In the study
Seeing the fascination on Sanjie You's face, Jia Heng said: "I will write you the outline of the story later. You write the main text, and then you write it and show it to me. If it is suitable, I will find a friend to help you publish it." , the money you earn from writing manuscripts is clean and upright, and you can support yourself better than many men. At that time, who would dare to look down on you?"
Hearing this, Third Sister You's tear-stained face shone brightly, her heart trembled, and she said softly: "Uncle Heng's kindness, even if I work like a cow or a horse, I can't repay you." .”
Jia Heng said: "Write it carefully. People will always help those who help themselves. As long as you are willing to be self-reliant, even others will help you."
This kind of independent thought itself is very rare.
Why does the original work of "Dream of Red Mansions" begin with the words in the first chapter, "Nowadays, everything is busy and nothing can be accomplished." Suddenly I think of all the women of that day, and after carefully examining them one by one, I feel that their behavior, behavior, and knowledge are all superior to mine.
If Third Sister You said, "Uncle Heng, I want to be the aunt of a rich family," he would be out of luck. He couldn't cut his flesh to feed the hawks, right?
Third Sister You's beautiful eyes were shining brightly and her lips were twitching. She wanted to do something, but she was afraid that the boy opposite would underestimate her and others.
The days ahead may be long...
Third Sister You whispered in her heart.
Jia Heng said: "Okay, it's getting late. Let's go to the front."
Third Sister You quietly hid the handkerchief she had just given in her sleeve and nodded.
The two of them said, and walked towards the inner hall one after the other.
In the inner hall
Before they even arrived in the hall, they heard laughter and laughter, which were clearly the voices of Sister Feng and Youshi. The two had known each other for more than ten years, and the man was also a "similar" cousin. Now that they were reunited, they seemed to be somewhat sympathetic to the same problem.
Especially Sister Feng, who knew her own family affairs, was uneasy because of Jia Lian's incident. When she saw the servants laughing behind their backs in Rongguo Mansion, she felt that they were laughing at her.
At this time, Jia Heng walked out of the study. The few people who were talking and laughing stopped talking and laughing, and looked at Jia Heng and Third Sister You.
Sister Feng smiled sweetly and said, "Brother Heng, are you done with the work ahead?"
But he asked the question first, and I don't know if he was worried that Jia Heng would mention Jia Lian casually.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "There are still some hands and tails... Is Brother Lian feeling better?"
Sister Feng's smile froze for a moment and said, "Much better."
Jia Heng stopped asking questions and said in a clear voice: "We can gather in Huifang Garden that night, so that we can have some leisure time these days."
Sister Feng forced herself to smile and said, "Then I'll send someone to ask him later."
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Not mentioning the preparations for the celebration banquet in Ningguo Mansion, but saying that after Jia Heng left, in the palace, King Qi entered the Daming Palace under the guidance of the eunuchs.
"I have met my father. I respectfully wish my father a long life." King Qi knelt down and paid homage.
Emperor Chongping was sitting behind the eucalyptus. The afterglow of the setting sun that filtered through the withered window lattice slanted down and fell on half of his face. That cold, gloomy face was half hidden in darkness.
King Qi couldn't hear Pingshen's voice for a while, and his heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but look up at Emperor Chongping, who had a stern look on his face. He felt a chill in his heart and quickly lowered his head. His plump body began to tremble, and his voice was a little harsh. , said: "I wonder why the father called his sons and ministers?"
"The Sanhe Gang in Dongcheng was wiped out by Jia Heng last night. They have been doing evil for the past ten years. As their benefactor, don't you have something to say?" Emperor Chongping said in a deep voice.
King Qi's mind was spinning rapidly, and he said: "Father, how could my son have been their benefactor? It was only because he was in charge of household affairs before that we had some contacts. After my son opened the government and took charge of affairs, he was left alone and helpless."
A sneer suddenly came from above, causing Queen Qi to choke half of her words in her throat.
Emperor Chongping said: "Now that things have come to this, you still dare to quibble!"
King Qi said: "Father, I have no excuses. They gave me some money, but they are thieves and bandits who are evil and want to maintain their official reputation. Who would not give money? The commander of the army and horse division of the first five cities Didn't Zhou Song and Sun Liangchen, the Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture, receive any money from them? After I opened the government, I spent a huge amount of money on various expenses, and I was always used to being extravagant... These rogues were originally Caoliang Guards My subordinates came to visit because of the transportation of grain to Beijing, but I was not aware of it for a while, so they were deceived. As for the money, they were delivered to my door, and I was confused for a while..."
Emperor Chongping stared at King Qi closely, the gloomy look on his face became lighter, and there was a strange calmness in his voice as he said, "How many of them have you taken in?"
If Jia Heng were here, he would be keenly aware that the friendship between father and son has dropped to a freezing point. When the emperor begins to restrain his anger, it means that the friendship between father and son is gradually disappearing.
King Qi didn't know why, but he instinctively felt that something was wrong. When he had reached the one million taels in his mouth, he changed his words and said: "Three million taels."
Emperor Chongping said coldly: "Is it three million a year, or three million cumulatively?"
King Qi quickly raised his head and said urgently: "Father, the total is three million!"
"You have protected the Sanhe Gang for seven or eight years. The Sanhe Gang has made a total of 6.8 million taels of silver in one year. How much percent will you receive in one year!?" Emperor Chongping shouted.
King Qi was temporarily confused by this kind of arithmetic question, and he hesitated: "This..."
"Still thinking about lying? Do you think I am a three-year-old child!!!" Emperor Chongping's face surged with anger, and he roared like a dragon roaring, grabbed the paperweight in his hand, and smashed it at King Qi.
After all, I couldn't hold it back...
King Qi was caught off guard and subconsciously flashed. The corner of the paperweight grazed his forehead and fell on his shoulder. He immediately let out a pained groan. A cut was made on his forehead, and blood suddenly flowed out.
"Father, father, I know that I am wrong, I know that I am wrong." King Qi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He ignored the blood flowing down his face and kowtowed like smashing garlic. There was only one thought in his heart, it's over...
Dai Quan on the side hid his figure behind the curtain, seeming to be trying to reduce his presence.
The maids and eunuchs behind the screen all knelt down one after another, with their heads lowered tightly, not even daring to breathe out.
"Six million and eight hundred thousand taels a year, four to fifty million taels in eight years, and I'll give you 10%, and there are still four and a half million taels! Three million taels?" Emperor Chongping said coldly, letting out a chuckle.
At this moment, no one reminded the emperor that the Sanhe Gang definitely did not have so much money in the early days of its growth.
King Qi was extremely frightened and said anxiously: "Father, my sons and ministers have collected more than five million taels of silver from them. The more is really gone, gone."
More than five million taels of silver. If he sells some of his family property, he can get some. I think five million taels of silver should be able to calm his father's anger.
In fact, in the original Dream of Red Mansions, Ru Lin Ru Hai patrolled the salt for several years and had millions of family assets. What's more, a prince like King Qi? There is not that much cash, but it is not difficult to raise money by selling some properties at a discount.
"What do you want with so much money?" Emperor Chongping asked noncommittally, with cold eyes.
At this moment, King Qi didn't know whether it was because his forehead was bleeding, or because he was touched by something sad. He cried loudly: "Father, my son is afraid of poverty. When he first opened the government, the treasury was in difficulty, his salary and silver were in arrears, and my son was in arrears." I just got married and was in a pinch. I couldn't even maintain the dignity of the palace. I was looked down upon and looked down upon. It happened that these bastards were willing to send me money. I was confused for a while, so I accepted them. of silver."
Emperor Chongping looked livid and said coldly: "I ask you, where did the money go?"
King Qi was shaken, stopped crying, and said urgently: "Father, look at how fat I am, as well as the clothes, utensils, and daily expenses in the house. Just rely on the little money from the household department." How can I do this with my son Lu Yin?"
Emperor Chongping said calmly: "I don't care about you. More than five million taels of silver, one tael or more, will be shipped to the internal funds in three days!"
When King Qi heard this, his expression changed drastically, and he said in panic: "Father, I just tore apart the bones of my son, boiled oil to light a lamp..."
Emperor Chongping's eyes were fierce, and an oppressive aura swept towards King Qi, and he said coldly: "Do you think I can't do it, or do you dare not?"
King Qi: "..."
An awe-inspiring chill seeped out from his back, flooding King Qi like a tide.
Gein, these words are too murderous, almost like sharpening a knife. If he is imprisoned and loses his family fortune, it seems... not impossible!
Even if he goes to seek help from the Supreme Emperor of Chonghua Palace...
King Qi bowed his head and bowed again, crying: "Father, even if your ministers tear down walls and sell beams, smash pots and sell iron, they still have to pay back five million taels!"
"I don't need you to tear down walls and sell beams, smash pots and sell iron. It depends on you whether you can pay it back! But the situation in the Han Dynasty is very difficult now. If you still consider yourself a vassal of the country and the Chen Han clan, you should also use some of your talent. Huang Guizhou has taken the responsibility!" Emperor Chongping said quietly with deep eyes.
He had clearly foreseen some of King Qi's tricks.
King Qi dared to play tricks at this moment, and said in fear: "My son, I must obey my father's teachings."
Emperor Chongping waved his hand, and the coldness in his voice seemed to have dissipated a little. When he raised his head to look at King Qi, his deep eyes lingered on the red blood on his fat face. In the deepest part of his heart, he seemed to recall that he had done it many years ago. When I was Prince Yong, in the backyard of the palace, I heard the joy of the birth of my eldest son. The woman with a humble background and a slightly fat body was lying on the bed, her face was pale and her eyes were hazy with tears. When she was dying, she smiled and called him "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Chongping's face was gloomy, his eyes came back to consciousness, and he drove away the past events deep in his heart. His face was still cold and hard, and he said in a deep voice: "Dai Quan, lead King Qi down and let the imperial doctor stop his bleeding!"
When King Qi heard this, he felt relieved and bowed his head: "Thank you very much, father."
With that said, under the leadership of Dai Quan, they left the Daming Palace.
Emperor Chongping sighed heavily and sat slumped on the chair. At that time, the sky was completely dark, and the emperor remained motionless. He looked at the sunset gradually setting through the window lattice and didn't know what to think.
After a long time, Dai Quan saw off King Qi and turned around. He saw the dim light in the imperial study and Emperor Chongping sitting on a chair like a stone sculpture. He was startled and whispered to an eunuch: "Why don't you hold the lamp? "
"Your Majesty won't allow it..." the young eunuch said in a low voice.
"Dai Quan..." Emperor Chongping suddenly called.
Dai Quan quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty."
"King Qi sent it back?"
"Your Majesty, send them all back." Dai Quan bowed and listened to Emperor Chongping's voice. He didn't feel anything strange and felt relieved.
Emperor Chongping said in a dull tone: "Go to the cabinet and summon Mr. Li Ge who is on duty to the Daming Palace."
Coincidentally, the elder who is on duty now is Li Zan, the Grand Scholar of Wuyingdian Palace and the Minister of War.
"Your Majesty, it's getting dark now, let's have dinner first." Dai Quan said cautiously.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment and said: "Prepare meals in Xinuan Pavilion, and then summon Mr. Li Ge."
Dai Quan nodded and responded: "Yes, Your Majesty."
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King Qi left the palace and got into the carriage. A layer of white cloth was wrapped around his head. His big, chubby face was as gloomy as water. Five million taels of silver, after several years of business, were ruined!
"Moreover, my father has become really angry this time..." King Qi got on the carriage. As the carriage turned, his facial features became distorted with anger and fear. His heart was full of anger and he said: "Father, for five hundred Ten thousand taels of silver would have destroyed me, and the family relationship between father and son has become so desolate! If I hadn’t reported the news back then..."
Thinking of this, he glanced in the direction of Chonghua Palace and thought, "On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, go to Chonghua Palace to pay your respects to Grandpa Huang, and then make further calculations!"
Although the King of Qi was a concubine, because Prince Ru had no heirs in his early years, Prince Yizhong, who was a concubine, had several daughters in succession, and King Zhao was fond of martial arts and married late, so he became the eldest son.
When she was born, due to dystocia, she lost her low-born mother who was just a palace maid. Then she was brought into the palace by Empress Dowager Feng, who loved her eldest grandson. When he got a little older, King Qi had grown into a chubby and rare man. Little chubby boy.
He was "honest" in his words and deeds, without any pretense in his words and smiles, and was mischievous and mischievous. He was loved by the then Emperor Longzhi, who is now the Supreme Emperor in Chonghua Palace, and often stayed by his side to talk.
It can be said that in the early days, King Qi acted as a bridge between the father and son emperors Chongping and Longzhi.
And an accident in the palace more than ten years ago, and it was because of King Qi's immediate tip-off that the third prince, King Zhao, and the sixth prince, King Zhou, missed the opportunity. No one was very optimistic about the fourth prince. King Yong instead got the opportunity to take over the East Palace.
King Qi's carriage, protected by servants, left the palace and headed towards Prince Qi's Mansion. When night fell, they passed by Anyefang where Ningrong Street is located. Suddenly they heard a sound, opened the bamboo curtain of the carriage and raised their heads. Looking over, I saw several gorgeous fireworks in the low night sky. I was upset for a while, and frowned and asked: "Which house is setting off fireworks? The soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division don't care!"
At this moment, Chen Han is not like later generations, who prohibits setting off fireworks and firecrackers...
Moreover, if one family sets off fireworks, they won't be visible to the whole city. They can only be seen within a mile or two at most. Since night has just fallen, they won't disturb the people.
"Your Majesty, look in the direction, it seems to be the Jia Mansion on Ningrong Street?" the servant outside said.
"Ningrong Street, Jia's house?" King Qi's face darkened when he heard this, and he said in a cold voice, "It's Jia Heng's son!"
If it weren't for Jia Heng's son, how would he be in this situation?
He was demoted from a prince to a county king, and his flesh was cut off and his blood was bled. It was all because of Jia Heng's son!
"A treacherous little boy, jumping up and down to alienate the Tian family's flesh and blood, with ulterior motives! I must have a good talk with Grandpa Huang about this matter!" King Qi's eyes flashed coldly, and he said with hatred in his heart.
It is worth mentioning that the Supreme Emperor, who is now in the Chonghua Palace, is nearly seventy years old. It has only been in the past six or seven years that the Communist Party has gradually died down, but due to his obsession with power, he is still reluctant to let go completely.
However, Emperor Chongping had integrated local governors, gained the allegiance of the civil servant group and local powerful factions, and gained the reputation of justice, and gradually accepted the surrender of some Wuxun groups.
The old emperor also had to make plans for Chen Han Sheji's reputation after his death, and could no longer act recklessly.
