Chapter 15 Section fifteen

After Li Hongzhang left, Rong Lu thought over his words again, and felt that the trip to Shiyuan was essential, and the sooner the better. Therefore, in the afternoon of this day, I rode my horse to Umbrella Alley.Although the traces have been sparse in the past few years, it is not a general relationship after all, so King Chun heard the news from the door and immediately extended the meeting. When we met, we first asked about Linggui's condition. Rong Lu had already thought about it, and he couldn't meet without reason. He wanted to use his father-in-law's illness as a reason, so it was a good time to make a conversation.

"My father-in-law's illness is useless, and he dragged it on in one breath, just because he couldn't let go of something on his mind, he specially asked me to come and beg the prince." "Oh, what's on his mind?" "It's not the name after death!" Rong Lu said: "The most proud thing in my father-in-law's life is that Emperor Xuanzongcheng Zhu Bi personally ordered him to be a biography. As usual, the clan can't get a tripod, so this biography is even more precious. In terms of posthumous posthumous law in the future, please ask Qi Ye to complete it."

Bannermen attached great importance to the word "Jing" in regard to posthumous posthumous titles, so King Chun asked, "Could it be that he wants to posthumously posthumously Wenjing?" "I dare not ask for it." "Then..." King Chun thought for a while and said, "Anyway, we can't talk about it right now. When the cabinet drafts the words in the future, you should pay attention to it yourself, and just tell me when the time comes!" "Yes!" Rong Lu greeted casually, "I will thank Master Qi on behalf of my father-in-law."

"Is that why you came here?" "It's not just about this matter." Rong Lu replied, "Recently, some people have been talking about the increase of the flag camp's salary. Someone came to ask me, and I said: Qi Ye's idea of ​​raising the flag camp's salary for many years , as long as there is enough money in the Ministry’s treasury, Seventh Lord will definitely do this. But now it’s important to build a large navy, and if you can’t do it for a while, don’t be discouraged, anyway, with Seventh Lord around, there must be hope.” This last sentence is what Chun Wang loves to hear most.His life's wish is to become a strong Eight Banners team capable of following the founding of the country.At that time, the nephews of the Emperor Taizu each had an army. Taizong was so heroic that he only commanded the Zhenghuang and Xianghuang Banners. Half.How happy it is to be able to control the entire flag and regain the glory of entering the customs!

King Chun's wish had already been made for himself when Sushun was executed and when he first took charge of the Shenji Camp.He has read many military books and historical biographies of famous generals, and has also carefully examined the methods used by monks and kings to lead soldiers. He is convinced that only by being kind to the soldiers can they gain their deadly strength, and only by gaining their deadly strength can they have uninterrupted cold and heat, and work hard Practice to become an elite soldier who can attack well and defend well.However, for the past 20 years, he has only worked hard on the word "enjoyment". Of course, he can't talk about practicing hard, and he is not sure whether he can "get his death power".It was all because he felt that the friendship was not deep enough.

This time King Chun has made up his mind that he will drastically eliminate the bad soldiers in the provinces who have a deeper habit than the "green battalion", and save military expenses for the "Enjie" banner battalion.However, "the salary increase in the flag camp is not for nothing." He said, "We have to find a way to rectify it!" Using the word "we" means that the rectification work has a share of honor and salary.However, he was unwilling to volunteer, and replied blankly: "It should have been rectified." "It needs someone to rectify. Mu Tushan is good, but he can't be transferred to Beijing for a while; Shanqing, I want him to help run the navy. Zhonghua, you have been sick for too long, this time you have to help me busy."

"How do you say 'help', Lord Qi is serious!" Rong Lu asked, "Does Lord Qi want me to go to the Shenji Camp, or return to the infantry to lead the yamen?" "Speaking of this, let's have a good talk." King Chun leaned over, leaning his left elbow on the coffee table, looking very intimate, "I've made plans for a long time. The past two years have not looked the same on the ground! Fu Zhenting Mother-in-law, you can't be that job at all, there was a big joke last month, have you heard?" This is really a big joke.Just because Fu Kun, the commander of the infantry, was cowardly by nature and was insulted by others, a gentleman on Liang Shang stole his big hat, hung it on the Zhengyang Gate, and attached a note reading "The head of Mr. Fu, the commander of the infantry".Fortunately, it was discovered early and few passers-by could see it, but the secret agents of Shenji Camp naturally reported it.Although Rong Lu was in the wild, he was very well informed about the news, but the spies of the Shenji Camp dealt with him often, so it was better to keep the truth from King Chun, so he deliberately replied: "I haven't heard about it."

"That's what happened..." The big joke that King Chun talked about really happened. "The superiors appreciate Fu Zhenting very much, so I can't say more. But the infantry commanding the yamen must have someone who can stand up to it. I think you should go back there, and I will ask you to send you as a god." The mission of the Minister of Aviation Operations. Isn't this the best of both worlds?" "Thank you Qiye for your cultivation." Rong Lu replied calmly, "I will go back to the Infantry Commander's Yamen to be a wing lieutenant."

How do you become a wing lieutenant?After thinking about it carefully, King Chun realized that he said this on purpose.Because of Shen Guifen and Baojun's joint efforts, Rong Lu was demoted to second rank in his post as Minister of Industry and Infantry Commander because of the crime of negligence. product positions. As for the subordinates of the infantry commander, the commander of the left and right wings is the second rank, and he is not qualified to serve as a wing lieutenant of the third rank.So what he said can be regarded as a complaint, or it can be said to be a reminder to King Chun that if he wants to use him, he must first restore him to his original post, otherwise he cannot be reused.

Of course, King Chun had thought about this level a long time ago, "Zhonghua, don't worry, I've already made plans for you." He said, "Just wait until the next year, when the Mongolian prince who is entering the pilgrimage arrives, your piece Things can be done." "Oh," Rong Lu really couldn't figure out how his own affairs had nothing to do with the Mongolian prince, so he said, "Please make it clear, Seventh Lord." "The emperor has to practice riding and shooting in the beginning of spring. I want to use your name to buy eight good horses, and they will be rewarded with first-class rewards. Naturally, there will be grace."

Needless to say, these eight good horses were purchased by the Mongolian princes and brought with them when they entered the pilgrimage as usual next year.Chun Wang is so thoughtful, the hospitality is really appreciable.When Rong Lu was thinking about how to express his gratitude, he heard King Chun shout: "Come on! See if the forehead is here? " Forehead son-in-law refers to his son-in-law, Naersu, the eldest son of Boyan Nemogu, who happens to be in the mansion and will arrive as soon as he is called.Rong Lu knew him very well. When they met, they held hands and asked questions, just like being affectionate to a little brother he loves. When their conversation came to an end, King Chun asked, "What about the eight horses?" "It's been picked out a long time ago. It's all chrysanthemum green, and it's not bad in size. It's being trained now, and I can go to Beijing in early November." "Did you hear that?" King Chun looked at Rong Lu and said. Rong Lu immediately flicked his sleeves, asked for a double security, stood up and lowered his hands and said, "Qi Ye is so protective, I really don't know what to say! Don't be afraid that Qi Ye will be angry, there is something that must be done by me, so that my heart will be satisfied." It's a little better." "Say it!" "I have to pay the price of the horse." "It's a small matter, it's up to you." So Rong Lu thanked him again and chatted some gossip before resigning.This trip was worthwhile, but things were really difficult. Fu Kun's family member Fang Long, even if the punishment of downgrading to the second level was cancelled, it might not be able to replace him.It would be too aggrieved to send a commander-in-chief of the left and right wings to listen to Fu Kun's orders. "That's right, I'd rather still be sick!" Rong Lu said to himself, "Why don't you go back to the Yamen of the Infantry Commander? If you want to go back, you have to be an official!"