Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 202 The confrontation between the old and the new is full of doubts

Time always allows people to slowly adapt to everything.

The news of Feng Yibo's promotion to a noble rank spread throughout the capital at an extremely fast speed.

For a while, it became the focus of heated discussions in the front and back houses of various mansions.

Countless older girls and younger daughters-in-law deeply resented their lack of vision back then.

Why didn't he catch such a wealthy son-in-law like Xue and Lin did.

It has been nearly ten years since the Great Wei, and no new lords have been produced.

At this time, you can be rewarded for your meritorious service and get an honorary title.

Its future can be described as "unlimited".

But after only a few days, most of the enthusiasm for this matter has passed.

It was slowly covered up by other new things.

Except for some people who occasionally cast envious glances.

There are also many nobles who have begun to invite him to attend some high-end parties.

Feng Yibo's life has basically returned to its usual calm.

However, this new hot issue is also somewhat related to him.

This matter is that Emperor Jingshun is going to Iron Net Mountain again.

Hunt around.

The Great Wei court organizes a large-scale hunting event in which the emperor personally participates once a year.

This is not to let the emperor relax and go out to play.

Instead, it is held in accordance with Zhouli.

Of course, it is as stated in Zhou Li.

The emperor has such an activity every season throughout the year.

There are even corresponding titles in Zhou Li, which are:
Spring Sou (sōu), Xia Miao, Qiu Yu, Dong Shou.

In Feng Yibo's understanding, Zhou Li's hunting for the emperor itself has the purpose of military drills.

It is equivalent to showing the might of the army in the form of hunting.

Played a certain deterrent effect on the vassal states.

Roughly similar to what Feng Yibo knew in his previous life, the combination of military parades and military exercises.

With the changes of the times, the Central Plains Dynasty was unified by the First Emperor.

Started to enter the county system.

Since then, there are not many vassal states that need to be deterred.

The way of hunting has gradually become a symbolic ceremony.

Of course, its existence still has a certain meaning.

That is to reflect the emperor's ambition of not forgetting military affairs.

The reason why I said "again" to go to Iron Net Mountain to fight the siege.

It was because at the end of March, a spring search had already been held.

It is also a siege hunting in Iron Net Mountain.

It's just that Feng Yibo was still overseas at the time, and he was not qualified to participate.

Only Wu Xun is eligible to participate in such a ceremony.

But now that the siege is held again, Feng Yibo already has an honor.

Naturally received the notice from the Ministry of Rites.

And the most important thing is that Emperor Jingshun announced this time:

It was because of the surrender of the East China Sea that the autumn festival was held again.

To show the prestige of Wei.

Therefore, Feng Yibo can be regarded as half of the protagonist of this event.

Even if there is no Lord, this time must participate.

After all, without his envoy to the East China Sea, there would be no offering of soil.

In fact, once a year hunting activities.

Logically speaking, the most suitable one is also Qiu Yu.

After all, in spring, animals can hardly survive the whole winter.

Not to mention the meat, it's still mating season.

In addition, spring is an important time for farming.

Therefore, the emperor should exercise great restraint in hunting at this time.

Not only do you have to avoid hunting female animals, but you also have to avoid destroying farmland.

In summer, when the dealers are prosperous, they usually focus on eliminating harm.

Birds, sparrows, rats and other animals that harm the dealer are mostly used as hunting objects.

These things obviously cannot show the might of the emperor.

As for winter, the north is too cold to travel.

For the sake of the emperor's safety, they have rarely been dispatched.

Therefore, after the autumn harvest is the most suitable hunting time.

Autumn is not only the harvest season, but also the wild animals in the mountains have accumulated enough fat to survive the winter.

It is the time when the body is fat and strong, and the fattest.

If the emperor is in a siege at this time, he can also hold an eagle in his arms and shoot as much as he likes.

The spring search was held before, and it is said that it was because there were frequent reports of Prince Teng's success in the border area.

Emperor Jingshun decided to take this opportunity to hold a siege to demonstrate the martial arts of Great Wei.

But for some unknown reason, the event didn't go very smoothly.

Hastily returned to the capital.

After Feng Yibo received the news, he asked people to find Feng Ziying and the Jia brothers for a reunion.

What preparations do you need to ask.

Several people chatted while drinking, and said a lot of precautions.

For example, what clothes to wear, what to bring, etc.

Feng Ziying also agreed to help get a military BMW to travel for Feng Yibo.

When the show was about to end, Feng Ziying remained motionless.

After the two Jia brothers left, he smiled and said:

"Yibo, we have been brothers for a while."

"You just won the honor, and you caught up to go to Iron Net Mountain to fight a siege. After thinking about it, I have to remind you a few words."

Feng Yibo knew that he had something to say, so he wasn't surprised, he just smiled and said:
"Oh? Brother Ziying, please tell me, I'm all ears."

With that said, he dismissed the servants.

He personally stepped forward and filled Feng Ziying with wine.

Only then did he return to his seat, as if he was listening attentively.

Feng Ziying took a sip and began to say:
"Among the martial arts, although the four kings and eight princes and other founding honors are the majority, the new honors headed by Prince Zhongshun are obviously not to be underestimated."

Feng Yibo didn't understand, he frowned and nodded.

Only to hear Feng Ziying continue: "Although I beat you, you should be regarded as a new honor."

Feng Yibo only got the honor, so naturally new ones cannot be new.

but……

"But your two marriages are related to the Jia family, and they are close to us."

Speaking of this, Feng Ziying smiled and said:
"Obviously, they won't regard you as a new noble, let alone get close to you easily."

Feng Yibo nodded, expressing his approval of the situation.

His two relatives, the Xue family and the Lin family, are both related to the Jia family.

It is naturally true to say that he is close to the founder of the country.

"Because of this, you must pay more attention to this trip to Iron Net Mountain, in case the new nobleman has any ill intentions towards you."

As soon as Feng Ziying said this, Feng Yibo frowned and asked:

"Where did you say that?"

He was also related to the Jia family before, but he didn't see Xin Xungui bothering him.

Of course, it may also be because there is no intersection.

Feng Ziying heard the words and asked:

"Do you know why the iron net mountain siege in spring was so hastily done?"

Feng Yibo shook his head and said:

"I was still overseas at the time, so I didn't know."

In fact, he had heard a little bit from the conversations between the Jia brothers and Feng Ziying and others.

But every time the few people were covered in clouds and mist, they smiled at each other and just clicked.

Like some internal memes, if you haven't experienced it, you can't guess at all.

Feng Yibo naturally couldn't hear anything.

I only know roughly that this matter came from the palace, and it is not allowed to talk about it casually.

With his personality, it is natural that "one thing more is worse than one thing less".

As long as it has nothing to do with him, naturally he won't inquire carefully.

Feng Ziying said with a look of "I knew it" with a smile:
"This is because there was a conflict between the old and the new nobles at Iron Net Mountain. Although there was no real sword or gun in the end, there was still a fight."

The siege of Iron Net Mountain went with the emperor!
Under the eyes of the emperor, dare to engage in armed conflict?

Even if you don't use weapons, it's still a big deal!

Feng Yibo was naturally surprised when he heard the words, and blurted out:

"Is this the case?"

Feng Ziying nodded and added:
"At that time, the Holy Majesty was alarmed, and the palace servants were sent over to stop the conversation before separating the people on both sides."

"But it's also because of this that the sage Longyan was so angry that he hastily ended the siege."

This made Feng Yibo feel a little wrong, he immediately frowned and asked:

"Then why didn't I hear that anyone was punished?"

"Of course there is punishment!"

Feng Ziying seemed to be a little smug and smiled at the interface, and then said:
"However, both sides are people of status, and even the Holy One is only a minor punishment and a major punishment."

"It's nothing more than a year and a half of fines, and it doesn't affect it at all. The two sides continue to oppose each other in secret."

It's just a penalty salary, which is really nothing to these dignitaries.

Did Emperor Jingshun do this to add fuel to the flames?
Or is there really nothing you can do about them?

Several thoughts flashed through Feng Yibo's mind, but he only said:

"It's all for the Holy One, so why bother?"

Although what he said was all lies, Feng Ziying replied seriously:
"After all, it's not for the words of power and profit, especially in the military, which has always been controlled by us, the founders of the country."

Although the Beijing camp is under the control of the new Xungui, the festivals in various places are still the people of the old Xun.

Feng Yibo naturally knew this.

"As for the new generation of nobles, most of them won the favor of the current emperor because of the unspeakable incident 13 years ago."

"But the Holy One can't blatantly favor them, after all..."

Speaking of this, Feng Ziying looked around with a mysterious face, and said:

"After all, the one from the Eastern Palace is still there!"

Feng Yibo caught a key word.

"13 years ago?"

Now is the 12th year of Invesco!
After the emperor ascends to the throne, it is always a change of year!
Feng Ziying also mentioned the Supreme Emperor, and it was hard for him not to have some associations.

13 years ago, was it not the time when the Supreme Emperor abdicated and Emperor Jingshun ascended the throne?
Is it...

No wonder he likes Li Shimin so much, could it be...

its not right!
Emperor Jingshun didn't mutiny against his superiors, but the Supreme Emperor himself!
Feng Yibo is very sure of this!

Not right either!
He couldn't guarantee that the Supreme Emperor was not forced to abdicate.

After all, 13 years ago, he was still a kid in the suburbs of Jinling.

Such a secret is naturally impossible to know!
Hearing him ask about 13 years ago, Feng Ziying quickly stopped talking and said solemnly:

"This matter has too much to do with it, it's better to say less, it's best not to know!"

Feng Yibo nodded, and immediately stopped asking.

"Let's not talk about that!"

He raised the cup and said solemnly:
"Thank you, brother Ziying, for reminding me."

Feng Ziying waved her hands again and again, picked up her glass again, and solemnly said:

"My brother, you don't have to be polite, just be careful."

The two drank it all in one gulp, and Feng Ziying said another sentence as if casually:
"When the time comes, you will follow us, at least keep you safe."

Although, Feng Ziying seems to be understatement.

But Feng Yibo always felt that this was what he wanted to say most today!

He didn't respond in a hurry, so as not to stand in line early.

Seeing his silence, Feng Ziying was slightly taken aback, and said again:

"Of course, maybe I was thinking too much. After all, half of this trip to Iron Net Mountain is a celebration for you."

To Feng Yibo, these words seemed like playing hard to get.

At the moment, he still doesn't answer.

He only said: "Where is it, I am honored to participate in this event that demonstrates the prestige of the country."

Seeing this, Feng Ziying laughed and said nothing.

Get up and bid farewell.

Feng Yibo pondered for a long time, and finally decided to see the trick.

He didn't want to get involved in the matter of the old and new nobles.

I don't even want to stand in line.

After all, he has no honor and no military power.

Logically speaking, the conflict between the two sides would not affect him.

If it is the founding of Xungui, he must be involved.

Then he won't sit still.

Whoever dares to cheat him, he will settle accounts with whoever.

It was night, Feng Yibo decided to clear his troubled thoughts first.

He didn't even look at the schedule, and went straight to Miaoyu.

After paying homage to the Buddha all night, I really feel refreshed.

In addition to preparing to go to Iron Net Mountain and follow the imperial driver to fight the siege.

There was another matter that made everyone in the Feng family very busy.

That is, Feng Yibo and Xue Baochai's wedding is approaching.

Originally, the wedding date of the two was set on the sixth day of June in summer.

But Feng Yibo went overseas and postponed the wedding before leaving.

When I came back this time, I made an agreement with the Xue family,
Set the wedding date in autumn, September [-]th.

Li Mengshi was still worried, and asked someone to figure it out again.

It's definitely an auspicious day, so it's settled.

You can go to Iron Net Mountain to fight the siege, and it will be on August [-].

With the emperor frame, the speed will not be fast.

It takes almost ten days to go back and forth.

Ten more days of hunting.

It is estimated that when I come back, it will be the wedding day.

In order not to be so hasty, Feng Yibo discussed with Xue's family before leaving.

Then postpone the wedding for a few days.

Fortunately, when Li Mengshi was looking for someone to figure it out, he still had a spare day.

September 25 is also an auspicious day.

The almanac on this day reads:

It is advisable to get married, but also to get married and engaged, to relocate to a post, to make an alliance and pray for blessings, to bathe and accept animals, to offer sacrifices, and so on.

For nearly a month, I was able to come back no matter what.

Therefore Feng Yibo changed the wedding date to this day.

The matter involved the emperor's siege, the Xue family naturally had no room to refuse.

Immediately after agreeing, he hurriedly notified the old relatives again.

On August 25, Feng Yibo wore a strong suit.

Riding on the BMW bought by Feng Ziying from the army.

Set off early and wait outside the palace with all the nobles.

Although he can ride a horse, Feng Yibo rarely rides.

One is because horses are forbidden in the city.

The speed difference between riding a horse and riding a carriage is almost the same, so why didn't he choose a more comfortable carriage?

The second is to grind your legs on horseback. It is said that you will get bowed legs when you ride often.

In order to maintain normal leg shape, Feng Yibo didn't want to ride too much.

As a result, his riding skills are limited to being able to ride.

Don't even think about riding and shooting.

After all, riding and archery is the same as reading, it is accumulated by time.

For Feng Yibo, all the time is spent on reading.

Although there is also exercise, it is impossible to spend it on riding and shooting.

After all, when it comes to both civil and military skills, most of them are very ordinary.

I have never heard of anyone who does not go all out and can still enter the first class of the imperial examination.

Oh, right.

Except for Li Xunhuan.

Feng Ziying and Jia Zhen were also in the siege team.

Feng Ziying followed Feng Tang, while Jia Zhen gathered with the four princes and eight princes.

Feng Yibo saw them from a distance, but did not gather around them.

Only one person, alone, followed behind the mouth of the team.

Half a day after departure, the team began to slowly change.

Feng Ziying and Jia Zhen got together and looked for Feng Yibo in the team.

Seeing Feng Yibo leisurely and contentedly on the horse, Jia Zhen was a little surprised, and said:
"Brother Yibo, I didn't see that, your riding skills are good!"

He thought Feng Yibo couldn't do it at all!

Unexpectedly, after riding for most of the day, Feng Yibo didn't feel restless at all because his thighs were worn out.

In comparison, it is clear that Feng Ziying's eyesight is better.

Suddenly, he saw Feng Yibo's saddle had a thick and soft cushion.

"Yibo, your saddle has added material, which can save you a little bit of pain."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but smirked and said:
"How about we compare the speed?"

But Feng Ziying's proposal was obviously not well-intentioned.

Feng Yibo immediately said angrily:

"If the speed is up, these will be useless!"

Feng Ziying was not embarrassed to be seen through by him, but laughed and said:

"Just about two miles ahead, where my dad is, how about it?"

The entire team was mighty, stretching at least five miles away.

And they're at the tail end of the line now.

Even after chasing two miles away, it will not disturb Shengjia who is far ahead.

"not so good!
Feng Yibo naturally refused.

But Feng Ziying ignored him at all, and smiled again:
"Yibo, it's rare to come out once, you must enjoy the joy of riding a horse!"

As he spoke, he lightly waved his horsewhip, just right on Feng Yibo's flattery!
"Snapped!"

(End of this chapter)