Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 77 The next generation is terrible

"There is such a story in Ningxia Town." Xu Wei was a little surprised.

"Yes, it's just that it's hard to tell the inside story. All the important officials in the court know it." Li Rusong said.

"I didn't expect that Zhang Shidu not only writes well, but also has such skill. I've opened my eyes. Now that Dang Xin has been dismissed, should Kuaibai, his son and his servants stay in the capital? Is this the imperial court's plan to send them there? Aiding the DPRK?" Xu Wei asked.

"I don't dare to guess what the imperial court means, but I will definitely not let the father and son return to Ningxia. The commotion this time is really ugly. If something big happens, I don't know how many people will die." Li Rusong said.

"Yes, Ningxia City is very strong. It is the key to the northwest frontier defense line. We don't dare to cause trouble. I just didn't expect that the frontier land has been ruined like this. Civil and military officials are eating empty pay and the soldiers can't afford to eat. The situation." Xu Wei said with emotion.

"Hey, it's hard to explain. A few days ago, there was a pay riot in the Beijing camp. A group of high-ranking officials, Dukes and Marquises couldn't come forward. I followed Shi Shangshu of the Ministry of War to persuade these officers from the Beijing camp to go back. I don't know what Shi Shangshu will do next. Where did the money come from to pay the arrears of the Beijing camp? But it must not be the money used to make firecrackers and artillery. If the artillery that comes to Korea cannot be built and explodes, then something will happen." Li Rusong said.

"Artillery is an important weapon of the country, and Shi Shangshu is definitely not like this. It's just that the money and food of the imperial court are so tight now, and they have to prepare for war and aid the DPRK, so the expenses will be huge." Xu Wei said.

"Yes, but civil society and military forces fight to the death. When it comes to money and food, students can't help much. We can only attack the enemy with all our strength on the battlefield and promote the power of our Ming army so that Toyotomi Hideyoshi will never dare to do it again." Look at me, Daming." Li Rusong said.

"Rusong, teacher believes in you. Just be more careful in the battle formation. By the way, Rubai is in the capital now, and I haven't seen him for a long time." Xu Wei asked.

"My second brother, since I was dismissed as the deputy commander of Ji Town, I have been living a wild life. After a trip to Ningxia, I finally cheered up. However, after coming back, the court did not grant him any practical position. He is I'm idle at home. A few days ago, I could read books and practice martial arts. These days, I wander outside all day long. When I come back, I smell of alcohol and powder. Anyway, he is such an adult. If his father doesn't say anything, it's hard for me to control him. Yes." Li Rusong said.

"Ru Bai seems to be unhappy. No matter what, the court will use you sooner or later, and it will be a big use." Xu Wei said.

"Teacher, I really can't persuade him anymore. Can you please persuade him?" Li Rusong said.

"A man, if you want to do a great career, you can only rely on helping others to persuade you. I still know Rubai. Once he has the opportunity, he will cheer up. Rusong, can you help Zhang Shidu's family? Thank you for your invitation. Let’s see when Zhang Shidu is free so that I can go and visit.” Xu Wei said.

"Master, let me follow you too. Zhang Shidu is often at home now because he has to write books, and His Majesty also allows it." Li Rusong explained.

"That would be much more convenient, but now Rusongzhen has to serve as an errand at the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion, so I won't bother you." Xu Wei said.

"Hey, there is nothing important in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion now. I just go to Dianmao every day. If there is something important, I won't be asked to do it. The teacher is going to visit Zhang Shidu. As a student, how can Rusong not go with him? ?" Li Rusong said.

"That's fine, then thank you for your help, Rusong." Xu Wei said.

……

At Zhang Xiao’s home, Zhang Xiao is still busy writing the Ottoman chapter. Zhang Xiao did not want to write too much about the first few Ottoman monarchs, but focused on Murad I as the first Ottoman monarch. After all, Murad I, as the father of "Lightning" Bayezid I, established the foundation of Ottoman hegemony after many victories. Especially in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 AD, the Kingdom of Serbia, which was at its peak at the time, was completely defeated and established the hegemony of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. But what is very strange is that after winning this battle, Murad I died mysteriously in an assassination. He can be regarded as a legendary monarch throughout his life.

While Zhang Xiao was waving his words, Lu Zhang hurried in with a letter of greeting. "My boss, there is a visitor from Uncle Ningyuan's Mansion, and he is a new one," Lu Zhang said.

"There are new guests in Ning Yuan's residence? Let me see." Zhang Xiao opened the greeting card and was a little surprised when he saw the name.

"Xu Wenchang? Is it that Xu Wenchang?" Zhang Xiao was a little surprised.

"Looking at his place of origin and his age, he should be that Xu Wenchang. Unexpectedly, students will have the opportunity to meet Xu Dacai, who was famous all over the world." Lu Zhang said with emotion.

"But why did Old Master Xu come to the capital? Still at Uncle Ning Yuan's house? It seems that Old Master Xu and Uncle Ning Yuan's family have a close relationship." Zhang Xiao said.

"Since you are an honored guest, you cannot neglect it. Mr. Lu, please tell the house to prepare. Mr. Xu is getting older, so the charcoal fire in the main hall will be hotter," Zhang Xiao said.

At the appointed time, the distinguished guest came to the door on time. Zhang Xiao stood at the door waiting, and saw Li Rusong and Li Rubai slowly helping an old man out of the carriage.

"Is this Mr. Xu coming? General Zimao and Zizhen, why are you here too?" Zhang Xiao quickly stepped forward to say hello.

"How dare you bother Zhang Shidu to wait here when you are a guilty person?" Xu Wei returned the greeting.

"Mr. Xu is famous all over the world, and even if he is a late student, he has already heard of his fame. Mr. Xu, please come to the main hall to talk about it." Zhang Xiao said.

The host and guest were seated separately. Zhang Xiao had already ordered people to warm the room and prepare tea and snacks.

"Zhang Shidu, Mr. Xu was the teacher of Rubai and I. Back then, Rubai and I listened to Mr. Xu's lectures. Now I am a martial artist and can even recite a few poems. It was all taught by Mr. Xu patiently. Back then, Mr. Xu also He taught me the art of war, but unfortunately I was more playful at that time and didn't really listen. Mr. Xu is now in my house. I heard that Zhang Shidu is quite famous, so Mr. Xu wanted to visit Zhang Shidu. "Li Rusong explained.

"It turns out that General Zi Mao's teacher was Old Master Xu. It is true that famous teachers produce great disciples. I wonder if Old Master Xu came to Wansheng's house to give him any advice?" Zhang Xiao said.

"How can I dare to teach Zhang Shidu? I just read Zhang Shidu's books and I will gain a lot of insights. The sage said: 'He who hears the Tao in the morning will die in the evening.' I still think it is not enough after reading the book. There are some things that I still want to discuss with Zhang Shidu. Let me ask for advice during the interview." Xu Wei said.

"Old Master Xu is too polite. I wonder which books written by Wan Sheng have you read?" Zhang Xiao asked.

"I have read all the books written by Zhang Shidu on the market. I pride myself on being a scholar, but I didn't expect that you, Zhang Shidu, have such insight at such a young age. You and Zhang Shidu's "Five Worlds in the World" "Ten Years", the details of the military and political affairs of the Japanese country are really too detailed. I claim to be Hu Shaobao's staff, so I know a lot about the situation in the Japanese country, but now it seems that my knowledge is very limited. Young people are scary, Zhang Shi reads the future It will definitely have a bright future," Xu Wei said.

(End of this chapter)