The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 378
On the second day, Jia Lian accompanied Princess Zhaoyang to wander around Wutuo City for half a day. After taking a short rest at noon, he led the troops to get up and head towards Ganning Pass.

At the same time, he reported to the imperial court the memorial of Princess Zhaoyang's safety, but it was sent back to the capital at a much faster speed than his footsteps.

Daming Palace, South Study Room.

When Emperor Ningkang received Jia Lian's urgent memorial, he couldn't help clapping the dragon's case and let out a hearty laugh.

Seeing Emperor Ningkang's reaction, the servants of the Daming Palace who were serving nearby couldn't help showing a smile.

It has been almost two months since Prince Navala conspired against him, and His Majesty has never been so happy.

Smarter people have roughly guessed something, but their status is humble and they dare not express it.

Dai Quan, on the other hand, was more courageous. At this time, he put his smiling face closer and asked, "Why is Your Majesty so happy? Why don't you tell me so that the servants will also be happy?"

As the emperor's close servant, observing words and demeanor is the first skill, followed by judging the situation.

Know when to do and what not to do, when to do and what not to do, so that you can stand tall and sit firmly.

After following Emperor Ningkang for decades, Dai Quan has already understood Emperor Ningkang's temperament very clearly, and he is very good at catering to him, otherwise he would not be able to achieve the position of eunuch in the palm of the Daming Palace, and was honored by people inside and outside the palace as "insider". Mutually".

Sure enough, Emperor Ningkang was about to express his joy in his heart at this time, so he said frankly: "Jia Lian just sent back the news that he has returned to Han from the desert and successfully rescued the princess. Ningguan rush to."

Dai Quan was overjoyed when he heard the words: "So, Her Highness the Princess will return safely in a few days? Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, it is really gratifying..."

Perhaps because Dai Quan's reaction was slightly exaggerated, Ning Kangdi couldn't help turning his head to glance at him.

I didn't even bother with him.

No one knew how anxious he, the emperor, had been for more than a month.

The majestic kingdom of heaven was plotted against by the prince of a vassal state!
If there is no such thing as marriage, that's fine, he can still sit majestically on the dragon chair, and reprimand all the ministers of civil and military affairs, so as to correct the dragon's prestige.

However, his daughter was involved, and no matter what he did with this matter, he couldn't get rid of it.After all, if he didn't nod, who would dare to send her daughter to be married?

Not to mention, Princess Zhaoyang is still the empress dowager's darling, and even her spiritual sustenance.

As a result, during this period of time, not only did he have to try his best to quell the unfavorable remarks between the government and the opposition, but every time he went to Weiyang Palace to pay his respects, he had to face the empress dowager's deep and indifferent eyes.

Even though Wu Shiwei and others from Ganning Pass had reported that the princess might be fine, no one dared to give him any definite news.

And as time went by, even he felt that something happened to Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang.

He has even made preparations, if Princess Zhaoyang falls into the hands of Wala or Tatar, what means should he use to bring his daughter back safely.Or, any other method that can minimize the adverse impact on the Great Wei Chaotang.

Under such circumstances, Jia Lian suddenly sent back news that the princess had been brought back safely...

What news could make him happier than this?

If the princess, including Jia Lian, returned safely this time, then seriously, what happened this time is nothing to the Wei court?It's just that more than a thousand officers, soldiers and handymen who went to Wala as envoys died!
Even, in comparison, the enemy died more.In this way, the imperial court not only did not lose face, but could even exaggerate this event as an event that greatly increased the prestige of the country and the military! !
When it comes to this kind of major policy, Emperor Ningkang knew that one person counts the short and the other counts the long, so he ordered the four pillars of the court to be invited together to discuss good strategies.

The emperor and his ministers made a total calculation, and as the errands were distributed, Emperor Ningkang was in a happier mood.

Stretching out his arms slightly, Dai Quan who was waiting beside him immediately stepped forward, lightly tapped his shoulder, and said with a smile: "When Her Royal Highness returns to Beijing safely, Her Majesty will be able to explain to the Empress Dowager.

Hehehe, speaking of it, this General Jia is really a good general of His Majesty, and he has made great contributions to His Majesty this time. "

Dai Quan secretly has friendship with many dignitaries in the capital.Although it is only a relationship of mutual benefit and mutual use, it is still considered a network of contacts.

Among them, the top-notch families like Jia's House, which used to be powerful for a while, are naturally also the objects of his fawning.

Although the situation has been reversed many years ago, it is the Jia family who have been currying favor with him. After all, this good relationship has always existed.

Not to mention, now that Jia's family has a noble concubine and a young courtier who is in the eyes of the emperor, the future is boundless, so he naturally has to re-examine the status of the Jia family.

Moreover, when Jia Lian was in Beijing, he was very polite to him.

He could see that Jia Lian also wanted to make friends with him.In this way, he was naturally more willing to help Jia Lian.

But after all, he was in a special position, so he didn't dare to blatantly carry private goods, but he just mentioned it so casually and reasonably.

When Emperor Ningkang heard the words, his thoughts immediately fell on Jia Lian.

Of course he knew that Jia Lian must have contributed the most to the preservation of the mission and even the restoration of most of the court's dignity.

Even Emperor Ningkang knew that Jia Lian's visit did not disgrace his high hopes for him, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he contributed a lot.

Otherwise, even if he wanted to divert Shilin's attention, he wouldn't let someone compile Jia Lian's heroic deeds and spread them throughout the Great Wei!

This can be said to have given Jia Lian a very high reputation.

He even remembered that when the news that Jia Lian led his troops to rescue Princess Zhaoyang came back, he had secretly said:
As long as Jia Lian can rescue Princess Zhaoyang safely, he will reward Jia Lian heavily.

Unexpectedly, Jia Lian really did it.

As an emperor, rewards and punishments are a basic skill, from elementary school to old age.

Almost the moment he received Jia Lian's news, he thought of several ways to reward Jia Lian.

It's just that looking back now, many of them are indeed inappropriate...

"Dai Quan, tell me, after Jia Lian returns, how should I reward him?"

Emperor Ningkang asked a question suddenly, which made Dai Quan understand that Jia Lian probably really fell into Emperor Ningkang's eyes.

But he still laughed and said: "The servant is stupid, but he dare not talk nonsense and make His Majesty laugh.

However, the old slave just heard a Ge elder mention that it was because General Jia killed Prince Wala that Nawala delayed the covenant. Now that I think about it, I am afraid that he has already rebelled...

Hearing what the elders mean, it seems that they want to punish General Jia for his crimes.The servant is stupid, but he can't understand it. "

"Hmph, those old fellows don't really want to punish Jia Lian, but they will subconsciously block anyone I want to promote. It seems that people who are afraid of me will take the place of old ministers like them! "

Emperor Ningkang said, sarcasm and helplessness flashed in his eyes.

When Dai Quan heard this, he dared not answer this question.

But he also reminded Emperor Ning Kang from the side.

If he suppressed Jia Lian because of some other scruples this time, he would have really fallen into the trap of those old guys.

On weekdays, when fighting against these old things, they are always suppressed by righteousness and ancestral system.

This time, since there are legitimate reasons for promoting him, how can he be timid?
Cracked the thief's conspiracy, faced the enemy head-on and won two battles, and rescued the princess.Such credit, no matter how heavy the reward, can't be overstated!
Even if those old fellows still have something to say, at least they can move the Queen Mother out.

Emperor Ningkang also remembered that when Jia Lian accidentally saved the Empress Dowager once, the Empress Dowager ordered him to reward Jia Lian, but he declined because Jia Lian was not qualified enough.

Now, it can be used as a cover.

It can not only completely block the mouths of the officials, but also please the Queen Mother.

However, even though he was certain that external forces would not interfere with him this time, he still had some worries in his heart.

Jia Lian is still young after all, although he performed well this time, he doesn't know what will happen in the future...

It's rare to see a seedling, and he doesn't want to spoil the seedling to encourage it to grow.

After thinking over and over again, Emperor Ningkang suddenly flicked his dragon sleeves.

I am the emperor of a country, and I want to pick up a courtier who is pleasing to the eye for my own use, so what's the use of looking forward and backward?

The qualifications and experience are not enough, just give the opportunity to practice!

Jia Lian, Jia Lian, I will give you a chance, I hope you will not disappoint me too much.

Seeing that Emperor Ningkang already had an idea in his eyes, Dai Quan didn't dare to continue interfering, and when Emperor Ningkang buried his head in the files again, he bowed and retreated.

(End of this chapter)