Her face was slightly sullen, and she was ashamed and angry inside, but Zheng Zhiying didn't feel comfortable showing off, or she subconsciously didn't dare to do so.
The young man in front of me is not a chamberlain in the palace or one of the pro-military officers at the palace gate. He is a dignified third-rank official of Zhou Zheng, the right minister of the Ministry of War, and Commander Xiao Feng who just won the Liaodong Campaign!
Even if Mei Yuexi, Su Lingyao and others saw him or talked to him, they would probably think twice. She and the Zheng family are now asking for help from him. If the conflict angers each other, it will be counterproductive. But the other party's almost contemptuous attitude made Zheng Zhiying, who had always been reserved, intolerable.
After all, the Zheng family is also a family of martial arts. The father is also a veteran who has guarded the border for many years for the Great Zhou Dynasty. He is also famous among the Zhou army.
To say that Wu Zhuangyuan and Wu Jinshi are definitely not comparable to the Jinshi Zhuangyuan in the Autumn and Spring Competitions between scholars, but over the years, more and more officers have passed the Chinese military examination, and they have gradually become a force that cannot be ignored in the Zhou army. .
Although it is not yet comparable to the veteran Cong Long Wuxun and the martial arts nobles everywhere, there is already some atmosphere among the middle and grassroots officers. As time goes by, this force will continue to grow. Even Feng Ziying is very clear about this. , so this is also the reason why he is relatively friendly to Zheng Chongjun and is even willing to make friends with him.
Of course, this does not mean that he has to be nice to this woman. In Feng Ziying's view, the Zheng family's initiative to move closer to her has actually revealed the general trend of the court in the future. Is there this Zheng Guifei, or what is Zheng Guifei's attitude? It does not affect the other party's sincerity towards you.
The reason why Feng Ziying wants to be cold or put it aside now is that on the one hand, there have been too many forces swarming in recently and want to get closer, and they need to be carefully screened. On the other hand, suppressing it will also help in future cooperation. Take the initiative and fight for better conditions.
Now, Concubine Zheng's abrupt behavior made Feng Ziying feel that the Zheng family seemed a little unstable. Her overly impatient attitude only showed that the Zheng family's foundation was not enough.
"Humph, your Majesty is concerned about state affairs, and the things I entrust you with are trivial matters, so naturally it is difficult for you to judge me." Zheng Zhiying bit her lip with hatred and snorted softly. She really couldn't bear it.
In the palace, she had to submit to Xu, Su, Mei, and Guo, but in front of others, Zheng Zhiying felt that she could still be superior to others, but when she met the person in front of her, he was so contemptuous and disrespectful to her. It hurt her self-esteem a little.
Feng Ziying couldn't help laughing when she heard the other party's somewhat spirited words.
It seemed that Concubine Xian Xi was not only born in Wu Xun and had a straightforward temperament, but she was also really immature and could say such sour words in front of him, which made him feel a little bit amused.
"The empress seems to have some opinions about Xiaguan?" Feng Ziying said with a vague smile on her face, "Xiaoguan is an honest person, and he always speaks straightforwardly. He doesn't like to be mysterious or prevaricating. When he saw that the empress had some feelings, he became distracted.
Zheng Zhiying's heart skipped a beat at Feng Ziying's casual flirtation. What did Xiao Feng Xiuzan mean? He became distracted when he saw himself. Could it be that his appearance and demeanor made him...?
Her pink cheeks flushed, and Zheng Zhiying seemed to be in a much better mood. She glanced at Feng Ziying, Zheng Zhengying shrugged her pretty nose and said angrily: "Is it possible that your Excellency is always so rude when meeting guests?"
Feng Ziying spread her hands, "That's not necessarily the case. It depends on the person. This situation is rare."
"Your Excellency, after all, is also a handsome man among our young civil servants in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If you behave like this, it will be a bit disappointing," Zheng Zhiying's beautiful eyes flashed, she twisted her sweat towel with her hands, and bit her lip and said softly.
Feng Ziying suddenly realized that her conversation with this woman was somehow ambiguous. What was she talking about?
Oh, it was the future of his father and brother, but the topic turned to the story of how he got distracted. It was a bit embarrassing. King Zhongshun was still wandering there.
"Xiaoguan said, it varies from person to person. I'm a little rude today." Feng Ziying decisively restrained Xinma's thoughts, "I have also written down what the empress said before."
Why do I feel a little wild and unruly after entering the palace? In the face of these women who used to look down upon them, you actually have the urge to provoke and test them?
Could it be that Yuan Chun and Guo Qinjun aroused some special and evil desires in him and made him subconsciously try to tease them when he saw these people?
Thinking of this, Feng Ziying also felt that it was possible to do that. She seemed to have already done it by challenging impossible or taboo rules, and there was even a tendency to go further and further.
It's dangerous, but more exciting.
"My lord, I have taken note of it now, but I can't forget it as soon as I leave the palace. I also know that the people who come under your lord during this period behave like crucian carp across the river. But I can responsibly say that my father The veteran generals who have fought and charged for many years have never had descendants. My brother and I were all taught martial arts by our father.
As if she felt that she had made a mistake as soon as she spoke, Zheng Zhiying revealed all her martial arts skills, so she quickly stopped saying that entering the palace as a concubine with martial arts skills was not a good thing and was also taboo.
Feng Ziying also found it interesting. This woman really felt a bit like Madagascar, and she laughed: "Is your empress also proficient in martial arts?"
"Huh, that's not a big deal. Isn't it the same with Wu Guxia?" Zheng Zhiying also pulled others into the water.
"Oh? Concubine Xianlun is also good at martial arts. Could it be that your concubine and Concubine Xianlun have competed before?" Feng Ziying became more and more curious. The stories in this palace are really quite colorful, which is really unexpected.
Zheng Zhiying blushed, turned away, and stopped answering the conversation. Obviously, such a private topic could not be known to the person in front of her.
"Well, since your Majesty doesn't want to talk about it right now, let me come and listen to what I have to say when I meet your Majesty some other time. I will leave now." Seeing King Zhongshun appear on the door again, Feng Ziying just said I can say goodbye and leave with a smile.
Seeing Feng Ziying walking away gracefully, Zheng Zhiying felt a little reluctant for no reason. Why did she chat with this guy for a long time and even talk about the bad relationship between herself and Wu Guxia? All the fights were leaked?
Feeling a little dazed for a moment, Zheng Zhiying held the sweat towel in her hand and looked at the other person's proud back. She didn't know what she was thinking. It wasn't until the waiter and maid came to her side and called quietly that Zheng Zhiying woke up.
Feng Ziying didn't know that he would cause such confusion to the other party. King Zhongshun didn't ask him. He took the initiative to talk about the Zheng family's affairs. King Zhongshun also thought this was normal.
"Zheng Chongjun is indeed a well-known figure in the army. He was the champion of martial arts in the 36th year of Yuanxi Dynasty. He wields the Five Tiger Soul-Severing Spear. He is very good in both cavalry and infantry combat. Ordinary soldiers of 10 or 20 may not be able to get close to him. , the family's martial arts skills are quite good. His father Zheng Xuantong was also a strong warrior in Xuanfu Town. However, due to his unruly personality, he was not liked by successive general directors and governors, and he could only retire sadly. "
King Zhongshun was very familiar with military generals who were born in Wuxun, which even Feng Ziying found difficult. "Then it's a pity that Zheng Chongjun is the commander of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division. He should go to the border town and try his best." Feng Ziying thought thoughtfully.
"How can it be so easy to get to the border town?" King Zhongshun shook his head, "The Five Cities Military and Horse Division is only such a big hall, and one military commander can only have more than a thousand people. But when you go to the border town, the commander In the past, you had to be given the status of a general or, at worst, a guerrilla status, which meant you were commanding tens of thousands of people. The commander-in-chief might not dare to trust you casually."
The nature of the Bianzhen and the Wucheng Bingmasi are completely different. The Bianzhen looks down upon the combat effectiveness of the Wucheng Bingmasi and even the Beijing troops such as the Jingying and Shangsanqinjun, but they are envious of the affluent life of the troops in the middle of the capital. So it depends on everyone's choice.
Feng Ziying was noncommittal.
For some border generals who have lost their enterprising spirit in the border towns and just want to live their lives, it is actually a good place to be transferred back to Beijing to make room for young people who are willing to make contributions and work hard, and it can also give these Give people a chance.
I'm just not sure whether Zheng Chongjun is willing to go. As for his father Zheng Xuantong, Feng Ziying still needs to find out more.
It has to be said that the news from the imperial court made the entire army in Beijing and even the surrounding border towns agitated. With the Northern Line
With the withdrawal of the legion and the return of Cao Wenzhao and He Renlong's troops to the south, matters involving the reorganization of Denglai Town were also put on the table.
"Brother Wenzhao, brother Renlong, come on, please take a seat." Feng Ziying smiled brightly and walked out of the study in person to greet the two of them, which flattered both Cao Wenzhao and He Renlong.
As soon as the two of them arrived in Beijing, they thought about paying a visit to Feng Ziying first. It seemed like it was the right thing to do. Although both of them are Feng Tang's old subordinates, Feng Tang's main focus is now on the Northwest Army. A bunch of poor people in three towns and four towns have to rely on Feng Tang for help.
Qi Bingzhong, Ma Kongying, Ma Jinbao, Liu Dongyang, Liu Baichuan, Tu Wenxiu, Xu Chao, these are all generals from the three towns and four towns in the northwest. Once the negotiations between the imperial court and Nanjing are successful, the direction of the northwest army will be on the table.
Nowadays, the northwest is obviously being neglected. It is rumored that the imperial court is planning to abolish Guyuan Town and merge Gansu Town and Ningxia Town into Ganning Town. The three sides and four towns may suddenly become two towns. All the generals in the northwest are worried. .
The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh. Cao Wenyu and He Renlong also know that Feng Tang will definitely not care about them now. At least they both have a clear destination. Although Dengcai Town is shabby, it is a new value after all. The imperial court At any rate, I have to give him some, which is much better than the northwest generals who have no whereabouts.
