The word "notification" was decided after discussion between Qiu Yizhi and Lin Shuhan - if the term "consultation" is used, then he and the businessman are on an equal footing; In the words "request", on the contrary, he has to ask for others and degrade himself by half a level; There is only the word "report", which seems to be that he has made a decision, but he respects the other party and says it in advance.

Now among the businessmen in the hall, some of them are shrewd people who have been up and down in the business sea for many years, and some people have already heard the three flavors, and they all widened their eyes, wanting to hear what Qiu Yizhi has to say to themselves.

But seeing Qiu Yizhi bowed deeply at the full hall of merchants, he straightened up and said: "General Cui Nan, the former general, reinforcements from all over the country have gathered under the city, but they are not allowed to enter the city, they are not allowed to rest, they are not allowed to replenish, and their morale has been frustrated. Therefore, the gates of the city were about to be opened and reinforcements from outside were sent into the city......"

Qian Feng, who was sitting behind a few cases, listened to it more and more unpleasantly: Fang Cai didn't enter the city, did he still have to discuss with the businessmen, how could it be said that it had become a fait accompli now?

Before Qian Feng could speak, the merchants in the hall had already been blown up into a pot of porridge, and they all disturbed and shouted loudly, as if they were bargaining in the market.

Qiu Yizhi heard that they were so chaotic and coaxed, and he couldn't explain it to them, so in a hurry, he took a few steps back, picked up the shocking wood on Qian Feng's table, and slapped it hard, so that his left hand holding the shocking wood hurt.

The lobby, which was originally full of people, was shocked by the sound of this startling wood.

Seeing this, Qiu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, but said: "This matter was originally a military matter, and Lord Qian and Jiedu made General Liu should have the right to autocratic. Or are the two adults benevolent and righteous, and they want to have a dredge explanation with you before giving the order, I wonder if you have any opinions? ”

When asked by Qiu Yizhi in person, the businessmen who were still noisy just now were silent, although they were dissatisfied in their hearts, they looked at each other and no one came forward to speak.

Qiu Yizhi originally made a plan to fight the group of businessmen, but when the matter came, he found that no one objected, so he simply pushed the boat down the river and said: "You are really good businessmen who are loyal to the army and love the people, since everyone has no opinion, then Qian Tingshi and Liu Jiedu will bring reinforcements into the city to rest." ”

As soon as Qiu Yizhi's words fell, all the merchants were bustling with discussion, and finally a bold man stepped forward and said, "This...... Three adults, we ...... about the reinforcements entering the city to rest. We don't disagree. But this ...... This can't be rushed, can we discuss it again? ”

"Counseling, counseling? How to negotiate? How long will it be discussed? Now that the military situation is urgent, how can you allow more discussion? ”

Qiu Yizhi thought so in his heart, but his mouth was much more polite: "Isn't it just that I'm discussing?" It's just that at the moment, I am in the dark and the enemy is in the dark, and the Japanese are gathering, and from time to time they will have to rely on the crowd to attack, if I can't hurry up and put the army in order, it will be a mistake. Therefore, we must not delay any longer, and the hour is not early, so we must hurry up and get an idea before the sun sets. ”

It is now late autumn, and the sun has set very early, and by the time it is already the golden crow has landed, and it is less than two hours away.

Another anxious merchant in the hall arched his hand and said, "Shang is the last of the four peoples, and we are very happy that our lordship can listen to us." Therefore, if we wait to hide and refuse to say what is in our hearts, won't it hurt the good name of the three adults who listen to it at the same time? ”

Qiu Yizhi saw that the merchant was wearing a purple brocade robe, and his brain was full of fat and bloated, but he could listen to what he said, so he continued: "I'm not afraid that the three adults will blame us for being stingy, and I will tell you in my heart that we don't want reinforcements from outside to enter the city. There is no reason, I am afraid that the soldiers from other places will not have good military discipline, and the family business we have worked so hard to save will not be destroyed by them like this. ”

Qiu Yizhi replied: "This official's worries are also reasonable. However, the lower officials, as well as Lord Assassin Shi and General Jiedu, can guarantee that after the reinforcements enter the city, military discipline will be strictly restricted, and once there are people who attack and harass the people and merchants, they will be severely punished. ”

As soon as Qiu Yizhi's words fell, he heard someone in the crowd say, "Which general didn't say that?" But the words are good, but it may not look good when it comes to doing things......" The voice is quite old, and it seems to have some experience.

The merchants immediately chimed in:

"yes, that makes sense."

"There are tens of thousands of people outside the city, who can restrain them if they are put into the city?"

"That's right. We are all good citizens who pay taxes according to the rules, and when we enter the city, enter the port, and pass through, don't we have to be extorted by the soldiers on patrol? It's all illegal to say, when has it been rectified? ”

"That is, maybe it was instigated by the officer!"

Qiu Yizhi listened to the following topics getting farther and farther away, and hurriedly said in a loud voice: "The lower officials also believe that what you said is true, anyone who has encountered injustice before, can naturally appeal to the two military and political chiefs of Jiangnan Province, and after the rebellion subsides, the two will naturally be held responsible." The matter at present can be guaranteed that the officers and soldiers entering the city will abide by military discipline, and in this matter, it is possible to make a military order below! ”

"What military order? It's just a piece of waste paper. The words of the court never count, I don't believe it! Before Qiu Yi's words fell, there was a sound of cross-examination.

Qiu Yizhi is also an impetuous person, hearing someone say this about himself, the ignorant karmic fire in his belly has already risen, but he had to force it down, and reluctantly squeezed out a smile and said: "If you don't believe it, you can lead it to the city to take a look!" The houses that had been forcibly occupied by reinforcements from all over the country had now withdrawn and formed another camp in the open space. If you go to the city wall and take a look, you can see at a glance what the military discipline is, isn't it better than guessing here? In the end, there was also a lot of anger in his words.

But I saw a man in a blue brocade robe arch his hand and said, "My lord, why don't we take a step back in this matter?" Since the reinforcements from outside the city have already set up camp, there is no need to enter the city. A few of us, if we get together again, get together 5,000 taels of silver, and reward the soldiers outside the city, it is also our heart, how about it? ”

Immediately someone in the hall chimed in.

This suggestion does sound very reasonable, but Qiu Yizhi can't agree to it - the reinforcements entering the city are not just as simple as receiving supplies and recuperation, but temporarily relying on Jinling Jiancheng to reorganize the army first, select the best and eliminate the inferior and then clarify the ownership of moderation. And now the temporary camp set up by Zhao Chengxiao outside the city is not enough to shelter from the wind and rain, how can he resist the Japanese invaders?

However, if Qiu Yizhi said it in public, it would only make everyone suspect that the battle of the official army was not strong, and it would shake the determination of the soldiers and civilians in the city to resist the enemy, so Qiu Yizhi could only say carefully: "The kindness of this official, the lower officials understand it." It's just that whether or not to enter the city is related to the morale of the sergeants, and I am afraid that it cannot be bargained. ”

When the merchants heard Qiu Yi's semantic firmness, they immediately boiled back to Yingtian and said, "If you can't bargain, what are you calling us to come over?" Do you treat us like monkeys? The solemn lobby of the government was suddenly in an uproar, almost toppling the roof paved by Qingliu.

After sitting firmly in a few cases, Qian Feng, who had been sitting firmly for a few cases, saw that he was not sad but happy, and even gloated a little, hiding his shocking wood in his sleeves, and laughing to see how Qiu Yizhi cleaned up the situation.

Qiu Yizhi was anxious and panicked, he really didn't expect the merchants of Jinling City to resist the entry of foreign reinforcements into the city like this, and hurriedly took a half step back and carefully discussed a few words with Lin Shuhan, and then said: "Your mood, the lower officials are clear. It is not necessary for the lower officials to give in one more step, and let the officers and soldiers outside the city enter the city in three batches in turn, so that it will be more convenient for the officers to restrain military discipline and suppress lawbreakers. ”

Before he finished speaking, there was immediately an objection: "Three batches? There are 10,000 people outside the city, and there will be more than 3,000 people in three batches each time, who can stand the trouble? If you want to divide it, you have to divide it into thirty batches! ”

"There will be 300 people in 30 batches, and I think it will be at least 100 batches!"

"And the matter of restricting military discipline is unfounded by the officer's words. We merchants still have to supervise your execution! ”

The army pays attention to the clarity of the upper and lower levels, the unity of affairs, and the words of the merchants, intentionally or unintentionally, have revealed the intention of interfering in military affairs, which Qiu Yizhi could not agree to in any case, so he had to patiently explain: "At present, the military situation is urgent, and the Japanese invaders do not know when they will attack. Entering the city in three days is already very delayed, and if it is delayed for a few more days, I am afraid that the Japanese will kill the Japanese and the reinforcements outside the city will be wiped out. ”

"So what? The officers and soldiers were originally fighting against the enemy, and those who were killed and wounded only blamed themselves for their lack of martial arts, so what do we care? What's more, the people who died were all outsiders, and there was no one in Jinling City, so what was the big deal? It was the fat merchant who spoke.

He said this very harshly, and immediately angered Qiu Yizhi: "What are you talking about? Is the life of an outsider not a life? Do you deserve it if the officers and soldiers die? Let me tell you, I have already given you a great deal of face by saying a few words to you. This doesn't work, that doesn't work, does it have to be done as you say? Not much to say, from today onwards, reinforcements from outside the city will enter the city in three batches to rest, that's all! ”

As soon as Qiu Yizhi's words fell, the businessmen in the hall exploded again, and some complained that the fat man was too full of words and provoked Shangguan; Some persuaded Qiu Yizhi to discuss again; Others are already planning how to transfer their belongings in Jinling City.

At this moment, I saw a person in the crowd walking up quickly, stretched out his hand and pointed at Liu Qing, who was standing behind Qiu Yi's side, and said, "General Liu, you are the Jiedu envoy of Jiangnan Province, you have something to say!" In addition to donating military salaries every month, we also give you an additional 500 taels of silver for yourself, so that you can speak for us at a critical time. How? Now it's dumb? ”

Qiu Yizhi also heard the businessman's words clearly, and turned his head suddenly, looking at Liu Qing with both eyes.

Liu Qing was suddenly half a head shorter by Qiu Yizhi's sharp and somewhat angry eyes, and his originally tall and burly body shrank into a ball in an instant, and he involuntarily took half a step back, not even daring to breathe, where did he dare to say half a word for this group of businessmen.

However, Qian Feng, who had been sitting on the throne for a few cases, watched the scene that suddenly happened in the hall with great interest, and his heart was full of ecstasy, but he also saw how this farce ended.

Qiu Yizhi stared at Liu Qing for a long time, and suddenly sneered: "Hmph! General Liu, Liu Jiedu, you follow the emperor, you didn't learn other skills, but you learned this set. Let me ask you, where did you learn the way of leading soldiers? ”