The prince hurriedly hurriedly, and finally arrived at Liaoyang, the capital of Liaodong, on the afternoon of New Year's Eve.
The Jiedushi's residence had been sorted out by Liaoyang officials in advance. After Prince Teng arrived, he moved in directly.
There is no shortage of supplies, and even the New Year's goods are fully prepared. This is the benefit of being an official.
Wang Ziteng summoned his subordinate officers that day to get some understanding of the current situation in Liaodong and the situation in the army.
Although Wang Ziteng had never fought in a war, he had read several military books when he was the governor of the Beijing camp and knew the importance of knowing oneself and the enemy.
If you don't even understand the situation of your troops, how can you win the war?
After getting a general understanding of the matter, they were allowed to go back. After all, those celebrating the New Year were too unkind and annoying.
He asked his entourage to prepare for the New Year. He went into the study alone, looked at the documents on the table, and combined what he learned about the situation, made a general assessment of the combat effectiveness of the Liaodong army.
From the data point of view, these Liaodong troops are stronger than their own troops in the Beijing camp. After all, this is a border army.
Wang Ziteng was quite satisfied with this. With these troops in hand, he could make contributions in the upcoming war.
The only regret is that there is a lack of understanding of the situation on the barbarian side.
However, I thought that Jia Cong had made great achievements three times and four times, killing two Baile, and even killed the barbarian Khan and his most elite troops, Bagala.
If the barbarian army was too powerful, how could Jia Cong do it?
Wang Ziteng did not believe that Jia Cong's team would be more powerful than others. Based on this estimate, the barbarian army was not too strong.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his face. Wang Ziteng was full of confidence in the upcoming battle.
How many men does Jia Cong have? can make such a great contribution.
The number of men and horses he is in charge of is dozens or hundreds of times that of Jia Cong. With so many men and horses, is it not as good as Jia Cong's two thousand men and horses?
Wang Ziteng did not believe that with his abilities and such a huge advantage, he could not even compete with a twelve-year-old child.
When the time comes, the barbarians will be defeated, and they will be granted the title of marquis and prime minister. It will be just around the corner.
Let's celebrate the New Year first. After the New Year, we will invite some major generals to Liaoyang to discuss the next military strategy. By the way, we can get to know the generals and give them a chance to meet their superiors.
Wang Ziteng stood up, walked out of the study with confidence, and returned to the backyard of the Jiedushi Mansion.
Then, he ordered everyone to prepare a banquet to celebrate the New Year.
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On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Jia Mu came back from the palace to accept New Year greetings from the descendants of the Jia family.
Jia She and Jia Zheng, together with Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu and other men of the Jia family, bowed to Jia Mu and then left together.
Later, Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang, together with Wang Xifeng, Li Wan, Yingchun, Tanchun, Lin Daiyu, Xichun and other female volumes, also came to pay New Year's greetings to Jia Mu.
After the ceremony, they sat together and talked.
Mother Jia saw Lin Daiyu, Xichun, Tanchun and Yingchun, wearing the same pure white fox fur coat, her appearance was even more outstanding.
He waved to them, called them forward, looked at this one, touched this one, and said with a smile: "That's great. Brother Cong is quite concerned about you sisters. I am still thinking about you in Liaodong."
Xichun said: "Old lady, my brother asked Sister Ping'er to send this to us years ago."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "I feel relieved to see that you sisters and brothers are in harmony."
At this time, Aunt Xue led Xue Baochai in and stepped forward to salute Jia Mu.
"Congratulations to the old lady for the New Year. I wish her good luck and may all her wishes come true."
Mother Jia laughed and said, "My aunt is here. How have you been this year? Come and sit down quickly. Baby Bao is coming too. She looks even better in this dress."
"It's okay, everything is fine."
Aunt Xue came to sit next to Jia Mu and touched the bearskin on the kang. It was so warm.
Seeing this, Mother Jia smiled and said, "Brother Cong sent this bear skin back. I heard that he hunted it with his own hands."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "This bearskin is so good and warm. Brother Cong is such a good boy. He is fighting outside and thinking about the old lady and these sisters. He is really thoughtful. I didn't know he was in Liaodong. how have you been?"
Mother Jia said: "Brother Cong, this child, has liked to toss since he was a child, but he is still very reliable in doing things. Now he doesn't need to worry about losing money outside. He will be very successful if he doesn't toss others."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "What the old lady said is true, that's Brother Cong's ability, isn't it? I just like this kid."
When Wang Xifeng came in with Baochai and saw the fox fur coat she was wearing, she knew in her heart that it must be a gift from her brother-in-law.
These sisters all have one, even Bao Yatou has one, but he, his own sister-in-law, doesn't have one, and he can't help but feel sour in his heart.
Humph, this brat doesn't even know how to be affectionate. We have to settle accounts with him when he comes back.
Wang Xifeng said with a sour face: "Hey, ancestors, brother Cong is really your grandson, why are you so partial? Your ancestors have both mink and bear skins, and these sisters I’m even wearing fox fur, but I, your granddaughter-in-law, don’t have any skin at all.”
Seeing her funny look, everyone couldn't help laughing.
Jia Mu laughed and said, "You're such a phoenix girl. How dare you say that I'm partial? Am I not treating you well? I won't give it to you because I'm so greedy for you."
"Hey, why is it so lively today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, four people, Youshi, Qin Keqing, Ping'er and Yuanyang, walked in.
"Old lady, we are also here to wish you New Year's greetings. We wish you good health and may you live younger."
Jia Mu chuckled and said, "Okay, okay, you are all here."
Wang Xifeng felt really sad when she saw all four of them wearing fox fur coats.
"Oops, I can't do it, I can't do it, it's killing me. Everyone is wearing a fur coat, but I don't have one. It's so partial. When brother Cong comes back, if you don't get me two fur coats, Let’s see if I can spare him.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone burst into laughter again.
Youshi smiled and scolded: "Look at your behavior, I don't know why you thought you came out to beg for food. You are a wife of a housekeeper, and you just slip something between your fingers, why don't you buy ten or eight pieces?" Wearing minks, we are still envious of us poor people.”
"Bah, if you were poor, there would be no poor people in the world. I'm like Ping'er, it's fine that Brother Cong doesn't think about me. You don't think about me at all. I've really loved you in vain."
Ping'er smiled and said: "Grandma, do you still need this little thing? Lord Marquis said in the letter that he was busy fighting on the grassland last year and had no time to prepare. The quantity was a bit less. This year, more will be prepared. You will naturally be indispensable then. of."
Wang Xifeng said: "Ping'er, this is what you said. If you don't have mine again this year, I'll see if I can spare you."
Youshi smiled and said, "Look how good you are. Ping'er is now a member of our family. If you want to bully her, we won't let you."
Jia Mu happily watched the people bickering and laughing. She liked this kind of lively scene.
Mrs. Wang said: "Girl Feng, your second uncle has gone to Liaodong to serve as a military envoy. Wait until I write to ask him to send a batch back to us."
Wang Xifeng said: "Then brother Cong, isn't he working under his second uncle?"
Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Your second uncle is the military governor of Liaodong, and all the troops in Liaodong are under his control."
Wang Xifeng looked at the aunt's smile and prayed secretly in her heart, hoping that she would not make trouble in front of her second uncle, otherwise something would really happen.
My mother also frowned when she heard this. He already knew about this matter and didn't pay much attention to it. He believed that Wang Ziteng knew the importance of it.
It's just that the second daughter-in-law seems to have something in her words. I hope this woman won't have a brain cramp and stir up trouble inside.
"Second daughter-in-law, please don't mess around. If the generals are at odds with each other, big trouble will happen. You have also seen Brother Cong's temper. If we really want to cause trouble, it may not be Brother Cong who suffers. You have to think clearly. .
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Wang Ziteng is the backbone of the Wang family. If something happens to him, the Wang family will be doomed. Brother Cong is the hope for the rise of the Jia family. If something happens to him, the hope of the Jia family will be gone. If they get into trouble, it will be a disaster for the Jia and Wang families. It's a disaster. "
After everyone heard this, they all looked at Mrs. Wang, and the meaning was self-evident.
This time Mrs. Wang really didn't think of anything else, she just wanted to show off. As a result, people misunderstood her, and she felt very upset.
Besides, Wang Ziteng would not listen to her on such a big matter.
Seeing everyone looking at me as if I was the bad guy, I felt really fed up.
"Old lady, you're overthinking it. I really didn't mean anything else. I just said it casually. I still know the seriousness of it."
Mother Jia took a deep look at her, nodded and said, "That's good, that's good."
Yuanyang came to Jia's mother and said with a smile: "Old lady, Mr. Hou is a man of general knowledge and will not cause trouble with Mr. Wang's uncle. Just put your heart in your stomach.
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and we are here to ask for reward money from you. You must not take this opportunity to waste the reward money given to us. "
When Jia Mu heard this, she laughed and said, "Hu Bo, go and move out the rewards. Don't let people think we are stingy."
The awkward atmosphere was gone, and a group of women gathered around Jia Mu and started talking and laughing again.
There were Yuanyang and Wang Xifeng making jokes inside, enlivening the atmosphere, and for a while the room was filled with laughter and joy.
A group of little sisters got together and started laughing and joking.
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Jia Cong was awakened by the sound of firecrackers, and the beauty in his arms had long disappeared.
After getting up and getting dressed, I went outside and saw Han Nianci standing at the door looking out.
Jia Cong walked forward and took a look outside, and saw Qingwen, Chun Xia Qiu Dong and others setting off fireworks in the yard.
There are quite a few people in this courtyard. In addition to Qingwen and the others, there are also Han Nianci's six maids and subordinates. Erya and his team have also come over, and it's quite lively.
Seeing Jia Cong coming to his side, Han Nianci smiled and said, "Did they quarrel with the Marquis?"
Jia Cong said: "I woke up when I heard the sound of firecrackers. It's almost dawn, and it's time to get up."
I usually wake up around this time and insist on getting up early every day to practice.
When Qingwen heard Jia Cong's words, she ran over and said with a smile: "I know that Mr. Hou will get up when he hears the sound of firecrackers. Come out and set off fireworks and firecrackers with us."
Jia Cong was pulled into the courtyard by Qingwen. When everyone saw him, they hurried over to salute.
"Master Hou!"
"Master Hou!"
Jia Cong smiled and waved his hand and said: "To celebrate the New Year today, there is no need to be restrained. You can play as much as you want and be as crazy as you want. It's best just like Qingwen. Let's celebrate the New Year lively."
"Yes, Lord Marquis!"
We are all at a playful and noisy age, and soon everyone let go. For a while, there was constant laughter in the yard, the sound of firecrackers, and the sounds of frolics intertwined to form a cheerful melody.
This happy time always passes quickly, and soon the sky will be bright.
Everyone returned to the house and finished washing up. The dumplings had been laid out and sent over.
The family gathered together to eat dumplings, accepted New Year greetings from everyone, and scattered a lot of reward money.
Just as Jia Cong was about to go out to pay He Shiyuan New Year's greetings, Ma Youcai, Zhang Xiaowu, Lin Feng and others came to pay Jia Cong New Year's greetings.
Then people came here and there, and as it was approaching noon, there were fewer people.
When I arrived at the General Military Mansion, the senior generals were already there, so I saved myself the trouble of visiting again.
"New Year's greetings to the Commander-in-Chief, and New Year's greetings to all the generals. I wish you all great achievements, great fortune, promotions, titles, and titles."
Lieutenant General Yang Shixuan smiled and said: "I have accepted your good wishes from the Marquis. If they come true, I will definitely entertain you at a banquet. I am also here to wish you a happy new year."
He Shiyuan laughed and said, "Why did you come here? Did you oversleep?"
Jia Cong said: "I've wanted to come here for a long time, but I was blocked back when I was about to go out."
Yang Shixuan said: "We are gathering together at noon today to talk about some things."
"No problem, everything depends on the generals."
Guangning is a military town, and these generals are the top leaders of Guangning, and now I am one of them.
During this dinner, one is to keep in touch and bond with each other, and the most important thing is the distribution of interests in the Guangning market.
Although Jia Cong is not short of money, he would be a fool if he didn't get free benefits. If you don't want them, you won't be able to fit in. This is the so-called complicity.
Once you get the benefits, you will be your own people from now on.
After everyone finished eating, they chatted with each other for a few more words, and then left happily.
He Shiyuan left Jia Cong behind, and the two went to the study together.
He Shiyuan smiled and said: "You are quite slick, you seem to be very familiar with this routine."
Jia Cong said: "Are you in harmony with the light? If you want to live in harmony with everyone, you must blend in. Having uncle Shi here to protect me has saved me countless troubles and gained a lot of benefits in vain. , my nephew is here to thank Uncle Shi."
He Shiyuan nodded and said: "That's true. You really don't look like such an old man. News came from Liaoyang that Wang Ziteng arrived in Liaoyang yesterday afternoon.
Let us go to Liaoyang after the third grade of junior high school to report on the situation in the army, and let you go with us. Then we will set off together. "
Jia Cong nodded. It was not his turn to go, so he asked him to go. He didn't know what he was going to do?
