Xiong Jianchang, the military governor of Liaodong, was assassinated and his head was hung on the city wall of Fushun.
As soon as the news reached the capital, the entire court suddenly became excited.
Emperor Longqing was furious when he heard this. These barbarians had gone too far and used all means. It seemed that a war was inevitable.
"Dai Quan, inform the Xiu Yiwei over there to investigate this matter for me."
"Yes, Master, I will go down and make arrangements right now."
"My dear friends, the barbarians have already taken action. It seems that this war is inevitable, and we need to prepare early."
Li Guanglu, Secretary of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, the top priority now is to send a general to Liaodong to command and dispatch the army, so as to prevent the army from being leaderless and fighting independently, delaying the opportunity for war."
Hu Yong said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li is right. Now we need to send a suitable candidate to Liaodong to take charge of the overall situation and deal with the war at hand."
"Your Majesty, the general is willing to go."
"Your Majesty, the general is also willing to go to Liaodong."
All the generals are asking for the battle. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you are selected, you will reach the sky in one step.
Emperor Longqing glanced at the generals and said nothing. He finally found a seat. He also wanted to arrange for his cronies, but there were not many who were capable and good at fighting.
Most of them are the retainers left by their father, and they are not very loyal to themselves.
Although the two princes of the Shi family joined him, they both had the same title and did not have much military exploits.
Wang Ziteng is also one of his own. He was originally the governor of the Beijing camp, but now he is the controller of the nine provinces. He is ordered to check the border, but he can be put into operation and let him temporarily take charge of the overall situation in Liaodong.
After the war is over and the achievements have been made, he will return to the court. Whether he is the general or the prime minister, he will have added some capital and some chips.
"This is a big matter, concerning the outcome of the war, and the life and death of hundreds of thousands of soldiers in Chu. I will think about it carefully before making a decision. Dear friends, do you have anything else to say?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a minister came out and said:
"Your Majesty, this incident was all caused by Jia Cong's unprovoked war. It caused the loss of an important minister in our country. Jia Cong cannot escape the blame. Please order your Majesty to punish him."
"Yes, the boy of the Jia family is so bold and lawless that he provokes war without authorization, offends his friends and neighbors, attracts powerful enemies, and causes the tragic death of innocent people. This is a heinous crime. Please order an investigation and deal with it."
Four or five ministers stood up one after another to impeach Jia Cong, leaving everyone confused for a while.
Niu Jizong said: "My lords, have you made a mistake? The barbarians are our enemies. Since when did they become friends and neighbors? Fushun, Tieling, and Kaiyuan are still occupied by your friends and neighbors. How do you say this?" "
"It's just a small place with a bad climate, so what if I leave it to them? Our country, Chu, is a huge country, how can we be so fussy about it?"
Niu Jizong's eyes widened when he heard this. These literati were so shameless. They could all be put on the line.
Emperor Longqing couldn't stand hearing it anymore and angrily shouted: "That's enough, shut up and retreat from the court."
After saying that, he stood up, flicked his sleeves, turned around and left the hall.
Then the cabinet ministers and the director of the Ministry of War were summoned to discuss matters in the imperial study. Soon after, an imperial edict was issued from the palace, ordering Wang Ziteng, the commander of the nine provinces, to end his trip and immediately rush to Liaodong to temporarily take over the defense of Liaodong.
This can be considered a good thing for Wang Ziteng.
Although his current official position is much higher than that of Liaodong Jiedushi, he himself has no decent achievements.
The reason for his rapid rise was that he gained connections in the Ningrong Palace and the military, and took over the post of Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp. The other reason was that he defected to the emperor early.
Now that the Supreme Emperor is still alive, most of the civil and military officials in the court are basically his people.
Even the four princes and eight princes who were the founding heroes of the country were all on the side of the Emperor. It would be difficult for the Emperor to implement some of the emperor's decrees without his approval.
In addition, in the past few years, the Supreme Emperor's health had improved, and he had thoughts of approaching the court, and he frequently intervened in the affairs of the court.
This made Emperor Longqing miserable and aggrieved, but there was nothing he could do. He could only slowly win over some cronies who were loyal to him, consolidate his position, and take the opportunity to gain more military power to ensure his own safety.
This is also the reason why some of the Emperor's cronies, such as the Jiangnan Zhen family, were purged when the Emperor died.
The emperor is also a human being, and he also has anger. However, he is too emperor and cannot take out his anger on his bad behavior. The grievances he has suffered over the years must be vented.
Wang Ziteng was in Xuanhua at the moment. He had planned to celebrate the New Year here. After receiving the imperial edict, he did not dare to delay and immediately led his people to Liaodong.
Wang Ziteng was very eager to be knighted, and he eagerly wanted to obtain military honors.
This time I was ordered to patrol the border, and I was constantly looking for opportunities to gain some military glory, but God did not follow my wishes.
After receiving the imperial edict this time, I was overjoyed. I was ready to fight hard to get a title after arriving in Liaodong.
Only those who have a title are the real nobility. Jia Cong was promoted to marquis, but he had been envious of him for a long time.
He did not believe that after so many years as an official, he could not compare to a child.
Wang Ziteng was full of confidence and rushed to Liaodong with his men.
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When the news reached Hetuala, Hong Tai was also puzzled.
He didn't send anyone to kill Xiong Jianchang, the military governor of Liaodong. Who did this?
He also hung his head on the city of Fushun. What does this mean? Framing someone to blame?
Amin had already reported to himself when he came back. After getting his father's head, he did not come back immediately.
Instead, he sent someone to follow Jia Cong and others, and found that there were actually two thousand troops ambushed. This little thief was really cautious.
Until Xiong Jianchang's five hundred cavalry appeared and were all killed by this little thief, they didn't hesitate at all. He was really a ruthless man.
According to what Amin said, Jia Cong then returned to Guangning.
Xiong Jianchang's death has nothing to do with Jia Cong on the surface. Who can know what happened secretly?
No matter who killed him, it would not have any impact on him. Anyway, he would start a war in the next year. This guy died at the right time, which was a good thing for him.
The opponent is leaderless, and he might be able to capture Shenyang in one fell swoop.
"Everyone, the death of Liaoning's Jiedushi is a good opportunity for us. I plan to launch a war against Dachu after the year to avenge my father Khan. I hope everyone can prepare in advance. The property gained from this war will be six The success is yours."
This is indeed a good opportunity, and coupled with the huge reward, everyone surprisingly did not object this time and spoke out in support.
"I will obey the decree of the Great Khan."
Seeing that everyone agreed, Hong Tai finally showed a smile, and his road to dominance began.
Amin returned to the house, thinking about the war after the year.
Through this incident, he has more confidence in Jia Cong. Others may not know it, but he is sure that Jia Cong did it.
When they reach their position, they don't need to take action on many things at all. They only need capable subordinates to take action.
His immediate boss killed him as soon as he said he would. He was really audacious. No wonder he wanted to cooperate with him.
Amin finally understood that Jia Cong did have some abilities and was very courageous. He was not difficult to get along with, but he was not a loser.
Anyone who wants to deal with him will end up with Xiong Jianchang.
This is also a disguised reminder to myself, reminding myself not to do anything that adds insult to injury in the future.
Thinking about it now, the last time the Great Khan's palace was looted, it was probably this kid who did it. After letting him go, he probably came to Hetuala, but the time was just right.
Amin frowned. This Jia Cong was really difficult to deal with. Going in and out of Hetuala was like entering a deserted land.
It seems that even if I become a profuse in the future, I won't be able to estrange the relationship with him.
In fact, there is no interest between the two. Cooperation between the two will benefit everyone. When Jia Cong needs help, just help him. Having such a strong partner is more beneficial to himself.
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The end of the year is coming soon, and every household is busy celebrating the New Year.
Ning Rong's second mansion is also busy. Jia Cong is not at home this year, so Youshi Heping'er is the one to entertain guests in Ning's mansion.
The affairs of the clan were still handled according to the old practice last year. Jia Cong wrote a letter and asked Wangcai to be handed over to several clan elders and they just asked them to do it.
After celebrating the New Year, all the busy work is done, and we are basically waiting for the New Year.
Ping'er, Yuanyang, Yanhong, Youshi, Qin Keqing, Xiren, Xiangling, Xiaohong and others gathered together to discuss New Year matters. Jia Cong was not at home and they had the final say.
Ping'er said: "This year, the Marquis is not at home to celebrate the New Year, so we are celebrating the New Year together. The Marquis has sent a batch of jewelry, and each person will take two pieces at a time, which will be considered as a gift from the Marquis.
The Marquis wrote a letter and said that he would make a mink coat for each of the girls and give each of them two pieces of jewelry. He didn't say anything else. I want to discuss it with you. Should we give it to the others? "
Yuanyang said: "There must be some at the old lady's place. Several girls wear mink furs and hang around the old lady every day. If they don't give it to the old lady, the old lady will definitely feel bad."
Youshi said: "Yuanyang is right. The old lady must give it to her. She is now the veritable ancestor of the two houses. We must respect her. As for the others, since the Marquis has not said anything, I will forget it. Bar.
Those masters are not short of money. If they really want to buy something, they can afford it themselves. Unlike these girls, they only have two taels of silver per month. Besides, the Marquis is not at home, so we should keep a low profile to avoid getting into trouble. "
Yan Hong said: "What the eldest grandma is saying is that the Marquis is not at home. If we are too public, it will easily make some people think about it. If everyone gives it as a gift, maybe others will think that we have a lot and don't cherish it at all. .”
Ping'er said with a smile: "We just have a lot. The Marquis said these are all for our own use. But what you said makes sense, so just listen to you. If others won't give it to you, then Baoyu will give it to you." Not giving it? That’s the old lady’s pet peeve.”
Several people fell silent after hearing this. In the eyes of the old lady, Baoyu was his lifeblood. Give him any good thing. If you don't give it to him, the old lady might ask.
If you give it to him, will you give it to others?
In fact, Baoyu really has little to do with this side of the house. On the contrary, Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng are closer to this side and get along closer.
Qin Keqing said: "Since others won't give it to me, Uncle Bao can't give it to me. The old lady treasures him. That's the old lady's business and has nothing to do with our house.
Besides, Uncle Bao is a man after all, and the Marquis is not at home, so it is even more inappropriate for us women to give him things. Although the Marquis is still young, he still cares about some things.
My brother was not allowed to enter the backyard when he came. I heard that Uncle Bao came several times, but was blocked by Chen Sanmei. Several girls could not intercede. Without the order of the Marquis, how could Chen Sanmei dare to let Bao go? The second uncle blocked the door. "
Yuanyang smiled and said: "Second Master Bao was in a temper for several days because of this matter. I went to the old lady, and the old lady asked me, saying: 'The maids in your house are too unruly. Baoyu is not allowed to enter the backyard, and the three girls can't even intercede. Whose idea is this?'
I said: 'Old lady, those female guards were trained by the Marquis, and they only listened to the Marquis' words. I went to Heping'er to persuade him about this matter, but they didn't let go at all, saying that they had to protect the Marquis when he was not at home. Security of the back house. 'The old lady didn't say anything after hearing this. "
Ping'er said with a smile: "Master Hou, this is all to protect us. Otherwise, if those with evil intentions really come in and mess with us, we might really suffer a loss. The four girls are already prepared, and the old lady's mandarin ducks Take charge of the preparations.”
Yuanyang said: "Well, leave this matter to me, and give me the bear skin that the Marquis hunted, and give one piece to the old lady."
Ping'er asked Xiaohong to bring over a jewelry box. After opening it, a burst of jewelery came out, and it was all filled with jewelry.
Ping'er said: "These are sent back by Master Hou. Each person has two pieces. You can choose by yourself."
When women saw jewelry, they all looked the same. They excitedly picked out the jewelry they liked and chatted non-stop.
Yuanyang selected some gray-brown mink fur and took it back with Xiren and others to make a mink fur coat for Jia Mu overnight.
The next day, Ping'er and Yuanyang led two maids and two guards to Jia Mu's room in Rongguo Mansion.
Ping'er and Yuanyang stepped forward and saluted: "Greetings to the old lady."
Jia Mu said with a smile: "Why are you two here? You are already busy over there?"
Ping'er said with a smile: "There is nothing to be busy with. The Marquis is not at home this year, so it saves us a lot of effort. The Marquis asked us to prepare a mink fur for the old lady, and we brought it to the old lady. Madam, do you like it?"
Yuanyang took the bundle from the maid's hand, took out the mink coat, compared it with the old lady, and said with a smile: "Old lady, I chose this for you. You can see if it suits your liking."
Mother Jia looked at the mink coat in front of her. The light brown hair was shining. It looked like a top-quality product. She reached out and took it and touched it. It was soft and smooth, much better than her own sable coat.
"It is indeed a good thing, and the color is suitable. Yuanyang knows me best. Is this something your Lord Marquis brought back from Liaodong?"
Yuanyang nodded and said: "Yes, old lady, the Marquis said that he could not come back to pay New Year's greetings to the old lady this year, but he couldn't help it, so he chose some top-quality mink furs and sent them back to make clothes for the old lady.
A bear skin was also sent, which was hunted by the Marquis himself. There were no wounds on the body. I heard that one arrow shot into the leg and another arrow shot into the mouth, killing the black bear. "
As soon as Jia Mu was interested, she asked someone to bring the bearskin over, unfolded it, looked at it, and touched it. She was extremely satisfied.
Hehe smiled and said: "Okay, that's great. Although Brother Cong is fighting outside, he has not forgotten my old lady and still thinks of me everywhere. It is really rare that he is a filial child.
When you write your letter, tell him not to worry about my old lady, and to concentrate on fighting the war. He must pay attention to safety. He would rather get no credit than come back safely. "
Yuanyang's performance today completely convinced Ping'er. He was indeed someone who had served the old lady for many years and knew Jia Mu's preferences very well.
Ping'er smiled and said: "Don't worry, old lady, the caravan will go to Liaodong after the New Year. I will tell the old lady's explanation in a letter to the Marquis, so that the Marquis can fight in peace outside and don't worry about home."
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