Red Mansion: Fuyao River and Mountain

Shenjing, Hanzheng Street.

Just now, this group of Mongols were galloping on their horses, causing a huge commotion in the street. Passersby on both sides were disgusted by the Mongols' domineering behavior.

Many people also saw with their own eyes that if Jia Cong had not intervened in time, the old woman and the child would have been trampled by the Mongolian horses.

Today, the Mongols are still as arrogant as ever, even coveting Jia Cong's female companion. They are truly overbearing and shameless, and everyone feels a sense of common hatred for the enemy.

However, these Mongols were all armed with swords and bows, had burly statures, and looked fierce. Ordinary people did not dare to step forward to confront them, and most people dared to be angry but not speak out.

There were also some people who were filled with righteous indignation but had quick minds. They turned around and went to find the patrol officers. How could we Zhou people be bullied by those who beg for food...

The young man was a little surprised when he heard Hu Ergan asking for the pretty girl for him, but he saw Jia Cong's face suddenly darkened and he seemed very angry.

He couldn't help feeling a little proud, and did not say anything to stop his men. He slightly loosened the reins and just sat on the horse waiting to watch the show.

Jia Cong said coldly: "Shenjing is the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, under the feet of the emperor. The Mongolian tribes came to the capital to ask for peace and food, and they were polite to others, but they still didn't know how to restrain themselves.

You rode your horse and injured people in the street, and you dared to covet a decent girl. I think you want to die!"

It was rare among the Mongols that Huergan could speak Chinese, otherwise he would not have been sent as a noble attendant.

But his Chinese was only used for ordinary communication and conversation. Although Jia Cong's words were sharp, some of them were flowery, so he only understood half of what he said.

But he could see the cold and contemptuous look on Jia Cong's face, and he heard the last sentence, "You want to die," very clearly.

Suddenly Gan became furious, whipped his horse whip, made a loud noise, and cursed: "You little white-faced southern barbarian, I think you are looking for death!"

As he said this, he raised his whip and walked towards Jia Cong aggressively. Although he was a rough man, he was not completely stupid and reckless.

He Huergan was the personal guard of a tribal noble. If he killed a person on the grassland, it would be like slaughtering a lamb, not worth mentioning.

But Shenjing is the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If he dares to kill someone in the street, the Zhou people will never let him go for the sake of their reputation, and even their master will find it difficult to save him.

It might even ruin the tribe's plan to enter the capital, so he did not draw his sword, but was only prepared to whip the little barbarian's pretty face.

The young man on horseback was just about to watch the show with interest, but when he saw Jia Cong's words irritating him and he suddenly became angry, causing his subordinates to rush forward to deal with him, his face changed.

Although he was still young, he was a cautious person and knew that Hanzheng Street was the central axis street of the capital and was adjacent to the Ministry of Rites of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The officials from the Honglu Temple who received the Mongolian delegation were sitting in the Ministry of Rites. If someone died, it would not be easy to handle and would also affect major events.

He was about to speak out to stop him when he saw the boy suddenly rushing forward like a reckless bear. The handsome young man was not afraid at all and even raised his leg to meet him head on.

The young man, who was as quiet as a virgin just now, seemed to be filled with strength and amazing potential in an instant. He moved as fast and sharp as a rabbit, and there was something weird about him.

The young man saw Jia Cong's aura and realized that he was not just an ordinary young man. He had a bad feeling in his heart...

……

When Ai Li saw Jia Cong rushing towards the stupid bear, she was not worried at all. Instead, a charming smile appeared on her face, making her look even more beautiful and charming.

Although she herself was very skilled in martial arts and was not worried about provocation from the Mongols, she felt very proud when she saw Jia Cong fighting for her.

As for whether Jia Cong would suffer a loss, Ai Li was not worried at all.

At the beginning, she was the most powerful swordsman in Yafu Pass. She helped people as a bodyguard and was invincible. She never failed and could easily earn one or two taels of gold every month.

But when she fought against Jia Cong, she gradually felt exhausted after a hundred moves. Jia Cong's swordsmanship was strange and his strength was long-lasting, both of which were superior to hers.

This bear-like Huergan looked strong and powerful. He was most likely a warrior who knew some basic chopping techniques on horseback and on foot.

Compared with Jia Cong's superb and strange skills, Hu Gan is simply not on the same level with him.

Ai Li had followed Jia Cong on a thousand-mile battle tour in Liaobei, and knew that he was not only a skilled fighter, but also wise and cautious in his dealings.

Since he took the initiative to fight with Hu Rangan, he must have been confident. Ellie didn't worry at all that he would suffer any loss.

……

Suddenly, Gan saw Jia Cong actually rushing towards him and a grim smile appeared on his face. Since this pretty boy was looking for death, there was naturally no need to hold back.

Although he felt that the boy's movements were too quick and a bit strange, he did not take it to heart and whipped Jia Cong's face hard with the whip in his hand!

But although his whip was fast, Jia Cong's movements seemed even faster...

When he was still two steps away from Hu Ergan, he slid sideways like lightning and went around to Hu Ergan's left side. His movements were so strange and erratic that people were caught off guard.

Suddenly, he pulled the whip in his hand down, and was about to hit the other person in the face. He felt a wild pleasure in his heart, but suddenly the figure in front of him shook, and the whip was pulled out of the way.

He noticed from the corner of his eye that Jia Cong was agile and moved around him in an instant, but his burly figure was far less swift and agile than his consciousness.

He didn't even have time to turn around and swing the whip again. He just felt Jia Cong passing by him like the wind.

Then he heard a slight clanging sound, and suddenly felt a lightness at his waist, as the scimitar he was carrying had been taken away by Jia Cong.

Although he was rough in nature, he knew that his weapon had been taken away and he had no power to resist. It was tantamount to death, and he was filled with horror.

Before he could turn around, he heard shocked and angry voices from his companions behind him, mixed with Chinese and Mongolian, and vaguely heard words like "Stop if you dare!" and "I dare you to stop him."

Before he could come to his senses, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head, and he didn't know what had hit him.

Immediately afterwards, he was kicked twice in the knees, and his body went limp and he fell to the ground. For the first time in his life, his sharp scimitar was across his neck...

He blurted out, "You pretty boy..."

Before he could finish his curse, he felt his neck tighten. The coldness of the blade spread throughout his body. The skin on his neck felt a piercing pain and he could feel hot blood oozing out.

Jia Cong's sinister words came from behind him: "According to the Great Zhou law, anyone who steals from the army, the villagers or the family members of the towns can be killed without guilt.

You Mongols are lawless in the Great Zhou territory, running wild in the streets, bullying the good, if you really want to die, I will grant your wish!"

……

The people watching on the roadside had just seen Hu Ergan's intention to commit a crime, and they were all worried about this literary young man, fearing that he would be murdered.

The brutal Mongols were abusing the northern border towns and killing countless soldiers and civilians of the Great Zhou. The common people had heard about this long ago, so they naturally resented these foreign people.

I didn't expect that this young man had such skills. Not only was he not harmed, but he was also able to counterattack this cruel villain in a flash. It was truly brilliant and satisfying.

People kept cheering, some even shouted for fighting and killing, and the scene was a bit chaotic.

Several Mongols jumped off their horses, their faces filled with anger, and drew their swords, surrounding Jia Cong.

But they were afraid that Jia Cong would kill people out of anger, so they just scolded and cursed him verbally but did not dare to act rashly.

Ai Li picked up a door bolt from a roadside shop, jumped into the battle circle without fear, and stayed by Jia Cong's side.

Several warriors around the Mongolian youth had already drawn their bows and arrows on their horses and were aiming at Jia Cong, but he waved his hands to stop them.

Seeing that Jia Cong was an extraordinary man with a noble bearing, he paid close attention to him. Now that he saw that he had such skills, he must be no ordinary person.

Moreover, the female companion beside him was extremely beautiful, a rare mixed-race beauty that ordinary families could hardly afford. It was concluded that Jia Cong was probably the son of some wealthy family.

If such a person was injured, the Zhou people would never let it go. Because of his noble status, he might be able to escape, but the guards who took action would probably not escape death.

This incident angered the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The three major tribes came to the capital to plan big things, but they were afraid that they would fail!
Moreover, the Mongolian youth had already seen that although Jia Cong acted swiftly and ruthlessly, he was actually very restrained.

Otherwise, if he hadn't used the back of the knife to hit him, Su Gan would have been beheaded.

……

Just as the two sides were in a stalemate, there was a sound of chaotic footsteps from the other end of the street, and a dozen government officials swarmed in with knives and sticks.

Jia Cong also recognized the leader, who was an old acquaintance of his, Liu Binfang, the magistrate of Zhen'an Prefecture.

When the Mongolian youth saw that the government officials were alarmed, his face changed slightly, and he knew in his heart that the matter had become a big deal.

Liu Binfang stepped forward and shouted, "I am Liu Binfang, the magistrate of Zhen'an Prefecture, in charge of the civil and criminal patrols in the prefecture's jurisdiction.

Now someone has reported that members of the Mongolian envoys were riding horses in the busy streets, disrupting the law and oppressing the good.

Shenjing is the capital of the Great Zhou, a place of dignity and nobility under the feet of the emperor. Now that the envoys have come to the capital to seek peace, they must strictly abide by the laws of the Great Zhou.

Why are you drawing your sword against me in broad daylight, in front of everyone? What are you trying to do? Why don't you retreat?"

Liu Bin'an's words drew loud cheers from passers-by. With the intervention of government officials, the people around him became bolder and more and more people gathered around.

Although the members of the Mongolian delegation were strong in archery and horse riding, their arrogance and momentum were greatly reduced for a while.

After hearing what Liu Bin'an said, Jia Cong smiled. This Tongpan of Zhen'an Prefecture was very shrewd and smooth.

Both the Mongols and himself were drawn with swords, but Liu Bin'an only asked the Mongols what they intended to do by drawing their swords and distanced himself from the issue. This partiality was in line with the people's wishes.

This person is quite thoughtful and shrewd. He can judge the situation, act appropriately, and win people's hearts. He is a real character.

No wonder when the prefect Zhang Shouan of Zhen'an Prefecture fell, his trusted prosecutor Liu Bin'an remained standing. Not only did he become a fixture of the Zhen'an Prefecture, but he also enjoyed a successful career.

……

A Mongolian who was holding a knife in the confrontation said angrily: "You Zhou official are unreasonable. It was the Zhou people who used knives to hurt my companions' lives, how can it be our fault!"

Liu Binfang said: "Don't talk nonsense, this is a scholar of the Imperial Academy of our dynasty, a fifth-rank official of the Ministry of Works, and the emperor has conferred the title of Weiyuan Earl. Lord Jia is a noble and honorable person, how could he do something inappropriate? I have already received a report, and you rode your horses in the streets and injured passers-by, so Lord Jia stopped you.

The common people on the street can testify that the barbarians do not abide by the laws of the country and dare to slander the officials of the court. Do they really think that there is no one in the Great Zhou?"

After Liu Binfang finished speaking, the people around him became more and more indignant. Crowds of people surged forward, and everyone wanted to testify, clamoring for the government to severely punish the Mongolians who caused the trouble.

The faces of more than a dozen Mongolian warriors changed color, and they all drew their swords and were on guard, fearing that the people around them would lose control and collide with their master.

After hearing what Liu Binfang said, Jia Cong was a little surprised. This Liu Tongpan was really good at talking. He didn't care about right or wrong at all. His words were completely out of line with his own views.

Regardless of the right or wrong of what happened just now, just because his words sparked public discussion, these Mongols will definitely be blamed, not to mention that they were the ones who were in the wrong in the first place.

If this matter were to spread to the palace, the current Emperor Jiazhao would probably be happy to hear about it.

The three major Mongolian tribes came to pay tribute and seek peace, and the emperor lacked an excuse to refuse and turn hostile. In short, this Liu Tongpan was quite extraordinary...

……

The Mongolian youth who was in the lead was a little surprised when he saw that the government official's sharp words had aroused the public's anger, but he did not panic.

His attention was all drawn to Jia Cong, because the three words "Weiyuan Marquis" from Liu Binfang shocked him greatly.

He only thought for a moment, then waved his hand and said in a serious tone: "Put away the knife!"

Jia Cong heard his voice was clear and crisp, with a heroic spirit, a hint of hoarseness from a teenager's voice change, and a certain strange magnetism.

The Mongolian warriors who had their swords drawn and were on guard looked a little hesitant after hearing this command.

Now they not only have to rescue Hu Ergan who has fallen into the hands of others, but the surrounding crowd is also very angry and instigated by the dog official. If the situation gets out of control, their master will be hurt.

If they put away their swords at this time, once the crowd attacks, they will definitely lose the initiative and will inevitably be caught off guard. Although many warriors put down their scimitars, they hesitated and did not sheath them.

The Mongolian youth did not pay much attention to his subordinate's hesitation, but jumped off his horse with great agility.

He saw Jia Cong holding the scimitar steadily on Hu'ergan's neck, his eyes calm and stern, his aura majestic and profound, not like a teenager at all.

The burly man, who was as big as a wild bear, was still kneeling on the ground, seemingly not daring to move at all.

The young man looked at his subordinates and felt a little ashamed. He cursed them in his heart that they were good-for-nothings. A Mongolian warrior should be upright and should not be so scared that he could not get up from his knees even if his life was hanging by a thread.

He felt that Huergan was being wronged. He also wanted to struggle to stand up. At worst, he would be chopped to death, but he could not be a coward on the grassland.

It was just that Jia Cong kicked him twice in the knee, which was a unique secret method taught by Qu Hongxiu since he was a child. The force and position were very strange.

Suddenly, I got into trouble, my knees became weak as mud, and I couldn't stand up no matter how hard I tried...

……

The Mongolian youth took two steps forward and asked, "Are you really Jia Cong, the Earl of Weiyuan of the Great Zhou?"

Although Jia Cong looked calm, when he saw the man dismount and ask questions, he followed the etiquette of the Central Plains and said in a slow tone, "That's right."

The Mongolian youth's eyes lit up, as if he was showing a hint of joy. He raised his hand again and said, "Put away your sword!"

This time the order to sheathe their swords was given with more severity. A dozen Mongolian warriors dared not hesitate any longer and all sheathed their swords.

The tense atmosphere at the scene relaxed in an instant, and even Zhen'an Liu Binfang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The members of the Mongolian delegation were causing trouble in the jurisdiction of Zhen'an Prefecture, and as the magistrate of the prefectural government, he had no choice but to step in to stop and suppress the riot.

The current emperor has a tough attitude towards the remnant Mongols and is leading the trend of war against the Mongols. This has become a unanimous trend in the court and the public.

If we were too timid in responding to the incident caused by the remnant Mongolian delegation, it would damage the national dignity and leave us with a stigma.

However, if the response is too tough and a conflict is triggered, leading to a fight between the two sides and killing of people on both sides, it would be a major disaster.

Although the court will not favor the Mongolian delegation, the emperor may even reject the remnant Mongolians' request to open border trade for convenience, thus legitimately suppressing the remnant Mongolian tribes.

But as the official who caused the accident, he would never get any credit, because the court had to take into account the dignity of both the inside and the outside, and he would most likely become a cannon fodder.

Losing your job is a stroke of luck, and most likely you will end up with your head and body separated...

……

The Mongolian youth smiled and said, "I am Noyan Taiji, the son of Jilong Khan of the Ordos tribe. I have heard of the heroic name of Weiyuan Earl of the Great Zhou Dynasty when I was on the grassland.

At the age of fourteen, Weiyuan Bo commanded thousands of troops, traveled across Liaobei, and wiped out the Jurchens. He was a rare young hero in the world.

Moreover, he was a master of literature and was well-known in the Central Plains for his calligraphy and poetry. He was also the youngest Hanlin scholar in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Now, many anecdotes about him are circulating in Mobei.

The prince has heard about the Central Plains for a long time and admires its rich resources and beautiful people. This time he came with the diplomatic envoy and wanted to take a look at the splendor of the country.

We Mongolians admire the world's brave warriors and wise men the most. Weiyuanbo is such an outstanding figure. I am very lucky to meet him today and the trip is worthwhile.

The young prince was not able to control his subordinates well, and he suddenly offended Weiyuan Bo. I hope that you will forgive him for his unknowing crime and the punishment he received from Bo You. "

Jia Cong and Liu Binfang were both surprised when they heard the man introduce himself. Jia Cong had already seen that this man was elegant and graceful, with strong followers, so he must be of noble status.

But I didn't expect that he had such a powerful background. He was actually the son of Jilong Khan of the Ordos tribe.

The Ordos tribe was one of the few large tribes among the remaining Mongols, and its strength was second only to the Tuman tribe of Anda Khan.

The tribe controls 20,000 households and can gather tens of thousands of elite soldiers from the grassland. Its strength should not be underestimated. Because they have been grazing in the Hetao area all year round, they are called Hetao Wanhu on the grassland.

Anda Khan had a large army and was ambitious. In order to intimidate the nine borders, he relied on the strong soldiers and horses of the Tuman tribe.

Moreover, with the help of the two major tribes of Can Meng Yong Xie Lun and Ordos under his command, Anda Khan's power and influence will become increasingly strong.

This man is the son of Jilong Khan of the Ordos tribe, and his status is self-evidently noble.

The name Noyan Taiji is not something that ordinary Mongolians can use. Taiji means prince in Mongolian.

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When Liu Binfang heard that the other party was the son of Jilong Khan, he couldn't help but feel lucky that nothing happened just now, otherwise it would be difficult to deal with.

He said: "My Lord, I have been asking along the way and found that Noyan Taiji's entourage rode their horses in the streets, which caused quite a commotion, but fortunately no passers-by were injured.

Since Noyan Taiji did not come to intercede, in my opinion, it would be better for everyone to take a step back and let it go, and peace is the most important thing.

I also hope that Noyan Taiji will restrain his people to avoid any further troubles that would damage your tribe's tribute and peace."

Jia Cong heard that Liu Binfang wanted to take control of the situation. After all, this Noyan Taiji was of noble status and was very likely the leader of the remnant Mongols who came to pay tribute and seek peace.

If this matter gets out of hand, he, a magistrate in the government office, will be unable to take responsibility.

These Mongols were fierce and arrogant in the streets. I had already drawn my sword and shed blood. I had taught them a lesson, so it was fine as long as it ended like this.

Noyan Taiji saw that Jia Cong's expression had relaxed, and said, "Huergan, you often said on the grassland that you admired the young hero Weiyuanbo, but you had no chance to meet him.

I met the real person today and I was offended. Why don’t you apologize to the uncle quickly? "

Although Huergan was a brutal man, he admired the bravery of military generals the most. This pretty boy turned out to be Weiyuan Marquis Jia Cong, so it was not too shameful for him to lose.

He said in a rough voice: "I didn't know that Lord Weiyuan was in front of me. I have offended you just now. Please forgive me for this time."

Noyan Taiji laughed and scolded: "You fool, if you haven't learned Chinese well, don't throw your book bag away. It's right for adults to not remember the mistakes of villains."

After hearing the silly words, Jia Cong raised his lips slightly and said, "Since Taiji Nuoyan is sensible, let's forget about this matter.

I hope Taiji will restrain his people, stay away and do not disturb the people. I will take my leave now."

As he said this, he let go of the scimitar on Huergan's neck and casually put it back into the scabbard on Huergan's waist.

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Noyan Taiji's eyes lit up when he saw this. This move of returning the sword into the sheath was very clever and amazing. It would be absolutely impossible to do it without years of immersion in swordsmanship.

This made him value Jia Cong even more, and he took off a piece of golden item from his waist.

He said, "This is a telescope presented by the Oros Palace. I give it to you as a gift of apology. I hope you will not refuse it."

Jia Cong hesitated slightly, but seeing that Noyan Taiji looked sincere, he accepted the telescope.

Noyan Taiji smiled slightly, turned around and mounted his horse. Liu Binfang ordered the yamen runners to make way. Noyan Taiji took the lead, followed by his entourage.

This time they rode much slower, but still not too slow to the point of disturbing other people.

Jia Cong played with the shiny telescope in his hand and vaguely smelled a fragrance like green grass.

He smiled at Liu Binfang and said, "Thanks to Lord Liu for arriving in time, otherwise I would have been at a disadvantage if I had to deal with these Mongols alone."

Liu Binfang smiled and said, "My Lord is very clever. He has already subdued Hu Ergan. They are afraid of the consequences, so it won't be difficult for my Lord to escape unscathed.

Even if I was not present, Noyan Taiji would never act rashly after seeing the demeanor of Lord Bo. "

After hearing this, Jia Cong's heart moved slightly, as if he had thought of something, and asked: "I would like to hear the details..." (End of this chapter)