Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 169 Northern Xinjiang War 3
  Jia Cong said solemnly: "It seems that Cong is going to go into battle."

Su Can and others also nodded and said: "The so-called brothers fighting the tiger, we and the brothers should walk together."

Jia Zheng also nodded with a heavy face: "Brother Cong, now that you are both a martial artist and a disciple of martial arts, and you are favored by the Holy One, there is absolutely no reason why you should not go. It's just that on the battlefield, you have no eyesight for swords and guns, so you must be cautious. "

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Don't worry, sir, Cong is not a person who runs away from the battle. If you go, you will not bring shame to your ancestors." After saying that, he looked at Su Can and said, "Brothers, just stay in the mansion for the next few days. I will be here in three days." Let’s go on an expedition together.”

Everyone hurriedly agreed and went to the inn to pack their luggage.

When the sisters in the back hall saw that their husband had left, they hurriedly came out. They all looked at Jia Cong with tears in their eyes, especially Lin Daiyu, who looked like pear blossoms with rain, which made people feel a pain in their hearts.

Jia Cong forced a smile and said, "Why are you crying? It's as if I'm going to die."

Baochai and Daiyu hurriedly scolded: "Don't talk nonsense."

Mother Jia sighed: "This is how our family is. The wealth left by our ancestors was created with swords and guns. Now that Brother Cong has the emperor's mandate, he should inherit his ancestors' aspirations and serve the imperial court.

Don't worry too much. The nine sides of the imperial court are so stable. There are three or four hundred thousand people in Liaodong Town. How can it be their turn to fight with these martial arts warriors? "

Jia Zheng hurriedly laughed and said: "What the old lady said is that the martial artists are the future pillars of the army. How can they be wasted on the battlefield in vain? They just go to the border army and learn some knowledge about marching and fighting from the generals. It's just helping the counselor with military affairs, it's like being an official's master's staff, just giving out ideas and helping out."

The sisters felt a little relieved and looked at Jia Cong with some reluctance.

Jia Cong smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said: "Sisters, don't worry. We don't know about Cong's martial arts yet? Yesterday, we defeated all the heroes in the world in the ring. What can a few Tatars do to me? It's just for me. It’s just about accumulating military merit.”

Baochai said angrily: "You are still smiling playfully. Soldiers are a major event for the country and a place of life and death. How can you tolerate it?"

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "Sister Bao, don't worry, I will take care of myself."

Aunt Xue smiled and said: "The old lady and the master have made it clear just now. Don't worry too much. I heard that the winter in Liaodong is very cold. I have some bearskin mattresses with fever on both sides for Brother Cong." Bring something to keep out the cold.”

"I still have two crane cloaks, take them with you too." Wang Xifeng said hurriedly.

The old lady, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Li Wan and others also expressed their opinions and ordered Yuanyang to tidy up for him.

Although Jia Cong looked down on these things now, he had good intentions after all. He cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Thank you to the old lady, madam, and sisters-in-law for the generous gift. Cong still has some things to arrange, so I will take my leave first." After that, he said to Baochai and Dai Jade nodded and turned around to go out.

When he arrived at the front yard, he sat down in Baoxia and ordered Wangcai to call Jia Yun. He also ordered Yan Shuangying to call the soldiers from Zhuangzi immediately.

Wangcai and Yan Shuangying didn't dare to delay, so they hurriedly took the order and left.

Jia Cong wrote another note and ordered the boy to deliver it to Wang Jin's home quickly.

Not long after, Jia Yun hurried over and kowtowed.

Jia Cong said: "Brother Yun, the northern Xinjiang is not at peace now. The Holy One has decreed that all the military examinations will be sent to Liaodong to guard the border. They will leave in three days. My soldiers will come later. You are responsible for taking them to deal with them. Buy the best things you need for the army, including war horses, weapons, armor, clothing, tents, food, grass, medicine, etc. Don’t save money for me, that’s one of them.”

"Secondly, you can handle the business matters yourself. Brother Xue is useless. If you have anything, you can go to Chen Guojiu to discuss it. If those family friends who have invested in the shares want to cause trouble while I am away, given that he is No one cares at all.

If the eldest men, ladies or even old ladies in the house want to force you, just blame Uncle Chen Guo. Jia Cong said as he took off the jade pendant of the owner of the Fairy Wine Shop from his waist and handed it to Jia Yun.

Jia Yun bowed and took it, and said in a deep voice: "My nephew will never dare to live up to my third uncle's trust."

Jia Cong nodded, thought for a while, and said: "Thirdly, if something happens to me, you won't be able to keep my family fortune.

You can offer all of them to the Second and Tenth Princes, and ask them to promise to protect Miss Bao, Miss Lin, Brother Huan, Qingwen, and Qianxue for the sake of my saving Princess Ruyi, and to make it public. The secret of the brewery's brewing was threatened, so they didn't dare to break the promise easily. "

Jia Yun was shocked, knelt down and cried: "Uncle San must never say such ominous words."

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "Who can say clearly what happens on the battlefield? As the saying goes, if the jar is not broken near the well, the general will inevitably die on the battlefield. Can you remember what I said?"

"My nephew has taken note of it." Jia Yun agreed with red eyes.

In the afternoon, the Ministry of War released the results. A total of 186 martial arts tributes were admitted for this examination, and Jia Cong was ranked 78th. He was neither high nor low, nor eye-catching, which was just right.

Along with the imperial list, there is also an edict today, ordering these warriors to serve on the battlefield and determine the top three rankings based on military merit. Three days later, they gathered at the school grounds and set off with the army.
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  In the sixth year of Xifeng, September 10th.

The ancient road was filled with clouds, and the clear sky was clear. A fast horse, billowing up yellow dust, came galloping from the official road in the north.

"Eight hundred miles, haste! Eight hundred miles, haste!" The knight on horseback put a red flag on his back, whipped his whip left and right at the crowd, and shouted: "Eight hundred miles, haste! I will grant you a gold medal. Those who resist will die, and those who rebel will perish. !”

The city gate sergeants hurriedly shouted at the people entering and exiting to get out of the way. Then he saw smoke and dust billowing, and the rider had already flown towards the imperial city.

Rongqingtang

Jia's mother held a banquet to bid farewell to Jia Cong and others for their expedition.

Today, the urgent messenger from Babaili in Liaodong Town has arrived at Shenjing, bringing bad news. The grassland Tatars sent several light cavalry to test the border and easily plundered the land of Baili. Now they have retreated a little and are gathering their troops, hoping to Invasion.

The old ladies and ladies at the table, as well as Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Jia Rong, etc., were all forcing smiles. Only Jia Cong looked indifferent. The prairie cavalry that I have heard of in history books.

Jia Zheng smiled and said: "The reinforcements sent by the imperial court this time are led by Brother Niu Shi of the Zhenguo Mansion. I think they will take care of Brother Fu Cong and the others."

Su Can smiled and said: "Why did Mr. Zheng forget that Liaodong is the territory of Zunfu? Do you need to worry about Brother Cong when he goes to Liaodong? Even we will also benefit from it."

Jia Zheng was stunned and didn't react for a moment. He usually didn't care about these things.

Su Can said: "Now, Yang Xiong, the Jiedushi of Liaodong Town, General of Liaodong, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army, came from the Rong Mansion just like my father. Now that Brother Cong is gone, how can I not take care of him?"

Jia Zheng was not very familiar with the personnel of that year and looked at Jia's mother hurriedly.

Jia Mu thought for a while and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, that's what happened. I heard the late Duke said that Yang Xiong was very brave in battle. Once, someone shot an arrow between his eyebrows, leaving a big scar, like Since he has an extra eye, he has been nicknamed "Erlang Zhenjun" since then. At that time, he was just a guerrilla under Daishan, but now he has become a general officer?" "Exactly, the old lady has a good memory." Su Chan smiled.

"This is easy to handle, so I asked the master to write a letter and bring it to him." Jia Mu said with a smile.

"Yes." Jia Zheng agreed hastily.

Suddenly I heard a report from a young man: "Old lady, master, madam, the queen has suddenly sent an angel to deliver the message."

Everyone was taken aback. It was almost dark. They didn't dare to delay the announcement, so they hurriedly opened the middle door, set up the incense table, and welcomed him in the Rongxi Hall.

I saw a leader eunuch in yellow robe coming in with several young eunuchs.

Jia Zheng and others hurriedly came up to greet me, cupping their hands and saying, "Mr. An, how can I trouble you to come to our house?"

An Wenyao, the chief eunuch of Changchun Palace, said as he walked: "The empress sent me to deliver something to Mr. Cong of your mansion."

"Your Majesty Jia Cong is here." Jia Cong hurriedly came out of the queue.

An Wenyao nodded, stood facing south, waved his whisk, and said: "The Queen's kind words." Everyone knelt on the ground.

"Jia Cong of Rongguo Mansion is a handsome young man. He is both civil and military, loyal and filial. I love him very much. I specially give him a pair of precious armor to strengthen him when he goes on an expedition."

Everyone kowtowed and thanked him.

"Flat body."

Everyone then got up and looked at the treasured armor held up by several eunuchs, sighing in their hearts, Brother Cong's holy family is excellent.

"Third Master, your Majesty has always been very fond of the best members of your noble clan. I hope you will not betray your love." An Wenyao said with a smile.

Jia Cong hurriedly bowed and said: "Please, father-in-law, please come to express your gratitude to me. I will thank you for your kindness. I will not be afraid of arrows when I go here, I will be strong and strong, and I will fight bravely to kill the enemy. Only then can I repay my mother's love in case of any eventuality."

"Our family will definitely inform the empress of Master Cong's wishes." An Wenyao smiled and left.

Jia Lian hurriedly caught up and handed over the red envelope.

Jia Cong turned his head and looked at the treasured armor in the separate tray. The helmet, neck protector, arm guard, battle robe, chest protector, bronze mirror, battle skirt, and combat boots were all complete. There was a sign posted next to it, which read: Internally made with a hundred refinements. Dragon Scale Bright Light Armor.

There was also a tray containing a pair of soft gold braided armor worn inside. I was very happy. For a military commander, mounts come first, followed by armor, and lastly weapons. Now that the Queen is so considerate in rewarding her with armor, her chances of survival are even higher.

The next day, Jia Cong and Jia Yun first visited Chen Guojiu to discuss business matters. Went to the second prince's and tenth prince's residences to say goodbye.

After talking for a while, Jia Cong left. Sun Chi pulled him and said mysteriously: "You go to Liaodong first, maybe I will come later."

"Huh? What are you doing in a dangerous place?" Jia Cong was stunned.

Sun Chi chuckled, shook his head silently, and changed the subject: "Did you receive the treasure armor from yesterday? It's my brother who picked it for you, how about it?"

"Excellent, excellent. Thank you brother Cong."

"Thank me for what, hehe, do you know that this treasure armor was actually given to you by Ruyi, but he borrowed his mother's name from it." Sun Chi laughed softly.

Jia Cong was stunned. Is Princess Ruyi so kind? Could it be that my conscience discovered it after reading my own poem?

"Brother, please thank Her Royal Highness the Princess for Cong." Jia Cong said.

Sun Chi shook his head and said, "If you want to thank me in person, I don't want to be the mouthpiece. Here, this is given to you by Ruyi." He took out an envelope and showed an ambiguous expression.

Jia Cong took it with some curiosity, not knowing what Ruyi would say to him, so he said angrily: "Brother Chi, why are you looking at me like this? A man has nothing to say to others. The princess and I are enjoying each other's lives, how can there be anything?" ." He immediately tore open the envelope, and there was only one sentence inside.

"Jia Cong: Don't forget that you still owe me one thing. I ordered you to come back in full order to fulfill your promise. Do you hear me? Don't think that I can't control you if you go to Liaodong. , if you dare to forget, I will write to Uncle King Liao and ask him to treat you well, huh. As you wish."

Sun Chi looked over shamelessly, glanced at her, laughed loudly, and said, "It's indeed a wishful tone. Brother Cong, you will be in trouble if she cares about you."

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "Who is the King of Liao?"

Sun Chi said: "You are still a disciple of Wu Xun, and you don't know this? When Taizu pacified the world, in order to prevent the unrest in the nine borders, he divided the nine most outstanding princes into the nine great fortress kings, and the nine borders were forever guarded. Naturally, Liaodong Town was The territory of the King of Liao."

Jia Cong frowned: "In this case, does the military commander in Liaodong have the final say, or does the King of Liao have the final say?"

Sun Chi scratched his head and said: "Normally, the commander-in-chief has the final say, but if there are major military affairs, it is the King of Liao who has the final say."

Jia Cong intuitively felt something was wrong. Isn't this a form of local separatism?

"Who do the hundreds of thousands of border troops in Liaodong listen to? Where do they allocate money and food?"

"This... how do I know? I have never been to Liaodong, so what are you doing with your free time? You are not a governor or a cabinet military officer." Sun Chi waved his hand and said with a smile.

Jia Cong sighed: "Brother Chi, this is not a idle worry. It's fine on weekdays, but now the enemy is attacking. If we go out too many gates, we will be in serious trouble."

Sun Chi pointed at him and said with a smile: "The problem that you have thought of has not occurred to the court? Father, has it not occurred to you? Don't worry, the court has its own arrangements."

Jia Cong nodded, walked away, and suddenly turned around and said, "Brother Chi, there is still one thing I can't let go of. Please take care of me."

"Say."

(End of this chapter)