Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

After Qingwen took the medicine, she could stand it for half an hour before she suddenly opened her mouth to call someone.

After hearing this, Jia Cong hurriedly went in and said, "Qingwen, is it better?"

Qingwen smiled and said, "Mr. Ye is really a miracle doctor. After taking the medicine, I felt relaxed and relaxed, and the tightness in my chest was relieved a lot. However, my mouth was full of bitter medicinal taste, so I asked someone to bring me tea to rinse my mouth."

Jia Cong saw that she was much more energetic, her face gradually became rosy, and her speech became stronger. She was no longer as angry as before and might be cut off at any time. He was ecstatic in his heart and said: "Good Qingwen, you can scare me to death just now." After saying that, he quickly took the ginseng tea from the bedside and rinsed her mouth.

Qingwen rinsed her mouth, looked at him lovingly, and said, "Master, you go and have a rest first. I'm tired too. I'll take a nap first. Don't worry."

"Okay, get some rest." Jia Cong hurriedly agreed, tucking her in before coming out.

Seeing Jia Cong coming out with a smile, everyone praised him in unison: "Sir, you are a true miracle doctor."

Ye Tianshi returned the courtesy humbly.

Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Sir, he came back to life while talking and laughing. Is he really wise?"

Ye Tianshi said: "The Duke of the State has made a mistake. The student diagnosed his grandma with a pulse that was rapid on the left and slow and weak on the right. The yang root was not solid, the yin fluid was gradually drying up, the tongue was red and slightly thirsty, the breath was short and self-reliant, and the patient was self-heating, and the mind was irritated and gibbering. , The husband's warm evil has been in Shaoyin for a long time.

The ancients' legislation was all about cultivating yin and dispelling heat, but now the symptoms are that the yin component inherently suppresses evil, and the true yang refuses to be absorbed, so the turbid medicine is used lightly, which does not block the heat of the upper burner, and the root of the lower burner stands on its own, causing irritability and heat. Steaming will slow down. "

Jia Cong didn't know how serious he was, he nodded repeatedly and said: "That's right, sir, you are a great talent."

Baochai and the others covered their mouths and said with a smile: "What's unreasonable? I've been busy for a long time, sir, please stay and have a rest."

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "What I'm saying is, how about I ask you to stay in a humble house for a few days, and then I can ask you for advice after I get better?"

He has made up his mind that Ye Tianshi will never be allowed to leave until Qingwen recovers. It is best to keep him in the capital for a long time. If anyone in the family becomes seriously ill in the future, it will be better to save their lives. However, he cannot rush it and has to take it slowly to avoid any suspicion. Misunderstand.

Ye Tianshi naturally understood what Jia Cong meant, cupped his hands and said, "This will disturb the Duke."

"Where, sir, has arrived, the humble abode has been filled with splendor." Jia Cong greeted him as he sent him out with a smile, wishing him prosperity and good fortune.

"I heard that there was a decree in the palace just now. What's the matter?" Ru saw Jia Cong coming back and asked hurriedly.

Jia Cong slapped his head and said with a wry smile: "Oops, I forgot about it. Come on, get the imperial edict from my horse."

Ruyi rolled her eyes at him and spat: "If word spreads, you will be rewarded."

"Aren't I eager to obey the authority? It seems to be the matter of the King of Liao. I have already ordered Wen Zhen to go to the palace to report it. I can't miss it." Jia Cong said.

While he was talking, Du Dapeng ran in with the imperial edict and presented it.

Jia Cong opened it and took a look, and was immediately confused.

"What's the matter?" The girls asked hurriedly when they saw that he was dumbfounded.

"The emperor scolded me for using private affairs to destroy the public affairs, using public weapons for private use, misbehaving, and disturbing the place. He ordered me to quickly enter the palace to see him." Jia Cong said with a bitter smile.

The girls were shocked. How long had it been? How could they be so quick? They hurriedly said, "Then quickly change your clothes and enter the palace."

"Oh." Jia Cong thought to himself that he would not be able to please him, so he looked at Ruyi pitifully: "Yan'er..."

Ruyi glared at him, stamped her feet and said, "I'll go into the palace with you." She also knew that Jia Cong was in big trouble this time, so it was proper to go to the queen to plead for mercy first.

Jia Cong said happily: "Okay, Yan'er still loves me."

Ruyi blushed and spat: "If you don't go to change clothes, how long will you delay?"

"Yes." Jia Cong ran away quickly.

Jia Cong changed his clothes and came out, and met Pang Chao.

"Sir, have you received the information on the affairs in Liaodong?" Jia Cong greeted and asked.

Pang Chao nodded and said, "Not only the events in Liaodong, but also the deeds of today's Duke who resisted the decree and rescued his concubine. Chao has also heard about it."

Jia Cong smiled dryly and said, "Sir, don't make fun of me. We'll talk about it later. I'll go to the palace first."

Pang Chao said: "Be careful and do it right, don't be reckless, don't take credit and be arrogant, keep a low profile and bide your time."

"Don't worry, sir, I understand."
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"The guilty minister Jia Cong came to see the emperor and respectfully asked for his blessings."

In the Yangxin Hall, Jia Cong kowtows to apologize.

Emperor Xifeng had no expression on his face and did not cry out. He said calmly: "Have you finished your business at home, Duke Ding? I heard that you were seriously ill, and I was worried. I didn't expect that you recovered so quickly. It's strange."

Jia Cong knew that he had offended his Majesty this time and hurriedly kowtowed: "I deserve to die for my crime. I should not ignore public and private affairs and use private interests to abolish public affairs. I should not bully the emperor and be arrogant and rude. Please give me a serious apology, Your Majesty." Punishment serves as a warning to others.”

Emperor Xifeng was a little surprised to see him so single. He thought he had to quibble and deny a few words, so he looked at him deeply and said, "Now that you have admitted your guilt, get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Although I know that I have committed a crime and regret it, I have violated the laws of Chao Gang. I ask the Emperor to punish me severely. Only when I accept my guilt can I feel at ease."

Emperor Xifeng smiled lightly and said: "Although you were reckless in what happened today, after all, it happened for a reason, but it is still excusable. Now that I have already known the crime, I will not do it again. I am not in a position to harshly criticize meritorious ministers. It has chilled the civil and military circles of the entire dynasty. Heart."

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly bowed and said: "I thank Your Majesty for your grace. A loss of life and brains is not enough to repay the misfortune."

Emperor Xifeng said: "Okay, this matter has been revealed. Tell us about your trip to Liaodong."

Jia Cong hurriedly explained how to plan, how to instigate Sun Yong, how to plan the assassination, how to surrender the Liao King's personal guards, etc. Of course, he concealed the shadow of the White Lotus Sect and only speculated that it was a Jinyi Guard spy.

Emperor Xifeng nodded repeatedly, stroking his palms and said: "Okay, you are brave, resourceful, decisive and bright. Jia Cong accepts the title."

Jia Cong was suspicious. If he didn't punish him, why would he get a reward? He quickly lifted up his clothes and bowed down: "I accept the order."

"I have heard that a general is the commander of the people, the master of the country's security, and the one who specializes in the affairs of the three armies. The Art of War says: If you assist the Zhou Dynasty, the country will be strong, and if you assist the Zhou Dynasty, the country will be weak. It is said that his talents must not be used poorly, and his affairs must be well known. Also. Jia Cong, the Duke of Ding, stayed by the side in the winter and took the lead in capturing the king and destroying the rebels. His contribution was to the country. I hope that he will be rewarded with the title of "Shao Bao". "

Jia Cong was shocked. Shaobao was an outstanding official. Taishi, Taifu and Taibao were the three nobles, and they were of the same rank. The young master, the young master, and the young master are the three orphans, and they are of the first grade.

However, its dignity and glory are far from being represented by rank. It is an extremely rare honorary title that is often only given as a posthumous title. Since the founding of the country, only Duan Zhun and Jia Cong have received this honor during their lifetime.

The former Duan Zhun was a Taibao, and he could be said to be highly respected and respected by all, making him the undisputed number one person in the court.

Now that Jia Cong has this Shaobao hat, he is enough to become the second person in the court.

Jia Cong swallowed his saliva, not expecting that he would be as majestic as Aobei Ao Shaobao, and kowtowed hurriedly: "I am sincere and frightened, and I have received the order to thank you." "Go down."

"My minister retire."

After leaving the Yangxin Hall, Jia Cong was still a little dizzy and a little proud. It seems that the superior also knows that talents are the most valuable, and the principle of courtesy to virtuous corporals is clear.

"Hey, the Duke of Guo's face is full of spring breeze. Is there any happy news?" Dai Quan cupped his hands and said with a smile.

"How have you been, General Manager?" Jia Cong smiled, exchanged greetings with him, and said, "It's nothing. Just now, the Emperor gave me the job of a Shaobao."

Dai Quan was "surprised" and said: "Oh, this is a great blessing. From now on, our family will no longer be called the Duke of the country, but will be called Jia Shaobao. When will Shaobao be the host of such a happy event, I will have a good life to eat it." A few drinks.”

Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Thank you for taking care of me. If you compromise on everything in the future, I will definitely ask the chief to appreciate me."

"Okay, my brother has risen to great heights and shown his great ambitions. Our family is also very happy to see it. It's not a waste of time for you and my brother." Dai Quan said with a smile.

"My little brother doesn't have any big plans. He relies on the care of the general manager. I'll come to you to say thank you someday." Jia Cong said.

"It's an important thing to say. You and I treat each other with sincerity, so why bother with such red tape." Dai Quan said with a smile.

Jia Cong dealt with him for a few words before bidding farewell to Dai Quan and sitting at the gate of the palace with guards on duty waiting for Ruyi to come out.

Dai Quan, an old dog, has changed his face very quickly. He had a secret fight with me before, and now he comes to fix it. Do you want to paralyze me and then stab me in the back?
Jia Cong thought secretly and was alert in his heart. Now that Emperor Xifeng is in control, the conflicts between himself and Dai Quan may become more and more severe in the future. Only by him can we avoid future troubles.

After all, you can only be a thief for a thousand days, and there is no reason to prevent a thief for a thousand days.

However, Dai Quan was in charge of Nianganchu and Dongchang, so it was not easy to start.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard the guard coming to report that Ruyi had come out. Jia Cong rushed to greet her and got into her carriage.

Seeing his high-spirited look, Ru Ru asked curiously: "Father, didn't you blame me?"

Jia Cong smiled proudly and said: "That's natural. After all, I am your majesty's son-in-law who rides on a dragon and has made extraordinary achievements for the court. It is normal for the emperor to be reluctant to punish me."

Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief, stretched out her finger and poked his temple, and spat: "The villain has succeeded. Who was scared to death at home just now?"

Jia Cong hugged her and said with a smile: "One moment, another moment, and now it's okay to be my husband. If you don't believe me, try it."

Ruyi blushed when she heard this, pushed him away and cursed: "You bastard, what are you talking about? You're not afraid of people laughing at you."

Jia Cong hummed: "Who dares to laugh at me?"

"Huh? What's Shaobao? Oh, my father has made you Shaobao?" Ruyi said happily.

"That's right. Well, Shaobao is more decent than a princess like you." Jia Cong said proudly.

"Bah, dogs rely on human power, and the cauldron thunders." Ruyi laughed and scolded.

Jia Cong held his chin and smiled: "How dare you call me a dog? Yan'er is... well, this metaphor is quite vivid."

When Ruyi heard the words, she immediately blushed. She couldn't help but threw herself at him, and cursed in her mouth: "Shameless thief, I, I will fight with you. If you forgive me today, I will never live again." "

Jia Cong smiled and held her in his arms, raised and lowered his hands, and whispered: "Hao Yan'er, why did I ever say I would spare you? Today you wait for me in vain."

"Fuck you." Ruyi spat weakly, her whole body sore from his teasing.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "This is the reward for your hard work in taking care of the house these days when I am away."

"Bah, little thief, who wants your reward? Help me up." Ruyi gasped with a greased face.

Jia Cong said with a bad smile: "Yan'er is so upright now. In the past, you were not so polite when you asked for salary maliciously."

"You're going to die! I'll make you lose your temper!" Ruyi was so embarrassed that her pink fists fell like rain.

After talking and returning home, Jia Cong told Ruyi to go first while he went to discuss with Pang Chao.

"What do you think, sir?" Jia Cong asked after telling him what had just happened.

Pang Chao frowned, slowly shook his head and said: "This matter is not simple, it seems to be a favor, but in fact it is suspected of killing.

You should know that if you climb high, you will fall heavy, and going too far is not enough. Now that you are still young, you have become the Duke of the country, and you have great power. What does it mean to give you a minor security guard? "

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "Sir, it doesn't matter if you say so."

Pang Chao pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid this move has three meanings.

First, the policy of reducing the feudal vassalage is in full swing now. It is not appropriate to destroy the Great Wall. Moreover, you have done great favor to the country, so you have granted it the title.

The second is to examine whether you will become more arrogant and domineering as a result, or even lose your tail.

Three..."

"Sir, just tell me."

"I'm afraid your actions today have angered my superiors, especially the infantry commander's office and the five-city military and horse departments all mobilized because of your words. How can I not be suspicious of you?
Today we are just looking for someone, but if we send troops to attack the Forbidden Palace in the future, wouldn't it be like Tu Fei's story repeating itself? "

Jia Cong was shocked, nodded slowly, and said: "Sir, what you mean is..."

"I'm afraid that I have murderous intentions towards you now. I'll hold you up first so that you can relax your vigilance and hold you on fire. When the time is right, you can be slaughtered." Pang Chao said solemnly. road.

Jia Cong said: "When will the time be mature?"

Pang Chao said: "Just wait until the birds are gone and the cunning rabbits die."

Jia Cong smiled faintly and said: "There will still be some days. As the saying goes, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, but I am not afraid."

Pang Chao said: "Why?"

"Because Cong is also a tiger. The difference is that today, people can change into tigers at any time. Everyone knows this. But Cong is a tiger that has become a spirit and transformed into a human being. The world does not know this."

Pang Chao put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "This is a wonderful statement." (End of this chapter)