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Chapter 1050 The Wheel of Fortune Restarts

"Ziying and the others left?"

Zhu Zhiren looked back and put down the scroll in his hand.

This is a pair of Zhao Mengfu's "Drinking Horses by the River" that he just got. It was presented to him by a wealthy family in Changli, and the purpose and intention are very clear.

In the past, Zhu Zhiren would definitely not accept it, but now, he can feel at ease.

This painting really suits his taste, and it also shows that the sender spent a lot of thought to figure out what he likes. Zhu Zhiren is quite emotional about this.

He has been in Yongping Mansion for several years. It must be a lie that no one gave gifts in the prefect's career in these years, but it is really rare to find such a painting and send it to him with such painstaking efforts.

It's easy to give expensive gifts, but it's commendable to be able to pinpoint one's own mind and be sure that one is willing and able to receive it.

Zhao Mengfu's paintings are not uncommon, but fine works are not so easy to obtain, and even if they are obtained, the cost is not small.

The composition of this picture is elegant, and the dense and dense layout of the hidden dew is ingenious. Seven horses are on the bank of the river, either raising their heads and neighing, or bowing their heads to draw water, or strolling leisurely, or standing on their sides lazily. It is absolutely difficult to have this attainment.

There is also a volume of "Diamond Sutra" next to the picture scroll, which is said to be written by Zhao Mengfu's wife Dao Guansheng.

Zhu Zhiren doesn't have much research on calligraphy, and he doesn't have much interest in Buddhist scriptures, but his old wife believes in Bodhisattva. Seeing that he is about to leave Yongping Mansion, it is time to take his old wife and adult children with him. The "Golden Steel Classic" written by Shengshou can be regarded as a sense of gratitude to the old wife for disciplining the children at home for so many years.

After receiving the call from the Secretary of General Administration, Feng Ziying reported it to Zhu Zhiren.

Zhu Zhiren certainly envied Feng Ziying for receiving the "special treatment" summoned by the cabinet again, but he was not too envious.

Dealing with the Mongols is inherently risky, and opportunities and risks coexist. Although the benefits are great, if you miss it, it may be a disaster.

He is old and he is unwilling to take this kind of path. It is reasonable to get through the qualifications and get the chance of promotion like the current one.

Of course, gaining qualifications does not mean not doing things. This is also Zhu Zhiren’s point of view. Only by doing the right things with the right people can you walk on the right path. Zhu Zhiren thinks this is the biggest shortcut.

For now he thought he was on the right track.

It is still not sure where he will go next, but Zhu Zhiren hopes that he can return to Beijing for a term, which can be regarded as a happy ending for his official career.

It is said that Zheng Jizhi, his biggest backer, is about to retire, and the time is probably at the beginning of next year, which happens to be the time when his term as the prefect of Yongping is over. I hope Brother Boxiao can help me again.

"Let's go, Mr. Feng and the Ministry of War are leaving together. I heard that the Yang Wenruo who came to pay a visit is the son of Duke Xiu Ling?" The staff beside him asked curiously.

He knew that Dong's family was from Huguang, so they should have connections with Yang He, but as far as he knew, Dong's family was not too familiar with Yang He.

"Yeah." Zhu Zhiren stroked his beard in satisfaction, "You don't know? Wen Ruo was Yonglong's best candidate for five years, but it's a pity that Ziying, a genius who was born in that subject, was overwhelmed by even the number one scholar in national affairs. Wu Guang, Huang Zunsu and Wen Ruo are even more eclipsed, hey, but the relationship between Wen Ruo and Ziying has not been affected much, which is gratifying."

Yang He's official career must be brighter than his own, and now he has been appointed as the governor of Yunyang, but Zhu Zhiren also knows that it is not a good position to sit.

Those who sit in that position will either be hailed as a famous minister of the generation, or be regarded as a jeopardy for the overall situation, because once something happens to the refugees in Jingxiang, countless people will deduce that the cause of the disaster stems from which governor was appointed, and the credit Problems and problems will be infinitely magnified, so many people are unwilling to take the position of governor of Yunyang even if they are promoted.

The situation in the southwest was unstable, and Zhu Zhiren also heard some rumors vaguely, but so far no other news has come, and it is not known whether the imperial court deliberately suppressed it or kept silent.

But there is no doubt that once there are turmoil in the southwest, the governor of Yunyang, who is in Huguang, will inevitably be involved.

"It seems that Lord Yang still respects Dong Weng very much, and Dong Weng's promotion can be expected." The staff joked.

Zhu Zhiren laughed, "Don't take Wen Ruo's attitude too seriously, these young people are not as sensitive as those in the court,..."

"No, Dong Weng, I don't think so. Yang Wenruo was an editor of the Imperial Academy. He is now in the Ministry of War. Although what he said earlier was affirmed by the Ministry of War for his achievements, don't you also say that Master Zhang, the Minister of the Ministry of War, may Transferred to Minister of the Ministry of Officials? If it is true, it means that Yang Wenruo must have heard some news..."

Zhu Zhiren's heart was moved by the staff's words. He was not sure whether Zhang Jingqiu would be transferred to be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but it had been a while since Qi Yongtai stepped down as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Although there were many rumors about the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, it had not been confirmed yet. down.

Zhang Jingqiu failed to enter the cabinet, so serving as Minister of the Ministry of Officials is also a compensation, and Chai Ke, the left servant of the Ministry of War, has always been very vocal, but if Zhang Jingqiu does not move, Chai Ke cannot take over as Minister of the Ministry of War.

"Look, some things are not as we guessed. The old man also hopes to have a result as soon as possible, but all this may have to wait until the beginning of next year. The Mongols will not retreat. If these follow-up matters are not handled properly, the court will not move personnel. Yes." Zhu Zhiren had a look of worry on his face, "How many refugees from Fengrun and Yutian have gone back recently?"

"Some of them have gone back, but some of them still stay with us. But Xiao Feng Xiuzhuan has already asked that Mr. Zuo to recruit elites among the refugees? In addition, if the iron factories and coal mines in Qian'an and Lulong , Iron mines, and charcoal farms, once they resume work and expand their scale, the manpower required will also increase greatly, and it is estimated that this will be very soon,..."

Zhu Zhiren was not satisfied with the staff's words, "How can it be that simple? The Mongols don't leave the customs for a day, and the iron factories, charcoal yards and mines dare not start work. Ziying values ​​these craftsmen more than anything else... "

"That's right, if the secret method of iron smelting is known to the Mongols, it will be a disaster. No matter how careful you are, you can't be too careful..." The staff said cautiously, "Xiao Feng Xiuzhuan made a great contribution this time, if my lord wants to Let's go, I don't know Xiao Feng Xiuzhuan will take over..."

Zhu Zhiren was stunned, lowered his eyelids, and thought for a while, "Theoretically, it's not very likely. It took only half a year for him to be awarded the fifth rank. According to common sense, he would have a chance of promotion after two or six years. Of course, he is too good. It is not impossible to be promoted every year, but this year..."

Zhu Zhiren smacked his lips and clicked his tongue twice.

He can assert that it is absolutely impossible for others, but Feng Ziying is really hard to say.

The credit for repelling the Allied Forces of Neikarka and Horqin and preserving the entire Yongping Mansion is nominally his own, but the court will not be unclear. Based on this credit alone, as long as it has been completed for three years, it will definitely be promoted to a higher level. , even if it has been less than three years, he can be promoted exceptionally.

But even if he can break the rules and be promoted to one level, it is only from the fourth rank. The magistrate of Yongping himself is a real fourth rank. He has been promoted to two ranks in a year. It is not unheard of in the history of Dazhou, but most of them are specially ordered by court officials. , not magistrates.

But in addition to preserving the Yongping Mansion, which even the imperial court planned to abandon, and assisting the imperial court in negotiating with the Nekhalka people on the redemption of captives, can it be considered a credit?

Isn't it a credit for organizing this so-called Yongping new army to go out of Xifengkou to reinforce Caojiazhai?
Zhu Zhiren knew very well that once this army really reinforces Caojiazhai, preserves Li Ruzhang's troops, and then restrains the Mongols' actions in the north of Shuntian Mansion, it may be more credit than keeping Yongping Mansion.

"Ziying, hehe, it's really hard to say, or it's not impossible for him to become the magistrate. It's very difficult. It may require a special order from the emperor, but it's not easy for the cabinet and the officials... ..., ha ha, ..." Zhu Zhiren seemed to think of something, couldn't help laughing, rubbed his chin and laughed, "At least it's better to hand over Yongping Mansion to him than to hand it to someone else."

Dozens of riders galloped on the official road from Lulong via Zhenzi Town to Fengrun, rolling up yellow dust all over the sky.

Although it was confirmed that the people of Nekhka were focused on sending all the valuables in the Santun camp to the grassland and had no other intentions, Feng Ziying cautiously sent out multiple scouts to prevent accidents.

He didn't want the eighty-year-old woman to be ambushed by someone at this time, and his life was more precious than anything else.

The hundreds of carts left by the Beijing camp to the Nekhka people have become the most popular things. This kind of cart can be pulled by horses and mules, occupies a small area, has strong spokes, and can carry a lot of cargo. It is also quite difficult, but for these things that can be brought back to the grassland, it is worth the hardship.

In fact, there is nothing to choose from the route, from Zhenzi Town via Fengrun, Yutian, Baodi, Xianghe, and across the canal to Beijing.

But although the people of Nekhka are now thinking of going back to the grassland, it is impossible for so many people in the five tribes of Nekhka to be trapped in the front line of the Santun camp.

During the two days when Feng Ziying and Zaisai were discussing, the Horqin people and the Bahrain Ministry joined hands to go south, harassing Yutian and Fengrun. After such a encounter, they were so frightened that they scattered in all directions, and many people came to Yongping.

Of course, the Wakhalka people also have good reasons. They promised not to harass Yongping. Fengrun and Yutian do not belong to Yongping Prefecture, and they did not follow Lindanbatur's order. Lindanbatur's order was to attack Zunhua. He didn't do anything to Zunhua.

"According to the days, Huang Degong's department should have almost crossed the Liu River?" Zheng Chongjian recalled the map.

"Almost, but the south side of Wuling Mountain is the most difficult to walk. Even if you cross the Liu River, you may not be able to walk in two or three days." Feng Ziying rode his horse slowly. After a while of galloping, the horse also needed to rest, and his thighs were also a little fleshy growing feeling.

(End of this chapter)