Seeing the shocked and unacceptable look on Chai Ke's face, Feng Ziying suppressed her temper and explained: "Chai Gong, there is more than just Yang Yinglong in Bozhou in the southwest. Once Yang Yinglong rebels and the court fails to make a timely counterattack, or so If the counter-rebellion war does not go well, it is very likely to irritate other chieftains. They will think that the Zhou Dynasty is now stretched thin. Just like the heroes of the Eighteenth Route Army rebelling against the king at the end of the Sui Dynasty, didn't the heroes also compete with each other at the end of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty? "
Feng Ziying's words were like a heavy hammer hitting Chai Ke's heart. He took a deep breath and said, "Ziying, your words are too exaggerated. How can the Sui Dynasty and Meng Yuan be compared with the Zhou Dynasty?"
"Sir, the Great Sui Dynasty created the system of three provinces and six ministries, but they died in two generations more than thirty years ago. The Mongol and Yuan Dynasties swept the world, and Temujin was the best in martial arts in the world for less than a hundred years. They both flourished and died suddenly. These two Before the dynasty collapsed, who would have thought that its lifespan would be so short? Is it possible that there were no outstanding people in these two dynasties, and no clues could be seen? A single spark can start a prairie fire, and a thousand-mile embankment can collapse in an ant nest. Be on guard."
Feng Ziying said with a heavy tone, "Guizhou, Sichuan, and Huguang in the southwest hinterland all have many Xuanwei and Xuanfu departments. This is a hidden danger left over from the Ming Dynasty. The dispute between Liutu has not been well resolved, and the Great Zhou Dynasty also It was a continuation of the policy of the previous dynasty and did not pay enough attention. Perhaps without the threat of foreign threats such as the Mongols and Jianzhou Jurchens, the court could take time to deal with the southwest rebellion. But what if it breaks out at the same time? Once the war is delayed, Huguang and Sichuan will It is a major grain-producing area, and if the situation is corrupt, it will inevitably affect the overall situation!"
The food in the north, especially in the capital city, mainly comes from the south. As the phenomenon of abandoning food to plant mulberry in the south of the Yangtze River becomes increasingly prominent, the food status of Huguang, Jiangxi and Guangdong becomes increasingly important, especially Huguang. Once the war spreads to Huguang, its impact cannot be underestimated. watch for.
Feng Ziying had a very bad feeling. Da Zhou was like a trapped animal trapped in a trap, unable to struggle.
He felt that in addition to the surface enemies exposed in front of him, there would definitely be enemies that would appear at critical moments.
But he was not sure who it would be, so he could only screen it subconsciously. The White Lotus Sect, the Japanese, and even the Tumuts from the right wing of Mongolia should all be possible.
At first glance, the White Lotus Sect and the Japanese seem to be harmless, but once they stab you in the back at a critical moment, it may become the straw that breaks the camel's back.
"Well, I understand." Chai Ke nodded, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. His mouth was dry from the previous military discussion, so he had to relax now, "Is there anything else?"
"Sir, is the Ministry of War ready to abandon Yongping?" Feng Ziying asked suddenly.
Chai Ke shook his hand, shook the teacup in his hand, and the water overflowed and touched his hand, "Ziying, why did you say this?"
"Sir, you don't have to hide it from me. I believe that at the critical moment, the Ministry of War and Jizhen will definitely notify Yongping Mansion. This is the current situation. Shuntian Mansion must be protected. Jizhen's troops are limited and internally warped. No, Mr. You still can't control those unruly generals. It's difficult for him too. I can understand that in order to ensure Liaodong, my father transferred many generals who didn't obey the generals in Liaodong to Jizhen. Mr. You is also helpless. ."
Feng Ziying's words made Chai Ke couldn't help but smile, "Ziying, Liaodong is too important. The Jurchen threat in Jianzhou after the Battle of Jiubu has far exceeded that of the Mongols, so we must make a choice. As for giving up forever, Pingfu, I can’t say yet, but I still have to tell the truth. As a last resort, the court can only choose Baoshun Tianfu. After all, once the capital is shaken, it will bring too many unpredictable risks. Neither the emperor nor the cabinet will allow it. this circumstance occurs."
"So it means that Yongping Mansion can only fend for itself as a last resort?" Feng Ziying sighed, "Didn't the imperial court consider the public sentiment of Yongping Mansion?"
"Ziying, if you were the chief assistant, what choice would you make?" Chai Ke asked.
The conversation ended on an unpleasant note.
Feng Ziying mounted her horse and glanced at the dark gate of the Ministry of War. The lights were still bright inside, but the gate looked like the mouth of a beast that chose people to devour, seeming to keep spitting out darkness and annihilating everyone.
There has never been a savior, nor did I rely on a fairy emperor. If you don't deceive me, you have to rely on yourself. Feng Ziying clenched her fists.
There are still three months left, let's see if I can turn Yongping Mansion into a rock in the torrent of thousands of people in these three months.
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Everyone in the Feng Mansion could feel that Feng Ziying was not in a good mood when she returned home, and Shen Yixiu noticed this.
After taking the longan and pear gravy from Qingwen, taking a sip and putting it down, Feng Ziying also realized that her emotions had brought a lot of pressure to her family.
He went to Wenyuan Pavilion in the morning and went to the Ministry of War when he came back in the afternoon. When he came back, his face was gloomy. The head of the family had an impact on the mood of the entire family, which made him feel a little apologetic.
Seeing her husband's slightly apologetic look over her, Shen Yixiu smiled. She enjoyed her husband's cherishing and respecting her, so she also wanted to help her husband relieve his inner pressure.
Shen Yixiu, who grew up next to her father, is very aware of the responsibilities and pressures she has to bear as a first-level official. As a child, she was smart and experienced a lot of this kind of thing.
When my father was serving as the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he would often come home very late, and his eyebrows would be furrowed. My mother and aunts had to find ways to make delicious meals for my father, and take care of the children at home so that he would not worry about family affairs. , and we should try our best to forgive his father so that he can return to his best condition the next day and face his new job without any distractions.
This is the responsibility of being a concubine, and as a head wife, it is even more important.
"Mr., are you tired today? Why don't you go to bed early?"
Shen Yixiu's gentle smile was like a delicate hand smoothing out the wrinkles on Feng Ziying's forehead. He waved his hand and said, "Let's talk for a while. This longan pear gravy tastes good. I didn't expect Qingwen's craftsmanship to be as good as Jin Chuan's." Son,..."
Qingwen shook her head and chuckled, "I'm wrong. This is Yun Shang's ability. I'm clumsy and can't do it well."
"Hey, Yun Shang, I didn't expect that I have developed such a skill after being away for three months?" Feng Ziying looked at Yun Shang and said in surprise: "It seems that you still have to get close to Zhu Zhechi. How long have you been following grandma? , I have been following you for several years, but I have not made any progress, and now I am in awe after three months."
"Ms. sir, I don't have much talent in cooking. Qingwen and Yun Shang went to Rongguo Mansion to learn from them." Shen Yixiu said calmly.
"Rongguo Mansion?" At noon, Feng Ziying almost went into a misfire in Rongguo Mansion. Feng Ziying thought of Wang Xifeng's fat and plump body, and felt a little angry. She suppressed her anger and asked in a low voice: "Who did you learn from?"
"The slaves learned from Miss Xiuyan." Qingwen also said generously: "Originally, I said that I learned from Sister-in-law Liu in the lower house, but later Liu Wu'er said that Miss Xing was better at making soup than her mother. A few points, so I went to learn from Miss Xing..."
"Oh?" Feng Ziying became more and more curious, "Then Miss Xing will teach you?"
Qingwen couldn't help but rolled her eyes. What a strange question this gentleman asked. He had already praised it in his mouth and asked if he had been taught. Feng Ziying also felt that he was stupid for asking and laughed to himself. , "I mean, Miss Xing didn't give you any trouble, right?"
"Miss Xing is very friendly, how can she make it difficult for little girls like us?" Qingwen shook her head, "At first she had to decline modestly, but later she said she had learned to wait until I came back to cook for him, so Miss Xing didn't say anything. Also very dedicated,…”
Shen Yixiu glanced at her husband with a half-smile. She also knew that her husband had a close relationship with the Jia family. Except for Daiyu and Baochai, several girls from the Jia family seemed to have some unexplained connections with their husbands. , it seems that this Miss Xing is also familiar with her husband?
It's not like she was jealous. There were two people living here. If she were to be jealous, it wasn't her turn. The two girls Xue Lin who were still living in the Jia Mansion should be more concerned about it.
Feng Ziying also noticed her wife's gaze and spread her hands, "Miss Xing is my aunt's niece. Well, I have known Miaoyu since childhood..."
The smile on Shen Yixiu's face widened and he said nothing, which made Feng Ziying feel even more embarrassed. She coughed dryly and subconsciously picked up the longan pear gravy and took another sip, only to realize that this seemed to be more likely to attract suspicion, but putting it down seemed to cover up...
Amused by her husband's cute appearance, Shen Yixiu finally smiled and said: "I didn't say anything, why should my husband be so at a loss? I just didn't expect that my husband seems to be very familiar with the situation of every sister in the Jia family. Sister Xiuyan I’ve met my concubine before, but I don’t know that she and sister Miaoyu have known each other since childhood.”
Qingwen and Yun Shang next to them both heard their grandma's teasing and teasing, and they covered their mouths and chuckled, which made Feng Ziying really want to push the cup and say, I don't want to pretend anymore, let's show off, I just like Xiuyan, so what? ?
It's a pity that this can only be said in the heart, at least I don't have this idea now. Although Xing Xiuyan is like a solitary cloud emerging from the sky, which is admirable, it does not necessarily have to be brought into the house, and it is not suitable.
"Wan Jun is joking." Feng Ziying smiled helplessly and rubbed her cheeks, while Qingwen and Yun Shang looked on the side and their delicate bodies trembled with laughter.
They didn't know that this man was usually decisive and domineering, but in front of grandma, he always looked like a humble person with a low eyebrow. The two girls also envied the man's affection for their grandma.
"Actually, I don't mind having more sisters in the house, so that I can have more companions. Sister You's family went to Yongping with her husband again. Jun Yong is also very busy with government affairs now, so it's rare for him to come to the house. Yes, I really feel lonely sometimes." Shen Yixiu said softly with a smile, and there was nothing strange in his eyebrows.
