Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

"Tell me, what's the matter? What are you doing, why did you move out of the Queen's house? If you cause trouble, I will definitely sue Ruyi and accuse you of falsely passing on Yi's decree." After entering the room, Daiyu broke away from his hand and said angrily.

Jia Cong smiled and asked the two women to sit down and said: "It is true that something happened. Today I went into the palace to pay my respects to the empress. The empress mentioned something about the allusion of 'Zheng Bo Duan Yu Yan'."

I remember that when I went to Yangzhou, I once told me about it, but I completely forgot about it. When the queen asked me, she was speechless, so she asked me to come back and ask you for advice. "

The two women laughed.

Daiyu joked: "It's so embarrassing that the most talented person in the world doesn't even know this. Isn't it embarrassing for you not to study on weekdays?"

Baochai covered his mouth and chuckled, "I don't think it's entirely Cong'er's fault. As the saying goes, teachers who are not strict in teaching are lazy. You, sir, are also responsible for not being strict in teaching."

Baochai has always been a good-natured person, but thinking about the time when the two of them went to Yangzhou together, rubbed hands and discussed "knowledge", and gradually fell in love, she still felt a little sad, so she couldn't help but make some gentle ridicule.

Daiyu couldn't tell, her face turned red, she glared at Jia Cong and spat: "I'm not such a stupid student, it's better to ask Sister Bao to teach me personally.

He has already returned what I taught him to me. He only remembers Sister Bao's words. "

Jia Cong smiled and said: "I don't have your photographic memory, so I can't remember much. Tell me quickly. If you dare to be jealous again, be careful to serve your husband's family."

"'Zheng Beke Duan Yu Yan' is quoted in Zuozhuan, which tells that in the first year of Yin AD, Gongshu Duan, the younger brother of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, was deeply favored by his mother and often behaved disobediently.

At that time, his younger brother started causing trouble again. Who could control it? Even if they are reluctantly subdued, how many civilians and soldiers will be killed and injured, and how will the country's vitality survive?

"Slippery." Baochai smiled and tapped Daiyu's forehead.

"Cong'er actually criticized Zuo Gong. The predecessors once said that this article is 'the one with the highest writing power of Zuo'. It is also a classic of famous religions. Cong'er can just say this at home, but should not say it lightly outside, lest the world Criticize." Baochai advised.

Because of the name of benevolence for a moment, the country is in turmoil, the national destiny is in decline, and the people are hanging upside down. What is this called benevolence? "

Jia Cong suddenly realized that the queen's intention was to let her imitate Duke Zheng Zhuang and hold back on the other princes' ambitions for the throne, hoping that when the time comes, she would knock them into dust and never stand up again.

After Duke Zhuang found out, he pretended not to know, and his subordinates repeatedly warned him, only hesitantly saying, "If you do too much injustice, you will be punished." This made Duan Gong take advantage of his situation, and he became even more arrogant, and even wanted to rebel and usurp the throne. However, Duke Zhuang, who was well prepared, stopped him. Yan Di was easily defeated and made him flee. "

Jia Cong smiled and said: "This is exactly the opinion of rotten Confucianists. If education works, why do we need spies and jailers? If education works, why are there so many people who have rebelled and rebelled from ancient times to the present?
Sister Bao, the temptation of the national artifact is so great. Can you just say a few words to make people give up their delusions?
If Duke Zhuang really did this, he would be a fool. It would have no effect except to alert his mother and his younger brothers and hide his disobedience deeper in order to accumulate greater power for rebellion.

According to Confucian principles, when Duke Zhuang discovers that his younger brother has rebellious intentions, he should shoulder the responsibilities of an elder brother, teach him earnestly, and guide him to return to the right path, so as to stabilize the country and preserve the relationship between mother, son, and brother. Yes or no. ? "

Thinking of this section, I became more wary of Empress Chen's sophisticated mind.

"What is Brother Cong thinking about?" Daiyu asked when she saw that he was silent.

Baochai and Daiyu were silent after hearing this. They had never thought about Jia Cong's words and didn't know how to respond.

"It should be so." Baochai nodded.

Jia Cong thought thoughtfully and said, "Since he is Duke Zhuang of Zheng, why is he called 'Uncle Zheng' in the history books? This is downgraded several levels."

Baochai smiled and said: "Zheng Zhuanggong has long been aware of his brother's evil intentions, but he cleverly used scheming to lure him into evil. He did not care about the righteousness of brothers and sisters, and the love between mother and son. He has always been despised by gentlemen, so he called him Zheng." Uncle, ridicule him."

Jia Cong shrugged and mumbled: "Sister Bao, Zuo Qiuming is just a historian. I am the Duke of the dynasty. I can't even say a few words to him?"

After a long time, Baochai smiled bitterly and said: "Cong'er, what you said is certainly reasonable and hard to argue with, but it's just not allowed in the world. Let's just talk about it at home. Don't be so independent outside."

The two girls were so embarrassed that they spat at him in unison and laughed for a while. Daiyu pushed Baochai and said with a smile: "Sister Baochai, just tell him. He will remember it better."

Jia Cong came back to his senses and said with a smile: "I was thinking that Zuo Qiuming was also talking nonsense. He also ridiculed Duke Zhuang of Zheng. If it had been him, I'm afraid that the state of Zheng would have been in chaos. In my opinion, Duke Zhuang of Zheng is really wise and powerful. The King of Saints.”

Daiyu smiled and said: "Brother Cong has a good reputation for "Zuo Zhuan". We might as well listen to it at home."

This woman is unusual.

Daiyu also nodded and said: "What Sister Bao is saying is that Brother Cong is now the Duke of the country, and everyone's words and deeds are attracting attention. You must not criticize the ancient sages at will, lest villains take the blame."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Two good wives, don't worry. I am not a cynical scholar. How can I go out and talk nonsense? We are just exchanging knowledge and seeking common ground while reserving differences."

Baochai joked: "Cong'er has unique insights and is unique. If you were born in the Spring and Autumn Period and became a famous person, maybe we can also read your story in Zuo Zhuan."

Jia Cong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Forget it, I guess I will be killed by Master Kong. He is just like me in this respect. Anyone who doesn't like him will be killed. Isn't that how Shaozheng Mao was killed by him?" "?"

Daiyu said angrily: "I just talked about you, and now I'm making fun of the saint."

Jia Cong spread his hands and said with a smile: "It's nothing more than a saint. Besides, in the Spring and Autumn Period, there were no such beautiful girls as you. What should I do?"

"Fuck you." The two women couldn't help laughing when they heard this, and both glanced at him.
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The next day, Jia Cong received a report that the generals of the various battalions in Beijing agreed upon by the Fifth Army Governor's Office the day before had been approved. He also ordered someone to send a message to Wang Ziteng to transfer Su Can, Zhao Lingkong and Yang Zhi, the eldest son of the Liaodong Commander-in-Chief Yang Xiong, from Liaodong. Entered the capital camp and served as a general.

He also learned that after Lin Ruhai's interrogation, Aunt Zhao's edict was immediately approved. Although a mere child was insignificant to the Jia family, it could be regarded as rectifying Jia Huan's name.

The happiest thing is that Fatty Feng is very capable in his work. I don't know what he said in front of the emperor, but he just insisted on taking the hat of "Ziwei Sheren" off. It turns out that he is rich and makes people push around.

Thinking of compromising everything, except for the remaining vacancy of a bachelor, this time he had a perfect ending. When he was discussing with Pang Chao, he suddenly heard a soldier coming to report that an angel had come.

Jia Cong hurriedly changed his clothes and went out to greet him, only to see Dai Quan coming.

"Oh, the manager is here in person. Cong didn't come far enough to greet me, so I hope you'll forgive me." Jia Cong went up to greet him, cupped his hands and said with a smile.

Dai Quan raised his hand and said with a smile: "Brother, let's talk in the inner hall."

Jia Cong was moved in his heart and hurriedly led him in. When they arrived at the inner hall, Dai Quan looked solemn, stood facing south, and said, "Your Majesty's secret decree."

Jia Cong hurriedly lifted up his clothes and bowed down, saying, "Your Majesty, Jia Cong, accepts the order."

"The Duke Jia Cong will go to Jinling immediately to investigate the imperial envoy Zhen, the president of Jinling Provincial Tirenyuan, for years of deficient money and tampering with the law. One of the criminals who responded to the case was escorted to Beijing to await his punishment. I hereby express my gratitude." After Dai Quan finished speaking, he handed over a bright yellow satin letter. Leave it to Jia Cong.

Jia Cong was shocked. The rebellion had just subsided, but now he was thinking about the Zhen family. It can be seen that he had been resenting him for a long time, and the Zhen family was over this time. "I accept the order."

"Brother, I know that your family and the Zhen family have been friends for generations, and you are a person who values ​​affection and righteousness. I heard that you have some relationship with Miss Zhen San... Hehe, His Majesty is sending you here this time. It is both a trust and a test. , A woman's kindness must not betray her sacred heart." Dai Quan helped Jia Cong up and said with a smile.

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you, Manager, for your suggestion. I wonder what the holy will is? Is there any way to change this?"

Dai Quan muttered: "Brother, I can't speak in layman's terms. How much money the Zhen family made when they borrowed the help of the Supreme Emperor to tour the south several times, and how much money they have made over the years. I don't need to tell you, you also know that the other illegal and political things are even more It is countless.

The most hateful thing is that that generation relied on the favor of the Supreme Emperor to secretly help depose the Crown Prince and was quite disrespectful to the Emperor. Now that the law of the country is clear, how can there be any room for change? "

Jia Cong sighed secretly in his heart and said, "Don't worry, manager, Cong understands and will enforce the law impartially."

Dai Quan smiled and said: "Your brother is always at ease when doing things. Please set off as soon as possible. This is your first errand after becoming an official, so you must do it beautifully."

Jia Cong smiled and nodded in agreement, sent Dai Quan away, and went back to discuss countermeasures with Pang Chao.

Pang Chao said: "You must not take any chances in this matter. Dongchang is definitely watching from the dark. Now that you are close to Dai Quan, he will cover it up for you. But after all, you will be given the authority. If things change in the future, this will happen." That’s the crime.”

Jia Cong sighed helplessly and asked him to go to Zhen's house to ransack the house in person. How could he feel so embarrassed?
Pang Chao said: "Brother Cong, if you think about it on the other hand, it's fortunate that it's you. If it were someone else, wouldn't it be even more uncontrollable?"

Jia Cong nodded and said in a deep voice: "Sir, that's right."

Because he went in and quietly told Ruyi and others, all the girls felt sad when they found out.

Chu Chan was frightened and secretly thought that she was lucky. If she hadn't pestered Cong'er that day, she would have been a prisoner. However, she felt pity for the Zhen family's women and children and asked, "Cong'er, what will the third sister do to them?"

Jia Cong shook his head and sighed: "It all depends on the Holy Will. It can range from being demoted to a lowly position to selling, to being thrown into the Jiaofang Department or..."

"What?" the girls asked hurriedly.

"Slave with the armored men at the border gate." Jia Cong said solemnly.

ah! The girls' faces turned pale, and they exclaimed in unison, covering their mouths. "Being a slave to an armored man" is actually becoming a prostitute. For these young ladies, it is the most tragic ending. It is better to die.

Ruyi has always been brave and heroic, frowning and saying: "I will go and ask Father for mercy when the time comes."

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "No, don't go. This case is complex and not trivial, and it's not your place to get involved. If you go to plead for mercy, it will only make His Majesty hate the Zhen family even more."

Hearing this, Ruyi sighed and said, "Then what do you think we should do?"

"I don't know either." Jia Cong smiled bitterly.

Daiyu was the most soft-hearted and said anxiously: "Brother Cong, should we just let it go? Miss Zhen San..."

Jia Cong held her hand and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, Qi'er, I will do my best. As for how to rescue her, we need to consider the long term."

Daiyu also knew that he was in trouble and said softly: "This matter is extremely difficult. Brother Cong can handle it as appropriate. It will live up to the friendship between the two families."

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Of course I understand that I am telling you to avoid worrying you. This trip is a secret order, so you must not make it public."

The girls nodded in agreement.

Jia Cong suddenly remembered something and said: "Sister Bao, today Feng Yuan, the Minister of Household Affairs, sent a message saying that His Majesty has granted the post of Ziwei Sheren to Brother Xue in return for his help in suppressing the rebellion. I will speak. I’m about to go south, so I can’t wait to congratulate Brother Xue.”

All the girls were busy congratulating each other.

Although Baochai was very surprised, her face was calm and she sighed: "The world is like this. Some families are happy and some are sad. Nowadays, the Zhen family is in trouble, and Cong'er is in trouble. How can I waste such a small thing on my family? "It won't be too late to have a drink after Cong'er has finished the errand at hand."

"Sister Bao is right." Jia Cong nodded, and the girls also praised his virtue.

After having lunch together, Jia Cong said goodbye to his daughters and thought about going out again. He still had some things to do. When he returned to the capital, he thought he would have no time to do it. He called Nansi to punish Zhou Wei and Tiqi Qianhu. Jing Shen, after giving some instructions, got up and walked to Lai's house.

This place has become the "staff dormitory" he arranged for Lan Wei, Ren Shu and other leaders, as well as many servants and top thin horses.

As soon as he entered the door, several little girls flew in to report the news.

Lan Wei and others hurriedly came out to meet him and congratulated Jia Cong on his promotion to a noble rank.

"Get up, let's talk inside." Jia Cong raised his hand and took Lan Wei's hand to invite everyone in.

"The rebels are causing trouble, and I don't have time to take care of both. I have been busy for several days, and I just have time to come over today. How are you all?" Jia Cong asked.

Lan Wei said: "Thank you for your mercy, Lord. I think the rebels only wanted to attack the mansions of various distinguished families. The houses here are not very impressive, but they were lucky enough to escape. The sisters were not in danger."

Jia Cong sighed: "For God's sake, you are all right. I brought you together out of selfish motives. If you are in trouble because of this, I will have no peace of mind in this life."

Ren Shu consoled him: "I heard that Her Royal Highness the Princess, all the ladies, and girls in the mansion were frightened and were in extreme danger. We, the humble people, can win the love of the Duke and die without any regrets. What's more, this is unpredictable. Don't blame yourself."

Su He also said: "What Sister Shu said is that we, the prostitutes, are lucky enough to meet the Duke of Guo. No matter what happens in the future, we will have no regrets in this life. The Duke of Guo is busy with important matters, so there is no need to worry about him." I wait."

All the girls nodded in agreement. They were very familiar with dealing with men like Jia Cong who were soft-hearted but not hard-hearted. They knew very well that if you want to take something, you must give it to him first.

Jia Cong was moved and pitied, and said with a wry smile: "You are so affectionate, but I don't know how to repay you."

Lan Wei smiled playfully and said, "If the Duke takes pity on us, he can just come and see us more often in his spare time. How dare we expect anything else?"

Jia Cong held her hand, glanced at the girls, and nodded.

The girls were very happy to see that his expression was serious and not just for fun. (End of chapter)