Ji Zi Volume Chapter 239 Influence (Third update, please support!)
"Well, I hope the Mongolians can return to the grassland. They stay at Santun Camp and make me sleepy and uneasy. Ziying, when do you think the Mongolians can return north?"
Zhu Zhiren did not hide much in front of Feng Ziying. He was not a martial artist, so he was naturally afraid of such wars. Feng Ziying was a martial artist, and his father had been fighting in the border areas for many years. He had developed the habit since he was a child and was not afraid of war. Zhu Zhiren
I feel at ease.
"Well, it's hard to say." Feng Ziying raised her head and thought for a moment, "I guess it's only ten days and a half. The Khalkha people didn't get much food and grass from the battle of Santun Camp. It would never be possible for them to last for more than a month.
, and our Yongping Prefecture has strong walls and clear fields, and they have nothing to gain. If they want to stay in the pass, they can only go west to Zunhua, Fengrun, and Yutian counties in Shuntian Prefecture, but Zaisai has made it clear that he will not go to replace them.
The people of Chahar and Zakarkha are taking something out of the fire, and for them it is not cost-effective."
Zhu Zhiren didn't know exactly what Feng Ziying had discussed with the Neikha people. He was still a little worried when Feng Ziying met with Zasai before, so he was opposed to it. However, Feng Ziying was very firm and had obtained authorization from the Ministry of War.
So Zhu Zhiren could only agree.
Fortunately, the negotiations went smoothly, but Feng Ziying did not talk about the specific details of the negotiations except a general introduction to the redemption of tens of thousands of prisoners in the Beijing camp, and Zhu Zhiren was not very interested.
While the two were talking, they heard a report from outside that someone from the Ministry of War was coming.
“The court replied so quickly?” Zhu Zhiren and Feng Ziying were both surprised. They only sent the letter the day before yesterday and received a reply today? How could the efficiency of the court be so high?
But Feng Ziying immediately realized that he was from the Ministry of War, not from the imperial court. They just meant two things.
It was Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian who arrived.
When Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian came, it was natural for them to have a friendly relationship. After meeting Zhu Zhiren, Zhu Zhiren said that he had official business to deal with. Feng Ziying, Yang Sichang, and Zheng Chongjian naturally sent them off respectfully.
"Wen Ruo, Da Zhang, why did you two come to me so unexpectedly? I, the messenger, just set out the day before yesterday." Feng Ziying took the two of them to sit down at his own house, and then asked with a smile.
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Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian were both looking at Feng Ziying's official residence.
Tongzhi Gong's office is not large in size, and it is not on the same level as the magistrate's lobby. However, it is still a genuine office. It is a bit old, but it is small and well-equipped with all kinds of desks, chairs and stools.
, flower stands, and curtains are all available, and it has a bit of an official atmosphere.
"Zi Ying, you are such a great leader, so congratulations. It's just ridiculous that those people are still laughing at you for being sent out of Beijing, but they don't know that the great governance of the world starts from the counties. If the counties and counties are not governed, the world will be unsafe." Yang Sichang said this.
The words were spoken from the heart.
His father, Yang He, went to Huguang to serve as the governor of Yunyang. He and Yang Sichang maintained almost a monthly correspondence. He also discussed and introduced local governance affairs with Yang Sichang in the letters. He also had a lot of experience in local governance. He bluntly said that if
Without experience in this place, it would be difficult for officials in the DPRK to understand the pros and cons of the entire operation of the imperial court.
Although Yang Sichang still couldn't understand his father's feelings in the letter, he could still feel his dissatisfaction with the current governance in the Zhou Dynasty. However, as an important member of the imperial court, Yang He's words could not be read even in the letter.
Zhongya could only scratch the surface, but Yang Sichangdao, who knew his father's thoughts very well, could also understand the anxiety and uneasiness in it.
Therefore, his confusion about Feng Ziying's previous job gradually turned into admiration, although he still felt a little regretful that the other party could have practiced in the court for a few years to cultivate his reputation and accumulate contacts before going to the government, even if he could not be like his father.
If you serve as a governor in that way, you can at least directly serve as a prefect, which is considered successful.
However, due to Feng Ziying's various performances in Yongping Mansion, Yang Sichang had to admit that gold can shine wherever it is.
Just by fortifying the walls of Yongping Prefecture and clearing the country, and then resolutely blocking the Allied Forces of Inner Khalkha and Horqin at the foot of Qian'an City, winning this battle was enough to make Feng Ziying's name reverberate in the capital city again.
“Wen Ruo, what you said is a bit too much. I am a co-prefect, but not a prefect. Even if I have some achievements, they were achieved under the rule of the prefect...”
"Ugh!" Yang Sichang sneered. This guy was still like that, he didn't mean what he said. I'm afraid he was very proud and smug at this time. He pursed his lips and said, "Okay, Ziying, there are only you, me and Dazhang here.
How can you hide it from Dazhang and me? Dazhang, you and Ziying have been classmates for many years. Isn’t his behavior despicable? "
Zheng Chongjian also smiled and said nothing.
Yang Sichang shook his head, "Okay, Ziying, let's not talk about other gossip. I'm afraid you also know the purpose of Master Shangshu and Master Chai asking us to come. How did you talk with that Zai Sai?"
"It's basically agreed, but there are still some specific details that need to be decided by the court, but I think that's basically all it can do. The messenger went to Beijing the day before yesterday, and I guess he missed you on the way. I'm still thinking about what to do with the DPRK and China in the past few days.
It’s time to reply to the letter, I thought you two were here to reply on behalf of the imperial court.”
Yang Sichang was surprised, "It's already been negotiated?! So soon?"
Zheng Chongjian was equally astonished, "Ziying, if such a big thing is settled so quickly, isn't it a bit arrogant?"
Feng Ziying nodded, "It is indeed a bit fast, but on second thought, as long as the general principles are established, many details will not need to be too entangled. This Zai Sai is also a person. I only talked to him for an hour, and he can understand Nei Ka
Where does the future of the five Erkha tribes depend, so after confirming the relationship between the future and the Great Zhou Dynasty, everything else is simple."
Feng Ziying briefly discussed and analyzed the situation between herself and Zaisai regarding the future positioning of the five Inner Khalkha tribes in the grasslands and even in Liaodong and their relationship with the Great Zhou Dynasty, and introduced it to Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian.
Both Yang and Zheng looked gloomy and uncertain.
After a long time, Yang Sichang pondered and said: "Ziying, if you said that this Zai Sai has the spirit of a man of great talent and strategy, and you are so candid in stating the truth, aren't you afraid that another iron man will appear on this grassland?
Mu Zhen?"
Yang Sichang's words were also recognized by Zheng Chongjian. Zheng Chongjian also said in a deep voice: "Ziying, you have done something wrong in this matter. You have given both kindness and power to the grassland tribes, lured them with benefits, and shown them with power.
Okay, but you have to distinguish between master and slave. Are you not encouraging your opponent's ambition? If we continue to support you, what if we raise tigers in the future and cause a disaster that is more difficult to solve than the Jurchens in Jianzhou?
Is good?"
Feng Ziying shook her head lightly: "Wenwei, Da Zhang, I understand your two worries. Zasai does have some ambitions, and the five inner Khalkha tribes do have considerable strength. However, I think the five inner kalkha tribes are good.
Whether the Jianzhou Jurchens are a real threat to challenge our Great Zhou Dynasty, it does not lie with the Inner Khalkha or the Jianzhou Jurchens themselves, but with our Great Zhou Dynasty itself."
Feng Ziying's words made both Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian frown. These words were indeed grand, but they could not solve the real problem. Both Yang and Zheng also knew that Feng Ziying was not the kind of person to talk nonsense, so there must be some explanation for what he said.
"The Great Zhou Dynasty is indeed facing many problems at the moment, but whether it is for the Mongolian tribes or the Jurchens who established the state, it seems to be a military problem, but I think it is more of an economic problem, which of course is reflected in the court.
Then it becomes a financial issue."
Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian both thought deeply.
Feng Ziying's reputation in the capital is not unfounded.
The strategy of opening up the sea caused shock as soon as it was proposed, and it indeed greatly eased the financial constraints of the imperial court. To say that the strategy of opening up the sea was not new, but how to implement it in practice and obtain the approval of both the north and the south was not a problem.
It was a simple matter, but after Feng Ziying came up with a series of feasible strategies and used part of the proceeds to support some expenditure items in the North, this policy was really put into practice. This kind of timing and support direction
Precise arrangement is the key.
Because of this, both Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian attached great importance to Feng Ziying’s political views.
"The key to deciphering the Mongolian tribes and the Jianzhou Jurchen lies in Liaodong. The problem in Liaodong lies in logistical supplies, especially food issues and population issues. Food security is limited by transportation costs and capabilities. Land routes are costly, sea routes are weak, and there is no food.
Guarantee, the logistical support that supports the survival of more than 100,000 troops in Liaodong, to put it bluntly, it is difficult to maintain the survival of officers and soldiers and the population that provides services, including the families of officers and soldiers, the production and maintenance of weapons and armor, business travelers, and recreational and entertainment personnel.
It is difficult to maintain a purely military fortress city for a long time, but if you want to achieve normal urban survival, you need a large productive population, agricultural production and industrial and commercial production to ultimately support the military power, and Liaodong's food production capacity is extremely
It is so low that it cannot be supported at all and can only rely on imports from outside..."
"I have learned that the price of grain in Liaodong in normal years is about two and a half times that of the capital. In good years, it is about twice that of the capital. In bad years, it is about four to five times that of the capital. If compared with Jiangnan, it is probably even higher.
Fifty percent,..."
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Feng Ziying tried his best to describe the situation in Liaodong in as simple terms as possible. He also knew that it would be difficult for Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian, two young people who had not done field inspections before, so for the time being, they could only let them swallow it down.
, as for slowly digesting and understanding it in the future, it will take time and experience.
"The gains and losses in Liaodong are the key. We understand this. What you mean is that neither Mongolia nor the Jurchens of Jianzhou are actually good enough to confront the Great Zhou, but the military strength of the Great Zhou cannot be effectively deployed in Liaodong? And restricting this kind of military
The key reason for the deployment of strength is military strength, especially the shortage of logistics support population that matches the military strength?" Yang Sichang roughly understood it, but he was still a little confused.