[Comprehensive classics] I build a dynasty in the book

54

With Ji Shengyan's help, Lin Yuzhou has been much more relaxed in the past five days. Ji Shengyan's status as the crown prince cannot be revealed, and Ji Geng is responsible for most of the matters. generation.

With fewer things to do, Lin Yuzhou used his free time to work with Fu Jue and the others to sort out the attack route map and the distribution map of the pirates along the coast, all of which were to be handed over to Tang Xian.

"There are many ports along the coast, but the risk of sea transportation is high. If these Japanese pirates can really be wiped out and the sea transportation is accessible, it will be the luck of the Ji Dynasty." Liu Ju sighed excitedly while sorting out the map.

"At present, the sea-going ship I am heading for can already support ocean-going voyages, but the firepower on the ship is insufficient. Once encountering pirates, it is still very dangerous. In addition, I have few sailors with sea-going experience. If you want to carry out ocean-going shipping, you must first do The most important thing is to cultivate talents, and the second is to build a strong maritime force."

Fu Jue stopped drawing and asked Lin Yuzhou, "What is ocean voyage?"

"During the time of Emperor Huiwu, in order to promote the country's prestige, Mr. Zheng led many fleets to the Western Ocean. This kind of sailing is called ocean voyage."

After Lin Yuzhou finished speaking, several civilian officials in the study all showed yearning expressions. He is so powerful and heroic. They also want to be like Mr. Zheng.

After withdrawing their thoughts, everyone lowered their heads and started to work hard again with excitement. Lin Yuzhou chuckled twice, picked up a pen and began to add new notes to Minzhou Geographical Chronicles.

"Master Lin." Ruan Mingyi walked into the study quickly, his face extremely ugly.

Lin Yuzhou frowned: "What happened?"

Fu Jue and the others also noticed something strange and looked at Ruan Mingyi at the same time.

Ruan Mingyi's voice was cruel: "Chen Lan'en committed suicide."

Um?An inexplicable light flashed in Lin Yuzhou's eyes, he got up and walked out of the study: "Follow me."

In the prison of the Prosecutor's Office, Chen Lanen was lying on the door of the cell, his face was blue and foaming at the mouth. When Lin Yuzhou rushed over, Ji Shengyan had been standing there for a long time.

"What's going on?" Lin Yuzhou asked.

"Take poison and commit suicide." Ji Shengyan replied.

Lin Yuzhou walked up to Ji Shengyan and asked, "Why does he have poison? Who found it out?"

"Lord Lin." Long Jiang stepped forward and replied respectfully: "It has been found out that the prison boss provided the poison to Chen Lanen, but when the subordinate officials sent people to arrest the prison boss, they found that the prison boss and their whole family had been killed. .”

So fast and so ruthless?Lin Yuzhou squinted his eyes. The matter of the fairy ointment is getting more and more complicated, and more and more people are involved. The man behind the scenes is very mysterious. He has a feeling that the ultimate goal of everything that is happening now is the capital. The other party's purpose may be to shake the Ji Dynasty Guozuo.

"Second brother, Yuzhou." Ji Geng hurried over, he blamed himself: "Liu Xianglian and Feng Ziyu led people to encircle the Japanese pirate strongholds around Min City, I didn't expect such a thing to happen here."

"It's not easy for a person like Chen Lanen who is greedy for life and fear of death to choose to commit suicide." Lin Yuzhou's voice was low, and he comforted Ji Geng: "The enemy is dark and we are clear. , You don’t have to blame yourself for this kind of thing. Chen Lanen’s death will definitely be reported to the imperial court, so you should prepare to return to Beijing.”

"Go back to Beijing?" Ji Geng was confused: "Go back together?"

Lin Yuzhou shook his head. This time in the Mincheng incident, Ji Shengyan was hidden behind the scenes, and Ji Geng was in charge of it, so on the surface, Ji Geng contributed the most, and he is the adopted son of Concubine Ning, and his relationship with Ji Zhao has always been very close. Well, Emperor Jialong will not allow Ji Geng to continue to gain credit for his reputation, which will increase Ji Zhao's power, which is contrary to his original intention of elevating Ji Zhao and balancing the court.

Ji Geng was a little frustrated, there were too many things to do as a prince, since he was a child, he would not express himself too much, and he had never done what he wanted so recklessly like this time, but on days like this, waiting When he returned to the capital, there was no more.

Ji Shengyan can see Ji Geng's unwillingness, the seeds that have been suppressed for too long, once they see water and sunlight, will break out of the ground and grow into towering trees. He is looking forward to Ji Geng's changes.

Ji Shengyan stayed in Mincheng for five days, and on the last day he tossed Lin Yuzhou so badly that he was driven away by Lin Yuzhou.

After Ji Shengyan left, the matter of combating Japanese pirates along the southeast coast was taken over by Lang Zhongtangxian of the Ministry of War who went south. Not reconciled, and can only close the case with such a judgment.

Moreover, Lin Yuzhou's guess was correct. Along with Emperor Jialong's imperial decree, there was also an oral order to call Ji Geng back to Beijing. At the same time, Emperor Jialong also asked Ji Geng to bring Shao Long back to Beijing with the excuse that Minister of the Ministry of Officials was seriously ill.

Everyone was not used to the lack of Ji Geng in the team, so Lin Yuzhou led everyone to find mines to fight the pirates, and waited until the pirate strongholds around Minzhou were destroyed and all the useful mines were found, everyone's mood improved.

It was midsummer at this time, Lin Yuzhou led Fu Jue and the others to pack up their things, followed the official road, and headed towards the northwest frontier.

The news from Lin Yuzhou, who was going north, was slow, and he didn't know that many lively things happened in the capital during this period.

First of all, it is about the distribution of princes. Except for the third prince and the crown prince who have been quiet all the time, several other princes have titles. The eldest prince Ji Rong was canonized as Prince Cheng, the fourth prince Ji Zhao was canonized as Prince Li, and the tenth prince Ji Geng was canonized as King of Yongjun, and at the same time Emperor Jialong also canonized the heirs of the four kings and eight princes, and the capital was very lively for a while.

The second was Prince Cheng's marriage. No one thought that Prince Cheng's concubine was actually the second daughter of Duke Xiu's mansion.It is well known that the empress wanted to marry her niece to the prince, but this time, Duke Xiu's mansion broke with the prince completely, and Duke Xiu joined forces with Concubine Qin without telling the queen, and blatantly married his granddaughter to the eldest prince.

This is not the most lively, there is also a side concubine who entered the door on the same day as Princess Cheng, she was proposed by Ji Rong to Wang Ziteng in person, Wang Ziteng's niece, Xue Baochai.

The main concubine was once a popular candidate for the crown princess, and the side concubine was once a popular candidate for the third prince's side concubine. These two were married back by the eldest prince at the same time. of light.

The marriage between Duke Xiu Guo and Ji Rong did not affect Ji Shengyan at all, but the fact that Xue Baochai became Prince Cheng's side concubine dealt a major blow to the Jia family. Without him, there was a big gap in the money to build the Grand View Garden. The family dared not reach out to the Xue family for money.

55

In the imperial study room, Emperor Jialong threw away the memorial in his hand, looked up at Shao Long who was kneeling in front of him, and asked, "So, the series of things that happened in Minzhou this time were all done by Lin Yuzhou. he?"

"Yes, the subordinate who was assassinated by the Canal fainted. I don't know how he escaped from danger, but it must have something to do with Lin Xiuzhuan. Although the subordinates have been discussing Dongying with Chen Lanen since Du Minzhou, they have not relaxed their respect for Lin Xiuzhuan. Surveillance, he is the person in charge of these series of things."

Emperor Jialong laughed, "As expected of Lin Ruhai's son, it really makes sense to let him go out." Staying in the capital will only make the crown prince even more powerful.

"Your Majesty, although Chen Lan'en is dead, the subordinates are still worried that he said something that should not be said."

"Lin Yuzhou is a smart person, and smart people can only do smart things." Emperor Jialong didn't care much, he clasped his hands and said: "You have obtained the list of people lurking in Dongpu, and the follow-up matters will be left to you. Don't let me disappointment."

"As ordered!"

"Go down."

After Shao Long retreated, Emperor Jialong hooked Dai Quan and said with a smile: "No wonder I rewarded the old ten, he looked unhappy."

Dai Quan walked forward, bent down and said flatteringly, "Your Majesty taught me well, His Highness the Tenth Highness is upright."

Emperor Jialong raised his eyebrows, "I really haven't paid much attention to the old ten. It was taught by Concubine Ning. This mother determines her ability. Look at Concubine Qin, what kind of thing did you raise? He is the laughing stock of Quan Jichao and still doesn't know it."

Dai Quan closed his mouth, silently listening to Emperor Jialong's catharsis.

"And that old bastard, Duke Xiu, who thought he was a thousand-year-old fox, but in the end he was not a fool? He actually chose the boss. How can he compare with the prince?" Emperor Jialong told the truth, even in the bottom of his heart. He hates Ji Shengyan, but he has to admit that he has outstanding abilities. The sum of the remaining children is not half as good as him. This is one of the reasons why he fears Ji Shengyan.

After complaining, Emperor Jialong felt a lot more relaxed, and he said to Dai Quan: "Decree to Fengzao Palace, I will go to Concubine Xiande to have lunch."

Emperor Jialong's mind was unpredictable, and the officials dared not make wild guesses. Lin Ruhai could guess, but he didn't bother to do it. After all, doing things according to Emperor Jialong's mind violated his code of conduct.Now he is leading his subordinates to build the Ministry of Industry in full swing, and he also wants to cultivate more talents before the prince takes power, so as to prevent him from becoming a bare-bones commander when he is bullied in the future.

Lin Ruhai was busy with work in the construction department, and when he returned home, the sky was already full of stars, and he just stepped into the main hall of the backyard, when he heard Lin Daiyu's crisp laughter.

"What's so happy about it?" Lin Ruhai laughed loudly.

Lin Daiyu blessed Lin Ruhai, and replied: "My brother wrote, they have arrived in Jincheng now, and he also drew me a picture of galloping horses at the Yanmen Pass."

"Really? Show it to my father."

Lin Daiyu was about to agree, but was stopped by Jia Min, "Let's eat first, and after eating, I'm admiring Brother Yao's paintings."

After dinner, Lin Ruhai took Lin Daiyu to the study, and Mammy Liu helped Jia Min back to the room.

"Has the date of mother's birthday been fixed?" Jia Min asked Mother Liu, taking off the hairpin from her head.

"I heard that it will be held at the end of the month. The banquet will start on July 28 and last until the fifth day of August."

Jia Min nodded, and after all her hair came down, she stared at the image in the bronze mirror and said with a smile: "Mother's [-]th birthday also needs a big celebration, but the Grand View Garden has cost the Jia family a lot of money, so this banquet can still be spread out." ?"

Nanny Liu stepped forward to massage Jia Min's head, and she replied in a low voice, "I heard from outsiders that the Grand View Garden has been closed for three days, and I'm afraid there is a bit of money shortage."

Jia Min frowned tightly, and asked her to say, why is it so extravagant for the royal concubine to visit her relatives, even if there is the emperor's will, as long as it is done according to the rules and a little arrangement, isn't it enough?Why bother to get to this point.

"After the Xue family girl became the side concubine of Prince Cheng, the contacts between the Xue family and the Jia family also decreased. The other day, I heard that Xue Pan had a conflict with Master Zhen in the restaurant and forced Master Zhen to pay back the money. Fortunately, the second master Lian drove away. In the past, I licked my face and said a lot of good things to Xue Pan, and then the matter was calmed down."

Mammy Liu's words made Jia Min's heart ache even more. Why did the previous Jia family come to this?It's all of their own making.She can't help. Once she opens her mouth, the Jia family will inevitably rush up like locusts, which will harm her family.

Jia Min was heartbroken, and she sighed: "Look at the future, if the second mansion is really at the end of its rope, I will ask the master to let me take care of my mother. As for other people, I can't control it."

"My wife is kind."

Jia Min shook her head, cleared away all the complicated thoughts about the Jia family in her mind, and changed the subject: "Brother Yao doesn't know when he will be back. I'm not used to losing someone at home."

Nanny Liu echoed: "Isn't that the reason? Brother Yao will love others, and with him around, the house will be quite lively."

"Listen to the master, we can't control Yao'er's marriage. Maybe it's interesting, but what makes me sad is that I can't control Yu'er's marriage." Thinking of this, Jia Min looked sad again, "I just want to I hope that Yu'er can marry someone who loves her, not asking for Wenda's status, but only asking for mutual affection, but..." Thinking of the meaning revealed by Concubine Ning, Jia Min's mood is very complicated, the princess, but it's so good made?

"Madam, don't worry, our girl's looks and personality are the best choice, and the fourth prince is also a good-looking talent. The master has praised him very much, he can't be wrong."

Madam Liu's comforting words didn't impress Jia Min at all, what's the use of marrying the royal family if you can't make mistakes?How can a woman in the harem be simple? "Let's take a look again, everything will be done according to Yu'er's ideas."

When the news of the capital reached Lin Yuzhou, he had already been in Jincheng for half a month, Niangziguan, Mengmenguan, Shenhekou, Yanmenguan, Fenglingdu, etc. He took a group of people to pass through the passes around Jincheng. After reading it over and over again, I also drew a whole cart full of maps, including topographical maps, defense maps, and population distribution maps, which were also taken away by the guards stationed in Xinjiang.

Back at the Jincheng Station, Lin Cong sent Lin Yuzhou letters from the capital, and Fu Jue and the others also received greetings from his family.

After reading the letter, Lin Yuzhou curled his lips. There are still three days before July 28, and he will not be able to deliver gifts to the capital for Jiamu now. To be honest, he really forgot about Jiamu’s birthday in the Dream of the Red Chamber during the past few months. It's too late, but even if he knows, what can he give?Local specialty, Minzhou sea fish?Jincheng Coal?Sending it to Jia's mansion will make Jia's mother mad, right?

"What does the eldest prince think?" After reading the letters from his family, Tang Chengzu couldn't help complaining: "It's not good for him to marry, isn't he afraid of being laughed at by marrying such two controversial women?"

"Brother Tang, speak carefully." Liu Ju closed the letter and glanced at Tang Chengzu.

"Haha, I'm used to it, I'm used to it, let's talk to each other, it's okay, it's okay."

"The eldest prince's thoughts are not difficult to guess." Li Suqing expressed his opinion, "The main concubine came from Xiuguo's mansion, which can be regarded as poaching the crown prince's corner, and the side concubine came from the Xue family, which is equivalent to tying the Wang family and the Xue family to him. In the camp, with Concubine Xiande's arm broken, just looking at the power on the surface, the eldest prince is as strong as the crown prince."

After Li Suqing finished speaking, Liu Ju looked at him in amazement: "Brother Li, you can express your own opinion. It's not easy." You must know that when he was in the Imperial Academy, Li Suqing rarely talked, and he was always an honest man who did things in a muffled voice. people.

Li Suqing imitated Tang Chengzu's appearance, and said with a smile: "I'm used to it, everyone is my own, so it's okay to talk about it."

Tang Chengzu also laughed. He patted the letter in his hand and said, "Brother Chen has some truths in what he said, but there is one thing. Let's not talk about Duke Xiu, who is Wang Ziteng? The eldest prince will marry his niece." I'm sure he's on his side, and the niece is not a daughter, even if it is a daughter, it will be abandoned if it threatens the interests of the Wang family, right?"

"We think it's useless for Wang Ziteng to be won over easily, but it's fine for the First Prince to think he's one of his own." Liu Ju interjected.

Tang Chengzu was stunned for a moment, "Brother Liu's words are quite philosophical."

Seeing that his companions had expressed their opinions, but Lin Yuzhou remained silent, Fu Jue asked, "Yuzhou, what's wrong with you?"

Lin Yuzhou shook the letter in his hand: "Grandma's [-]th birthday, I forgot to prepare a present."

Fu Jue was speechless for a moment, he knew Lin Yuzhou's life experience, if it was Lin Ruhai and Jia Min's birthday, Lin Yuzhou would definitely remember it, but it's normal to forget Jia's mother's birthday.But I didn't prepare a gift for my grandmother, so it's hard to say, and people with ulterior motives might use it to criticize Lin Yuzhou.

Liu Ju didn't know what Fu Jue was thinking. He comforted Lin Yuzhou and said, "Yuzhou, Mr. Lin must have prepared a gift for you, so don't worry."

Wang Luan expressed his opinion in a low voice: "Everyone in the capital knows that Yuzhou is ordered to patrol the border, and it's Mrs. Jia's birthday. If Yuzhou doesn't send some earthen ceremonies to the places he visits, people will talk about it, right?"

Liu Ju was taken aback by Wang Luan's words. He rubbed his chin and thought for a while and said, "That's true. Is it possible that Yuzhou wants to send some special products back? The dried fish in Mincheng is good, but we have enough to eat. have what?"

"Old vinegar!" Tang Chengzu blurted out.

Immediately there was a sour smell in the study, Lin Yuzhou twitched the corners of his mouth, Tang Chengzu was a lover of Jincheng old vinegar, he drank vinegar empty mouth, and mixed rice with dry vinegar, he was simply not happy with vinegar, when he thought of the way he drank vinegar, he would Feel heartburn.

"You can shut up." Liu Ye shuddered, wrinkled his facial features and said, "Who would drink vinegar like wine?"

Fu Jue also twitched the corner of his mouth, turned his back to Tang Chengzu and looked at Lin Yuzhou. He was not worried about the question Wang Luan mentioned. Given how much the crown prince cared about Lin Yuzhou, he must have prepared everything for him.Yuzhou probably was thinking about other things just now, and it was inconvenient to say that matter in public, so he found a topic about not preparing a birthday gift.

There was still some tacit understanding between Lin Yuzhou and Fu Jue. After Liu Ju and the others had left, he said, "My mother wrote, saying that Concubine Xiande intends to be a matchmaker and marry Jia Tanchun to the prince's son of Nan'an County."

Fu Jue asked, "When did this happen?"

"Wang Xifeng revealed the news to his mother. This may be what Jia's mother meant. According to the letter, it was the prince of Nan'an County who begged Jia Yuanchun himself.

Fu Jue was still puzzled: "When did the son meet the third girl from the Jia family?"

Lin Yuzhou recalled the original work, and then corresponded to what happened in this world, and said: "Xue Baochai was married in Wang Ziteng's mansion. With the power of the Wang family, there must be someone from Nan'an County's mansion to watch the ceremony. There are many people and things, and it is possible to meet. Princess Nan'an has died of illness, and now the old princess is in charge of the backyard. Although Jia Tanchun grew up in front of Jia's mother and was recorded under Mrs. Wang's name, she is a concubine after all, so the old princess may not like her."

This is the sorrow of the women of the Jia family. Lin Yuzhou sighed. Each of them is better than the men in the family, but in the end they still can't escape the shackles of the family, and sacrifice their own happiness and even their lives for the benefit of the family.

In the original book, there are 24 gold hairpins in total, and the ending of each one is embarrassing. The life is bright and bright, and the time of death is wandering and sad.