Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 70 Where Did the Soldiers Go?

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Yangzhou has been prosperous since ancient times.

Especially at night.

There is a poem that is just right:

Thousands of lights in the night market illuminate the green clouds, and there are many people with red sleeves in high-rise buildings.

"Uncle, come on!"

"Come and play, you'll become a god once you play."

"Sir, Sir, look here!"

"Master, don't look inside!"

Xiao Xiao glared hatefully at the coquettish dancer upstairs, and pulled Jia Rong forward without saying a word.

After walking for a while, I just stopped.

Suddenly, I heard laughter from upstairs on both sides.

"Oh, what a handsome young man!"

"Sir, this way..."

"My dear young master, who threw that stone? You bastard! Don't let me catch you!"

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"Xiao Xiao, how can you throw stones at people? This is very wrong!" Jia Rong taught seriously.

Xiaoxiao curled her lips.

"They are all vixens!"

Jia Rong said, "We can't blame them. Maybe we came at the wrong time."

After rushing all the way, they finally arrived in Yangzhou City in the evening. Jia Rong sent a letter to the Lin Mansion, preparing to formally visit Lin Ruhai the next day.

Just out for shopping tonight.

"Then let's go back."

Xiaoxiao no longer has any interest in going to the night market and just wants to go home.

Jia Rong, however, had not yet had enough of the tour.

He loves shopping!

"We just came out, let's go shopping again."

Xiao Xiao's eyes turned slightly, and he smiled and said, "Why don't you go home and practice swordplay? My swordplay has become more powerful recently, and I can't stand up to it."

Jia Rong stopped walking when he heard this, shook his head and sighed, "If studying hadn't delayed my sword practice, I would have been the best swordsman in the world now."

"It can be seen that there is always a loss when there is a gain. The ancients were not deceiving me."

Xiao Xiao grabbed Jia Rong's arm and shook him, saying, "Master, stop sighing. Let's go back and practice swordplay."

"Okay, then I won't go shopping."

The two were preparing to go back.

Suddenly, the guard that Jia Rong had sent to deliver the invitation came running over and panted, "Master, I finally found you."

"What's the matter?" Jia Rong asked.

The guard hurriedly said, "Master Lin, please come into the mansion immediately. There is something important to discuss!"

Jia Rong did not dare to neglect.

"Lead the way."

Several people soon arrived at the Salt Inspectorate's Yamen.

Lin Ruhai and Zhuge Lan were already waiting in the lobby.

It was the first time that Jia Rong met Lin Ruhai. He was tall, thin, and handsome, with a serious look on his face.

"Meet the uncle"

Lin Ruhai waved his hand: "No need for so much courtesy."

The Lin family does have some relationship with the Ningguo Mansion.

But, not much.

"Rong'er, there is an important matter. It's up to you to decide whether to do it or not." Lin Ruhai said solemnly.

"What's the matter?" Jia Rong asked.

Since Lin Ruhai said it was a big deal, it must be of great importance. He certainly couldn't agree to it like a fool. He had to ask about the situation clearly before making a decision.

Zhuge Lan said, "Dongfang Zi was ordered by the Lord to secretly investigate the case of Zhang Maoye, the governor of Jining, who killed an innocent person and took credit for the crime. He accidentally discovered that he was secretly colluding with pirates and secretly planning to rob the tax silver entering the capital!"

Jia Rong sighed.

"Money really moves people's hearts!"

A dignified military governor actually thought of collecting tax silver from the capital. He is really asking for trouble and is tired of living a good life.

Of course, he had no good days to begin with. He was found out by Jia Jing for killing innocent people and taking credit for his crimes. He could not escape the blame!
"This matter is not that simple." Zhuge Lan continued: "If there is a mistake in the tax silver, it will definitely shock the court and the country. Lord Lin will bear the brunt and lose his office and title."

Jia Rong suddenly understood.

"Are you here for Uncle Lin?"

Lin Ruhai has indeed blocked many people's financial paths here.

There is an old saying: Destroying someone's financial resources is like killing his parents.

It's not surprising that such a shady trick was used.

Lin Ruhai shook his head and said, "It's still uncertain. This afternoon, Mr. Zhuge and I went to the residence of Han Wujie, the governor of Huaiyang, and asked him to secretly send troops to suppress the rebels. But he refused to budge and insisted on getting a document from the Ministry of War before he would send troops."

This is also reasonable.

Although the Jiedushi controlled the military forces of a place, he could not mobilize troops without reason. He must have documents from the Ministry of War.

Of course, troops can be sent first in some emergency situations.

For example, bandits are attacking the city in large numbers.

For example, someone has already rebelled...

The situations that Lin Ruhai described had not yet occurred, so it was natural for the Jiedushi to refuse to send troops.

Jia Rong asked, "Can't we wait for the document from the Ministry of War before transporting the silver to the capital?"

This is the safest way.

Lin Ruhai and Zhuge Lan naturally knew it.

only……

Lin Ruhai sighed, "If we wait for the document from the Ministry of War to come down, it will definitely delay the date for the tax silver to arrive in Beijing, and... I can't lure out Empress Mo's instructions. I feel uneasy!"

Indeed! It is not pleasant to be schemed against.

Jia Rong thought for a moment and said, "What do I need to do?"

Lin Ruhai said: "If you want to do this and that..."

Done.

Lin Ruhai said: "This matter is risky. It is up to you whether to go or not."

In fact, Lin Ruhai admired Jia Rong very much for his ability to analyze the situation so calmly without rushing to make a decision.

"Then, I choose..."

"Go!"

"OK!"

Zhuge Lan clapped his hands and laughed, "I knew that Young Master Rong would definitely go after careful consideration."

Jia Rong laughed and said, "I will definitely go if there is such a thing!"

"There is no time to lose, let's go and break down the door of the Huaiyang Jiedushi's house now!"

The grandson of the Minister of War is so imposing.

Who made you an official under my grandfather?

Lin Ruhai and Zhuge Lan looked at each other and laughed.

This means using courtesy before force.

At one point, several people sat in a carriage and came to the residence of the Huaiyang Jiedushi under the cover of night.

The door was indeed tightly closed.

Jia Rong waved his hand and said, "Go, knock on the door."

A guard immediately stepped forward.

The door was shaking with the bangs of "bang bang bang".

"Who? Who!"

"Do you know where this is?"

"You're looking for death!"

The man inside opened the door with a lot of curses and was about to start a fight, but when he saw the man in official uniform, his arrogance immediately dropped by three points. He then saw that it was the two who came this afternoon, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Master Lin, I'm sorry, our master said he is not feeling well and can't see guests."

Lin Ruhai waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's not me, it's this young master who wants to see your master, I'm just following."

The doorman then looked at Jia Rong.

I couldn't help but be surprised.

So young,

Lin Ruhai, the Imperial Salt Inspector, was just following...

What kind of identity is this? !
Jia Rong waved his hand, and his personal guard came forward and handed over the business card.

"Take it to your parents and tell them I'm waiting at the door."

How could the doorman dare to be negligent? He took it respectfully and ran inside.

After a while, there was a commotion inside.

A middle-aged fat man with a big belly came out trotting. When he saw Jia Rong, he stepped forward with a panting breath and smiled apologetically: "Are you the eldest son Rong from Ningguo Mansion? I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me."

Is this the Huaiyang Jiedushi?
If you're out of breath after running just two steps, how can you fight?

Jia Rong was a little bit unconvinced!
Zhuge Lan stepped forward and said with a smile: "My Lord, this is Lord Han, the governor of Huaiyang."

"Oh!"

Jia Rong nodded and said with a smile, "Master Han, what are you talking about? I am being presumptuous and have become an uninvited guest."

Han Wujie hurriedly smiled and said, "No, no, it's a great honor for me to have you visit my humble home, it's a great honor for me!"

"hehe."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "Then let's go in and talk?"

"Ouch."

Han Wujie slapped his thigh and said, "Look at me, I am so old and confused that I even forgot to invite the eldest master into the mansion. Damn it, damn it."

"My Lord, please!"

Han Wujie led Jia Rong into the mansion.

Lin Ruhai and Zhuge Lan followed Jia Rong.

Han Wujie naturally noticed it.

I feel so headache!
What a good thing!

for a while.

Han Wujie led Jia Rong and the others to the study, ordered someone to serve tea, and then asked with a smile: "I wonder what important matter has come to visit you so late at night, young master?"

Jia Rong didn't waste any more time and went straight to the point: "I think Lord Lin has already told you the matter, so I won't repeat it."

"I need you to send troops!"

Han Wujie trembled.

"My Lord, this really can't happen..."

Jia Rong: "Do you still want to be an official?"

Han Wujie: “…”

"My Lord, this is really not possible..."

"Okay, I get it!"

Jia Rong stood up and left.

Lin Ruhai and Zhuge Lan didn't say anything either, and just followed him out.

Han Wujie panicked.

I have offended the censor.
If I offend another Minister of War...

Is there any way to survive?
"Master, Master Lin, wait!"

"how?"

Jia Rong turned around and smiled, "Anything else?"

Han Wujie hurried forward and pulled Jia Rong into the house, then closed the doors and windows. He then said carefully, "Master, Lord Lin, it's not that I won't send out troops, but...the troops have been taken away."

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(End of this chapter)