Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

"Third brother, don't worry, Qian'er Huan's title has been handed down, and the master's memorial has also been handed down, but the Ministry of Rites has not yet approved it." Li Wan explained hurriedly.

Jia Cong frowned and said, "It's been more than half a year and I still haven't finished it. It shouldn't be done. When did you put it in the notebook?"

"After your wedding, Brother Huan was given the title of nobility. Around the beginning of March, I wrote the book." Li Wan said.

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and shook his head. Jia Zheng probably didn't take this matter to heart. He delayed it for more than a month and didn't push it later.

There are a lot of things going on this year, and it happens to be major events such as spring fraud, re-examination, settlement of deficits, and the death of the Queen Mother.

The officials of the Ministry of Rites were so busy that even the main officials were dismissed. They probably had no time to deal with such a trivial matter as Aunt Zhao. Jia Zheng was not in a hurry anyway, so why were they anxious?
Lin Ruhai was in charge of the Ceremony Department for the first time, and it was even more impossible for him to interfere with such trivial matters.

Because he said: "Zi'er, send someone to tell your father-in-law to get this matter settled first."

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled and nodded.

"Tan girl, my aunt will also have an official status in the future. People above and below can no longer take it lightly." Jia Cong said lightly.

"Yes, I will follow Third Brother's teachings."

"How could I not know? It's just to avoid past mistakes and avoid future ones, to treat illnesses and save people." Jia Cong said.

However, thinking that Jia Cong was also a member of a wealthy family, it would be unwise for him to fight one against two, so he remained silent.

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "I love you deeply and take responsibility for you. It's better to be taught a few words by me than to suffer a loss when you marry someone in the future."

"Tan girl just has a stronger temper and doesn't want to be caught in the wrong by the servants. Her nature is not bad," Daiyu said.

Wang Ning's face suddenly darkened when he heard this. He was born in a poor family and had always been ostracized by nobles. Now that he has great power, how can he be willing to make wedding clothes for others.

"I wonder if the third girl can understand your painstaking efforts." Daiyu said with a smile.

Yin said: "What the Governor said in normal times would not be a big mistake. However, now that the rebellion has been decided, it is only right to give priority to the officials who have contributed to the suppression of the rebellion."

Daiyu smiled and nodded, a ray of love welling up in her heart. She was the one she had entrusted to her in this life.
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Just when I was about to take Daiyu to take a nap, I heard that the Grand Governor Li Meng sent someone to invite her, saying that they had something important to discuss.

Li Meng invited him, and Jia Cong knew what was going on. He changed his clothes and went to the Yamen of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. This was the first time he went to the Yamen since he became the Left Governor.

Li Meng said: "Of course, we will recommend the best among all the nobles."

"She is so smart. Even if she didn't understand at the time, she would definitely be able to figure out whether I loved her or harmed her later," Jia Cong said.

Jia Cong raised his hands and greeted the two of them.

The two of them stood firm, but Li Meng had no choice but to say: "What you two said is certainly reasonable. I don't know what you are arguing about?"

Jia Cong nodded and said: "This is also the right thing to do. I wonder what you two have in mind?"

Jia Cong admired Wang Ning somewhat when he saw that Wang Ning had big ears, a dark complexion, a solemn demeanor, and was not angry at all. He was also a martial artist.

Jia Cong originally wanted to go private first and then go public, but Daiyu was thin-skinned and drove him away with a blushing face.

Wang Ning said hurriedly: "What the Duke said is very true, I deeply believe it. Brothers have shed their blood to put down the rebellion, but they can't get nothing? Who will dare to swear to serve in the future?"

On the way, Daiyu said with some dissatisfaction: "You, how big of a deal are you? You speak harshly and don't give the three girls any dignity."

Entering the main hall, I saw Li Meng and Wang Ning already sitting there.

Li Meng returned the gift lightly, while Wang Ning was more enthusiastic. He asked Jia Cong to sit down and said with a smile: "I invite the Duke to come today just because your Majesty has an order. This time the traitorous generals were dealt with. All the camps in the capital were leaderless. I want to Waiting for the charter to be submitted."

"You guys are busy, I'll go first." Jia Cong waved his hand and went with Daiyu.

Jia Cong said: "I wonder how many seats are vacant this time?"

Wang Ning said with a smile: "The Duke handled the case himself, and he came to question us?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "There were too many people involved in the case in the past two days. They were clan members, courtiers, and noble generals. They killed so many people that I can't remember them."

Wang Ning took out an abbreviation and said: "The main real shortage is the five-camp horse army of Xiaoqi, Tiger Cavalry, Leopard Cavalry, Qingqi and Xianqi, as well as martial arts, martial arts practice, show off martial arts, show off martial arts, bravery, fruitful courage, The chief general of the eight battalions of infantry who establishes his power and shows his power, and other deputy generals, staff generals, general commanders, guerrillas, etc. of each battalion."

Jia Cong took the abbreviation and glanced at it briefly, then said thoughtfully: "In this battle, the nobles of each family were raging in the city due to the rebels. Therefore, when suspicions were raised, they decisively abandoned their wives and children, abandoned their family property, and rebelled with their own righteousness.

Finally, at the critical moment, he foiled the traitor's plot and rescued the holy driver. He had made outstanding contributions. Without a generous gift, it would be difficult to thank Zhongliang.

That being said, how about I boldly draw up candidates for the Sixth Battalion and provide them with your input? "

Wang Ning pondered for a moment and said: "What the Duke said is reasonable. The nobles have stabilized the imperial city and have made great contributions. They should be rewarded generously. I have no objection."

He is also a human spirit and knows that if he doesn't support Jia Cong now, Jia Cong will not be able to support him later.

Li Meng felt a little sad, watching Jia Cong eat six battalions in one bite, but he couldn't find a good reason to refute. After all, they were all meritorious officials, shouldn't they be given priority?

Yin hesitated and said, "I don't know which six camps they are."

"How about brave knights and tiger knights working hard, practicing martial arts, being brave and establishing their authority at the same time?" Jia Cong said.

Two battalions of cavalry and four battalions of infantry were barely acceptable. Li Meng nodded slowly and said, "Yes." He looked at Wang Ning again.

Wang Ning was not from a high background and had a shallow foundation. He did not dare to open his mouth like a lion like Jia Cong. Relying on his military exploits and his trust in his superiors, he said in a deep voice: "I have been in the Ma Army for a long time, and now I am the admiral of the Western Camp. I have some experience in this way." Experience.

Then we drafted the candidates for the three battalions of Leopard Cavalry, Qing Cavalry and Xian Cavalry, and added another camp of Shenwei. What do you think? "

Jia Cong was the first to express his position, saying: "I believe that the merits and talents of Marquis Hanyang are worthy of this position, and I have no objection."

Li Meng sighed secretly in his heart. He had expected this situation. Thinking that the Marquis Wu lineage still had the upper hand, he nodded slowly and said, "Yes."

"It's not too late to do this. The camp can't be without an owner for a day. Let's split up and act separately." Jia Cong said.

Li Meng and Wang Ning both nodded in agreement.

Jia Cong stood up and said: "My official duties are heavy and I am not very skilled at splitting my time. It is difficult for the Governor's Office to take care of everything. If there is anything I can't do, I hope you can help me."

"Your Majesty, you're too polite. I won't bother to give you any instructions as to what is your duty." Wang Ning cupped his hands and said. Li Meng just nodded lightly and said: "The Duke can just go about his business, and I will take care of it myself."

Jia Cong smiled slightly, "cooking" is not that easy for you, so he left without saying much.

He returned home to discuss with Pang Chao, and urgently called Niu Jizong, Wang Ziteng and others over to discuss the matter.

Everyone arrived in an instant, knowing that something good was going to happen. They all looked at Jia Cong with hopeful expressions, "Do you have any instructions, Lord?"

Jia Cong looked at the eyes of everyone who were "wailing for food" and laughed dumbly and said: "Brothers, please don't look at me like this.

I just came back from discussing matters in the Governor's Mansion. Now I only have six battalions of men and horses in my hands. There are too many monks and too little rice. I would like to hear everyone's opinions on how to distribute them. "

Niu Jizong said with a smile: "We and other generals have to obey orders and prohibitions. The Duke of the country has assigned them. Who dares to disobey military orders?"

Everyone said yes. At this juncture, no one dares to be picky. If you don’t want to do it, there are many people who want to do it.

In terms of credit, no one's credit is as great as that of Jia Cong, so how dare you say more.

Jia Cong was not polite, he cupped his hands and said, "Brothers, please forgive me for entrusting a bigger general."

"Please give me your duke's orders, and we will obey them," the crowd said.

"Brother Niu Shi, please take charge of the Xiaoqi camp."

"The last general has received his order." Niu Jizong was overjoyed and promoted a battalion of cavalry, which was so majestic.

"Brother Liu, please take charge of the Tiger Cavalry Camp."

"The general will get the order at the end," Liu Fang said.

"Please ask Brother Hou Shi to supervise Fenwu Camp."

"The general will receive the order at the end," Hou Xiaokang said.

"Please ask Brother Jiang Shi to supervise the martial arts camp, Brother Xie Shi to supervise the Guo Yong camp, and Brother Qi to supervise the Liwei camp."

Jiang Zining, Xie Jing, Qi Jianhui and other three people hurriedly raised their hands and said: "The general will get the order."

"As for Brother Qiu Shi, you are supposed to be the admiral of the first battalion, but now you are in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Although your rank is not high, you have many soldiers under your command, and they can be of great use at critical moments, so you should not act lightly.

Now with the support of Cong and other brothers, I understand that the Shuntian Prefecture and the City Patrol Censor will not dare to cause trouble for you. I just ask you to occupy this position for the brothers. It is important that I have wronged you. Don't be offended. "Jia Cong said.

Qiu Liang was a little uncomfortable. This time, in order to protect everyone's mansion, he killed many of his men. He thought that he could at least control a battalion of people, but he didn't expect that he would stay put.

After hearing Jia Cong's words, he felt a little relieved and said with a smile: "What did the Duke say? As long as the brothers are developed, who will do it will be the same? Don't you understand this?"

"Brother Qiu Shi is so righteous, we admire him." Everyone hurriedly cupped their hands.

"No, no, you're welcome." Qiu Liang returned the greeting hurriedly.

Jia Cong smiled and nodded, patted his shoulder and said, "There will be opportunities in the future, don't worry."

The reason why he didn't promote Qiu Liang was one of the reasons just mentioned. The other reason was that he had no experience in leading troops in war. How could he be in charge of an elite battalion?
"As for Wu Shixiong, your position as the nine-door admiral is extremely dangerous. You are so high and powerful that it is not Cong's turn to promote you. I think Jian is in the emperor's heart." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Wu Lang cupped his hands and smiled and said: "The Duke is very kind to me. I hope that the Duke and all my brothers will take good care of me in the future."

Everyone was humble again.

"Brother Wang Shi, you are now the governor of nine provinces and hold the title of governor and magistrate. You are already a first-class military general. It is not convenient for you to lead the army yourself.

From now on, I won't be too lazy to go to the Governor's Mansion to handle military affairs. I hope Brother Shi will take care of it for me. "Jia Cong said.

Wang Ziteng was overjoyed. Jia Cong's words were equivalent to handing over the power of the Zuo Governor to himself. He hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Duke, I will do my best and don't dare to ignore it. It's just ordinary trivial matters. Important matters are still here." The Duke decides.”

"Good." Jia Cong nodded slightly and said, "The rest of the brothers and distinguished princes will go to their respective camps to serve as deputy generals or generals. If you have any recommendations, you might as well write a post and I will place them after reading them."

"The last general has received his order, thank you for your grace." Everyone smiled and held their hands, quite satisfied.

"Don't be too busy thanking me, I have something else to tell you."

"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."

"Now that everyone has finally returned to the army, don't get carried away. This time many battalions have been disabled or even wiped out. How to train strong soldiers again is your top priority.

But don't rush to drink soldiers' blood, eat empty wages, and sell arms. Let's do it in a good way. If anyone does something embarrassing, don't blame me for not cherishing our old friendship. "Jia Cong said calmly.

Everyone was shocked and quickly gave up their thoughts and said in unison: "General, I will obey the military orders of the Duke and I will not dare to violate them."

"Okay, you all can go home and wait for the court's orders. Brother Wang Shi will stay here for a while."

Everyone agreed and left happily.

"What are your orders from the Duke?" Wang Ziteng asked.

"Issue a transfer order to transfer Fatty Feng, the governor of Yongxing, and place him in Liaodong as a garrison in Jinzhou. I will inform General Yang." Jia Cong said.

"Okay, I'll do it right away." Wang Ziteng nodded.

"Also, for the sake of the palace empress, the old lady has been merciful and has forgiven her for her fault. Brother, don't worry."

Prince Teng said happily: "I would like to express my gratitude to the Duke of Zhouxuan for my sister-in-law."

Jia Cong waved his hand and said with a smile: "We are all a family. It is normal for us to have red faces and quarrel. Our tongues are also fighting with our teeth. What's it worth?"

"What the Duke said is that from now on, under the leadership of the Duke, our four families, King Jia Shi and Xue, will be able to feel proud again." Wang Ziteng said.

Jia Cong smiled and said nothing, Jia Wang Xue fell, the historian... haha, it is unreliable. (End of chapter)