On this day, after reuniting with Ji Zichang until quite late, Ji Zichang patted Li Guanyi on the shoulder. Ultimately, he no longer addressed him by titles like close friend or brother, but simply said:
"The changes in the world rest upon you and me; what has happened in the Academy is merely a beginning."
"The road ahead is long; take care of yourself."
"The next time we meet again should be in a month's time, during that autumn hunt."
After parting with Ji Zichang, Li Guanyi returned to the temporary residence of his unit. After accepting Ji Zichang's gift, he was immediately faced with an enormous problem—
How to extract at least thirty million taels of silver from that mausoleum and then have it transported back to the distant Eighteenth State of Jiangnan. This was not a simple task.
After pondering over this matter, Li Guanyi sought out Wen He.
He briefly explained the situation.
Wen He pondered, nodded earnestly, and then asked:
