After listening to Jia Cong's words, Lin Ruhai nodded.
He had also heard about this matter and was worried that Jia Cong would suffer a big loss if he didn't handle it well because he was young.
Seeing him say this, I felt relieved knowing that everything was fine.
"I heard that there is another war in Liaodong? What do you think of this war?"
Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "It is true that the fighting has started again. The barbarians' goal is Shenyang. Once Shenyang is captured, the entire Liaodong will basically be within easy reach. However, Shenyang City has high walls and thick walls. It is very difficult to capture Shenyang. difficulty.
The barbarians have been blocked by Shenyang for so many years, and they have launched several attacks, but all failed. They should have some confidence in making a comeback this time. It depends on how Shenyang responds. As long as they don't make mistakes, they can block it. They should have no problem. "
Lin Ruhai said: "That's good. I hope Shenyang can stop it. The weather this year is a bit dry. I don't know if there will be rain in the next few days? Hey, this is really a troubled year."
This old father-in-law is really a loyal minister. He is recuperating at home and also concerned about national affairs. He is really capable of worrying.
"Qin Tian Jian predicts that there will be no rain recently, and the possibility of drought is relatively high. It all depends on God's will. The imperial court has prepared to take precautions in advance."
Lin Ruhai said: "Prepare some food in advance, so that the price of food will not rise sharply and you will not be able to buy food even if you have money."
Jia Cong said: "I have already made preparations. I plan to save more food for emergencies. If there is a drought, I will be able to respond to emergencies. I will do my best.
By the way, father-in-law, please be more careful with the second prince. He got involved in this incident again. It shows that he can never let go of his hatred for us, and he has done evil things several times. "
Lin Ruhai smiled bitterly and said: "Due to our relationship, the second prince lost a lot of manpower and money in Yangzhou. How can he not hate us? After returning to the capital, you confiscated his Iron Blood Gang and even kept him in the capital. All the hidden men and horses were killed, causing him heavy losses.
There are so many people hiding in the capital, and the plot is probably not small. You have messed up a good move. Whoever it is, can't bear this tone, and it's nothing unusual to make trouble for us. Just be more careful in the future. . "
Jia Cong said: "That's all we can do. I hope he won't be the one to succeed. Otherwise, we will probably be in trouble."
Lin Daiyu said with a worried look: "Then what should we do if the second prince succeeds?"
Lin Ruhai frowned when he heard this. This was really a difficult question.
I don't care that I am old, but Yu'er and Brother Cong are still young. If they get to that point, the consequences are unpredictable.
Even if the family is confiscated and the clan is exterminated, it is very possible, but I don’t know if this kid has any plan to deal with it.
He glanced at Jia Cong and asked: "Do you have any way to deal with it? With your character, you shouldn't just wait for death, right?"
Jia Cong said: "If it had been anyone else, I would have killed him a long time ago. I would never have left any threat. However, he is your majesty's son, but I can't do anything to him. If I really want him to succeed to the throne, then what? It's too late, I can only protect you from the Shenjing City and go into exile overseas.
That look is too passive, and there will be a lot of danger. The best way is to clear his wings and make him a loner, and will never have a chance to be the emperor. In that case, we don't have to worry. "
Lin Daiyu blinked her eyes, feeling that her brother Cong was so courageous that he really dared to think of such a thing.
Lin Ruhai was also speechless. He could see that this boy had no respect for the royal family at all.
"You should be more cautious. He is a prince after all. If you act recklessly, His Majesty will not be able to pass the test, and he may even become disgusted with you."
Jia Cong said: "Don't worry, father-in-law, I won't come forward on my own. I am only responsible for collecting evidence of the crimes of the second prince's men. Not many of these officials are clean. Then I will hand over the evidence to the imperial envoys and several others." A prince.
These princes are friendly on the surface, but secretly fighting for the throne. If they get these evidences, they will definitely not stand idly by. People will naturally come forward to impeach them. When the evidence of crimes is confirmed, these people will not be able to escape.
Without the followers below and working for the second prince, he was just a mere commander. It was extremely difficult for him to ascend to the high position. "
Lin Ruhai shook his head and said: "The risk of this matter is not small. If you can, try not to do it. Let's wait and see for a while. Your Majesty is now in the prime of life, and it is not the time to establish a heir apparent."
Jia Cong said: "My son-in-law knows, I will think about it again."
Lin Ruhai was very satisfied with Jia Cong's good behavior.
The two talked again, had a meal with the father and daughter at noon, and spent the afternoon with Lin Daiyu, so that the two of them could relieve the pain of lovesickness.
In the evening, he took Lin Daiyu back to Rongguo Mansion.
Just after helping Lin Daiyu settle down, before she could take a breath, Amber ran over and called for someone.
"Master Guo, Miss Lin, the old lady asked you to pass."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "We were just about to go over, and you ran over and called, "Come on, we are going over right now."
Hu Bo hesitated for a moment and said: "My lord, the second master and second wife are looking for you this time. I don't know what happened."
Jia Cong nodded and said, "Thank you for reminding me. I'm considerate."
Amber smiled and said: "It should be."
The three of them walked to Jia Mu's yard together.
What are these two people doing with me?
My relationship with my second wife is average, and I hardly move around when nothing happens. What can happen to me all of a sudden?
Could it be that this is still a matter of provincial relatives?
Jia Cong thought about it for a while, but he didn't have any clue, so he simply stopped thinking about it. He would know it when he saw it.
Came to Jia Mu's house and met with Jia Mu and others.
"I met the old lady. I went to sister Lin's house today. Sister Lin said she missed the old lady, so my grandson took her back and asked her to stay with the old lady."
The old lady laughed and said, "It's good to come. There are more people and it's more lively. Yu'er, come sit here with me. How is your father's health?"
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Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "Thank you, old lady, for your concern. Dad's health is much better and he has basically recovered."
Jia Mu said: "That's good, that's good. Thank God."
Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun also came to Daiyu, and they gathered together and talked quietly.
Jia Cong glanced at Jia Zheng and his wife, found a chair and sat down.
Jia Mu said, "Brother Cong, if your second uncle comes to see you for something, let him talk to you."
Jia Cong glanced at the old lady, then looked at Jia Zheng, and said with a smile: "If your second uncle comes to see me for something, just tell me directly. Why do you need to ask the old lady to help pass the message?"
Jia Zhengdao: "Brother Cong, it's like this. Isn't Baoyu's uncle in Liaodong? There's a war going on there. He asked someone to send a letter back, saying that he wanted your informants within the barbarians to help him provide him with some information. Information, let him also make some achievements.
He said that you are not in Liaodong now, and those informants are of no use. If you leave it to him, they can still play some role in the war. The two families are relatives after all. If you can help, you should try to help. "
Mrs. Wang said: "Brother Cong, when you were in Liaodong, your uncle also took good care of you. Now that you are no longer in Liaodong, give your uncle the ones you don't need. There is no use keeping them in his hands.
I heard that your soldiers are also very powerful. You are not in danger in the capital. Lend your soldiers to your uncle. When your uncle has made great achievements, let him come back and thank you properly. "
Jia Cong was speechless for a while. Damn it, all he wanted was an informant. He even wanted a personal soldier. This was a bit too much.
I don’t know if this is Wang Ziteng’s intention or Mrs. Wang’s intention.
Don't even think about your own soldiers. They are the guarantee of your life and your back-up. How can you give them to others?
If nothing else, Wang Ziteng is dreaming of his dream of becoming a prince again.
The thought of using his informants to provide intelligence and letting his own soldiers help him kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds is so beautiful.
For an ordinary informant, just give it to him.
But his informant is Amin, how can he give it to him.
Amin will soon kill Hongtai and succeed him as the great khan of the barbarians. Then the relationship will be antagonistic.
If he sets a trap for Prince Teng and cleans up Prince Teng, then it will be all his fault, but then he will not be able to tell the difference.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Old lady, what do you think of the second uncle and second wife's proposal? Should I hand over all my men to Wang Ziteng?"
When my mother heard this, she felt a headache.
This second daughter-in-law has her old habit again, always thinking about their old Wang family, and trying to attract money from the Wang family.
"You can talk about your own affairs, and I won't get involved. If you want to give it to him, just give it to him. If you don't want to give it to him, forget it. There is no need to cause conflicts between yourself and outsiders."
Mrs. Wang said: "Old lady, how can Baoyu's uncle be considered an outsider? We are all close friends and relatives, so we cannot be considered outsiders."
Jia's mother said angrily: "Our surname is Jia, and his surname is Wang. What are we not outsiders?"
Jia Cong said: "Second Madam, whether she is one of our own or an outsider, don't even think about my personal soldiers. I spent a lot of effort and money to train them to protect myself. I will never give them to anyone." , no one can do it.
It doesn't matter what the informant said. If you give it, you will give it. It's just that this informant is a little special. I captured him instead of killing him and made him my informant. He and I were just doing a deal and are not trustworthy. .
If Mr. Wang wants to use him to obtain intelligence information and to achieve success in this war, then he will definitely be plotted. When Shenyang is lost, or even the entire Liaodong is lost, Mr. Wang's guilt will be huge. .
You said that in order to escape guilt, would he say that I provided the informant, that I conspired with the barbarians to set him a trap, and put the blame on my head? "
Mrs. Wang said: "How could it be defeated? What did your uncle say? He has been in the army for more than ten years. Isn't he even inferior to you? This kind of thing will not happen."
An ignorant woman was simply the ancient version of the Fu Di Maniac, and Jia Cong was too lazy to argue with her.
Turning to Jia Zheng, he said: "Second uncle, you don't understand what happens on the battlefield. Our Chu army is no match for the barbarian army. We can only rely on high walls and fortified cities for defense. In this way, we can use our numerical advantage to defeat the barbarian army." Have the strength to fight.
Lord Wang is probably thinking of using this war to gain military glory and want to be knighted, right? The idea is very good. If you really dare to go out of the city to fight, you will definitely lose. When Shenyang is lost, Lord Wang will be the sinner of Chu.
That informant is of no use to me at all. I gave it to him if I really wanted it. If Shenyang is lost because of this matter, then who does this matter belong to? Has the second uncle thought about the consequences? We gave the person to Mr. Wang, It was tantamount to harming him. "
Jia Zheng frowned when he heard this.
After thinking carefully for a while, I couldn't figure out the reason.
He didn't like vulgar things, and he knew nothing about military affairs. He only knew how to write and be arty all day long, but he couldn't think clearly.
"Brother Cong, tell me the truth, is this really the case?"
Jia Cong nodded firmly and said: "Second uncle, I can tell you for sure that once Mr. Wang goes out to fight in the city, he will definitely lose. My nephew has been in Liaodong for so many years and knows the situation there very well.
There are not hundreds but dozens of generals over there. Why can't they win the battle, but I can win every battle? That is my vision, my judgment, and my ability, which are better than theirs. So my second uncle should be able to understand, right? "
Jia Zheng nodded slowly, he still admired his nephew's ability.
After hearing so much, he finally understood.
The Dachu army could only hold on to Shenyang and could not go to war. If it did, it would be defeated.
In this case, Wang Ziteng's plan will come to nothing. This brother-in-law is crazy about wanting to be knighted, and he dares to do such a risky thing.
Although Jia Cong was very good at fighting, most people thought he was just lucky and had bad luck.
After all, he is too young, and any general he pulls out will be older than him.
No one would think that they are worse than Jia Cong, or even better than him. It is a bit scary to think that if Jia Cong can do it, they can do it. If this really happens, something will happen.
"Brother Cong makes a lot of sense. The brother of the Wang family has wanted to be crowned a knight for a long time. This time he probably wants to take a chance. Although wealth is found in danger, it is really too risky."
Jia's mother said: "Finally you haven't Hutu yet. Brother Cong knows the situation in Liaodong better than we do. His judgment is correct. Once something happens, the informant is given by the Jia family, and most of the responsibilities will be passed on." Go to Jia's head.
It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and Wang Ziteng is no exception. If a family must be sacrificed between the Jia family and the Wang family, he will sacrifice the Jia family without hesitation.
When the time comes, His Majesty becomes suspicious, Brother Cong loses the Holy Scroll, and if someone adds insult to injury, the good days of our Jia family will come to an end. This is a disaster from heaven.
In order to help others, do you think it’s worth it to end up like this? I have made the decision on this matter. Our Jia family will not interfere. You should reply to Prince Teng and ask him to focus on defending the city. This is his first priority. "
Mrs. Wang said anxiously: "Old lady, is this bad? We are all relatives. Why can't we help?"
Jia Zheng said: "Okay, stop talking. I don't think this matter is reliable. Brother Wang is taking a risk. We are doing this for his own good. This is the real way to help him."
It was rare for the two mothers to understand for once, and Jia Cong was very pleased with this.
At least, they put the Jia family first and did not put the cart before the horse. There is no Lao Hutu anymore.
Wang Ziteng was unwilling to be lonely. With this idea, he was simply seeking death and wanted to be knighted. It would be good if he could save his life.
