Chapter 6, Prelude

Upon hearing this, Wang Yi furrowed her brow

"Old Master Lu, how are you?" asked an official dressed in a scarlet official robe, who appeared to be only in his thirties.

At this moment, as if sensing Chen Wen's gaze, the old doctor Lu immediately bowed to Wang Yi and then hurriedly led the young attendant out.

Chen Wenqiang, suppressing his already aching nose, continued, "I came to seek an audience with General Wang at the behest of a friend of my late father while passing through Nanjing."

It is impossible for a normal human to appear out of nowhere; even Sun Wukong sprang forth from a stone. Just as it is difficult to explain what electricity is, Chen Wen felt that he too could not explain what time travel means, thus making an identity that cannot be investigated by others extremely important

Thank you, Wang Jinglue. Chen Wenshu let out a sigh; originally, he did not intend to continue speaking. After today's commotion, he planned to reconsider his previous plans

"With you, Uncle Wang Chang, here, why should I exert myself?" Wang Yi smiled and then continued, "However, this person indeed lives up to his nickname; he can be strict with himself and is even better at managing his subordinates. If there are no mistakes, he can be promoted to the position of Chief of the Warehouse after this year's autumn harvest. What do you think?"

Although Chen Wen knew that Wang Yi should only be in his thirties at this time before arriving, he could not help but feel somewhat surprised upon seeing him in person— the position of the Minister of War and Deputy Commander of the Left in charge of the Zhejiang military during the Ming Dynasty was probably equivalent to that of the Commander of the Nanjing Zhejiang Military Region, a State Councilor, and Deputy Minister of National Defense, in addition to being the Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Chen Wen's era

No need for formalities, young man. What matter brings you to seek me? Please speak plainly

Do you still remember

That person is named Chen Wen. I noticed that he seemed unwilling to say more for the time being, so I did not ask further. However, if what he said is true, we may need to make changes to the plan we previously established

Wang Yi closed the door, exchanged a few words with the old doctor Lu, and then walked over

Xin Qixian is Xin Qiji. In his youth, Xin Qiji fought against the Jin dynasty and returned to the Song dynasty, famously leading fifty men to attack a camp of tens of thousands of enemy troops, capturing traitors who were heading south, a story that is quite legendary. Chen Wen believes that Wang Yi must be aware of this.

After Wang Yi sat down, he waved away the bystanders and said to the civil official, "Elder Chang, how are things on your side?"

Coming from a humble background, one naturally becomes more adept at budgeting and managing expenses

There is no need for formalities; only by maintaining good health can one better serve the court. Having said that, Wang Yi walked out.

This is the Old Camp of Dalan Mountain, and I am Wang Yi

It was agreed that the army would gather to encircle the Wang forces in the Siming Mountain area by September of this year, and no later than October

My father was elderly and in poor health, and I could not bear to leave. At the beginning of this year, my father passed away, and I immediately sold our possessions and headed south after handling the funeral arrangements

Upon hearing this, the civil official suddenly smiled slyly and said, "Wanqun, your words are quite unreasonable. Do you not see how adept those who cultivate both farming and education are at meticulous calculations"

As you command

"I am doomed, I am doomed, I am blind to the truth. I humbly ask for General Wang's forgiveness." Wang Sheng immediately bowed his head to the ground

"I dare not." Old Doctor Lu has been on Dalan Mountain for more than a year, and he has never seen Wang Yi so anxious as today. Although he is somewhat surprised, Old Doctor Lu does not pause in his work at all.

From a rational perspective, it is highly unlikely for a young person without official status to obtain such important information, and Chen Wen similarly does not believe he can fabricate a story like those in later espionage films. Furthermore, the phrase 'entrusted by others' allows for the inference of all similar questions. Moreover, being entrusted by others and being loyal to their affairs also aligns with Confucian ideals

The official glanced at the account book. "So far, there have been no errors or omissions; this Sun Heilian truly has a skill."

Wang Yi, is he really Wang Yi? Chen Wen thought to himself as he looked at the young civil official before him

"You are not one of my subordinates, so I cannot punish you. Just deliver this letter to Deputy Minister Feng and get lost!" As soon as the words fell, Wang Yi's attendant handed a letter to Wang Sheng, while Wang Yi did not even glance back and headed straight for the central military hall

You have also followed Minister Feng for many years, yet it is unexpected that your actions could be so reckless and destructive.

This will trouble you, Mr. Lu.

Upon thinking of this, Chen Wen immediately stood up to pay his respects, but the feeling of physical exhaustion caused him to lie back down just as he was about to rise.

After a long while, the old man wrote a series of nearly illegible small characters on the paper and casually handed it to the young assistant beside him

"Well, I fear that a library ambassador is unworthy of his talents." The civil official nodded. "What about your side?"

Wang Sheng knelt on the ground, looking at the letter in his hand, his expression complex. He was well aware that even if this letter did not concern him, he would still have to explain to Feng Jingdi why he appeared at Dalan Mountain; he could not escape this reprimand.

Furen? But in the Analects, it is said: "A gentleman uses culture to make friends, and with friends, he cultivates benevolence." Is it the benevolence referred to in that context?

I report to the esteemed Wang Jinglue, I am Chen Wen, courtesy name Furen, a person from Tianjin Wei in the North Zhili region

Wang Sheng stared at the infirmary, his face dark with anger. He turned his head and said to the sycophantic officer, "Find two clever ones and investigate that person with the surname Chen thoroughly. If he leaves Siming Mountain, take people and find a place to deal with him for me."

Filial piety is one of the fundamental pillars of Confucian thought. There are many famous sayings and anecdotes about filial piety in Confucianism, among which the most renowned is Confucius's statement, "When parents are alive, one should not travel far; if one must travel, there should be a destination." Such a response not only enhances credibility but also enriches one's own image.

"Once I administer the needle, you shall awaken"

General Wang. Wang Yi glanced at Wang Sheng, who was kneeling on the ground

Upon hearing this, Wang Yi's expression revealed a hint of relaxation as he said, "Fu Ren, take good care of yourself. In a few days, when you feel better, I will come to see you again"

After the year of Jia Shen, I intend to follow the example of Xin Jiaxuan and head south to serve the royal army

Wang Yi raised his hand to stop Old Doctor Lu from bowing and asked, "When will he wake up?"

In the small courtyard of the infirmary, Wang Sheng and his subordinates have been kneeling in the sunlight for more than an hour.

After receiving this response, Wang Yi's expression became somewhat strange. However, Chen Wen did not notice this; he was still contemplating how to phrase his subsequent words to enhance his impression score

Truly youthful

Chen Wen nodded and said, "I remember"

In his impression, any position here would require at least the age of fifty or sixty to have the opportunity to sit in it. Even if one has a smooth political career, they would still be around fifty years old. At this moment, Wang Yi is merely approaching forty. Without considering the historical context, one might truly think that Wang Yi is actually the male protagonist of a time-traveling novel.

In the second hall of the main military hall at Dalan Mountain's old camp, a young civil official in a crimson robe was checking the accounts. He paused when Wang Yi strode in with great strides.

In the infirmary of the Old Camp at Dalan Mountain, an elderly man with white hair and beard was busily attending to Chen Wen.

After saying this, Wang Yi pondered for a moment and said, "However, whether his words are trustworthy still needs further probing"

The end is near

The door has been securely closed, and only Chen Wen and Wang Yi remain in the room. After pondering for a moment, Chen Wen began to respond according to the words he had previously designed.

I am afraid that the specific plan of the Dazis will be discovered by others, so I have already burned it earlier

... ...

In response to the esteemed Wang Jinglue, this young man, aside from the injuries from his fall, is merely suffering from a cold. However, he is physically exhausted and will require time to recuperate

At this time in Eastern Zhejiang, the only one who can be referred to as the commander is Wang Yi, appointed by Governor Lu, who serves as the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War and concurrently as the Left Deputy Commander.

Before long, Chen Wen gradually awakened. "Where am I?"

At this point, Chen Wen's heart suddenly sank. Since the time of his crossing, he had been struggling for survival. Although it was difficult, it could be considered fulfilling. However, his parents from that era might still be waiting for him to return home

"Great Commander, please get up first," said the sycophantic officer as he helped Wang Sheng to his feet

Exactly