Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 335 Wenyuan Pavilion, talk about Jia Ying
Hanging white in the east and red in the west.

Amidst the noisy congratulations, it seemed a bit inconsistent with the faint mourning and joy coming from the East Mansion, which surprised many people.

The people in the clan wanted to come to congratulate upon hearing the inquiry, but Jia Ying refused. Although a suspended animation was just for outsiders to watch, it had to be done in full, and most of the people in the house didn't know the details.

Furthermore, there is nothing to celebrate, and it is not a Speech. If it is only for the continuous inheritance of the family, a marquis who can only be gracious for one life is not as fragrant as a descended and inherited earl.

Of course, everyone's pursuit is different. I am still young, and I want to pass on wealth and honor. There are many opportunities. The most important thing at the moment is to have an identity that can suppress all parties.

Prominent in the world, two generations of riches and honors are enough.

Wenyuan Pavilion.

A rebellion completely disrupted the imperial court's layout of the Northland. Although the imperial court's finances have become more and more abundant these years, they still need to tighten their belts if they want to support a war of annihilation. This family is not easy to manage. Fu Donglai, who is the actual controller of the cabinet, naturally feels the courage on his shoulders is extremely heavy.

"Cough, cough, cough."

A burst of severe and rapid coughing forced Fu Donglai, who was at his desk to write urgently, to put down the brush in his hand. Looking at the booklet stained with ink dripping on the desk case, he felt haggard in his heart.

Gu Chunting heard the sound and came over, and while helping to clean up the stains on the table, he said: "The state affairs are heavy, and half of them are tied to the old man in the cabinet. You still have to take care of your health. There are not many mundane affairs in the cabinet today. Lai Gong might as well rest for a while before dealing with it too late, if there are any trivial matters, Chun Ting can do it for you."

Fu Donglai patted his chest with one hand and kept rubbing it, while waving his hand and said: "It's okay, it's autumn, it's cold, probably because I got cold last night, Chun Ting has a heart."

"Cough cough."

Gu Chunting hurried up to help the younger generation lightly hammer, and after a while, the cough gradually subsided.

"Mr. Donglai, please sit down on the couch first."

Gu Chunting helped Fu Donglai leave the table, walked to the edge of the couch and sat down, and ordered the officials on duty outside the door to prepare a bowl of hot soup, then turned back and said: "If there is anything that needs to be dealt with, you just tell Chun The court will do it."

Fu Donglai looked at the humble and industrious Gu Chunting, nodded with a warm face, pointed to the ink-stained notebook on the table and said: "Yan Huasong is about to lead the officers and soldiers of the local guards in Henan and Shanxi to Beijing, and he has probably left by now." Now that we have arrived at Baoding Mansion, I will discuss with Lord Baichuan whether we can transfer the guards from the two places to take over the defense of Liaodong."

"At present, Liaodong's territory is empty, and there will be chaos in the long run. This matter cannot be delayed. Just now, the old man wrote about the food and materials needed for the reorganization of the Liaodong border town. I am afraid that Lao Chunting will have to re-copy it."

"Leave it to Chunting." Gu Chunting nodded, and took out the paper and inkstone again, and began to copy.

Fu Donglai asked again: "What does Chun Ting think about this?"

Gu Chunting paused, pondered for a moment and said: "The King Qin's army led by Yan Shangshu has more than 3 people. If it takes over the defense of Liaodong at one time, although the strength of the troops is a little tight, it is enough for emergency use. Follow up when the court slows down. Come on, it won't be too late to fill up."

"The only thing to worry about is the combat power of the [-] local guards. Whether they can ensure the stability of Liaodong before the end of the imperial court's northern expedition. Also, the Ministry of Households has already exceeded its budget this year, and most of it is used for the northern expedition. , Paying such a high price, no matter what, even if you eat bran and swallow vegetables, you can’t let the Beizheng die halfway. It's a bit big."

Fu Donglai nodded and said: "The old man has already calculated it. In terms of weapons and armor, the rebels outside the city can temporarily use the [-] troops for emergency use, and there are tens of thousands of rebels who are prepared to be confiscated by Japanese soldiers." With these big heads, it can be solved. The rest is the problem of food and winter coats."

"In terms of grain and grass, most of the household department's grain storage has been transferred to the front, but the autumn grain is coming soon, and the household department can spend 20 taels of silver to buy grain in the south of the Yangtze River, and ship it directly to Liaodong by sea. There is also time. As for the military salaries of the [-] troops, they can be paid for three months first, and the rest will be paid into the treasury next year, and it will not be too late to make up for it.”

Gu Chunting said: "But Jiubian's salary for the second half of the year should also be allocated, so much at once, the household department."

"As for the border town, there is no war in the Xuan Mansion for the time being. From the salary allocated to the Xuan Mansion, two months' worth is enough. As for what is owed, it will still be made up next year. In recent years, the imperial court has made great efforts in terms of military pay in the Nine Frontiers. It has never been withheld or delayed, and it has always been allocated on time. This time the court is in a difficult situation, so let the Xuan Mansion take care of it once. I think there will be no problem, and it will only take a few months."

After Gu Chunting heard this, he also nodded his head. There is nothing he can do about it. Luckily, this kind of thing doesn't happen very often, and once in a while, it can be justified.

"The only thing I'm worried about now is what you said just now, whether these [-] officers and soldiers of the local guards can provoke the leader of Liaodong." Fu Donglai looked worried.

The strength of the Liaodong iron cavalry ranks first in the entire army. In recent years, the Donghu people have not dared to act presumptuously. It is precisely because of the shock of tens of thousands of Liaodong cavalry. Now this force has suddenly disappeared. The fighting power that went up to the top could not be raised for a while, this situation is not unavoidable.

I'm afraid that if I press the gourd and pick up the ladle, the Northland is clean, and Liaodong is in chaos. It can't be said that the gain outweighs the loss, but it is enough for the court to have a headache. Liaodong is too close to the capital.

"Then we have to choose a capable general, who will be the courage of the army, but there are not many generals in the imperial court who can take on such a big task." Gu Chunting said.

Of course it is not without, but this kind of talent is in the hands of nobles. There are seniors like Lantian Yuliu Fangniu's successors, and there is no shortage of younger ones, such as Jia Ying, and some rising stars among the generals of border towns.But Gu Chunting deeply understands Fu Donglai's attitude towards Xungui. In addition, the Mutiny in Liaodong, the root of the problem itself lies in Xungui. It is difficult for His Majesty and the cabinet to trust each other unreservedly. At this time, he naturally does not Let me mention the candidates in the honorary middle school.

It was also at this time that Gu Chunting really understood how important Xungui and Daqian are, and it was no wonder that Fu Donglai was so focused on reducing the importance of Xungui to Daqian.

Fu Donglai nodded, although he had a candidate in mind, he didn't explain it to Gu Chunting.

At this time Ye Baichuan walked in.

"Old Ye Ge." Gu Chunting greeted.

"Chun Ting is here too, Duke Donglai." Ye Baichuan greeted the two of them respectively, then sat down on the edge of the couch, and the officials outside the door offered this year's summer tea and began to taste it.

Seeing this, Gu Chunting put down his pen and ink, and said with interest: "Mr. Donglai, you have already transcribed it."

"There are a few new memorials submitted by the Ministry of Households that still need to be approved by His Majesty. Just now, Eunuch Dai sent someone to say that His Majesty is waiting to send them, you two elders."

Ye Baichuan said with a smile: "Chun Ting go and get busy, business is important."

Gu Chunting cupped his hands and left the room.

Only then did Fu Donglai look at Ye Baichuan and asked, "How's it going outside?"

"Shuntian Mansion made a statistic on the city defenses of civilian houses destroyed during the military rebellion. The northern city and the eastern city were severely damaged, countless houses of the people were destroyed, and several villages on the outskirts of the city were looted. Dozens of people from the capital to Tongxian The village was burned, resettling the victims, and rebuilding the houses cannot be delayed, and the new policy of the Jiade Dynasty should not be better than suffering the people, if this is the case, you and I will have no face to stay in this position."

Ye Baichuan said generously: "The city defense of the capital is also related to the safety of the country. The collapsed and damaged city walls must be repaired before winter. This matter cannot be delayed. I just went to the Ministry of Housing, but the Ministry of Housing But Zuo Shilang complained to me, saying he had no money."

After all, Fu Donglai is also the Minister of Hubu, so Hubu will naturally be much tougher when speaking to Ye Baichuan.

Fu Donglai said: "I know the person in Gulincang. He has just taken over not long ago, and he is cautious. Although there are some difficulties at the moment, I know it well. Send someone to speak to him."

Ye Baichuan shook his head and said: "I'm afraid Donglai Gong misunderstood my words. I don't think he is perfunctory. You also said that the person in Gulincang is cautious. How can he do it at this critical moment?" Can't tell the priority."

Fu Donglai frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

"I heard that the household department is checking the accounts. Yang Yi has been in charge of the household department for many years. How many of these matters have been handled by him, and others dare not ask. No one can say how many deficits there are."

Fu Donglai's complexion changed. He was busy dealing with the rebels these days, so he almost forgot about this. He sighed a long time, "I'm also responsible. I thought Yang Yi would support the New Deal, so."

Ye Baichuan raised his hand and interrupted: "Donglai Gong, people are not sages, so there is no need to blame yourself. None of us saw the problem with Yang Yi's matter. You and I are all focused on the New Deal, but he is sneaking behind his back." Mou, you and I are not gods, foresight. I have told Gu Lincang not to say anything about it, but fortunately, the imperial court's finances have recovered a lot compared to previous years, and it will be good to make up for it in the future."

After hearing this, Fu Donglai just nodded silently.

He understood Ye Baichuan's painstaking efforts. Firstly, Yang Yi's matter involved the Tian family, and it would damage the emperor's majesty if it was spread out. Second, it was for him. Well, Yang Yi will be somewhat restricted, and those who want to criticize, it doesn't matter who pokes the hole.

Although the New Deal has gone well in the past two years, it does not mean that there is no opposition in the court. It is just that those voices of opposition have been overshadowed by the tide of the New Deal.
Fu Donglai handed the notebook that Gu Chunting had just copied to Ye Baichuan, and said, "Look at it, this is what I drew up just now."

After Ye Baichuan opened it, he browsed through it roughly. When he saw the number at the end, he added a few white strands between his temples.

"The minister of the Ministry of War told me that he asked Jia Ying for the tens of thousands of military horses from the Liaodong rebels. Jia Ying talked about him, so he found me, and wanted me to bypass Jia Ying and give orders to the Japanese soldiers. , but after I went to the barracks to inquire, I learned that some of those horses were transported away by Jia Ying overnight, and some were in the hands of the navy. I think it is difficult to get them back."

"Jia Ying, what does this mean?"

Fu Donglai looked at Ye Baichuan and said, "That's [-] to [-] military horses. Where can he transport such a large number? Also, if you directly order the navy to hand them over, don't Qi Benxing dare to disobey it?" ?”

"I guess it was transported to the Jizhou horse farm. Near Zhili, only the horse farm in the border town can accommodate so many horses. Jizhou also has an army of [-] Japanese soldiers. The imperial court can only issue a document. But whether it will be followed up next time is another matter, Jia Ying probably expected this step long ago."

"As for the navy." Ye Baichuan said with a wry smile: "Let's not say that it is the spoils of the navy. The weapons and equipment obtained in the military battle are usually disposed of by themselves. This is also a common practice. It is no problem for me to order. , but what should those officers and soldiers who made great achievements in countering the rebellion think? Moreover, I only took over the military power of the Japanese army camp that night, and Qi Yaozong still has the navy's tiger charm. Except for Jia Ying's general order, no one can speak It works."

He could ask the emperor for another edict, but last night it was confirmed that what Jia Ying did was well-documented, and the imperial edict for rewarding merits has been sent out today, so it is a bit unreasonable to seek military power again. face.

Fu Donglai said: "Then issue an order in the name of the cabinet, just borrow it, and then return it? They are sailors, so maybe they can still transport the war horses to the ship? This is obviously an excuse."

"They are just looking for a plausible reason. When Jia Ying went south to form a naval division, the imperial court was poor and white, and could only allow him to raise military expenses in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Ministry of War subsidized part of it. Now the imperial court is begging for food from them. If you do this, the cabinet's reputation in the army will be trampled on the ground." Ye Baichuan showed helplessness.

The reason why the imperial court can order the local government is not only the strict hierarchy, but also the prestige established by the imperial court itself. This prestige comes from the interaction. Yes, this is why people usually always emphasize that everything must be done according to the rules. Without the rules, the world will be in chaos.

"He, Jia Ying, is a minister, and the Jiangnan Navy is not his own private soldier." Fu Donglai said displeased.

Ye Baichuan put down the teacup in his hand, and said: "It's really hard to say, the navy was set up by others, the customs office was proposed by others, and when the court wanted to take it back, they didn't give up or shirk at all. Cooperate to help Yang Bi gain a firm foothold in the south of the Yangtze River, what else can you ask of him? At this moment, the imperial court is begging him to hand over the power of the Navy to him. From the beginning to the end, what did he mention to the imperial court? Unreasonable request?"

Fu Donglai gave Ye Baichuan a dissatisfied look, and said, "Why are you still talking to him at this moment?"

Ye Baichuan shook his head and said: "It's not that I'm looking at him, but just discussing the matter as it stands. This also just shows his cleverness. He doesn't fight for anything, and he doesn't lose anything in the end."

"Mr. Donglai, we have to change our attitude towards Jia Ying. He is no longer the underachiever who just became an official three years ago. Feng Hengshi has found a treasure this time. I know you still have high hopes for him. , Repeatedly suppressing his achievements, isn't it because he is worried that he will be unsealable in the future, be afraid of others, and even go the wrong way."

Fu Donglai nodded and said: "When he first entered Beijing, I had a long talk with him. He is indeed farsighted than most people. The most important thing is that he supports the New Deal. This old man I also doubted the authenticity, but after all these years, the old man still agrees with his actions, and he is not completely in cahoots with Xungui. He has a public heart, but now it seems that his selfishness is not small. "

"You and I are both old, and we must always consider our successors, and continue to lead the big chariot. Isn't that what Enke was doing in the past. But if he walks too high and too fast, In the future, in this court, those who can stand against him will not be able to survive him, those who can survive him will not be able to restrain him, a fierce horse without a rein, I'm afraid it will..."

Fu Donglai didn't say the word "Master", but both of them knew it in their hearts.

Ye Baichuan also nodded in agreement and said: "Donglai Gong, don't force too much. There are few people in this world who have no selfishness, and they are not for profit. You have suppressed what should be suppressed, but what is the result?"

"In my opinion, it is better to let nature take its course than to press too hard and turn enemies into enemies. As for the things Donglai is worried about. I think Si Nian is very good. He is calm and diligent, rarely complains when things happen, and can calm down. Be calm and calm, and it will be a material that can take on great responsibilities in the future."

Fu Donglai understood the meaning of Ye Baichuan's words, so he just shook his head and said: "If he is only asked to support the New Deal, I don't worry about it, but this child is too honest, and to put it bluntly, he is a bit stupid , it is difficult for him to restrain Jia Ying."

Ye Baichuan replied: "I don't think so. Being 'stupid' is not necessarily a bad thing. It is always difficult to have both public and private interests. Only a fool can keep poverty and justice. You and I are not training an opponent for Jia Ying. , but to cultivate a good talent for the great cadres, it is best if they can help each other in the same boat, but one of them violates the original intention of becoming an official, as long as the public heart is always there, the other party will naturally restrain it."

"I know that the two of them have a good personal relationship, and they seem to be sympathetic to each other, but who can tell clearly about the world's affairs, you and I have walked along the way, how many people who used to be like-minded fell halfway, and gradually drifted away."

Fu Donglai nodded, seeming to agree.

For the successor, Fu Donglai is not without consideration. He even started it a long time ago. Since ancient times, there have been many reformers who have made drastic reforms in all dynasties. , Zhao Song also has many such characters, but generally those who can leave a mark on future generations have cultivated successors early on, otherwise all the past will collapse in the face of change.

It's just that he doesn't quite agree with Ye Baichuan's optimism about Fu Sinian. Knowing a son is like a father, and his uncle is no different from his father. That child is too honest, and he is not the best candidate in Fu Donglai's heart.

Of course, as Ye Baichuan said, he did not simply want to cultivate an opponent for Jia Ying. When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. Don is inseparable from him.

It's not that Fu Donglai is virtuous and only relatives, but it's about the continuation of the New Deal. He dare not pretend to be someone else. If even Fu Sinian goes against his wishes, then who else in this world can really trust him?

"It's far away, let's talk about where to raise the urgently needed expenses." Ye Baichuan pulled back after listening to his speech: "Cen Pingnan is going to Beijing soon. The way forward is paved for him, but now it seems that it will not work."

Fu Donglai, however, mentioned another matter: "Your Majesty intends to let Jia Ying succeed Wang Ziteng and take the military power of the four towns in Shaanxi to the central government step by step. It will probably start after Qiu Wei."

Ye Baichuan nodded and said: "Northern Expedition is still the top priority of the court, so we have to be cautious in selecting generals. Jia Ying is indeed the right candidate. The others may not be able to hold on to the soldiers when they go to the Western Army. If there is no order from the top to the bottom, it is inevitable that there will be problems.”

"That's why Your Majesty wants to become a noble for Jia Ying. I have no objection. Governors on three sides are better than governors on nine sides." Fu Donglai looked in the direction far outside the hall and said, "I just heard that all the nobles have gone to Jia Ying today. Congratulations from the government, they still don't give up, they want to push Jia Ying out and continue to maintain the current situation."

Ye Baichuan said: "If you don't see Jia Ying, you will be willing to be driven by them. Shi Ding's example is the first. Although he can't absolve himself of the blame, in the final analysis he is burdened by the so-called noble alliance. Jia Ying is not a fool."

Fu Donglai sighed softly and said, "We can't just place our hopes on Jia Ying himself. We should warn him. The old man has some plans. When the time comes."

Ye Baichuan said: "Don't worry, Duke Donglai, I know what to do."

The two reached a silent agreement on this.

"For the matter of the army and horses, we still have to look for Jia Ying again. If he doesn't nod, Cen Pingnan's administration of Liaodong is empty talk."

"Who can I send?" Ye Baichuan asked worriedly.

"The old man made an appointment with Ruhai, let's try again."

Fu Donglai's tone was full of helplessness. At the beginning, he just thought that Jia Ying's skill was good. Who would have thought that it has become a trend now. The cabinet can only discuss this kind of matter with him. Sometimes he doubts that Jia Ying Did he plan to take today's step a long time ago, and deliberately let him let the emperor develop the habit of using him?

It's just that if this is the case, then it's too thoughtful, is it still a young man?
In fact, he wasn't worried about whether Jia Ying would have any opinion on him. No matter how much he had an opinion, it would involve a personal matter between individuals.

As long as Jia Ying is loyal and close to the New Deal, then Fu Donglai will not regard Jia Ying as his life and death enemy.

"Then try it."

At this time, Jia Ying and Song Lu had arrived at the camp outside the city.

"I have ordered Qi Benhang to transport the generals and horses to Jizhou in batches. After two days, when Lord Qin's army led by Lord Yan arrives, you will ask the imperial court to go north. In such a prosperous place like the capital, apart from the disputes between courts and courts, It is the Gaoliang dandyism, it is not a place where people with lofty ideals live for a long time, so you must not be trapped here."

Song Lu nodded. Jia Ying had already told him that he intended to recommend him to guard Liaodong. Song Lu was naturally happy in his heart. After all, he was living in Jizhou. Where did he come from, and where did he go back? Shandong is a place after all, and the commander is the best. He is in the age of fighting, so he would not want to be trapped in a corner and cannot move.

"It's just that my lord also said that the imperial court intends to let Cen Ping go out of the customs and enter the Liao Dynasty. Will they let go of their officials and leave?"

Jia Ying laughed and said, "You are going to Jizhou, not Liaodong, why did they stop you?"

"Don't worry, although I have already exposed the murder of the prisoners, but those who have seen the bloody army, those in the cabinet will not let you stay near Gyeonggi. There are still some rebels who have escaped. Now It's panic like a bereaved dog, and you don't have much intention to fight. After you arrive in Jizhou, pay more attention to this matter, don't hesitate when it's time to make a move, but don't be careless. Oh no."

Song Lv patted his chest and said, "My lord, don't worry, if we meet again, the next official will be ashamed of that day."

Song Lv dared to say that, and he had the confidence. Today's Japanese soldiers can be regarded as a shotgun replacement. It wasn't like searching the whole army and only able to gather three to five thousand cavalry. The horses were mostly pack horses.In addition, after taking over the firearms allocated by the imperial court to the Liaodong Frontier Army, there is still a lot to be expected for the current Japanese soldiers who have a little experience.

"I just don't know if they will jump out of the gate, if so, it will be difficult to chase."

Jia Ying said: "Before arriving in Beijing, I have already sent a letter to Song Lun, asking him to capture Shanhaiguan first. Counting the time, the good news will arrive in Beijing today. They won't be able to escape."

Yang Yi took away the elite from Shanhaiguan, and the rest were old, weak, sick and disabled. Song Lun's guard officers and soldiers were enough to deal with them. He has helped Song Lun a lot these years.

"Your Excellency's planning, the lower officials will never stop worshiping."

"Between you and me, there is no need for compliments." Even though he said so, it could be seen that Jia Ying was very pleased with it.

"I have something to ask you. The [-] frontier soldiers, you help me take them to Jizhou first. Now I am also the deputy chief examiner. If I can't take care of them, the court is not at ease."

Song Lv nodded in response.

"I want to tell you a little bit, these 2 people are of great use to me. You can't treat them lightly just because they came here anyway, and disturb my army's morale."

Song Lu said with a smile: "The lower officials just make offerings like ancestors."

Jia Ying scolded with a smile: "Don't you get cheap and act good, guarding the Jinshan and eating chaff. Liaodong is not a good place. It is impossible for you to say that I am not worried when you go there for the first time. Although Liu Bolian and the others have some problems, They can rely on those who haven’t seen it at critical moments, but their years of experience in the battlefield are solid.”

"I promise you to choose some old soldiers to serve as Japanese soldiers, so that you won't suffer a big loss when you come outside the customs. As for Shandong, it depends on the situation. If you can help Song Lun fight for a position, then there is no need to miss it. Liaodong There are also several natural seaports in that place, and you must have some decent achievements when you get there. Once the wharf is built, Bohai Bay will become a private area for Japanese soldiers, and Shandong and Liaodong can also open up a shortcut to echo each other from afar.”

Song Lv's eyes lit up, some problems were hard to think of for a while due to the limitations of his knowledge, but after Jia Ying raised some points, they suddenly became clear.

"My lord has explained so much, are you going to leave Beijing?"

Jia Ying nodded and said, "Let's go today."

"So urgent? It's still a while before the opening of Qiuwei."

Jia Ying said: "If I don't leave, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep the army horse you got. Your Majesty won't intervene in some matters. It all depends on the game between us and the cabinet. But in this kind of matter, let's take advantage of the situation. The cabinet's fist will come to an end." They are still older than us, and when encountering such a thing, the best way is to let them find no one who can make the decision.”

Seeing Jia Ying's incomparably familiar posture, Song Lv knew it was not the first time, and at the same time he secretly remembered it.Sometimes people have to be convinced that although Jia Ying is younger than him, his career experience is far superior to his. After all, he is a child of the Zanying family, so his vision is naturally much higher than theirs.

After leaving Song Lu's military camp, Jia Ying did not return to the capital, but took Xi'er and a group of guards to the southern suburbs of the capital.

And shortly after Jia Ying left, the messenger sent by the cabinet came.

"Song Junmen, the Marquis of Jingning can be here, Mr. Fu Ge welcomes you."

Song Lv stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "Unfortunately, Master Hou has already left Beijing and is on his way to Shandong."

Fu House.

After Fu Donglai and Lin Ruhai heard the reply from the sent person, their expressions were different.

Fu Donglai frowned deeply, feeling that he was definitely deceived by Jia Ying's appearance at the beginning, and that the younger generation was so slippery.

Lin Ruhai picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of tea. He was equally impressed by Jia Ying's foresight. After all, the Lin family and the Fu family had a teacher-student friendship. Donglai doesn't want his son-in-law to suffer, so it will definitely be a dilemma.

Fortunately, Jia Ying avoided this happening early on.

(End of this chapter)