Number of People

  Chapter 677 Family Affairs

After taking a deep look at Feng Ziying, Feng Tang said no more, "Ziying, father knows that you have an idea, and father also knows that the north-south dispute may continue because of your plan to open the sea, um, Of course, it’s not your fault, it’s good that you want to plan something for Beidi, but you have to weigh whether it can be done, don’t rush for success.”

   "Father, my son understands." Feng Ziying also knew that her father was worried that if she wished too much, but the result would be in vain, she was afraid that the anger would be directed at herself, and it was not worth it.

"In addition, although these Shanshan merchants have close ties with the scholars in Chaoli and Beidi, some of them are not so authentic, and they have connections with the Mongols and Jurchens outside the side wall. I don't need to remind you of this. You should know everything, how to distinguish, which ones can be cooperated, which ones can be supported, and which ones need to be defended, you have to know it yourself.”

   It is very rare for Feng Tang to use such language to remind anyone.

   Originally thought that my son was considered to be knowledgeable and knowledgeable, but at that age, this sage is a scholar who observes politics and enters the Hanlin Academy, so he should live in peace for a few years, let's talk about accumulation.

   Unexpectedly, the momentum of this popularity is beyond anyone's imagination. Many of his teachers should have reminded him, and now Feng Tang has to join in, lest his son get carried away.

  Feng Ziying naturally knew the virtues of these Shanshan businessmen.

To be precise, this is a huge group of mixed fish and dragons, including down-to-earth merchants who aim to circulate goods around the world, as well as the kind of gamblers who specialize in opportunistic betting on border officials to make a living by following Lu Buwei's example, and there are those who A character who bets on both sides by accumulating contacts from all sides.

  Especially the latter, with the Great Zhou as the jug and the Mongols and Jurchen as the cups, they are completely profit-oriented and ignore possible consequences.

Seeing Feng Ziying's serious expression, Feng Tang didn't say too deeply, knowing that his son should have considered these things, how to choose a partner, not only his son at the helm, but also people like Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia to check is.

   "Well, you go, come to my study at night, I also want to tell you about Liaodong." Feng Tang waved his hand.

  I originally wanted to go to Maxiang Hutong, but after hearing what my father said, I had no choice but to give up, but Feng Ziying really wanted to discuss the Liaodong strategy with her father.

It was fine before, but now that my father has gone to Liaodong, all the pressure is on my shoulders. I wanted my father to come back quickly after a few years, but my father completely overturned Feng Ziying's previous impression. I think it might not be a bad thing for my father to go to Liaodong.

Judging from the timeline, the Jianzhou Jurchen has not yet developed to the point where it cannot be contained. Even if the Wula tribe is really annexed by the Jianzhou Jurchen, as long as the Yehe tribe is ensured, and the Horqin people are suppressed so that they do not completely fall to the Jianzhou Jurchen, Then the Jianzhou Jurchen don't even think about going south easily.

  Of course, the most important thing is to recognize the father to quickly grasp Liaodong Town, the most powerful border town in Dazhou.

With the departure of Li Chengliang, the morale of this army is also rapidly disintegrating. If it cannot be cheered up quickly, it will be difficult to restore to the state of reassuring the court in the future. That's why Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke are so eager to ask the old man to hurry up Before taking office, at least the morale and morale of the army must be stabilized first.

Stabilizing the morale of the army is nothing more than two strategies. One is to win the battle, and the other is to ensure the supply of food and salaries. This strategy seems to be even more practical and effective than the first strategy.

  Of course, if you want to truly control this army, you have to win two battles solidly, and the most fundamental guarantee for winning a battle is to ensure that the supply is sufficient.

  As soon as Dad came back, the whole Feng Mansion immediately became lively like a festival.

In addition to the sudden increase in the number of visiting guests, the faces of everyone around the house are lively, at least the faces of the old lady and a few aunts are always smiling, and the chances of getting rewards with the servants are several times higher than usual .

  Dad returned to Beijing after retiring from the Yulin General Soldier this time, and he returned home with a fine clothes, and he will not go to Yulin again. Naturally, he wants to bring back everything that should be brought back.

   Regarding the return of the generals with glory, both the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Long Banwei are relatively lenient. Even if there are some bullets, the emperor will not send them.

  People go to the battlefield to fight their lives for several years, and when they come back from a victorious battle, they are not allowed to make a fortune. There is no such reason in the world. This is the simplest philosophy of this era.

   Fur goods, gold sand, furs, good horses, and inevitably some jewels and gemstones. After all, Ningxia, Gansu is connected to the west, and there are many such things.

"Ziying's marriage should be set in December. It will be a happy new year when we get married." Sitting on the kang, Feng Tang took a sip of the lotus seed soup brought up, "I went to the Shen family to write a letter. Going to Liaodong, I'm afraid I don't know when I can come back, Ziying may not be able to come back even if she gets married,..."

  Big Duan was sitting at the other end of the kang, while Xiao Duan, Su, and Xie were all sitting in the lower chairs.

   "What does the master think about the Lin family over there?" Da Duan couldn't help asking.

   "Since Ziying likes her and is engaged, can she still go back on her word?" Feng Tang saw what his wife was thinking and shook his head.

I'm afraid that Lin Ruhai's death, and that this daughter of the Lin family has become an orphan, is not so appropriate. These days, the death of both parents of the woman is indeed not a good marriage, but you can go back on your word before getting engaged, but after you get engaged, you have to regret the marriage, that is It's another matter, it's self-defeating, especially for literati, Feng Tang certainly wouldn't agree.

  Da Duan couldn't help but hide it, "I think Miss Lin is too weak, just in case..."

   "Didn't you say that there is another sister from a concubine to marry?" Feng Tang frowned, "Could it be that her sister is also emaciated?"

   "That's not true, it's just that I inquired about that woman, and she seems to be a little cold and arrogant..." Mrs. Da Duan hurriedly explained.

"It doesn't really matter, as long as you can have children, it's fine, not to mention that the Lin family may not be unable to have children." Feng Tang waved his hand, "Once we are engaged, there is no need to talk about such things. Our Feng family is a respectable family now, anyway, Don't be laughed at, Ziying's status is even more unusual now, you should be cautious about getting married, but once you are settled, you can't change it easily."

"Since the master said so, then just do as the master said. When we come down, let the mansion go to discuss with the Shen family, so that the specific matters can be arranged earlier." Seeing that her husband's attitude is so firm, Da Duan said Say no more.

Feng Tang also knew what his wife was worried about. After all, the Lin family had the third room, which was his own room. From Duan's heart, he still hoped to be safe. A big deal.

"Don't worry too much. You couldn't see this woman when you were young. You were almost thirty when you gave birth to Ziying?" Feng Tang comforted Duan. Duan's health was not very good when he was young. It was also after more than ten years of marriage that Feng Ziying was born.

   "It is because of my concubine's status that the master only has this one son, so I am not willing to let Ziying make the same mistakes." Duan was also a little sad.

  Besides myself, the few concubines in the family are also disappointing. Except for Su's daughter, there is no younger sister.

The frailty of the Feng family really makes people worry, so she attaches great importance to this matter, and thanks to Ziying's hard work, she has earned a second wife. Although it is nominally to continue the incense for the eldest house, Ziying is her own son after all. Could it be possible that the sons and daughters of this girl from the Shen family don't call her grandmother?

"Sister, don't think too much. Miss Lin is still young, so she can't see anything, but I saw Miss Miaoyu. She is tall and plump, and she seems fertile." Xiao Duan continued, " Besides, if it's really bad, Jin Chuan'er in Ziying's house is also fertile. I called Baoxiang to ask about it the day before yesterday, and said that Ziying's two outhouses in Maxiang Hutong, They are all born with big butts, even though they are Hu girls, as long as they can give birth to a son, it is also the blood of our Feng family,..."

  Feng Ziying raised two outhouses in Maxiang Hutong. It has long been spread in the mansion, but Feng Ziying never mentioned it to others. When asked by Duan and Duan, Feng Ziying also mentioned it vaguely, but did not deny it.

  Feng Tang pondered for a while, "Why don't you, Wanqin, talk to Ziying, and if it doesn't work, let the second girl enter the mansion first?"

   It is not a special case to take a concubine before marrying a wife, but since there are many households in small households, it is necessary to be cautious when marrying such high-ranking and wealthy households.

It doesn't matter if it's a concubine in the mansion, but the concubine is a good concubine of a decent family outside. According to the customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is disrespectful to the wife. Fang girl, even if she has children before getting married, she will not carry a concubine for the time being, and wait until the main wife enters the family, and then come to carry a concubine, which can also avoid many disputes.

   Both big and small Duan hesitated for a moment, and finally the big Duan shook his head: "It's been half a year or so, let's wait until Shen passes through the door before bringing him in."

   "Well, whatever, it's only been half a year." Feng Tang also nodded, "How many girls are there in Ziying's room now?"

   "Four, but Ziying arranged for Yuchai to serve that Miaoyu girl." Xiao Duan said.

   "Well, all three were sent from Jia's house?" Feng Tang had a half-smile, "Ziying doesn't think so much of people from our house? Does Jia's house really catch his eyes?"

Speaking of this, Da Duan was also a little annoyed, "I don't know if Ziying has been poisoned by the Jia family's ecstasy. There are many pretty girls in our house, but he just doesn't like her. Except for Yunshang, ..."

  (end of this chapter)