Young Master Jiang’s local specialty must be an explosive one, but Yang Hongjin is not clear about Jiang Hai’s strength yet, so he just smiled and said yes.
The guests enjoyed the meal very much.
During the meal, they didn't talk about anything that Jiang Hai cared about, and they basically just learned a little about Yang Hongjin.
Jiang Hai knew more about his third brother Yang Hongye than he did.
On the way back, Jiang Hai asked his father-in-law what he thought of the Sixth Prince.
"The Sixth Prince is a good person and is quite responsible. For example, during this expedition, he is a man who dares to speak and act. Overall, he is better than the Third Prince." Yuchi Zhong expressed his evaluation.
"Oh, is that so? Then, Old Taishan, you should remind him that even if he goes to be a vassal, he must be careful that Yang Hongye will not let him go easily."
"It goes without saying. He'll know that. You just told him that it was the Third Brother who wanted to harm him, so he'll naturally be on guard."
The father-in-law and son-in-law didn't say much along the way and soon returned home.
After entering the mansion, Jiang Hai asked Yuchi Zhong to follow him to the study.
Yuchi Zhong found it strange and wondered what was going on when he was invited to the study.
Jiang Hai just felt that it was quieter in his wife's yard. Apart from Cai'er and his sister-in-law, not many people went there.
After entering the study, Jiang Hai showed Yuchi Zhong Yang Hongye's information.
"Old Taishan, what do you think about taking up the post in Xile Mansion? Do you want to go?" Jiang Hai asked.
"What else can I do? I'll just go. The conditions may be worse than in the capital, but it will save me from getting involved in the Yang family's intrigues."
"I think it's a good thing. Look at what Yang Hongye is doing. He might even try to overthrow the old emperor."
"Maybe. These things are really not something we can get involved in."
Yuchi Zhong nodded. That was indeed the case. Without solid evidence, he couldn't say anything to the old emperor.
What if the old emperor makes a mistake and accuses him of sowing discord? Wouldn't that be a case of good intentions leading to bad results and bringing trouble upon himself?
However, Yuchi Zhong was a little confused about what Jiang Hai meant by showing this to him.
So he asked Jiang Hai what he wanted to do.
Jiang Hai said, "I want to open up a route from southern Xinjiang to Xile, and then buy some oil from foreigners."
"Oil?" Yuchi Zhong was puzzled.
"Oh, fierce oil."
"That's controlled material. Why do you want it?"
"Well, regardless of whether they control it or not, if nothing unexpected happens, by the time you take up your post there, the capital will have changed."
"What do you want to do? Rebellion?" Yuchi Zhong looked at his son-in-law in surprise.
"Don't be nervous, Old Taishan. Rebellion is so tiring. I just want to improve the quality of life in our new city."
"Xincheng?" Yuchi Zhong was even more confused. Jiang Hai had mentioned Xincheng briefly before, but Yuchi Zhong didn't pay attention at that time.
When Jiang Hai mentioned it again, he thought of the thunder he had caused at the border before.
Yuchi Zhong felt that something seemed to be beyond his expectations.
"Well, it's my city, my territory. The Jiang Mansion is now in the new city. I'm afraid my father hasn't told you." Jiang Hai said with a smile.
"You are raising your own troops?" Yuchi Zhong's eyes widened and he immediately understood.
"Yes, there are troops. I brought them with me when I went to Donggu Pass last time. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to pull off such a big show by myself."
"How many soldiers did you bring last time? How did you move so quickly? I didn't get the details from you then."
"Two thousand. Now they have all gone back to Xincheng."
"Two thousand people?" Yuchi Zhong was a little bit unbelievable.
He had not yet carefully considered that Jiang Hai had this skill in military affairs.
I always thought that Jiang Hai was like Jiang Xiuyuan, a person who only writes but does not act.
Jiang Hai was vague about what happened at the border last time.
Moreover, at that time, Yuchi Zhong was attracted by the pistol he gave him and did not ask him in detail about the details of the incident.
Thinking about it now, Yuchi Zhong felt a little uneasy. There was a hidden boss next to him, and he was his son-in-law.
"So the flaming oil you're talking about isn't for use on the battlefield?"
"No, there are so many places where it can be used, they just don't know how to use it.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t go to Xile Mansion. Someone will have to do it sooner or later.
What I mean is, if you don't want to work for the court anymore, you can move to the new city.
Just like my dad, free and unrestrained."
Jiang Hai talked about the matter openly.
"No, no, even though the imperial court is extremely corrupt, we still have a large army. If you do this and get discovered, it will be a serious crime." Yuchi Zhong was still worried and conservative.
"With these shrimp soldiers and crab generals now, I can prevent them from entering the new city, let alone the southern border." Jiang Hai sneered and continued,
"I just don't want to take on the entire Dayong. It's too big to manage and it's exhausting. Besides, people from the same clan are killing each other. I'm just not happy about it.
Besides, Yang Hongye already knows about it. If he succeeds after the incident in the capital, my side will be his next target."
Hearing that Yang Hongye already knew about it, Yuchi Zhong immediately felt something was wrong. It seemed that his son-in-law was determined to rebel.
"The Third Prince knows what's going on over there? Then why would he let you walk around here?"
"He's poor and has to rely on me to make money. He doesn't dare to touch me until the affairs of the capital are settled."
Jiang Hai spoke calmly, while Yuchi Zhong was stunned.
After a moment of silence, Yuchi Zhong said,
"I'm going to Xile Mansion to take up my post. I'll do my best to get you what you want.
Also, go back to Southern Xinjiang as soon as possible and don't come to the capital anymore. Southern Xinjiang has a special geographical location, so it won't be easy for Yang Hongye to capture you."
After saying this, Yuchi Zhong also reminded her to treat his daughter well, as if they were saying goodbye.
Jiang Hai was a little amused and confused. His father-in-law was too pessimistic about the situation.
"Old Taishan, don't worry so much. Yang Hongye is really nothing, and the oil issue may not be dealt with too much in the short term.
First, keep your footing and find out where these are produced. When my people build a road there, we can grab some to use.
Oh, I just let it slip, it’s not buying, it’s snatching.”
"..." Yuchi Zhong was speechless. This son-in-law was as shameless as Jiang Xiuyuan.
He wanted to say something, but Yuchi Zhong's mind seemed to be in a mess at this moment.
He was worried about the problems on Jiang Hai's side, but Jiang Hai was still coveting things from foreign countries.
Seeing him like this, Jiang Hai summarized it.
"In short, you can go to your post with peace of mind and find out some news from foreign countries. I will take care of the rest.
I have already arranged for my family in the capital to evacuate the city in advance if something happens there."
That was about all they talked about. Yuchi Zhong still asked Jiang Hai many questions with great concern.
Including the situation of the new city, the situation of the new city corps, and the arrangements for the capital.
It was not until Yuchi Ziling came to the study that the father-in-law and son-in-law realized that a lot of time had passed.
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