Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 208 Jia Amnesty's Design on the Way
Beijing,

Luoyunhou Mansion.

Since performing martial arts in the capital, she won the first place in the Grand Competition and went to the Ministry of Households to collect the reward silver and bring her back to the camp. The first thing Zhang Jinyu did was to divide the money. The ones left will be left in the camp tent for later use.

Then, Zhang Jinyu kept his promise and agreed to rest and bathe the brothers in Daying for three days, which drew cheers from the troops outside the pass.

Of course, Zhang Jinyu also arranged for a three-day banquet in the military camp in Ningbian for the past few days. For one purpose, to eat and drink well, he also stayed in the camp to eat and drink with the soldiers under his command. Back at the mansion, he hangs around at home with Yueshu's concubine in his arms, and sometimes he only finds Yang Shi to show off his glory, so he is very happy.

And this day,
Zhang Jinyu came to the camp, yawned continuously, and fell asleep in the tent.

After inspecting the camp in Ningbian, after seeing the sky, he arranged for the soldiers of the camp to take money directly from the logistics officer, and wrapped up all the vegetables and meat in the nearest market, and then went to the restaurant in the capital to invite them. The young masters, and then everyone used their unique skills and started the banquet with their best craftsmanship. As for what was not enough, they were sent directly to the barracks by various restaurants.

Those small merchants didn't let go of it either. Pancakes and dry naan cakes were sent to the military camp as if they didn't need money, but many merchants in the surrounding area were fattened.

After finishing everything, Ning Bian entered the tent and said;
"Master Hou, the banquet outside today has been prepared, and the brothers have already eaten, look."

Zhang Jinyu was lying on the bed like sleeping, but when she heard Ning Bian's voice, she put on her robes and stood up, and replied;

"Well, well done, let the brothers eat well for a few days. If it's not enough, just buy ready-made ones in the capital, and you can't save money on it."

"Going back to Lord Hou, I will definitely not let my brothers suffer."

Ning Bian came over to support Zhang Jinyu, and helped him change his clothes. After getting dressed, Zhang Jinyu nodded and said;
"That's good, Ning Bian, after you finish dealing with the matter of the camp today, you can hand over to Duan Hong, and let him keep an eye on the camp. You will bring the vanguard camp with 1000 people back home with Benhou. There are a lot of things waiting for this Marquis in Nian, and we have arranged for the secret guards to keep an eye on the nobles in the city."

"The general obeys orders, Lord Hou, are you talking about the collection of the owed money by the nobles of the capital?"

Ningbian paid close attention to the affairs of the court in Daying, especially any clues related to Lord Hou. Such a big event is well known to everyone in the capital, so it is natural to want to know about it.

Zhang Jinyu didn't mean to hide anything, she nodded and said;
"That's the matter. Although there are people from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Imperial City Department leading the way, just in case, there must be some nobles who are not up to the mark. The nobles are all guarded by personal guards. Although there are not many people, they are afraid When the time comes, I really go to check the income of other people’s property and don’t know what will happen.”

"Yes, Master Hou, I will understand in the end."

In the end, Zhang Jinyu ordered Duan Hong to stay in the camp to lead the army, and Ningbian led 1000 troops to the Hou Mansion and took over the intelligence of the secret guards.

Zhang Jinyu didn't want to intervene in this matter. After all, there are people from the Imperial City Division, so it's clear at a glance whether they are there.

Especially when it comes to the issue of collecting the owed money in the next year, at least be an insider and let the civil servants of the household department take the lead.

As for those who pretend to be poor, there are many people who don't want to pay back the money. This time, it depends on the means of the palace.

I just thought that the Jia family, especially the Ningguo Mansion, still owed me 10 taels of silver.

Zhang Jinyu led people up to the attic, which had already been built, climbed to the top floor and looked into the distance, and most of the buildings in the capital could be seen at a glance.

The manager of the Ministry of Industry brought people to finish the work on the attic, but there was a tall building to the east. Zhang Jinyu even sent someone to inquire carefully. It turned out to be the Tianxiang Building in Ningguo Mansion, which was really unlucky.

However, the second daughter Yueshu couldn't be more happy, so she just urged Mrs. Wang to move to this building. The name of the building has not changed and it is called Dongyun Building.

"Master Hou, there are people from the Ouchi household department coming here to send a message,"

under the attic,
Yongbyon stood below and shouted.

Zhang Jinyu didn't enjoy watching it upstairs, so she asked when she heard Ningbian's shout downstairs;
"What's the matter, did you ask?"

"Go back to Lord Hou, the man said that you must meet Lord Hou in person."

Ning Bian's reply downstairs also made Zhang Jinyu a little confused, what was so mysterious.

Zhang Jinyu had no choice but to go downstairs, and when she came to the courtyard, she saw the head of the household department in official uniform.

As soon as this person saw Luo Yunhou, he greeted him,

"Participate in the Hou Ye, and the servant Shen asked Thoth to come to see the Hou Ye and report something important."

"Okay, let's talk, what's the matter, can't you ask for money but not come?"

Zhang Jinyu also asked angrily, these civil servants have too much gossip, if you accidentally dig a hole for you to jump into, you have to thank them.

The head of the household department smiled awkwardly and replied;

"Qi Hou Ye, you are joking, it is Shen Shilang who said that he will meet with the household department early in the morning and then go to Rongguo Mansion Jia's to collect the owed money."

Zhang Jinyu felt a little uncomfortable when she heard that, she had just rested for a few days, and she was still doing well.

There will be something to do when I come back, the key is why every time there is something about Jia's family, the ghost lingers.

"This Marquis asks you, why are so many nobles confiscated from Jia's house alone? There won't be anything waiting for Ben Hou."

"Master Hou, I don't dare to be an official. Today, Jia Lian from the Rongguo Mansion came to the department hall to discuss with Shen Shilang. Tomorrow, he will come to the Rongguo Mansion to investigate the money owed. To take the lead is not chosen by the Ministry of Household Affairs."

Zhang Jinyu still didn't believe it, and asked others to check the income of his family's property, which was because his brain was knocked out.

"Is it true?"

"Don't dare to lie to Lord Hou. The officials are not so bold."

Zhang Jinyu looked at the person in front of him, stood there respectfully and didn't seem to be lying, so he waved his hand and said;

"Understood, tell Shen Shilang that Benhou will arrive tomorrow, and then go to Jia's house to see what's wrong."

"Yes, I will definitely bring it with you, Lord Hou, I will take your leave."

"Walk slowly."

After the head of the household department left, Zhang Jinyu asked Ning Bian the more he thought about it;

"Ning Bian, tell me what Shen Shilang means? That Jia Lian will lure wolves into the house?"

Ning Bian thought for a while before replying;
"Master Hou, logically speaking, no, and Rongguo Mansion only owes 100 million taels of silver, which is nothing to Rongguo Mansion. Ningguo Mansion owes 160 million taels, but Jia Zhen and Lord Hou bet every time They are all a huge amount of 10 taels, obviously this amount of money is a drop in the bucket, it can only be said that Jia Lian may have other ideas, but what he thinks is unknown."

Zhang Jinyu was still a little worried after hearing this, so she ordered;
"You, send someone to Ningrong Street to inquire about what's going on in the Jia family's two residences, or what needs to be done in the near future?"

"It's Lord Hou, the last general will arrange someone here."

Zhang Jinyu didn't think much about it after making arrangements, and turned around and continued to go to the attic to watch. Today, my mother will almost move in here, and I need to tidy up.

And Jia Lian, after returning from the household department, did not enter through the gate, but walked around the side door and entered Rongguo Mansion.

Then he went directly to the old courtyard and saw no one coming straight to the study.

"Dong dong."

Jia Lian knocked on the door outside, while Jia Amnesty was resting in the back room with Qiutong in his arms.

Putting on clothes and a coat, he walked towards the door of the room. When he reached the door, he pulled the latch and opened the door, only to see Jia Lian standing outside the door.

Jia Amnesty pulled Jia Lian in and asked;
"Didn't you go back? Why did you come back again? Is there anyone watching from behind?"

Jia Lian was caught off guard and dragged into the study, staggered and almost fell to the ground, only to see that the back room was in a mess, and there were women's small clothes, so he didn't know that his father had started messing around again, but he didn't know who the woman was inside, looked up It turned out to be the goblin Qiu Tong, half lying on the bed, naked, still sleeping soundly with closed eyes, obviously very tired.

Hearing Jia Amnesty's inquiry, Jia Lian had no choice but to reply;
"No one followed. My son came in through the side door and came back from the Hubu Pavilion."

Jia She was surprised, why is it so fast, doesn't it mean that we will go again tomorrow?

"No, you said you came back from Hubu Pavilion?"

Jia Lian was also at a loss, and replied;

"Yeah, my son felt that Ye Chang had many dreams, so he went directly first, and met Shen Shilang and said that he would come to the house tomorrow for an investigation, and Eunuch Yang and Luo Yunhou would also come here."

Seeing that Jia Lian was acting so quickly, Jia Amnesty was a little confused. What should I do? Seeing that Jia Lian didn't understand, he said;
"Jia Lian, this matter is a bit difficult to handle. Not long after you left, Yuanyang came to explain that he wanted to entertain the clansmen, and he did it at the mansion. He also invited a theater troupe and jugglers to add to the fun. Although no outsiders were invited, but such a Make trouble, old lady."

Jia Lian couldn't believe it. The Rongguo Mansion hadn't moved for a few days, so why did he suddenly think of having a banquet for his clansmen, and what did he do a few days ago?

Urgent way;

"Father, what should I do? I have already notified you over there, so I don't want to go back on my word."

"Why are you panicking? It's better to be here. There are so many tribesmen here, wouldn't it be more lively if there are more people? I really want to see how the second child arranges it. Didn't he always look down on me, so let him come."

Jia Amnesty comforted Jia Lian, asking him not to pay too much attention, and suddenly thought of the daughter-in-law of the second family, Mrs. Wang is not easy to get along with, and told him;

"You, go back and talk to your daughter-in-law, don't stand out or take the blame for the second brother's family. If you are greedy and come in, you will have endless troubles. Of course, you can decide what to say. You must not disclose this matter to your second uncle. People at home know."

Jia Lian naturally knew what his father meant, but thinking of Wang Xifeng's temper gave him a headache, so he had to answer;

"I know my father."

(End of this chapter)