Chapter 042 Subduing
Zhao Bing is fully aware that his current situation has not improved due to the reorganization of the palace, but has worsened.
Although no one has come to question him yet, he knows that despite the seemingly calm situation, there may be an undercurrent surging underneath. He has become the target of public criticism, which will not only attract the attention of the Mongols, but also be certain within the Communist Party.
It will arouse the vigilance of all the mountains. But I have no idea what actions and thoughts they have, let alone take corresponding measures.
Nowadays, all the forces of the enemy and ourselves are showing off their skills, fighting with iron horses, using both open and hidden guns, and the struggle is extremely fierce. So how can he be sure of victory in this life-and-death competition? Zhao Bing thought of the failure in his previous life. If he could have done it at that time,
Pay attention to the changes in the international situation as early as possible, collect industry intelligence, and even know the news that the boss has fled early and take countermeasures, or stop the situation as early as possible so that you will not have to deal with it passively until the situation deteriorates to the point of being uncontrollable.
The lessons from his previous life made Zhao Bing understand that obtaining intelligence is the key to victory or defeat. From big competitions between countries to small personal exhibitions, everything needs the support of reliable intelligence sources. You don’t have to wait for the knife to be put on your neck before you think of spreading the word. You can do it right away.
Quickly pass intelligence analysis to help you make accurate judgments, then react, seize opportunities, and be one step ahead of others to achieve the goal of destroying enemies, eradicating dissidents, and preserving yourself. Since it is urgent to establish an intelligence agency, the person in charge, Zhao Bing,
I also thought of a person - Zheng Huchen!
During the reorganization, Zhao Bing considered that Zheng Huchen had a martial arts background and was a smart and steady man. Although he was a bit cunning, it was not a bad thing as long as he was cunning against the enemy, so he was willing to let him take up a military position. But Zheng Huchen killed Jia Sidao and caused too much trouble.
And the wanted order against him has not been withdrawn, especially since Chen Yizhong has been obsessed with this matter, and taking up a military position will inevitably expose him to the public. If he is recognized, it will be difficult to protect him with his current power, so he can only temporarily
Hidden in snow.
But thinking about the few people who were loyal to him on the epidemic ship, even the most despised Zhou Xiang became the head of the craftsmanship bureau, while Zheng Huchen did not get an official position. Even if no one told him, Zhao Bing knew
Right.?? ? ? He thought about it. Although Ni Liang was the leader of the Guards Battalion, his qualifications and abilities were still lacking, and he needed to learn and experience. Zheng Huchen happened to be a county captain, and this official was equivalent to the public security director in later generations.
, the prosecutor general and the minister of armed forces, who are responsible for the administration of justice in a county and are responsible for inspecting bandits and maintaining public order. His duties overlap with those of the guard camp, so he was temporarily placed in the guard camp to assist Ni Liang in training the guards and establishing regulations.
The system also reduces his chances of exposure.
"Your Highness!" Zheng Huchen arrived quickly and greeted him as he entered the door.
"Ni Liang has just joined the army. He doesn't understand many things. He is reckless and can only overdo it. Thank you for your hard work, Lieutenant Zheng Qi!" Zhao Bing asked him to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea. He knew that Zheng Huchen was very smart and he was the only one chosen during the selection of soldiers.
A small move would make his 'trick' ineffective, and if he rashly talks to him about setting up an intelligence department, he will definitely arouse suspicion. In his eyes, he is really a seductress, so what he says must be carefully considered, so that if it fails, it will not be exposed.
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"Your Highness, Commander Ni is also smart. In a few days, he has become a general. It is also his duty to assist him in organizing the army. He will never feel resentful." Zheng Huchen didn't know what the prince was suddenly looking for him to do, and now he
The kind words of comfort made him suspect that the clever young prince had seen through his thoughts, and he quickly stood up and confessed.
"Don't worry, Lieutenant Zheng Qi. I have something to ask you." Zhao Bing signaled him not to be polite and sat down to talk.
"Your Highness has something to do. Just give him your order. I will do it with all my heart." The prince became more polite, but Zheng Huchen felt even more uneasy. He bowed again before sitting down carefully.
"Oh, it's like this. You also know that there are suddenly so many people in the house, and the court only provides customs tickets, not food and grass. Seeing that the food is about to be exhausted, you are walking around a lot, so you know what everyone is thinking.
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"Your Highness, everyone is very grateful for the kindness of taking me in, and the people below don't know how much food is stored in the mansion. They also know that Your Highness sent the village chiefs to buy food everywhere, and people's hearts are still stable." Zheng Huchen looked at the prince's face and replied, he was still a little a little bit.
I'm confused, why do I ask myself this kind of thing instead of asking the principals?
"Counting the days, the day after tomorrow will be the time for the owner of the village to return, but no news has been sent back. We don't know whether he has returned or what happened on the way. In case he cannot return as scheduled, the mansion will
We are about to run out of food, which makes me very uneasy." Zhao Bing sighed and said with a look of anxiety on his face.
"Your Highness, don't worry. From my subordinates' point of view, although the owner of the village is a businessman, he has a loyal and loyal person in his heart. He is deeply respected and loved by Your Highness, and he is entrusted with important responsibilities. He will never do anything unfaithful and unjust. Even if he is late,
Gui Ye must have encountered something difficult to solve." Zheng Huchen said. But he also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the child still couldn't handle the matter. I don't know who said a few words in his ear, and he couldn't sit still.
However, considering that the prince is only five years old, he has to worry about all the affairs of the palace and provide food and drink for thousands of people. It is quite difficult for him.
"Well, I'm not worried about the loyalty of the village leader, otherwise I wouldn't let him handle this important matter. I'm just worried that something happened to him, but we don't know anything about it, and we don't even have a chance to rescue him." Zhao Bing looked at him.
Said sadly.
"Your Highness, I was wandering around the town two days ago and heard that someone was coming from Qiongzhou. They must pass through Guangzhou when they come here. If there is something, I will definitely talk about it. If Your Highness is worried, I will go and inquire about it now." Zheng Huchen
said.
"It's fine if nothing happens. You still have your heart and pay attention to such things. It would be great if there were more people like Zheng Qiwei in the mansion. Now I am just in the mansion, with the Queen Mother and Her Majesty within easy reach, but I don't know what happened in the court.
What's going on? I don't even know if my decision to recruit volunteers and set up a guard army without authorization will displease the Queen Mother." Zhao Bing said with a bitter smile, "Well, if the Queen Mother is unhappy and accuses me of being ridiculous, I will definitely be indispensable.
A scolding."
"Your Highness, this is the period of war, and all the ministries in the imperial court are very busy. No one is worried about the whereabouts of these volunteers. They all wish that they dispersed and could save some food. And your Highness is young, even if the Queen Mother blames him, he will not
What will happen to you?" Zheng Huchen quickly comforted him, but what he said was true. Now the morale of the military and the people is unstable, people are fleeing every day, and the court is too overwhelmed to take care of itself and has no way to take care of it.
"Yes, but I still feel uneasy. Prime Minister Chen has always been at odds with me, and Liu Shenzhen's attitude towards politics is unclear. I am afraid that someone with ulterior motives will be detrimental to us, but we are being plotted but we don't know anything about it."
Bing nodded and said, but there was still worry in his words.
"What Your Highness thinks is reasonable, but we don't have close court officials, and we don't have any informants. As a result, the information is blocked, and it's difficult to grasp the court's movements. We are always at a disadvantage in everything. It's okay now, but it will be troublesome if there is a war.
." Zheng Huchen thought for a while and said, "If His Highness trusts you, I would like to go and inquire about it on your behalf."
"Oh, Zheng Qiwei is willing to go?" Zhao Bing said with a little doubt, but his heart had already blossomed with joy, and he finally led this kid to the main topic.
"Well, I'm willing to do my best." Zheng Huchen saw the prince tilting his neck and looking at him up and down, as if he doubted his own ability. He felt a little unhappy and said in a serious tone.
"Okay!" Zhao Bing said excitedly, but in the blink of an eye he suddenly changed his words, "No... no way."
"Your Highness, are you worried about your subordinates' ability? Earlier, when I was at the border, I crossed the river many times and went deep into the enemy's area to investigate the enemy's movements. When I became the Lieutenant of Kuaiji County, I also did the search and arrest work. I am familiar with it.
, and I am sincere to His Highness." Zheng Huchen heard this well, but before he was happy for a while, the prince changed his mind, which made him a little confused. He stood up and said loudly with a pale face.
"What are you going to do?" Upon seeing this, Wang De rushed over and blocked the two of them, shouting loudly.
"My subordinate was in a moment of impatience and offended His Highness, please punish me!" Zheng Huchen immediately realized that he had been reckless. The person in front of him was not only a child, but also His Royal Highness King Wei, the imperial younger brother of the Song Dynasty, who was inferior to one person and outnumbered ten thousand people. He quickly knelt down to apologize.
"Lieutenant Zheng, please rise. I understand your loyalty and bravery." Zhao Bing also stood up and pushed away Wang De in front of him, extending his hand to help him.
"Your Highness is generous, your subordinates deserve to die!" Zheng Huchen bowed before standing up, then stepped aside with his hands lowered.
"Zheng Qiwei is overly worried. I suddenly thought that you are still involved in the case, but I can't exonerate you for the moment. There may be people who are familiar with you here. If you are recognized by others, wouldn't you be harmed?
, so I feel something is wrong." Zhao Bing raised his head and stared into Zheng Huchen's eyes.
"Zheng is ashamed. I have misinterpreted His Highness's love and care. Please punish me. But please also believe in your sincerity. I will never have a second thought. I can relieve Your Highness's worries and die without regrets!" Zheng Huchen looked at His Highness's clear face.
Eyes suddenly felt so ashamed that they were thinking only of themselves, but I felt resentful. I had lived in vain for so many years, and my mind was not as big as that of a child. With a red face, I knelt down on one knee and said sincerely.
"I have never had any doubts about you, and I also know that you are a person with great ambitions. You are overqualified to serve as my eyes and ears." Zhao Bing understood that Zheng Huchen had basically fallen into a trap at this time, but his mind
Being flexible, he might see through his trick as soon as he goes out, so he wants to stretch it again so that he won't be able to regret it then.
"Your Highness, I used to be just a small county captain. Today, I have received His Highness's respect and cannot repay him in return. Even if I lead a horse and ride on the pedals and become a pawn, I will never complain. My determination to follow you to the death can be expressed in heaven and earth. If he violates this word in the future, he will be punished by heaven and earth."
Chapter completed!