Chapter 415: Hidden worries in Volume C

Hearing Jin Chuan'er talk about the Xiyi people, Feng Ziying's heart moved slightly.

The situation of the Folangji people in the 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 the great feelings Feng Ziying gained 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. Moreover, this method of burning match ropes is almost useless in the dark night and rainy days.

Three-eyed firecrackers are self-produced by Dazhou. Like other firecrackers, they also come from mixed sources and have uneven quality. There are endless cases of explosive chambers. The quality of the gunpowder also greatly limits the use of this type of weapon in war.

But what is even more troublesome is that the training of gunmen is extremely boring and cumbersome, which also makes many soldiers unwilling to accept this new weapon. This also directly leads to the lag in the frontier army's use of this weapon, organization and tactics.

He seemed to have 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 he was also a Jinshi, but he was not very popular, so if that was the case, 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 also 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 sea frontier, 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 were simply too much to bear.

 Perhaps this is a kind of responsibility of the prophets.

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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 two, father and son, went to the battlefield together, and it was delayed for more than half a year..."

"Master Qiao, my mother also said that she would trouble Master Qiao. It is estimated that there will be no big delay for the disciples in the short term. In the past half year or so, Master Huang has already had opinions on Master Chai." Feng Ziying said with a smile.

"Well, in that case, 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. It's time to make an appointment." 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 bit unhappy about your marriage, probably because I think you’re marrying two people. Even though it’s a mother-in-law, it’s 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. Many people write poems. It is normal to have great talent in singing, but to fail in scientific examinations many times.

"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 succeed to 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-time 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 time of getting married. However, Ji Yu appreciates your putting national affairs first and supports your approach. This time, we will set up If you make great contributions, the 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 then asked: "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?"

This matter cannot be avoided, Feng Ziying also nodded, "Disciple thinks so too. As long as the eldest brother's marriage is settled, my parents will be able to relax."

 Qiao Yingjia hesitated for a moment, seeming to be considering his words, "Ziying, do you remember what my teacher told you about the salt policy in the two Zhejiang provinces?"

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 was indeed dealt with, but at that time the Metropolitan Procuratorate also received some feedback pointing to the salt policy in Huaihe and Huaihe.” Qiao Yingjia said calmly.

"Huh?" 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 focus of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was on investigating the salt administration of Zhejiang and Zhejiang. There are also disagreements 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 nominally Censors and theoretically belong to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, in fact, their job is more to deal with the affairs of Water and Salt Administration. , has little to do with the censor’s job. ’

Furthermore, 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 no small matter for the imperial court.

 The three major salt administrations are Lianghuai, Liangzhe, and Changlu. The salt inspectors of Lianghuai and Lianghuai have the most abundant vacancies.

"What happened next?" Feng Ziying had to pay attention. It seemed that the direction of history had not changed. Will Lin Ruhai always be involved in the 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 someone 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 Procuratorate over the years, and how many people have become censors? The emperor has also ascended the throne. It's been five or six years, why is it that someone is making trouble at this time?" Qiao Yingjia's tone became more and more 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 sea opening and borrowing. You have to see what benefits sea opening and borrowing will bring to the emperor in addition to the 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 the Central Government, like to appear at such activities. Things are booming.

In addition, Prince Yohitada is now rising to prominence, and he frequently publishes excellent works. Several of his articles are colorful and beautifully written, and are highly praised by literati in the north and south.

　　However, no matter how good the momentum is, how can it attract the attention of ordinary people more than regaining 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 can support the emperor and make a fuss.

It would be fine if it was just Prince Yoshitaka. The censors were not something that Prince Yoshitaka could control. Even if there were, they would only be a very small number. But what if it was the Supreme Emperor?

 With the 40-year reign of the Supreme Emperor, he has never accomplished such a feat of restoration. How come you did it just a few years after you, Emperor Yonglong, ascended the throne? What is the Emperor thinking?

If someone else takes the opportunity to make a fuss about the Lianghuai Salt Policy, will the Supreme 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, borrowing money to start a new business is just a castle in the air, and you won't be able to see 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 inner handle of the Lianghuai Salt Administration and shook it out, if the emperor dared to stay in the dark, then the people behind it would definitely They will continue to make moves on this matter to destroy the emperor's reputation and prestige.

The third update, the target is 2000, brothers, check again to see if there are any monthly tickets that have missed the network, and give it to Lao Rui!

　　

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