The news that Satsuma sent troops to Ryukyu once again opened the memory of the Japanese shogunate, which had not appeared in Feng Ziying's mind for a long time.
I have the impression that Tokugawa Ieyasu is not dead yet. Although Tokugawa Hidetada inherited the position of general, Tokugawa Ieyasu should still be in charge of power behind the scenes. The spread of Catholicism in Japan alarmed the Tokugawa shogunate. In addition, Toyotomi
Hideyori still refuses to give in. Japan is probably not at peace. Why does Satsuma fall so boldly that it dares to send troops to Ryukyu?
Feng Ziying can no longer remember how the Ryukyu Shang clan was slowly swallowed up by Japan, but there is no doubt that the invasion of Satsuma Raku should be the beginning rather than the end.
In his impression, the Ryukyu Shang family should still have survived for many years. In the past history, it seemed that the Ming Dynasty should have intervened in this matter, but in the current era, the Zhou Dynasty was still involved in civil strife. Maybe the Satsuma clan saw the civil strife in the Zhou Dynasty and took advantage of it.
Invasion, if Zhou Dynasty did not intervene, Ryukyu might have fallen into the hands of Japan.
Thinking of this, Feng Ziying felt that she might have to remind the Ministry of Rites that even if she couldn't find the energy to deal with the matter now, the diplomatic note must be given. Otherwise, it will be made a fait accompli by the Japanese and it will be difficult to deal with it in the future.
It's a lot more troublesome.
During the Linqing Civil War, the Japanese ronin were involved. Feng Ziying had already realized that the Tokugawa shogunate was not closed to the outside world and did not interfere in external affairs as historically said. At least there were different opinions within it, such as Satsuma and Shimazu.
The Tokugawa shogunate might not be able to completely control the situation in Kagoshima.
Think of Wang Yingneng's proposal to go to Ganning in the future and follow the example of Shigu Banchao and return to his homeland for the Zhou Dynasty. However, the Western Region is still a chaotic place, and Nanyang is being conquered by European colonists. Liaodong Jianzhou Jurchen
The troops were still in full swing, and there were still dangers all week this week. Thinking of this, Feng Ziying felt more and more that it was necessary to resolve the rebellion in Jiangnan as soon as possible and restore the authority of the imperial court as soon as possible, so that he could focus on foreign campaigns.
If internal troubles are not eliminated, it is impossible to talk about using troops externally, let alone opening up the territory. Moreover, the current system and thinking of the imperial court have not yet truly transformed into the model of outward expansion, especially in terms of ideological concepts.
On this point, relying solely on one person's enthusiasm is all empty talk. Feng Ziying knows this very well.
I just regret that I am too young and do not have the ability and means to promote the ideological transformation of the entire government and opposition parties. I finally managed to create newspapers and publications such as "Internal Reference", "Today's News", and "Yuedan Commentary", but the time was too short and the foundation was too thin.
, it can only be used to promote some specific fields. It will take time to truly form a full range of social influence.
day.
Time waits for no one, but why should we kiss? We still have to take it step by step.
Sitting down in the study, Feng Ziying was still thinking about what role the Denglai Navy and the Fujian Navy could play in the Ryukyu problem, when Jin Chuaner came in and said that Baoqin was here again.
Feng Ziying could feel that starting from Yuan Mu, Jin Chuan'er, Yu Chuan'er, Qingwen, Siqi and others, their attitudes towards Bao Qin, who often came to Feng's house, had changed, from the original welcome to the later indifference, and now to now
I was a little disgusted.
This is also normal. When Yuanchun's empress status became a negative asset with the decline of the blame family and the coma of the early emperor, it had already been
Treating the Feng family as their own mandarin ducks, Jin Chuaner and the others naturally don't want Yuanchun to drag down the Feng family. Feng Ziying wonders if Baoqin is aware of this.
"Let her come in." Seeing Jin Chuan'er hesitate to speak, Feng Ziying waved her hand, "I know what I know."
"I attach too much importance to friendship. Many times, I am the only one who suffers." Jin Chuaner pouted.
"Taking a loss is taking advantage. You have to remember this sentence firmly." Feng Ziying didn't explain much. It's not that simple to use Yuanchun. After all, Yuanchun has too few connections in the palace, far less than Qiu Shi'an.
He is an old man, but he can't completely trust Qiu Shi'an and Feng Ziying, so he needs someone like Yuan Chun to help monitor him.
After Bao Qin came in and saw the ceremony, he asked about the arrangements. Feng Ziying had already arranged it before, at Chongxuan Temple in Rizhongfang.
Rizhongfang is located in the northwest corner of the city. It is usually a remote place. The Chongxuan Temple is not popular there, and the director of the Taoist temple is an acquaintance of Feng Ziying, who is actively seeking to advance, so it is relatively safe to arrange it there.
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After telling Baoqin the place of Chongxuan Temple, Baoqin didn't say much. Then Feng Ziying asked her what Yuanchun's attitude was about the message he asked her to bring to Yuanchun.
Baoqin said that this would require the empress to have a face-to-face interview with Feng Ziying.
This girl was starting to get into trouble at this time. Feng Ziying didn't care and waved her hand to indicate that she could leave.
One can imagine that Yuanchun is in a confused state of mind now.
The destruction of the Jia family, Su Lingyao's abandonment of her, and the contempt and disdain of eunuchs like Qiu Shi'an, all made her very excited.
This is the most realistic description of the world
If you are of use, I will hold you in my hand, if you are of no use, I will throw you away. Yuanchun has lived in the palace for so many years, so he should understand this truth.
If she still doesn't understand, then Feng Ziying really doesn't dare to use her.
Sometimes it is really necessary to stimulate Gong Yuanchun's competitive spirit and sense of shame in order for her to exert her subjective initiative to the maximum extent. In the palace, everyone is not a good person. They have to do things for themselves and spy on the news.
Well, whether you want to exert influence or not, you have to let go of some things and remain arrogant and aloof, which is meaningless.
The problem is that Feng Ziying is really unsure about Yuan Chun's thoughts. For Yuan Chun, her life in the palace is meaningless now. Whether Emperor Yonglong wakes up or not, it has little to do with her.
It is impossible for Emperor Yonglong's body to continue. He can only pass the throne to one of several princes, and then live for the rest of his life. If he cannot wake up, naturally nothing will be mentioned.
For Yuanchun, what she wants now is the hardest thing to grasp.
Having no children means that she will not be able to play the leading role in the future palace life, but does it make sense to live a supporting role and pay a huge amount for it?
But having said that, she would just give up everything, find a quiet place in the palace, and spend the rest of her life sitting in a cold pot and stove every day. Yuanchun was still in her youth, could she bear it?
Trying to figure out Jia Yuanchun's mentality, Feng Ziying stepped into Chongxuan Temple
Suoxuan Temple is famous as Cao Laogong Temple. It was a Taoist temple built personally by the famous eunuch Cao Jixiang during the Mingshun period. It was originally very popular, but after the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, the place quickly declined, and Suoxuan Temple became deserted.
It's rare, but because it was built by an eunuch from the former Ming Dynasty, it can be considered to be related to the palace. It makes sense for Yuanchun to use this as an excuse to come to Liuxuan Temple to pray for blessings and rest.
Compared with the pomp and show during the wedding ceremony in Yuanchun, now Yuanchun appears to be a more relaxed person when she leaves the palace. Except for Baoqin who follows her and the little eunuch named Chengen, there are only two other palace people and an older eunuch.
Followed.
Before Feng Ziying entered, Ruixiang had already cleared the way.
The person who can be brought out by Yuan Chun should be considered a trustworthy person, but Feng Ziying dare not guarantee it. After all, Yuan Chun is weak in the palace, and there is a possibility that her subordinates will be bribed.
Feng Ziying walked around in a circle and entered the quiet room in the west courtyard of Chongxuan Temple through the ear door on the side. This was specially opened for relatives of dignitaries to come to the temple to eat vegetarian food and maintain health. However, the incense of Chonghai Temple was not noticeable.
, there are not many times when it can be used, so it was naturally used by Yuanchun at this time.
The quiet room is surrounded by ancient cypresses and has a quiet coolness. Because it is located in a corner, it is particularly secluded.
When Feng Ziying entered, Yuan Chun was facing the door, quietly looking at the ancient cypress outside the window.
"I've met my empress."
"It's so hard for you to call me your mother-in-law." Yuan Chun turned around and looked at Feng Ziying with complex expressions in his eyes.
Feng Ziying was calm and composed, "Your Majesty, it would be too narrow-minded for you to worry about these little details now. Then I will call you eldest lady, and it won't make much difference."
"The meaning is quite different." Yuan Chun looked directly at Feng Ziying.
Feng Ziying had a headache. Yuan Chun seemed to notice something. He coughed dryly and said, "Why is it different?"
"Calling me empress, brother Kang, do you treat me as a pure outsider? Call me eldest lady, because you still care about the friendship between Feng and Jia's family. I am still your eldest sister after all, right?"
Yuanchun speaks authentically every word.
Feng Ziying didn't expect that Yuanchun would criticize him from this angle, but if you look carefully, it seems to be a bit true. This title can actually represent the closeness and distance in people's hearts, which is the most intuitive and true.
Feng Ziying gave a wry smile and shook her head: "It's not mine, maybe it's been too long and I'm a little unfamiliar, so I'm used to calling you empress. I love you, so let's call you eldest girl.
Yuanchun's eyes were a little red, "It seems that Ziying, you recruited me because you planned to treat me as an outsider. So what you want to tell me is a pure profit transaction? If I don't want to go
Do what you want me to do?"
Yuanchun's sudden attack made Feng Ziying a little at a loss. He originally thought that Yuanchun should look at this kind of thing very rationally. Didn't she also want to compete in the palace, or live a lively life? How could she behave like this?
Is it because it’s directed at you, and it’s become your own?
When I asked, I didn't know what Yuanchun was thinking. Feng Ziying could only remain silent, but Yuanchun seemed to be more interested: "Why don't you speak? Little Feng Xiuti, who can talk the dead back to life, is still speechless.
?Is it because the Jia family is in ruins, and Jia Yuanchun is just a poor bastard who lives alone in the palace waiting for the beauty to grow old and stay in the cold palace for the rest of her life? Using it to some use can be regarded as a compliment to her?
