Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 413
The next day.

Before dawn, Lai Shangrong walked out of Xue Baochai's boudoir feeling refreshed and refreshed.

No way, the experience of this night was so wonderful that he couldn't bear to leave, completely forgetting about Mrs. Wang who was watching and waiting outside.

Mrs. Wang, who woke up and looked out, ignored the resentment on her face and walked away.

Returning home through the east corner gate of Grand View Garden, I simply finished my exercise in Huifang Garden before returning to the backyard to shower and change clothes.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I had just sat down to have breakfast when I heard Jin Chuan come to announce that Lou and Jia Jun came.

Knowing that Lou would probably be unable to defeat Jia Jun, he agreed to let him go out to sea with the fleet to practice.

Because he still had to go to court, he asked Jin Chuan to invite the two of them to the restaurant, where they ate and talked.

Contrary to what was expected, Lou showed no hesitation at all. Rather than objecting to Jia Jun going to sea, he was very approving of it.

I have to say that a child’s character is inseparable from his parents’ education.

Among the three apprentices, he liked Jia Jun's character the most.

Lively and out-of-the-box, quick in thinking, strong in execution, and clear in grudges.

Even Qin Zhong, who is now on his own, would have seemed a bit cowardly in his original character if he had not encountered changes in his family and his temperament had changed.

As for Jia Lan, perhaps because he has been unpopular for a long time, he always has a low self-esteem, his personality is too meek, and he has no independent opinions.

Although Lou agreed that her son would go to sea, Lai Shangrong still told her about the possible risks at sea.

"Don't worry, sir! Even though I'm from a small family, I still understand the principles. If you want to get ahead, you can't help but take some risks."

Lai Shangrong stopped being pretentious and nodded: "In that case, Jun'er will spend more time with your mother these days. I will tell Rongfu later that during the national mourning period, the little actors in Lixiangyuan will also be assigned to various courtyards. Once it becomes vacant, you can move there later.

Firstly, it is inconvenient for you to be alone when Jun'er goes out. Secondly, you have someone to take care of you, so he has less worries. "

After all, Mrs. Lou is the daughter-in-law of the Jia family, so it was only logical that she be arranged in the Rongguo Mansion.

Nowadays, he can arrange a vacant courtyard in Rong Mansion.

"Thank you, master!" Jia Jun saluted.

"Well! I'm going to court as my master. You should send your mother home first, and then go to the old house to find the master."

He did not plan to hand Jia Jun directly to Liu Xianglian, but planned to let him join the adopted orphan first.

They are similar in age. As his apprentice, Jia Jun is far superior to his peers in terms of status and knowledge. In addition, he has a lively personality and acts of justice. It will not be long before the orphans he adopts will follow his lead.

Even at sea, Jia Jun has his own advantages. Although unlike Liu Xianglian, he has sailing experience, he is more familiar with new firearms than others.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about prestige.

It is essential to be on guard against others. The private army at sea is related to his own future, so Lai Shangrong has to deal with it carefully.

After seeing off Jia Jun's mother and son, Lai Shangrong also boarded the carriage to go to court.

Inside the Golden Palace.

Lai Shangrong was reminiscing about last night's charm, wondering whether to relive his old dream tonight.

Suddenly hearing the words Jiangnan Zhen's family, he quickly dismissed the inappropriate thoughts from his mind and listened.

The various charges made Lai Shangrong a little frightened.

It's not that the charges against the Zhen family were shocking. Most of the impeachment charges were about selling out one's official position, but there were very few cases involving human life.

The censor's impeachment may have been impromptu, but the evidence of guilt presented by the Jin Yiwei could not have been prepared in advance.

But the emperor had vaguely expressed his intention to grant a marriage. How long had it been?He was about to take action against the Zhen family, and he didn't know whether the original marriage grant was intentional or unintentional.

Moreover, it is now August, and the period of mourning for Concubine Zhen is only a little over three months away. The national filial piety among the people has just ended, and Emperor Zhenglong can't wait to take action against the concubine's natal family. It can be seen that the lack of family ties in the Tian family is not an empty talk.

It also made Lai Shangrong less willing to take chances and more focused on arranging a way out.

However, only Lai Shangrong knew that the emperor had the idea of ​​granting a marriage. Compared with his worries, the courtiers were more concerned about King Beijing's reaction.

The story of the perfect match between the King of Beijing and the second daughter of the Zhen family has spread widely in the capital recently.

Now that the princess's natal family is under investigation, it would obviously be unjustifiable to remain indifferent.

However, since he was not welcomed by the emperor, unless he went to the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager, he really wouldn't be able to help much.

Lai Shangrong didn't care about all this. After leaving the palace, he came to a research and development factory of the State-owned Corporation.

"Get some finished telescopes, I want to take them back!"

The principle of the telescope is not complicated, but the demand at this stage is not large, and it is mainly used for military purposes, so no separate factory has been set up.

The R&D factory will produce small batches for purchase by the Ordnance Department.

The sea is endless and unobstructed, which is the most suitable weapon for predicting the enemy's opportunities. Of course, he must prepare it for his private army.

After leaving the R&D factory, he returned to the Yamen and handled official duties for the day.

After leaving the office, Lai Shangrong returned to his old home.

Seeing that Jia Jun was still there, he gave him some binoculars.

"This telescope is most suitable for watching the enemy from the sea. My teacher has taught you the principle. You should familiarize yourself with it first. If you have more, you can watch them and give them away!"

Turning to Lai Dadao: "Send Jun'er over in three days, let him get familiar with the orphans first, and then select a group of people to send to the capital. I will arrange for them to enter the security department, and then form an independent team to specialize in Responsible for transporting firearms to the fleet, so as to avoid leaking information."

It is not easy to hide the truth. After all, there is no guarantee that everyone will be loyal to Kota.

Therefore, setting up a separate reliable formation for dedicated transportation can avoid the risk of leakage.

"Yeah! This is a good idea!" Lai Da nodded.

Lai Shangrong turned to Jia Jun, who was playing with a telescope, and said, "Teach them some knowledge about the use of firearms and common sense in maintenance."

Jia Jun has participated in the production of firearms, and this knowledge can be said to be at his fingertips. In the future, whether he enters the security department or goes to the sea fleet, he must learn the use and maintenance of firearms.

And Jia Jun can be said to be a ready-made master.

"Master!" Jia Jun winked and said, "It's just talk without practice. At least we must first let them know what the firearms look like. Can the master get two of them and let the disciples take them over?"

It is not difficult for Lai Shangrong to get a few firearms. He nodded and said: "Remember to keep it well, don't lose it, and don't load it easily!"

"Yes! Disciple has an order!"

"Okay! Go back! Don't come over for the next two days. Stay at home with your mother!"

After sending Jia Jun away, Lai Shangrong continued: "Have King Zhongshun and Uncle Tian Guo notified them?"

There was no need to delay the establishment of the shipyard. Although King Zhongshun, Chen Yiwen and others could be seen in court, he still informed them privately due to the crowds of people.

"Yeah! I've already posted a message, and I'll make an appointment at Qingzhu Yayuan tomorrow night."

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(End of this chapter)