Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 113

"It seems that if they really want to start an incident, they should be in Jiangbei! However, Jiangnan and Jiangbei are separated by a line, and the flames of war can easily spread. In addition, Wuchang is the base camp of that person. Teacher, the students really can't think of it. Come on, what other arrangements do you have to ensure your own safety?" Jia Ying asked worriedly.

"You're right. In Jingzhou and Xiangyang, one is the gateway to Sichuan, and the other is next to Shaanxi. Those two places are the places where the white bandits are most active. They can advance and retreat. If they want to make trouble, they must They will choose this place, as long as they are allowed to gain a firm foothold, let’s not talk about Shanxi. There is no danger to defend Henan’s Pingchuan. The army is blocked on the south bank of the Yellow River, relying on Shaanxi and Sichuan, they are enough to stand in a stalemate with the imperial court, and the Central Plains will surely have continuous military disasters, if that day really comes, this old man will be a big sinner!"

Feng Hengshi looked up into the distance, his words were full of seriousness, and after a while, he looked away, looked at Jia Ying and said, "Big festival or life and death, which one do you think the old man will choose?"

Jia Ying was silent when she heard the words, but she didn't reply!
"It is appropriate for the righteous, and respect for wealth is the greatest." For a person like Feng Hengshi who regards the word "loyalty" as a standard, it is self-evident what choice he will make.

Even if you don't mention the morality of Zhongliang's death festival, everyone has something they care about, especially when you lack emotions in other aspects, it is easier to devote all your energy to the career you are engaged in!Let him call himself a martyr willingly!
Feng Hengshi is undoubtedly such a person!In his whole life, there was only the word "loyalty" left!

Seeing his appearance, Feng Hengshi comforted him again: "You don't have to worry too much, the old man still has a Wuchang guard in his hand. Although the number is not many, it is enough to protect yourself!"

"Can they be trusted?" Jia Ying asked with a frown.

Feng Hengshi signaled Jia Ying not to worry, and said, "Huguang Commander Yue Zixing had no choice but to seek refuge with this old man in order to survive. He was also by my side the day my old man was assassinated, and he lost an ear because of it. He has been in Huguang for many years, and there are many Young confidant, the current Wuchang Guard is under his control!"

After talking for such a long time, Feng Hengshi's face showed exhaustion, Jia Ying said: "Teacher, you should rest first, if you have anything to tell, it's not too late to say it until tomorrow!"

After hearing this, Feng Hengshi nodded and said: "Alright, after you go out, find Chen Xiang, he will send a team of embroidered clothes guards to follow you, so that you can go south conveniently."

Jia Ying nodded, pushed out of the room, and gently closed the door!

But he asked the tattooed old servant who was standing by, "How is the teacher's injury?"

The old servant replied: "The best doctor in Wuchang City has been invited to see it, and he said that it is not life-threatening, but the marble has penetrated the leg bone and cannot be taken out. Even if he recovers in the future, I am afraid that the root cause of the disease will also fall! Yes! The old servant is incompetent and failed to protect Mr. comprehensively!"

After hearing this, Jia Ying sighed infinitely in her heart. A dignified second-rank official of the imperial court and the world-renowned Duke Donglai finally ended up lame. Even if the major events in Huguang can be successfully concluded, his political career can only stop Here it is!

The imperial court will not appoint a cripple as a cabinet minister, no matter how great his contribution is, it is related to the imperial court's face, and he can have the supreme honor, but there is no possibility of further progress!

"You can't blame you for this kind of thing, and you don't need to blame yourself!" Jia Ying comforted the tattooed old servant who he still didn't know the name of the other party.

The old servant was originally a prisoner who defended his injustice, but was rescued by Feng Hengshi, and has been following Feng Hengshi ever since.

After leaving Feng Hengshi's residence, Jia Yingfu went to look for Chen Xiang again. Although he was ordered by the imperial censor of Huguang patrol, but after all, he was only a small official of the seventh rank. If he wanted to frighten those officials in southern Hunan, he needed these embroidery Yiwei is the reliance!
After handing over to Chen Xiang, Jia Ying left the Buzheng Yamen again and went to Jiangxia County not far outside the city.

Wuchang prefecture governs nine counties and one prefecture, and Jiangxia County is one of them. It is Fuguo County of Wuchang City. The distance between the two places is only more than ten miles.

It was only after asking the gatekeepers that Liu Yunlong recruited the people of the county to build dikes by the river.

Jia Ying then rushed to the river embankment under the leadership of the gatekeepers.

But on the way to the river embankment, Jia Ying saw that there were not many sentry posts on the pipeline. There were policemen in county uniforms and guard soldiers in armor.

Seeing this scene, Jia Ying couldn't help guessing whether Liu Yunlong's embankment repair was a deception!

Red and yellow flags were planted on the embankment, and red silk was hung on it. There were indeed people picking earth and moving stones here to rebuild the embankment. From time to time, you could hear the shouts of the Hegongmen when they worked hard. There seemed to be some other sounds mixed in with the chant.

After seeing Liu Yunlong, Jia Ying really saw a strange scene.

On the clearing in the dense forest on the river embankment, there were hundreds of sturdy peasants, holding wooden spears, practicing under the supervision of several soldiers. Liu Yunlong, who was dressed in civilian clothes, was also mixed in .

"Brother Yunlong, what a great way to hide the truth!" Jia Ying teased when the two met.

Liu Yunlong had a smile on his resolute face, and after exchanging pleasantries with Jia Ying, he said: "This is all done according to the teacher's instructions, and I am not afraid of your jokes. When I first arrived in Wuchang, I heard the teacher talk about Huguang. The situation really shocked me! I never expected that this kind of thing would happen to me when I first became an official! The teacher only ordered me to train a village group, and I couldn’t think of a good way for a while It happened that the river dike was in disrepair for a long time, so I used this as an excuse to recruit some young and strong villagers from nearby villages to practice here secretly!"

Jia Ying looked at the villagers practicing in the open field, nodded and said, "Brother Yunlong, you are as courageous and wise as you were when you fought alone against the gangsters in Yunnan! Under the eyes of the enemy, there is no one better than you." This is the best way! It’s just that the family members of these villagers still need to be properly settled!”

Liu Yunlong nodded and said: "I'm also thinking about this, but it's not the right time, and I'm afraid that the action will be too big and others will find out!"

Jia Ying thought for a while and said, "From my point of view, since it is to build embankments, we might as well expand the project to attract more people. It doesn't have to be limited to men and women, women and children, old and young, can also contribute to these projects. People's family members are mixed in it. As for how to resettle them, it is getting hotter and hotter now. We can set up straw tents outside Jiangxia County to house these people! It is even possible to let these people's families exchange for labor according to the amount of labor. The government's preferential treatment in taxes can also be paid by the government to pay their wages."

After hearing this, Liu Yunlong smiled wryly and said, "Brother Jia, it's easy for you to say, but you only recruited these people, and you have already hollowed out the foundation of the county government. You also know the situation in Huguang. County magistrate, will you leave me a rich treasury? Short of money and food, how do you let me feed so many people!"

Jia Ying chuckled lightly and said, "The county government has no money, wouldn't you ask those country gentry and merchants to help?"

"I'm new here, do you think those country gentry and merchants will give me face?" Liu Yunlong asked back.

Jia Ying shook her head inwardly, his fellow countryman Jia Tongnian is really gentle and kind-hearted, if not, he would not have fought the bandits for the sake of a village of unaccompanied people in Yunnan!
"Brother Yunlong, you are an official, and they are the people. If there are those who disobey, why should you be polite to them! Huguang is already chaotic enough, and local officials are all in danger, for fear that the guillotine hanging above their heads will cut them down. Even if there is too much commotion on your side, no one will bother to trouble you!"

Hearing this, Liu Yunlong frowned and said, "Brother Jia, as parents and officials in a locality, we should understand the law and practice good governance. Even if we can't benefit one party, we shouldn't confiscate people's homes and put them in jail for no reason, right? Doing this is not the same as those corrupt officials. What's the difference between officials?"

Jia Ying asked rhetorically, "The food and silver are just behind those high-walled courtyards. If you don't take them now, someone will take them for you in the future. But until then, they will still inevitably be exiled by the enemy. You may end up with the same fate, or you may be directly harmed by soldiers and bandits! Are you willing to see them fall into that situation, or give them a chance to survive with your short-term notoriety?"

Liu Yunlong understood what Jia Ying said.

When it comes to using soldiers, the first thing is food and pay.When the war starts, those country gentry and rich merchants will undoubtedly become the favorites in the eyes of the court and the rebels. At that time, no one will reason with them!

He also understands this truth, but he can't sleep in his heart!
"Brother Jia, this is going too far." Liu Yunlong seemed to want to refute.

But Jia Ying interrupted: "I know you have benevolence and righteousness in your heart, but there are priorities, sacrifice one person to live a hundred people, and die a hundred people to save one person, if you really want to talk about morality, there is actually not much difference between the two. Fate is fate, and a person’s life is also fate! All we have to do is to choose between two words! There is no best of both worlds in the world, which not only achieves your life and death, but also does not pay the price! A man acts with a clear conscience, just look at How much morality and responsibility do you have in your heart! Besides, killing is a last resort. If the matter can be resolved smoothly, then everyone is happy. Even if it doesn’t work out, you don’t have to kill, heavy shackles As soon as it comes out, are you afraid that they will say another word 'no' to you?"

Liu Yunlong remained silent and didn't speak out anymore, as if he was weighing in his heart how to choose!
Jia Ying didn't say much anymore. If someone wants to change his true heart, he can't do it with just a few words. The key depends on how far he will be forced!
It's just that the current situation in Huguang will not allow Liu Yunlong to hesitate for too long!

Afterwards, Jia Ying asked Liu Yunlong about his experience in training the village regiment and people's strength, and finally ended their meeting with a depressing welcome banquet.

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