EBE Chapter 326 Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind
Chapter 326 Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind
Don't let his youth fool you; when it comes to getting things done, Yinzhen is quite reliable. He just mentioned introducing Zheye to his sixth brother, and sure enough, news came in less than two months.
"Sixth Brother, ever since you told me about that matter last time, I've had people keeping an eye on things at the dock. Yesterday, someone reported that they saw Tetsuya and Kenjiro at the dock. Sixth Brother, are you planning to meet these two recently? If so, I'll go and make contact with them first."
Since Yinzhuo had set his sights on Japan, he naturally had to meet these two people. However, before meeting them, Yinzhuo felt he needed to plan carefully. When it came to tricking the Japanese devils, the first person that came to Yinzhuo's mind was Marshal Zhang. He felt he could learn a lot from Marshal Zhang's successful experience.
"This matter is not urgent. Xiao Jiu, first send someone to keep an eye on these two people. Find out where they go every day, what they do, what they say, and who they come into contact with. It's best to find out as much as possible. As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' Xiao Jiu, you told me before that this Tetsuya is the nephew of the emperor of Japan. Is he a blood nephew? How powerful is he in Japan? Does he have any ambitions?"
Although Yinzhi had met with Zheya many times before, those were all business dealings. Just as Zheya only knew that Yinzhi was the ninth prince of the Qing Dynasty and skilled in business, Yinzhi only knew that Zheya was the nephew of the Japanese emperor and did a good job in business. As for what Yinzhi wanted to know, he obviously did not know.
Yinzhuo wasn't disappointed when he saw that Yintang couldn't answer. After all, just as Yinzhen said, his younger brother's talent was all focused on making money, and he was practically a blockhead in other aspects.
Besides, there's a saying that one's identity is self-given when traveling. If you want to know what kind of person Zheye really is, just do a thorough investigation. If you ask Yinzhuo how he wants to do a thorough investigation, the method is actually quite simple. Don't forget how Yinti and the others usually evaluate Yinzhuo. He holds the biggest backer of the Aisin Gioro family in his hands. If he wants to know something, it's not difficult. Just go to his father.
"You're going to investigate this Japanese? And you're going to investigate every little detail. Sixth brother, what are you up to now? What, do you really want to take over this place? Come on, tell your second brother, what did the Japanese do to offend you? You seem to really hate them."
It's not surprising that Yinreng would think that way. The main reason is that his sixth brother is a completely different person whenever he gets involved with Japan. Have you ever seen bees collecting honey? That's right, they rush in like that, howling and swarming. If you mention dealing with this tiny island, then it's even worse. That guy is ruthless; you'd think some butcher had come to life. Look at him just now, he only said "take it down," and look how excited he is. His eyes are shining, and the smile on his face is twisted.
"Second brother, what are you saying? I usually stay at home all the time. Even if they wanted to offend me, they wouldn't have the chance. But what you said is true, second brother. I hate Japan to an extreme degree. How much do I hate it? I wish I could get rid of it as soon as possible. Father, just one word: will you help me investigate or not? If not, I'm going to find my eldest brother in a bit."
Kangxi did not answer Yinzhuo's question. Instead, he picked up the portrait of Yinzhuo and the basic information of Zheye that Yinzhuo had placed on the desk, examined them for a while, and then handed them to Liang Jiugong, who was waiting beside him. Liang Jiugong took the things, carefully put them away, bowed to everyone, and backed out of the flower hall.
"Thank you, Father. Don't worry, once your son has tricked that brat Tetsuya and gotten his share, he will definitely share it with you. As the saying goes, everyone who sees it gets a share. Second Brother, you can rest assured that I will not shortchange you."
There's a saying that if you don't refuse, you agree. Since Kangxi didn't reject Yinzhuo's request and even had Liang Jiugong take away Zheye's portrait and information, it means he agreed to it. As the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, it was easy for Kangxi to investigate someone within the Qing territory. In just a few days, detailed information about Zheye was handed to Yinzhuo.
"Father, you never know until you investigate! And look at this, he's a big fish! The third in line to the Japanese throne! The investigation reports say he's usually very low-key and seems a bit timid, but I don't think so. If he were really as incompetent as the reports say, would the Japanese emperor have entrusted him with the business dealings with the Qing Dynasty? I think this guy might be playing dumb. Father, do you think he'd be tempted if I told him I could help him get rid of his cousin and take the throne?"
Whether Zhehui would be tempted or not, Kangxi did not know, but he knew from Yinzhuo's slightly excited voice that his son really intended to stir up trouble in Japan. To be honest, it would be a lie to say that Kangxi was not envious of Japan's rich mineral resources, but he was, after all, the emperor. Compared to Yinzhuo, who was full of enthusiasm and ready to fight at any moment, he obviously had to consider many more things than Yinzhuo.
"Yinzuo, I can allow you to test Zheye's attitude, but remember not to act recklessly on your own. When you go to see Zheye, have your elder brother accompany you. With your elder brother there, even if something unexpected happens, he can handle it. You must not show off. Obediently hide behind your elder brother. If you get hurt anywhere, then you can forget about ever leaving the house again."
When Yinzhu heard that his father had paired him with his eldest brother instead of his second or fourth brother, he felt a sense of relief. As the saying goes, when the time comes, a general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders. He can say whatever he wants.
With Kangxi's approval, everything was ready for Yinzuo. All that was missing was the final push from Yintang. Yintang always took Yinzuo's instructions to heart, and he arranged everything in just a few days.
"Alright, Sixth Brother, stop looking. The Guanyuan Tower is now completely blocked. Not even a fly can get out, let alone a person. I heard they've been here for a while. Why don't we go in and take a look?"
Yinzhuo wasn't blind. He had just been sitting here watching Yintang's men lead Zheye and the others into the Lotus Pond Moonlight. How could he not know that they had already arrived a while ago? But there's a saying that a business that's rushed isn't a business. What's the rush? Let them wait a bit.