The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 90: Protecting the Lord and Protecting the People
In Rongqing Hall, everyone was speechless for a moment.

Indeed, if it hadn't been for something like this happening in Dongfu, soon, after the Holy Birthday Festival in March next year, Xifu would have handed Jia Cong over to Dongfu and let Jia Zhen handle it.

As for how Jia Zhen will deal with it, it's not that no one has not weighed it in their hearts.

Jia Zheng thought that he would not give Jia Cong a way to live, so he came to ask Jia Mu for grace.

Jia She also thought about it, but thought that Jia Cong had done something wrong, and he was secretly happy that he finally had the opportunity to punish this beast.

As for Jia Mu, she really never thought about how Jia Zhen would punish Jia Cong. After all, he was just an eyesore. If the concubine hadn't caused trouble for the family before, she wouldn't even bother to take a look.

He was praised, but he was not praised. Naturally, the old lady felt evil in her heart.

"Do you think the family shouldn't punish you? You don't even think about how much trouble you have caused. Your elder brother Zhen was almost kicked to death by you. If it weren't for the sake of brother, you Do you think he will let you go easily?" Jia Mu never expected that this beast would actually hold a grudge.

"I was young and ignorant, and I knew I was wrong. Something like this happened to Brother Zhen, and I was worried. The old lady should know my heart."

Jia Cong suddenly surrendered and said such nice words. The old lady breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he really knew that he was wrong and changed his mind, saying, "It's good that you know.

Kuang that day, your second master also brought you here, and I agreed to help you intercede with your brother Zhen, so it was not that I ignored you.

Now that something happened to the family, your eldest brother Zhen and brother Rong were sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment together. This matter is handled by the Jingwei, and the commander of the Jingwei is the master.

Since ancient times, master and disciple are like father and son. I'm afraid your master doesn't know about this matter. If he does, he will definitely not ignore it.

You should also talk to your master. If you can be accommodating, just like I gave your master 3000 taels of silver last time, your family will not do anything rude. "

Mother Jia said so much in one breath, and she felt ashamed on her face. She hadn't begged for help like this in many years. For the matter in Dongfu, even if she was not talking down to a grandson, she could still be trying to persuade her. .

If Jia Cong is a wise man, and if he can help with things today, the dignity that should be given to him in the future will not be short.

At least it can make him the same as Jia Huan.

Jia Cong said, "There is a curfew outside today. After I enter the palace early tomorrow morning, I will find an opportunity to talk to the master."

As for how to say it, it depends on Jia Cong.

It is definitely impossible for Jia Cong to speak for Dongfu. This move has been planned by him for a long time. With today's effect, will he still break the situation he has worked so hard to plan?
The reason why he said these soft words was just because he didn't want to waste time with these people.

Jia Cong looked cautious on his face. After going out, he left in a hurry. There was really no clue.

Naturally, Jia Mu and others would not put the safety of the whole family on a three-foot-tall child. After Jia Cong left, the old lady was silent for a long time. At this juncture, she could no longer take charge.

"Tomorrow, I have to go and beg for help from my old friends. After inviting the eldest master of Dongfu back to see if he wants to go to the Daming Palace, I have no choice but to go and beg with this old face. Ichiban the Empress Dowager."

It is indeed this charter, no one can say what it is not.

Jia She asked, "What's the rules in Dongfu?"

By asking, did he mean to keep his title or his people?
"Of course, both the title and the person have to be tried every means to keep it. Zhen'er will definitely be deprived of the title, and the position of the clan leader will also have to be replaced. Let's see what the elder over there thinks about it!"

"In this case, we still need to discuss it with the eldest master and make a decision before we act." Jia Zheng felt so embarrassed that he almost died of embarrassment. He even asked him to go and work for the Dongfu with an old face. It would be better to strangle him to death with a piece of white silk.

But the stakes are very high. If the Dongfu side cannot be saved, Jia Mansion will lose one of its legs, and will only be able to walk on one leg from now on, and half of the family's income will be lost.

Although it was already the curfew time at Gu's house in Liutiao Hutong, several sedan chairs were still staggering at the door. They were obviously very familiar people. After arriving, without saying a word, they were led to Gu Mingchen's house by the servants of the Gu family. In the study.

There were already several people sitting in the study, ranked according to their official positions and the same year, and these few came again, making a total of seven or eight people.

Gu Mingchen asked the butler to bring good tea, and he said in a comfortable mood, "This is Lu'an new tea brewed with Tianquan water. I am not used to drinking Wuyishan and Longjing tea, so I prefer this Liu'an tea. Everyone, try it!"

Those who came today are all from Liuke to Shizhong and Lantai Yushi.

If we just talk about Lantai Yushi, we know that there are people who are dedicated to finding fault with the officials. Some of the brave ones can even find fault with the emperor. If the emperor does not listen, the more fierce ones will die if they touch the Jinluan Palace. For them, fame is a money-making business.

As for the six subjects, it was Emperor Taizu who abolished the prime minister system and divided the power of the prime minister among the six departments.

As a result, he was worried about the weight of the six ministries, so he set up six departments for the six ministries to check and supervise the power of the six ministries.

The Six Sections are not affiliated with any department and are directly responsible to the emperor.

Not only do they have the right to participate in and discuss government affairs, but they also have the duty of supervising impeachment. Although they are only sixth-rank officials, they are three ministers and nine ministers. No one in the ministry dares to look down on this group of people, and they are all polite to them.

These people who came today are all Gu Mingchen's disciples and respect him as their master.

"Tomorrow is the day of bowing. Why are you here so late at night?"

The so-called meeting is a meeting between the cabinet and the six ministers. Every ten days, the ministers go to the cabinet to meet with the ministers and hold a regular meeting on the political affairs of the DPRK and China.

Today is the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, and as usual, tomorrow is the day for bowing.

"The meeting is all about official business. Today, the students are here for a big event!" Li Ke gave Lu Hansheng a sip of tea, moved his buttocks, and said respectfully to Gu Mingchen, his face filled with emotion. smile.

"Big thing, what big thing?" Gu Mingchen knew what he was doing, but he did it deliberately without knowing.

"Teacher, the students heard that a huge scandal happened today in the Jia family of Duke Ning's palace. It simply corrupted the rule and insulted the dignity of the court. Such things made the students and others feel that they were in the same dynasty as those of the Jia family. Being an official is a shame."

Gu Mingchen was overjoyed, but he was reserved on his face as he joked, "What happened? So many of you came together to make me think it was my birthday!"

Engineering department said to Yu Zhongjian, "It's really embarrassing to say it. It's like a beast. The head of the Jia family, the successor of the Ningguo Mansion, actually gathered a group of nobles, the successors of the third and fourth families, and the young masters of the seventh and eighth families. , some people even brought their concubines to do lewd and promiscuous things in that Jia’s house.”

"It's God who has eyes. I heard that in order to win or lose, people there got into a fight and overturned the candlestick, accidentally causing a fire. It happened that the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division patrolled there, and there were people from the Jingwei who witnessed it with their own eyes. These random behaviors were caught one after another."

At that time, although the fire was started from the outside, there was indeed a dispute inside. In the panic, the candlestick inside also fell down, the gauze curtains burned, and a Tianxiang Tower was reduced to ashes.

And there are people inside who have taken medicine, were aroused by the fragrance, and are in a daze. How can you tell clearly?

In this matter, it is no longer important how the fire started. What is important is that the refugees and nobles have lost their moral integrity.Just a Tianxiang Tower, if it burns down, it will burn down.

"I heard that there are still refugees, what's going on?" Gu Mingchen knew that these people must have understood the ins and outs of the matter before they came.

For a pavilion elder like him, who has a high position and sits in a high position, he will be able to see far and clearly. Often, without him deliberately asking for anything, someone will come to pay his respects.

Just like today.

"Speaking of which, Jia Zhen is useless. She didn't say that Jia Cong would be punished by family rules, but because Jia Cong injured a distant relative who was studying at Jia's free school. As a result, not only was there no success, but Jia Cong was Jia Zhen was injured, saying that it was in that area."

After all, Gu Mingchen was an important minister, and he was very busy every day. Since his son's betrayal of Jia Cong hurt Zhao Chi, the Gu family and the Zhao family seemed to be friendly on the surface, but they were fighting behind the scenes. Although they didn't dare It ruined the overall situation, but he also understood that in the future, only one of the Zhao and Gu families could survive in the court.

Although the Zhao family is only the salt transport envoy between the Huaihe River and Huaihe River, this position is very beneficial and the position is crucial.

If he were not a confidant of the Supreme Emperor, he would definitely not be able to sit in this position. Faced with the Zhao family's pressing pressure, Gu Mingchen also spent a lot of thought on it, but he could no longer care about the Jia family.

These are not secrets of the Jia family, they are known to everyone on the street. It is normal that Gu Mingchen has not heard the details.

"Since he injured that spot, how could he still have so many people having sex at home? Could it be that he is still a bitch?" Gu Mingchen asked in confusion.

"I heard that I found a clever imperial doctor, and the treatment was good for five minutes. After that, I was given some medicine to help me feel better, and I am still as strong as usual. I heard that the fan is extremely immoral. These nobles who have no Taoism in their hearts, how can they not find it?" An exciting one?"

"Speaking of which, most distinguished families are like this. There are not many families like the Jia family who have made such a big fuss and implicated all their old friends."

Gu Mingchen only felt that God was helping me. He stroked the good beard under his chin and pondered in his heart. Ever since his son Gu Jufang injured Zhao Zibi's son, Zhao Zibi has been crazy. Although there are no more boats on the canal, He also took risks. During this winter, he still sent 50 taels of silver to the Daming Palace for the Shengshou Festival in the coming spring.

The Supreme Emperor also understood what Zhao Zibi was thinking. His only son had been deposed, so Zhao Zibi could only wholeheartedly curry favor with the Supreme Emperor and find a way out for his son.

The Supreme Emperor also accepted Zhao Zibi's loyalty and gave Gu Mingchen a hard time. The discount he offered for frozen cotton-padded clothes for 20 soldiers in Liaodong was ignored.

If it were in the past, even if such an important matter was rejected, there would still be a decree.

Thinking of this, Gu Mingchen said, "Although the other princes are involved, as censors, you are in charge of the six subjects and clean in the court. When encountering such a thing, you must speak up. What are your plans?"

"Of course we will catch them all in one fell swoop. All the people involved must not be left out!" Lu Hansheng was emotional and waved his fist as he spoke.

There is no civil servant who does not despise martial arts. They just rely on their ancestors to shed a few drops of blood and sell their lives. They sit in the merit book and enjoy wealth and honor from generation to generation.

However, Lantai Yushi Gao Ai heard that the teacher had an idea and asked, "Students are stupid and still have doubts about this matter. Please ask the teacher for advice!"

Gu Mingchen nodded, "The four princes and eight princes among the founding nobles of Chaozhong previously made contributions with Chengzu in the "Yongjia Rebellion", and they are people who have made meritorious service to the country. Otherwise, Rongguo Gongfu had such a big problem before. The civil servants almost turned the Duke of Rongguo into a sieve. How could he still keep his title? When Jia She accepted the title, he was only demoted one level? "

In the study, everyone listened quietly to Gu Mingchen's explanation of the ins and outs. Although they could also see the emperor, when it comes to seniority in the officialdom, you will only know things that you should know, and you should not know things that you should not know. Knowing this is a disaster.

Therefore, many of the important secrets in the court, the emperor's thoughts, and the battle between the two palaces are not known at their level. This is why today, even though it is late at night, these people came together.

What you do in the officialdom must be what the people above want you to do, otherwise, once you do it, you will be irreversible.

There are also those who succeed in opportunism, but they are only one in ten thousand. Those who succeed can reach the sky in one step, and those who fail have long since turned into a pile of dead ashes.

"When Chengzu was still alive, he had four princes. When the eldest prince stayed in Chengzu's residence in his early years, he was granted the title of Crown Prince of the Prince's Palace by Taizu, which brought great righteousness. Later, when Chengzu put down the rebellion, he also contributed to the defense of the vassal state."

These are all grown-up stories, but very few people know about them. Many veterans, even if they know about them, will not tell them unless they are their trusted students or their parents and children who deserve to be trained.

If you are not careful when it comes to matters related to the Heavenly Family, you will not even know how you lost your life.

"But the remaining three princes have all fought and killed with Chengzu, especially the second prince who made the greatest contribution in the past, saving Chengzu from danger several times. He was brave and good at fighting, and had a particularly deep relationship with the former palace guards in the army. Waiting for Chengzu to put things right. After ascending to the throne, the important officials in the court were divided into two factions, one faction supported the former prince, and the other faction was the second prince."

"Were the Four Kings and Eight Princes in this group in the past?" Lu Hansheng pointed up with his hand fearfully, implying that he was the Supreme Emperor.

Gu Mingchen nodded, "On that day, even though the four kings and eight princes missed the incident at Tienwang Mountain, they were caught off guard."

They were all very smart and could not hear the hidden meaning. The four princes and eight princes were caught off guard. Although the Supreme Emperor was dissatisfied, he was the one who supported him in the past and was the foundation for him to sit in a high position. , if they impeach everyone, they are on the side of the emperor.

Who doesn't know that the emperor is now a cold man. Although he is a dark horse among the legitimate heirs, his foundation in the court and the army is still shallow. If it were not for the fact that the emperor only has two sons, the other is King Zhongshun, today This position may not be secure.

Therefore, no one had ever thought about taking refuge in the emperor, and if everyone was impeached, they would be fighting against the emperor.

"Students understand, our impeachment tomorrow will only target Duke Ning's mansion!"

"No!" A sinister flash flashed in Gu Mingchen's eyes, "Ningrong's second mansion, Jiamen's surname, one is prosperous and the other is damaged. I heard that Jia Zhen serves the two masters of Rongguo Duke's mansion, and the old lady above. He is extremely filial. If he is so virtuous, how can the Duke of Rong and his two sons stay out of it?"

"What the teacher is saying is that if something like this happened to Jia Zhen, how would the elders teach her on a daily basis? It must be inseparable, and if Ningguo Gongfu did such an immoral thing, their two houses would also It's so close. How can the Rongguo Duke's mansion be clean? It's not like it hides filth and dirt on weekdays. It's just a habit of covering up people's eyes and ears."

Gu Mingchen nodded, very satisfied, and discussed some details of the performance. After three drums were exchanged, these people left excitedly, with everyone's fighting spirit high, just like the aggressive male dog.

The next day, early in the morning, several cars left the Rongguo Duke's Mansion. Jia She went to the Prince's Mansion in Beijing County; Jia Zheng went to the Shi's house; and the old lady put on makeup, took a sedan and went to the palace.

It was said that they would discuss it first when Jia Jing came back, but such a big thing happened, and the old lady didn't sleep a wink all night. After thinking about it, she was still worried that the sky would fall, so going to the palace early in the morning was also a gesture.

After handing the sign to the palace, I waited for more than an hour before a young eunuch came out of Qingning Palace and led Jia Mu to the palace.

Not daring to be negligent, Jia Mu handed over a purse. For such an old person, Jia Mu felt really uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do about it.

The Empress Dowager was sitting on a high phoenix throne. Beside her, leaning against a teenage girl, she was chirping and talking to her, making the Empress Dowager laugh.

This little girl has bright eyes and bright teeth, red lips and white teeth. It is exactly at this time that Princess Xianning, who is staying in the study room to study, should go and have fun in front of the Empress Dowager to make her happy.

On the two rows of chairs at the bottom were the concubines of Emperor Taiqi. According to custom, these concubines would come here every ten days to have a morning and dusk review, and today was the day.

When Jia Mu came in, she saw the whole hall full of laughter, surrounded by pearls and emerald flowers, and the concubines in bloom. Her heart skipped a beat, and her old face turned red with shame, but she had no reason to go back.

(End of this chapter)