Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 251 Summoned by Emperor Longqing

In early March, Jia Qiong's confinement period expired and she returned to work at Sifangguan.

He first convened a meeting with the heads of various ministries to listen to progress reports during this period.

During Jia Qiong's confinement, he deliberately did not interfere much with the work of the Mutual Aid Department, just to train his subordinates and cultivate talents.

The Mutual Aid Department was just a temporary government office to deal with last year's locust plague.

Now that the disaster has basically subsided, the work of the Mutual Aid Department is almost over.

The group of people convened by Jia Qiong will return to the company one after another. With this contribution to disaster relief, it will not be a problem for everyone to rise to the next level.

After listening to everyone's reports, Jia Qiong nodded and said: "Everyone in charge has worked hard during this time, and the work of the Mutual Aid Department is progressing smoothly.

This is all your credit, and I will take credit for everyone. "

Everyone raised their hands and said, "Thank you, sir."

Jia Qiong continued: “Since the beginning of winter last year, the northern provinces have received abundant rainfall, and I hope there will be no drought again this year.

It is almost the spring plowing season, and if the victims still have acres of land at home, they should be allowed to return home to cultivate and start a new life with the people.

These victims have worked for several months and have saved enough food. It should not be a problem to hold on until the autumn harvest.

The next key task of the Mutual Aid Department is to repatriate the victims as soon as possible, do a good job of coordination, and urge local and state governments to organize the victims to resume production.

Tell the victims that after they return to their hometowns, the government will distribute seeds to them for free to reassure them. "

Xu Mu raised his hands and asked, "Sir, if all the victims return home, who will do the remaining work on Qinglongfang?"

"It doesn't matter, many of these victims have no permanent property, and they won't leave.

It is enough for them to do the subsequent projects of Qinglongfang. The Freemasons will take over the subsequent work, so you don't have to worry about this. "

Wu Chengxuan said: “Although the victims have worked hard in the past few months, they still have no worries about food and clothing.

I am afraid that many people who have land at home are unwilling to return to their hometowns. "

Jia Qiong nodded and said, "After the Qinglongfang project, there won't be so much work to do.

It is useless for the victims to stay in the capital. If everyone makes it clear to the victims, they will naturally go back. "

Tao Dachun asked: "Sir, you said that our Mutual Aid Department should urge local and state governments to organize disaster victims to resume production.

But our Mutual Aid Department is only responsible for disaster relief in Guanzhong, Henan Province..."

Everyone discussed various tasks, and after everyone had finished speaking, Jia Qiong looked around and said, "Is there anything else you want to report?

If not, just go and do your own work. This is the last errand of our Mutual Aid Department, and everyone must not slack off. "

Everyone said in unison: "Yes, we will take the order."

After everyone dispersed, Jia Qiong wanted to go to Qinglongfang to take a look, but before he could go out, he received a summons from Emperor Longqing.

Jia Qiong followed the eunuch who delivered the order all the way to the south study room. When he saw Emperor Longqing, he hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, Jia Qiong, is here to see the Emperor. I, the Emperor, pay my respects to Jin'an."

Emperor Longqing said: "Without courtesy, has Jia Qing's injury been healed?"

Jia Qiong bowed and replied: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My injury has long been healed."

Emperor Long Qing nodded and said, "That's good. The Mutual Aid Department has not been managed by you in the past three months, and its progress has not been very smooth. You have to put things in order when you come back."

Jia Qiong asked strangely: "Why did the emperor say this?

The Mutual Aid Department has done a good job in the past three months. All the officials performed their duties and performed their duties conscientiously. There was nothing unsatisfactory. "

Emperor Longqing said: "The houses in Qinglongfang have been sold for so long. I heard that only a dozen of them were sold. How can this be said to be smooth?" Jia Qiong suddenly realized that Emperor Longqing was worried about his profit.

"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. The reason why the house in Qinglongfang is not selling well is mainly because it has not been completed yet.

After it is completely built, I guarantee that it will be sold smoothly. "

Emperor Longqing asked: "Oh, Jia Aiqing is so confident?"

"Of course, I am absolutely sure."

Emperor Longqing nodded and smiled: "That's good. The treasury is empty now. Without this money, I would really feel a little uneasy."

Having said this, Emperor Longqing paused, then changed the topic and asked, "Jia Aiqing, what do you think about the matter of Jia Zhen and his son in Ningguo Mansion?"

Jia Qiong said with a face full of shame: "Jia Zhen and his son are disobedient to human relations and really bring shame on me."

Emperor Longqing said: "I took back the title of Ningguo and granted the title of Ningguo Duke. Do you think my punishment is too severe?"

Jia Qiong hurriedly said: "I don't dare. Jia Zhen has done such a treasonous and unethical thing, and no punishment will be excessive."

Emperor Longqing nodded and said: "It's good that you think so, but after all, Ning Guogong has made great contributions to the court.

Although Jia Zhen and his son are guilty, I don't want to make things right.

However, the successors recommended by your Jia family are really incompetent. I don’t want them to tarnish Ningguo’s name anymore.

I heard that most of the Jia family members support you in inheriting the Ningguo Mansion. Why do you insist on refusing? "

Jia Qiong replied: "Back to the emperor, although I am not talented, I feel that I can still make contributions based on my own ability and do not have to rely on the shadow of my ancestors."

Emperor Longqing said: "It is good that Jia Qing has such ambition, but it would be a pity that the foundation laid by Ning Guogong through life and death would be ruined by future generations.

I think among the Jia clan, you are the only one who can inherit the aspirations of your ancestors and inherit the legacy of Ning Guogong.

You made great achievements in wiping out the White Lotus Sect, but because of your father's will, I didn't reward you properly.

The Freemasonry Department and the Freemasonry have also made great contributions to the country and must be appreciated.

Now that my father's anger has dissipated, I have combined the two powers into one, allowing you to pick up two houses on one shoulder and inherit the Ningguo Duke's mansion. What do you think? "

Jia Qiong felt a little strange when he heard this. He was originally a descendant of Ningguo Gong. If the emperor wanted to show favor, he could just let his small clan succeed the big clan. Why should he have two wives?

Not understanding Gui or not, Jia Qiong hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty is so kind to me, I shouldn't refuse.

However, Jia Qiong has already told his tribe that he has no intention of being awarded the title of Ningguo, and now..."

Emperor Longqing waved his hand and said: "Hey~, how can this be the same?

The imperial court has taken back the title of Duke of Ningguo. I just couldn't bear to see the main line of Ningguo cut off, so I ordered you to have two wives.

I will give you the Ningguo Duke's Mansion, but I will take back the Ningguo Duke's Mansion sign first. I will return it to you when you become the Duke of Ning again. "

After hearing this, Jia Qiong no longer refused, kowtowed and said: "I thank you for your kindness, my emperor, long live, long live, long live!"

Emperor Longqing said: "Get on your feet."

After saying that, he waved to Dai Quan next to him, signaling for him to lead his people to retreat.

Dai Quan was secretly criticizing Jia Qiong's pretense. When he saw Emperor Longqing's actions, he hurriedly bowed and led the people out of the hall.

Dai Quan didn't know what Emperor Long Qing was going to tell Jia Qiong, and he was extremely curious. He stood outside the palace and eavesdropped, but he couldn't hear clearly.

Suddenly Jia Qiong exclaimed, which made Dai Quan tremble and quickly walked away.

(End of this chapter)