The Red Mansions

Chapter 1265 Jia Heng: After all, I just made you Grand Master, what else do you want?

Jinyi Mansion, in the official hall

Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at the face that looked somewhat similar to Sun Shiwan, and asked, "Brother Yun, have you ever been married?"

Just like the enthusiastic aunt and leader of the work unit, her biggest hobby is to be a matchmaker for her subordinates, and he is almost the same now.

Jia Yun quickly put down her chopsticks and said in a low voice: "Commander, your humble position is not good enough for marriage."

Jia Heng nodded and said with a smile: "Wait until I find a good match for you."

Jia Yun paused for a moment, observed Jia Heng's face, and said cautiously: "Uncle Heng, my nephew has an unkind favor."

Jia Heng asked in surprise: "Oh?"

Jia Yun was a little embarrassed and said in a clear voice: "When I was arranging security arrangements with the mansion the day before yesterday, I fell in love with one of Mistress Lian's subordinates named Xiaohong, and I wanted to ask the governor for a favor."

Jia Heng was shocked when he heard this.

Secretly, it is really a fate in the dark.

Jia Heng asked: "But the daughter of Lin Zhixiao's family?"

When Jia Yun heard this, her face moved slightly, but her heart couldn't help but panic.

He thought to himself, could it be that Uncle Heng also has a crush on Xiao Hong?

It’s no wonder that Jia Yun thinks this way, but that after the “Yanni Pregnancy scandal” incident, Jia Heng’s reputation as “lecherous” has spread to the outside world.

Jia Heng's thoughts were so deep, but he already knew it from the change in Jia Yun's expression, and said, "Don't think too much about it, I heard the mandarin duck in the old lady's house mentioned it."

In the entire Ning Rong Mansion, in the world of maids, Ping Yuanxi is probably the only one, and when it comes to bright colors, Qingwen is probably the only one. It is said that Qing is Dai Ying, and Xi is Chai Fu.

You know, in the original work, Xiaohong always wanted to serve in Baoyu's room, but what color was the maid in Baoyu's room?

You can doubt Baoyu's character, but you cannot doubt Baoyu's aesthetic vision.

As for Xiaohong's beauty, she is probably on the same level as Baozhu and Ruizhu, similar to Shishu and Zijuan. It may be that her personality is more popular with Jia Yun.

However, there is a saying that Jia Yun, a sixth-grade military attache, married the daughter of Lin Zhixiao, the old lady's manager. In a sense, she was a good match.

Jia Yun left the table and bowed down. She put on a make-up and softened her appearance. She cupped her hands and said, "I'd like to ask Uncle Heng for your support."

Jia Heng said: "Okay, let's sit down and eat. I'll tell the old lady later."

Jia Yun was filled with joy, cupped her hands and said, "Thank you, Uncle Heng."

Jia Heng said: "But, are you taking a concubine or marrying a wife?"

Jia Yun looked stunned for a moment and said, "I'm going to get a wife."

Jia Heng looked at Jia Yun with a smile and said nothing, staring at the latter with some discomfort, and said softly: "With your qualifications, as time goes by, not to mention the title of marquis or uncle, at least the title will be one and a half in the future." job."

Jia Yun raised her resolute face, with a touch of determination in her eyes, and said loudly: "Uncle Heng, there must be great risks for those who are rich and powerful. Besides, in the future, who can say that he will definitely be able to be a prince? When he is poor and humble, True love is worth a thousand dollars.”

Jia Heng nodded, nodded and said, "You see clearly."

In fact, strictly speaking, Keqing is also from a small family.

Jia Yun clasped her fists and said, "Thank you Uncle Heng for making it possible."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Let's eat. The food is cold. I have to go to Beijing camp to do some business later."

Then, the two started eating and using their chopsticks.

After Jia Yun left, Li Shu, the guard of Jinyi Mansion, entered the wing and told him that Qu Lang had something to report.

Jia Heng said: "What's going on?"

Qu Lang said: "Captain, I have just sent someone from the palace to deliver the imperial edict. Qiu Liang, the commander of Jinyi who is in the Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department in Peking, will return to Shenjing and serve as Tongzhi of Jinyi and take charge of the Nanzhen Fusi. Ji Tongzhi will be transferred to Nanjing."

This is obviously another diversionary move by Emperor Chongping, or it can be said to be mixed with sand.

Because as Jia Heng has been in charge of Jinyi Mansion for a long time, Jinyi commander Qu Lang and Beizhen governor Liu Jixian are almost all Jia Heng’s people from top to bottom, not to mention that Chen Xiao is also in Jinyi Mansion and almost acts as Jia Heng’s deputy. Heng's authority as the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyi.

Then it seems logical to transfer a commanding officer who directly takes orders from the emperor.

Jia Heng's heart moved slightly and asked: "Qiu Liang, the Peking Economic Strategy and Comfort Department is currently spying on the enemy's situation. Qiu Liang is returning to Beijing at this time. Who is leading the secret spies of the Peking Economic Strategy and Comfort Department?"

At first, Captain Qiu was very close to King Zhongshun, but later he found an excuse and was transferred to the Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department. Later, he made meritorious service and was given the title of commanding general affairs. Now he was transferred to the capital.

Qu Lang said: "Qiu Liang has made some contributions in the Economic Strategy and Comfort Department of Beiping. I heard that the Holy Emperor asked Mr. Li Ge for his opinion this time. Mr. Li strongly recommended him and was transferred to Jinyi Mansion."

Mentioning this matter, Qu Lang also felt a little strange, and he was obviously a little uncomfortable with this personnel appointment.

Jia Heng said: "Then transfer him here. However, Qiu Liang is familiar with Liaodong affairs. I need to bring him with him for consultation when I inspect the border."

After the emperor granted him the honor of being a grand master, he was testing and checking him step by step. From the Beijing Camp to the Jinyi Mansion, he was already feeling a little uncomfortable.

But this is how kings and ministers get along.

Thunder, rain and dew are all the kindness of the emperor. After all, he is the minister, and the emperor is the emperor. The emperor does not need to consider his feelings in making such arrangements.

If he harbored resentment, the emperor would have his thoughts confirmed.

After all, I have just made you a Grand Master, what else do you want?

I have adjusted the personnel of Jinyi Mansion, but you feel it’s unbearable? It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s not that the subordinate who just promoted you is the commander of the Jinyi Mansion.

It's really a pull and a step, this scheming, heavy lifting is easy, and it almost makes you lose your temper.

Seeing that the young man was lost in thought, Qu Lang called out: "Captain."

Jia Heng waved his hand and said: "Nothing, go and do your work. I will go to the capital camp later to supervise military affairs."

Therefore, Xiaoxiao was right as he said before, he must find something for the court to do, such as making trouble for the Jurchens.

Otherwise, if this continues, he will really have no choice but to hang out in the Grand View Garden every day.

And this should be just the beginning. After the cabinet Li Zan and Gao Zhongping fully implement the New Deal, the civil service group will usher in a group of talented people who are willing to be civil and military to check and balance.

In other words, since Jia Heng was granted the title of Grand Master, and Han Huang, the chief minister of the cabinet, resigned, Jia Heng was no longer a mere imperial party, but had become a political faction that the imperial power equally needed to control and balance.

Otherwise, the three parties of Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang were also imperial parties at first, but were later weakened and suppressed.

After Qu Lang left, Jia Heng picked up the tea cup and took a sip, his eyes dazed.

The focus of the subsequent political struggles was no longer his struggle with the Qi Party and the Zhejiang Party, and the super-god model with unlimited support behind Emperor Chongping.

Instead, it gradually turned into an undercurrent power game between him and the emperor, the son-in-law. Because Liaodong was not destroyed, this game was relatively tender and affectionate.

But once the Jurchens were destroyed, Wei and Chu gradually cultivated party members, which was not necessarily the case.

Therefore, he needs to gradually accumulate the power to protect himself in the process of wiping out the Jurchens, otherwise he will really be left to his own devices after being drained of residual value.

If others are in a good mood, they can live a long life, but if others are in a bad mood, it is difficult to ensure a good death.

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Beijing Camp, Chinese Army Barracks

King Wei came to the capital camp early in the morning to take charge. At this moment, he sat behind a lacquered wooden table in the Chinese military barracks and began to look through the Ding registration book and training outline prepared by the capital camp.

It can be said that the King of Wei has been waiting for this day for too long. This ever-victorious army, which has been conquering the north and south in the past few years, represents the highest power trend of the Chen-Han Empire.

"Your Majesty, Duke Wei is here." At this time, a guard with a resolute face and an iron sword hanging on his waist walked in quickly and said softly.

King Wei put down the book he was holding, looked at Deng Wei who was not far away, and said loudly: "Mr. Deng, follow me to greet you."

Not long after, Jia Heng slowly came to the capital camp, but there was a young man with a very familiar appearance beside him, it was the King of Chu, Chen Qin.

King Wei couldn't help being shocked, but the expression on his face remained unchanged and he smiled and said: "Brother King Chu, are you okay?"

The King of Chu, Chen Qin, seemed a little surprised and said, "Brother King Wei is also in the camp?"

In fact, the King of Chu already knew about it on the first day when King Wei entered the capital camp. Fortunately, it didn't take long before an oral message came from the palace.

King Wei smiled and said with a surprised look on his face: "Brother King Chu, what is this?"

The King of Chu smiled and said: "The Beijing camp has been recruiting soldiers recently, and a lot of ordnance and armor need to be allocated by the Ministry of War. My father ordered me to come and take a look."

As they spoke, they headed towards the Chinese army barracks, where the guests and hosts took their seats.

Jia Heng said: "Now the camp is not only equipped with swords, guns and crossbows, but also some firecrackers and thunderbolts. They should also be equipped in the camp. These are important military weapons for decisive victory on the battlefield."

The King of Chu nodded slightly and said: "The Ordnance Supervisor is currently fully supervising the production, Ziyu, these muskets will definitely be a must-have item for the troops and horses in the future."

Because the King of Chu once witnessed the power of Hongyi cannons in the naval battle to regain Taiwan Island in the south, he naturally highly respected the fire cannons.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "Recently, some infantry regiment battalions in Beijing will be equipped with a batch of Hongyi cannons to deal with border affairs as a priority."

King Wei asked: "Duke Wei, it's not that the Hongyi cannon is inconvenient to carry. It can only be used permanently on ships or on top of the city."

Jia Heng explained: "The Hongyi cannon is also improving its technology. If it reduces some weight, it can be driven by mules and horses. Then it will be much more convenient to attack the Jurchen city."

King Wei nodded, thoughtfully.

In this way, the afternoon was spent in discussions and exchanges between Jia Heng and the Wei and Chu vassals. Both the Wei and Chu vassals felt that they had gained a lot.

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By the time we left Jingying, it was already evening, and the sunset was all over the sky, shining on the streets, as if paving the bluestone road with a layer of golden-red sunset glow.

Jia Heng quickly returned to Ningguo Mansion, still feeling a little depressed.

In the hall of Ningguo Mansion, there are warblers and swallows, pearls and jade are shining, green flowers are flowing, and golden hairpins are shining, dazzling people's eyes.

Yaruo was talking to Princess Xianning at the moment. The little girl did not wear the Mongolian bundt dress, but instead wore Hanfu palace clothes. Her hair was also combed into a bun, but she could still distinguish some exotic charm from her facial features.

Princess Xianning looked at the Mongolian girl with a smile and said softly: "It's the national mourning period, and we can't consummate the wedding."

A look of grievance appeared on Ya Ruo's charming and charming face. She bit her pink lips and said, "When Brother Heng agreed to my marriage, it was because of the imperial edict granting marriage."

Princess Xianning smiled and said teasingly: "I promised, but after so long, maybe it doesn't count anymore."

"You're talking nonsense, Brother Heng promised me." Ya Ruo was about to cry out of anger when she heard this, and her charming face collapsed.

At this moment, Qin Keqing's beautiful face paused slightly, a hint of anger appeared in her eyes, and she said softly: "Sister Xianning, stop teasing sister Yaruo."

Since that day, the invisible barrier between the three of them has gradually faded away, and they usually refer to each other as sisters. After all, they have seen each other in their most "real" appearance.

Princess Xianning chuckled lightly and said, "Sister Qin, it's okay. I'm just joking with her. There's a new sister coming to the family. I have to examine her temperament."

Yaruo glanced at Princess Xianning, then walked towards Qin Keqing beside her, and whispered: "Sister Qin, sister Xianning bullied me."

"Oh, everyone will complain." Princess Xianning joked with a smile.

Qin Keqing explained with a smile and said softly: "During the national mourning period, you can't get married. You can just wait until this period has passed and then choose a good and auspicious day to get married."

Yaruo nodded and responded gently.

While everyone was talking, they heard a grandma enter the hall and said with a smile: "Grandma Heng, the uncle is back."

When everyone in the room heard this, their faces showed joy.

After a while, Jia Heng strode into the hall. Before he could stand completely, he saw the Mongolian girl rushing into his arms. His voice was slightly panicked and he said: Brother Heng, you are back. I thought you didn’t want me anymore. . "

Princess Xianning looked at this scene with a smile, then looked at Qin Keqing and said, "She is complaining to her lover again."

Jia Heng reached out and gently hugged Yaruo's shoulders, and said comfortingly: "You are so good, why don't I want you?"

Then, Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing not far away and asked with a smile: "What's going on?"

Qin Keqing said: "Sister Xianning was threatening me just now, saying that the marriage was postponed because you didn't want to marry her."

Jia Heng rubbed the girl's bangs lovingly, and said warmly: "Okay, your sister Xianning just made a joke to you, why did you take it seriously? You have already been given a marriage, and it is only a matter of time before you get married. Son."

Ya Ruo raised her face as red as an apple and said softly: "Brother Heng, I don't know."

Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Princess Xianning, smiled and said: "Xianning, Yaruo doesn't understand this, don't always bully Yaruo."

Princess Xianning chuckled lightly, her clear eyes flashed, and said: "Since you are the daughter-in-law of the Han family, you must understand these rules."

Jia Heng nodded and didn't say much else. He took Ya Ruo's hand and sat down on a pear wood chair next to the coffee table.

Qin Keqing's beautiful face had a bright smile on her face, and she said softly: "My husband is not working in the Yamen at this time?"

Jia Heng said warmly: "The affairs in the Yamen have been completed. Come and accompany you."

It's really tiring to fight with each other, especially with a master of tactics and scheming like Emperor Chongping.

Qin Keqing said: "Husband, I will ask the kitchen to prepare the meal."

Jia Heng nodded, raised his eyes to look at Ya Ruo, and asked, "Has your father written any letters recently?"

The Mongolian King Ezhe is still on guard against the Heshuotes in the Duogansi area. In fact, he can guess some of the thoughts of the Mongolian King Ezhe, that is, the Mongolian land of Chahar is not enough to defend, and it is not as good as Tibet. Hejiang returns to the glory of the Golden Family.

Yaruo said sadly: "My father wrote a letter asking me when I will get married to Brother Heng."

Jia Heng pinched the girl's plump and fair face, and said with a smile: "You are so anxious to marry me because you have been married for three words?"

The little girl is a little clingy.

Ya Ruo's cheeks turned red with shame, her eyes as vivid as black grapes kept turning, she said softly "Hmm", and then she put her head into Jia Heng's arms.

Jia Heng put his arms around the little girl's shoulders and thought to himself, she was so sincere and a little short-sighted. Maybe this is a Mongolian girl? Dare to love or hate, now it can be said that all the emotions are tied to him.

Under Qin Keqing's dark eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were like dew. She watched this scene quietly, and a strange color could not help but appear in her mind.

Every time I watch my husband flirting with other girls, the thoughts in my heart are a little weird.

I used to feel a little sour in my heart, but recently for some reason, besides being sour, I also felt a little bit interesting.

After a while, the maid and grandma served all kinds of dishes. The steaming dishes were placed on the table, with a dazzling array of colors, flavors and aromas.

Jia Heng looked at Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue and said softly: "Xianning, Chanyue, please sit down and eat."

Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue sat aside.

Then, Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing and asked, "Why don't you see the third sister today?"

Qin Keqing said softly: "She was helping Sister-in-law You handle the accounts, and she didn't come over right now."

Jia Heng nodded, his eyes flashed under his sword-shaped brows, and he didn't say much.

It's probably because Xianning is here, the third sister feels a little inferior and doesn't want to laugh and serve in front of her.

However, it was impossible for Xianning to serve him together with Third Sister You.

Even though Xian Ning seemed to have no bottom line and just wanted to please her, she was actually quite arrogant as a royal daughter. Apart from Chan Yue, she was also Xiao Xiao, and then there was Ke Qing.

Xiaoxiao and Chanyue are both princesses and grew up together.

Keqing, more out of guilt for robbing Keqing's man.

Princess Xianning put a piece of leeks and eggs on the side in Jia Heng's porcelain bowl, and said softly: "Sir, eat more."

Although your husband is full of energy, you can't be so absurd and unrestrained all the time. Otherwise, what will you do in the future?

Jia Heng nodded and said, "You should eat some too."

He is actually fine, but he doesn't need to make up for it. The three heroes fighting Lu Bu are actually just like that. The eighteen princes are fighting against Jia, so maybe he can be afraid.

Yaruo on the side also picked up the eggs, put them in Jia Heng's bowl, and said, "Brother Heng, eat it."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "Okay, if I add more vegetables, I won't be able to finish it."

In this way, everyone had dinner. Jia Heng did not go to the wing with Qin Keqing, Xian Ning, and Li Chanyue, but planned to go to the Grand View Garden.

At this time, Ya Ruo, who was beside him, stretched out his hand to hold Jia Heng's arm, with attachment on his face, and said softly: "Brother Heng, where are you going?"

Jia Heng said: "Well, I'm going to have a rest. There is an empty house over there in Qichiyuan. Ya Ruo might as well live with him."

You haven't gotten married yet? This Yaruo wanted to give him a place to sleep.

In other words, Xianning scared Yaruo?

Yaruo Qingli's cheeks were as red as a blush, and her voice was like a mosquito. She said in a low voice: "Then I will go with Brother Heng."

When Jia Heng glanced at her, Qin Keqing smiled lightly, her face as bright as the clouds, and said, "Go."

Jia Heng nodded, then took Ya Ruo's bare hand and walked towards the Grand View Garden.

Grand View Garden

Jia Heng held Ya Ruo's bare hand, but did not go to Qichi Courtyard immediately. He came to the side of a pavilion, looked at the girl, and said, "What's wrong, Brother Heng?"

"Brother Heng has been back for so long, why haven't you come to see me?" Yaruo raised her beautiful head and looked at the boy in the python suit. His eyes, like two black gems, were crystal clear under the light.

Jia Heng said: "I'm busy with things in the capital. One, I haven't had any leisure time."

As he said that, he held the cheek, came closer, pursed his slightly thick lips, and let the sweet fragrance flow over him.

Ya Ruo's face was as red as a red lotus, and she felt the intimacy of the young man. Under Jia Heng's guidance, she also extended a friendly olive branch.

Entangled together, obsessed with the fragrant and fragrant scent of youth, making people intoxicated.

After a while, Jia Heng looked at Yaruo, who had a face as cute and bright as an apple under the light of the lights, and her face was rosy because of her shyness, and whispered: "Yaruo, what are you doing at home during this time?" ?”

Yaruo raised her braided head, looked at the young man with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes intently, and said infatuatedly: "Brother Heng, I have missed you so much during this time."

Jia Heng felt the girl's blazing love and caressed her shoulders, feeling a little emotional in his heart.

How many people in future generations will never get the complete youth and sincerity of a girl.

Well, it's easy to say this.

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(End of this chapter)