Chapter 947 Ji Zijuan eats from Yongping Mansion and does the affairs of the Ministry of War
Feng Ziying didn't bother to explain to Zheng Chongjian and Wang Yingxiong. She stood up and said, "Let's go to the Ministry of War together and listen to what Master Zhang and Master Chai think."
Feng Ziying said it so casually, as if he had completely forgotten that he was neither observing politics in the Ministry of War, nor writing in the Hanlin Academy, but a co-president of Yongping Mansion. However, both Zheng Chongjian and Wang Yingxiong took it for granted that Feng Ziying could be one or two years ahead of schedule. The prediction that a rebellion would break out in the southwest, and the fact that it was Bozhou, was enough to qualify Feng Ziying to participate in the military meeting of the Ministry of War.
"Is Brother Chu Cai here?" As he walked out, Feng Ziying asked Baoxiang to bring the horse over.
“Yes.” Zheng Chongjian hesitated, “But it seems that Mr. Zhang and Mr. Chai intend to let Brother Chu Cai go.”
The brother Chucai mentioned by the two of them was Geng Ruchi, who was in charge of the Military Affairs Department of the Ministry of War. He was also a native of Feng Ziying, and had a close relationship with Feng Ziying. Currently, Geng Ruqi serves as the Yuanwailang of the Military Affairs Department of the Ministry of War. He is a fifth-rank official. He followed Chai Ke during the Ningxia counter-insurgency campaign and performed well, so he gained the trust of Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke.
“Release?” Feng Ziying was surprised. How could a talent like Geng Ruxi be released? But then I thought about it, I'm afraid there is only one way out.
Geng Ruqi is now a member of the fifth rank, Yuanwai Lang, and he will move up the ranks within the Ministry of War, becoming the fourth rank of Langzhong and the left and right ministers of the Ministry of War.
At present, all the four doctors in the Ministry of War are full. For example, the famous doctor Yuan Keli is among the doctors in the Ministry of War, and the equally popular Sun Chengzong is among the doctors in the military selection of Qing officials. Both of them are young and powerful, and they are both from the north. It can be said that unless The two were promoted, otherwise it would be impossible for a newbie like Geng Ruqi to succeed them.
And the ministers are all of the third rank, which is too far away from the fifth rank, and there is no chance at all.
Only external transfer can quickly move Geng Ruxi, who is almost three years old, from the fifth rank to the fifth rank. For example, like Feng Ziying, if he serves as the magistrate of a certain government, he can enter the fourth rank in three years.
If there is special meritorious service, it is not impossible to be promoted to two levels or three levels, and the chance will be much greater.
This means that there are people in the court who are good at becoming officials. As long as you are appreciated by a certain big boss, the big boss will naturally take the initiative to arrange a suitable place for you. Of course, you have to make convincing achievements in the position that the big boss arranges for you. .
"It seems that Master Zhang and Master Chai have been prepared for a long time." Feng Ziying nodded thoughtfully. If nothing else happens, Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke must be planning to arrange Geng Ruxi to a state capital near Beizhili. .
“What preparations?” Wang Yingxiong and Zheng Chongjian have not yet understood.
Feng Ziying shook her head and without saying much, she jumped on her horse and said, "Let's go."
Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke can be regarded as people who do practical things. Talents like Geng Ruqi who have performed well in the Ministry of War consciously cultivate in advance to prepare for future successors in the Ministry of War. I wonder how Yang Sichang performed in the Ministry of War. Zhang Jingqiu and Chai What is your impression?
A group of three people rode horses back to the Bingbu Gong's house in Shiyongfang. Before they got closer, they could see many horses, carriages and sedans outside the Bingbu Gong's house. It was already dark, but the lanterns outside the Gongbu's house were already early. It was already lit up and looked particularly lively.
As soon as Zheng Chongjian and Wang Yingxiong entered the door, they heard Geng Ruqi's voice: "Where did you two go? The doctor started asking."
“Brother Chu Cai!” Feng Ziying was very happy to see Geng Ruqi and stepped forward quickly.
"Hey, Ziying, you're here too? Just in time, Mr. Chai just came back and said that you had returned to the capital. He was looking for someone to call you to ask about the situation." Geng Ruqi was overjoyed.
"Haha, I came uninvited. Wouldn't Mr. Zhang and Mr. Chai have any objections?" Feng Ziying stepped forward to greet Geng Ruqi.
"It's not too late to welcome you, how can you have any opinions?" Geng Ruqi was quite touched. "I heard that you predicted that Yang Yinglong would cause chaos more than a year ago, but I didn't expect that Yang Kedong escaped. Long Jinwei and this bunch of losers have lived in vain. People were watching one person, and dozens of people were dispatched to search for him after he disappeared, but nothing was found. They didn't even understand how Yang Kedong disappeared from under their noses."
"Brother Chu Cai, in fact, Yang Kedong is not important, but his escape is indeed a sign. Yang Yinglong is about to take action, but brother Chu Cai, have you ever thought about what Yang Yinglong relies on? Why did you choose this time? It is neither last year nor next year. ?”
Geng Ruchi's eyes narrowed, "Do you also suspect that it is related to the Chahar people?"
Geng Ruqi also had a solemn expression on his face.
If Feng Ziying's prediction is true, then this means that the Jianzhou Jurchens, the Mongolian Right Wing headed by the Chahar people, and the Bozhou Xuanwei Division have already formed a united front, or at least have some tacit understanding and may coordinate Launched an attack on Dazhou.
Thinking of this, Geng Ruqi wanted to pull Feng Ziying over, "Let's go, Ziying, go see Mr. Chai. There will be a military meeting later, mainly to discuss some situations that may arise now and even in the second half of the year, and what should be done." How to deal with it, what preparations should be made in advance,..."
At this time, Feng Ziying did not refuse, nodded, and followed Geng Ruqi in.
Zheng Chongjian and Wang Yingxiong had already gone in. The doctor ordered Mao, and they had to go immediately to answer Mao.
As expected, Chai Ke was particularly happy to see Feng Ziying arriving, and took him to see Zhang Jingqiu.
Zhang Jingqiu didn't look very good, but when he saw Feng Ziying, he still said a few words in a friendly manner, and told the Ministry of War that Feng Ziying would attend the military meeting as an exception, and also let Feng Ziying give some of his own opinions.
This is the first time that Feng Ziying has participated in such a large-scale military meeting. In addition to Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke, the doctors of the Fourth Department of the Ministry of War and some members, chiefs and deputy chiefs of the Wuxuan Cleaning Department and the Staff Cleaning Department will also participate. .
“Ziying, let’s get to know each other. This is Mr. Sun, the doctor of the Wu Xuan Qing Dynasty. He and his commander, Mr. Qi Ge, are from the same country.” Chai Ke pulled Feng Ziying into the meeting hall.
There are already many people in the hall, including Zheng Chongjian, Wang Yingxiong and Yang Sichang.
Feng Ziying's eyes fell on this red-faced and bushy-bearded man. Is this Sun Chengzong, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty in his previous life, the **** of war? "Feng Keng has met Mr. Sun."
“Master Feng, you don’t have to be polite. I have heard about Xiao Feng Xiuzhuan’s name for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet him. Today I got what I wanted.” Sun Chengzong has a heroic and tenacious temperament. There are many people who admire him, and there are also many people who are dissatisfied with him.
“Okay, Zhisheng, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.” Chai Ke waved his hand, “Ziying, this is Mr. Yuan, the doctor in charge of Fangsi.”
Yuan Keli was another famous general in the Ming Dynasty in his previous life. Feng Ziying did not dare to neglect him, so he also gave him a courtesy.
"Haha, Yuan has heard of Xiao Feng Xiuzhuan for as long as Zhisheng. Brother Zishu also often praised Ziying's talent. I told Brother Zishu that Ziying should be kept in our military department. How can we do that? Put it down and waste your time?" Yuan Keli was upright and upright, and his voice was metallic and sonorous.
"How can Ziying be worthy of Mr. Chai's love? However, Ziying doesn't think that the local area is wasted. When Li Qinggong served as a promotion official in Suzhou, he was famous for being a wise man. Ziying is not talented, but he also wants to imitate... "
Feng Ziying’s words made Yuan Keli laugh, stroking his beard and shaking his head.
Sun Chengzong couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. No wonder Xiao Feng Xiuzuan stood out. This was not only his political talent, but also his ability to serve as an official. He was like a veteran in officialdom in his thirties and forties.
He expressed his attitude calmly and praised Yuan Keli. People like Yuan Keli who were not easy to deal with couldn't help but smile.
Chai Ke also smiled. Why didn’t he want Feng Ziying to stay? However, Feng Ziying was so popular at that time that she had already aroused dissatisfaction among the scholars in the North. It was a wise move to leave Beijing to avoid the limelight for a while. When she made achievements in the local area, it was just a matter of course for her to return to Beijing.
And now it seems that this guy has turned upside down in Yongping Mansion, which shows his ambition. Chai Ke can even vaguely feel that Feng Ziying seems to be cooperating with Ji Liao's actions, but as the left minister of the Ministry of War, he is happy to see it. Its success.
"Okay, Zhisheng, Minister Li, Mr. Zhang will be here soon. At noon, Mr. Zhang and the cabinet ministers have had a discussion on the military situation on the left wing of Mongolia and the southwest. They agreed that the current situation is serious and needs to be dealt with seriously. The Ministry of War must immediately Come up with an overall study and analysis of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, including but not limited to the situation outside the customs and the southwest. In addition to the overall situation, there must also be a detailed explanation of each piece, and then the overall and branch response strategies. This strategy It will be taken out the day after tomorrow at the latest. Maybe everyone will have to work harder these days..."
Chai Ke looked around and said, "I invited Ziying. You may be a little surprised, but people from Li Qing, Chu Cai, and the Ministry of War's Staff Department may know something about the Ningxia Rebellion four years ago. Half a year ago, Ziying talked to me and Chu Cai about the situation in Ningxia. He believed that if Ningxia Town did not make fundamental adjustments and supplements in terms of personnel and food, there would definitely be trouble. He also specifically pointed out the relationship between foreign generals and Han generals. The conflict between the general and the sergeant below was thought to be the focus of the outbreak. Half a year later, everyone knew..."
"This time Yang Kedong from the southwest defected, the situation in Bozhou deteriorated sharply. Ziying mentioned it to Fei Xiong, Dazhang and others who were still observing politics at the Ministry of War more than a year ago. The two also reported to Chu Cai and Li Qing, After I found out about it, I discussed it with Mr. Zhang, and I’m ashamed to say that we felt there might be some risks, but they weren’t serious yet…, but now…”
(End of this chapter)