Red Mansion Taoist

Chapter 66 Viscount
  "After you arrive in Yangzhou, I will ask Lin Ruhai to assist you in the salt affairs. Your task is to obtain as much silver as possible. If possible, see if you can leave a long-term channel in the salt affairs!" Emperor Jingwen Said in a deep voice.

Emperor Jingwen regarded Jia Qiang as a confidant. Jia Qiang rescued him twice, especially this time, which bound the interests of Jia Qiang and Emperor Jingwen.

That's why Emperor Jingwen explained Jia Qiang's mission clearly and didn't let Jia Qiang figure it out on her own.

Jia Qiang finally knew her mission, which was to go to Jiangnan to collect money.

It's just that he didn't expect that the dignified emperor had no money and would still need to use this method.

"I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations!" Jia Qiang bowed and said.

"For your rescue, I have decided to make you a first-class viscount. I will remember all the other rewards and give them to you when you become an adult in two years!" Emperor Jingwen saw Jia Qiang agree and changed the subject.

Generally speaking, the emperor would not say hello in advance when conferring a title. Emperor Jingwen continued to use various imperial means to draw closer to his minister Jia Qiang.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!" Jia Qiang had to stand up from the stool again this time and knelt down to thank him.

Emperor Jingwen waited for Jia Qiang to thank her, and then stepped forward to help Jia Qiang up.

"You go back first, I will notify you when the time is arranged!" Emperor Jingwen finally confessed.

After Jia Qiang returned to the mansion, he began to arrange things in the mansion. He didn't know when Emperor Jingwen planned to go to Yangzhou. He needed to give some instructions before leaving.

Whether he went to Jiangnan to take charge of Jiangnan salt affairs or became an apprentice to Lin Ruhai, he could not return to the capital in a short time.

There is no need to worry about the MSG issue. He still has a lot of MSG that he made before, which is enough to consume the three Qingfeng Buildings for several years. These matters are all handled by Wentian, so he does not need to worry too much.

"Master, are you planning to leave the capital?" When Jia Qiang was giving orders to Wentian, Feicui was at the side. After Wentian left, Feicui couldn't help but ask.

"The Holy One has arranged a teacher for me in Yangzhou. I will go to Yangzhou in a few days!" Jia Qiang nodded.

"Master, I want to serve you!" Jade said quickly.

"Don't be busy now. I'll go over and take a look first. If everything goes well, I will arrange for you and Qin'er to go there again!" Jia Qiang shook her head and replied.

It's not that he doesn't want to take Jade with him, he has long been accustomed to Jade's care in the past two years.

Even though Jade is his housekeeper, in fact Jade is still his personal maid, and every aspect of his life is arranged by Jade.

But this time I went to Yangzhou to grab money from salt merchants.

None of the salt merchants are idlers. There is no one who does not have channels for smuggling private salt, and there are many people who are responsible for doing dirty work.

Jia Qiang himself is not afraid. With his force, as long as he is careful, no one can hurt him.

But with Jade by your side, the safety of Jade is hard to guarantee.

"Master!" Feicui's eyes immediately filled with mist when she heard that Jia Qiang didn't plan to take her to Yangzhou.

"Don't cry. It's not like I won't take you there, but it will be some time at night!" Jia Qiang waved her hand to comfort her.

"That's for sure?" Jade confirmed stubbornly.

"Definitely!" Jia Qiang nodded with certainty.

Jade knew that this was the best result, so she put away her tears.

"By the way, I almost forgot just now. An invitation was sent from Rongguo Mansion. Jia Lian will be getting married in a month and the master has been invited!" Feicui thought of other things at this time and said hurriedly.

"There is no way to participate. You should prepare gifts according to the rules!" Jia Qiang looked at the time and knew that he would definitely not be able to participate. He thought for a while and ordered.

Regarding gifts, Jade knows better than him how much should be given.

What was a pity for him was that he couldn't see the newly married Wang Xifeng.

When he came to the world of Red Mansion, he also saw several Jinchai from Red Mansion, but those few Jinchai were now children and could not see the charm of Jinchai from Red Mansion.

This time I missed the opportunity to meet Wang Xifeng again. It seems that he has no fate with Jin Chai of the Red Mansion.

The next morning, Jia Qiang was reading a book when she heard rapid steps.

"Master, there is a eunuch in the palace, saying that the imperial edict will be arriving soon, and I want you to go outside to receive the edict!" Feicui stood outside the study. She didn't have time to inform her, so she couldn't enter the study, so she shouted outside the door. "Change my clothes!" Jia Qiang knew that this was a reward, and he ordered calmly.

Qin'er took the first step to take out Captain Qingche's court uniform, which Jia Qiang had never worn.

Even during the Great Court Meeting, he always wore a second-class bodyguard uniform to guard around Emperor Jingwen.

"I won't be able to wear this court uniform anymore!" Jia Qiang said carelessly.

"Are you going to be promoted to a noble title again?" Qin'er hadn't heard anything yet, but Jade asked in surprise.

The imperial edict was coming, and Jia Qiang said something like this. Of course the smart Jade guessed the reason.

"You are quite smart. Let's wait until we receive the order!" Jia Qiang praised Jade with a smile.

Jade couldn't help but laugh out loud. She thought that with Jia Qiang's promotion speed, maybe her aunt would be able to get a royal wife in the future, and that would be a glorious ancestor.

"I just praised you for being smart, why are you giggling again!" Jia Qiang patted the girl lightly and said with a smile.

Jade would not tell her little thoughts, so she was busy and tidying up the court clothes for Jia Qiang.

Lao Shun Tou had already opened the middle door, and Jia Qiang walked out. Behind him, Lao Shun Tou, Jade Cui and Qin'er all looked excitedly into the distance. These were the few people in the mansion who were qualified to accompany Jia Qiang to receive the order.

In fact, if there weren't other masters in Jia Qiang's house, slaves like Lao Shun Tou, Jade Cui and Qin'er wouldn't even have this chance.

Not long after, a team of twenty sergeants arrived to protect Xia Shouzhong.

The recent period of instability has led to the escort of sergeants. Otherwise, with the carriages and horses in the palace, the capital would not have encountered any trouble.

Xia Shouzhong and Jia Qiang were old acquaintances. He first nodded to Jia Qiang, then took out the imperial edict and read it out.

In the imperial edict, as Emperor Jingwen said before, Jia Qiang was given the title of first-class viscount. This is the first-class title, which is the highest title under the super grade.

In fact, according to Emperor Jingwen's wishes, the title of second-class general was just right, and the title of second-class general left more space for Jia Qiang to be rewarded in the future.

It was the Supreme Emperor who conferred the title of first-class viscount to Jia Qiangzheng, and it was not Emperor Jingwen's idea.

However, the imperial edict did not say that it was the Supreme Emperor. Emperor Jingwen placed the credit on himself.

After Jia Qiang thanked him, he accepted the imperial edict from Xia Shouzhong and gave Xia Shouzhong a stack of banknotes. Looking at Xia Shouzhong's expression, he knew that Xia Shouzhong had something else to do.

He invited Xia Shouzhong to come in, and they both sat down in the study.

After Jade brought the tea and exited, Xia Shouzhong placed a long box on the table.

"This is Shang Fang's sword. Don't use it lightly. If you use it, you will be able to decide the outcome in one fell swoop!" Xia Shouzhong pushed hard on the long box and pushed it in front of Jia Qiang. He said solemnly.

Jia Qiang nodded, and he opened the long box, revealing a sheathed long sword inside.

The scabbard is bright yellow, and it is written on the sword. Just because of this color, only the royal family can use it.

"Master gives you this military talisman. You can mobilize a thousand sergeants from the Jiangnan camp to serve as imperial guards!" Xia Shouzhong took out another military talisman and put it on the table. This time, he used more force on his fingers.

Jia Qiang didn't know that Emperor Jingwen specifically asked the Supreme Emperor for this military talisman, and finally obtained this military talisman that could command a thousand soldiers.

It's both helpless and funny to say that Emperor Jingwen is currently unable to even dispatch a hundred trusted sergeants from his subordinates.

Emperor Jingwen also understood that no matter how powerful Jia Qiang was, he would still need manpower when he arrived in Jiangnan.

Lin Ruhai can give some help, but the manpower Lin Ruhai can use is also extremely limited, not to mention that the salt service is almost in ruins. It is really hard to say how many of those manpower can be used.

Otherwise, Lin Ruhai would not be in such a difficult situation in Yangzhou, and would need Emperor Jingwen to send the most powerful Jia Qiang to help.

If Lin Ruhai really had an easy job as the censor of the Salt Patrol, Emperor Jingwen would only have to ask Lin Ruhai to transfer the money to the capital if he needed money. There would be no need for such trouble.

Even Emperor Jingwen could not imagine that the military talisman for commanding a thousand soldiers could be easily given by the Supreme Emperor. At least a small part of it was due to Jia Qiang.

(End of this chapter)