For the nobles of the imperial court, Xiong Tingbi has no good impression.

Of course.

There are noble manors all around Jingshi, but there is no need to hand over a grain of rice to the imperial court.

As a result, the imperial court had no pay, and the soldiers on the front line often went hungry.

Shatter at the touch of a button.

Therefore, he summoned Fang Zhenru again and asked about something.

"I heard that Yang Chengying has dealings with many dignitaries and dignitaries in the imperial court, is this true?"

Xiong Tingbi asked.

"If you go back to the scriptures, this is indeed the case."

Fang Zhenru reported truthfully: "But Yang Chengying is not familiar with them, just a cooperative relationship." Yang Cheng needed money and food to support the army and the people, and the noble ships of the imperial court needed the protection of sailors, and each took what he needed. ”

"Is it really to each his own?"

Xiong Tingbi felt a trace of suspicion.

These days, it's rare for me not to put some money in my pocket.

Fang Zhenru knew the meaning of Xiong Tingbi's words, and smiled helplessly: "If you don't believe it, you can look at his temporary residence." In addition to the good food, Yang Chengying doesn't like to gamble, is not lustful, and doesn't even have time to be lazy. ”

Inspector Fang Zhenru is a decent man, Xiong Tingbi believes his words.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked him these things repeatedly.

"Look, what am I going to do with him? This person seems reluctant to accept the official position of the imperial court. ”

Xiong Tingbi finally said his heart disease.

Not accepting official positions is tantamount to not being subject to the control of the imperial court.

Fang Zhenru thought for a moment and replied, "Yang Chengying is only eighteen years old, and he really can't accept a younger official position. The official seal is too small, and he can't suppress these generals in Liaodong. ”

"That's the reason, I think, when I return to the capital, I will ask for a decree and arrange some other glorious lords for him, which can not only play a role in attracting him, but also play a role in saving money."

"That's very good."

It was getting late, and Fang Zhenru got up to say goodbye.

Xiong Tingbi suddenly asked, "Fang Xun, where did the weapons of Yang Chengying's soldiers come from?" ”

"This ......" Fang Zhenru returned to his seat, "I really don't know, it seems to be from Mao Yuanyi's hand." ”

"Oh, that's right."

"My lord, is there a problem?"

"The imperial court is very strict with the management of weapons and armor, and the quality is not good. But looking at Yang Chengying's soldiers, the weapons and armor are very sophisticated, and I am afraid there is a way here. ”

"Definitely. If adults track it down, will it be inappropriate? ”

"Don't worry, wait until I figure out the ins and outs of the matter, and then think about how to deal with it."

"Yes."

Regarding the weapon in Jin Zhouwei's hand, Fang Zhenru had already noticed it.

It's just that time is in a hurry, and the slave chieftain soldiers are pressing, so they don't have time to pursue this matter.

Now, Xiong Jingluo suddenly brought it up, Fang Zhenru's heart tightened, would he have a responsibility for lax supervision on his head.

Privately making weapons and armor is a big crime, and if it is exposed, will his friend Mao Yuanyi also be implicated.

The more he thought about it, the more scared he became, after Fang Zhenru left the pavilion, he didn't dare to go back to his residence, but went straight to Mao Yuanyi's residence.

Mao Yuanyi was about to go to bed, when she heard her friend coming in the starry night, she hurriedly dressed and opened the door to greet her.

Under the flickering light, Fang Zhenru asked about the weapons and armor.

Mao Yuanyi was also surprised: "Xiong Jingluo found out? He...... What are you going to do? ”

"Xiong Jingluo hasn't thought about it yet, but ...... Could it be that the virtuous brother is also involved? ”

"This ......"

Mao Yuanyi hesitated, whether to tell him.

"Oh, don't hide it from me. You and I are grasshoppers on a rope, and no one can escape. Don't forget that I am the Liaodong Inspector and have the responsibility of supervision. ”

Fang Zhenru said anxiously.

"It is true."

Mao Yuanyi thought for a while, and said affirmatively: "Without weapons, what do they use to fight." ”

"This ...... Oh, my God! Privately made weapons and armor, but ...... But it's a great sin of treason! ”

"Rebellion? That...... The nobles of the court are all anti-thieves. ”

"What do you mean by that?"

"Humph! To tell you the truth, there are many mink ginseng in the small and poor people of the Xian country, and the nobles transported pig iron and other contraband to the Chaoxian by boat, and then transferred them to the slave chiefs in exchange for mink ginseng by the hands of the merchants of the dynasty, and then transferred the mink ginseng back. ”

This tortuous and complicated trade route did not need to be so troublesome before. It is a way to make a fortune after the imperial court imposed an embargo on the Jurchens during the Wanli period.

In contrast, normal business dealings, how can there be such huge profits.

Objectively, it also caused a sharp increase in trade between the two sides, and gave Yang Chengying materials for the development of armaments and people's livelihood.

Although Fang Zhenru had heard of it, he was shocked into a cold sweat when he heard Mao Yuanyi explain the situation in detail for the first time.

"That'...... Why didn't Yang Chengying stop it? Fang Zhenru said angrily.

"Block? What to stop? After collecting a little toll, Xungui sent You Shihun to Jinzhou, almost bankrupting the general, indirectly causing no extra money and food to appease the people, causing the people to besiege Jinzhou City. ”

Mao Yuanyi's tone was full of helplessness.

"What now?"

Fang Zhenru completely lost his temper.

"Let me go and see the general, and then let's talk."

Mao Yuanyi was also very helpless.

In fact, it is not a good thing to offend these court nobles.

They don't say anything, but they are secretly looking for an opportunity, and as long as the time is ripe, this poisonous arrow will inevitably be released.

Even Xiong Tingbi may not be able to withstand it.

Port Arthur, Yang Chengying's mansion.

"What? You say, Xiong Jingluo has sensed that there is something wrong with my weapon? ”

Yang Chengying frowned slightly, unable to think of what he had done wrong.

Ning Wan said: "In addition to the spear array, the quality of the weapons seems to be wrong, the quality is too good!" ”

"Hey, it's a hundred secrets."

Yang Chengying slapped his forehead.

"The general doesn't have to be worried, Xiong Jingluo won't say it even if he sees it."

Ning Wan said confidently.

"Why?" Mao Yuanyi asked curiously.

"Have you found it, Xiong Jingluo came to Jinzhou and revealed strangeness everywhere, and did not show the rumored 'no rubbing sand in his eyes'!"

Ning Wan smiled confidently: "This has something to do with the situation. ”

It turned out that after Xiong Tingbi went to Guangning, the imperial court sent Wang Xiangqian, the governor of Jiliao, to garrison Shanhaiguan.

Then replace the governor of Denglai with Yuan Keli.

This led to Xiong Tingbi's nominal control of Quang Ninh, Tenglai, Jinzhou, Fuzhou and other places, but in fact the power was divided.

Also, Wang Huazhen suffered defeat and was not as disobedient to the order as before, and when he recovered, he had a comeback with the support of Zhang Heming, the secretary of the Ministry of War.

"If you want to achieve a tripartite arrangement, you have to stabilize the tripod. But he doesn't have a 'foot' in his hand! ”

Ning finished my analysis.

Yang Cheng listened and thought thoughtfully.

After a moment, he asked, "How about we make this 'foot'?" ”

"What the general means...... "Ning Wan, I guessed one or two, but I didn't dare to be sure."

Mao Yuanyi's eyes lit up.

"Tomorrow we will have a strategic meeting to listen to the imperial court's orders to my Jinzhou, and we will take advantage of the situation."

Yang Chengying said: "This is my forte. ”

Ning Wan and Mao Yuanyi glanced at each other, and both nodded approvingly.