Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Jia Cong stood on the top deck and watched Jinling City getting smaller and smaller. He couldn't help but sigh slightly and had mixed feelings.

This trip south has both gains and losses. It seems that the means are sharp and invincible, but there are many hidden dangers hidden inside. It is difficult to predict what the future will be like.

At least one thing is certain. After so many gentry and wealthy families have been wiped out, it will be difficult to have both sides of the old and new parties after returning to Beijing, and the old party will usher in crazy revenge and counterattack.

I have been involuntarily deeply involved in the whirlpool of party strife in the court, unable to withdraw, unable to watch, unable to escape, I can only do whatever it takes to save my life.

It is still unclear how much support Jinshanghe New Party will give him.

In terms of personal ethics, it is even worse. He stole Sister Feng's son and kidnapped Chu Chan, but he still didn't know how to explain it after returning to Beijing. That's fine, a good man does what he does, and Jia Cong also recognized it.

But thinking about last night, Baochai and Daiyu suddenly asked him about Qin Keqing, which made him feel dizzy and screamed that he was wronged. However, with his criminal record, it was hard for people to believe it, so he had to talk hard to explain.

"Flies don't bite seamless eggs. If you stay upright, who will bother you?"

Thinking of Daiyu's words, Jia Cong shook his head and smiled bitterly. Although it was a bit harsh, it was really difficult to refute and he could only get past it by cheating.

"Brother Cong seems to be worried. Is it because of his future? Is it because of his beauty?" Pang Chao said with a smile.

Jia Cong sighed: "Sir, you have a keen eye. It's difficult for Cong to face internal and external troubles now."

Pang Chao smiled and said: "If it's about the future, there's no need to worry about it. The game of chess has just begun, and we don't know who will win yet.

I have made appointments for you with several celebrities to meet in Yangzhou. With their help, the Jiangnan turmoil will be at least half resolved. "

Jia Cong was overjoyed and said, "Are they those people from the Socialist Party?"

Pang Chao nodded: "Guan Pu, the leader of the Zhengyi Party, is named Ping Yangong; Dai Zhixing, the leader of the Yuzhang Society, is named Mr. Gufeng; Wu Zizhen, the leader of the Ming Society, is named Zhenru Jushi.

These three people lectured everywhere in the Jiangnan area, and they had many fans and were among the best among the scholars. As long as they cheer for you among the people, your pressure in Beijing will be greatly reduced. "

Jia Cong cupped his hands and said, "Since Mr. Cong is here, Cong has nothing to worry about."

Pang Chao waved his hand and said teasingly: "Hey, I can only solve external problems for you. As for internal problems, it depends on your own abilities.

Do you know why I will never marry? Women are trouble. "

Jia Cong's face turned red and he said, "Sir, you must be kind. Don't take pleasure in others' misfortunes."

Pang Chao smiled and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter. What's the value of a common illness for a few people? But I never thought that Brother Cong and Cao Mengde have similar interests and are very heroic."

Now Jia Cong ordered all the information to be handed over to Pang Chao first, so he knew all about Jia Cong's bad things.

Jia Cong was slightly embarrassed, then smiled and said: "No. Meng De likes a wife. The sea of ​​Cong is filled with hundreds of rivers, and the capacity is great. How can we talk about it in the same way?"

Pang Chao laughed, pointed at him and said, "Brother Cong, do you know why I came back to assist you?"

"Sir, please enlighten me."

"Just because you are shameless, ruthless, and tenacious enough, you are actually someone who can achieve great things." Pang Chao said.

"Sir, you are so complimentary, Cong is ashamed."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

The ship traveled very fast and arrived at Yangzhou Pier the next day.

Today, he will have a secret meeting with several Socialist Party bosses here.

Yangzhou Qianhu Pan Sang had already led his people to wait at the pier. When he saw the ship docking, he waved his hands quickly, and the captains carried three sedans and boarded the ship.

Jia Cong and Pang Chao met the three of them on the deck.

"How are your three old friends?" Pang Chao was very familiar with them and was very casual as he introduced Jia Cong.

"I've met three old gentlemen." Jia Cong cupped his hands and smiled. I saw that these three people were all in their fifties or sixties, with different appearances. They were all energetic and had sharp eyes.

"Brother Gongzai is finally willing to come out to benefit all people. It is gratifying and congratulatory."

The three of them smiled and greeted Pang Chao. They looked at Jia Cong again and said, "I have met Uncle Jia. He is really a young general and an extraordinary hero."

"Please upstairs." Jia Cong led everyone to the cabin to sit down.

After taking a sip of tea, Jia Cong said with a smile: "I invite three great sages to come here today. It is because Cong has long admired their great names and wants to make friends with the great scholars and listen to their teachings. I hope you will forgive me for any rudeness."

Guan Pu, the leader of the Zhengyi Party, was tall and tall, with a face as heavy as a jujube and a voice as loud as a bell. He smiled and said: "Uncle, I am too modest. I will wait to see your uncle's trip to the south of the Yangtze River. He will be rational and disciplined, kill decisively, and pacify the bandits with a snap of his fingers." A true general."

The leader of Yuzhang society, Dai Zhixing, was tall and thin, with a gaunt face. He twisted his beard and said with a smile: "A man as outstanding as Uncle can only be compared to the famous generals at the beginning of the founding of the country."

Wu Zizhen, the leader of the Ming Dynasty, had a thin face and wore a gauze hat to cover his sparse Mediterranean hair. He smiled and said: "I have heard about my uncle's name for a long time. Today, we and other people in the mountains and fields can see his distinguished face. It is a blessing for us. "

Pang Chao smiled and said: "You three don't want to be naughty, inviting you here today is not just a joke."

The three of them laughed and said, "Brother Gongzai, if you have anything to say, we are all ears."

Pang Chao glanced sideways at Jia Cong.

Jia Cong nodded and said: "What you mean, sir, is what I mean, but it doesn't matter what you say."

Pang Chao said: "The three Ming Gongs are also people who have been in officialdom for many years, so Chao will not beat around the bush. Since Jin Chao is valued by Admiral Jia and hired as a guest, he has no choice but to make suggestions for him."

This was an agreement between him and Jia Cong, and they did not reveal their relationship in a high-profile manner. They only said that they were aides to avoid suspicion.

The three of them laughed and said: "My father and my uncle, they are in love with each other in the mountains and rivers. We are also happy about it."

Pang Chao waved his hand and said: "But now my uncle is facing a difficult problem, and he needs the help of three of you."

The three of them looked at each other and understood.

Guan Pu said: "I would like to hear the details."

"You all already know everything about this, why do you need to say more?" Pang Chao said.

Dai Zhixing said: "But is it too much to kill for Jiangnan?"

"Of course. What can you teach me?" Pang Chao nodded.

Wu Zizhen frowned and sighed: "This fact is difficult, I will not hide it from you two. Now the scholars are all indignant. They all say that this killing and robbery is unprecedented since the founding of the country. The cruelty and cruelty are outrageous. Now it is just the power of the admiral." Shocked, everyone dares to get angry but dare not speak out. Once the admiral returns to the capital... the consequences will be dire."

Dai Zhixing said: "That's true. Even the families on the guardian amulet have wiped out two or three families, especially the Su family... Alas, the Su family's disciples have old friends all over the world, and they were suddenly uprooted this time. Although the situation forced it, In the end, there will be endless troubles.”

Guan Pu also sighed: "What the two brothers said is true. Although Admiral Jia acts impartially and makes judgments according to the law, the big family is still extraordinary. If the princes in the court don't join forces to attack, how will the world's big families be like in the future?" Isn’t everyone in danger?”

The other two echoed in unison.

Being deceived by them, Jia Cong also felt guilty, knowing that he had caused a big trouble.

Pang Chao looked calm and said with a smile: "Three brothers, please don't lie to each other. Although Chao is not talented, he still understands the truth.

Now that we have introduced new laws, implemented benevolent government, and implemented strict laws and regulations, how can we allow other people to be rich and unkind, collude with bandits, burn, kill, and loot, harm the people, and disrupt the place?

If these people are not killed, where will the law of the country exist? How can the people's grievances be redressed? You have been in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time. Have you ever heard the people not rejoicing for this but celebrating with their foreheads and hands? This is a great achievement, not a fault. "

The three of them laughed and said, "Brother Gongzai is so confident, why did you ask me to wait here?"

Pang Chao said: "The life of things is as sudden as galloping, motionless but unchanging, and unchanging at all times.

Throughout the ages, loyal ministers and good generals have been slandered and harmed by traitors and sycophants everywhere. In the court, it is difficult to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, and anyone can turn them upside down.

If there are no knowledgeable people who can stand upright and speak uprightly, even if it is a great achievement, it may become a big mistake. The danger of this admiral is greater than that of inviting three people here. "

The three of them looked at each other and said in unison: "For the sake of the decades of friendship between Brother Gongzai and us, we should have done our best, but public opinion in the scholarly community unanimously said that the killing was excessive and cruel.

We have little ability and it is really difficult for us to go against the current. If we force ourselves to do so, not to mention it will be useless to the admiral, we may even be ruined. There is really nothing we can do about this matter, and I feel ashamed. "

Jia Cong saw that there was no hint of "ashamed" on the three people's faces, so he made it clear that he was waiting for a price.

Pang Chao did not continue, but changed the topic and said: "Today's great talents and great strategies are working hard to clean up the old and accumulated evils in the world. All the gentlemen have beautiful minds and high morals. Isn't this a good opportunity to become an official to display their ambitions and leave a name in history? "

Guan Pu said: "I and other people in the mountains and fields are now deeply attached to the mountains and rivers. We travel and study in various places and have fun talking about it. The things about the temple have not lingered in our minds for many years."

"This is a very good statement." Dai Zhixing and Wu Zizhen nodded in agreement.

Jia Cong felt a chill in his heart. Do these three people really not want to be officials? But when he saw Pang Chao give him a reassuring look, his heart suddenly relaxed. Mr. Pang knew that this generation's virtue was certain.

Pang Chao said: "Everyone's journey is as clear as Chaosu's, but now there are many demons and demons in the court. If all the honest and upright people are seeking peace and happiness, where will the world be left for the common people? Where will the king be left?" ?Where is the principle of loyalty and filial piety?"

Jia Cong hurriedly helped: "I have heard that a gentleman is one who worries about his people when he lives high in a temple, and worries about his king when he is far away from the rivers and lakes. He worries about the world first, and then takes pleasure in the happiness of the world. The three gentlemen think that Or not?"

When the three of them heard this, their eyes lit up. They looked at Jia Cong and said, "He is indeed the most talented man in the world. He speaks well and every word is precise. We admire him and admire him."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "I'm sorry, I'm ashamed." He only remembered these few words and kept silent after saying them, for fear of revealing his secret.

Pang Chao said: "The admiral's words are true and reasonable. Chao knows a little bit about the concerns of the three of you. Please give me a try."

"Brother Gongzai, please give me some advice." the three said.

Pang Chao said: "Now the sun and moon are hanging above the court hall, and the undercurrent is surging. There must be a big change. Together, these three people will take advantage of the situation and clear up the world.

Admiral Jia was a distinguished nobleman, he was also in charge of brocade clothes, and he was naturally romantic. He only loved a wife and beautiful concubines, and all he wanted was his own safety. He had no interest in court matters, but he had the trust of his Majesty, so he could bear this important responsibility.

Now the old party regards him as a life-and-death enemy, and the new party regards him as a sacrifice for the new law, both of which are unreliable. Looking around the world, only the princes can form alliances with them. How can they be at odds with each other?

And if the princes return to the court, they will also be jealous of the old and new parties. If they are in the same boat as the admiral, don't they just share the same enemy and help each other?

At that time, all the princes will go to court to assist the holy king, and the admiral will hold the royal robes and intimidate the little ones. Isn't it a natural fit to take what each other needs? I hope you guys will think twice. "

Seeing that the topic was getting to the point, the three of them pondered for a moment and looked at each other eagerly. How could they not know this truth? When it comes to cooperation, Jia Cong can only be most reliable if he cooperates with them. Only with Jia Cong's help can they hope to return to the court.

Guan Pu pondered for a moment and said: "Brother Gongzai is indeed far-sighted, but my foolish brother does have something unclear. Even though Admiral Jia has the Sacred Heart, he may not dare to recommend ministers at will?"

Pang Chao smiled and said: "It's natural. I have never heard of the Jinyiwei commander recommending high officials in the court. Isn't this clearly telling others that he has formed a party?"

Dai Zhixing hurriedly said: "Please make it clear."

Pang Chao said in a low voice: "Now that the new law in Jiangnan has just been implemented, most of the governors, envoys, and yamen of prefectures and counties are under the old party. Secretly resentful, although the new law worked, it actually did not gain much support.

If at this time the three of them ascended high and shouted, brightened the banner, clarified the right path, shouted for the new law, and wiped out the evil atmosphere, wouldn't the Holy One be overjoyed, the court wouldn't praise it, and the new party wouldn't express it?

At that time, the capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted. How many officials will be needed in the yamen at all levels in the south of the Yangtze River who admire the new law? The new party is still young, so how much foundation does it have?

Wasn't it selected from the Jiangnan Socialist Party? From the perspective of the new party, it is better to give these official titles to the old party than to the three brothers.

When the time comes, the Admiral will contact the New Party and the Central Committee in Beijing to recommend them together. How can it not be successful? At that time, not only will the three of you be able to return to the court, but your old disciples will also be able to ascend to heaven. "

The eyes of the three people could not hide their eagerness. They had been demoted for ten or twenty years, and now they had the hope of returning to Jiutian. This was what they had dreamed of.

Using the effort of drinking tea to cover it up, the three of them looked at each other and saw the approval in each other's eyes.

Guan Pu said: "Brother Gongzai has a sharp tongue, and what he said made us speechless. So, by building momentum for the new law and my uncle in Jiangnan, are we benefiting others and ourselves?"

Pang Chao said: "Three wise men have far-reaching wisdom and have made their own decisions."

The three of them secretly thought that with Jia Cong's background, family ties, power and relationship with the New Party, it would not be difficult to achieve this step.

Now the emperor wants to use the new law to reform the past and make a new one. If he wants to return to the dynasty, he must really use his brains on the new law. Not only must he say good things about the new law, but he must also be more up-to-date than the new party, so that the emperor can treat him differently.

The three of them thought for a long time and nodded slowly.

Guan Pu said: "In this case, we will do our best in the south of the Yangtze River. Brother Gongzai, when will this strategy of yours be feasible? There has to be a day. You can't let us wait foolishly?"

Dai Zhixing and Wu Zizhen echoed: "People cannot stand without faith. There must be a day when we can explain to the people below."

Pang Chao smiled and said: "It's August now, and at the end of spring and summer next year at the latest, the three of them will be allowed to return to Beijing. Can they be trusted?"

The three of them were overjoyed and said: "Brother Gongzai has such a great reputation that he is a true gentleman, so naturally we can trust him. Such a gentleman's words."

"It's hard to chase a horse."

"Uncle, brother Gongzai, let us take our leave first."

"Three gentlemen, walk slowly." (End of chapter)