The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 126 Discipleship
The matter of Bing Ma Si arresting Mr. Zhou's family is not a big deal in the huge capital, so it is only spread in a small area.

That week, Hong Chang wanted to use his daughter's relationship to force the soldiers and horses to release him, so he was waiting for an answer and did not act rashly.

On the contrary, in the Bingma Division, some people discussed it privately, because they hadn't imprisoned Zhou Sheng, a "noble relative of the state" in the prison of the Bingma Division for a long time.

Although he stayed at home, Cui Yaosheng, the deputy commander who was always paying attention to the movements in Bingmasi, was very excited when he heard the news. Jia Lian strikes back...

Jia Lian didn't care much about these people's thoughts, he only acted according to his own plan.

Jia Lian personally sent Fu Shi, Zhan Guang and others out at the gate of the front yard of Bingmasi.

They were all Jia Zheng's disciples and Qing Ke. Jia Lian sent someone to invite them in the morning. They heard that Jia Lian had something to ask for their help. How could they not be happy?
They gave face so much, Jia Lian had to give some face when he ran out of others.

"Today, thank you gentlemen. When I finish my work, I will be rewarded."

When Fu Shi and other four or five people heard this, they hurriedly bowed down to return the salute, and each of them said with a flattering smile: "Second Master's words are serious, it is my honor to be able to serve Second Master, and I dare not ask Second Master to reward..."

These gentlemen of Jia Zheng's Qing Dynasty are at least "learned people" who have studied for more than ten years, but because of various reasons, they are "unrecognized for their talents". They all regard Jia Zheng as benefactor and bole, regardless of their age, they all regard themselves as juniors and disciples.

It's just that according to Jia Lian, these people are just like their names, they are all low-level characters.

For example, Fu Shi, but he is following the trend.

Zhan Guang, it's nothing more than Zhan Guang...

But if they are not popular, it just means that their character is not good, but it does not mean that they are worthless.

Just like this Fu Shi, who actually bears the fame of being a scholar, he is the most prestigious student under Jia Zheng, and Jia Zheng also relies on him the most, which is different from other students.

Jia Lian also knew that in the future, with the help of Jia Zheng, the fu test would be brought to Shuntian Mansion for the final judgment...

Therefore, in addition to flattering and flattering in front of Jia Zheng, these people also regarded themselves as literati and noble in Jia's mansion.In previous years, even he, the "Second Lord of Lian", didn't pay much attention to him, and even preferred to curry favor with Jia Baoyu than pay attention to him.

Now, seeing Jia Lian's prosperity, he immediately changed his attitude, treating him like Jia Zheng, and trying to please him.

In fact, they are so flattering the Duke's Mansion because they want to use the power of the Duke's Mansion to be an official in the future.

Jia Lian didn't intend to talk to them too much, just say a few polite words, and let the subordinates send them back intact.

Turning around, seeing Gu Danfeng, who was weak and bruised on his face, came out staggeringly, knowing that he had already made a record.

Jia Lian suddenly laughed.

He felt that it was not completely useless for Jia Zheng to raise so many cleanups. At least, many official duties that did not need to be done by himself could be completed by the hands of cleanups.

What he lacks now is a person who has no other foundation, has a clean foot, and can help him with some tedious clerical work.

Although there are a few soldiers and horses in the department, they all have official positions. They can be used, but they can't be ordered like arms.

This is a ready-made young man with suitable conditions in all aspects. He has been delivered to the door. How can he think of a way to fool him...

Therefore, Gu Danfeng, who was about to say goodbye to Jia Lian and was going home, found that Jia Lian suddenly smiled maliciously at him. Before he could finish saying his goodbyes, the other party grabbed his wrist and sniffed him and said with a smile: " Brother Gu and I hit it off right away, why are we so anxious to leave? It just so happens that I got a new piece of fine tea here, and I would like to invite Brother Gu to taste it with me..."

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After sending Gu Danfeng away, Jia Lian was quite satisfied.

With the corporal courtesy and virtuousness he learned from Jia Zheng, and the blessing of his own art of painting cakes, as the third son of the Gu family, Gu Danfeng, who was not very proud of his life, was persuaded by him without any resistance.

However, as a student of Confucianism, he attaches great importance to filial piety. It seems that he does not dare to make decisions on his own. He just said that he will go home and discuss with his father before replying...

Jia Lian didn't force him, and he generously agreed to give him three days to think about it, and then let him go back.

After sitting in the yamen for half a day, he arranged the internal and external affairs properly. Seeing that it was getting late, Jia Lian went back to his house.

After seeing the immortal Jia Amnesty, he was invited by Jia Zheng's servant, saying that Jia Zheng wanted to see him.

Then Jia Lian came to Mengpozhai.

Sure enough, Jia Zheng was worried about Zhou's affairs.

Jia Lian just smiled and explained that he had his own calculations in his heart, and at the same time felt a little sad for Jia Zheng and others.

The people in power in Mingming Guogong's mansion are now afraid of even a little relative with a weak foundation, which shows how cautious they have become.

Thinking about it, when Jia Zheng becomes the head of state in the future, he will be more courageous.

Jia Zheng was only out of admonishment at first, seeing that Jia Lian had his own ideas, he didn't say much, but sighed: "Today, the wife of the Marquis of Xiangyang and the order of Shoushanbo are all for the sake of the Zhou family. I visited her at home, so the old lady also knew about it.

These people are our family's friendship for many generations. If there is no big right and wrong, we still have to give the face that should be given.

So if the old lady wants to see you later, you should explain it well and don't contradict the old lady..."

It turned out that although the master of the Zhou family held his ground with reason, he did not hide it from his wife and mother. In front of the two irrational women, Zhou Hongchang couldn't resist, so he could only let them rely on favors and follow their own ways , Go save your son, your grandson!
In the end, it was entrusted to Xiangyang Hou's Mansion and Shoushanbo Mansion.

"Yes, nephew understands."

Jia Lian responded to Jia Zheng with a smile, not worried.

According to the tradition of the Jia Mansion, men don't care about domestic affairs, while women don't care about outside affairs.

Therefore, don't say that with Jia Mu's shrewdness, she may not directly agree to the orders of those two, even if Jia Mu is really confused and wants to take care of it, it doesn't matter.

Now that his wings are hardened, even if Mother Jia wants to control him, it is not so easy.

But it's just hard work.

On the second day, after Jia Lian arrived at the Yamen on time, he found that his adjutant Cui Yaosheng had come to work.

After a while, Jia Lian looked at him with a smile and asked, "How did Mr. Cui come today? Didn't the official approve the fake one for you? Why, your daughter's condition has improved?"

Cui Yaosheng is a man in his 40s with a little fat. Hearing Jia Lian's question, he cupped his hands with a smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, my daughter's condition is much better. The official knows that things are busy in the yamen today, and it's the first time for you to take office. , I'm afraid I won't be able to catch it, so I'm extremely worried, and I'm here to help you, sir."

"Master Cui has a heart..."

Jia Lian smiled, then ignored him and concentrated on assigning affairs.

Cui Yaosheng's face was a bit ugly.

Last night he almost didn't sleep all night, after thinking about it, he decided to go to the yamen to have a look.

Without seeing the situation in the yamen with his own eyes, he still can't feel at ease. Even, he thought, if Jia Lian is willing to step up to him and say something nice to him, it's not that he can't respect Jia Lian as an officer...

Seeing that Jia Lian's attitude is so arrogant now, the desire for peace in his heart was immediately put aside, he sneered, interrupted Jia Lian and said, "I heard from my lord that yesterday, my lord ordered not only to beat the younger brother of Lady Zhou in the palace, but also to imprison him." up."

For Cui Yaosheng's rudeness, Jia Lian was not angry at all, but just nodded, "There is such a thing."

Cui Yaosheng said very bluntly: "Oh, isn't your lord not worried at all?
But I heard that Mrs. Zhou was in the palace that day, but she was one of His Majesty's favorites. Although my lord was born in the palace, I'm afraid I can't offend Mrs. Zhou.

Therefore, I would like to advise my lord that it is better to release the second son of the Zhou family as soon as possible, so as not to get angry...

Xiaguan, this is not to look down on the adults, but for the sake of the adults, for the sake of our Xibingmasi. "

Hearing Cui Yaosheng run on Jia Lian with such words, all the officials below fell silent.

Cui Yaosheng's face was sullen, he just wanted to provoke Jia Lian on purpose, so that Jia Lian could not get off the stage, and then he was determined not to let him go.

He was also waiting, waiting for Jia Lian to completely offend the Zhou family, waiting for the nobles in the palace to give His Majesty the pillow breeze, so that Jia Lian couldn't bear to go around...

That way, he can reap the benefits.

Seeing that Jia Lian's face became gloomy, not only was he not afraid, but he was more happy in his heart. He was about to step forward and continue to run, but he saw a female guard beside Jia Lian suddenly pulled out half of the saber and pressed it against his body. forward.

The sharp sword's sharp edge made him freeze in place, and also made the atmosphere in the lobby tense instantly.

Cui Yaosheng's face was very ugly and angry, he asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean, my lord?"

Jia Lian was very satisfied with Aqi's reaction, paused, and then said with a smile: "Master Cui, please forgive me, the servant girl is rude, she will do the same to anyone who comes within three steps of me for no reason.

It's all my fault, I have killed too many enemies on the battlefield, and after returning to Beijing, I am a little timid, always worried that someone will assassinate me.

If you scare Master Cui because of this, please forgive me..."

Then, let Aqi put away her weapon.

Jia Lian's words made Cui Yaosheng neither advance nor retreat, his expression was very embarrassed and angry, and he felt that he had been humiliated.

But before he could find a way to save face, he saw an officer and soldier rushing up, "My lords, the father-in-law from the palace is here..."

Cui Yaosheng immediately looked happy.

(End of this chapter)