Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Liu Fang and the others had been waiting for such a good opportunity for who knows how long. The last time they watched Niu Jizong become a marquis due to his merits, they all had the background of the Duke's government, so how could they not be jealous.

Jinxiang Bo Han Yi, Chang'an Bo Chen Ke, Linchuan Bo Weiyi and others are also polished uncles with titles but no positions. How could they let go of the opportunity to lead troops? If they win, your Majesty will have his own rights when he returns to the capital. If you lose the reward, Jia Cong will take it.

He also nodded hurriedly and said: "But it depends on the general's orders!"

Jia Cong looked at Feng Ziying, Chen Yejun and others again: "All of you are talented in both civil and military affairs. This time you will learn about your family background, and maybe you can become a noble."

Feng Ziying, Han Qi, Chen Yejun, and Wei Ruolan hurriedly cupped their hands and said, "Thank you, General, for your support."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "If Feng Shibo hadn't wanted to stay in Wei Palace and couldn't leave, I would have even called him."

Niu Jizong smiled and said: "Old Feng is indeed a general."

"Ziying, Feng Shibo's great reputation for the rest of his life rests with you." Jia Cong said.

"Don't worry, General. I won't be afraid of death when I place the bid." Feng Ziying said with cupped hands.

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Okay, now let's talk about military affairs."

"Please give the order, General!" everyone said in unison.

"Rebels are currently raging in Hebei and Shandong. The imperial court has ordered the four provinces to mobilize troops. Beijing can't send many troops. Only the garrison troops near the capital can mobilize 20,000 troops.

The thieves in Hebei started in Cangzhou, so they asked Niu Shibo and Han Shibo to lead 20,000 people to supervise the anti-rebellion affairs in Hebei. They must stick to the front lines of Jinmen, Bazhou, Dingxing and Yizhou, and never allow a single thief to go north and disturb the capital. This is the most important thing and must not be missed.

Niu Shibo was appointed as the deputy general of the North Route Army, and Han Shibo was appointed as the staff general! If the local officials, military generals, etc. do not follow orders and are not well equipped, the chief envoys, the inspectors and the following, don’t ask me, I will kill them with a single word! Everything is focused on suppressing bandits. "Jia Cong said seriously.

"The general will get the order!"

Niu Jizong and Han Yi hurriedly bowed and said, they were also in the military, so they didn't know the pros and cons. If the capital is shaken, the guards like them will never end well.

"Brothers Liu Shibo, Chen Shibo, Wei Shibo, and others, you will bring a total of 60,000 troops from Shandong, Jinling, and Henan provinces to guard the front line of Heze, Caoxian, Shanxian, Fengxian, Peixian, Pizhou, Suqian, and Shuyang north of the Yellow River.

The rebels must be locked up in Shandong with an iron chain across the river, and they must not be allowed to cross the river south and disturb the sacred land of Jiangnan!

Liu Shibo is appointed as the deputy general of the Southern Route Army, Chen Shibo and Wei Shibo are appointed as staff generals, and are in charge of fighting the rebellion in Shandong. Each of the brothers leads the guerrillas! You have the heaviest burden on this journey, so be careful. If you allow the thieves to escape south, the consequences will be dire.

Again, the top priority at the moment is to put down the rebellion. The chief envoys, the inspector generals and the following should be killed first and then reported. "

"The general has the order!" everyone said hurriedly.

"As for the Western Route Army, we invite Hou Shibo as deputy general to lead 20,000 troops in Henan to guard the front lines of Huixian, Xinxiang and Yangwu to block the rebels' westward escape."

"The last general has received his order!" Hou Xiaokang bowed and said.

Jia Cong pointed to the map and said: "With such an encirclement on three sides, we will first lock the rebels in the borders of Hebei and Shandong, and then build a camp step by step to gather them and annihilate them!"

"The general is wise!" everyone said with cupped hands.

Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "I can't say that I am wise, I am just a law-abiding person. Your Majesty only gives you two months to wipe out the bandits. I really don't dare to make any mistakes. Since you are in the army, you should fulfill your duties. After the chaos is put down, I will take charge of it." Please seal it.

But if anyone violates the law and lets the thief escape, don't blame me for being ruthless! I have issued a military order in front of the emperor. You should understand that this battle can only be won, not defeated! "

Everyone was happy at first, then shocked, and hurriedly said: "General, I will obey the general's orders carefully and don't dare to disobey him!" It seems that the credit this time is not so easy to gain.

"The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs have been transporting food and grass and mobilizing soldiers overnight. The palace's decree has been issued. You will all set out early tomorrow morning." Jia Cong said.

Everyone is busy.

Jia Cong added: "After the encirclement, we must not rush forward so that the defense line is relaxed. After the enemy's situation is ascertained, we can shrink in time and wipe out the thieves in one fell swoop."

"The general will get the order at the end."

"Just go."

Jia Cong dismissed everyone and left Lei Tai behind, saying, "After I leave Beijing, you should keep an eye on my house."

"Don't worry, sir, I will protect my family for you despite my humble position." Lei Tai bowed.

Jia Cong left the Yamen, went home to pack his bags, and went to Rongqing Hall to bid farewell to the old lady and others.

When everyone heard that he was going to send troops again, they were all worried.

Jia Mu sighed and said, "Be careful and don't worry about your family."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "With an old lady sitting at home, Cong can sit back and relax."

Tanchun said: "Third brother, when will you come back from this military expedition?"

"It should be before Yuan Zheng." Jia Cong said.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, luckily it didn't last long.

Jia Cong glanced at Mrs. Wang who said nothing and said, "Master, Aunt Zhao and brother Huan please come."

Mrs. Wang's eyes flashed, feeling slightly uneasy.

After a while, Jia Zheng and others arrived. When they heard that Jia Cong was sending troops, they had to give some advice.

Jia Cong said: "Cong thanked you for your concern. I only asked you to come here for one thing."

Jia Zheng said: "What's the matter?"

Jia Cong glanced at Jia Huan and said, "Brother Huan will be fifteen after the Chinese New Year, and he is not too young. This time to fight the rebellion, I want to take him to fight on the battlefield and see some of the world. Please give me your advice."

Aunt Zhao felt anxious and blurted out: "Brother Cong, there is no way you can do this. Brother Huan is so big and he is not as tall as a gun. How can we fight?"

Jia Mu and Jia Zheng both glared at her. What kind of place was Rongqing Hall? It was already an exception for her to come and listen. She could refute what Jia Cong said?
Jia Cong didn't feel dissatisfied and said with a smile: "Auntie, when I went to Liaodong, I was not as old as Brother Huan. Didn't I just kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds?"

Aunt Zhao said sarcastically: "Brother Huan, how can I compare with you?"

Jia Huan protested: "I want to go to the war with my third brother!"

Jia Zheng glanced at him, and Jia Huan immediately became honest. "Brother Cong, I understand that you mean to support me, but on the battlefield there is no eye for swords and guns... Huan'er is too young after all. If..." Jia Zheng sighed.

Jia Cong said: "Master, don't worry too much. It's not a dangerous battle, it's just a mob. Cong will send his own soldiers to follow Brother Huan. After this battle, Brother Huan also has a background. Isn't it a good thing to settle down and live in peace?" ?”

Jia Zheng glanced at Jia Huan and felt a little moved. This was a great opportunity for Huan'er. Just as he was about to nod, he heard Mrs. Wang say: "Master, I think this is inappropriate.

Not to mention that Brother Huan is weak, how can he survive on the battlefield? Just say that he has been accustomed to fine clothes and fine food since he was a child. How can he survive the days of sending troops and horses? Now it is freezing cold. Let alone fighting, he is just infected with wind and cold. What should he do if he falls ill on the road?
There's no good doctor out there, so how can Brother Huan's body and bones stand up to this? Even though his ancestors had blessed him and Brother Huan had no illness or disaster, the war was unusual.

If you take him with you, brother Cong will have to protect him, and brother Huan will not be pity. He will burden brother Cong carefully and miss important military and national affairs of the court. Who can afford it? "

Mrs. Wang's words were sensible and reasonable. Jia Mu and Jia Zheng both nodded and wanted to politely refuse Jia Cong's kindness.

Aunt Zhao was so grateful that her eyes filled with tears. My wife finally showed kindness.

Jia Cong said: "Although what Madam said makes sense, the imperial court is famous and noble. How can you get it without going through some hardships?"

He saw through Mrs. Wang's private thoughts at a glance. He was simply worried that Jia Huan would surpass Baoyu, which would reflect Baoyu's useless attributes and shake his status as his legitimate son, so he tried his best to suppress the possibility of Jia Huan coming forward. However, if he was here, how could he let her Success?
Mrs. Wang said calmly: "Our family doesn't lack a celebrity like Brother Huan, so why let the children take risks? No matter how valuable a celebrity is, it is not as valuable as life."

Aunt Zhao also nodded repeatedly. Jia Huan was the center of her heart and the guarantee of her future life. How could she dare to let him go out to fight.

Jia Congli ignored Mrs. Wang and said with a smile, "Auntie, wouldn't it be a good thing if Brother Huan gets a royal title for you?"

Aunt Zhao glanced at Mrs. Wang carefully, and her heart was filled with excitement. "Mrs. Gaoming, this is the greatest honor in a woman's life. It is something she never dared to dream about. She has been a slave for several generations, but she still has the day to be blessed?"
If Aunt Zhao gets the royal decree, she will be promoted to a common wife immediately. Who dares to let a lady with a royal title as a concubine? Isn't this disrespectful?

Mrs. Wang's expression became even more gloomy. Thinking that Aunt Zhao might one day be equal to her, she became furious.

"Brother Cong, I don't have this blessing. I'd better let Brother Huan stay in the house safely." Aunt Zhao thought about it, but she still couldn't bear to trade her son's life for her own prosperity.

Jia Cong smiled and sighed: "Poor parents in the world, Brother Huan is more blessed than me."

Aunt Zhao said with a smile: "He is a stilted chicken who cannot compete on the stage. How can he compare with you, brother Cong?"

Jia Cong smiled and looked at Jia Zheng again: "Sir, my wife and aunt don't understand the principle that 'parents love their children, and they have far-reaching plans'. You should understand, right?"

Jia Zheng sighed, nodded and said, "Brother Cong is absolutely right. Brother Huan, just take him with you."

"Master!" Mrs. Wang and Aunt Zhao stopped her in unison, but the meaning was completely opposite.

Jia Cong glanced at Mrs. Wang lightly and said, "If Mrs. Wang is willing, Baoyu can also come with me. When the time comes, he will be a famous person."

When Jia Baoyu heard this, he hurriedly shrank into Jia Mu's arms for fear of being caught.

"No, Baoyu is too weak to endure the hardships of war." Mother Jia was busy protecting him.

Jia Cong laughed and said, "Cong was just joking. The old lady took it seriously. Even if Baoyu wants to come with me, where can I find a girl to serve him in the army?"

Everyone in the hall and the girls laughed.

"Okay, Brother Huan, go back to your room to clean up immediately, and follow me later!"

"Yes, Third Brother!" Jia Huan ran away happily.

"Don't worry, aunt, I will keep your son with both beard and tail." Jia Cong shook his head and laughed, then waved his hand away.

Jia Cong went back and said goodbye to Qingwen, Feng Jieer, Chu Chan and others.

All the girls looked at him with tears in their eyes, fearing that he would never come back.

Jia Cong patted Sister Feng's butt and said with a smile: "What are you doing? I can conquer the battlefield, kill generals and seize the flag with ease. Why are you afraid of a few rebellious bandits? Yuan Zheng must have triumphed before, and we can also have a reunion dinner together. .”

"Master, you must come back victorious as soon as possible." Qingwen said softly.

"okay."

Chu Chan smiled and said: "Then I wish you Cong'er a good start and success, and you will be promoted to a higher position."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Sister Xie Chan, when I come back, I will fight with my sister for three hundred rounds."

Chu Chan blushed, spat, and said, "I can't stand your troubles. Why bother with Qingwen, Qianxue, and sister Wanyan?"

Everyone laughed and made some noise.

Sister Wanyan was born as a Jurchen, so she was not afraid of fighting. Instead, she was eager to give it a try and said, "Sir, we will fight with you."

Jia Cong burst into laughter, hugged the two girls on one side and said, "You just stay at home and run the village outside the city. Girls don't have to fight. When I come back, let's play fairies and fight."

Wanyanshan covered her mouth with a smile and said, "Then I'll come back early, and I won't be afraid of You'er and I."

Jia Cong laughed and said, "Have the war horses been prepared for me?"

Wanyan Wen smiled and said: "After receiving your news, I have prepared more than 1,500 strong horses as well as food and grass early in the morning. They are waiting outside the city to ensure that you can ride as fast as the wind with one person and two horses."

Suddenly hearing Liu Xianglian's request to see him, Jia Cong came out to have a secret conversation with him in the inner study.

"Why are brothers Cong looking for me?" Liu Xianglian asked.

Jia Cong said: "Hebei and Shandong Green Forest Bandits are rebelling. Xianglian is used to traveling in rivers and lakes. Do you know the people there?"

"I do know a few friends on the Green Forest Road. What Brother Cong means is..."

"Okay! Please ask Brother Liu to come with me, contact some thieves, and tell them that you intend to join the gang...and then..."

Liu Xianglian nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Now that he has an official status and is also a child of an innocent family, he only had friends with some heroes in the world in the past, but now it is naturally impossible for him to join in the same deeds with them.

"This is an easy matter. Since I am doing my best for the country, I will not hesitate to die."

Jia Cong said: "I just missed Brother Xianglian's wedding date."

Liu Xianglian smiled and said: "In urgent matters, follow authority, put public affairs first, private affairs first. It's normal to get married when you come back. I'm afraid my wife will fly away."

The two laughed. (End of chapter)