The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 127

A woman in ragged clothes handed the broken bowl to Jia Huan, looking a little shy, holding a three or four-year-old little girl in her arms. The rouge mole was very conspicuous, she didn't cry or fuss, she just stared at the steamed bun in the cage and swallowed fiercely.

Jia Huan took two steamed buns and handed them to the little girl, who immediately gobbled them up and said, "Thank you little brother."

Jia Huan smiled slightly, reached out and touched the little guy's forehead, took another intact sea bowl, filled a bowl of thick porridge and handed it to the woman.

The woman quickly blessed her body and saluted to thank her, she seemed very well-bred, and her family was probably in a good position before the disaster.

"Goodbye, little brother." The little girl waved her little hand and walked away with her mother. Jia Huan waved with a smile and continued to give porridge to the next refugee.

At this time, a group of Jin troops came out from the city gate, and a rider flashed out of the group, and went straight to the porridge stand and rolled off the saddle. It was Feng Ziying. This guy was not polite, and took two steamed buns from the cage. , one stuffed in his bosom, and the other gnawed straight away, while saying: "Brother Tiehu, bring me a bowl of porridge."

"You starved to death and reincarnated!" Tie Hu complained, while serving Feng Ziying a bowl of porridge.

Feng Ziying took it and gulped it up, pouring bitter water and saying, "I've been so busy these days, I didn't fall asleep until four o'clock last night, so I got up late and didn't even have breakfast. Eating a little is worth your stomach, um, I don’t want to eat you for nothing.”

After speaking, he took out an ingot of silver and slapped it on the table, which was as much as twelve taels.

Shitou's eyes lit up, and he snatched it in his hand, smiling and said: "Uncle Feng is so proud, this is enough for us to serve porridge for three days, I thank you on behalf of the refugees, welcome to come here for breakfast tomorrow."

Feng Ziying laughed and scolded: "You kid is trying to make me go bankrupt, no, take two more, or it will be too bad." After speaking, he took two steamed buns and put them in his arms, making everyone laugh.

Jia Huan couldn't help smiling, and asked, "Hasn't the Tartars been kicked out of Gubeikou? Brother Feng, what's going on?"

Feng Ziying said: "The governor of Zhili is coming, and the superior sent me to stand in front to meet him."

Jia Huan's heart moved. It turned out that Wang Ziteng was coming to Tongzhou. This cheap old uncle has heard his name for a long time, but he has never seen him. Of course, in Wang Ziteng's eyes, he might not be as cheap as himself. nephew.

Speaking of which, Wang Ziteng is really a bit of shit luck. When I left Jia's mansion and went to Tongzhou that day, I heard that the emperor ordered him to return to Beijing. I thought he was about to fall, but in the end it turned around. Not only did this person not fall , was also appointed as the governor of Zhili, and took a big advantage.

Why do you say he picked up a big deal?

Because with the strength of the Beijing army, whoever becomes the governor, as long as he doesn't get dizzy, defeating the Tartars is inevitable. Now that the Tartars are defeated, the credit of Wang Ziteng, the governor of Zhili, is indispensable. He has been promoted, and judging from this, the Wang family really is not exhausted.

When Emperor Qiansheng took advantage of the Hongyan Tower incident to win the Shenji Camp, Jia Huan guessed that Emperor Kang Ping would fight back. As expected, the Supreme Emperor used the Tartars to invade, not only took back the Shenji Camp, but also further controlled the army With regard to government affairs, Wang Ziteng was originally promoted by the Supreme Emperor, but now he is naturally more proud.

However, it is not only the misfortune of Qian Shengdi, but also the misfortune of Da Jin to have such a powerful Lao Tzu who loves power!
In Jia Huan's view, although the Jin army repelled Lin Danhan and Chaohua cleanly this time, the impact of this battle was far-reaching, and it may even endanger the national fortune of the Jin Dynasty, because the relationship between the Emperor Taihuang and Emperor Qiansheng The contradiction between the two must have deepened, and coupled with the fact that there are two powerful enemies outside, Nurhachi and Lin Danhan, the situation is bound to get worse and worse.

Now the Supreme Emperor can still suppress Emperor Qiansheng with a strong wrist, but people will grow old after all. It is an irreconcilable contradiction that will be settled by the autumn queen, and the root of the disaster planted will one day explode. It is inevitable that a careless move will endanger Dajin Guozuo.

In the original "Dream of Red Mansions", the collapse of Jia's family was probably due to the wrong team in the struggle between the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor. In other words, the final winner should be Qian Shengdi.

Of course, this was just Jia Huan's own guess. Before the situation became clear, he didn't dare to make a conclusion. Judging from the performance of the Supreme Emperor this time, Qian Shengdi was not really the old man's opponent.

Jia Huan even faintly felt that the sudden success of the Tatars in knocking down the south this time seemed to be a bit of a joke, and it was a bit like they were cooperating with the Supreme Emperor Kangping.

At this time, Feng Ziying had already finished a bowl of gruel, and said with a smile: "I'm going, Brother Huan, let's close the stall early today. The governor's guard of honor will arrive in an hour." After speaking, she got on her horse and left.

Liu Xianglian said with a smile: "Look, I knew this guy wouldn't come here for no reason to eat. This is the place to be cleared. In consideration of our face, I didn't say it directly."

Jia Huan nodded. Although Feng Ziying appeared to be forthright and informal, he was actually a thoughtful person.

Immediately, everyone speeded up to distribute the porridge and steamed buns. As soon as the stalls were cleared, a team of government servants came to drive people away. All the refugees were driven to a place ten miles away from the city. It can be seen that this bureaucracy and formalism are everywhere. In which dynasty will not be absent.

Let’s say that after Jia Huan and others closed their stall and went back to the city, they happened to meet Liu Shouzheng and others on the street. The latter excitedly told Jia Huan the good news. The Admiralty College had just issued a notice that the college examination would be held in two days.

Jia Huan clenched his fist lightly when he heard the words. After a month, the college examination finally resumed, so he went back to his residence to study.

Near noon, Wang Ziteng's guard of honor finally arrived in Tongzhou, but he saw cars rattling and horses whistling, guns like forests, knives like seas, it was very majestic.

In the afternoon of the next day, Jia Huan was working hard in the house when an unexpected visitor came to the door. It was Wang Ziteng's long-term attendant. The man's name was Ma Fen, about 30 years old, and he came to Jia Huan with an arrogant expression: " Brother Huan, the master wants to see you, come with me!"

Jia Huan's heart skipped a beat, a little "flattered". He thought that a person of Wang Ziteng's level would not have such a small role as himself in his eyes. He didn't expect to come to Tongzhou and find time to meet him in his busy schedule. How could I have made this cheap old uncle so "valued"?
At that moment, Jia Huan followed this pile of doubts... This Ma Fen went to see Wang Ziteng.

As the governor of Zhili, Wang Ziteng immediately occupied the former Tongzhou garrison mansion after entering the city. There was a post at five steps and a sentry at ten steps.

Ma Fen brought Jia Huan to the inner hall, stood still in front of the door, turned around and said meaningfully: "Master is inside, brother Huan please!"

Jia Huan walked towards the lobby with a little "nervousness", and almost tripped when he stepped over the threshold. Ma Fen couldn't help showing contempt when he saw this. Didn't the rumors say that this son is young and mature, and calm?Now it seems that there is nothing special about it. When I heard that the master was looking for him, I was so panicked that I couldn't even walk. This kind of stuff really deserves the master's attention?

Jia Huan entered the hall, and saw a man wearing a crimson official robe sitting in the middle, about fifty years old, his face was vaguely similar to Mrs. Wang's, and a hanging needle pattern was very obvious at the center of his brow, at this moment He was drinking tea with his head down, as if he was thinking about something, giving people an unpredictable feeling.

Jia Huan hurried forward to salute and said, "Nephew Jia Huan, I have seen uncle."

Only then did Wang Ziteng recover from his "meditation" and looked up at Jia Huan, who lowered his head very cooperatively, looking embarrassed.

As the saying goes, the weasel pays New Year greetings to the chicken-no kindness.Naturally, Jia Huan didn't believe that Wang Ziteng came to him to express his uncle's love for his nephew, so he deliberately acted flustered, so as not to ask for trouble.

Wang Ziteng looked at Jia Huan for a while, and said with a pleasant face: "Well, you have grown taller and handsome, and you are a good-looking talent. I remember when I first met you, you were a three-year-old with a runny nose."

Jia Huan said sarcastically, "Uncle is absurd. Huan'er doesn't remember being three years old."

Wang Ziteng chuckled and said: "Your mother often mentioned you, brother Huan, to me. I heard that you won the county and government examinations. You are very good. You are better than your elder brother Zhu. Study hard. He will be named on the annual gold list. I am also honored to be an uncle."

"Thank you uncle for your praise and encouragement, Huan'er will work hard." Jia Huan said calmly.

Wang Ziteng put down his teacup and said, "I met with Sun Xuezheng yesterday. According to what Sun Xuezheng said, the college examination will be resumed tomorrow. With Brother Huan's talents, he must pass easily. I'm afraid it's not easy."

Jia Huan frowned secretly, for a moment he didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Wang Ziteng's gourd, so he said: "My nephew has little talent and learning, so I dare not ask for the top of the case, I will be satisfied if I can pass the test smoothly."

Wang Ziteng shook his head and said: "Brother Huan's words are wrong. Whether it is practicing martial arts or studying literature, you should have the spirit to give up. Since Brother Huan has won the county and government examinations repeatedly, there is no doubt about his talent. Even if he wins the court trial again, it will be a matter of course."

Jia Huan couldn't help feeling vigilant, he hesitated and said: "My nephew is stupid, I don't understand what uncle means."

Wang Ziteng smiled slightly, and said in a low voice: "Since you and I are nephews and uncles, the family does not talk about two different things. As long as Brother Huan thinks about it, I can guarantee that the trial case in this court will be yours."

Jia Huan's heart trembled, I believe in a ghost, the old man is very bad, he is trying to dig a hole for me, he pretended to be frightened and said: "Master often teaches Dao Huan'er to be loyal and honest, not to cheat, let alone me The Dajin law stipulates that interfering with the imperial examination is a felony, if you implicate your uncle for the sake of the false name of the chief of the court, even though your nephew will die, it is not a pity!"

Wang Ziteng's gaze changed, and he suddenly laughed and said, "I'm just joking with you. I, Wang Ziteng, is deeply favored by the emperor, so why would I do such a criminal thing? Well, Brother Huan, you are very good. Sit down, uncle will tell you something serious."

(End of this chapter)