The Red Chamber: Lianyufengchai

King Beijing suddenly became ferocious and said word by word: "I want to avenge the Emperor Taishang!"

Jia Lian was startled, but his face remained unmoved, "The emperor has already died, no matter how big the feud is, it is also a matter between their father and son."

King Beijing said softly: "No, the father's debt is repaid."

Jia Lian seemed to feel that there was a thunderbolt in the clear sky outside the house. Immediately, the servant from Jia's house rushed in in a panic, knelt in front of him and cried, "Second Master, the eldest master is gone today!"

Chapter [*] It's really not the right time, the old master Jia She, has been in bed for many years with a stroke. His condition is good and bad, people are sometimes awake and sometimes confused, Jia Lian almost thinks that he is long gone. Now Suddenly I heard that he was really gone, I didn't react for a long time in my mind, I was stunned there. King Beijing only revealed his secret now, and he was going to have a deep conversation with Jia Lian, but he didn't want to encounter this incident! Come on, things will be troublesome! "Second brother Lian, please condolences!"

The King of Beijing gave Jia Lian a hand. Jia Lian stood up and shouted sharply: "What's the matter, I also greeted my father yesterday, he is fine, why did he go and tell me!"

He grabbed the little servant's collar and lifted it up in the air. The little servant didn't dare to struggle, so he could only cling to Jia Lian's hand, "Returning to the second master, the eldest master also put in a bowl of porridge in the morning and slept for a day or two. After an hour and three, the eldest master suddenly started to do it, startling several concubines, thinking that the eldest lord would be all right, and busy dressing the eldest lord. The eldest master walked from the East Road Courtyard to the Rongxi Hall, two Grandma and aunties all went to visit, the eldest grandpa heard that the second grandfather had made the prince of the country, and he even gave our grandfather the title of the county king, laughed three times, and then "

"Then what happened"

Jia Lian asked. But the servant said, "Then the eldest master is out of breath."

Jia Lian listened, and angrily put the little servant on the ground, "If you don't use it, go and ask an imperial doctor!"

The little servant got up and knelt down, crying, "Second master, the second grandmother asked for it at the time, and before the imperial doctor arrived, the eldest master is gone."

Jia Lian took a few steps back and sat on the chair, "My father is gone"

Jia She died, Jia Lian has no grief, but, he will not die sooner or later, but he died at this juncture, but put Jia Lian in a dilemma. Father died, according to: the etiquette should be From now on, immediately. Resign and return to Ding You for [*] months! This means that many of the things Jia Lian did before have turned into water. When Ding You comes back, I am afraid that the daylily will be gone. Jia Lian looks He changed, and he didn't even know that tears were running down his face. Yang Jihe and Jia Guo and Jia Shou both came over after hearing the news, and they both wore filial piety. King Beijing left knowingly and went to comfort the old lady of Jia's house. Jun. Yang Jihe said anxiously to Jia Lian: "Dongweng condolences, the eldest master passed away suddenly, there must be a few things immediately. Arranged properly."

Jia Lian said solemnly: "You say it!"

Yang Jihe said: "First, inform the generals of the Jingying and the Imperial Army that from now on, without Dongweng's order, you will not be able to transfer troops to select generals!"

Jia Lian nodded, "I have already prepared for this, after all, every year's money is not a waste of money. There are only a few points, Jia Guo, from now on, you will be the deputy general of the Yulin Army, and Jia Shou, you will be the deputy general of the Hu Ben Army. , Let Wang Er go to the commander of the military and horse divisions in the five cities! When the military generals are installed, we must take all the gates of the Shenjing and the nine gates of the imperial palace in our hands."

Yang Jihe said again: "Second, let the queen and the little emperor regain their love."

Jia Lian pondered: "It's not that easy. It's too difficult to persuade, but there are other civil servants in the cabinet who won't agree, unless"

"Unless there is a reason to win love, some loyalist Wang Yu Dang is just around the corner, trying to make a comeback"

Jia Lian smiled, "Everyone knows about it, but no one can find the best one. It's just to prevent others from taking this opportunity to gain military power. It must be messed up for a while. Yang Jihe cupped his hands and said, "Please sir Don't worry, this matter is on the line, just ask Dongweng to make a token."

Jia Lian took out a gold medal from his arms and handed it to him, "Remember, we can't let people know that we provoked it. Reputation is very important to us in the future!"

Then Yang Jihe said the third point, "Dongweng, please monitor these people immediately, and be sure to grasp their every move!"

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper from his arms, with a dozen or so names scribbled on it, apparently written in a hurry. Jia Lian glanced at it, knowing, "Why is Jia Shangshu there?"

Yang Jihe persuaded: "This old man is famous for Fangzheng, those who are unfavorable to the father-in-law, want to move, sooner or later, he must be moved, so that they can act."

Jia Lian nodded, "I have arranged this matter myself. Report it to me before proceeding."

At this moment, his heart was complicated, and there was a moment when he wanted to take this opportunity to withdraw completely. The Minister of Military Affairs, the Admiral, the military and the horse, and the privy envoy of Lao Shizi, all of which were not needed, and followed Fenger and the others. Qingqing, me, and me, wouldn't it be even more refreshing, it suits his heart, but he immediately rejected the idea. Now the generals of the Beijing Imperial Guard are already on Jia Lian's side. What Jia Lian wants to do, they know each other. Du Ming. If Jia Lian was so picky, how would those generals think that they would jump out, and what would they do if they didn't try their best to pour dirty water on Jia Lian's body in order to clear his name? Lian has no power and no power, it is the meat on the chopping block, let others slaughter it, and the Rongguo government will probably lose even more! Crying, he went to the yard of the old lady and others. The house was full of crying. The old lady and Mrs. Xing hugged each other and cried. Legs, "Old Ancestor, grandson has no father!"

The old lady couldn't help crying: "My son!"

Almost out of breath. Jia Lian hurriedly stood up to support her, and only then did the people who were holding her slowed down. Jia Lian said, "Old Ancestor, grandson has already told someone to report to the court. As soon as we have an order, we will go back immediately."

Mrs. Wang asked the servant to go to the door to watch, and she would report back as soon as there was news. After only a quarter of an hour, the eunuch Zhou, who was working in front of Yuanchun, came to announce the decree that he would reward Jia Sherong Guogong, and let his children and grandchildren return home after the funeral. , The Guanglu Temple gave sacrifices according to the above rules. The king and the princes in the court allowed him to offer sacrifices. Everyone in Jia's house thanked them, Jia Lian asked Jia Rong and other old guards to be behind, and rushed back to the house. A white curtain has been hung on it. Jia Lian entered the East Road Courtyard, Jia Sheshang stopped on the inner bed, and had already changed into a shroud. "Father!"

Jia Lian knelt down and climbed over the threshold, crying loudly in front of the spirit. Sister Feng waited with tears and helped Jia Lian to change his filial piety, "Second Master, Master is free to leave. There is no pain."

Jia Lian cried a few more times before he stopped crying, "Fortunately, he did not live up to his old man's expectations. The court pursued his father Rong Guogong, and immediately placed him on the throne."

Sister Feng told him to invite spirit drum music, monks and Taoist rituals, and deacon offerings, all of which have been arranged properly, just wait for the old lady to come back, and she will be mourned immediately. Jia Lian said: "That's good. It's just that the next few days will be inevitable. The voices are noisy, and I can't help coming and going, I'm afraid that the collision will disturb the younger sisters, you let them kowtow in front of the spirit, it's considered a gift, and they are all sent to Fengyi Garden to rest, and I can feel at ease."

Sister Feng nodded, "I'm still worried about this! I'll send them over later tonight. It's just that the second sister is still with us, and we'll send them back to the funeral in a few days... just go back there."

Chapter [*] After waiting for you for three years, Jia Lian took the case on the same day, resigned from all his positions, and asked Fuling to return to his hometown to make Ding worry. When the case came to the cabinet, the cabinet was like holding a hot potato. No, no, no, no. Everyone knows that Jia Lian is in control of the military, and he is worried, so all the worries and crises before will disappear. When he comes back three years later, it has already been a matter of fact and can only be An Xin is now his Xiaoyao Duke. However, when the first assistant Zhang Maoqing asked Niu Jizong: "Can you control the Beijing Imperial Army?"

Niu Jizong thought for a long time, then shook his head and said, "I can't do it."

Zhang Maoqing asked him again, "Can you do it together with Liu Fang?"

Niu Jizong asked back, "Master Shoufu, what do you mean by control?"

Zhang Maoqing said: "Naturally it means literally."

Niu Jizong spread his hands and said: "You must know that the current Jingying and the Imperial Army are almost entirely selected and built by Duke Rong Guo, not only because Lord Jia has turned the tide several times, but also because of their ancestors and grandchildren Rong Guo. The prestige of the Duke in the army is unparalleled, so he can serve as an arm and serve up and down."

Zhang Maoqing said cryptically, "It's not necessary to say that Duke Rong is loyal, but now that he is worried, the court has to find someone to replace him. I searched inside and outside the court, and only you and Liu Fang are barely qualified."

Niu Jizong said with a smile: "Lord Shoufu, you know that I used to be the minister of military affairs and thought I could control everything, but on the Iron Net Mountain, I was almost helpless and could only sit back and watch the rebellion against the party and the Emperor Taishang resettled. Now, I really want to say that I can, I can't tell anyone else, but I can't tell lies, I can't control the current Jingying and the Imperial Army. Even with Liu Fang, I can't."

Zhang Maoqing's expression changed, "Has it really reached this point?"

Niu Jizong said: "If it weren't for Duke Rong, the court would probably not belong to the emperor today."

Zhang Maoqing shook his head: "Gong is merit, but he has already crossed the limit of a courtier."

Niu Jizong interrupted him and said, "Master Zhang, do you know what you are talking about, especially since you are in your identity, if it spreads out, there will be a huge uproar. When the time comes, Xiao Xiaoqun will attack him, what will Master Jia think?"

Jiang Pu, a senior scholar in the East Pavilion and the Minister of the Household, said solemnly: "Rong Guogong is young, if he listens to people's bewitching, who can resist us?"

Niu Jizong glared at him, "Are you saying that Jia Lian will rebel?"

Jiang Pu repeatedly denied, "If I say that the Rongguo Guild is rebelling, everyone here, who would you believe?"

He asked Niu Jizong first, and Niu Jizong sneered, "Since the iron nets mountain, the Beijing camp and the forbidden army have rebelled several times, and they have long been unbearable, and they have to use heavy hands to overthrow and start again. Duke Rong does not avoid suspicion, and it can be said that he is dedicated to the country. His sister is the queen mother and is assigned to the country's uncle, I would rather believe that Jiang Pu rebelled, and he would not rebel."

Jiang Pu nodded, and then asked Jia Shouzhong, a scholar of Wenhuadian University and Minister of Rites. Jia Shouzhong only said two words: "No."

Then Jiang Pu asked Xiao Yan, a scholar of Tirenge and a minister of the Ministry of Industry. Then Xiao Yan said solemnly: "Why does he want to oppose him, and he doesn't need to oppose him."

It is impossible to think about being an emperor! Jiang Pu smiled and said: "Although I believe that Duke Rong will never do that, but the military power in the world is in his hands, and the cabinet has to do something. This is also for Rong. The country's public slander."

Niu Jizong asked: "Then what should we do according to the meaning of Jiang Dashu?"

Jiang Pu thought for a while, "It's better to have Uncle Niu in charge of the Beijing camp, Uncle Liu in charge of the Imperial Army, and then appoint Wenchen to assist.

Niu Jizong shook his head, "So, even me."

It is the old system of the state that the nobles are not involved in politics, and the civilians are not involved in the army. The reason why I used this soldier to supervise the capital camp before is that no matter Niu Jizong has a title. Xiao Yan also said: "It's better not to change. Zhang Maoqing stopped their talk. , asked Niu Jizong, "What if you had to take charge of the capital?"

Niu Jizong said: "The management is alright for the time being. You have to sell me some face. If you want them to obey orders, I don't have the prestige of Jia Lian. As for Liu Fang, it is even more impossible."

Zhang Maoqing smiled and said, "Then you should take up the burden in the days of Duke Rong Dingyou."

But then... Xiao Yan said: "Since we don't think there is no problem with Duke Rong's loyalty, then why do we need to do it too much!"

"No!"

The first person who objected was Jia Shouzhong. He said: "Father's funeral is a matter of filial piety. How can it be such a child's play that even if the cabinet agrees, the fishing reels outside are turbulent, and it will be detrimental to Duke Rong's reputation."

Xiao Yan argued: "When Duke Rong is here, Shenjing will be stable, if Duke Rong goes, Shenjing will be in chaos again, who can rely on Mr. Jia, we all know that you are an upright person, but for the sake of the country, don't blindly make a name for yourself. , but also to be virtuous and not avoid suspicion!"

Jia Shouzhong still wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Zhang Maoqing, "This matter is not in a hurry, let's ask the empress dowager and the emperor's intentions to make a decision!"

In Rongguo Mansion, the sacrifices of various noble families are placed in front of the spirit of Rongxi Hall. In the East Road Courtyard, one hundred and eight Zen monks were invited to worship the Great Compassion and Repentance. On the [*]th, the grievances were resolved and the karma was ceremonial. Fifty other eminent monks and fifty high-ranking monks in front of the spirit were pressed to the altar: seven to do good deeds. Jia Lian paid great attention to filial piety, thanked relatives and friends who came and went, and introduced all the decrees to the back hall to let Sister Feng Arrangement. Just because the old concubine is still in mourning, the officials and nobles have finished their memorial services, and they went to the palace to cry. So after the afternoon, many guests have returned, and Jia Lianfang can go to the next room to rest. Qingwen and Xiang Ling never left Jia Lian for a while: Seeing that Jia Lian was tired, they quickly brought the chair and sat him down: and poured tea, "Second Master, this is specially prepared for you by Concubine Miaoyu, The best way to relieve fatigue.”

Jia Lian laughed hoarsely: "Why don't you help?"

Qingwen said: "Second grandma's job for us is to look at you. If you are tired, we will beat you on the shoulders. If you are hungry, we will give you something to eat. If you are bored, we will make you laugh."

Jia Lian said: "Second Master, I'm tired, hungry and bored!"

After speaking, he leaned on the back of the chair and closed his eyes. After a while, a pair of small hands pressed lightly on Jia Lian's shoulder. Jia Lian said, "Heavier, Qingwen, why has your craft regressed?"

Only then did I feel better. "The second master, the servants will go and ask them to bring food in."

Xiangling held back her smile and asked. Jia Lian was really tired, so she just waved her hand to go quickly. "Qingwen, I want to ask you something."

There was no sound behind him. Jia Lian grabbed her hand with his backhand and took her into his arms. When he opened his eyes, it was Daiyu, who was blushing. Jia Lian smiled and said, "Why are you here? Did you send them back to the garden?"

Daiyu spat: "It's like this, but I can't put my mind down, so I have to look at you, I'm afraid you'll be sad and ruin your body."

Jia Lian only hugged her gently, "My father is like that all the year round, so going like this may not be a relief."

Saying that, there were two lines of clear tears on both cheeks. Daiyu took out the veil and wiped it off for him, and comforted him softly, "In that case, don't be too sad, the uncle passed away with great joy and mourning. If you Not good, who should our family rely on?"

"Yu'er!"

Jia Lian pressed her pink face, "I'm sorry!"

Daiyu asked: "I'm sorry for what?"

She suddenly sat up and said angrily, "Did you have a crush on which sister again, is it girl Yun or girl Qin?"

"Who told you that"

Jia Lian pretended to be unhappy. Daiyu looked into his eyes, "Then tell me, what's the matter?"

His face was full of unease and anger. Jia Lian said apologetically, "I originally planned to wait for my uncle's funeral and marry you immediately. I'm afraid it will take another three years."

Daiyu bit her lip and said shyly, "I'll just wait for you for three years."

When Daiyu was not paying attention, Jia Lian ate her rouge, causing Daiyu to clench her fists and hit him like raindrops. "Hmph, if you bully me again, I'll cut my hair and be my sister-in-law!"

Jia Lian grabbed her hand, "Then I'll be a monk. I'll watch over you every day!"

Daiyu spat: "Then sister Feng and the others, you have the heart to leave them."

Jia Lian thought for a while, "Then build a temple across from you, and take your hair to practice!"

"Pooh!"

Daiyu was furious.

Chapter [*] So that's it, Jia Lian invited the Yin and Yang Division of the Qintian Superintendent to choose a day, choose the forty-ninth day to stop the spirit, and make a great effort to eliminate disasters, wash the industry, and safe the land and water dojo. Only these forty-nine days , Rongning Street is a white line with people coming and going, and the flowers are clustered. There is no need to go into details. It just so happened that this day was the first seven and the fourth day. Luan drivers had already sent out from the palace, and the empress dowager and the emperor came to pay homage Taichang Temple prepared the sacrificial ceremony in advance, Jinwu Yulin was guarding the road, the full-scale painting was placed in a large book, and under the yellow canopy of the nine dragons crank, the thirty-six jade carriages entered the Rongguo Mansion from the main gate. When they arrived at the Yimen, Yuanchun brought The little emperor got off the jade chariot and walked to the front of the main hall. Tai Chang held incense for them. After the salute was over, Jia Lian knelt down and replied, asking the emperor to enter the main room of the back hall to rest. The little emperor sat upright on the couch, He said to Jia Lian: "Uncle condolences! The deceased has passed away. Uncle still needs to take care of his health. Don't be too sad."

Jia Lian said sadly: "The minister and the father are not shy, the empress dowager came to pay homage in person, and the ministers and the family were all grateful. Moreover, the previous emperor did not consider the ministers to be lazy and weak, but because of the small merits, he repeatedly increased the rank and important positions, and the ministers wanted to serve the country. Be loyal, after death, I don’t want my late father to die suddenly, all the ministers will be burnt, and there will be chaos in every square.

Long bow again. The little emperor lowered his head and looked at Yuan Chun again. Yuan Chun sighed: "Uncle has been in bad health for years, and today he passed away. Aijia is also deeply saddened and gave his heart. Please don't overdo it. sad."

She paused for a while, "As for my brother's resignation, Ding You, the cabinet has submitted an explanation. Aijia would like to hear your opinion."

Jia Lian lifted the hem of his robe and knelt down, "The empress dowager, the emperor, the minister should be filial to the son of a human being, and dare not have other ideas."

"Free gift!"

Yuan Chun looked embarrassed, "I can understand your intentions, but if you are not here, who should the Jingying and the Imperial Army be handed over?"