Chapter 1278 Have you considered your future?

Feeling the look in Nanny Wang's eyes, An Miaoyi waved her hand impatiently, and the next second Nanny Wang immediately retreated as if she had been pardoned.

Looking at the silent An Miaoyi, Qi Qige seemed to understand what An Miaoyi was thinking, and immediately suggested:

"Ma'am, do you want to talk to the old lady?"

"Including this amount of money, the old lady has already given out nearly five thousand taels of silver in the past two months. If this continues, our family will be short of money!"

Listening to Qiqige's words, An Miaoyi didn't say anything, but a hint of helplessness appeared in her eyes.

Ye Cui was a superstitious person herself, and she often liked to reward temples and monks with some incense money. However, the amount of money was not much, usually just a few hundred taels, so no one said anything.

But perhaps because there have been more and more rumors recently about Ye Mingsheng's plan to become emperor, she has become more and more superstitious, and often asks some monks to speculate when is a good day for him to become emperor. Perhaps because Ye Mingsheng is about to become emperor, she is also very happy, so the amount of the reward is much more generous than before!

However, the Ye Mansion also had some preparatory work to do because Ye Mingsheng was about to become emperor. Not only that, An Miaoyi had not given up her plan to expand and renovate the Ye Mansion, and all of these aspects required money, so in the past two months, the Ye Mansion could be said to have spent money like water, and the originally limited cash seemed to be about to run out soon.

An Miaoyi has just looked at the account book. Currently, there is only about 30,000 taels of silver left in the Ye Mansion’s account. According to An Miaoyi’s calculations, at the current spending rate of the Ye Mansion, at most they can hold on until the next dividend distribution from the Ye Mansion’s industries...
Therefore, if during this period, the old lady gives another generous reward, the Ye Mansion will then be unable to pay out the money!

Thinking of this, An Miaoyi felt helpless. It was really not easy to be the head of the Ye Mansion. Ye Mingsheng did not allow her to make a lot of money and only let her live by guarding the properties of the Ye Mansion. However, she had to maintain the dignity and glory of the Ye Mansion!
To be honest, although outsiders think that Madam An Miaoyi is very glorious, sometimes it is like drinking the water and only you know whether it is hot or cold!
Thinking of this, An Miaoyi sighed, then took out a stack of banknotes from a drawer of the desk and handed it to Qiqige, saying:

"Here is 10,000 taels of silver. Don't use the mansion's account to handle those matters. Qiqige, take this silver and do it!"

"lady!"

Hearing Qiqige's address, An Miaoyi understood what she wanted to say, and immediately shook her head and said:

"At this time, we can only go along with the old lady and let her do whatever she likes. It's just a few thousand taels of silver, it's no big deal!"

Qiqige looked very helpless after hearing this, but still took the banknote and said:

"Ma'am, I'll get it done!"

An Miaoyi nodded slightly and then asked:
"Has Chu Zhiyi made any moves recently?"

"Madam, I was just about to report to you that although Chu Zhiyi seems to be quiet on the surface, he is actually doing things in secret. According to reports from our people in the Censorate, Chu Zhiyi seems to be secretly investigating something recently..."

As soon as these words came out, An Miaoyi's expression changed, and he immediately asked:
"Is Chu Zhiyi investigating something?"

"Madam, we don't know exactly what Chu Zhiyi is investigating, but it seems to be related to the military!"

"Is it related to the military?" An Miaoyi looked a little surprised.
Qiqige nodded and said:
"It is said that this is the case, but the specific situation is under investigation!"

An Miaoyi was silent for a while after hearing this and then opened her mouth and ordered:

"Let Wang Rui get involved in this matter! He is a detective and is good at investigation!"

When An Miaoyi mentioned Wang Rui's name, Qiqige couldn't help but hesitate. Noticing the change in her expression, An Miaoyi also had a bad premonition in her heart, and immediately asked again:

"Did something happen to Wang Rui?"

Facing An Miaoyi's question, Qiqige did not dare to hide it and said:

"Madam, Wang Rui went out to drink with friends two nights ago, and then he disappeared!"

An Miaoyi frowned when he heard this. Seeing this, Qiqige quickly continued:
“Madam, our people are already looking for him, but there is no news yet. We suspect that he may have been killed, or someone may have helped him, or…”

Although Qiqige did not say the last words, An Miaoyi knew what Qiqige meant and immediately shook her head and denied it:
"I believe in Wang Rui! He won't betray me!"

Hearing An Miaoyi's firm and unquestionable words, although Qiqige had some different opinions, she couldn't say it out loud and could only nod silently.

At this time, An Miaoyi also made a decision and said:

"Send a message to Zhuang Shanhe and Liu Ning, asking them to help find Wang Rui. They must find Wang Rui alive or dead!"

"Madam! Wang Rui is responsible for several deaths!"

"Do as I say!"

"Yes!"

After saying that, Qiqige was about to take action, but at this moment, An Miaoyi stopped her and ordered:
"You can collect all the licensed ticket offices and some information about them, such as who are the owners, the size of the ticket office, and the scope of business!"

Hearing An Miaoyi's request, Qiqige was a little confused about what An Miaoyi was going to do, but she still agreed to it out of habit.

"Yes!"

After Qiqige left, An Miaoyi leaned back in her chair, looking a little tired!

The last time Ren Hai proposed the idea of ​​controlling the ticket number, An Miaoyi thought it was a good idea, but she also knew that the Ministry of Revenue had the right to review the license, but in fact, Ye Mingsheng personally checked the issuance of ticket number licenses. So An Miaoyi knew that her behavior of controlling the ticket number could not be hidden from Ye Mingsheng, and Ye Mingsheng would definitely not grant the ticket number license to her.

Therefore, even though An Miaoyi thought Ren Hai’s idea was very good, An Miaoyi did not take any action!

However, the current situation does force An Miaoyi to reconsider Ren Hai's suggestion, and after thinking for a while, An Miaoyi came up with a good way to bypass Ye Mingsheng's regulatory review····················

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Just as An Miaoyi was thinking about the ticket number issue, Ye Mingsheng in a house in Hanyang looked at Song Haibo in front of him, and suddenly he spoke with an idea:
"Haibo! Who do you think is suitable between the two of them?"

Although Song Haibo was very capable of responding to Ye Mingsheng's questions, he was still a little hesitant, as if he had not expected Ye Mingsheng to ask him such a question.

Song Haibo didn't know why Ye Mingsheng asked him this question, and he didn't know if Ye Mingsheng had any deeper meaning, so to be safe he could only speak:
"Marshal, I know nothing about this kind of thing, you have to make the decision!"

Looking at Song Haibo who was trying to evade the question, Ye Mingsheng said directly:
"Haibo, you can speak freely. I won't blame you if you are wrong!"

Seeing Ye Mingsheng's words, Song Haibo began to think quickly. After pondering for a few seconds, he said in a deep voice:
"General, in terms of personal ethics and style, based on the evidence we have so far, Governor Dai is indeed better than Prefect Yang. However, Governor Dai does not seem to be very enthusiastic about reform. He seems to want a smooth transition and is unwilling to do things that would offend people!"

“Although Prefect Yang has some issues with his personal ethics, he is indeed as resolute and decisive as the rumors say. He is decisive and decisive in doing things. Currently, layoffs are underway in the Hanyang Prefectural Government Office. Although many people are asking him for mercy, Prefect Yang remains unmoved…”

Hearing Song Haibo say this, Ye Mingsheng also asked with interest:
"So you are optimistic about Yang Qinghe?"

Under Ye Mingsheng's gaze, Song Haibo was silent for a few seconds, then he made up his mind and said:

"Sir, I actually think that neither Governor Dai nor Governor Yang is suitable to be the Governor of Jingchu!"

"I think that instead of choosing between the two of them, you'd better choose a wise man from the court to lead the reform of Jingchu!"

Song Haibo's answer was somewhat beyond Ye Mingsheng's expectations. Ye Mingsheng originally thought that he would choose Yang Qinghe!

Ye Mingsheng pondered for a moment and then said with a smile:

"Haibo, your idea is great, but unfortunately there is no suitable candidate in the court at the moment!"

Hearing Ye Mingsheng say this, Song Haibo was keenly aware that Ye Mingsheng might have already made a decision in his mind, so in order to avoid giving the wrong answer, Song Haibo simply didn't say anything and just nodded respectfully.

Although Ye Mingsheng has never been a tyrant and is usually gentle in his dealings with others, Song Haibo always remembers the old saying that serving a king is like serving a tiger, and always adheres to the creed of speaking less, listening more, and doing more. On some sensitive issues, Song Haibo would not speak if he could.
However, just when Song Haibo was about to remain silent, Ye Mingsheng's next sentence was beyond his expectations.

"Haibo, you have been in the Attendant Department for quite some time. Have you ever thought about your future?"

Although Ye Mingsheng's tone was very gentle when he said this, when Song Haibo heard this, his heart was shocked. He knew that the time to decide his fate might have come.

At this time, Song Haibo's subconscious reaction was to tell Ye Mingsheng that he had not thought about his own future, and he just wanted to follow Ye Mingsheng around to show his loyalty to Ye Mingsheng.

However, Song Haibo quickly denied his idea. He had followed Ye Mingsheng for some time, and he knew that Ye Mingsheng would not believe such words with his character!
So when faced with a question like this from Ye Mingsheng, Song Haibo seemed a little confused and didn't know how to answer Ye Mingsheng's question.

Ye Mingsheng seemed to see Song Haibo's dilemma, so he didn't urge Song Haibo, but just picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

When Ye Mingsheng put down the teacup, Song Haibo saw that Ye Mingsheng's teacup was empty, so he immediately picked up the teapot and refilled it with water for Ye Mingsheng. Then he made up his mind and said to Ye Mingsheng honestly:

"I dare not deceive the commander-in-chief. I have thought about this issue!"

Seeing that Song Haibo was quite honest, Ye Mingsheng nodded slightly and said:
"I heard that Zhao Wanxian was planning to invite you to be his deputy governor. Why didn't you agree?"

As soon as Song Haibo heard this, cold sweat broke out on his back. He never thought that Ye Mingsheng even knew such a thing. After hesitating for a moment, he said sincerely:
“I dare not deceive you, Marshal. I was indeed tempted at that time. However, compared to the authority of the deputy governor, I was more worried that I would not be able to fulfill this responsibility and would bring shame to you, Marshal…”

Hearing Song Haibo say this, Ye Mingsheng smiled and shook his head and said:

"So what do you think of the Hanyang prefect?"

Song Haibo's heart moved when he heard this, and at this moment, Ye Mingsheng continued to say:
"You don't have to answer now. You have to think about it carefully. I will stay in Hanyang for three days. You can learn about Hanyang's situation during this time. After returning to Yijing, I want you to give me a report about Hanyang and Jingchu. This can be regarded as a test for you!"

Song Haibo nodded and said:

"I understand. I will never let you down!"

Ye Mingsheng nodded slightly, then threw a stack of files to Song Haibo and instructed:

"You let someone spread the news!"

"My Lord, I know what to do!"

Ye Mingsheng waved his hand when he heard this, and Song Haibo bowed and walked out. Then Ye Mingsheng took out another memorial and began to read it.

Although he was in Jingchu, Ye Mingsheng was also very concerned about the affairs of Yijing, and many eyes were watching the Yijing court for Ye Mingsheng.

First of all, the latest news is that Wang Xuecheng did not follow Ye Mingsheng's instructions, but wisely paid out of his own pocket to arrange the activity funds required by Zhang Kaishan!

And Zhang Kaishan is indeed quite capable. He did a lot of work once the activity funds arrived. At present, the negotiations with the Jinghai Navy have been basically completed, which means that in the next few years, the navigation safety of the Great Zhou merchant ships in the South Sea will be guaranteed to a certain extent...
(End of this chapter)