After bringing Zhen Yuhuan and Shi Xiangyun back to the house, they should first be allowed to visit Jia Mu.

Needless to say, Shi Xiangyun was Jia Mu’s niece and nephew after all. Even if she sometimes felt that she was not sensible enough, she still loved her.

As for Zhen Yuhuan, Jia Mu also expressed her sufficient liking. She has always liked these good-looking juniors, but it's a pity that she originally thought about letting Zhen Yuhuan be her granddaughter-in-law.

After visiting Jia Mu, Jia Lian handed the two daughters Zhen Yuhuan to Sister Feng and asked her to take them into the garden and place them there.

In the afternoon, when Sister Feng came home, she found that Jia Lian, who was rare, had not gone out yet, but was lying on the couch in the west room wearing a relaxed robe, with his head resting on Ping'er's legs. , Ping'er was massaging the acupuncture points on his head, and at his feet was the well-behaved Xiang Ling, who was beating his legs, looking so comfortable and lazy.

Sister Feng could not help but curl her lips when she saw it, and said sarcastically to Ping'er: "I asked you to fetch something, and you still asked others to come. It turns out that you were stifled here."

If in the past, Ping'er would have been worried when she heard Sister Feng speak like this, but now she understands that Sister Feng's words are just a problem of not making people feel uncomfortable. Therefore, she looked as usual and continued to massage Jia Lian's acupoints gently while replying: "The second master said he was tired and asked me to massage him, so he had to ask Xiaohong to send the things to grandma."
< br /> Sister Feng snorted, twisted her neck, and walked to Xiang Ling.

Xiang Ling, who was always slow to react, raised her head and looked at Sister Feng. It wasn't until Sister Feng looked at her sideways that she realized what she was doing and hurriedly got up and got out of the way.

Sister Feng sat beside the couch, leaned forward and asked, "Have you arranged all your outside affairs?" His hand was also placed on Jia Lian's calf, holding it there.

Jia Lian noticed that he was not very skilled in the skills on his legs. He opened his eyes for a moment and then closed them again. He nodded with a smile.

Speaking of which, Sister Feng rarely served him like this. On the contrary, she herself was jumping up and down all day long. She seemed so tired that she had no energy to serve him anymore.

"You really want to leave? It's a cold time right now, and the Chinese New Year is just over a month away. The emperor didn't rush you anyway. Can't you go after the new year?"

Sister Feng is now more and more obedient to Jia Lian, and Jia Lian is more willing to talk to her about outside matters. Therefore, she has a clearer understanding of Jia Lian's affairs, but she is reluctant to let go of Jia Lian, and finally persuades her to stay. .

It’s just that Jia Lian didn’t mean to waver at all. After hearing the words, he immediately shook his head in denial.

Sensing that there was no movement on his legs, Jia Lian opened his eyes and saw thatIt turned out that Sister Feng was indeed sulking as he expected, but her face was sullen and her lips were pursed. She was not as noble and gorgeous as usual, but she had a childlike attitude like Daiyu.

Jia Lian was delighted to find that Sister Feng was becoming more and more like a spoiled wife. So I patted the buttocks at hand, changed into a comfortable position, and said with a smile: "Why are you angry? The main reason I went there this time was to get a feel for the situation there first, to see the location of the seaport and so on. Maybe it can be used I'll be back soon."

"Really?"

Sister Feng immediately became happy.

Jia Lian smiled and ignored her. He did not lie to Sister Feng. The establishment of the navy was not something that happened in a day or two. Especially, he wanted to imitate the regulations of later generations as much as possible. This must be a long-term thing.

Therefore, his current focus is naturally on setting up and training a firearms battalion. With a capable army in hand, you will be confident wherever you go.

Bingma Division? After all, those officers and soldiers are not much better than the government officials.

Confirming that Jia Lian was not a liar, Sister Feng immediately and diligently served Jia Lian again. She felt uncomfortable just by pressing it.

First of all, when I am in love with my concubine like this, there is an eyesore in front of me. Secondly, at this time, Ping'er was sitting on the couch and pressing Jia Lian's head. As the master, she had to sit by the couch and press Jia Lian's legs. It looked like Ping'er looked like a master, but she became Like a slave.

Then he said to Ping'er: "My wife said in the morning that she wanted to copy the Diamond Sutra. I said that I happened to have a copy here. I have found it and put it on the cabinet in the back room. You can give it to my wife. Send it to him."

Ping'er had no doubt that he was there and obeyed his orders.

Sister Feng’s plan succeeded, but before he could fully enjoy the time with Jia Lian, someone from outside spread the word: “Second Master, someone from the second sect came to say that he is from General Shenwu’s Mansion. Mr. Feng asked to see you."

Jia Lian sat up after hearing this, but Sister Feng asked: "Master Feng?"

"That's Feng Ziying."

“Why did he come to you?”

Jia Lian said he didn’t know. To be honest, there are not many people of his generation in the capital who are close friends with Jia Lian.

There were quite a few friends in my predecessor, but most of Jia Lian looked down upon them, and gradually they stopped interacting with him. Since he was "punished" by the emperor and sent to the border with grain, his identity and status have soared. It is difficult for anyone among his peers in the capital to be able to talk to him on an equal footing.

But this Feng Ziying is worthy of being one.

Therefore, do not neglect and clean upIchiban is ready to go out. Before going out, I thought of something and said to Sister Feng: "The old lady said before that the weather is getting colder and colder now, and Sister Lin and the others are weak, and they will inevitably be exposed to the wind when they go out to eat in the garden every day. It is better to be alone in the garden." The small kitchen also saves them the pain of running back and forth every day.

I’ll leave this matter to you.”

Sister Feng said with a smile: “I You know that I was born to suffer. When your good sisters and sisters came, they all asked me to take care of them. Now you also delegate the errands that the old lady entrusted to you to me. It can be seen that you give me less time on weekdays. Worrying about taking care of yourself is just empty talk. How can you really care about me?"

Jia Lian ignored this, glanced at her sideways, turned around and left.

Across the east courtyard, Jia Lian saw Feng Ziying in the study outside.

Today’s Feng Ziying is slightly different from what Jia Lian saw in the past. You must know that Feng Ziying was originally a first-rate figure among the younger generation in the capital. Not only was she a good-looking person, but she also practiced martial arts since she was a child and was a true queen of the generals.

It’s just that in recent years, Jia Lian’s momentum has been too strong, suppressing all the famous disciples in the capital, including Feng Ziying, without distinction.

Today, Feng Ziying has changed from her past elegant and suave clothes. She wears a black plain robe, a black jade belt at her waist, and dark leather boots on her feet. She looks smart and smart. Capable.

They were all old friends, and Jia Lian was not polite to him. He simply exchanged greetings and asked what his purpose was.

Who would have thought that Feng Ziying, who has always acted freely and generously, hesitated and then asked: "I heard that Brother Lian will leave for Tianjin Wei soon?"

"Well, There is such a thing. Your Majesty ordered me to go to Tianjin to build a seaport and build warships. I have already decided on the itinerary..."

Before Jia Lian could say more, Feng Ziying became serious and asked: " I wonder what kind of person Second Brother Lian thinks Ziying is?"

Jia Lian was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Brother Feng is good at literature and martial arts, so he is a rare young talent in our dynasty."

When Jia Lian was talking, Feng Ziying kept staring at Jia Lian and saw that he had no intention of forcing him. Then she breathed a sigh of relief, then clasped her fists and said, "Then, if Ziying wants to imitate Liu Xianglian, Liu Xiandi I'm following Brother Lian, but I wonder if Brother Lian is willing to take him in?"

When Jia Lian heard this, he didn't say anything for a while.

In fact, Jia Lian felt something from the first question Feng Ziying asked. Jia Lian was still a little surprised when he actually heard him say it.

After thinking for a while, Jia Lian asked: "I wonder why Brother Feng had such an idea?"

Before the words were spoken, Feng Ziying felt a little embarrassed. Now that the words had been spoken, he became calm and said bluntly: "Since ancient times, it has been said that good men have ambitions in all directions. Now Ziying is twenty years old, but he is trapped in this small place in the middle of Beijing all day long, guarding his father's family property. Living in a state of drunkenness and dreaming.

Ziying has long been tired of living like this, so she has recently informed her father that she wants to join the second brother Lian.

As long as the second brother Lian does not give up, Ziying is willing to follow Brother Lian to the death and do the hard work of a dog and a horse!"

With that said, Feng Ziying stood up, knelt down on one knee and bowed to Jia Lian with military courtesy.

When Jia Lian saw this, he raised his hands to help him, but he couldn't lift him easily.

Facing Feng Ziying’s serious and resolute look, Jia Lian didn’t say what he was thinking in his heart. He just shook his head and sighed: “It’s not that I don’t want to accept Brother Feng, but if Brother Feng wants to make contributions, With Brother Feng's family background and the prestige of General Feng, it is not easy to find Brother Feng a position in the army. Why bother to lower yourself to find me?"

Feng Ziying seems to have known it for a long time. When Jia Lian asked this question, he solemnly clasped his fists: "Brother Lian is right. To be honest, if you just want to be an official, with Ziying's family background and martial arts skills, it is not too difficult.
< br />However, after all, Ziying has known Brother Lian for so many years, and has witnessed Brother Lian’s heroic appearance and grand ambitions with her own eyes. If she is still willing to follow the family’s arrangements and go to an idle place to do meaningless things, Slowly gaining qualifications, or just waiting for promotion, working with mediocre people, is not a betrayal of youth, and will not be able to meet heroes like Brother Lian again in the future!

Ziying learned about Brother Lian’s remarks on the future battlefield, his ideas about firearms and the construction of a new navy from Brother Zhang and others. Ziying even studied the “four-stage” musket proposed by Brother Lian. Ziying was amazed by the method of confrontation when he first saw it. He knew that according to Brother Lian's idea, firearms would definitely dominate the outcome of the battlefield in the future!

Therefore, Ziying decided to give up following the crowd and determined to follow the trend. Second Brother Lian, help Second Brother Lian realize those great ambitions!"

Feng Ziying became more and more excited as she spoke. His words were serious, and his admiration for Jia Lian was also sincere.

In fact, when Jia Lian first emerged, Feng Ziying was like some others. She admired him on the face, but in her heart she was filled with energy and wanted to compete with Jia Lian.

This is ordinary. But as Jia Lian showed more and more things that were ahead of the world and even ahead of the times, especially his own status, it had reached a height that was difficult for them to reach.

At this time, even if you want to refuse to admit defeat, you know that you are just deceiving yourself.

The only difference between Feng Ziying and ordinary people is that after admitting defeat, he did not turn into jealousy in his heart, but began to study Jia Lian. As he accepted more and more things from Jia Lian, the youthful madness in his heart gradually turned into admiration and respect for Jia Lian.

Otherwise, given that he and Jia Lian were both princes and princes, he would not have been able to lose face so easily and come to Jia Lian to seek an official position.

You must know that Liu Xianglian was just a down-and-out young man at the beginning. Even if he wanted to join the army, he was too embarrassed to come directly and recommend himself!

Feng Ziying really felt that following Jia Lian was better than following the family arrangements. At least Jia Lian seemed more energetic. Of course, it also has more prospects...

Feng Ziying's words seemed to make Jia Lian very embarrassed. He hesitated: "Now that I have been favored by His Majesty, I am indeed in need of help... It's just that Brother Feng has to do it." Can your Lordship really agree with such a hasty decision?"

When Feng Ziying heard Jia Lian's words, she felt relieved and immediately said: "My father, Brother Lian, there is no need to worry. To be honest, Ziying Ying had this idea for more than a day or two. She even told her father about her thoughts the day before yesterday.

After my father heard about it, he had no objection. It was just that Ziying herself still felt that He is somewhat self-proclaimed, knowing that after Brother Lian established his cause, there must be countless people around him who would volunteer and rashly recommend themselves, fearing that Brother Lian would be despised, so the delay has been in vain until now."

Feng Ziying said with a look of self-mockery in his eyes, but he kept paying attention to Jia Lian's face.

Jia Lian suddenly laughed and said, "In this case, it is Jia Lian's luck to have such a talented person like Ziying to help him!"

While laughing, Jia Lian bent down and pulled Feng Ziying He helped her up, "It's just that there are so many things in my hands now, I'm afraid I won't be able to arrange a suitable position for Ziying in a short time..."

"As long as I can stay with Brother Lian... stay To serve beside the Marquis, I am willing to be a soldier."

Jia Lian smiled and said: "With Ziying's ability, if you really only want to be a soldier by my side, even if Ziying is willing, others will They would also say that I, Jia Lian, am an incompetent person.

Well, it just so happens that Ziying’s family is well-connected and her martial arts skills are outstanding, and the firearms camp in my hand is newly established and is short of trained instructors, so why don’t I just leave it for the time being. How about hiring Ziying as the instructor of the firearms battalion, specializing in teaching martial arts training to the officers and soldiers?"

"But it's up to the Marquis' arrangements!"

Hearing that Jia Lian arranged for him to join the firearms camp Feng Ziying felt a little ashamed when Ying served as the coach.

In fact, his initial goal was also to go to the firearms camp. His statement that he wanted to follow Jia Lian to Tianjin Wei was just a twist. He knew that Jia Lian's firearms camp was newly established, and it would inevitablyMany people would approach Jia Lian to ask for one of his positions.

If he behaves like this when he comes, he will definitely be looked down upon by Jia Lian, thinking that he also came for the identity of the Imperial Guard and a bright future.

In fact, what he values ​​more is the future combat effectiveness of the firearms battalion. He had seen Jia Lian's modified musket through channels and was shocked by its power. After accepting Jia Lian's theory, he thought of joining it.

Why don’t men take Wu hook and collect the fifty states in Guanshan? As a general, it was impossible for Feng Ziying not to think about making achievements on the battlefield and shining on the lintel of the family. If you want to make achievements on the battlefield, an army with strong combat effectiveness and the ability to destroy the enemy with overwhelming force is undoubtedly the greatest guarantee.

In Feng Ziying’s view, Jia Lian’s firearms camp has this potential.

Since Jia Lian modified firearms, he has publicly explained relevant theories and ideas to Emperor Ning Kang and others more than once. As long as Feng Ziying is interested, it is not surprising to find out about these.

Feng Ziying was happy when her wish came true, while Jia Lian was also very happy.

First of all, after so many years of friendship, he knew that Feng Ziying was indeed a talented person. As for martial arts, except for archery, which he was somewhat confident in, Jia Lian knew that he was no match for other skills such as swords, guns, swords and halberds.

After all, Feng Ziying practiced martial arts since she was a child, and he was only a half-way monk.

Secondly, Feng Ziying is not like Liu Xianglian, who is just a side brother of the Liguo Palace, and her family is in decline.

Feng Ziying is the eldest son of the Shenwu General Mansion and the first in line of succession. It can be said that Feng Ziying's coming to serve under him is basically equivalent to the fact that the Shenwu General Mansion has taken refuge in him. This is also a real expansion of his power.

Not to mention, with Feng Ziying Kaihe, other Junyans who were also embarrassed about face before may be stimulated to come to him. In this way, given time, his strength will definitely increase greatly.

As for whether he has the ability to accept these people...

First of all, military attachés are different from civilian officials, and there is not such a strict selection and promotion system. Most of the military attachés in the Wei Dynasty came through recommendation and favor. As for martial arts exams... it's not that they don't happen, but they may not happen once every ten or eight years. Whether they do or not depends entirely on the emperor's mood.

What's more, his firearms camp was newly established, and the organizational structure was not perfected all at once. With development, it is normal for him to want to add some positions.

Not to mention, the Jia family already has a relatively large say in the Ministry of War, and it will not be too difficult to make other arrangements for them to spread their wings.

In other words, Jia Lian’s current attitude towards talents can be said to be Han Xin’s.The more the better.

And as long as he remains the Holy Family, there will definitely be more and more people who want to join him. Let's just say that if you serve him, you can serve the emperor more directly. If you are valued by him, you may be directly recommended to the emperor. This is enough to attract all those who are "unappreciated".

After chatting with Feng Ziying for a long time, Jia Lian personally sent him out. This may also be the last time. From now on, his status will be certain, and his "lord" will no longer need and should not send him out in person.

After sending Feng Ziying away, Jia Lian suddenly remembered something and looked back at Liu Xianglian.

Liu Xianglian was looking at Feng Ziying riding away, and when he noticed Jia Lian’s gaze, he hesitated, clasped his fists and asked, "What are your orders, Lord Marquis?"

"Nothing."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "I'm going to Dongfu, you don't have to follow me."

After that, he walked towards Ningguo Mansion alone.