Chapter 1459 Xin Zijuan’s whispers in the boudoir

Feng Ziying leaned comfortably on the pillow on the kang. At this time, Xiangling 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 knowledgeable and expressive. What a pleasant life. However, along with this kind of life that would be regarded as 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 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 can really be called 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 say anything, Feng Ziying could still feel that Baochai and Ying'er's ears stood up. These women are like this. They are born with a gossipy mind. That is, an honest person like Xiangling is not so sensitive to this.

"The situation in the palace is not very good. Everything in the palace is inevitably about fighting. But how can a concubine without a prince compare with a concubine whose prince is an adult? 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 letter. To the empress, 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 in order to maintain the eldest sister in the palace, everyone in the Rongguo Mansion I have tried my best, but my uncle went to Jiangxi and has not seen any improvement so far. This will make things even more difficult for 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. My eldest sister-in-law and third sister are now in charge of the affairs, but the mansion is financially strapped and it is difficult to even pay out monthly payments. My mother is also quite worried about my aunt and the others..."

Xue Baochai also had a worried look on his face.

"Your Majesty may have good intentions, but she has ignored the specific reality of the Jia family and her. The concubines 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 gain 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 someone bring a message to me..."

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, can't you still trust me as a husband? I have a 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, so it has been put on hold for the time being. Guyuan should not be abolished and merged with Gansu and Ningxia. , how can the imperial court have money to enrich the new Huaiyang Town in Jingxiang Town?"

"It's not that you collected a lot of money in the Jingtong II case..." Baochai is 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 to establish Huaiyang Town will cost a million taels. This is just a formation, 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 the 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 watching again and again.

The merger sent by Jingxiang Town and Guyuan Town has not been digested yet, and the internal affairs are uneven. 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 a secret way.

He has always suspected that Wang Ziteng had some intentions in being so entangled in the southwest. It could even be said that he was waiting for the opportunity, but there was no evidence.

 But there are some things he cannot say to Baochai. After all, Wang Ziteng is 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 attitudes. 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, I will naturally do it." It can add a lot of color,…”

Baochai became more and more worried when she heard this, "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 failed, then when the new emperor ascended the throne, he would definitely liquidate those who had supported his opponents. This idea was not wrong, but he thought the situation between the DPRK and China was 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 more or less exposed, 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 say you want to stay out of the whole thing. That's impossible. Many people come to win over or make friends with you. How do you deal with it? Ignore them, deal with them indifferently, or make friends with them warmly? Feng Ziying asked back: "If Master Qi and Master Qiao both 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 thinking about it, he still couldn't come up with a satisfactory solution. He respects teachers and respects the moral principles. Moreover, Qi Shiqiao Shi is also the guide for Xianggong's official career, and he is also a scholar from the North. 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 to respond. Of course, this kind of initiative is not to let yourself jump out and join a certain party. As a civil servant, there is no need for this. It is to respond actively, carefully analyze and judge the changes in the situation, and do a good job. Prepare various countermeasures.

"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 him 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 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 lovely wife and concubine, my husband will not easily risk myself and the entire Feng family. I am not that kind of character."

 (End of this chapter)