After seeing off all the guests, Jia Cong returned to his new house.
Ying'er hurriedly came forward with a smile, "Uncle, you are here."
"Well, here we come."
Looking at Xue Baochai sitting upright on the bed, Jia Cong smiled and said: "Madam, I'm here, please wait."
When Xue Baochai heard this, her face flushed with embarrassment. To be honest, she was really impatient. Fortunately, Jia Cong couldn't see it because of the red hijab.
Ying'er handed over a weighing pole and said with a smile: "Uncle, please quickly take off our girl's red hijab and see if our girl is beautiful."
"Beauty, it's naturally beautiful. You don't need to see it to know it's beautiful."
Jia Cong smiled and lifted Xue Baochai's red hijab, and saw a stunningly handsome face appearing in front of his eyes. He, who was used to seeing beautiful women, couldn't help but lose consciousness.
He murmured: "Beautiful, so beautiful, it's so beautiful and fragrant that it will captivate the whole country."
Hearing Jia Cong's praise, Xue Baochai couldn't help but purse her lips and chuckle, and her heart felt as sweet as drinking honey.
"You are always glib, I don't believe what you say."
Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Madam, what I said to my husband is true. As for your glib words, well, you do have the right to speak."
Hearing Jia Cong's teasing words and thinking of the wedding ceremony, Xue Baochai felt shy and her face turned even redder.
The Ying'er next to her also smiled shyly when she heard this.
"Girl, uncle, it's time for a drink."
Jia Cong took Xue Baochai's hand, came to the table, drank a glass of wine, and looked at each other with sparks.
"Madam, I have finally waited for this day, and we will never be separated again."
Xue Baochai said with a shy look, "Well, you have to treat me well and don't let me down."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Don't worry, madam, I will treat you like jewels and love you well."
Holding Xue Baochai's hand, he came to the bed again and sat down.
Jia Cong said: "Madam, the night is too short, let's take a rest early."
Xue Baochai glanced at Jia Cong with a blushing face, her heart could not help but beat wildly, and she said softly "Yeah".
Jia Cong smiled slightly, stood up and put down the bed curtain...
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The next day, after getting up.
Xue Baochai first served tea to Lin Daiyu, and then accepted tea from Ping'er, Yuanyang and others.
Although the two families are big, but they live under one roof, they still have to distinguish between priorities. Ningguo Mansion can only have one mistress.
Although it is possible to buy another house outside Ningguo Mansion and let Xue Baochai move in and be the hostess.
But in this case, Jia Cong would have to run on both sides, which was not in Jia Cong's interests.
Even the Xue family may not like it. There is no comparison between the Duke's palace on one side and the ordinary rich family on the other. The Xue family only cares about Jia Cong's status. The so-called concurrent employment is just for the sake of their own face.
If you can live in the Duke's Mansion, you will naturally not choose to live outside.
After breakfast, we went to Rongguo Mansion to serve tea to Jia Mu and others. At this point, all the procedures were completed.
As for the relationship between the girls, Jia Cong no longer interferes. With Lin Daiyu in charge, let them go their own way. As time goes by, it is inevitable that they will become jealous, and Jia Cong is too lazy to worry about it.
After resting at home for three days, Xue Baochai also lost three days.
Although Lin Daiyu didn't say anything, her heart was still sour, and her words had a sour taste.
In this regard, Jia Cong could only comfort her and spend more time with her.
During this period of time, he also ignored other people. There was no other way but to take time to appease everyone one by one.
During this period of time, Jia Cong was like a hardworking little bee, working hard among the flowers.
Just as Jia Cong was busy trying to appease the girls, an eight hundred-mile urgent letter from Shaanxi broke the barrier of Shenjing City again.
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"Your Majesty, the city of Chang'an has fallen. General Cao Hu, the commander-in-chief of Shaanxi, has been killed. All his soldiers have been wiped out. Yulin is also in danger. I ask your Majesty to send troops to rescue."
"What······"
Emperor Longqing was shocked. Losing Chang'an meant losing the entire Shaanxi Province. Cao Hu had 70,000 to 80,000 people, so how could he be defeated so quickly?
"Li Aiqing, is this news true?"
Li Guanglu, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, the news is absolutely true. This is the 800-mile express I just received. I would like to ask your Majesty to take a look at it."
As he spoke, he took out a battle report and held it up with both hands.
Upon seeing this, Dai Quan stepped forward to take it and delivered it to Emperor Longqing.
Emperor Longqing took the emergency report and read it quickly. The further he looked back, the uglier his face became.
There was silence in the entire hall, a deathly silence.
This news was so shocking. One hundred thousand imperial troops were actually defeated by a group of mud-legged soldiers. This was simply unbelievable. It was incredible.
The eyes of some people who knew the inside story began to flicker, and they didn't know what they were planning.
More people, seeing Emperor Longqing's ugly face, did not want to offend him at this time, so they all stood there silently.
Emperor Longqing put down the urgent report in his hand, his face was covered with frost and his expression was very ugly.
He also knew that this was not the time to get angry.
The top priority is to send out a counter-insurgency army to wipe out the rebel bandits in one fell swoop. Otherwise, if they are allowed to continue to develop, it will be difficult to control them.
He glanced at the ministers in the hall and said in a cold tone: "Everyone already knows the situation. The war situation in Shaanxi has deteriorated to this point. I wonder if you, my dear friends, can you teach me anything?"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the ministers in the cabinet, the six ministers, and the leading generals all bowed their heads. No one wanted to take chances.
Even the envoys with brilliant tongues closed their mouths and remained silent.
Jia Cong stood in the main hall, also silent, and his heart was filled with turmoil.
Although Cao Hu suffered a defeat and retreated to Chang'an City, he still had 50,000 troops under his command. With the high city walls and thick walls, it should be possible to defend Chang'an City.
But the rebels were forced to break through the city without even a chance to break out. How strong are these rebels?
Thinking of the intelligence he had received earlier, which said that the rebels were not afraid of death, Jia Cong not only began to believe it.
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, he raised it rashly, but it made Emperor Longqing unhappy, and he didn't want to get into trouble.
When Emperor Longqing saw that no one spoke, his face turned darker. He looked at Jia Cong and saw that he was fine. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Did this boy really fall into the gentle land and lose his will? Don't want to work harder?
He looked at Li Guanglu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and said, "Li Aiqing, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War. Can you tell me who should be sent to lead the troops to quell the rebellion?"
Li Guanglu had noticed Emperor Longqing's eyes a long time ago. Seeing his eyes glance at Jia Cong, he immediately understood what he meant. I sighed secretly in my heart. At this time, only by sending Jia Cong, who had never been defeated before, could we hope to wipe out the rebels.
He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial court is currently suffering from internal and external troubles, so it should be cut through the chaos quickly. I feel that with Ning Guogong taking action, the rebels can be put down quickly."
Beijing Wang Shuirong came out and said: "My lord, I second the proposal."
Niu Jizong came out and said, "My lord, I second my opinion."
"My lord, I second the proposal."
"My lord, I second the proposal."
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Everyone is not a fool, and they are used to watching people's actions. When they see someone taking the lead, other ministers will also agree.
Compared with other generals, they believed in Jia Cong's combat prowess and ability. This was a little guy who could create miracles, a victorious general who never lost, and an invincible warrior.
Besides, that is His Majesty’s intention.
Hearing this, Jia Cong sighed slightly, what was supposed to come has come.
With so many people recommending me, I can't shirk it no matter what. It's fun to be able to wait until I get married.
Hearing the echoes of the ministers, Emperor Longqing's face was filled with joy. It seemed that everyone's eyes were bright.
Emperor Longqing looked at Jia Cong and asked, "Ning Guo Gong, are you willing to lead troops to put down the rebellion for me?"
Jia Cong came out and said righteously: "I am your Majesty's minister and a general of Da Chu. I serve the country and am loyal to your Majesty. That is my duty. As long as your Majesty needs it, I will go through fire and water, and I will be wrapped in horse leather." .”
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Longqing was immediately overjoyed. It was still the Jia Cong he knew.
"Okay, Duke Ning Guo is loyal and patriotic. I am very relieved. I have my beloved minister to take action and put down the rebel bandits. It will be just around the corner. I have nothing to worry about."
When the ministers heard this, they also looked sideways. Some people felt that Jia Cong was a man of integrity, loyalty and patriotism, and he was a role model for the world. Some people also think that Jia Congfu has to flatter the emperor and is a flattering villain.
Lin Ruhai shook his head slightly and smiled bitterly. He knew Jia Cong's temperament and knew that he couldn't refuse today's scene. Although he knew Jia Cong's ability, he was still a little worried.
They had just gotten married and were about to lead troops on an expedition. Yu'er would probably be worried as well.
Hu Yong, the first assistant, said: "Ning Guogong, are you sure that the rebellion in Shaanxi will be quelled?"
Jia Cong cupped his hands and said: "Master Hu, the soldiers on the battlefield are fierce and dangerous, and they are constantly changing. Not to mention the rebels, after more than a year of continuous fighting, they have become an elite division with strong combat power.
Almost all of the soldiers we mobilized have never been on the battlefield and have never seen blood. Comparing the two, there is a huge gap. Once we encounter them, there is almost no possibility of victory. We can only take them by surprise, attack them unprepared, and win by surprise.
As far as I know, the number of rebels has exceeded 200,000, and the Yulin side will not be able to hold out for long. If I don't have elite soldiers at hand, I have no certainty of victory, so I can only worry about it when I get to Shaanxi. "
When Emperor Longqing heard this, he suddenly realized.
No wonder his own army was defeated steadily. The rebels experienced several battles and great waves. The weak ones were brutally eliminated, and the remaining ones were all strong ones.
And there are so many of them, it’s really scary to think about it. If they are not exterminated, it will really become a big disaster.
At this moment, Emperor Longqing was actually not so confident in Jia Cong.
Emperor Longqing said, "Jia Aiqing, I don't know how many troops and horses you need. Do you have any other requirements? You can put them forward together."
Jia Cong pondered for a moment and said solemnly: "I need at least 100,000 troops.
To have a cavalry force of ten thousand people, I also need a large amount of gunpowder, at least fifty thousand kilograms, a hundred artillery pieces, and sufficient ammunition.
With these things, the chance of winning will be increased by 30%, and you will be able to fight. In addition, I also ask your Majesty to issue an order to let Tongguan guard Tongguan and defend Tongguan to the death. Additional reinforcements will be sent to support and prevent Tongguan from falling into the hands of the rebels. "
Li Guanglu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Ning Guogong is right. Once Tongguan is lost, the Central Plains will be in danger."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Longqing's expression changed drastically, as did the cabinet ministers and officials of the six departments.
Emperor Longqing pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"I'm sure. We'll allocate the Pioneer Battalion, Zhenwu Battalion, and Yangwei Battalion from the Beijing Camp, a total of 30,000 troops. Since you asked for so much gunpowder, I'll give you the Shenji Battalion as well, and you'll draw some from the Forbidden Army. Ten thousand men and horses will go out with you.
For the remaining troops, 30,000 troops and horses were drawn from the Shandong camp, 10,000 troops and horses were drawn from the Henan camp, and another 10,000 troops and horses were drawn from Taiyuan, for a total of 100,000 troops. Other supplies will also be provided for you, but what else are you asking for? "
Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the whole of Shaanxi has fallen. I need to conquer it step by step, but the territory that has been conquered needs relief for the victims. If we ignore it and attack from the front and rebel from behind, when will this happen?" They’re just one person, so we can’t kill them all.”
Emperor Longqing frowned. This was indeed a difficult problem. We couldn't ignore it. We couldn't just kill them all as Jia Cong said, right? Then he would become a tyrant despised by everyone.
He glanced at the ministers below and asked: "My dear friends, do you have any good ideas or methods for this? You might as well tell them so that everyone can listen."
The second assistant, Yang Huai, came out and said: "Your Majesty, now that more than 100,000 troops have gathered, you can send a cabinet official to take charge of the army's food and grass logistics, raise and distribute food and grass for the army, and also comfort and relieve the victims on behalf of the imperial court. This can be said to be Kill two birds with one stone."
