The best little eunuch

Chapter 94 Meeting Li Henian

Chapter 94 Meeting Li Henian

Looking at Lin Feng, Lu Shuai's eyes almost lit up, and asked, "My lord, are we going to make a big move?"

Nodding his head, Lin Feng said: "That's right, it's a big action, big enough to let the world know the name of the Editing Factory." Lin Feng is very confident in his plan, he believes that as long as the Editing Factory can do it After finishing these things, not to mention people all over the world, at least the officials in the capital will remember them for a lifetime.

"My lord, what you said makes my heart itch." Lu Shuai said.It was said by Lin Feng.Lu Shuai looked forward to it even more, but Lin Feng refused to explain.As a subordinate, Lu Shuai knew that there was a reason why Lin Feng didn't say anything.It's not easy for him to ask.

"Hehe, don't worry, I will tell you when it's time for you to know." Lin Feng said, "By the way, what information has come from Skynet recently?"

Hearing Lin Feng's question about Skynet, Lu Shuai quickly put down his chopsticks and said, "There is no major news, but our caravan brought back something about the military situation in the Northwest."

"Northwest military situation? What is it, you should talk about it!" Lin Feng said.Lin Feng really wanted to know the movements of the frontier army.Especially the frontier army in the northwest, that is the only hole card in the court's hands.Now the frontier troops in the Northeast and Southwest are insufficiently defended, and it is impossible to transfer them to other places to do something, that is, the Northwest. Zhao Qing relied on his reputation and status, not afraid of Li Henian, and saved many Northwest troops. Strength.

However, the Northern Army, which was taken over by Zhao Qing, did not have such a good treatment. After all, it was due to the lack of a coach, and the dismissal of the Northern Army was the most serious.For this, Zhao Di was the most disappointed. He built the Northern Army by himself.Although it was established less than the three frontier armies, its combat effectiveness is not weak at all.This is what Zhao Di is most proud of.However, with his departure, the Northern Army has declined.Nobody even knew about the Northern Army anymore.It has to be said that this is a major loss for the army.

"My lord, do you still remember that General Zhao Polu brought the cavalry from the northwest to help us put down the rebellion?" Shuai Lu asked.

Nodding his head, Lin Feng said, "Of course I remember. How long has this happened. If General Zhao Polu hadn't brought people back in time this time, we would all have to be buried in Nanjiang."

"My lord, you also know that at that time several countries in the Western Regions formed an alliance and collectively attacked our northwest frontier. At that time, General Zhao Qing's most elite cavalry were transferred to Nanjiang to help us put down the rebellion. At this critical moment, General Zhao Qing He actually made a desperate decision: take the initiative to attack!" When Lu Shuai said that he took the initiative to attack, there was obviously a hint of murderous intent.This is why he has been in the army all year round.

"Take the initiative?" Lin Feng asked in surprise.Zhao Qing lent himself the most elite cavalry to counter the rebellion, and the rest were infantry, while the Western Region coalition forces were basically cavalry troops, Zhao Qing took the initiative to attack, is this to use infantry to fight cavalry?
Nodding his head, Lu Shuai said: "That's right, he took the initiative to attack. General Zhao Qing personally led the troops, only [-] infantry, and left the pass. At that time, all the generals in the pass were not optimistic about this decision. But General Zhao Qing insisted on this, and the other generals couldn't stop him, so we had to let General Zhao Qing lead the attack."

After Zhao Qing led his people out of the customs, he went straight to the nearest small country in the Western Regions of the Li Dayan Dynasty, and conquered this country in one fell swoop.Taking this small country as a base, Zhao Qing sent people to send hungry letters to the kings of those small countries who invaded with troops, inviting them to come here for a meeting.

Unexpectedly, after receiving the letter, the kings of those small countries came to the meeting in fear.They also agreed that they did not intend to offend the Great Yan Dynasty, but only received letters from some officials in the Great Yan Dynasty, saying that the border was empty, so they wanted to take advantage of it.But I didn't expect that Zhao Qingxiong's style was still the same, and his prestige once again frightened the small countries in the Western Regions. This alliance that had not yet been established collapsed in an instant, and the crisis in the Western Regions was resolved.

"General Zhao Qing is really famous." Lin Feng said with a sigh.With only 5000 people out of the customs, the alliance of these countries collapsed and a crisis at the border was resolved by relying on personal prestige.If it were someone else, it really couldn't be done.

"Yes, no one can replace the prestige of General Zhao Qing in the northwest. The monarchs of those small countries in the Western Regions, as long as they hear the name of General Zhao Qing, they will have trouble sleeping and eating. General Zhao Qing is best at , is to attack the city, and those small countries in the Western Regions, that city can stop General Zhao Qing!" Lu Shuai said to Lin Feng.After all, he also came from the Northwest Army, and there was a lot of pride in his words.

But Lin Feng listened to the information that Lu Shuai told, and he had a new idea in his heart.A deceitful thought ignited in his mind again.

On the first day of the new year, Lin Feng and the others were naturally invited to the palace.In any case, Lin Feng is now considered a majestic Earl.Although there are many nobles in the Great Yan Dynasty today, most of them have been marginalized by the court. However, Lin Feng is different. He is a newly promoted earl, and he is definitely a popular talent.

The place where the banquet will be held this time is also in the Moon Appreciation Palace.Although the Moon Appreciation Palace is named Moon Appreciation, it is actually a place where the royal family holds various banquets.

Lin Feng, as a newly promoted nobleman, sat at the first table, the table closest to the emperor and queen mother.No way, according to the etiquette, courtiers cannot sit at the same table with the emperor, because sitting at the same table means equal status, what does this mean for the emperor?

Soon, under the leadership of the eunuchs and maids, all the ministers and nobles were taken to their respective seats.It was the first time for Lin Feng to attend a banquet as a foreign minister. In fact, it was also the first time for him to attend a banquet. The last time he accompanied the queen was not included.

Soon, there were many people sitting at Lin Feng's table.Those people were obviously very familiar with each other, and they started chatting as soon as they met, but Lin Feng was alone and didn't know anyone, so he just sat there like that.

When Lin Feng was bored, a familiar figure also appeared on this table.

"Lord Lin." Zhao Di cupped his hands when he saw Lin Feng, and said.Zhao Di is the crown prince and grand teacher, one of the three orphans, and a senior member of the first rank.And whether it is Sangong or Sangu, it is a symbol of noble status.Although Zhao Di did not have a title, but as the Empress Dowager's natal family, he was also one of the three orphans. Therefore, Zhao Di was also arranged at the first table.

"Master Zhao." Lin Feng hurried over and said.Afterwards, he also asked some people to check some information about Zhao Di. He is an absolute Confucian general, and his reputation in the army is no lower than that of Zhao Qing.It's just that he was a civil servant, so he was transferred back to the capital.

As soon as Zhao Di arrived, those nobles who were still chatting immediately greeted Zhao Di.Although they have noble titles and even have a few marquises, they are nothing more than titles, nothing compared to Zhao Dibi.

While greeting those people with a smile, Zhao Di walked to a seat next to Lin Feng and sat down. "Happy New Year, my lords, I am here to wish you all a new year." Zhao Di said.Generally, he is unwilling to attend this kind of banquet, but as a minister of the imperial court, he has to attend.

"Master Zhao, Happy New Year." Zhao Di wished them a new year, and they immediately stood up and returned the greeting.No way, what's the use of a noble title, it's not being marginalized by the court now.Moreover, their hereditary titles are in danger of being downgraded.Several of the ancestors here are the Dukes of the state, and they have become marquises and earls when they come to them.After all, if he has not contributed to the imperial court all year round, he is very likely to be downgraded.

However, it is another matter if there are ministers with good relations in the court.After all, this relegation is not mandatory, as long as someone speaks out, the original title can basically be maintained.This is also why these most noble lords are very fond of the court ministers.

"Everyone sit down, don't be so polite today." Zhao Di said, then pointed to Lin Feng, and said: "I think you all don't know Lord Lin, let me introduce you, this is the emperor's new martial arts master, King Wu's rebellion was put down by Uncle Wu Gong."

"Originally he was a master of martial arts, and he has been admiring him for a long time." As soon as Zhao Di introduced Lin Feng, those nobles hurriedly greeted Lin Feng.Regardless of whether they are sincere or not, they have to sell Zhao Di's face, and if they don't give Zhao Di face, isn't that making them feel uncomfortable?But don't forget what is the relationship between the Queen Mother and them?
The queen mother is in charge of whether they will be downgraded, and when will they be downgraded.After all, according to the ancestral system of the Great Yan Dynasty, the empress dowager is in charge of the family mansion, that is, the empress dowager is usually the leader of the entire royal family. After all, the emperor generally has to listen to the empress dowager, and most of the emperors are young and have many affairs, so they don’t have the energy to do it. Tube.But at this time, it is much more convenient for the mother to take care of her later.

"Greetings to my lords." Lin Feng also stood up and returned the salute.Anyway, people greeted themselves.You have to pay back the gift yourself, don't you?

Lin Feng and the others greeted each other for a while, and the banquet officially began.Royal banquets are naturally incomparable to ordinary people's banquets.Before the banquet started, there was naturally a song and dance performance.Needless to say, none of these singers from the Imperial Court Jiaofang Division have anything to say.

Looking at the slender waist twisting like a water snake, Lin Feng was a little worried for them: Isn't it cold in such a cold day?The cruel old society.Someone thought so.

Of course, his most direct idea is that he should liberate these people and bring them back to his mansion. At least he won't let them perform in the open air. Wouldn't it be so cold to perform indoors?
Some things are still unsatisfactory, but those singers have retreated.Withdrawing his eyes, Lin Feng saw that those lords did not pay too much attention to those singers.It is true, they are not like Lin Feng, who have a lot of affairs, what they worry about most every day is time, and the time for watching songs and dances is naturally sufficient.Therefore, they didn't appreciate the court's singing and dancing very much.How can it be comfortable to watch in my own home? Those singers in my own home are not obedient to me.Unlike these singers in the imperial court, they can be seen but not eaten.

The opening speech of the banquet is naturally a speech made by the queen mother on behalf of the emperor. It is nothing more than thanking all the ministers for their busy work this year and making great contributions to the country and society. a glass of wine.

The empress dowager raised their glasses, and the ministers naturally stood up to raise their glasses, and then drank the wine in their glasses.

Lin Feng was really not interested in this kind of banquet.Without him, he's bored.He had nothing to talk to those lords at all.Which casino is good for them to talk about?Where is the cricket fight interesting?Or where is the girl good?Lin Feng had no common language with them at all.

These lords were basically raised by the court with money.Even if they don't do anything, the court will send them money every year, so the last thing they need is production.The only thing they need to do is how to spend money more reasonably and avoid spending too much.Of course, under normal circumstances, it is impossible for them to spend all of them, and the imperial court treats these nobles very well.

"I don't think Lord Lin is interested enough." Zhao Di said after taking a sip of the wine in his glass.

Looking at Zhao Di, Lin Feng said: "I don't like this kind of banquet very much, it has no practical meaning at all."

"I don't like it either. However, I have to come to participate every year. There is no way, only my branch of the Zhao family is in the capital, and the others are at the border. If I don't come, who will come?" Zhao Di said, looking Some helpless.

Looking at Zhao Di, Lin Feng said: "Master Zhao must also want to go back to the army, right?"

"Hey..." Sighing, Zhao Di said, "What's the use of wanting to go back to the army? The court will never allow me to go back. The Zhao family is already in the limelight. Now the Northwest Army is basically in control. If I go out again, even if the emperor and queen mother don't say anything, the ministers in the court will have opinions?"

Lin Feng could hear the helplessness in Zhao Di's words.If he hadn't been born in such a family, maybe he could better realize his ambition.It's a pity that he was born in such a family, no matter what the purpose was, it was impossible for the imperial court to let him go out to lead troops.Even if the court doesn't say anything, Zhao Di also knows that when the water is full, it will overflow. The Zhao family has reached the peak now, and they must learn to restrain their edge.Otherwise, it is very likely to flourish and decline.

"Actually, Mr. Zhao doesn't necessarily have to focus on the frontier army! Other places also need generals." Lin Feng said.Zhao Di is definitely a rare general, but now he has no plan to train the army. If he has such a plan, he will definitely ask Zhao Di to help him.

With a helpless smile, Zhao Di said: "Apart from the frontier army, is the army in other places also qualified to be an army? It's just a bunch of farmers who put down their farm tools. Otherwise, Lord Lin, you can't rely on the horse guard's help." With a few troops, the King of Wu will be defeated."

"Master Zhao, what you said is right. The combat effectiveness of the armies in various places is indeed poor, but they can barely be regarded as soldiers. With a little training, they can also be used as elites." Lin Feng said.He felt that it was necessary to start slowly restoring the standing army numbers of the frontier armies everywhere.Otherwise, like this time, the imperial court would have no place to mobilize soldiers. If Zhao Qing hadn't taken the risk and transferred the frontier troops from the northwest, then King Wu's rebellion might really have succeeded this time.

If there were enough frontier troops everywhere, King Wu would not have dared to rebel so boldly.After all, frontier troops from all over the country can rush over at any time to participate in counter-insurgency.The fighting power of the frontier army is absolutely incomparable in the local area.That is to say, the Beijing army in the capital can barely compare with them.That's also because the Beijing Army was formed by drawing from the frontier army.In principle, they are actually an extension of the frontier army, coming from the same line.

"Army training in various places is not a good thing for the court. The court does not control those troops." Zhao Di reminded.The armies in various places are basically in the hands of the governors of the various places, and the governors of the various places seem to have the idea of ​​​​separating one side.

(End of this chapter)