In Nanjing City, Tang Yin spent every day in a state of anxiety.

During this period, he went to the Ministry of War very early and did not return home until late at night, without even taking care of his wife and children.

That afternoon, Tang Yin had just met several commanders of the Seventeen Guards of his personal army. Before he could rest for a while, Bai Xiaqu, the head of the Nanjing Ministry of War, came to see him and brought him a letter from the capital.

Originally, Tang Yin was full of hope that this was Chen Xi's letter. When he opened it, he realized that it was a handwritten by Wang Qiong, the Minister of War.

"Can you have a letter from Shangshu Chen?"

Tang Yin didn't even look at the content of the letter carefully, so he looked up and asked Bai Xiaqu.

Bai Xiaqu shook his head: "No, why don't you send someone to the capital to urge me?"

Tang Yin looked disappointed and sighed: "If I had any letter, I would have come a long time ago. Maybe something was delayed... It was just a letter, it was no big deal..."

He said it was not important, but in fact, Tang Yin cared very much. After carefully reading the content of Wang Qiong's letter, his face became even more ugly.

"I wonder what advice did Secretary Wang have?" Bai Xia asked eagerly with his eyes.

Tang Yin waved his hand: "It's just an addition to the issuance of official documents by the Ministry of War. It's nothing, you can step down first."

Bai Xiaqu was full of doubts, but he left as he said.

It was almost dusk. Tang Yin turned his head and looked at the slightly dim sky outside the window, got up and packed his desk, without leaving any interest in continuing to process the official documents.

"I don't know what I'm doing every day."

Tang Yin took Wang Qiong's letter and looked disappointed and went home.

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In the new city, preparations for the expedition to the country of Folangji and its overseas territories are in an orderly manner.

Liu Xu and Hu Songyue, the old partners, were responsible for forming the Ming Dynasty Expeditionary Force as the navy admiral, and recruited 100,000 young people with excellent water from Jiangnan, which made the training so enthusiastic.

The new city is booming. Originally, both of them were anxious to return to the capital or even to Jiubian, but now they see that the new city is developing rapidly, their families live a stable and prosperous life, and their lives are much stronger than those in the north. They are not in a hurry to leave. Like most soldiers, they all feel that the new city has a more sense of belonging. After all, this is a city they built by themselves, which has condensed too much of their emotions.

"The military advisor has written a letter."

The daytime training just ended. At night, Hu Songyue was preparing to take people to do night training. Liu Xu walked into the city lord's mansion with a letter.

In order to prepare for war every day, the Navy Admiral's Office was set up in the backyard of the city lord's mansion. Chen Xi found a group of Florian adventurers from the Spice Islands as counselors, and specially formulated daily training plans, including both land and sea.

Because fishery has become another pillar industry in Xincheng, canned fish made of ceramics are even sold to the northwest, southwest and other places. The recruits are guarding the beach and have fish to eat every day. Therefore, even if many people had night blindness before joining the army, they would have lost any symptoms after eating sea fish for several months.

Liu Xu's arrival added a little bit of glory to Hu Songyue's eyes, and he smiled and said, "I'm too lazy to read it. Tell me quickly, what did the military advisor say?"

Liu Xudao: "The military advisor means that we should train step by step, send ships appropriately, and set up controls on offshore islands. This is probably the meaning."

Hu Songyue looked disappointed: "That's all the news? Lord Shen didn't give him any instructions?"

"well!"

Liu Xu then sighed, "There was news from the capital that said that Lord Shen would not be responsible for this expedition. Your Majesty asked the military advisor to coordinate, which means that we can listen to the military advisor's dispatch in the future."

Hu Songyue and Liu Xu both looked disappointed. Obviously, they were not so convinced by Tang Yin. Even though Tang Yin was indeed capable, they were afraid of comparisons in everything. All the achievements of Tang Yin were obtained with Chen Xi and had never proved himself alone. Therefore, these generals who followed Chen Xi were doubtful about his abilities.

Hu Songyue said: "What are you doing when you deploy controls in the near-shore? Is it because... I am afraid that the Folang Ji people will make a comeback?"

Liu Xu said: "The Folang ferry man had just transported hundreds of ships of cargo and had no intention of fighting with us. The ships that came to transport the cargo were not equipped with artillery. The escort warships were said to be parked a hundred miles away from the coastline, and they dared not step beyond the line. Will our actions cause disputes?"

"What do you care about him."

Hu Songyue cursed, "It's not a war with the Red-haired Man. Now they have money, so we're doing business with them. When it's gone, we can't say that we'll kill him... strength is everything these days, and proper bright fists may have miraculous effects!"

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Seeing the Shangyuan Festival, Tang Yin finally received a letter from Chen Xi.

The content of the letter was very simple. I just encouraged Tang Yin and asked Tang Yin to do a good job in Jiangnan and asked him to handle the affairs of the new city well. There was no guidance on anything else.

I haven't been able to reply for a long time. Tang Yin had already expected Chen Xi to be so polite. When he put down the letter, he sighed in a low voice: "It seems that he wants me to face and deal with the matter here alone, no longer treat me as an aide or disciple as before, and give guidance on everything..."

This time, Bai Xiaqu was still coming to deliver the letter. Hearing this, he asked nervously: "Does Lord Shen have any explanation?"

Tang Yin then realized that there was someone next to him, and immediately shook his head: "Shangshu Chen said that if there is any inconsistency in the affairs of Jiangnan, you can directly ask Your Majesty for advice. He will not interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of War."

Bai Xiaqu said: "But... Lord Tang, Lord Shen appointed you to Jiangnan to sort out the officialdom. How could he say that he would suddenly let go without paying attention?"

Tang Yin's face looked a little ugly and said, "I am the emperor's order to come to Jiangnan to serve as a member of the mission. How can you explain this?"

"No."

Bai Xiaqu realized that he had made a mistake and quickly explained, "The officials heard about something, but they cannot do it accurately. Of course, you are the Minister of the Nanjing Ministry of War appointed by His Majesty. However, Lord Shen is the Minister of Personnel. In theory, it is not wrong to be assigned by the Ministry of Personnel."

Tang Yin thought to himself: "No matter how I want to get rid of Shen Zhihou's shadow, outsiders always regard me as his person. The key is that without him, I don't want to make a difference in the court, even entering the court is a luxury."

Tang Yin waved his hand impatiently: "I haven't had any leisure time these days. Tomorrow is the Spring Festival. Let's give you a few days off."

"Master Tang, what are you doing? Since you came, you have always been the officials who are taking care of him." Bai Xiaqu was shocked and thought that Tang Yin would neglect him.

Before Tang Yin arrived in Jiangnan, the affairs of the Ministry of War were almost paralyzed. If Bai Xia Qu had not been busy with support from inside and outside, Tang Yin might not have even been able to support the mess in front of him.

Tang Yin said: "You are doing a good job, but I have to go out for a grandfather, so I will take your leave."

“Where to go?”

Bai Xiaqu asked without hesitation.

Tang Yin looked straight: "In addition to going to Jiangnan to rectify military affairs, I also have a very important job, you don't know?"

After Bai Xiaqu reacted slightly, he smiled and said, "That must be going to the city in the east. If Lord Tang doesn't dislike it, the official can go with you, look..."

“No need.”

Tang Yin rejected Bai Xiaqu’s proposal because he did not trust this person very much and said seriously, “I will be busy with military affairs after the past and cannot leave for a while. There are still some things in the Nanjing Ministry of War that need you to take care of. Only if you stay, I will feel at ease.”

Bai Xiaqu looked disappointed, but nodded: "Then Lord Tang, please go and go quickly. No one can hold on in Nanjing without you."

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Tang Yin plans to set off for the new city the next day.

After hearing about this, someone rushed to stop it, but it was Wang Zuo, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing.

"Why is Mr. Wang urgent? You can't wait until you come back?" Tang Yin knew that Wang Zuo would definitely not have a good thing, but unfortunately he was blocked at home and had to see him.

Wang Zuo sat down with a smile, picked up the teacup on the table, and said, "I heard that Duke Chen has sent you a letter?"

Tang Yin frowned: "It's just a private letter. Mr. Wang, you are so well-informed."

Wang Zuo said: "That's the case. I wonder what he has to do with Jiangnan? But he said he has been away from Jiangnan for a while, and many things in Nanjing are still unresolved."

Tang Yin thought to himself: "Why do all the officials in Nanjing want to know Shen Zhihou's thoughts? They are so concerned, why don't they just write to Shen Zhihou himself?"

"It's just something irrelevant."

Tang Yin avoided the important and said lightly, "Shangshu Chen has no explanation for the affairs of Jiangnan, but only has many praises to him."

Wang Zuo looked at Tang Yin with a strange expression: "Does Bohu have a hidden secret?"

Tang Yin said angrily: "Shangshu Chen's attitude towards the Jiangnan officialdom has never wanted to interfere. Even if he is coming to Jiangnan this time, he has no guidance. Mr. Wang should be clear about this."

"Bohu, don't be anxious. I'm just talking about the matter." Wang Zuo felt that Tang Yin's attitude was not good, so he quickly said in a relatively gentle tone, "This is also related to many things in Nanjing that are not yet settled. Your Majesty went to Xuanfu, and it seemed that he was not so attentive to the court. If Duke Chen doesn't care about this matter in Nanjing, who will take care of?"

Tang Yin simply kept silent and used this as a protest.

Wang Zuo sighed: "It's not that I have to come to you, but His Majesty has set a two-year war. Jiangnan is mobilizing everywhere, including soldiers, food and supplies, and shipbuilding in new cities. These are not trivial matters, which one does not need money?"

"What Nanjing Ministry of Revenue does every year is just to sort out the treasury income. It does not have independent control. I have to prepare so much money and grain at one time, which is really a shortage of my husband. I want Duke Chen to ask more about this matter. He has always been insightful and must have a complete solution."

Tang Yin felt that Wang Zuo was indeed in trouble, just like the difficulties he encountered.

Tang Yin shook his head: "Old Wang should ask the court for instructions, rather than mentioning these matters to me."

Wang Zuo smiled bitterly: "Bohu, you are the one who is responsible for and coordinated the overall situation by Your Majesty. If I have any difficulties, I will not come to you. Who should I look for?"

Tang Yin could not refute this time. After all, Zhu Houzhao and Chen Xi were angry and handed over the errands to him, so he should take responsibility.

Tang Yin said: "It is not enough to apply to the court to allocate money and grain."

Wang Zuo thought for a while and said, "It's a new year now, but the budget for Jiangnan has not been approved yet. My idea is that we will report to the court together to keep the money and grain from Jiangnan as much as possible to support the cost of shipbuilding and training the navy."

"Um."

Tang Yin nodded without comment.

Wang Zuo then took out a memorial from his arms and spread it out: "Look first, if there is something wrong, please bring it up."

Tang Yin couldn't help frowning when he heard this. Wang Zuo was obviously prepared. He came forward and looked carefully, with a serious expression.

Wang Zuo said: "If there is no problem, let's make the memorial earlier so that the court's budget will be determined, and Jiangnan will be struggling for another year. After the rampage of Japanese pirates and the rebellion of Ningwang, he is now facing preparations for the training of the imperial navy. These two years are the tightest time in Jiangnan. Both sides have to tighten their belts to live. Bohu, you have to understand the difficulties of these people below."

Tang Yin deeply felt the feeling of being powerless in the game.

He began to complain in his heart: "Even if Shen Zhihou came by himself, the chaos in Jiangnan may not be solved, but he gave it to me so much. Do you really believe that I have the ability to solve these problems?"

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To be continued...