In the last month of the 10th year of Jianxing, there were some changes in the personnel of the Jihan court.
Li Ping held the position of General of Hussars and Situ, and was only nominally inferior to the Prime Minister.
The position of Liu Yan's cavalry general remains unchanged.
Zhao Yun moved to General Wei.
These three are all honored by the imperial court.
Wu Yi, who led the army to stay in Jincheng, was General Zuo.
The most eye-catching thing is that Jiang Wan, the governor of the palace, was moved to Shangshu Ling and was in charge of Shangshutai together with Shangshu servant Li Fu.
During the Battle of Longyou, Fei Yi, who was transferred from the palace to the Prime Minister's Mansion as Sima, was transferred to Shizhong and served as Minister Zuo Cheng.
Together with his attendant Dong Yun, the two of them assisted the emperor in the palace.
Guan Xing was appointed as the leader of the Central Army and unified the Southern Army.
Zhang Bao was appointed as the leading general and unified the Northern Army.
Feng Yong, the governor of Liangzhou, remained unchanged in his original position, joined the army in the Prime Minister's Office, and served as a minister.
Together with Yang Yi, the commander-in-chief of the Prime Minister's Army and the general of the Sui Army, Wei Yan, the former military advisor and general of the Eastern Conquest, and some veterans of the two dynasties, they formed the current core of Ji Han's power on the surface.
Zhang Yi, the former governor of the surrender, was transferred back to the imperial court because he enforced the law too strictly, which led to Liu Zhou's rebellion in Yunnan, and entered the Prime Minister's Mansion to take over Fei Yi's position as Sima.
Ma Zhong, the former prefect of Zangke, took over as the governor of Xijiang.
The Nanzhong Gajiang Dudufu, Yongan Dudufu, and some local powerful figures formed the second echelon of power in Jihan.
This personnel transfer did not cause too many ripples outside the court.
But in the inner circle of the imperial court, it caused an uproar.
During the coldest time of the year, Shi Yangyi, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, accidentally caught wind and cold and refused to go out to the outside world.
"Jiang Wan, when the late emperor was still there, he was deposed by the late emperor for neglecting government affairs. How can he be above me?"
"Feng Yong is nothing more than a boy. Although he has military exploits, his qualifications are still relatively low. How can he enter both the prime minister's residence and the palace?"
"I am stationed in Hanzhong with the Prime Minister, collecting grain and planning the army. I am so busy thinking about it that I can't even get a moment's peace. Let alone the senior official who is more senior than the two, why should I be treated badly?"
Yang Yi, whose face was ferocious due to resentment, showed a look of resentment in his eyes.
In his rage, he smashed a lot of things. The house was in a mess, and there were many broken cups and broken porcelain on the ground.
Although they were both the chief historians of the Prime Minister's Office, Jiang Wan became the minister, which was considered superior to Yang Yi.
In the past, Feng Yong had always led the army and had never formally held an important official position in the center of the imperial court.
Now not only has he joined the army in the Prime Minister's Palace, but he has also served as a minister.
As a result, whether in the palace or in the government, Feng Yong was given an important position and an official position. It is difficult not to think of the political implications of this.
It was precisely because of this that Yang Yi became even more angry.
Why?!
He has the power to command troops externally, and he has the power to discuss government affairs internally.
There are positions in all the palaces and mansions.
What do you mean?
Thinking of all these years of hard work, Yang Yi felt that she had paid the dog by mistake!
Just when Yang Yi was full of resentment, a servant suddenly came to report:
"Shizhong Fei is visiting."
Among Fei Shizhong is Fei Yi.
After all, Yang Yi is also the chief historian of the Prime Minister's Office, and one of the longest-serving officials.
He had contracted the cold for several days and hadn't recovered, so he didn't send someone over to check on him, which was against the rules.
It's just that in the prime minister's house, when it comes to interpersonal relationships, Wei Yan ranks first, and Yang Yi definitely ranks second.
These two are the oldest people in the prime minister's house.
However, one of them is tough and dignified, while the other is petty and narrow-minded. They are like water and fire. When they meet, they quarrel and even draw swords against each other.
In order to take care of the overall situation, Fei Yi often mediates between the two of them and protects them. He is one of the few people who can talk to both of them at the same time.
When he heard that Fei Yi was coming, Yang Yi first invited him to the front hall, then tidied his clothes a little, calmed down, and then turned to the front hall to see Fei Yi:
"Where did Wen Wei come from?"
"The Prime Minister has recovered a lot in the past two days and has been able to handle some government affairs again. I heard that Duke Wei was ill, so I specially asked someone to come to visit."
Fei Yi and Yang Yi had been officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a long time, how could they not know who they were?
Seeing that although Yang Yi's tone was the same, her face was still angry, and she understood:
"Is Mr. Wei's health feeling better?"
Yang Yi didn't want to be angry with Fei Yi, so she just let out a long sigh and said:
"My body is fine, but I've been having heart palpitations at night lately, I can't sleep well, and my mind is a little unstable."
"Those who have heart palpitations must have something they can't let go of. Is Wei Gong thinking about something?"
Fei Yi asked tentatively.
Yang Yi relied on his qualifications and was too lazy to hide his emotions:
"In the past, I turned my back on the Wei and faced the Han. I was appreciated by the late emperor. I was first recruited by the late emperor to serve as a general of the left, and then as a minister. Where was Feng Yong at that time?"
"When the Prime Minister was on the southern expedition, I took the position of joining the army and took charge of the affairs of the Prime Minister's Office. At that time, Feng Yong was a minor official."
"When the prime minister goes north to Hanzhong, I will be entrusted with all matters in the army. At that time, Feng Yong will not be the governor of the county."
"What now? I am still no longer the chief historian of the Prime Minister's Office, and Feng Yong is the governor when he is outside, joins the army when he is in the government, and has the responsibility of serving in the palace when he is in the palace..."
The more Yang Yi spoke, the angrier he became. Resentment was expressed in his voice and his anger was expressed in his words:
"Even if Feng Yong has meritorious service, he is treated too well. What's the point of Jiang Wan staying behind in Jincheng? Can he be appointed as the Minister of the Secretariat?"
"If Jiang Wan is able to serve as a minister, then based on my achievements over the years, can't I even be admitted to the minister's desk?"
Outsiders may not have noticed anything unusual about this transfer, but Yang Yi has been with the Prime Minister for a long time, so how could they not see the signs?
When the late emperor founded the country, the Chancellery was originally the center of power.
This can be seen from the fact that Fazheng, Liu Ba, Li Yan and others were successively appointed as ministers by the late emperor.
It was only after the Battle of Yiling that the late emperor died suddenly, the prince was young, and the situation was critical, so the power of the Han Dynasty began to be transferred to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
To put it bluntly, the late emperor asked the Prime Minister and Li Ping, who was the Shangshu Ling, to jointly assist the government. He may not have the intention of letting the Shangshutai check and balance the Prime Minister's office.
Unexpectedly, Li Yan was too selfish. He first refused to lead the army to Hanzhong, and then wanted to carve out Bazhou and appoint himself as the governor.
However, his methods were far inferior to those of the prime minister. In the end, he lost his post as minister, and the minister's desk became an empty shell.
Although the Prime Minister's condition has improved now, this series of personnel adjustments have already hinted that the Chancellor's desk seems to be regaining power.
At least some of the power is restored.
This is still secondary. In the longer term, after the prime minister, the emperor may not be able to set up a prime minister's palace again, so the chancellery will be the complete center of power.
People like Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, and Feng Yong either joined the Secretariat and took charge of political affairs.
Either he was a servant, going in and out of the palace, hearing about the affairs of the court, and gaining the respect of the emperor.
This means that after the prime minister, they are the selected important officials of the court.
And what about me as the chief minister of the Prime Minister's Office? What will I do after becoming Prime Minister?
Without the Prime Minister's Palace, what should I do as a Prime Minister with a long history?
This is what makes Yang Yi most unhappy.
"If Duke Wei is dissatisfied with Feng Mingwen's position as prime minister in the army and as a minister, then there is no need to do so!"
Fei Yi didn't know whether he could see what Yang Yi was thinking, but he just smiled and said:
"Although Feng Mingwen joins the army and serves as the prime minister, how many days can he stay in Hanzhong? Will he still have to return to Liangzhou in the end?"
"Not in the center, joining the army and serving in the army are just in name only."
"As for Jiang Gongyan, he was appointed as Shangshu Ling in order to better stay in Jincheng. After all, Li Zhengfang in Jincheng is not a kind person."
"Besides, aren't you still responsible for handling all matters in the Prime Minister's Mansion now?"
When Yang Yi heard this, she forced a smile and her expression brightened slightly.
Seeing this, Fei Yi comforted him for a while and then left.
What he didn't see was that Yang Yi looked at him with a gloomy face against the winter sky in the background.
Feng Yong naturally didn't know about the secret trends in Hanzhong.
But even if he knows, it doesn't matter.
After finally returning to Hanzhong, since the main goal has been achieved, the next step is to go back to Nanxiang.
There was no ceremonial formation, no fanfare, only personal guards, mixed in with the business travelers on Shuangnan Avenue, and quietly returned to Nanxiang.
In Nanxiang today, the most powerful person is not Feng Junhou’s eldest disciple Wei Rong.
Nor is it the county magistrate Huang Chong.
It was General Wei Zhao Yun.
Three years ago, Mr. Zhao could still command the soldiers of the Longyou Governor's Mansion to defend the Longshan area and quell the rebellion in Pingxi County.
It has only been a long time since I retired, and my body bones have become much weaker.
Although his voice is still loud, his body is still tall and straight.
But wrapping himself in fur clothes in a warm house had exposed his lack of energy and blood.
"You still know how to come back and have a look. If you don't come back, you two disciples may as well join my sect."
Zhao Yun, Dama Jindao, sat on the couch, glanced at Governor Feng with disdain, and said with disdain.
Luo Xian and Fu Qian bowed respectfully to Feng Yong, then offered hot tea, and then they stood aside.
Feng Yong sat opposite Zhao Yun, took a sip of ginger tea soup to warm his body, and then looked at the old man sitting on the couch without caring about his manners:
"The old general is right. Could it be that the knowledge they learned in the school a few years ago was not passed down by me?"
"Besides, even if they are lucky enough to learn something from General Zhao, won't I still be the one leading them into battle?"
There was a movement behind him, and without looking back, he knew that Luo Xian and Fu Qian were responsible for it.
Luo Xian is already fifteen years old. These days, it is normal for a fifteen-year-old to go into battle with a sword.
The young man's blood was already boiling, but it was of no use in front of the foresightful Yin Ghost King:
"Now I don't know how much they can learn to lead troops."
Zhao Yun laughed, and then he coughed, probably because he exerted too much force.
Luo Xian and Fu Qian quickly stepped forward to help rub his back.
After Zhao Yun calmed down, he said helplessly:
"These two kids are sensible and have good talents. If it were anyone else who said this, I would have to say a few words for them."
He said this and then shook his head:
"It's just you who said this, so there's nothing you can do about it."
As he spoke, he looked at Luo Xian and Fu Qian, their expressions seemed helpless.
Attacking Longguan, fighting at Jieting, Fu Longyou, Ding Longxi, leveling Jincheng, and fighting at Xiaoguan, he became famous all over the world.
It can be said that when it comes to leading the army, if you look at the big men, no, even if you look at the world, only the prime minister is qualified to dare to act like a big-tailed wolf in front of Governor Feng.
After all, General Zhao's strength lies in the cavalry.
But in the eyes of people of this era, the armored cavalry in the hands of Governor Feng was one of the most terrifying cavalry in the world.
The battle of Xiaoguan was rehearsed over and over again by General Zhao.
He believed that he could not do better than Cao Zhen.
Seeing General Zhao looking at Luo Xian and Fu Qian, Feng Yong didn't know what he meant. He also looked at them:
"Study well with General Zhao and Governor Li for another year. If you can really pass my exam later, then I will let you serve as a trainee in the army."
Although Liangzhou finally survived the white disaster at this time last year.
But the price is not heavy.
In the battle of Xiaoguan, nearly 70% to 80% of the army's horses were lost.
In order to cope with the white disaster, the governor's office had to use its reserve animal power to transport grain in the cold weather.
A large number of livestock were lost for this reason, and Feng Jishi's idea of using mule packs as a pack was also aborted.
Even with advanced captivity and breeding technology, Liangzhou's cavalry army and mule-backed troops cannot be established in less than two or three years.
Liangzhou's army lacks combat strength, and relying solely on the troops from Hanzhong and Longyou may not be able to defeat Guanzhong.
Therefore, it is perfectly timely for Luo Xian and Fu Qian to stay in the Martial Arts Hall for one more year.
After receiving Master's promise, the two young men showed excitement on their faces:
"Sir, this is what you said. In one year, you want us to go to Liangzhou."
Feng Yong smiled slightly:
"I would never lie to my students."
After chatting for a while, Zhao Yun coughed several times. Feng Yong saw that he looked a little tired, so he quickly left and let the old man have a good rest.
Over the years, Nanxiang Academy has changed a lot compared to its original state.
The only thing that hasn't changed is that the courtyard where Governor Feng lived has remained the same.
It can even be foreseen that even if Nanxiang Academy is changed into the Royal Academy in the near future, this courtyard will not be changed in any way.
As soon as Wei Rong came on duty, he quickly called his servant and hurried to the yard.
"Sit down, everyone, sit down."
Feng Yong sat on the main seat and said to his disciples below:
"I am not a qualified master. When I come back this time, I actually stopped by to see you."
"Although I am incompetent, you must not slack off. If you are qualified, then I will definitely recommend you to the imperial court."
"But you are not talented enough. Even if you are in the name of my disciples, you will only have enough food and clothing in this life. Don't think too much about anything else."
Wei Rong and others felt awe-struck and quickly said yes.
In Hanzhong in December of the 10th year of Jianxing, people's hearts were a little confused.
But Sun Quan, who was far away in Jianye, once again launched an attack on Jiangbei.
The envoys sent to Liaodong last year were ambushed in Chengshan when they returned, causing most of the casualties.
Not only did the jewels donated by Liaodong fall into the hands of Wei thieves, but even the most urgently needed war horses in Wu were also snatched away by Wei thieves.
This made Sun Quan very angry.
This mountainous defeat reminded Sun Quan of a person, Yu Fan.
It was when Sun Quan and Zhang Zhao were talking about immortals that he dared to contradict the emperor of Wu and the most important minister of Wu in public, saying that immortals are just the dead bodies.
Because when Yu Fan heard that Sun Quan sent an envoy to Liaodong to ask for horses, he wrote to Jiaozhou from the place of exile.
It is said that the advantage of the Wu State is boats. If it is not good at land warfare, it is not in the interests of the country to seek horses.
Moreover, Liaodong is too far away. If you send people with money to go as far as Liaodong to ask for horses, you may not be able to get anything.
It wasn't until a large amount of property and horses fell into the hands of Wei thieves that Sun Quan couldn't help but regret not listening to Yu Fan's words.
"Wei thieves have bullied people too much. As the emperor, how can I accept this insult?" Sun Quan gritted his teeth and said, "I will definitely avenge you!"
It's just that Zhang Bu was ordered to surrender last year. Although it was a small gain, Hefei must have been alert and should not make any moves at this time.
Therefore, Sun Quan issued an edict and asked Lu Xun of Wuchang to personally lead the army to attack Lujiang.