Wife's Observation Log

Chang Yuan was not at all surprised when she saw the person coming: "It turned out to be Jin Zhi, you spend a lot of money upstairs, but why bother to make fun of me and Deng Zhen in public because we are so shy?"

Jinzhi waved his hand: "Where there is, there is nothing."

When Jinzhi got up and went downstairs, Lan Wei could tell that this high-ranking customer was a woman, but the general meritorious female generals were in the circle; from those two or three imperial examinations, Xie Zhen was familiar with all of them, and all of them had not been accepted. .Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for these two types of people to only know Chang Yuan and Deng Zhen.

Chang Yuan turned around and asked Xie Zhen for instructions with her eyes, and then walked to Xie Zhen's side to introduce her: "This is Hu Xiang's niece, Hu..."

Hu Jinzhi interrupted violently: "These two adults can also call me Jinzhi, this is my word."

Xie Zhen arched his hands: "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Jin, my surname is Guo."

Chang Yuan immediately understood, knowing that Xie Zhen's real identity could not be revealed, she just raised her eyes and turned around Lan Wei, and when she looked back at Jin Zhi, she introduced calmly: "This is Concubine Ning's nephew, Lord Guo of Dali Temple, and that one is Lord Lan of Tiangong Academy."

It's a good response, whether Hu Jinzhi has noticed it or not, Chang Yuan first introduced Hu Jinzhi to Xie Zhen instead of the other way around. It has revealed that Xie Zhen's status in Chang Yuan's heart is higher than that of Hu Jinzhi. A very reasonable and not too conspicuous identity.

"I came here to introduce someone. Do the adults have something important to do? Why don't you sit down and have another cup of tea?"

Xie Zhen patted Lan Wei's hand, and finally responded: "Alright."

Hu Jinzhi yelled back: "Master Daoyan—"

Hearing this, Lan Wei was shocked, the last time Yao Cheng thought about letting her uncle enter the army, didn't he just suffer?Why did Monk Daoyan come here, and why did he get involved with Hu Weiyong's niece?She was still puzzled by the fact that the planner of Jingnan who "served the king with a white hat" slowly came down from the box upstairs. He looked serious in the monk's attire, although he was slightly sick and thin, with triangular eye sockets. But it exudes a vigorous and unrestrained spirit.

The light suddenly paused when it touched Xie Zhen, and then withdrew: "I have seen a few benefactors."

Hu Jinzhi's recommendation can't be said to be unsuccessful, but it can't be said to be successful either. Yao Guangxiao easily had a good chat with several people, but when Hu Jinzhi was happy, he couldn't get in. This is obviously not a good thing for a purposeful intermediary.In the end, Chang Yuan also asked Yao Guangxiao to meet Xie Zhen at the Duke's Mansion the next day after Xie Zhen.

At this time, Shen Chu had already passed, and Xie Zhen and Lan Wei had just started the itinerary that they should have today, but sitting in the car, Lan Wei had a hard time dispelling the confusion in her heart. When she couldn't figure it out, she was still used to it. Ask Xie Zhen directly.

Lan Wei's vigilance against Yao Guangxiao stems from his status as a conspirator, and from the fact that he instigated and even "directed" Zhu Di to enter Beijing.Xie Zhen didn't know this, she had a pleasant talk with Yao Guangxiao, but she was not a frivolous person, and when it came to big bosses like Hu Weiyong and Li Shanchang, she would also worry about whether her wrists were weak or not—when the "humeral ministers" showed strange Without the connection, the emperor does not feel threatened.This is why emperors from ancient times to the present have hated forming factions so much, as clear as Han Wu Tang Zong, no exception.

"I have a decision." Xie Zhen said the conclusion in advance without extra analysis, "The original intention was not to put you in danger, but this time you go to Sichuan, I hope you can accomplish a few things..."

Liulangzhuang didn't have the best viewing season, or maybe the people are still busy and don't have the leisure to drag their families to go for an outing, so there are almost no tourists here.

It is still early spring, and the weeping willows are still new yellow. When the sun sets, the branches turn into thousands of golden spots. When the rice fields are young, they are green. When the breeze blows, the undulating waves are not as sinking and turbulent as when they are mature. .This contrast with perception makes the scenery more vivid.

Xie Zhen stood on the side with his hands behind his back, and waited for the joy and surprise of seeing Lan Wei for the first time to fade away, then pointed to Zhuangzi on the side: "Lanlan, let's go to the neighbors for dinner."

She said to play the autumn wind, but in the end she would not owe money to the people. Lan Wei followed her into the Zhuangzi thinking so, and found that although she was not familiar with the road, she seemed to have a purpose-it was a green radish hut, which she bought. It's no wonder that the small courtyard is a neighbor's house.

"If you can live here for a while, read books, go fishing, buy some mulberry trees in the east, and watch the setting sun in the west, it will be very good." Shangzhiwei, who has been following his followers, did not enter the village. Xie Zhen today She didn't bring any water either, she and Lan Wei sat in this courtyard which was too small compared to the imperial palace, among the green willows and grass in early spring, but this moment would not be long.

"Your Highness." Lan Wei said.

"What's wrong?" Xie Zhen still had caring eyes when he asked.

Lan Wei hugged Xie Zhen into her arms from behind, and asked her to sit back: "Your Highness, rest."

"...Mmm." Xie Zhen didn't refuse, although she had established a relationship with Lan Wei, it seemed that she hadn't relaxed her back for a long time, and she lacked some chances to lazily curl the corners of her mouth and pretend to be stupid.

Lan Wei actually felt that according to His Royal Highness's personality, she might not agree, because the original purpose and plan of taking Lan Wei on a trip today was not implemented very accurately. If she felt that Lan Wei had been accommodating the whole process, Xie Zhen would feel that I am incompetent and incompetent, but Lan Wei feels that it is impossible not to try completely.

Xie Zhen, who had finished charging in his girlfriend's arms, went to the farmer next door to fight the autumn wind in high spirits. On the way back, she finally launched the analysis. However, she said that Lan Wei didn't have to worry at all. In the Northern Yuan Dynasty and the five provinces, none of the troubles caused by anyone can become the eve of a major change in the situation in Changning. All these undercurrents are just the daily routine of all government affairs and balances in the early Yan Dynasty.

She regards herself as the god of calming the sea, what can Lan Wei do?

Lan Wei can only think about what else she can do, on the way to Sichuan.Lan Wei does not have her own direct lineal army. Although she is considered a general, all military officers are called generals from the second-rank Hussar General to the fifth-rank Wulue General.As for commanding her, she hadn't done it very long, but fortunately, some other people in Beijing had her own confidantes—the army escorted this time poached Chang Yuan's people.

She, Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Industry in Guan Baoyuan Bureau, and Chang Yuanfei, a thousand households of Xiongwei, are all the leaders of this firecracker escort team.Obviously, we don't have many common interests to enhance our relationship. Apart from enjoying the customs of various places along the way and changing our mood, it can be said that it is very boring for more than a month.

Under this premise, Lan Wei felt that Yao Chengsi's reception banquet was very good.Although they haven't seen each other in recent years, with Xie Zhen in the middle, the two are still very familiar with each other. They don't need to drink, and after pushing a cup of tea with them, they gossip.

"Is sister Yao's banknote promotion going smoothly?"

Yao Chengsi pointed to his eyes: "You'll know it when you look at it."

She spoke bluntly, so Lan Wei looked at her bluntly. Yao Chengsi's forehead was wide and narrow, and his eyes were strong and confident. He looked smart and capable, but compared with her when she was washing horses, it felt that her hairline was even thinner. He was taller, and the bloodshot eyes made him look a lot more restless: "It doesn't seem to be going well."

In addition to Lan Wei's subordinates, there were also local officials from Sichuan. Seeing that Lan Wei and Yao Chengsi had a good relationship, one of them smiled and said, "It's been a long time since Mr. Chief Executive is so relaxed."

It stands to reason that Sichuan is Yao Chengsi's stronghold, and she was the chief envoy of Sichuan before the governor of the five provinces. However, Lan Wei felt that the tone and wording of the person who spoke were a little strange. Anyway, it was not natural in the interjection, and she was hesitating. , Yao Chengsi raised his eyes, his expression was very cold: "Why not, after all, there are two chief ministers here, some of them have worked hard, and some of them are very comfortable."

It was only then that Lan Wei realized what the problem was. The Yan Dynasty followed the provincial system of the Yuan Dynasty, but it was somewhat similar to the Chengxuan system in the mid-Ming Dynasty. In the end, it developed into a provincial chief officer who was in charge of the military, government and civilian affairs of the province. Financial work in all aspects, but it cannot be arbitrarily determined. In case of major events, the three envoys of the chief executive, command officer, and inspectorate should be convened for consultation; the chief executive officer is only responsible for the economy and personnel transfer in the province; Prison law and order.

Therefore, when Yao Chengsi was in Sichuan, the provincial prime minister was her half-boss, and when she was in charge of the chief ministers of the five provinces, she was overturned and placed on top of the provincial prime minister. At the same time, Sichuan had a new chief executive. , These are mutually restrictive, and the situation cannot be said to be complicated.Lan Wei hadn't figured out how to deal with herself in the meantime, Yao Chengsi greeted the Ministry of Industry official Wailang normally, but the local officials remained silent.

Based on Lan Wei's impression of Yao Chengsi, one of the three talents in Changning would not be so bad. It is impossible for the chief officer of the province and the third division to stand by Yao Chengsi. If this is the case, she will suspect that the other party is acting Woolen cloth.Fortunately, when the commander toasted with Lan Wei, he faintly revealed his position. Yao Chengsi was playing with the exquisite wine vessel, and suddenly said: "The old voice has been looking forward to new firearms for a long time. I was wondering if I could make some envoys The troops with firearms cooperate with each other."

Lan Wei thought for a while and said, "It should be possible, but you'd better write to His Highness or Chang Yuan, Jingwei has a lot of firearms, maybe there is a systematic method."

Fei Xiongwei Qianhu interjected: "I heard that there is a plan, but it depends on the actual combat power of these firearms."

Yao Chengsi let out a "huh" and leaned back: "In my opinion, what Your Highness asked Master Lan to bring to me would be worse?"

It was only then that Lan Wei felt that there was something in her words, and there was no good banquet.Although it is roughly judged that it is not aimed at visitors from Beijing, but to the point of taking advantage of the situation to suppress the local forces, it is reasonable to say that the provincial prime minister and the procuratorate should not be locals. Hand, the opponent should be obedient and bow his head after a confrontation, why wait for Lan Wei's firearm to come?

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Additional historical background:

Concubine Ning, Concubine Ning Guo, is Guo Ying's younger sister. (It has nothing to do with Guo Tianhui, I just said that although Ah Zhen would not think that she has any relationship with him as a nephew, but a bit farfetched concubine can also be considered a concubine.)

Hu Xiang, Hu Weiyong, in fact, Hu Weiyong was promoted by Li Shanchang's party, and Li Shanchang retreated from the imperial power. Hu Weiyong married his niece to Li You, the son of Li Shanchang's younger brother Li Cunyi.

Jingwei: Commander of Jingwei, one organizational system, the subordinates are in charge of the upper straight guards, the four guard battalions, and the left guards. Anyway, the Gongwei Jingshi and the imperial guards are here, and there are tens of thousands of people. (Lanlan used to be a commander in Shangzhiwei. In Shangzhiwei’s impression, there are about 10 people, and Chang Yuan’s training in Jingwei is all except Shangzhiwei. Among them, Feixiongwei belongs to the left-behind guards, and the army I don’t know much about the establishment system, and the textual research is a bit vague.)