Chapter 44 How to plan
"That's true!" Wang nodded vigorously, "In the autumn of the first year of Zhenguan, that is, some days before you recovered your mind, the second son, news came from Chang'an, saying that the newly ascended emperor Li Shimin began to thoroughly investigate the rebellion of the Jianghuai army under the leadership of Fu Gongyu. The preliminary news was that Li Shimin learned that the general was killed by Fu Gongyu because he opposed the rebellion. It is said that... Li Shimin burst into tears when he heard this. The news returned at that time said that the court might encourage many Jianghuai soldiers to comfort the remnants of the Jianghuai army who had been wandering around. He was prepared to give a heavy reward to your father who was determined to raise an army to rebel against the Tang Dynasty. He was blocked by some officials in the court, especially Li Xiaogong, who had participated in the quelling of Fu Gongyu's rebellion, and he tried his best to stop it, so there was no definite news in the end!"
"Uncle Zuo, now..." Wang Yi could already guess the rough one, but he couldn't help asking.
"The second young master, now the imperial court has issued an edict to restore Du Fuwei, General Wang, General Kan as the title of General Kan, posthumously awarded the General as General Zuo Xiaowei, the governor of Yuezhou, and the posthumously named "Zhong". The eldest young master was also released from prison and was able to attack the General Yichun County Duke and was rewarded with a brother of the mansion." Wang Zuo cried with joy and wiped his eyes, and then continued: "I was extremely excited to learn that the eldest young master was safe in Chang'an. The two sons of the general, you two brothers, are all safe and safe. The general and the undead of the wife can finally comfort him! There are three girls, the three brothers and sisters, and you can finally have a day of reunion! I really don't know how happy I am..."
Wang Yi was also very surprised by Wang Zuo's expression, "Uncle Zuo, really? My elder brother is safe in Chang'an?"
Thinking of the elder brother whom Wang Yi had never met, Wang Yi also had some strange feelings, a kind feeling, that he was also his relative, like Wang Tan, a young sister, and of course he was happy to hear that he was safe and sound. Also, he had too many things to bear. For someone like Wang Yi who had not taken on major issues in his later generations, the burden was indeed very heavy. Even if he had Wang Zuo and Wang Jin, a general who had commanded thousands of troops to fight in the past, he felt that it was a bit difficult to grasp everything. If a elder brother could make an idea and bear the matter together, the psychological pressure would naturally be reduced!
The king nodded vigorously: "Yes, the second prince, the eldest prince is now to inherit the title given by the general, the Duke of Yichun County, and to enter the palace and serve as a imperial position..."
"Oh, then it seems that the emperor really doesn't care about my father's affairs!" Wang Yi sighed, letting go of all his worries.
Wang Yi knew what official position Shangnian Fengyu was. It was an official of the Shangnian Bureau of the lower palace in the palace, a fifth-rank position, in charge of the emperor's travel, garrison, umbrella and fan. Such positions were generally given by the emperor to be close to his descendants of ministers, which showed a kind of favor.
His elder brother was able to enter the palace to serve on duty, and he had to serve as a royal rank, and he had to inherit his father's rank as a county duke. In addition, Wang Yi's understanding of Li Shimin recorded in history, Li Shimin must have investigated the matter clearly and made a ruling to place his father Wang Xiongdan into the ranks of "heroes" of the Tang Empire.
Fu Gongyou raised an army to rebel against the Tang Dynasty. His father firmly opposed it and was eventually hanged by Fu Gongyou. Wang Yi thought that perhaps no one could know whether his father was loyal to the Tang Dynasty, or was afraid that Du Fuwei, the "adoptive father" in Chang'an, was killed, or that he did not want the war in the Jianghuai area to start again. But at least from the current situation, the recognition given by the court was definitely the first guess, that is, Li Shimin believed that his father Wang Xiongdan was loyal to the Tang Dynasty, so he firmly opposed the uprising and was eventually killed by Fu Gongyou. Otherwise, it would be impossible for his elder brother Wang Ang to inherit the title and be granted the imperial position of Shangyan.
I figured it out, and Wang Yi has nothing to worry about his elder brother Wang Ang in Chang'an!
"Second Young Master, I don't know if the eldest young master has suffered in prison over the years. I really want to go to Chang'an to visit the eldest young master and tell him what's going on here!" Seeing that Wang Yiting was calm, Wang Zuo also put away his expression that had just risen and fallen, and he became solemnly in as he spoke.
"Uncle Zuo, I think we just learned the news and we can't be too anxious. You are in charge of the matter here. If you want to go to Chang'an, you need to place everything properly, don't you think?" Wang Yi said meaningfully.
Wang Zuo was stunned when he heard this, then understood what Wang Yi meant, and nodded and said, "The second young master said it is reasonable. The people and industries under our side are too large. I will find a way to make arrangements soon!"
Wang Yi had no doubt about Wang Zuo's ability to do business. He did not ask how to deal with it, but instead asked a different question: "Uncle Zuo, I don't quite understand one thing, that is, why do we open so many stores in Hangzhou? Why are uncles and uncles willing to manage these business matters?"
Wang Yi knew that during the Tang Dynasty, the status of merchants was very low. Among the four classes of officials, migrants and businessmen, the lowest. Even if the merchants were rich, they could not wear luxurious clothes, and their descendants could not take the imperial examination. The upper class viewed merchants this way, and the people in the market also discriminated against merchants. Why were these people who originally led troops to fight willing to go to business?
"Second Young Master, let me tell you that our more than 10,000 elite troops were scattered around Hangzhou, and we wanted to make trouble again and avenge the general!" Wang Zuo no longer concealed anything about Wang Yi, and told all the most secret things. "There are 10,000 Jianghuai Army that we broke through, and there were nearly 6,000 when we arrived in Hangzhou. These were all dead soldiers from a hundred battles, plus the more than 3,000 people led by Wang Jin, and some were secretly recruited over the years, with a total of more than 10,000 people. These people have been training, and ordinary soldiers are not our opponents at all..."
"Since we are planning to revive, we naturally have to find a way to solve the problem of money and food. We all have been following the general for many years and know what is needed during the war. Therefore, we have been accumulating money and food over the years. We grow our own food, and of course we have to earn money by ourselves. So under Wang Jin's arrangement, we live in Jizhuang in Hangzhou, legally distributed the fields from the government, and then sent some people from the army who know how to operate to open these shops in Hangzhou City..."
Wang Zuo glanced at Wang Yi who was listening attentively, showed a proud look, and continued: "Because we are all people who have been in charge of many things, everything is arranged in a very orderly manner. In addition, Wang Jin was in charge of Hangzhou for many years, and he was very familiar with everything in Hangzhou. All of these, including the division of fields and the management of shops, have been arranged very successfully. Now we have more than 100,000 acres of land under our name, and the money we have earned in these years is millions of dollars. Even if we fight,
When the matter was going on, it was enough for more than 100,000 people to have a year or two. Of course, the situation in Hangzhou is basically under our control, including the Hangzhou Governor's Office and the officials at all levels of the county under the jurisdiction of several counties are ours. Among the Hangzhou garrison, a large number of soldiers were Wang Jin's original subordinates, and many of the generals were retained by the former Hangzhou Town Army. If we think about it, the Hangzhou garrison almost doesn't need to consider it. It can be said that we are in Hangzhou and basically control the people's livelihood and military..."
"So that's it!" Wang Yi suddenly realized that Wang Zuo and others had made arrangements over the years and had considered everything.
"We are preparing these things in case of circumstances. At the beginning, I thought that if the eldest son is unlucky in Chang'an, we can have a direct choice." Speaking of this, Wang Zuo paused, stared at Wang Yi and looked deeply, and turned the topic. "After I settled down here, I also sent a lot of people to Chang'an and Luoyang to cover up various identities, inquire about the news of the eldest son and the movements of the court. These people still do not know their identities, and can continue to hide. Who is not even aware of the eldest son? If the second son wants to go to Chang'an, these people can be waited for your order at any time!"
Wang Yi has been growing up under Wang Zuo's supervision over the years. It can be said that Wang Zuo's feelings for Wang Yi are far more serious than those for Wang Ang. He may not consider Wang Ang in Chang'an, but Wang Yi around him will definitely consider it first!
"Uncle Zuo's arrangements are so thoughtful! It's very admirable!" Wang Yi couldn't help but praise. Wang Zuo in front of him is really a rare talent. No wonder he was attracted by his father!
"These are all learned by the generals, and they have learned slowly," Wang Zuo smiled miserably, then immediately put away his face and asked seriously, "I still want to ask the second son. The court's amnesty order has been issued to the world. The eldest son has inherited the title and was appointed. It is said that Li Shimin is also preparing for the descendants of the rebel army like you... I have been preparing for the uprising of the army for years, and now the second son is not young. If the second son wants to start a military plan, we are willing to follow and can pick up the eldest son from Chang'an. Today, I also want to hear the second son's opinions! What should we do?"
"Uncle Zuo, this problem is too serious. I don't know how to decide at once. Let me think about it carefully. When I have an idea, would you tell you if I'll tell you?" Wang Yi looked at Wang Zuo with a complicated expression. He had been thinking about this issue while Wang Zuo was talking.
Wang Yi knew that the current emperor Li Shimin was very talented and had great talent. Whether in war or governing the country, there were very few people in history who could lead troops to fight. In terms of leading troops to fight, Li Shimin had countless famous generals under his command, including Li Xiaoxue, Li Jing, Li Shiji, Hou Junji, Li Daliang, etc. To confront the Tang Dynasty, which has now been firmly ruled, it is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg.
But in this situation, his men have been accumulating strength, and there are more than 10,000 elite troops left, and they can even control the Hangzhou area immediately. Wang Yi was unconsciously moved.
The emperor dreams, how many people want to do it, control the world, is the thing that many men dream of, he needs to calm down and think about it for a while...
Wang Zuo also had a complicated expression on his face. After staring at Wang Yi for a while, his face became firm and nodded, "Yes, the second son, you have to think about it for a while. Over the years, we have been preparing. No matter what decision the second son decides, my brothers will definitely accept it." Wang Zuo said, standing up and bowed respectfully to Wang Yi, "Second Young Master, no matter when and where, Lao I, Wang Fu, and all the brothers, the only two sons are following..."
"Uncle Zuo, thank you, thank you for your tolerance and dedication over the years, thank you for your care for us brother and sister over the years. I also thank you for your loyalty on behalf of my father. With you, my father will be at ease in the underworld!" Wang Yi said with a serious look on his face, "Uncle Zuo, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down!"
Chapter completed!