The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 237 Three Disciples
Yan Ping sent Wu Da out of the house, Zhu Xiu sat in the official room for a while, read the last two issues of daily life tabloids, and reviewed a few official documents from the salt factory and Pei Jin. Seeing that it was not yet noon, he stood up and stretched his arms. He stretched himself out and prepared to take a walk around the courtyard where the Fu family sisters lived as originally planned.

Nowadays, all aspects of the management of the Changyi Army are running smoothly. Except for military affairs, Zhu Xiu does not need to interfere most of the time.

Song Shen, Pei Jin, Wen Zhongping, and Tao Wenju were the four most capable officers in internal affairs management under his command. Song Shen was in charge of farming, Pei Jin was in charge of finance, Wen Zhongping was in charge of Anding County and was responsible for liaison with local counties, and Tao Wenju was in charge of salt management. Factory, responsible for docking with Zhenhaiying.

All four people have the ability to take charge of their own affairs. With the four as the core, a relatively independent government operation system has been formed.

Zhu Xiu is in the middle and coordinates. All he needs to do is grasp the general direction of the work of the four people and avoid any problems.

There is also Shen Xuemin, who was transferred to Quaigu County Magistrate and was vigorously cultivated by Zhu Xiu. He is also a reserve talent for the future Changyi Army.

In terms of military affairs, Guan Tieshi replaced Wei Hu as the commander of the capital of Yanei, and Pan Mei served as the military envoy of the capital, commanding the troops of the outer town and the troops of Zheqian City.

Yan Ping's public position is the Changyi Army Jiedu Inspector, responsible for the picketing of officials under the rule and the daily security of Yacheng.

Yan Ping's more important position is the deputy commander of the Zangfeng Battalion, responsible for gathering and organizing intelligence, and liaising with Ma Qing who is far away in Kaifeng.

Shenghe Mansion is one of the main industries secretly operated by Zangfengying. It is easy to raise funds and deploy people.

Taking Anding County as an example, the layout of Zangfeng Camp is so pervasive that any disturbance will be immediately reported to Yan Ping's ears.

With this convenience, Zhu Xiu appointed him as a military governor, responsible for the supervision of officials and generals of the Changyi Army.

The four battalions of Tashan, Zhenhai, Zangfeng, and Weihu were all independently established and were not subordinate to each other from the Jiedu Mansion's staff system. Financially, Pei Jin allocated funds independently. Only Zhu Xiu and Shi Kuangwei knew the specific amount.

The Zhenhai and Zangfeng [-]nd Battalions are special. Zhenhai Battalion specializes in selling private salt, and the profits it makes are still one of the important financial incomes of the Changyi Army.

Therefore, Zhenhaiying usually does not need to allocate funds directly. Tao Wenju can complete the settlement and then summarize it for Pei Jin to record.

The Zangfeng operation has the highest expenses, and most of the income from opening Shenghe residences in various places is used as subsidies, and a large amount of money is also needed to support it.

Every time Pei Jin reported on his work, he had to complain to Zhu Xiu. He felt that the money was spent very unfairly. It was difficult to see where it was spent.

Zhu Xiu also knew that there were many loopholes in this, but the establishment of the intelligence network itself was a very expensive matter. The road from Jingzhou to Kaifeng was long, and after several turnovers, the cost was even higher.

Zhu Xiu could only comfort Pei Jin, saying that everything was done for the prosperity of Zhang Yijun.

Other places can start slowly, but Kaifeng's intelligence network must be established as soon as possible, and it must be able to function stably and efficiently.

Ma Qing and Chen Anyuan were in Kaifeng, and the help Zhu Xiu could give was extremely limited.

He also knew that according to Ma Qing's temperament, he would not ask for money from his hometown in Jingzhou unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, just going through the checkpoints and sending people to escort him would cost a lot.

Since Ma Qing sent a message for help, he must have encountered difficulties in Kaifeng. No other support could be provided, but if he wanted money, he would have to send it to him even if he was on horseback.

However, it was not realistic to wait for the urgent life-saving money to be sent from Jingzhou. After much deliberation, Zhu Xiu had no choice but to turn to Fu for help.

The Fu family has a big business, and they have a lot of businesses in Kaifeng. It would not be suspicious to contact Ma Qing on the grounds of business cooperation.

Zhu Xiu was going to discuss with Fu Jinzhan.

Walking to the door of the courtyard, you can hear the laughter of girls coming from inside, like birds competing to show off their singing voices. It makes people feel happy and refreshed.

Zhu Xiuzheng wore a scarf on her head, pulled up the collar, dusted off a moon-white round-collared robe, arranged a piece of jade jewelry hanging on her belt to the right, cleared her throat and walked in with horoscope steps. Across the hospital.

In the courtyard, a few low osmanthus flowers withered and withered early, and the fragrance was gone. The falling brown and yellow flowers and leaves were swept away by the autumn wind and fell all over the ground.

Fu Jinzhan and Shi Lingyan each held a wooden sword and practiced martial arts in the courtyard.

Fu Jinhuan applauded from the side, and the maid Mo Xiang was busy delivering towels and tea.

Fu Jinzhan has a tall figure, clean and neat moves, and is full of heroic spirit.

Shi Lingyan's figure is more slender. With the wooden sword in his hand, his moves are more agile and light. The bell on his wrist jingles, which is very pleasant.

Fu Jinzhan was good at swords, and Shi Lingyan was good at daggers and whips. The two girls consulted each other and learned from each other's strengths, one learning whips and the other swordsmanship.

Fu Jinhuan doesn't like to practice martial arts, but he likes to watch and appreciate it. He can just be responsible for cheering.

The two wooden swords danced like snakes, intertwined like flying across the sky, and the sweet-scented osmanthus flowers on the ground fell with the wind as they shouted and drank.

For a novice who knew nothing about martial arts, all Zhu Xiu could appreciate was his graceful figure and outstanding beauty.

"Bah bang bang~" Zhu Xiu applauded and applauded without hesitation.

Fu Jinzhan sheathed his sword and stood up, his beautiful eyes turning and smiling.

Fu Jinhuan had a look of disgust, as if a swarm of flies suddenly flew over the delicious food.

Mo Xiang took a step out of the house with tea in hand. When she saw Zhu Xiu coming uninvited, she hesitated, retracted her legs and hid in the house, peering around to watch.

Shi Lingyan ran forward with a sweet smile and said excitedly: "Zhu Xiu, you came just in time, tell me how my swordsmanship goes?"

Zhu Xiu gestured with his thumbs and praised: "Yan'er is a martial arts wizard, and the lady has the demeanor of a master. With such a famous teacher and disciple, Yan'er's swordsmanship is naturally improving day by day, and the progress is rapid!"

Shi Lingyan giggled happily, flipping his wrist and dancing a sword flower: "Do you still remember this move? When I just came back from the farming area, I practiced it once and I was not very good at it, and I almost hit you."

Zhu Xiu calmly took a step back, carefully avoiding the wooden sword. Although it was made of wood, it still hurt when it hit him, because Shi Lingyan was really strong.

"Of course I remember. This move is called the Death-Destroying Chain Sword?" How could Zhu Xiu remember that? He laughed dryly and racked his brains to come up with a name.

Shi Lingyan was startled and stamped his feet angrily: "That's not true! I clearly asked Laojun to Jianghe! You don't remember at all!"

Zhu Xiu said sarcastically: "The main reason is that we Yan'er are proficient in eighteen kinds of martial arts. What we have learned is too complicated and vast, and it is really difficult to remember them all."

Shi Lingyan hummed triumphantly: "This girl is extremely talented. She can learn any weapon as soon as she gets her hands on it."

"That's right! Yan'er is a hero among women. If he had been in the world, he would have become the leader of the martial arts alliance."

Zhu Xiu boasted with a playful smile, making Shi Lingyan smile happily.

Fu Jinhuan saw this and despised Zhu Xiu to the extreme. He felt that he was really just a flattering villain who only knew how to flatter others.

Fu Jinzhan noticed her expression, smiled without saying anything, took the wooden sword handed by Zhu Xiu, and said with a smile: "This set of swordsmanship was born out of the Shangqing Tianxin Zhengfa. It has been passed down to my father since I was a child, and each move is based on the corresponding Taoist scriptures. How can it be called a 'death-killing chain sword'? It is really vulgar, and it sounds like a gimmick used by thieves to bluff people when they are robbing homes and houses!"

Zhu Xiu smiled and cupped her hands: "The lady is well-informed and can laugh at you." Fu Jinzhan snorted: "It's obviously you who made random nonsense to deal with Yan'er."

Zhu Xiu grinned and quickly bowed to beg for mercy. Fortunately, Shi Lingyan came into the house to drink water. If she heard him, there would inevitably be another scene.

Fu Jinzhan shook his head and sighed: "That's all, Yan'er's brain won't be useful if he grows ten more. He deserves to be deceived by you."

Shi Lingyan jumped out of the house. When he heard her words, he asked strangely: "Why do you have to grow ten heads? Isn't it very troublesome to behead your head? You have to chop it off ten times?"

As she said this, even she herself was made to giggle and giggle. Fu Jinhuan also found it funny, and the two ladies laughed together.

Mo Xiang, who was hiding behind the door, also covered her mouth and snickered.

Fu Jinzhan said with a bitter smile, "You two... ugh~"

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "Yan'er's whimsical ideas are really interesting. Madam, don't be surprised."

Fu Jinzhan shook his head, too lazy to pay attention to the two silly girls, and said to Zhu Xiu, "Look at your expression, you seem to have something to say?"

Zhu Xiu cupped his hands and said, "I do have something I want to ask of you."

Fu Jinzhan nodded, turned around and entered the room: "Come sit down in the room and talk slowly."

After sitting down in the hall, Mo Xiang served hot tea. Zhu Xiu just wanted to say thank you, but she put down the tea cup and ran away in a hurry, leaving Zhu Xiu confused.

"Tell me, what's the matter."

Zhu Xiuyan said concisely and concisely: "A year ago, I sent people to Kaifeng to purchase some properties, and the business has been doing pretty well.

But a few months ago, they sent a message back, saying that they had encountered some troubles and needed some money as a working capital.

Kaifeng is a long way away, so sending someone from Jingzhou would only delay business. Kaifeng has a lot of business with the Fu family. I would like to ask the eldest lady to ask someone to send a message to Kaifeng to say hello. I will then let the subordinates in Kaifeng contact the Fu family. Ask Fu to lend them the money they need. "

Fu Jinzhan nodded and said cheerfully: "This matter is easy to handle. The Kaifeng industry will be managed by my third uncle Fu Yantu. I will write a letter and you will send someone to deliver it together. Let your subordinates take my letter." Just ask my third uncle to record the affairs in the Shizhong Mansion in the alleyway."

Zhu Xiu stood up and saluted: "Thank you very much, Madam, for your help."

Fu Jinzhan smiled and warned: "Kaifeng is not as good as the border towns. There are noble military attachés and court officials everywhere. I ask your people to act with caution and not to get into trouble."

Zhu Xiu said gratefully: "Thank you Madam for the warning."

Fu Jinzhan did not ask Zhu Xiu what property he bought in Kaifeng, and why he rushed all the way to Kaifeng to do business.

She was very smart and guessed that these things might involve internal secrets of the Chang Yi Army, which might not be convenient to reveal.

She didn't find it strange.

After all, Kaifeng is the center of the world, and any Jiedu envoy will find ways to deploy people so that he can learn about the court's movements as soon as possible.

After finishing half the cup of tea, Fu Jinzhan looked outside the room and said softly: "How do you plan to get along with my second sister?"

Zhu Xiu pretended not to understand and sighed: "Over the past few days, I believe the eldest lady has also seen it. The second lady Fu doesn't look down on me at all. I'm afraid it's just the falling flowers and the flowing water. Alas~"

Zhu Xiu sighed, looking sad.

Fu Jinzhan laughed angrily and scolded in a low voice: "It's obvious that you deliberately acted ugly and acted to taint yourself, hoping to make Huan'er hate you. You don't want to get married to Fu, and you don't dare to shirk it from Privy Guo, so just Put the responsibility on Mrs. Fu and let her take the initiative to reject Privy Guo!"

Zhu Xiu refused to admit it and argued: "The second lady is as beautiful as a fairy. If I can win her favor, I will naturally get it! It's a pity that no matter how hard I try to please, the second lady never looks at me seriously. What can I do?"

Fu Jinzhan was angry and funny: "In recent days, you have behaved frivolously, spoken frivolously, and looked like an idle playboy. On the day Huan'er entered the city, you even pretended to be a shepherd and kidnapped someone on the way. .No one can look down on you like this.

If you could be normal, treat Huan'er as a friend, and then show her what you have done for Jingzhou, I believe she would have a better understanding of you and leave a good impression. "

Zhu Xiu let out a long sigh: "Madam, you really think highly of me. In fact, Zhu Xiu is a bad person who has no knowledge, no skills, no real work, and no ambition to make progress."

Fu Jinzhan was very angry and gritted his teeth and said: "Forget it, I don't care, it depends on how long you are willing to pretend. Huan'er is not stupid. After getting along for a long time, she will naturally be able to tell the truth from the lies."

Zhu Xiu blinked and whispered: "I heard that Qizhou has been completely stabilized. It will not be long before Young Master Fu will also return to Beijing with the army. At that time, I will send someone to escort the eldest sister and sister to Qizhou to join my brother."

Fu Jinzhan sneered: "Why, you want to drive us away now? It's a pity that it's easy to invite gods but difficult to send them away. We sisters have to live in Jingzhou like you. It's not too late to leave after the New Year."

Zhu Xiu rubbed his hands and said bitterly: "That's not good. Duke Wei misses his daughter so much. What if he has a headache and a fever?"

Fu Jinzhan's almond-shaped eyes widened, ready to fight. Zhu Xiu quickly slapped his mouth and said with a smile: "Slip of the tongue! How could the Duke of Wei get sick when he is so powerful? Maybe when the eldest lady and her entourage return to Yanzhou, there will be more A younger brother and sister.”

Before Fu Jinzhan could strike with his knife, Zhu Xiu ran out of the hall with a smile and ran across the courtyard in a hurry.

"You brat!" Fu Jinzhan spat bitterly, his pink face stained with a layer of red frost, and then he burst into laughter again.

In addition to his illustrious military exploits and his far-reaching prestige, the Fu family also has one thing that is praised by the world.

That is, Fu's son is able to give birth, is good at giving birth, is brave in fighting, and is also very fierce in giving birth to children.

Fu Cunshen had at least nine named sons, all of whom were Fu Yanqing's brothers, and at least five or six daughters.

Fu Yanqing was not good at women. After his first wife died of illness, his concubine Yang became his wife and had a concubine.

Among the many lustful and lustful noble officials, Fu Yanqing is definitely a breath of fresh air.

Even so, Fu Yanqing still has three sons and four daughters.

Many honorable nobles who are soaked in makeup and powder want to have more sons, but they never get it.

There used to be rumors that the Fu family had a secret recipe for having children, and many ministers came to ask for advice, which made the Fu family dumbfounded.

The Fu family has only been prosperous for two generations, but the number of members of the clan is very large, and most of them have good tutors, and they are all good at martial arts and reading.

As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers, and the Fu family is the best example.

Zhu Xiu obviously knew the rumors about the Fu family, so he made fun of them.

(End of this chapter)