serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 174 The Old Concubine's Choice
There was not a single cloud in the sky, the scorching sun hung high in the sky, and the capital city was sweltering like a dog day after the rain.

On the square of Qianqing Palace, the deputy chief eunuch was already sweating profusely as he hurriedly walked, while calling out: "Hurry up! Hurry up!"

Several little Huangmen were sweating profusely, carrying ice cubes and walking up to the study room.

A little yellow door: "Oh my God, many people died of freezing in the big snowstorm last year, and this year it's so hot, I don't know how many people will die from the heat."

Another little yellow door: "It's only late May, and there are still more than ten days before falling into the ambush. This year is not easy."

Another little yellow door: "I will go to the Shangyao Department to get some heatstroke medicine later"

Dai Quan came out of the main hall, sweat dripping down his face, and shouted at those little yellow gates: "What are you doing, making such a noise, there are no rules and no rules." Then, he turned and walked into the main hall.

The deputy chief eunuch waved his hand: "Hurry up and carry it in."

Several small yellow gates quickly followed in.

The voice of the Chief Assistant Song Chengliang was faintly heard inside, and several people walked in with ice cubes, put them in the copper basins at the four corners of the hall, and then retreated.

Emperor Jianwu looked at the urgent letter from Jia Hu on the imperial case, and said, "Good means, good means! The imperial court didn't even know about such a big move. Tell me, how should we deal with this matter?"

Song Chengliang: "It's expected. This is a common trick used by foreigners outside the pass to consume the national power of the Central Plains. Your Majesty only needs to point out the prince in the secret decree and ask him to be more careful."

At this time, Dai Quan wrung out a wet towel from the basin and handed it to Emperor Jianwu.

Emperor Jianwu took it and slowly wiped off the sweat on his face, and said, "It's getting more and more outrageous to mention the punishment department, and I haven't got any news. Check it out."

Dai Quan: "Yes." He handed a wet towel to Song Chengliang.

Song Chengliang bowed and took the towel.

Emperor Jianwu: "What do you think about Jia Hu wanting Jia Lian to be promoted to the right servant of the household department?"

Song Chengliang hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "It is reasonable to say that if Jia Hu submits a recommendation, the court should not refute it, and Jia Lian's achievements can indeed be promoted to the right servant of the household department. However, we still have to consider the impact.

After all, two months ago, Jia Lian was just a donating official. What does this make those top-level officials who have worked hard in the Imperial Academy for ten or eight years and have not been promoted outside?They would think that what Jia Lian relies on is not merit, but background and backing.Will they also be looking for backers in the court?This is dangerous. "

Emperor Jianwu nodded, this was exactly what he was worried about.

Song Chengliang went on to say: "Jia Hu still thinks about the imperial court and His Majesty in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't mention it in the express mail, but directly put it in the title book."

After hearing this, Emperor Jianwu fell silent, and the light in his eyes dimmed.

Dai Quan stood on the side with his head down, and subconsciously touched his sleeves. The secret agent of the Zhenfu Division had just received a secret report from the grassland.

Song Chengliang: "Your Majesty?"

Emperor Jianwu came back to his senses: "Yes. Continue."

"Father and son are one body, share honor and disgrace."

Song Chengliang smiled and said: "Jia Lian is the successor to the title of Rongguo Mansion, and sooner or later he will inherit the title. Why don't we let Jia Shen Jinjue delay this year."

Emperor Jianwu's eyes lit up, and then he hesitated: "This is not very good."

"Directly skip the viscount and be promoted to the third-class uncle."

"This"

"I heard that Jia Amnesty has always been worried about Jia Guozhang living in the 'Rongxi Hall'. Your Majesty will give Jia Amnesty Court a hall name."

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"I have already saved face, Jia Amnesty will understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts."

Emperor Jianwu's face relaxed, and he said slowly: "If all the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty can understand me, the state affairs will not be so difficult."

Song Chengliang: "Yes."

At this time, Xia Shouzhong walked in: "Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor invites you to Daming Palace."

Emperor Jianwu frowned: "What's the matter?"

Xia Shouzhong: "Return to Your Majesty, the old concubine's illness has fallen again, and I am anxious to see you right now."

Emperor Jianwu was stunned for a moment, then stood up: "The cabinet first draws up the decree." After speaking, he hurried out.

Rongguofu

Jia Mu's Backyard
Ping'er greeted a few daughter-in-laws and came in carrying an ice mirror, and there was no sound, even the two cranes hid under the plantains and fell asleep.

Opening the bamboo curtain, I saw Qingwen and Xueyan lying on the outer bed sleeping, and the daughters-in-law put down the ice mirror and retreated.

Ping'er opened the bead curtain and walked into the room. There was a large bronze ice mirror in front of the screen. Wisps of cold air came out of the ice mirror. When the screen was turned around, Lin Daiyu and Xiangyun were lying on the bed sleeping, their bodies covered. Under the thin quilt, Zijuan and Xiangyun's eldest girl, Cuilu, were sitting beside the bed, bowing their heads and doing needlework.

Suddenly feeling someone behind him, Zicuckoo hurriedly turned her head.

Ping'er shook his hand, and quietly sat down on the stool beside him.

Zijuan put down her needlework, got up and brought Ping'er a bowl of iced sour plum soup, "What's the matter, auntie?"

"Ah."

Ping'er took a sip of the sour plum soup, smiled softly and said, "Don't follow them, just call me sister. When will Miss Lin wake up?"

Lin Daiyu had already woken up. Hearing the sound, she knew it was Ping'er. She got up and got out of bed, pointed to the outside room, and went out.

Ping'er and Zicuckoo followed.

Looking at the ice mirror on the ground, Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Tell me, what can your grandma ask me for?" She leaned over and sat down on the chair.

Ping'er smiled: "Miss, you are joking. This is my little idea, and it's nothing. It's just a few fruits that girls like to eat." Then, he walked to Lin Daiyu and said in a low voice: "Just now the wife of the Wang family came. I told the girl that the Wang family wanted to borrow 20 yuan, using the Jinling ancestral property as collateral, and said that this was the intention of my uncle, and that this matter should not be known to others."

Lin Daiyu was startled: "What happened?!"

Ping'er hesitated for a moment: "Grandma suspects that Uncle Master has something to fall into other people's hands."

Has the handle fallen into the hands of others?Wang Ziteng is now leading the army to suppress the rebellion, who dares to threaten him?

Suddenly, Lin Daiyu stood up abruptly, a look of horror flashed in her eyes, Wang Ziteng was not almost captured, but was redeemed with money after being captured.

Thinking of this, Lin Daiyu asked urgently: "Did you say where to send the money?"

Ping'er: "It is said that someone will come to withdraw money with a letter from my uncle, asking for a money order from the Jia Family Chamber of Commerce."

Lin Daiyu nodded, it seems that there is no mistake, she can guess what kind of situation Anhui will be in the future, Wang Ziteng stands still and allows the other party to attack the city and plunder, after getting back the written contract, no matter for Whether it's to silence, or to vent his anger, Wang Ziteng will wantonly massacre the people of Luzhou Prefecture.

Suddenly, there was earth-shattering firecrackers from the east!

Qingwen, who was in a bad mood because Ping'er interrupted her dream, immediately shouted: "I want to see who is so bold! The old lady is still resting." After finishing speaking, she pulled the dazed Xueyan walked out.

At this time, Xiangyun also woke up, walked out with the help of Cuilu, yawning, "Sister is here."

Ping'er smiled and asked, "Is the girl startled?"

Xiangyun shook his head.

Lin Daiyu: "I'm writing a letter, and you don't want to come in." She went straight into the room.

"The girl eats the fruit."

Ping'er opened the ice mirror, and took out a plate of iced fruits from inside and put it on the small wooden table.

At this moment, Qingwen came in sweating profusely, gave a little blessing to Ping'er, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to my aunt and grandma, the second master Lian has made great contributions, the emperor decreed that he will be the third-class uncle in Jin Dynasty, and return it to you." Given the name of the hall, called, what is the name."

"Rong En Hall." Xue Yan walked in.

There was silence in the upper study.

Song Chengliang finished reading the letter, put it gently on the imperial case, and looked at the emperor.

Emperor Jianwu raised his head and stared fixedly at Song Chengliang.

Song Chengliang: "It's no wonder that the Manchus can easily pass through various checkpoints. This matter must be strictly investigated and dealt with seriously."

Emperor Jianwu pondered for a while before he said: "I'm also in a dilemma. Why don't you say that the old concubine is kind to our family, and she has made great contributions to the country, both public and private. It's just this matter. too big"

Song Chengliang: "The merits and demerits cannot be offset! The merit is the merit, and the demerit is the demerit. I thought that the Zhen family would be taken to Beijing immediately, and then the case would be thoroughly investigated to clarify the whole matter. Those who are guilty will be judged guilty, and those who are not guilty will be released."

Emperor Jianwu: "Okay! Immediately draw up a secret decree to Ouyang Lin, governor of Liangjiang, and let him do it!"

(End of this chapter)