Chapter 825 The world has changed
Feng Yongyong not only didn’t take it seriously that Xiahou Ba didn’t look good on him, but said:
"Uncle Xiahou, in this world, if there are gains, there will be losses. On the contrary, if there are losses, there will be gains."
"If you and I hadn't met in Yuezhi City, I'm afraid you would never have the chance to visit the tombs of your father and your brother in this life. Do you think so or not?"
When Xiahou Ba heard this, he immediately groaned.
This Feng Wenhe is really clever with his words!
These words are neither yin nor yang. If someone refutes them, it will not be refuted, and it will not be refuted.
To retort is to be unfilial and disloyal, but not to retort is like eating a fly that cannot be swallowed.
It was Zhang Xiahou who couldn’t help but sigh when Feng Yong mentioned this matter:
"I have not been to the place where my uncle and Wu Lang (Xia Hou Rong, who died in the battle with Xia Hou Yuan at Junding Mountain) were buried for many years. I don't know what has become of it over the years."
Upon hearing this, Feng Yong quickly said:
"Old madam, please don't worry. Since I arrived in Hanzhong, I have asked someone to clean it every year. No one is allowed to cut grass or collect firewood within a radius of half a mile."
As soon as these words came out, not only Zhang Xiahou but also Xiahou Ba looked over in surprise.
"Marquis Feng, I didn't know this. If I had known about this earlier, I would have thanked Marquis Feng face to face."
Zhang Xiahou stood up and said excitedly.
How could Feng Yong dare to accept Zhang Xiahou's gift? He quickly stood up and said:
"Might the old lady have forgotten that in the early years when I came to Nanxiang, I often exchanged letters with Si, ahem, Siniang. The old lady also borrowed Siniang's letter and asked the junior to go to Dingjun Mountain to see the tomb of the old general Xiahou. "
Since ancient times, the deceased has been regarded as the greatest.
Besides, Xiahou Yuan is also a famous general. It is not considered rude to call him General Xiahou in front of Zhang Xiahou and Xiahou Ba.
There is a reason why Feng Yong asked people to take care of Xia Houyuan's cemetery.
Nanxiang is the city that Liu Bei granted to Zhang Fei.
At that time, Feng Junhou's status was far less than it is today. In order to successfully develop his career in Nanxiang, he went to the Zhang Xiahou family, the queen, and Zhang Xingyi, all of whom had to take care of themselves.
Zhang Xingyi was still young at that time, and Feng Yong had correspondence with Zhang Xingyi. Zhang Xiahou was afraid that some rules had been violated between the two, so he was quite strict about the correspondence.
She borrowed Zhang Xingyi’s letter to Feng Yong and asked Feng Yong to visit Xia Houyuan’s tomb. Feng Yong may not have been reminded to pay attention to the meaning of the words in the letter.
But she didn’t expect that she could guard against her daughter when she was a child, but she couldn’t guard against her daughter when she grew up.
What she didn't expect was that Feng Yong had silently accomplished this step despite her unintentional request.
When she suddenly heard about this, she couldn't express her gratitude in words. At the same time, she couldn't express her regret for not letting Siniang and Feng Yong get engaged.
With these mixed feelings, she almost shed tears again.
She choked and said:
“I…thank you, Marquis Feng!”
Xia Houba also had a complex expression on his face, and finally he bowed his hand to Feng Yong to express his gratitude.
Feng Yonglian said he did not dare.
Actually, it was just a matter of effort for him to do this.
Although the Han Dynasty still had the rule that women could also ascend to the title of nobility, Huang Wudie did not inherit Huang Zhong's title.
But in order to commemorate Huang Zhong's contribution, Liu Bei allocated the cultivated land in Dingjun Mountain to the Huang family, so that Huang Wudie could have a place to settle down for the rest of his life.
So before Feng Yong came to Hanzhong, Huang Wudie was truly the richest man in Hanzhong, and she was also the richest woman.
After Feng Yong arrived in Hanzhong, Huang Wudie was one of the original shareholders who invested money and grain in the early stage.
Later on, if her brother wanted to use some space in her house, would that be a problem?
Let the tenants of the house clean up the grass around the cemetery every year. It's just a matter of words.
How does Zhang Xiahou know the connection between this?
She only thought that Feng Junhou was serious about love and commitment, and the little bit of unhappiness towards Feng Junhou in her heart had long been lost.
I even felt a little guilty in my heart: The fundamental mistake between Feng Hou and Siniang was actually caused by me. No wonder he was, alas...
When Feng Junhou saw Zhang Xiahou and Xiahou Ba looking like this, he quickly said enthusiastically:
“It’s rare for the old lady and General Xiahou to come to Hanzhong. Why not choose a good day these days and go to Dingjun Mountain?”
Zhang Xiahou wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, nodded and said, "That's exactly what I meant."
"In that case, I'll let you know over there. After all... well, that's where the Huang family belongs..."
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Xiahou didn't react at all. When Xiahou Ba heard the word "yellow", he gritted his teeth with secret hatred.
When Adou heard this from the side, he felt more and more strange: Why is Feng Mingwen so concerned about this matter?
This kid is honest, and when he thought about it, it showed on his face.
After the queen sitting next to him noticed it, she quietly reached out her hand and lightly scratched the back of his hand.
As expected, Adou turned around to look at Zhang Xingcai.
Zhang Xingcai looked at Feng Yong, and then nodded slightly to Adou.
The meaning is very clear: Feng Yong seems to have his own opinions, and your Majesty can just watch with peace of mind.
Adou Su knew that his queen was very resourceful, so he gave a clear look and remained calm.
On the other hand, Zhang Xingyi sat there silently, but his eyes swept back and forth between Feng Yong and Xia Houba, his eyes rolling around.
Xia Houba couldn't imagine that although Feng Yong, the Queen, and Zhang Xingyi were juniors to him, none of them were economical. They were all thoughtful people.
The only honest man, Adou, did not show any flaws because he was protected by the queen.
Coupled with Zhang Xiahou's true feelings, how could he think of anything else?
Besides, he was willing to come to Hanzhong, partly because of his younger sister, and partly to pay homage at the tombs of his father and fifth brother.
At this time, when I heard that Feng Junhou was so interested, I should come down immediately and go to Dingjun Mountain together.
As soon as Feng Junhou saw that Xiahou Ba had agreed, he grinned, and then immediately put away his expression and became serious.
Damn you, when I was attacked from both sides, you clearly agreed to let me go to Hanzhong, but behind the scenes you actually wanted to steal my reputation as a "smart talker" and encouraged Hu Zun to rebel.
If I don’t let you see my methods, how do you know what it means to be ruthless Xiao Wenhe?
Zhang Xiahou's mood has fluctuated greatly in the past two days. She came here to intercede for Xiahou Ba. Now that she got her wish, she finally feels a little tired.
When the queen saw this, she and Zhang Xingyi helped her to rest.
Zhang Xiahou's family is not here, so Xiahou Ba naturally has no reason to stay here.
After a while, the queen finally formally summoned Li Mu after making arrangements for Zhang Xiahou.
After all this trouble, Feng Yong was able to bid farewell to Adou and prepare to leave the palace before the sun set.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he was sent out of the palace through the small yellow gate, and as soon as he turned around the palace wall and found no one around, someone suddenly jumped out and grabbed his sleeve:
“How dare you, Feng Wenhe, use the dead Xia Houyuan to plot against Xiahou Ba!”
When Feng Junhou heard this, he was immediately frightened out of his wits!
Today I finally managed to get my mother-in-law to change her opinion of me. If she listens to this, I'm afraid my image will be even worse than before.
He turned his neck "crack" and found that the person who said this was an eccentric woman with a sly smile, and he breathed a sigh of relief:
"Sister, please don't mess around. Am I one of those people?"
Zhang Xingyi said "poof": "Who are you? How can you hide it from me? Ordinary people only know Xiao Wenhe who is cruel and ruthless, but they have never heard of Feng Langjun, who is a hot-hearted person."
The ancient road is a commonly used term in chivalrous novels popular in Nanxiang. From this, it seems that she has read a lot of those chivalrous novels.
Feng Junhou saw Siniang's slightly angry look, and immediately smiled playfully:
“When outsiders say something about me, there’s nothing I can do about it. Si Niang, you’re not an outsider, so why do you follow those people and say that!”
When Zhang Xingyi heard him say that she was not an outsider, she felt sweet in her heart and gave him a light kick:
“I came out secretly just to tell you that no matter what thoughts you have about Xiahou Ba, you must always think of my mother.”
“My mother has only met the Xiahou family again after decades. She regards Xiahou Ba as her brother. Don’t let Xiahou Ba misunderstand her then.”
Feng Yong smiled and said: "Don't worry, Si Niang, I finally managed to get the old lady to change her opinion of me today. How can I be that ignorant person?"
"That's good." Zhang Xingyi felt relieved after hearing this, and turned to look at Li Mu next to him, "This time, your Mrs. Ru is in the limelight."
"First she was summoned by the prime minister, and then by the queen. Who would dare to bully her in the future?"
“Has anyone dared to bully her before?” Feng Yong knew that she was eating acid every day, so he replied nonchalantly.
Unexpectedly, when Zhang Xingyi heard this, he laughed on the spot:
"She was supported by you Feng Junhou in the past. No one dared to say it openly, but secretly I don't know how many people believed that she could continue to be like this?"
She said these words in front of Li Mu, but she was not afraid of offending Li Mu.
Feng Yong glanced at Li Mu subconsciously. The joy on her face never disappeared after she was summoned by the queen.
At this time, he didn't seem to care much about Zhang Xingyi's words, and his joy remained unchanged.
"But after this incident, it is equivalent to the imperial court recognizing her status. She will have a firm foothold in this life."
Feng Yong finally understood why Zhang Xingcai had to formally summon Li Mu.
It turns out that there is another meaning.
"That's all because of the male gentleman."
When Li Mu looked at Feng Yong, the smile on his face finally couldn't help but overflow, and his eyes were shining with passion.
“But I still have self-awareness.”
Zhang Xingyi nodded, "It's not in vain that I gave you this grace."
The weather was so cold that Feng Yong suddenly felt itchy on his forehead and couldn't help but wipe it with his hands. It seemed like he was sweating?
He still thinks too simply.
He thought that he had made great achievements, so he favored his wife and concubines.
Unexpectedly, there is a young girl who has not yet started to show her power in front of the concubine, to prevent the concubine from suddenly gaining favor and developing thoughts that should not be born.
"This time, many women of the Han Dynasty will also have to thank Alang."
Zhang Xingyi nodded at Li Mu, then turned to Feng Yong and said softly, "Even if you are a concubine, you don't have to worry about others saying that I am the hen Si Chen who is in charge of the secretariat of the captain's office."
"What's the meaning?"
Feng Yongcai figured it out on one level, but he didn’t expect Zhang Xingyi to tell him about another level.
Recalling the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty mentioned earlier, Feng Yong suddenly came to his senses: Is it so simple that Zhuge Lao Yao can personally participate in this matter?
As expected, Zhang Xingyi’s face showed the same joy as Li Mu.
It’s just that she didn’t react when she saw Feng Yong acting like an idiot, so she couldn’t help but kicked Feng Yong:
“How come you, a person who is usually very thoughtful and far-sighted, suddenly act like a fool now?”
“Didn’t Ah Lang often say before that women can hold up half the sky? Now the Prime Minister and the Empress personally summoned the Nanxiang Mu Niang, not only recognizing her, but also recognizing the female headship of Nanxiang.”
“I think at the beginning, Alang was criticized by many people because of the fact that a Nanxiang woman was the head of the family. Now that the court has recognized it, who would put this on the table to criticize Alang?”
"After this incident, no matter whether it is Nanxiang, Yuexun or Xiaowei's Mansion, as long as women from other places have the ability, they will come out to work or be the head of the family, and there will be more and more women."
“Isn’t this what Alang has planned over the years? Now that he has achieved what he wanted, why is he confused now?”
Fuck!
It's just a matter of summoning my concubine. You people who play politics can actually play so many tricks. You are so dirty!
When Feng Junhou heard Zhang Xingyi’s words, he was immediately shocked: Am I still too young?
I just remembered that this wool spinning workshop is extremely profitable, but most of the weavers can only use female workers.
Nowadays, whether it is the imperial court, the powerful, or the transitioning families, there is an urgent need to give women a status and status so that they can legitimately enter the workshop to work.
Besides, since ancient times, men have farmed and women have weaved.
You can't let men enter the workshop to weave now, can you?
Then who will serve in the military and fight?
Who will cultivate the land?
Thinking of this, Feng Yong suddenly felt that it was natural for things to develop the way they did now.
“For this matter, you must thank your eldest sister even more.”
Feng Junhou sighed with emotion, "She should be the first to take credit for this battle at Xiaoguan."
"This battle proves that women are inferior to men. She is the role model for women in the world."
Zhang Xingyi did not hear the trap in Feng Junhou’s words, and saw her nodding in agreement:
“There is only one sister Guan in the world, and there is only one Langjun Feng.”
“My sister also said that if Sister Guan hadn’t made great contributions in the battle of Xiaoguan, the imperial court might not have been able to make up its mind to implement this matter.”
“So the world is lucky to have such a sister Guan and such a gentleman Feng…”
Outsiders don’t know the details of the Battle of Xiaoguan, but they all think that it was the fault of Feng Junhou.
But how could the big shots in the imperial court not know who Shiro Seki is?
Feng Junhou, on the other hand, suddenly remembered something. He first shook Li Mu's hand quietly, and then asked:
"After all, Mu Niang is a concubine, and a concubine is in charge of the family business. In the eyes of outsiders, she is suspected of being a concubine who abuses her wife. Isn't there anyone who makes irresponsible remarks?"
Hearing this, Zhang Xingyi sneered:
"How could it not be possible? But if it were before, I would have been afraid that the world would be in turmoil and I would not know how to organize the court."
"But now, either someone pretends not to see it, or someone defends the court."
“As long as there are people who argue about this kind of thing, let them have their say and let us do our own thing…”
“Furthermore,” Zhang Xingyi said pointedly, “Which concubine in Feng Mansion dares to abuse his wife?”
When Feng Yong heard this, he thought too!
No matter how powerful a concubine is, how powerful is the general?
Siniang was based on power and political strategy, but Guan Ji was as wise as she was foolish, and she held her position as the eldest sister upright.
Of course, that’s not the point.
The point is that the world has changed.
Thinking of the capital hype of later generations, Feng Yongxindao found that the essence of capital will never change.
As long as there is profit and benefit, even if it is black, it can be said to be white.
It's just a position of public opinion. If you don't occupy it, the enemy will occupy it.
Now that I am on the side of capital, I am naturally happy to see someone take charge of the battle on my behalf.
“The world has begun to change...”
“Bah! Ever since you went to Nanxiang, the world has started to change!”
The young lady of the Zhang family exposed Feng Junhou's hypocrisy at once, "No, it should start from the time you become an official!"
(End of this chapter)