Feng Ziying leaned comfortably on the pillow on the kang. At this time, Xiang Ling also came in, took off her shoes and got on the kang, and carefully squeezed Feng Ziying's shoulders beside her.
At this moment, Feng Ziying was a little intoxicated. She had a beautiful wife, a pretty maid, and she was so well-informed and expressive of her feelings. What a joyful life it was. However, along with this kind of life that was considered to be almost extravagant and debauched by later generations, there were naturally countless responsibilities and pressures, not just for herself.
A person's, the entire family's, and the women one loves, loves, and dotes on, as well as those related to them.
If you can't provide them with a safe, warm and sheltered shelter and a beautiful and happy life, and can't help them and their families solve their problems, why should they follow you so sincerely? Do you really think that you are the only man in this world?
Even in the fifth year of Yonglong's reign, there were hundreds of Jinshi and dozens of Shujishi. Even though their development was not as good as mine, they were still the best among the tens or even hundreds of millions of people in the Zhou Dynasty.
, although they also have many wives and concubines, but compared with herself, Feng Ziying feels that she is really a winner in life. She has not yet achieved the power of awakening the world, but she can move to the beautiful woman's lap drunkenly in seconds.
, and there are countless beauties.
Although Baochai didn't speak, Feng Ziying could still feel that Baochai and Ying'er's ears perked up. These women were all like this. They were born with a gossipy mind. That is, an honest person like Xiangling was not so sensitive to these things.
"The situation in the palace is not good. Everything in the palace is inevitably about fighting. But how can a concubine without a prince compare with a concubine whose prince has grown up? The emperor is older now, and his health is not good.
No, how can you still care about these trivial things in the palace?" Feng Ziying curled her lips indifferently, "I may have some ideas, but I think it is unrealistic, so I asked Baoqin to take the message.
My Majesty, please don’t get involved in the fights between the princes’ mothers in the palace. Taking chestnuts from the fire is not something a wise man would do, and the Jia family doesn’t have the strength to get involved..."
Baochai frowned, "Eldest sister is also a smart person, why would she still want to get involved in this? Everyone can see the current situation of the Jia family. I heard that for the eldest sister to maintain in the palace, everyone in the Rongguo Mansion
I have tried my best. My uncle went to Jiangxi and has not seen any improvement so far. This will make things even more difficult for the Rongguo Mansion, and eldest sister should know that."
"Oh? My sister also knows this?" Feng Ziying did not expect that Baochai seemed to be very aware of the situation in Rongguo Mansion.
"Ms. Gong, my mother still often lives in Rongguo Mansion. Now that my uncle has left, my second sister (Wang Xifeng) rarely goes out since she has been idle. I heard that she will move out soon, and my aunt is also very lonely, so my mother often goes there.
After living here for a while, I became very familiar with the situation in the mansion. Now my eldest sister-in-law and third sister are in charge, but the mansion is financially strapped and even the monthly payment is difficult. My mother is also quite worried about my aunt and the others..."
Xue Baochai also had a worried look on his face.
"The empress may have good intentions, but she has ignored the specific reality of the Jia family and her. Xu, Su, Mei, and Guo all have princes with them. The emperor is in poor health and is old. It is inevitable that
There will be the idea of establishing a reserve. If you don't show it at this time, you will inevitably miss the opportunity. If other people join in to help, if you win, the profit will be trivial, but if you lose, the risk will be too high.
If it’s too big, it will inevitably involve the family.”
Feng Ziying shook her head, "It seems that the empress wants to help others bring me a message..."
Baochai was startled and subconsciously held her husband's hand, "Ms. sir, please don't do this kind of thing..."
Feng Ziying stroked Baochai's hand and smiled slightly: "Sister, don't you still believe in being a husband? I have my own sense of discretion. The current situation in the court is not very good, and all parties are entangled. The situation in the southwest is still in a stalemate. The court has abolished Guyuan Town and merged it.
The two towns of Gansu and Ningxia also caused a backlash among the troops on the three sides. Chen Jingxuan, the governor of the three sides, was a little unable to suppress the situation. The court was very worried that there would be another rebellion in Ningxia. It has shelved it for the time being. It does not want to abolish Guyuan and merge Gansu and Ningxia.
, how can the imperial court have money to enrich Jingxiang Town and build a new Huaiyang Town?"
"It's not that you collected a lot of money in the Jingtong II case..." Baochai was still very concerned about current affairs.
"It's just a drop in the bucket. One or two million taels of silver sounds like a lot. Just setting up Huaiyang Town will cost a million taels. This is just to set up, how about maintaining it every year? Jingxiang Town plus Denglai Town are still in Bozhou and Rebellious Town.
The army is fighting hard, and the daily expenses are like running water. The court can't support it anymore, but it still can't win in one battle. What can I do?"
Feng Ziying sighed.
Yang He, Sun Chengzong, and Wang Ziteng all worked independently and could not form a joint force.
In terms of combat effectiveness, Denglai Town was the strongest, but Wang Ziteng kept fighting and waiting and watching again and again.
The merger of the troops sent by Jingxiang Town and Guyuan Town has not been digested yet, and the internal affairs are in disarray. Yang He still lacks some enthusiasm in running the army and fighting.
Sun Chengzong relied on the local guards and the Minzhuang integration supported by Geng Ruxi, and his combat effectiveness was not bad. Especially because he was familiar with the geography and climate, he also made some progress. However, without the cooperation of the other two forces, he still could not achieve a decisive victory.
The current situation is causing a headache for the court. Wang Ziteng is the most qualified to command the overall situation, but neither the emperor nor the court believes it. Sun Chengzong specializes in military affairs, but his qualifications are too young and his reputation is too low. It is impossible to control the Denglai Army and the
Jingxiang Army; Yang He is the censor of Youqiandu and the general soldier of Jingxiang Town. He controls military force with culture, but there are not many generals who can fight.
These three forces need a minister with high prestige, strong ability, and a Shangfang Sword in his hand to be able to work together. No, even so, Feng Ziying doubted whether Wang Ziteng would act in secret.
He had always suspected that Wang Ziteng had some motives for being so entangled in the southwest. It could even be said that he was just waiting for the opportunity, but there was no evidence.
But there were some things he couldn't say to Baochai. After all, Wang Ziteng was Baochai's biological uncle.
"Sister, you won't get involved in court affairs, right?" Baochai was a little puzzled.
"Of course they can't interfere with the affairs of the court, but the affairs in the palace are royal affairs and involve the emperor. The emperor is not in good health and has low energy. The princes are also eager to try for the throne, so naturally they have to form cliques.
With such great momentum, which one of King Shou, King Fu, King Li and King Lu is willing to sit back and wait for death? Even the underage Prince Gong is still building momentum in every possible way and wants to get ahead."
Feng Ziying grinned, "Inside and outside the palace, inside and outside, it all affects people's opinions. After all, my husband is also the Prime Minister of Shuntian Prefecture, and he also has a bad reputation in the capital. If I can draw my husband to their side, naturally I will
It can add a lot of color,..."
When Baochai heard this, he became more and more worried, "Mr. Sir, I'm afraid it's best not to get involved in this kind of thing. Once..."
Feng Ziying knew that Baochai wanted to say that if the bet fails, then when the new emperor ascends the throne, he will definitely liquidate those who originally supported his opponents. This idea is not wrong, but he thinks the situation between the DPRK and China is too simple.
Some, as a civil servant, it is inevitable to have some tendencies. Everyone must have their own likes and dislikes, which will be revealed more or less, but how to maintain a good degree, or insist on maintaining the orthodoxy of the court's laws and regulations, as the standard,
It's enough to be invincible.
"Sister, sitting in your husband's seat, you said that you want to stay out of everything. That is impossible. Many people come to win over or befriend you. How do you deal with it? Ignore them, deal with them indifferently, or make friends with them enthusiastically?
Feng Ziying asked back: "If Master Qi and Master Qiao all have a tendency, how should I deal with it? Should I go my own way, follow others, or simply go my own way and not participate, and just watch with a cold eye?"
Feng Ziying's words made Baochai question him. After much thought, he still couldn't come up with a satisfactory countermeasure. He respects his teachers, and Master Qi and Qiao are also the guides for his husband's official career, and they are both northern scholars. How can you stay out of the matter at this time?
Since you can't stay out of the situation, you can only take the initiative and actively respond. Of course, this kind of initiative is not about letting yourself jump out and join a certain party. As a civil servant, there is no need for this. It is about actively responding to changes in the situation, carefully analyzing and judging the changes in the situation, and doing a good job.
Prepare various countermeasures.
"Then my husband..." Baochai was speechless. She knew that she couldn't give much advice on this kind of issue and could only rely on her husband to judge and deal with it.
"Well, it's a bit tricky, but I'm not the only one who has to face this situation. The same goes for Master Qi and Qiao Shi, so I don't need to worry too much. They must have judgments, but I may not agree with their judgments, so I have to take the initiative.
Intervene, put forward your own opinions, influence their opinions, and finally reach an agreement between me and them. This is the safest..."
Baochai shook his head hesitantly: "Doesn't that mean, sir, that you still have to choose sides?"
Feng Ziying laughed loudly, "My sister's question is a bit funny. Choosing a side does not necessarily mean choosing someone, but it should be based on certain established laws and regulations. We may all support those who comply with this kind of laws and regulations.
, As for who sits in that position, it doesn’t matter. This is what we as scholars must insist on, not only to adapt to the changes of the times, but also to adhere to our principles as scholars..."
Baochai seemed to understand but Ying'er and Xiangling next to her had no idea what Feng Ziying was talking about.
"Okay, sister, I have my own concerns about this matter. I will consider and respond to your queen's request. I may not do it according to her ideas, but I will also give her some suggestions and support to find a solution that best suits our interests.
Here are some countermeasures." Feng Ziying comforted Baochai and said: "In short, come on, my dear wife and concubine, my husband will not easily risk myself and the entire Feng family. I am not that kind of character."