Chapter 2001: Where to go with Gui Zi Juan? People’s hearts are in danger
Feng Ziying has always valued Shen Yixiu's political wisdom. Shen Yixiu was often able to give Feng Ziying a lot of valuable advice due to his subtle influence. Feng Ziying also appreciated this very much.
Although the meaning of Shen Yixiu's words was obscure, Feng Ziying understood that many of these dozens of greetings were probably from political speculators, or were driven by certain interests.
Feng Ziying has long been aware of this, and he doesn’t have much political mysophobia.
It is impossible for everyone who cooperates with him to be like-minded. Although this group may be the most loyal and reliable, this group is currently too small and weak. On the contrary, it is precisely those groups with intertwined interests and political speculators that are large in number and have limited energy. Amazing, it may be more useful to you.
This is similar to the United Front. Although we may not be on the same road, as long as we can have common interests at a certain time and at a certain stage, or act for common interests, we can work together.
"What a good wife says is very reasonable. My husband will understand it, but it needs to be screened. In addition, since we want to cooperate, we also need to explain to each other and understand each other's thoughts." Feng Ziying nodded calmly: "It's time to come. We always have to come, and we can’t come together unless we are all on the same road.”
Seeing that her husband understood what she meant, Shen Yixiu felt relieved: "Also, I'm afraid my father-in-law should send me a letter as soon as possible. Although the father-in-law of the Three Borders and Four Towns has a high prestige, my father-in-law has a different status. How can I do it?" We need to make good use of the resources in the three sides and four towns. My husband might as well discuss with my father-in-law more. If the Northwest Army captures Shandong, my father-in-law may have a plan to consider as to where to go."
Feng Ziying did not hide the future situation of the Feng family from Shen Yixiu, especially as he mentioned that if the court's pattern of civil and military control remained unchanged, once his father captured Shandong, it would basically mean that Jiangnan could spread the word, even if it was It is no longer a worry if they still resist stubbornly, and the court may have to consider more about how to deal with the behemoth of the Northwest Army.
For his father, if he cannot give a satisfactory explanation to his soldiers, the Feng family's prestige in the northwest will collapse like an avalanche, and even endanger the Feng family's foundation in Datong, which will also affect his father's future in the country. Ji Liao’s right to speak must be carefully considered.
But it is also the court's practice to eliminate birds and hide them. There is no reason why your Northwest Army can maintain such a strong state after solving Jiangnan and stay in the Central Plains Jiangnan. That is impossible, but if such a group of people are allowed to stay in the Central Plains Jiangnan After seeing the blooming flowers, would they agree if they were asked to go back to the barren and desolate northwest?
The court has to consider how to reduce it, and Feng Tang also has to consider how to give everyone an explanation. This contradiction must be balanced, otherwise it will be a disaster.
Feng Ziying and her father had discussed that either to maintain a certain degree of independence for Chen Jixian in Huaiyang Town, it would be best for Chen Jixian to go south to Jiangnan first and win Jiangnan for the imperial court. If Chen Jixian, who has made great achievements in this way, can find some spokesmen in the court, , In addition, under the condition of being more submissive, the court could not find a suitable reason to attack Huaiyang Town for a while, so the opportunities and reasons for the Northwest Army to station in Jiangbei of the Central Plains were slightly greater.
Another possibility is to hope that Wang Ziteng can continue to toss in Huguang. Xiong Tingbi will see if he can deal with Wang Ziteng after solving Yang Yinglong. If not, then the bow and dog of the Northwest Army will still have some use, and it will not be Disassemble it immediately.
However, these are not long-term solutions. The Northwest Army always needs to find a place to go, a place with good reasons, otherwise it will always be a hidden danger.
Feng Ziying considered where the Northwest Army would go.
The first one is the Western Region, which is Yilibali, or the current Yarkand Khanate.
The original enemies of the Northwest Army are the Tumuts in the north and the Yilibari (Yarkand Khanate) in the northwest. The Tumuts have had a relatively harmonious relationship with the Zhou Dynasty this year, but due to the internal time division of Yilili, In addition, there are constant disputes with various forces in the west, so the theory is that the main opponent of the Northwest Army should be Yili Baili.
However, the geographical location of Yilibari is too good. If Da Zhou wanted to conquer Yilibali, logistics would be a very difficult problem. Grain and fodder materials would need to be transported from the mainland to Gansu Town via the Hexi Corridor before he could launch an attack. Western Region.
From an economic point of view, this is absolutely not cost-effective. When the agricultural economy of the Great Zhou Dynasty failed to transform into an industrial and commercial economy to a certain extent, the national strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty could not afford such expansion.
So judging from the current situation, the Western Region is not the focus of the Great Zhou expansion, at least not yet.
Jianzhou Jurchen has become a serious concern of the Zhou Dynasty. It is reasonable for the Northwest Army to go to Liaodong Town, but the problem is still a logistical issue.
The military strength of Liaodong Town is not bad, with an army of 100,000, but the internal factions cultivated by Li Chengliang over the years, coupled with the fact that they have become accustomed to this defensive trend, are timid to take the initiative and lack field experience, so Liaodong Town They can barely make do when they are on the defensive, but they are unable to do anything offensively against the Jianzhou Jurchens.
If the Northwest Army wants to go, it will mean adding tens of thousands of people to the logistical pressure. As the land transportation problems in western and southern Liaoning have not yet been improved, Liaodong cannot afford such logistical support pressure unless immediate action is taken. Solve the maritime port in Liaodong Town, as well as the land transportation problems in the Western Liaoning Corridor and Liaonan Jinzhou Wei via Dongningwei (Liaoyang) to Shenyang Zhongwei and Ding Liaoyouwei (Phoenix City).
But it would take a lot of effort to achieve this. Feng Ziying was not sure what the cabinet's current thoughts were. They were still in a vague and contradictory attitude towards Liaodong's strategy. How to deal with the Jianzhou Jurchens? They should continue to adopt the current policy. Should we go on the defensive and wait for the opportunity, or should we concentrate all our efforts as soon as possible to deal a heavy blow to the opponent, or should we deal with the Chahar people first, then unite the Mongols and then deal with the Jianzhou Jurchens?
If the court does not have a clear strategy, it will be impossible to solve the Liaodong issue.
If you can't go to these two places, you can only consider going to the south. Annan and Dongwu (Taungu) both have reasons to fight. Both parties have repeatedly provoked troubles. Dazhou also has the intention of conquering, but it is just in the way. Due to the current situation in the DPRK, we can only put it on hold temporarily.
It's just that the soldiers in the northwest have been living in the north. They have no problem fighting in Shandong, but they are a little uncomfortable going to Jiangnan. Going to conquer Annan and Dongwu is probably too difficult.
Thinking a little too far, but her thoughts were subconsciously thinking there. Feng Ziying also knew that her thoughts should be on Shaanxi now.
The word "raise the enemy and respect yourself" pops up in my mind from time to time. If you want to help dad keep the Northwest Army, there are actually many resources available in Shaanxi. It depends on how you operate it.
But from the bottom of her heart, Feng Ziying was unwilling to use this method to obtain the right to survive of the Northwest Army, which would cost the lives of countless ordinary people.
In the next two or three days, Feng Ziying met some guests selectively, including those introduced by King Zhongshun and King Zhonghui, as well as those introduced by Qiao Yingjia, Han Xu, Wang Yongguang and others. It was a mixed bag. , Feng Ziying doesn’t mind either.
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"Pei Sheng, I heard that Feng Keng's house has been crowded with people in the past two days, and Fengcheng Hutong is full of people?" Guo Qinyun picked up the tea cup, wiped it lightly with the cup lid, and almost put it to his mouth before putting it down again.
"Well, it's true. The 22-year-old governor of Shaanxi is unprecedented. It shocked the past and the present. I heard that it was Qi Yongtai who persuaded Li Sancai and finally got Ye Fang to agree." Zhou Peisheng was also filled with emotion, "If it hadn't come out Unexpectedly, this son will be able to join the cabinet within ten years, and will also create a record that has never been seen in the Zhou Dynasty, a thirty-year-old cabinet minister."
"But how useful will he be to us now that he is out of the capital? Will his influence decline?" Guo Qinjun is interested in this. "Although it has been decided that Prince Gong will go to Qingtan Academy, his departure You won’t change your mind later, right?”
"That's not the case." Zhou Peisheng shook his head, "Feng Ziying's reputation is still quite good, but we don't just want this, we want to supervise the country. The emperor's health is good and bad, and his mind is also confused. The most troublesome thing now is that we are not sure how long the emperor's body can last, but we can only fight for it in the nearest way, so if we want to win the recognition of the northern scholars, we have to rely on him."
"But he is leaving soon. Once he leaves, it will be very difficult for us to contact him. Even if he is willing to help us, by the time letters come back, it will be over." Guo Qinyun became irritated and dropped her hand. Zhongtuan Fan said angrily: "Prince Gong must be allowed to take the position of supervising the country before he leaves. At least the court must come up with a rotation strategy, so that Prince Gong can have a chance..."
Zhou Peisheng hesitated, "I'm afraid it's difficult. Feng Ziying will leave Beijing in half a month. What can he do in such a short time? And he has just taken over as the governor of Shaanxi. He must think twice before doing anything to avoid affecting his life." The future and the supervision of the country are not his final say. If he wants help, he can only find other northern scholars who are familiar with him and his senior teachers. If he can do this, I think we If we can’t do it, we won’t be able to provide enough conditions.”
Guo Qinjun stiffened and her eyes became a little dazed. After a long time, she took a deep breath and said, "No matter what, I still want to see him. He promised, so he should fulfill his promise."
Zhou Peisheng laughed dumbly, promised? What did these two people do in their private conversations?
Just a few polite words and a few reasons, what else can you do? Is it really pointless to have a falling out over this?
(End of this chapter)