Peace Order-Chapter 1540 - 14: A Proper Beginning and End

Yan Daiqing paused slightly, then vaguely realized something.

The expression on this gentle man’s face became exceedingly complex, finally, he just sighed.

Li Guanyi said, "Everyone in Chen Country, both civilian and military officials, knows about this operation against us, and yet, at such a time, they are still planning to line their own pockets, taking advantage of Chen Country’s existence to loot for their own benefit."

"Even if they notice a slight oddity, they would only feel..."

"This is Mr. Nan Hanwen acting just like them, beginning his embezzlement."

"If this matter only involves the first batch of gold and silver, if it is cut off there, wouldn’t they lose a source of wealth? At this point, it’s no longer about anything else, merely profit."

"For profit, everyone in Chen Country, both civilian and military officials, would strive to promote this matter, ensuring the second batch, the third batch, or even the fourth batch of gold and silver continues to emerge endlessly..."

Li Guanyi extended his hand, his five fingers seemingly grasping an imaginary weapon, murmuring:

"Otherwise, how would they profit?"

"Otherwise, how would they hoard wealth?"

"Otherwise, how would the high officials be high officials?"

Yan Daiqing remained silent for a long while, then said, "Ten million taels of silver became two million eight hundred and seventy thousand taels, truly layers upon layers of stripping. Although at the moment they are our opponents, as an observer, it is still shocking."

"If one day, we manage to break Chen Country, how would you handle it, my Lord?"

"The high officials are all distinguished personalities."

Li Guanyi sat sideways, and upon hearing the ten million taels turned into two million eight hundred and seventy thousand, his cheek twitched slightly, he smiled and said, "It’s okay, it’s okay, I’m not angry."

"Not angry."

"Why would I be angry, it’s not my money, not mine."

"However, since it was convenient anyway, I have already asked Mr. Nan Hanwen to draft a memo of these people’s names."

Yan Daiqing said, "Oh?"

Li Guanyi remained expressionless and said:

"Wen He and Xiao Zhi over there should have already got the list."

Yan Daiqing said, "I understand."

Li Guanyi chuckled lightly, looking at the road outside bustling with people, casually stood up, his hair tied with a wooden hairpin, exuding an aura distinct from the youthful knight or battlefield hero, he said softly:

"The high officials."

"Like fat rats."

Yan Daiqing sighed, for a moment he said nothing, but after dealing with his work, he seemed to remember something, then took out two items, placed them on the table lightly:

"My Lord, two letters arrived, one after the other, originally meant for me to personally deliver to you, and since you’re here, I ask you to review them."

Li Guanyi, curious, took the letters and found that one was from Central State, featuring a red dragon pattern, obviously it was a royal item of Central State, written by Ji Zichang himself.

And the other letter was on very ordinary paper.

It’s coarse straw paper, even after such a long time, faint traces of alcohol can still be sensed on the white paper, it comes from the Northern Border, beyond the Northern Domain, it’s a letter from Taiping Duke’s former subordinate, Yuan Shitong.

Li Guanyi said, "General Yuan Shitong replied, it seems General Yue has already arrived here."

Yan Daiqing also breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "If General Yue arrives, with Marshal Yue’s prestige and skills, it is adequate to hold down the rear, then my Lord can proceed with the matters of Xiyi City and Duke Chen’s secret realm."

"Mr. Po Jun is already preparing for this matter."

At the moment, the Heavenly Strategy Mansion is brimming with talent, already likened to fierce generals as clouds, strategists as rain, different matters with different strategic plans are entrusted to entirely distinct individuals for management, progressing concurrently.

Li Guanyi nodded, taking the two letters to read while walking out, on his way back to the Murong Family, he opened the letters, first opening Ji Zichang’s letter, Li Guanyi unfolded the letter, and glanced to see Ji Zichang merely congratulating him on his strategic achievement.

No matter how broad-minded, Ji Zichang remains the current Red Emperor.

Li Guanyi’s deeds, without a doubt, gave him ample respect, Ji Zichang was not one to think that this was what a subject ought to do.

Ji Zichang mentioned his appreciation for this matter in the letter.

And following that, was a good news.

"I have a daughter."

Li Guanyi raised his eyes slightly, extremely surprised, recalling a few years ago at the Central State Academy, Ji Zichang was drunk then, reminiscing about his child who passed away early, remembering even precisely how many days had gone by.

Now, Ji Zichang’s child is born, Li Guanyi genuinely felt happy for him, planning to write a reply letter later, also preparing a gift as a simple congratulation between friends.

Li Guanyi folded up the first letter.

Then opened the second letter, seeing Yuan Shitong’s letter, Li Guanyi unfolded the letter, saw that Yuan Shitong mentioned General Yue had received a letter from Jiangnan, though due to Ying Country’s vigilance, Yue Pengwu couldn’t return with the grand army, Yue Pengwu had come alone.

Li Guanyi noticed on the letter, Yuan Shitong further mentioned:

[Young Master, the lady seems overly strained, often coughing incessantly, her health is suffering]

[Campaigning across the land is exhilarating, but should we turn around and find nobody left like those heroes of the past, wouldn’t it be too regrettable]

Li Guanyi paused, then gradually reacted, saying: