Zhang Zhou, Zhu Feng and his entourage led a team of nearly 3,000 people out of the capital and headed toward the Santun camp where Jizhou Town was stationed.
Jizhou in the Ming Dynasty is affiliated to Shuntian Prefecture and is an administrative region. Jizhou Town is referred to as Ji Town and is located to the east in Yongping Prefecture. However, Shuntian Prefecture and Yongping Prefecture are connected, and They all belong to Beizhili, and they still have certain similarities in administration.
The group walked along the official road, and the army would be stationed along the way. They marched seventy miles a day. For a team mainly composed of infantry, this speed was not slow.
But when they entered Yongping Mansion in the afternoon, Zhang Zhou had already ordered his troops to camp. The main soldiers camped on the spot, while the main officers and generals such as Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng were there. With tiles covering their heads, the official post station knew that big bosses like Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng were coming, so they had already arranged the reception, including guest rooms and services.
Zhang Zhou entered the guest room early. He came out with his female family members, namely Wang Mingshan.
Others thought he was going to fight, but in fact his main purpose was to mine. Since he was doing things like climbing mountains and wading to explore the terrain, there was no need to make himself so tired. Wang Mingshan was not only the female dependents around him, but also She can be regarded as a female guard. She is dressed in the attire of a royal guard and can easily go anywhere.
In addition to Wang Mingshan coming with her this time, Wang Mingshan’s father Wang Shi and fourth uncle Wang Xin also came with them as Jinyiwei Qianhu and Baihu. However, they did not stay in the post house with them, but with the army. The soldiers camped on the spot to rest.
The weather is so hot and it finally gets dark. Shouldn’t we hurry more?
Zhang Zhou is still writing and drawing here, maybe because the door is open. Feng entered Zhang Zhou's room uninvited and in a rampage manner.
Zhang Zhou raised his head and frowned and looked at him, I know why you are so rash
I saw that the door was open. Zhu Feng looked guilty and walked out of the door.
Zhang Zhou said that I opened the door to get some fresh air. It is quite hot today, but less than a few miles ahead is Yongping Mansion. For us, it is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den. It is best to tidy up today. We will enter Yongping Mansion tomorrow.
Zhu Feng looked puzzled and said that the dragon pool and tiger den are not the same. This is all under the emperor's feet.
Zhang Zhou put down his pen, while Wang Mingshan took what Zhang Zhou had written, sorted it and put it aside, and then went to inspect the door, leaving only Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng in the room. .
Zhijie, I can tell you not to travel alone after entering Yongping Mansion. This time we come here to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, and the entanglements of interests are far greater than you think. It's complicated. Even though there is only a wall between this place and Shuntian Mansion, strictly speaking, this place belongs to the territory that Emperor Shan Gao has no control over, so be careful.
Zhang Zhou kindly reminded me.
Zhu Feng said with some annoyance that I knew about the mining, and it might rob the local area of benefits, but that was because Brother Zhang had the ability to find the mineral veins. Besides, Brother Zhang’s mining was ordered by His Majesty, so you still Minister of War, Duke Cai, whoI dare to go against you
Zhang Zhou wanted to say that these days, even his own father has to step aside for the sake of profit. The so-called respect and fear are nonsense and are far less real than gold, silver and jewelry.
Anbianhou. Liu Gui was shaking his head at the door, "Little Marquis, your family members are here. They said they would give you something. They are outside. Can you see them?" Uh, Zhu Feng looked hesitant.
Zhang Zhou knew that this boy had escaped from marriage. In order not to marry Chen Rui's daughter, Zhu Feng resisted all kinds of pressure and persuaded Zhang Zhou to leave early, and then didn't even say hello to his family. , fleeing also seems to follow the army on an expedition.
Now the family is sending someone to bring a bag and something, more like to beat him up.
Go ahead. Zhang Zhou said, don't let your family miss you, and get married early after returning to Beijing, so as not to be considered immature again.
Oh.
Zhu Feng went down with a disgraced face to see the people sent by Duke Cheng.
What Zhu Feng saw was Zhu Daqi, who was also an old acquaintance. However, because Zhu Daqi was hired by the Duke of Chengguo, Zhu Feng only regarded Zhu Daqi as the family's tightrope on him. He didn't even bring any of his family's followers.
After taking the things away, Zhu Feng left Zhu Daqi in the army.
There is a sense of running away from home and being chased by family members, and having no choice but to accept family surveillance.
That night, Zhang Zhou received a letter from Yongping Mansion. The Jinyiwei Qianhu Sunqi who was in charge of mining security in Yongping Mansion was the Jinyiwei who first made his fortune with him. Hundreds of households.
How?
Zhu Feng and Zhang Zhou were eating at the same table. Seeing Zhang Zhou reading the letter, he couldn't help but ask.
As I said, Zhang Zhoudao, the local situation is not very good. People often make trouble in the mines, and fights often occur.
The local government ignored Zhu Feng and frowned.
In Zhu Feng’s view, from the prefect of Yongping Prefecture to the county government below, they should wholeheartedly safeguard Zhang Zhou’s interests.
Zhang Zhou laughed and said that most of the people who eat the royal grain have the mentality that one thing is worse than one thing less. Besides, this mine belongs to me personally, and it does not belong to the government or the royal family. Why should the local government? The officials are keeping an eye on the name-based management. Maybe everyone is afraid of being impeached, saying that it is for my own benefit, and I want to involve the government to maintain it and disturb the place.
Zhu Feng was stunned and said, "Isn't there no way to explain it? If we bring more people, then we can be justified. There are many people anyway."
There are also many people working in the mines. Zhang Zhoudao, have you forgotten that His Majesty previously transferred 10,000 soldiers and horses specifically for my training and deployment? However, these people are always members of the army. There will be certain conflicts between the Jiajing camp and the local soldiers and horses in Jizhou Town. Sometimes the relationship is not easy to coordinate.
The original intention of the Ming Dynasty to establish Jizhou Town was not only to connect the military exchanges between the capital and Liaodong, but also to maintain the stability of the pass from Shanhaiguan to Xuanfu.
There is another purpose, which is to contain the capital camp.
As the saying goes, eggs cannot be put in one basket. In case of rebellion in the capital, heavy troops need to be deployed around the capital to assist the capital at any time. Therefore, the troops from the capital that Zhang Zhou can mobilize to mine in Yongping Prefecture will be compared with the local troops in Jizhou Town. Beware of a conflict of interest between soldiers and horses, and the two sides are a bit in conflict.
It is not within the same system, and everyone dislikes it. In addition, the soldiers from the Beijing camp transferred by Zhang Zhou can have mines to eat meat, but the local soldiers and horses in Jizhou can't even drink soup. The contradiction is even greater.
No one dares to say that they will not be tempted when faced with a big cake that can leak oil. Even if the cake does not belong to the local officials and local garrison troops, the power in their hands cannot be exchanged for benefits. , naturally you will feel unwilling to do so.
It is because of Zhang Zhou's position that a rough balance is formed.
Zhu Feng asked whether we should go to the mine first or Ji Town first
Of course Zhang Zhoudao went to meet with the people from the local military and government first. I will go to the people from Jizhou Town and Yongping Prefecture. Let’s all meet and explain everything clearly. You should prepare yourself before setting off early tomorrow morning.
Hmm. Zhu Feng didn't even finish her meal, but suddenly she seemed to have some motivation. She got up and went back to her room to prepare.
When the team entered Yongping Mansion, it was not as dangerous as Zhang Zhou said.
Probably anyone who wants to have an interest entanglement with the mine will not dare to come when they see a large number of officers and soldiers carrying necessary cold weapons, as well as firecrackers and artillery.
The group advanced smoothly towards Santun Camp. By the ninth day of June, the team had only one day left to travel from Santun Camp. After being stationed in the field that night, Zhang Zhou had not waited for him to use the cattail leaf fan to protect himself. After the sweat evaporated, someone came to his camp to report that the special envoy from Ji Town had arrived.
Master, they said they were here to deliver ice and a troupe of actors came to work for the army. I heard that they also sent two carriages of wine and meat.
When Liu Guilai reported the news to Zhang Zhou, his face could not hide his excitement.
This shows that it is definitely beneficial to follow Zhang Zhou on a long journey, and this is not a place of filial piety.
Zhang Zhoudao kept the ice and had the rest sent back
The process of making ice with saltpeter has been handed down since the Tang and Song Dynasties, but for ordinary people this The cost of making ice is still very high, and it is impossible to do these things during the march.
The place sent ice,
it melted when it was sent back. In order to relieve the soldiers from the summer heat, Zhang Zhou made an exception and allowed the ice to be kept. As for him, he did not It is necessary to accept it.
Well, Liu Gui went back to deliver the message despite some reluctance.
Here Liu Gui just left, Zhu Feng also took off his armor, and then appeared in front of Zhang Zhou’s tent in a cool cloth. He curiously asked if he said that all the local officials in Ji Town were Even Zhu Feng didn't quite understand.
Because it is rumored that Liu Yu, the governor of Jizhou Town, is a traditional civil servant who is praised by everyone as a capable minister, and he was recommended by Ma Wensheng.He should definitely belong to the kind of rotten scholar who belongs to the dead admonishment sect.
Zhang Zhou said, "How do I know? Maybe it's someone under the governor who comes to give me gifts intentionally and wants to curry favor with me. I think this probably has nothing to do with Governor Liu."
Hmm. Zhu Feng nodded seriously, and I also felt that he couldn't do such a thing.
Zhang Zhou glanced at Zhu Feng. It seemed that this boy had taken his party very seriously. Zhu Feng probably felt in his heart that as long as he was from the opposite camp, he should follow the same template. An absolutely loyal minister will definitely not have any sycophants.
It’s time to teach this kid a lesson.
Large pieces of ice were brought to the military camp. After the ice cubes were divided, they were used to make tea for the soldiers.
The soldiers of the brigade gathered around the wooden barrels for dividing the ice. After receiving the ice cubes, they all looked satisfied. Even Zhu Feng couldn't help but take a look, and then asked Zhu Daqi to bring someone to give it to him. Moved a piece back.
Master, please go and take a look. Liu Gui came to talk to Zhang Zhou again.
What happened to Zhang Zhou?
Liu Gui smiled and said there was something in the bucket.
Zhang Zhou expected the same thing. Since Liu Yu wanted to curry favor with him, he just sent some ice cubes, wine, meat, theater troupes, etc. This kind of courtesy could still show his affection
To bribe a powerful official in the court, this little thing is not shabby enough.
Zhang Zhou specially called Zhu Feng, and they went to the three wooden barrels together. However, they saw white money exposed under the big wooden barrels. Fortunately, the soldiers were ordered to stay away, probably for fear of bribery. It is not good news to spread the news, and the soldiers responsible for guarding are considered to be very considerate of the officials.
It seems like a lot of money. Zhu Feng said.
Zhang Zhoudao Oh, who wants to ask me to do something? Why don’t you give me such a rich gift for nothing?
Zhu Feng glanced at Zhang Zhou and asked if he didn't even know who gave it to him. Maybe he should call the person responsible for giving the gift and ask what happened.
Liu Gui smiled and said to the young marquis, the people have been driven away. It was said that it was sent by the governor's Yamen.
When Zhu Feng of the governor’s office heard this, why did he think differently from me?
Zhang Zhoudao must be from the governor’s office, and he came to give gifts in the name of the governor. Maybe he had something important to ask for. As for me, looking at this posture, I still have a thousand taels of silver. I didn't come to Jizhou Town to serve others.
Liu Gui asked if he should send this thing back
No need. Zhang Zhou said, pack it up.
Zhu Feng was surprised and said that Brother Zhang accepted it now
Zhang Zhou said angrily that I am short of these few coins and want to give him 18,000 taels. Maybe I can still be tempted. , this is not enough for me to squeeze between my teeth. Besides, I am in charge of rectifying military affairs. Do I have to rectify myself first?
Zhu Feng nodded and said that it should not be accepted.
Zhang Zhou pointed at the barrel and told Liu Guidao not to pack it away. After taking out the ice, the barrel was filled with grass. After entering the Acropolis tomorrow, he would send it back directly to the governor's Yamen. Whoever gave it will be given to whom
Liu Gui laughed and said that if the person who gave the gift was not the governor, the matter would be publicized
Then send it to Zhang Zhoudao through the back door, be smart and don’t be out of ideas
Yes, yes.
Liu Gui was still looking at Zhu Feng when he responded.
Zhu Feng is also thinking about why Qianhu, the Jin Yiwei, looks at me wrongly and doesn’t have enough brains to say who is following him
Among the people who are working with Brother Zhang, there are Are you so brainless?
In the afternoon of the next day, the group finally arrived at Santun Camp, where Jizhou Town is located.
Governor Liu Yu, Commander-in-Chief Ruan Xing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang Lu and others went out of the city to greet him. At the same time, thousands of soldiers and hundreds of officials and civilians were also waiting in front of the city gate. The gongs and drums are noisy and the firecrackers are blasting, which is also full of battle.
But compared to the three thousand soldiers and horses Zhang Zhou brought, this was still not enough.
After Zhang Zhou dismounted, he took Zhu Feng and walked to the front to meet the waiting people. A row of people in official uniforms greeted them, headed by Liu Yu, who became the governor of Jizhou only a year later.
Liu Yu had a look of awe-inspiring righteousness on his face, but he took the initiative to come over and salute Zhang Zhou. Liu Yu, the subordinate, had met Zhang Butang.
Meet Cai Guogong
Civil officials would call Zhang Zhou Butang or Shangshu, while military generals would regard Zhang Zhou as a member of the Dudu Mansion.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, let me introduce you to everyone, this is Anbian Hou.
I met Marquis Anbian. Only then did Liu Yu remember that there was Marquis Anbian standing next to him like a follower.
Although Anbian Hou is also well-known in the court, the problem is that this guy will not bring any political convenience to a governor. Liu Yu is an official who does not see rabbits and does not let go of hawks. Coupled with the traditional Wen Chen always had a contempt for Wu Xun, but he selectively ignored Zhu Feng while greeting him.
Zhu Feng smiled broadly, not caring at all, and said with a smile that the general had heard of Liu Zhongcheng's name when he was in the capital. It was the general's honor to work with Liu Zhongcheng.
The Marquis of Anbian is promoted. Liu Yu seemed very humble.
Zhang Zhou is thinking about it.
This kid Zhu Zhijie is also good at getting things done. This is really true. He respects Liu Yu so much. In front of me, Brother Zhang doesn’t treat me as an outsider. In front of Liu Yu, he is worthy of his official position. You call yourself a junior general, do you know that you are very rude?
Zhang Zhou deliberately asked, "I am very tired after coming from a long distance, but I don't know that you have some arrangements.
Liu Yu is serious. Daoxiaguan has prepared a guest house in the city, Zhang Butang, you can stay there, and there is also a banquet prepared for you by the local officials and gentry. Please Zhang Butang, please tell me about it.
Hmm. Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "Let me go into the city to rest for a while, and then I will go there with Marquis Anbian."
Yes.
It was only at this time that Liu Yu began to introduce local officials to Zhang Zhou. Naturally, he introduced another local official who looked upright but was flattering.Ruan Xing, the Lord’s general military officer, was the representative.
How
After entering the city, Zhang Zhou was riding on his horse and asked Zhu Feng on the side.
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "It's good. I think this Liu Zhongcheng is quite approachable, much better than the people I met in the northwest."
Zhang Zhoudao is approachable
The implication is, Zhu Zhijie, what kind of people have you met before? Could it be that the governors you knew before, such as Yang Yiqing, hurt you too much? Deep, you must have misunderstood the word approachable
Of course, no one is as easy to talk to as Brother Zhang, but looking at Liu Zhongcheng’s appearance, he should be very polite to Brother Zhang. If it were someone else, But this may not be the case. Zhu Feng said.
Zhang Zhou is also wondering, is this guy's words a mistake?
If it were someone else, I really wouldn't be treated like this, but it's not because he respects me, but because He wanted to curry favor with me and flatter me.
Knowing the truth, as I said before, don’t wander around after entering the city. You must bring more people with you when traveling, and be equipped with firecrackers to deal with emergencies at any time. Zhang Zhou said.
I understand, why is Brother Zhang so worried? This is the most benign place in Gyeonggi. How could there be such evil people committing crimes in the city? I will be careful.
Zhu Feng disagreed.
Zhang Zhou told Liu Guidao on the side that after Sun Qianhu entered the city, he directly asked him to come to the post house to see me.
Aren’t you going to the residence arranged by Governor Liu? Zhu Feng asked curiously.
Zhang Zhoudao said that I came here just to give an explanation, and that I would not stay long. I would leave in about two or three days. Try to have as few non-official contacts with local people as possible.
Ask Zhu Feng, who is attending today’s reception banquet.
I still have to go, but I am going to establish my authority, not to talk to them, so you'd better be prepared and bring some people to give the local gentry some color. Zhang Zhou said.
The place is so welcoming, and it’s okay to show off your power. I’ll listen to Brother Zhang, but it’s best not to cause too much conflict. Zhu Feng seemed to want to remind Zhang Zhou that others don't want to have a grudge against you, so if you create conflicts yourself, you may be asking for the danger at that time. Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft