serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 86 The Emperor's Discovery

Rongqingtang back garden
The moon is hazy.

A gust of night wind blows, which is indescribably comfortable.

Lin Daiyu was following Jia Hu on the stone path, while Hu Po and Zijuan walked ahead silently with lanterns on.

"When I was at home, I heard my mother often say that the summer in Beijing is dry and hot, mixed with sweltering heat. I think it's okay." Lin Daiyu was in a good mood.

Jia Hu smiled faintly: "This is because a large lake was dug in the family's family home at the back. At this time in previous years, the old lady and the others would have to stay in the Qingxu Temple for ten days and a half months. Pray for blessings."

A gust of wind blew from the Xingqin's villa, blowing Daiyu's clothes up. Daiyu stretched out her hand, feeling the penetrating coolness, and said with a smile: "It's so cool! We can take advantage of the more than 100 million yuan without white flowers." It’s been a scorching summer, isn’t it?”

Jia Hu smiled: "Do you still remember the blueprint of Daguan. The family-speaking villa that I showed you?"

Daiyu looked at Jia Hu: "What's wrong?"

Jia Hu: "It's not a surprise to say it at this time."

"Tch! Don't say anything."

Daiyu snorted, then remembered what happened in the flower hall again, blushed, and said in embarrassment: "You will not be allowed to do this in the future!"

"Hey, back then you didn't dislike the bowl I used, and I couldn't dislike the cup you used. Besides, I'm saving trouble for the women, and they should be grateful to us. Don't you think so?"

"Say it again, say it again!"

Daiyu was in a hurry, and stretched out her hand to beat Jia Hu twice, feeling puzzled, she pinched again casually.

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Hu Po and Zicuckoo walked a few steps forward silently.

Daiyu resumed her ladylike demeanor and walked forward with her head down.

Jia Hu: "Are you angry?"

Daiyu shook her head, walked for a while, and suddenly said: "At today's banquet, the old lady has some gratitude and sympathy for this Grandma Liu, and the second sister-in-law Lian and the others make fun of her more. This Liu The same is true for grandma, how can a person of his age should respect himself."

Jia Hu smiled: "You don't understand. The hardships and sufferings of the poor are full of blood and tears. They understand the truth of survival better. The dignity in your eyes is far less useful than a steamed bun. What's more, she is facing people like the Jia family. Big family."

Daiyu: "You are a good person. You showed great respect to an irrelevant person, and you gave her son-in-law an official position."

"You look too high on me."

After Jia Hu finished speaking, he looked into the distance again, "Although Xue Pan caused this incident, the root cause still lies with me. If something happened to Baoyu and the others, it would be difficult for me to deal with it." Yes. Grandma Liu has indeed helped me a lot, and I should help her."

He paused at this point, "I have some business in Wanping. As the old saying goes, 'It's better for the county magistrate to manage now', so I can avoid attracting the attention of others."

After hearing this, Daiyu stopped and turned around slowly.

Jia Hu turned around: "What's wrong?"

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Daiyu looked at Jia Hu for a while, then lowered her head.

Jia Hu: "Tired?"

Daiyu nodded, "Yes."

Jia Hu squatted down and stretched his arms back: "Come up."

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, lying on Jia Hu's back very naturally.

"Yo—you're heavy again."

This time, Daiyu didn't get angry, and didn't say a word, she let out a "huh" and leaned her head on his shoulder.

Jia Hu chuckled, and walked slowly towards the backyard with her on his back.

Qianqing Palace, go to the study.

It's still brightly lit.

Emperor Jianwu threw the file on the imperial case lightly, sighed, then picked up another file, looked at it, and said: "It's really ridiculous, the great Zhou has established the country for less than a hundred years, and the clan's children can only eat wine Gambling! Fighting crickets and grasshoppers! I have nothing to do all day long! It’s all right now, I don’t even have a single person I can use. Shoufu, what do you think?”

Song Chengliang finished reading the file in his hand, closed it gently, thought for a moment, and asked, "Does Your Majesty want to send the clan's children to the army to experience and make achievements, or is it just to control the army?"

Emperor Jianwu's eyes lit up, he stood there in a daze, not knowing how to answer for a while.

Song Chengliang stood up, sorted out the files of those clan children, and then continued: "Your Majesty is wrong if I say something that is taboo."

Emperor Jianwu's expression changed: "Go ahead."

Song Chengliang: "Yes. The old man has a deep understanding of military strategy and has rich combat experience. He can also restrain the generals of the battalions. With him leading the army, the Chahar tribe can be quickly wiped out. Besides, there is no one in the mansion of Li Guo. He can inherit the relationship of the old Duke in the army, his nephew is just a little brave, and he doesn't understand military strategies, so he will never be a threat."

Emperor Jianwu couldn't hold back his face: "What threats are not threats!"

Song Chengliang pretended to hesitate for a while, and then said: "I heard that the governor of the Zuoye Army of the Fifth Army Battalion, the Duke of the Duke of the Fifth Army, and the hereditary third-rank Weiyuan General Ma Shang had a conflict with the Duke of the Duke and others?"

Emperor Jianwu looked at Song Chengliang for a long time before saying, "That's right. He and his troops have already pledged their allegiance to me."

Song Chengliang: "In other words, His Majesty has actually controlled most of the military power in Gyeonggi?"

Emperor Jianwu breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and said to him, "Yes, as long as the new recruits from the capital camp form an army, I will be able to completely control the capital."

Song Chengliang gritted his teeth and said, "Then it's time for the old Duke to lead the army."

Emperor Jianwu pondered for a moment, and then said: "I have promised King Zhongshun, and Zhao Yi, the general of Datong, will be there."

Song Chengliang quickly said: "Only in this way, Zhao Yi will be devoted to His Majesty wholeheartedly!"

Emperor Jianwu's eyes lit up, and he nodded knowingly.

"Your Majesty, the old slave is here to accompany Xu Yuanzheng to ask for the pulse of Prince Zhongshun." Dai Quan's voice came from the outer hall.

"come in."

The door of the upper study room opened with a click, Dai Quan walked in quickly and silently, looked at Song Chengliang, and presented the medical case in his hand to Emperor Jianwu.

Emperor Jianwu took it for a quick look, his face darkened suddenly, and asked: "Is it really so serious?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Xu Yuanzheng and several attending imperial physicians agreed that Prince Zhongshun suffered a heart and lung injury and must lie in bed to recuperate, otherwise the root cause of the disease will fall."

Emperor Jianwu's hands were pinched under the imperial case: "I've underestimated him for such a good way!"

Song Chengliang's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at the emperor in surprise.

Emperor Jianwu: "Go back to the Queen Mother and say that King Zhongshun got typhoid fever due to the exhaustion of the journey, and he must stay in bed for at least a month or two."

Dai Quan: "Yes." He bowed and backed out.

Emperor Jianwu sighed, and said to Song Chengliang: "It seems that Liu Fang can only do this."

Song Chengliang: "The old man is the most suitable candidate."

Emperor Jianwu's eyes flashed: "Tell me, is Jia Hu's attack on King Zhongshun really just because of the personal enmity between the two families? Or is there some other purpose?!"

Song Chengliang pretended to be surprised: "This, this. The incident happened suddenly at that time, even the old minister didn't have time to think about this situation."

Emperor Jianwu: "It's probably like this for others, but Jia Hu is different."

As he said that, he took out a file from the file, opened it, and said: "This file was brought by the Marquis of Ningyuan from the front line of Ningyuan last year. It is full of comments from Jia Hu's former superiors and colleagues on him. Listen Listen, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, determination and bravery, perseverance and tenacity, etc., are all very common.

Here is a sentence: This son is resourceful, courageous, good at manufacturing, planning first and then fighting. He has the demeanor of an ancient famous general. "

He paused at this point, "Of course, at that time they were trying to save Jia Hu, so there may be some exaggeration, but I reviewed his previous records, and one thing is very correct, he is good at making, and can judge in a short time. Get out of the battlefield situation, and then make a decision that is beneficial to you to create a fighter. So, he has this ability!"

Song Chengliang's face changed and he dared not speak.

Emperor Jianwu closed the file, and said gently: "The reason why I agreed to the advice of the old Duke and the others, and agreed to expand the Yongwei Camp to [-], is not only because he is the younger brother of the imperial concubine, but also because I respect him. However, he is a bit selfish, I'm afraid he is another Jia Daishan!"

Song Chengliang swallowed, thought for a moment, and said: "Jia Hu is the younger brother of the imperial concubine, and the uncle of the future prince and princess. It's different."

Emperor Jianwu was stunned for a moment, and said: "The first assistant is right. However, this incident also reminded me that I will send an internal officer to the Yongwei Battalion to supervise the army."

(End of this chapter)