Seeing Feng Yibo's exaggeration, Wang Ziteng felt dumbfounded.
But he also understood that this junior, whom he met for the first time, was just trying to comfort himself.
"Although the Holy One has not punished me, I am afraid that I will never return to the capital. Yibo, you don't need to comfort me. I know it myself."
Feng Yibo wanted to say a few more words of comfort, but Wang Ziteng raised his hand to stop him and continued:
"The only thing I can't let go of is your relatives."
coming!
Feng Yibo knew as soon as he heard that what was supposed to come had come.
"The four families of "Jia Shi Wang Xue", whether they were in Jinling or after they moved from Jinling to the capital, have been connected with each other since their ancestors. If they suffer, they will suffer, and if they are prosperous, they will be prosperous. They support and protect them. All are taken care of! "
When Wang Ziteng talked about the four major families, he didn't resonate with them at all.
Without him, without desire, you will be strong!
Feng Yibo had never relied on their power, so he was naturally not interested in it.
"Even outsiders know that we are like "broken bones and tendons." The relationship between the four families can't be broken even if they want to. "
Wang Ziteng had obviously heard rumors that outsiders called the four of them the "Four Great Families of Jinling".
However, he was too embarrassed to mention it and just said:
"Because of this, as long as one family is still prosperous, the others will follow suit. This is also the foundation of our four families."
Having said this, he sighed slightly before continuing:
"But now, the Xue family barely earns some hard-earned money, and the two princes of the Shi family have also been sent to the border, away from the center."
Feng Yibo had already had vague speculations in his mind before.
Listening to this endless analysis, I felt a little more convinced.
"Only Jia's house is fine. There is a eldest lady sitting in the palace and a dragon heir. As long as they are honest, they can still keep two generations of wealth."
Wang Ziteng continued, briefly analyzing the other three companies, and added:
"Besides, with their abilities, they won't be able to cause any serious trouble."
Obviously, he knew the virtues of the men in the Jia family.
Jia Zheng and Jia Lian, the tallest men in the family, are both mediocre people.
There is Yuan Chun in the Rong Mansion, and there is no need to provoke anyone for the time being.
As for Jia She, Jia Zhen, Baoyu, etc., they are just a few dandies.
No matter how much you dance, it won't involve a court dispute.
It won't cause any serious disaster.
"The only thing I'm worried about is that now that I'm gone, the four families will have no one they can talk to in the court, and inevitably there will be less care."
When Wang Ziteng said this, Feng Yibo was basically convinced.
It was indeed as expected!
He called himself here today for no other reason.
But do you want to protect the four major families?
On the surface, Feng Yibo only has a false title.
His official position is only Minister of Rites.
In a circle full of powerful people in the capital, this was nothing.
But if you rely on the support of the four major families and their old relatives.
The energy that can be exerted cannot be underestimated!
But……
"And you and Baochai are husband and wife, so you can be considered half the son-in-law of the Wang family,"
Wang Ziteng said that he was half a son-in-law, obviously counting Xue's mother as a member of the Wang family.
Strictly speaking, a married daughter belongs to her husband's family.
However, Feng Yibo naturally would not refute.
What's more, he is indeed half the son-in-law of the royal family.
After all, where is Wang Xifeng who gave birth to his son?
"I hope you can help take care of me here in Duzhong after I return to my hometown."
really!
As expected, Prince Tengtu was stunned.
After going around in a big circle, the real purpose was finally revealed.
Feng Yibo did not respond directly, only smiled and said:
"We are all relatives, why does uncle need to explain?"
Wang Ziteng didn't know if he was pretending to be stupid or if he really didn't understand.
"No, after I leave, many people will be implicated, but you will not."
He looked at Feng Yibo and said seriously:
"I know you have never relied on the power of the four families, but sooner or later these four families will rely on you."
Wang Ziteng's words carried an unquestionable flavor.
When he saw Feng Yibo smiling and shaking his head, he frowned again and said:
"Although you are a civil servant, you still rely on your meritorious service to receive rewards and earn your title."
Feng Yibo was of ordinary origin, just the son of a rural official.
But he fought hard all the way, whether it was imperial examinations or meritorious service in battles.
It’s all up to you.
"You are different from us. Your life experience is simple and clean."
Feng Yibo's only relationship with "Jia Shi Wang Xue" is his in-laws.
But on the surface, he is just the son-in-law of the Xue family.
Strictly speaking, they are not considered members of the four major families.
"But because of this, you don't have a deep foundation in the court."
Wang Ziteng told Feng Yibo's situation. He believed that no one could refuse such a temptation.
The four major families are not just four.
Rather, it is a network of powerful relationships centered on four companies and radiating across the country.
In other words, connections.
"There is no one else to rely on except your mentor."
Feng Yibo was born in the imperial examination and should have been under the tutelage of the master.
But his mentor was still there, and he took him to his home to support him in his old age.
Such an act would naturally not be regarded as a confidant by Zhang Songyue.
Therefore, only having the name of master and disciple does not help at all.
Liu Zheng, who was in the same department as him, did not perform any meritorious service and did not do any errands.
Now that Zhang Songyue is taking him by his side, he is obviously being groomed as his successor.
It is just around the corner to surpass Feng Yibo in official position.
These things were naturally noticed by Wang Ziteng.
Therefore, he believes even more that Feng Yibo must understand the importance of connections.
"After I leave, I will say hello to everyone. From now on, as long as you give an order, someone will charge for you."
Wang Ziteng thought that Feng Yibo had been sitting in the position of minister for some time.
There are some things that he should have understood a long time ago.
That is, with his shallow foundation.
Before Li Shouzhong entered the cabinet and became the chief assistant.
It was almost impossible to go any further.
If Feng Yibo still had the ambition to make progress, he would definitely not refuse.
Unexpectedly, Feng Yibo shook his head when he heard this.
"I appreciate uncle's kindness."
joke!
Rights and obligations have always been equal.
Wang Ziteng only said the good things, but he didn't say anything bad at all!
Apart from anything else, if he accepts this solicitation, he will indeed have a foundation.
But at the same time, they will also fall into the battle between the two factions of nobles.
Wang Ziteng was talking about the four families of "Jia Shi Wang Xue", but there were countless old relatives behind them.
A large part of this is to represent the four families and talk to the founding lineage of the four kings and eight princes!
Whether it is the founding nobles or the newly promoted nobles.
Feng Yibo always stayed at a distance.
Except for being in-laws and having some interactions with the Jia family.
Ignore the rest!
What's more, his identity as the Prince of Donghai County has been manipulated by Prince Zhongshun.
There's no telling when it will explode.
Moreover, this thunder might not explode for a while.
But if he is involved in the fight between the two factions, it will be difficult to say.
"Relatives should take care of each other, but as an official, I don't seek to be rich and powerful, I only seek to have a clear conscience."
Feng Yibo put on a righteous look and said again:
"So, I don't need anyone to fight for me."
Wang Ziteng naturally didn't believe it and looked at him sideways and said:
"You don't like it?"
Of course I don't like it!
But Feng Yibo naturally would not say it directly, he just said:
"Uncle, where do you mean this?"
He first pretended to be angry and then said with a sincere look:
"What I mean is that if my relatives come to me for help, it should be me, the junior, who takes the lead."
As soon as these words came out, Wang Ziteng thought he was going to agree.
Unexpectedly, Feng Yibo changed the subject and looked confused again:
"It's a pity that I'm just a young minister and a junior. I might not be able to hold a big position, let alone convince the public."
Having said this, he pondered for a moment before continuing:
"I think Uncle Zheng from the Rong Mansion is the most suitable person."
Feng Yibo casually passed the blame to Jia Zheng.
It sounds like he was doing the best for the four families, but he only took it out on himself.
He looked like he was "thinking about you" and analyzed:
"With the imperial concubine taking care of me inside the Rong Mansion, and the support from the relatives outside, we help each other out. I am definitely the best candidate!"
Wang Ziteng already understood what he meant, sighed and said:
"Alas! It seems that you understand that the situation is difficult and you don't want to wade into this muddy water."
You know it’s Muddy Waters and you’re still looking for me?
Feng Yibo smiled and said nothing, which was regarded as acquiescence.
"In that case, I won't embarrass you anymore."
As soon as Wang Ziteng saw his expression, he knew that Feng Yibo would not agree.
He was able to pick it up and put it down.
Obviously, Wang Ziteng had also guessed that Emperor Jingshun was going to deal with the founding lineage.
In the palace, Emperor Jingshun was rambling for a while.
It's Zhang Liang again, and Du Ruhui again.
They're all just excuses.
It is precisely because of this that he has so much resentment.
Because his loss of power was not a crime of war!
How will Wang Ziteng, who is devoted to running Liaodong, accept this?
When Feng Yibo first came in, he was still looking at the map of Liaodong in a daze.
It is because the strategy he formulated will be almost achieved in two or three years.
By then, Liaodong may no longer be disturbed by border dangers.
And he himself can also be granted the title of marquis and prime minister like his ancestors did.
As a result, he was dismissed early and called back to Duzhong.
Even if he argued with Emperor Jingshun and explained his intentions.
What he got was that Emperor Jingshun asked him to retire.
It left him some dignity.
Wang Ziteng was worried that if the person who took over acted recklessly, the good situation would be ruined.
I called Feng Yibo today because I wanted to find a suitable spokesperson before leaving.
Trying to make a last-ditch effort to push him to the position of Minister of War.
Before Emperor Jingshun brought down the founding line, he used the Ministry of War to exert pressure.
Let the person who takes over continue to complete his strategy in Liaodong.
When the time comes, I will take credit for this.
Maybe it can save some dignity for the four families.
Unfortunately, Feng Yibo was very sober.
I don't want to be dragged into the water by him at all.
"I hope that if a critical moment comes, you can give our four families some breathing space for the sake of family ties."
Wang Ziteng understood that Feng Yibo would not accept his control, so he became a little depressed and said:
"Don't end up like the Zhen family. The walls fell down and everyone pushed them down. I heard that even the ancestral graves were dug up."
It was when the Zhen family was raided that Wang Ziteng realized the reality.
Emperor Jingshun is going to take action against these old heroes.
"When the Zhen family colluded with Japanese pirates, there was no place in Jiangnan."
Feng Yibo scratched his head a little after hearing this.
The Zhen family's ancestral grave was dug up, and he
Also very unexpected.
However, he had no sympathy for this and only said:
"They are the ones who brought it upon themselves and will not survive. However, the four families of King Jia Shi and Xue have never been involved in this way."
After a pause, he added:
"Even if something goes wrong in the future, for the sake of the virtuous concubine, Your Majesty will not go too far."
Hearing this, Wang Ziteng couldn't help but sneer:
"What about the virtuous concubine? What about the old concubine?"
Speaking of this, he sighed quietly and said:
"The most ruthless emperor's family, how can they not do anything for the sake of favor? The most is to give them the honor of mourning after death."
