The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 248 It is my wish to raise your army because of my death!
It's not that Jia Cong is willing to come to Rongfu. There must be a head-on confrontation about Tanchun, otherwise Tanchun will be uneasy if he follows him to Liaodong.

Jia Cong gave Jia Zheng a hand and said, "Sir, it's probably about the third sister. I'm about to discuss it with you. This time I go to Liaodong, and I want to take my third sister with me. Brothers fighting tigers, father and son soldiers, if I, the son of the Jia family, can have outstanding people, and this time, they can be of great use.

It's a pity that Shangwuyuan can't pick out two useful ones.I can't trust others on some confidential matters, but my own flesh and blood can still be trusted, so I have to make this decision. I hope the master can agree. "

These words were reasonable and reasonable, but also made Jia Zheng feel ashamed. I didn't know what kind of materials the Jia family's sons were before. Now, with Jia Cong as a top-notch person, Jia Zheng knows how clumsy they are.

So much so that Jia Zheng took Jia Cong's request for granted.

Jia Cong said, "I originally wanted to discuss it with the old lady and the master first. Who knows, just now, the eldest sister was talking to the third sister here. She knew the news first and told the old lady and the old lady to hear it, which made the old lady misunderstand. Yes, you want to punish me!"

At this time, Jia Zheng remembered that there was an older unmarried daughter at home, which was also a worry. He also thought about welcoming the Spring Festival and choosing such a noble son-in-law. Jia Zheng thought about it and said, "Brother Cong, who do you know?" Is there anything suitable for your big sister?"

There was Zhao Shihua. Although it was very obvious, Jia Cong didn't care. He thought about it and shook his head, "It's not that there is nothing. It's just that the eldest sister and the second sister are different. Presumably, the old lady and the wife There is an arrangement, and my nephew dare not lie."

Didn't Jia Zheng know that because of leaving the palace, Mrs. Wang and her daughter had a lot of resentment towards Jia Cong?

Sure enough, it was for the purpose of exploring spring. Mother Jia didn't wait for Jia Cong to salute, but she scolded, "I heard that you want to take the third girl to Liaodong. Is this possible?"

Jia Cong simply stopped being polite and sat down before Jia Zheng. This shocked Mrs. Wang, Xifeng and others. Has Rongguo Mansion ever done such a disrespectful thing?Jia Cong clearly didn't take the old lady seriously.

Jia Mu also saw it and was so angry that she almost pouted over, but there was nothing she could do.

"That's right. If the emperor asks me to guard Liaodong, I will definitely move my family there in the future. Now my third sister is following me, and I also plan that she can help me."

"She is a girl, how can she help?"

After Jia Mu finished speaking, Mrs. Wang said from the side, "If the third girl can help you, that would be great. If you don't tell us, we will let her help you. She is a girl, and they are about to discuss marriage. , if she goes to Liaodong, will it delay her in the future?"

Jia Cong glanced at Yuanchun and said, "Second sister's marriage has been decided. I heard someone in the mansion said before that the eldest sister has not left the cabinet, so how can we let the second sister take the lead? If that is the case, the second sister has not left the cabinet. How can the third sister get ahead?
The wife talked about the third sister's marriage. I wonder if she already has intentions?Which family is it? "

At present, in the capital city, all those who want to get married with the Jia family want to get married with Ningguo Mansion. The matchmakers who go to Rongguo Mansion are all trying to arrange marriages for other families. How can there be a man in his 20s who has not yet discussed marriage? ?
Speaking of Yuanchun's marriage, wouldn't it be like stabbing Yuanchun in the heart with a knife?Yuan Chun's face turned pale and he pursed his lips. He couldn't sit still. At this time, Li Wan and Xifeng acted as if they hadn't seen her. They didn't even think of finding a reason to take her away. They just watched her like this. Awkward.

Li Wan came to Li Wan because Jia Lan had made great progress in her studies in the Jia family. She only cared about her son and would defend whatever was good to her son. Just now Yuanchun filed a complaint. Li Wan knew that she was quite annoyed with this sister-in-law, so she Turning a blind eye to Yuanchun's embarrassment.

Xifeng twitched her lips. She was the person who could see things most clearly in the Rongguo Mansion. She didn't care what would happen to the manor in the future. Anyway, she didn't want to offend Jia Cong and leave a way out for herself.

Jia Cong clearly wants to show off to Yuan Chun, so why should she stand in the middle and be disliked by others?

"Although there is nothing new at the moment, your third sister's age has reached this time, and it's time to discuss marriage." Mrs. Wang couldn't help but glance at Yuan Chun, with a thought in her heart and a dark look in her eyes.

After Yuanchun felt it, her nose felt sore and she almost shed tears. Now she had become an embarrassing existence in the house, and it was all Jia Cong's fault.

"There is no news about the marriage of the third sister? There are quite a few people coming to inquire about my marriage. The mother-in-law of my former son, the empress, asked someone to inquire. They said that the empress had a nephew who was similar in age to the third sister and wanted to Getting married.

If the wife is worried about this, there is no need to worry about it. The third sister will not worry about finding a good family. "

After saying that, Jia Cong glanced at Yuan Chun meaningfully, and Mrs. Wang was so angry that she fell backwards. She wanted to speak, but Jia Zheng had already spoken, "In that case, the third girl will be left to you. You have always treated sisters well." They are kind and considerate of them in everything, so I have nothing to worry about.”

Jia Zheng, his biological father, said so. There was really no good reason for Jia Mu to stop him. Jia Cong stood up, patted his butt, said goodbye to Jia Mu and Jia Zheng, and left the door of Rongqing Hall.

"This evil!" Mother Jia cursed angrily.

When Jia Zheng thought about the fact that there were no proud descendants in his family, his heart was no longer as calm as before. After losing his title at home, his feelings outside were completely different. A sense of crisis arose spontaneously and he said, "Old lady, my son is here." In the court, everything depends on Cong'er. If it weren't for him, once the eldest brother's incident comes out, my son may not have a foothold in the Ministry of Works."

Jia Mu was startled. When she thought about it, it was indeed true. Looking at the current situation in Rongguo Mansion, she could not help but feel a chill in her heart. She said angrily, "Since you said that, you have made the decision. Anyway, it's true." You raised it.”

It's still somewhat strange that his son sided with Jia Cong. Even though he knew it, there was nothing he could do about it.

Mrs. Wang was a little disapproving. After leaving Rongqing Hall, she followed Jia Zheng and suggested, "Master, do you want me to go back and tell my brother to see if he can help me with my strength?"

Jia Zheng looked at Mrs. Wang deeply, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Cong'er can't do anything about this, so what can my uncle do?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang felt angry. In fact, she was not very sure. Last time, she also tested her sister-in-law's tone. The matter of title in Rongguo Mansion was really untouchable. Because Jia Cong was in court. I really tried my best but failed.

But seeing Jia Zheng looking like he had given up Baoyu, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but feel anxious, so she lowered her profile and acted.

Xifeng hurried back to the house. Jia Lian was there again. She couldn't help but pull Jia Lian and said, "Why don't you follow brother Cong to Liaodong? First, take a look at the profits of our village, and second, brother Cong." They say they can't help, they are brothers after all, but are you afraid that he won't give it to you if he has a good son?

In the future, I won't be able to hold an official position. "

Jia Lian donated an official who was the governor of the state. He was a dandy who was illiterate in writing. If he really took up the post, he would not even be able to write the judgment clearly. It was impossible for the Ministry of officials to let Jia Lian take the post. The interest of people-friendly officials.

Nowadays, the title of Rongguo Mansion is gone, and the title property is still there because of Jia Mu, but there is not much time left. Once the old lady goes west, the palace of Rongguo Mansion will be taken back by the court. If you don't find a plan in advance, How to find a way out?
Unexpectedly, Jia Lian was not enthusiastic at all, and glanced at Xifeng angrily, "Do you think his achievements are so easy to earn? Do you know where Liaodong is? There are wars all day long. If I go, If you don't make up your mind and throw your life away there, you will have to be a widow for the rest of your life."

Xifengxin said, I would rather be a widow!

She also glanced at Jia Lian with disdain, "I'm telling you, the third sister is going to follow her, but I don't believe that she can come back alive, and you will leave your life there."

In short, Jia Lian refused to go, and Xifeng had no choice. She didn't like Jia Lian at home, so she went to Dongfu.

Tanchun had been waiting eagerly for Jia Cong. When he heard that he was back, he rushed out to welcome him and asked eagerly, "Second brother, how are you?"

Seeing Jia Cong purse her lips lightly, with a smile on her lips, it goes without saying that Tanchun also knew the answer. She clapped her hands happily and wanted to dance, but she was afraid that extreme joy would lead to sadness. She hurriedly clasped her hands together and recited "Amitabha" devoutly. This made Daiyu and the others burst into laughter. Youshi tapped Tanchun's grease-like nose and said with a smile, "Do you also have time to recite the Buddha's name?"

Tanchun took a deep look at Jia Cong, held up his skirt and ran towards the yard, "I'm going to pack my bags!"

However, Xichun was a little displeased. She walked up to Jia Cong and said coquettishly, "The second brother is partial. He took the third sister and refused to take me."

Jia Cong then put his arms around her shoulders and said, "You are young and your body is still very fragile. I am not even willing to take your second sister-in-law with you there, let alone you! When you are older and it becomes quiet over there, I will take over When your second sister-in-law goes there, you can follow her all the way, okay?"

Xichun smiled sweetly, played with the hair on her chest with her fingers, nodded, "Then it's a deal!"

"A word is settled!"

Daiyu couldn't help but laugh when she saw Jia Cong's few words coaxing Xichun into turning her sadness into joy.

Youshi and others went to see Tanchun to pack their bags. Jia Cong accompanied Daiyu and said, "I'm afraid the imperial edict is about to be issued..."

Before she finished speaking, the maid hurriedly came to deliver a message, saying that there was a decree coming from the palace ahead. In an instant, Daiyu's sadness over separation came over. She looked at Jia Cong blankly, her eyes filled with tears. Jia Cong suddenly couldn't bear it. He held her in his arms with one hand and held her delicate face with the other. He gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his fingertips, "How about... you follow me and I will place you in Shanhaiguan." Inside, stay over there..."

When I thought about it, I felt it was inappropriate.Daiyu said, "What's the point of following me now? You're going to the battlefield, and if I follow, wouldn't it be a hindrance? I just hope you're safe!"

After saying that, Daiyu pushed him and took two steps back, "Why don't you go and receive the imperial edict? Mother-in-law, you're making people laugh!"

While wiping away tears, he looked so tough.

Jia Cong knew that her character was not as weak as she looked on the outside, so he calmed down and stroked her temples, "You go in first, I'll be here in a moment."

The person who came to announce the decree was Wu Ji. He waited in the main hall for a while. In the time it took for him to drink half a cup of tea, Jia Cong hurried over and said, "My father-in-law, you have been waiting for a long time!"

Wu Ji stood up hurriedly, "You're welcome, Lord Marquis. I was in a hurry all the way, so I just wanted to sit down and have a sip of tea. Lord Marquis, I came just in time. No rush, no rush!"

Jia Cong smiled, the incense table had been set up, and he accepted the order according to etiquette. As expected, it was about sending Jia Cong to control Liaodong. Jia Cong would manage Liaodong and set off three days later.

"I accept the decree!" Jia Cong stretched out his hands, took the imperial decree, and got up from the ground. Jia Ping took the opportunity to give Wu Ji a purse. It was light and airy. Wu Jiji loved it. This gift was very particular. The lighter it is in the hand, the more polite it is.

"The Marquis is about to leave the capital, and our family still has something to support us. We have a son who is also the grandson of our godfather. This time he will go to Liaodong with the Marquis. Our family has repeatedly told him Come on, when we get there, we must cooperate with the Marquis well. If he doesn't listen outside, please be more patient and tell our family that our family will definitely take care of him for the Marquis."

The frontier defense of this dynasty was sent to benefit the Zhou Dynasty. All dangerous places on all sides were equipped with eunuchs to guard them. The chief military officer and the governor each had a censor. What Wu Ji said was telling Jia Cong the origin of the guarding eunuchs. The ones who come from Daming Palace.

Our emperor seems to be generous to Jia Cong, but from this point of view, he is still uneasy. Although the skill of balancing will let some people in the court see the clues, if he makes any mistakes in the future, Someone must make waves in the court.

Jia Cong was shocked, but with a smile on his face, he said, "It's easy to say, since he is the godson of Eunuch Song and the godson of Eunuch Wu, he and I are also related. I wonder where you were originally on duty?"

Wu Ji said with a smile, "First, I was trained by Eunuch Dai in the Daming Palace. He was also smart and served the emperor tea in the Linjing Palace. Then I chose to go to school. I was good at reading and was appreciated by the emperor in the Clerk of Ceremonies. He ordered our family to accept it." He treats me as a son, but my ex-son got this job by some strange means and is enjoying himself in the palace."

"It's time to be happy!" Jia Cong smiled and took off a ring in his hand and gave it to Wu Ji, "My ex-son got this thing and he was happy for several days. This is human nature, father-in-law. Say so?"

"Yes, absolutely yes!" Wu Ji picked up the ring finger, looked at it in the light, and saw that it was all orange and green, without a trace of dirt. He knew it was a good thing, so he hurriedly put it away, and then left.

Jia Cong saw him out and watched him go away before returning.

Jiao Da stepped forward and asked for permission to go to Liaodong with Jia Cong, but Jia Cong refused, "In the house, the madam, the eldest grandmother, and the two young ladies are all here. How can you follow me? If you go, how can I rest assured?" "

Jia Ping was still a little worried when he saw that Jiao Da had taken the lead. But when he heard what Jia Cong said, he felt relieved and stepped forward and said, "In that case, the Marquis will allow me to accept my duties here!"

Jia Cong said, "Uncle Ping stays at home, so I can rest assured. I am going to confront the enemy. No matter how cold it is in Liaodong, your bodies can't stand it. So I'd better choose some young ones and order them to follow me." .

The personal guards must be loyal, and the more the better.Again, let me ask if any of the Jia family’s sons and nephews are willing to make progress and come with me this time. "

The two of them took the order and went to do it.

Xian Ning had already received the news and had made preparations for a long time. He heard that he was going to visit Chun Chun. On the way and in Liaodong, he also had a companion. Thinking that Jia Cong was thinking about her, he took his sister with him. Tanchun also felt a little more pity. In the evening, he ordered someone to send a young mare to him. It was a Guizhou dragon colt, with a humble body but strong strength, a small body but good moral character. Cloud, I despise the praying mantis and laugh at it.

Her whole body was maroon red, and Tanchun was extremely happy. She immediately ran around the school field and decided to follow the expedition, wear armor, ride on a war horse, and one day truly become a female general.

Not all the sons of the Jia family were cowards. Jiao Da went to the Shangwu Academy to select people, and a dozen people signed up immediately. Jiao Da selected five or six older people, headed by Jia Lin, who were willing to accompany Jia Cong on the expedition.

Liu Xianglian also had some thoughts. She followed Jiao Da back to Jia's mansion that night, found Jia Cong, and asked to accompany him to Liaodong to kill the enemy, hoping to make some achievements.

Jia Cong is incompetent.

Liu Xianglian said, "I still have a few brothers, and to tell you the truth, they all did things like robbing families and homes in the past, but they were only done as a last resort. Now they all want to fight for a better life. I wonder if the Marquis is willing to take them in?" "

Jia Cong pondered for a while, "If you are willing to join me, you have to do it. If brothers like you are willing to make a career in Liaodong, I will treat them equally when I join my staff in the future."

Liu Xianglian thanked him profusely, cupped his hands and said, "Xianglian is very touched by the great righteousness of the Marquis. If these brothers are willing, a certain general will lead them here."

It was not until the day Jia Cong left that Liu Xianglian came over. When Jia Cong asked, he found that his brothers had already moved to other places, which was a pity.

Emperor Taiqi went to the city gate to see off Jia Cong's army. The bleak west wind made Jia Cong's shirt rustle. Neither of them could hold the yellow umbrella behind the emperor. The emperor took a glass of wine from Wu Ji's hand. , handed it to Jia Cong, "I am waiting in the capital for your success!"

Yesterday, Liaodong sent eight hundred miles to rush, Fushun City fell, and Xia Jin died in battle!

If it were not too late, Jia Cong would have rushed to Liaodong overnight. Once Fushun was lost, Dashun's fangs in Liaodong were pulled out. Not to mention these, it was obvious that the morale of the Liaodong army was shattered once Fushun was lost.

According to the Liaodong battle report, Xia Jin was ill in Fushun. The old slave learned that Xia Jin was seriously ill and came to attack. However, Fushun guard Li Yongfang surrendered without a fight. Jianzhou soldiers entered the city. After three enemies, he died at the gate of the city.

The Jianzhou soldiers bypassed Xia Jin's body and entered the city. The old slave hung his body on the Fushun city gate to show his military power.

"Your Majesty, I must work hard to take back Fushun, avenge General Xia, and avenge the shame of Dashun!" Jia Cong's heart was broken when he thought of Xia Jin!

Emperor Taiqi saw this and felt greatly relieved. Xia Jin died in such a way that he deserved it. He naturally knew Jia Cong's feelings for Xia Jin, who was also his teacher and father. Seeing Jia Cong's eyes filled with tears, it seemed that he was gone , he can calm Liaodong, nodded and said, "I am waiting for good news!"

Jia Cong drank the wine in one gulp, turned around and got on his horse. Unexpectedly, Emperor Taiqi took the reins of the horse and said loudly, "I will send you out of the city!"

Jia Cong was inevitably frightened and had no choice but to do so. Fortunately, he still had a good father-in-law. After taking a few steps, King Zhongshun stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Yuner and his men, let's go to war!"

Emperor Taiqi handed the rein of the horse to Jia Cong. Jia Cong took it and saluted Emperor Taiqi, "Your Majesty, I am leaving!"

The emperor waved his hand to him happily and ordered him to travel quickly.

Jia Cong urged the horse to take a few steps away from the emperor. The whip was whipped on the horse's buttocks, and the horse ran happily with its hooves raised. Behind it were soldiers like clouds, heading north.

Seeing this, the civil servants and generals who came to see him off from the court all had different ideas in their minds. Zhang Qilin was thinking about how to ensure food and wages in Liaodong, while the nobles headed by Shui Rong were thinking about how to send their own people to Liaodong.

There has been a wave of disputes among the civil servants and military generals over the appointment of generals to guard Liaodong, and there has been another wave of disputes among the nobles. At present, the only good place to make achievements is Liaodong.

In the past few years when Xia Jin was managing Liaodong, people really underestimated the situation in Liaodong, thinking that the old slaves of Jianzhou were not enough to cause trouble.

Until Xia Jin died and Fushun was lost.

Jia Cong looked back and saw that the city had become smaller. Xia Jin's letter echoed in his ears: "...I am suffering from a serious illness and I don't have much time left. You don't have to worry about it. It is my long-cherished wish to wrap my body in horse leather. Now if I have to It is my wish that my death will revive your army!

If Fushun is lost, Kaitie will not be able to protect it. I will guard Fushun until my death. If I lose the general, you are my disciple. You should carry on my legacy. One day, my body will be buried in Hetuala. I will die with my eyes closed. also……"

(End of this chapter)