serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 159 Back to the original point
The rain became heavier and heavier, and the entire imperial city was submerged in a curtain-like rain curtain.

Dragon Head Palace

The window of the outer hall of the bedroom was opened, and the Supreme Emperor stood by the window wearing a long gown, looking out at the endless rain outside.

Xia Shouzhong hurried over, and said in a low voice, "Jia Hu has gone to the barracks, do you want to send someone to check?"

The Supreme Emperor didn't answer, and murmured: "Man is not as good as God."

Xia Shouzhong hesitated for a moment, then said: "Jia Hu is not Jia Daishan, he will not let those generals go!"

"As long as you know."

The Supreme Emperor gave Xia Shouzhong a sideways look: "If he was Jia Daishan, I wouldn't have to do this."

Xia Shouzhong lowered his head: "The court still wants to use him. The Yikezhao League has just been attached, and the soldiers and horses in Yulin Town cannot move. The soldiers and horses in Datong and Xuanfu still have to guard the defense line of the Great Wall. It is impossible to mobilize too many troops. Either give up Outside the customs, or transfer troops from the capital."

"Stop talking!"

The Supreme Emperor was still looking at the heavy rain outside the window, "You go there yourself and send those generals and their cronies to the Beijing camp, and let them lead the [-] Beijing infantry to go south."

Xia Shouzhong: "Yes." After answering, he walked out quickly.

Looking at Xia Shouzhong's figure disappearing into the rain, the Supreme Emperor shouted: "Come on!"

A senior eunuch on duty walked in.

The Supreme Emperor: "Go and find Ma Shang."

The eunuch on duty replied: "Yes!"

Rongguofu

Xue's Courtyard
Aunt Xue was lying on the bed with a towel on her head, her eyes staring blankly at the top of the bed in a daze.

At this time, a servant girl's voice came from outside: "The girl is back!"

A gleam of light flashed in Aunt Xue's eyes: "Come in quickly."

Without saying a word, Baochai hurried in.

Aunt Xue was struggling to sit up, but Baochai hurriedly said, "Mom, you lie down."

Aunt Xue took the towel from the head, leaned against the head of the bed, and forced a smile on her face: "It's okay. Sit down, sit down and talk."

Baochai sat down beside the bed.

Aunt Xue held Baochai's hand and asked, "How is it?"

Baochai: "He said that as long as my brother is still alive, he will definitely save my brother."

Aunt Xue was overjoyed: "Just agree. Your brother will be fine. When your brother comes back, we must thank him well."

Baochai just smiled and didn't answer.

Aunt Xue was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "Speaking of which, your brother's departure this time is also for you."

A wry smile crossed the corner of her mouth, and Baochai said, "I understand."

Only now did Aunt Xue realize that Baochai had changed clothes, and she was shocked: "He, he didn't do anything to you, did he?!"

Baochai was startled for a moment, then blushed, "What did Mom say! Miss Lin is over there."

Aunt Xue felt relieved when she heard the words, she can't do things without a name or a share.

After a moment of silence, Aunt Xue said: "Just now the old lady asked Yuanyang to ask, you can go back."

Qianqing Palace

The rain gradually lightened.

At this time, the chief assistant Song Chengliang, the second assistant Zhang Shangwen, Wang Hetang and Zhao Zixun all rushed over and stood on both sides of the imperial case.

Emperor Jianwu sat in front of the imperial case in the middle, flipping through the military newspaper that had just been delivered.

After reading the military newspaper, Emperor Jianwu closed it gently, placed it next to the military newspaper in Datong Town, and raised his head: "The military newspaper was reported to Xuzhou by the General Soldier of Shandong Province, and then forwarded by Shi Nai, Marquis of Bowling. Under the instigation of the White Lotus Sect, the disaster victims besieged the governor's office and the chief envoy's office, beat officials, burned the government office, and the patrol battalion sent troops to suppress it, causing riots."

There was silence, as expected.

Emperor Jianwu: "Tell me about the grassland." As he spoke, he looked at Song Chengliang.

Song Chengliang thought it over and said: "I think that since the Manchus dared to attack the defenders of the fortification strongholds, it can be seen that they have planned for a long time and are ready to go to war. Datong and Xuanfu will mobilize at most 5 troops. The capital is mobilizing troops. In addition, the Manchus are buying time for the rebellion in the south, just like they did in the late Ming Dynasty.”

Emperor Jianwu looked at him: "Yongweiying?"

Song Chengliang replied: "Yes."

Zhao Zixun said: "The Manchu Tartars are different from the rebels of the Cao gang. Except for the elites like the Frontier Army and the Yongwei Battalion, other armies cannot compete with them."

At this moment, a senior eunuch of the Criminal Division, whose face was covered with mud and water, stood outside the palace door, poking his head and gesturing with Dai Quan inside.

Emperor Jianwu sensed it from the corner of his eye, turned his head and asked, "What's the matter?"

The chief eunuch of the Criminal Division knelt down outside the gate of the palace, and replied: "Qizou the emperor, Director Xia took a dozen generals from the former Yongwei camp to the Beijing camp on the orders of the emperor, and there are more than 3000 old soldiers. .” After speaking, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and offered it with both hands.

Dai Quan hurried to the door, took the paper with the names and official positions of more than a dozen generals, walked back to Emperor Jianwu, and presented it.

Emperor Jianwu took a look and understood, and then said to the second assistant Zhang Shangwen: "Cifu go back and prepare, and lead the troops to go south tomorrow morning."

Zhang Shangwen kowtowed: "I bid farewell to Your Majesty!" After speaking, he stood up, bowed and backed out.

Emperor Jianwu looked at Dai Quan again: "Go find Jia Hu and discuss sending troops."

Dai Quan: "Follow the order." He hurried out.

Under the escort of a team of imperial cavalry, Dai Quan rushed to the Yongwei camp. Because he was entrusted with the emperor's envoy, Dai Quan didn't have to dismount. Holding the card high, he walked towards the big tent.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Jia Hu sat on the commander's seat in the middle.

Eunuch Zhao sat in the first seat on the left, and Xie Qiong, Liu Kun, Yang Dayong and other generals had no seats, and stood in the tent one by one.

Jia Hu glanced at Eunuch Zhao first, and then said: "People go to high places, and water flows to low places. People must have a hard-working and positive spirit. We must respect those who are transferred to the Beijing camp." After all, everyone has been promoted. Maybe we will still have something to ask for in the future."

Xie Qiong, Liu Kun and others all laughed.

Eunuch Zhao also laughed.

Jia Hu went on to say: "But the big guys don't have to envy them, as long as we are loyal to the court and His Majesty, there are plenty of opportunities for promotion."

Everyone laughed again.

Jia Hu: "Okay, that's all for the gossip. Next I will announce a few appointments. Yang Dayong."

Yang Dayong stepped forward: "The end is here."

Jia Hu: "From today onwards, you will temporarily assume the position of Commander of the Sword and Shield Battalion."

Yang Dayong was overjoyed: "No!" He replied and retreated.

Jia Hu: "Zhang Cheng."

Zhang Cheng immediately came out: "The end is here."

Jia Hu: "From today onwards, you will be temporarily in charge of the Long Spear Battalion."

Zhang Cheng: "No!"

Jia Hu: "General Xie Qiong!"

Xie Qiong: "The end is here!"

Jia Hu: "From today onwards, you will be the deputy commander of the Firearms Battalion, responsible for all military affairs of the five Firearms Battalions except the old battalion."

Xie Qiong replied loudly: "No!"

Jia Hu said to Liu Kun again: "General Liu Kun is still in charge of the cavalry battalion."

Liu Kun gave a military salute: "Thank you, Marshal, for your trust!"

Eunuch Zhao watched quietly, although Zhang Cheng was only a general, but like Yang Dayong, he followed Jia Hu out of the dead.

At this time, Lin San's voice came from outside the tent: "Marshal, Director Dai from Qianqing Palace is here."

Before the words were finished, Dai Quan walked in holding the token high.

Looking at the bright yellow token in his hand, Jia Hu and Eunuch Zhao immediately stood up.

Only then did Dai Quan speak: "You don't need to kneel, Your Majesty called Lord Hou into the palace to discuss matters."

Jia Hu's eyes lit up, and he said to Xie Qiong and the others: "Go back and arrange military affairs."

All the generals shouted in unison: "No!" and walked out one after another.

Jia Hu said to Eunuch Zhao again: "There is a Labor Supervision Army at the camp."

Eunuch Zhao smiled: "You are welcome, Commander, it's a matter of duty." As he spoke, he glanced at Dai Quan again.

Jia Hu: "Mr. Dai, please!" He gave up his hand and walked out with Dai Quan.

Guanwai Grassland
It was also raining lightly here, and thousands of tents were scattered all over the surrounding grass. A group of Han Chinese with torn clothes and muddy faces were pitching tents for the Qing people.

Among the crowd, Xue Pan, who was dressed as a servant, was looking viciously at the Manchus in the distance, and cursed in his heart: "You dog, Mr. Xue will take revenge for this sooner or later!"

Suddenly, the ground shook slightly, and all the Han people stood up in horror and looked into the distance.

I saw a group of cavalry appearing on the other side of the grassland, rushing towards this side, gradually approaching, and could already see the opponent's clothes clearly, Xue Pan frowned, isn't it Manchu?
A businessman recognized the other party's identity and exclaimed, "It's a Rakshasa!"

(End of this chapter)