Feng Qing Shaoyi

Chapter 10 Military Pay
This time the imperial court rectified, the major positions did not change, but some small positions were greatly changed.Although it doesn't matter if a small position is changed, the embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by ant nests, and the form of the court changed accordingly.

The biggest change is that no one from the Que family dares to mess with them anymore. The emerging families headed by the Que family have room for development, and some old aristocratic families are also sluggish and declining day by day.

Qi Ze looked at all this with a sigh. Before, everyone thought it was just a matter of accepting bribes in the imperial examination, and the Qi family was the only one who was unlucky.But before everyone reacted, the Qi family was safe and sound, which proved that the bribery in the palace test was purely a rumor.In some places, the matter of taking bribes in the imperial examination was revealed, and the court began to change since then.

Although this change is not earth-shattering, the change of regime and the position of the aristocratic family vaguely indicate the ending of some aristocratic families.Before a thing perishes, there are often omens. Some people can avoid the destruction if they see it;

All this happened too fast, coming in an instant, like the collapse of Mount Tai, and leaving inexplicably, like a calm sea after a storm.While everyone was still thinking about the reason for the storm, the calm sea was no longer the same as before.Like a flick of a finger, everything has been settled, and it is too late to change it.

The Que family is undoubtedly the winner of this battle, leaving everyone behind.The power of the crown prince and the king of Jin has also been more or less affected by this incident. The adjustment of the aristocratic family and the expansion of power will reduce the impact of this incident. It is inevitable to prepare for the battle of seizing the throne.

The Que family, the representative of the emerging family, and the Qi family, the representative of the old family, have attracted much attention. The future affiliation of these two families has become the center of competition between the crown prince and the king of Jin.At the same time, the struggle between the Que family and the Qi family also represented the struggle between the two major powers of the aristocratic family. People thought they would see the endless dispute between the Que family and the Qi family.

But to everyone's surprise, both of them were very quiet, and did not react to this change. They went their own way, as if they were not the ones who were being paid attention to.Only the crown prince and the king of Jin are constantly robbing and expanding their power, and they are in a hurry.

In the Fusheng Pavilion of the Qi Mansion, outsiders were shocked by what happened, but the people inside were extremely relaxed.In the yard are still those flowers and plants, rockery and flowing water, and the buds of crabapple in the center are red and bright, like rouge, gorgeous and uncommon, like dawn and bright clouds.

Qi Ze put on his clothes after applying the ointment. It has been so many days, but his shoulders are still not healed.She didn't know whether it was the ointment that didn't work well, or that fellow Que Yu was too strong.But don't delay work, as long as you don't touch the wound, you'll be fine, which is much better than not being able to lift your arms a few days ago.

Qi Ze went to the horse farm of the Ministry of War this time as usual, wanting to see the official documents.After reading the official document for a while, the little official came to report the matter to Qi Ze.

"My lord, Lord Shangshu asked everyone in the Ministry of War to greet him at the door at Sishi, saying that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is coming."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Murong Sheng is coming?Isn't it half an hour later?As expected of the royal children, the battle here is so big.Regardless of his usual work, he went to meet him at the door at Sishi, but in fact it was probably already noon when he actually arrived.

"Okay, I see." Although he had to wait for an hour under the sun that can roast people, he still had to go.Who told him that he was a high-ranking prince, but she was just a small military member Uiro.

Zheng Shen, the current minister of the Ministry of War, has a serious expression and a tall and straight figure. He often purses his lips tightly and is extremely capable. He has been a minister of the Ministry of War for more than ten years and has rich experience.Under his hands, the Ministry of War is also managed in an orderly manner, with few mistakes.

This time the crown prince is coming, Zheng Shen asked everyone in the Ministry of War to greet him at the gate at Sishi, not to curry favor.The crown prince has a noble status, and if he wants to come to the sixth department, someone will notify him in advance.To show respect, you have to go out to greet them in advance. This is a rule, and it also shows your love and reverence for the Southern Chu royal family.If you don't follow the rules and ignore the majesty of the royal family, you will lose your head.

Half an hour later, Qi Ze packed up the official documents and placed them neatly on the table, then went to the entrance of the military department.

When we got to the door, several people had already arrived.According to the level of status, people with higher ranks stand in front, and those with lower ranks stand in the back. She is just a fifth-rank official and stands in the back.

The Ministry of War has a huge layout and a wide range of areas.Facing south, there are east-west and north-south avenues running through the overall situation.Beside the two avenues are houses with basically the same style. From the door of the house, there is a small path extending to the avenue and connecting with the avenue.The overall look of the house is solemn and rigorous, which makes people awe-inspiring.

It didn't take long for the people in the Ministry of War to basically arrive.Zheng Shen stood at the front with serious eyes, neither humble nor overbearing.The other officials stood behind Zheng Shen according to their rank and were divided into two rows.

Qi Ze lowered his head and didn't dare to move. The current situation of the Qi family is unclear. The crown prince and the king of Jin are evenly matched in power, and they are arguing endlessly.If he gets ahead this time, it will be tantamount to causing trouble for the upper body, and it is better to remain unknown.

The young officials standing at the back stretched their necks to watch, fearing that they would lose the opportunity to appreciate the prince's grace.

Think about it too, the prince's noble status is rarely seen by anyone.Some people have been officials all their lives and have never even seen a royal person, and royal people rarely come to Liubu in person, let alone the current prince.Not surprisingly, this will be the future emperor.

But this time, what is the purpose of Murong Sheng personally coming to the sixth part?What is it that makes the prince of a country come here in person? It seems that this matter is not trivial.

After waiting for half an hour, some officials of the Ministry of War had flushed cheeks and blackened eyes from the sun, and their bodies were a little overwhelmed. The officials standing at the back no longer stretched their necks to look at them, they were all overwhelmed by the heat. The sun baked the mouth dry.

Standing in front of him, Zheng Shen was still tall and straight, and he didn't hunched over in the sun, and he didn't show the slightest bit of impatience. It's really not good if he has been the minister of the Ministry of War for more than ten years without patience.

Everyone's foreheads were covered with sweat, but no one dared to say anything impatient to wait.Once these words are spoken, if someone with a heart knows and makes a big fuss, a person's official career will be over like this.

Fortunately, Qi Ze's kung fu is not weak, standing under the sun for an hour is easy, his face is not red and his heart is not beating, it is not hard work.

Finally at noon, everyone saw a man in a bright yellow golden silk python robe sitting on the same color steps, and the eunuchs beside him lined up in two lines in an orderly manner with their heads bowed, extremely dignified.

When Zheng Shen saw the man, he took the lead and knelt down, and the officials of the Ministry of War also knelt down immediately. The officials of the Ministry of War and the small officials who usually did miscellaneous work were at least thousands of people. The scene of nearly a thousand people kneeling was very spectacular.

"Congratulations to His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, thousands of years old."

The voice was uniform, and the sound was restrained. Qi Ze also somewhat understood why people are so attached to the throne on the Golden Luan Hall. The sense of superiority of the court has already fascinated people, even knowing that they would bow down for it. .

Afterwards, I heard a warm and gentle voice, "Let's get down! You don't need to talk about such politeness here in this palace." With that, the man walked out from the pace.

The man looks gentle, his face is like a crown of jade, and the smile on the corner of his mouth makes people feel like a spring breeze, and he looks extremely approachable. If it weren't for this noble temperament, it would be hard to believe that he would be the prince of Nanchu.

Zheng Shen bent his waist and said respectfully: "His Royal Highness, this way please."

Murong Sheng nodded with a smile, and walked forward. The eunuch behind him hurriedly held an umbrella for Murong Sheng, "Your Highness, don't let the sun shine." On both sides of the man were officials from the Ministry of War. High is obvious.But the man looked at the officials on both sides with a smile, and said, "Thank you for making everyone wait so long."

Qi Ze looked at the smiling young officials beside him, there was a trace of innocence and innocence in the smiles, and listening to Murong Sheng's words, the smiles in his eyes deepened.

He raised his eyes again to look at the man with a gentle smile on the surface, and had to sigh that this Murong Sheng was really good at winning people's hearts. A gentle face is indeed pleasing.

But in fact, none of the prince's etiquette was missing, and they did indeed spend an hour in the sun.In the end, he got the honor he deserved, and people were still grateful to him, thinking that he was approachable and happy with the people, and that he was worthy of being the future prince of Southern Chu.

But after thinking about it, Murong Sheng was able to keep the crown prince, how could he keep it without certain skills and scheming, and how could he fight against Murong Xiu, he probably had been gnawed to the bone by other princes long ago.

When he saw Murong Sheng approaching, Qi Ze hurriedly lowered his head, with a respectful smile that was no different from others.

But when Murong Sheng walked up to Qi Ze, he stopped in his tracks. Qi Ze's heart tightened when he saw it. This should be the first time she and Murong Sheng met. He probably had never seen her before, but in the palace there was so much... Big, she has never met Murong Sheng, maybe he has seen her.Thinking of this, Qi Ze lowered his head even more, and smiled more respectfully.

"You are the famous boy Tanhualang half a year ago?"

Hearing Murong Sheng ask her, Qi Ze immediately knelt down and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

"Raise your head and let Bengong take a look."

Qi Ze raised his head according to his words, since Murong Sheng wanted to see it, let him see it, and it seemed that he didn't know her.But why are there so many outstanding talents who have passed the palace examination, but why do you only mention her?Could it be that she got a higher ranking in the exam?Although the top ranking is really easy to remember.

After Murong Sheng looked at her for a long while, he smiled and said, "It's really charming, it really looks like the Qi family."

"His Royal Highness, the crown prince's absurd praise." Qi Ze is also symbolically polite. Although the character of the Qi family has some flaws, I have to say that the genes of the Qi family are really good. Everyone is rich and handsome, otherwise How could there be such an admirable handsome man like Qi Yun.Up to now, if you ask the people of the previous generation about Hussar General Qi Yun, the first thing they think of is that graceful and gentle appearance.

"The Qi family must have been frightened by the changes this time. Is Mrs. Qi still in good health?"

Qi Yuan was the first emperor's cabinet bachelor, with profound knowledge. I heard that Emperor Zhaozheng was Qi Yuan's student at the beginning and had great influence.As the son of Emperor Zhaozheng, it is reasonable to come to condolences to his teacher.

"Thanks to His Majesty and Your Highness, grandfather is now in good health and doing well." It seems that this is to find out about the Qi family, and has nothing to do with her.

"That's good. I'm still thinking about the changes in the Qi family. The old man Qi is worried about his health. He wants to see the old man, but he has no time."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. It is the Qi family's blessing that Your Highness misses your grandfather so much." They all want to come to investigate. Could it be that they suspect that there is something wrong with the Qi family's escape from danger this time?It seems that she hasn't been found yet. Que Yu can find her soon, but that doesn't mean the Crown Prince and King Jin can find her. It seems that she is still safe during this period of time.

Murong Sheng's smile remained the same, he looked at Qi Ze for a while, and said: "This is what I should do." After finishing speaking, he turned and left.Before leaving, he took a deep look at Qi Ze. It seemed that Qi Ze was not a fool, and he couldn't ask.

Zheng Shen behind Murong Sheng also looked at Qi Ze meaningfully, knowing the current situation of the court, everyone in the Qi family is coveting, so it is understandable for the prince to come to question Qi Ze.But there are not many people who can answer in a calm and orderly manner in front of a noble prince like Qi Ze, and even without revealing the truth, it is impressive.

Originally thought that this young man was just lucky enough to get the title of a young Tanhualang, but because of Emperor Zhaozheng's face, he didn't dare to give him a low position, so he randomly arranged an official position as Yuanwailang, and asked him to take care of the military horses. Now it seems that Qu Cai up.

After seeing Murong Sheng walk away, Qi Ze breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she thought she was found.But since Murong Sheng came to the Ministry of War in person this time, she would not be so narcissistic that she thought he was here to inquire about news from her, and something definitely happened this time.

After Murong Sheng came, he discussed with Zheng Shen in the room and didn't move around.Originally, people thought that the prince came to the Ministry of War for review, so they put all their energy into preparing all the usual work documents.In the end, I just stayed in the house with Master Shang Shu and didn't go anywhere, letting them clean up for nothing, wasting energy.

It's past noon now, and it's time for lunch.After a busy morning, I was already hungry.But the prince is still there, and there is no lunch, they really dare not use it without authorization.

Qi Ze was also a little hungry, if he knew he would have eaten more in the morning, he wouldn't be so hungry now.Seeing that Murong Sheng and Zheng Shen were still discussing, Zheng Shen must have been as busy all morning as they were, but Murong Sheng and Qi Ze always suspected that he came here because he was full, otherwise why would he come here at noon.

Perhaps because he heard the cries in people's hearts, Murong Sheng finally came out of the room at Shen Shi in the afternoon.After Murong Sheng left, everyone could finally have a full meal.When Qi Ze and his colleagues were going to have dinner together, they were stopped by Zheng Shen's servant, saying that Zheng Shen was looking for her.

Qi Ze was a little stunned, Zheng Shen wanted to ask her for something.Murong Sheng had just left, could it be that he and Murong Sheng had discussed something for a long time?Apparently that's why he's here today.But what made Qi Ze stunned was why he came to find her?What Murong Sheng and Zheng Shen couldn't do about it was the same as saying she had a way.But her immediate boss wanted her, no matter what.

So he had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​eating, and went to Zheng Shen hungry.

Just arrived at Zheng Shen's room, after pushing open the door, he saw Zheng Shen holding a watch and frowning carefully looking at it.I didn't even know she came in.

After a long time, Zheng Shen seemed to come back to his senses, saw her come in, and handed over the watch in his hand.As he handed it, he said, "Look at this and tell me what you think."

Qi Ze took it over, is Zheng Shen planning to train and reuse her like this?But even Murong Sheng and Zheng Shen couldn't do anything, it seemed that this matter was very difficult.

Looking down at the watch in his hand, it turned out that he hadn't paid the soldiers at the border for the past few months, and it seemed that he still owed a lot.Fighting a war is a particularly expensive thing, because of the large number of soldiers, and there are many lives involved.

Soldiers need to live, they need to pay salaries, and the imperial court comforts them with pensions if they die. These are all money.Although there are no large-scale wars now, soldiers are needed to guard to prevent the enemy from attacking.

On this land, there are four countries in total.Southern Chu with its watery landscapes that fascinated many literati, Beishuo with its strong military power, Western Wei with its warm and open culture, and Dongteng with its rich mineral resources.

Southern Chu and these three countries have territorial borders, so they all need soldiers to be stationed.Southern Chu had a war with Beishuo more than ten years ago, but was protected by Qi Yun.There have also been wars with the Western Wei Dynasty and Dongteng, but they are not worth mentioning compared to Beishuo.

Beishuo's military power is astonishingly strong, while Southern Chu is now guarded by the Que family, so it has been peaceful for decades.At the same time, the Que family's status is also detached, and its role in Southern Chu is irreplaceable.

Among these four countries, Beishuo is the most powerful, with the most extensive territory, occupying the entire north, and its military and financial resources are astonishing.The second is Southern Chu, whose territory is much smaller than that of Beishuo. Although the domestic folk customs are more open, people are more reserved compared with the other three countries because of the influence of the water town environment.The military strength is not comparable to Beishuo, but the financial strength can still be compared with it.

After that came Western Wei and Dong Teng, whose territories were smaller than those of Southern Chu, and whose military and financial resources were incomparable with those of Southern Chu, not to mention Beishuo.All in all, Southern Chu still has a certain right to speak among the four countries, and Beishuo has not attacked in the past few years, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe.

There has been no military payment in the past few months, and I don't know how the border soldiers are complaining.No one would want to go to the border to suffer. It is nothing more than poor family or desperate to think about joining the army.But the more this is the case, the military pay is extremely important, because the existence of military pay can maintain the hearts of people stationed at the border.

　My knowledge level is limited, and in order to let the judges understand, I will quote some modern words when describing the court battle.Momo will also try her best to search for information and quote ancient languages ​​as much as possible, so as not to dance while watching.I hope you all like it, okay?

　　
　
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