Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 242 Everyone Returns to Beijing
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After three or four days of busy work in Suzhou including proposing marriage proposals, Jia Lian finally had some free time. He calculated that there was still some time before the New Year and was in no hurry to return, so he played in Suzhou for a few days. Unexpectedly, he enjoyed himself so much that he played until the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month.

"Second Master, the Clippers can't get back before the New Year. What should we do?"

The servant was a little anxious.

When he came, Fengjie told him to take good care of the Second Master and go home before the New Year.

Jia Lian has been feeling a bit frivolous lately, and he waved his hand feebly, saying, "If I can't go back during the New Year, I'll go back on the 15th. What are you afraid of?"

The servant said hurriedly, "I'm not afraid of anything."

Jia Lian said, "That's it. Go down. It won't be too late to leave in two days."

The money hasn’t been spent yet, how can I go back?

Two days passed like this, and the money he had on him was finally spent, and Jia Lian was just about to set off.

Xue Ke, who rushed back from Nanyang to report the situation, and Jia Yun happened to settle in Suzhou.

Meet several people.

Seeing the two of them returning with a full load of goods, Jia Lian chuckled and said, "Tell me honestly, how much money did you make this year?"

Xue Ke smiled and said, "Not much."

Jia Lian asked, "How much is a little?"

Xue Ke thought for a moment and said, "About five or six million. It's very easy to make money from Westerners these days."

"Pfft, cough cough."

Jia Lian had just finished a bowl of tea and vomited it out in shock. He coughed for a long time before catching his breath. He looked at Xue Ke in shock and asked, "How much did you say?"

Xue Ke said: "Five or six million, what's wrong?"

Jia Lian: "..."

It's really irritating to see people compare to each other.

There is a reason why the East Mansion calls the West Mansion a ruined family.

"What about you?"

Jia Lian looked at Jia Yun standing beside him.

This kid was originally just a poor boy who couldn't afford to eat, but now he can.

Jia Yun said awkwardly, "I didn't make any money. I just went there to look after the company for Brother Rong. I don't know exactly how much I made."

At this time, two foreign beauties with blond hair, blue eyes, fair skin and beautiful looks came in and said in poor Daxia language: "Master, the wine and food are ready, you are welcome to enjoy them anytime."

"Forehead……"

Xue Ke smiled awkwardly: "Uncle, excuse me, it's just a Western girl. Bring her to Beijing to see the world."

Jia Lian's eyes turned green at this time, and he said sternly: "You are too outrageous!"

Xue Ke hurriedly explained: "She is just my maid, nothing else..."

Jia Lian: "Anything else?"

Xue Ke: “Ah?”

Jia Lian pointed and said, "I wonder if there are any more like this?"

Xue Ke shook his head and said, "No more. I only brought one back."

Jia Lian obviously didn't believe it, and asked suspiciously: "You didn't bring one back for Rong'er?"

Xue Ke shook his head and said, "No, last time I brought back two Persian princesses, Brother Rong didn't want them. How could Brother Rong be interested in these ordinary goods?"

He doesn't like me, but I do!
Jia Lian roared in his heart.

"How about you give her to me?"

Xue Ke: “…”

"This...is not working."

"Haha, I was just kidding." Jia Lian patted Xue Ke's shoulder and said with a smile: "Rong Ge'er is not interested, but I am very interested. Remember to bring one back for me next time."

Xue Ke hesitated: "Auntie's side..."

Jia Lian waved his hand and said, "Don't pay attention to her."

"By the way, I also want to go to Nanyang to make some money. Do you have any ideas?"

Xue Ke smiled and said, "Why don't you ask Brother Rong about this, Second Uncle?"

"Ok."

Jia Lian nodded: "I'll ask him when I get back." "There's no time to lose, let's set off tonight!"

Jia Lian suddenly felt a burning sensation in his heart and wished he could fly to Kyoto immediately.

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Northwest China, Yulin.

Yulin has a total of five towns, which are connected from beginning to end and are closely linked to each other. It is the front line of defense against the Tatars in the northwest.

Since the fall of the three towns of Yulin a few months ago, the other two towns lost their support and were successively defeated. Even with the reinforcements from Kyoto and the 5,000 troops led by Wang Ziteng from Datong, it was of no avail.

At present, the entire Yulin has fallen into the hands of the enemy.

Of course, this news is currently being suppressed by the upper echelons and has not reached Kyoto.

After all, it’s better to report good news than bad news.

The news that has been coming into Kyoto recently is all good news.
Everyone is waiting!
After the Tartars have looted for a while, they will retreat.

At that time, they can "recapture" the important town of Yulin without any effort.

This would be a great achievement.

Promotion to a higher position is a piece of cake.

Originally, Wang Ziteng hated such things, but thinking that he would be valued by the emperor after returning to Beijing, and would be promoted to a higher position and revive the Wang family, and compete with Jia Jing, he acquiesced.

As everyone was anxiously waiting, it seemed as if God had opened his eyes and the Tartars finally had their fill and returned home with a full load.

One of the subordinates suggested, "Sir, the Tartars have already let down their guard. They are covered with loot and their formation is in disarray. Should we concentrate our forces to chase them and kill them? We will surely win a great victory!"

He Yuanqiu, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, was also tempted by the chaotic formation of the Tartars in the distance. He thought that there was a great chance of victory if he rushed forward at this time.

but……

At this time, the important town of Yulin had been recaptured without bloodshed, and a great victory had been achieved. All he had to do was return to be promoted to a higher position.

He didn't want to take risks.

I don't want to cause any more trouble.

What if this is a strategy of the Tartars to lure the enemy?
Yes, it must be a strategy to lure the enemy!
I won’t be fooled!
He Yuanqiu's eyes showed wisdom, and he smiled and said: "I see that the enemy army is in chaos, but it is quite organized..."

No one understood why there could be order in such a mess, but what the adults said must be right.

He Yuanqiu continued to laugh and said, "This is a trick to lure the enemy. I have been familiar with military books since I was young. How could I be fooled by such a trivial trick?"

"Send the order!"

"No one is allowed to pursue us. Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed!"

He Yuanqiu gave the order in a very serious voice!

Everyone shouted in unison: "Your Excellency is wise!"

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Among the Tatar tribes retreating northward, Yelu Cai breathed a sigh of relief as he saw that the Great Xia army remained motionless.

Originally, in his plan, after occupying Yulin, he would advance steadily and continuously to occupy the entire northwestern border of Daxia.

It’s helpless, he also has stupid teammates.

It was fine when we first captured the three towns of Yulin. Everyone was able to work together to defeat the Daxia reinforcements, and even further expand the results of the battle and occupy the entire Yulin.

This made him see the weakness of the Daxia army and further intensified his ambitions.

But that's where it ends.

The tribes had no intention of continuing to move south. They just wanted to quickly grab some things and go home. Two or three tribes even fought each other over grabbing things. When he heard the news and rushed there, both sides had already become angry and were fighting to the death, resulting in nearly a hundred casualties.

People's hearts are no longer united.

How could Yelu dare to stay any longer under such circumstances? He quickly took everyone away and prepared to march south again after integrating the various tribes next year.

Unexpectedly, something went wrong during the retreat. The tribes rushed to retreat, fearing that they would be left behind and caught up by the Daxia army. The originally neat formation became chaotic.

If the Great Xia army took advantage of the situation and rushed over at this moment, they would surely be defeated!
Yelu was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat.

But what I didn’t expect was that the Daxia army didn’t dare to move at all!

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Yelucai suddenly laughed out loud towards the sky.

Daxia is so weak, it is time for the Liao Dynasty to dominate the world!

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(End of this chapter)