Difficult for a son-in-law

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Ming Zhan received Ruan Hongfei's letter and showed it to Feng Jingqian, half of the letter was blurred.

Feng Jing raised his eyebrows dryly, puzzled.

Ming Zhan twitched, "The following is the love letter Feifei wrote to me. It's a personal letter. I don't want you to read it."

Cut, who cares.Feng Jingqian showed a disgusted expression, looking at business, his face gradually became serious, he slapped the letter on the table with his backhand, and said in a deep voice, "Jiangnan has come to this point! I hate that I was so blinded that I did these things Blind man!"

Ming Zhan said, "Actually, it's not surprising. Feifei said that the dust on the ground in the armory is half a finger thick, and it hasn't been opened for a long time. No one knows what's going on inside. If it wasn't for this north-south switch, we wouldn't know yet. "

Feng Jingqian tapped the letter and asked Ming Zhan's opinion, "What should we do now?"

"If we move now, I think Jiangnan's military will probably be involved in it." Ming Zhan's eyes sparkled. We have already arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, and the southern army has also arrived in the northwest. Why don't we let them hold a martial arts performance and let us see who wins and who loses? It's just that it's almost Chinese New Year, and my father and I don't have time to come in person. The censor is going to be a referee, let’s see where the southern and northern armies have their advantages? Let’s also see for us, the size of the army, whether the food in the military warehouse is sufficient, whether the weapons in the armory are of good quality, and whether the food for the soldiers is plentiful , how is the intensity of training?"

"Who to send then?"

Ming Zhan smiled slightly, "The south side will be led by Lord Yushi Wang of Zuodu, and the north side will be led by Du Rufang, Minister of Dali Temple. , or is it just for show and fame?"

Feng Jing laughed dryly, and asked in a low voice, "You boy, if you go now, you will spend the year in the south, are you taking revenge on Mr. Wang for reading your love letter?"

"How could it be? I rely heavily on the old minister." Ming Zhan stubbornly refused to admit it.

"This is an opportunity. Look at the arrangement yourself. Anyway, I'm here, so they don't dare to mess up." Feng Jing said dryly, "Jiangnan is rich and Huguang is abundant. If you first clean up the officialdom in Jiangnan, Huguang can be easily captured. In my opinion When performing martial arts, invite the nearby governors and governors to have a look, so that the difference can be seen by comparison, and it's not too lively."

It was obviously a tricky matter, the uncle and nephew looked at each other with smiles, and laughed sinisterly together.

After the Chinese New Year, not to mention giving out some New Year's goods, but there is another important task.

Feng Jingqian told the court about ordering the Northwest and Jiangnan to perform martial arts respectively, and then sent an observation team with great interest, and the members of the observation team consisted of the following: Du Rufang, the leader of the Northwest team, Dali Temple Minister, and Zuodu Yushi, the leader of the Jiangnan team Lord Wang.The respective team members are the servants of the officials, households, soldiers, and criminal workers.

Ming Zhan met the members of the observation group cordially in the study, held a hot tea bowl with a smile, and said kindly, "I have a shortcoming, and I am honest."

Rao, these old fritters who have become officials couldn't help but tremble when they heard this sentence, and thought: His Royal Highness is too humble, you are sincere, we are all willing to bow down.

"I won't come to those empty-headed words, so I won't be polite to you." Ming Zhan sighed, "I don't know much about military affairs, and I can't get away from the affairs of the imperial capital, so, I sent you this time. You are my eyes, my ears, my hands, and my mouth. They all say that the Northwest Army is strong and the Southern Army is fine. Let them compete this time. You must be careful when you go. Look, come back and tell me, okay, what’s good? What’s bad, what’s wrong? How are my soldiers living? How’s the food? Is the distribution timely? Is it enough to live? How is the standard of the generals in managing the army? Do they have any suggestions for improving the army? I hope you can talk to me in detail when you come back."

Everyone responded loudly.

Ming Zhan smiled shyly, "If you are still deaf and dumb after traveling all the way, it will look bad to everyone."

Some of them understood or didn't understand Ming Zhan's methods, but there was one thing, since Ming Zhan became the prince, he couldn't do anything he wanted to do.Everyone's heart shuddered, and they were a little more solemn.

"I know that each of you has only one pair of hands and one pair of eyes, so there are bound to be omissions. How about this, each of you can choose four people from your own subordinates to follow." Ming Zhan thoughtfully said, "First, I can help you share your worries; second Come on, young man, it’s good to go farther and gain more knowledge. That’s all I can think of for the time being, if you have any request, just tell me it’s okay, and I will satisfy it if you can.”

Ming Zhan made arrangements for everything, and everyone couldn't say anything for a while, Ming Zhan said, "The imperial envoy's ceremonial car will be ready tomorrow, and we will leave the day after tomorrow. You go back and hand over the things at hand. I'm afraid I'm going to live outside, so I won't say much else, the word hard work is true."

To be praised by the crown prince as "hard work", everyone felt that this hard work was really worth it, and said humbly, "The minister waits for his duty."

Song Huai, governor of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, did not sleep well for several days after receiving the imperial decree of performing martial arts and the imperial observation team.

Staff Zhou Zhiyuan advised, "Hasn't your lord made up your mind yet?"

Song Huai gritted his back molars, "Even if we go bankrupt, we have to continue. Although it costs some money, if we can show our face in front of His Royal Highness, everything will be worth it."

Zhou Zhiyuan was a bit disdainful, the money from the imperial court was reduced by [-]%, not to mention the retention from the local people and the filial piety from others, with such a big appetite, you deserve to bleed.Still warm and flattering, "This subordinate should draw up official documents for summoning generals from all over the world, and after the adults have read them, they can print them."

"The governor and the chief envoys all called together, watching the imperial envoys set off from the imperial capital, don't let the imperial envoys see the joke." Song Huai said, "His Royal Highness is about to show his prestige, and it is time to rush to the knife's edge. Looking for death."

"Tell me, is it Ma Wei's place... to send some news to the emperor, but there has never been such a martial arts performance before." Song Huai was always suspicious, so he couldn't help but say this.

"There are our people inside and outside the general's mansion. He is an outsider. If he wants to send a letter, we have to send someone to send a horse. Our people stare at him for twelve hours a day. If there is any movement, we will never miss it. "Zhou Zhiyuan said firmly, "Furthermore, he came here earlier to pay homage to the top of the mountain. The children of the imperial family are not like those stupid big-headed soldiers who don't know how to adapt to current affairs. And he also eats the share that the adult gave him. Go on. Besides, don’t look at the wind and sand in the northwest. They have been richer than us these years. The one on the other side is exactly the same, and the leader is Du Rufang from Dali Temple. When Du Rufang was in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, how many people were killed by mad dogs? Where did he die?"

Song Huai was 1% convinced, and nodded, "I'm worried about one more thing. The [-] people Ma Wei brought were exchanged with the army under General Haining's command. Speaking of which, it was my selfishness at the beginning, and the north-south swap At that time, I thought that their going would represent the face of the governor, so I sent the Haining army. Although Xu Tu didn't like the governor, he was good at running the army, so I transferred him to the northwest. Other Hangzhou Song Yan, Fuzhou Zheng Zhen, their ins and outs are very clear. Even if they have one or two skills, they can't be compared with Ma Wei."

Zhou Zhiyuan had understood the unfinished meaning of Song Huai's words, and twirling his gray beard with two fingers, he thought about it, "Pingyanghou probably thought about the same thing as you, so he sent his son to lead the troops here, and this time with the It's different in the past, all six departments have sent servants over, if they signal Ma Wei to pretend to be defeated, it may be difficult."

"That's right, although this servant is only of the third grade, he is only at the same level as our chief envoy here," Song Huai said with deep emotion, "But the officials in the imperial capital are expensive, and the governor returns to the imperial capital every year to report on his duties. In summer, Bing respects the three festivals and five longevity, nothing less. If it is slightly incomplete, it is not easy to throw a face. We are far away in Zhejiang and Fujian. They live in the imperial capital and go to court every day. They can't afford to offend them. Besides , and which one has a small appetite?"

"Actually, the governor doesn't care much about winning or losing. The Northwest Army didn't fight many battles, but the south of the Yangtze River was peaceful for a long time. I don't feel sorry for the little money." Song Huai's well-maintained face, in a short time He rapidly aged within a few days, revealing the fatigue of a man in his fifties, and sighed, "If the governor doesn't understand this truth, he will be an official in vain. No matter how big their appetite is, the governor will also I'm willing to give up this blood. What worries me is that the leader this time is the Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Old man Wang is a lifelong orphan, and he doesn't even give the crown prince face. In his eyes, the governor is afraid. It's nothing, and the other seat is a key point. How to get rid of him is a serious and difficult matter."

"My lord is worried..." Zhou Zhiyuan looked at Song Huai's face hesitantly.

Song Huai trusted this confidant very much, and said in a low voice, "It's about the arsenal. This time the lineup is not small. We must not only guard against the obvious, but also guard against the dark. How many people in my position are jealous I can't count them all, and I'm fucking looking forward to my resignation. Although Ma Wei's kid in the military equipment library is sensible, he understands it. But if one or two jumps out, we will all die. Don't Speaking of official positions, I am afraid that my head will not be safe!"

"What does the lord mean..."

"Transport some from Hangzhou and Fuzhou, and the batch we want to sell will not be sold for the time being." Song Huai said coldly, "Then order the armory to work day and night to make a new batch, at least Get the face off first."

"My lord has considered everything carefully!" Zhou Zhiyuan said seriously, "Since your lord took office, the land of Zhejiang and Fujian has been peaceful, and all industries have flourished. Even the emperor has personally praised you for his ability to govern the land. Your lord is a serious two-ranked scholar. Next year, your lord The term of office is over. If you can get the imperial envoy to speak well in front of the emperor this time, the day when you enter the cabinet is just around the corner."

These words came to Song Huai's heart, even with Song Huai's scheming city, he couldn't help showing a smile, "So this time, we can no longer cherish money and strength, and we must cheer up and give to the emperor. Take a look with His Royal Highness, our Zhejiang and Fujian soldiers!"

"Master is wise."

Since Ma Wei came to the south of the Yangtze River, he felt powerless all over his body, with a sense of powerlessness in the mud, sinking deeper and deeper.

After receiving the order from the Governor's Mansion, Ma Wei said, "The prince's move is quite new."

"This is the imperial decree of the emperor."

"The emperor will never make any north-south swaps, and come up with ways to play martial arts." Ma Wei really felt that the prince was extraordinary, so he couldn't help asking Ruan Hongfei, "I don't want to lose to these southerners. If the governor tells me to pretend to be defeated, How to deal with this?"

Ruan Hongfei looked at Ma Wei, "Could it be that you have a pig's head on your neck?" You don't use your brain?

Ma Wei punched him, Ruan Hongfei pushed away Ma Wei's strength in twos and twos, and Ma Wei had no choice but to sit back in his chair, "Of course I have to explain the difficulties to the Governor. The Northwest Army has fought bloody battles over the years. In this case, I have no face to go back to the imperial capital. However, if everyone discusses it, I can show mercy and make the defeat of the Southern Army look better."

"The governor is considerate of his subordinates, and you have a good sense of humor. He should not make things difficult for you. However, the matter is still a bit far away." Ruan Hongfei smiled, "Song Huai has been an official for many years. Next year will be the last year. This year and last year’s evaluation by the Ministry of Officials was excellent, and because he was in office, the pirates went ashore a few times on a small scale, but they all came back with a feather. Even the emperor praised him as a capable minister. Official, if he can show his face in this martial arts performance, he will be promoted again when he returns to the imperial capital next year."

"The governor of Zhejiang and Fujian is already a rare fat job."

"Yes, although the governor of Zhejiang and Fujian is rare, there is also the governor of Huaiyang who is thicker than him by three points, the governor of Huguang is also a very rich place; and the governor of Zhili is the first governor of the world, and there is a further step , to join the cabinet as Prime Minister." Ruan Hongfei calmly analyzed, "So, it's not enough for Governor Song just to lose well!"

Ma Wei said in a deep voice, "Even if I tear my face apart, I will never lose to the Southern Army!"

"This is the problem. If you want to win, he will also win." Ruan Hongfei took two sips of hot tea from the teacup, raised the corners of his lips, smiled, looked at Ma Wei and said, "But in the martial arts arena, the imperial envoy In front of you, you have to be willing to make a fake. Although you are an outsider, after all, you were born in Pingyang Houfu, a child of a powerful and powerful family. If you win more difficultly, it will be all right if he loses. However, Song Huai will seek another more meaningful victory."

"When the imperial envoy arrives, he will first let the Fuzhou army and the pirates have a decisive victory." Ruan Hongfei said softly, "With this kind of victory ahead, so what if you lose to you in the martial arts arena? The Northwest Army Everyone knows how tough they are, but the Southern Army is not a soft persimmon, otherwise it would not be able to defeat the pirates? In this way, with the inner face, a little flaw in the face is nothing."

Ma Wei was also a vigilant person, and asked in a low voice, "Does the Governor's Palace have anything to do with pirates?"

Ruan Hongfei didn't answer directly, but smiled, "The water here will be deep. Just know it in your heart."

There are dark turmoil in the south of the Yangtze River, but the imperial capital is full of singing and dancing. Is it almost the New Year, and I will wait until the New Year to talk about any troublesome things.

Moreover, there is a new fashion in the imperial capital.

It is popular to watch the sky at night.

Of course, there is a reason for this.As the saying goes, if there is something good in the top, it will be bad in the bottom.

It means that whatever hobbies those at the top have, the people at the bottom must like them even more.

The common saying is still very reasonable. The reason why everyone likes to watch the sky at night is because His Royal Highness has summoned the Minister of Qin Tianjian for more than ten days in a row.

This Lord Qin Tianjian was the one who was persecuted by the second prince before and hinted at the ominousness of Mingzhan in the court. He had a big fate, and he had been worried for half a year. He did not touch him when His Royal Highness was enthroned, so he was trembling Take it easy.

Unexpectedly, for more than ten consecutive days, His Highness the Crown Prince summoned him again and again.This made the Lord Qin Tianjian gain everyone's attention again, and some people even kept asking him openly and secretly: Hey, what did His Royal Highness ask you?

I am not afraid that the ministers will be curious. It is really something related to the astronomy, and there is nothing small.If you think about it, you know, if you wait for trivial matters, everyone can't bother you, isn't it God?

Qin Tianjian's mouth was not very strict, he hesitated, "His Royal Highness asked me about the weather."

Cut, even a fool can't believe this?

His Royal Highness has repeatedly summoned you, is it just to ask you whether it will be windy or snowy tomorrow?Your Highness is too busy, isn't he?Everyone sighed that this Qin Tianjian was too dishonest, and wondered if they should get some small shoes for him to wear.

Let’s not talk about the poor Mr. Qin Tianjian who has grievances and has nowhere to complain, because everyone thinks that Qin Tianjian is dishonest and tried to fool the courtiers with low IQ lies, so everyone expressed their anger on the united front : Do you think you are the only one who can watch the stars!We also know a thing or two.

Talented scholars have dabbled in astrology, divination and divination.

Therefore, in the middle of the night, everyone didn't sleep, and those who wore cotton-padded jackets and quilts watched the stars in the courtyard.

Quite a few ministers blew the cool breeze for stargazing and suffered from the wind and cold. While drinking bitter soup and medicinal juice, they were still thinking: Could it be that His Royal Highness did something big, otherwise Qin Tianjian’s mouth really bites like a clam shell , It's too strange!

Just when everyone was worrying about it, Master Song Huai Song, who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had a good understanding!If it doesn't make sense for Mr. Song Huai to be able to climb to the Governor of Zhejiang and Fujian, he is exceptionally smarter than others.At that time, Mr. Song Huai was thinking hard about the intention of the prince to summon the Qin Tianjian repeatedly, so he planned to go to his concubine's place to dispel the blame. Just as Mr. Song Huai was working hard, he suddenly came to his mind, and he realized it!Master Song slapped his thigh, Huo Di slapped his concubine's delicate body, and the beauty underneath let out a coquettish moan, Master Song laughed loudly: Got it, he got it!

It was so refreshing at the moment, he left the beauty, jumped out of the bed, put on his shoes, and ordered people to invite Mr. Zhou to come to the study to discuss matters, regardless of the shameful beauty on the bed who seemed to be angry. Happy face.

Zhou Zhiyuan put on his padded jacket and cloak again in the middle of the night, and was led by his servants to Mr. Song's study.Mr. Song still had a little fragrance of makeup on his body, and when he saw Zhou Zhiyuan, he cupped his hands and apologized, "I'm sorry sir, it's late at night, and disturbed your rest."

Zhou Zhiyuan shook his head, indicating that it's okay, and asked directly, "Is your lord in a hurry?"

"It's an urgent matter." Lord Song said with a three-pointed smile, "Mister also knows that the letter from the emperor recently came, saying that His Highness the Crown Prince has repeatedly called the Qin Tianjian, sir, do you know what the Prince is asking for?"

"The old man can't comprehend it for a while."

"The sky is like the sky," Song Huai excitedly got up from the chair, held Zhou Zhiyuan's shoulders, and said with a smile, "Auspiciousness from the sky, sir! Mingjun comes from the holy dynasty, and auspiciousness comes from the prosperous age! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was born in the Zhennan Palace. We all look forward to auspiciousness. But now that the emperor is in power, how can the crown prince act rashly and bluntly, so he has to hint to me. Please keep this matter in mind, sir, and make it auspicious! We are far away from the imperial capital, sir. And help me draw up the paperwork, I will send the booklet first, Xiangrui will arrive later, and I can also please the emperor and prince!"

Zhou Zhiyuan bowed respectfully, convinced, "The talent of an adult is far beyond the reach of my subordinates."

"It's all because of Mr.'s help that everything goes smoothly for the governor."

In the imperial capital, Zhaoren Palace, Ming Zhan stood on the white jade steps, wearing a silver fur coat, raised his small face 45 degrees, looked up at the starry sky, and sighed resentfully.