Chapter 1264 Begging for Bones

"The Grand Sima was not angry at Pei Wenxing. Instead, he said that Pei Wenxing had always had a reputation for being upright and upright. He abandoned evil and turned to the bright side, and his character did not change, which is extremely valuable."

“He admitted that various problems will inevitably arise in the process of implementing the New Deal, which is unavoidable. And the disadvantages raised by Pei Wenxing are still obvious.”

“However, the jade cannot be rejected because of minor flaws. The court can send more envoys to inspect the jade to correct the deviation.”

When the queen heard this, she nodded in agreement and said:

“Da Sima sticks to his principles without losing his sense of proportion, does not get angry when he hears bad words, and is quite magnanimous.”

Who would have expected that when Adou heard this, he couldn't help laughing:

“You are magnanimous, that’s what you say to your own people. Don’t you know Feng Mingwen’s name? He is ruthless and cruel to Xiao Wenhe. If the wealthy Shangdang family causes such a big trouble, he will definitely kill him.”

"Huh?" The Queen was startled, "Maybe Feng Da Sima has a back-up plan?"

"Is that possible?" A Dou had a rather strange look on his face. "He took advantage of Pei Qian's question and decided to pull the trigger. He proposed to imitate the former Han Dynasty's mausoleum system and build Tongyi in the north of Chang'an to connect Jiuyuan."

 “Tongyi?”

The queen is a little confused.

 But the tombs of the Former Han Dynasty were too famous, so she had some vague guesses.

"That's right, Tongyi." Adou nodded, "Although Guanzhong has been restored, it has been plagued by wars all year round, the people's livelihood has deteriorated, and the people have nine empty houses out of ten."

“Although Guanzhong is connected to Jiuyuan by the Qin Straight Road, the people’s power is ultimately poor and it is difficult to survive.”

"Therefore, instead of setting up a city in the north of Chang'an, we moved the noble families from Guandong to it to connect Jiuyuan, so it was called Tongyi."

“In this way, firstly, we can consolidate the northern frontier, secondly, we can strengthen the power of the people in Guanzhong, thirdly, we can weaken the Guandong aristocratic families and prevent them from causing trouble in the prefectures and counties, and fourthly, this Tongyi can also be used as the mausoleum of the Han Dynasty in the future.”

With the queen's wisdom, she couldn't help but take a breath of cold air when she heard this plan.

If the implementation of the New Deal is to dig up the foundations of aristocratic families, then this strategy of unifying the cities is simply to use a knife to drain their blood and cut off their flesh!

 But the queen had to admit that from the perspective of the royal family and the consolidation of the Han Dynasty, this strategy really made her excited.

"I take back what I just said. This Feng Mingwen is just as Your Majesty said. He is the same as before and has never changed. He is really cruel and ruthless, Xiao Wenhe!"

No wonder a cruel official like Shi Bao could be like a fish in water under his sect.

The queen's words were still endless. In her opinion, Feng Mingwen appeared on the surface to appreciate Pei Wenxing a few words, but in fact, he turned his hands and knocked on the other party.

Pei Wenxing, don’t you want to ask for help from the people?

Don’t you want to intercede with the wealthy Shangdang family?

 Okay, then I'll just beat them to death with sticks in front of you!



　　However, Feng Mingwen proposed this policy based on the interests of the country, which is irrefutable.

 Compared with consolidating and strengthening the basic base of the Han Dynasty as soon as possible, what are those powerful families in Guandong who have evil intentions or may have evil intentions?

 After the death of the Later Han Dynasty, the powerful families of the Guandong family were all punished one by one, and they may be killed by mistake occasionally.

 But every other barbarian family must have some fish slipping through the net.

“Yes, Da Sima said that the powerful families in Guandong often attach themselves to traitors. This is to make them commit crimes and perform meritorious service to prove their own will.”

Adou sighed, "Da Sima's words are still as irrefutable as ever."

How about using clever words and tricks?

Empress Zhang is also a little fascinated. Fortunately, such a magnificent figure is a Han minister and the emperor's brother-in-law.

Now the general trend of the world has become more and more clear. When the Han Dynasty officially sends troops out of Guandong, it will be the time to decide the fate of the world.

 At that time, no matter how reluctant the powerful families of Guandong were, they had only two choices under the iron-hoofed troops of the Han Dynasty:

 One is to choose to die together with the puppet Wei Dynasty, and the other is to move westward into Guanzhong.

Even if they do not die together with the puppet Wei, I believe that with the methods of Da Sima, they can basically make them no different from the dead.

Moving westward to Guanzhong, there was still a glimmer of hope.

 After all, under the Han Dynasty's scientific examination system, as long as their children are worthy enough, they might be able to regain a foothold in Guanzhong.

 How to choose? Is it even necessary to think about it?

 Because there is no choice at all.

 Empress Zhang can already think about the grand scene after the Han Dynasty conquered Guandong.

“Although this move may make some Guandong noble families determined to fight against the enemy and make it more difficult to pacify the world, as long as the Han soldiers can succeed in the battle.”

“Then Sima’s strategy can at least lay the foundation for a hundred years of peace for the Han Dynasty.”

 Empress Zhang couldn't help but sigh, "Da Sima is an extraordinary person. He does extraordinary things. He is a true hero!"

 Can the Han generals eliminate the pseudo-Wei and pacify Guandong?

 At least the queen will not doubt it, or even firmly believe it.

 Just thinking that such people might become powerful officials of the Han Dynasty in the future, Empress Zhang felt a little depressed.

Feng Mingwen, although he has a reputation for foresight and foresight, is mostly used to intimidating his opponents with great power.

 It is a pleasure to be his ally.

 But it’s hard to be his opponent.

Because you always have a feeling of frustration that you have no power and nothing to do.

 It's just that the queen thought about her own situation and knew that it didn't make much sense to think about it now.

Moreover, after the Shangdang battle, His Majesty was already tired of politics and wanted to retreat.

  After all, this is how the Prime Minister's era has been. For His Majesty, Feng Mingwen is much easier to get along with and more approachable than his father-in-law.

With Your Majesty’s temperament, Feng Mingwen’s ability, and the expectations of all ministers, the Queen knows that Feng Da Sima’s position is probably unshakable.

 At least until the Wei thieves are eliminated, or even Dongwu is pacified, and the world is unified, as long as Feng Da Sima does not have any dissatisfaction, His Majesty probably does not want to cause trouble again.

 At this thought, the queen suddenly felt powerless.

 I feel so tired competing with my ministers for His Majesty's heart.

But it's not without gain. At least knowing Pei Qian, he seems to have a plan.

The queen thought about it and asked with a smile:

“Your Majesty must have said that they had been arguing for most of the day because of this matter, right?”

　Adou said with a bitter face:

"Exactly. Pei Wenxing wanted to ask for help from Shangdang officials. Who would have expected that he would get such a result? How could he be willing to do so?"

"Only this time, even the general felt that Sima's strategy was quite sophisticated, and Pei Wenxing was helpless and angry."

“I can only ask Da Sima again and again. The Shangdang’s harsh rule has not yet been resolved. How will we ensure that when the wealthy families move westward, local officials will not persecute good families.”

When Adou said this, he scratched his head again:

"I heard that Pei Wenxing's son was a disciple of Feng Da Sima. His behavior in the court made me a little confused."

The queen smiled and said:

"What's so surprising about this? Your Majesty doesn't see Wei Wenchang's son?"

"If something is abnormal, there must be a reason for it." She said with a thoughtful look on her face, "As the world knows, the Han Dynasty does not like the Guandong and even the Central Plains aristocratic families."

“After joining the party, anyone who has seen it can expect that they will only be treated more harshly in the future.”

"With the Pei family's status in Hedong, Pei Wenxing stepped forward at this time..." Before she finished speaking, the queen sneered, "The plot is probably not trivial!"

If we say that Feng Da Sima represents the new nobles and relatives, the general represents the old ministers and Jingzhou Yuan Cong.

The old fox Pei Wenxing is afraid that he wants to take advantage of this opportunity to win over the hearts of the Shangdang wealthy family in the east of Taiyuan River and gain a foothold in the court.

Perhaps there will be a cleansed Kanto family in the future.

 There is no fuel-efficient lamp!

Adou is still a little confused:

"So what? Who can be better than Great Sima in the court? Pei Wenxing is not young, so what's the point of coveting this little power?"

The queen sighed deeply:

"Did your Majesty forget about cotton? If Pei Wenxing becomes the hope of Bingzhou and Hedong, and the Han Dynasty will plant cotton in Yanqing and other counties in the future, how much benefit can the Pei family get from it?"

 “Oh, I forgot this section!”

 Adou slapped his head, "How could I forget such a big thing?"

 The imperial court made an agreement with the big families in Bingzhou, Hedong and other places to grow cotton in Guandong in the future. According to the plan submitted by Feng Da Sima, how many tens of thousands of dollars were involved?

 Other things can be ignored, but matters related to money and food must not be forgotten.

 Adou couldn't help but blame himself secretly.

 “This old fox Pei, cough, Pei Wenxing actually has such a far-reaching plan!”

“Your Majesty, among the courtiers, who dares to stand up and argue with Feng Da Sima, which one is simple?”

"That's true." Adou thought for a moment and seemed to remember something again, "The Queen mentioned Wei Wenchang just now, but I almost forgot that during the court meeting this morning, Wei Wenchang asked his son to deliver a memorial on his behalf. "

 “Wei Wenchang?”

 The queen's expression changed slightly.

  —

Just when Adou ran to find the queen, Feng Da Sima went down to court. After returning to the house, he immediately gave an order:

 “Go and call Wei Rong.”

 “I’ll tell you, Chief Sima, Mr. Wei Lang is already waiting at your house.”

When Feng Da Sima heard this, he sneered:

 “He is quite sensible! Let him come over to see me quickly!”

Wei Rong was summoned and came over quickly. He saluted and said:

 “Students meet sir.”

 Da Sima Feng sat on the main seat with a golden sword and looked at the eldest disciple below expressionlessly:

 “Tell me, what’s going on?”

 But Wei Rong said respectfully:

“What you said, sir, is a memorial to the student?”

 Feng Dashima continued to be expressionless:

 “Do you think I’ll ask anything else?”

Wei Rong glanced at Feng Da Sima carefully and said tentatively:

"Sir, you have been away from Chang'an for a long time. Don't you want to ask about the academy?"

Hearing this, Feng Da Sima laughed angrily:

"What? My wings have become stiff. Do I even dare to speak like this to my husband?"

 Wei Rong quickly lowered his head:

 “Students don’t dare.”

 After a pause, Wei Rong continued:

"It's just that the students think that the academy and the martial arts hall are the foundation for Mr. Fang's court. And the affairs of the students and adults are just an old minister's desire for a good death and are not worth mentioning."

Feng Da Sima’s face became a little grim:

 “You think so?”

Wei Rong looked calm and nodded:

 “That’s what students think.”

Seeing his appearance, Feng Da Sima frowned slightly, but then his expression relaxed.

He leaned his back on the chair, tapped the armrest with his fingers, and said in a deep voice:

“So you admit that you were responsible for the memorial to the general of the army?”

 The so-called general who suppresses the army is none other than Wei Yan.

After Wei Yan's defeat, he was seriously injured because he took the initiative to cut off the rear, resulting in coma and was sent back to Chang'an for treatment.

Probably he suffered from excessive bleeding and severe injuries. Therefore, although his life was saved by the medical school, the root cause of his disease was left behind.

 Half-body paralysis, unable to move hands and feet independently, mouth crooked, eyes slanted, and drooling frequently.

According to the medical school, this was caused by being injured by swords and arrows in battle, which caused congestion and accumulation in the body.

Feng Yong knew that in all likelihood, he was seriously injured, a blood clot formed in his body, and he might have been infected.

 Old man Wei has been like this for the rest of his life.

It is precisely because Wei Yan became like this, and because he is an old general who followed the late emperor and made many contributions to the Han Dynasty.

 Therefore, the imperial court did not punish him too much, except that he was exempted from his duties as the governor of Shangdang and the governor of Hedong.

 At the same time, according to the usual practice, he was demoted from the general of Zuo Hussar to the general of Zhenjun and cut off half of his land.

　　That’s pretty much it.

I never thought that before today, Wei Yanzi Wei Chang had a chapter for his father.

　　He only said that he was defeated by thieves and failed to live up to the emperor's expectations. Although the court did not punish him with any serious crimes, he had no face to stand in the court anymore and only wanted to beg for his bones.

If it had been someone else, it would be nothing.

 At Wei Yan's age anyway, and if he encounters something like this, it is a blessing to be able to retire safely.

But an old warrior who was paralyzed in bed and still couldn't speak clearly could still write such a fluent Begging Bones Memorial.

 Just like his mother’s outrageousness!

Especially at this sensitive time, there must be someone with evil intentions, maybe even cruel and cruel Xiao Wenhe, who is not even willing to let go of an old man paralyzed in bed!

 Why is it said to be a sensitive time?

Isn’t it because of the one in Gui Palace?

Things hurt their own kind, rabbits die and foxes are sad. If the queen feels that Xiao Wenhe will do this to her in the future, then it is really a big misunderstanding.

 So Feng Da Sima immediately summoned his students when he came to court.

He wanted to ask clearly what happened in the Wei Mansion, and was there anyone else behind this memorial?

Wei Rong seemed to understand what his husband was worried about, but saw him explain:

“Sir, please rest assured that this memorial was indeed written by the student on behalf of his father. It was also suggested by the student to my mother and brother, and my mother approved it.”

“The most important thing is that no one knew about this matter before it was reported.”

 It was indeed your idea.

 Feng Da Sima rubbed his brow:

  “Tell me your reasons.”

Wei Rong responded and explained:

"Sir, since the student has been ill on the bed, my grandmother has been in charge of everything inside and outside the house. My grandmother is just a girl, and she doesn't have much experience."

“Brother is simple by nature. He may be able to kill thieves in battle, but he won’t be of much help in matters in the house.”

"Students have to deal with the affairs of the college on weekdays and have no time to take care of the affairs of the palace." Wei Rong paused and raised his head to look at Feng Dashima. "At this time, the Wei Palace is like a sharp knife that no one can hold."

“If someone takes advantage of a student’s unpreparedness and stabs him with a sharp knife, the knife will cut off the student and kill him. It will be too late to regret!”

“Therefore, the student thought that allowing the master to return to Nanxiang to recuperate and stay away from trouble would not only protect the Wei family, but also avoid the risk of injury to the husband.”

When Feng Da Sima heard this, he was silent for a long time before asking:

 “Why didn’t you discuss this with me beforehand?”

Wei Rong shook his head and said softly:

"If you don't know it beforehand, then the decision of the Wei Mansion has nothing to do with you. If we discuss it with you in advance and others know about it in the future, wouldn't it mean that you are forcing your Majesty?"

 (End of this chapter)