Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 297

At the Zeri Chaohui, Yan Huasong, Minister of the Ministry of War, handed down the copy, and Song Jin, the commander of Tianjin Wei, played: In the eighth year of Jiade, Xia, Japanese pirates led a boat to invade Bohai Bay, and Song Lun led troops from thousands of households to attack it. The soldiers beheaded [-] and captured [-]. Yu and the rest of the enemy all fled in haste and pursued them.

The Secretary of the Ministry of War hereby requested that bandits appear in the northern waters of Dagan. Please aim to form a new navy army in Dengzhou, Shandong, follow the example of the Jiangnan navy, and purchase new types of warships, artillery, and guns, so that Japanese pirates cannot go directly to the vicinity of Beizhili, thereby threatening Gyeonggi Security.

Court meeting.

Emperor Zhun.

In addition, based on the book by Ye Baichuan, a cabinet scholar, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War, and others, the Shandong capital was changed to Shandong Beiwosi, and Song Jin, the former Tianjin Wei commander, was recommended as the capital commander Tongzhi and the Beiwa governor. Dengzhou Navy New Army.

Ye Baichuan, a scholar of the Cabinet University, also went to the shuffle to abolish redundant local troops, reorganize the military, clean up corruption in the army, and strictly investigate those who occupy empty pay.The second assistant Donglai publicly refuted it, and all the officials followed, and the emperor Fuyun.

The next day, the palace issued a decree to promote the governor of Xiuyiwei to command the affairs. There was a secret decree attached, and no one knew about it.

The birthplace, Lin Mansion.

back yard.

"Your Majesty has sent the imperial physician here several times, and the reason for this cannot be more obvious."

Lin Ruhai was sitting in a wheelchair made of pear blossom wood. Although it was summer, he was still covered with a thick blanket, and his voice was a little weak. Jia Ying slowly pushed the wheelchair behind him, facing the rising sun. The two son-in-law strolled in the garden.

The emperor probably couldn't wait any longer. Anyone could tell that Lin Ruhai and his party in Liaodong definitely gained something, but they just claimed to be sick for several months, and they still haven't seen any improvement.The emperor could suppress the curiosity in his heart out of love for his ministers, and postpone asking about this matter, but both Weng and son-in-law knew that this was just delaying time.

Fortunately, Lin Ruhai was famous for his loyalty, his integrity was heard by heaven, and he had put out fires for the court several times. The emperor was willing to give this courtier a face.

Of course, the emperor's considerations cannot be so simple and casual, there must be other things, but outsiders don't know about it.

Repeatedly sending imperial physicians here can only show that the emperor's patience is gradually running out.

"I'm afraid it won't last."

Jia Ying understood that this was a reminder to herself that time was running out.

"Yesterday, there was news from Liaodong that a private house in Ping'an Prefecture was on fire. During the night, Sanyang rebels attempted to take advantage of the chaos to rebel and break through the prefecture. Until dawn the next day, Liaodong Dusi sent troops to quell the rebellion. Although the rebellion has been quelled, officials of all sizes in Ping'an Prefecture Eleven generals died tragically under the knife of the rebels. It was later discovered that the mansion that caught fire that night was Zhizhou’s private house, and Zhizhou himself and his concubine’s armaments were engulfed in the fire.”

Jia Ying calmly narrated that Ping'an Prefecture is far away in Liaodong, and compared to the capital, it was nothing more than a trivial matter.

Lin Ruhai blinked his eyelids slightly, regained his composure, and said, "Actually, even without my memorial, His Majesty may not be aware of the affairs of Liaodong. Don't forget that there is King Zhongshun in Liaodong."

Jia Ying nodded when he heard the words. Although up to now, he and King Zhongshun have no grudges, but their positions have already determined that it will be difficult for the two sides to become friends. There is also the shadow of the royal family.

"My aunt is right, but my nephew thinks that even if King Zhongshun tells His Majesty the truth, he will have some reservations. Although Shi Ding was dismissed from the position of Liaodong guard, Ke Xungui has been operating in Liaodong for many years. If King Zhongshun wants to fully control the soldiers and horses of Liaodong, it is impossible to offend all the generals in Liaodong. Moreover, my appetite is not great, I just want to pick the Jia family out That's all, Liaodong is so big, Ping'an Prefecture is just a tiny corner."

Just relying on Xuan Longxungui's three or two lingering big cats and kittens, if he intends to get a share of the Northern Expedition, he can't have soldiers, and he can't have generals who know soldiers.

Liaodong generals, not everyone is qualified to directly establish a relationship with the Four Princes' Mansion, and they are connected layer by layer. The lower the level, the weaker the sense of belonging to the founding line.But being weak doesn't mean they have nothing to do with each other.

Once there was an earthquake in the Liaodong Army, these people could not escape the blame.

Zhongshun Wang Yang Chi will definitely hold on to these people tightly and try his best to win them over.

But this takes time.

Regarding Jia Ying's words, Lin Ruhai did not deny it, but was surprised that Jia Ying called Shi Ding directly by his name.

"What does Yinger think of Shi Ding?"

Jia Ying was silent for a moment, then said: "There are a few people who know about military affairs in the Jianguo branch, but they also have the same problems that most martial arts have. I am afraid that the general army in a town will reach its peak."

It's not that Jia Ying is arrogant and arbitrarily commenting on her elders, but the fact is right in front of her eyes.Shi Ding has guarded Liaodong for more than ten years. If he hadn't been greedy, how could he have allowed his subordinates to do those things.

"Besides, my nephew suspects that the thieves in my nephew's house and the assassination of Yu'er's sister may all have something to do with him."

Lin Ruhai nodded with a long sigh: "When my uncle came to persuade me to 'focus on the overall situation and think of the same line of affection', I guessed that Shi Ding must have found him, otherwise he would be the one who was lonely and widowed. Temperament, usually don't pay attention to these, and others can't please him."

Shi Ding cannot escape responsibility if he is to be held accountable for the matter in Liaodong.

"Yesterday, my nephew wrote a letter to Mr. Nai who is still in other provinces." Jia Ying said.

"The Marquis of Bowling is the foundation of historians. With the old lady around, we can't do everything right."

"Do you think Shi Nai will agree? Without the Marquis of Zhongjing, the Shi family is like a broken arm, not to mention the brothers who are against the wall, and are criticized by others." Lin Ruhai worried.

Jia Ying shook her head: "My nephew is not sure, but I have to try. Wait for another three days."

"Actually, Ying'er, you don't need to get involved at all. It is conceivable that once I reveal this matter, I am afraid that the little relationship with Xungui will disappear. If something happens to both of you, Yu'er will have nothing to do." There is only one person you can rely on. You have to know that you can't get to this day without the support of your nobles. Once they turn against you, they will regard you as a traitor, and they will want to get rid of you quickly, even more than hating me. "

Jia Ying understands Lin Ruhai's worries. All along, the nobles have indeed helped him a lot. Although several top nobles have no favors with him for promotion and recommendation, their acquiescence is a kind of support in itself.

He has served as the leader of the army several times. If he hadn't had the acquiescence of the nobles, he would have been suppressed by the joint efforts. How could he be allowed to become an official with literature, but rule with martial arts.Military power is his greatest reliance, whether it is the original Hunan Army Battalion, the Jiangnan Navy, or the Wucheng Bingma Division.His control over the morale of the army is naturally better than those pure military officers and generals.

Official struggles, life-and-death matters, this matter, he can't avoid it, and he can't hide it.

Not to mention Daiyu, but more importantly, he needs to choose to side with the imperial power.

In a world of prosperity and peace, the only way to fight against the imperial power is to die.In the final analysis, his thighs were not thick enough. As long as Jiade was alive, Jia Ying would not stand against the emperor.

"My nephew has already been in the game, and it's too late to retreat at this time. Moreover, compared with the nobles, my nephew believes in His Majesty and Donglaigong. It has been four years since Jiade, not to mention that Xiping Hou was left idle in the mansion, Datong, etc. Town Shanxi Town has changed its chief general, Shi Ding was dismissed, only said that from last year to today, within a year, several noble titles have been taken away successively, and the century-old Duke's Mansion has become barren."

"As far as His Majesty is concerned, there is also the handwriting of Duke Donglai and Baichuan, moistening things silently. Except for Xungui himself who is sad about the death of rabbits and foxes, the people all over the world are celebrating. The world has been suffering for a long time."

The nobles occupied land and competed for land, robbed people of their livelihoods, and the people dared not speak out, hating them to the bone, and the decline seemed to be a general trend.What's more, outside the high gates and deep walls, there are countless people with ghosts and ghosts. It is human nature to be jealous.

"What's more, my nephew is a civil servant."

Jia Ying didn't stay in Lin's residence for long, after talking so much, Weng and son-in-law already had a tacit understanding in their hearts.

Leaving Lin's mansion, Jia Ying went to Beiwang's mansion. Among the eight lords, Jia's family left. Three of the other six families accepted Jia Ying's invitation and arrived on time.

Niu Jizong has been out of work for nearly three years in Zhen Guo Gong's mansion, so the lintel of Zhen Guo Gong's mansion looks a bit decayed.But Jia Ying knew a little bit that the strength of the Duke of Zhen's government in the army should not be underestimated. There are several juniors in the family, and they are all in the northern frontier army now.

The person who came to Liguo's mansion was Liu Xu's second uncle, Liu Mao. Unlike Jia's family with two men, Liguo's mansion had only one radish pit. Except for Liu Fang Chengjue, everyone else had already moved out. Liu Fang He once served as the governor of the capital, but he has no successors, the main line is weak, but the collateral descendants are talented.Recently, Liu Fang is the latest practitioner to practice Taoism, and she doesn't seem to be in charge of it anymore. When there is something in the mansion, Liu Mao is mostly asked to come forward.

Liu Mao's official position is not high, Guozi Jiansheng, studying Ming Law, and now he is a prison officer, but a low-level official of the eighth rank, but Liu Mao has been in this position for six years, Guozi Jiansheng became an official, It's also on the right track, with two terms in six years, it should have been tiring long ago, but it seems that he has no intention of changing another term at all.If there is no benefit, Jia Ying would not believe it.

Ma Shangde's eldest son, Ma Xiurui, is here to govern the country. He has been promoted to serve in several places. I heard that the capital, which has just returned to the capital, will be elected to be the head of the household department. He looks more refined than the reckless Mared. .

Shi Guangzhu heard that he had been in poor health since Zhixiao, which was rare, and he was rarely involved in court affairs.

Hou Xiaokang and Chen Wenrui did not come.

In the lobby, there was only Niu Jizong, a veteran nobleman, who seemed to regret that he shouldn't have come in person, but with Shui Rong present, it was not easy for him to come and go.

"My lord."

Starting from Shui Rong, Jia Ying greeted everyone one by one, and just took their seats, exchanged pleasantries one by one, not in a hurry to get to the point.

"My nephew invited me here in the next post. It's not because I haven't seen you for a long time. I just came here to reminisce about the old days. I think it's time to talk about business."

Niu Jizong is actually a quick-tempered man, similar to Ma Shangde in temperament.

"Shi Bo don't need to be impatient, nephew will talk about the business."

After all, he looked at the crowd in a leisurely manner and said, "The matter of Liaodong."

"Please come here to discuss this matter."

The others hadn't opened their mouths yet, only to hear Jia Ying say again: "I have to start from the bottom of my mouth. Two days ago, my manor was burglarized, and my fiancée was attacked and killed. I think everyone has something to do with it." heard."

"Brother Shi, I was about to ask you, does the murderer have any clues?" Shui Rong asked cooperatively.

Jia Ying nodded and said, "There's a job left, and we've recruited people. These people are from Liaodong."

"Unfortunately, on the way back to the capital, Mr. Lin, the former deputy governor of the Inspectorate, also encountered a group of robbers from Liaodong. There are only three incidents, but Mr. Lin, in the mansion, and his unmarried wife. All three are related to the next."

Jia Ying didn't mention the officialdom in Liaodong without opening her mouth, but started from herself.

After all, Lin Ruhai was still ill, and the matter that the emperor didn't even ask for it, it didn't make sense to spread it, but it had to be mentioned, so as not to hurt others or himself.

Even the lineage of the founder of the country is not all of one mind.

"As for why he keeps his eyes on the people around him, I think you can guess some of the reasons."

Some people meditated silently, while others looked calm, but there was no look of surprise.It was about Xungui's own interests, and if there was any trouble, these people had already heard the news. In the past one or two months, the threshold of the Lin Mansion was almost broken.

Those who wanted to get their family out of the land of right and wrong in Liaodong didn't know that Jia Ying was alone, and many people had already started to take action.

"What do you want to say?" Niu Jizong asked.

"If you have grudges, you have revenge, if you have grudges, you have grudges. This matter, my nephew will not let it go easily."

"But what does this have to do with us?" It was still Niu Jizong's voice. Of all the people present, Shui Rong was the most respected, and his age and seniority were the longest. His words were sharper, but he could still say it.

"Raising private soldiers, smuggling armaments, colluding with foreign vassals, compared with these three, embezzlement of food and wages is a trivial matter."

Jia Ying didn't mention names, but those present would not fail to understand.

"If you still think it's a big deal, then please recall why Lord Rulin left Beijing."

Jia Ying looked at everyone present, they were all witnesses of the Nanyuan assassination case.

"Oh, there is one more thing you may not know, the traitor Baiyang Daozi Lin Qing has already subdued the law, and the Embroidered Guard personally arrested him. Immediately afterwards, the new Embroidered Guard Commander Chen Xiang sent someone to secretly go to Liaodong. A few days later, news came back that several bandit leaders outside the Sanyang Sect had been arrested in Liaodong, and they even wanted to create chaos in Ping'an Prefecture, killing officials and rebelling."

These matters are not considered secrets. Lin Qing's arrest cannot be concealed from his opponents. Similarly, the events in Ping'an Prefecture are not big or small, but at this sensitive moment, the Zhu family has already received the news.

"What do you want me to do?" It was Liu Mao who spoke this time.

"Since the founding of the Daqian dynasty, the friendship that has been formed for hundreds of years, if I ask you to help me, I'm afraid it is impossible."

"But there is one more sentence, is there any king in the world, Xiping is waiting to return to Beijing, the second town of Shanxi has changed its commander, and Prince Zhongshun has accepted Liaodong. You will not fail to understand, this is His Majesty's meaning."

"In recent years, several families have been deprived of titles. This is the meaning of the cabinet courtiers. Wealth can only last for three generations, and many old families in the world cannot last a hundred years. This is the general trend. Since the founding of the country and the establishment of the dynasty, the prosperity of several generations will inevitably decline."

"Please think carefully."

Everyone fell into silence, they heard it, Jia Ying said that they would not be allowed to help, but they still had to make a choice.In the way of officialdom, the two ends are the most taboo. Once you take this step, you can no longer be disconnected.

Bandits and bandits in the rivers and lakes have to hand in certificates when they join the gang.

(End of this chapter)