My Red Mansion Career

Chapter 259 The decree comes from the palace
Dragon Head Palace

The aroma of crane Yanxiang filled the entire palace.

This kind of Crane Yanxiang is a top-quality spice produced in Nanyang, which has the effect of refreshing the mind and invigorating the spirit.

This kind of spice is extremely difficult to collect, so the price is also extremely expensive. One tael costs hundreds of taels of silver, and there is no market for it. Ordinary people can’t get it even if they want to ask for a tael. But in Longshou Palace, this spice costs ten taels a day. Non-stop for two hours.

Now, the Supreme Emperor is sitting on the cloud bed, surrounded by the smoke produced by Crane Yanxiang, looking from a distance as if he is in a fairyland.

There was a faint sound of footsteps, and Xia Shouzhong walked to him and whispered: "Your Majesty... His Majesty has arrived and is waiting outside."

The Supreme Emperor slowly opened his eyes, "Let him come in."

"Here!"

Soon, Emperor Changping walked in under the leadership of a young eunuch.

"Father!"

"Indeed."

"My mother, this Lin Ruhai is actually capable of flattering her."

Emperor Changping rebuked angrily: "Lin Aiqing, the Prince of Xining County is the pillar of the imperial court and a loyal minister. How can I allow you to slander him so wantonly? If it happens again, don't blame me for being rude to you."

At that time, you, the emperor, will go out of the city to greet me. After all, An Zaishi just repelled the attack of the bandit leader Nurhachi a few months ago. It can be regarded as a great service to the country, and it is not easy to come to the sacred capital. In terms of etiquette We still can't owe others too much, do you understand? "

Although the Supreme Emperor has abdicated, he has still been secretly controlling the situation in the court for more than ten years.

"The sky hangs for two days!"

When the two of them heard Emperor Changping narrating what happened in Longshou Palace, their brows all furrowed into the character "Chuan".

"This Lin Ruhai is so courageous that he even dares to say such offensive words to the Supreme Emperor."

Somewhat uncomfortable, he couldn't help but snorted: "Your Majesty, the Prince of Xining led 3,000 Liaodong cavalry to Beijing. It was called a reward, but in fact he was demonstrating to us.

I had no choice but to agree to him, and gave him grace, allowing him to lead three thousand Liaodong cavalry back, and asked the Ministry of War to reward meritorious soldiers as appropriate.

The Supreme Emperor pondered for a moment, "It will be my seventieth birthday in half a month. Although I have long said that I should not do anything grand, there are still some old ministers in the court who always write to me, saying that they will enter the palace to serve me. Congratulations on your birthday, I am so troubled.

"Father, please tell me." Emperor Changping said.

In front of Emperor Changping, Yuan Yingde and Lin Ruhai sat on either side, one on the left and the other on the right.

Yuan Yingde sighed secretly in his heart, this is the disadvantage of having two saints in the court.

The Supreme Emperor nodded: "Well, as long as you understand my painstaking efforts. I'm tired, so please kneel down."

Yuan Yingde glanced at it and even said that Xiangzhuang's sword dance was aimed at Pei Gong. If the man from Longshou Palace heard it, it might be a big trouble.

The Supreme Emperor motioned to Emperor Changping to sit down.

Xia Shouzhong personally brought a brocade stool for Emperor Changping to sit on.

Just when Yuan Yingde was secretly doubting, he heard a loud shout: "How presumptuous!"

"Fourth...you sit down."

Emperor Changping walked up to the Supreme Emperor and bowed and saluted, "I wonder what your instructions are for summoning your ministers to come here?"

After Emperor Changping sat down, the Supreme Emperor said: "Fourth...I called you here this time because I have something to discuss with you."

Lin Ruhai also nodded and said: "If it is just a reward, the Prince of Xining County only needs to enter the capital with light clothes, but now he has summoned 3,000 Liaodong cavalry to the capital. This is clearly Xiang Zhuang's sword dance with Pei Gong in mind."

Emperor Changping snorted, "Well, it's your first time to offend Nian Zaiyou. I'll spare you this time. But as the saying goes, trouble comes from the mouth. If you don't change this problem, you will suffer a big loss sooner or later!"

"Here!"

Yesterday I received news that Master An Zai will arrive in Shenjing in about ten days.

"Is such that."

Half an hour later, the Imperial Study Room of Daming Palace

If we cannot come up with corresponding countermeasures, I am afraid that the wind direction in the DPRK will change again. "

Everyone knows that An Zaishi is a confidant of the Supreme Emperor. This time, the Supreme Emperor sent 3,000 Liaodong cavalry to Beijing in the name of rewarding An ZaiShi. To put it bluntly, it was to demonstrate to him and the Manchu civil and military forces.

He turned to Dai Quan who was following behind him and said, "Xuan Lin Ruhai and Yuan Yingde will enter the palace immediately!"

At the same time, he was also telling him in a subtle way, "Your father is still your father. Even if you use the defeat of Tongguan to reorganize the Beijing camp, don't forget that in addition to the Jiangnan camp, the 80,000 Liaodong Army is still in my hands. If you If you dare to disobey, you have to think carefully."

Emperor Changping was silent.

"My dear friends, this is what happened. What do you two dear ladies think of this?"

Emperor Changping lowered his head and said respectfully: "My son, I obey your order."

When he saw Emperor Changping, he was obviously scolding him, but the satisfied look in his eyes disappeared in a flash. How could Yuan Yingde not know that Lin Ruhai's complaint actually scratched an itch in Emperor Changping's heart.

After Emperor Changping left the Dragon Head Palace, his originally calm face darkened instantly.

Lin Ruhai quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty... I am sincerely frightened. Please forgive me."

After a long time, Yuan Yingde said slowly: "Your Majesty... the Emperor's recall of the Prince of Xining County at this moment can be said to be a drunkard's intention not to drink."

In particular, Xining County Wang An Zaishi gave me several hints in succession, saying that he would come to Shenjing in person to congratulate me.

"Yes... I am resigning!"

As a result, the officials below did not know which emperor they should be loyal to, and the already cumbersome situation in the court became increasingly complicated.

Just as his mind was spinning, Emperor Changping's voice sounded in his ears again.

"Two dear friends, the Prince of Xining County returns to Beijing this time. My father has said that the cabinet will draw up a charter on how to welcome this hero who has just returned from Liaodong. What are your sides?"

Yuan Yingde and Lin Ruhai started thinking.

The Supreme Emperor came back with 3,000 Liaodong cavalry troops this time. It was clear that he was here to demonstrate. However, he also asked Emperor Changping and the civil and military officials to hold a welcome ceremony. This was clearly to defeat Emperor Changping. Who would it be? It’s all frustrating.

After a while, Lin Ruhai suddenly heard a chuckle.

"Your Majesty, what's so difficult about this?"

"Um……"

Emperor Changping's eyes suddenly lit up, "Lin Aiqing, do you have any good ideas?"

Lin Ruhai laughed loudly: "Your Majesty, since the Supreme Emperor has an order to ask Your Majesty and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty to welcome the meritorious ministers from Liaodong, we will do so.

But please don't forget that it is not only An Zaishi, the Prince of Xining, who will be returning soon, but also Uncle Dingyuan who has just returned from the grassland.

Uncle Dingyuan has just put down the Chahar tribe's rebellion and established peace in Monan for twenty years. As the son of Daxia, you can't favor one thing over another. It has to be a bowl that is delicious, what do you think? "

Emperor Changping was stunned for a moment, and then he patted Long An, "Lin Aiqing's words are very true. As the emperor, clear rewards and punishments are the right way.

An Zaishi wants to reward me, won't Jia Yu not reward me?

Not only do I want to reward you, but I also want to reward you heavily!

Lin Aiqing, you immediately draft a decree for me and tell Jia Yu... to ask him to slow down and wait until he comes back in half a month. He must go to Beijing with An Zaishi. "

"Fuck..."

Yuan Yingde shivered and almost went numb with fear.

Emperor Changping wants Jia Yu and An Zaishi to fight in the arena in front of the civil and military officials of the court. Do you want it to be so fierce?

When he looked up at Emperor Changping, he found that the emperor who had been on the throne for more than ten years had only a cold and stern look on his face...

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The winding and rugged official road extends in the valley like a long snake. The green trees and rushing river in the distance outline a peaceful and magnificent picture. The queue slowly moving along this official road seems to be endless. The shadows of people and cars are intertwined, forming a busy and spectacular scene.

In this line the musketeers marched in ranks of four with their guns on their shoulders;

The livestock were breathing heavily, and the cattle and sheep were walking crowded together; the supplies piled high filled the carts, shining golden in the sun.

The entire official road was filled with the smell of dust and sweat, and the noise of the crowd was intertwined with the low sounds of livestock. As the team marched, the mountains in the distance loomed, looking even more mysterious and majestic against the blue sky.

Jia Yu rode a red date horse and stood on a mound not far from the official road. Next to him stood Feng Tang, Wu Yunchun, Xie Youdao and other generals.

Looking at the endless stream of teams passing by, everyone's faces showed a look of satisfaction.

This army expedition penetrated thousands of miles into the grassland and reached Ulaanbaatar.

This achievement was something that not even the founding fathers of Great Xia and even the four princes, eight princes and twelve princes could achieve, but today they were able to achieve it. To put it bluntly, this is enough for them to brag about for the rest of their lives.

Of course, they themselves also know that there is a lot of water in it.

For example, in addition to the Huben Camp, the other five military battalions, the Selected Front Battalion and several other battalions are just like soy sauce, but this does not affect the honor they are about to receive.

There is no doubt that they will be praised when they return, there is no doubt about it.

In view of this, everyone's faces are filled with smiles these days, even Wei Gengyao, who just succeeded Feng Tang and became the new commander-in-chief of the Selected Front Battalion.

While everyone was watching the army marching under the setting sun, Feng Tang smiled at Jia Yu and said, "Commander, I have something to say to you in private. Can you tell me a little bit later?"

Jia Yu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course."

After that, he dismounted and handed the reins to the soldiers behind. Feng Tang did the same, and the two of them walked towards a big tree behind.

The two came to the tree, and Jia Yu found a slightly flatter place, "Come... sit down and take a rest."

"it is good!"

After the two sat down, Jia Yu took out a kettle from her waist and handed it to Feng Tang. After being rejected by Feng Tang, he didn't mind and pulled out the stopper and took a few sips.

After Jia Yu finished drinking, Feng Tang said: "My dear nephew... I plan to tell His Majesty that after I return to Beijing this time, I plan to disband my troops and return home."

"Disarm and return to the field?"

Jia Yu was stunned for a long time, and the hand holding the kettle froze in mid-air. After a long time, he asked.

"Uncle Shi, have you really thought about it?"

"Think about it."

"Can you tell me the reason?"

Feng Tang is not yet fifty years old this year, and is in good health. He can still work for at least another ten years. Now that he has been discharged and returned to work, it has to make people think a lot.

"Because I'm afraid."

Feng Tang said with emotion: "I can't understand the current situation in the court more and more. There are two suns hanging in the air above, and there are three princes fighting openly and secretly below.

There are Liaodong Tartars and Jiangnan bandits invading the border. The current situation in the DPRK seems to be calm on the surface, but underneath there is an undercurrent. I am afraid that if I stay any longer, I may be shot to death on the beach one day. "

Jia Yu looked at Feng Tang for a while and found that he didn't seem to be telling lies.

After a long time, he shook his head: "Uncle Shi, you want to disband and return to the field. Your original intention is to avoid disaster, but have you ever thought about it, can you avoid this disaster?
Don't forget, Brother Ziying is still in officialdom.

Unless you plan to ask Brother Ziying to resign like you, return to your hometown with your family, and never have anything to do with the court affairs again, but are you willing to do so? "

Feng Tang was silent.

His title as a divine general was passed down from his ancestors. If he lost it, he would have no words to see his ancestors after his death.

Jia Yu glanced at him and thought, "Uncle Shi, if you really want to disband and return home, why don't we submit our resignation to His Majesty together.

What do you think about us resigning from all positions in the military and only retaining our titles? "

"Can't do it?" Feng Tang was startled and shouted to Jia Yu: "You are crazy... Your position as the Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp is something that many people only dream of.

You just throw it away, and you disregard the safety of His Majesty and the millions of people in Shenjing. Are you worthy of His Majesty's great trust? "

"Shibo, you can throw it away, why can't I?" Jia Yu said nonchalantly.

"How old are you compared to me? He is about to reach the age of knowing his destiny."

Feng Tang snorted coldly and stood up, "I realize that talking to you about these things is just playing the piano to others. Forget it... I'm too lazy to tell you these things."

After saying that, he patted the dust on his butt and left.

Jia Yu narrowed her eyes, looked at Feng Tang's leaving figure, and finally sighed helplessly.
He could vaguely guess the purpose of Feng Tang's words. He probably didn't mean it, but was prompted by someone to test him.

It's just that he doesn't like this kind of temptation, but he can't get angry with Feng Tang. After all, it was Feng Tang who helped him when he was at his lowest.

Not only did they arrange for him to join the forward selection camp as a team officer, they also gave him the opportunity to suppress bandits in Erlong Mountain.

It was precisely by relying on the Erlong Mountain bandit suppression that he officially entered the eyes of Emperor Changping, and then he rose to prominence step by step.

It's just that things in the world are fickle. As his title and official position increased, the relationship between him and the Feng family father and son also became somewhat subtle.

He could see that as he became the governor of the capital camp, Emperor Changping's attitude towards him also changed somewhat, and he began to mix sand in the capital camp intentionally or unintentionally. Although he understood this, emotionally he still felt that Some are unacceptable.

At this time, Feng Tang's attitude also became a little subtle. Jia Yu estimated that Emperor Changping must have said something to him, which caused him to feel some anxiety.

Just as Jia Yu was thinking about it, a cavalryman ran over from a distance with the rapid sound of horse hooves.

"Jie Shuai... there is a decree from the palace..."

(End of this chapter)