Chapter 470 Pointing General
Feng Guan was finally able to finish reciting the will,
he breathed a sigh of relief.
After waiting for a "I admire this",
the followers of the imperial team pushed out the "wine, meat" and "silver reward" mentioned in the decree.
On the wine jar, there is a seal with the word "imperial", and on the meat, there is a seal.
The silver coins were put into several carriages in baskets and baskets, and they also had the title "Imperial" on them.
The wine, meat, and money were all borrowed by Feng Guan from the Earl's Mansion. This was as it should be. But when Feng Guan and Zhang Yuanshan saw this scene, they immediately looked at each other.
They have prepared these things. They originally planned to reward the Xuehaiguan soldiers after the military parade was over, but the military parade has not started yet. Why did they push into the school grounds like this?
This must be because the people below made a mistake about the time, but even if they made a mistake, the knights wandering around should be stopped. How can there be any reason to give out rewards before the martial arts performance has begun?
But since the "imperial gift" has been brought in, there is no reason to withdraw. Any rules are not as big as His Majesty's face.
So, Feng Guanxian turned around and smiled at Uncle Zheng;
Uncle Zheng also smiled gently back.
The imperial envoy's attachés came in with a cart full of wine, meat, and money, and began to distribute rewards.
However,
They soon discovered something was wrong.
The expected scene of eager looting did not appear.
Even,
what the military columns looked like before, they still look like now. .
Everyone raised their heads and held their chests high, without squinting.
The pigs and fresh pork that had just been killed last night were brought to the sergeants, but they did not reach out to take them and pretended not to see them.
What's even more shocking is that
even if the money is delivered to them, they still don't accept it and let the money fall to the ground and roll into pieces.
No one moves,
No one looks,
No one answered,
No one took it.
Xue Haijun has paid attention to military discipline since he was in Cuiliu Fort, and the most important thing in the army is the clear distinction between rewards and punishments.
During battle,
all seizures must be handed over to the public, and then distributed by the superiors in accordance with military merit regulations.
But anyone found hiding something secretly will be killed without mercy. This is an iron rule.
Same as the extremely high military discipline, there is also excellent treatment. For military soldiers, as long as they join the army and enter the bidding household, their children will go to the dormitory for free, and the sick will have free medicine at the hospital. There is a monthly money and food subsidy, and there are pensions for those who died in war.
Strict military discipline must be matched with excellent treatment, otherwise the sergeants will become disloyal.
But there are drills. During the morning and evening drills, the military Chinese clerk will ask loudly:
Whose food do you eat?
Whose pay are you taking?
Coupled with what happened when the decree was announced earlier, if the first time, the sergeants just relied on this instinct to act, then this time, everyone actually knew it.
This is, don’t show any signs of it.
For this reason, no one will touch these rewards.
Feng Guan’s expression was a little uneasy,
At this time,
Uncle Zheng said:
"Eunuch Feng, in my opinion, it is better to perform martial arts first and then reward him. Those who perform best in martial arts will be rewarded the most. Eunuch Feng What do you think?”
Feng Guan immediately said:
“It’s exactly what my uncle said.”
After sending the message, the imperial envoys and attendants immediately took back the rewards.
Then,
Uncle Zheng glanced at Liang Cheng,
Liang Cheng clutched the knife,
waving his hand,
The flag bearer on one side immediately waved the flag,
the soldiers and horses from the towns below began to line up quickly, and the martial arts performance, that is, the military parade, officially began.
………
The night is cool and the wind is clear.
One pot of pickled fish and three plates of cold vegetables.
What is on the table is not wine, but warm tea.
Zhang Yuanshan and Feng Guan sat face to face. Zhang Yuanshan ate slowly, while Feng Guan took down chopsticks quickly.
The former, in a leisurely office like the Ministry of Rites, must know how to break up a moment's work into one day;
The latter, have to finish eating early, in case the master shouts If you are gone and you are not here, that would be a huge sin.
“How do you feel?”
Feng Guan asked.
I am asking about the military parade during the day.
Zhang Yuanshan took a sip of tea and said:
"The armor is bright and orderly. Although he has never led an army, Zhang can already see that this Snow Navy must be the same as that of Jingnan back then. "Military style."
Feng Guan smiled slightly, took a bite of fish fillet, and took a sip of sauerkraut. He raised his head, sighed, picked up the teacup, raised it, but did not drink it, but sprinkled it. At the table.
Within a square inch, there is a pattern of its own, and under the feet of the two of them, there is a wave of water and haze.
This is just a trick that is not popular among Qi practitioners. Its effectiveness is no different from those of those who perform tricks in the streets, but it is like hanging a bunch of bells on the door. Who knows? If you push the door open to listen to something, the bell will ring.
The reason why it is not on the stage is precisely because it can only be heard.
As the godson of Wei Zhonghe, Feng Guan has some skills. Besides, the eunuchs in the Yan Kingdom Palace have always had the tradition of practicing Qi refining because of the prince.
Zhang Yuanshan shook his head and said:
"Today's military parade is, on the one hand, to boost the morale of the troops. After all, Prince Hirano has not long returned from entering Chu, and now he is about to enter Beijing again. If the morale of the troops is not grasped, chaos will inevitably occur below;
The other is to do something good. Let me tell you, in the past six months, the imperial court has gradually begun to take over the local governance power of Jin through the selection and appointment of officials. This has long caused dissatisfaction among local military leaders. Hirano Bo's move is also Through our eyes, I want to tell Yingdu, or even the court, that he will not hand over the control of Xueguan territory."
Feng Guan picked up the teapot and refilled himself a cup of tea. Said:
“Then why can other military leaders endure it but he, Prince Ping Ye, cannot?”
Hearing this, Zhang Yuanshan smiled and said:
"As a human being, no one is willing to be restrained by nature. It is nothing more than being forced by the situation and doing it as a last resort. The other army leaders in Jin can endure it because there is the Marquis of Jingnan who is suppressing them. They don't want to endure it. You have to endure it;
But it is known to the world that the Marquis of Jingnan values Uncle Pingye. Everyone knows that, but he, Uncle Pingye, doesn’t know? < br>
Just because he doesn’t need to endure it, he doesn’t have to endure it.”
“But this approach is really too much. The Zajia family was announcing the decree before.”
"It's not like Uncle Hirano has never done more extreme things. The third prince is still in Huxinting."
"That's true." Feng Dian nodded.
Zhang Yuanshan put a piece of fish head into his plate and fiddled with it while saying:
“Our Majesty, you are wise and mighty and can hold the capacity of the sea. Even if Eunuch Feng goes back, you will add fuel to the fire. If I say it in front of His Majesty, His Majesty will just laugh it off and just think it is a young man losing his temper and complaining.
Tsk,
Young man. br>
Uncle Hirano is indeed young, a few years younger than Zhang. ”
“Young people, young people. "Feng Guan repeated this sentence.
"It's good to be young. Being young means that it's no big deal to make mistakes, and it's more tolerable to His Majesty. Besides, you and I don't know what the situation is here in Xueguan. Saw it.
Who knows when the snowfields in the north will change again?
The Chu State in the south suffered such a big loss this time, and both the royal family and the Qu family lost face. Although both sides now have a tacit agreement to withdraw their troops and cease the war, once weapons are used again, the troops of Xuehaiguan will be , is bound to go south.
Otherwise, once the Chu people entered Jin and opened up the land of Jin, Xuehaiguan would become an isolated island in an instant.
Looking at the hundred-mile radius of Snow Customs, how many villages can be seen rising from cooking smoke? How many cities are actually inhabited?
Snow Customs, it is not easy to see what it is like today. "
"Boda Zhang, whose side are you on? "
Zhang Yuanshan said calmly: "I am on the side of Dayan. What we saw and heard today should be regarded as seen. When we go back, we must pass on what should be said, but we must not say anything. Adding fuel to the fire, I even had to help Mr. Hirano cover up one or two things. ”
"Why?"
"Even if you tell the truth, our Majesty will find you annoying!"
Zhang Yuanshan's voice suddenly rose.
Eunuch Feng’s momentum immediately dropped.
"Eunuch Feng, Mr. Zhang just wants to give you a few words because you and I have been traveling together for so many days. Yes, I am a foreign minister and you are an internal minister;
< br>
What the internal ministers need is a word of loyalty, but that depends on where it comes from. The external ministers need reputation, and they will deliberately confront His Majesty by holding their necks. His Majesty will probably just smile. What do you need reputation for, ministers? "
"Miscellaneous family..."
"That's all Zhang said. In fact, even if Zhang doesn't say these words, Eunuch Wei will definitely tell you when he goes back. of.
Think about who is standing behind Mr. Hirano,
Jingnan Marquis, His Highness the Sixth Prince,
Which one can you afford to offend?
Take a step back and say, don’t look at others, just look at this Ping Ye Bo. Your Majesty praises him as the mainstay of the next generation of Yan’s army. Can you push him?
It is human nature to find steps and climb up them, but some steps are full of poisonous stings.
In fact, if any news about today's matter spreads that is obviously detrimental to Mr. Hirano, the blame will fall on both of us. "
"Zajia, I understand. ”
"Then please ask Eunuch Feng to accept this magical power?"
Feng Guan waved his sleeves, and the mist beside the table dispersed instantly.
Zhang Yuanshan pointed at the pickled fish with chopsticks,
said:
“Eat more, the fish is only found in Xueyuan Pond, you can eat it elsewhere if you want. I can’t eat it.”
Eunuch Feng took another chopstick and put the fish fillet into his mouth,
said:
“It’s really delicious.”
……
Xiaoting, Lanterns, melon seeds.
Liang Cheng sat across from the blind man and asked:
"Why don't you monitor it?"
The blind man shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter what they say. , and it’s easy to guess;
It’s nothing more than slander, dissatisfaction, venting, self-mediation, looking at reality, and accepting fate.”
"It sounds like it's really not interesting."
"Yes."
"Have you planned your trip to Beijing this time?"
"How come you don't have time? We can only make careful calculations on the road. Unlike the last time when the Lord came to Beijing, he was just a supporting role next to Marquis Jingnan, but this time, he wants to be a popular actress."
"There seems to be not enough manpower." Liang Cheng said.
San'er is still in Liang Kingdom, A Ming is still sleeping, Siniang is injured and snow customs must leave the blind man or one of Siniang in charge of operations, and Liang Cheng himself also has to stay to lead the army.
However,
hearing this,
the blind man smiled and said
:
"It's okay, we have ready helpers."
......
A side room, a tea table, two plates of snacks, and a pot of grape wine.
Six Niang picked up the small cup,
Xiong Liqing and Liu Ruqing immediately picked up the cups in front of them.
"Sisters, although this grape wine tastes sweet and sour, it is easy to get drunk if you drink too much. I can't get drunk, so you can do whatever you want."
Siniang used to run a brothel. When we have a meeting, we drink all kinds of wine as water.
"My sister is interested in elegance, so she should do her best to accompany her." Liu Ruqing whispered.
"Yes, yes, I am also happy today. The drums are beating so happily. If I were in Dachu, the emperor would definitely punish me, but he just smiled."
< br>The princess is obviously a little drunk. Saying these words at this time can easily be interpreted as showing off and showing off that I am favored.
Si Niang is not angry, this girl is playing like crazy today, and with the grape wine, she has completely let go, and she is really a little innocent and cute.
Liu Ruqing didn't dare to get angry. She didn't even think about fighting for a position.
One is a princess, and the other is a woman who even the princess is careful to please. How can she, Liu Ruqing, fight?
"I've heard about what happened today. I don't have to say anything. I've made my man proud. Come on, sister, give you a drink."
Sixiang and the princess clinked a drink.
After drinking it all in one gulp,
then said:
“I thought my sister would scold me for not obeying the rules.”
“It depends on the situation and the time. You should also think so. It’s clear, but it’s hard for you Yes, at least this year, I have to use you to save face many times.
But you have to practice with this drum. I heard that your figure is very graceful, but you can play it really well. Not very good.”
"Practice the drum?"
"Just think of it as a way to keep fit. If there is a chance in the future, during the battle, it will be a good story if the man leads the army in front and you beat the drum behind."< br>
“That sister What about you?"
"I am by his side, so I have to help him block the knife."
Six Niang is really not talking about love, because it is very likely that the master will die suddenly. , they devil kings will also play along.
Therefore, on the battlefield, if conditions permit, the demon kings will not hesitate to help Zheng Fan block the sword.
However, when these words fell into Xiong Liqing’s ears, it felt different.
"Sister, please teach me martial arts."
"No."
"Why?"
"It's too troublesome. If you think learning to play drums is too boring and monotonous, you can learn needlework from me when you have nothing to do."
"Needlework?"
Liu Ruqing whispered Said: "This slave has fallen "I know a lot about it."
Sixiang said "Hmm" and said to Liu Ruqing, "I'm not surprised that you do."
At this time, Xiao Yibo stood outside the house to report. ：
"Miss Ruqing, there's a letter from home."
Hearing this, Liu Ruqing's face immediately showed joy.
Siniang pointed outside and said:
"Let's go read the letter."
"Thank you sister, I will leave first."
At this time, a letter from home is indeed a great comfort to a stranger.
After Liu Ruqing left, the princess said:
"Is it a letter from the Fan family?"
"That's natural. Thanks to your good cooperation, the Fan family is now It’s all good.”
Because of the princess’s cooperation and Zhao Cheng’s internal and external cooperation, the Fan family’s efforts and risks this time were much lower than expected. Therefore, the Fan family is still the Fan family.
Siniang took a sip of the grape wine and continued; "I wrote to the Fan family and asked them to send Liu Zhong as well."
"Ruqing's younger brother?"
"Yes. , is her only bond now.”
“My sister is so kind to her.”
Xiong Liqing is obviously a little jealous;
She is slightly tipsy now and speaks outright. She is not as secretive and reserved as before. She really says what she wants to say.
"It's not that I'm partial, I also want to bring your brother here to reunite you brothers and sisters here."
"..." Xiong Liqing.
"Only those who love flowers know how to grow them. A woman like Liu Ruqing cannot let her feel sorry for herself all the time, otherwise she will easily wither. Her brother is the person she cares about most in the world. After getting it, , her thoughts are here.
For her brother, she will live more actively and show her charm. I still have two cheongsams there that I want her to wear and teach her some Wu accent. It will definitely feel great.”
"Wu State?"
Wu State is also one of the many small countries.
Six Niang smiled and said nothing.
Xiong Liqing drank another glass of grape wine,
then raised her head,
He looked at the empty seat in front of him where Liu Ruqing was sitting,
turned to look at Siniang,
swung his hands back,
said:
< br>"Ah ah ah, I just can't get used to my sister being nice to her. My sister can only be nice to others."
Si Niang lowered her eyebrows slightly and looked at the princess who was fuming at her.
Today, the princess was having fun, and she was drunk for the first time in her life.
At this time, the more the princess thought about it, the more she felt aggrieved. She actually got down from the chair, sat on the ground, hugged Siniang's legs, and cried:
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" My sister is only allowed to be nice to me, not to her;
She is just a vase, she can only sing songs for him;
I can help him become famous, I can support him, I can also call me to make him happy, woo woo woo. ”
Sixiang reached out and touched the princess’s hair,
but her brows frowned slightly,
Zheng Fan once laughed and joked with her that the princess seemed to have a bit of a trembling temperament. ,
Sixiang then remembered:
The person who really "hurt" the princess for the first time was himself.
......
"I am very proud of myself today. Do you know that my soldiers and horses, in front of the eunuch who announced the decree, did not listen to him or the imperial edict? , just listen to me.
Tell me, am I better than you were then?
How stupid were you then?
I don’t want the official position anymore,
I don’t want the soldiers and horses anymore,
just go to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion alone to see him off?
Why bother, why bother?
I can’t imitate you, I’m just a selfish villain, and all my life, I just want to be happy. Who dares to make me really wronged, I don’t care who he is. , the worst case scenario is to flip the table over..."
Uncle Zheng held the wine in his hand, leaned against the coffin, and talked to the person lying in the coffin. Of course, Uncle Zheng himself was talking, and the person in the coffin would not respond.
Everyone has a need for a tree hole, and Shatuo Que Stone is Uncle Zheng’s tree hole.
"I'm going to the capital. Do you think it's quite a suicide for me to do something like this before entering the capital?
But I'm happy,
I'm happy,
Hahaha..."
After the chat was over,
Uncle Zheng stood up unsteadily,
and went back up the same route,
Instead, he opened a bronze door inside and walked into another secret room
.
In the secret room, the Savage King was sitting in a cage, weaving dragonflies out of straw.
And when Uncle Zheng took the first step into this secret room,
the previous state of drunken talk disappeared in an instant.
Facing this man in front of me, even if he is in a cage, even if he is used to kneeling on the ground shamelessly and calling himself "Little Coyote",
But you,
You still need to be extremely careful and calm.
Zheng Fan sat down on the chair next to him,
Only,
This time,
The Savage King did not kneel down and lick him immediately,
His face,
first showed confusion,
then surprise,
then,
it returned to calm,
Immediately afterwards,
he actually started to tidy up his clothes and combed his hair with his hands, trying to make himself look serious and dignified.
Uncle Zheng just looked at him calmly,
Finally,
The Savage King stopped moving and looked at Uncle Zheng calmly.
Uncle Zheng smiled and said:
“Did you see it?”
The Savage King is good at figuring out people’s hearts. The so-called guessing does not mean being able to see through you directly. The mind, even when the blind man is in his prime, cannot do this.
What Gou Moli is good at is to figure out what you are going to do by understanding you as a person, plus your subtle body language, or even a look in your eyes.
Although he is a wild man, he is as careful as his hair.
"Uncle, you are planning to use me."
Zheng Fan nodded.
The Savage King deliberately gave a wrong guess: "Uncle, are you planning to let me out and help you consolidate the snowfield?"
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Said:
“No, I want you to accompany me to Beijing.” (End of Chapter)