In the Rongqing Hall, Mother Jia was sitting on the Arhat bed, surrounded by Mrs. Wang, Li Wan and Sister Feng. Aunt Xue and Baochai were sitting on the embroidered pier below.
Xiangyun sat next to Tanchun and listened quietly to the conversation of several people.
Shi Ding was about forty years old, quite tall and handsome, with a short and carefully groomed beard under his chin, and a brocade shirt with exquisite embroidery. At this moment, he and his wife Zheng came to visit Jia Mu to talk to her.
Shi Ding is Jia Mu's nephew.
Jia Mu looked at Shi Ding opposite and said with a smile: "Come as you please. Why are you bringing so many gifts?"
In fact, I felt a little strange in my heart. For example, I was going to visit relatives during the New Year, but there was still some time left. Of course, I came to see her in advance. It was not in vain that she cared for her nephew when she was not out of the cabinet.
Shi Ding smiled lightly and said: "Aunt, I know you are in need of everything, but my nephew is not so shameless when he comes to the door empty-handed without bringing anything."
Mrs. Zheng on the side also smiled and echoed: "If it's a family kiss, the etiquette must be thorough."
Sister Feng said with a smile: "My ancestors all said that Mrs. Shi was a man with a great education, and his family tradition was not comparable to that of other people."
Jia Mu smiled, then asked Shi Ding why he came, and said, "I heard that Hao'er is here too?"
The smile on Shi Ding's face faded slightly and he said: "Back to my aunt, he was originally working as a garrison in Yangling County. This trip is not to return to Beijing at the end of the year to report to the Ministry of War, but also to wait for a promotion. I am thinking about finding a job for him in Beijing. For errands, it’s cheaper if it’s close to home.”
Jia Mu smiled and said, "That's a good thing. People say it's hard to be a capital official, and it's not easy to live there for a long time. But for a family like ours, it's still close to home, and it's convenient for the whole family to get together. I hope there's a satisfactory position." ?”
Shi Ding hesitated and said: "I heard that the Five Cities Army and Horse Division still lacks a commander and several deputy commanders. In terms of qualifications, Hao'er has almost enough."
Hearing this, Jia Mu already understood Shi Ding's intention. She smiled and said, "Brother Heng is now in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department. If he sees that he agrees with me, he can arrange an errand for me." "
Shi Ding said: "Brother Heng, I'm afraid he's not very good at it. Brother Heng himself may not be able to hold the post of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division for a long time."
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in Rongqing Hall, and everyone looked at each other.
Tanchun and Baochai looked at each other, and both saw a serious look in each other's eyes.
The smile on Jia Mu's face quickly faded and she asked: "Brother Heng's ministry will not last long... What do you mean?"
Shi Ding frowned and said with a worried look on his face: "Auntie, don't you know? This morning there was an official impeaching Brother Heng for his inability to handle affairs, which resulted in Prince Zhongshun being assassinated by gangsters. Now there is a commotion in the capital."
As soon as these words came out, worries appeared on the faces of the entire Rongqing Hall, including Jia Mu, Tanchun, Daiyu, and Baochai.
Impeach?
In the eyes of housewives, this is almost equivalent to being convicted and sent to jail.
Because Jia Zhen was convicted and lost her title because of the impeachment memorial.
Could it be...
Everyone was shocked and should not continue to think about it.
As for Mrs. Wang, her heart was filled with joy and her eyes could not help but be excited.
Has God really opened his eyes? The officials outside impeached the man from Dongfu.
It’s no wonder that the news in Rongqing Hall is blocked, because which woman in the back house can pay attention to such court affairs every day without doing anything?
Moreover, it just happened in the morning. Jia Heng himself had just come out of Daming Palace.
Therefore, when they heard what Shi Ding said, they were all shocked for the first time, and their hearts were filled with a thick layer of haze.
Jia Mu asked anxiously: "What's going on? Why does Yan Guan want to impeach Brother Heng?"
Seeing that the smile lines on Jia Mu's face were gone and the panic in her voice could not be concealed, Mrs. Wang's face moved slightly, and a touch of joy surged in her heart.
God forbids the villain to be arrogant. The arrogant Uncle Heng has finally received his retribution.
Facing everyone's gaze, Shi Ding frowned and explained: "Yesterday, someone assassinated Prince Zhongshun at Da Ci'en Temple. Right at the feet of the Emperor, the most virtuous place in the capital, a gangster assassinated the clan! The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division In charge of the public security of Shenjing, you will have to pay a lot of attention. This morning, the imperial censor sent an official letter to impeach Brother Heng, saying that Brother Heng is incompetent."
At this moment, Shi Ding had not learned the news about the Daming Palace because he came to visit the mansion near noon.
Hearing this, Mother Jia looked solemn and said, "How can you blame Brother Heng for this? Isn't he busy with matters in the Beijing camp recently?"
Shi Ding said: "Aunt, the official will not tell us this. If something goes wrong, some people will say that Brother Heng has slacked off his duties and is no longer fit to lead the errands of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division. This time, I'm afraid Brother Heng will The errands of the Wucheng Army and Horse Department need to be handed over."
Speaking of this, I feel a little sad.
It is not a wise move to be greedy for power at a young age, holding three key positions, not knowing how to advance or retreat.
Jia's mother looked worried and said: "It's so good. Brother Heng has made great achievements not long ago? Has he just been given a python suit? Tan girl, you often stay with your brother Heng and help organize official documents. What's going on? The same thing?"
After being called by Jia Mu and mentioning that the two of them were together, Tanchun said: "Old lady, I didn't go to Brother Heng's place today."
Early in the morning, I only focused on feeding the rabbits, and didn't go to Dongfu to read the newspaper.
Moreover, if the impeachment was published today, the Di Daily would not have published it immediately.
Shi Ding said: "Auntie, don't worry too much. Although the job of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division can no longer be kept, Brother Heng is now also the general in charge of the Beijing camp and the leader of the Jinyi Mansion, and his holy love will not diminish."
Jia Mu looked gloomy and sighed: "How long has it been, how come we have reached this point?"
Seeing Jia Mu's sad face and sighing, Mrs. Wang's face didn't show anything, but her heart became happier.
Shi Ding's eyes flashed and he said: "Aunt, are you actually doing a good thing to Brother Heng?"
"A good thing?" Jia Mu looked at Shi Ding in confusion.
Mrs. Wang frowned, hearing the words "good thing", and subconsciously felt irritated in her heart.
The errand is gone, how can this be a good thing?
Tan Chunyingxiu frowned slightly and looked at Shi Ding.
Shi Ding smiled softly and said: "Auntie is concerned but confused. You said that Brother Heng is now in charge of the Beijing Camp, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, and the Jinyi Mansion. He has so many important responsibilities. Sheng The family is so privileged, but this is actually a disaster rather than a blessing, and it is not the way to protect your subjects."
Jia's mother became more and more confused as Shi Ding spoke more and asked, "Why is it not the way to protect the ministers by re-employing Brother Heng in the palace?"
Shi Ding said: "Old lady, let's not say that Brother Heng is young and tall, and the wind will destroy him. How can one person be in charge of so many soldiers and horses in the capital? Even the original Daihua Gong was only The first-class Shenwei General is not in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, or even the Jinyi Mansion. A few days ago, there was an unrest in the Jing camp, and Brother Heng took the Emperor's Sword to quell the chaos as a temporary measure. Now Shen Jing'an Ruo Panshi, Brother Heng is leading the troops inside and outside the capital, this... is not a good thing, now taking advantage of this impeachment, is it not a good thing to resign from the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities?"
Jia Mu finally understood. The anxious expression on her face gradually softened, and she murmured: "That's the truth. It's a blessing in disguise."
In Rongqing Hall, not only Jia Mu understood the key points, but Tanchun was the first one to understand the key points.
He holds many positions, all of which are important to the Yamen, so he should have resigned from the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities.
But as I thought about it, I felt that something was wrong. It would be unseemly to be impeached and run away like this, wouldn't it?
There was doubt in his bright big eyes. When he raised his eyes, he saw Baochai frowning slightly, and there was also a look of thinking in his almond-shaped eyes.
Sister Feng frowned and thought to herself, the man outside is an official and doesn't want to be related to her in running the family. If the power is handed over to one person, it is indeed easy to cause trouble.
Shi Ding smiled and said: "Brother Heng is still young. He is in charge of the first battalion of the Beijing Camp and helps Li Daxiangzan with military affairs. He will have a bright future in the future. Don't let a small thing cost you a big thing."
Jia Mu thought about it and then asked: "Now that Brother Heng is about to relieve his duties as a soldier in the five cities, what are you doing here?"
Shi Ding spoke in a calm tone and spoke eloquently: "Even if Brother Heng resigns to avoid disaster, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division cannot do without members of our family. Otherwise, if a cat or dog is lost, there will be no one to help find it." , let alone other things, it is not cheap. The nephew’s idea is to let Haoer serve as a deputy commander or commander, so that he can also take care of him. If Brother Heng is about to leave, Haoer will be transferred to the fifth city. The Soldiers and Horses Department can be considered as saving a hand."
When Jia Mu heard this, her expression changed, and she finally came back to her senses, feeling a little unhappy.
Although he is his nephew, he just mentioned the resignation of Brother Heng, and now he eagerly goes to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to recruit people. After going around in a big circle, is this the reason?
For a moment, Rongqing Hall fell into silence.
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said: "Old lady, this is the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Our family cannot live without someone who is close to us. Now that Brother Heng is in the capital camp, it is time for him to show his great ambitions, so he does not need to be fettered by these trivial matters. On."
Jia Mu did not respond, as if she was thinking about something.
Tanchun couldn't help but said, "Old lady, aren't people here talking about us placing relatives in the Wucheng Army and Horses Division?"
Mrs. Zheng's smile faltered and she looked at Tanchun aside.
Mrs. Wang glanced at Tanchun, her eyes slightly cold.
Tanchun's face turned pale and he quickly lowered his head.
After all, Mrs. Wang raised her with her own hands, and she was still in awe.
Jia Mu sighed heavily at this time.
Several people were silent.
At this moment, a nun said: "Old lady, Uncle Heng is here."
Yes, the rightful master has arrived.
Mother Jia's eyes remained worried as she said, "Let Brother Heng come in."
While talking, Jia Heng and Yuanyang, dressed in python suits, came from outside and entered the hall.
Facing the gazes of several eyes, a tall and tall young man stood upright, cupped his hands and said, "I've seen the old lady."
At this time, Shi Ding was already looking at the stern young man with good eyes. His eyes fell on the python suit on his body, and his heart felt a little hot.
If Jia Heng, who was previously the commander-in-chief of Guo Yong's camp, was not qualified enough for Shi Ding to make friends with him, Jia Heng, who had been promoted to commander-in-chief and presided over the rectification of the troops in the capital camp, was qualified for Shi Ding to make friends with him. Come and make friends, don't say he is still pretending to be worried.
The parentage of his third son Shi Hao, as well as his mission, would most likely fall on Brother Heng.
Of course, he also intended to advise this person that young people should not be too obsessed with power. Holding the three positions of Military and Horse Commander of the Five Cities, Beijing Camp, and Commander-in-Chief of Jinyi is not a long-term solution.
Taking advantage of this impeachment, it is only right to abandon the position of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.
Shi Ding did not hesitate, stood up, and said with a smile: "Zi Yu, I have always heard people say that Zi Yu has a graceful and elegant demeanor, and he has the appearance of a famous general. When I see him today, he is indeed a son of a general, no less than his father."
Jia Heng looked at Shi Ding with a low voice, looked at the middle-aged military attache, and said calmly: "Shibo is overly praised."
Perhaps because of Xiangyun, Jia Heng had some preconceived dislike for Shi Ding, but he quickly dispelled this emotion. As a qualified political animal, he could not let his emotions affect his judgment.
Jia Mu hurriedly asked: "Brother Heng, did you just go to the palace to see the saint?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Old lady, the interviewer has just returned."
Hearing this, Jia Mu sighed and said, "Just now, how come I heard that the officials in Beijing are impeaching you?"
Jia Heng looked calm and asked, "Why did the old lady say this?"
Shi Ding took over the conversation: "Brother Heng, I heard that you were impeached by the official in Beijing this morning because of the assassination of King Zhongshun yesterday."
Jia Heng looked at Shi Ding with doubts in his heart.
On second thought, Shi Ding came to visit Jia Mu, so he might not have learned the news in the palace immediately.
After all, Marquis Zhongjing was not sent on any mission and was actually far away from the center of the court.
Shi Ding's eyes were earnest, and he said in a consoling elder tone: "Brother Heng, you are still young, and you will have many opportunities to make contributions in the future. You should concentrate on the Beijing camp now. Now, taking advantage of the impeachment, you have asked yourself to resign, in order to calm the people of the court. It’s not a bad thing.”
He is worried that young people do not know the importance of things and are greedy for power, which will ruin their great future. That would be a pity.
Facing the concerned eyes, Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "Before resigning, it doesn't matter whether Shi Shibo is here today?"
Shi Ding smiled faintly and said: "No, your brother Shi Hao has been working as a garrison in Yangling County for three years. This year, he should go to Beijing to be closer to home. I heard that you I have a personal relationship with Grand Scholar Li. See if you can find a job for your cousin in the capital. I think it would be best to work in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. If there are no missing children, it is also feasible to go to the capital camp."
Seeing the young man's face, Shi Ding felt a little fearful for no reason, and his originally natural tone became a little tactful subconsciously.
Jia Heng looked at Jia Mu and asked in a calm tone: "I wonder what the old lady means?"
Mother Jia said: "You are now the head of the family, the head of the Jia family. I don't know anything about the outside world. You can make up your own mind."
Jia Heng said: "Old lady, if you follow my wishes, the military generals will be transferred and they will have their own selection of military officers and generals. Even if we are related, it is not better than giving and receiving famous weapons privately."
As soon as these words came out, Shi Ding's face suddenly changed, and the smile on his face froze.
He guessed that there would be some twists and turns, so he mentioned the matter in front of the old lady. Unexpectedly, he was refuted by Jia Heng.
This Jia Heng... is really unreasonable.
Fortunately, he ignored his brother's objections and came to befriend him.
Don’t you even understand the principles of Three Men?
Not to mention King Xue of Jia Shi, who was originally a sympathizer and shared weal and woe. He was really young and energetic and only cared about himself.
Jia Mu was silent for a while and sighed: "Brother Heng, what you said makes sense. If you leave the post of the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, it will be difficult to add more people there, as it will easily lead to criticism."
Mrs. Wang looked at the young man who was "pretending to be calm" and sneered in her heart.
Jia Heng, however, ignored Jia Mu's words and said, "Old lady, the Holy Father has sent some peach charms and door gods. We don't need many of them in the house. If the old lady wants them in the courtyard, I'll have some sent over later. "
"Huh?" Jia Mu asked curiously, "Why did the palace give these to you?"
Shi Ding's face changed slightly, and there was some speculation in his heart.
Jia Heng said: "Just now, I firmly resigned from the post of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities to the Holy One, but the Holy One did not allow it, and encouraged me to work hard. Before I left, because it was the Chinese New Year, I gave some door god peach charms, which meant auspiciousness. But I thought that I should be warned to work with my heart and guard the peace of the capital and the peace of the emperor like a door god."
Shi Ding: "..."
Jia Mu lost her voice and said: "This...the Holy One really said this?"
Mrs. Wang's face suddenly changed, turning green and red, and for a moment, her heart felt stuffy.
