serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 74 The Zhen family borrowed money, and the Wang family borrowed power
Qianqing Palace, go to the study.

Second Assistant Zhang Shangwen, Minister of the Household Department Zhao Zixun, and Jingying Jiedushi Shi Ding stood on the side of the imperial case with their heads bowed.

The door of the palace opened with a "squeak", and Dai Quan walked in quickly and silently.

Emperor Jianwu was sitting in front of the imperial case and flipping through a memorial. After thinking for a while, he picked up the ink brush and wrote it. After finishing writing, he picked up the notebook and blew it, and then stood up.

Dai Quan quickly brought water from the compartment and handed over a handkerchief.

Emperor Jianwu wiped his hands and asked, "How?"

Dai Quan: "Uncle Jia has accepted Wang Ziteng's letter, but there is no news yet."

Emperor Jianwu pondered for a while, then turned to Zhang Shangwen: "Do you think Jia Hu will agree to recommend Prince Teng as commander to lead the [-] battalion northward to raid Yinshan?"

Zhang Shangwen thought for a moment, then replied: "The raid on Yinshan Mountain is a battle of running for thousands of miles. There are many issues to be considered in such a large-scale and long-distance raid, and it is a difficult problem. Currently, only [-] battalions are suitable.

Jia Hu is also clear about this.Besides, the Jia family did not want outsiders to take away this great achievement. Although they were also dissatisfied with Wang Ziteng's behavior, this was a compromise strategy acceptable to both the imperial court and the noble military. "

Emperor Jianwu: "Yes. Only three thousand battalions can complete this task."

Speaking of this, he hesitated for a while, and asked Shi Ding: "Is he okay?!"

Shi Nai was in a dilemma: "This kind of raid operation not only has very high requirements for soldiers, but also has higher requirements for generals. Not only must they have a deep understanding of military strategy, but also have rich experience, so that they can deal with sudden emergencies on the battlefield behind the enemy. make the right judgment on the situation.”

After a pause, "The Three Thousand Battalion is the most elite cavalry unit in the imperial court. The generals at all levels have rich experience. As long as the information from the Zhenfu Division is correct and there is no interference, they will easily destroy the royal court of the Khalkha tribe."

Zhao Zixun said suddenly: "Then order Wang Ziteng not to interfere in the battle plan."

Zhang Shangwen: "Wang Ziteng is not loyal to the prince. Once the decree is made, he will not be able to stay in the army."

Emperor Jianwu was stunned, and after a while, he said: "The war is dangerous, so don't be careless. But what Cifu said is good. Well, I will point it out to him in the secret book, and this time it will be a training The first achievement is the lieutenant general of the [-] Battalion, so that's it."

Zhang Shangwen replied loudly: "Yes."

Zhao Zixun: "The Art of War says: the general is outside, and the king's order is not acceptable. What if Wang Ziteng doesn't act according to his will?"

Everyone was stunned.

Emperor Jianwu was startled, walked to the imperial case, picked up a pen and began to write. After finishing writing, he said to Dai Quan: "Send my handwriting to Jia Hu, and ask him to hand it over to the deputy general of the Three Thousand Battalion."

Dai Quan: "Follow the order."

Tianxiang downstairs corridor
Aunt Xue and Baochai rushed over with Xiangling, Tongxi, and Tonggui. As soon as they reached the back door of Tianxiang Tower, they saw Zhou Rui's family leading a few wives hurriedly, and said with a smile: "See you, old lady!" My aunt just didn't come, so I was so anxious that I asked us to invite my aunt again."

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "The old lady is kind, she always thinks of our mother and daughter." Then she asked: "How many plays have been sung?"

Zhou Rui's family: "Three or two."

Aunt Xue smiled, suddenly remembered something, and asked Zhou Rui's family: "On the road, I heard a few little maids from Ningguo Mansion talking and laughing, saying that they were happy. I didn't hear it clearly, but what happy event is there? Please tell me Let me say, I also have a plan, don't I?"

After hearing this, Zhou Rui's family hurriedly told Aunt Xue about the Rongqing hall, and then said: "The old lady and the second master both expressed their views, and this marriage is a certainty.

Only now did Grandma tell the old lady that from this month onwards, all the monthly money of the maids in Miss Lin's courtyard will be paid out of the Dongfu public account.Also, Miss Lin's monthly payment has been changed to five taels. Originally, the grandma was going to temporarily set it at ten taels, but the old lady said that ten taels was too much, so she changed it to five taels. "

Aunt Xue pretended to be surprised: "Oh, it is indeed a great event, but after all, there is no marriage contract, so I can't send a congratulatory gift."

Zhou Rui's family: "The rules are like this." He glanced at Baochai first, and then asked, "Is there any certainty about Miss Baochai?"

Aunt Xue was startled, and then pretended not to care: "Thank you for your trouble!"

As he walked, he said: "Nowadays we are working hard to govern, and everything is focused on the military in the north, so this year's draft has been cancelled."

Having said that, he paused for a while, and then said: "I heard that the palace is going to reduce expenses, and the saved money will be used to supply the army."

Zhou Rui's family smiled. She had heard from her daughter that the House of Internal Affairs has business in all walks of life. It can be said that it is making a lot of money every day. How could it be possible to reduce the palace expenses?As for the cancellation of the draft, it is even more impossible. This is the ancestral system of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and it is related to the face of the royal family. It cannot be canceled casually.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but cast another glance at Baochai, and asked Aunt Xue, "When will brother come home?"

Aunt Xue smiled wryly and shook her head: "He is a horse without a rein, he finally got out, and he has no choice but to catch it and look around." While speaking, she had already reached the stairs.

Wang Xifeng was already waiting at the stairs, when she saw Aunt Xue coming, she rushed to meet her, and said with a smile: "Aunt really has to invite three times and four times before she is willing to come."

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "I heard that all the guests here are distinguished guests, how dare I come."

Wang Xifeng supported her and said with a smile: "Auntie made fun of us again." His eyes rolled, "I think Auntie is timid, so I will send you there myself."

Aunt Xue: "No, I'll count on you later."

Suddenly, there was a crisp sound of sandalwood boards in the opposite theater, followed by the sound of the small hall drum, and then a melodious sound of the flute came.

Wang Xifeng changed the subject: "My uncle and wife are here too, so my aunt will take care of you."

Aunt Xue didn't say a word, just said "um" and walked upstairs.

Looking at Aunt Xue who was walking away, Wang Xifeng sighed, it was all caused by money, and the court pursued the owed money, so Mrs. Li wanted to borrow money from Xue's family. This is money that will never be returned. 15, Aunt Xue's face changed on the spot, but in the end she still gave 5 taels.

However, what got in exchange was that the Xue family was stingy, and Aunt Xue almost went crazy with such words as not taking uncle and master seriously.

But the Xue family is really rich, and I heard that they gave back 5 taels to the second wife behind their backs.

Jia Hu's study.

Jia Amnesty leaned back on the chair and closed his eyes to rest.

Jia Hu sat in front of the desk, with two letters in front of him, one was from Zhen Yingjia, the other was from Wang Ziteng, one was a loan, and the other was a loan.

In fact, it wasn’t all for borrowing money. Zhen Yingjia also wanted to take a stake in the chamber of commerce formed by Cheng Shiyao and Ma Yong. To be honest, Jia Hu was a little moved. The Zhen family controlled the two major weaving bureaus in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Tiren Court also managed the two rivers of tea. Classes and tea warehouses, these two things are huge profits in overseas trade.

The Jia family has the rights, and the Zhen family has the source of goods, which is a good deal.

Jia Hu's only worry is Zhen Fu. There are various indications that this kid has an unusual relationship with the King of Beijing, and may even have a connection with the Cao Gang. The deficits of the two major weaving bureaus in Jiangning and Suzhou must be related to him.

What does he want so much money for?
Also, where did all the money go?
Jia Hu sighed, he must establish his own intelligence network as soon as possible, but no one is available.

Jia She said: "Why, can't make up your mind?"

Jia Hu was stunned for a moment, realized that what he was talking about was about Wang Ziteng, thought for a while, and replied: "I'm afraid I will be bitten back then!"

Jia Amnesty opened his eyes, and then sneered: "Wang Ziteng is a complete speculator. The emperor knows well that it is impossible for him to hold real power. This time is a compromise and a compromise. Besides, in terms of talent, he Not good enough for the job."

Jia Hu: "According to what you said, Wang Ziteng is only holding the position temporarily?"

Jia Amnesty: "The Three Thousand Battalion is the most elite cavalry unit in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If it is damaged due to Wang Ziteng's random command, it will not even be accountable today. If my calculations are correct, there will be arrangements for today."

Jia Hu: "Oh?"

At this moment, Lin San's report came from outside the door: "General, Director Dai of Qianqing Palace is here."

Jia Hu took a deep look at Jia She, stood up and said, "Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and Dai Quan was seen walking from the courtyard.

Jia Hu went up to meet him, cupped his hands and said, "Interviewer."

"It's time for birth! It's time for birth!" Dai Quan on the opposite side was full of smiles.

Dai Quan came in and was startled when he saw Jia She, and then said: "Your Majesty has a handbook for Uncle."

Jia Hu hesitated for a moment, then knelt down.

Dai Quan smiled all over his face: "You don't need to kneel! Your Majesty just asked the miscellaneous family to send it to Uncle to have a look." As he said, he took out the handwritten letter of Emperor Jianwu from his bosom and handed it over.

Jia Hu took the handwritten letter, opened it up for a closer look, and then glanced at Jia She, and was hit by what he said. The emperor didn't believe Wang Ziteng, so he asked the lieutenant general of the [-] Battalion to be on guard against him.

Cut first and then play?

Jia Hu's eyes lit up, if he couldn't do it, he would just kill him.

Dai Quan went on to say: "Your Majesty asked Uncle to deliver this letter to the Deputy General of the Three Thousand Battalion in person."

After a pause, "Your Majesty will send a team of criminal officers to follow Wang Ziteng."

At this moment, Jia Amnesty coughed.

Jia Hu understood, and immediately said: "I will write a recommendation letter, please send it to Your Majesty."

Dai Quan smiled: "It's a matter of duty."

(End of this chapter)