193. Chapter 193 Waiting for you until my heart aches
Unknowingly, Qian Wubing has been staying in Liu Daxia's house for three or four days. During these days, Liu Daxia has not only admired Qian Wubing, a Qianhu who "abide by his duties", but also quite admired him.
Feeling good about it.
Of course, even with this kind of good impression, Liu Daxia would not use his power to influence the career of this young Qianhu. This is unrealistic. Even if he has to take care of people, he has many disciples and former officials who can take care of him. For someone who has just known him for a few days,
, and he is still a young officer of Jinyiwei, so all he can maintain is a certain good impression.
This kind of good impression is similar to the feeling that older people feel when they see young people, especially young people with similar temperaments. The old man always seems to want to find the shadow of his youth in the young people he likes.
Although Liu Daxia was born as a Jinshi, he also led troops to quell rebellions. In addition, as he is now the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of War, he is naturally more concerned about military affairs. A few days ago, his wife's casual words in the bedroom made him
This thought lingered in his mind for a few days, and finally he couldn't bear it any longer today. After dinner, he called Qian Wubing into the study. Regarding such a matter, it would be better to ask the generals below for their thoughts than to shut up in the room and ponder it alone.
More insightful.
"Sit!" When Liu Daxia saw this young man walking in, he raised his chin slightly and pointed to the chair on the side.
This kind of treatment is already within the scope of the favorability bonus. Being able to have a seat in the study of the Minister of War is something that many generals in the Ming Dynasty dream of. It is a pity that Qian Wubing, who was promoted, is used to the triple jump.
Guy, you don't have this awareness at all.
"I don't dare. Just stand here and listen to your instructions."
"I told you to sit down, why is there so much nonsense!" Liu Daxia said coldly: "I also said that I don't care about your food. You have eaten less of the food cooked in the kitchen these days. By the way, you can give it to me later.
Tell your boss that the money must be replenished to me!"
Now it was Qian Wubing's turn to feel embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head with his hands, looking like a shy young man: "Of course, I have already ordered this for my brothers, but it's hard to refuse Madam's kindness..."
"Okay, okay, no need to explain. I didn't ask you to talk about these little things." Liu Daxia interrupted him: "I have some free time today, and I can't read a book. I see you are outside and there is nothing to do.
, if you don’t mind my long-winded old man, just chat with him!”
Qian Wubing suppressed the joy in his heart and nodded fiercely. It's finally here. Mr. Liu, do you know how hard it is for me to wait for this opportunity to chat? If you don't mention this, I will work for a few more days.
, I am afraid that I have forgotten that I am a Jin Yiwei, and really think that I am a full-time guard of the Liu Mansion.
"Don't be restrained. I'm not your boss. Let's chat. Just talk about whatever you want. It won't be interesting if you are so nervous!"
Seeing Qian Wubing's buttocks and finally sitting on the chair in the study, Liu Daxia nodded with satisfaction: "Qian Wubing, right? I didn't call your name wrong this time. I never asked you. Your father is now
Where will I serve?"
"Ah!" Qian Wubing stood up solemnly: "To tell you what the boss said, my father has been dead for many years!"
"Oh, the young man lost his father!" Liu Daxia nodded proudly: "Look at what you do, you must have inherited this position!"
Qian Wubing was ashamed. Why did these people think so when they saw young people in high positions? However, when he thought of Qi Jie in Qijiapu, he suddenly felt that it was okay for others to think so.
No, that guy is ignorant. Isn’t he also a thousand households now?
"The humble job comes from a military family!" he replied loudly.
Liu Daxia's eyes shone even brighter. He had never thought that this young man could rise to the top by accumulating merit. This was incredible. At his age, let alone serving the imperial court, he had nothing but hardship every day.
When reading poetry and books, the only thing that matters is food and clothing. If you compare yourself with this little guy, you will be inferior to yourself.
However, this is better. This young man who has risen from the lowest level of the soldiers knows the thoughts of the officers and soldiers below better than the officials who just sit and point fingers in the court. If you ask him to come in and chat, maybe there will be something good.
What an unexpected harvest.
"Can you tell me about your resume?" Liu Daxia asked. He was really beginning to be a little interested in Qian Wubing.
There is nothing to hide. Qian Wubing honestly talked about his promotion from the first day he joined Jinyiwei as a captain to the promotion after returning to the capital after the "Great Victory of Datong". Of course, everything involved with Zhu Houzhao has been
He prevaricated vaguely, thinking about this experience, he probably wouldn't mention it to anyone else for a long time.
"Wang Yue, how is he in Nanjing now?" Surprisingly, when he mentioned Wang Yue, Liu Daxia actually asked with concern. It seems that the relationship between the two people was not very close in the past, but not too far away.
"Uncle is in good health, eating well and sleeping well. Mr. Lao is concerned about it!"
"This old guy finally got a break!" Liu Daxia tilted his head and looked at Qian Wubing: "You have this opportunity, but you are better than the frontier for ten years. You are really stupid and stupid, go on!"
Then when he talked about the Battle of Datong, Liu Daxia's face darkened. Even after the emperor returned to Beijing, he did not let the emperor off. Among all the memorials that accused the emperor of his nonsense regardless of the fate of the country, he was the one who scolded him the most.
A fierce one. Looking back in the dead of night, he was covered in cold sweat when he thought of this incident. The Ming Dynasty had been recuperating for fifty years after the Tumu Fortress incident, and it had just regained a little strength. This was all thanks to the late emperor's wisdom and the ZTE plan.
Yes, if this happens again, it’s really hard to say whether Daming can be relieved.
Of course, he would not reveal these words and attitude in front of Qian Wubing. However, when he knew that Qian Wubing also participated in this battle, his inner agreement was even higher. The emperor was fooling around and finally got the result
Those who fought with swords and guns were soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.
When he heard that Qian Wubing was captured by the Tatars, he couldn't help but clenched his fists slightly despite the depth of his city. This little guy was actually in such a state of life and death.
"Wait a minute, are you saying that the Tatar princess was captured by you? It was also because of this that you were promoted to the rank of Thousand Households?"
"Is that so?" Qian Wubing stopped talking, wondering why Liu Daxia became interested in this issue.
"How did Wang Fu do this?" Liu Daxia frowned and said, "For such a big event, your imperial guards have already given rewards based on their merits, but our Ministry of War has not received any news at all?"
"This, Commander Wang probably doesn't think it's very important!" Qian Wubing said with some concern. He was so busy in the capital that he really didn't care about the follow-up of this matter. Unexpectedly, Commander Datong didn't care about it until now.
The matter was not reported to the court.
"Nonsense, really nonsense!" Liu Daxia shook his head angrily, and a rare curse word came out of his mouth: "What a bastard, the princess of the enemy chief, how many articles can be made by the court, the benefits gained during this period are probably
It’s much better than the army entering the grassland, no, I have to verify this matter tomorrow!”
He stood up, turned around a few times, and Liu Daxia calmed down. Even if this kind of thing needs to be verified, it will not happen in a day or two. There is no use being impatient at the moment. But he is chatting with this young man in front of him, and he sees that he has lost his composure.
Somewhat embarrassing.
"In just over a year, you were promoted from a captain to a thousand households. This is a rare thing in the entire army of the Ming Dynasty. In the border town, there are countless soldiers fighting for life and death.
After decades of being injured, you can only live in a hundred or a thousand households. You are a very lucky person!"
Liu Daxia commented, "Outliers like you are, after all, very few. Promotion and wealth have been said for thousands of years. Who wouldn't think so? However, there are only so many ways. The imperial court's martial arts and the military are hereditary.
In addition, the future that can be achieved with swords and guns is limited to these few ways. You can be considered a person who has led soldiers. Let me ask you, if there are other ways to advance besides these few ways now,
What would you and your subordinates think?"
These words are here! Qian Wubing was secretly happy. After doing so much, wasn’t he just waiting for these words from you?
"What do you mean, sir?"
"For example, there are selections and competitions in the army. Obtaining official positions based on one's own abilities, bravery, strategy, marching and formation, etc. are all within the scope of competition. What do you think?"
"Of course this is a dream!" Qian Wubing nodded and affirmed without hesitation: "Being an official in a humble position depends on luck. In terms of ability, even the subordinates in humble positions are many better than those in humble positions. Some of them are better than those in humble positions.
Who wouldn’t want to find this way, gain a bright future, and honor our ancestors?”
Seeing that Liu Daxia did not object, he continued: "Of course, the biggest advantage is that people with ability are no longer afraid of being buried, and mediocre people without ability are not afraid of being buried at all. This kind of
The matter of testing one's true ability in school has nothing to do with them."
"If you are lucky enough, you may not be able to succeed!" Seeing Qian Wubing's serious look, Liu Daxia joked: "Of course, if you don't have luck like you, then don't show your shame!
"
"Also, although many of these soldiers are recruited from military households, who are you, sir? The Heavenly Official of the Ministry of War with a sharp vision, you naturally know that in terms of what can be fought, our Ming Dynasty is currently the most capable of fighting.
Soldiers, I'm afraid they are all recruited from the children of good families. They have worked in border towns for low-level jobs. Many soldiers from military families are actually no different from ordinary people. In addition to being good at farming, they followed Taizu to conquer the world.
Of that vitality, only 50% of the 10% is gone now! If there is still such a way to get ahead, these good family members will have to join the army and serve the court even if they have their heads broken.
"Fenghou, my lord, do you think so?"
After talking for a long time, Qian Wubing saw Liu Daxia lost in thought. He paused and summarized what he said: "Anyway, I think there is such a good thing, and I am the first to sign up!