Hearing Jin Chuan'er talk about the Xiyi people, Feng Ziying's heart moved slightly.
The situation of the Folangji people in the Great Zhou Dynasty was similar to that of the Ming Dynasty in the previous life. Preaching was their main intention, but they also spread some science and culture incidentally. There were both pros and cons. It all depended on how the court responded.
One of Feng Ziying's great feelings during this Western Expedition to counter the rebellion was that both the rebels and the Yulin soldiers, Datong soldiers, and Shanxi soldiers on the border army were extremely unfamiliar and dissatisfied with the use of firearms. Many troops directly abandoned this organization.
, would rather use archers.
The reason is that the so-called three-eye fire gun has a very high failure rate and is inconvenient to operate, and this method of burning match ropes is almost useless in the dark night and rainy days.
The three-eyed fire gun was produced by Da Zhou, but like other fire guns, they also had mixed sources, uneven quality, and endless explosions. The quality of the gunpowder also greatly restricted the use of this type of weapon in war.
But what is even more troublesome is that the training of fire gunners is extremely boring and cumbersome, which also makes many soldiers unwilling to accept this new weapon, which directly leads to the lag in the frontier army's use of this weapon, organization and tactics.
He accidentally heard Jia Zheng once mention that there was a person in Yu Heng's Qing Li Department of the Ministry of Industry who was very good at making firearms and was a Jinshi, but he was not very popular, so if so, he could ask, since this great Zhou
Similar to the era of the late Ming Dynasty, there should be some talents in this area.
In addition, if it is difficult to make your own firearms in a short period of time, then buying such fire guns from the Folangji people, especially self-made fire guns, is also an option, but in the final analysis, the best way is to make your own firearms, but the current handicraft industry in Dazhou is shallow and crude.
I am afraid that the foundation cannot support the development of this kind of military industry.
Thinking of this, Feng Ziying felt more and more that her time was precious and her status was too low. Although she was already an amazing talent in the eyes of many people, looking at the changes in the situation around her, Feng Ziying still felt an unprecedented pressure.
The Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch have all set foot on the southeastern coast, but now the court can only focus on dealing with the Jianzhou Jurchens in the northeast and the Tatars in the north.
The anxiety and urgency are simply too uncomfortable.
Perhaps this is a kind of responsibility of the prophet.
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"Oh, I have read your father's letter to my teacher. Well, the content of your letter is almost the same." Qiao Yingjia took the letter and read it, then nodded, "I originally wrote a letter to Ji Yu at the beginning of the year.
The negotiation was basically settled, but the result was good. You and your son went to the battlefield together, which delayed it for more than half a year..."
"Master Qiao, my mother also said that she would bother Master Qiao. It is estimated that there will be no big delay for the disciples in the short term. Over the past half year or so, Master Huang has already had opinions on Master Chai." Feng Ziying said with a smile.
"Well, that's the case, then I'll pay you a visit as a teacher. However, although the Shen family has a mansion in Beijing, Ji Yu is in Shandong, so we have to ask someone to go to Shandong. It's agreed that your family can go there.
The appointment time has been set." Qiao Yingjia was very happy, "Ziying, the daughter of the Shen family is very virtuous, well-educated, and talented. Ji Yu has always been proud of her, so he mentioned it to his teacher when he returned to Beijing for pilgrimage at the end of last year.
I’m still a little unhappy about your marriage, probably because I feel that you are marrying two people, even though it is a mother-in-law, but it is still a bit unsatisfactory..."
"Oh? What did Mr. Shen say later?" Feng Ziying was also curious about what Shen Jue thought of this matter.
"Later, my teacher also wrote to Ji Yu to persuade him, saying that this is a special situation in your family, and if you are married, any legitimate son born to a daughter of the Shen family will have the opportunity to succeed in the title. This is also a good thing. Who can guarantee it? Every son in my family can pass the examination and become a scholar. If he fails to study, he can at least become an official..."
Qiao Yingjia's words are correct. Even a scholarly family cannot guarantee that every child will be successful. Moreover, the imperial examination is full of uncertainties, especially in this dynasty, the imperial examination is more and more focused on current policy theory, and many people write poems. It is normal to have great talent in singing, but to fail repeatedly in scientific examinations.
"Later, Ji Yu also accepted this truth. After all, he is the eldest son. Well, for the Shen family, a marquis title that allows the legitimate son to inherit the title is a rare opportunity."
Feng Ziying nodded silently. If it had been any other Wu Xun family, they would have gone crazy with joy. Such a good thing would have happened to them. Regardless of whether they were dual-students or not, for a scholar's family, they still valued reading more. Examine the Chinese style and become an official.
"So this matter is basically settled. If you and your son hadn't gone to the West to suppress the rebellion, they would have finalized the date of getting married. However, Ji Yu appreciates your putting national affairs first and supports your approach. This time, we will set the date for marriage. If you make great contributions, the imperial court may let you leave the Imperial Academy and enter the Hanlin Academy, and Ji Yu should be even more happy."
Qiao Yingjia put down the letter in his hand and asked again: "Then the third family of your family will have to wait for two years? Lin Hai's daughter seems to be less than thirteen years old, right?"
There is still no way around this matter, and Feng Ziying also nodded, "My disciple thinks so too. As long as the eldest brother's marriage is settled, my father and mother will be able to relax."
Qiao Yingjia hesitated for a moment, seeming to be considering his words, "Ziying, do you remember that my teacher told you about the salt policy in Zhejiang and Zhejiang?"
Feng Ziying was stunned, "Master Qiao, you mentioned it before, but you didn't mention the specific situation. Didn't Master Yang and the others have already dealt with it?..."
"The situation in Zhejiang and Zhejiang has indeed been dealt with, but at that time the Metropolitan Procuratorate also received some feedback pointing to the salt policy in Lianghuai." Qiao Yingjia said calmly.
"Ah?" Feng Ziying couldn't help but exclaimed, "You mean Mr. Lin?"
"Well, he is the Huaiyang salt inspection censor. Since it involves the Huaiyang salt administration, how can he escape?" Qiao Yingjia nodded, "But at that time, the main energy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was to investigate the salt administration of Zhejiang and Zhejiang. There are also different opinions within the court. The emperor’s intention is to check the evidence first. You also know the situation in the court the year before last. The emperor also hopes to come up with the results as soon as possible. There is an explanation..."
Although the special censors such as the Censor of Water and the Censor of Salt are also Censors in name and belong to the Metropolitan Procuratorate in theory, in fact, this Censor's job is more to deal with the affairs of the Water and Salt Administration. , has little to do with the official work of the censor.'
Moreover, the Salt Patrol Censor was even more special, because he was directly in charge of the entire distribution of salt and was responsible for collecting salt taxes for the Ministry of Household Affairs. This large amount of money was of no small importance to the imperial court.
Among the three major salt administrations, Lianghuai, Liangzhe, Changlu, and Lianghuai salt inspectors have the most vacancies.
"Then what happened next?" Feng Ziying had to pay attention. It seems that the direction of history has not changed. Will Lin Ruhai always be involved in this salt policy storm?
"The emperor talked with Mr. Zhang, the censor of Zuodu at that time, and the matter was suppressed for the time being, but this does not mean that the matter is settled." Qiao Yingjia did not talk to Feng Ziying about this matter before, but now on the one hand,
It involves his disciple's marriage problem. On the other hand, he also feels that his disciple has grown up and can properly participate in understanding these things hidden in the dark side of the court.
"Is anyone else making a fuss about this issue?" Feng Ziying is so smart, and various experiences in his previous life have made him very sensitive to such things.
"Everyone knows that Lin Hai is a member of the Supreme Emperor. The Lianghuai Salt Administration has never asked the household department about the annual salt tax revenue. Since the 20th year of Yuanxi, how many people have been changed in the Imperial Procuratorate over the years? The emperor has also ascended the throne.
It has been five or six years, why is it that someone is making trouble at this time?" Qiao Yingjia's tone was also calm, but there was not much relaxation in his eyes.
"Master Qiao, do you mean that someone is deliberately causing trouble at this time?" Feng Ziying tried hard to follow Qiao Yingjia's thoughts, "But what does the other party want?"
"Ziying, you can't just look at opening up the sea and raising debt. You have to see what benefits the opening up of the sea and raising debt will bring to the emperor besides bringing benefits to the court?" Qiao Yingjia laughed softly, "All of them
Knowing that the money raised from the debt will first be used to conquer Shazhou and Hami from the west, what a glorious event is this? Restoring the soil has always been the most glorious act for a dynasty and an emperor. Of course the emperor is happy, but there must be some people who are not so happy.
Well, think about it,..."
Feng Ziying thought nervously, Prince Yi Zhong or the Supreme Emperor?
Prince Yi Zhong has deliberately built momentum in Shilin in the past two years. He has a banquet today and a poetry meeting tomorrow. Scholars from the north and south Shilin, as well as some officials from the DPRK and China, like to appear at such activities.
The tide is rising.
Moreover, Prince Yichuan is also emerging now, and he frequently publishes excellent works. Several of his articles are colorful and colorful, and they are highly praised by literati from both the north and the south.
But no matter how good the momentum is, how can it attract the attention of ordinary people as much as recovering the lost territory of the previous dynasty? That means that this dynasty has more destiny than the previous Ming Dynasty, and naturally there are scholars who wave the flag and cheer for the emperor.
It’s time to make a fuss.
It would be fine if it was just Prince Yohitada. The censors were not something that Prince Yohitada could control. Even if there were, they would only be a very small number. But what if it was the Supreme Emperor?
The Supreme Emperor has never achieved such a feat in his forty years of imperial rule. How come you did it just a few years after you, Emperor Yonglong, ascended the throne? What did the Supreme Emperor think?
If someone else takes the opportunity to make a fuss about the Lianghuai Salt Policy, will the Emperor think that the Emperor is preparing to make a fuss about the Lianghuai Salt Policy and raise money for the restoration of the land? After all, this is a debt-raising project.
It's just a castle in the air, and you won't see any money for less than half a year.
Thinking of this, Feng Ziying couldn't help but take a breath. This move was powerful, but if he really grasped the handle on the Lianghuai Salt Administration and shook it out, if the emperor dared to stay in the dark, then the people behind it would definitely
He will also continue to make moves in this regard to destroy the emperor's reputation and prestige.