Chapter 1054 Geng Zijuan is drunk and burning the light to watch the sword peel off the cocoon (first update!)
After entering the city, Yang Sichang and Zheng Chongjian went directly to the Ministry of War to resume their duties. However, Feng Ziying did not go to the Ministry of War, but went directly to Qiao Yingjia's residence.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't go to the Ministry of War. He was recalled by the cabinet. He had to wait until the cabinet summoned him before he could go to Wenyuan Pavilion. Of course, he had to notify the General Affairs Department when he came back.
Feng Ziying feels that she is a little confused now, and she is a little unclear about the current situation in Beijing. She can't sort out the clues for a while and needs to think about it carefully.
Logically speaking, to understand the situation, it is most appropriate to go to Qi Yongtai's place, but Qi Yongtai is the cabinet minister, so he cannot go, and Qiao Yingjia is just the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and does not belong to the Sixth Department of the Cabinet and the General Affairs Department, which makes sense.
The cavalry escorting Feng Ziying and his party were from Luo Yiguan's tribe. When they arrived at the capital city, they naturally went to the Zhengcunba station in Ji Town on the outskirts of Beijing.
It was the place where Zhu Di and Li Jinglong fought during the Jingnan Campaign in the former Ming Dynasty. It is quite famous and is also a residence of Ji Town on the outskirts of Beijing.
According to the rules, the troops from the border town are not allowed to enter the city, but the entire Shuntian Prefecture is the Jizhen defense zone, and Jizhen ugly has to deal with the Ministry of War and even the Military War Bureau, Ordnance Bureau, Taipus Temple and other departments, so it is also in Zhengcunba There is a place to stay.
I haven’t been back to the capital city for a few months. It seems that the capital city is a lot more lively again, but there is a certain atmosphere of chaos and restlessness in this liveliness.
The Mongolian army of more than 200,000 people is on the Changping-Shunyi-Pinggu line, constantly harassing the entire northern defense line. The wealthy gentry in the counties and states on the outskirts of Beijing have already taken their families to hide in the capital city, and even some of the middle-class people have also been dragged away. The son and daughter took the opportunity to escape into the city.
Only those who had no other options could only swarm outside the city wall, as if they could get some comfort by relying on the tall city wall.
Qiao Mansion is located in Youfang Hutong in the southwest corner of Yongfang in Dashi, next to Xuanwu Gate. When Feng Ziying arrived, there were several sedans and carriages outside, and she must have come to visit Qiao Yingjia.
Sent the post in, he was quickly welcomed in, which also attracted a lot of noise and side glances from other people waiting outside. However, someone knew Feng Ziying, and after a while, no one had any objections.
Soon the concierge collected all the outside posts and made an appointment for another time. Everyone knew that this was the intention of Deputy Governor Qiao not to see visitors again today, but he could leave a chance to see him tomorrow and the next day. For guests who have the opportunity, it is a good thing.
Qiao Yingjia was very happy about Feng Ziying's visit.
As Feng Ziying shines in her political talents, both Qiao Yingjia and Guan Yingzhen have already felt this formidable momentum. Even Qi Yongtai sometimes finds it difficult to make a standard judgment on Feng Ziying's performance.
They all feel that this guy's ideas are so unconstrained that no matter where he is, he can come up with some new and unique moves, and they are often not limited to his position. This is what makes all the teachers gratified the most. I looked forward to it with some trepidation.
Qiao Yingjia has had relatively little contact with Feng Ziying among the three of them this year. As Feng Ziying's reputation grows and her status changes, meetings need to be considered carefully to avoid unnecessary criticism.
Of course, although private visits between colleagues are not particularly taboo in the Great Monday Dynasty, everyone still has a certain tacit understanding, that is, between the cabinet elders, the six ministers and the cabinet elders, and the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and colleagues from other departments Unless there are special matters, they will not visit easily. In contrast, other colleagues and subordinates visiting businessmen, students visiting teachers, and visits between township parties are allowed.
"It's rare that you come to my place just after entering the city without entering the house. This is not in line with your style. Don't they say that you have the determination to not change color despite the overwhelming weight of Mount Tai?" Qiao Yingjia teased his disciple, who usually spoke a little. There was also a rare smile on his mean and cold face.
Qiao Yingjia's mansion is very simple, with plain-toned decoration and simple furniture desks. Some incomplete armrests and baffles can be seen on the tables and chairs used to receive guests.
However, Qiao Yingjia never seemed to care much about these aspects, and all the familiar visitors were accustomed to Qiao Yingjia's style.
"Master Qiao, does this set of tables and chairs need to be replaced?" Feng Ziying was not busy answering Qiao Yingjia's questions, but talked about the official hat chair and the table, "It is crumbling, giving people the impression that our great Zhou Dynasty is The momentum of the Procuratorate has become much weaker.”
"You kid!" Qiao Yingjia's face sank, "Don't worry about these things. You have just entered the official career. Think more about the business. This time the imperial court recruits you, it shows that the emperor and the cabinet value you. You also It’s time to think carefully about how to respond to cabinet inquiries.”
“Master Qiao, do you think it’s that simple?” Feng Ziying said bluntly, “Why does this disciple feel that there is something different here? That’s why I came to ask for help.”
Qiao Yingjia glanced at Feng Ziying, and the servant brought the tea. He picked up the tea and gestured, "What, what did you see again?"
Feng Ziying's words made Qiao Yingjia flash a look of surprise and satisfaction. He could see the key point at a glance. Ziying has indeed matured a lot. Her vision is no longer limited to pure politics than before, and she understands the other side of the temple dispute better. .
"Now is not the time." Qiao Yingjia responded calmly.
“Does the cabinet feel that it is not the time yet, or does the emperor feel that it is not the time yet?” These are two concepts, and Feng Ziying needs to ask clearly.
If it is the former, it means that the cabinet and the Ministry of War are worried that the accountability of Niu Jizong at this time will affect the next war situation, which is normal; if it is the latter, it means another meaning. Feng Ziying tends to be the former, but she is more worried about the future. By.
Qiao Yingjia's eyes were a little sharper and he looked at Feng Ziying: "Ziying, what do you want to say?"
"Master Qiao, if this kind of situation happened in the past, I think the Metropolitan Procuratorate might not sit idly by and watch. If the censors remained silent, I think we the Metropolitan Procuratorate censors have also learned to consider the overall situation. The war is important, and the overall situation is Yes, but if the emperor wants to stay in China, well, then I am a little worried. If the cabinet and the Ministry of War support accountability, it means that the cabinet and the Ministry of War should have countermeasures, but the emperor wants to stay in China, which is unexpected. "
Feng Ziying's words made Qiao Yingjia a little unhappy, "Ziying, do you know that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has no ammunition for your father?"
"My father?" Feng Ziying said in surprise as she didn't know about the loss of Fushun Pass.
"Fushun Pass was lost, Li Yongfang rebelled, and the Donglu broke through the pass and kidnapped nearly 20,000 soldiers and civilians..." Qiao Yingjia said coldly: "But after the imperial court's plan, Mr. Zhang and I and the Imperial Guard of the Metropolitan Procuratorate The historians communicated with each other, and the censors were willing to wait until the next step of the investigation results came out, instead of launching a bullet directly."
"Huh?!" Feng Ziying was confused by Qiao Yingjia's words "Li Yongfang rebelled".
At this time, he remembered this major event in the history of the late Ming Dynasty in his previous life. It was Li Yongfang's rebellion and the subsequent series of actions to help Nurhachi against Ming Liaodong that caused Liaodong to suffer multiple harms after his rebellion.
Li Yongfang was the first general-level figure to rebel against the Donglu. It can be said that this set an extremely bad precedent. From then on, Han generals turned to the Jianzhou Jurchens one after another.
This is all second. The key is that Li Yongfang has been operating in Liaodong for many years and has a good knowledge of the civil and military conditions and the situation of the soldiers in various military posts in Liaodong. His defection undoubtedly provided unimaginable help for Donglu to spy on Liaodong's military, political, defense, and commercial conditions. .
What's more, after he joined Nurhaci, he spared no effort to help Nurhachi bribe and coerce various military officers and officers in Liaodong. Since the civil and military generals in Liaodong had been short-term and smuggling for many years, Li Yongfang took advantage of this. A general can be said to be invincible.
Especially some middle and low-level officers could not stand this kind of soft and hard tactics, and turned to Donglu one after another. It can be said that the harm brought by one of them to Liaodong exceeded the impact of a war.
Seeing the sudden change in Feng Ziying's face, Qiao Yingjia waved his hand: "Ziying, you don't need to be anxious. The responsibility of your father has not yet been determined. I think it is better to rebel early than later for Li Yongfang's rebellion. Some people have said that your father is narrow-minded." , blindly brought in the old ministries from Datong and Yulin, and now no one mentions it. Li Yongfang’s situation is more complicated. Both Long Jinwei and the Metropolitan Procuratorate have sent personnel to Liaodong to investigate, I believe there will be an explanation. "
Feng Ziying smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Master Qiao, I am not worried about my father, but I am worried that Li Yongfang's defection may cause much greater harm than we imagined. This person is too familiar with Liaodong. If Dongfang The prisoners seized this opportunity. In the next few years, Liaodong will be in a state of trembling. Master Qiao, you should know how clean the bottom of these border generals can be. Long Jinwei turned a blind eye, but I’m afraid the censors…”
Qiao Yingjia frowned, seeming to understand Feng Ziying's worries, "I will discuss this matter with Mr. Zhang and Mr. Liu, so I will naturally be sensible."
“Thank you so much, Master Qiao.” Feng Ziying shook her head and seemed to be in a trance. Qiao Yingjia also looked a little worried in her eyes: “Ziying, you are not in this state. The cabinet and the emperor are going to see you...”
“Master Qiao, is it as simple as the emperor and the cabinet just seeing me? Well, is the result of the negotiations with the Neikha people worth calling me back?” Feng Ziying looked at Qiao Yingjia.
Qiao Yingjia hesitated and lowered his eyes, and then said after a long time: "When did you realize it?"
"The Mongols wandered without attacking, and the Datong Army and the Xuanfu Army came in faster than expected. I thought it was Niu Jizong who wanted to make atonement for his sins. Of course, it is not ruled out that Niu Jizong had this idea, but it would inevitably make him jealous in the eyes of many people. I have doubts, especially since the Beijing camp suddenly lost 80,000 people, and only Chen Jixian and Qiu Shiben were left in the city. The fifth military camp controlled Guangningmen and Xizhimen, but Fuchengmen and Dongzhimen were in the hands of Shenshu camp. Here, the city I entered today through Guangqumen and Xuanwumen used to be controlled by the Shenji Battalion, but now it seems to be controlled by the Shenshu Battalion. Even the Siwei Battalion and the Warrior Battalion have come to take over the gate control. Master Qiao, do you think it will make many people think differently?"
Feng Ziying's words hit Qiao Yingjia like a hammer, causing his face to change slightly.
In fact, Qiao Yingjia also feels this way, but he is the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He is not the first or second highest ranking officer in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The Metropolitan Procuratorate itself has and cannot directly contact the six ministries and cabinet affairs, so in these aspects the news It's obviously going to be slower.
Especially, he didn't know the movements of the Xuanfu Army and the Datong Army. Feng Ziying said this, which suddenly frightened him.
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(End of this chapter)