Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 351 Walking with the United States

Jia Cong left the palace all the way, went straight to the commander's office, and summoned the key officials to discuss the matter.

"I just came to the palace to see Your Majesty. Your Majesty ordered me to go to the south of the Yangtze River on official business to assist Governor Gu in implementing the new law.

Immediately, I rushed eight hundred miles to send orders to the Jiangnan garrison. When the governor arrived at Jinling, the governors and thousands of households in each garrison came to report their work to me, and also submitted the files of wealthy gentry from all over the place. "

"Yes! I am humble enough to give the order immediately!" Lei Tai said with cupped hands.

In addition to the headquarters in central Beijing and the directly affiliated health offices, the Jinyi Guard has thousands of offices in provincial capitals and important state capitals. However, Jinling is the place where Taizu Longxing was established and is the core prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River. The Jinling Guard is specially set up and is headed by the governor.

"After the governor leaves the capital, Lei Tai, Fan Ming, Wen Zhen, and Fang Ji will be responsible for the internal affairs of the guards. The four of you will discuss the matter. If you are not sure, please report to me immediately."

"I respectfully obey your Lord Jun's order." The four of them said in unison.

"In addition, the North and South Division will remove some capable personnel and rush to Jinling in advance to listen to my call."

"I am willing to lead the team there and listen to your orders." Nan Siti Qiao Yin, a Qianhu family, hurriedly asked for a tassel.

Everyone secretly thought that this boy was smart, and completing this errand would definitely be a big plus in the hearts of the adults. However, this errand was not that easy to handle, so no one was competing with him.

"Yeah, okay." Jia Cong nodded.

"My lord, should we take the water route or the land route? If we take the water route, I have been on a boat trip for two years in the past few years. I am quite popular in this area and can arrange a boat for you." Qiao Yin said.

Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "Let's take the water route and arrange a few large ships. This time the governor will bring hundreds of soldiers there and leave in two days."

"Yes."

"Well, there are a lot of things going on here. Fan Ming sent a mature man, and Lei Tai sent a clever boy to go with me."

"Yes."

"The last thing is that Xie Hui and Kong Xing led their Tiqi troops to go to Jiangnan this time to practice and see how well you can lead troops."

The two of them were overjoyed and said: "I humbly obey my orders."

After arranging the errands for the Yamen, Jia Cong returned to Rongfu, and first went to Rongqing Hall to bid farewell to Jia Mu and others.

As soon as they heard that Jia Cong was going to Jiangnan on errands, everyone was a little reluctant to leave.

Jia Mu said: "You should be careful when you go there. In the south of the Yangtze River, people are complicated. You must put your own future first. Don't offend your relatives and family members. There will be places where you can rely on others in the future."

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and said: "Old lady, I'm afraid that what Cong has accepted is an errand that will offend others. We have to put the sacred order first and personal friendship second."

Jia Mu was surprised and said, "What an errand."

"It's about the new law," Jia Cong said.

Jia Mu also knew some of the regulations of the new law, so she quickly asked: "But we want to implement a whip law? Are the officials and gentry all responsible for the food delivery?"

"Yes." Jia Cong nodded.

Jia's mother sighed: "Destroying people's wealth is like killing their parents. This job is not easy to handle."

"The emperor will not send me, the admiral of the Imperial Guard, to something that is easy to handle."

Jia Mu shook her head and said: "Since the governor and the governor can't handle the matter, what can we do with this little child?

I think it's better to find an excuse to deal with it. You can deal with it on the upper side, and the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River are also grateful for your kindness. "

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "Eating the emperor's salary is a matter of loyalty to the emperor. Kuang's new method is a good method. How can Cong dare to retreat in fear of difficulties and let down the holy grace?"

"You!" Mother Jia was so angry at him, "You bastard! The errands belong to the court, and the favors and favors belong to our family. How can you do something that harms your private life and enriches your father-in-law?"

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and glanced at everyone. There was another biggest reason that he couldn't say out loud.

Emperor Xifeng helped himself to ascend the throne. If he could not do his job, he would no longer be the admiral of the Imperial Guard. Then he would really become an empty-headed uncle. How could he change the fate of the Jia family?

Because he said: "Old lady, Cong has his own opinions. I am going to ask you for someone."

"Who?"

"Sister-in-law Feng."

"Hey, what am I going to do? I'm not an official. I don't understand your new or old methods." Sister Feng said with a smile.

"Cong is here, but I don't want to go on a killing spree. We should be polite first and then attack with force. Jiangnan is going to implement a new law, and King Xue of Jia Shi will be the first to bear the brunt. Sister-in-law Feng is the legitimate daughter of the Wang family in Jiangnan. Please go and speak for me." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Sister Feng laughed and scolded: "Bah, you have a good idea. You asked me to ask my mother to cut meat and feed it to the court. You are afraid that my reputation will be too good, so you are not afraid that my back will be swollen by others."

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "If you get scolded and save the lives of the entire Wang family, it's not considered a loss."

The old lady exclaimed: "Why is this so? The new law is so overbearing?"

Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Sister Feng and other ladies from the Wang family were all shocked.

Jia Cong said calmly: "It's because Huairou's method didn't work that the Holy One sent me there. Could it be that the old lady thought that I, the admiral of the Imperial Guard, was going to treat guests to dinner?"

Aunt Xue said hurriedly: "Brother Cong, the Xue family..."

"Treat everyone equally, would you like Sister Bao to come with me?" Jia Cong looked at Baochai and smiled to himself. It just happened to be a public and private trip. Is this considered a trip at public expense?

Baochai rolled her eyes at him and lowered her head in silence.

Aunt Xue looked at Baochai and said helplessly: "Your brother is useless. Just go and talk to the masters and uncles of each house and ask them to behave themselves."

"Yes, mother." Baochai said solemnly. She was traveling with Jia Cong on official business. She was also happy in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it.

Seeing the old lady looking over worriedly, Jia Cong smiled and said: "Old lady, you don't have to go. Just write a letter to Jinling Shi's family. I don't know if they will buy it. No matter what, you have done your best. "

Jia Mu knew that he would never be merciful to the people of Jinling. That day in Liaodong, she even ordered a young master of the Xue family to be beheaded, because she sighed: "That's it."

Seeing Daiyu looking over in anger, Jia Cong said with a smile: "I'm going to Jiangnan now. I have to go to see Uncle Lin, so please go with me."

Daiyu smiled and nodded: "I miss my father too. I haven't seen him for several years, so it's time to go back and fulfill my filial piety."

Now under the influence of Jia Cong, she is quite independent and can do whatever she wants without asking anyone for instructions. Jia Mu had no choice but to nod in agreement. Although she was reluctant to give up, she could not stop Daiyu from returning home to fulfill her filial piety.

"When will we set off?" Jia Mu asked.

"Two days later."

"Well, let's order people to pack their bags." Jia Mu said.

"Yes, I'll go right away." Sister Feng hurriedly went.

Baoyu's eyes grew hot and he begged, "Brother Cong, please take me with you..."

Before Jia Cong could speak, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang had already said decisively: "What are you going to do? Brother Cong is going to attend to the emperor's errands, not to be naughty. If you are careful, I know how to beat you."

Baoyu had to retreat in frustration after hearing this.

Jia Mu suddenly said: "Sister Feng is gone, this family matter..."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Without Sister-in-law Feng, the sky will not fall. Let the second sister and the third sister take care of it. They will all be housekeepers in the future, so it is better to experience it early."

My eldest sister-in-law always gives me some advice, and sister Ping'er helps me, so I think it won't be a big deal. "

"Yeah, that's fine." Jia Mu nodded.

Ying and Tan said shyly: "It's better to let my sister-in-law take care of it. We are young and have little knowledge. How can we manage a house?"

Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "What does it mean to have a female tiger in charge of the family? Could it be that when she leaves the cabinet in the future, she will not care about the family?

The elder sister-in-law has to take care of Lan Xiaozi and serve the old lady and the madam on weekdays, so she has so much time.

This matter is of benefit and harmless to you. If you don’t understand anything, you can ask your wife for advice. What's the value of having Ping'er Xiang help me? "

Jia Mu also nodded and said: "Brother Cong is right, it's settled. Even if the second and third girls are bold enough to do it, they must not imitate those girls from small families and small families, who are coy and won't be able to get on the stage. . Wife-in-law Zhu'er will help them keep an eye on them."

"Yes, old lady." Ying and Tan could only respond with a blushing smile.

Li Wan also hurriedly agreed.

Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "Tell Grandma Liu for me, if she is willing, keep Ban'er and I will reward him with a future.

You can leave it to Jia Yun and take it to Zhuangzi, find him a good teacher, and study and practice every day. My affairs are complicated, so I don't want to say goodbye. "

Everyone laughed and said: "Is there anyone who doesn't want to? This is a good thing that falls from the sky."
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Two days later, at the Tonghui River Pier, many captains wearing black flying fish uniforms had already cleared a large area and were stationed at various parts of the terminal to protect Jia Cong.

Six or seven three-story large passenger ships were lined up along the river, waiting for distinguished guests. The imperial flags of the commander of the Royal Guards have been planted at various places on the bow and stern of the ship, which is very majestic.

Jia Cong came slowly with a few female relatives, wives, maids and others, as well as four hundred soldiers.

"Your Excellency, the ship has been arranged properly, and all the necessary items have been taken care of yesterday. I respectfully invite you to board the ship." A young captain hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

Jia Cong looked at this 20-year-old boy, nodded with a smile, and said, "This time I want to see how much you have learned from my father."

This person was none other than Wen Zhen's youngest son Wen Youfang. Through his operation, Lei Tai sent him to Jia Cong's side to listen to him.

Wen Youfang hurriedly bowed and said: "I will do my best to serve you."

Jia Cong nodded and waved his hand, signaling everyone behind him to get on the boat first.

A few young men carried Baochai and others and the sedans carrying the girl next to them directly onto the first boat. The mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law went up first to take care of things.

Qiao Yin came up and reported, "Sir, Kong Xing and Xie Hui have already gone to the south of the Yangtze River by land. After I sent you to the boat, I also took people south by land to make a front stop for you."

"Okay." Jia Cong nodded.

"The boatmen, sailors, etc. on these seven ships have all been carefully screened to ensure that no one can sneak in.

In addition, Jin Yiwei spies were placed on each ship to secretly protect the safety of the adults and their party.

The guard stations along the way also said hello, each sent capable personnel, and Cheng Cheng took over to escort him until he arrived in Jinling safely. "Qiao Yin said.

Jia Cong was very satisfied and patted him on the shoulder: "Well done." After saying that, he didn't give any more instructions and went straight onto the boat.

Qiao Yin felt that all the bones in his body were a little lighter, and he hurriedly bowed and said: "It is my responsibility, I don't dare to praise you as an adult."

After watching Jia Cong and others board the boat, Qiao Yin straightened up, looked at his confidant Bai Hu, who was as tall as a bamboo pole, and whispered, "Have you finished telling me what to do?"

"Don't worry, sir. My subordinate personally handled it yesterday, and it's absolutely foolproof." The hundred households had guessed something in their minds, but they didn't dare to say anything.

A smile appeared on Qiao Yin's lips. Her career in this life depends on this deal.

Ever since he heard that Jia Cong was going to the south of the Yangtze River with Wang Xifeng and others, he had this idea. If there are so many brothers in the Wang family, why would you only bring your second sister-in-law?

Reminiscent of Jia Cong's "deep intention" to clean up the house last time and take care of Wang Xifeng alone, and now he takes her on a trip, the relationship between the two of them... isn't it like lice on a bald man's head?

Qiao Yin laughed heartily. She was very lucky to get this job. She didn't expect that there would be an unexpected surprise. Even if the official job was not done well, getting it done well was a great achievement.

According to the information from the spies, this second mistress is very serious about the relationship between men and women, and she usually hangs out with a lot of people. It seems that the adults have not succeeded yet.

However, Jia Lian has been out and about for a long time, and presumably she has been around for a long time. How can she be able to control herself when she meets someone like an adult at her age? hey-hey……

Thinking of this, Qiao Yin suddenly turned around and asked: "Medicine box, is that thing of yours effective? I can't forgive you for missing my important event."

Jingshen from a hundred households hurriedly patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, sir. This thing is a treasure passed down from my ancestors. It's called Spring Rain Crisp. It's just like the spring rain sneaking in with the wind, moistening things silently, lingering and pathos, and accumulating thick and thin. If it hadn't been for your Majesty's order, I would have been reluctant to use it even though I was humble. .”

Qiao Yin chuckled and said, "I have benefited from this, so naturally I will never forget you."

"Thank you, Sir, for your cultivation." Jing Shen said with a smile.

"Let's go! Go to Jinling first to wait for you, sir!" Qiao Yin whipped up his horse whip and rode away with dozens of elites.

(End of this chapter)