Volume Five, The Sword Roars to the West Wind, Chapter 10: Like-minded people, forming a party
Feng Ziying admires Lian Guoshi's style of doing things.
In theory, the other party was born in the Number One Scholar Scholarship, and had served as editor of the Hanlin Academy earlier than him. He was also considered his senior brother in the academy. However, once the priorities were clear, the other party was able to implement the established strategy well, but there were some problems.
Understanding and different opinions, but also doing things to the letter, which is particularly rare.
The world does not lack people with outstanding abilities, let alone smart and wise people, but it only lacks people with the right attitude and the ability to assess the situation.
In Feng Ziying's view, he is not as good as Han Jing in terms of state affairs, not as sharp as Xu Xie, not as good as Yang Sichang in terms of military strategy, not as strong as Fang Youdu in terms of perseverance, not as good as Xu Qixun in terms of generosity and kindness, and often feels more like mediocrity.
But combined with these characteristics, Lian Guoshi will become the least outstanding but the most reliable and credible executor among them.
It can be said that Feng Ziying has been carefully looking for "comrades" who can truly be like-minded among these classmates. He has never expected to find a few "comrades" who can unify his three views at once. That is obviously unrealistic.
, but he hopes to find "comrades" who can accept his views and ideas through constant contact and screening. Of course, this will definitely require a process.
It's hard to say anything else, but in terms of character traits, Lian Guoshi is undoubtedly the most worthy candidate to be included in his bag and become a member of his camp.
"Jun Yu, do you think these salt merchants are raising pigs for the imperial court?" Feng Ziying's sudden words made Lian Guoshi a little confused.
"Um?"
"You see, these salt merchants themselves have no skills, or what they want to do is to please the superiors, and then use this exclusive power to make huge profits from them. The court also deliberately allowed this situation, and these salt merchants in order to obtain higher profits
If you want profits, you are willing to take risks and use various means to make profits. When a certain time comes, when the court needs it or the response is strong, you can find a reason, just like what we have done..., a piece of paper is sealed, how many
The family was overthrown and millions of family properties were confiscated. Isn’t it like killing the New Year pig during the Chinese New Year?”
The straightforward and harsh words made Lian Guoshi dumbfounded. After a while, Lian Guoshi shook his head and retorted: "Although these salt merchants rely on the imperial court's monopoly policy to make money, if they engage in those criminal activities, how can the imperial court find them?"
Do you have any reason to do anything to him?"
"Brother Jun Yu, we all know, which of these salt merchants dare to say that he has not done anything that violates the regulations of the court? When everyone is tacitly doing the same thing to gain greater profits without being investigated and punished
Who do you think can bear it? Even if you don’t join in, you may be rejected by these people..."
As for what Feng Ziying said, practicing state affairs was speechless, but he still felt that what Feng Ziying said to him today seemed to have some different meanings.
"Ziying, what do you want to say?" Lian Guoshi looked at Feng Ziying.
"It's nothing, Jun Yu. Don't you think that the Zhou Dynasty was founded less than a hundred years ago, but it does feel that it is struggling or even unable to survive?" Feng Ziying held up the teacup and took a sip thoughtfully.
"The border troubles in the north have increased compared to the previous Ming Dynasty, the troubles from the inner circle in Liaodong have become more and more serious, the harm from the Japanese has not diminished, and the troubles in the southwest have increased, but what about the imperial court? The tax collection has reached a dangerous situation, and a mine supervisor is added.
Not only is it a drop in the bucket, but it also arouses public dissatisfaction. Local land is annexed, the population is hidden, the water conservancy is in disrepair, and rare floods and droughts will lead to large-scale displacement and money shortages..."
"It's common for the army to suffer shortfalls, morale is low, good and bad are mixed, and there is huge resistance to eliminating them... I can see that the Xiyi people are constantly innovating in weapons and tactics, but what about us? We stick to the rules and don't want to make progress..."
"Look at the difference between the north and the south. It's difficult to find food and clothing in the south of the Yangtze River. What about us in the north? Shaanxi, Shaanxi and Beizhi are constantly experiencing natural disasters and refugees are flocking to them. The White Lotus Sect takes the opportunity to cause trouble, but we can't find a permanent solution to solve it. Brother Jun Yu
, can you and I still sleep peacefully?..."
"Look at our local officials, how many of them are loyal to the emperor and the people, and share the worries of the imperial court? Either they are sitting on the corpse and eating nothing, or they are lining their own pockets, or they are seeking credit and flattery,..."
Lian Guo Shi was upset by Feng Ziying's words and couldn't help but interrupt him: "Ziying, I admit that the court and the people do have problems of this kind, but aren't you and I working hard to solve this dilemma? You
Hasn’t the proposed move to open the sea achieved great results? Isn’t this trip to the south of the Yangtze River a respite for the imperial court? As long as the strategy for Liaodong can be promoted as scheduled, the threat posed by the Jurchens in Jianzhou
It may not be able to be mitigated and eliminated..."
"Jun Yu, I admit that the implementation of the strategy of opening up the sea can alleviate temporary emergencies. If the Liaodong strategy can go smoothly, it may have some effects in a few years, but this is all based on the premise that everything goes well, and it is also
It took everyone from the emperor to the cabinet to the six ministries and the local officials to work together. Now they are forced to have no choice but to agree to the sea opening strategy so smoothly..."
"Actually, you and I both know that Northland alone has a lot of criticism of this sea-opening strategy, and you should have felt the local attitude during your time in Yangzhou. Officials like Yangzhou Prefecture and Jiangdu County
If it's not for personal gain, how many of you are willing to deal with you? It's nothing to do with yourself, and even worse, it's even worse if you work against it and secretly cause harm..."
Feng Ziying's words made Lian Guoshi feel even more angry, and he even felt a bit resentful towards Feng Ziying, "Ziying, in your opinion, is it time for the great Zhou Dynasty to be subjugated?"
"To be honest, I don't know." Feng Ziying shook her head honestly, "Maybe the court can handle one or two things when they collide, but if several disadvantages happen together, Jun Yu, what do you think?
For example, if border troubles and floods and droughts come together, if refugees are bewitched and coerced by the White Lotus Sect, and if a few corrupt officials run away, will it lead to some uncontrollable catastrophe?"
This idea makes practicing state affairs even more horrifying.
This is too possible.
The Jurchen persecution in Jianzhou, Liaodong, became more and more intense. If there was a drought in Beizhi, the people had nowhere to eat. The White Lotus Sect took the opportunity to cause chaos, and encountered one or two timid and incompetent officials who were helpless in this situation. The Jurchens and Chahar people
If we take the opportunity to join forces and invade the border, we may really create an uncontrollable chaos.
"Then Ziying, do you think there is no solution for the current situation faced by the court?" Lian Guoshi asked in a deep voice: "You said so much today because you want to tell me how to solve this crisis.
What?"
"I don't know if there is a solution or not, but regardless of whether there is a solution or not, you and I should do our best to eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor." Feng Ziying shook her head, "But Brother Junyu wants to ask how to solve this crisis.
, but I have countless problems in my mind, bit by bit, in every aspect. If you look at it, there are loopholes everywhere and need to be solved everywhere. Officials are corrupt and incompetent. It’s time for the Procuratorate and the Ministry of Civil Affairs to come. As the border troubles get worse, it’s time for the Ministry of War and the Governor’s Office.
"Come on, if there is insufficient money, then the Ministry of Household Affairs should come. If there are many bandits, then the Ministry of Criminal Affairs and the local bureaus should come. The question is, how can we make these officials really get down to business?"
Lian Guoshi went back with a lot of worries and questions. Feng Ziying didn't give him an answer, but she gave him directions.
This is not a problem that one person, or even a few people, can solve. Even a group of cabinet members or the emperor will find it difficult to achieve.
This requires a large group with consistent views, ideas, and intentions. In short, a group of like-minded people who recognize such an idea or ideas and are willing to work hard for it can achieve such a goal.
It is better to give Lian Guo Shi such a thought than to tell him the answer directly. It will help him think about it carefully and let him come up with the answer on his own.
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Wearing a light brown trousers over a long milky skirt, Silu tied up her black hair in a simple bun. A fresh and elegant breath came to her face. Facing Feng Ziying's gaze, Miaoyu glanced at her beautiful eyes and said lightly.
Step aside.
"Why, Miss Miaoyu doesn't want to talk to me?" Feng Ziying laughed dumbly, "No matter what the outcome is, at least Uncle Lin entrusted you to me, and I will at least fulfill my responsibility, but Miss Miaoyu doesn't need to worry.
What, I believe my own credibility is reassuring enough."
Miaoyu hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head and stood still, "Master Feng, Miaoyu has lived in Buddhism since childhood and knows very little about worldly affairs. Although her father has explained it, Miaoyu has thought about it for a long time and still feels that it is not suitable for her.
I, if possible, Miaoyu hopes that Miaoyu can decide the future by herself."
Feng Ziying nodded, "Of course, but Uncle Lin also said that you can choose your own future, but there is a bottom line, that is, you cannot become a monk. This is also what Uncle Lin said."
A cold smile appeared on the corner of Miaoyu's mouth, "Master Feng, plus my sister, you already have two wives, and there are many women who want to come into your house to be your concubines, so why do you have to stare at me, Pu Liu?"
posture?"
"Miss Miaoyu has misunderstood. Uncle Lin has made an explanation. Ziying agreed and will do it. It's not that Ziying wants to covet beauty. Well, Ziying also admits that she likes beauty, but for Miss Miaoyu, I
I have never thought about it. I just hope that I can fulfill Uncle Lin's long-cherished wish and let Miss Miaoyu have a happy and happy ending in the future. I have no other thoughts."
Feng Ziying no longer had such thoughts. Even now that Miaoyu is really willing to marry into Feng's house, he has to think about it. There is no grass anywhere in the world. If letting her enter the house will cause unrest in the backyard, then it will really happen.
The gain outweighs the loss. If you have the intention to spend some effort to bring Yingchun into your mansion, isn't it better than Miaoyu?
