Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 356: Thirst for talents

Lin Ruhai sent him out, came back and looked at Jia Cong, shook his head and said: "Brother Cong, this move is naturally good for the new law, but it is very dangerous for you."

Jia Cong said: "What my uncle said is that since Cong has received the errand, he can only do this. Instead of being timid, it is better to go all-in."

Lin Ruhai sighed: "You, things in the court are different from those on the battlefield. If you rush and fight fiercely, it is fun at the time, but it will suffer backlash in the future. You need to learn to leave a way for yourself."

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "Please give me some advice, uncle."

Lin Ruhai said: "Nowadays, there are many talented people around you, but I think they are all just one-sided talents, but no one can plan the overall situation for you. For example, the boat operator is short-sighted, how can he avoid dangerous shoals and reefs, and the boat will be destroyed and everyone will die. It's a matter of time."

"What my uncle said is absolutely true. Cong has been in trouble for a long time. If he can be helped by people like Crouching Dragon and Phoenix, the court will be full of treacherous clouds, so why should Cong be afraid?" Jia Cong sighed.

"Now there is someone who is worthy of this responsibility."

"Who?"

"This man's surname is Pang Mingchao, whose courtesy name is Gongzai. He was the number one scholar in the fifteenth year of Changtai and in the twenty-first year of Changtai. He wrote a letter to remonstrate with fierce words, which angered the Supreme Emperor. He was dismissed from his position and will never be used again. Therefore, he is currently idle and calls himself Mr. Return. .

On weekdays, he loved the mountains and rivers, drank and read, and when he had nothing to do, he went to Jinshi Academy to give lectures. He was very famous among officials and was a famous Confucian scholar in the world.

His character is upright, his ambition is loyal and pure, and he is far-sighted. He is the talent of Wang Zuo! Lin Ruhai said.

Jia Cong's eyes lit up and he said happily: "How is this man's talent compared to my uncle?"

Lin Ruhai waved his hand and said: "If you discuss the classics and meanings, you may not be able to beat me by much. If you discuss the classics and governing the country, you will be ten times better than me. If you get it, you will be like a sleeping dragon or a phoenix chick."

Jia Cong was overjoyed and immediately asked: "Uncle, I am just a minion of the emperor. Although I have great power, my reputation is not good. How can this returning gentleman come out to help me?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "How can such a genius care about feathers and reputation like ordinary people, as long as he likes you?"

What's more, after so many years, it's time for him to think quietly. Isn't it better to be a military advisor to an admiral like you than to be an aide to a local magistrate? "

Jia Cong nodded repeatedly: "How can such a talented person have the heart to put all his skills into a coffin?

Back then, Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times before inviting Kong Ming. I visited him thirty times, which made him feel embarrassed. "

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "Sincerity leads to the creation of gold and stone, this is also the motto of Jinshi Academy."

While the two were talking, Daiyu and others knew that Gu Tao was gone, so they all came to the inner study to pay homage to Lin Ruhai.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "You guys are here just in time. Uncle Lin will be promoted back to Shenjing soon. In the future, you don't have to worry about not being able to fulfill your filial piety."

"Dad, are you serious?" Daiyu said happily.

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "I'll leave in a few days."

Baochai and Sister Feng smiled hurriedly and said, "Congratulations to uncle (Shibo) on your promotion."

Lin Ruhai smiled and nodded.

Jia Cong tentatively said: "Zi'er, you and your uncle haven't seen each other for several years, so you can stay with your uncle for a few days. When your uncle sets off, you can either accompany him to Beijing or come to Jinling."

Lin Ruhai twisted his beard and looked at Daiyu with loving and doting eyes.

Daiyu rolled her eyes at Jia Cong and said, "Of course I'm with daddy." She cursed in her heart that Jia Cong had something in his heart and wanted to get away from her.

Lin Ruhai said: "Younger will stay in Yangzhou for a few days, and then you don't have to accompany me back to Beijing. You just came out and went back again, and you took a boat all the way. What's the fun?"

It’s better to go to Jinling and be stubborn. There's only one thing. This time Cong'er comes out, and he has an imperial mandate. He doesn't have much time to accompany you, so he's not allowed to lose his temper. "

Daiyu was overjoyed, glared at Jia Cong, and said coquettishly: "Dad, I always get angry sooner or later, but he always bullies me."

"Uncle, don't accuse a good person unjustly in front of me." Jia Cong said hurriedly.

Lin Ruhai said: "Okay, you are so old and still acting coquettishly, it makes people laugh." Then he looked at Baochai and said with a smile: "Bao girl, Yu'er is going to Jinling now, I have to ask you to take care of her."

Baochai said hurriedly: "Shibo's words are serious. Yu'er and I are sisters, so we should support each other."

Jia Cong secretly praised Baochai for his high emotional intelligence and ability to speak, and showed Lin Ruhai without any trace that he would not be jealous of Daiyu.

Lin Ruhai nodded with satisfaction and asked a few more questions about the situation in the two houses, and Sister Feng explained them one by one.

"It's rare to come back. Today I will be the host and invite you to taste the flavor of Yangzhou." Daiyu said with a smile.

"Then I'll eat with all my heart." Sister Feng said with a smile.

Baochai smiled and said, "If you don't make a deal, we won't let you go."

Everyone laughed.

Jia Cong fell behind and whispered in Daiyu's ear: "I just want to eat the rouge on my lips."

Daiyu immediately blushed, looked at the people in front of her, and spat: "Stop talking glibly to me, your business is not over yet."

"What's the matter with me?" Jia Cong drummed in his heart and pretended to be calm.

"You know it yourself." Daiyu glared at him.

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief. He actually wanted to use such a childish trick to deceive a commander of the Jinyi Guards. He laughed and said, "Young man, don't be alarmist. My brother is aboveboard and can tell others everything."

"Bah. I'm too lazy to care about you."
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After dinner, Jia Cong said goodbye to Lin Ruhai and continued on his journey with Baochai, Feng Jieer, Qingwen and others.

When Jia Cong saw that Daiyu was reluctant to leave and sent her to the Yimen, he asked everyone to go first. He held Daiyu's hand and said with a smile: "Why do you look like you are about to say goodbye? It's only a few days of separation. As the saying goes, a small farewell is better than a separation." Newlyweds. Hehe."

Daiyu hurriedly pulled her hand back and said angrily: "What can you say if a dog can't spit out ivory from its mouth? Just leave quickly. I'm sending Sister Bao, Feng Yatou, Qingwen and the others away, not you. Don't be sentimental." After saying that, he turned around and left.

Jia Cong is now considered a member of the makeup team, so why would he follow her in without understanding the charm?

Daiyu listened to the footsteps behind her and followed them step by step, her ears turned red, and she hurriedly quickened her pace and fled back to her room.

Jia Cong followed into Daiyu's boudoir and closed the door.

"Bastard, if you don't get on the boat, why are you following me?" Daiyu stamped her feet.

Jia Cong smiled and went over, hugged her in his arms, and said, "Of course I want to hear what other instructions I have."

Daiyu didn't struggle, she leaned in his arms obediently, and said softly: "Brother Cong, when you are doing business outside, be very careful. No matter what you do, your own safety is the top priority. You must remember that there are still people at home who are worried about you."

Jia Cong was moved in his heart, nodded and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my brother won't let you become a weakling."

"What nonsense are you talking about! Bah bah bah." Daiyu hurriedly covered his mouth.

Jia Cong pulled her little hand away and said with a smile: "Brother, I have been on the battlefield. I have never seen any scene. What can you do to me in the water town of Jiangnan? Don't worry, Qi'er."

"You are always so arrogant and don't listen to others' advice." Daiyu said angrily.

"I listen, of course I listen. A great man once said, strategically despise the enemy, tactically pay attention to the enemy. My brother has his own sense of proportion." Jia Cong said hurriedly. "As long as you understand, go ahead."

Seeing her duplicity, Jia Cong asked him to go, but still lay in his arms, smiling secretly in his heart and said: "What a pretty girl, how about a kiss goodbye?"

"Bah, you haven't made it clear yet and you want to bully me again." Daiyu hurriedly pushed him away.

"What's wrong with me..."

"Humph, you are now an uncle too, and you still do things carelessly, looking at the beginning rather than the end. It depends on how you end up." Daiyu said.

Jia Cong was stubborn and said, "I don't understand what you are saying. Forget it, let's talk about it in Jinling. It's getting late, so I'll leave first." After that, he ran away.

Daiyu looked at his fleeing back and sighed secretly in her heart, she didn't understand why you were running away.

At this time Liu Shuang came in and advised: "I just saw my uncle looking embarrassed. Even if my uncle is wrong, the girl should speak more kindly to avoid any suspicion."

Daiyu spat: "Aunt Shuang, you are also on the boat, can't you see something?"

Liu Shuang said with a smile: "What is this thing worth for a wealthy family? My uncle is a successful young man and has a handsome personality. What woman wouldn't love him?"

The second mistress and the second master Lian have always been at odds with each other, and it is only human nature to be tempted by the uncle. What's more, my uncle may not have anything to do with her. "

Daiyu said: "But... you have to be just in case."

Liu Shuang said: "My girl, my uncle won't suffer any loss anyway, so just let him go. I think the second grandma will have a sense of proportion, and it will naturally disappear after returning to Beijing, unless she no longer wants to be famous."

Daiyu said angrily: "Aunt Shuang, why do you always indulge him? If something happens, if word gets out, his reputation will..."

Liu Shuang shook his head and smiled: "Silly girl, my uncle is not a scholar. What kind of reputation do you want? As long as the title and power are there, who dares to say a word about him?"

Daiyu felt dissatisfied and helpless. The bastard became more and more complacent. Even Feng girl can be touched by you.

Jia Cong rode a BMW and quickly caught up with the front team. He put Baochai and others on the boat and settled down before summoning Pan and Ye, two thousand households.

The two of them have been waiting on the dock for a long time and will come as soon as they are called.

"Forget the polite words, I have to rush to Jinling." Jia Cong crossed his legs, picked up the yellow glaze pastel plum and magpie pattern tea bowl, and took a sip of tea.

"Yes. My lord, I have paid a visit to Qiao Qianhu, Kong Qianhu, Xie Qianhu, etc. ten days ago. I know that my lord is going south this time and is an imperial envoy, so I came here to greet you. If you are of any use to me, Those in humble positions will go through fire and water without hesitation." Pan Sang said.

"Your Excellency, I am here to serve you in this lowly position. We are waiting for orders at all times. With your order, we will rush to Jinling immediately under the starry night." Ye Qing said hurriedly.

Jia Cong said "Yes": "You just need to manage Yangzhou and Suzhou well. You don't need to worry about Jinling. But because you are sincere and familiar with the scenery of Jiangnan, I will send a few capable people to accompany the governor." Just go."

"Yes. The junior ranks have brought several capable subordinates for the Admiral to dispatch."

"Yeah. Anything else?"

Pan Sang and Ye Qing looked at each other and said in unison: "I'm going to Jinling, please be careful, don't jump over the wall in a hurry and hurt your body."

"Oh? Which dog is so ferocious." Jia Cong laughed.

"Jinlingwei Town Fusha Doufu." Pan Sang said.

"Sha Dou Fu has been in charge of the Jinling Guard for more than ten years. He has deep roots and many party members. He has always been in close contact with the two thieves Wan and Tang. The last time Beitang and Dongchang teamed up to frame the Feng Yuan and Gong Jin cases, Sha Thief contributed a lot.

Now that your admiral is supervising this guard, the sun is at its peak. Who is not afraid of this person? He might strike first to gain advantage. "Ye Qing said.

Now that they have decided to join Jia Cong, the two of them don't mind giving Shadou Fu some medicine. If they get the favor of the adults and work as errands in Jinling, they will be prosperous.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "I understand. You two are commendable for your loyalty. It will be beneficial to run this errand well. Let's go."

"Thank you, Sir, for your support. Regarding the violations of law and discipline by Jinling Guardsmen, we have reported it to Qiao Qianhu, and I have resigned from my humble position." The two of them got off the boat happily.
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In Jinling City, on the Yuanyang Tower, the largest restaurant by the Qinhuai River, Qiao Yin, Kong Xing, Xie Hui and others were drinking and laughing with Sha Dou Fu and several thousand households in Jinling.

"My lords, what do you think of the scenery of the Qinhuai River?" Sha Doufu said with a smile.

Qiao Yin smiled and said: "If you only look at a river, it will be ordinary, but with countless beauties there, even a small ditch will be famous all over the world."

"Your Excellency speaks highly, and the lower officials admire me." Everyone laughed.

"My lord, I have also experienced the Qinhuai customs in depth these past two days. I wonder how it compares to the customs of Shenjing?" A thousand households in Jinling said with a wretched smile.

Qiao Yin smacked his lips and said: "Each one has his or her own merits. The girl from Shenjing opens and closes her arms. When she encounters a strong enemy, she becomes stronger. It takes a fierce warrior to defeat him, and he has to destroy the city and evict the stronghold in one go."

Girls from the south of the Yangtze River are small and exquisite, tender and tactful. They are accustomed to showing weakness to the enemy and hiding secrets. They can defeat the enemy without fighting. "

Everyone laughed: "Brother Qiao has great insights, hits the nail on the head, and is vivid. We admire him very much."

Kong Xing and Xie Hui were not good at dealing with officialdom, so they only laughed and drank together, leaving Qiao Yin to answer questions.

Qiao Yin was very talkative and said with a smile: "On the way of Fengyue, I only have a superficial understanding of it. Our admiral is truly an expert in this way.

Everyone should know that there are four major leaders in Shenjing City. Needless to say, ordinary people have no chance to see them. Even wealthy officials have a hard time meeting them.

But these four beauties are all looking forward to seeing me day and night, but they can't get it. "

Sha Doufu said with a smile: "That's natural. Your Excellency is of noble birth, a handsome young man, and is the most talented man in the world comparable to Li Du. What sister wouldn't love such a gentleman who is both civilized and military?"

"What Lao Sha said is that last time Baihua Lou Lan and everyone received a poem from the master, they became famous. Now they are the top of the four major celebrities.

If our adults come here to take a trip to the Qinhuai River, no matter how famous prostitutes, nobles, or husbands you are, they will all come forward to recommend themselves. "Qiao Yin said with a smile.

"But Mr. Lan, 'it's better to take pity on the person in front of you'?" Sha Doufu said.

"Exactly. I can't tell you, Lao Sha, are still an elegant person." Qiao Yin said with a smile.

Sha Dou Fu laughed and said, "Master Qiao is making fun of me. I am a rough old man and he doesn't know much about poetry. It's really that your poem is so subtle that it will be engraved in my heart whenever I hear it once."

There are a few people on the Qinhuai River who have always been good at performing arts but not selling themselves. I will definitely invite you to go on a tour so that they can see the style of the world's most talented people. "

"Oh? But it's called the 'Eight Beauties of Qinhuai'." Qiao Yin said.

"Exactly. What do you think, Brother Qiao?" Sha Dou Fu said.

Qiao Yin shook his head and said with a smile: "I'm just like Lao Sha, we are all rough people. How can we understand these elegant tastes? I have seen a few in the past two days. I can only watch but cannot move. They are boring. I came out without even drinking. .The wooden fish is more stubborn."

Sha Dou Fu smiled and said, "That's because Brother Qiao didn't put in the effort. With Brother Qiao's character, he may not be able to take the goldfish home."

"Goodbye, let the Admiral handle it. These ladies are always reciting poems and writing poems. I don't have the time." Qiao Yin waved his hand.

"Haha, Brother Qiao is refreshing and quick-tongued. He and I are of the same kind of people. It should come to light." Everyone smiled and raised their glasses.

"Please." Qiao Yin drank with a smile. As he leaned forward, a bright light suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he sneered in his heart. Do you think that you will be fine if you pester me?

(End of this chapter)