Chapter 2510 Gui Zijuan Good Wife, Teng Nuo

 As soon as it entered normal time, Feng Ziying started to get busy.

According to the original agreement, the Ministry of War will reform the original four civil service departments and divide them into five civil service departments, namely the Personnel Construction Department, the Staff Planning Department, the Military Equipment Department, the Logistics Support Department, and the Military Training Department.

 In addition, there is an additional Department of General Affairs, that is, six departments. However, the level of the Department of General Affairs is much lower than that of the other five departments. This is also the practice of this era.

 Feng Ziying’s main energy was immediately focused on establishing two schools.

In Feng Ziying’s view, this is the key to achieving change and substantial improvement in the military power of the Great Zhou Dynasty, especially the improvement of military equipment.

And this is also the most important measure and step in cultivating a new type of military officer. He cannot rely on others and must do it himself.

He is even considering transferring Zheng Chongjian back from Shaanxi, and also bringing in Sun Chuanting, Shen Zizheng and Hou Chengzu, making these people his important assistants in the two schools.

The establishment of a new military academy was undoubtedly a revolutionary initiative for the entire military affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty. For this reason, Feng Ziying also conducted many rounds of communication with Zhang Huaichang and Sun Chengzong. It can be said that it was quite difficult to convince the two. Then Feng Ziying took the initiative I found Li Sancai and made a report. After all, the other party was the cabinet minister in charge of military affairs. Without his support, it would be difficult to move forward.

 Fortunately, after all, he had worked as the Governor of Water Transport. Li Sancai also recognized the changes brought by the new firearms to the army's combat effectiveness. He basically recognized Feng Ziying's suggestions, so he had this introduction at the court meeting.

When two schools are starting up, there is a lot of work that needs to be done, and it is quite complicated. Feng Ziying definitely does not have that much energy to do everything personally. She can only promote it from a large aspect, but for specific operations, she needs a capable person.

He has also considered people like Wang Wenyan and Wu Yaoqing. He cannot abandon the other end, so he has to mobilize all aspects of his human resources.

 “You want Jun Yong to help you?” Shen Yixiu put down Tong Niang in his hand and asked in surprise: “Is he willing?”

"Why is he unwilling? Give him such an opportunity to exercise. Instead of wandering around the Ministry of War all day long, it is better to do some practical work in a down-to-earth manner. This will be very beneficial to his future development."

 Feng Ziying smiled and reached out to pick up her daughter who rushed over, kissed her cheek as red as an apple, and sat on her lap.

"Jun Yong is still quite talented, and he has great insights into geographical mountain mapping and intelligence collection in this area. The Army Officer School will also offer some courses in this area, which will teach relevant map surveying, sand table production and tactical plan designation. Select some officers from the army to serve as teachers, and Jun Yong can just learn from them..."

"If he is willing, of course it is no problem." Shen Yixiu nodded, "I always feel a little emotional, Jun Yong seems to be a weak man, why does he still like military affairs..."

"That man doesn't have the passion to fight with swords on the battlefield? It's normal for Jun Yong to think this way, but he is a Jinshi, so naturally he can't just serve as an instructor. Since the school was first established, I also intend to bring Dazhang back. , he and Boya went to assist Da Zhang in establishing the Army Officer School. This is the most important task at present. I hope it will be completed before the end of June. In addition, the Naval Officer School cannot be put down. Hou Chengzu is good at water warfare, and He is practical in his work, but he is not a scholar, so I have to put more thought into it, but he still has to do the specific work."

There are still too few talents at hand. Sun Chuanting and Shen Zizheng are still in the period of observing politics, but they can be used.

In addition, it will be difficult to break the pattern of the imperial court emphasizing civil service over military affairs for a while, so it will take a lot of effort to confirm the model of using military attachés drawn from the army as edicts. I don't know how much lip service I will have to spend with the people in the Ministry of War.

“My husband, you said that you want to build two schools. One is in the capital city and the other is in Nanjing. Don’t you have to go to Nanjing several times?” Shen Yixiu asked.

"I'm afraid it's unavoidable. I won't be able to travel often, but I will definitely go there a few times to select a location and make preparations. I will definitely go there twice in the middle. Fortunately, the water transportation is smooth now. It's easy to go back and forth for a month. I will try to go there two or three times this year. Let’s go.”

Feng Ziying considered letting Hou Chengzu handle the specific arrangements. He also wrote to Shen Yourong to explain this, and Shen Yourong also agreed.

After all, there are not many opportunities for the navy to fight wars now, but in the future, the navy will be necessary to manage Nanyang, so it is very important to lay a good foundation for the navy.

"Hey, I thought my husband would be able to relax this year. He has been traveling around a lot in the past few years. It seems that he will be more peaceful this year, but he still has to start a school and is still in Nanjing..." Shen Yixiu was also a little unhappy. .

"Wan Jun, I am the youngest to reach this position now. If I don't run, who will run?" Feng Ziying sighed, "If it had been anyone else, they wouldn't have been able to grab this opportunity."

 Shen Yixiu nodded silently.

My husband is only twenty-four years old now and is regarded as a new star in the political arena by the outside world. Now the court even feels that it is difficult to reward him for his high achievements, so they use honorary officers and imperial orders to offset his achievements.

But the husband cannot rest on his laurels and sleep on his achievements. He must work hard to move forward. The current situation does not allow the husband to stand still. As the leader of young scholars in the North, he is also the leader of young scholars in the entire Zhou Dynasty. , he can only continue to forge ahead with high spirits.

It can only be said that when you marry such a husband and enjoy the glory brought by the cheers, you will naturally have to bear the loneliness caused by his busy schedule outside.

Fortunately, I still have Tong Niang by my side, but this is not enough. I have to give birth to a son to give myself some comfort.

The two of them seemed to have thought of something, and their eyes met. Shen Yixiu looked at her husband a little shyly but calmly: "My husband is busy outside, but I also need comfort. Tong Niang is getting older, so it's time to study and practice calligraphy. I hope to continue the Feng family’s legacy, shouldn’t my husband express his gratitude?”

Feng Ziying also laughed: "My wife has given me an order. How dare you disobey your husband's orders? You should work hard!"

 For Feng Ziying, this is also a pressure. With Baochai's pregnancy, he estimates that Shen Yixiu and Lin Daiyu will have this idea.

Especially when he has to take in many concubines one after another, it will inevitably put great pressure on Shen Yixiu and Lin Daiyu.

"Have your husband and the Jia family discussed the auspicious days of exploring spring and enjoying spring?" Shen Yixiu asked proactively.

She is the eldest wife of the eldest son. Xichun is going to be the eldest daughter of the eldest family, so she naturally has to care about him.

"February 16th, let's find someone to figure it out. February 16th is an auspicious day, and I estimate that I will leave for Nanjing at the end of February." Feng Ziying paused, "But I guess I won't be able to stay in Nanjing for two days this time. , and I also want to talk to my father."

Shen Yixiu was surprised, "Isn't my father-in-law over there in Fengyang?"

"It is difficult to arrange the Northwest Army now. Tens of thousands of people are stationed in Fengyang and Fengyang will be overwhelmed. Therefore, considering the convenience of logistical supplies, the court asked the Northwest Army to temporarily move to Xuzhou." Feng Ziying pondered: "About The court has been hesitant about my father's whereabouts. Duke Huaichang and Brother Zhisheng both hope that my father will take over as governor of Xuanda, but the court may be hesitant..."

"Why is the court hesitating?" Shen Yixiu was a little confused and a little angry. "The Feng family has worked for the court for generations. Isn't it worthy of trust? My father-in-law has been the governor of Ji Liao and the governor of the three sides. Is it possible that this Xuanda Can’t you still be the governor?”

Feng Ziying shook her head: "That's not the reason. It's just because my father was the governor of Jiliao and the governor of the Three Borders, and our Feng family started in Datong. If my father is appointed as the governor of Xuanda, the court may be worried that the Feng family is in the border town." His influence is too great, you should know that the imperial court has always hoped to suppress the influence of warriors in border towns. There is a precedent of Li Chengliang, and the imperial court is very taboo."

Shen Yixiu was very dissatisfied, "What's the matter? Li Chengliang and his family are all generals in the army, and they are all gathered in Liaodong, and they have become a vassal. But the Feng family only has one husband in this generation, how can they still be successful?" Isn’t it possible?”

"The imperial court has its own considerations. After all, there is still the Duan family in Datong. They are probably also worried that the power of the Feng family has not been eliminated. What if the Duan family rises again?" Feng Ziying smiled, "The Duan family is not as good as our Feng family. There are luxuriant leaves, and there are six or seven people of the Xizi generation who are above the guard level, and there are four or five people of other generations. In addition to Datong, there are both Shanxi Town and Xuanfu Town. The Feng family and the Duan family are in-laws. If their father passes away, How about deliberately promoting the Duan family’s children in the future? It is indeed a problem.”

“Well, sir, you are the right minister of the Ministry of War, so it’s hard for you to express your position on this matter? Or what do you mean, sir?”

Feng Ziying sighed, "I am also in a dilemma. If I say it, it would be better for my father to take a complete rest and take up a sinecure position in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army, like Wang Ziteng and Niu Jizong. However, the court felt that it was unfair treatment. The hero is unwilling to bear such an infamy, so he is in trouble."

“What about letting the father-in-law return to the position of envoy to the capital?” Shen Yixiu asked tentatively, “Didn’t it mean that King Zhonghui had already intended to resign?”

Feng Ziying was slightly moved, "The good wife's idea is not bad. Now the court is a little uneasy about Qiu Shiben. It is said that the emperor is deliberately wooing Qiu Shiben. Although there is no clue yet, it is still a hidden danger. If dad comes back It is a good choice to serve as the military commander of the Beijing Camp, but I am still worried about the Minister of War. It is a bit awkward for the father and son to have such status."

"My husband is wrong. I feel that my husband will not be able to hold the position of Minister of War for a long time. The court must consider this matter." Shen Yixiu said firmly.

“Oh? Why do you say that?” Feng Ziying was very surprised.

"My husband has said that high merit will not be rewarded, but in the position of minister of the Ministry of War, my husband is the easiest to achieve great achievements. It is impossible for the imperial court not to consider this matter, and will definitely choose a suitable position for my husband to make a move." Shen Yi Xiu explained: "Furthermore, my husband has been serving as the Minister of War since he went to Shaanxi, which has been more than two years, almost."

 (End of this chapter)