Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 158 3.65 This is the group of poor people taking the opportunity to take revenge

Volume Three

3.65 These poor people took the opportunity to take revenge.

3.57 was finally released. It turned out that the title was chosen incorrectly. Originally, "the enemy is only OK if he has S"!
Time flies by. As the Tiger Gang cases continue to ferment these days, the number of officials being dealt with has increased significantly. In just a few days, hundreds of people have been involved. Just the number of high-ranking officials who were executed by confiscation of their homes. It's past thirty, and everyone in the capital is in danger for a while, fearing that one day a knife will be put on their necks.

However, these have nothing to do with Zhou Yang. Although he did provide the introduction to the matter, when it comes to development, he, a small unconferred martial scholar, is really nothing; at least, the various martial arts families also Well, not even Qiu Liang, who had received huge favors from him, had ever contacted him. His only source of information from the court was Dongfang Bing, who came here occasionally.

Until April 23rd, as the market gradually calmed down, the aftermath of this major case finally began to dissipate. After the major forces repeatedly competed and reached out, a large number of various pond fish suffered disasters. The toss and turns, let Wu Xun made a lot of money, but the civil servants suffered heavy losses.

"Master, everything is ready. Shall we set off now?" In the main courtyard of the Zhou family, Qingwen poked her head out of the carriage and asked excitedly, "This is the first time for this slave to officially enter Rongguo Mansion. Why don't you give it to Master by then?" Can Grandma Li say hello and ask her to show the slave around? Besides, the slave has not seen her and Sister Suyun for some days."

"I can't help it. I'm really busy these days and haven't had any good opportunities." Zhou Yang actually missed this noble lady and the beauty in his arms, but he really didn't have any good opportunities. "Today we went to Rongguo Mansion to participate in the celebration. The banquet is not just for fun, so you should stay for a while when you get there. The main purpose of bringing you here is to give some small gifts to the Jia family’s sisters."

"Oh!" Qingwen nodded quickly, then remembered Sanchun and the others, and said excitedly, "Master, can the servants have fun with the girls? Just this gift, I believe they will all like it! "

"That's no problem. Anyway, today's banquet won't be short. It won't end until the evening. I will arrange for someone to call you before leaving." Zhou Yang said with a smile, and did not forget to get on his horse and signal the driver. Li Xiong set off, "Don't be like home when you get there. People may not be as spoiled as the young master."

"Hehe, I thanked the young master!" Qingwen nodded vigorously and said, "But I don't know what the purpose of this banquet is to celebrate?"

"I'm not sure. I heard that there was a great victory in the north." Zhou Yang swung the reins, and the carriage and the horse slowly left the courtyard. "Beijing Prince's Mansion and Jia Mansion have been friends for generations. Now Beijing Since the prince is on the front line in Datong, Princess Beijing has entrusted the Rongguo Mansion to convene all the families in the capital for today's celebration banquet."

"That's it!" Qingwen nodded vigorously.

While talking and laughing, they soon arrived at the gate of Rongguo Mansion. The person in charge of welcoming the guests was naturally the red-faced Jia Lian. After another greeting, Zhou Yang was led into the main courtyard by the servants. Li Xiong rushed The carriage went to the stable in the outer courtyard, and then there was food and wine to entertain them; even Qingwen, because she was giving gifts to the inner courtyard on behalf of Zhou Yang, was also mixed with a soft sedan, and the gifts were carried by servants.

Although this celebration banquet was hosted by the Jia Mansion, the host was the Beijing Prince's Mansion. It was after another great victory, so there were many guests. From what Zhou Yang saw, basically all the famous martial arts forces in the capital were present. came, and most of the people who came were family members. The few who couldn't come also sent representatives.

Although it is a banquet, it is actually divided into three areas. The Hall of Rongxi is naturally the core of the four princes and eight princes, princes, and upper-level military officers with actual duties; the Xiangyang Hall in the main courtyard in front of the Hall of Rongxi houses the The peripheral forces on the lower level, such as Zhou Yang, are here; the front yard is also filled with wine tables in the open air, but these are some subordinates and affiliated families, such as Fu Shi or Sun Shaozu.

This is also talking about male guests, and female guests are also divided into two places. Jia Muyuan is a group of princesses, concubines, imperial wives, etc., and Wangfuyuan brings the female relatives of peripheral forces and even affiliated forces, such as Qingwen. Zhou Yang's concubine was assigned here, but the main concubine was sitting here anyway. She was a little girl who was completely irrelevant. Fortunately, Li Wan, who was there to help, found out and took her away.

Of course, there are no exceptions——

"Brother Zhou!" He was bragging and farting with a group of guerrillas from thousands of families whom he didn't know. After all, in this area, his status as a martial arts scholar was still very resistant. He waited until the eve of dinner and prepared to hang out in Zhouyang. When we were leaving after a good meal, Jia Lian rushed in suddenly, "Which ignorant person brought you here to hide for leisure, all the uncles asked!"

"Second Brother Lian!" Zhou Yang stood up and clasped his fists for a moment, and the others stood in agitation, "Isn't this where I should be? The brothers around me, for example, are all from the Beijing camp or the surrounding camps. "Guerrilla"

"Come here!" Jia Lian didn't have time to listen to his nonsense. He grabbed his arm and dragged him straight to the Hall of Rongxi. "You are just as good as them when you are appointed, but you are almost 30 years younger. Why?" To be able to compare with them, this victory will make us proud in the court, why are you hiding behind such a good opportunity!" After fussing all the way, we soon arrived at the Rongxi Hall, and saw that the three halls were filled with only There were four tables. To the east in the middle were the princes of the Fourth Prince and the heirs of the Eighth Duke. To the west were core personnel with practical duties such as Qiu Liang and Feng Tang. At the easternmost table were the princes of the Eighth Prince, Niu Ben, Liu Dong, etc. Everyone is here, and the table on the far west side is occupied by other young masters, such as Feng Ziying, the son of Feng Tang, Han Qi, the eldest son of Jinxiang House, etc.

What, Wang Ziteng?I didn't see him, let alone him. The banquet was obviously in Jia's house, but Jia She, Jia Zhen and Jia Zheng could only sit at the bottom of the main table. Among them, Jia Zheng still sat at the bottom as a host. Responsible for serving food and pouring wine, Zhou Yang didn't see the Wang family along the way.

"You sit over there!" As soon as he entered the door, Niu Jizong, who was sitting in the main seat, pointed to the empty seats on the table of Niu Ben and others, and said in a tone that could not be refused, "Bad boy, this time nephew Qiu Xian did it. It's such a big thing, and it's mostly your idea. Why, I asked you to come here today, and you still dare to hide?"

"How can my nephew be so bold?" Zhou Yang quickly smiled bitterly and handed over his hands, "This is not where you should sit according to the rules."

"Come here!" Niu Ben pulled him and placed him on his lower body. At the same time, he placed a wine bowl with three taels in it in front of him, "I will punish you with one drink first, or else."

"Little brother accept the punishment!" Zhou Yang did not wait for him to finish speaking, and then said with a wry smile, "Isn't this unexpected?"

"Okay, sit down first. Today's matter happens to be related to you." Niu Jizong was also not interested in listening to his chatter. He waved his hand and said to Qiu Liang, "Nephew Qiu Xian, it's up to you to tell me the specific things! "

"Speaking of which, it was thanks to Brother Zhou's suggestion that my nephew did such a big thing this time." Qiu Liang first bowed his hand to Zhou Yang, then turned to the main table and said, "My nephew really owes me this favor. It's a bit big; my nephew never thought that a small Tiger Gang could be so involved.

In any case, things have happened, and there are many benefits, but my nephew never thought that this would bring trouble to Prince Beijing. Originally, this victory was a good day for us, but those poor people would actually take advantage of it. This attack is really chilling! "

"Boy Zhou, this incident involving nephew Qiu Xian was caused by you. Now that we are in trouble, it is indispensable to listen to your opinion." Niu Jizong took over the conversation unceremoniously, "A few days ago, the little beast at home was still in trouble. You mentioned that Brother Liu and I would make good arrangements for you, and I agreed at that time.

According to the usual practice, Wu Jinshi usually holds the title of Deputy Qianhu and holds the post of Hundred Households. This still refers to being released to the outside world. If he stays in the capital, it would be good to be able to try the post of Hundred Households. You kid is special. You wiped out the White Lotus Sect in the first place. In addition to the spring hunting a few days ago, according to the custom, you should be rewarded for your merits. You have invited a foreign minister again. I can grant you a real job of one thousand households! "

"." Zhou Yang was a little confused. He really didn't expect that his appointment would involve so much. It was obvious that as long as the problem was solved, he would be able to soar into the sky, but what if he couldn't solve it?Of course, we need to understand another question first, "Uncle Niu, my nephew still doesn't understand, what happened?"

"Nephew Shui Xian, tell me!" Niu Jizong said unceremoniously to a young man next to him.

"Brother Zhou is polite, and he is a brother. This time, a little family matter will make Brother Zhou work hard." The young man can be called a model of a "family son". Even if his face is anxious, his tone is still calm, "This battle , it was the Pingbei Army under the command of the Prince of Beijing who launched the attack.

March has always been the season for the recovery of the northern grasslands. Tatars usually start grazing in spring this month and resume pastures for cattle and sheep. Taking advantage of their neglect of precautions, the Pingbei Army launched a surprise attack, covering an area of ​​a hundred miles north of Datong. If all the Tatars are wiped out, it will be difficult for the Tatars to recover within at least two or three years! "

"In this battle, the well-documented first-level merit alone is no less than [-]. This does not count the captured Tartar herdsmen, cattle and sheep. According to court practice, such a great achievement can be directly rewarded with a fifth-level noble. "Liu Fang said slowly, "After I don't want to report it, Liu Lun, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, has demanded severe punishment of Prince Beijing on the grounds of 'provoking side quarrels', and has received a lot of solidarity!"

"Huh?" Zhou Yang's heart moved and he slowly said, "This is the opportunity for those poor people to take revenge!"

(End of this chapter)