The Red Mansions

Chapter 738 Doduo: ... Make that despicable kid pay the price!

Zhen Family Manor, in the inner hall of the back house

Old Madam Zhen said in a low voice: "Shen Jiefu took the lead. Now Jiangbei is short of armaments, so we can only supply supplies from Jiangnan. Your fourth brother has ruined other people's affairs, so I'm afraid you won't be able to do well."

Zhen Zhu frowned, and said, "Mother, how can you say that I ruined the arrangement of the child? He has no means to suppress the two third-rank civil servants in the Ministry of War and the governor's yamen in Liangjiang. Otherwise, the Jiangbei camp will use it first." With the ordnance, it is not difficult."

How can this be his fault?

Zhen Yingjia frowned, turned her head to look at Zhen Zhu, and said in a deep voice, "Fourth brother, don't say a few words."

Zhen Zhu felt a little unhappy when he heard this, and said in a low voice: "Forget it, brother, just discuss with mother, I'll go back to the courtyard to rest first."

Zhen Yingjia frowned, looked at Mrs. Zhen, and asked for advice.

Old Madam Zhen said angrily: "Tell him to go back and rest, what else can he do here besides making trouble?"

After Zhen Zhu left, Zhen Yingjia comforted: "Mother, don't worry too much. Didn't Ziyu promise to come to the house earlier? Besides today, Xue'er also went to look at Xinxin, and she can tell us if she wants to come. Some kindness from home."

Zhen Qing was sitting at the side, picked up the teacup with her slender hands, pressed her flaming red lips against the porcelain cup, took a sip of tea, heard the words, and said softly, "Before my sister left, I told her that I asked Heng When will the brother come over?"

Old Madam Zhen nodded, looked at Zhen Yingjia, and asked, "Brother Heng only went to the Ministry of War today?"

Zhen Yingjia pondered and said: "Mother, Brother Heng not only went to the Ministry of War today, but also went to the Ministry of Households today to ask for salary."

"Oh, what do you say?" Old Madam Zhen asked.

Zhen Yingjia said: "I heard that I went to the household department and put pressure on Tan Jie, the servant of the household department, to ask him to pay the grain and salary within a time limit."

As he said that, he told about the scene where the subordinates inquired. Originally, during the Longzhi period, the Zhen family was tasked with helping Emperor Longzhi spy on the political situation and people's sentiments in the south of the Yangtze River. There were many information channels in Shenjing City.

When Mrs. Zhen heard the words, hesitation appeared on her old face, and she said, "What did the household department say?"

"How can I say it? If Shangshu impeaches him, Tan Shilang can't hold it anymore. He has already helped Ziyu raise money for the past two days." Zhen Yingjia said.

Zhen Qing felt a little dignified when she heard the conversation of several people.

Old Madam Zhen turned her head and asked, "Girl Qing, did Brother Heng say when he will be here?"

Zhen Qing put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Old lady, it's just these two days, and in a few days it will be the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. At that time, we have to meet each other during festivals. The old lady doesn't have to worry about it." I'm worried."

Old Madam Zhen nodded and said, "That's the only way."

After meeting, see what to say.

At this moment, the mother outside said: "The third master is back."

The third son of the Zhen family, Zhen Xuan, dressed as a scholar, with a refined face, walked quickly from the outside, with a smile on his face, saluted and said: "Mother."

"Are you back? Sit down." Mrs. Zhen said softly, pointing to the embroidery pier beside her.

Zhen Xuan sat down.

At this time, Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi who were beside Zhen Qing got up and saluted Zhen Xuan, calling for father and third uncle, one who was as old as Jin, with a beautiful face in red silk, and one with a soft lotus skirt, with aura like a stream.

Zhen Xuan nodded, looked at his daughter Zhen Lan, and said, "Lan'er, how are the preparations for today's Mid-Autumn Festival poetry meeting?"

Zhen's family had a garden called Wangyuan, in which Zhen Xuan often held poetry gatherings, inviting the daughters and sons of high-ranking officials and eunuchs in Jinling City.

Of course, the female relatives are all talking in the water pavilion, looking at each other with curtains, and putting water boats on the meandering water, writing poems.At the same time, some oirans from the Qinhuai River and the Huaihe River will be invited to play music for a group of young princes, which is itself a way of watching people.

This is the reason why Jiangnan is so popular and beautiful and beautiful.

As Zhen Xuan's daughter, Zhen Lan happens to be the host this year.

Zhen Lan said softly: "The preparations have been made, and the princess loyal to the Wang family has also been helping with the preparations recently."

King Zhongxian is the brother of Emperor Taizong of the Chen Han Dynasty, and the only remaining idle prince who has gone through the vicissitudes of the Taizong dynasty. This lineage lives in Jinling, and his blood relationship is getting farther away from the royal family. In terms of government, apart from doing business, Most of them are eating, drinking, having fun, and participating in literary meetings, so I often participate in some activities.

At this time, Old Madam Zhen looked at the father and daughter and asked, "Xuan'er, don't forget to send an invitation to Uncle Yongning."

There was a glamorous and charming charm between Zhen Qing's eyebrows, and she said softly: "Old Ancestor, Brother Heng is busy with military affairs, so he may not have time."

"Whether you come or not is another matter, but you should also have the proper etiquette." Mrs. Zhen said softly: "Besides, no matter how busy you are, there will always be a festival on August [-]th, right?"

If Jia Heng can be invited over in the name of the Zhen family, then in the eyes of the people in Jiangnan, the Zhen family's position will at least be clearer, and those officials will play with the wind, at least on the side of Emperor Chongping in Beijing. sub option.

Zhen Qing smiled, her beautiful eyes with rose-red eyeshadow twinkled, she understood the key point, and said softly: "Then I will listen to my ancestors."

Zhen Xi blinked, and quietly listened to the conversation between Mrs. Zhen and Zhen Qing.

The Jia Heng whom her father often cursed at home, she looked like a good person last time she saw him, is he really that bad?
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Ningguo Mansion, in the study
It was mid-afternoon, and the wind and rain were raging outside, but the rain had stopped inside the house. Jia Heng held Zhen Xue's waist with both hands, hugged each other tightly, and pressed his cheek against the beauty's slightly hot jade face. Beads of sweat entangled together, enjoying this moment of peace with Yi Ren.

Zhen Xueyuan's face and neck are as white and greasy as jade, already red as rouge, rosy in the white, the charming charm of the corners of the eyebrows and eyes overflowing, the rose lips are moist, and the soft and waxy voice is obviously a bit delicate Qiao, said in a low voice: "Ziyu... I have to go to Jiming Temple later."

After a lot of tossing just now, the boy's obsession with himself is a bit more than before.

Jia Heng said: "Xue'er, it's raining so hard outside, it's inconvenient to travel, so I can only go another day."

It's raining today, obviously we can't go, because of objective reasons, Daiyu won't say anything.

Zhen Xue leaned her crooked head in Jia Heng's arms, enjoying the young man's obsession behind her, and said in a low voice: "Then I have to tell Miss Lin later."

Jia Heng gave a soft "um" and asked, "Xue'er, it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival in a few days, and Xinxin is here to celebrate the festival, so why not come over, the three of us should have a good get-together."

When Zhen Xue heard the words, her soft and watery face was as bright as fire, especially when she heard the words of a family of three, she was ashamed and happy in her heart, but she said: "It will be Mid-Autumn Festival in a few days, and Ziyu should go to work at home." It's writing letters."

There is still a first wife in his family, so he can't be left out because of her.

Jia Heng paused, and said in a low voice: "I wrote a letter to my family some time ago, sending some Yangzhou local specialties."

Zhen Xuemei's eyes were slightly moistened, she bit her cherry lips with her white teeth, and she couldn't say much.

The two were talking, and Jia Heng whispered in his ear: "Xue'er, I am very happy that you took the initiative to come to me this time."

Under Zhen Xueqing's beautiful brows, her cheeks were as red as blood, but her curved eyelashes trembled, she closed her beautiful eyes, and let the boy mess around.

This person can't stop tossing about, just now he didn't know why, but he didn't feel pity for her as usual, it was like treating her sister.

Alas, it was all caused by the good brother.

After a long time, Jia Heng looked at the sky and said softly: "Xue'er, well, I'll go talk to sister Lin."

He will go to find Daiyu to talk about it later, but before that, he should take a bath first to wash away the dust.

"Well, you go first, I... I can also clean up." Zhen Xue said softly, and suddenly her soft and soft voice trembled, and Qiongbi snorted, her bright eyes were charming and rippling, and she looked angrily at Jia Heng.

Jia Heng gently pinched Zhen Xuefen's greasy and smooth face, the collagen in his hand was only in his early twenties, and he just graduated from university. Although he had a daughter, she was a little more familiar. , wiped it with a handkerchief, and looked at Zhen Xue, who was busy with her eyes down and her eyes brimming with charm.

Jia Heng's eyes are a little deep, maybe next time he can try not to miss a little bit.

Thinking like this, he straightened his clothes, left the study refreshed, and came under the eaves, only to see Chen Xiao standing under the eaves with his hands behind his back, looking up at the rain.

The raindrops are thousands of threads, like a bead curtain, and the girl is standing with a knife in her arms. The flying fish pattern embroidered on the flying fish suit is exquisite and exquisite. She can't help but whisper, "Xiaoxiao, why are you standing here?"

Chen Xiao turned his eyes and glanced at the radiant young man with clear eyes, and said coldly: "Someone may come in, and if they see you, it will be a scandal to spread the world."

Jia Heng said: "That's Lao Xiaoxiao."

As he spoke, he washed away the snow from his hands with the rainwater pouring from the eaves and tiles.

Chen Xiaoxiu raised her eyebrows, her clear eyes were fixed, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on her beautiful face. Is this person reminding her?That taste will never be forgotten in this life.

Jia Heng turned to look at Chen Xiao, and said softly, "Xiaoxiao, after I take a bath, I'll go to Sister Lin's room to have a look, and you should go back and rest for a while."

Chen Xiao snorted coldly, ignored Jia Heng, glanced in the direction of the study, and returned to the courtyard where she lived.

After Jia Heng took a bath, he went to look for Daiyu. Daiyu just woke up from a nap and was talking while holding Shui Xin's hand. Ming Temple?"

Jia Heng said softly: "How about we go another day? It's raining so much, the road is so inconvenient, and there's nothing to see right now."

Daiyu stared at the rain and mist that locked the courtyard outside the window, her starry eyes were condensed, her heart couldn't help feeling a sense of melancholy, and said in a low voice: "That's okay, the rain is not small."

At this time, Shui Xin came over, took Jia Heng's hand, raised her pink face and asked, "Godfather, are we not going?"

Suddenly, little Lolita showed curiosity on her face and blinked her bright eyes.

Godfather seems to have a mother's smell?

"Godfather, where's mother?" Shui Xin said involuntarily.

Jia Heng said softly: "Your mother is a little tired, rest in the wing room, come here later."

At this time, it is like Erkang and Ziwei riding horses to the secluded valley.

Shui Xin let out an "oh" and didn't ask any more questions.

Jia Heng hugged Shui Xin and said softly, "Xin Xin, godfather will tell you a story, okay?"

"Okay." Shui Xin raised Bai Shengsheng's little hand, wrapped it around Jia Heng's neck and said in a low voice.

Jia Heng was talking with Daiyu and Shui Xin, and seeing Daiyu's gloomy eyes, he proposed to go to a two-story pavilion called Penglai Pavilion in Ningguo Mansion to watch the rain scene.

Daiyu's eyes fell on a courtyard in the southwest corner, and said: "Brother Heng, why don't you call Sister-in-law You over? She is usually in the house, and she is quite depressed."

Mrs. You is still in the mansion at the moment, but because he is in a filial piety school, except when Jia Heng is not around, he usually comes to Daiyu's room to greet his relatives and express his concern. appearance.

Jia Heng thought for a while, and said, "It's good for Mrs. You to come over."

Daiyu sent someone to call Youshi.

On the other side, Zhen Xue, who was packing up, came to Penglai Pavilion accompanied by a female official. This beauty was still wearing the sky blue dress, the cloud bun and the pink girl, and the lotus and jade face after the rain. The country is beautiful, the sky is bright, and the skin at the corners of the eyebrows and eyes is full of charm.

"Mother." Shui Xin ran over, was embraced by Zhen Xue, and sat down on a chair beside her.

When the little loli came into Zhen Xue's arms, Qiongbi couldn't help sniffing, her two crystal clear eyes, like black grapes, flashed a flash of surprise, why did the mother have the breath of a godfather?
Zhen Xue sat down, her eyes were full of autumn water, she looked at the young man, and said softly: "Zi Yu, it's getting late, why don't I go back first."

Right now, my body is sticky inside and out, I have to go back and take a shower.

"This is our acquaintance, and the concubine has nothing to do when she goes back, why not spend more time with Xin Xin." Jia Heng asked.

Talking about coming to see Xinxin, it turned out... At least I had to stay a little longer.

Daiyu also raised her star eyes to look at the bright and charming beauty, and said softly: "Yes, the princess might as well sit a little longer."

Shui Xin said: "Mother, it's still early, please stay here for a while."

Zhen Xue nodded and agreed.

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Huai'an Prefecture, Binhai County

As time passed, the officers and soldiers of the Jiangbei Camp in Yangzhou gradually withdrew from the search and arrest of Duduo. Duduo and his subordinates Deng Biao, Su Hetai and others also boarded a sea boat and sailed towards Chongmingsha go.

"Master, are you feeling better today?" Su Hetai held a bowl containing herbs and handed them over. The bowl was full of black herbs.

At this moment, Dodo's cheeks are sunken and his complexion is as pale as paper. The wound has gradually healed these days, and the blood is no longer stained, but the occasional bursts of piercing pain are still reminding Dodo how painful and painful it was before. humiliation.

Duoduo reached out to take the medicine bowl, endured the strong smell of herbs, raised his head and drank it in one gulp, and immediately asked, "Have you sent a letter to the big ship?"

Before Duoduo came to Yangzhou, he took a man from Niulu and floated on the sea with a sea boat, and there were many Jurchen men on it to escort the goods.

Su Hetai said: "Master, don't worry, someone has already sent someone to deliver the letter, and someone will come to meet you soon. Let's return to Liaodong by boat immediately."

Because they were worried about provoking Dodo, Su and Tai acted nonchalantly these two days.

Duoduo suddenly became furious, and said in a deep voice, "What are you going back for?"

As he said that, he suddenly threw the porcelain bowl into the cabin, and there was a clicking sound.

It's hard to say for Su Hetai, if they fall down like this, there will be no bowls to hold the herbs.

"When we get to the island, ask Deng Biao to gather all the people on board, put pressure on the Jinsha Gang, the Four Seas Gang, and the Nujiao Gang, and tell them that this king can give [-]% of the profits to the boat trade this summer, on condition that they Gather people to follow us and attack Jinling from Congjiangkou!" Duoduo said in a cold voice with gloomy eyes.

Even if he can't do this, he still wants to disturb Chen Han's Jiangnan and coastal chaos, at all costs!
And as long as the land in the south of the Yangtze River is disturbed and the Chen Han court is exhausted, it is best to cut off the north and the south.

Su Hetai paused when he heard the words, and said: "Master, those pirates may not have the courage."

"If you don't dare, let them wear our Jurchen costumes, and under our banner, any looting will be theirs, and we don't want anything." Duduo said coldly, "The reward There must be a brave man, but this king does not believe that there are no outstanding ones, you send someone to take my king's flag talisman and go to North Korea to dispatch a navy, this king will be of great use."

Just wearing their Jurchen costumes and holding their banners, these pirates have nothing to worry about, what they are doing is beheading business.

Su Hetai was shocked and said: "The master wants to send a navy from North Korea?"

Since the fall of Liaodong, Chen Han completely lost the vassal state of North Korea, and North Korea surrendered under the power of the Jurchen. It was Duoduo who led the army to conquer North Korea.

"This king didn't start the army out of anger, but the strategy established by the emperor and the princes." Duoduo looked at the vast sky outside the cabin, and said coldly: "Now the Han court is working hard to rectify the capital camp, the longer the time delays, It will become more difficult in the future. Now, just taking advantage of the long-term peace of the southern soldiers and horses, the military discipline is loose, and the combat power is unbearable. If there is a sudden attack, the Jiangnan, Zhejiang coastal areas and other places will be in chaos. In the fall of this year, the country can also put pressure on Chahar Mongolia, and in the spring of next year, the army can fully enter the border."

Jia Heng once mentioned in the "Pinglu Policy" that a general will lead the navy to conquer Liaodong and coordinate the army of the Northern Expedition, emphasizing the importance of the navy.

Similarly, in Jurchen, there are also many insightful people who see the importance of navy divisions, and want to follow the example of the Japanese invasion in the southeast at the end of the Ming Dynasty, disrupt Chen Han's financial and taxation, and make Chen Han exhausted, while taking advantage of the situation to completely solve the problem of Chahar Mongolia , to clear the passage for the two roads going south.

Instead of rushing in from Ji Town, and then can only plunder in the Yanzhao Plain, fast in and out, not daring to go deep, lest the flank attack from Chen Han's Shanxi towns.

In fact, this was also the route that Jin used to attack the Northern Song Dynasty. If you go down two routes, if you don't go to Taiyuan and defeat the Western Army, you can't drink the Yellow River safely.

Not to mention, Chen Han established Chang'an as his capital. Once Taiyuan is conquered, Guanzhong will definitely be shaken. Therefore, solving the Chahar Mongolia has become the consensus of the Jurchen high-level. Only in this way can they enter the pass.

And Duoduo went to Chongmingsha to meet with the leader of the Jinsha Gang, and he also had the purpose of investigating the reality of Jiangfang, the place south of Chen Han's south, and contacting the pirates.

Originally, these strategic calculations, with Duoduo's mind, would not even reveal a word to slaves like Su Hetai, but perhaps it was because... slaves like Su Hetai thought they had lost their lifeblood and lost their past. His calmness and wisdom revealed only a few words.

It has to be said that the function of that thing not only affects the function, but also changes the psychology and physiology over time, needless to say, beard loss and voice becoming sharper.

Su Hetai said: "Master, after the servant returns, let someone dispatch soldiers to North Korea."

"Using the navy that controls Li Daoshun in the entire Luo Province navy, it is enough to deploy 5000 people, and pay attention to the interception by the navy of Shandong Beiwadusi." Duoduo said coldly.

It is not a short period of time for the navy to come here, and the risk is not small, at least at the end of September or even the beginning of October, and the problem of sea food and grass needs to be solved by Duoduo from the pirates, so the people sent are Not too much.

But with the help of the navy and the pirates, it is indeed possible to cause a storm in the south of the Yangtze River.

Su Hetai nodded heavily and answered yes.

Duoduo turned his head and pushed aside the bamboo curtain, looking outside because of the light rain and the gloomy sky, his eyes showed hatred, no matter how hard he tried, he would make that despicable child pay the price!
(End of this chapter)