After taking a bath, Jia Heng felt refreshed and put on a regular shirt made of Shu brocade. In front of the bronze mirror in the wing room, his cold eyes were a bit strange.
Just now, he finally realized what it means to walk by the river often without getting your shoes wet.
In fact, at his age...it is easy for him to play with fire and burn himself.
She was really overestimating her own concentration. She couldn't bear it just now, so she could only let Qingwen review the correct usage of the flute.
Qingwen now responded to almost everything he asked, and the results were predictable.
Three inches of cloves entwined, cherry blossoms braided with glutinous shells, clumsy yet unique flavor.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn his head to look at Qingwen, who was sitting on the soft couch and wearing a small coat.
At this moment, the girl has already lowered her head, and her hands are getting smoother and smoother than jade, and she is tying the small coat on her shoulders. However, the little hands tying the small coat are shaking a little, and even the bow button has not been tied for a long time.
Qingwen's cheeks were very red, and she didn't know whether it was because of being choked or ashamed. She coughed a few times, her heart was pounding, and the girl felt that her cheeks were a little sore and her head was a little dizzy.
Since I was wearing a small coat, I couldn't fasten the buttons several times.
Jia Heng poured a cup of tea, walked over, sat aside, and said softly: "Drink some tea, I'll help you."
Qingwen raised her clear eyes that were as moist as water and said: "Young Master...ahem..."
Jia Heng said softly: "Your hands are shaking. Let me help you put it on. You usually serve me."
Qingwen responded softly, letting Jia Heng help tie her clothes and put on her clothes. She took the tea cup in her hand, turned her head, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and swallowed it.
Jia Heng's men paused. He originally wanted to tie a bow tie, but almost tied it in a dead knot. After reorganizing his thoughts, he helped Qingwen put on her small clothes and warned: "Slow down."
Qingwen put down the tea cup, her face calmed down a little, and she turned to look at the boy opposite who was buttoning her coat and skirt.
I saw that the young man looked serious and focused, and his stern face was reflected in the dark shadow because of the light.
Qingwen's heart skipped a beat, feeling sweetness and joy welling up.
Anyway, she was already the son's wife, and just now...
"Son..."
Jia Heng was surprised and said, "What's wrong?"
Qingwen endured her shyness, fluttering her eyelashes and slightly pouting her pink lips, her meaning self-evident.
Jia Heng's expression paused, and he couldn't help but stretched out his hand to rub Qingwen's bangs. This little girl was always making mischief.
"Okay, you can put on the skirt below." Jia Heng handed the skirt on the side to Qingwen.
Qingwen: "..."
Jia Heng said: "I'll pour you another cup of tea."
Qingwen didn't understand what he meant, so she didn't say anything. She picked up a skirt and put it on slowly, pouted, and said, "Young Master just said that he would help me get dressed."
At this time, Jia Heng took a cup of tea, handed it to Qingwen, and said, "Well, I'll help you put it on."
Qingwen took the tea cup and sipped the tea again. She quickly glanced at Jia Heng and whispered: "Master, I... I won't have children, right?"
Jia Heng: "..."
He held Qingwen's shoulders and said, "What are you thinking about?"
Qingwen nodded.
Jia Heng asked casually: "Oh, by the way, how did you learn so fast just now?"
I don’t know if it’s because of her ingenuity, but Qingwen is very perceptive. She was a bit awkward at first, but later she became somewhat self-taught.
Qingwen endured the shame, lowered her head, and whispered four words.
Jia Heng's expression paused and he thought to himself, it does look a bit similar.
Well, "It is said that candied haws on a stick is sour, and the sourness is wrapped in sweetness... it symbolizes happiness and reunion."
After Qingwen finished speaking, her pretty cheeks were a little hot, and she thought to herself that it was obviously the young master who was teaching others, but she just learned from them.
Jia Heng didn't say much. He helped Qingwen put on her clothes, a emerald red coat and skirt, and said softly: "Don't go over there, be careful so that people can see it."
Qingwen said "hmm" and didn't say much.
Jia Heng straightened his expression, helped Qingwen up, and said, "Let others take care of it."
Jia Heng returned to the inner hall again. It was already the time to turn on the lamp. The candles in the hall were bright and there were sounds of joy and laughter.
Yuanchun, Yingchun, Tanchun and others were chatting and laughing together.
Seeing Jia Heng coming over to change clothes, Qin Keqing smiled and said, "Husband, it's time for dinner. I was about to call you."
Jia Heng said: "I was just reading the newspaper in the study for a while."
Qin Keqing didn't doubt her presence either, and ordered Baozhu to put food in the kitchen.
But it caught Daiyu's attention and said: "Brother Heng, did the Di newspaper say anything about the rectification of salt affairs in Jiangnan? Is there any news about daddy?"
Jia Heng's face paused, and he looked at the hazy, slender and jade face, which was somewhat similar to Qingwen's eyebrows. He paused for a moment on the cherry sandalwood mouth, turned his eyes to the side, and frowned, his expression gradually became as cold as frost, He said: "Recently, it is all about rectifying the Beijing camp, but the Jinyiwei detectives who go to the south will regularly deliver information to Shenjing. I will go to Jinyi Mansion tomorrow to check it out, and I will tell my sister tomorrow evening."
Seeing that Jia Heng's face suddenly turned cold, Dai Yu's eyebrows also showed a solemn look, and she said softly: "Brother Heng, I'm sorry for your trouble."
Jia Heng nodded and picked up the tea cup on the side. This time he was thinking about Lin Ruhai.
Before he left Beijing, the issue of rectifying the salt affairs had already begun in the Di newspaper. After such a long time, some problems should be exposed, and he would just take a look.
Not long after, Bao Zhu and several women brought dishes from outside. Everyone washed their hands, sat down, and finished their dinner.
Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun. Since Yuan Chun had just returned from the palace, he had to pay more attention and asked, "Are you getting used to being at home, eldest sister?"
Yuan Chun said softly: "It's very lively at home. I saw plum blossoms in Huifang Garden in the afternoon. I heard that Brother Heng wrote a poem about plum blossoms a few days ago?"
Jia Heng smiled and said, "It's just a game I played when I went on a plum blossom viewing trip with my sisters."
Yuanchun smiled, looked at the young man opposite, and said, "I heard from Third Sister, but the best poems, I think, are even better than those famous poems."
Jia Heng said: "Sister, I'm so impressed. You can come here often when you have time. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery in Huifang Garden."
When I think of Huifang Garden, I can't help but think of Grand View Garden. It was originally used by Concubine Yuan to visit relatives, but Yuanchun never lived there for a day.
Ke Qing also smiled gently and said: "These two mansions are close to each other. My eldest sister treats me like my own family and often comes over to play tricks. I like to talk to my eldest sister."
Yuanchun's plump and beautiful face also had a smile, and he said, "Sister-in-law, I am too."
Then a few people played around for a while, and when it got dark, they dispersed.
Jia Heng and Qin Keqing, with their maids and wives, escorted Sanchun, Daiyu and Xiangyun all the way to the corner gate of Xifu. They watched a few people leave before turning back with Qin Keqing.
Qin Keqing's beautiful eyes flashed and she said softly: "Husband, when are we going to daddy's place?"
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said, "The day after tomorrow. I'm going to the Ministry of War to discuss matters, and I'll also go to the Ordnance Supervision Office."
His father-in-law, Qin Ye, was a doctor in the Qing Dynasty Department of the Ministry of Industry. He was in charge of the royal palace, the construction and repair of mausoleums, but he had to interface with King Zhongshun of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He was just looking for a breakthrough.
And if it gets involved, it’s better to think of ways to get out in advance.
Qin Keqing nodded, thought for a while, and then said: "Husband, there are many things in the house, and I am too busy. How about asking Sister-in-law You to help deal with some things in the inner house?"
Hearing this, Jia Heng was startled for a moment, then turned to look at his wife, his eyes flickered, and he said softly: "You can just make up your own mind, but you are still the mistress of this family, and Sister-in-law You can't help you make up your mind. "
Qin Keqing raised her beautiful eyes to look at Jia Heng, smiled softly and said, "I know."
But she couldn't help but think of the blue sweat scarf tied around her husband's waist yesterday. She vaguely remembered that it was knitted by Sister-in-law You before the moon.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Okay, go back and rest early."
His wife has an exquisite heart and a delicate mind.
A night of silence.
The next day, Jia Heng left Ningguo Mansion, took his boy with him, and went to the Ministry of War to discuss military affairs with Li Zan.
When he arrived at the Ministry of War, it was already half noon. Jia Heng walked in and saw the officials from the Ministry of War walking in a hurry. He called a familiar face and said, "Qin Ling Shi."
The Qin Lingshi saw Jia Heng and said, "I don't know, Yun Hui? Wang Jieshuai of the capital camp has sent an ultimatum and arranged for the files of the generals of the twelve regiments and camps to be sent to the capital camp for inspection."
Jia Heng smiled, nodded, and said, "That's it."
Secretly, Prince Teng of the Jingying camp seems to have fully launched an operation to count the middle and senior generals.
Shi Pei, whose surname was Qin, said with a smile: "Yunhui, I still have something to do with my humble position."
"Qin Lingshi, go and do your work." Jia Heng smiled, with deep eyes and thoughts in his heart.
When Ling Shi, surnamed Qin, left, Jia Heng stood up and walked towards the Department of Affairs. As soon as he entered the hall, he looked up and saw Shi Jie, the left minister of the Ministry of War, standing behind the case.
The military officer showed a smile on his face and greeted him: "Is Ziyu here? Mr. Ge just went to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. He will come back later. Ziyu will sit down and drink tea for a while."
Jia Heng nodded, cupped his hands and thanked: "Thank you, Mr. Shi."
While he was talking, he sat down on a chair beside him, and the clerk served him some tea.
At this time, Shi Jie came around from behind the table and sat on another chair next to the small table. He asked with a smile: "The renovation of the Beijing Camp has been in full swing recently. Didn't the Guoyong Camp under Ziyu start to carry out the renovation?" ?”
Jia Heng said: "Guoyong camp checked the vacancies before, and all the original soldiers have been filled. Now the three battalions of the new army and the old army are also undergoing training."
Shi Jie twirled his short beard under his chin with his hand and said with a smile: "I almost forgot that before you led the army on the expedition, you had checked the vacancies and reorganized the Guoyong camp."
Jia Heng nodded.
Shi Jie said: "Speaking of it, the rectification of the Beijing camp has been very vigorous this time. Wang Jiedushi has made drastic measures. You should have seen what happened just now. Dr. Hang from the Wu Xuan Qing Li Department has transferred many orders to Shi Mi and the generals." Send the files to Beijing Camp for sorting."
Jia Heng said: "Wang Jieshuai is confident this time and is full of courage."
Shi Jie smiled, his eyes flashed, and he said, "There is something I want to hear Ziyu's thoughts on."
Jia Heng said: "Master Shi, you are too polite. I have little knowledge."
Shi Jie smiled and said: "Zi Yu is not someone with little knowledge. Mr. Ge also praised him very much before."
"That's up to the boss." Jia Heng said modestly.
Shi Jie smiled and said: "The Ministry of War recently plans to negotiate with the Fifth Army Governor's Office to reduce some quotas while the entire army is in Beijing. The 12th regiment and camp in Beijing have as many as 200,000 to 300,000 soldiers and horses, which is a waste of money and food. But it is not worthy of the big task. The Ministry of War wants each battalion to have an initial quota of 50,000, but it is still divided into Shenji, Shenshu, and five armies. What does Ziyu want?"
Jia Heng pondered for a long time and said: "Master Shi, in the third auxiliary area of the capital, the regiments are guarding the capital to intimidate Xiaoxiao. There are few soldiers and horses, and I am afraid that the safety of the capital will be affected."
Shi Jie's intention was to take advantage of the reorganization to compress the 12 regiments and battalions to 15,000 men per battalion. In this way, the entire Beijing camp army would be about 180,000.
This is not impossible, but the problem is that the idea may be good, but if the combat power is still insufficient, then we will eventually end up on the old path of military expansion.
Shi Jie said: "Zi Yu, before we organized the army, we didn't even have 200,000 soldiers and horses. Now we use the method of selecting the best troops to control the number of troops to 200,000, so there should be no serious problem."
Jia Heng thought for a while and asked, "Is this what Mr. Li Ge meant?"
Shi Jie paused for a moment and explained: "This is my opinion, and I have stated it to the elder. The elder wants to listen to the opinions of generals like you. Two hundred thousand people control the three auxiliaries of the capital. It should be enough, right?”
"Enough is enough." Jia Heng thought for a moment and continued: "Soldiers must be elite rather than numerous. It is natural to practice the method of elite troops, but in the final analysis, we still need to reorganize the army. Otherwise, acting rashly will weaken the army." The military strength to defend Shenjing is contrary to the principle of strong branches and weak branches. Moreover, I still think that in the current three auxiliary areas, the capital camp should have at least 250,000 actual strength. Otherwise, it is not enough to maneuver the northern provinces. .”
Today, Chen Han has suffered from natural disasters and the refugees have no livelihood. With so many refugees, not only Songun politics, but at least a relatively strong imperial army must be maintained to maintain the central authority's prestige and prevent changes.
Once the strength of Shenjing City is reduced to about 180,000, then only 100,000 troops can be dispatched, because at least 80,000 people must remain in the third auxiliary and the capital.
That would not be enough of a deterrent to local provinces.
Who can guarantee that these 100,000 people are all elites with one against ten?
Hearing this, Shi Jie sighed and said: "The country is in financial distress. In my opinion, after the military reorganization in the capital camp is completed, the nine border and local governors will also check the vacancies, eliminate the old and the weak, and maintain the military strength at a reasonable level." number."
This was clearly the first thing Shi Jie planned to do after he took over the Ministry of War and the new officer took office.
Jia Heng looked solemn and said: "If we eliminate the Jiubian and local governors, we can't be so radical."
Shi Jie frowned and asked, "What does Ziyu mean by this?"
Jia Heng said: "Master Shi, aren't you worried that the local military leaders will be dissatisfied and change?"
"This..." Shi Jie's face changed slightly, his eyes were filled with surprise and uncertainty, and he said, "The world has been at peace for a long time, so it shouldn't end like this."
Jia Heng shook his head and said: "If his interests are damaged, there will definitely be resentment. In addition, in the past two years... it is hard to say."
Hearing this, Shi Jie seemed to realize some of the seriousness, and his expression turned ugly.
Jia Heng thought for a while and advised: "Master Shi, this matter should not be rushed. It still depends on the outcome of the rectification of the Beijing camp. If everything goes well, then it goes without saying. If there are many twists and turns, I'm afraid I'd like you to think again."
As the Minister of War, Shi Jie is a third-rank official, but he represents the civilian group's views on military affairs, and to a certain extent, can also influence the cabinet's thoughts.
Shi Jie looked complicated and said: "What Zi Yu said is true, so let's not rush this matter for the time being. We will discuss it again in the spring next year."
"Yes." Jia Heng responded, but secretly shook his head.
This Ministry of War official has a standard literati thinking. It is good to have better troops and simpler administration. Of course it is great, but it must also be formulated according to the strategic environment.
The one-million-dollar disarmament also came after changes in the national defense situation.
If he were the minister of the Ministry of War, whether at the border or in the capital camp, the original actual number of troops would not be significantly reduced, but would be reduced and supplemented at the same time, so as to achieve the actual number of troops as much as possible.
In this way, everyone will not be resentful. There will be ups and downs, one in and one out, and new forces that are not weaker than the old forces will be used to suppress the situation.
After the army is reorganized, whether it is punishing corruption or reforming officialdom, it can protect the country.
First, clean up the corruption in the army and maintain absolute loyalty. Then, with the gun in hand, you can do anything with ease.
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