Chapter 1096 Gengzijuan Questions and Answers

Seeing Zheng Chongjian's unspeakable expression, Feng Ziying patted him on the shoulder: "Dazhang, you don't need to think too much when you work in the Ministry of War, but there must be monsters when things go wrong. The fact that you can see this also shows that You are very attentive. Yang Sichang must understand. Several adults know it well, but they will not say it. Fei Xiong is focusing on the southwest, and Zhong Lun has not entered the state yet, so you are aware of it, but this kind of thing is different from others. You know it, but you can also pretend not to know it and mention it in front of the public to let them know that you didn't notice it. As for if they have other arrangements, just listen..."

Zheng Chongjian was also touched by Feng Ziying's sincere persuasion. He knew that the other party was doing it for his own good.

If you don't say anything after discovering it, maybe the princes will feel that they lack insight in this aspect. If Yang Sichang doesn't tell it, no one will say anything. He is Tanhua, and his father is the governor of Yunyang, how can he not understand the mystery? If you don't say anything, you may be regarded as incompetent. If you say it, let the princes understand your ability. The princes have other plans. I won't say more, showing that I am sensible. I am just an inconspicuous Jinshi who has just started his official career. , there is still a long way to go in the future,…

Seeing that Zheng Chongjian's expression was finally relieved, Feng Ziying patted the other party's shoulder again: "Just understand, Dazhang, you are extremely talented in military affairs. I don't think you are inferior to Wenwei. I will use these few battles to practice hard and meet the enemy." If you have the chance to go out and fight for two more times, I think the position of Yuanwailang among the various ministers of the Ministry of War will be waiting for you sooner or later."

Zheng Chongjian also laughed, "Ziying, you don't need to comfort me. I don't dare to ask for anything else. I just need to work hard for a few years. As you said, if I can go out and fight for opportunities and do something, I will be satisfied." ”

Feng Ziying didn't say much, "Okay, I'll go back first. If there are no other accidents, I guess it's almost time for Huang Degong's troops to arrive at Caojiazhai. The Chahar people won't be able to hold on for too long. I'm thinking about Zaisa That’s almost it.”

"Then the imperial court has two hundred thousand taels of silver...?" Zheng Chongjian hesitated and said: "If Zaisai doesn't see the money, will he withdraw his troops?"

"I have my own way, as long as the court is willing to commit." Feng Ziying said calmly.

Zheng Chongjian couldn't believe it. This was two hundred thousand taels of silver, not twenty thousand taels of silver. When did his classmate grow up to a level where he could treat two hundred thousand taels of silver indifferently?

Seeing the horror on Zheng Chongjian's face, Feng Ziying smiled: "Don't think it's so complicated. Our family doesn't have that kind of wealth, and I can't advance such a large sum of money myself. You know that Ye Hebu is very close to my father's side now." , and the Inner Khalkha people and the Yehe tribe are related by marriage.”

Zheng Chongjian suddenly realized, but this was two hundred thousand taels of silver, and it was not easy for anyone to promise to guarantee it.

"Didn't you see the woman beside me when you and Wen Ruo came here? Busia Mara, the niece of Jintai Shitaiji of Yehe tribe, her father is Bu Zhai, her brother is Buyangu, her cousin My sister is the daughter of Jin Taishi, so she married Zasai as her legitimate wife..."

Zheng Chongjian finally understood that with this relationship and the credibility of Liaodong, Zasai could be reassured.

Feng Ziying didn’t explain much to Zheng Chongjian. In fact, it was not as simple as it said.

Zaisai was about to return to the army, and with Ye Hebu's guarantee, it was impossible to go back empty-handed. Therefore, Feng Ziying had also asked Shanxi merchants to prepare some bricks, tea and cloth to redeem the 200,000 taels of silver. The approximate amount of the first batch The value is about 50,000 taels. When the last of Zaisai's troops withdraw, he will send another 50,000 taels of goods, and the remaining 100,000 taels of goods will be delivered to the grassland before the end of the year.

 Shanxi businessmen are extremely satisfied with this.

The mining, charcoal burning, iron smelting, ironmaking and cement business here in Yongping Prefecture is booming. Although the Mongolian invasion had some impact, it only delayed a while and did not cause substantial damage. Feng Ziying used to promote peace and disaster. The means of diverting people to the west are extremely clever, and now they are also using such a ransom business to establish a connection with the Inner Khalkha people.

This first transaction was a business of 200,000 taels. Bricks, tea and cloth were originally businesses that were almost monopolized by merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi in the north. The supply of goods was abundant. Not to mention goods worth 200,000 taels, even goods worth two million taels. They can also easily take out the goods, and in the future they can add more competitive products such as iron materials and various ironware.

Coupled with the opening of the Yuguan port, if several ports in the Liaodong region can be built as planned in the future, the Northland will surely usher in a period of great development, and merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi will surely be able to rise again to compete with the major business gangs in the south of the Yangtze River. .

In just a few months, Feng Ziying's methods have completely convinced these Shanxi merchants. Even the Shanxi merchants who were least optimistic about it and were skeptical at first are now convinced, and when they think about it, they still have their father as Ji Liao. With the Governor behind his back, he has now made such great achievements in the position of Tongzhi of Yongping Prefecture, and has reached an alliance with the Nekarkha people, second only to the Chahar people on the grassland. This rising political star , is undoubtedly the most worthy investment object.

Because of this, Feng Ziying gave an order, and a large amount of cloth, brick tea, and salt from the Shanshan-Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce were continuously shipped to Yuguan Port from all over the country. All it took was Feng Ziying's handwritten letter stamped with a private seal, and the goods were worth two hundred thousand taels of silver. Then it can be delivered to Zai Sai in Santun camp or transported directly to the grassland.

 When Feng Ziying returned to her home, she went back to her house, took a shower, covered her head and fell asleep.

Ruixiang Baoxiang naturally reported to Shen Yixiu that he drank too much last night and was arrested by the Ministry of War.

But Qingwen is a delicate person, and she immediately smelled a different smell on the clothes Feng Ziying changed, especially her underwear.

Normally, the clothes that Feng Ziying changes into are either Yun Shang's, or she is responsible for taking them to the back room for cleaning, but this underwear is basically cleaned by her and Yun Shang themselves, and today there is clearly some balsam smell on the underwear. .

And this balsam scent even felt very familiar to Qingwen. She should have smelled it before. In other words, the woman who left this balsam scent on her body should be known or even familiar to her. Besides that familiar smell, she even There is also a rather unique aroma, this kind of balsamic scent is not something ordinary girls can afford.

But it has been so long since she left Rongguo Mansion, and many girls in Rongguo Mansion use balsam and perfume. Even the maids with some status use it. Wasn't it the same when she was in Rongguo Mansion? Therefore, there are many people using them. Except for a few well-known ladies who are more particular about using unique ones, it is inevitable that there will be overlap when there are many others. Qingwen couldn't figure out who it would be for a while.

Thinking of so many warblers and swallows in the Rongguo Mansion, Qingwen couldn't help but bite her teeth into pieces. She didn't know which shameless coquettish man came to seduce the master.

Qingwen already knew Feng Ziying's itinerary from Baoxiang. The two masters hosted a banquet for me at noon yesterday. He should have gone to the garden in the afternoon. The Xue sisters and Miss Lin both wanted to go there, but Qingwen didn't believe that these girls would behave so outrageously. Ying'er and Wen Xing around Baochai, and Zicuckoo and Xueyan around Daiyu, all knew the rules and couldn't be so wanton.

Then it’s only in the evening.

We had a drink at Baoyu's Yihongyuan in the evening. I don't drink much, and Baoyu has about the same amount of wine. I'm afraid I won't be able to drink properly this time.

Qingwen was very familiar with the people in Baoyu House. Xiren, Meiren, Qixie, Zixuan, Sheyue, Qiuwen, Bihen, Tanyun, Si'er, all of them could be called... The status is between the eldest maid and the little maid. As for the little maids such as Jiahui, Liang'er, Zhuo'er and Chunyan, there is no need to mention them. At least Qingwen knows that Bihen, Tanyun and Si'er are all Those who want to use scented powder, not to mention the few Xiren, naturally agree to Baoyu's doting on them.

It's just that the smell on my body doesn't seem to be attacking them, or maybe they have something else?

Qingwen naturally also knew that the young masters of this wealthy family would inevitably have fun playing Gaole when they got drunk. It seemed that my father did not have this habit, but this was not necessarily the case in other families. Mr. Bao was not like this before, but he can't tell clearly now. Well, it is not impossible for him to let his maid serve the guests while he is drunk with wine.

Thinking of this, Qingwen found an excuse to call Baoxiang aside.

“Baoxiang, where did you have a drink last night? Who were there?”

“Yihongyuan, where Bao Erye is, there seems to be Third Master Huan, Brother Lan, and Brother Cong, but not the others.” Baoxiang felt a little nervous.

My uncle must never talk about what happened last night, but the personal maid next to this grandma is not a fuel-efficient lamp. She is very shrewd and has a strong and violent temper. Even my uncle sometimes has to give in. I heard that It's because this girl was attracted by her father when she was still in Rongguo Mansion, that's why she is so favored.

Seeing that Baoxiang was a little nervous, Qingwen didn't know whether this guy was guilty or felt that it was a little out of line to inquire about his activities, but Qingwen wanted to find out.

 “Is there anyone with whom to drink?” Qingwen asked, staring at Baoxiang.

Baoxiang was stunned for a moment, then thought for a while and then said: "There are no wine companions, but a few girls in Mr. Bao's yard helped pour the wine..."

Qingwen couldn't help gritting her teeth.

“What about after drinking, did you drink too much?”

“Yes, sister Qingwen, I drank too much and went back to the guest house to sleep.” Baoxiang said bravely.

“I just went back to the guest house to sleep alone?” Qingwen stared at Baoxiang like an awl, with a look of disbelief on her face. How could she smell like the balsam and powder of so many women when she slept alone?

Baoxiang panicked. Could it be that grandma asked sister Qingwen to ask? What should we do?

"It's a person, but..." Baoxiang thought for a while before saying.

 (End of this chapter)