The Founding of the Red Chamber

When Mr. He came to Quanzhou, it was Governor-General Zhang and Imperial Envoy Duan who paid their respects. By the way, I would like to ask about the itinerary of Imperial Envoy Duan.Envoy Duan was quite dignified, and said, "Your Majesty told me to come and have a look at the people in the south of the Yangtze River, that is, to see where I go. How can I decide where to go today and where to go tomorrow? Don't worry, Mr. He, since I came here first To pass the decree from Fujian, it is natural to take a look at Fujian first. After visiting Fujian, I will go to Zhejiang."

Basically, this is said, and it is not the same as not said.

Mr. He is also an extraordinary person. He handed the two stunning women brought from Hangzhou to Imperial Envoy Duan, and the imperial envoy Duan became very friendly and said, "I must go back to Beijing to report to His Majesty a few years ago." Mr. He is right.

Seeing the virtue of Imperial Envoy Duan, Mr. He didn't have the heart to accompany him, so he politely offered a generous gift and asked Imperial Envoy Duan to stay in Hangzhou for a while.In this way, Mr. He bid farewell and returned to Hangzhou after expressing his "friendship".

On the way back to Hangzhou, Mr. He thought to himself, Mr. He felt that what Lin Jing mentioned was a bit too much. After all, this imperial envoy was also a third-rank official.But now it seems that this kind of villain really owes Lin Jing's idea to clean up.

Imperial Envoy Duan was able to go to the south of the Yangtze River to pass on the decree, and "take a look" at the south of the Yangtze River on behalf of His Majesty, naturally he has a backing.Mr. He only found out who his backer was when he returned to Hangzhou. This candidate was not beyond Mr. He's expectations. Duan Qinchao was recommended by Mr. Xie Guogong's family.

Mr. He and Governor Zhang said, "At the beginning, I was worried that Duke Lin's government wanted to cut off the peace, but now it seems that I really misunderstood Duke Lin."

Governor Zhang was not at ease, and Governor Zhang said, "Mr. Lin is in court, and he has always had a very good reputation. Although I don't know him very well, I have seen him in the capital. He is not such a humble person. If so Some people want to pick the fruits of Jiangnan, but I would rather be Mr. Lin. This Xie family..." Although Governor Zhang didn't say anything more about it, Mr. He understood that Xie's family was different from the Lin family who had passed through the decline of Emperor De. There are too many things that cannot be seen.

Governor Zhang temporarily put aside the matter of Xie's family, and asked Mr. He, "By the way, how is this imperial envoy Duan?"

Mr. He shook his head, "It's really unsightly." After talking about Duan imperial envoy, Mr. He said, "In my opinion, he doesn't seem to be patrolling the south of the Yangtze River, but he seems to be here to scrape land."

Governor Zhang said coldly, "Even if you want to scrape the land, you have to leave it to him."

Mr. He quietly told Governor Zhang about Lin Jing's idea, and Governor Zhang frowned, "Why is he so bold?"

Mr. He told Governor Zhang about what he said in detail, and Mr. He said, "I think he has a good opinion of Lin Guogong. Moreover, even this imperial envoy Duan is not too willing to let our Jiangnan officials go." It's in my eyes. Although he has no official or position, General Lin also regards him as a guest of honor. This time the military exploits are unfair, coupled with his temper, Duan Qin is obviously trying to cheat, I think, this matter, he Really can do it.”

"No, this is a third-rank imperial envoy. If something happens at the border of Jiangnan, we will be inseparable."

Mr. He said, "This subordinate also said the same thing, let's talk about it again, as long as Imperial Envoy Duan can live in peace, it's fine."

It's just that the imperial envoy Duan is such a peaceful person.

It doesn't count that Mr. He has brought two stunning looks, but this imperial envoy Duan is quite politically ambitious, and he even got the idea of ​​Miss Murongmu.In addition to assisting in defending the city last time, this time, Miss Mu led her men to make military exploits. The court rewarded a thousand silver, and even asked the local government to build a memorial archway for the heroines for Miss Mu. I have to say , this archway is really too decent.Even Mu Qiuting was very happy for his sister.My younger sister has always been troubled in her marriage. Now, although there is still little progress in her marriage, it is good to be able to make some achievements in her reputation.

For this reason, Mu Qiuting bought some things for his sister.Murong Du said, "I have a lot of money here. With this money, the elder brother should pay for those brothers who died in battle. Also, we have to make up some brothers here."

"Don't worry about that, I'll send someone over when I return to Jinling." Mu Qiuting discussed with his sister privately about the affairs of the Cao Gang, because the Cao Gang couldn't do without Mu Qiuting, especially now because of Mu Rong's military training, Mu Qiuting's strength has once again increased, and some elders in the gang feel uneasy that Mu Qiuting needs to return to Jinling to sit in charge.Therefore, seeing that Quanzhou city was peaceful and there was nothing serious about my sister, Mu Qiuting resigned from Lin Jingtu and Xiaosan and went back to Jinling first.

The timing of Mu Qiuting's departure was really ingenious, because Mu Qiuting was no longer in Quanzhou City when Imperial Commissioner Duan came up with this idea.Although imperial envoy Duan is interested in Mu Rong, he can't say it by himself. Since he was promoted by Xie Guogong's mansion, he is naturally similar to Xie Zhifu.Imperial Commissioner Duan told the prefect Xie about this matter, and the prefect Xie said in his heart that imperial envoy Duan really had a lot of ambitions.In other words, don't look at Miss Mu who was a cold spot in the marriage market in the past, but now, with the two rewards from the court, Miss Mu's reputation has risen, and now Miss Mu can be regarded as a famous strange woman in Zhejiang and Fujian.Don't talk about imperial envoy Duan, even the magistrate Xie once considered miss Xie for his son.Seeing that Imperial Envoy Duan had this intention, Magistrate Xie said with a smile, "Miss Mu is naturally excellent. The imperial court has commended her for her righteous deeds twice. It can be seen that this is definitely an extraordinary woman. However, my lord is not an outsider. Some words, the official I have to say something first."

"What's the matter, Fansheng, you just say it." Xie Zhifu, the word Fansheng.

Prefect Xie then said, "Master, do you know how old Miss Mu is?"

"It doesn't matter." Duan Qinchao waved his hand, "This old man is not a stickler. It doesn't matter if Miss Mu is a few years older."

"If it's just a few big words, how can the lower officials talk too much." Xie Zhifu said, "The lower officials don't know much about Miss Mu, but I heard that Miss Mu was engaged in marriage before. The decision is The former Jinling Tongzhi was just before the day, because the former Jinling Tongzhi was enjoying the coolness in the pavilion in the evening, he ate two extra glasses of wine, slipped and fell into the river and drowned."

Imperial Envoy Duan naturally understood what Xie Zhifu meant. This Miss Mu might have a reputation of being "hard-fated", but Imperial Envoy Duan laughed, raised his wine cup and said, "It can be seen that the former acquaintance is not blessed."

Seeing what imperial envoy Duan said, Xie Zhifu couldn't say anything more, so he smiled and raised a cup of wine with imperial envoy Duan.

Since Imperial Commissioner Duan had this intention, Zhifu Xie thought, this marriage is not an insult to Miss Mu.Because, as Commissioner Duan said, the old wife in his family is not in good health and is not very capable of managing the house.Although it is not good for a famous matchmaker to get married now, it is also a serious second wife.The Mu family is nowhere to be seen, but the imperial envoy Duan is a member of the third rank. No matter how you look at it, this marriage is the best of the Mu family.Prefect Xie was quite confident about this, but he was always cautious, thinking that Miss Mu had a good relationship with the General's Mansion, so he didn't mention it directly to the General's Mansion, but let his aides Zheng Yun and Lin Jing talk to each other.When the two parties have a tacit understanding, the marriage will be completed happily.

Zheng Yun went there, and told Lin Jing in private, Lin Jing was extremely disgusted when he thought of Duan Qinchao's character.However, Lin Jing was deep in his thoughts after all, he just asked about the regulations of this matter in detail, and seeing that he was only Xu's second wife, he understood that this was a political investment of Imperial Commissioner Duan.Although this matter is disgusting, it is really not a rare thing in officialdom.Don't look at imperial envoy Duan's acceptance of Mr. He's stunning photos, but such a woman is nothing more than a gift.Don't look at Miss Mu's appearance, she may not be as good as this stunning pair, but Miss Mu's political value is far superior to these two women.Therefore, the imperial commissioner Duan will agree with him as the second wife.

Or, in Duan Qin's opinion, this marriage is really suitable.

Even from Zheng Yun's point of view, it is a very cost-effective marriage for the Mu family's reckless family to be able to climb up to the third rank of the imperial envoy Duan.

Lin Jing, however, hated Imperial Envoy Duan to the extreme. The more displeased he was, the more friendly his face became. Lin Jing smiled and said, "I understand the meaning of the imperial envoy. However, Brother Zheng also knows. Although we have a good relationship with Elder Sister Mu, we are just friends. Since Imperial Envoy Duan sincerely seeks employment, he must follow the rules and manners. Otherwise, even I cannot watch Elder Sister Mu being wronged. No matter how strong she is, It's also a Taoist family. I didn't ask her about this matter. Her elder brother was born back in Jinling. How about this? I'll send someone to Jinling to tell his elder brother about this matter. It depends on her elder brother's opinion. Brother Zheng Say?"

Zheng Yun thought that Miss Mu was the one who had been rewarded by the court archway, so she was naturally different from ordinary women. Even though she was the second wife, it was necessary to be more solemn in the marriage.So, Zheng Yun said, "That's right."

Lin Jing smiled, "Anyway, Lord Duan won't leave Jiangnan for a while, so I'll make arrangements right now, and I won't miss your lord's happy event."

Zheng Yun smiled, "Then I will wait to hear the good news from my brother."

Sending Zheng Yun away, the smile on Lin Jing's face gradually disappeared. Lin Jing didn't take Mu Rong's matter to heart, but said to Tu Xiaosan, "I thought that Duan was brought here by the Kong family. The one who beat Governor Zhang. It turns out that this is a member of the Xie family."

Tu Xiaosan said, "Miss Mu's marriage must be cautious."

Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan looked at each other, knowing in their hearts that no matter how good the envoy Duan Qin's character was, if Duan Qin envoy was able to get Miss Mu to go, they would probably not be able to trust Governor Yu Zhang and his colleagues.On the other hand, the disciple Xiaosan, who has lost the backing of Governor Zhang politically, may have only one choice, which is to fall to Kong Guogong, who is at odds with Governor Kong Zhang's line.I'm afraid this is what the Xie family wants to see.

Strange way, Tu Xiaosan got promoted so happily this time.

Sure enough, within a few days, Imperial Envoy Duan secretly revealed to Tu Xiaosan that this time Tu Xiaosan was awarded the title of General because Xie Guogong spoke well of him in front of the imperial court.

Magistrate Xie was playing chess records under the lamp, Miss Xie served a midnight snack, and said softly, "Father, what time is it, don't work hard, let's take a rest."

"It's so late, how can I come here in person, it's the same as asking the maid to deliver it." Zhifu Xie dropped the chess piece and took the food box from the daughter.

Miss Xie said, "What's the use of the girl, I guess Dad just let them put down the food box and sent them off. I don't know how long you will be busy."

"I'm not busy right now." Hearing his daughter's complaints, Zhifu Xie twitched his nostrils and said with a smile, "What are you eating? It's so fragrant."

"It's not a rare thing. Quanzhou is near the sea, and there are a lot of fish and shrimps. The cook makes three fresh noodles." Miss Xie said, took out the noodle bowl, and carefully handed the silver chopsticks to her father. Zhifu Xie looked at the appearance with a smile The beautiful daughter smiled and said, "My daughter has grown up."

"Look at what dad said." Miss Xie smiled, and seeing her father eating noodles, she picked up the chess record on the table to read, Zhifu Xie felt a little lost for a while, and put down the chopsticks again.Miss Xie looked at her father, "Why doesn't Dad eat it, but it's not right?"

Xie Zhifu sighed, "You have been smart since you were young, far superior to your brothers, and you are also proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. I always thought that with your talent, you must be matched with a peerless talent, so that you will not be humiliated. daughter."

When Miss Xie saw her father suddenly mentioning her marriage, she immediately felt uncomfortable. Fortunately, she was generous and sensitive, so she understood after a little thought, "Did father fall in love with General Lin?"

Xie Zhifu nodded, took out a letter from a mahogany box beside him and showed it to his daughter.Miss Xie looked at it at a glance, and after a little thought, she knew it, and said, "I said, how good is it, the imperial commissioner Duan wants Miss Namu. It turns out that the family wants to win over General Lin's family."

The reason why Zhifu brought this daughter by his side was because she was Mingmin, she was extremely intelligent, and Zhifu Xie always regarded her as the apple of his eye.Xie Zhifu said, "Jiangnan made a solid piece of iron for Governor Zhang. A few days ago, General Minzhou was broken. According to the Lord, General Lin was brought up by Governor Zhang. But he was originally a donated official. However, merchants, due to fate, will have today. He has been with Governor Zhang for the shortest time. Besides, Governor Zhang is only relying on Kong Guogong’s mansion, and General Lin is relying on Governor Zhang. If he can join my Xie family, talk about the present It is not difficult for him to be a great general, even the governor of the south of the Yangtze River in the future."

Miss Xie's heart skipped a beat, she is a very intelligent person, she is naturally a master at weighing pros and cons, and she has been by her father's side all the time, knowing that what his father said is the reality of Xie's family today.Ever since the King of Jinling rebelled, the Xie family's power in the south of the Yangtze River has been seriously damaged. Now, the imperial court wants the south of the Yangtze River to fight against the Japanese. It is not a small loss.Today, the Xie family chose Tu Xiaosan to open the gap in the power of Kong Guogong's family in the south of the Yangtze River. Although it was against Tu Xiaosan, his father's words were not unreasonable.Although Tu Xiaosan came from a humble background, he is really talented in the war, just look at his two great battle achievements not long after he came to Quanzhou City.What's more, if Tu Xiaosan really took refuge in Xie Guogong's family, the best candidate to replace Governor Zhang in Jiangnan would be Tu Xiaosan.

Miss Xie lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then said softly, "Daughter has been regarded as a treasure by father all these years, as long as it is beneficial to the family, daughter is willing."

Xie Zhifu sighed, "In the past, why did people put military officials in their eyes, but, in today's world, military officials are afraid that they will rise up."

The father and daughter did not reveal the matter, but they had a tacit understanding with each other.

At this moment, leaving aside the mention of the Xie family's father and daughter who were married to the murderer Xiaosan, Governor Kong was furious when he learned that the Duan Qin envoy was interested in Miss Mu, and he said that the person surnamed Xie had a good plan!