The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 205 Xiangyun: Sister Bao said this for our own good!
As soon as the idea came up, Emperor Taiqi felt that Liu Fang was a little displeased, so he stopped talking with Liu Fang and others, and ordered the others to retreat, leaving only Jia Cong to talk.

"Give a seat!"

There were many people there, and they were all standing to discuss matters. At this time, there were only two monarchs and ministers left in the hall. Emperor Taiqi himself was a little tired from standing, so he couldn't let Jia Cong stand too.

The emperor and his ministers sat down, Jia Cong's buttocks touched the chair a little, and he was so respectful that Emperor Tai Qi felt very happy when he saw it.

"You must have discussed the matter of annihilating Nurhachi with General Xia, right?" Emperor Taiqi asked, his eyes were exquisite, staring at Jia Cong's face, every change of expression was reflected in his eyes.

Jia Cong's face was calm, but there seemed to be some nostalgia in his eyes. He said, "Returning to the emperor, when I followed my master in the southeast to fight against the Japanese, I also discussed the situation in Liaodong. Later, when my master went to Liao, I also collected I have pondered these things in order to help the emperor pacify Liaodong in the future, relieve the country's worries, and alleviate the suffering of the people."

Emperor Taiqi was particularly moved by his loyalty to serve the country. He was not ignorant of military affairs. He could hear the superiority of Liu Fang and Jia Cong when listening to the duel in front of the palace today. Therefore, he would Jia Cong was left to talk alone.

"Although the imperial court currently has some money and the warehouse is not as capable as it used to be, but as you said, a little extravagant wealth can last for a few days. In the final analysis, we still need to have a long-term plan. As you said before, we need to open up sea trade , I also thought about it repeatedly and thought it was feasible.

Now that the fortune ship has been built and prepared, we are only concerned with the detailed strategy. What do you think? "

Hearing this, Song Hong's eyelids jumped and he couldn't help but look towards Jia Cong.

Only now did he know what Jia Cong meant when he was outside the palace. Could it be said that this son could understand the Sacred Heart?Did you know that the emperor was going to ask this question?

"Your Majesty, I have prepared the detailed strategy!" After Jia Cong finished speaking, he took out a memorial from his sleeve pocket and handed it over. Song Hong hurriedly took it and handed it over.

Emperor Taiqi looked at it at a glance, and he was already applauded. There is no one more capable than Jia Cong. He asked, "Do you think you have anything to say about personnel matters?"

Jia Cong also drew on the experience of his previous life, Zheng He, and detailed his plans for going to sea. He followed the SWOT analysis method and made it clear and clear. Like a work instruction book, Emperor Tai Qi could provide advice on everything.

"Your Majesty, this is His Majesty's family matter. I think Your Majesty can be the dictator of the Holy Heart!" Jia Cong said humbly.

"Family affairs?" Emperor Taiqi thought about these two words and understood what Jia Cong meant. He couldn't help but be very satisfied. He nodded and said, "This is indeed my family matter. It is not an option for those who are not loyal to the emperor."

Having said this, Song Hong breathed a sigh of relief and listened to Jia Cong say, "Your Majesty, loyalty is indispensable, but I believe that ability must also be qualified. Along the way, the sea is broad and the waves are rough. The country does not know how long it is, and it has to do business, but also conspire with the country, and promote our country of China, the power of Dashun, and the virtue of the emperor; we have to deal with pirates and wars on the road, so character, ability, and loyalty are indispensable. .”

As a result, there are very few people to choose from.

Song Hong couldn't help but feel excited. Unexpectedly, after Jia Cong said this, he continued, "Your Majesty, if this can be done, it will be No. 1 in ancient and modern times, and it will be famous throughout the ages!"

Song Hong was so excited that he couldn't control himself. He was a eunuch who had no family. Although he was inevitably extravagant, he was not as greedy for money as others. He had no choice but to have a name. Because of this, he behaved extremely restrainedly. He was not at all like what Jia Cong had known in his previous life. The domineering behavior of the eunuchs brought disaster to the country and the people.

This is also the reason why Jia Cong is willing to associate with Song Hong.

"Do you have anything else to teach me about the Shibo Division?" Emperor Taiqi asked.

As soon as Jia Cong asked this question, he knew that Emperor Taiqi had his thoughts. He just didn't know if anyone in the court objected to this matter. The matter was not yet decided. No matter what he said, it would be in vain. Moreover, these were civil servants. Jia Cong can just put the matter to an end. As for whether it will succeed or not, he can't comment yet.

"Your Majesty, this matter can be a matter of prosperity or reform. What I want to say has already been stated in the memorial. If this law can be decided, I need my service and I should give my best consideration!"

The emperor nodded, "I have already discussed this method with the cabinet. I will not hide it from you. For this matter, the Supreme Emperor also asked me. He said that banning the sea is an ancestral law. Although you have achieved success in resisting the Japanese, the Japanese pirates are still going out in Min. , it’s really not the right time to open the sea!”

Jia Cong was helpless. He also saw the indecisiveness in Emperor Taiqi's character and hurriedly apologized, "This is my fault. Since I have no experience in asking for advice in court, I should not have made such a plan for your majesty." , blindly talking about profit without knowing where the justice lies, please ask the emperor to punish you!"

"You are also loyal to the country, so why should you sin?"

After Jia Cong thanked him, Emperor Taiqi did not say that he wanted to reward Jia Cong for last night's battle. Naturally, Jia Cong would not ask for a reward. When he came out of the palace, the sun was shining, and the sun shone on the glazed tiles of the palace wall. The dazzling blue sky seemed so close at hand, but the sky was so high and vast in the distance. Jia Cong looked up, and a feeling of depression overflowed from his chest.

What happened today was purely caused by Liu Fang and others. Although they were afraid of Azig's confession, the civil and military forces in the court were in silence, which also made Jia Cong worried.

After Jia Cong came out of the palace, the emperor told Song Hongdao, "Pass on my decree and order Azige and others to be taken from the Penal Department Prison to the Imperial Prison. The Jin Yiwei will be fully responsible for interrogating Azige."

Song Hong's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the king must have become suspicious, so he hurriedly took the order and left.

The queen came slowly and brought the almond tea she had brewed to the emperor. Her figure was also graceful and her voice was gentle. The fragrant fragrance slowly overflowed in the palace with her arrival, intoxicating the heart.

"Your Majesty, I personally brewed the almond tea. Drinking it is the best way to relieve the heat at this time of year. May Your Majesty try it?"

"Put it here, thank you for your hard work, Zi Tong!"

"I dare not express my sorrow, but I ask the emperor to cherish the dragon body and protect the country and the country!"

"I know!"

"Your Majesty, I have come here to ask for an edict from the Emperor. There is a female historian in the palace who is the sister of Marquis Ning Guo. She has served my concubine for many years and has made great contributions. This time I heard that Marquis Ning Guo has returned to the palace. , I would like to invite my concubine Yi Zhi to meet me."

The Queen also had the power to release the harem people out of the palace to meet their relatives, but the Queen did not want to let them out. She also had her own selfish motives and wanted to learn about her brother's military campaign from Jia Cong. However, the harem did not meet with the courtiers, and the Queen was worried. There would be suspicion, so he came forward to ask for an order.

"The Queen is virtuous and virtuous, so what can I do wrong?"

The emperor then ordered people to invite Jia Cong to come.Jia Cong had not gone very far and was chased back again. He was also a little unhappy. Is there anything in the palace that can be said at once?
When they arrived at Linjing Hall, Song Hong came forward and led Jia Cong to a side hall. The queen sat behind the curtain and asked Jia Cong something about her brother. When she learned that he had made a contribution, the queen was very happy and stopped. After asking more, he ordered Yuanchun to come and meet him.

Yuanchun and Jia Cong have not seen each other since their separation four years ago. At present, according to Jia Cong, Yuanchun has not changed much, but in Yuanchun's eyes, the youthfulness of the taciturn young man in the past has faded away. , already has an extra layer of majesty, which is intimidating.

"Third brother!" Yuanchun called out as usual.

When Jia Cong heard about the Queen's summons, he already knew that the key point was probably not Yang Xiaojun. He didn't understand until he saw Yuan Chun, but he didn't expect that Yuanchun would fall in the Queen's favor because of his power.

"Big sister!" Jia Cong also felt a touch of joy in his heart. When he wrote the "Tao Te Ching" for the Supreme Emperor, Yuanchun took care of him in the palace and was very considerate. He always kept this affection in his heart.

"Eldest sister doesn't want to see me, so I also asked the emperor to grant me a chance to meet her. Today, I am rewarded by the empress. I am really kind and generous."

Yuanchun echoed a few words and then said, "Third brother, don't you have anything to ask me?"

Jia Cong remembered the promise he made to her back then, took a deep breath and said, "Eldest sister must have already made up her mind. Whether she stays or not depends on her whereabouts. What's the use of asking or not asking?"

Tears welled up in Yuanchun's eyes. He was pierced by his thoughts, and he was a little angry. "The third brother has such insight, how do you know it? What is my intention?"

"Sister, you don't have to be like this!" Jia Cong was also a little unhappy. Yuanchun decided to stay in the palace, which would not help him in the slightest, and would also make the emperor suspicious of him. Everything Yuanchun did was not for him. , but now he wants to take advantage of his influence. Even though Jia Cong is grateful to Yuanchun, it is very limited.

And the sympathy I had for her in my heart disappeared.

"If eldest sister wants me to plan to take eldest sister out of the palace, all I have to do is send someone to tell me. Now I'm trying to meet with me. I don't think it's just to inform me."

Yuanchun cried and said, "I also discussed with my mother about leaving the palace, but my mother said that it was a lot of money to enter the palace back then, and I have spent an unknown amount in the palace over the years, but there is no benefit at all. If I After leaving the palace, what will happen next?"

"Right now, the sisters are all living in the East Mansion. If the eldest sister leaves the palace, the West Mansion cannot accommodate her. The second wife won't forgive her. The eldest sister can live in the East Mansion. I will bear all the responsibility for the future!"

Yuanchun shook his head gently, "Thank you third brother for taking this responsibility, but I am different from the second sister and the third sister. I am the wife's daughter, and I live in Dongfu after leaving the palace. What do outsiders think? My wife's face is also Where is it?"

Jia Cong knew that she had made up her mind, so he didn't bother to persuade her. However, if Yuanchun wanted his help, it was impossible, so he faced outside and said nothing.

Yuan Chun's heart was as sharp as a knife, and he had to think more broadly, "No matter what, this time, I have taken advantage of my third brother."

Yuanchun raised his neck, tears streaked on his face, and his voice was sad.

Jia Cong turned around, bowed to her, and stepped out, not looking back until he left the palace gate.

Daiyu and others came back when it was dark. Jia Cong was in the study room in the front yard when he heard the originally peaceful palace began to become noisy. The servants ran forward one after another, shouting in a low voice, "Grandma and the girls are back." Pretending to be envious and happy.

Just as Kong An was about to go out to scold him, Jia Cong waved his hand, stood up, straightened his clothes, and said with a smile, "Come on, let's go and greet him too!"

"Oh, I'm really exhausted this time. I'm so tired even when I go out to play!" came Tan Chun's voice. He said he was tired, but he seemed happy.

Yingchun got off the carriage with the help of Si Qi. Si Qi's face seemed to have a trace of anger. She had already told her cousin that she would meet at Muni Courtyard. Unexpectedly, she waited for a long time and he didn't come. This had to make Si Qi suspect that her cousin might not be willing to get along with her.Xichun saw Jia Cong at a glance and jumped over, "Second brother, have you been back a long time ago?"

Jia Cong came over and greeted them one by one. He found that after a trip, the girls seemed to have taken away the old age that they shouldn't have, and everyone became different from before, youthful and beautiful. got up.

"Brother Cong!" Daiyu had already known about Jia Cong's defense against the enemy last night. Although she knew he was safe, she looked him up and down at this moment, "Were you okay last night?"

"What can happen? A small number can defeat a large number. If something happens again, your husband will be so useless!"

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, "I didn't worry too much about you when you went to war. I always felt that you would definitely win. It was the same last night. It's a pity that I can't watch the battle from the sidelines."

When Tanchun heard this, he was surprised and said, "Second brother, what happened last night?"

"Go in and talk!" Jia Cong said.

When the group arrived at Ningxi Hall, Jia Cong told the story of the Jurchen attack last night. Everyone's moods rose and fell with Jia Cong's explanation. Who would have thought that when they were sleeping in Muni Yuan last night, There was a huge killing outside.

"Oh, third sister, you missed a good thing!" Xiangyun and Tan Chun stayed in the same room last night. She heard Tan Chun say that she wanted to be a female general, so she said these words.

Tanchun was also extremely regretful, but she also knew that even if he knew in advance, his second brother would not take her to the battlefield. Not to mention it would be too dangerous, and he would be a drag if he couldn't help. In a battle, a slight mistake could make a huge difference. , a good victory may lead to defeat, she will not hold back her second brother.

Jia Cong knew that Tanchun had some ambitions, so he smiled and said, "If you want to learn, I can ask someone to teach you!"

A flower bloomed in Tanchun's heart, and his bright face glowed brightly. He smiled and said, "Then I'd like to thank my second brother first!"

It was getting late, and Jia Cong knew that they were tired after two days and one night, so they probably wanted to rest early. Since he had an appointment with Song Hong, he asked them to wash up and rest early, and talk to them tomorrow if they had anything to say.

Just when Jia Cong stood up, Qingwen came to report outside the door, "Master Marquis, madam, grandma, girls, Miss Bao is here!"

This has nothing to do with Jia Cong. When he went out, he happened to meet Baochai who was coming. Baochai saluted him hurriedly. Jia Cong nodded and walked out quickly.

Baochai turned his head and glanced at Jia Cong, just in time to see his broad back, narrow waist and slender legs. He didn't know what he thought of, but a touch of red clouds appeared on the face of the flowers, trees and snow, and when he saw Daiyu's The eldest maid Zicuckoo came out to welcome him, and she hurriedly took Ying'er over.

"Sister Lin, sister-in-law, sisters, I heard that you are back. Let me see how you are doing outside." Baochai entered Ningxi Hall and said to everyone with a smile.

Baochai was gentle and amiable, and was deeply liked by Xiangyun. She quickly took Baochai's hand and sat down, chattering to her about the naughty children in Muni Yuan, "Sister Baochai, you really should go with us." , The mountain peony in Muni Yuan is really beautiful, we watched it last night and this morning too, it’s really beautiful.”

Baochai was not without envy in her heart. You should know that ordinary women in the boudoir always stay close to the door. Jia Cong not only takes the women out, but also spends the night outside. Such a thing is really unheard of.

"I thought you would come back yesterday, but who would have thought that you would stay out all night? You are so stubborn, really!" Baochai gently tapped Xiangyun's forehead, with a rather aloof tone. points of blame.

This is indeed inconsistent with etiquette!

She was born in a noble family in Xiangyun. Although the princes on both sides were so poor that their female relatives had to do needlework to earn money, etiquette could not be abolished. She also knew that they were so naughty outside that they did not want to come back. It was indeed a bit too much. All of a sudden His face was swollen and red, his words were vague and it was hard to say much.

Daiyu smiled and said, "It's not their fault. Yesterday I wanted to see the peony this morning. This opportunity is really rare. If I want to see it again, I have to wait until next year. I said, stay overnight. This is also It’s a rare trip out.”

"I used to love being naughty. I was always as naughty as my brothers at home. When I went out to be naughty, I was so naughty that I didn't want to come back. Later, I was discovered by the adults and was beaten and scolded. Put all your naughty thoughts away."

After Baochai finished speaking, he looked at Daiyu's face and saw her disapproval, so he smiled and said, "This is just my superficial thoughts. I just thought that our girls were originally raised in the backyard. No matter what you do in the backyard, the outside world always doesn't know. It's not as good as men. Reading and understanding, assisting the country and governing the people are all things for the outsiders. We only do needlework and weaving to be serious. Even studying is not what we do. What you should do is to be naughty outside and be so naughty that you can’t restrain yourself.”

Daiyu smiled and said, "What Sister Bao said is absolutely true. We don't often go out to play around. This time, the Marquis asked us to take us out to relax. Usually when I follow the Marquis in Jiangning, where haven't I been?
One summer day, while boating on Taihu Lake, everything was quiet at night. We were lying on the deck, and the stars in the sky seemed to be twinkling in front of our eyes. At that time, the Marquis said, "There are all kinds of things, it just depends on how you look at it. Some people look at the sky." The stars look at loneliness, some people look at the high distance, and some people look at the excitement.

I think so.Originally, I was afraid of going out. When I followed the Marquis back to Jiangning, the boat docked in Huai'an. At that time, the Marquis was still in the mood of mourning and asked me to take the maid and servants to visit Huai'an alone. I didn't even know how to get on the boat. Dare to go down.But the Marquis insisted on letting me go down. I was only seven years old that year. "

Everyone was surprised when they heard this, and Baochai was also puzzled. Tanchun said hurriedly, "Second brother, do you want to practice your sister-in-law's courage?"

Daiyu nodded and said, "I still remember what Mr. Hou said. He said that reading thousands of books only increases some rational understanding, but this world needs to be measured with my own feet. This is a perceptual understanding. Two The perceptions are different.

I didn’t understand it at the time, but I finally understood it after visiting Huai’an.It can be seen that the ancients often said that reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles, and this statement is true. "

If Jia Cong were here, he would definitely be grateful. Daiyu is no longer the same as in the original work. In the original work, when Daiyu was making a drinking order, Baochai caught her by saying "It's a good time and beautiful scenery." After a good training, Daiyu introduced Baochai as a confidant and treated her with sincerity.

But this time, Baochai still tried to persuade her, but Daiyu didn't listen to a word of it, and even retorted. She was no longer the girl who had nothing to rely on, and she was moved to the bottom of her heart when others treated her a little closer.

Baochai was naturally embarrassed. Just now, Jia Cong didn't say hello when he saw her when she came in, and he suddenly felt uneasy.

Xiangyun felt very distressed and said to Daiyu, "Sister Lin, Sister Bao said this for our own good!"

Daiyu smiled and said, "I know Sister Bao's good intentions. If she hadn't been sincere to us, Sister Bao wouldn't have said what she just said."

Baochai said hurriedly, "This is because I talk too much. I just want to get along with the sisters, so I can say whatever I want. If you don't think I talk too much, I will be like Amitabha!"

Youshi took a deep look at Baochai and said with a smile, "It just so happens that Miss Baochai is here. We bought some naughty things outside. If Miss Baochai likes something, take some back. If you like it, keep it. If you like it, you can keep it." Even if you don’t like it, it’s okay to just give it a reward.”

Baochai knew that she was chasing people away. Kuang Yingchun was probably really tired and was yawning even while sitting. She stood up quickly and said, "Thank you so much, grandma!"

Not long after Baochai sat down, he took the fair share of gifts and went back with Ying'er. Ying'er held the gift in her hand and was a little disapproving, "What did you think it was? It's these!"

Where can't you buy these things outside?That's not all they sell in the Xue family's shop.

However, these are very common for Baochai, but for the grandmothers and girls of the Jia family who never leave the house all year round, they are all novelties.

Baochai had her own plans in mind, and the scene where she saw Jia Cong's back just now was swirling in her mind, and what Daiyu said about Jia Cong taking her out, or even staying overnight on the boat, made her feel different again.

Although they may have been childhood sweethearts at that time, it was a bit deviant after all, but Daiyu said it without hesitation, which shows how shallow-minded Daiyu was.

At this time, Aunt Xue was still talking to the old lady in Rongqing Hall, so Baochai stopped by and took her mother back to Lixiangyuan.

Laughter came from inside, and the maid holding a curtain at the door announced, "Miss Bao is here," and then she heard Baoyu shouting from inside, "Sister Bao is here!"

Baoyu came over. Baochai frowned slightly and followed Baoyu to salute.

Jia Mu was still leaning on the Arhat bed as usual, with Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang and others waiting on the chair. Li Wan and Xifeng stood and set the rules. Seeing Baochai come back, Jia Mu asked, "Bao girl, where are you from?" Where did you come from?"

"Replying to the old lady, I heard that the grandma and sisters from Dongfu were coming back from outside, so I went over to take a look. They bought a lot of small things and gave some to me."

"What are they?" Baoyu asked curiously.

Baochai then called Ying'er in and opened the gifts from Dongfu to look at them. Baoyu picked up this one and that one and looked at them several times, "That's it! Since they went out for a trip, why?" Buy these back? For five hundred pennies, you can bring a cart back with something like this!"

After hearing this, Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang laughed. According to them, they were indeed ordinary objects, bamboo dragonflies, clay figurines, and some light things.

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "It's also their wish. Baby girl, don't be picky."

"Mom, I like them all!"

Baochai asked Ying'er to put it away, and Baoyu hurriedly came over and asked, "Sister Bao, whatever do you like, I can bring it back for you when I go out another day."

Here, Jia Mu sighed and said to Aunt Xue, "Well, there is no elder over there to watch, and Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law is not sober, and she doesn't want to persuade her. I heard that... Everyone in the house went out yesterday and came back today after it was completely dark. How do people outside view this?"

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "The old lady feels sorry for her grandson and grandson's wife. According to me, the Marquis is in charge of the army and has the trust of the palace. How can he act haphazardly? He must be well aware of it. If The old lady is worried, please talk to Mrs. Hou, is it possible that Mrs. Hou still can't understand the old lady's love?"

Mrs. Wang was thinking about Baoyu's desire for Qingwen, and after thinking about it, she said, "Brother Cong originally said that he would just take the two girls over to be companions for Brother Cong's daughter-in-law. Now that he is back, I I'm thinking, is it time to take the second girl and the others over?"

In this way, there is a chance to get Qingwen over too. Otherwise, if the elder brother blatantly wants his brother in the house, it will not sound good if it is spread out.

　I was repairing my computer a few days ago and the saved manuscripts were gone. I have been rushing back to work in the past two days and strive to publish on time every day.

　　
　
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