Chapter 905 Change and Growth
In the last month of the 10th year of Jianxing, there were some changes in the personnel of the Jihan court.
Li Ping held the position of General of Hussars and Situ, nominally inferior to the Prime Minister.
The position of Liu Yan's chariot and cavalry general remains unchanged.
Zhao Yun moved to General Wei.
These three are all honored by the imperial court.
Wu Yi, who led the army to stay in Jincheng, was General Zuo.
The most eye-catching thing is that Jiang Wan, the governor of the palace, was moved to Shangshu Ling and was in charge of Shangshutai together with Shangshu servant She Li Fu.
During the Battle of Longyou, Fei Yi, who was transferred from the palace to the Prime Minister's Mansion as Sima, was transferred to Shizhong and served as Minister Zuocheng.
Together with his attendant Dong Yun, the two of them assisted the emperor in the palace.
Guan Xing was appointed as the leader of the Central Army and unified the Southern Army.
Zhang Bao was appointed as the leading general and unified the Northern Army.
The most bizarre thing is that Feng Yong, the governor of Liangzhou, did not change his original position. He joined the army in the Prime Minister's Office and also served as a minister.
Coupled with Yang Yi, the commander-in-chief of the Prime Minister's Army and the general of the Sui Army, Wei Yan, the former military advisor and general of the Eastern Conquest, and some veterans of the two dynasties, they formed the current core of Ji Han's apparent power.
Zhang Yi, the former governor of the surrender, was transferred back to the imperial court because of excessive strict enforcement of the law, which led to Liu Zhou's rebellion in Yunnan. He joined the Prime Minister's Palace to take over Fei Yi's position as Sima.
Ma Zhong, the former prefect of Zangke, took over as the governor of Xijiang.
The Nanzhong Gajiang Dudufu, Yongan Dudufu, and some local powerful figures formed the second echelon of power in Jihan.
This personnel transfer did not cause too many ripples outside the court.
But in the inner circle of the imperial court, it caused an uproar.
During the coldest time of the year, Shi Yangyi, the Prime Minister's Office Director, accidentally contracted the wind and cold, so he thanked guests and stayed behind closed doors.
"Jiang Wan, when the late emperor was still alive, he was deposed by the late emperor because he neglected government affairs. How can he be above me?"
"Feng Yong is nothing more than a boy. Although he has military exploits, his qualifications are still relatively low. How can he enter both the prime minister's residence and the palace?"
"I am stationed in Hanzhong with the prime minister, collecting grain and planning the army. I am so busy thinking and thinking, I can't even get a moment's peace, let alone a senior official who is superior to both. How can I be treated badly?"
Yang Yi, whose face was ferocious due to resentment, showed a look of resentment in his eyes.
In his rage, he smashed a lot of things. The house was in a mess, and there were many broken cups and broken porcelain on the ground.
Although they were both the chief historian of the Prime Minister's Office, Jiang Wan became the minister, which was considered superior to Yang Yi.
In the past, Feng Yong had always been leading the army and had never formally held an important official position in the center of the imperial court.
Now not only has he joined the army in the Prime Minister's Office, but he has also served as a minister. This is an extremely exceptional situation.
In this way, whether in the palace or in the government, Feng Yong has an important position and an official position. It is difficult not to think of the political implications.
It is precisely because of this that Yang Yi becomes even more angry.
Why? !
Have the power to command troops externally, and have the power to discuss affairs internally.
There are positions in all palaces and mansions.
What do you mean?
Thinking of all these years of hard work, Yang Yi felt that she had really paid the dog by mistake!
Just when Yang Yi was full of resentment, someone suddenly came to report:
“Fei Shizhong came to visit.”
Fei Shizhong is Fei Yi.
Yang Yi is also the chief historian of the Prime Minister's Office, and is one of the longest-serving officials.
He had been infected with the cold for several days and had not recovered, so he did not send someone over to check on him, which was against the rules.
Just in the Prime Minister's Office, when it comes to interpersonal relationships, Wei Yan ranks first, and Yang Yi definitely ranks second.
These two are the oldest in the prime minister's house.
It just so happened that one of them was tough and dignified, while the other was petty and narrow. They were like water and fire incompatible. When they met, they would quarrel and even draw swords at each other.
In order to take the overall situation into consideration, Fei Yi often mediates between the two and protects them. He is one of the few people who can talk to two people at the same time.
Hearing that Fei Yi was coming, Yang Yi first invited him to the front hall, then tidied up his clothes a little, calmed down, and then went to the front hall to see Fei Yi:
“Where did Wen Wei come from?”
“The Prime Minister has recovered a lot in the past two days and has been able to handle some government affairs again. I heard that Duke Wei was ill, so I specially asked someone to come to visit.”
Fei Yi and Yang Yi have been officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a long time, how could they not know who they are?
Seeing that although Yang Yi's tone was the same, the anger on his face was still there, he understood:
“Is Wei Gong’s health feeling better?”
Yang Yi couldn't get angry at Fei Yi, so she just snorted heavily and said:
“My health is fine, but I have had heart palpitations at night lately, I can’t sleep well, and my mind is a little unstable.”
"Those who have heart palpitations must have something that they can't let go of. Is Wei Gong thinking about something?"
Fei Yi asked tentatively.
Yang Yi was proud of his qualifications and was too lazy to hide his emotions:
“In the past, I turned my back on the Wei and faced the Han. I was appreciated by the late emperor. I was first recruited by the late emperor to serve as a general on the left, and then as a minister. Where was Feng Yong at that time?”
“When the Prime Minister was on the southern expedition, I took the position of joining the army and took charge of the affairs of the Prime Minister’s Office. At that time, Feng Yong was a minor official.”
"When the prime minister goes north to Hanzhong, I will be entrusted with all matters in the army. At that time, Feng Yongyong was the governor of the county."
"What now? I am still no longer the chief historian of the Prime Minister's Office, and Feng Yong is the governor when he is outside, joins the army when he is in the government, and has the responsibility of serving in the palace when he is in the palace..."
The more Yang Yi spoke, the more agitated he became. Resentment was expressed in his voice and his anger was expressed in his words:
"Even if Feng Yong has merit, he is treated too well. What's the point of Jiang Wan staying in Jincheng? Can he be appointed as a minister?"
“If Jiang Wan can serve as a minister like Jiang Wan, then based on my achievements over the years, shouldn’t I be able to even enter the minister’s desk?”
Outsiders may not have noticed anything unusual about this transfer, but Yang Yi has been with the Prime Minister for a long time, so how could he not see the signs?
When the late emperor founded the country, the Shangshutai was originally the center of power.
This can be seen from the fact that Fazheng, Liu Ba, Li Yan and others were successively appointed as ministers by the late emperor.
It was only after the Battle of Yiling that the late emperor died suddenly, the emperor was young and the situation was critical, so the center of power of the Han Dynasty began to shift to the prime minister's palace.
To put it bluntly, the late emperor asked the prime minister and Li Ping, who was the minister, to jointly assist the government. He may not have the intention of letting the minister's office check and balance the prime minister's office.
Unexpectedly, Li Yan was too selfish. He first refused to lead the army to Hanzhong, and then wanted to carve out Bazhou and appoint himself as governor.
However, his methods were far inferior to those of the prime minister. In the end, he lost the post of minister, and the minister's desk became an empty shell.
Although the prime minister's condition has improved now, this series of personnel adjustments have already hinted that the Chancellor's desk seems to be returning to normal operations.
At least some of the power will be restored.
This is still secondary. In the longer term, after the prime minister, the emperor is afraid that it will be impossible to establish another prime minister's palace, so the Shangshutai will be the complete center of power.
People like Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, and Feng Yong either joined the chancellery and took charge of political affairs.
Either he is a servant, going in and out of the palace, and hearing about the affairs of the court, and gaining the respect of the emperor.
This means that after the prime minister, they are the selected important officials of the court.
And what about myself as the chief minister of the Prime Minister's Office? After becoming prime minister, what should I do?
Without the Prime Minister's Office, what should I, the Prime Minister with a long history, do?
This is what makes Yang Yi most unhappy.
“If Duke Wei is dissatisfied with Feng Mingwen’s position as prime minister in the army and as a minister, then there is no need for it!”
Fei Yi didn’t know whether he could see what Yang Yi was thinking, but he just smiled and said:
"Not in the center, joining the army and serving in the army are just in name."
“As for Jiang Gongyan, he was appointed as Shangshu Ling in order to be able to better stay in Jincheng. After all, Li Zhengfang in Jincheng is not a kind person.”
“Besides, aren’t you still in charge of all matters in the Prime Minister’s Office now?”
Hearing this, Yang Yi forced a smile and looked slightly refreshed.
Seeing this, Fei Yi comforted him for a while and then left.
What he didn't see was that Yang Yi was looking at the winter sky in the background with a gloomy expression.
Feng Yong naturally did not know the secret trends in Hanzhong.
But even if he knows, it doesn't matter.
Finally returned to Hanzhong. Since the main purpose has been achieved, the next step is to go back to Nanxiang.
Without any ceremonial formation, no fanfare, and only personal guards, they blended in with the business travelers on Shuangnan Avenue and quietly returned to Nanxiang.
In Nanxiang today, the most powerful person is not Feng Junhou’s eldest disciple Wei Rong.
Nor is it Huang Chong, the county magistrate.
It was General Wei Zhao Yun.
Three years ago, Mr. Zhao could still command the soldiers of the Longyou Governor's Office to defend the Longshan area and quell the rebellion in Pingxi County.
Just a few years after I retired, my body has become much weaker.
Although his voice is still loud, his body is still tall and straight.
But the act of wrapping himself in fur clothes in a warm house had revealed his lack of energy and blood.
"You still know how to come back and have a look. If you don't come back, you two disciples may as well join my sect."
Zhao Yun Dama Jindao sat on the couch, glanced at Feng Governor with disdain, and said with disdain.
Luo Xian and Fu Qian bowed respectfully to Feng Yong, then brought hot tea, and then stood aside with stern hands.
Feng Yong sat opposite Zhao Yun and took a sip of **** tea soup to warm his body. Then he looked at the old man sitting on the couch without caring about his manners:
“The old general is right. Could it be that the knowledge they learned in the school a few years ago was not passed down by me?”
“Besides, even if they are lucky enough to learn something from Old General Zhao, won’t I still be the one leading them into battle?”
There was a movement behind him. Without looking back, he knew that the two little guys Luo Xian and Fu Qian were about to make a move.
Luo Xian is already fifteen years old. These days, it is normal for a fifteen-year-old to carry a sword and go into battle.
The young man's blood is already boiling, but it is of no use in front of the foresightful Yin Ghost King:
“We still don’t know how much they can learn to lead troops!”
Zhao Yun laughed, and then he coughed, probably because he exerted too much force.
Luo Xian and Fu Qian quickly stepped forward to help rub his back.
After Zhao Yun calmed down, he said helplessly:
"These two kids are sensible and have good talents. If someone else said this, I would have to say a few words of justice for them."
He said this and then shook his head:
“It’s just that the words came out of your mouth, so there’s nothing you can do about it.”
As he spoke, he looked at Luo Xian and Fu Qian, looking helpless.
Attacking Longguan, fighting Jieting, Fu Longyou, Ding Longxi, leveling Jincheng, and fighting at Xiaoguan, his reputation was famous all over the world.
It can be said that when it comes to leading the army, if you look at the big men, no, even if you look at the world, only the prime minister is qualified to dare to pretend to be a big-tailed wolf in front of Governor Feng.
After all, General Zhao’s strength lies in the cavalry.
In the eyes of people of this era, the armored cavalry at the hands of Governor Feng was one of the most terrifying cavalry in the world.
I don’t know how many times General Zhao rehearsed the battle of Xiaoguan.
He believed that he could not do better than Cao Zhen, so he said this.
Seeing General Zhao looking at Luo Xian and Fu Qian, Feng Yong didn't know what he meant, so he also looked at them:
“Study well with General Zhao and Governor Li for another year. If you really can pass my exam later, then I will let you serve as a trainee in the army.”
Liangzhou finally survived the white disaster at this time last year.
But the price is not heavy.
In the battle of Xiaoguan, nearly 60% to 70% of the army's horses were lost.
In order to cope with the white disaster, the governor's office had to use reserved animal power to transport grain in the cold weather.
As a result, a large number of livestock were lost, and Feng's idea of using mule packs as a pack was aborted.
Even with advanced captive and breeding technology, Liangzhou’s cavalry and mule-backed troops cannot be established in less than two or three years.
Liangzhou's army lacks combat strength. It may not be able to defeat Guanzhong with only the troops from Hanzhong and Longyou.
Therefore, it was perfectly timely for Luo Xian and Fu Qian to stay in the Martial Arts Hall for one more year.
After receiving the master's promise, the two young men showed excitement on their faces:
"Sir, this is what you said. In one year, you want us to go to Liangzhou."
Feng Yong smiled slightly:
“I’ll have to pass my exam first.”
After chatting for a while, Zhao Yun coughed several times. Feng Yong saw that he looked a little tired, so he quickly left and let the old man have a good rest.
Over the years, Nanxiang Academy has changed a lot compared to its original state.
The only thing that has not changed is that the courtyard where Governor Feng lived has remained the same.
It can even be foreseen that even if Nanxiang Academy is changed into the Royal Academy soon, this courtyard will not be changed in any way.
As soon as Wei Rong got on duty, he quickly called his subordinate and hurried to the courtyard.
“Sit down, everyone, sit down.”
Feng Yong sat on the main seat and said to his disciples below:
"I am not a qualified master. When I come back this time, I actually stopped by to see you."
"Although I am incompetent, you must not slack off. If you are qualified, then I will definitely recommend you to the court."
"But if you are not talented enough, even if you are in the name of my disciples, you will only have enough food and clothing in this life. Don't think too much about anything else."
Wei Rong and others felt awe-struck and quickly said yes.
In December of the 10th year of Jianxing, people in Hanzhong were a little confused.
But Sun Quan, who was far away in Jianye, once again launched an attack on Jiangbei.
The envoys sent to Liaodong last year were ambushed in Chengshan when they returned, causing most of the casualties.
Not only did the jewelry donated by Liaodong fall into the hands of Wei thieves, but even the most urgently needed war horses in Wu were also snatched away by Wei thieves.
This made Sun Quan very angry.
This mountainous defeat reminded Sun Quan of a person, Yu Fan.
It was when Sun Quan and Zhang Zhao were talking about immortals, he dared to contradict the emperor of Wu and the most important minister of Wu in public, saying that immortals were just the dead people.
Because when Yu Fan heard that Sun Quan sent an envoy to Liaodong to ask for horses, he wrote to Jiaozhou from the place of exile.
It is said that the interests of the state of Wu are boats. If it is not good at land warfare, it is not in the interests of the country to seek horses.
And Liaodong is too far away, so if you send people with money to go as far as Liaodong to ask for horses, you are afraid that it will be difficult to get anything.
It wasn't until a large amount of property and horses fell into the hands of the Wei thieves that Sun Quan couldn't help but regret not listening to Yu Fan's words.
"Wei thieves bullied people too much. As the emperor, how can I accept this insult?" Sun Quan gritted his teeth and said, "I will definitely avenge this!"
Just last year, Zhang Bu was ordered to pretend to surrender. Although there was a small gain, Hefei must have been alert and should not move lightly at this time.
So Sun Quan issued an edict and asked Lu Xun of Wuchang to personally lead the army to attack Lujiang.
(End of this chapter)