Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Qier, don't you know that there is a saying that Qing is Daiying? Qingwen does look a bit like you, both in appearance and personality."

Everyone looked at it carefully and nodded. They were equally charming, charming, graceful, and outspoken.

Daiyu spat: "You've made up some lies, then who do you think is like her?" She pointed at Xue Baochai.

Baochai hurriedly held her hand and said, "Why did you blame me for your quarrel? I didn't say a word."

Daiyu smiled and said: "Do you think it will be okay if you don't speak? Brother Cong likes to criticize people the most. At the beginning, the four girls said that you are his favorite sister Bao. How can you not appreciate it carefully?"

"You're going to die. You can't tell anyone what to say." Baochai became anxious and got up to catch him.

Daiyu had already walked around behind Jia Cong and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, your sister Bao is bullying me again and you won't help me."

Jia Cong stopped Baochai with a smile and said, "There are a few people in the house who are similar to Sister Baochai, such as Xiren, Ping'er, and Qianxue. They are all considerate of the whole person, calm and thoughtful, and thoughtful."

Baochai said in surprise: "They have their own advantages, but they are not like me. I'm not that good."

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "You are better than them. The so-called similarities are just the things that human nature has in common, whether it is dexterity, stability, wit, or severity. It is not surprising that there are many.

Just like flowers, each flower is similar, but each has its own characteristics. "

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After dinner, Jia Cong was thinking about where to rest. This was also a worry for his wife too much. She wanted to do as she pleased, but also had to catch the rain and dew equally. It was difficult to have both.

Daiyu smiled and said, "Brother Cong hasn't told us a story for a long time. Just tell us one, and we will give you a gift in return later."

All the girls laughed and clapped their hands.

Jia Cong asked curiously: "What gift?"

Chu Chan smiled and said: "Anyway, I hope you like it, but the time has not come yet. You tell me a story first, and the time is almost here."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Okay, I haven't told you for a long time, and I have a lot of stories and I'm a bit unappreciated. What do you want to hear?"

When Jin Chuan'er and other girls heard that Jia Cong was going to tell a story, they hurriedly took Liu Wu'er and prepared a small horse. They came in with tea, fruits and cakes, and sat in the corner with expectant faces.

Daiyu smiled and said: "I've finished talking about "The Condor" and "Swordsman", you can tell me a new one."

Jia Cong thought for a while and said, "Okay, how about I tell a story about a prodigal son this time?"

Ruyi said: "What a prodigal, he must be a gangster. We won't listen to stories about lewdness and thieves."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Yan'er is really smart, and he is really a big thief. He is not only a big thief, but also a marshal among robbers. People in the world call him 'The Bandit Commander'."

Ruyi said angrily: "What kind of bandit marshal has a story? You Jin Yiwei don't know how to bring him to justice."

Everyone laughed.

Jia Cong sighed: "What Yan'er said is that I also want to catch him, but I can't because he is the best in the world in light kung fu."

"More powerful than you?" Ruyi smiled.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Maybe he is better than me."

Daiyu said: "How powerful it is, tell me."

Jia Cong said: "He doesn't steal things like ordinary thieves who are sneaky and sneaky for fear of people knowing. On the contrary, he always leaves a message in advance for fear that people won't know."

All the girls were intrigued by him and wondered: "Isn't he afraid of being caught?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "How can you be called a general among robbers if you are easily caught? I can still remember the words he left when he stole the white jade beauty."

"What is it written about?" everyone asked hurriedly.

"I heard that you have a white jade beauty, carved by skillful hands. She is extremely beautiful, and I yearn for her. Tonight, I will step on the moon to get it. You are so elegant and graceful that I will not make my journey back and forth in vain."

The eyes of the girls lit up. Although they had not seen him, they thought he must be a young, handsome, dashing and suave young man, not a rough and unkempt green man.

Sister Feng's face turned red. Thinking of the shirtless woman Jia Cong gave her, she secretly spat in her heart. No wonder she got that bastard thing from me. It turned out that she learned it from these dirty stories.

Ruyi praised: "This guy is quite brave. What next?"

"Then..." Jia Cong kept talking for more than an hour, then stopped and took a sip of tea.

Seeing that everyone was still unfinished, he smiled and said, "What? Didn't you just look down on the gangster? Could it be that you fell in love with this prodigal son?"

The girls spat: "What the hell, who loves him? It just sounds funny."

Chu Chan has always been wild, otherwise she would not have dared to run away from home at a young age, because she smiled and said: "This handsome Chu Xiang is somewhat similar to Cong'er, equally hateful, cunning and brave."

The girls smiled and said yes.

Qingwen clapped her hands and said, "If there really is such a person, I will definitely become a good friend with him."

Jia Cong shook his head and smiled: "If I were white, I would be proud to have such a friend.

Now, I am an official and he is a bandit, a chivalrous man who uses force to break the law, but I cannot make friends with him, unless he washes his hands in a golden basin or uses it for me, which of course is impossible. "

The girls thought for a while and nodded.

"Okay, that's enough of the story, where is my gift?" Jia Cong said.

Ruyi smiled and said, "You will find out when you follow Qingwen and the others."

All the girls left with a smile.

Qingwen, Qianxue and Jin Chuaner hurriedly pulled Jia Cong away.

"Come in." Qingwen and Qianxue sent Jia Cong into their room.

"You won't serve me?" Jia Cong asked curiously.

"Since someone is serving you, we won't blame you." Qingwen said with a smile.

Jia Cong was curious, so he pushed the door open and saw a beautiful figure with slender shoulders and waist sitting under the lamp tying flowers. The light shone softly on her body. Although she was wearing a blue satin waistcoat, she had a charming charm.

"Sister Yuanyang?!" Jia Cong smiled in surprise. It turned out that this was the so-called gift.

"I've met the Duke." When Yuanyang saw him come in, he stood up in a hurry to say hello, offered his seat and poured tea, his face was red and he was a little confused.

Although Jia Mu had offered her to Jia Cong last time, her girls were so shy that they had no nerve to come over to serve him at night.

Jia Cong was busy with his own affairs and didn't pay attention to her. Qingwen and Qianxue thought of a way and told Ruyi.

Therefore, Ruyi ordered her to be summoned today, and Yuanyang had enough reason to come.

Jia Cong smiled and helped her up, saying, "Has the old lady rested?"

"Yeah." Yuanyang nodded.

"Sister, um... I wasn't sensible when I was a child. Well, if I peeked at you... don't be surprised." Jia Cong thought for a while and ran out of words. If it were spread that the dignified prince had secretly watched the girl take a bath, wouldn't it make people laugh out loud?

It's okay if he didn't say it, but Yuanyang's face turned red when he said it. He turned away hurriedly, stamping his feet and said angrily: "I still said it! I've never seen someone who is not ashamed like you."

Jia Cong smiled dryly and said, "Isn't this the common behavior of a young man who admires Ai?"

Yuanyang bit her red lips and spat: "If it weren't for the Duke of the country, how would I see anyone?"

"Don't worry, I'm the only one in the house who has the courage." Jia Cong said, patting his chest.

"It's too ridiculous for me. You were still so young at that time. If you are caught, I won't let you go." Yuanyang said with a shy smile.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "For my sister, it's worth getting beaten."

Yuanyang spat at him and stopped mentioning the matter. He turned around and brought a basin to help him wash up and lie down.

Jia Cong saw her holding the candlestick and was about to go out, and asked hurriedly: "Where are you going, sister?"

Yuanyang said: "Please rest in peace, I will serve you outside."

"Nonsense, how can I rest alone in such a cold weather? Qingwen and the others didn't tell you that they wanted someone to warm the bed?" Jia Cong scolded with a smile.

Before he finished speaking, someone outside the window couldn't help but laugh.

Jia Cong said angrily: "Qingwen, how dare you eavesdrop on my wall? Your butt is itchy again?"

"Aren't people afraid that Sister Yuanyang will not serve her well?"

Qingwen came in with a smile, followed closely by Qianxue and Jin Chuaner. Without any explanation, they pulled Yuanyang in, took off her clothes and pushed her into Jia Cong's arms.

"You... still don't stop." Yuanyang was shy and anxious, and was skinned into a white sheep in an instant.

"Sir, what do you think of this white jade beauty?" Qingwen said with a smile.

Jia Cong said with a smile: "You've lost your merit. You and Qian Xue go to sleep outside and replace you later. Jin Chuan'er, I haven't forgotten you, so I haven't come up yet."

Jin Chuan'er was pleasantly surprised. Ever since her life was saved by Jia Cong and she looked at her body, she had long been devoted to him. She didn't expect that she could accept the favor today and stay there for a while.

Qingwen was still considerate, and she stripped Jinchuan'er naked with a smile and sent her to the bed.

Jia Cong hugged Yuanyang, smelled the scent of osmanthus among her thick black hair, and said with a smile: "Good sister, don't you want to be a sister-in-law today?"

"Sir..." Yuanyang's pretty face turned red. Fortunately, she couldn't see clearly in the dark. Her tone was soft and sweet, without even the slightest hint of wanting to be a sister-in-law.

Jia Cong did not let her go. While attacking the city with his big hands, he chuckled and said, "Good sister, unless you personally say that you are willing to give it to me, Cong will never dare to make a mistake."

Yuanyang said angrily: "Master... you are bullying others!"

"Well, do you want to say it or not?"

Yuanyang was made weak by him and panicked. He couldn't think anymore, so he boldly put his arm around his neck and whispered in his ear: "Master, I will give you whatever you want, um..."

"Good sister." Jia Cong laughed.

One night fish and dragon dance.
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The next day, Jia Cong first went to the Jinyiwei Yamen to read the files of the nine generals, and then went to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion to discuss with Li Meng and Wang Ning, and then began a large-scale transfer of generals.

All the generals in the Jiubian Army Town who had close contact with the kings were promoted and transferred away, and the distinguished generals in the Beijing camp were added to the border town.

Jia Cong successfully pushed Han Qi, Feng Ziying, Chen Yejun, Wu Lang, Jiang Zining, Xie Jing and other princes to the nine sides. All of them were promoted, either to deputy generals, to generals, or to guerrillas, in order to forge the next generation of nobles to succeed them. people.

At the same time, the Jin Yiwei quickly spread the secret decree to all towns, ordering them to loosen the troops outside and tighten the inside, rectify the armament, defend the territory with responsibility, and strictly prevent changes.

Before the soldiers and horses moved, the grain and grass went ahead, and the Treasury and granary of the Ministry of Revenue were also opened. The huge amount of grain and grass were distributed in a flowing stream, distributed by the Ministry of War and the Fifth Army Governor's Office, and continuously transported to the nine sides to prepare for "border troubles."

Those responsible for escorting the money and grain were all elites from the Beijing camp and local guards. They were stationed on the spot after delivery to cooperate with the military envoys from all sides and monitor the vassal king.

Military orders were issued one after another from the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army, transporting grain, deploying troops, dispatching generals, promoting, deposing, and preparing for war... The resources of the entire empire were mobilized, and they were busy for several days before they stopped.

Fortunately, these specific matters were handled by the following governors, such as the governor Tongzhi and the governor Qianshi. Jia Cong was only responsible for signing and reviewing. Even so, he was reluctant to sign. Only then did he realize that taking charge of the world's troops was not as easy as imagined.

Thinking that Li Meng was still there to support him, if the war did not go well, he would be the first to ask him about his crime. Jia Cong relaxed again and smiled. It is not easy to be a chief seal official.

"My lord, this is an invitation from the Ministry of Rites." Wang Ziteng came in with a smile and presented a big red invitation.

Jia Cong shook his hand. He hadn't written for a long time, and he felt sore after writing for a while.

"what's up?"

"It is said that all the princes of Jiubian Prince have arrived. The Holy Emperor will give a banquet to the Taiye Pool tonight and invite some of the important ministers, clan members and nobles in the court to attend the banquet." Wang Ziteng said.

This time, he took advantage of Jia Cong's influence and successfully promoted his son to serve in the Nine Border Army.

Originally he wanted to promote his eldest son Wang Ren, but when Jia Cong saw it, he did not hesitate to give him the option and replaced his second son Wang Wei.

Wang Ziteng thought for a while and understood that Wang Ren was arrogant and arrogant, and had been rude to Jia Cong. It was normal for him to be disgusted by him. Fortunately, the second son Wang Wei was modest and cautious, and he fell in Jia Cong's eyes.

Therefore, there is no theory, not to mention that he cannot pick and choose the personnel in the army. Wang Wei has no martial arts skills and has never been in the army. Jia Cong sees it in his old face to be able to be kind to a guerrilla.

If Jia Cong is offended by the terms again, then it will be a small gain but a big loss.

Jia Cong took the invitation and looked at the list of people attending the banquet. His heart moved, and he knew it was time to start preparing for that matter. Because he went home and changed his clothes, he took Ruyi with him to the banquet.

As soon as the driver entered the Xihua Gate, he encountered a group of important officials who were watching the fish and talking and laughing on the bridge. Jia Cong looked around, smiled slightly, got out of the car with Ruyi, and greeted everyone.

"Hey, good morning, gentlemen." Jia Cong cupped his hands and said.

"Mr. Dingguo is courteous, please see Your Highness the Princess." Everyone smiled and returned the courtesy.

"It's a rare moment of leisure, so I can enjoy watching fish with my colleagues." Guan Pu said with a smile.

After Ruyi nodded to them, some palace attendants carried her away in a soft sedan chair.

Jia Cong walked over and said with a smile: "Cong has heard that a wise man enjoys water, and a benevolent man enjoys mountains. Cong is neither a benevolent nor a wise man, but today he is mixed among the old people and is arty, so I think he can just play the Yu indiscriminately."

Dong Yi, Ding Xian and others looked at each other and smiled at Lin Ruhai, somewhat dumbfounded, and shook their heads slightly.

Lin Ruhai also laughed dumbly, shook his head and waved his hands, feeling a little ashamed.

When Jia Cong saw this, he was a little confused. Did he say something wrong? He quickly looked at Feng Yuan and saw a sneer on his face, and he didn't know why.

Jiang Feng spoke at the right time to resolve his embarrassment and said with a smile, "Does Duke Ding also like to watch fish?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Cong is not very interested in watching fish. In previous years, he often enjoyed fishing in Liaodong."

Just as he was talking, he suddenly heard the bell ringing in front of him, which was a reminder that the banquet was about to begin.

"It's getting late, let's take a seat." Everyone laughed in unison and went away in twos and threes. (End of chapter)