The Red Mansions

Chapter 807 The world shakes, the sea boils

Just as the officials and gentry in Jinling City were inquiring about the details of the great victory of the officers and soldiers in amazement and jubilation, Jinling City, inside the Zhen Family Manor——

The drizzle of autumn rain enveloped the courtyard with jagged rockery and winding covered bridges. It was late autumn in the half-acre lake on the west side, and the lotus in the lake had long since withered and decayed. There were only clusters of yellow or green rhizomes standing there alone. The rainwater rippled on the surface of the lake, and the lotus stems swayed slightly.

Fu Xuan Tang

The hall that Old Madam Zhen used to live and entertain guests has long since ceased to be noisy in the past. Zhen Yingjia and Zhen Xuan, the heads of the Zhen family, sat on both sides of the small lacquered wooden table.

On the left side of the lower head are Zhen Yingjia's wife Gan, and Zhen Xuan's wife Xu.On the right are sisters Princess Chu Zhen Qing and Princess Bei Jing Zhen Xue.

Zhen Yingjia asked a servant anxiously, "Is there a military report from the front line?"

Zhen Shao and Zhen Zhu went out together with Jia Heng. It has been two or three days and there is still no news, but the rumors in the city are spreading everywhere, which undoubtedly makes Zhen Yingjia fearful and restless.

The servant said helplessly: "Go back to the master, there is no military report yet."

Zhen Yingjia sighed, picked up the teacup on the side, put it down immediately, looked at Zhen Qing, and said: "If your second uncle goes here, it will be great if you can make a great contribution."

At this moment, almost the entire Zhen family is looking forward to Zhen Shao's contribution to the war.

Zhen Qing said softly: "Father, don't worry. Brother Heng never fights unprepared battles. Since he sends troops, he has a certain chance of winning."

Zhen Yingjia's worried expression remained undiminished, and she shook her head and said, "Now there is everything in the city, although Ziyu will be a little unparalleled, but Jiangnan Jiangbei Daying Navy Division has not been recruited for a long time. It’s hard to say anything, a good tiger is still afraid of wolves.”

Zhen Xuan said: "Brother, didn't Zi Yu achieve a great victory in Haimen last time with a small force?"

"At that time, Ziyu used [-] against [-], plus the navy of the Jiangnan camp, there was not such a disparity in strength." Zhen Yingjia said worriedly, and said: "Now the enemy army is twice as large as the official army, and the official army The only advantage may be that it is closer to my Han land.”

Zhen Xuebai's jade face was calm and unwavering, her pink lips moved, she hesitated to speak, but in the end she didn't say anything, she just wrapped up the handkerchief in her hand, thinking, he is so powerful, he should come back with a big victory.

But at this moment, the voice of the servant outside came, saying: "Master, Third Master, the officers and soldiers have won a great victory, a great victory!"

Zhen Yingjia was startled when she heard the words, she suddenly stood up, looked at Zhen Xuan with a happy look on her face, and hurriedly asked, "What victory?"

The servant smiled and said: "My lord, Yongning Bo captured Duoduo alive in Chongmingsha, a great victory for the army, a great victory!"

As soon as these words came out, there seemed to be a breeze of joy blowing in Fuxuan Hall, not only Zhen Yingjia and Zhen Xuan were beaming with joy, but also Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Sun were also happy.

Zhen Qingfang was overjoyed, her cold and even slightly mean melon-seeded face blushed faintly because of the excitement, she was as gorgeous as a peach and plum, and said softly: "Father, let me just say, since brothers Heng are going to fight, they must have grasp."

Really let that bastard win.

Captured the Jurchen prince Doduo alive?This is really... unbelievable?And it was such a short time.

Thinking of that man's heroic appearance, an abnormal blush appeared on the beauty's snowy and rosy cheeks, and strands of moistness appeared in her beautiful eyes, just like the slanting wind and light rain in the courtyard, the embroidered heels couldn't help but close together A few points.

At this moment, Zhen Xue's gentle and soft eyebrows were also full of joy, and the white handkerchief in her hand was tightly clenched.

Ziyu, she knew that she and her sister would not be disappointed.

Zhen Yingjia smiled and said, "Okay, okay, Ziyu fought well."

There was joy on Zhen Xuan's elegant face, and he asked anxiously, "Where are the second and fourth masters?"

"The Hongling courier who reported from the outside didn't say anything." The servant replied.

Jia Heng sent the guards of the Jinyi Mansion to report the news, but he did not reveal the details of the battle to reassure Jinling's frightened hearts.

Zhen Qing smiled, turned her head away, and said softly, "Father, when Brother Heng comes back, I'll ask what happened to Second Uncle and Fourth Uncle."

It will be at least a few days for the prince to come over, and she can spend a few more days in love with him.

Zhen Xuefang's heart trembled slightly, and she glanced at her sister.

My sister went to find Ziyu, but Xin'er seems to be still in Ningguo Mansion?

Well, no...

At the same time, Ningguo Mansion
Among the flower halls in the backyard, there is a three-story hall separated by a screen. In the inner room, Yingying and Yanyan sit together, skirts, hairpins and jackets, with pearls and jades. The sound of ticking on the tiles seems to be intertwined into a symphony.

Yuan Chun is wearing a light red dress, her blue hair is tied into a cloud bun, her bangs are combed on her forehead, her plump and soft face is full of tranquility, and she is playing chess with Tan Chun.

The beauty who is over the age of double ten has shed the youthfulness of a girl, and her body has become more plump. Although it is rare to wear a girly pink dress, the familiar and gentle charm overflows silently.

Xiangyun was watching with his chubby rosy face in his hands, with a focused expression. On his chubby little hand, he bent his index finger and pressed his face, leaving a small white spot on the glowing apple face. print.

Whoever loses among the three plays, Tanchun's chess strength is even stronger than Yuanchun's.

Li Wen and Li Qi are two sisters, one in red and one green in skirts, holding a book in their hands and looking at it carefully. From the cover, it can be seen that it is Guan Hanqing's play.

The two little girls could only find some strong girls to read in Li's house. Such "extracurricular reading materials" almost opened the eyes of the two girls.

Meanwhile, Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi sat aside, drawing with brushes in front of a painting scroll.

As for Baochai and Daiyu, by coincidence, both of them... are embroidering.

One was embroidered with autumn clothes, which Baochai said was made for her elder brother, while Daiyu made fan covers.

Baoqin, on the other hand, held the Three Kingdoms storybook in one hand and an apple in the other, eating while reading.

The girl's teeth are good, and she bites the apples so crisply that she frequently attracts her cousin Baochai's greasy face to pout and stare at her angrily.

Baoqin pursed her lips, handed over the apple in her hand, and said with a sweet smile, "Cousin, do you want to eat?"

Baochai saw embarrassment in her apricot eyes, and said softly: "Sister, eat less, it will affect others."

This lively cousin of my family has a wild heart in the outside world, so it may not be suitable to marry into a family of scholars in the Imperial Academy.

Baoqin said: "Brother Heng's Three Kingdoms script is really good. I was fascinated by it for a while and forgot."

"Miss Lin, drink tea." Xiren said softly.

Baochai didn't bother to talk about Baoqin anymore, looked down at Qiushang in her hand, and continued to rub the needle and thread lightly on her hair to moisten the needle tip.

Well, obviously Baochai is more proficient in female red.

Daiyu took the teacup from Xiren, fixed her starry eyes on Yuanchun, and asked softly, "Big sister, has there been any news from Brother Heng?"

Yuan Chun put down the chess pieces, and with worry on his snow-skinned face, he said softly, "The two armies should meet the enemy now."

Zhen Lan is currently adjusting the paint, walked to Yuan Chun and Tan Chun's chessboard, and said softly: "According to the schedule, there should have been a match the day before yesterday."

As he said that, he looked at Tanchun at the side, and said with a chuckle, "Sister Tanchun thinks so."

In the past few days, Jia Heng was not at the mansion. There were many girls in the Ningguo mansion, and it was usually more lively. Zhen Lan simply stayed in the Ningguo mansion for a few more days, and usually chatted with everyone to relieve boredom.

Tanchun put down the chess pieces in his hand, blinked his bright eyes, and said in thought: "There have been rumors in the city these two days, but I don't know why."

Zhen Lan walked closer and said softly: "Brother Heng took out few people this time, might it be possible to delay for a while, and then wait for the reinforcements to arrive?"

"Since brother Heng is playing, he should already have a chance of winning, and we can't simply look at the number of people." Tanchun said softly with firm brows.

Zhen Lan smiled and said, "Third Sister is right."

Although the conversation between the two is slight at this moment, whether it is Chai Dai who is doing needlework or Zhen Xi who is holding a paintbrush and painting, they can't help listening to Zhen Lan and Tan Chun's narration with some attention.

Wen Qi put down the book in her hand, glanced at Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi, and continued to flip through the book.

But at this moment, a mother's voice suddenly came from the outside, saying in surprise: "Miss Lin, eldest miss, Master Heng has won the battle, a great victory for the officers and soldiers."

When everyone in the hall heard the words, they were silent for a while, and then looked at each other in blank dismay.

Daiyu put down the fan cover in her hand, looked at the nanny with starry eyes, and asked, "Brother Heng is back?"

Baochai stood up, seeing the eager look on Daiyu's face, she fell silent for a while, and cast her expectant eyes on the mother who came to report the letter.

"Uncle Heng went to Yangzhou, and he hasn't said he's back yet." Facing all the eyes, the mother said.

Zhen Lan was slightly startled, and asked in amazement, "Did you tell me how you won the fight?"

The nanny laughed and said, "Where does the old woman know about this? I have to wait for the uncle to come back before I can tell. It's just that there are rumors about the victory of the army in the city. I heard that Prince Jurchen was captured alive."

When everyone heard the words, they all became happy.

And this kind of news is also going to You Shi, who is talking to Cao Shi in Hou Zhai.

Zhen Lan's clear eyes turned to look at Tanchun, and said with a chuckle, "Third sister, you are really right."

This Tanchun has been with Uncle Yongning for a long time, so she is naturally superior in knowledge, if she also... In short, there is no comparison at all.

Tan Chun smiled softly: "Brother Heng always plans before acting, now this should be expected."

In fact, I vaguely guessed some reasons, probably related to the trip to Haojing.

Baochai suppressed the excitement in her heart at this moment, but there was still a sweet smile on her pink face, and she said: "A military general can strategize, and a decisive victory can be won thousands of miles away."

How much credit is it to defeat the Jurchen and capture the Jurchen prince alive?

Brother Heng is really unparalleled in the world, a rare and strange man in the world.

After this credit, he should almost be able to become a Marquis?

The Hou Ye who is not as young as the weak crown... Looking at the history, I really dare not think about it.

Yuan Chun couldn't help but glanced at Baochai who was beaming with joy, and thought to himself, her cousin usually doesn't show her mountains or dews, who knows...

Daiyu was also overjoyed at this moment, her starry eyes were as bright as water, she pursed her pink lips, her gaze was lost in thought.

Brother Heng won a big victory this time, and the battle is over, so he should be able to rest for a while.

It's just that the girl was thinking to herself, she couldn't help it, she couldn't help but glanced at Baochai with her starry eyes, her eyebrows frowning.

Hmph, Sister Bao is also very happy, she can't hide the smile at the corner of her mouth.

Xiangyun and Baoqin also had joyful expressions on their faces.

Xiang Yun stood up and said softly, "Brother Heng should be back, right?"

Yuan Chun smiled and said, "It should be either today or tomorrow."

As he said that, he looked at Chai and Dai, who were both working as female celebrities, and they were faintly showing signs, and sighed in their hearts. Brother Heng was already very tired from making contributions outside, and the backyard really couldn't have any more twists and turns.

Bao Qin said with a smile: "Brother Heng, the Three Kingdoms have many schemes, and they will definitely win the war."

Li Wen and Li Qi also put down the books in their hands, looked at the happy Yun Qin, Yuan Tan, Chai Dai, Lan Xi and others, and smiled lightly.

It's just that although the two girls are happy, they seem to be infected by their close friends. In fact, they don't pay much attention to the victory or defeat of the outside world.

And when Jia Heng's battle was being discussed in Jinling City, Jia Heng had already left Chongmingsha, leaving the soldiers and horses of the Jiangnan Camp in Weigang, Tongzhou, and he brought the soldiers and horses of the Jiangbei Camp to Yangzhou, and then Instruct Shui Yu and Cai Quan to guard the prisoners of the North Korean navy and deal with related aftermath.

Lin Ruhai and Qi Kun had already received the news of Jia Heng's victory. Hearing Jia Heng's arrival, together with Yangzhou officials, big and small, they welcomed Jia Heng into the city. The yamen discusses matters.

Jia Heng entered the official hall of the Yan Yamen in Yangzhou, Lin Ruhai had been waiting for a long time, looked excitedly at the boy in the python suit, and said, "Zi Yu."

Mood ups and downs.

After this battle, there is no doubt that the young man in front of him is becoming more and more popular in the Han Dynasty. With his character and talent, he will benefit the country and society a lot.

With a smile on his face, Jia Heng called out loudly: "Uncle."

Qi Kun looked at the boy in the python suit, sighed in his heart, and stepped forward to salute: "Uncle Yongning."

Some of Jinling's "failure" remarks in the past few days have actually spread to Yangzhou. Qi Kun and Lin Ruhai are not worried that Jia Heng will lose the battle due to his outnumbered troops.

If Jia Heng is defeated and Tongzhou Weigang goes down first, then Yangzhou will bear the brunt of the attack, and they will have to retreat to Jinling at that time to defend the city and wait for help.

Jia Heng said: "Old Qi Pavilion, long time no see."

After exchanging pleasantries between the two parties, the host and guest were seated separately, and under the inquiry of Qi Kun and Lin Ruhai, they listened to Jia Heng's narration of the previous battle.

Qi Kun said with a smile: "After this battle, the pirates and the Korean navy are no longer able to mess with us in the south of the Yangtze River. Since then, the southern country has been peaceful, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

Jia Heng said: "This battle was actually a lot of luck. In the future, we should not be careless with the navy. The enemy will attack across the sea. If there is one, there will be two. We have to take precautions as soon as possible."

Qi Kun nodded and said: "What Uncle Yongning said is very true. If it hadn't been for the rectification of the Jiangnan camp, if it was a year ago, the Jurchen launched the navy to attack, the consequences would be unimaginable. In the future, we should strengthen the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps." naval forces."

At that time, the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps, which were so powerful in battle, were no match for the Jurchen and the Korean navy at all. At that time, Jinling fell and the north and south were separated, which was the real shock in the world, and the sea was boiling!

Of course, as the news of Jia Heng's victory spread across the country, the world was still shaking, and the sea was boiling!

At this moment, a storm has been brewing among the scholars in Jinling City from the south of the Yangtze River, and it is only a matter of time before the world shakes and the sea boils.

Jia Heng said: "In the future, it will be necessary to rebuild the navy. As far as the Nanjing household department is concerned, the soldiers in Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps can no longer be in arrears. This area, after I return to Beijing, I will personally monitor it."

As he spoke, he looked at Qi Kun with burning eyes, without saying a word.

Qi Kun's heart skipped a beat, and for some reason, he felt an aggressive aura from the young man's steadfast gaze.

how to say?At this moment, Jia Heng, who has returned from a great victory, has a halo of glory, and his every move is interpreted by others.

But in fact, Jia Heng was only preparing for the downfall of Yang. Yang Guochang had to go, but the Qi Party could not be cleared out of the court. After that, the Zhejiang Party would gain power. He had to unite the Qi and Chu Parties to contend with the huge Zhejiang Party.

Otherwise, the people from the Zhejiang Party would be an enhanced version of Donglin. How much effort did he spend on the Liangjiang officialdom alone?
"Now that the Lianghuai new law has been completed, the palace's imperial edict has been issued." Qi Kun was silent for a moment, then suddenly said.

Jia Heng nodded, and said: "The method of ticketing and salt in the Lianghuai River can be extended to other salt fields as soon as possible, and it can also expand the tax source for my big man. With a capable official like Qige Lao, he will preside over this matter. Don't let the Lianghuai salt method be more beautiful than before."

He intends to give up the right to rectify the follow-up salt tax, so as to throw an olive branch to Qi Kun.

When Qi Kun heard this, his heart moved slightly, and he said, "That's exactly what I mean."

Rectify the salt method and determine the latitude and longitude. Once completed, there will be political achievements.

Lin Ruhai sat on the side, listening to the conversation between the two, picked up the teacup, took a sip, his eyes flickered under silkworm eyebrows, and his face was thoughtful.

After that, Jia Heng and Qi Kun discussed the follow-up payment of money and food for the casualties of the war until Qi Kun left.

Lin Ruhai put down the teacup, and suddenly said, "Qi Yanxuan still has some fairness."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Elder Qi Ge is still a capable minister."

Lin Ruhai asked: "After this battle, when does Ziyu plan to return to Beijing?"

Jia Heng said: "After the navy divisions in Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps have been rectified, they will return to Beijing. Uncle, I will take the results of the rectification of Lianghuai salt affairs to Shushenjing during this time."

In fact, he is not in a hurry to return to Beijing, at least he has to stare at Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps for a while. Of course, because of Duoduo, Emperor Chongping may not want him to stay in Jinling for too long, and he can't wait to let him go back. It's Beijing.

All in all, the trip to the south of the Yangtze River has come to a successful conclusion.

Not only the upcoming Marquis, although there are not many Marquis of the Great Han, there are also many.

Rather, his political tentacles extended wildly, from Guangdong to Liangjiang, initially weaving into a network, and one day, like a huge iron curtain, fell on the vast land of Dahan.

Throughout history, without the support of local officials, any powerful minister is a tree without roots and water without a source.

Now there is a lack of a ruling foundation, the Central Plains?Heshuo?

Lin Ruhai said softly: "How is Yu'er doing in Jinling? Recently, I have a lot of business in Yangzhou, and I haven't paid much attention to her."

"Sister Lin is pretty good. A few sisters from Beijing have come over recently. Sister Lin usually plays with them, and everything is fine." Jia Heng said with a smile.

In fact, Lin Ruhai's father is a bit unqualified, and Daiyu is basically just a herd, but now he has taken over.

Lin Ruhai nodded, with a gentle look in his eyes, and said, "That's good, I've been too busy with business recently."

Jia Heng said: "Don't worry, Uncle, when I'm not busy, I'll lead Sister Lin around Jinling City."

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Ziyu is usually busier than me, so don't delay business too much."

I don't doubt him at all, it's just that the distant cousin cares about the cousin.

Jia Heng didn't say anything else. After lunch at the Yamen of Yanyuan, he came to the study in the backyard.

At this moment, Chen Xiao handed over the summary of the military report in his hand, and said, "This is the summary of the battle situation, let's take a look."

After some inspection and summarization, in the First Battle of Chongmingsha, the Jurchen sailors had [-] soldiers, [-] were killed, and more than [-] people were captured, while the pirates captured [-] people. Some pirates tried to go ashore along the Suzhou Prefecture and were wiped out by Xie Zaiyi's troops.

However, there are still nearly ten thousand pirates scattered in boats and fled.

"The letter sent by the Denglai navy said that the navy has been dispatched to intercept it, and the Fuzhou navy is also going south to search for and surround suspicious ships." Chen Xiao said.

The Denglai Navy has nearly 2 people, which is enough to arrange a strict prevention and control in the northern waters.

Jia Heng nodded, and said: "The rest is to be handed over to the two naval divisions, who will sweep and wipe out all the large and small pirates who have been active in Fujian, Zhejiang and other places in recent years."

In the original work of Dream of Red Mansions, the background of Tanchun's marriage is that the officers and soldiers and even the pirates cannot suppress it.

Jia Heng said: "Early tomorrow morning, let's return to Jinling."

Chen Xiao nodded.

(End of this chapter)