Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 379 Borrowing, Winning, Beating
"Uncle, follow me in and have a look, so you know?"

Feng Yibo could hear the hesitation in Wang Ziteng's tone, but he didn't respond positively, he just smiled in the carriage.

Now that things have come to this, Wang Ziteng can only bite the bullet and continue to follow.

After the two entered the mansion, the one who got off the horse got off the horse, and the one who got off the car got off the car.

Feng Yibo didn't need anyone to guide him, so he took the bewildered prince to the main hall with ease.

As soon as he entered, Chen Qinzhi was already inside.

He pointed at Feng Yibo first, and said dissatisfiedly:

"You! You will find something to do for me!"

Feng Yibo saluted casually, and responded with a hippie smile:
"Who made you old with high prestige?"

Although, Chen Qinzhi seemed a little impatient with his words?
But when Wang Ziteng saw the smile on his face, he immediately understood that it was a sign of the close relationship between the two.

Obviously, Chen Qinzhi treated Feng Yibo as his nephew, which is why he was so casual.

But the question is, isn't this kid a student of Li Shouzhong?
When did you hook up with Chen Qinzhi?
Pressing the doubts in his heart, the prince hurriedly took a step forward, and said politely:
"Prince Jinling pays homage to Elder Chen Ge."

The two had been officials in the same dynasty for many years, and they knew each other at first.

"Master Wang, you are welcome."

Chen Qinzhi bowed his hands to him, even if he paid back the gift, he raised his hand again and said:

"Sit down and talk."

After the servants served tea and then retreated, Chen Qinzhi opened the topic first and said:
"How is it? Master Wang, what do you think of the second inspection tour?"

Wang Ziteng was not clear about this meeting, so he thought about the purpose of the old and the young in his heart, and said:

"What else? The Wang family has been loyal for generations, and Wang Mouwei has devoted himself to following his ancestors!"

There was nothing wrong with these words at first glance, but Chen Qinzhi heard something different from them.

"You don't have to complain, the late emperor has given you enough dignity by asking you to retire. If you don't know how to restrain yourself this time, you probably won't be able to do it for long."

It turned out that what Wang Ziteng said was not using his ancestors to give him coffee.

The so-called following the ancestors is obviously referring to the ancestors' titles as the county magistrate under the command of Taiwei.

In contrast, he felt that he was loyal, but ended up being forced to leave the field.

Not only that, but this time he was revived and the rule of the nine provinces was abolished.

He patrolled the border as an imperial envoy, but he was just a white body with no power.

To put it bluntly, they are temporary workers without a staff.

So there was a bit of resentment in his words.

Although this resentment was not obvious, it could not be hidden from Chen Qinzhi's ears.

Not only did he directly point out the situation, but he continued to tap:

"If you understand the principle of the long flow of water, it doesn't matter if the nine provinces rule or control the nine provinces, they will be given to you sooner or later."

If someone else said this, Wang Ziteng would definitely scoff at it.

But Chen Qinzhi was a veteran of three dynasties and a teacher of two generations of emperors.

Even if it was knocking and beating, Wang Ziteng could only listen.

All he could do was stand up and salute respectfully, and solemnly said:
"Follow the elder's instruction."

Seeing Wang Ziteng's dazed face when he was beaten, Feng Yibo felt amused.

As a junior, I can't say some things.

Chen Qinzhi has already reached the level of doing what he wants, which is just right for him.

Unexpectedly, when he was snickering, he heard Chen Qinzhi click on him again.

Feng Yibo hurriedly sat upright, and listened to Chen Qinzhi:
"You have just returned to the capital, and you may not know much about the affairs of the court today. As long as you ask this kid about everything, you will be able to get twice the result with half the effort."

Wang Ziteng was even more confused when he heard the words, he frowned and looked at the embarrassed Feng Yibo.

But before he could ask a question, Chen Qinzhi continued:

"As for your original set of mixed truths, frequent successes, and corruption, don't do it again."

You are indeed old!

Although Feng Yibo was sold out, he really wanted to give Chen Qinzhi a thumbs up.

These words really hit the nail on the head, without sloppy at all.

That is, Chen Qinzhi, who couldn't be so straightforward if it was another person.

Wang Ziteng looked at the old and the young with a puzzled expression on his face.

Do you dare to call me here to beat me?
Could it be that my niece was embarrassed to say that she entrusted the two of them?
Thinking of this, Wang Ziteng's brows gradually relaxed.

If so, it makes sense.

Isn't the old and the young are the most trusted people of the Queen Mother?
Thinking of this, he glanced at Feng Yibo again?
In the end, he stopped his gaze on Chen Qinzhi.

Seeing this, Chen Qinzhi immediately said:
"You don't have to look at me that way. Your niece and son-in-law brought you here just to let the old man rely on his old man to sell his old man and tell you what he is inconvenient to say."

As soon as these words came out, Wang Ziteng was a little confused again.

Could it be that the queen mother asked my niece and son-in-law to tell me?

But the niece and son-in-law are limited by their own seniority, and there are some things that are hard to say, so they ask Chen Qinzhi?
its not right!
He can find his mentor Li Shouzhong!
If it is said that his niece and son-in-law have taken refuge in Chen Qinzhi, he brought him here to win him over.

Can still make sense.

But listening now, there is no wooing, it's all a blunt beating!

Moreover, listening to the inside and outside of the words, how do you feel that the relationship between the old and the young...

Like this niece and son-in-law?
When Feng Yibo heard that Chen Qinzhi sold out his teammates again, he immediately said with some dissatisfaction:
"Ge Lao said this, as if I was directing you behind the scenes."

When Chen Qinzhi heard this, he looked at him with a half-smile.

"Uncle just needs to know that the court is different from before. From now on, people will only do things seriously, and there will be no place for the vain ones."

Facing Chen Qinzhi's gaze, Feng Yibo naturally felt a little guilty.

He could only shift his target immediately and cover up.

But even though Wang Ziteng was a person who had seen big scenes, he was completely confused by the operation of the old and the young.

Dare love is really your kid's mastermind?
Pull me here just to make Chen Qinzhi beat and beat?

Wang Ziteng looked at Feng Yibo incredulously, but heard him continue:

"If uncle wants to be Li Jing, now is the only chance, but if he still wants to be a 'competent minister' like Cai Jing, I'm afraid he will only end up raiding his home."

Seeing Wang Ziteng's expression, Feng Yibo knew that Chen Qinzhi had exposed him.

At the moment, he no longer hides it, and adds:
"By the way, I forgot to tell you that Rong Mansion, like many other houses, was confiscated because it was involved in Shandong's occupation of civilian land."

When Wang Ziteng heard about Rongfu again, he still couldn't help being surprised.

Then he thought of something, frowned and said:
"A lot of houses?"

Feng Yibo nodded, but he didn't go deeper into this topic, but said:
"I brought my uncle to Mr. Chen Ge's side today because I want Mr. Ge to tell my uncle that the current Great Wei is no longer the original Great Wei, and the direction of the wind is about to change."

Having said that, he smiled slightly, and cupped his hands in the direction of the palace:

"The memorandum of high salary and honesty has been handed in. Anyone who dares to reach out in the future will have to chop it off."

His words made Wang Ziteng's mind thump.

Combined with what I saw and heard today, and what Feng Yibo just said.

A word popped out of his mind.

"Are you trying to...reform?"

I have to say that Wang Ziteng is very knowledgeable.

Only from Feng Yibo's few words, he grasped the most core thing.

Of course, Feng Yibo deliberately let him guess right, but he didn't respond positively.

He just smiled at the prince and asked:

"How about it? Do you want to do something big with us, uncle?"

Faced with such an invitation, even Wang Ziteng felt a little parched.

He considered it for a while, then swallowed, and said:

"since ancient times……"

Since ancient times, the road to reform has been difficult, and the people who participated have not come to a good end?

As soon as Feng Yibo heard the beginning, he knew what he wanted to say, raised his hand and interrupted:

"If I don't tell you, does uncle know what we're doing?"

Wang Ziteng was taken aback when he heard this.

If it wasn't for Feng Yibo saying that Da Wei is not the original Da Wei, but Cai Jing again, it would be a crazy hint that the atmosphere has changed.

He really wouldn't think about it.

Seeing his expression, Feng Yibo continued:

"What we have to do is not to shout slogans and talk about reforms to strengthen the country, but to take advantage of our strengths, follow the trend, and get things done without knowing it."

Reminiscent of what Feng Yibo said about Shandong, even Rongfu was copied.

I'm afraid there are not many other families who can run away, right?
If you don't agree, you know that the other party may want to change the law.

Is the Wang family also in suspense?
Those who have always dared to carry out reforms are all "lunatics" who are not recognized by their relatives!
"But, what can I do?"

Wang Ziteng pondered for a moment and sighed softly.

He knows very well that there is no unreasonable preference in the world.

If it's just a matter of patrolling the border, there is no need to mention these at all.

The other party went around, obviously trying to lure him into the gang.

In other words, I definitely have something the other party needs.

While saying this, Wang Ziteng suddenly thought of a possibility, and blurted out:

"You want to negotiate a settlement?"

In addition to military power, the biggest benefit of the frontier is the compensation.

To be honest, Wang Ziteng would not have taken up this job if there hadn't been this negotiation and indemnity!
But with this negotiation and compensation, even if there is no position in the nine provinces, he can still eat a lot of money.

If he still considers his face and refuses to accept the order, it is estimated that people will die of laughter.

"Yes and no."

Feng Yibo couldn't help smiling when he saw him being so upbeat.

Immediately afterwards, he spit out another sentence softly:
"We just hope that all rewards come from above."

If we talk about the period of Emperor Jingshun, Feng Yibo thought that while using the frontier army to frighten the Japanese kingdom, he could also draw some of the court's energy.

Only in this way is it in the best interest of Donghai County.

The pressure on Donghae County will also be reduced.

But what he is thinking now is how to strengthen the centralization of Wei's power and avoid the possibility of the frontier army becoming bigger.

When Wang Ziteng heard it, he immediately understood Feng Yibo's meaning.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"So, you chose me?"

From the moment he received the decree, Wang Ziteng always thought that it was his niece Yuan Chun who used his own people.

Even if the servant said it was recommended by Feng Yibo, the Marquis of Chu, he thought it was arranged by Yuan Chun.

But now it sounds like the old and the young are behind the scenes.

In addition, the niece and son-in-law kept saying that the Rong Mansion was ransacked.

As long as you inquire about such things casually, you will know the truth and falsehood, and there is no need to lie to him.

That is to say, the queen mother does not have too much control over the court.

Even, you can't even keep your natal family?
Such an association made Wang Ziteng feel a little flustered.

But he knew very well that at this time, he had to hold his breath.

So, at this moment, there was no expression on his face?
With narrowed eyes, he looked at Feng Yibo calmly.

"There is really no one more suitable than uncle!"

Feng Yibo responded with a smile, and added:

"The founder of the country has been greatly hurt by the incident in Shandong, and my uncle has no constraints. This trip can accomplish a lot! Not to mention the [-]-mile border, even if uncle builds the castle to the polar regions, we will support it!"

How can there be no constraints?
This is telling myself that the founding line has been abolished.

I lost my backing!

Wang Ziteng remained calm and continued to ask:

"But, if I do what you say, what good will it do me?"

Feng Yibo smiled slightly, and said directly:
"Negotiating and indemnity as a reward, there must be a reason to give it, and you have to wait for uncle to make a great contribution. At that time, half of the reward can be directly given to the Wang family by His Majesty, how about it?"

The compensation has changed from being directly divided to being rewarded for meritorious service?
Half of the indemnity, no more, no less.

For a moment, Wang Ziteng was a little uncertain.

But before he could respond, Chen Qinzhi frowned and said:

"This case cannot be opened!"

Wang Ziteng, who was about to start a bargain, swallowed his words immediately after hearing the words.

He looked at the two of them calmly.

Because he didn't know that this was a buckle made by the two of them.

It was Feng Yibo's impromptu impulse to add weight to himself.

"It doesn't matter, as long as it is done in the open, anyone who dares to reach out will chop it up."

Feng Yibo smiled slightly and explained.

Hearing this, Chen Qinzhi frowned and remained silent.

If it is said that the whereabouts of the reconciliation payment is made public, it is definitely much better than the private division of the parties.

But the question is, if you set the rules, will the other party abide by them?

At this time, Feng Yibo asked Wang Ziteng again:
"Uncle, do you think it's better to take more at the risk of being ransacked, or turn the darkness into light, and take less, but it's better to feel at ease?"

Wang Ziteng said expressionlessly:
"It's best to take more with peace of mind."

Only children make choices, and adults choose to maximize their interests.

But it seems that he felt that saying this exposed his own thoughts, and added:

"I can choose the one with peace of mind, but I can't guarantee how others will choose."

This is also a pun.

He is saying that if someone else takes over this position, there is no guarantee that the interests will not be redistributed.

It is also saying that even if he intends to do what Feng Yibo said, there is no guarantee that other people who want to take advantage of this benefit will not interfere.

Even if the founding of the country is abolished, someone still needs to take it up.

Besides, Wang Ziteng didn't believe that the founding line would be abolished so easily.

With his city, he will leave some room for himself in everything.

At least he won't jump to conclusions until he sees it with his own eyes.

After all, even the words used by this niece and son-in-law just now were "seriously hurt".

The implication is that the foundation of the founding line is still there.

Hearing this, Feng Yibo smiled slightly, and said confidently:

"As long as I'm here, no one will be able to pocket this reparation."

(End of this chapter)