Chapter 1036: Carry Forward
The Hubei Northern Army quickly deployed defenses in various places in Chenzhou to prevent the remaining forces of King Zhao from counterattacking.
The next day, Zheng Shicheng took Shen Qingqian and others to take over the state affairs of Chenzhou.
With a "bang", an account book was thrown to the ground. Zheng Shicheng was furious. "In just over a year, these people have turned Chenzhou into this!"
In the past, Zheng Shicheng was the prefect of Chenzhou and was well aware of Chenzhou's internal affairs. He thought that this time he would take over smoothly, but unexpectedly, all he got were bad debts.
Shen Qingqian picked up the account book on the ground and flipped through it, frowning, "They don't want to run Chenzhou properly at all."
The accounts were all in deficit, and no one knew where the profits went. The accounts were a mess.
Zheng Shicheng took a deep breath and said, "Let's start all over again! Sixth Miss, take your men to register all the items in the government office this afternoon. I'll take the men outside."
The accounts in the government office must be sorted out first, and he can rest assured to leave this matter to Shen Qingqian.
"Sir, with so many things going on right now, the account books are of utmost importance. I'm afraid the old accounting methods are no longer applicable," Shen Qingqian said, pointing to the account books. "Here is a simple accounting method that anyone can easily learn. Please take a look, sir."
Shen Qingqian compared the modern accounting method with what was written in the account book, and the entire account instantly became clear at a glance.
Zheng Shicheng clapped his hands in surprise and said, "That's a good idea! Please, Sixth Miss, teach these men of mine."
This wasn't a big deal, so Shen Qingqian agreed immediately. However, she casually mentioned, "My third brother and sister are quite skilled at bookkeeping. If they're too busy, I can write a letter home."
Shen Shan and Shen Qingxiao have long been able to stand on their own, so even if they are withdrawn from Huanxiyuan at this time, it will not have much impact.
Shen Chen was in charge of all the affairs of the Shen family, and with Shen Jun and Wu watching over them, Shen Qingqian felt very relieved.
"We are in need of people right now, and I trust the people you recommended. So, I'll have someone write a letter to them, asking them to come and help with the accounts. If they can sort out these things in the future, I'll still have two vacancies under my command." Zheng Shicheng said generously.
This time, Shen Qingqian was stunned. Lord Zheng heard her say "Third Sister". He wanted to promote the idea of women serving as officials.
Before she could ask, Zheng Shicheng had already hurried out to do something.
Shen Qingqian smiled happily. This was really good news. From now on, women would be able to become officials within the jurisdiction of Shengze!
In a place unknown to Shen Qingqian, Liang Chengzheng and his men were lying in ambush behind a hill.
"General, will King Zhao really take this path?" Tan Cheng couldn't help but ask.
Liang Cheng said calmly, "Not necessarily, but we also have people on several other routes leading to Jinzhou."
Shengze had already calculated that King Zhao would escape, so he arranged their interception route when making the plan.
The Hubei Northern Army was divided into five teams and ambushed at the place where Prince Zhao had to pass on his way back to Jinzhou. However, Liang Cheng was the main force here, with the aim of catching Prince Zhao and his entourage in one fell swoop and capturing him alive.
"What if King Zhao didn't take this route?" Tan Cheng was still worried.
The main reason was that their victory this time was too sudden and he was still a little uncomfortable with it.
Liang Cheng laughed gruffly and said, "That depends on how well the guys in the Firearms Battalion and the Infantry Battalion have been training lately."
Fighting a war is not just about numbers and brute force; it also requires strategy and the application of tactics during battle.
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