Geng character volume: Reading the sword while drunk, Chapter 5: Peeling off the cocoon (first update!)
After entering the city, Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian went directly to the Ministry of War to resume their duties. However, Feng Ziying did not go to the Ministry of War, but went directly to Qiao Yingjia's residence.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't go to the Ministry of War. He was recalled by the cabinet. He had to wait until the cabinet summons him before he could go to Wenyuan Pavilion. Of course, when he came back, he had to notify the General Affairs Department.
Feng Ziying felt that she was a little confused now, and she was a little unclear about the current situation in Beijing. She couldn't sort out the clues for a while and needed to think about it carefully.
It stands to reason that to understand the situation, it is most appropriate to go to Qi Yongtai's place, but Qi Yongtai is the cabinet minister, so he cannot go, and Qiao Yingjia is just the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and does not belong to the Sixth Department of the Cabinet and the General Affairs Department, which makes sense.
The cavalry escorting Feng Ziying and his party were from Luo Yiguan's department. When they arrived at the capital city, they naturally went to the Zhengcunba station in Ji Town on the outskirts of Beijing.
It was the place where Zhu Di and Li Jinglong fought during the Jingnan Campaign in the former Ming Dynasty. It was quite famous and was also a residence of Ji Town on the outskirts of Beijing.
According to the rules, the troops from the border town are not allowed to enter the city, but the entire Shuntian Prefecture is the Jizhen defense zone, and Jizhen ugly has to deal with the Ministry of War and even the War Bureau, Ordnance Bureau, Taipus Temple and other departments, so it is also in Zhengcunba
There is a place to stay.
I haven't been back to the capital city for several months, and it seems that the capital city is a lot more lively again, but there is a certain atmosphere of chaos and restlessness in this liveliness.
The Mongolian army of more than 200,000 people is on the Changping-Shunyi-Pinggu line, constantly harassing the entire northern defense line. The wealthy gentry in the counties and prefectures on the outskirts of Beijing have already taken their families to hide in the capital city, even some people with moderate connections have also
Du Tuoer and his daughter took advantage of the opportunity to escape into the city.
Only those who had no choice but to swarm outside the city wall seemed to be able to get some comfort by relying on the tall city wall.
Qiao Mansion is located in Youfang Hutong, the southwest corner of Yongfang Temple in Dashi, next to Xuanwu Gate. When Feng Ziying arrived, there were several sedans and carriages outside. She must have come to visit Qiao Yingjia.
After sending the post in, he was quickly welcomed in, which also attracted a lot of noise and side glances from the other people waiting outside. However, someone knew Feng Ziying, and after a while, no one had any objections.
Soon the concierge collected all the outside posts and made an appointment for another time. Everyone knew that this was the intention of Deputy Governor Qiao not to see visitors again today, but he could leave a chance to see him tomorrow and the next day.
For guests who have the opportunity, this is actually a good thing.
Qiao Yingjia was very happy about Feng Ziying's visit.
[Send red envelopes] Reading benefits are here! You have up to 888 cash red envelopes to be drawn! Follow the weixin official account [Book Friends Base Camp] to draw red envelopes!
As Feng Ziying's political talents shone brightly, both Qiao Yingjia and Guan Yingzhen had already sensed this formidable momentum. Even Qi Yongtai sometimes found it difficult to make a standard judgment on Feng Ziying's performance.
They all feel that this guy's ideas are so unconstrained that no matter where he is, he can come up with some new and unique moves, and they are often not limited to his position. This is what makes all the teachers gratified the most.
I looked forward to it with some trepidation.
Qiao Yingjia has had relatively little contact with Feng Ziying among the three of them this year. As Feng Ziying's reputation grows and her status changes, meetings need to be considered carefully to avoid unnecessary criticism.
Of course, in the Great Zhou Dynasty, although private visits between colleagues are not particularly taboo, everyone still has a certain tacit understanding, that is, between the cabinet elders, the six ministers and the cabinet elders, and the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and colleagues from other departments
Unless there are special matters, visits will not be made easily. In contrast, visits by other colleagues and subordinates, students by teachers, and visits between township and party members are allowed.
"It's rare that you come to my place just after entering the city without entering the house. This is not in line with your style. Aren't they said that you have the determination to not change color despite the overwhelming weight of Mount Tai?" Qiao Yingjia joked about his disciple, usually a little abbreviated.
There was also a rare smile on his face that looked harsh and stern.
Qiao Yingjia's mansion is very simple, with plain-toned decoration and simple furniture desks. You can actually see some incomplete armrests and baffles on the tables and chairs used to receive guests.
However, Qiao Yingjia never seemed to care much about these aspects, and all the familiar visitors were accustomed to Qiao Yingjia's style.
"Master Qiao, do you need to change this set of tables and chairs?" Feng Ziying was not busy answering Qiao Yingjia's question, but talked about the official hat chair and the table, "It is crumbling, giving people the impression that our great Zhou Dynasty is
The momentum of the Procuratorate has become much weaker.”
"You kid!" Qiao Yingjia's face sank, "Don't worry about these things. You have just entered the official career. Think more about the business. This time the imperial court recruits you, it shows that the emperor and the cabinet value you. You also
It’s time to think carefully about how to respond to the cabinet consultation.”
"Master Qiao, do you think it's that simple?" Feng Ziying said bluntly, "Why does this disciple feel that there is something different here? That's why I came to ask for help."
Qiao Yingjia glanced at Feng Ziying, and the servant brought the tea. He picked up the tea and gestured, "Why, what did you see again?"
"Master Qiao, did Niu Jizong make such a big mistake when he was breached by the Outer Khalkha army in Yanqing Prefecture, did the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate turn a blind eye? Or did the emperor just ignore it?"
Feng Ziying's words made Qiao Yingjia flash a flash of surprise and satisfaction in his eyes. He could see the key point at a glance. Ziying has indeed matured a lot. Her vision is no longer limited to pure politics than before, and she understands the other side of the temple dispute better.
Already.
"Now is not the time." Qiao Yingjia responded lightly.
"Does the cabinet think it's not the right time yet, or does the emperor think it's not the right time yet?" These are two concepts, and Feng Ziying needs to ask clearly.
If it is the former, it means that the cabinet and the Ministry of War are worried that the accountability of Niu Jizong at this time will affect the next war situation, which is normal; if it is the latter, it means another meaning. Feng Ziying tends to be the former, but she is more worried about the future.
By.
Qiao Yingjia's eyes were a little sharper and he looked at Feng Ziying: "Ziying, what do you want to say?"
"Master Qiao, if this kind of situation happened in the past, I think the Metropolitan Procuratorate might not sit idly by and watch. If the censors remained silent, I think we, the Imperial Examiners, have also learned to consider the overall situation. The war is important, and the overall situation is
Heavy, but if the emperor wants to stay in China, well, then I am a little worried. If the cabinet and the Ministry of War support accountability, it means that the cabinet and the Ministry of War should have countermeasures, but the emperor wants to stay in China, which is unexpected.
"
Feng Ziying's words made Qiao Yingjia a little unhappy, "Ziying, do you know that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has no intention of treating your father?"
"My father?" Feng Ziying said in surprise as she didn't know about the fall of Fushun Pass.
"Fushun Pass was lost, Li Yongfang rebelled, and the Donglu broke through the pass and kidnapped nearly 20,000 soldiers and civilians..." Qiao Yingjia said coldly: "But after the imperial court made a plan, Mr. Zhang and I and the Central Procuratorate
The censors communicated with each other, and the censors were willing to wait until the next step of the investigation results came out, instead of launching a bullet directly."
"Ah?!" Feng Ziying was confused by Qiao Yingjia's words "Li Yongfang rebelled".
Only then did he remember this major event in the history of the late Ming Dynasty in his previous life. It was Li Yongfang's rebellion and the subsequent series of actions to help Nurhachi against Ming Liaodong that caused Liaodong to suffer multiple harms after his rebellion.
Li Yongfang was the first general-level figure to rebel against the Donglu. It can be said that this set an extremely bad precedent. From then on, Han generals turned to the Jianzhou Jurchens one after another.
This is all second. The key is that Li Yongfang has been operating in Liaodong for many years and has a good understanding of the civil and military conditions of various military posts in Liaodong and the situation of soldiers. His defection undoubtedly provided unimaginable help for Donglu to spy on Liaodong's military, political, defense, and commercial conditions.
.
What's more, after he joined Nurhaci, he spared no effort to help Nurhachi bribe and coerce various military officers and officers in Liaodong. Since the civil and military generals in Liaodong had been short-term and smuggling for many years, Li Yongfang took advantage of this.
A general can be said to be invincible.
In particular, some mid-level and low-level officers could not stand this kind of carrot and stick tactics, and turned to the Donglu one after another. It can be said that the harm one of them brought to Liaodong exceeded the impact of a war.
Seeing the sudden change in Feng Ziying's face, Qiao Yingjia waved his hand: "Ziying, you don't need to be anxious. The responsibility of your father has not yet been determined. I think it is better to rebel early than later for Li Yongfang's rebellion. Some people said before that your father is narrow-minded.
, blindly brought in the old ministries from Datong and Yulin, and now no one mentions it anymore. Li Yongfang’s situation is more complicated. Both Long Jinwei and the Metropolitan Procuratorate have sent personnel to Liaodong to investigate. I believe there will be an explanation. "
Feng Ziying smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Master Qiao, I am not worried about my father, but I am worried that Li Yongfang's defection may cause much greater harm than we imagined. This person is too familiar with Liaodong. If Dongfang
The prisoners seized this opportunity. In the next few years, Liaodong will be in a state of trembling. Master Qiao, you should know how clean the bottom of these border generals can be. Long Jinwei turned a blind eye, but
The censors are afraid..."
Qiao Yingjia frowned, seeming to understand Feng Ziying's worries, "I will discuss this matter with Mr. Zhang and Mr. Liu, and I will naturally be sensible."
"Thank you, Master Qiao." Feng Ziying shook her head, seeming to be in a trance, and Qiao Yingjia looked a little worried: "Ziying, you are not good in this state, the cabinet and the emperor are going to see you,..."
"Master Qiao, is it as simple as the emperor and the cabinet just seeing me? Well, are the results of the negotiations with the Neikha people worth calling me back?" Feng Ziying looked at Qiao Yingjia.
Qiao Yingjia hesitated and lowered his eyes, and then said after a long time: "When did you realize it?"
"The Mongols wandered without attacking, and the Datong Army and the Xuanfu Army came in faster than expected. I thought it was Niu Jizong who wanted to make atonement for his sins. Of course, it is not ruled out that Niu Jizong had this idea, but it will inevitably make him jealous in the eyes of many people.
I have doubts, especially since the Beijing camp suddenly lost 80,000 people, and only Chen Jixian and Qiu Shiben were left in the city. The fifth military camp controlled Guangningmen and Xizhimen, but Fuchengmen and Dongzhimen were controlled by Shenshu camp.
Here, the city I entered today through Guangqumen and Xuanwumen used to be controlled by Shenji Battalion, but now it seems to be controlled by Shenshu Battalion. Even Siwei Battalion and Warrior Battalion have come to take over the gate control.
Master Qiao, do you think it will make many people think differently?"
Feng Ziying's words hit Qiao Yingjia like a hammer, causing his face to change slightly.
In fact, Qiao Yingjia also feels this way, but he is the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He is neither the first or second highest ranking official in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
It's obviously going to be slower.
In particular, he was unaware of the movements of the Xuanfu Army and Datong Army. When Feng Ziying said this, he was immediately horrified.