Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

The boat sailed very fast and the journey was smooth. It took half a month to arrive at Tongzhou Pier.

Looking at the lively scene of people and sails in front of him, Jia Cong took a deep breath and finally came back. If he were two days late, he might have lost his virginity to someone, but luckily he used his iron will. , kept chastity.

Jia Cong returned to the cabin and said: "Sister Yuan, I'm sorry for you to go and stay in the prison for a few days. Don't worry, your wife and sisters are all in the same place. I said hello and will try my best to take care of you."

Zhen Yuan's expression darkened and he said, "The Duke took care of me along the way. Our whole family is grateful."

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "Sister Yuan, I still like you to call me Brother Cong."

Zhen Yuan's face turned red and she looked at Yu Qianning with some embarrassment. Seeing her smiling and nodding her head in encouragement, she said softly, "Thank you, Brother Cong."

Jia Cong smiled and agreed, and then said: "Qian Ning, take your people to the 'staff dormitory' to stay first, and follow Lan Wei and the others to learn first."

"'Staff dormitory'?" Yu Qianning asked curiously.

"Well, it's the house you live in anyway. There are no men except me." Jia Cong said.

Yu Qianning gave him a sideways look. If you have the ability, come here. You are a lustful guy but not bold enough. Are you afraid that I will eat you?

Suddenly, I heard the captain of the Imperial Guard accompanying me scolding: "Whose boat is so brave! How dare you block the Imperial Envoy's boat? You don't know the flag of the Imperial Guard? Why don't you get out of the way?"

"Who are you? How dare you make such nonsense! Open your eyes and see clearly whose ship this is! The Duke is returning to Beijing on an order, and you dare to block the way?!"

"Whatever your father-in-law, mother-in-law..."

"Let them pass first." Jia Cong heard the noise and hurriedly came out to stop it.

"Yes, my lord."

Another speedboat passed by on the waterway next to it, with a large flagpole with the word "Duan" erected on the boat.

A thin old man walked out of the cabin and looked at Jia Cong across the water. Their eyes flashed, as if they had guessed each other.

"But in front of Duke Ding?" the old man cupped his hands and said with a smile.

"That's just it. Could it be that Mr. Zhun is in person?" Jia Cong returned the courtesy.

"Old Duan Zhun has met Duke Dingguo."

"Don't dare, don't dare. Cong has admired the honor of the old man for a long time. Just now, his subordinates were reckless and offended many of them. I hope Mr. Zhun won't be offended." Jia Cong said politely.

Duan Zhun waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's just a trivial matter, it's nothing to worry about. I've heard about Zilong's reputation for a long time. Seeing him today is a life-long comfort."

"Mr. Zhun is overly praised. Cong is young and has little knowledge. I hope that Mr. Zhun will give you more advice in the future."

"The Duke has been too humble. In the future, as ministers of the same palace, we should work together to handle errands for the court. I have been away from the capital for a long time and am not familiar with people. If there are any shortcomings, please forgive me."

Duan Zhun twisted his beard and smiled. Although his eyes were a little cloudy, they were still like daggers and lightning, covering Jia Cong as if he wanted to see him through.

"You're welcome, sir."

"My colleagues have been waiting for a long time. I will go ahead and see you again, Duke." Duan Zhun said with cupped hands.

"My lord, please go first." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Guo Peng, Dong Yi, Gu Tao, Lin Ruhai and others were all present at the pier, and there were even angels from the palace, just to greet Duan Zhun.

Duan Zhun nodded, turned around and got off the boat.

Jia Cong looked at his back and frowned slightly, feeling that there was some trouble.

"Master, is this the quasi-gong who is famous all over the world?" Yu Qianning asked softly from behind.

Jia Cong nodded and said, "You are well-informed, what do you think?"

Yu Qianning thought for a while and said: "Although this person is talking and laughing, there is no usual amiable expression among the elderly in his eyebrows. Instead, there is an awe-inspiring look. People who have been in power for a long time and follow the rules cannot do it." So far.

Although he is old, he has an upright body and a calm spirit. He is not old-fashioned, only old-fashioned. He should be a person with average strengths.

And his eyes are deep, and he is obviously very resourceful. He is by no means a strong person, and his strange ways are valued by the emperor. "

Jia Cong's eyes showed a strange look, and he said in surprise: "I didn't expect Qian Ning to look at people in such a small way, but to do this, Cong was really surprised."

Yu Qianning smiled and said, "Who did I think Qian Ning was before?"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "I thought you were only greedy for my body."

Even though he was teasing her, Yu Qianning spat: "I look down on people, they have a lot of abilities."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Then what kind of person do you think I am?"

Yu Qianning looked at him, sneered, and whispered in his ear: "From the slave's point of view, I am a thief, a thief who steals hearts."

Jia Cong laughed and slapped her plump butt. If a woman like Yu Qianning was willing to flatter her, which man wouldn't be generous?
"Master!" As Yu Qianning stamped her feet, Jia Cong had already turned around and left.

You little bastard, you know how to fulfill your brother's desires? Come here if you have the ability to fight with real swords and guns. Let's see if I can subjugate you.

Jia Cong said a few words to everyone, and then ordered the ship to dock.

On the pier, Lei Tai, Fang Ji, Wen Zhen and others were already waiting. When they saw Jia Cong getting off the boat, they hurriedly bowed to greet him.

Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "Bring the prisoners down. The men will be put in the imperial prison and the women in the guard prison. Wen Youfang will explain the rest to you. I will go to the palace to repeat the order."

"Yes, sir, walk slowly."

"Old Zhou, come with me."

"Yes." Zhou Wei hurriedly followed and whispered: "My lord, please give me your instructions."

"Do you think there is any way to turn things around for the Zhen family? At least keep their female relatives," Jia Cong said.

Zhou Wei thought for a while and said: "This is an imperial case. It is not advisable for you to be partial, lest your Majesty will be blamed. Why not use a knife trick first, and then adapt to the situation and figure it out slowly. If the matter of punishment and prison is delayed for one more day, it will be more troublesome." One day changes.”

Jia Cong nodded slowly and said, "This makes sense. Please explain it in detail."

"Yes, I think it's a humble position..." After hearing this, Jia Cong said with satisfaction: "Old Zhou, you are a rare talent for being calm and capable. You have also made meritorious deeds in the past. This governor has kept them in mind. Since you don't have a position in the guard, you have always been Not rewarded.

However, it doesn’t matter whether you have merit or not. I heard that you have a son who is already in his twenties. Why not recruit him? The governor will also give him the title of Trial Hundred Households as a reward. How about that? "

Zhou Wei was overjoyed and hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground, saying: "I humble my position and thank you for your grace."

In the past, only Wen Zhen had enjoyed this treatment. If his son could come in early and with such a high starting point, he would be the bottom of a thousand households in the future.

"I have clear rewards and punishments, so why should I thank you?" Jia Cong laughed and walked away with his whip.

Jia Cong entered the palace and went straight to the Yangxin Hall. Outside the hall, he met Dai Quan standing dejectedly at the door.

"Manager, I haven't seen you for a long time. Aren't you happy to see Cong back?" Jia Cong said with a smile.

When Dai Quan saw him coming, a smile appeared on his face. He pulled him aside and sighed, "Brother, I'm afraid our good days are coming to an end."

"Where do you start talking about this?" Jia Cong asked.

"Mr. Zhun is back and is meeting the driver." Dai Quan whispered: "He has never been used to the majesty of the factory guard. What good fruit can he give us?"

Jia Cong asked: "What official position will the Holy One give him?"

Dai Quan gave a thumbs up and whispered: "There's no need to ask, of course it's this one."

"Chief assistant?"

Dai Quan nodded, looked around, and said: "The Grand Scholar of the Jinbao Harmony Hall, and the title of Taibao, the imperial edict has been drafted. By the way, Qian'er Guanpu has entered the cabinet, did you know?"

Jia Cong nodded and secretly took a breath of air. He said that he would just be the first assistant. After all, the queen had already expected it. It would be great to be appointed as a Taibao. It can almost be regarded as the highest honor for a civil servant.

Fortunately, Guan Pu successfully entered the cabinet with his qualifications and strong support for the new law. He didn't want to be the only one in the Military Aircraft Department.

The three official positions of Taishi, Taifu and Taibao were created in the Shang Dynasty and were called "Three Dukes". They were the largest officials in the imperial court. After successive dynasties, their power gradually shrank and became a symbolic honorary title.

However, the honor is even greater. It is often only awarded to the most respected ministers or the most senior senators. Generally, it is rarely awarded to ministers, and almost all of them are awarded posthumously and are mixed with mourning honors.

This is the first person to be granted a title during his lifetime since the founding of the Chinese dynasty.

Thinking of the authority of Taishi Wen Zhong in Fengshen Yanyi, King Zhou of Shang also wanted to give him some credit.

During the Three Kingdoms period, Dong Zhuo also had the pleasure of proclaiming himself Grand Master, so that he could justifiably take charge of the government... Grand Master and Taibao were both big bosses of the "Tai" generation and could not be offended.

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and said, "Does the manager have any good ideas?"

Dai Quan sighed and said, "I'm pretending to be a grandson, what else can I do?"

Jia Cong: "..."

"They are out. Your Majesty is in a good mood today. Let's go." Dai Quan winked at Jia Cong.

Jia Cong, Duan Zhun, Huo Peng and others who came out of the hall smiled and cupped their hands, said hello, and passed by without saying much.

Duan Zhun said with a smile: "Brother Ruhai really got a son-in-law who can ride a dragon. The joke you and I made back then turned out to be a prophecy."

Huo Peng said with a smile: "Who can say otherwise? Brother Ruhai is so lucky that others would envy him."

Everyone laughed as they walked, making Lin Ruhai laugh.

Lin Ruhai waved her hands and said with a smile: "My son-in-law is young and full of energy, and his temper is a bit strong and impatient. I hope you will give me more guidance in the future."

Gu Tao smiled and said: "Ruhai is too modest. Zilong rarely has great ambitions and is determined to forge ahead. He is already the Duke of Jin Dynasty at a young age. How can we teach him?"

"This makes sense. If our own nephews and nephews are not good at teaching, how can we dare to teach others?" Dong Yi said with a smile.

Lin Ruhai smiled bitterly and said: "Young Masters really praise you too much, I'm afraid you'll spoil him."

Duan Zhun said: "There is no need to worry about this. From what I see, your son-in-law is smart and handsome, and has a measured advance and retreat. If he is not a brave and foolhardy man, his future is limitless."

Everyone said yes.

Lin Ruhai hurriedly said humbly: "How can I deserve the quasi-gong gold medal? My son-in-law has always been ridiculous in his behavior. He laughs every time he sees it."

Duan Zhun flicked the sleeves of his robe and said with a smile: "He is a real famous scholar. What is it worth? Speaking of which, I really love my son-in-law's wonderful words. When I saw him today, he is indeed chic and suave, and he lives up to his reputation as the most talented man in the world."

"It's just a small skill, so don't mention it." Lin Ruhai said.

"Hey, even though it is a small path, it shows that it is unconventional and unconventional." Everyone laughed.

"This is true."

At this time, Jia Cong, who was regarded as "excellent" by everyone, was telling lies with his eyes open in the Yangxin Hall.

"Your Majesty, I have honorably honored my order. Today I have escorted the Zhen family and others to Beijing to await their punishment. They are now being held in the Fusi District of the North and South Towns. All their property has been confiscated.

Because the Zhen family's case of deficient money and embezzlement has been going on for a long time, the amount is huge, there are many officials involved in the case, and the case is very complicated, we are doing our best to investigate and ask the Holy Spirit for instructions. "Jia Cong said.

Emperor Xifeng nodded with satisfaction and said: "Then let's check it out and get to the bottom of it.

Speaking of deficits, the deficits of the national treasury and the vassal treasury must also be collected as soon as possible. This year there was another flood in the Yellow River, and several provinces suffered from locust plagues and droughts. Money is everywhere, but the national treasury is stretched thin. "

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I suppressed the rebellion and ransacked the houses of many rebels. I have ordered the Northern and Southern Departments to cash in as soon as possible. A large sum of money should be raised in the short term to alleviate the urgent need."

Emperor Xifeng said: "It's so good that you fought in the capital and asked you to go to the south of the Yangtze River on business. Ruyi complained to me several times, saying that you were tired, so this time I will allow you three days' leave. Go home and have a good rest.”

Jia Cong was "flattered" and hurriedly kowtowed: "I run errands for the imperial court and serve your majesty loyally. No matter how hard and tired I am, I am happy with it."

Emperor Xifeng smiled slightly and said: "After a trip to Jiangnan, you will be able to speak. Go ahead.

By the way, the queen said that your wife was frightened by the traitor this time. Concubine Yuan was very worried and did not think about food and tea. I have given her permission to go home next year on the Lantern Festival to visit relatives and get together with her family. "

"I thank your Majesty for your grace." Jia Cong was overjoyed and secretly thought that his mother-in-law was more reliable. (End of chapter)