Fei Yinghuan handed over the invitation to the government office and returned to the inn to wait.
He followed Bing Beidao into battle and annihilated the Taihu water bandits. When he performed meritorious service, he also gave money and was finally promoted again. Now he is the magistrate of Funing, governing the five counties of Xiapu, Fu'an, Shouning, Fuding and Ningde. He is a poor and poor man.
A rich continent.
Poverty is due to insufficient food production and the people's lives are miserable.
Wealth is due to rampant smuggling at sea. As long as we cooperate honestly with the gentry and pirates, there will definitely be money to be made.
Fei Yinghuan went to Fujian to take up his post and happened to pass by his hometown. In fact, he had wanted to go home for a long time. He heard that there were uprisings in Jiangxi and that even his hometown was in the process of suppressing bandits. He was always worried and afraid that something would go wrong.
When passing through Guangxin Fucheng, Fei Yinghuan came specially to pay homage to the prefect and wanted to ask the prefect to take more care of the Fei family.
At this moment, Zhang Yinggao, the prefect of Guangxin, was paying his respects to the remains of Xin Qiji's Jiaxuan Manor.
Hearing that the magistrate of Funing had paid a visit to him and that he was a descendant of the Fe family, Zhang Yinggao immediately returned to the government office and sent someone to invite Fei Yinghuan to be his guest the next day.
Zhang Yinggao was from Beizhili and had nothing to do with the Donglin Party. The younger brother of Jiangxi Commander-in-Chief Li Ruolian, who had just been demoted and transferred, was a close friend of Zhang Yinggao, and both of them studied under Zhu Zhengse at the same time.
Zhu Zhengse is also very interesting. He was promoted by Zhang Juzheng, but when he was a local official, he severely investigated Zhang Juzheng's brother for corruption and bending the law. The officials of the Ministry of Personnel were frightened and wanted to remove Zhu Zhengse, but Zhang Juzheng said that the investigation was good and let him
Zhu Zhengse continued to stay there as an official.
In fact, it was Zhang Juzheng who knew that his tribe was messing around and sent Zhu Zhengse to govern his hometown!
Why was Zhang Yinggao, the prefect of Guangxin, able to quickly wipe out the Qianshan religious bandits? His skills were learned from Zhu Zhengse. Zhu Zhengse had governed the Yellow River, served as a border minister, and even innovated weapons and tactics.
Nowadays, Guangxin Prefecture has 5,000 local warriors, whose combat effectiveness far exceeds that of the Jiangxi governor's model soldiers.
"Fei Yinghuan, a late-born man, pays homage to Mr. Dan Rugong!" Fei Yinghuan's attitude was very respectful. After all, he was the parent official of his hometown.
Zhang Yinggao said with a smile: "Dazhao does not need to be formal."
Fei Yinghuan said: "The Qianshan cult bandits were able to be exterminated quickly because of Danru Gong's soldiers."
Zhang Yinggao said: "Thanks to Fei's help, otherwise how would I have the money and food to feed the troops to fight?"
Both parties complimented each other, and the guest and host were immediately in harmony, and the atmosphere was in place.
After chatting for a long time, Zhang Yinggao suddenly said: "Although the Qianshan sect bandits have been wiped out, the Nanfeng sect bandits are still there. The Luling Zhao bandits have even taken over the three prefectures and fifteen counties. The villagers of Guangxin Prefecture cannot
Come on, I still need Da Zhao to persuade the elders of the Fei clan on this matter."
The sweeping king, Sailu Bu, these rebels were all regarded by the court as Zhao Han's tribe.
Therefore, in the eyes of the imperial court, the territory of the Luling Zhao thieves already included three prefectures and fifteen counties.
As for Zhang Yinggao, the prefect of Guangxin, the current situation is also very embarrassing. He wants to continue training troops to fight across the provinces. But the local gentry disagrees because the Qianshan religious bandits have been eliminated and Guangxin Prefecture has been stabilized. Why should they donate money?
Donate food to raise troops and go to other state capitals to fight against rebels?
The gentry are short-sighted and only focus on their own one-third of an acre of land.
Zhang Yinggao added: "Rebellion against thieves and rebellion is not a matter for one prefecture or one county. If the Zhao thieves are allowed to grow bigger, how can Guangxin Prefecture be spared?"
Fei Ying hugged his fists and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Dan Ru. I will tell the elders in the clan and advise them to support Fu Zun's military training."
"Thank you very much." Zhang Yinggao said with a smile.
Fei Yinghuan asked: "Didn't the Luling Zhao bandits only have three counties? How come there are three prefectures and fifteen counties?"
"Alas," Zhang Yinggao sighed, "in May of this year, the governor led nearly 20,000 land and sea troops to fight the Zhao thieves in Linjiang Prefecture. The two sides faced off for more than a month, and by mid-June, the army was defeated. Fifteen thousand people were defeated.
The land division was almost completely wiped out. Only half of the navy division of more than 2,000 people escaped back to Nanchang."
Fei Yinghuan said in shock: "That Luling Zhao thief is so good?"
"If this were not the case, how could the imperial court allow Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian to join in the encirclement and suppression campaign?" Zhang Yinggao said, "Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian guest soldiers are now suppressing bandits in southern Jiangxi. If the Zhao thieves cannot be put down quickly, when guest soldiers from other provinces enter in large numbers, the people of Jiangxi will have to fight again.
Life is in ruins."
Fei Yinghuan finally paid attention to it, and said with cupped hands: "The younger generation will definitely lobby the elders of the Fei clan to ask them to contribute money and support. If the Zhao thief is not eliminated, how can Jiangxi be stable?"
The two chatted more and more harmoniously, and Zhang Yinggao invited Fei Yinghuan to have a banquet.
Although there was wine and meat, he was not extravagant and extravagant. Fei Yinghuan admired his integrity even more.
In comparison, Fei Yinghuan was really a corrupt official. He made a lot of money during his tenure, and he also liked to enjoy extravagant things.
The next day, Fei Yinghuan took a boat home, followed by Mo Xiang, who also held a two-year-old child in his arms.
Well, Fei Yinghuan has another son, named Fei Rugao.
On his way home this time, he also wanted to give Mo Xiang the title of mother and son, officially take Mo Xiang as his concubine, and name his youngest son in the family tree.
Mr. Lou would not object and had already promised Mo Xiang to take a concubine.
When Fei Yinghuan returned home this time, the battle became even bigger. After all, he was now the magistrate. Mr. Fei ordered the whole family to go out and asked his second son and third son to go directly to the dock to greet him. There were more than 200 people in the team, except for those who were chopping firewood and lighting the fire.
The servant, as well as the maid beside the master, and the rest of the servants all went to the dock.
After chatting with his parents and brothers for a long time, it was not until evening that Fei Yinghuan had time to talk to his wife about business.
Mo Xiang handed her son over to the nanny, and she seemed to have turned into a maid again, serving Lou respectfully.
Mr. Lou did not treat her harshly, she just smiled and asked Mo Xiang to sit down, and even called her sister affectionately. The wife and concubine were harmonious and the scene was beautiful, but it was all trained by Mr. Lou.
After Fei Yinghuan came in, he immediately dismissed the maids and sent Mo Xiang away as well.
There were only the couple left in the room. Fei Yinghuan suddenly looked serious and asked: "I have urged you many times in my letters to send Ru Lan to Huzhou to get married. Why have you kept pushing back?"
Mrs. Lou smiled and said, "Husband, Ru Lan is married and she sent a letter saying she is pregnant."
"Who is the husband?" Fei Yinghuan was very unhappy. As a father, he didn't even know who his daughter would marry.
"The one you take home." Lou replied.
"Zhao Han?" Fei Yinghuan said confusedly, "Didn't he have his honor revoked?"
Regarding Zhao Han, Fei Yinghuan was also very unhappy, but after all, it was his own father who did it, and he couldn't just cause the father and son to turn against each other because of an outsider.
"well!"
Mr. Lou sighed: "Does your husband know about the Zhao thief in Luling?"
Fei Yinghuan nodded and said: "I have heard that this thief has occupied three prefectures and fifteen counties."
Mr. Lou corrected: "There are no three prefectures and fifteen counties, only two prefectures and eight counties. The other rebels only respect his name and are not with him."
"How do you know so clearly?" Fei Yinghuan asked doubtfully.
Lou smiled and said, "The Zhao thief in Luling is Zhao Han."
"What?"
Fei Yinghuan jumped up in shock: "How is that possible? He is only eighteen years old!"
Mr. Lou put away his smile and said seriously: "It's really him."
Fei Yinghuan was completely confused. After a while, he said angrily: "This guy has become a rebel, how can you marry your daughter to him?"
Mr. Lou sighed: "You have raised a good son."
"Ruhe?"
Fei Yinghuan suddenly felt great fear, his eyes widened and he asked, "Isn't Ruhe also a thief?"
Lou said: "Zhao Yaonian, the number one general under the Zhao thieves in Luling, is your good son Ruhe."
"boom!"
Fei Yinghuan suddenly slumped down in his chair, as if his soul had been emptied out, and he was confused and completely lost the ability to think.
"Husband, husband!"
After a long time, Fei Yinghuan was awakened by his wife. His mouth was dry and he gritted his teeth and said: "They have done a great job. They want to wipe out the Lou family!"
Lou said: "Since your son rebelled, I have been reading the Tang newspaper every month. I feel that the Ming Dynasty is definitely coming to an end, and Zhao Han and Ruhe may not be able to succeed. Even Jishui Li Meng'an has already resigned from the army.
Thieves. And the prefect of Yuanzhou has also become a thief this year. Jiangxi officers and soldiers are no match for them."
"Let me meditate."
Fei Yinghuan gradually regained his consciousness and began to think seriously. His son had rebelled, and he had to think carefully about the pros and cons.
He is the foster father of a rebel leader. Even if he is not the real foster father, his identity will definitely be confirmed in the future. His son is the second rebel rebel in Jiangxi. His daughter has married the rebel leader, and it seems that
Still pregnant.
How is this different from his own rebellion?
Suddenly, Fei Yinghuan's breathing became a little rapid. While he was scared, he was also a little excited.
If Zhao Han can really succeed, wouldn't he be the head of the country?
His son is at least the founding prime minister!
You can't think like this, you can't think like this, Fei Yinghuan warned himself to be loyal to the emperor.
But the more he thought about it, the more he couldn't stop, because the reality was already like this, he could no longer be loyal to the emperor, and he had no choice but to become a thief and rebel!
Lou suddenly said: "Your fourth brother is also in Brother Han's army. Fei Chun is in charge of money and food matters. Fei Yuanjian over at Henglin is now the anti-thief magistrate. Even Fei Yuanjian's book boy has
He is Brother Han's secretary, equivalent to the official secretary of the imperial court."
Fei Yinghuan was numb after hearing this, and said with a wry smile: "The Fei family is really full of talents."
"A husband must make a decision." Lou reminded him.
After Fei Yinghuan thought carefully, he said: "I will go to Ji'an Mansion first to have a look. How can I explain the specific situation clearly in the letter?"
The couple reunited and stayed together for a few days. After settling the names of Mo Xiang's mother and son, Fei Yinghuan set off with Wei Jianxiong.
The youngest son stayed at home, with Mo Xiang and a maid waiting on him.
Taking advantage of this time, Wei Jianxiong went to have a tryst with his old lover, and he had a very pleasant time.
On board, in the cabin.
Fei Yinghuan asked: "Jianxiong, do you think this court can be saved?"
"I don't know," Wei Jianxiong said, "If the bandits from the northwest can't be wiped out, the court will not be able to get better."
The heaviest burden on the people is not in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Jiangxi, but in the Jiangnan prefectures! According to statistics during Zhang Juzheng's reform, the land tax in Southern Zhili and Zhejiang together accounted for one-third of the country's land tax.
Of course, in terms of taxes per acre, Guizhou ranks first, Sichuan ranks second, Yunnan ranks third, and Nanzhili ranks fourth.
Southern Zhili has always been stable only because of its developed industry and commerce.
Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan have been experiencing constant uprisings.
The reason why bandits appear in Shanxi and Shaanxi is simply due to severe drought for several consecutive years, and at the same time, agricultural yields per mu are very low.
Anyway, after staying in Jiangnan for several years, Wei Jianxiong saw that the people were miserable.
Fei Yinghuan walked out of the cabin and stared at the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait in a daze. He never dreamed of being involved in the rebellion.