Chapter 1273 Geng Zijuan’s Small Counterattack
It can be said that in the last few days of the spring break, the entire capital city was in a strange state of agitation. The scholars and officials in the capital had already realized that the government might face a round of personnel changes at the beginning of the new year. , as long as there is an opportunity, they will all seize the opportunity to work hard and strive to get a better opportunity after the Beijing inspection and the big plan later in the year.
Feng Ziying was also called by Qiao Yingjia once, but Qiao Yingjia's place was not a formal occasion where big bosses gathered, but a private discussion between the two.
What Qiao Yingjia asked about was Feng Ziying's advice to Qi Yongtai on selecting Guanzheng Jinshi to serve as assistant officers in local prefectures to gain experience, as well as his advice on encouraging agriculture, industry, commerce, and reclamation.
The latter Qiao Yingjia is interested in the role of industrial and mining development in absorbing refugees. The former Qiao Yingjia is particularly interested. Feng Ziying also recalled the purpose and significance of the introduction in detail.
Feng Ziying knew that Qiao Yingjia paid great attention to the Shanxi scholars in these subjects. Zheng Chongjian, who was in the same subject as him, and Chen Qiyu and Sun Chuanting, who were in the same subject in the eighth year of Yonglong, were all considered to be great talents. As the leader of the Shanxi scholars, of course he I also hope that Zheng Chongjian, Chen Qiyu and Sun Chuanting can all make a difference, and Feng Ziying's performance in Yongping Mansion is indeed very exciting. If these three Shanxi heroes can reach the level of Feng Ziying in three to five years, Qiao Yingjia will not be in vain. A lot of painstaking efforts.
Feng Ziying could also get some general information from Qiao Yingjia. For example, Sun Juxiang may be transferred from the right minister of the Ministry of Justice to the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel. For example, his father-in-law Shen Jue may be appointed as the Zuo Councilor of Shanxi Chengxuan Political Envoy. Another example is Qingtan Academy. Zhou Yongchun, the chief of the Shanyuan Mountain, was rumored to be appointed as the censor of the right Qiandu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, while Yang He was promoted to the censor of the left Qiandu.
"So dad is going to Shanxi?" Shen Yixiu frowned, "I don't know how many years it will be before I leave. I hope dad can go back to the capital city to have a rest."
"Master Yuezhang is in his prime, and his political performance in Dongchang Mansion is remarkable, so he was promoted to this position. Counselor Zuo is a good official who is in short supply. In this province, he is second only to the left and right officials in charge of government affairs. The chief envoy does not need to bear too much pressure, but can also do some things freely. I believe that the father-in-law should be satisfied with such an arrangement, and Shanxi is not too far from the capital. Previously, my husband was worried about whether he would be arranged to go there. I am going to work in Huguang."
Feng Ziying put his feet in the hot water basin and soaked them comfortably. Jinchuaner carefully massaged the soles of his feet. The force was neither light nor heavy, making him very comfortable.
“Husband, are you worried that Huguang will be affected by the war in the southwest?” Shen Yixiu was also very sensitive and immediately noticed this.
"Well, I don't know where the war in the southwest will go. I have no idea. It's complicated. It seems that the war is not that intense. Yang Yinglong and She Chongming have colluded. But why is the war still limited to one corner and not spreading? This is very strange. ." Feng Ziying frowned deeply: "The Guyuan army was not accustomed to the local environment and was stumbling. Wang Ziteng's Denglai army performed well and was unstoppable all the way, but its logistics was always restricted by others. Every time it succeeded, it could only shrink back. Sun Chengzong was on Xuzhou's side. But we are stuck in a bitter battle, and I can’t understand this situation.”
"It's just some scabies after all. I'm afraid it won't be a problem, right?" Shen Yixiu didn't think that some chieftains over there could accomplish anything big. She felt that her husband was making a fuss.
Feng Ziying also knew that his wife was not a secular woman who was ignorant of world affairs. She had been with her father for a long time. She was not only good at poetry and painting, but also had her own views on current affairs, so she patiently explained: "Wan Jun, you have something." I don’t know, there are many chieftains in the southwest, and the geography and climate are particularly suitable for mountain people to occupy. It’s not that the court can’t take it or win, but it pays too much and takes too long. And once the surrounding situation is destroyed, the court wants to restore these I don’t know how much we have to pay for the vitality of the place. If we don’t care, Sichuan and Huguang are the granaries of the imperial court, so for the imperial court, they would rather restrain their enemies than use weapons easily.”
"But there are some things that the more you fear, the more they will come, and there is no way to escape." Shen Yixiu also sighed with emotion, "I always feel that the court is cowardly in every aspect now, and it is difficult to give it a go, whether it is doing things or fighting. They are all just thinking about one thing and losing the other, as if they are stretched thin, there are so many talented people in the court, isn't there a better strategy?"
Feng Ziying shook her head and smiled bitterly. This is not a problem that anyone can solve. It has been suffering for many years and it is difficult to get rid of it. How can it be solved overnight?
What's more important is that Qing's father is still in trouble, and internal hidden dangers have restricted the hands and feet of everyone from the emperor to all parties, making all parties have to keep a hand in doing things, and it is difficult to confide in anyone. This situation In this situation, you almost have to tie up one hand to fight or do things with your opponent. How can you achieve such good results under such circumstances?
Feng Ziying did not forget it and talked about the current difficulties.
There may have been a change of people in Yizhou, or the original archives management was chaotic and the original basis was not found, so the matter could only be put aside. Feng Ziying could not go across states or counties to conduct an in-depth investigation, otherwise he would be looked down upon. Is there any other intention to find fault? This is about to face the Beijing inspection and major plans. No official is willing to make any mistakes at this time.
"Jun Yong is currently observing politics in the Ministry of Rites. He feels a little idle now. I wonder if your husband has any better suggestions?" Shen Yixiu sat down next to her husband and curled up her legs. Feng Ziying was also attracted by Jin Chuaner at this time. After wiping their feet clean, they stretched their legs and got on the kang couch. It was still early now and it would be a while before they went to bed, so the couple just rested on the kang couch outside and chatted.
"I hope Jun Yong can follow me to do some practical work, which can be regarded as an exercise. However, he is a Jinshi. Now he is observing the government. Except for the Sixth Ministry, the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Fifth Military Governor's Office, it seems inappropriate to go anywhere, but I I have also suggested to Master Qi that it is best to change the Jinshi government administration once a year, and not to be limited to one department. Master Qi basically agrees, but it must be approved by the cabinet before it can be implemented, and it is hard to say yet."
Feng Ziying also felt more and more that the Jinshi's three-year observation of government was indeed a good system, but it should not be limited to the ministries and the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. If he could go to prefectures and counties, especially at the county and state level, to observe and understand the work at the lowest level. The actual operation methods of the officials will definitely be a great improvement for their growth.
After Jin Chuan'er and Yun Shang had retreated, and only the couple was left outside, Shen Yixiu said, "Ms. sir, you are going to Yongping Mansion soon, and I can't get there, Bao." The two younger sisters, Chai and Baoqin, are going to follow. Eryou seems a little worried about getting along with sisters Baochai and Baoqin. Some servants also said that sister Baoqin is not easy to talk to..."
"Oh?!" Feng Ziying was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that rumors had already spread just a few days after Bao Qin married into the Feng family, which had to make him wary.
Eryou shouldn't say it, at least not explicitly, but Baoqin has indeed become somewhat active after entering the Feng Mansion, which will inevitably attract some opinions. Over in the eldest room, the people around him and the old man of the Feng Mansion are probably all there. Staring at this overly active woman, whose identity is also very embarrassing and unique, it is almost impossible for her to have a relationship with her first wife and concubine, which is almost impossible in many families, and it is easy to attract gossip.
Shen Yixiu looked at her husband calmly. She knew that her husband liked Baoqin's active personality very much. In addition, Xue Baoqin had followed her father since she was a child and had a lot of experience. Her husband, unlike other men, was also an appreciative woman. Xue Baoqin has a versatile temperament, so Xue Baoqin also has a tendency to like others.
However, this woman is too strong and sharp. I don’t know what Xue Baochai will think when facing this sister, both in terms of status and age. Do you feel like you are being overshadowed or even taken over by a magpie's nest?
Shen Yixiu himself is not dissatisfied with Xue Baoqin. Their identities are not equal, and it is Baochai who faces the greatest pressure, not himself. As for Er You, he is just thinking about going to Yongxing with Er Xue soon. Ping Mansion, worried about facing Bao Qin's aggressiveness and not being in Yong Ping Mansion. Both of them are honest-tempered, so they would suffer a loss because they had no one to back them up.
This girl Qingwen has a bad impression of Baoqin, and often talks about Baoqin's various performances, which will inevitably be mixed with some emotions. Shen Yixiu still understands this in his heart.
"My husband, you don't think I have any prejudice against Bao Qin, do you? I actually don't want to say this, but I think it is very suitable for Sister Baochai to be in charge of the second house. She has a gentle and generous temperament, and she has communicated with me Twice, I feel that my eldest and second wife get along well with each other like this. If sister Baoqin’s careless words and deeds affect the perception of people in the house, including some of the girls on my wife’s side, and bring a bad impression to my wife, That would be inappropriate, so my husband might as well remind Sister Baochai..."
Shen Yixiu's tone was very calm, and he didn't seem to take this matter to heart, "The other thing is Qingwen's matter. Since I can't go to Yongping Mansion, and Eryou is not too busy, I want to Yun Shang stayed by her side and asked Qingwen to follow her husband, so that he could help Eryou take care of things. He also needed to give an explanation to Qingwen. My husband liked Qingwen very much, so he might as well find some time in these two days. Let’s take Qingwen into her room.”
Unexpectedly, the topic suddenly turned to Qingwen's house closing, which caught Feng Ziying off guard. Shouldn't we talk about Baoqin again? Why did it involve Qingwen? Feng Ziying's thoughts changed rapidly and she soon understood.
It was said that it was nothing to Xue Baoqin, but Shen Yixiu still felt a little unhappy, so he used such an obscure way to fight back, and it was a logical move.
(End of this chapter)