Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 350 Go to Jiangnan again

After finishing the meal for a while, we had some refreshments.

Jia Mu took Grandma Liu to Cucui Temple again, and everyone followed her.

A woman practicing in the area, wearing a silk robe, hurriedly took everyone in.

Jia Cong was already drunk at this time, and with his drunken eyes, he saw that the woman was tall and tall, with bright eyebrows and starry eyes, a small cherry mouth, and a cool and fairy-like appearance. She turned out to be a stunning beauty.

"Sister Bao, this is..."

"Humph, don't you regret meeting each other too late?" Daiyu whispered from the side. Just now, before Qin Keqing's matter was explained clearly, she was looking at Shu again.

Jia Cong smiled.

Baochai pursed his lips and smiled and said: "This is an expert from outside the world invited by the government to preside over the Cuicui Temple. His name is Miaoyu."

Jia Cong suddenly realized, no wonder.

Here, Miaoyu invited Jia Mu and others to drink tea in the courtyard. Jia Cong dared to drink water. He felt his stomach was churning, he was drunk and had to urinate. He hurriedly sneaked into the meditation hall and randomly found his sister-in-law's bedroom. He looked for Gong Gong. Bucket, quickly put the water in.

Although the room was simple, the bed was clean and tidy, and there was a faint scent of sandalwood.

At this time, Jia Cong was almost half drunk, so he sat down on the bed. He originally just wanted to sit, but he couldn't help himself, so he tilted his body and fell into a deep sleep.

Outside, Daiyu suddenly saw that Jia Cong was missing. She hurriedly pulled Baochai's sleeve gently and said, "Brother Cong is missing."

Baochai looked around and said, "I think he has gone to change clothes. He is such a big man, you are afraid of losing him."

Daiyu hummed softly: "I'm not afraid of losing him, I'm just afraid that he will go visit some girl's boudoir again."

When Baochai heard this, she was ashamed and said angrily: "If you continue to act nonsense, be careful and I will ignore you again."

Daiyu giggled and begged for mercy.

At this time, Miaoyu came over and gently pulled the skirts of their clothes. They went out with her to have tea with Tiji, and then forgot about Jia Cong.

After tea, everyone came out. Jia Mu glanced at her and said, "Why haven't you seen Brother Cong? He was here just now."

Everyone said: "Maybe I went there beforehand."

Jia Mu nodded, did not argue, and left with everyone.

But Miaoyu sent everyone away, ordered the tea sets to be packed, and meditated in the meditation hall for half a day before returning to the room to change clothes.

As soon as I entered the room, I smelled a strong smell of alcohol. I turned around the screen and heard a slight snoring. I saw a young man wearing a jacquard-patterned brocade robe of azure azure after the rain. He didn't even take off his boots. He was lying on the bed struttingly. On my embroidered couch, I was having a good dream.

Miaoyu was ashamed, angry and angry. She had a history of mysophobia and was born in an official family. She had always regarded men as nothing, how could she endure such a shame and humiliation, even if the other party was an uncle.

Yin Leng shouted: "Dang Kou Bo!"

Jia Cong woke up suddenly, pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, turned over and sat up. Seeing that it was Miaoyu, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "What are you doing, scaring me?"

Miaoyu held back her anger and said: "I've heard for a long time that the great talent Dang Kou Bo is so rude, why is he so rude? He actually came into my room..."

Jia Cong was stunned and realized that he was sleeping in the wrong place, and hurriedly said: "Is this your room?

Sorry, I thought it was some sister-in-law's room. This room is too simple. "

"How can a person outside the house be so simple and exquisite if there is nothing outside of him?" Miaoyu said lightly: "Besides, what I said is unreasonable. Could it be that this is an ordinary sister-in-law's room, so how can I be so casual?"

Jia Cong knew her temper, so he shrugged and said, "I sleep in the ordinary sister-in-law's room, and they don't dare to say anything."

"My uncle is famous all over the world, but he turns out to be such a rude person who bullies others." Miaoyu sneered.

Originally, Miaoyu was somewhat fond of Jia Cong because of his poetry, but now she directly casts him into the ranks of frivolous and incompetent disciples.

Jia Cong frowned. He had just drank a lot of wine, and now his mouth was dry. He couldn't talk nonsense with her. He got up and got out of bed, picked up the teapot on the table and looked at it. It was empty.

"Why is there no tea?" Jia Cong shook his head and was about to leave.

Miaoyu was a little aggrieved. She had always been particular about drinking cold tea or old tea. She only drank freshly brewed tea and there was no tea in her old room.

And since arriving in Rong Mansion, Baoyu has always respected her like a god, unlike Jia Cong, who doesn't take her seriously.

"Uncle, wait a minute, I'll ask my sister-in-law to bring you some tea. Uncle, please." Miaoyu stopped Jia Cong by some strange combination and led him to the meditation room next to him.

Jia Cong paused for a moment and drank two cups of tea first.

My sister-in-law brought tea.

"Uncle, please, these are Laojun's eyebrows soaked by the rain from the past year."

Miaoyu looked at Jia Cong carefully. She wanted to see who this so-called most talented person in the world was.

Hearing this, Jia Cong hurriedly called to the aunt: "Come back, I won't be stubborn. Just make tea with ordinary well water."

"Uncle, this is..." Miaoyu was puzzled.

Jia Cong said: "I don't have any other intention, I'm just afraid of having diarrhea."

Miaoyu's face froze and she was speechless. This bastard didn't know what was good and what was good. He was a vulgar idiot and really ruined those poems.

After a while, the sister-in-law brought tea again.

Seeing that the tea cup was really small, Jia Cong drank seven or eight cups in one go before sighing with satisfaction.

Miaoyu sneered in her heart, drinking cows and donkeys.

Jia Cong drank tea, thought about it, and felt that he had to say a few polite words, so he smiled and said: "Miss Miaoyu, I'm really sorry for soiling your bed. I know you love to be clean. I'll ask someone to clean it later." Get a new one for your bed.”

Miaoyu hurriedly waved her hands and said: "No, if your heart is clean, how can the bed be dirty?"

But I cursed secretly in my heart, your uncle didn't think twice and asked someone to change my bed for no reason, maybe some rumors would spread.

Jia Cong secretly laughed in his heart, how can a little girl pretend to be a Taoist nun?

He smiled deliberately and said: "Then do you want to change Gongtong?"

"You..." Miaoyu was so angry that she suddenly lost her power. This fool actually shared the bow with her. She was so embarrassed and annoyed that she was speechless.

"You, how can you say these words to me without feeling embarrassed." After a while, Miaoyu turned red and spat.

"Hey, didn't Master just say that if your heart is clean, it won't be dirty?" Jia Cong said with a smile. Miaoyu became angry from shame and said: "You are such a person and a world-famous talent, how come you are so... insulting to gentleness?"

Jia Cong said with a smile: "A real man acts freely and freely, and does as he pleases. Why should he be afraid of what others say? Say goodbye without seeing him off." After that, he bowed his hands and went on his way.

Miaoyu looked at his back and was speechless for a moment, not knowing whether she was angry, annoyed, ashamed or embarrassed.
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The next day, Yangxin Hall

Dai Quan was ordered to read a secret letter from Henan Governor Ding Xian to the two underground bachelors Huo Peng and Dong Yi:

“…The rich have vast fields, but there are few servants, and the poor have no standing cones, but there are many corvees…

According to the old rules, a person is judged every five years and is divided into nine categories. If the upper level is higher, the levy will be nine coins, and if it is lower than the bottom, the levy will be one coin. The wealth of the family will be the amount of silver. Newborns will be added, and those who die will be added. Expulsion is the law.

If there is no secretary, he may not be able to pay attention to the inspection... Moreover, according to the old custom, every time he encounters the editor's review, he has the name of increasing the household registration of the secretary, regardless of the people's illness and pain, and he must overflow his forehead.

Therefore, things that should be deleted are not deleted, things that should not be added are added, or even people who are already dead will not be dismissed.

When the son was born, he was asked to register. The barren in the ditch was like a young man in the register. The son of Huangkou was already called after him. At first, he was guaranteed compensation, and then he fled. It was inevitable.

Those who comment on governance today are all aware of its shortcomings, but if they think that they dare not change the laws of their ancestors, wouldn't they be sincere and respectful? However, he did not think deeply about the reasons for the failure of the country's governance. Although the current laws and regulations are said to be inherited from the old sages, they are actually bad policies since the Han and Tang Dynasties.

My late emperor ruled the world and adopted the legacy system of the previous dynasty, but it was just because of customs. However, the Supreme Emperor has changed the laws of Taizu and Taizong.

There are methods for governing a country, just as there are methods for treating diseases. When diseases occur, the methods will also change. If the disease changes but you still use the old method, you can make the disease worse; if the time changes and you still use the old method, you can endanger the country.

Dong Zi said: "It is understandable to resolve political discord and change it." "Lü Lan" said: "If a country cannot be governed, it will lead to chaos; if it is maintained without change, it will lead to rebellion." "Yi" says: "If it is poor, it will change." "Change will lead to success." Therefore, those who stick to the old laws in today's world not only fail to understand the ancient and modern laws of governance, but also lose the meaning of the sages in governing the world..."

After he finished reciting, Emperor Xifeng said: "My dear friends, Mr. Ding means that now the new law has become unavoidable, do you think so?"

Dong Yi bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I think what Governor Ding said is extremely true.

It has been ten years since His Majesty ascended the throne, but the treasury has become increasingly empty and the people have become increasingly poor. The rich have become richer and the poor have become poorer. Looking at the events of the past dynasties, this is a sign of the decline of the dynasty.

Fortunately, Ruhai got help from Jia Cong last year and sent a huge amount of money to support the overall situation. Otherwise, how could he respond to the war in Liaodong and the Western Regions? Today, His Majesty's prestige is growing day by day, the government's situation has been decided, and it is the right time to implement new laws. "

Emperor Xifeng nodded and sighed: "What Ai Qing said is in line with my wishes. I have been in power for ten years, but I have not made any achievements. I am ashamed of my ancestors, but I am really hampered in every way... I work hard and sleep all night, and I don't stop thinking about it." And that’s it.”

The two men hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's talents and strategies are rare in ancient and modern times. I will be lucky to meet the Ming Lord in my lifetime."

Emperor Xifeng waved his hand and said: "I will not say any compliments. If the new law is implemented, what should we do?"

Huo Peng said: "I believe that the foundation of the new law lies in dividing the land between farmers and the gentry, and that the gentry and the gentry should work together to pay for the food. Therefore, it must be tolerated by the powerful and powerful. Therefore, I believe that there should be a 'dilemma and a dilemma.'"

"Say it."

"Yes. The two dilemmas are: First, Zhili Province, the land of the capital, has so many clans, nobles, wealthy families, and officials. If the implementation is not effective, great changes may occur.

The second is Nan Province, the land of Jinling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, where aristocratic families abound. Jiangnan is also the most precious place in the world. If something goes wrong, the country will be shaken, so we must act cautiously. "

"The two immovable areas are that before the provinces are decided, the land of the chieftain in the southwest cannot be moved, and the land on the nine sides cannot be moved. If it can be moved, there must first be strong generals and strong armies to frighten the princes with the power of thunder, and then the new law can destroy everything. It’s like rolling a mat.”

Emperor Xifeng looked solemn and nodded, saying: "Time will not wait for me. I have been patient for ten years. How can I sit there and sit back and watch the country's fortunes decline? You may have a good plan."

Huo Peng said solemnly: "I think that if the new law can be implemented in the capital and Jiangnan, the rest of the provinces can be settled. And these two places should be settled first from the south to the north. If Jiangnan is settled, the tax revenue will be sufficient, the people will be encouraged, and the people in the court will be How dare you go against the current?"

Emperor Xifeng said: "The day before yesterday, the governor of Liangjiang, Gu Tao, reported secretly that wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River had close connections and formed a party to incite tenants and domestic slaves to fight against the new law.

In the Yamen of Fuzhou County, all the officials, big and small, are from the same generation. Guarding the Yamen and supervising the Biao camp, the soldiers are tired and will be lazy, secretly reaping the benefits, and cannot be used.

The dignified governor is unable to do anything, so he urges me to send capable generals to help him. If the new law cannot be implemented in Jiangnan, I am willing to raise my head to see him. "

Huo Peng said with a smile: "Since Governor Gu has issued a military order, it can be seen that he must have the ambition of moving mountains. Why should your majesty not respond to his request and send personnel to help him?"

Emperor Xifeng smiled and said: "Who should I send?"

Huo Peng and Dong Yi looked at each other, smiled, and said, "Your Majesty has a general you love, so why should I say more?"

Emperor Xifeng laughed heartily. He was a young boy who was just starting out, but after several years of polishing, he was now ready for use.

Jia Cong was announced to the palace by the eunuch early in the morning. He didn't know what was going on. He waited in the side hall for a long time before ordering his Majesty to see him.

"Your Majesty, Jia Cong, comes to see the Emperor." Jia Cong followed the eunuch in. He had just received the news, and it was about the new law.

"Pingshen. Please read this book first." Emperor Xifeng motioned Dai Quan to give Jia Cong the booklet written by Ding Xian, the governor of Henan.

Jia Cong took it and pretended to read it for a long time. He didn't understand many parts, but he understood the last sentence "I ask you to implement the new law" and returned the memorial to Dai Quan.

"You have also practiced the new method in Liaodong. You should be familiar with it and tell me your opinions." Emperor Xifeng said.

ah? Jia Cong was stunned. He could only understand about 30% to 40% of the text, so what insights could he have?

When it comes to his opinion, he only has one opinion. The new method is to make money and make money. How can I put it this way? He hurriedly looked at Huo Peng and Dong Yi.

Huo Peng said with a smile: "Dang Koubo is a person who practices his own actions. In front of His Majesty, you can just tell the truth and tell the truth. Don't worry."

Jia Cong had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the new law is a good law for all generations. However, it is very difficult to implement it. Even if it is implemented consistently and achieves long-term success, it will be difficult."

"Oh? Where is the difficulty?" Emperor Xifeng asked.

"The difficulty lies in the fact that the evils have been accumulated so deeply that it is difficult to recover. Only those with great courage and wisdom cannot do this," Jia Cong said.

"That's right. Gu Tao, the governor of Liangjiang, is a man of great courage and wisdom, but he has no capable people to help him. I want to send you to the south of the Yangtze River to help him implement the new law. Are you willing to go?" Emperor Xifeng looked at the underground. Jia Cong said.

Jia Cong's heart thumped, this was clearly asking him to kill people and exterminate the clan... But now as an admiral in golden clothes and a minion of the emperor, how could he dare to say "no".

He had to raise his hands and make a generous speech, saying: "My family has been favored by the emperor. Now that the emperor has given orders, I have no reason to shirk the responsibility. I should work hard to move forward and die!"

Emperor Xifeng smiled and said: "Okay. Then you can set off as soon as possible."

"I obey the decree and will definitely live up to His Majesty's grace." Jia Cong kowtowed and retreated.

After he left, Huo Peng said with a smile: "Xue, the king of Jia Shi, is one of the leading noble families in Jinling, and has attracted the attention of the Jiangnan gentry. Dang Koubo has always been smart, courageous, and decisive in killing. Now he is in charge of the royal guards. Governor Gu will have nothing to worry about." .The emperor knows people well and uses them well, and I admire them."

Emperor Xifeng smiled and said: "It's not just that, Jia Cong has always had experience in Xinfa. Let him and Gu Qing compete with each other. Stones from other mountains can be used to attack jade, so it will not be useless."

"Your Majesty is holy."

Emperor Xifeng twirled his beard and smiled. If the new law can be implemented in Jiangnan, it will tear a big hole in the sky of the old law!

(End of this chapter)