Although it sounds very inconvenient to have a big belly, Shen Yixiu still insists on standing in front of her husband to tidy up his clothes.
Next to them are Qingwen, who is supporting Shen Yixiu on the left and right, while Yun Shang is half-crouching to straighten Feng Ziying's clothes and trouser legs.
"Master, go to the Ministry of War first?" Shen Yixiu is still very clear about the scope of work of her husband, who is supposed to be the Tongzhi of Yongping Prefecture. Generally speaking, in addition to assisting the prefect, the Tongzhi is responsible for the Qing army, coastal defense, and public security. , which makes sense for the Ministry of War, but if it was said that it was summoned by the cabinet, it would seem a bit out of the ordinary.
It turns out that my husband works as an editor in the Hanlin Academy, not to mention it. The Hanlin Academy is inherently special. It is the talent reserve of the imperial court. It is also the reserve of materials for meeting the emperor and the cabinet to prepare advisors. If there are any major matters, the Hanlin Academy is qualified to participate in admonishment. It is said that this is why the husband has the strategy of opening up the sea, but in the local area, this possibility is almost non-existent.
For example, my father has been the governor of Dongchang Prefecture for several years. He is a dignified fourth-grade official. No matter how outstanding he is, he can only be seen by a certain elder in the cabinet when the Beijing Inspector comes to Beijing for three years. It will be more honorable. Even if the emperor just met and said a few words of encouragement, how could he ever have the opportunity to be summoned by the cabinet collectively?
Every year there is just a routine assessment by the Ministry of Personnel and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, followed by a three-year inspection in Beijing. This was the daily routine of most of the chief envoys, prosecutors and prefects in the entire Zhou Dynasty.
Not to mention the cabinet and the emperor, even if you want to be summoned by the six ministries, there must be a special reason.
But now it seems that my husband enters the mansion of the six ministers as if he were taking a leisurely stroll, and meets the ministers of the cabinet as if they are old friends. Even being summoned by the emperor seems to be nothing new.
You must know that many senior officials of the fourth rank and above have never been summoned by the emperor alone in their lives. Many of them were summoned collectively through special events such as festivals and festivals, and then sent away with a few words of encouragement.
"Well, we have to go to the Ministry of War first. The Cabinet also needs to see what the Cabinet ministers want. I guess the two people from the Ministry of War need to get a general understanding of the situation. In addition, they need to listen to my opinion before reporting it to the Cabinet and taking a look at the Cabinet. manner."
Feng Ziying does everything she can.
He felt that the conditions of the Inner Khalkha people were about the same. In fact, there was not much left to give in. If it was no longer possible, Zaisai would take these people and several thousand more and take them back to the grassland. It would be really difficult to deal with them, so why not redeem them? The court's reputation cannot be justified. These family members, relatives and friends will definitely make a big fuss. Let's redeem it, one or two million taels of silver, and the redemption will be a bunch of waste, and it may even affect the emperor's "big plan".
"Where's the Emperor?" Shen Yixiu didn't ask her husband much about these aspects of his work. Occasionally, her husband would say a word or two, but she would just listen and refuse to interrupt.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it depends on what the Emperor wants to do, but I still believe that it is better to be still than to move. Even though there are some useless people in the Zhou Dynasty, but generally speaking, it is not to that point."
Shen Yixiu was a little confused by Feng Ziying's words, but since her husband didn't say anything, she didn't ask.
"My husband, you can only say this at home. If outsiders hear it, it will definitely cause an uproar." Shen Yixiu knew that her husband was a man of sense of proportion, but he still couldn't help but warn him.
"Thank you, madam, for reminding me. Of course I can only sigh at home. Sometimes after you go out to do some things, you can realize that the current difficulties of the court are not without reason. You spend all day looking at the black gauze hat and the money in the pocket. , thinking about these two things, how to report them to the court and help the people?" Feng Ziying said calmly.
This topic was so big that Shen Yixiu couldn't even answer it. He said angrily: "I haven't seen my husband act like a royal censor this time."
Feng Ziying laughed and said nothing.
The official uniforms of Qingpao and white pheasants are basically similar to the costumes of the former Ming Dynasty, but they are not as complicated as the costumes of the former Ming Dynasty. In addition to official uniforms, there are only court uniforms, which are usually used for specific sacrifices, great dynasties, etc., and are generally used by public officials. Clothes.
The travel requirements for officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty are also not consistent. They can ride horses or sedans. However, military attachés, regardless of age, can only ride horses unless there is a special order, while civil servants are not restricted and can even walk.
Come out of Fengcheng Hutong and go south along Xuanwumen Street until you reach the intersection of West Chang'an Street, then turn east and go all the way to the outside of Chengtianmen.
The government structure of the Zhou Dynasty is basically the same as that of the Ming Dynasty. Among the six departments, except for the Criminal Department and the Sanfa Department, which are all gathered together on the edge of Liu Hutong, the casserole in Fucifang, the other five departments are all on the south side of East Chang'an Street outside Chengtianmen. Come on.
Feng Ziying was very familiar with the Ministry of War. Not only did he come there the most often, it was probably second only to the Hanlin Academy where he was originally from, but he also had the most acquaintances here. Not to mention Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke, except for Yang Si In addition to Chang and Zheng Chongjian, Wang Yingxiong is also in the Ministry of War, and now Fu Zonglong is also observing politics in the Ministry of War. It can be said that the Ministry of War is now the most powerful department among the disciples of Qingtan Academy.
Feng Ziying met Fu Zonglong as soon as she entered the house. As a Guanzheng Jinshi, you basically have to do all kinds of chores, and anyone can assign you some, but this is also a good opportunity for training.
"Zhong Lun, is there any news from the southwest?" Feng Ziying was also very friendly when she saw Fu Zonglong. Although Fu Zonglong was not as familiar with Xu Qixun and Sun Chuanting, after all, they both came from Qingtan Academy and slept on the same big kang. The affection is no better than that of outsiders.
"Brother Chu Cai just sent a letter to the Ministry of War two days ago. It is estimated that the situation is quite serious. Mr. Zhang and Mr. Chai are both a little anxious. They are negotiating with the Ministry of Revenue, hoping that the Ministry of Revenue will set aside military expenses for the southwest war. I heard It was said that Mr. Zheng was about to retire, so he kept talking about it..."
Fu Zonglong was also overjoyed when he saw Feng Ziying arriving, and quickly pulled Feng Ziying aside, "If there is a chance that there will be a fight in the southwest, I guess Feixiong may have a good chance of going there. Ziying, please help me recommend it to Mr. Chai. It's not very interesting for me to observe politics in the ministry, so I might as well go out for a walk like I did in the past."
"Are you so looking forward to the southwest rebellion? Aren't you afraid of destroying your hometown?" Feng Ziying joked angrily.
"It is imperative that Yunnan and Guizhou return to their original homeland without being destroyed or established. Since this matter is unavoidable, it is better to end it once and for all." Fu Zonglong waved his hands with a fierce look on his face, "Let's see who dares to jump out again in the future. This time we will kill the chicken and scare you."
If the monkey can’t do it, then kill the monkey to scare the chicken!”
Feng Ziying smiled and shook her head: "You think well, but do you think now is a good time to resolve this rebellion?"
Fu Zonglong understood what Feng Ziying meant, and said with a smile: "The Mongols are at the end of their strength. The elites of the Xuanfu Army and the Datong Army have come over. Can they still break through the Changping-Shunyi-Pinggu line? If we drag it on,
They just want to leave but can't."
Feng Ziying was surprised to see Fu Zonglong's confidence. According to the Ministry of War, this guy was not intimidated by the external situation and was eager to try. This was a good sign.
"Well, this is a very encouraging thing to say. The Mongols are like rabbits with tails. Even if they can dance now, they will have to figure out how to withdraw their troops in ten days and a half at most." Feng Ziying was also very impressive.
He waved his hand and said, "But once a war breaks out in the southwest, I guess it will be really troublesome. I don't think it will be resolved in two or three years."
Fu Zonglong was taken aback and subconsciously held Feng Ziying's hand: "Are you so optimistic? I think it will only be one year at most. This is still a relatively pessimistic estimate."
"Hmph, you go ask Wang Yingxiong, and then take a look at the preparations in the southwest. They are starting to rush to prepare for the response now. How long has Brother Chu Cai been gone? Master Yang will probably have to be busy before he takes office as governor of Yunyang.
With the refugees in Jingxiang stabilized, how much energy can they have to take care of the southwest? Don’t you know the terrain and climate in Yunnan and Guizhou in your southwest? There is only a Denglai army there now, how many other surrounding guards can get there?
On the battlefield?" Feng Ziying asked.
A series of rhetorical questions left Fu Zonglong speechless.
Seeing this, the southwest becomes even more worth visiting. After two or three years, the period of observing the government will be almost over. It is a good time to officially make contributions. You may be able to stay in the Ministry of War, and at the worst, you can make a good impression when you come back. Yes.
There are great benefits to where you go after observing politics, and looking at Zheng Chongjian is the best proof.
While the two were talking, they heard Yang Sichang's voice: "Ziying, you are here, hurry up, Master Zhang and Master Chai are waiting for you."
When Fu Zonglong saw this situation, he quickly said: "Okay, Ziying, go quickly. You are a famous person now. People are watching you wherever you go. You are obviously a fellow scholar in Yongping Mansion. How do you feel about you?"
Just like the right minister of our Ministry of War?"
Feng Ziying was half joking: "Well, Zhonglun, you have to please me. Maybe one day I will be your immediate boss when I come back, and I will wear my shoes for you... Okay, let's go, come down."
Find a time to get together and call Fei Xiong and Da Zhang, um, and Yaocao. You are all from the southwest and are familiar with the situation there. If this battle in the southwest lasts, it will really be a big deal.
A good opportunity to train people."
Wang Yingxiong, Fu Zonglong, and Ma Shiying were all from the Southwest. In the two subjects from the fifth year of Yonglong to the eighth year of Yonglong, three Southwest scholars emerged from Qingtan Academy, and they were already able to vaguely become Southwest scholars.
A leader among the younger generation, known as the Three Tigers of the Southwest.
Among these three people, Wang Yingxiong and Fu Zonglong were both good friends with Feng Ziying. Although Ma Shiying was not familiar with Feng Ziying, she was pulled into the editorial department of "Internal Reference" by Feng Ziying as the chief editor. As the influence of "Internal Reference" grew, so did Ma Shiying.
Ma Shiying was extremely grateful to Feng Ziying and quickly became close to Feng Ziying.
Even after Feng Ziying arrived in Yongping, Ma Shiying maintained correspondence with Feng Ziying, which many other classmates could not match.