The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 438 We Don't Care So Much

Because Xi Mairui handed over the ransom, after consulting the imperial envoy, the Bukui Mansion Corps issued bounties to the soldiers.

15 taels per soldier, 16 taels for squad leaders, 17 taels for platoon leaders, 18 taels for company commanders, 19 taels for battalion commanders, and 20 taels for regimental leaders and above.

Because Jia Min has no official position now, so no.

Naturally, Jia Min didn't care about some money. Feng Ziying and others studied it together, and they also felt that it would be better not to give Jia Min.

For a mere 200 taels of silver, it is not worth calling Chief Min to take on the name of a penny.

Having won the victory in recovering South Wendura, and divided the money, this year of the Fubingtuan was very happy.Compared with the atmosphere of defeating the four major tribes last year, it is even worse.

The families of Feng Ziying and others are also well-informed in the imperial capital.The news that the imperial court was going to abolish the government corps also reached their ears through channels in the family.

It didn't seem to have much of a reaction from them, though.

However, from the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the Fubingtuan began an activity that seemed to have nothing to do with training: technical training for soldiers.

The plan for this activity had actually been drawn up a long time ago, but it was temporarily shelved because he was busy training troops and preparing to recover South Wendura.

Now that South Wendura has been recovered, there is no war, so it started.

The soldiers didn't quite understand the technical training at first, but they still resolutely obeyed.

Such a thing may seem a bit weird to others, but to the veterans of the Fubing Regiment, there is nothing wrong with it.

When Chief Min trained them back then, what didn't make people feel weird?
Practice walking, folding quilts, learning Chinese pinyin and literacy, which one has been done before?Besides, learning a craft will make a living when you go home in the future, such a good thing, a fool would not do it.

On the third day of the first lunar month, Jia Min received a letter from Jia's mansion, telling Baoyu to marry Tana on the third day of the second lunar month, and told them to go home for the wedding.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Jia Min, Jia Lian, Jia Qiang, Jia Yun, Qin Zhong, Jia Qin, Jia Ping, Jia Zhi, Li Gui and other children of the Jia family set off for the imperial capital.

Wei Ruolan temporarily acted as the head of Jia Lian's regiment, and the other positions were also temporarily represented by someone else.

Due to time constraints and tight schedules on the road, Baochai and other female relatives will not go back this time.

Before leaving, Jia Lian specifically asked for Daiyu's opinion, but Daiyu also flatly refused, determined not to go back.

The remaining group of men were much faster on the road.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Jia Min and his party rushed to the military platform of Yangmingbao.

Yang Mingbao Army Commander Yang Dezhan meets Jia Min.Naturally, he was very happy.

Since there was still plenty of time, Jia Min decided to stay here for two days and spend the Lantern Festival at Sun Yuanfei's home.

When Yang Dezhan heard this, he was naturally very happy. Without further ado, he followed Jia Min and his party to Sun Yuanfei's house.

After the battle to regain South Wendura last year, Sun Yuanfei brought his men back home.Because he participated in the battle to recover South Vendura, and he had been searching for his subordinates there before, this time he returned home, it can be said that he returned with honor and returned to his hometown in fine clothes.

His superiors, colleagues, family members and folks held a grand welcome ceremony at the military platform of Yangmingbao.It made Sun Yuanfei feel that he finally had the face to go home to see his parents and fellow villagers.

Seeing Jia Min coming this time, he was naturally very happy.The children of Jia's family who were traveling with them were also acquaintances, and they were not polite when they met.

So just like last year, I had fun at Sun's house.Naturally, the Sun family warmly entertained them, and people from Kaiyuan Mansion and Yangmingbao Distribution Office also came to hear the news.

Because Jia Min gave Sun Yuanfei the military exploits and honor of recovering South Wendura, so that they would also be honored, so he became more enthusiastic.

After lingering here for three days, he reluctantly let Jia Min go back.

On the [-]th day of the first lunar month of the Jimao year, Wang Ziteng, the imperial envoy of General Wendula and the envoy of the Beijing Camp, was reading a book in the posthouse when Master Jiang came in.

"Shiweng, an urgent document from Ma Zhuang."

Wang Ziteng opened the sealing seal and took out the official document.

This is a joint document from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Officials. After looking at it, Wang Ziteng heaved a long sigh and handed the document to Master Jiang.

Master Jiang was also taken aback when he saw it.

"How could it be handled like this? There is nothing wrong with He Shen taking over Bu Kui, but if this is the case, where will Feng Ziying and others be placed?"

"Hey, they are all short-sighted people who think they are clever, but they are actually destroying the Great Wall. Before that, I promised Huaiyuan and Feng Ziying that Feng Ziying would take over Bu Kui. Now that the court has dealt with it like this, isn't it that I am going back on my word? Seniors, how do I explain to them?"

"These people have such vicious intentions. Asking Jialin to take over Bukui is clearly intended to sow discord between our Beijing camp and the Fubingtuan, and make our two families jealous of each other."

Jialin is He Shenjiang He Jialin.

"The Fu Bingtuan is loyal to the imperial court and has made immortal feats. How can it not be chilling to deal with it like this? Although Jialin is also a good general, he is still inferior to Feng Ziying and others. Even worse."

Wang Ziteng's evaluation is quite pertinent.

"From this point of view, the next step is to abolish the government corps. Alas, what a pity. The government corps has many merits. If they train their troops according to their methods, after a year or two, the court's military equipment will take on a new look. These people, why? Can't you see this step?"

"They are all calculating for their own face and self-interest, how many of them really think about the society?"

"Shiweng, how to deal with this matter?"

"How else can I deal with it? Just follow the script."

"Did you tell Jialin to be on guard?"

"It must not be done. First, the government soldiers are loyal and trustworthy people. Second, if they are on guard, it will not help the matter after all. Instead, they will create a rift and hurt harmony. Third, even if they are on guard, what is the use of it?" , Our people, where are their opponents? If they really fight, they won't last for a while, and the whole army will be wiped out."

"It's embarrassing. If Huaiyuan was here, it might be easier to talk about it."

"Don't worry too much. Isn't the Fubingtuan now teaching the soldiers their skills? I think they have already expected this, so they will arrange the way out in advance. How about this, you go to Feng Ziying and tell him that I will invite you tonight Officers above the battalion commander and above of their prefecture ate and drank at the Red Chamber Nightclub."

"this?"

"Go, it's okay. I'm Brother Ming's uncle, and they won't do anything to me."

At six o'clock in the evening, Feng Ziying, Yang Lin and other senior military officers of the government corps and senior government officials rushed to the Red Chamber Nightclub.

Although the people didn't know why the imperial envoy suddenly invited them to drink, but it was not surprising that there had been rumors of the disbandment of the government corps before.

Although I didn't say it, I guessed that today must be related to this matter.

After drinking for three rounds, Wang Ziteng was still hesitating, not knowing how to speak.

"Master Imperial Envoy, what is the purpose of coming to us today? Please tell me straight. We are all subordinates of Chief Min, and Your Excellency is Chief Min's uncle. Although Chief Min is not here, we are the uncle of Chief Min. I admit it."

Seeing Wang Ziteng's hesitation, Feng Ziying had already guessed in her heart.Knowing that he was in trouble, I said it myself first.

"Yes, sir, you don't have to be polite. Although we are only a military regiment, we are also officials of the imperial court. If the imperial court has any arrangements, we will follow them."

Chen Yejun also chimed in.

"That's right, my lord, please tell me straight up. I've talked about official business, so I can drink to my heart's content. If you don't tell me, I won't feel at ease, and the wine won't taste good."

Zhao Dahai didn't care about others, picked up the cup by himself, and drank first.

"Look at this."

Wang Ziteng took out the official document from his sleeve and handed it to Feng Ziying.

Feng Ziying read it, and then handed it to Chen Yejun, followed by Wei Ruolan, Jiao Li, Lin Dajiang, Feng Zijing, Chen Yeqing, Zhao Dahai and others.

After everyone finished reading the official documents, Wang Ziteng stood up with a wine glass in his hand.

"Everyone, I promised to restore your Chief Min to his post before. However, Huaiyuan firmly refused. Your Chief Min once told me to ask Chief of Staff Feng to take over Bu Kui. I also think that Chief of Staff Feng is the best candidate. .”

"The old man did go to the imperial court to ask Chief of Staff Feng to take over Bu Kui. However, something happened now, which made the old man feel ashamed. Here, he punishes himself three cups and pleads guilty to you."

As he spoke, Wang Ziteng drank three cups in a row, moving quickly and in one go.

As soon as he finished drinking, He Shenjiang stood up.

"Everyone, I just learned about this matter today, and I didn't know it beforehand. In fact, I have no interest in taking over Bu Kui, and I don't have this talent. It's so unexpected that I can't argue with it. Please don't Misunderstanding. I also punish myself with three cups and apologize to everyone."

He Shenjiang had just had a drink when he was stopped by Feng Ziying.

"Master Imperial Envoy, don't blame yourself. This matter has already been expected by us. It is a good thing that Zhunxin has come now."

"To be honest, I don't have much interest in taking over Bukui. Not only me, but the rest of us are not very interested in official positions."

"The reason why I joined the army was only because of a coincidence that I happened to follow Chief Min, so I made some minor contributions. I only wanted to serve as a soldier to do my duty, and never thought of asking for credit and rewards to win glory and wealth. "

"Officer Min, for the sake of the court and society, did not hesitate to lose his fame and job for the people, and he firmly opposed to rashly going to war. The reason why he did this was just to do his duty."

"When I joined the army, I did my duty just like Chief Min. Now that Bu Kui's overall situation has been settled, I have a clear conscience. As for the imperial court's arrangements, I will naturally obey."

"To be honest, we have also heard the rumors of the abolition of the Fubingtuan, and we have already made up our minds about it. Not to mention that He Shen will take over Bukui, even if the imperial court abolishes the Fubingtuan, we will not say anything , let the imperial envoy deal with it."

"A tree that is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it, and the reason that the bird is exhausted and the bow is hidden, we also understand. Therefore, the two adults, don't blame yourself. Tomorrow He Shen will officially take over. I will fully cooperate and absolutely cooperate. Don't be slow."

"If the government corps is abolished in the future, please tell me frankly, I will do whatever I want."

"I suggest that today's official business ends here. We got to know each other very well, and we have a great admiration for the imperial envoy. Don't miss the drink because of official business, and spoil the atmosphere. Come, cheers!"

"cheers!"

Everyone in the Fu Corps toasted, and they really didn't mention the matter after that, which made Wang Ziteng and He Shenjiang feel quite guilty.

(End of this chapter)