marquis of jingan

Chapter 1448 Despicable Scholar

Chapter 1448 Despicable Scholar

The young marquis seemed to be thinking about something. He turned his head and looked at Xue Wei. General Xue patted him on the shoulder and said, "Get in my carriage."

When General Xue was young, he never rode in a carriage. In the past ten years, he got married and started a family. He has grown older and more mature. In addition, he has a wife, concubines, and children at home, so he has developed the habit of riding in a carriage.

The young marquis responded obediently, followed Xue Wei, and got on General Xue's carriage.

Because General Xue was very tall, his carriage was custom-made and a little taller than an ordinary carriage. In the carriage, Shen Yuan sat opposite Xue Wei. As the carriage started moving, he asked, "Uncle Xue, what you meant just now... Did the prince deliberately invite me to ride with him?"

"I do not know."

Xue Wei shook his head silently and said, "But the generals from Taiyuan have all arrived, and almost all the officials from Taiyuan Prefecture have also arrived. Everyone saw you two riding together."

"The generals here..."

At this point, Xue Wei also lowered his voice and whispered, "More people recognize you as the young marquis."

After saying this, General Xue looked at Shen Yuan who seemed to be thinking about something, and said with a smile: "But these are just small matters, trivial details, you don't have to worry about them. Just know that this happened."

He looked at Shen Yi and asked, "Mr. Shen and his wife, are you all well?"

Shen Yuan came back to his senses, nodded quickly, and smiled at Xue Wei: "My mother is in good health. As for my father, I'm afraid he is even stronger than me."

Among the three main generals under Shen Yi, Xue Wei is naturally the closest to the Shen family. In the past ten years, Xue Wei has also visited Yanjing frequently, and the two families have very close contacts, so he is more casual when talking to each other.

General Xue nodded slightly and asked, "Did Lord Shen tell you anything during your visit? What is the rule?"

Shen Yuan replied, "Dad asked me to accompany the Crown Prince to patrol the border and reward the troops. I have never done this before, so I don't know much about it. I need Uncle Xue's help."

Hearing this, Xue Wei nodded silently and said, "Don't worry, I will make arrangements."

He looked at Shen Yuan and asked, "Did Mr. Shen tell me anything else?"

The young marquis thought about it seriously and replied, "Oh, right, my father said that I should take this opportunity to get familiar with the army, but he didn't say how."

Hearing this, Xue Da finally smiled. He reached out and patted Shen Yuan on the shoulder, then said with a smile, "How else can you get familiar with the military? Of course, I will help you get familiar with it."

"Boy."

The smile on General Xue’s face became even brighter.

"I will allow you to rest in Taiyuan for ten days. During these ten days, the two of us will take His Royal Highness the Crown Prince around the military camp. After ten days, you will be my personal guard."

General Xue said slowly: "When the time comes, I will take you outside the Great Wall and let you see what it's like to march and fight."

"Let me show you what the Tatars outside the Great Wall look like."

"what?"

The young marquis blinked his eyes: "Uncle Xue, you mean..."

"What can I mean?"

Xue Wei grinned and said, "I'll take you to get familiar with the army."

"My father said that we can't cause trouble to you, Uncle Xue. You can't lead your troops out of the border in a grand manner just because of my nephew..."

"This is not a nuisance."

General Xue looked at the young marquis with a smile.

"It's common for your uncle Xue to wander outside the Great Wall."

General Xue's large palm slapped Shen Yuan's shoulder again, almost making him stagger.

"Young Marquis, it's time to take on some responsibilities for Lord Shen."

Shen Yuan took a deep breath and nodded silently: "Yes, Uncle Xue."

Xue Wei nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Do you want to bring the two brothers who are traveling with you to the barracks?"

Shen Yuan hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Uncle, should I ask them first?"

"what?"

General Xue looked at Shen Yuan and said sternly, "You have to make the decision on this matter."

"Don't ask anyone."

Shen Yuan gritted his teeth and said, "Then I'll take them to the army."

General Xue nodded and said with a smile: "You will be my personal guard this year. You will come to Taiyuan once a year. Next year, I will give you a battalion of 100 soldiers to lead."

Shen Yuan took a deep breath, bowed his head and said "OK", then asked, "Uncle, was this decided by my father?"

General Xue laughed: "Why would Lord Shen ask about such a thing?"

"I decided it for you."

Xue Wei smiled and looked at Shen Yuan: "If you don't come in the future, I can't go to Yanjing to catch you. It's up to you."

"But if you really don't come, our relationship will become distant."

Shen Yuan was shocked when he heard this, and lowered his head and said, "Uncle Xue, don't worry. Unless there is something urgent, I will definitely come."

"it is good."

Xue Wei smiled and said, "Mr. Shen taught me how to lead troops step by step, which is why you, Uncle Xue, are what you are today. From now on, I will teach you everything I have learned in my life, Master."

Shen Yuan looked up at Xue Wei, a little surprised: "Uncle Xue, was your ability to lead troops taught by my father?"

"Then there is still a holiday?"

Xue Wei said with a smile: "Otherwise, I would be at most a squad leader in Linhaiwei, a shitty general."

The young marquis was somewhat indignant and said angrily: "In all these years, my father has only taught me to read, and never taught me the skills of marching and fighting."

"You can't learn how to march and fight in Yanjing."

General Xue looked calm and said slowly, "The art of leading troops in battle can only be taught and learned through marching and fighting."

"then…"

Xue Wei raised his head and looked outside the carriage, lost in thought.

"Mr. Shen led us old brothers to fight all the way from Guangdong to Yandu for more than ten years..."

"Thinking back to the past."

Thinking of the glorious days back then, General Xue couldn't help but shake his head with emotion.

"It's a damn good feeling."

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"Brother Song."

In the Governor's Office, Mr. Shen sat in his study. He looked at Song Ying who was sitting opposite him, and then looked at the thick stack of documents on his desk.

He lowered his head and drank a sip of tea, then said, "Brother Song, have you read all these documents?"

Song Futai looked a little uncomfortable. He lowered his head slightly and said, "Minister, I have read it once. There are many...most of them are slander..."

"And, and..."

Shen Yi put down his teacup and said slowly, "Besides, if there is a document suing Brother Song, it shouldn't be delivered to me, but to the court. I don't have the authority to deal with a provincial governor, right?"

Song Ying looked up at Shen Yi and shook his head quickly: "Your subordinate... Your subordinate did not mean that."

Mr. Shen sighed silently.

"Brother Song was born in a poor family. When he was in Jiankang, he was watched by his uncle and had no idea where to start. Now that he has come to the local area, he can take some and enjoy some. I will turn a blind eye and let it go."

"You have a concubine outside. For the sake of our relationship, I, the in-law of Senior Sister Zhao, can also hold my nose and pretend that I didn't see it."

"Brother Song has been in Yanjing for four or five years. During these four or five years, I have given Uncle Zhao enough face."

The expression on Shen Yi's face was no longer visible. He said slowly: "I have been away from Yanjing for only half a year, and many government orders can no longer be issued from the governor's office. Brother Song is really..."

He looked at Song Ying with some sarcasm: "What a great official power."

"If it weren't for giving face to Master Zhao, Brother Song would probably have a hard time completing his term as a governor in Yanjing."

"Now, open your eyes and take a look. Which document on this table will not ruin your future?"

"Which one? I can't take you away from your job and put you in jail!"

Song Ying's face was ashamed. He looked at the documents on the table and asked, "How does the Ministry intend to deal with me?"

"Write your resignation in writing."

Master Shen said silently: "I will explain the situation here to Master Zhao. You can go back to Jiankang to wait for your appointment."

"Butudou..."

Song Ying was really a little panicked. He lowered his head and said in a trembling voice: "Minister, if you want to punish me, I agree 100%, but why don't you tell Old Taishan about these trivial matters? He is already old..."

To be honest, Song Ying was not really afraid of Shen Yi.

Firstly, he was born a civil servant, and he didn't look down on younger generations like Shen Yi who had made their fortunes through military merit. Secondly, he was the son-in-law of the Zhao family, and under normal circumstances Shen Yi would not touch him.

But he was really afraid of Zhao Changping!

The current Prime Minister Zhao is still the head of the Secretariat and is also the Prime Minister!

Just one sentence can completely ruin Song Ying's future!

"Brother Song."

Mr. Shen narrowed his eyes.

"I'm not negotiating with you."

(End of this chapter)