Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 207: Noble, Yang You is restless

In fact, it is true. Until now, there are more than one woman beside Jia Ying, besides Baochun and Lvrong, there is also Qi Sixian.

Daiyu is also aware of these situations, but she has never seen her say anything.

Thinking of this, Jia Ying couldn't help laughing bitterly: "It turns out that I have never really understood Daiyu all this time. My understanding of Daiyu is still what I saw in my previous life, and my heart is full of prejudice."

Facing Daiyu in front of him, Jia Ying couldn't help feeling guilty.

"Sister Yu'er, having you in this life is my greatest blessing." Jia Ying said softly.

Daiyu looked at each other affectionately.

Different from the previous life, in this world, women are the appendages of men after all, and they cannot be as independent as women in the previous life. If women here want to live well, they must be born dependent on men.

Human emotions are very complicated, no matter in the past life or in this life.

It's not about being sentimental, but these people appear around you and imprinted in the depths of your heart.

But you want to live well for those who love you, and build a mansion that is not afraid of wind and rain.

After staying with Daiyu for half a day, when they returned to the mansion, they asked Baochun and Lvrong to pick out some useful herbs and sent them to Lixiangyuan.

Jia Ying herself didn't go there again, she was also acquainted with Baochai, but after all, she was no better than her sister in the mansion, so she still had to pay attention to avoid suspicion.

There are few secrets among wealthy families. Jia Ying has also heard about Aunt Xue's intention to betroth Baochai to her. Baochai saw him on weekdays, especially when she was with Daiyu. Always acting a little uncomfortable, Jia Ying also noticed it.

However, he pretended not to notice.

Baochai's mind is indeed much more mature than the other sisters, and her temperament and upbringing are indeed suitable for a rich and noble family like King Xue of Jia Shi. For men in the world, she is the most suitable to talk about marriage. object.

After all, not everyone has the perspective of God, and here is not the world where everything pursues freedom.

In any case, what people in the previous life said to Baochai is no longer important to him in this life. Under the same roof, there is only family affection, no matter good or bad.

There are already enough women around him, Daiyu, Qi Sixian, Xu Wenyu, Li Wan, and Baochun and Lvrong. No matter how complicated people's emotions are, there is a limit. It's not easy.

Especially, after Daiyu showed incomparable tolerance to him, Jia Ying's heart also gradually restrained.

To be honest, before this, for the girls in the mansion, he was more or less influenced by the memories of his previous life, not to mention Qi Sixian and Xu Wenyu, whether the feelings for Daiyu and Li Wan came from the real feelings in his heart, or were they influenced by memories , Actually, Jia Ying herself couldn't explain it.

But these are not important anymore, because he has left too many concerns in this world.

From now on, living is only a belief, that is to keep those who love him and those he cares about around him from being hurt, that's all.

Whoever stands in the way is an endless enemy.

As for Yang Yi.

Well, let's take a look again, if it doesn't work, then I have to say sorry.

I dare not say that there is a dragon-slaying technique, but Jia Ying still has the confidence to lose a prince.

After figuring everything out, Jia Ying returned to the study, took out a pen and paper, silently wrote down some follow-up arrangements, and sealed them in two separate envelopes.

"Uncle Wu." Jia Ying went out, called the old servant Zhou Siwu to him, and handed him the envelope in his hand.

"Second Master."

"Tomorrow, give these two letters to Haida to send out, and use Wang Zao's "Shi Shuo Xu Lu" to decode the code."

"Yes, Second Master."

Haida's real name is Hai Jinfeng, and he was originally from a family of officials. Later, his family was exiled in southern Xinjiang. He was one of a group of dark men Jia Ying recruited in southern Xinjiang.

Since he was going to fight against the imperial power, how could Jia Ying not know how to prepare early? The population of southern Xinjiang is not too large. Among the thirteen provinces in Dagan, it can only be ranked at the bottom, but there is no shortage of exiled criminals, and they offspring.

Some of these people came to Beijing before Jia Ying, some came with Jia Ying in the same group, and some were transferred from southern Xinjiang after Yunji opened.

Prior to this, Jia Ying had never used them. The only task now was to let these people gain a firm foothold in Beijing.

Hai Da was one of the second batch of people who entered Beijing, and he could be regarded as a secret under Jia Ying's direct control.

As for where the first group of people are now, Jia Ying herself doesn't know.

However, most of these people should be good at messing around now. After all, Jia Ying has invested a lot for them, and there are even scholars who have taken official careers and imperial examinations.

And these people also gave back to Jia Ying a lot, just like Tong Sihai, otherwise Jia Ying couldn't always borrow money from Mufu.

As for those people in Yunji, they are for outsiders to see.

Jia Ying doesn't know if anyone is staring at her now, but there will definitely be in the future, sometimes exposing some power can make the other party feel at ease.

Now, it's time to do something about it.

Let's start with Prince Zhao's Mansion.

For the next few days, Jia Ying was waiting, waiting for news from Dai Quan in the palace, and also waiting for when Yang Yi would see her.

Dai Quan, an old Yin man, doesn't feel comfortable doing things at all, and he hasn't moved until now.

Just when Jia Ying was thinking about whether to contact the other party, a eunuch came to the palace.

"Lord Jia, Your Majesty announces that you will enter the palace immediately."

Finally came.

"Please make an extra trip, father-in-law."

Speaking of which, Jia Ying took out two ingots of silver from her sleeve and stuffed them: "It's winter, so my father-in-law bought some wine to warm up."

The eunuch smiled happily: "It shouldn't be accepted, but Mr. Jia's good deeds are coming, so our family should beg for the reward from Mr. Jia in advance."

"Eunuch is polite."

"Master Jia, please."

After waiting for so long, there is finally a result. I don't know how the emperor will treat him after hesitating for so many days. After all, my credit is real.

In front of the Huagai Hall, it was actually Dai Quan who was waiting outside the hall gate in person.

Seeing Jia Ying's arrival, Dai Quan walked out slowly, and took a roll of yellow silk imperial decree from the little eunuch beside him.

"Jia Ying accepts the order."

"Sir, Jia Ying accepts the order."

Jia Ying stepped forward a few steps and kowtowed to the top of the altar in front of the hall.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: Jia Ying, a member of the Ministry of War, fought against the enemy and wiped out the captives, captured King Zuoguli of the Xiongnu, recovered the lost land, protected the peace and defended the people, made outstanding achievements, and won my heart after several times. Jia Ying is now canonized Ying is the third-class Jingning uncle, and he was given a bullfighting robe, a mansion, and a gold ten thousand taels as a token of loyalty. I admire you."

"Minister Jia Ying, accept the decree, and thank the emperor for his kindness."

Jia Ying, who prostrated herself on the ground, couldn't help but feel turmoil in her heart.

The emperor did not give him a promotion, but he never thought that he would be conferred a knighthood.

Uncle Jingning is obviously a Martial Lord.

The civil servants are named martial arts princes, tsk tsk.

No matter what, there is a feeling that he wants to cut off his official career.

Moreover, third-class uncle, isn't this similar to the "honorary principal" in the university in the previous life?

The honorable honor among the nobles.

There is no shortage of precedents for civil officials to confer titles, but it is rare for civil officials to confer military titles.

Li Endi, the chief assistant of the great cadre, was conferred the title of title by Emperor Xuanlong, the third-class Jiaxing Bo.

Ye Baichuan put down the chaos in Guangdong and Guangxi, and he was also named a second-class son.

But for Li Endi and Ye Baichuan, the title is dispensable, it is just a generation of wealth.

It seems that the title of civil servants is usually not hereditary, and gradually the title of title also has a hierarchy.

First-class nobles can be hereditary and replaced, just like Niu Jizong of the Zhen Guogong Mansion, who is the first-class uncle, and Liu Fang, the first-class son of the Li Guogong Mansion.

There is a difference between a rank of nobility and a rank of general, just like the first rank Shenwei general in the Rongfu, or the third rank Weilie general in the government government, these can be hereditary, and the rank represents the succession of the title.

At this time, Jia Ying is the third-class uncle and cannot be inherited. Ye Baichuan's second-class son can inherit the first son.

Is it worth it to exchange a lifetime of official career for a lifetime of prosperity and peace of mind?

It's hard to say, it varies from person to person.

With Li Endi's status, the title is just an embellishment.

There is also Ye Baichuan, his pursuit is to govern the world, not to heir wealth to the family.In the future, his son will not be able to take part in the imperial examination after he ascends to the throne. Moreover, if he does not have real talents and learning, it will be difficult for him to be an official butcher. He can only be a stable and stable rich man.

However, for some people, a lifetime of wealth is extremely difficult to find.

Jia Ying's plan is not to follow the old path of his ancestors, to have titles and wealth, what he wants is rights, to be able to keep his own rights.

With a title, there is no right. In the eyes of these dignitaries in the court, they are no different from ordinary people.

Just like the Jia family, when facing the Inspectorate, don't they have to obediently pay their money to show respect.

Of course, the founding nobles like the Jia family are different. They started their careers with martial arts, accumulated in the army for several generations, and built a huge network of contacts. They are real nobles.

The Procuratorate does not buy everyone's account. Ordinary people just want to send money, but there is no way.

Compared with the wealth and honor brought by the title, Jia Ying is still more willing to squeeze into the official circle of the court, after all, they are the real enforcers of power.

In Jia Ying's eyes, the title and wealth that no one else could obtain in a lifetime suddenly became unsatisfactory.

I just don't know if this position in the Ministry of War can be kept. I hope the emperor won't throw him to the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies. In that case, he will really become a joke among civil servants.

If there is a war, he will lead the army, if there is no war, he will be idle at home, and if he wants to find an official, he will have to replace the vacancies.

"Thank you, father-in-law." Jia Ying thanked Dai Quan with a smile on her face.

No matter what you think in your heart, on the bright side, being a knight is always a good thing, so naturally you have to show some joy.

"Uncle Jingning, you are welcome, but our family should congratulate Uncle Jingning. Your Majesty is waiting in the hall, Uncle Jingning, come with our family."

Dai Quan led the way with a smile, and the two walked towards the main hall.

Dai Quan deliberately slowed down his pace, walked side by side with Jia Ying, and said in a low voice: "Uncle Jingning, His Majesty has made arrangements for Xu Wenyu's affairs. Our family has already communicated with Shangyi Bureau, and they will not mess up." here."

What does the emperor want Xu Wenyu to do?
I don't understand.

But it was good news, at least he didn't have to ask Jia De to ask for it, and Yang Yi didn't have to worry about it anymore.

It saved him a lot of trouble.

"Jia Ying has made a note of this matter. If my father-in-law has any trivial matters in the future, just ask me to do so."

"It's easy to say, easy to say." Dai Quan squinted and smiled.

When they arrived in front of the palace gate, the expressions of the two had already returned to respect.

"Minister Jia Ying, I greet Your Majesty."

"Aiqing is free of courtesy." Seeing Jia Ying, Jiade was smiling, and his voice seemed very easy-going:
"How about you, are you still satisfied with the reward I gave you? Did you not blame me for making you wait so long?"

Jia Ying replied seriously: "Your Majesty favors the minister's promotion. I can see it clearly in my heart. How can I complain? In the same year of Jihaike, only the minister received the most rewards. The most capable minister in this world The official is not just a minister, it's just because His Majesty favors you. Now that you have suffered from the emperor's favor, you have nothing but fear in your heart."

The more this time, the more respectful and humble.

After hearing Jia Ying's answer, Jia De nodded in satisfaction and said, "I'm very pleased that you can think like this. You don't have to worry about anything, you just accept what I reward you, and you deserve it."

"I obey the order." Jia Ying prostrated herself on the ground again.

"Today, the Ministry of War requested that the five cities' soldiers and horses be brought under the control of the Ministry of War in order to rectify the military administration in the capital. After much deliberation, I will leave this matter to you. Separated from the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion and controlled by the Ministry of War, you can take charge of this matter."

"The minister obeys the order."

Jia De waved his hand and said: "Don't be in a hurry to pray, do you know the reason why I asked you to control the soldiers and horses?"

"Your Majesty, please show me." Jia Ying's thoughts moved slightly, but she said calmly.

The five-city soldiers and horses are responsible for patrolling and arresting thieves in the capital, clearing streets, ditches, prisoners, and fire bans.In the capital city where there are as many servants as dogs, the soldiers and horses of the five cities can't get on the table at all.

However, this does not mean that Wucheng Bingmasi is not important.

The capital is guarded by the [-]th Battalion of Jingfang, but the soldiers and horses of the [-]th Battalion are distributed throughout Zhili, and the army without purpose cannot be mobilized, let alone enter the capital.

There are actually only four soldiers and horses who are really responsible for the security of the capital. One is the imperial guards in charge of guarding the imperial city, the other is the patrol battalion in charge of the defense of the capital, the third is the five city soldiers and horses, and the last is the embroidery guard.

These four armies add up to almost 1 people. The imperial city has 2000 permanent troops, [-] patrol battalions, [-] soldiers and horses in the five cities, and more than [-] embroidered guards. I don't know, and they are all distributed in various places. In the Embroidery Guard Office, there are no more than [-] embroidered school lieutenants. Most of them are on duty in the palace. The rest Responsible for arresting and ransacking houses in the Yamen.

The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division is considered a strong force in Beijing, and it was controlled by the Five Armies Commander's Mansion before.

The emperor suddenly changed the command of the army and horses to the Ministry of War. This is obviously weakening the power of the five army governors. After the assassination of the palace last time, the five army commanders have already removed the post of chief governor, and the Chinese army commanders have also replaced them. Without Jiade's own people, the commander of the rear army is still the king of Beijing, the commander of the right army is the king of Nan'an, the former commander of the army was dismissed, and now Lan Tianyu is in charge, and the commander of the left army is the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, who is also a veteran .

The emperor is still making moves around military power.

"The Bingma Division is responsible for public security in the capital. It has a heavy responsibility. It's just that both the Bingma Division and the patrol battalion have been slack lately, turning my capital into a hornet's nest. One day the capital will be occupied by rebels. They may You can't even notice it, you have to rectify it this time."

"I understand." Jia Ying replied.

It seems that the assassination of the palace is not over yet, the emperor has endured the matter until now.

It's just that I don't know, what will the emperor want in the end, will it end?
Jia De said some words of encouragement, and then let Jia Ying leave.

After leaving the hall, Jia Ying breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the emperor would not put herself on hold.

This is a good thing, the power in hand is greater.

Just as Jia Ying was about to leave, he saw a young eunuch approaching and said in a low voice, "Uncle Jing Ning, the old ancestor ordered the young man to inform you to go outside the middle left gate."

Jia Ying was taken aback for a moment, then came back to her senses.

The ancestor the eunuch was talking about was probably Dai Quan.

"Thank you, little eunuch." After saying that, he took out another bank note from his bosom and handed it to the little eunuch, then rushed to the middle left gate.

As soon as he arrived at the middle left gate, he saw a figure waiting there from afar.

The tall figure, even though she was dressed in court ladies' attire, could not conceal the unique temperament of a woman, not who Xu Wenyu was.

Seeing Jia Ying approaching, Xu Wenyu looked around and hurried to meet him.

When Xu Wenyu saw Jia Ying, he looked him over carefully.

"What's wrong?" Jia Ying asked with doubts.

Xu Wenyu let out a long breath and said, "You were fighting in front, and you didn't say you would send a letter after you returned to Beijing. I'm naturally worried."

Jia Ying smiled slightly, stretched her arms, turned around and said, "Everything is intact, nothing is missing, you can rest assured now."

Xu Wenyu hurriedly asked Jia Ying to stop: "Restrain yourself, don't let others see, this is the palace after all."

Jia Ying looked at Xu Wenyu and asked softly, "Are you okay in the palace?"

Xu Wenyu nodded: "You don't have to worry about me. The Xu family is gone. I have to learn to deal with it myself. I can't rely on you for everything."

"Are people from Shangyi Bureau still persuading you to go to Prince Zhao's Mansion?" Jia Ying asked.

"Hu Shangyi said that I will be sent to Zhanshi's Mansion in a few days." Xu Wenyu looked very brisk.

Jia Ying nodded with a smile, it seems that in the future she should show more filial piety to Dai Quan.

"When you go to James's Mansion, I will find a way to get you out of bondage as soon as possible."

"You have done enough for me, don't worry about me anymore, I am the daughter of a criminal after all, and it will affect your future." Xu Wenyu worried.

Jia Ying shook her head and said, "It's too late to say that now."

Xu Wenyu was startled and said, "But what trouble have I caused you?"

"No, it's just that His Majesty already knows about my relationship with you."

"That..." Xu Wenyu frowned, with some worry on his face.

Jia Ying interrupted her: "Don't worry, His Majesty arranged for you to enter the palace, and now it's impossible for me to let go. Besides, it's not just for you, but also for myself."

"You yourself?" Xu Wenyu was a little puzzled.

"As a man, you should always protect your own woman."

Xu Wenyu looked around, then looked at Jia Ying with a blushing face and said, "This is the palace, be careful."

After a pause, he said weakly: "I don't want to be your burden, and I have never expected anything. The result is already very good for me. You have a marriage contract, so don't affect you because of me." And sister Daiyu."

"How do you know that sister Yu'er won't accept you?"

"What do you mean?" Xu Wenyu's heart suddenly beat violently.

"Just take care of yourself, and I will take care of the rest. One day, I will let you come back to me and take you to Yunnan to see Fengnian and your soon-to-be-born nephew."

"Luo Rong is going to give birth? How is she? I don't know if it's a boy or a girl." Xu Wenyu cared most about these two relatives.

"It's almost the date of delivery. I just visited her a few days ago. Don't worry, she's fine."

Still waiting to say something, Jia Ying heard footsteps coming from a distance: "Someone is coming, you should go back quickly, remember to take care of yourself."

Only then did Xu Wenyu reluctantly leave.

After leaving the palace, Jia Ying didn't recover directly, but turned to Prince Suzhong's mansion.

Yang You has become a prince, of course he is going to congratulate him. The other thing is to discuss Yang Yi's matter. Dai Quan has already helped him solve his troubles. Jia Ying doesn't know what the emperor arranged for him, but since the emperor remembers Xu Wenyu, there is no need to worry too much .

After all, that day, Xu Wenyu was considered a deal between Jia Ying and Guardian.

Jinkou Yuyan said that since Jiade promised to forgive Xu Wenyu, he would never break his promise, otherwise, his courtiers would think so.

As for whether or not to meet Yang Yi?
Suzhong Palace.

"Congratulations, Prince Suzhong." In the living room, Jia Ying was left by Yang You to drink with him.

"The guy who pays lip service but doesn't give the truth, are you just here to congratulate the master with nothing? The master still has to invite your host, how can there be such a reason in this world." Yang You said dissatisfiedly, holding a glass of wine.

"I didn't want to eat this wine. If you don't want to buy it, it's just right. I'm still in a hurry to go home." Jia Ying turned a blind eye to Yang You's dissatisfaction.

Yang You snorted coldly: "By the way, I'm a prince now, why don't you bow down when you see him, you have no dignity and disregard the court's laws."

Jia Ying didn't bother to talk to him, looking like a villain.

"Has there been a letter from Yang Yi?"

"Why do you still care about this? Don't you really want to be effective?"

"I'm just afraid that you will be caught in the middle. You are blood brothers. If he insists on meeting, I can agree, but Yang Yi won't be so naive if he does."

"What kind of blood brother, he wants me to pay for his life right now, and he invited me to the house yesterday, but I turned him down with excuses. If I had known that Dai Quan could solve the problem, I shouldn't have gone to him. This time Well, I'm entangled, and I can't get rid of it. Just in time, my master will hide in the barracks in two days and won't come out, let's see what he can do." Mentioning Yang Yi, Yang You was a little annoyed.

"Military camp? What errand did His Majesty give you? By the way, has His Majesty agreed to the matter between you and Miss Su?" Jia Ying asked.

"Your Majesty ordered me to be in charge of the patrol battalion. He said that it was going to be reorganized. It was the order of the eunuchs in the palace. His Majesty has not announced me yet."

"Coincidentally, His Majesty put the five city soldiers and horses under the name of the Ministry of War, and let me take charge of the rectification."

Yang You raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Then we will have a clear score, so don't cross the line."

The public security management in central Beijing is indeed somewhat chaotic. In addition to the Patrol Battalion, Wucheng Bingma Division, and Xiuyiwei, there are also the fast-moving camps and anti-theft shops established in Shuntianfu and Wanda counties, layer by layer. The merchants and stores in Beijing can be described as miserable.

Moreover, the Patrol Battalion and the Wucheng Bingma Si were born on the wrong path, and there would be conflicts every now and then.

Of course, there are conflicting factors between Kai Xungui and Xuan Long Xungui, but the unclear boundaries of authority is also an important reason.

"It's time to make a clear distinction."

Now that he is in charge of the Five Cities Bingma Division, Jia Ying is ready to take it seriously. At the foot of the imperial city, make some political achievements, so as to gain reputation for himself, improve his favor, and crack down on private usury by the way.

Originally, he had been worrying all the time, but since Sister Feng had Yunji's income, she had paid more interest in private, and she was showing signs of being out of control.

This is not a good sign, but what he is facing is Feng Lazi, who is the master who does not shed tears when he sees the coffin, good words of persuasion are useless, and it is not easy for him to intervene in Rongfu's affairs.

Well, that would be justifiable.

What is the concept of the Wucheng Bingma Division? If the patrol battalion is the armed department of the capital, then the Wucheng Bingma Division is the Jingshi Police Department. Fighting crimes is the job of the Wucheng Bingma Division.

To be a man, you have to be more ruthless, first use your own family to see who dares to gossip in the future.

That is, when I go to Rongfu to see Daiyu in the future, I want to hide from Sister Feng.

In other words, I am already an earl, how could I be afraid of a woman.

Alas, it's embarrassing to the elders.

"Hey, Jia Ying, I can't get used to those fellows of Xiuyiwei. They pretend to be uncles outside all day long, shouting and drinking, and the supervisors don't say anything, but they still want to extend their hands to the public security of the capital. There are also inspectors. The patrolling censor of the courtyard, mother, almost rode on my patrol battalion to shit. They will take away more than half of the tax money collected at the gate of the city. I don’t care what happened before, but from today, I will Don’t get used to their problems.”

While talking, Yang You raised an eyebrow at Jia Ying and said, "How about it, do you want to work together to get rid of them?"

This guy Yang You started to feel restless again. This is because he is tired of being a dandy, and he is playing an official role.

"you sure?"

"You think Grandpa is joking?"

"Two vs. two, the chances of winning are not great, and the Embroidered Yiwei is not easy to mess with. Be careful if you find anything against you in the future. Even though you are a prince, there are many princes who have fallen into the hands of the Embroidered Yiwei." Jia Ying said with a frown.

"Why, are you afraid? Xiuyiwei's hand is stretched too long. Others are afraid of him, but I am not afraid. Besides, I have no grievances with Suzhong Palace and Xiuyiwei."

"Huh? What grudges?"

"Well, the grievances of the previous generation are over. If you don't talk about it, just say whether you want to do it or not. I treat you as a brother." Yang You seemed unwilling to mention it.

"You decide." Jia Ying replied two words lightly.

Jia Ying didn't want to have too much contact with the Embroidered Clothes Guards, but that didn't mean she was afraid.

Xiu Yiwei is the emperor's watchdog, and he doesn't recognize anyone except his master.

It's useless for you to be afraid, when it's time to come, they will be absolutely clean and merciless.

I copied the Jia family's, isn't it the embroidered clothes guard?

Besides, everyone is doing official business, and there is nothing to be afraid of, not to mention the emperor's endorsement, and the Ministry of War as the backstage.

The relationship between the Six Departments of the Chaotang and the major yamen and the Xiuyiwei is not good, and if they can step on it, they will never let it go.

As for the Inspectorate, at most it is a few more bullets, as long as you are already useful to the emperor, don't make any big mistakes, their attacks will not hurt or itch.

(End of this chapter)