Ningguo Mansion, in the study
Jia Heng stopped flipping through the books in his hand, raised his eyes to look at Chen Xiao, and said, "Have you almost finished interrogating Shanxi merchants in the past few days?"
Previously, when he was inspecting border affairs in Jiubian, Jinyi Mansion had already begun to investigate Shanxi merchants. However, such a major case involved obviously could not be found out overnight. During this period, Jinyi Mansion sent several additional waves of people. Head to Taiyuan.
Chen Xiao said: "Jinyi Mansion has begun to interrogate relevant merchants, but there have been a lot of objections in the DPRK recently. You should have noticed that they were suppressed just for this great victory."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "The evidence for the case of the Qiao family and the Kang family colluding with the bandits is conclusive. The King of Qi who complained about it has also stopped playing. Other noises are not worth worrying about."
Chen Xiao said: "You should get married to Xianning and Chanyue first. In more than ten days, the wedding should be held. Everyone in Beijing should pay attention to this matter."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "I will become a relative from now on. It won't be long before someone will build up momentum and force me to resign as deputy envoy of the Beijing Camp."
There are definitely civil servants who are worried that their relatives will be in charge of the army, so Tai'a opposes him and takes the opportunity to force him to resign as the deputy envoy of the Jingying Festival. Some forces may also extend their hands to the Jingying camp and install close associates.
When Chen Xiao heard this, he felt anxious subconsciously and said, "Then how to deal with it?"
"The emperor may have everything in mind, and maybe he also wants to let me rest for a while. After all, I just got married to Xianning and Chanyue," Jia Heng said.
The great victory in Ping'an Prefecture, killing the slave chief, and defeating the two Jurchen banners may give the emperor and the courtiers the illusion that the Han military strength has been fully restored, so the importance of his military command may be weaker.
If he were the emperor, he would probably agree to it. This is the consideration of the emperor who is in his position and plans his political affairs.
How could Yang Jian, Zhao Kuangyin and the likes of the Chen and Han royal family be unprepared?
And this is also an observation in itself, to observe his political character and ethics, and whether he is really willing to hand over such a mission as the Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp.
If you refuse to leave, it just means you have evil intentions.
In fact, in the history of history, politicians like Sima Yi also experienced several ups and downs.
After all, he now controls the Beijing camp and the Jinyi Mansion. Through the Jiangnan war, the Northern Xinjiang war, the personnel of the border generals and the deployment of the border troops, he can be said to have taken the lead a lot.
In other words, since the war, although he has been granted the title of third-class Duke due to the marriage grant, his power has expanded rapidly because many generals have been placed in the Beijing camp.
The criticisms made by civil servants cannot be said to be correct.
"Then how do you plan to deal with it?" Chen Xiao frowned, her clear eyes flashed, and she whispered.
She is actually not very good at this kind of intrigue.
"While preparing for the wedding, I plan to resign from the palace as the deputy envoy of the Jingying Festival in order to concentrate on pacifying the captives. This position is a bit eye-catching now." Jia Heng said thoughtfully.
This is retreat to advance. When he is invited to come out next time, his control over the Beijing camp will be greatly improved.
"Now the civil servants in Beijing are vaguely saying that you are a relative, not only in charge of the capital camp, but also the governor of Jinyi. However, you are still so young. If you don't suppress it, it will be a disaster rather than a blessing for the country." Chen Xiao's clear eyes flashed and he said softly. .
None of this mentioned the layout and infiltration of the Jiangnan camp.
Jia Heng said: "So we need to restrain our sharpness, keep a low profile and bide our time. The honor and favor of the holy family have always been in prosperity and decline. We should be willing to give up. I will temporarily hand over the envoy of the Beijing camp."
It can be said that after the great victory in Ping'an Prefecture, Emperor Chongping's trust in him has reached a critical point. In the past one or two years, there has been no major war in the north. How to maintain this tacit understanding of trust between the emperor and his ministers, or the father-in-law and his son-in-law?
This is a question worth thinking about.
Now, after defeating the Jurchens, and with the blessing of prestige, he does have some capital to threaten the imperial power.
As for the deputy envoy of Jingying Jiedu, this assignment is more like a false title, that is, this position is not enough for him to control the twelve regiments and camps.
The commander of the 12th Regiment Battalion is a veteran martial artist like Runan Hou.
Originally, the only one he really controlled was the Guo Yong camp, but now it is commanded by Zhongqin Bo Xie Zaiyi, and now there is Cai Quan's Fenwu camp, but the latter's control is also far inferior to the former.
The key is that the emperor is in his prime, and the oil has not yet run out, so it is necessary to further improve his favorability, and he will only take care of his life at the critical moment.
Otherwise, at the time of the transfer of power, his resignation as the governor of the Beijing Camp would be equivalent to committing suicide.
Chen Xiao said: "According to his mean temperament, suspicion will be inevitable over time. You might as well resign first."
Jia Heng said: "With the imperial censor's impeachment, Nan'an County Prince took the opportunity to exert force. When the time comes, I will be embarrassed if I resign, and it will easily cause rifts between the monarch and his ministers."
"Will the position of Deputy Envoy of Jingying Jiedu fall into the hands of others again?" Chen Xiao asked worriedly.
A man of his own cannot occupy this position, nor can it fall into the hands of others.
Jia Heng shook his head and said: "Given the emperor's temperament, it is probably not possible to do so. Perhaps the military power will be transferred to the Military Aircraft Department and the Ministry of War."
After he resigns from this position, who is qualified to take over? Moreover, if he retreated bravely and took the initiative to take this step, the emperor would feel guilty in his heart, making it impossible for him to find someone else to take over.
It is equivalent to thinking of going to the front of the emperor one step ahead, which shows a loyal political character. After taking over as the Jiedushi of Beijing camp again, his control over Beijing camp will become stronger.
In fact, since the Song and Ming Dynasties, there has been almost no rebellion by the prince-in-law. If he wanted to rebel, he would not have much appeal because he lacked morality.
Chen Han treated him favorably and plotted to usurp the throne. The voices of local princes and kings arose everywhere.
The fear is that the prince-in-law will gain power and disrupt the country, such as supporting a young emperor, marrying his daughter to the young emperor, and then becoming addicted to the emperor when he is forty or fifty years old.
"Will the Prince of Nan'an County plan to appoint the Commander-in-Chief?" Chen Xiao thought about it and said worriedly.
Jia Heng's eyes turned cold and he said, "Then he is really hopelessly stupid."
The Prince of Nan'an County has coveted military power in the Beijing camp for a long time, but since he resigned from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Beijing Camp because of his son-in-law status and to avoid suspicion, then as the father-in-law of the King of Wei, it would also appear that the Prince of Nan'an County wants to intervene in the Beijing camp. The motives are impure.
Chen Xiao said: "That's good."
Now is indeed not a good time to start an uprising. After the Northern War, we are just beginning to become more mature, so we still have to wait.
Jia Heng said: "Okay, Xiaoxiao, let's not talk about this anymore."
With that said, he took the girl's bare hand, brought her into his arms, and sat in his arms. A distinctive scent of vanilla lingered under his nose, making Jia Heng's ears bright and clear.
Well, the smell of a chivalrous woman...
If Xiaoxiao is older, she will indeed have a sense of déjà vu like Ning Zhongze.
Chen Xiaoyu's cheeks couldn't help but a blush slowly appeared, and a hint of shame flashed through her clear eyes under her curved eyebrows. She stared hard and said angrily: "Don't be ridiculous."
Although the two of them had already pleased each other, Chen Xiao still had a bit of shyness despite his cold demeanor when getting along in private.
Jia Heng came close to the fragrant face, gently sniffed the unique scent of orchid, and whispered: "I miss you, can't I be intimate with my wife?"
Chen Xiao leaned her head aside, slightly opened her pink lips, and said in a cold voice: "Are you tired from the past two days?"
Wandering in the land of gentleness, fighting in the north was so hard, she just turned a blind eye or closed one eye.
Jia Heng reached into his clothes, picked a big snow pear, and asked, "Xiaoxiao, where did that Li Yanqing escape to?"
Chen Xiao held Jia Heng's hand and said, "I don't know exactly. I should still be in Shandong. I haven't contacted Master and the others for a long time."
Jia Heng leaned forward and whispered: "Where is your master now?"
Chen Xiao glared at the young man, knocked Jia Heng's hand off, and said angrily: "You're trying to trick me again."
Jia Heng said nothing more and ate the snow pear, which was soft and delicious.
Chen Xiao's slender neck was raised like a swan, her delicate body under the blue dress was trembling slightly, her cherry teeth were biting her lower lip tightly, her slender clear eyes were misty, and her mind was as vague as a feather. Dancing with the wind without a trace.
Just when the two of them were getting tired of it, a maid outside the corridor said: "Uncle, the uncle of the Bowling Marquis Shi family is here. The old lady has sent someone to invite you over."
After Jia Heng's squadron returned to Beijing and was conferred the title of Third-Class Duke of Wei, Shi Nai, the Marquis of Baoling, finally couldn't sit still and went to his residence to see Jia Heng on the pretext of paying his respects to Jia's mother.
In fact, in the past few days, the generals and commanders in the Beijing camp and even former relatives and friends would visit Jia Heng one after another to congratulate Jia Heng on being crowned a duke and consorting with the princess.
No matter how much Jia Heng wanted to keep a low profile, he would not allow it, but the scene of such a large family and the generals filling the school would undoubtedly be very eye-catching. If someone instigated it, the suspicion of the emperor and his ministers would often be laid like this.
Jia Heng looked at Chen Xiao, who kept humming, and said, "Xiaoxiao, you wait here, I'll go take a look."
"Go ahead." Chen Xiao nodded and watched Jia Heng leave. He straightened his slightly messy clothes and felt the drool on Xue Li. His face was filled with shame and anger, but his heart felt sweet.
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Jia Heng came out of the study and looked up to see a slender girl with an oval face standing on the corridor.
Jia Heng asked with a look of surprise on his face: "Mandarin duck."
"Uncle." Yuanyang looked at the young man, straightened his lips under the bridge of his nose, and smiled softly.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for a while. How are you doing?"
When he first went to the south of the Yangtze River, he and Yuanyang often got along well with each other, but since the beginning of the year, he has led troops on expeditions, and the contact has been cut off for a while.
As he spoke, he came closer and took Yuanyang's hand in a very natural manner.
Yuanyang's cheeks were red with embarrassment and he said, "I'm serving the old lady in the house, everything is fine."
Immediately, he lowered his eyebrows and said shyly: "Uncle, the old lady is waiting in Rongqing Hall."
She had not seen her uncle for so long, and her heart was filled with longing for him.
Jia Heng smiled and joked: "What, Aunt Jin, are you embarrassed?"
"Uncle." Yuanyang said shyly, her fair face with a few freckles on her oval face was already flushed with embarrassment, so she had no choice but to let Jia Heng pull her to the corner.
"We haven't seen you for a long time. Do you miss me?" Jia Heng looked at the tall girl with a shy look on her face, gently put her arms around her slender waist, and climbed up and down.
Yuanyang was actually the first maid he had physical contact with. Qingwen was one step behind in this regard. She and Ning Guofu were almost like husband and wife on the boat to Jiangnan.
Yuanyang's delicate body was slightly warm, and her eyes were as full as water. Feeling the gaze of that burning gaze, she said: "Uncle, the old lady is still waiting... um~"
Before he finished speaking, he felt a shadow approaching, and bursts of soft and warm breath hit his cheeks, making Yuanyang's heart tremble. He closed his eyes and put his hands on the young man's shoulders.
After a long while, Jia Heng looked at the girl with crimson cheeks and rosy cheeks, and said, "Okay, it's not too late for us to go to Rongqing Hall, and I'll talk to you later."
It’s really been a long time since I talked to Yuanyang.
Yuanyang said "hmm", took the handkerchief and said: "Uncle, please wipe the rouge on your mouth so that no one can see it."
As he said that, he took a handkerchief to help Jia Heng wipe the rouge from the corners of his mouth and cheeks, feeling a warm feeling in his heart.
The uncle has not forgotten her.
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Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
Jia's mother was sitting on the Arhat bed, and on the embroidered pier at the bottom were sitting the second wife of King Xing, Aunt Xue and others. In addition, there was a woman with gorgeous clothes and a full smile.
It was Shi Nai's wife Liang.
Baoling Hou Shi Nai is nearly fifty years old. His hair on the temples has some frost white spots, but he is energetic and has sharp eyes under his thin eyebrows. He is sitting at the bottom and talking to Jia Mu.
Shi Nai smiled and said: "Aunt, the battle Ziyu fought in the north was a hearty victory, which greatly boosted the morale of our Han army."
Mother Jia's wrinkled face had a smile on her face, and she said: "Brother Heng is also trying his best. It seems that he led the troops to the north this time, which made us worry at home. Fortunately, we won the battle."
In my heart, I actually vaguely guessed the purpose of this nephew's visit, but I didn't usually see him coming. Now I know that I want to burn incense to find the true Buddha?
In the past, when Jia Heng had not yet gained power, the relationship between Baoling Hou Shi Nai and Nan'an County Prince was closer, because they were both old friends for decades.
Later, Jia Heng suddenly emerged, Shi Nai got older, and maintained his status as an elder, but he could not change his mentality for a while.
Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding adjusted his mentality in time after Jia Heng quelled the rebellion in the Central Plains, and then went to Henan to serve as governor.
After such a long time passed, especially after Jia Heng was named Duke of Wei, Shi Nai finally couldn't sit still.
Shi Nai's wife, Liang, smiled and said: "Aunt, there has been a lot of discussion in the capital these days. They all say that Brother Heng is the number one hero since the founding of the People's Republic of China. He has been made a duke for his meritorious service at a young age and will destroy the Donglu in the future. There are even those who have been granted the title of county king."
Aunt Xue was listening to Mr. Liang's words. When she heard these words, a hint of joy appeared on her fair face.
Now the whole capital knows that young princes like Brother Heng are great. It’s thanks to the Xue family that they took a step earlier.
Listening to the compliments of Shi Nai and his wife, Jia Mu seemed to be smiling from ear to ear, and said, "It all depends on the grace of the court and the palace. It's not good for us to make random guesses."
Shi Nai put down the tea cup in his hand and said with a smile: "The third brother told me in Henan that he has been in Henan for more than a year. The situation in Henan has obviously been much better than before the chaos. It was all thanks to Ziyu." Only by recommending him can the third brother make great achievements and benefit the whole country."
"Brother Heng is also recommending talents to the country. He has a public heart. Since Ding'er can make a difference, his recommendation is not in vain." Jia Mu smiled and said modestly on Jia Heng's behalf.
Just when Shi Nai wanted to give him a few more compliments, his grandma's voice suddenly came from outside.
"Old lady, uncle is here."
Hearing this, Mother Jia suddenly had a smile on her face and said with a smile: "Brother Heng is here. Let's talk to each other later. We are all ministers of the same palace and relatives, so we can't be separated."
Shi Nai stood up, raised his eyes to look at the young man in green shirt coming from outside, stepped forward to greet him, and called out: "Zi Yu."
Jia Heng nodded, looked at Shi Nai, and asked after greetings: "How is Shibo always doing?"
Shi Nai smiled and introduced himself: "I'm busy at the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion in Beijing. Everything is fine."
The two of them were chatting like this.
Looking at the two people with Yan Xiao and Yan Yan, Jia Mu was very satisfied and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, you two find a place to have a good chat."
Now the four major families of King Jia Shi and Xue are united again. I heard that Baoyu and his uncle became the commander-in-chief of the Xuan Mansion on the recommendation of Brother Heng. Now the four families are surrounding their Jia family again.
Jia Heng nodded without saying much. He and Shi Nai changed to a private room in the courtyard to talk. After the maid had served the tea, he slowly left.
Jia Heng looked at Shi Nai calmly and asked, "What's the matter with Shibo?"
Shi Nai looked a little unnatural and said: "The day before yesterday, Shandong Admiral Lu Qi was transferred to the Fifth Army Governor's Office. Shandong is short of good generals to control the garrison. Is there anyone Ziyu can choose?"
Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, guessing Shi Nai's purpose of coming, and said: "I have discussed this matter with Mr. Li Ge. Shandong will be a key area for military defense in the future. It is necessary to find an experienced and prudent general to guard it. There are already relevant Select people to serve.”
Lu Qi had previously been transferred to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion in the capital, and had already been sidelined. Denglai, Shandong, or the Navy would become the forward base for the counterattack against Jiannu in the future, and they needed to be guarded by capable ministers and generals.
"What do Ziyu think of me?" Shi Nai suddenly asked, expectation in his old eyes.
Jia Heng took a look at Shi Nai and asked: "Shibo is a first-class Wuhou, and it is natural for him to go out to control Shandong. He is only responsible for military affairs in one area. The tasks are complicated and the responsibilities are heavy. Isn't it a bit unfair?"
As for the selection of Shandong Admiral, he actually considered transferring Xie Zaiyi, but this would reduce his control over the Beijing camp.
Shi Nai asked himself whether he was willing to accept his assignment after taking up the post of admiral.
Shi Nai said: "Zi Yu, I am sitting idle in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army in the middle of the capital. Now that the imperial court is employing people, I want to do my best for the imperial court. Even though I have been honored by the country and have received many favors from the country, I can't do it." I always enjoy wealth and honor in the divine capital without serving the country."
In the original work of Red Mansions, Shi Nai indeed released the feudal officials.
Jia Heng picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said noncommittally, "Has Shibo ever consulted Prince Nan'an about this matter?"
Compared to his relationship with him, Shi Nai had been relatively close to the Prince of Nan'an County before.
When the Prince of Nan'an was mentioned, Shi Nai's face was startled, and he was obviously a little embarrassed. He was silent for a moment, thought about it, and said frankly: "The Prince of Nan'an wants Shi Guangzhu, a former military official, to serve as the admiral of Shandong."
As time passed, Nan'an County Prince Yan Ye learned the hard way and could no longer allow Jia Heng to use the war against the captives to insert cronies among the Han generals.
Therefore, upon hearing that the Admiral of Shandong was vacant, he planned to transfer Shi Guangzhu, who was a military aircraft driver and former military governor at the time, to Shandong as the Admiral's Chief Military Officer.
Jia Heng muttered: "The Eastern captives fought through northern Xinjiang and they should not dare to invade the border for one or two years, but they will never give up invading our Han territory. I guess they will probably use their navy to harass our coast, and at the same time go to the South Seas to search for Hongyi firearms, especially in Shandong, are heavily defended in sea areas."
Shi Nai nodded and listened to the young man's introduction to military and state affairs.
Jia Heng said: "After I get married, I will personally go to Tianjin to rectify the navy in Tianjin, Shandong and other places, and block the Jurchens' southward sea route. If Shibo wants to go to Shandong to supervise military affairs, can he be ready and brave enough to do his job? Don’t you avoid slander and rectify the local soldiers of Shandong Prefecture Guard?”
I had previously discussed with Li Zan that the provincial armies in Shandong and Hebei would be reorganized next. This was undoubtedly an offending task.
Shi Nai was overjoyed when he heard this, but he still had the reserve of an elder on his face. He had a facelift and calmed down his expression. He said in a clear voice: "Ziyu, don't worry, you are serving the country. How can you avoid resentment and slander and stay on the march?"
Nowadays, no one in Shenjing knows that the young man in front of him is a popular figure among the emperor. If he makes great contributions, he may be able to join the military and become the minister of military aircraft.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "However, the Shandong Admiral is going to preside over a naval battle against the captives. Has Shibo ever fought a water battle before?"
Nowadays, in military affairs, he competes with the Prince of Nan'an County and others for the right to speak. In political affairs, he faces restrictions and suppression from the Zhejiang Party's civil servant group.
Shi Nai said with emotion: "Ziyu, don't worry, although these are not my strengths, I can choose general Ren Yong and be a naval officer."
Jia Heng looked at Shi Nai, who was promising, and said, "Don't be impatient about this matter, Sir. Let me think about it."
After all, Shi Nai was old and lacked some vigor.
In military and state affairs, nepotism cannot be completely tolerated.
When Shi Nai heard this, although he felt disappointed in his heart, it didn't show any signs of disappointment on his face and said, "That Ziyu should think about it carefully."
Thanks to the leader of the book friend "I Really Became a Millionaire" for the reward.
I envy the rich guy who won the big prize in the scratch lottery.
(End of chapter)
