Chapter 13: A cloud of famous generals
Seeing Fu Zhong like this, Fu Youde also knew many subtle political relationships, which were difficult for Fu Zhong to understand at his age. Especially the relationship between him and Feng Sheng. Fu Youde was right, Feng Sheng was his old boss. At that time, Fu Youde worked under Feng Sheng in the northern expedition to the Central Plains and the western sweep of Gansu and Shaanxi.
The relationship was still very good at that time. Now, of course, they are separated due to several reasons. But it's not to the point of life and death.
As Fu Youde said, the Fu family is far from rich now, but how much difference can there be between whether Fu Youde is a marquis or a duke?
The one who really weighed on them was the emperor.
The thunder, rain and dew that Fu Youde said were all due to your kindness, but that was not what he thought in his heart. He has no ability to want to rebel. After all, he started a rebellion and had followed several lords. He knew one thing very well: not everyone could do rebellion. Don't think you can do it just by watching Zhu Zhong fly to the sky.
But I have no intention of rebelling. But other thoughts may not disappear. Who doesn't dislike having more power?
It's just that these thoughts, even in sleep, must never be spoken out. Even if he wants to teach his son, he must understand them himself. But it seems that it will take several years for Fu Zhong to understand these subtle relationships.
This made Fu Youde suddenly think of He Xi.
It's not that he appreciates He Xi's talent, but he envies He Xi for seeing things thoroughly and even being a little cold. His son is too different.
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King Yan Zhu Di was also arranging his clothes at this moment, and said to Princess Yan: "You organize the banquet and use it when I come back."
Princess Yan said: "Who are you inviting?"
King Yan adjusted his armor, jumped twice, and there was a clanking sound of the armor plates clashing. King Yan also felt that the binding was done, so he said, "That's my sister-in-law, the husband-in-law of Anqing."
Princess Yan said: "If he is not in Liaodong, how come he comes to Peiping? We can do our best to be a landlord."
King Yan said: "Landlord, I wonder how many more years I can be a landlord here?"
Princess Yan said: "Then I have to please He Xi even more. I heard that King Zhou's territory and King Chu's territory were chosen by He Xi and decided by my father. Maybe my family's future territory will be on He Xi's lips. In the meantime, you will never be offended."
King Yan said leisurely; "Yes."
For overseas feudal lords. All the vassal kings have complicated hearts. What they want most is to stay in the Central Plains and have absolute management rights. Just like King Yan, he thought it would be best to grant him a large area of Hebei as a fief, and the emperor would not interfere in the fief.
But everyone knows that this is absolutely impossible.
I was caught in a dilemma, whether to go overseas to start a business hard, or find a way to stay in the Central Plains.
King Yan's idea is simpler. King Yan just doesn't like the south and doesn't want to go to Nanyang. He has been in Peiping for a long time. Having already adapted to the northern climate, I feel a little uncomfortable even in Nanjing, let alone in Nanyang.
He planned to entertain He Xi this time and had no other ideas. Just hearing what Princess Yan said, an idea suddenly came to my mind. He thought to himself: "Maybe we can choose a good place through He Xi. It's best not to go overseas."
King Yan was ready and left the palace. Go to Peking Dusi.
Speaking of which, Prince Yan's Mansion is the core of Beiping City, because Prince Yan's Mansion is where the imperial city of the Yuan Dynasty is located. Zhu Yuanzhang probably felt that rebuilding the palace would waste people and money, so he used the existing palace and modified it for King Yan to live in.
It's just that the size of Prince Yan's Palace is the largest among all the palaces. At the same time, some things can be modified. Some things, such as the location of the foundation, cannot be modified. After all, the foundation of Prince Yan's Mansion is the foundation of the Imperial Palace.
King Yan came to the gate of Dusi Mansion in Peiping and got off his horse. The gatekeeper Qianhu Ping'an immediately came forward to greet him.
King Yan knew about this thousand households. He is not yet twenty years old, but he is very brave and is a fierce general. Feng Sheng found out on the training ground. Several generals were selected to challenge Ping An. Ping An continued to win, so he took Ping An with him, and now he looks like a small official guarding the gate. But not everyone can see the gate of Shuai Mansion.
If it weren't for this position, how could it impress King Yan.
This is also a connection.
It’s just that King Yan didn’t know that if historical development were to follow, Ping An would once chase King Yan to heaven and earth, and he was one of the Southern generals he hated most.
If Ping'an belongs to the future generals of the Ming Dynasty, he and He Xi are not far apart in age and can be considered to be of the same generation. Now as soon as King Yan entered such a gate, he saw the bright stars of the Ming Dynasty generals.
A man was talking loudly in the corner, seemingly not caring whether anyone else heard him or not. It seemed like the entire yard was his home court. Even when King Yan came over, he didn't say hello. King Yan could only snort slightly, this was Yongchang Hou Lanyu.
It is said that Lan Yu obtained the true biography of Chang Yuchun. Being able to fight is real. But it is also true that one is arrogant and domineering and does not know how to restrain himself.
As far as military power is concerned. The soldiers and horses in the hands of King Yan are not as good as blue jade. But King Yan’s status is noble. On top of Sapphire, Sapphire should have come to salute. But Lan Yu has always regarded herself as a direct descendant of the prince. Don't take other princes seriously.
When the generals around him saw King Yan, they all came over to salute.
Lan Yucai raised her hand to King Yan, just to realize it.
The relationship between King Yan and Lan Yu is just superficial. King Yan didn't express much at all, nor did he return the favor. Just a slight nod. Then he went in. Upon entering, King Yan knew why Lan Yu was standing outside, talking to his subordinates, and unwilling to come in.
Because the people inside are all veterans. All of them have very high qualifications. Such as Wang Bi, known as the double-sword general. Nanxiong Marquis Zhao Yong, Yan'an Marquis Tang Shengzong, and more than a dozen others. When these people saw King Yan coming in, they naturally bowed politely. It's just that they are all old people who followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world. King Yan did not dare to be rude.
After both sides bowed politely, the atmosphere in the lobby fell silent for a while.
In the past, these veterans talked to each other about the prosperous years of those years. We were chatting in the alley, and when King Yan came, it was appropriate to talk about this again. But they didn't know what to talk to King Yan. And the feudal king is also a suspect. It would be no good if the King of Zhan was near. Feng Sheng is a lesson learned from the past. It was really because he had a son-in-law of the feudal lord that he was left idle. He threw the son-in-law overseas and was immediately reused.
Of course, there are many reasons for Feng Sheng's relapse. But this incident has been amplified by many people. There were all kinds of rumors.
Fortunately, Fu Youde took his son and several generals in his circle to appear in the lobby, and these people exchanged pleasantries again. This broke the silence.
Since ancient times, China has been very particular about first come, first served, and seating order. It seems like a very simple thing, but it is not simple at all. At the house, in fact, you can take a short rest in the small courtyard next to you without first leading the generals to the lobby.
Fu Youde's status and prestige. Now that he has arrived. Feng Sheng is about the same.
Sure enough, a moment later, Feng Sheng arrived with Chang Mao, his nephew Feng Cheng, He Xi and other generals.
As soon as Feng Sheng arrived, the meeting was almost about to begin.
In the hall, Feng Sheng stood alone at the head, and all the generals sat on both sides. For a time, the stars are as bright as the clouds. King Yan is the first on the left hand due to his status, but he is followed by Duke of Zheng Chang Mao, Duke of Cao Li Jinglong, and Duke of Shen Deng Zhen. Yongchang Hou Lanyu and others.
Either they have high status or they have low seniority. In fact, the power is not too great.
Most of them just obey orders.
Opposite King Yan is the Marquis of Yingchuan, Fu Youde. The following are all veterans. Most are over fifty years old. Many of them followed Zhu Yuanzhang and fought dozens of battles. In terms of qualifications, he is not much inferior to Feng Sheng. In particular, Dingyuan Hou and the double-sword general Wang Bi followed Zhu Yuanzhang earlier. Even before Zhu Yuanzhang crossed the river, he was already a general under his command.
Unfortunately, the more senior you are, the higher your ability is. Therefore, he can only be one of the generals. Instead of sitting in Feng Sheng's position.
But He Xi was not among them, but sat on the side behind Feng Sheng together with Feng Cheng.
This position has already expressed He Xi's position without reservation. That's who is on Feng Sheng's side. It was only after He Xi entered the venue that he discovered there was a problem with the seats. But it’s hard to say anything.
