Since Shen He's career three years ago, when it comes to the New Year's holiday, any distant relatives and neighbors will go to the door. Especially this year, Shen Mo first made three yuan, and then the official worshiped Zhejiang Patrol, and the Shen family was even more like a city, and those who didn't know each other came to visit, which made Shen He tired and vain.

But all this is bounded by the fifth day of the first month, from that day on, the people who came to the door were said to be decreasing, and when it came to the tenth day of the first month, it was already a snub in front of the door, and Shen He was so angry that he scolded: "Snobbery, snobbery, waiting for my son to regain power, I don't want to see any of your seven aunts and eight aunts!" ”

After speaking, he said distressedly: "You said that you have prepared so many things, how can we finish eating?" It turned out that he expected that many people would come to his house this year to pay New Year's greetings, so he prepared a large number of New Year's goods in the lunar month...... There are a hundred pork knuckles alone, and there are only a lot more to eat, and now the things have not been eaten, and the guests are gone all of a sudden, which makes Master Shen, who came from the bitter day, very distressed.

Listening to his father's angry shouting outside, Shen Mo had no choice but to put down the book and come out to comfort: "What's so difficult about this, load the car and send it to the river where we used to live, and make sure everyone comes to eat." ”

Shen He stomped his feet and said, "If you can't say it, you have to do it...... In the future, I would rather play with poor friends in times of trouble than with those white-eyed wolves. "I really asked a few soldiers to load the car, and it was obviously those people who were injured.

Seeing that my father went to the back room to change clothes and prepare to go out, he said silently: "I will also go out later, and I won't come back for lunch." ”

Shen He asked him where he was going, and Shen Mo said that he would go to Jianhu, and Shen He said with a kind face: "Go, it's okay to scatter your heart." As he spoke, he said with concern: "Hurry up and forget about that." ”

"Which thing?"

"It's the Lu family's repentance......"

"Hey, I can't get enough of it." Shen Mo frowned and smiled: "If they don't have this one, I will have returned to Hangzhou now, how good it is now, they do the wicked, but we have become bitter masters." ”

After laughing with my father for a while, Shen Mo asked people to prepare the car, first went to Shanyin to pick up Xu Wei, and then went out of the city to Jianhu together. It was the bleakest season of the year, and there were few boats on the lake, except for the double-decker boat, which floated in the middle of the lake like a ghost.

followed Xu Wei to the old place, and it was the bearded boatman who picked them up, and rowed the boat to the painting boat in the middle of the lake, and the two climbed the ladder. After getting on the boat, it was as if it had reappeared yesterday, Ji Ben, Wang Ji, Tang Shunzhi, He Xinyin, Zhu Dashou and others were not lacking, and even the order of sitting did not change.

When they came in, everyone smiled in a friendly manner, but perhaps because of their thoughts, Shen Mo always felt that there was a hint of tease in their smiles.

Regardless of whether there is or not, he can only pretend that he didn't see it, silently smiled a moderate smile to everyone, and then respectfully saluted the two division commanders, the fat Ji Ben smiled kindly at him, and the thin Wang Ji straightened his face and said: "Stinky boy, I don't know how to go to see my master during the New Year." ”

It's so embarrassing to be cramming for a while, Shen Mo was searching his intestines and scraping his stomach to find an excuse, and Ji Ben on the side smiled and said: "Brother Longxi has no fixed place to live, even if I want to find you, it's not easy, but I'm embarrassed to rely on others." ”

Wang Ji sneered: "Anyway, this kid is wrong." As he spoke, he glared at Shen Mo and said, "Next year, the old man will go to your place for the New Year, and he is not allowed to say that he is unwilling." Although the tone was vicious, it clearly sent a signal to the people on board - we are family.

How can silence not understand? Hurriedly smiled and said, "Master, you should move to my house now, and you should live there forever." ”

Wang Ji was really very useful, and scolded with a smile: "Little slippery head." So he sat down in his seat last time, and began to lecture.

This time to teach philosophical propositions such as the 'Flower Tree Theory' has obviously taken a lot shortened, and everyone is not staying at home during the Chinese New Year, obviously not to listen to this. I saw Wang Ji put down the book, cleared his throat and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, my teacher Yang Minggong advocated the unity of knowledge and action all his life, and opposed words and deeds. Now that there is a crisis in the southeast, how can our generation just sit and talk about it, regardless of Li Shu's life or death? ”

The crowd said, "No." ”

Wang Yi nodded and said, "So the old man proposed, let's discuss and discuss today how to contribute to the southeast." Immediately echoed it. In fact, in the past six months, these people have gathered together, and the most discussed thing is the situation in the southeast...... In addition to the so-called fist fist to serve the country, the fundamental reason is the identity of these people - they are the elite figures of the Wang Xueyi faction in Zhejiang, and everyone here has dozens or even hundreds of Wang Xuemen behind them.

And we know that poor families who don't even have enough to eat will not go to study philosophy. Those who can afford to learn by heart, at least the family has land and property, and there is no need for food and clothing. In fact, the people of this boat represent a considerable part of the landlords and gentry in Zhejiang...... Their family has a big business, and the impact is also great, and many families are even unsustainable, so the concern for the love of the Japanese can be said to come from the heart and the feelings are sincere.

Ji Ben smiled and said: "Longxi Gong's suggestion is very good, but we are not big people in the field, and our understanding of the plague in Zhejiang is like a blind man touching an elephant, which is not comprehensive and vague, so I suggest that Brother Shen, who has inspected the whole territory of Zhejiang, give you a brief introduction...... I don't know what Brother Shen thinks? ”

Shen Mo hurriedly got up and said, "I'm happy to serve." He has personally visited every prefecture in Zhejiang, and has just completed the provincial military situation report to the emperor. It took about a quarter of an hour to give an overview of the situation of Zhejiang's resistance to the Japanese and the current situation it was facing, and everyone was embarrassed and shouted, "I can't think of it", I can't imagine that the strength of the Japanese invaders is so strong, that the official army is so weak, and that the current situation is so grim.

"In humble terms, when will things get better?" Everyone is still most concerned about this.

"If Zhang Butang doesn't go, the whole environment should be a turning point." He sighed silently and said: "But as soon as he leaves, the morale of the army will be dispersed, and those arrogant soldiers who have won the battle will be even more difficult to bring, so I am sure that the trouble in the spring of this year will be more serious than in previous years, which is unavoidable......" paused, and then said: "What is even more distressing is that there may be military rebellion outside the Japanese invaders." ”

"Why?" The hearts of all the Wang Xuemen people had been pulled up by him, and they asked one after another.

"According to what I have gotten, the reward silver taels that should have been sent a year ago have not been issued yet." Shen Mo said with a solemn face: "The wolf soil soldiers are all here for the face of Lord Zhang, and now Zhang Butang has been suddenly dismissed, and the court has not issued the promised silver for a long time, do you say that these toasts can be convinced?" ”

Everyone shook their heads involuntarily, and Wang Ji interjected: "Listening to the humble words, it means that once those wolf soldiers lose their restraint, they will change from a sharp weapon to kill the enemy to a murder weapon for self-injury. ”

"What the master said is very true." Shen Mo nodded and said, "But it's not difficult to control them, you just need enough money and a certain amount of respect." ”

After listening to his words, Wang Ji pondered for a moment, exchanged glances with Ji Ben, and said slowly: "Let's listen to what Brother He, who also traveled all over Zhejiang, said. ”

"Then I'll avoid it." Shen Mo smiled: "Otherwise, Brother He will not be happy." ”

Seeing him like this, Wang Ji smiled and said, "What you said makes sense. Then he smiled at him and said, "Then please move to the side hall for tea." ”

Shen Mo smiled and said, "Obey." Then he went to the small room next door, which was tight, warm and comfortable. The servant offered the fragrant tea and refreshments, and bowed and withdrew.

When the door was closed, he was the only one left in the room, sitting silently with a teacup in his hand, his eyes slightly closed and thinking about his thoughts. He is not superstitious about the power of these Wang Xuemen, if he is really so powerful, he will not be squeezed like this by the Yan Party. But the Zhang Jing incident brought him a serious sense of insecurity, and the subsequent Shen Lian's book made him feel even worse.

The cruel reality tells him that if he doesn't want to die in this life-and-death struggle, he can only quickly improve his own level, let himself become a person who can indulge others, let others be in the limelight, sell their lives, and carry the black pot, and hide behind the scenes as the mastermind, which is the safest and smartest way.

But the cruel reality is that no matter which side sees him, his little patrol is an authentic chess piece, and he can only be controlled. If you want to change this situation, you have to make yourself important and become a more important ...... Chessman.

Since no one can escape the fate of being a pawn first and then being a commander, let's make this process as short as possible.

Therefore, Shen Mo pointed out to Wang Xuemen the two major crises facing Zhejiang, the Japanese and the soldiers, and also pointed out how to resolve this crisis, and now it depends on whether these people believe it or not. If you don't believe me, stop the boat and dock, go home and wash and sleep. If you believe me, well, please give me my full support.

About half an hour later, when Shen Mo was about to fall asleep, Xu Wei came in and called him over, squeezed his eyes at him, and whispered: "He Xinyin told everyone about his observations of you, and he spoke highly of you, thinking that you would be a better leader than Xu Jie in the future. ”

I can't imagine that He Daxia, who is lifeless all day long, actually helps so much at a critical moment. Shen Mo rejoiced in his heart and said, "It seems that I am very satisfied with the deer girl. ’

(To be continued)