Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 224: Brave to death 2
  "What happened?" the old lady asked hurriedly.

Jia Zheng sighed and said nothing.

Jia She said coldly: "Brother Rong, just say it."

Jia Rong hurriedly bowed and said: "Yes. Today someone from Liaodong came to report that Uncle Cong led his troops to massacre all the stewards in Baishui Village and Heishan Village, and even the three-year-old children were not spared."

He also looted all the money in the farm, promoted some managers again, and issued an order that anyone who dared to change the affairs of the farm without his instructions would be killed. "

"What?" Not only Jia Mu, but everyone was shocked and speechless.

"Is there such a bastard thing?" Jia Mu said angrily.

Jia She sneered and said: "Jia Cong is such a criminal, he became lawless when he went to Liaodong, and actually committed such murders.

Not only that, in order to please the imperial court and the General Military Yamen, this son took the initiative to pay the land tax to the General Military Yamen to clear out the land left by his ancestors. For this alone, every year from now on, Liaodong Zhuangzi would have to pay an extra 100,000 silver. expenditure!

No wonder Yang Xiong recommended him repeatedly. He defeated the Tatars and made great military achievements. He was promoted several levels in a row, acting as a guerrilla and defending one side. It turns out that his ancestors' inheritance was sold by him and replaced by his Wusha! "

"Bastard, bastard! I forget my ancestors every time I read the classics, I forget my ancestors every time I read the classics!" Mother Jia slapped the table and said angrily.

Jia Rong said: "I heard that last month, Uncle Cong took it upon himself to give 200 grains from Baishui Village to General Yang."

Jia She said bitterly: "It really doesn't hurt that you are betraying me."

"Two hundred taels?" Jia Mu almost fainted. This was 200 taels of grain. If it were a disaster year, it would not be a problem to sell it for a million taels of silver. But Jia Cong gave it away so easily?
  Wang Xifeng also felt excited after hearing this. Brother Cong has made a fortune in Liaodong, and he is even more evil and ruthless than my mother.

At this point, all fools know that there must be something wrong with Zhuangzi in Liaodong. It is true that Jia Cong killed people, he was in charge of affairs, and it was true that he harmed the public and enriched himself.

Since there is so much grain in Liaodong, why has the Wu family never reported it? On the contrary, famine is reported every year, so kill well!

Jia Mu took a rest, went over the matter in her mind, and gradually got some ideas.

Jia She said: "Old lady, what do you think of the matter in Liaodong?"

Jia Mu spoke slowly and said: "The Wu family is the head of the farm in the two mansions. This was decided by Duke Rong. Even if it was to be dealt with, it should be reported to the Ming mansion first. Brother Cong would not be able to make any decisions. reason."

"That's what the old lady said." Jia She and others nodded in agreement.

Jia Mu said: "Since there is so much money and food in Zhuangzi, why does the Wu family never repay it? It can be seen that there must be something evil in it."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "What the old lady said is that Brother Cong is not a madman, how can he kill people randomly? He must have been angry that the steward in Zhuangzi was too greedy, so he took the knife."

"The old lady is kind." Jia Rong hurriedly bowed and explained the reason for "paying money and food on behalf of me."

Sister Feng sneered and said: "Brother Rong, you are too easy to deceive. Even if the money and food are paid on behalf of the family, it is enough for the Wu family to send someone to say hello. Why should the money and food be deposited in our village?
  Several hundred tons of grain is not a small amount. Do you know how much the shipping cost is?
  Even if this is the case, other people's land tax is only a few hundred dollars, so our family has hundreds of thousands of acres of land, and if we don't pay a grain of grain, we have no money to save grain? What about fools?
  It can be seen that the Wu family deceived the superiors and deceived the subordinates, and was greedy and greedy. They really deserved to be killed! They were not wronged at all. "

"Yes, yes, that's what my aunt taught me. But Uncle Cong will kill him if he wants to. Why did he promote the manager himself and not allow others to interfere?"

In this way, the foundations of Ning Rong's and Rong's two houses belong to him alone. How will the two houses live in the future? This move is also disrespectful to old ladies and gentlemen. "Jia Rong said.

At this time, Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Mu, but it was inconvenient to speak. Jia Cong's move was really too outrageous.

Jia She said: "In my opinion, such a violent, rebellious, and unruly beast must be reported to the Ming Dynasty to have him deprived of his title, dismissed from office, and held accountable.

The clan would remove his name from the family tree, expel him from the family, and then send a reliable person to take charge of the farm affairs again. Only in this way can he convince the public. "

In the back hall, Daiyu's face turned pale when she heard this, tears came out again, and she felt anxious.

Baoyu couldn't help but feel a little happy, sighed, and said: "Brother Cong has really passed this time. I can't blame the lord for being so angry."

Daiyu gave him a cold look, disgusted in her heart, stood up and walked away.

Baochai hurriedly pulled her to sit down, leaned into her ear and whispered: "The eldest man is just bluffing, the old lady is not confused yet.

Now that Brother Cong's son Jian is in the emperor's heart, how can anyone take her life and death? Even if the old lady nods, the concubine in the palace may not nod either. "

Daiyu smiled through her tears, gave Baochai a rolling look, and whispered: "No wonder Brother Cong loves you so much. Seeing how you are so confident, you really just follow the husband and the wife."

"Bah, I mean to comfort you, but you are teasing me. Next time I will let you cry."

"Good sister, I was wrong." Daiyu begged for mercy.

"Stop talking, listen." Baochai waved his hand. Sure enough, Jia Mu looked at Jia She as if she were an idiot, and said calmly: "The former military champion, who was just appointed by the Holy Master, was promoted to a guerrilla general, and the Queen Mother also issued a decree to commend him.

Today we are going to comment on Brother Cong’s cruelty, treason and treason. Do you mean that the emperor and empress do not know people well and favor treacherous people? "

Jia She and others hurriedly knelt down and said, "Old lady, please calm down. We have no such intention of being disloyal or unfilial."

The more Jia Mu thought about it, the angrier she became. It was just that Jia Cong was ignorant, and the family members were also worried.

Snapped! Jia Mu raised the cloisonné enamel painted crane tea bowl and smashed it on the ground. Tea and porcelain fragments splashed all over Jia She and others.

"Old lady, calm down, it's important to take care of yourself." Jia She and others hurriedly kowtowed in apology.

Jia Mu said angrily: "How can I calm down? Brother Cong is just doing whatever he wants, but you still think the matter is not big enough and you still have to report this trivial matter at home to the court?"

If Brother Cong is dismissed and beheaded, the Jia family will become a big joke in the capital! How does Concubine Yuan behave in the palace? What are the benefits to you? Don’t you even understand the simple truth of hiding from each other? "

"I will admit my mistake and the old lady will calm down."

Jia Mu sighed, closed her eyes slightly, and her head hurt with anger.

Yuanyang was busy behind her, gently rubbing her temples.

After a long time, Jia Mu finally said, "Where is the person who reported the news from Liaodong?"

"We're all watching at home." Jia She and Jia Rong said in unison.

"This is a naughty slave. His house was ransacked by Brother Cong. He harbors resentment, adds fuel to jealousy, confuses right and wrong, and sows dissension. It's a pity that you have been blinded by lard and used as a weapon by slaves.

Come on, come and beat all these people to death. "Jia Mu said coldly.

"Ah? This..." Jia She and Jia Rong were shocked. The one who reported the news was beaten to death.

Jia Mu sneered: "Why don't we kill them and leave them talking nonsense? Go quickly! It's our fault, go and see for yourself!"

"Yes!" Thanks to everyone's help, he led the way.

"Yes, yes, the old lady is still wise." Jia She, Jia Rong and others said hurriedly.

Jia Mu coldly looked around at the servants waiting in the hall and said, "Whoever dares to say a word about what happened today will be beaten to death by the whole family!"

"I don't dare!" All the mothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, and maids hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed.

Jia Mu added: "Family scandals should not be made public, and the ins and outs of this matter are not clear. How can we just listen to and believe what I say?

Lian'er and Brother Rong, you pack up. Tomorrow you will take a few stewards from the East and West Mansion to go to Liaodong Zhuangzi in person. You will also go to meet Mr. Yang and Brother Cong and take my letter with you. "

"Yes." Jia Lian agreed hurriedly.

Jia Rong trembled. He had something in his heart. How could he dare to see Jia Cong? He said hurriedly: "The old lady clearly knows that there are few people in the house now and there are many things to do. It is really impossible to leave, so I asked Uncle Lian to come with me." Just do it for you.

The old lady is well-informed and makes decisions fairly. Rong will not accept or disobey everything. "

Jia Mu nodded and said, "Well, since you can't leave, let Lian'er go alone. You go down, and I'll have a rest too."

"Old lady, please have a rest, I'll take my leave." Jia She and others had nothing to say, so they had to leave.

Aunt Xue smiled and said: "It's the old lady after all. After the storm, things that seemed so troublesome to us became clear at a glance when the old lady explained it.

After all, Brother Cong is young and vigorous, and now he has become a general. He cannot bear to be deceived by his servants. Now that all the rats in the village have been wiped out, and the old lady will send someone to take care of him, he will definitely be prosperous in the future. "

"That's very true." Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing and others nodded in agreement.

"What my aunt said is that anyone who manages a house knows how difficult it is to deal with slaves. Brother Cong is not a fool, nor does he have a good temper. He has no time to talk to them. He must have waved the military flag and said, 'Here comes someone. Push it out and chop it', it's done."

Everyone laughed when they saw Wang Xifeng dancing and imitating the general's hand, eye and body skills in the play.

"You monkey, you are making a weird face again, be careful Brother Cong comes back to cause trouble for you." Jia Mu laughed and scolded.

Everyone talked and laughed for a while. Jia Mu was also tired and went to rest. Naturally, the wine feast can't go on anymore, so everyone goes home.

(End of this chapter)