Jia Cong left the palace and carefully considered Emperor Longqing's words.
This is definitely a test for himself. He wants to see his true reaction. It seems that Emperor Long Qing doesn't want to let him go to the battlefield anymore.
It is not easy to seal a king with a different surname. Neither the royal family nor the ministers want to see this happen.
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In fact, he was already content to be named Ning Guogong, and he didn't have too many extravagant expectations for a king with a different surname.
That's good, if you don't go to the battlefield, the people around you won't be afraid of you.
I can develop my life in the capital with peace of mind, engage in business, make some money, have a lovely wife and concubines, and live a free and happy life.
Whoever wants to fight this battle can fight it, and he won't have to worry about it.
If you have time, focus on overseas, increase investment in the fleet, and strive to build an invincible fleet.
When the time comes, he can lead a fleet across the seas, learn from the Westerners, and establish a few colonies. If he has many children, he can then divide them up, which can be regarded as an inheritance.
It's okay to say that I'm here, but if I'm gone, it's hard to say whether future generations can protect themselves.
It would also prevent them all from staying in Da Chu and being picked up in one pot.
After two more years of playing, it would be time for him to have a child. Youshi kept nagging in his ear every day, saying that the population of Ningguo Mansion was thin, so he should have more children to make the population of Ningguo Mansion prosperous.
There is no problem for Ping'er, Yuanyang, Xiren and others to have children.
It’s just that I feel like I’m still a big kid. If I become a father all of a sudden, I’m really not used to it, so I’d better wait for another two years.
After returning to Ningguo Mansion, it was almost time for dinner.
Jia Cong asked someone to prepare a table of food and wine alone, and called Zhang Hu and Li Biao to help Zhang Hu.
Zhang Hu was very excited when he saw his master personally taking care of him.
Thinking back to the time when the family was in trouble and he couldn't survive, he had no choice but to go to the market and sell himself.
I was bought by my master who was nine years old at the time. Not only did I eat well and wear well, but I also let myself and Li Biao practice martial arts with him and train together. Although it was a bit hard, I lived a very solid life.
I also understand that my master is training me to be a guard.
At that time, I swore that I would practice kung fu well and protect my master well in the future.
Later, he went to Liaodong and incorporated Wang Shun's horse bandits. The master sent himself with a group of soldiers to join the horse bandits, responsible for containing Wang Shun and controlling the army.
Later, he conquered the entire Khalkha Prairie and became the master behind the prairie.
He and Wang Shun controlled half of Khalkha, were in charge of hundreds of thousands of herdsmen, and had tens of thousands of troops under their command, becoming a major force on the grasslands.
All of this was accomplished by his master.
This master, who is a few years younger than me, is really amazing, and I don’t know what he will do in the future.
What I have to do now is to help my master, keep an eye on the Khalkha Prairie, and prevent Wang Shun and Borchi from getting out of my master's control.
His own existence has the effect of surveillance and deterrence, and he understands this.
As long as their master is around, these two people will not dare to rebel.
I felt a little regretful when I heard from my master that I might not be able to go to the battlefield in the future.
I really don't understand what the emperor thinks. He leaves talented people unused and has to risk using incompetent people. The barbarians are not soft persimmons. You will know when you suffer the consequences.
It seems that the master can't take action in Amin's matter.
In this case, let yourself take action on behalf of the master, kill Hong Tai on his behalf, and fulfill the agreement with Amin.
"General, since you can't take action, let your subordinates do the work for you to kill Hong Tai, so as to avoid him constantly sending assassins to harass the general."
Jia Cong had no good solution for this matter. He couldn't go to the front line and was destined to be unable to take action.
Hearing Zhang Hu's offer, he thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
It doesn't matter if Zhang Hu comes forward, then I can support him with a batch of weapons to ensure that he is foolproof.
"This afternoon, I went to meet with His Majesty. His Majesty tried to test me with words. His meaning was already very clear. My chances of going out again were very slim and I would not be able to complete Amin's commission.
Since you took the initiative, let me leave this matter to you, but you have to remember one thing. Once Hong Tai dies, our relationship with Amin will change, from allies to enemies.
You should be more careful about Amin and don't believe it easily. If you are not completely sure of escaping, then don't take action. Continue to wait for the best time and bring more people with you to avoid being plotted. "
Zhang Hu said: "General, don't worry, my subordinates will be careful and will never embarrass the general."
Li Biao said: "Huzi, you can take care of yourself, I'm still waiting for you to drink with me."
Zhang Hu said: "Biaozi, don't worry. It's not like you don't know my skills. If I want to leave, not many people can keep me."
Jia Cong is still very relieved about this guy's skills.
However, he would not be allowed to fight with his bare hands. In that case, it would be too dangerous. There must be many expert guards around Hong Tai. Even if Hong Tai could be killed, it would be difficult to escape unscathed.
"This matter is still based on ambushes and sneak attacks. I will give you 200 grenades, a small steel cannon, and ten explosive bombs. If you can kill from a long distance, use the small steel cannon. If that doesn't work, just use the small steel cannon. Use grenades, and when the time comes, you can make your own decision based on the actual situation."
Zhang Hu smiled and said: "With these weapons supported by the general, it will be foolproof. This operation will definitely be successful."
Jia Cong said: "Keep the remaining grenades for yourself and use them as your trump card. Remember not to fall into the hands of others, lest they be copied and used against us one day. This thing is so lethal." It’s too big, and we’ll be doomed if we fight against each other.”
Zhang Hu said: "My subordinates will take good care of it if they know it. Don't worry, general."
Jia Cong said: "It will be difficult for you to pass the checkpoint with these things. I will ask the caravan to take you back. Remember to be careful and don't trust Amin easily. You must confirm everything is correct before acting."
Zhang Hu nodded in agreement, and the matter was settled.
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Jia Cong returned to the back house, took a medicinal bath, and then a hot bath, and then lay down on the kang.
Xiangling took off her clothes, lifted the quilt, got in, and leaned into Jia Cong's arms.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Xiang Ling, you are not accompanying your mother today? How are you getting along with your mother? Is your mother okay?"
Xiangling chuckled and said, "Sir, my mother is doing very well. Since she came back with us, Sister Nianci has helped my mother to diagnose and treat her. After this period of recuperation, my mother's health has improved a lot, and she looks good." It's like a changed person.
We get along very well. My mother cares about me very much, but she is a bit nagging. She said that I am our great benefactor and asked me to serve him well. She also asked me to give him a baby. How about I give him a baby? Let's have a baby, shall we? "
Seeing Xiang Ling looking at her expectantly, her face was red, a little shy and a little excited.
Jia Cong moved his index finger and kissed Xiang Ling's mouth.
It wasn't until Xiangling was almost out of breath that she let go.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Xiang Ling, if we want to have a baby, we have to work hard to survive. You have to come to accompany me often, otherwise we won't be able to have a baby."
Xiang Ling said: "Well, I know. My mother has told me, Master, I will come over to accompany you every day from now on, and we will have a baby soon."
This girl Xiangling is really cute and cute, and she is also well-behaved.
Although they look similar to Qin Keqing, their personalities are completely different.
Qin Keqing is passionate, charming and charming, like a charming little goblin.
When you are with yourself, you are even more open-minded, bold and unrestrained, making people want to stop.
Xiangling is cute, well-behaved, and a bit quiet. She has studied hard over the years, and she has a hint of bookishness in her body. She looks like a young talented girl.
The two of them have been together for a long time, almost half a year.
Every time when I accompany Jia Cong, she is still a little blushing, shy, and tender. She looks even more cute and charming, which is rare.
Even this girl is thinking about having a baby, and others probably have the same idea.
Although Ping'er and Yuanyang thought about it, they had stayed in the Jia family for a long time and knew the rules of these wealthy families. Concubines were not allowed to give birth to eldest sons, otherwise they would never have a good life in the future.
Even for children, there is no guarantee whether they will grow up safely.
Only when the wife gives birth to her eldest son can the concubines become pregnant and give birth to children.
Xiangling had been following Jia Cong and was well protected. She didn't understand these things at all, and no one told her about them.
Her mother came from a small family and followed Zhen Shiyin. Although she had little assets, she could only be regarded as an ordinary wealthy family. The husband and wife lived together and did not understand the rules of these wealthy families.
That's why Xiangling took the initiative to ask for a child today.
I don't care about these things. It doesn't matter whether he is his eldest son or not.
I have already planned that in the future, my children will be treated equally, and everyone will leave them a share of the inheritance, so that they can live a rich and noble life.
I won't be like the old lady who keeps her two sons together without separating them.
She was so partial to the second wife, which made everyone unhappy.
In the future, when my son reaches adulthood, he will immediately separate and go there by himself, so as not to stay around and be an eyesore, so that everyone can feel comfortable.
The person who inherits his title in the future must be responsible and capable.
If you get a useless person, you will only ruin your family.
"Xiang Ling, if you have a baby, will you just think about the baby and put me aside and stop asking questions?"
Xiangling smiled and said: "How could it be possible? Master is the first priority in my heart. When the time comes, the baby can be watched by the wet nurse and my mother. It will not delay me from serving Master."
Jia Cong said: "That's pretty much it. Come on, let's have a baby..."
The two of them worked hard for most of an hour before falling asleep hugging each other.
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In Dayu'er's yard not far away, the three sisters were sitting on Dayu'er's bed talking.
Ping'er has arranged a courtyard for Hai Lanzhu and Xiao Yu'er, right next to Da Yu'er, so that the three sisters can move around easily. In addition, he has arranged two maids and two mothers-in-law for them.
This time, the two of them also brought a maid here, which was enough.
The furniture and furnishings in the house are all ready-made, and most of them are high-end goods. You can move in as soon as you put on new bedding.
Da Yuer helped them tidy up everything in the room and put everything in order.
The two of them did not live in their own yards, but followed Dayu'er back to her yard.
The two sisters arrived here for the first time and were very unfamiliar with this place. They were not very accustomed to it for a while. Fortunately, their sister Da Yu'er was here, so they could feel more at ease.
In addition, the sisters have been separated for a long time and reunited in a different place, which makes them even more cordial.
The three sisters all have endless things to say in their hearts and want to tell each other one by one.
Dayu'er said: "Sister, sister, are you satisfied with the courtyard arranged for you? If there is anything you are not satisfied with? Just tell me, and I will take you to Sister Ping'er and ask her to change it for you."
Hailanzhu said: "It's very good. The conditions are much better than in the tribe. There is no need to change. This Ning Guogong is quite generous."
Xiao Yu'er nodded and said: "Well, my yard is pretty good too. I'm very satisfied. The decoration inside the house is better than Ama's tent. These things should be worth a lot of money, right? This Ning Guogong is really rich. .”
Da Yu'er smiled and said: "Our father is known as the Little God of Wealth in the capital. He is very clever in doing business to make money. This little thing is nothing. To our father, it is just drizzle.
These things are very expensive and valuable in our desert, but in this land of the Central Plains, they are much cheaper and not as expensive as imagined. The ones used by Ningguo Mansion are all high-quality and high-grade, and the price will be higher. "
Xiao Yu'er said: "I didn't expect that Ning Guogong was very good at fighting, and he was also very clever at doing business and making money. He is really amazing."
Hai Lanzhu sighed and said: "The three of us sisters are now in the same boat. We will have to live under the same roof and serve the same man in the future. I don't know whether this is a blessing or a misfortune for us?"
Dayu'er said: "Sister, since we are already here, why should we worry about it anymore? It is said that good fortune lies in disaster, and misfortune lies in blessing. Although we have been robbed, it is not necessarily a bad thing.
It is better for us sisters to serve Ning Guogong together than to marry a barbarian and serve the Great Khan together with our aunt, right? The Great Khan was a bit higher than Ning Guogong in terms of status, but in other aspects he could not compare with Ning Guogong. He was the defeated general of Ning Guogong. "
Seeing Da Yu'er say this, he knew that she was completely devoted to Ning Guogong.
Hailanzhu said: "Da Yu'er, how is Mr. Ning Guo treating you? Will he come to accompany you often? Will our presence here affect you?"
Da Yuer smiled and said: "Our father is very good to me and often comes to talk to me. You can just stay here without worry. He won't stay here overnight."
Hai Lanzhu wondered: "Since I treat you well, why don't you spend the night at your place? Can't you attract him with your appearance?"
Da Yu'er said: "That's not true. Our master used to practice martial arts and was not flirtatious with women. Sister Ping'er was his concubine whom he married many years ago and helped him take charge of the Ningguo Mansion. They also just consummated their marriage a year ago. The master said that everyone I'm still young, so I can play happily for two more years, don't be in a hurry."
Hai Lanzhu's face showed a hint of surprise.
This Ning Guogong is really different. Following him may be a good choice.
