Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 400 5.82 Jia Amnesty's [-]th Life
Volume [-]

5.82 Jia She’s [-]th birthday
After Lin Ruhai left, Zhou Yang was worried that it would not end well at first, but he didn't see any further action. He simply gritted his teeth and ignored it, and spent his energy on his own military camp. A few days passed in a flash.

For seven or eight consecutive days, Xue Biao would transport at least 30 carts of various equipment and materials from Tongzhou Pier every day, from flintlock guns, infantry cannons, iron sand, gunpowder, to military uniforms, cotton-padded clothes, military boots, and equipment, one cart after another. A truckload of supplies makes the entire military camp become more formalized and standardized day by day. Even according to the most demanding standards of the feudal era, no one can deny that this is an elite army!
If the military uniforms are simplified and adjusted based on the standard military uniforms of this era, they are more spirited than the equipment of ordinary troops and easier to put on and take off, but at least they are not too unique. The completely integrated new leather Tactical armor makes this pure firearms unit completely stand out.

Dark red military uniform, modern army coat-style cotton coat of the same color, jet black tactical vest-style leather armor with armed belt, black shiny flintlock gun and bayonet, standardized engineer shovel, unified leather tactical backpack, the same style as other armies of the imperial court, The fine iron stamped helmet with anti-impact lining and the high-waisted combat leather boots with iron plate anti-puncture layer completely stunned this army!
However, these are superficial work after all, and real combat effectiveness can only be achieved through continued strengthening of training. "Line infantry" is not just a simple queue and flintlock rifles. Fortunately, although the capital is tense now, it can be achieved for a while. Nothing major happened until October 26, when Zhou Yang was invited to Rongguo Mansion again because it was Jia She's fiftieth birthday.

"General Zhou, the commander of the left guard in front of the fifth army camp, has arrived -" What Zhou Yang didn't expect at all was that as soon as he dismounted at the gate of Rongguo Mansion, the decent and healthy servant who greeted him at the door shouted at the top of his voice, attracting the attention of the whole audience. , and then was shocked by someone's complete general "configuration".

This time Zhou Yang came to celebrate his birthday and made an official appearance in public. With the change of status, he naturally couldn't come here casually like in the past. Although he didn't want to stand out too much, in addition to the Li brothers who were basically with him, he also brought more Ten soldiers, twelve men and one cavalry equipment, close-fitting lock ring inner armor, outer leather armor, and saber on the waist, it looks very cool.

Another biggest problem is that he has forgotten that since Jia Jing moved into Xuanzhen Temple, Ning Rong's Second Mansion has not seen visitors with soldiers for a few days; Not to mention, there are a bunch of nominal "old relatives and old friendships". Nowadays, even if it happens on important days such as New Year's Day, they are basically not polite enough.

What?Wang Ziteng, let's not say that he is still "on tour" on the Nine Sides. When he was the Jiedu envoy of the Beijing Camp, he would not come if he could not come. Some occasions where he had to show his face, such as when Jia Rong married Qin Keqing, he also Appearing as "relatives", the scene can be reduced as low as possible, and many times they even come secretly.

Speaking of Jia Jing of Ningguo Mansion, Zhou Yang also remembered another incident. On the night of October [-]th, he arranged to kill Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, his father and son. The former had been laid to rest, and the latter, although alive, was worse than dead. Such a big thing didn't stop Jia She from thinking about celebrating his birthday. What's even more rare is that no one else cared.

The father and son of the Ningguo Mansion were assassinated, and the final big pot fell on Bailian's head. In this way, no one was worried about any "responsibility" issues, and only dealt with a few small shrimps; under such circumstances, Jia Jing He still didn't show up, and even asked Rongguo Mansion to arrange the "adoption" of the next successor.

Now Jia Zhen has not yet been buried, and Jia Rong has lost her fertility and can no longer inherit the title. Naturally, such a big matter cannot be decided in a short time, but if there are no surprises, basically everyone recognizes Jia Qiang's inheritance, not to mention This kid has the highest ranking, and we also need to consider that he has grown up with Jia Zhen since he was a child. Compared with Jia Zhen's always cool mentality, many people suspect that they are literally "the father and son."

"I've seen it. I've seen it, Brother Zhou!" Just as Zhou Yang was thinking about those messy trivial matters, the third-generation man with the highest status in Rongguo Mansion, Jia Baoyu, the Phoenix Egg of Jia Mansion, was already timidly approaching him, but he even He spoke with a trembling voice, "Father and uncle are already waiting in the Xiangyang Hall in front of Rongxi Hall."

"Brother Bao, you are polite!" The gate of Rongguo Mansion was quite lively at this time, and it was not convenient for Zhou Yang to do anything. He smiled, jumped off his sweaty horse, and greeted Jia Baoyu with fists in his arms. Still as a disciple, he dismounted. At the same time, Jia Lan, who was originally following Jia Baoyu, had already taken a few steps forward to take the reins of the horse, and then handed it over to the servant in charge, "Lan'er is here too?"

"I've met Uncle Zhou!" Jia Lan bowed seriously.

"Okay, why are you so polite?" Zhou Yang just nodded to Jia Baoyu and said goodbye, but smiled and patted Jia Lan on the shoulder, and then stuffed him with a small purse filled with golden melon seeds. The people around him were confused. With a look in his eyes, he strode through the door; moreover, the juniors from Rongguo Mansion who greeted him at the door were actually Jia Cong and Jia Huan. Unfortunately, they were just standing there, but no one paid attention to them.

"Brother Lang, are you familiar with General Zhou?" Not to mention someone who had already left, as soon as Jia Lan came back behind Jia Baoyu, Jia Huan, who had drooped his head and looked transparent, suddenly jumped to Jia Lan's side. Asked, "How do you think he treated you better than others just now, and where is that purse?"

"Third uncle misunderstood, maybe my nephew is the youngest here?" Of course Jia Lan would not tell the truth, and he simply did not take up the issue of his wallet.Now this kid has been studying with Chu Fang for so long. In addition, children from wealthy families have many sources of information and know a lot. They are already precocious than ordinary people. He doesn't know that the person who usually calls "uncle" is actually called "father". "It's okay, and you still treat yourself sincerely, so naturally you won't be exposed as stupid.

"Stingy!" Jia Huan murmured dissatisfiedly, looked at Jia Lan's purse pocket with reluctance, and finally took a look at this nephew who was two years younger than himself but was about the same height as him, but also stronger, and gave up wisely. As for the others, Jia Baoyu has not recovered from the fear just now, and Jia Cong does not even have the courage to speak.

Here, Zhou Yang entered the already familiar Rongguo Mansion. He strode straight to Xiangyang Hall without even using the servants to guide him. Along the way, he found that the open space in the front yard was already crowded with members of the Jia family. Just looking at their posture You know, this group of people just came here to make a good living, and they just shouted a few lucky words, but no one had the courage to come over and say hello.

"Haha, Ziyang is here?" As soon as he entered the hall, Jia Zheng, who had already heard the message, came up to him with a smile and pulled him to the middle seat to sit down. "I thought you couldn't come so early, so you didn't arrive at the door now. Then, it just so happens that all the nephews are here now, and I think you will have more to say together."

Zhou Yang glanced at the empty hall and sighed to himself. On one side of the two main seats were a few old guys he didn't know. Seeing that they were all in high-level uniforms, they were probably other martial arts heroes who had long since fallen. On the other side were four princes and eight princes. Unfortunately, they are all the younger generation. Except for Qiu Liang, who has always been close to Rongguo Mansion, there are not even any heirs such as Chen Yejun and Niu Ben.

"I've met Brother Qiu, I've met all the brothers!" Zhou Yang smiled and bowed his hands, and naturally took his seat at the head of the chair, next to Qiu Liang. The two main seats were occupied by Jia She and Jia Zheng, each with a table. "My little brother has some unfinished business, so he came a little late. It's really a neglect."

"You, my boy, have been in the limelight these days. I'm afraid no one would have thought that you actually produced an army full of firearms." Naturally, the bastards and bastards from other families did not have the guts to say anything more, so they just said. Even if he said "No problem, you're welcome", Qiu Liang didn't have so many scruples, "I heard that you raised him with your own money? When will you take care of me, brother?"

"Brother Qiu, don't talk nonsense. What do you mean by spending money to raise soldiers? When word spread, you think it's some evil plot." Zhou Yang glared at him angrily, "Isn't it because I met His Majesty that he specifically agreed to it, so that I dare to be loyal to the court? ;As for you, brother, your little brother is always good, right?"

"I didn't know you, are you really so honest?" Qiu Liang strode up, pulled someone up and walked out of the door. Before leaving, he just nodded to the confused Jia Zheng, and the two walked around to the hall together. At the Nuan Pavilion on the east side, he asked seriously, "I have prepared everything His Highness has ordered. When can you come over?"

"Brother Qiu, what's going on with you? I've been favored by His Highness Yongchang and even His Highness since the beginning of the martial arts competition. I can't retreat at this time. Why should you do the same?" This is something Zhou Yang has never understood. "Didn't you see that not one of the twelve families stood out? They all closed their doors and pretended not to see it?"

"You guys know that I can't withdraw, so I can withdraw?" Qiu Liang kicked him angrily, "You only know that I am in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department now. I'm afraid you don't know that the Qiu family has been around since my father. When I was still here, I first followed Prince Yoshitaka, Chitose, and then was ordered to serve His Highness Yongchang until now. Do you really think you can hide it from anyone?"

"Okay, I understand." Zhou Yang nodded, "Brother Qiu, don't worry, as long as there is need, just say hello and I can send manpower over, two infantry, one hundred households of firearms, and half one hundred households of artillery, specifically Has His Highness told you the situation? Remember to ask someone to take care of you when the time comes."

"That's good." Qiu Liang nodded and pulled him back to the hall.

In fact, there was one thing Zhou Yang didn't say. What he "understood" was not only Qiu Liang's identity, but also the original problem - Qiu Liang only appeared once during Qin Keqing's funeral, and then... There was no sound; according to his position as the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, he should not have such a sense of presence. Even Fu Shi, the general judge of Shuntian Prefecture, showed up several times.

The only explanation is that he was dealt with after the death of the eldest prince Guo Kai, and he was probably among the first to fall in!
(End of this chapter)