Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

"Zhitai, it has been found out that the Su family, Fei family, Yao family, An family and others colluded with the bandits, robbed the place, and even helped them hide and disrupt Jinling. There is a mountain of ironclad evidence."

In the Governor's Mansion, after listening to Jia Cong's statement and seeing the relevant evidence, Gu Tao thought for a long time and said, "What do you think, brother?"

Jia Cong sneered and said: "Such evil deeds that destroy all conscience and bring harm to the country and the people will naturally destroy their families and destroy their families as a warning to others! Otherwise, it will not be enough to scare Xiaoxiao."

Gu Tao nodded slowly and said: "My brother's words are consistent with emotion, reason and law, but there are still some obstacles."

Jia Cong said: "Your Majesty, what you mean is that the Su family and the Fei family cannot be moved or moved?"

Gu Tao nodded slowly: "The Su family has a bachelor of military aircraft, and the Fei family is the mother family of the eldest prince. The relationship is important, so we must act with caution."

Jia Cong frowned and said: "If we catch the small ones and magnify them, I'm afraid that the other big clans will rebound and think that the new law is just bullying the weak and fearing the strong. I'm afraid that all the previous efforts will be wasted."

Gu Tao's eyes flashed, and he had obviously thought of this. However, the relationship between this move was too important, and he did not dare to make an independent decision. He had to at least ask the two new party bosses.

Jia Cong had other plans. It was not that he had to kill people, but if the conflict between the old and the new parties was not intensified and the court was harmonious, it would be difficult for him, the admiral of the Imperial Guard, to be reused.

The more fierce the old and new parties fight, the more important they will become to Emperor Xifeng, and the new party will become more dependent on itself.

Therefore, he was determined to kill the Su family. Anyway, with Gu Tao's royal flag and the authority of the royal guards, he could kill with confidence.

As for the Fei family, they still need to think about it.

"Brother, don't be impatient. Why don't you ask the Holy One what he wants?" Gu Tao said.

When he is in power, he still wants stability first.

Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty, this is too mature. If this matter is brought to court, it will be nothing more than nonsense. With the power of the old party, it may be difficult to convict. So why have we worked so hard?

Moreover, when the Holy Spirit sees that we have no responsibility, it is inevitable that he will be blamed.

In Cong's opinion, if the new law is to be popularized, it will be difficult for a few very important families to succeed in sacrificing flags, so the Su family must be destroyed! As for the Fei family, what do you think? "

Gu Tao paused after hearing the words and smiled bitterly. He already understood what Jia Cong meant, using the name of the new law to instigate a fight between the old and the new parties in order to respect himself.

Jia Cong will never let go of this opportunity to put the Su family to death.

I have long heard that he is favored by the Queen. If he is more evil-minded and takes the Fei family to be eradicated in order to establish a good relationship with the Queen, then the court will be in chaos.

In an instant, Gu Tao analyzed the situation in the court and said hurriedly: "Brother, that's it for the Su family. The Fei family can't move at all."

"Why?" Jia Cong really wants to take over the Fei family and break the foundation of the eldest prince. Why should he compete with the second prince Sun Can in the future?

Gu Tao stared at him, as if he had understood what he was thinking, and said: "The Fei family is the mother family of the eldest prince, and now both Concubine Shun and the eldest prince are here.

There is a huge reason. If the Fei family is touched, it will inevitably make the emperor and courtiers jealous, thinking that we are meddling in the matter of establishing the heir, which may be self-defeating.

You must know that abolishing an establishment is the most unlucky thing in the world! Brother, do you understand? "

Jia Cong was shocked. He thought simply. This was really the case.

If he cuts off the eldest prince's foundation, it will obviously be in the best interest of the second prince.

Emperor Xifeng would definitely be suspicious, thinking that he and Jin Yiwei had completely fallen to the queen. How could he allow such a thing to happen?

In this way, he, the Queen, the Second Prince and others were all in danger.

If you self-defeat yourself, you will offend the emperor and empress at the same time, which may cause you to lose your official position or be dismissed, or even your head will fall to the ground.

Not only would the queen not be grateful for protecting her, but she would definitely insist on punishing herself severely to prove that she had no intention of seizing the heir.

Fortunately, Gu Tao was involved in this matter, so he had to speak out to wake him up. Jia Cong thought for a moment, figured it out, and said: "Master Tai Tai's golden and wise words, Cong should obey them. Farewell."

After leaving the Governor's Mansion, Jia Cong felt his vest was cold and broke into a cold sweat.

Without Gu Tao's advice just now, he almost made a big mistake because of his own cleverness.

Damn it, the officialdom is full of turmoil and murderous intentions are everywhere, and it’s really hard not to have someone who understands around you.

"Go to the Yamen!"

Jia Cong rushed to the Jinyiwei Yamen overnight and summoned Qiao Yin, Kongxing, Xie Hui and others to discuss the matter.

"Give me copies of all the wealthy families involved in the case, and don't let any of them go. The Fei family won't move. In addition, the Chu family was deceived and did not participate in the rebellion. They have respected the new law and let bygones be bygones."

"I obey my command!" Qiao Yin ignored his injuries and bowed excitedly to accept the order. With so many wealthy families, you can imagine what a feast it was.

Jia Cong glanced at him and said: "The old rule is that the Jin Yiwei will take 10%, and the rest will be reported to the emperor before he makes a decision. Whoever dares to mess with the rules will be served by family law."

"Yes, my subordinates are determined to keep a close watch with Nansi Supervisor Baihu, and the people below are not allowed to reach out randomly." Qiao Yin felt shuddered in his heart and hurriedly bowed.

"As for the brothers' hard-earned money, I have my own opinion."

"Thank you, Lord, for your kindness." Qiao Yin bowed.

"Well, the amount of stolen money involved in the case is expected to be huge. We can't live alone and be praised and criticized by others. The governor's office will give 10%, and Mr. Dai in Beijing will give 1 million." Jia Cong said.

"My subordinate understands."

"Just go."

It was night, Tiqi came out everywhere, the city of Jinling was rumbled, and it was another night of ruined homes and families.
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Early the next morning, Jia Cong diligently took Baochai to have dinner with him. Since the last time he was in danger, Jia Cong had forced Baochai to live in his house. Although it was against etiquette, Baochai couldn't resist, so he had to agree shyly.

"What's the matter? Just say it." Baochai pursed his lips and smiled.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Sister, I'm so worried. I just want to have a meal. What's the matter?"

"You are so busy every day. How can you have the leisure to have dinner with me today? Why don't you show your courtesy to me when you have nothing to do?" Baochai said with a smile.

Jia Cong knew that he couldn't hide it, so he could only smile and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. I just want to ask my sister to accompany me to your second uncle's house."

"Huh? Why are you willing to condescend to visit our home today? This is news." Baochai said. Jia Cong smiled and said: "Jia Shi Wang Xue has been related to each other for generations, and we are like-minded. Isn't it normal for me to visit him? Sister Bao said this to be obvious."

Baochai laughed angrily: "You are really a ghost. When you don't ask for help, you are like a mountain king. Now that you ask for help, you have become a family friend again."

Jia Cong was not ashamed but proud, and said proudly: "This is called being both principled and flexible. It shows that Sister Bao has to meet her lover."

"Bah, Grandma Wang is selling melons. You are so capable, why don't you just go away?" Baochai spat.

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "Good sister, don't I know the way? Don't blame me, it's those fat guys who led me astray. In fact, I have a pure nature."

"Fuck you. Tell me, what's the matter?" Baochai said.

"I heard that the Xue family is good at maritime trade and is familiar with foreigners. I would like to ask my second uncle to buy some foreign goods for me." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Hey, now I recognize my second uncle. I thought you jumped out of the cracks in the rocks." Baochai couldn't help but said angrily. Apparently, she had complained about Jia Cong's attitude towards the Xue family in the past.

"Sister Bao, calm down and Cong will apologize to you, how about that?" Jia Cong said with saliva on his face.

Baochai rolled her eyes at him and tapped his forehead, "You are really smarter than Feng girl. It doesn't matter, I'll just go with you for a while."

"Sister, please." Jia Cong hurriedly helped her stand up, acting like a slave.

Baochai was amused by him and said angrily: "Get out of here. Who can show you this weird look? You are also an uncle, and you don't know how to respect me. How can you behave properly?"

"If Sister Nengbo smiles, why should I respect you? The ancients still had the elegant thing of playing with the princes with beacon fire." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Bah, that's nonsense." Baochai scolded, but she was very happy in her heart.

The two of them left Rong Mansion with their cars and horses and went to Xue Wen's house to pay a visit.

Knowing that Jia Cong was visiting, Xue Wen and Xue Biao were already waiting at the door. When they saw the carriage and horses approaching, they hurriedly came up to greet him.

"Brother Cong, I've been waiting for you to come. Please come quickly. Brother Cong, send your sister in to talk to the ladies and girls." Xue Wen said with a smile.

"Second uncle, you are well. My nephew has been busy with official duties recently. I hope you will forgive me for not visiting him." Jia Cong got off his horse and said a few polite words to him before entering the gate together.

"Hey, now that your status is different, you should put state affairs first. Is the second uncle a person who doesn't know the truth?" Xue Wen said with a smile.

In the past, Jia Cong used to call him Uncle Shi, but now, with just one word difference, he is obviously a little closer to him.

In the main hall, the two of them sat down separately and exchanged a few pleasantries. Jia Cong went straight to the topic and said with a smile: "I heard that my second uncle has a big career in doing business with foreigners."

Xue Wen smiled and said: "Back then, our ancestor Ziwei Sheren left behind about two businesses. One was my brother...now it's the Feng brand that Brother Pan is in charge of, plus the tribute procurement.

The second is the maritime trade matter, which is now inherited by the second house. It's just a hard job, drifting on the sea all year round, earning a few hard-earned money, and barely supporting the family. "

Jia Cong smiled and said: "This is the most humble thing I have ever heard."

Xue Wen laughed, waved his hand and said: "It's nothing, not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning. Does Brother Cong need the help of my second uncle? But it doesn't matter."

Jia Cong smiled and nodded, and with a wave of his hand, Yan Shuangying presented an object, about a foot long.

Xue Wen took a look and said, "This spring gun is made in the West and is quite exquisite. Where did Brother Cong get it?"

"Second uncle knows about this?"

Xue Wen smiled slightly and said, "I've seen it before, and I even bought a few and kept them at home to enjoy."

Jia Cong sighed: "This is not a reward, but a murderous weapon. Cong almost died under this thing during the chaos in Yangzhou."

Xue Wen was startled and asked, "Is Brother Cong okay?"

"Thank you for your concern, uncle, it's okay."

"Surviving a catastrophe will lead to good fortune in the future. I don't expect the traitor to have such a thing." Xue Wen said.

Jia Cong nodded: "That's why I came here this time to ask my second uncle to buy some foreign goods for me."

"Brother Cong, do you want to buy firearms? If there are a few, my second uncle will give you some naughty ones. If there are a few... it will be a bit difficult. Firearms are prohibited by the imperial court.

If you buy too much, it will be a big taboo. "Xue Wen said.

Jia Cong pointed to the spring gun on the table and said, "Second uncle, does he know what this thing means?"

Xue Wen said in surprise: "It's just a firearm, what's the mystery?"

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "This represents a civilization, industrial civilization!"

Xue Wen frowned and said, "I'm a little confused by this."

Jia Cong said: "It will become clear in the future. Second uncle, there is no need to worry. I just need you to help me connect people. I will send someone to take care of everything."

Xue Wen thought for a while and said, "Brother Cong, how many firearms do you want to buy from foreigners?"

"What Cong wants is not just a few firearms, but the ability to make firearms!" Jia Cong said solemnly.

"This..." Xue Wen was horrified and made his own firearms. This is not much different from treason.

"Second uncle, don't worry. This matter is of great importance. Cong has already known it. It is only related to the fate of the country and the nation, so it has to be done. As long as it is done secretly, it doesn't matter." Jia Cong comforted.

Xue Wen was a little worried and said, "Brother Cong, do you have a perfect plan?" He did not dare to take the whole family into such a "career". (End of chapter)