Chapter 356 Arrangement

Lu Xueyin looked at Yan Xing: "Which one do you like?"

Yan Xing finally chose a rabbit lantern, as Lu Xueyin was born in the year of the rabbit.

Yan Xing was holding a rabbit lantern in his hand. The cute and round rabbit had its ears erect, looking adorable. Yan Xing curled the corners of his lips.

She won it for him.

Before going back, Yan Xing bought a lot of meat skewers and a lot of small things. Lu Xueyin thought he wanted to eat them, but when he returned to the general's mansion, Yan Xing eagerly sent them to Wang.

Wang Shi still liked Yan Xing very much, even though Lu Xueyin had revealed some of the issues of their positions and interests to her. However, Wang Shi did not interfere with Lu Xueyin's official duties, treating Yan Xing as just an ordinary junior. Yan Xing was always attentive and sweet to her, a handsome young man who constantly fawned over her, and Wang Shi could not help but develop a certain fondness for him.

Yan Xing gave the small items and skewers he had bought to Wang Shi. "This mutton is from Tartar. Bring it to your aunt to try."

Wang smiled with her eyes narrowed. It was not because she cared about these things, but because she felt that someone was thinking about her and it was heartwarming.

"Oh, when you go out to play, you still think of bringing me something. You are such a good boy. It's amazing that you are so thoughtful. Your parents must be very proud to have a child like you." Wang praised.

Wang also understands the ways of the world.

Yan Xing said with a look of loss: "My mother died early, and I only have a father. But my father is stationed at Yanhui Pass all year round, and he doesn't have much time to spend with me. I have always hoped that there would be an elder to discipline me. Seeing my aunt is like seeing my own mother." He had an admiring look on his face, which made Wang feel even more sorry for him.

Wang took the skewers and wanted to let her daughter taste them, so she went to Lu Xueyin's study and mentioned Yan Xing.

"He's good-looking, polite, and sweet-spoken. The most rare thing about him is his background. I'm not someone who values power and is satisfied with him because of his good background. But despite his background, he's willing to please me and bow down for you, which shows that he truly cares about you. He doesn't have the impetuous air of a noble son; on the contrary, he's humble, which is not easy to come by." Wang said, "I always thought I would raise a child well, and that I raised you and Chenyang so well. But as he said, his mother died early, and his father was away all year round. Who could have raised him? This shows that this child is inherently good."

Wang is a mother and has her own way of looking after her children.

Lu Xueyin felt that what she said made perfect sense: "Mom's analysis is correct! It's still Mom who has the ability to judge people accurately."

Wang tapped her forehead lightly: "Don't be so playful, I want to tell you something serious. This is a good child. I'm not speaking for him. I know you have your own standpoints and interests, but putting that aside, this child really cares about you."

This is already speaking for Yan Xing.

Lu Xueyin smiled and nodded: "I know, Mom." How could she not know, because all his kindness was for her.

It’s just that they cannot put aside their interests and positions.

Wang Shi didn't say anything more. She couldn't interfere in Lu Xueyin's affairs anymore. But she was moved when she saw someone being kind to her daughter.

Yan Xing was also about to leave Yanhui Pass, and he was reluctant to leave.

But Lu Xueyin sent him off with a normal expression, without a trace of reluctance. Even if the prince was magnanimous, he still felt a little uncomfortable.

Yan Xing was so angry that he said, "Wait for me, I will come back."

These words sound very much like the cruel words uttered by the villain in the storybook when he was defeated by the righteous, unwilling to accept his defeat. He appears to be fierce but is actually weak.

Lu Xueyin laughed and said, "You don't have to come back. I will go. Once the first batch of war horses arrives, I will go to Ningzhou."

Yan Xing's eyes flashed. Lu Xueyin was going to attack the Yilin Army. Her patience was finally exhausted.

Yan Xing felt a little relieved. He nodded and said meaningfully, "I'll wait for you in Ningzhou."

Yan Xing jumped onto his horse, and Lu Xueyin looked at him. In a trance, she seemed to see the young general who was full of vigor and vitality.

He rode away, carefree and unrestrained.

Lu Xueyin couldn't help but think of Wang's words.

Lu Xueyin also started planning to leave.

In the study, several of Lu Xueyin's confidants were there, waiting for Lu Xueyin to arrange the next deployment.

The first one is Dong Zhe.

Lu Xueyin said, "General Dong, although we have signed a peace treaty, the Tatars are not trustworthy. The Yanhui Army's training cannot be relaxed, and you still have to keep a close eye on it. But I won't leave you too many troops this time. I will only leave you 100,000, and I will take the rest with me."

Dong Zhe nodded slightly. He agreed with the first half of Lu Xueyin's words. The Tatars were indeed untrustworthy.

But the second half of the sentence... Lu Xueyin wants to take the Yanhui Army away? In this case, the Yanhui Army will be incorporated into the Lu family army?

Many thoughts flashed through Dong Zhe's mind. When he met Lu Xueyin's cold gaze, he said nothing and just nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely guard Yanhui Pass." Dong Zhe said solemnly.

He was not a loser like Dingyuan Hou. With the natural barrier of Yanhui Pass, even if the Tatars came to attack the city, he could wait for reinforcements to arrive. Moreover, they all knew that the Tatars were currently unable to tear up the peace treaty. In other words, Yanhui Pass was now very safe and there would be no fighting.

Dong Zhe did not object to Lu Xueyin taking Yanhuijun away, and Lu Xueyin was satisfied. She said, "I will keep Mr. Qian here. He will be in charge of government affairs, and you will be in charge of military affairs." As she spoke, she looked at Qian Yue and said, "Mr. Qian, Yanhui Pass is in ruins right now, and I will need your help. As for Huai'an City, I will take Weidong with me when I leave this time. Mr. Qian will also need to help with the government affairs of Huai'an City for a while. I will send someone to assist Mr. Qian in a while."

Lu Xueyin was going to fight the Yilin Army this time, so she would definitely take Zhaoxi with her. Lu Xueyin didn't want Zhaoxi and Weidong to be separated again, so she would take Weidong with her this time.

"Huai'an City's government affairs have been sorted out, so there's nothing much to worry about. Mr. Qian can just keep an eye on it. As for the Yanhui Pass issue, now that the trade route has been reopened, there will definitely be many issues." Lu Xueyin knocked on the table. "First and foremost is the issue of smuggling. Be sure to inspect all goods passing through customs, especially those involving wartime supplies. I'll allow you to do this at your own discretion. If anyone is found smuggling, they will be executed immediately!"

Qian Yue nodded seriously: "Yes, sir, I will obey your orders."

Lu Xueyin continued, "I will have Lingnan send a group of students to assist you in your mission. You and Dong Zhe must write me a letter every month, clearly stating all matters concerning Yanhui Pass. I will not just listen to your one-sided statements. Those students and military commanders will be my eyes. I will verify your reports with them. Trust those you employ, and do not employ those you doubt. It's not that I don't trust you. It's just that you are also human and will inevitably make mistakes. I will analyze the information through multiple channels. This is related to people's livelihood, and I cannot afford to be careless. Please forgive me."

Lu Xueyin said it straight up: don't try to fool her or hide things from her. Although she is not in Yanhui Pass, she still has many eyes on her.

Lu Xueyin spoke from the heart; she didn't distrust them. However, as long as they were human, they were bound to have selfish motives, make mistakes, and even be deceived. Perhaps they didn't mean to do it, but she absolutely couldn't leave the people and the soldiers in the hands of just two people.

Qian Yue, in particular, bore too heavy a burden. Trade between Tatar and Dagan had just resumed, and with so much at stake, he alone bore a heavy responsibility. Lu Xueyin didn't want to test human nature. Even if Qian Yue seemed trustworthy now, who could guarantee they wouldn't be tempted by the sheer volume of profit?

Qian Yue knew that Lu Xueyin's words were mainly directed at him.

He didn't care, but rather admired her even more. This is how a ruler should be. She trusted her subordinates, but she wouldn't leave everything to them, always maintaining clarity and control.

Qian Yue's admiration grew. He nodded solemnly, "This is as it should be, Your Excellency. I will always stay sober and will never let you down."

Dong Zhe glanced at him and said, "The same goes for me."

Qian Yue thought about the work he would be facing during this period, and he said, "Sir, I would like to ask you for someone."

Lu Xueyin asked, "Who is it?"

"Zhang Heng," Qian Yue said, "is a very good mathematician and a very careful and cautious person. Please, sir, keep him here to assist me."

Zhang Heng was the Prince of Nanyang, currently serving as a clerk in the Lu family army, one of Ji Ping's subordinates. During the attack on the Tartars, the young prince performed well and also joined the battle. Although he was a bit flustered, he was still able to help.

Lu Xueyin looked at Ji Ping.

Ji Ping's heart was filled with alarm. Oh no, they were coming for him.