Jingtai Fenghua

Chapter 154 Be content

After Sun Qiqiu finished speaking, Lin Cunde could only smile bitterly after listening.

I remember that during the Taizong period, the Ming army conquered Mobei in five campaigns, and almost no Mongolians were defeated. At that time, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were invincible, but now, the people are not optimistic about defending the country and fighting within the territory.

It has only been more than twenty years since Renzong ascended the throne to Emperor Jingtai, but the changes have been so great.

If the Ming Dynasty had always attached great importance to the army, how could it have allowed Wala to be so arrogant?
  However, the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty not only did not reflect on themselves, but also constantly tried to weaken the power of the Ming generals and completely control the Ming Dynasty.

In the eyes of those civil servants, the Song Dynasty was the best. His Majesty did not care about things and there were no generals in the country, but it could last for hundreds of years because of the governance of civil servants.

"Don't you want to persuade Admiral Wang?" Sun Qiqiu asked when he saw that Lin Cunde didn't speak.

"No matter how much I try to persuade him, the imperial edict has been issued and we are ready to go on an expedition!" Lin Cunde looked at Sun Qiqiu and said.

Sun Qiqiu looked at Lin Cunde and wanted to stop talking. Lin Cunde saw him like this and asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Brother Wangxian, please speak out!"

After hearing this, Sun Qiqiu smiled bitterly, and then said: "Cunde, it's not me who said it, it was said by others. They said that sending Admiral Wang to the expedition this time was a trick of those civil servants. They wanted Admiral Wang to be defeated. In this way As a result, the third battalion of the capital may be controlled by civil servants!"

"Ah? This?" Lin Cunde was very shocked after hearing this. How did outsiders know about this? So he couldn't help but ask: "Who said this? Can you say such a thing?"

"They all say so. They all say so in the teahouse. Anyway, there are all kinds of people in the teahouse. That's what they said. After I heard it, I felt that I needed to come over and remind you. After all, Admiral Wang treats you It's also pretty good!" Sun Qiqiu explained to Lin Cunde.

After hearing this, Lin Cunde nodded, then smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, the goal is probably this, but who knows whether it can be achieved? Right?"

As Lin Cunde spoke, he saw the water in the kettle boiling, so he picked up the kettle and started making tea. Sun Qiqiu also watched Lin Cunde's actions.

After making the tea, Lin Cunde poured tea for Sun Qiqiu and then said: "Come, drink tea!"

"I heard that drinking tea like this came from you. I have to say, Cunde, you are really capable. You can't do it as a brother. Your abilities are limited and you can't study. Now, I want to find something to do and make some money. Even though Ding You is at home, I don't have this condition!" Sun Qiqiu said with a bitter smile.

"Why bother with yellow and white things? Brother Wangxian needs money, just say it. Everyone in the capital will probably know that I am rich!" Lin Cunde said with a smile.

Sun Qiqiu smiled and shook his head and said, "That's no good. How can you always rely on others? You still need to rely on yourself!"

"Well, if you have any ideas, tell me. If you are short of money and need money for turnover, tell me what business you like. You can also tell me. I can still give you some help!" Lin Cunde looked at it. Sun Qiqiu said.

"I know this. I'm still looking for it now, just hoping to find it! I've been looking for it for a month, but either I can't do it, or it's controlled by others and can't be done, or we can't get involved at all!

Take your time to find it. My family can't be crowded together all the time. We only have four rooms. Logically speaking, the house I live in now belongs to my nephew. When they grow up, I should move out. My third brother, I don’t even dare to think about what I will do in the future! "Sun Qiqiu continued to talk about things at home.

"Well, it doesn't matter. Who can say clearly what the future will bring, right?" Lin Cunde persuaded Sun Qiqiu with a smile.

Sun Qiqiu also laughed openly and said: "That's true!"

While they were drinking tea, a young man in the distance glanced here. He hesitated for a while, and then walked closer. Lin Cunde and Sun Qiqiu didn't pay attention at first. After all, Lin Cunde brought ten people with him. Multiple guards came out, as well as seven or eight servants. Is it difficult for ordinary people to get close to them?
  "But it's from Lin Xiangfeng's family?" the young man shouted from a distance of only thirty steps.

When Lin Cunde heard this, he immediately turned around and saw that he didn't recognize him, but the other party actually knew him. Lin Cunde couldn't help but stood up, raised his hands to the young man and said, "Father Lin Xiangfeng, I'm sorry for my poor eyesight, but I don't know what I call this dear friend?"

"My father, Deng Qi, and I, Deng Yu, have been appointed officials to judge affairs!" The young man returned the greeting with his hands raised.

"Yeah!" When Lin Cunde heard this, he hurried over. Deng Qi was also a Taoist from Jiangxi. He was a censor from the rank of Zuo Fudu. He also died in Tumubao. His father was taken care of by him many times during his lifetime. He knew this.

"I've met brother Deng Yu. I, Lin Cunde, haven't picked up my name yet. I never thought that I could meet an acquaintance here. Come on, come and invite me to drink tea!" Lin Cunde said quickly to Deng Yu, while Sun Qiqiu also said to him. Deng Yu cupped his hands and said, "My father, Sun Qing, is also from the Metropolitan Procuratorate! I, Sun Qiqiu, am named Wangxian!"

"I know, I have seen your father and Cunde's father come to the house many times! I would like to express my words!" Deng Yu also said to Sun Qiqiu with his hands raised.

The fathers of the three of them are from the Metropolitan Procuratorate!
  "Brother Jinyan, please come over here. Brother Wangxian came to me for tea today. As you know, we can't enter other people's homes. The teahouse is too noisy. We can only find a quiet place to sit down and chat." Stay!" Lin Cunde said to Deng Yu with a smile.

"I'm bored at home. I come here from time to time when I go out for a walk. I saw so many people today. I thought you were there. I didn't expect you looked familiar. I've seen you at the Ministry of Civil Affairs before. Once, I was deeply impressed by you because you were awarded the title of Du Shi, the seventh rank!" Deng Yu said to Lin Cunde with a smile.

Deng Yu is very tall, probably almost [-] meters tall, and has a tall build, but his face is very delicate, and you can tell at a glance that he is a scholar.

"Yes, the same is true for us. No, we have met here!" Sun Qiqiu also said with a smile. The three of them sat down at the tea table, and Lin Cunde poured tea for Deng Yu.

"What a joy, what a life! Hey, why didn't I think of setting up a small tea table to sit here? If there is a pot of tea, I can sit here alone for a day. From now on, I will do this. I will let my family Servant, get me a small table and a stove!" Deng Yu looked at Lin Cunde's tea table and said to Lin Cunde very happily.

"Well, anyway, just coming here and sitting here makes me bored at home every day!" Lin Cunde said with a smile.

"That's right, I will come here for a walk every day, even on rainy days!" Deng Yu said with a wry smile.

"What's wrong?" When Lin Cunde heard what he said, he knew that there was probably a lot going on at home, so he asked.

Deng Yu waved his hand and said: "I'm just bored. I feel uncomfortable at home every day. And, eh, you also know that this gap is too big. By the way, you didn't go to play with other people?"

"Others?" Lin Cunde asked in confusion.

"They are the children of the ministers who died in Tumubao. They are always together. When they are together, they complain and blame others. I can't listen to this, but I can understand it. After all, the gap is too big! If their fathers are still there, their future will be better. It would be very good, but now, ha!" Deng Yu said, shaking his head and smiling bitterly.

"Oh, I didn't go!" Lin Cunde shook his head and looked at Sun Qiqiu.

Sun Qiqiu said with a smile: "We are not qualified. My father is only a seventh-grade official, how can he compare with them!"

"Don't go, it's boring. I've been there a few times and all I've complained about is complaining. What's the point of complaining? Who can be blamed? Doesn't their father have any responsibility? His Majesty wants to lead the expedition in person, and their fathers are all Ministers of the DPRK, can't you persuade? Can't you give advice? Who is to blame?" Deng Yu still waved his hand and said.

When Lin Cunde heard this, he smiled and nodded. Deng Yu still understood, so he smiled and said, "Brother Jinyan is still sensible!"

Deng Yu continued: "Instead of blaming others, it is better to rely on yourself. For example, Cunde, your father is only a seventh-rank official, but what about you now? Although you are also a seventh-rank official, you can build up the family business. This is also a skill. What about them? , What’s the use of guarding my father’s bit of prestige every day, thinking about my father’s relationships, and recalling the past every day?”

"Well, that makes sense!" Lin Cunde nodded to Deng Yu after hearing this.

"They are from well-off families, if they are like me, huh? If Cunde hadn't helped, would I still be sitting here? I guess it's time to borrow money from everywhere!" Sun Qiqiu also smiled and shook his head.

"People, you have to be content. No matter how hard it is, we are still better than ordinary people, and we are still awarded the title of official? What else do you want?" Deng Yu continued.

Lin Cunde nodded in agreement, it would be great if he could be awarded the official title.

The three of them were sitting there chatting. It was almost noon, and Lin Cunde's servants also brought food. Deng Yu was very happy and told Lin Cunde that he wanted Lin Cunde to come over from time to time, so that everyone could sit and chat when they had nothing to do.

Lin Cunde nodded in agreement. He really needed to chat more with people outside. It was not enough to stay at home every day.

Just like now, it's nice to chat for a while and people are in a good mood.

They stayed here until evening and made an appointment to gather here on the last day of every ten days.

Back at the mansion, Lin Cunde saw Wang Zhi still reading and was very satisfied.

At this moment, in Wang Quan's mansion, Wang Quan originally wanted to go to Wang Ying's house last night, but because he learned that Wang Ying might go on an expedition, he did not go. Moreover, his other sons did not let him go.

They are just thinking about waiting for Wang Ying to go on the expedition. Then they will see if Wang Ying can come back. If Wang Ying cannot come back, then they have a plan.

"Dad, it's confirmed. We will set off for the expedition in four days. Now the fifth military camp is packing up, and all the food and grass have been delivered!" Wang Zhi, the fifth child, came in and said to Wang Quan.

The fifth child, Wang Zhi, went out to inquire about the news today, just to determine whether Wang Ying was the coach and when the army would set off.

"Are you sure?" Wang Quan looked up at Wang Zhi and asked.

"Sure!" Wang Zhi, the fifth child, nodded.

"Humph, he also has today?" Wang Quan said with a sneer at this moment.

(End of this chapter)