The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 231 Sudden Release (Part [-])

The fact that Baochai said that the historian wanted to propose marriage for Jia Min was not groundless.

Two days ago, when the Shi family came to Jia's mansion to congratulate Jia Min on his high school career, Mrs. Shi Ding revealed this to Mrs. Wang.

Maybe it was because this topic came up quite suddenly, or maybe it was because there were so many people at that time that it was inconvenient to talk about it, and the topic at that time was not deep enough.

However, this matter was spread by others and reached Baochai.

At this time, Baochai had already developed feelings for Jia Min, so she was naturally anxious.

She knows Shi Xiangyun, whether it is talent, appearance, or temperament, they are all very good. If this matter is really brought up formally, it is very likely to happen.

In fact, at this time, not only historians, but other families are also entirely possible to take action.

With Jia Min's current status and future, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is a hot commodity.

This gave Baochai a sense of crisis.

Although she knew Jia Min's feelings for her, the relationship between the two of them would not count until the elders had confirmed the matter.

Therefore, after Baochai returned home, he told his mother about the historian's proposed marriage.

The so-called knowing daughter is Mo Ruomu, how can Aunt Xue not understand?In addition, now I feel that Jia Min is also suitable, so I have the heart to betroth Baochai to Jia Min.

When I went to Wang Xifeng to inquire about Jia Min, apart from really wanting to know about Jia Min, the main purpose was to spread the matter through Wang Xifeng's mouth.

When the news got out, if anyone from the outside world wanted to betroth their daughter to Jia Min, they would be deterred by it.

At the same time, it can also be used to test the reactions of Mrs. Wang, Jia Zheng and Jia Mu.If the other party doesn't have this intention, they will come out to refute the rumors at this time, or communicate with Aunt Xue in private, so that when Aunt Xue brings up this matter in the future, both parties will be embarrassed and hurt their peace.

If the other party also has this intention, then the time will come, and the two parties will hit it off and achieve this marriage.

It took a lot of thought for Aunt Xue to handle it like this.

Although Wang Xifeng promised Jia Min that he would not make this matter public.However, with her character, is she a person who keeps secrets?
Such gossip news has always been popular among people.So, when Jia Min left, she went to Mrs. Wang and told about Aunt Xue looking for her.At the end, I didn't forget to tell Mrs. Wang to keep it secret.

Then Wang Xifeng went to Youshi again, and repeated the same thing over and over again.

You Shi also repeated this story in the same way, so it didn't take long for this matter to spread almost all over the eastern and western prefectures.

In the end, only two parties, Jia Min and Baochai, remained unknown.

Jia Min and Baochai chatted casually.What Baochai talked about was mostly business matters, while what Jia Min said was about military training and imperial examinations.

These topics are actually not very interesting, but when you are in a good mood, no matter what you say, it is interesting.

The warm time is flowing so slowly, making people feel the beauty of life.

Feng Ziying came and said that someone from the Ministry of War had delivered the military order, and told Jia Min to go back immediately to accept the military order.

Although he didn't say what the order was, Jia Min didn't dare to neglect, so he and Feng Ziying immediately returned to Yeduju barracks.

The one who came was Cheng Shilang from the Ministry of War. Jia Min had dealt with this man during the Shuntianfu Township Examination.To some extent, Cheng Shilang can also be regarded as Jia Min's teacher.

The minister of the Ministry of War is the deputy of the Shangshu of the Ministry of War. It is really puzzling to personally go to a newly established military regiment to deliver orders.

At the same time, it also shows that this matter is indeed very important.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Cheng Shilang announced the order.Although Jia Min was shocked, he still signed the receipt.

Cheng Shilang finished his work, gave a few words of encouragement politely, and then took him away.Jia Min and the others were left looking at each other.

The order of the Ministry of War is: The Yedu Jufu Corps was formally incorporated into the army sequence of the imperial court. It set off on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month before Ming Dynasty, and drove to Ningguta outside the pass to garrison, under the control of General Ningguta.

Since it is military training, it is normal to garrison or even fight wherever.However, for the Yedu Jufu Corps, this order came really suddenly and strangely.

The order, in many respects, was unusual and unconventional.

"We've only practiced for two months, why are we sent out on errands so quickly, not to mention that we are just government soldiers, even the guards, there is no reason to be sent out to garrison in such a short period of time."

Chen Yejun was the first to show his indignation.

"Yeah, we haven't even finished some basic training. How can we go out to fight? The officials and masters in the Ministry of War don't know what they think? They also said that the emperor agreed, so I don't believe it. Kung Fu thinks of us?"

It was Wei Ruolan who spoke.

"This matter is indeed a bit suspicious. Even if there is a shortage of people in Ninggu Tower, the surrounding troops and even veterans can be transferred as much as they want. It seems that we recruits will not be able to take the turn no matter what."

Feng Ziying was also puzzled.

"Ninggu Pagoda is thousands of miles away from the pass. It is a place of bitter cold in the extreme north. Half of the year is covered with ice and snow. To go from here, you have to walk for three or four months just on the road."

"It's enough to walk for three or four months. It's just that the board and lodging of our more than 1000 people is a big deal. Although there are post stations and military platforms on the road, they don't have much space. At that time, we will inevitably sleep in the open. Outside. It’s fine if the weather is warm, but the ice and snow will get colder the further you go north, and you’ll probably freeze to death halfway through.”

"The Ancient Pagoda of Ning is just a place of exile. Even if it is a garrison, it is just to guard prisoners and criminals. Where can we be used?"

"Yeah, if it's just guarding the prisoners, it's fine. I'm afraid there will be wars. I heard a few days ago that the Cossack cavalry of the Ross Empire have often violated the border in the past few years, sometimes going thousands of miles deep. Enter the land of no one. If you encounter them, you will inevitably have to fight with them."

"We are not afraid of fighting, but our army has not yet been trained. Besides, the Cossack cavalry of the Ross Empire are equipped with firearms. Their cavalry are all elite divisions that have been battle-hardened, and they are very sturdy. Brave. We are a group of recruits, and we don't have any firearms, how can we fight them?"

Jia Min let several people complain, and came to the yard by himself.

The order from the Ministry of War came really abruptly and weirdly, he needed to clear his mind and calm down.

As a place of exile, Ninggu Pagoda has actually started since the establishment of the Dade Dynasty, and it has a history of more than 100 years.

At the beginning, it was mainly used as a place of exile for prisoners from the previous dynasty, and later, as a place of exile for criminals, it continued down.

It is true that there is a world of ice and snow in winter, but it is not all barren land. In some places, there are still relatively prosperous towns.However, compared to Jiangnan, Zhili and Gyeonggi, there is undoubtedly much more desolate there.

In fact, Ninggu Tower is not just a place of exile.It was also the political and military center of the Dade Dynasty to manage the entire northeast frontier.The territory under its jurisdiction is extremely vast.

From the north of Fengtian's Shengjing City to the area around Sakhalin Island, it is under the jurisdiction of Ninggu Tower, spanning thousands of miles from north to south.

Even if it is the place of exile, it is not just Ninggu Pagoda. Mingyang Castle in the south and Bukui in the north are all places where criminals are exiled.

Mingyang Fort is the closest, in Kaiyuan area.Sun Yuanfei, Jia Min's good friend of Jinshi in the same department, worked as a garrison there.

As for Bukui, it is farther than Ninggu Pagoda.It will take about a month to go from Ningguta to Bukui.Moreover, Bukui's population is even sparser, the location is closer to the north, and closer to the Ross Empire.

If there is a war with the Ross Empire, it will be closer to the front line.

The knowledge in his previous life told him that Bukui's land was an endless plain, which was more suitable for cavalry combat.It's no wonder that Cossack cavalry went deep into the territory to plunder.

If they were sent to the northeast frontier, relatively speaking, they would be good if they were sent to a place like Ningguta, but it would be bad luck if they were sent to a place like Bukui.

General Ning Guta is the highest military and political officer in the Northeast region. In the military order of the Ministry of War, it is said that General Ning Guta is in control.Then Jia Min will be under his command.

Would he arrange his own troops to go to the front line like Bu Kui?Even if it's not the front line, will they be arranged to go to a more desolate place?

Jia Min was not afraid of suffering, nor was he afraid of war.From the day of training, he knew that there was a possibility of war in the future.

Before he participated in the martial arts exam, he knew that once he won the martial arts exam, he would probably be released in the future.

Therefore, he accelerated the reform process in Jia's mansion, intending to keep Jia's mansion in a stable state when he is not in Jia's mansion in the future, so that he can have a stable rear.

The problem is, the change came too fast.He is not ready for many things.

The training of soldiers is currently at the most critical stage.However, the real weapon drills and tactical training have not really started yet.

Although a relatively good foundation has been laid, there is still a long way to go for the Fubingtuan to form combat effectiveness.

If the Fu Bingtuan were brought to the battlefield right now, not to mention winning the battle, even whether they could protect themselves would be a problem.The biggest possibility is to be used as cannon fodder.

Not only the quality of personnel and equipment, but also a key shortcoming.

Although the official establishment of the army has been obtained, some equipment and military expenses can be obtained.However, the level of equipment and the amount of military expenditure are at best the same as other armies.

If this is the case, the improvement of combat effectiveness is very limited.

The weapon research and development of his own firearms workshop has not yet reached the stage of production.This determined that he could not obtain the desired firearms from his own firearms workshop yet.

Even if firearms are produced in the future, the help to him may be limited.

First of all, the long distance of thousands of miles made it almost impossible to transport equipment from the imperial capital to the military camp.

The cost of firearms is inherently high, coupled with the huge shipping costs, the price of firearms will be unbearably high.

The military expenses given by the imperial court are only based on the level of the general army. Even if Jia Min contributes money to it, he cannot afford it.

Even if he has enough money himself, the long transportation distance determines that this plan is difficult to realize.

From the imperial capital to Ninggu Tower, it takes three or four months for a one-way journey. By the time you transport the equipment to the front line, the war may end three or four months ago.

(End of this chapter)