be allocated to the Coordination Office at the beginning and mid-year of each year. This is also the seemingly only source of income for the Coordination Office. However, in fact, despite Ye Mingsheng's regulations, the Coordination Office does not dare to operate within the territory of Fengwu Army. Control industries and obtain economic rewards.
However, in order to lurk and operate overseas, the Coordination Office opened many inns, grain stores, jewelry stores and other various shops to hide the identity of intelligence personnel. These shops will also produce economic benefits in addition to tasks, and Among them, the gambling stalls and ticket numbers are a business that makes a lot of money every day.
Although this part of the income coordination office would report it every once in a while, Huo San and Wang Xuecheng secretly conspired to make false accounts and withheld a considerable part of this income to benefit themselves and the people below!
In other words, with this income, Huo San rented three houses to his concubine and thirty hectares of good land. Wang Xuecheng was not very clean either. He didn't buy land to house his concubine like Huo San did, but as a self-proclaimed intellectual, he also bought it for himself. I secretly bought a lot of cultural toys, calligraphy and paintings, and hid them at home to slowly enjoy them.
Regarding their little actions, Huo San and Wang Xuecheng thought that what they did was flawless, but Ye Mingsheng had always noticed it. Although he had been fighting corruption, he was not a moral freak. As long as they didn't go too far, Ye Mingsheng would That means you can temporarily open one eye and close one eye.
After all, if the water is clear, there will be no fish. For an intelligence agency like the Central Coordination Office, it is unrealistic to keep it clean. Moreover, it is still wartime, and generals like Huo San and Wang Xuecheng are needed behind enemy lines. Working hard···············
Looking at Huo San who was kneeling on the ground in fear and fear, and did not dare to express his anger, Ye Mingsheng smiled and said leisurely:
"Huo San, whether you are a person or a person, you must pay attention to a certain degree. If it exceeds this degree, it will be bad. Do you think this is the truth?"
Listening to Ye Mingsheng's meaningful words, cold sweat suddenly broke out on Huo San's back, and he said directly without any hesitation:
"This humble post is willing to hand over all the 110,000 taels of silver in the small treasury!"
Seeing that Huo San was still decisive, Ye Mingsheng waved his hand and said:
"I don't want your money, but I want you to embed a nail for me in the Royal Court of Luo Bei. If they have any trouble, I will know immediately. Can you do this for Huo San?"
After hearing this, Huo San took a deep breath, nodded to Ye Mingsheng and said seriously:
"I promise to complete the mission!"
After receiving Huo San's affirmative answer, Ye Mingsheng nodded with a smile and said:
"Very good, I believe you!"
After letting Ye Cheng send Huo San away, Ye Mingsheng picked up the tea cup and took a sip with some emotion in his heart. As the saying goes, you know the person but not the heart. No matter how loyal your subordinates are, they still need to beat them when it is time to beat them, otherwise they will sooner or later. No more awe··················
After thinking for a while, Ye Mingsheng called Ye Cheng over. Seeing his distant brother, who was so reserved in front of him, Ye Mingsheng smiled and said:
"I heard from Miao Yi that you have performed very well these days as an officer in the mansion. Continuing to be a housekeeper in the mansion will bury your talents!"
Listening to Ye Mingsheng's praise, Ye Cheng felt happy and somewhat expectant, but he still pretended to be calm and bowed to Ye Mingsheng, and replied very respectfully:
"Your Excellency, you are so complimentary. It is all taught well by the First Lady. It is Ye Cheng's honor to be able to serve as the housekeeper!"
Ye Mingsheng said noncommittally upon hearing this:
"My mother told me about you during the day. Where do you want to go? Are you going to join the army or be a civil servant?"
Faced with Ye Mingsheng's questioning, Ye Cheng was still very clear-headed, knowing that there was no room for him to be picky, so he said decisively:
"I listen to you, sir. I will go wherever you tell me to go!"
Seeing Ye Cheng's young and mature appearance, Ye Mingsheng was quite satisfied, and he pondered and said slowly:
"Qi Dechao is about to be released. I am short of an attendant, so just work with me..."
As soon as these words came out, Ye Cheng suddenly felt happy. He had been working in the Governor's Mansion, the core of the Fengwu Army's power, for a long time. He also had some understanding of the power structure of the Fengwu Army. He knew Ye Mingsheng's side very well. Although this attendant looks humble, he only does miscellaneous things such as serving tea and water to Ye Mingsheng.
But in fact, this position is a very critical position. It is the "Emperor's Close Minister" of Fengwu Army who can participate in the highest decision-making of Fengwu Army. I don't know how many people in Fengwu Army are trying to squeeze their heads. Be this attendant! Until now, Ye Cheng's head is still dizzy. He can't believe that this pie falling from the sky really hit him on the head!
You must know that Cui Shao, He Jingyun, Gu Sansi, and Murong Yuliang, the leaders of the Fengwu Army, were all kind-hearted when they came into contact with Qi Dechao. They did not dare to show off at all, for fear that Qi Dechao would tell Ye Mingsheng behind his back. Their bad words! This is enough to show how important the position of attendant is!
Although Ye Cheng has restrained his inner emotions, Ye Mingsheng can still feel the joy in his heart through the changes in his eyes. Ye Mingsheng also has some insights into this. Ye Cheng is a good seedling, and Being from the Ye clan, his loyalty is guaranteed, but he still lacks experience.
After thinking carefully for a while, Ye Cheng made a decision in his heart, and bowed to Ye Mingsheng again and said:
"Sir, you asked me to serve as your attendant because you think highly of me, Ye Cheng. However, the position of attendant is of great importance. I am afraid that I will not be able to take on this important task and delay your important affairs... ·······”
Seeing that Ye Cheng was quite calm and knew how much he weighed, he was not completely carried away by the joy. Ye Mingsheng felt a little reassured and felt that he had not chosen the wrong person, and then he said:
"Qi Dechao will not leave for a while. During this time, you should learn from him and let him guide you. No one can be qualified at once. I think you have this potential. If you work hard, you will have a bright future!"
Listening to Ye Mingsheng's encouragement to him, Ye Cheng was immediately moved to tears. He wiped the tears on his face and said firmly:
"Thank you for your love, sir. I will never betray your trust in my humble position, and I will swear allegiance to you to the death!"
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After learning about Zhao Fuqu's changes, Ye Mingsheng could only end his family time in Dongning early and decided to return to Yi Jing early tomorrow morning to personally take charge of Youyan's work. Before that, in order to save time, , Ye Mingsheng went to Cui Mansion late at night again, had a secret talk with Cui Shao, and then said goodbye to the female family members early in the morning, and returned to Yijing with Ye Cheng and hundreds of personal guards.
Before leaving, Ye Mingsheng left an order, appointing Xun Ke, the chief reserve officer of the Fengwu Army, to temporarily take over as the deputy chief of staff of the Fengwu Army Staff Department in Liaoyang, while He Jingyun, the chief of the general staff of the Fengwu Army, will be in charge. After handing over the work, he led some capable staff members to Yijing.
According to the previous battle plan, the first phase of the Youyan War ended with the capture of Yi Jing. The second phase, dealing with Zhao Fuqu's counterattack, also ended because of Zhao Fuqu's abandonment. The war officially entered the third phase of stalemate, but because of Gao Zongchang and Cao Changping, and The possible addition of the Luo Bei people has made things even more confusing. The original battle plan is no longer suitable. With the current development of the situation, Ye Mingsheng needs He Jingyun and the staff to come to the front line to analyze the situation and make suggestions.
And just a few days after Ye Mingsheng left Dongning, a reasonable guest also walked into the Governor's Mansion at the invitation of Ye Cui... ·······
Looking at the sleeping child in Ye Cui's hands, Cui Shao smiled and nodded and said:
"This child has a full heaven and a vast land. It seems that he will be an extraordinary ordinary person in the future!"
Listening to Cui Shao's praise, Ye Cui, a grandmother, unconsciously showed a smile on her face, but she still said modestly:
"Third brother, the child has just been born, how can you see so much!"
Cui Shao smiled and said:
"Other people's children may not be able to see it, but Ming Sheng and Miao Yi's children will naturally be extremely valuable in the future."
After saying that, Cui Shao lowered his head and looked at the little guy carefully and then asked:
"Did Ming Sheng name this child?"
Ye Cui said without thinking:
'Ming Sheng named the child Ye Yongren before he left, saying that he wanted the child to be a benevolent person in the future! '
Cui Shao smiled and nodded when he heard this and said:
"Ye Yongren, what a good name!"
While talking, Cui Shaohuan picked up a jade pendant from his waist, handed it to Ye Cui and said:
"I came out in a hurry and didn't bring anything good. I've been carrying this jade pendant with me for more than ten years. It's a nice little item. Let's give it to this little guy as a meeting gift!"
Seeing Cui Shao handing over the mutton-fat white jade, Ye Cui was a little surprised and subconsciously declined:
"Third brother, this thing is too expensive. You might as well exchange it for the same one..."
Cui Shao smiled and shook his head when he heard this and said:
"Eh... This is for the children! It's not for you!"
Seeing that Cui Shao insisted on doing this, Ye Cui accepted it after hesitating. After doing this, Cui Shao accompanied Ye Cui to play two games of mahjong in the house. But at this time, An Miaoyi With the support of Qiqige, I came to pay my respects to Mrs. Ye Cui.
Seeing An Miaoyi's appearance, Ye Cui suddenly said with some worry:
"Why are you so anxious, kid? You are still in confinement! If you want to see Yongren, just tell us and we will send him there. Why did you come out like this?"
Feeling Ye Cui's worry, An Miaoyi coquettishly said to Ye Cui:
"Mom, I have recovered very well now, please let me get out of bed and move!"
Faced with An Miaoyi's coquettishness, Ye Cui's attitude softened somewhat but she still warned:
"Miaoyi, Mom told you that you must not be careless about confinement. If you do not do well during confinement, it will leave the root of the disease for the rest of your life!"
"Mom, I'm in good health, don't worry!" An Miaoyi took Ye Cui's arm and said with a smile:
After dealing with Mrs. Ye Cui, An Miaoyi greeted Cui Shao calmly, and also found an opera singer to accompany Mrs. Ye Cui to the theater, because Mrs. Ye Cui loved going to the theater and there was nothing else for her female family members. Entertainment method, so Ye Mingsheng personally took the initiative and ordered the mansion to raise a small theater troupe. On weekdays, when Ye Cui wanted to watch a play, he would bring it in to perform for Ye Cui.
After watching several famous scenes such as the lotus lantern, the splashing of water in front of the horse, and Bao Gong's apology, Ye Cui, who was not aware of it at all, felt a little tired, so with the help of An Miaoyi, she returned to her yard to rest. , and after seeing off Ye Cui, An Miaoyi returned to her seat and asked the troupe to continue singing...
(All you book friends with great powers, please give your child a name with the word benevolence in it! Thank you very much!)
