Fu Song

Chapter 423 Dependence
Helping Zheng Zeshi, who was staggering on his feet, entered the bedroom, removed his shoes and socks, covered him with a quilt, and put a soft cushion on his waist, making Zheng Zeshi half lean on the bed, and then turned around and fell down. A cup of hot water was handed to Zheng Zeshi, and then he pulled a brocade stool and sat on the side of the bed.

"Zhihu, have you seen the majesty of Futai all the way today?" Zheng Zeshi's face was hidden in the smoke, and he looked a little hazy with his eyes half closed.

Zheng Zhihu laughed: "Father, this is also an example. Those who can be regarded as nothing in transit all the way, in this world, apart from Xiao Futai, I'm afraid there will be no other one."

"There is a second one at the table today!" Zheng Zeshi sneered.

"You mean Cen Futai?" Zheng Zhihu was stunned. "As far as I know, he has just been promoted to the comfort envoy of Guangnan West Road, and he is very polite to the transfer envoys of Guangnan West Road."

After taking a sip of hot water, Zheng Zeshi said calmly: "When Cen Zhong was the envoy, he was also very polite and respectful to Tao Futai. Just wait and see, this time when Cen Zhong returns, he will definitely take care of that Transshipment envoy."

"Cen Futai also wants to imitate Xiao Furu's monopoly of power, obeying the court's orders in name, but in fact monopolizing one side, I'm afraid it will be very difficult." Zheng Zhihu shook his head and said: "After all, Guangnan West Road and Guizhou Road have too much different."

"It's just man-made. As long as it is planned properly, it is not impossible. The control power of the current Song court is far from what it used to be. Several consecutive defeats have already hurt the root cause. The court is in a hurry. But take advantage of this opportunity, and at the same time have to accumulate strength to restore vitality. For the imperial court, the north is the foundation of politics, and the south is the place of wealth. It doesn’t matter at all, the only requirement is stability.”

Zheng Zhihu was thoughtful: "So, as long as Cen Futai can maintain the stability of Guangnan West Road and show respect to the court, the court will tolerate him?"

"Maybe the officials and the princes in the capital hall think that they will deal with them after the current difficulties are over!" Zheng Zeshi said.

Zheng Zhihu said with a smile: "I'm afraid that after a few years, the momentum will be established, and the court will not be able to do anything to them. Now that the two Futai are united and powerful, once they really win Dali, Jiaozhi and so on The land, even the imperial court, has to bow their heads to them, and when the time comes, what will it look like in the world?"

Zheng Zeshi flicked his son's finger with his finger, and said with a smile: "You don't have to think too much, no matter what, the two Futais will not rebel, you need to remember this well."

"Yes!" Zheng Zhihu nodded and said, "It's hard to fathom the minds of great people, just like Xiao Ding, if his son was him, he would have become emperor in the northwest by himself. Obviously, Bianliang and Bianliang are already irreconcilable." The enemy of life and death, but he still refuses to lose his title as the chief commander of the western march, I can't figure it out."

"This is a game played by big shots!" Zheng Zeshi said, "If you don't stand on this plane, you won't be able to see through or figure it out. different."

"Sometimes I really feel that some big shots are so stupid!" Zheng Zhihu laughed.

Zheng Zeshi lowered his face, and slammed the cup in his hand on the edge of the bed: "If you think this way, when you deal with them in the future, you will really die without a place to die. There are fools." , like the Hu-transporter you saw today, who made himself stupid by reading books and didn’t understand current affairs, but those who can really achieve high positions are almost all powerful characters. People like Cui Ang, do you think Is he stupid? But even King Jing has fallen into his hands."

"My son is wrong!" Zheng Zhihu hurriedly said cautiously.

"Always look up to others, it will make you live longer!" Zheng Zeshi said coldly, "This is the reason why I brought you out instead of your elder brother. You are also a person who has studied for more than ten years. No better than your elder brother who only knows how to fight."

"Father is still brilliant, he boarded the boat of Xiao Futai early, and gave the greatest help to Xiao Futai when he was in the most difficult time. With Xiao Futai's support and the background of the Federation, in the future Our Zheng family will surely flourish and compete with those high-ranking families." Zheng Zhihu said sincerely.

Speaking of which, there was quite a lot of opposition from the family when he joined this federation for fishing for things.Because at the very beginning, there was only input and no output, and it seemed that the business with their Zheng family was basically out of bounds.

"This is an opportunity for my Zheng family!" Zheng Zeshi said: "At that time, my Zheng family was in Quanzhou, and I was about to be cornered by some people. In fact, I was ready to take you to sea. At that time, The Jiangdong family came to the door. At first I thought she had something to do with the royal family. At that time, she was in a hurry to go to the doctor. I wanted to use her power to avoid disaster. Unexpectedly, I realized that the real backer behind her was actually It's the Xiao family!"

"This is a mistake!" Zheng Zhihu laughed.

"That's why I said this is an opportunity for my Zheng family!" Zheng Zeshi said: "The incident in Quanzhou also made me understand that no matter how rich you are, you can be powerful in the world, but you have no strength in the official world. After all, it’s just a moon in the water, a flower in the mirror, and it’s easy for others to deal with you.”

Zheng Zhihu nodded silently.

"So, we have to slowly walk towards this road." Zheng Zeshi said: "But my Zheng family is really late to rely on reading. , we can only follow the lineage of generals. As for generals on land, our general Zheng can't get in, so we can only go on water. This is our profession!"

"To make a living on the water, even the Great Song Navy can't compare to us!" Zheng Zhihu said proudly.

"However, the imperial court is not keen on sailors. The imperial court only wants to gain wealth from maritime trade, and has never thought of relying on sea power to expand territories." Zheng Zeshi said: "But Xiao Futai thought of it and was going to Do it, this is our chance. If Xiao Futai can successfully enter Bianliang one day, then we will definitely be able to soar into the sky."

"Didn't father say that Xiao Futai would not rebel?"

"Being in charge of Bianliang, do you have to rebel?" Zheng Zeshi smiled: "Zhihu, do you know that King Jing's last bloodline is here, in the hands of Xiao Futai."

With a bang, Zheng Zhihu jumped up and turned over the brocade stool. This was the first time he had heard of this.

Under Zheng Zeshi's dissatisfied gaze, Zheng Zhihu straightened the stool and sat down again.

"This news is too shocking! There is not a single word of wind outside."

"There are no more than ten people who know about this." Zheng Zeshi said proudly, "Your father is also one of them. Luo Kaixian, that fat guy, doesn't know."

"The Luo family only has money, but besides having money, we also have soldiers!" Zheng Zhihu said. "It's just father, will my brother-in-law really go to Quanzhou in two years? Sending a land warrior to the navy is clearly to divide our power, so don't worry about us!"

Zheng Zeshi chuckled: "This is still a gentle way, and it gave us some face. When Han Kaizheng is going, is it possible to really go on board? What Xiao Futai wants is to go to the town, and then arrange more manpower."

"Isn't that just distrusting us?"

"Zhihu, between brothers, we need to settle accounts clearly, let alone our cooperative relationship? If Xiao Futai ignores us, I am really worried? If this is the case, it only means There are two possibilities, the first is that Futai is lying to us, and the second is that Futai is going to uproot our Zheng family after the incident is completed, and then pick the peaches we planted."

"Can he do it?"

"I don't know, but with his means, I'm really afraid!" Zheng Zeshi said: "He has made it clear now that he wants to cultivate cronies and staff in our team. On the contrary, I am sure that he wants to fight with us. We have cooperated. There is no mutual restraint, balance, and one family dominates. Sooner or later, there will be problems. You will enter the officialdom in the future. If Xiao Futai succeeds, you may become the highest officer of the navy. It's not a problem to be a general, so you have to learn these things from now on. As a father, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until this day."

"Father is in good health!" Zheng Zhihu said with a smile.

Zheng Zeshi shook his head: "This time, Xiao Futai asked Cen Futai for a good harbor in Leizhou for us. There, it will become a naval base that belongs exclusively to us, no, no, to the Federation. Next, you Just go to Leizhou to prepare for the establishment of this base, and when I go back, I will be happy, and I will also deploy the main force of the family there."

"Should all the strength of the family be handed over to the eldest brother?" Zheng Zhihu hesitated.

Zheng Zeshi snorted coldly: "You will be the head of the family in the future, and the next step is to test your ability to be an official, but also to test your ability to be the head of the family. If you can't even win over your elder brother, then I might as well Find someone from the grandchildren to train me, and I can still live for more than ten years if I support it, and it may not be too late."

"My son understands, and my son will definitely do well." Zheng Zhihu nodded emphatically.

Luo Kaixian was fat, so he wasn't too afraid of the cold. With the window open, he watched the snow seeds falling under the light, slowly covering the opposite roof with a white layer.But another handsome young man in his room was shivering from the cold.

The residence they spent a lot of money on is only one street away from Xiao Cheng's Futai yamen, Luo Kaixian is now standing in front of the window, he can see the lights inside the Futai yamen.

"Zheng Zeshi lives here, and now he is the distinguished guest of Xiao Futai! But we can only live here!" Luo Kai first turned his head and looked at the handsome young man.

"Uncle, the Luo family is no worse than the Zheng family!" the handsome young man said.

"Of course it's bad, otherwise, why did Xiao Futai propose to marry the Zheng family's daughter instead of my Luo family's daughter? Compared with the Zheng family's daughter in terms of appearance and talent, my daughter of the Luo family is only as good as the daughter of the Zheng family. Is it strong or weak?" Luo Kai helped Fu's huge belly first, "I thought about it for a long time before I figured out what's going on. My Luo family is still weak."

"My Luo family can call the wind and call the rain on Liangzhe Road, right?" The handsome young man said: "Is there less place for Xiao Futai to rely on?"

"But we are not unique." Luo Kaixian sighed: "Our relationship network on Liangzhe Road was established by us with money, and we are in a relationship that is beneficial to us, and we are divided if there is no benefit! If it is us, Xiao Fu Taiwan will not feel any embarrassment at all, but the Zheng family is different, they are irreplaceable."

"What exactly does uncle want to say?" The handsome young man became impatient.

"Ashin, my sons are not successful, and they are good at business, but when it comes to dealing with people, methods, and city government, they are not at the same level as you. So this time, I went to Xiao Futai with the cheek , and recommended you to him." Luo Kai first said: "Xiao Futai will test you later, and once you pass, you will stay by Futai's side, and now there is a shortage of people around Futai, and there is a lack of wise people like you. human talent."

The handsome young man was stunned: "Uncle, if I am a Jinshi, how can I come to be his assistant?"

"Even if you are admitted to Jinshi next year, so what?" Luo Kaixian's face was cold: "Now the court is precarious, and you are admitted to Jinshi, so what if you can become a good scholar? If you want to protect the Luo family from wind and rain, It will take decades at least. But now, as long as you stand firm in front of Xiao Futai and show your talents, you will be able to gain real power in a blink of an eye. Look at Luo Gang, did you pass the Jinshi exam? Now he is already a magistrate, Look at Lu Ze again, but he was born as an official, and now he is also the capital of a state. Sun Jing, who is only a scholar, is now the lord of a state. Don't look at anything else."

Luo Xin was stunned for a moment: "Uncle, do you think the court can't last long because you don't like the court so much?"

"Ashin is smart, I just said this, and you can guess the root." Luo Kai nodded first: "You are right, I just think that the current court will not last long, and there must be something big. North The people of Liao are watching tigers, and Xiao Ding in the northwest is spying on them, but inside they are constantly bewildered. I am afraid that something big will happen in a short time. Xin, trust your uncle's intuition."

"Uncle, this is really unbelievable."

"If it weren't for the fact that my sons are really incompetent, they would definitely not be favored by Futai. Otherwise, how could I give you such a shortcut to the south?" The more you meet, the less chance you will get the trust of Futai so easily and lightly, so that you can soar into the sky. Ashin, when you come to your parents, I have already made it clear."

Looking at his uncle, Luo Xin smiled wryly, it seemed that he had no choice.

As a member of the Luo family, you have to give your all for the long-term stability of the Luo family.

As for my own future, it is just a little bit attached to the Luo family. If you are prosperous, you will be prosperous, and if you are damaged, you will be damaged.
(End of this chapter)