Chapter 593: Actively Confessing
Chapter 593: Actively Confessing
"What?"
In the corner of the storeroom,
Lu Yunyi almost spit out the Coke in his mouth and turned to look at Liu Heiying with a confused look on his face.
Liu Heiying was also confused and scratched his head:
"She told me this this morning when I came home for dinner."
"That's not right. Is she going to confess so easily? Hasn't she been a Jinyiwei for more than ten years?"
Lu Yunyi said with a puzzled look on his face while biting a sesame bun.
A Jinyiwei admitted his identity so frankly.
And at such a critical moment, it seems like a fraud no matter how you look at it.
"Of course there are other reasons."
Liu Heiying suddenly became timid, spoke hesitantly, and was not generous at all.
Even though Lu Yunyi's brain was a little confused at this time, he quickly noticed something was wrong.
"She is pregnant?"
Liu Heiying's eyes widened and he nodded repeatedly:
"should be."
"Oh~" Lu Yunyi suddenly realized and nodded:
"That makes sense. What was your reaction when you heard the news?"
"Me?" Liu Heiying blinked:
"Of course I'm furious. I don't plan to go home for the next few days."
"You already have a child, why don't you go home?"
"Alas, the doctor hasn't confirmed it yet. It's just a guess."
"Then why are you still standing there? Ask a doctor to come to your home and take a look.
People may not go back, but they must express their concern.
Otherwise, people would be worried all day long, in case something happens to the child.
That would be like losing both the wife and the army, so we have to give people some hope."
As Lu Yunyi spoke, he smiled and patted Liu Heiying on the shoulder:
"Black Hawk, you are really capable.
You can let Jinyiwei give birth to your child, and you took the initiative to expose your identity. Did she say anything else?"
"She also said that Feng Tiemu was a member of the Imperial Guard and revealed several of the Imperial Guard's strongholds."
Liu Heiying searched his body for a while.
He quickly took out a note from his pocket and handed it over.
Lu Yunyi took it, glanced at it, and quickly memorized the contents.
Then he tore the note into pieces and gave half to Liu Heiying.
Liu Heiying skillfully stuffed the shredded paper into his mouth, chewing it while saying:
"Brother Yun'er, the places and people above,
Many of them were things we hadn’t mastered before, and it seems like we made a lot of money this time.”
Lu Yunyi was also chewing and nodded slightly:
"We still have to be careful. We have offended the Royal Guards so badly.
Mao Xiang is not someone you can easily mess with. He might use some means to deal with us.
If this were ‘Mission Impossible,’ that would be trouble.”
"Looking at her appearance, it's unlikely."
"We can't make subjective judgments, that's not accurate. We need to see what she actually did and be careful and vigilant."
"I understand, Brother Yun'er." Liu Heying nodded repeatedly.
Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows:
"Have you decided what to name your child?
The Liu family is a single-line family.
So send someone to Beiping as fast as possible to tell uncle the good news!"
"I haven't decided on a name yet, so there's no rush. Brother Yun'er, I feel weird."
"Why is it strange?" Lu Yunyi looked surprised.
“I feel like I’m still a child.
Why do I have to become a father out of nowhere?"
Liu Heiying scratched his head, his eyes almost squeezed together.
"Haha, life always has to go through this step,
You have a big family now, so you need an heir. When the child is born, you will get used to it."
Lu Yunyi smiled happily and sighed:
"When are you going to get married?"
Liu Heiying blinked blankly:
"Ah? You're going to have to make a big fuss about it."
“You are not short of money, so you must have a grand celebration.
Besides, even though they have changed sides now, do you know what they are thinking?
You're making a big show of yourself at this time, are you still afraid that others won't follow you wholeheartedly?
Even if she was originally a 'Mission Impossible' and was a hard rock, she should have been warmed up by now.
In short, if we don’t do it, there are hidden dangers, but if we do it, there are all benefits.”
"Oh"
Liu Heiying suddenly realized and nodded:
"I understand, Brother Yun'er."
Seeing that he looked listless, Lu Yunyi nudged him with his elbow:
"How do you feel? Do you want to go home and take a look?" Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows at him.
"To be honest, I kind of want to.
But I can't go back now. How can I accept that my wife is a Jinyiwei so quickly? That would be too spineless."
"Hahaha, I understand.
Oh, let me remind you of one more thing."
"Brother Yun'er, go ahead."
"Don't keep mentioning the fact that she is a member of the Imperial Guard.
It's redundant to say that.
It will not only fail to change the status quo, but will also affect your relationship and feelings."
"Brother Yun'er, I understand this." Liu Heiying curled his lips, looking reluctant.
"Alas, people in love tend to get carried away.
I am reminding you to avoid doing things that are thankless.”
"Oh, I see."
Liu Heiying scratched his head, but soon he burst into laughter:
"Brother Yun'er, when the child is born, you will be his godfather."
Lu Yunyi was stunned, scratched his head, and refused decisively:
"Forget it. I'm a mess myself. How can I have the energy to serve him?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Heiying also became worried.
The two of them sat slumped in the corner of the store, silent.
After an unknown amount of time, Liu Heiying spoke belatedly:
"Brother Yun'er, what do you think Mao Xiang will do after he knows that Xiao Yu has this news?"
"How would I know what he's thinking? He might be very happy."
"Then should we take this opportunity to make some requests?"
There was a gleam of light in Liu Heiying's small eyes:
"Let's form a small Jinyiwei in the Jinyiwei Yamen.
Or, we can put our own people in there.
Always second-guessing their actions is not a solution.”
Lu Yunyi looked surprised:
"Is it possible? What is Hua Jieyu's current position?"
Liu Heiying thought for a moment and replied:
"A thousand households is just a position, but no real power.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, perhaps I can gain some power."
Lu Yunyi closed his eyes, leaned his head against the wall, put his hands on his knees, and closed his eyes in deep thought.
After a while, he shook his head:
"Forget it. Hua Jieyu has always given people the impression that she is not greedy for power.
If you suddenly ask for power now, it will arouse suspicion."
"makes sense"
Liu Heiying nodded and gave up the idea:
"So when I get home, should I tell her something?"
"Everything will remain as it is.
To show that he hates the Jinyiwei but cannot get rid of them,
Judging from the investigation during this period, Mao Xiang likes to use this kind of people the most.”
"I understand." Liu Heiying thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Lu Yunyi looked at the neatly arranged shelves not far away, his eyes somewhat empty:
"Has that Feng Tiemu been in contact with you recently?"
"Yes, he often sends me gifts or chats with me.
There was no substantial progress, and no real ideas were expressed.
It's much more obscure than the first time we met.
I guess he may have received some orders not to do anything that betrays his own people.”
"It should be, anyway,
The Jinyiwei all work for the palace.
Even if Mao Xiang had selfish motives and wanted to use some tricks, he could not deviate from this established route.
That's it, continue to contact him and maintain the status quo.
Are you ready for tomorrow's arrangements? "Lu Yunyi suddenly remembered this.
When it comes to business, Liu Heiying's face becomes serious:
"We are ready. We have summoned five hundred men to disguise themselves.
Scattered in the streets and shops,
If anyone makes trouble, stop them immediately."
"Well, even if those big shots are not in the capital, we can't underestimate them."
Lu Yunyi pursed his lips and continued:
"There were two strange rebellions in Fujian and Sichuan.
It seemed like someone was supporting them from behind, and the food seemed to never run out.
They were on the run, and their numbers were growing. Bandits also appeared on the sea in Zhejiang Dusi, robbing passing ships and looting salt ships.
A small boat could actually successfully rob a government ship. Don’t you think this is ridiculous?
Now Yingtian seems calm.
But the business and road construction were in full swing.
They don't fight back, this is very abnormal.
Do they only dare to attack me? Do they think I'm easy to bully?
This is too much of a bully, it made me feel hot all day long."
Liu Heiying looked at the armor on Lu Yunyi's body.
Even though I had changed into the most breathable chain mail, I could still feel the stuffiness.
"Brother Yun'er, take a rest after you finish this.
Why do I feel that being an official in the capital is more tiring than fighting in the wars outside? "
"You have the same feeling?" Lu Yunyi looked at him in surprise.
"I discovered it a long time ago.
When you are fighting outside, you can kill the enemy with ease.
All you need to think about is how to kill the other person without considering the consequences and impact.
But if you want to do business in the capital, you can hardly move forward without forming cliques and factions.
Whatever you do, you have to consider the consequences, impact, and the attitude of the court. It is far from being as free as being an official outside.
Wanyi's father has been here for more than ten days.
I just had time to see him yesterday. His hair has turned a lot whiter.
He looks exhausted, too."
Liu Heiying shuddered and asked with lingering fear:
"Brother Yun'er, I heard that you are going to open a business?"
“Well, cement workshops and concrete workshops need to be opened in Daning. They need to be fully developed and flourish everywhere.
The court must see their value.
We must also let the court and the people of the world know,
This thing is cheap to build houses, but its development is still too slow, so we need to give it a push.”
"Brother Yun'er, why are you going through so much trouble?
Why don't we just manage the fruits and vegetables well and make money? "
Lu Yunyi gnashed his teeth and said angrily:
"You think about your crappy fruit business all day long!
Our families are all in the northernmost part of Daning. Do you plan to use fruits and vegetables to build the Great Wall?"
“It really needs to be repaired.”
Liu Heiying had a dazed look on his face. This had only been mentioned once before, but he hadn't taken it seriously at all.
"What else?" Lu Yunyi said earnestly:
“There is no imperial court that is always strong, but now the imperial court is powerful.
The grassland people were beaten so badly that they were at a loss as to what to do, but they will eventually become weak.
By that time, Daning still didn't know what would happen.
Maybe we will become grassland people again.
So let’s build a Great Wall.
Inside and outside the pass sounds simple, but the difference is greater than the difference between humans and animals.
Now that Shanhaiguan stands there, the people of Daning are naturally inferior.
Once the imperial court becomes weak and has no time to care about it, Daning will be abandoned.
By then, we will become rootless people."
"Is it that serious?"
Liu Heiying was startled and quickly covered his crotch, stuttering and asking.
"Prepare for the worst. Keep this in mind.
After the reservoirs and dams on both sides of the Yellow River are repaired,
See how much money has been spent before making further plans. ”
Lu Yunyi smiled and patted Liu Heiying on the shoulder:
"Don't worry, at least for the next ten years, we will all be rooted people."
After hearing this, Liu Heiying felt more at ease.
He did not doubt the truth of the matter.
Because after so many years, Brother Yun'er has never made any big mistakes, and most of what he said has come true.
"Okay, it's time to rest, let's get to work first.
Security work and evacuation plans in emergency situations need to be studied carefully.
Have a good sleep tonight, and be ready for the challenge tomorrow!"
"it is good!"
The next morning, before daybreak, Lu Yunyi was awakened by the shaking beside him.
"My lord. My lord"
In a hazy state of consciousness, Lu Yunyi suddenly came back to his senses.
There was a flash of blood in his eyes, and a fierce aura emanated from his body.
But soon, he saw the person in front of him clearly, and his eyes gradually softened:
“It’s Lingyun.”
"My Lord, it's already the morning hour, it's time to get up."
Lu Yunyi nodded, stretched his waist, sat up, and said with emotion:
"I can't sleep normally, but when something happens I can't get up. It's really strange."
Deng Lingyun blushed:
"Your Excellency was too tired last night. You have been busy for several days and you are still working so hard."
"How can I restrain myself when I have a beautiful woman by my side?"
Lu Yunyi touched her head.
Not paying attention to her red cheeks, he pinched them gently and prepared to get up.
Seeing that she was about to get up, Lu Yunyi held her shoulders and gave her instructions.
"You should get some more sleep. There are no rules in the mansion. Relax."
Deng Lingyun was not polite and stuck out her tongue.
He wrapped himself in the quilt again, leaving only his little head exposed:
"You have worked hard today, please be careful."
"Do not worry."
In less than half an hour, Lu Yunyi and his group arrived at Yingtian Trading Company!
At this time, Yingtian Commercial Bank had already removed the curtains covering the outside.
Revealing a clean, tidy and flat wall!
The exterior walls of the business abandoned the traditional brick and stone structure and previous wooden decorations.
Instead, it is built with cement and concrete, with a smooth surface.
In the reflection of sunlight, it exudes a cold and unique luster.
There is no extra decoration on the wall, which is simple and elegant.
It shows a tough texture that had never been seen in the Ming Dynasty.
The tall walls are like city walls!
The gate of the company was extremely wide, large enough to accommodate several carriages passing through in parallel.
The two heavy doors were already open.
Above the gate, a huge plaque hangs.
There are four powerful characters "Yingtian Commercial Bank" written on it.
These four words were written by Grand Secretary Song Na, with vigorous strokes and majestic momentum.
Surrounding the store is a low wall built with cement, inlaid with exquisite decorations.
Inside the wall there are green trees and lush flowers and plants.
After seeing the business, Lu Yunyi had only one feeling, that is, it was huge!
This unique architectural style
It makes Yingtian Commercial Bank stand out and looks very solid compared to ordinary wooden buildings.
Lu Yunyi stood at the door.
Since it was early in the morning, even though there were not many people,
But I could still hear the occasional exclamations and gasps coming from around me.
Lu Yunyi stared blankly at the huge business house in front of him that was tightly wrapped in cement.
Suddenly he felt dazed, and his memory brought him back to many years ago.
After an unknown amount of time, he came to his senses and looked around.
He found that the people around him were more shocked than him.
They all stood there in a daze, unable to speak for a long time.
There was no action either.
Lu Yunyi smiled.
He was shocked by the scene before him, let alone the people of the Ming Dynasty who had never seen such a building.
The Yingtian Commercial Bank in front of us,
Just one look and they will never forget it.
At this time, Li Zhigang, with sleepy and bloodshot eyes, hurried over.
"My lord, my lord"
Lu Yunyi looked back and saw his appearance and asked:
"Didn't you sleep last night?"
"I slept for two hours."
Li Zhigang did not dwell on this question, but spoke excitedly:
“You are right, sir, the simpler something is, the greater the impact it brings.
This morning I saw many officials passing by staring in amazement.
Even the dogs passing by stopped to watch!"
Lu Yunyi glanced at him.
Li Zhigang in front of him was so excited that he lost himself in his thoughts and spoke without thinking.
“Okay, you’ve worked so hard for so long, you’ve been tired during this time.
Yesterday, Minister Qin told me that you will definitely get an A in the next Ministry of Personnel evaluation."
Li Zhigang was stunned, and a feeling of joy surged in his heart:
"Sir, is it true?"
"How can I lie to you? But this kind of evaluation is just a reward.
Maybe His Majesty will see that you are capable and give you a promotion right away."
Li Zhigang's face turned red, his fists were clenched, and his whole body was shaking with excitement.
The thunder disturbed my sad dreams several times, and when I woke up from the dream, the thunder sounded like a drum!
It’s finally my turn to get promoted and make a fortune! !
Seeing him like this, Lu Yunyi also laughed:
"Alright, alright, go check out the layout of the lottery table. People will be here soon."
(End of this chapter)