The Founding of the Red Chamber

Lin Ze and his younger uncle Lin Jing were driving in the same carriage. Lin Ze felt a little sad when he got into his uncle's car. The carriage was not simple, but it was much inferior to his uncle's daily life in the imperial capital.

Lin Jing grew up with Lin Ze since he was a child, and he couldn't see Lin Ze's thoughts. Lin Jing said, "The bigger you get, the more sentimental you become. You also think about it. I'm ashamed to embroider the tent with the soldiers to help the imperial capital." come over."

Lin Ze was a little embarrassed, "I just cared about my uncle, so I didn't think much about it for a while."

"Little boy, I still love you. Come on, uncle loves you." It depends on Lin Ze's injury. Lin Ze is just at the age where he wants to save face. How can he be willing? Uncle and nephew struggled for a long time, but they still showed Lin Jing once. .Lin Jing glanced at it purely, and knew the smell of the medicine, "This is Taiyuan Hospital's Shangzhi Pearl Ointment, which is not bad. I guarantee that it will not leave traces in the future." He slapped Lin Ze's butt , "Get up."

Lin Ze's cheeks were flushed, and he grinned at the canthus patted by his uncle, and hurriedly pulled up his pants, feeling a little dissatisfied.Lin Jing said, "I care about you. You don't know your father's black hands. You can see that you are his own son, and he beat you just to pretend. He taught me a lesson before, and my blood is first-class."

"How is this possible, uncle, don't talk nonsense." He grew up with his uncle, and he knows everything about his uncle. His father has never touched a finger of his uncle, and he is even more precious than him. Woolen cloth.

Lin Jing said, "Look, don't you believe me. You weren't there at that time, otherwise, you thought I would be bad when I was young? But once, your father slapped me so hard that I vomited Blood, I haven’t been well since that time. That’s what your grandfather and grandmother said, otherwise, let them know that your father bullied me like this, and they will definitely not agree.”

Lin Ze still looked at his uncle suspiciously, but Lin Ze couldn't tell if the uncle acted like the truth was on my face. Lin Jing said, "If you don't believe me, just go back and ask your mother."

Lin Ze said, "My dad doesn't say anything, but he's always thinking about my uncle."

"I miss him too."

When the uncles and nephews talked about family affairs, Lin Ze started talking about Uncle's injury. Lin Ze said, "My father is very worried about Uncle's injury."

Lin Jing also showed worry, "There is no news of death in battle, at least he is alive. As long as a person is alive, he can recover from any injuries."

When he arrived in Jinzhong, Xu Shangfei's injuries were not optimistic. He was wearing armor in battle, but the sword wounded his abdomen. What's more troublesome is that the sword was poisoned, even if the doctor prescribes the antidote With soup and medicine, Xu Shangfei's body might not recover in a short time.

Xu Shangfei was sleeping most of the time, Lin Jing and Lin Ze didn't go in to disturb him.Seeing her natal family, Lin Chun fought back his worries, but his eyes still turned red. Lin Chun held his younger brother's hand, "Thanks to the old ginseng and pills you sent, your brother-in-law is much better."

Lin Jing said, "I didn't expect this war to be so dangerous, otherwise, the medicine would have been delivered in advance." Ginseng is a life-saving thing, and the ointment made from old ginseng not only saves lives, but also helps in critical moments. The effect of conditioning the body.Like Hanzhou City, many ginseng collectors have some self-made medicines. In the deep mountains and old forests, let alone wolves, tigers and leopards, snakes, insects, rats and ants, miasma and poisonous fog, everything may be encountered.Many of the medicines in the hands of those ginseng pickers have added old ginseng, and the curative effect is very good.Lin Jing searched for some prescriptions, and made his own medicine for storage, just thinking about when he might be able to use it.This time, I rushed to help the imperial capital and brought it with me just in case.No, Lin Jing didn't use it. Hearing that Xu Shangfei was seriously injured, Lin Jing quickly sent someone to Jinzhong.

Lin Jing carefully asked about Xu Shangfei's injury. After thinking about it, Lin Jing said, "In a few days, Your Majesty will ask the imperial physician to come over. Aze, go back and tell your father to find an imperial physician who is good at treating poisonous injuries."

Lin Ze nodded, "Don't worry, uncle, I know."

Lin Jing asked the eldest sister, "Where is Anian?"

Lin Chun smiled, "Look at me, when you came here, you were so happy and silly, Ah Nian went to the city defense, I will call him back right away."

Lin Jing was so focused on asking about her brother-in-law's injuries that she forgot to look at her little niece.The little girl was born with delicate features, she didn't look like the Lin family, but more like the Xu family. Lin Jing hugged her on his lap and said with a smile, "This child looks like a big brother-in-law."

Lin Chun said, "That's what we say. Our old lady loves her the most. Last year, she was taken back to her hometown and lived in her hometown for more than half a year. Today, she said that she would send someone to pick her up, just in time for the war." It's hard to say.

Seeing the haggard look on the elder sister's face, Lin Jing persuaded, "Brother-in-law's injury is good, but his life is not in danger. Eldest sister, you have to be at ease first, and brother-in-law can feel at ease."

Seeing that there was no outsider in the room, Lin Chun whispered, "I'm not only worried about your brother-in-law's injury. Ah Jing, your brother-in-law was injured this time, the doctor said, not to mention the severity of the injury, and it's not a matter of getting rid of the poison overnight. We I want him to rest, but, when the world is in turmoil, even if he is willing to rest, the Jinzhong defenders must have someone who can call the shots."

Lin Jingdao, "Usually at times like this, the imperial court will appoint someone to temporarily take over the military position of brother-in-law, and when brother-in-law recovers from his injuries, he will naturally be able to return to the battlefield."

Lin Chundao, "Your brother-in-law believes in General Xia the most, but General Xia is a civil servant. Anian is young, even if he is on the rank, he does not have any role for him. The remaining generals are Zhao General Qi, General Zhao are brave, General Qi is backed by the Xie family. Right now, your brother-in-law is worried about which general will replace him after he recuperates."

Lin Jing asked, "The Xu family is also a general. Are there no other members of the Xu family in the army?"

"Although there are. In the past few years, many of the Xu family's children have abandoned martial arts and followed literature. Moreover, there are one or two of them, and their official positions are all under Zhao Qi's second general. Even if they want to promote them, they may not succeed."

Lin Jing understood now, Lin Jing didn't directly talk about it, but asked, "Ah Ze, what do you think?"

Lin Zeyuan was listening carefully, and when he heard his uncle asking himself, Lin Ze said, "It would be best for General Zhao to act on behalf of General Xia and General Xia to assist, so that the literary and military complement each other."

Lin Ze said again, "This General Xia is the third son of Xia Shangshu's family, right? If the Xia family can speak out for this matter, my father will also support General Zhao in the cabinet. It is very likely that General Zhao will replace uncle. "

Lin Jing looked at the elder sister, "What do you think, elder sister?" This is the best way at present.

Lin Chun obviously also thought this way, looked at his younger brother, then at his nephew, "It would be the best if it can be done like this."

The three siblings were talking when Xu Nian came back.

Lin Chun also asked his son, "I saw the person I sent the letter to."

Xu Niandao, "I was looking at the city defense, and I heard the people at the city gate say that my uncle is coming, so I hurried back." Uncles, nephews and cousins ​​have seen each other for a while, and at this time, only relatives are the most comforting.

After lunch, everyone discussed the next thing in Jinzhong City, Xu Nian said, "It's easy to talk about other things, but I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to stay in Jinzhong."

Lin Ze was a little surprised at first. Seeing the silent faces of his younger uncles and aunts, he immediately understood that if his uncle returned to his hometown to recuperate from his injuries, Xu Nian, the only legitimate son, would have to resign to serve Tangyao.Otherwise, if Xu Nian continued to stay in the Jinzhong Army, he might be criticized by others.

Lin Jingtan sighed, "It stands to reason that at this time and at that time, if you are a sensible person, you should not be allowed to go home. After all, your father's life is not in danger. But now the court..."

This is what Lin Jing dared to say, Lin Chundao, "Because of emotion and reason, Anian should also serve the decoction."

Lin Jing said, "Pedantry. When was this? Two years in a row, there was a catastrophe in the south of the Yangtze River, and the rebels continued. At this time, it doesn't matter if there are more scholars or one less, and the soldiers are the most important thing. Jinzhong was originally the barrier of the imperial capital. Let's talk privately, Anian is the young master in this army. He is here, no matter who has selfishness, he must be cautious. Once Anian goes back with you, it will be brother-in-law's management for these years. People's minds have changed."

Lin Chun dejectedly said, "It depends on what the court wants."

Lin Jing shook his head slightly and didn't say any more.

In the afternoon, when Xu Shangfei woke up, Lin Jing took Lin Ze to visit him.Seeing Lin Jing, Xu Shangfei was a little surprised, but also relieved, and said, "I heard that you are helping the imperial capital. I didn't expect you to come here."

Lin Jing said, "It's close, so come and see my eldest sister and brother-in-law."

The more eunuchs and rich families acted, the less verbose they would be at critical moments. Xu Shangfei talked about the current predicament, and Lin Jing also told Xu Shangfei about the decision discussed by everyone.Xu Shangfei said, "These days, I have thought about it many times, and this is the only way."

Lin Jing said, "Big brother-in-law must heal his injuries first, and return to Jinzhong in the future to serve the court."

Xu Shangfei waved his hand, "Ah Jing, you are also a person who is familiar with military strategy, so there is no need to say this. When I lost to Duan Tianyu, I originally wanted to temporarily avoid his edge and use the imperial capital to hold Duan Tianyu back. I am better than him. Attack it with your back. If this measure can be achieved, it will be a great achievement of mine. Not to mention that this matter has not been achieved, I will also be seriously injured. When the court discusses military exploits, the censor will definitely attack me for hiding my strength, causing Duan Tianyu Soldiers are approaching the imperial capital, endangering the imperial family. It is a blessing to be able to lose today."

Lin Jing said in a deep voice, "How about Tianyu at that time, how many people saw it on the walls of the imperial capital, he is really a magic general. The elite soldiers of our Hanjin Second City, plus the God's Capital Army, can fight against him together. Can't take advantage of anything. Could it be possible to stop Duan Tianyu by simply reporting to the Jinzhong Army?"

"If everyone in the world can speak rationally, how can there be such battles in the court?" Xu Shangfei said, "It's good for me to go back to my hometown. In the past few years, the world has become more and more chaotic." He asked Lin Jing, "Last year, the barbarians Attacking Hanzhou City, I was very worried about you. I really didn't realize that you are a famous general, Ah Jing."

As Xu Shangfei said, he asked his wife and children to go out and talk privately with Lin Jing.Xu Shangfei originally thought that Lin Jing had the merit of defending the city against the barbarians last year, and now he is rushing to help the capital city of the emperor. Such a contribution and such ability can be completely exposed by the incident of the Duke of Xiangyang.Lin Jing showed sarcasm, and said, "This time Duan Tianyu was repelled. I didn't enter the city, and His Majesty gave me a royal meal. I didn't say anything. I know His Majesty's heart."

Xu Shangfei is also a veteran in the officialdom, so he couldn't see His Majesty's intentions, so he couldn't help saying, "Your Majesty is so confused, the Duke of Xiangyang took his own life, not to mention, in my opinion, His Majesty's treatment of the Duke of Xiangyang is just out of face. It was just sent back to Xiangyang by the duke for burial. With your ability, not to mention one duke of Xiangyang, not even a hundred dukes of Xiangyang."

"Unfortunately, I have made great contributions, and I am not His Majesty's real father."

Lin Jing's words were harsh, even Xu Shangfei gave him a look, "Your mouth, it's better to stay outside." After asking Lin Jing something about Hanzhou City, he also reminded Lin Jing, "Troubled times are coming. , I don't say it, you can see it. Originally, I was in Jinzhong, you were outside the pass, and your brother was in the court. We can always rely on each other and support each other. Whenever the Jinzhong army is defeated, I will retreat again I'm afraid Jinzhong's foundation will be difficult to protect. From now on, it will be you and your elder brother. No matter how difficult it is for your elder brother to be in the court, the weather outside the pass is harsh and the characters are rough. In my opinion, the outside of the pass is safer than the inside of the pass. There are a lot of them. Ah Jing, you have to hold on to this foundation."

Lin Jing nodded, "Don't worry, brother-in-law, I know."

Xu Shangfei said, "In the past few years, due to the closure of the Muzhou market, the merchants in Shanxi, Shaanxi and Gansu have had a hard time. Now that you are here, the merchants are the most well-informed, and they are afraid they will come to the door."

Lin Jing asked, "If there are capable people, it's okay to meet one or two."

After Xu Shangfei said this, he meant to point Lin Jing.Sure enough, Xu Shangfei pointed to two big merchants, and Lin Jing asked, "What kind of business do they do?"

Xu Shangfei said, "If it's an ordinary business, it's not worth seeing. These two are different. The Xu and Wei families are in the business of silver. The largest bank in Shanxi and Shanxi is run by their two companies. You need to train your troops. , can’t live without money.”

In fact, Lin Jing didn't get along very well with this elder brother-in-law. Lin Jing hated this elder brother-in-law when he was a child. No, now the elder brother-in-law is still thinking of him.Lin Jing held the elder brother-in-law's hand, not knowing what to say for a moment.Xu Shangfei joked, "Now I regret the thing that scolded me behind my back."

Lin Jing couldn't admit it any longer, and said repeatedly, "What is there, what is there, brother-in-law, don't talk nonsense."

Xu Shangfei smiled slightly, this fourth brother-in-law was the same age as his eldest son, he never looked at these four brothers-in-law the way a brother-in-law would look at a brother-in-law, he always looked at a son like a father, so brother-in-law Xu didn't have any good comments on the fourth brother-in-law before, deeply I feel that this kid is simply a spoiled rotten peach.Now, Rotten Peach has a future.

After all, they are close relatives, the elder brother-in-law and younger brother-in-law, who are 20 years apart in age, reconciled at such a magical moment.