Lu Yanzheng left with Lu Qingzhao, and Jiang Qinyu was unable to get up to see them off.
Without even asking, it was obvious why. Faced with the teasing looks from Yunzhu and Amber, Jiang Qinyu cursed Lu Yanzheng a thousand times in her heart, but remained calm on the surface.
"Madam, the academy hopes you can give two lectures to female students over fifteen years old. Headmaster Qin wants to teach a class on how women should conduct themselves in the world," Yunzhu said, looking at the notebook in her hand.
Jiang Qinyu has too many trivial matters to attend to these days. Yunzhu and Amber are her assistants. Whenever there are things happening outside, she reports to Yunzhu and Amber, who then filter and select the information before telling Jiang Qinyu.
"A lecture?" Jiang Qinyu thought for a moment and nodded. "Sure, you can confirm the time with the academy, and Amber can make the corresponding time available."
Given Qin Shanchang's enthusiastic support for women's education, she naturally wouldn't refuse.
In any era, women's rights are a sign of whether society has truly progressed.
“Yes, Madam,” Amber replied, adding, “I also have something that requires your presence. The wife of the Prefect of Qinzhou has sent you an invitation, hoping that you can attend the Peach Blossom Festival on the third day of the third lunar month.”
"Reply to these kinds of posts directly from now on, and remember to prepare a generous gift," Jiang Qinyu said decisively.
Before she transmigrated, she disliked attending any banquets. Her scumbag father, who loved to show off, not only enjoyed attending other people's banquets but also liked to host banquets at home, but she would try her best to avoid them.
There was no way around it; she really disliked dealing with other people's insincerity.
Amber frowned slightly, pursed her lips, and still reminded her, "But Madam, this is the fifth time you've refused the Prefect's wife... Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
After all, they were now on someone else's territory, and with the lady's refusal, she worried that the prefect of Qinzhou might cause them trouble.
For example, if they want to establish a chamber of commerce or transport a large amount of supplies out of the city, and the prefect deliberately obstructs it, although they will eventually be able to leave, it will still take a long time.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinyu frowned and thought for a moment before reluctantly agreeing, "Alright then, make the day of the third day of the third month free. I'll go and take a look then, and if there's nothing else, we can come back earlier."
Amber breathed a sigh of relief and continued talking about other things.
By the time Jiang Qinyu finished her work, it was lunchtime.
Grandpa Lu rushed into the dining room and said urgently, "Girl, do you know that public discontent is boiling over in Jinzhou?"
"Huh?" Jiang Qinyu was taken aback. "What happened?"
Old Master Lu said, "It is said that when Marquis Jingyang led his troops on an expedition, he allowed his soldiers to trample and injure many civilians. Now, the people have spontaneously taken to the streets and went to the government office to demand an explanation. Many scholars and literati have also gathered in the capital, hoping to wait outside the palace for the emperor to change his mind about taking back the power of the Protector General."
Jiang Qinyu asked in surprise, "Do the people all support keeping the military power in the border town in Brother Zheng's hands?"
It's not surprising that the people of the border town support him, but the people of Jinzhou know absolutely nothing about Lu Yanzheng!
Grandpa Lu nodded, "Yes, over the years Marshal Qin and A Zheng have firmly guarded the Northwest defense line, preventing the iron hooves of the Dayuan and Xiqiang people from trampling into Dayue. The people remember this in their hearts."
Rather than replacing him with a general whose ability to defend the territory is uncertain, it would be better to keep military power in Lu Yanzheng's hands, at least ensuring that Dayue is not invaded by foreign enemies.
Jiang Qinyu had also thought of this, "What was the court's reaction?"
Grandpa Lu shook his head and sighed, "There's been no response yet, but given the personality of the person in charge, I guess the wishes of the people of Jinzhou won't be fulfilled."
Jiang Qinyu didn't know how to complain about the person on the dragon throne. Hadn't he been warned about Prince Yong's rebellion?
But that's none of her business. Now that the situation has become like this, Lu Yanzheng's need for supplies will only increase, and the resources in Qinzhou probably won't be enough to meet it.
It seems... those gold mines in Yukang Prefecture are about to be mined.
"Girl, I've handed over Shunfeng Tower entirely to you. You can give me any information you need. With Shunfeng Tower's strength, any news can be delivered to you within three days," Old Master Lu added.
He was worried that Jiang Qinyu wouldn't know how to use Shunfeng Tower, so he offered some pointers.
Jiang Qinyu nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, Grandpa. I will make the arrangements."
Now, she has arranged for Chen Shao to assist in the management of Shunfenglou. That kid is clever enough and is good at gathering information.
"Since you know what you're doing, I'm not worried anymore. You go ahead with your work." The old man left without even having lunch.
Seeing that she couldn't get anyone to come, Jiang Qinyu could only shake her head and sit down to eat.
After the meal, she summoned Chen Shao and gave him some instructions about Shunfenglou. She then said, "Have the Ministry of Works at Shunfenglou prepare to send fifty men to Yukang Prefecture in three days."
"Going to Yukang Prefecture? Is it going back to Dingshui Village?" Chen Shao asked doubtfully.
Jiang Qinyu shook her head, not saying anything explicitly, but only saying, "Just arrange it like this, and you'll know when the time comes."
Shunfeng Tower is not only good at gathering information, but like the imperial court, they also have six internal departments. The Ministry of Works is responsible for constructing special buildings or hiding places.
After all, gathering intelligence is a dangerous profession, so finding an escape route and a hiding place in advance is of utmost importance.
This is one of the reasons why Shunfenglou has remained steadfast for so many years.
While Jiang Qinyu's affairs proceeded smoothly, the imperial court was in a state of panic and disarray.
In the Golden Palace, Emperor Jingqing once again turned and left, leaving a group of courtiers looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Why does His Majesty insist on taking back the military power of the border troops? It's obvious that it can't be taken back now!"
"Lu Yanzheng holds military power and is acting arrogantly. Although he has not explicitly refused anything from the court, he is unwilling to relinquish his military power. He is truly ambitious and treacherous! The Emperor will naturally take back his military power!"
"But Lu Yanzheng has powerful gunpowder weapons that our weapons division can't make. Do you want to watch our soldiers sacrifice themselves in vain?"
"I bet Lu Yanzheng won't use gunpowder weapons on our own people!"
"That's hilarious! Now that we're enemies, why wouldn't they use their powerful weapons on you? Just because you're arrogant?"
"Stop talking nonsense! You..."
The main hall was noisy and bustling, resembling a vegetable market.
Prime Minister Su stood calmly at the front, seemingly oblivious to everything.
The six ministers exchanged glances, but none of them spoke.
The Minister of War lowered his eyes, his mind replaying the secret letter he had received from the Vice Minister of War the day before.
“My lord, General Lu is a magnanimous and benevolent man. If we could work under him, we would surely be able to realize our ambitions…”
He burned the letter immediately after reading it, leaving no trace.
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