Chapter 142 Aunt Kang

Because before Wei Yuan appointed the generals, he had already written a letter and submitted it to Zhao Zhen.

And got Zhao Zhen's permission.

Therefore, at this time, many officials should know about this matter.

All the generals and generals of the new army have been appointed as our own. This matter cannot be hidden, and the censor will not agree.

Therefore, Wei Yuan had already thought of his words.

Before he approached the Xuanzheng Hall, he heard the impassioned voices of the censors,

"Your Majesty, the men deployed by Uncle Zhongyong are all generals who have been promoted all the way from Daizhou with him. They can be said to be his confidants. Such behavior is unfathomable."

"The purpose of forming a new army is to enhance the military strength of our great Zhou Dynasty. It is the army of the country and the army of the country. However, Wei Yuan is so nepotistic. Does he want to turn this army into an army for his family?"

"Guan Jia, you have always been kind, but this matter involves nearly 100,000 troops, so we should not take it lightly!"

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Wei Yuan knew without thinking that behind these people, there was probably Han Zhang's instruction.

Although he has reached some kind of compromise with Han Zhang now.

But this didn't stop Han Zhang from feeling disgusted with him from time to time.

What are these censors talking about when His Majesty agrees?

Afterwards, Wei Yuan stood outside the hall.

General Manager Zhu entered the palace to report to Zhao Zhen.

"Your Majesty, Zhongyong Bo Weiyuan is here."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen, who had closed his eyes suddenly opened his eyes and said with a smile: "Let him come in."

"No." Manager Zhu bowed solemnly and said loudly: "Xuan Zhongyong Bo Weiyuan comes to see you."

After hearing this, Wei Yuan stepped into the main hall and treated him with courteous etiquette.

Zhao Zhen waved his hand to signal him to stand up, and slowly said:

"They say you are suspected of nepotism and want to turn the new army into a private army for your family."

"What do you think of it?"

When the censors heard these words from the emperor, their hearts suddenly became cold.

what does it mean?

You want to ask him what he thinks?

When we tell Wei Yuan's true thoughts, shouldn't you look extremely angry?

Just when those censors were at a loss, Wei Yuan's voice gradually sounded in their ears,

"Your Majesty, I have nothing to say. I have heard what several adults have said."

"I am indeed nepotistic, but I have no intention of treating the new army as a private army. I hope your Majesty will learn from it."

Um?

What does this mean?

Admit nepotism?

Have nothing to say?

The censors were not fools, and their brows gradually furrowed, subconsciously thinking that this matter was by no means that simple.

Even Zhao Zhen was curious: "Oh? You have nothing to say, and you said that you will never regard the New Army as your own private army? Then Wei Qing, why do you use nepotism?"

Wei Yuan bowed solemnly and said:

"Your Majesty, I know very well that training the new army is related to the lifeline of our family and country."

"Although I was lucky enough to win a few victories at the border, my prestige in the army is still not as high as others."

"In order for me to train the new army into the elite soldiers that Your Majesty wants, I can only use the generals who have shared the joys and sorrows with me."

"Only in this way can we start training the new army as soon as possible."

"What I did was just to train the new army. Please tell me, Your Majesty!"

In fact, nepotism among military generals was the norm in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Moreover, if Zhao Zhen does not let Wei Yuan use the direct lineage of Daizhou.

Then, noble forces can easily penetrate.

This was inconsistent with his original intention of training new troops.

The new army he wants is a new army without any problems of noble sons and redundant soldiers.

This is also the reason why Wei Yuan asked Zhao Zhen to offend the nobles, and Zhao Zhen really gave the decree.

No honors are needed, only people from Wei Yuan can be used.

Zhao Zhen had no extra choice.

Just when the censor was about to retort.

Wei Yuan looked at them and continued:

"Just now, your lords said that the people I choose are all my confidants. In fact, this is wrong."

One of the censors asked: "Why is it wrong?"

Wei Yuan said: "My lords, please ask yourselves, why did our soldiers fight bloody battles at Yanmen in Daizhou?"

The censor was stunned when he heard this. This question seemed like a trap?

When Wei Yuan saw that he did not answer, he continued: "I, Xu Changzhi and others fought bloody battles for fame and fortune, but more importantly, for our family, country and the world, and for Your Majesty."

"You may not say that they are my confidants, but I am also loyal to Your Majesty and to my country, the country of Great Zhou Dynasty."

"We ministers are His Majesty's confidants. As long as we can share His Majesty's worries, what can I do if I am accused of nepotism?"

"If you really feel sorry for me, sir, it would be better for you to train the new army. You must know how to train the new army better than me, who has written the actual records of military training."

Several censors frowned deeply and said one after another:

"Uncle Zhongyong, that's not what you said."

"It's true that we are all His Majesty's confidants, but after all, those people were promoted from Daizhou to the capital with you, so it's not appropriate!"

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Wei Yuan sighed, "I understand."

"Xiangong Han said that military generals should not interfere with the affairs of civil servants."

"In the end, civil servants can give advice on military matters?"

"If, following the opinions of several adults, we replace those generals who fought bloody battles for His Majesty at the border, what if the new army will not improve in the future?"

"So, should you be the one to shoulder this responsibility?"

One censor blurted out: "We are just discussing the matter, why should we be burdened with it?"

One of them pulled his collar, signaling him not to say more.

Wei Yuan was waiting for this sentence,

"Since you can't take responsibility, you have no right to discuss the new army."

"If the new army fails, I will take responsibility. If the new army succeeds, it will be the majesty of your majesty."

"With just a few words, you let me replace the generals who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the country and your majesty. What is your intention?"

"I think you are the one who has a rebellious heart?"

The censor was furious and trembled all over, "You... you are presumptuous!"

Wei Yuan frowned and said, "You are presumptuous. As a civil servant, you are pointing fingers at military affairs. You are very ambitious!"

The censor panicked. How can this military general talk nonsense with an open mouth?

He knelt down in front of Zhao Zhen and said, "Your Majesty, I am loyal to you, and the sun and the moon can bear witness to my loyalty!"

Wei Yuan pointed outside the palace, "Didn't you check the sky when you came? Today the sky is gloomy and dark, where are the sun and the moon?"

"You!" The censor was speechless. It was the first time he met such a difficult general.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help laughing, waved his hand, and said, "All of you go down."

The censors wanted to say something else.

But seeing Zhao Zhen frowning tightly, they all gave up their thoughts and dared not say anything more.

Zhao Zhen looked at Wei Yuan meaningfully,

"I heard from your teacher that you are good at sophistry, and today I have seen it."

Wei Yuan knelt down quickly, "What I said is true."

"If I don't use those generals in Daizhou, I will have no one to use."

"What's the point of forming a new army if I use the nobles?"

Zhao Zhen nodded, "I called you here today to help you once and for the last time."

"The burden of the new army will fall completely on you."

After that, he wrote an imperial edict himself.

It was to dismiss all the censors who came to report.

When Wei Yuan saw this, he understood that Zhao Zhen called him here not to listen to what he said.

But to make a show of force.

In this way, the new army will have less trouble.

Wei Yuan bowed deeply, "Your Majesty is wise!"

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In mid-October, Hualan got married.

On this day, the Sheng family was crowded with guests.

People from Wang Ruofu's mother's family and the Sheng family's main house came.

There were also some colleagues of Sheng Hong who were officials in the court.

Everyone was talking and laughing.

Among them, Wang Ruofu's elder sister, Kang Wang, who married into the Kang family, also came.

Hualan, Minglan and others had to call her "Aunt Kang".

She was very mean and would do anything to achieve her goals.

Even Lin Qinshuang was much weaker than her.

The Kang family was powerful in the early years.

But because Aunt Kang's husband was useless, the entire Kang family gradually declined.

From the former wealth to the current financial difficulties, the decline is not slow.

The most terrible thing is that the Kang family used to have a place in the capital, but now the Kang family does not even have a third-rank official.

It has been regarded as "not in the mainstream" by many famous nobles.

At this moment.

Aunt Kang was chatting with Wang Ruofu and others in the backyard of the Sheng family.

Wei Shuyi and his mother were also there.

Lin Qinshuang didn't have a royal title, and her butt was injured, so she couldn't come here.

Wei Shuyi and his mother sat in a relatively quiet corner drinking tea.

Many of the ladies from famous families who came here greeted Wang Ruofu briefly, and then went to Wei Shuyi to warm up.

Aunt Kang saw this, her face was gloomy, and she said:

"Today is the big day for the daughter of the Sheng family to go out."

"It's true that anyone can show up."

"Even if she has an official position, she is just a concubine."

"My dear sister, how can you be compared to this kind of person?"

"You are the eldest lady of the Sheng family, dear sister, I really feel sorry for you!"