[Red Mansions] Lord Hou's daily routine

Since there is a defense change document issued by the Ministry of War, there is no crime of arbitrarily dispatching troops to deceive the emperor.

The officials of the Ministry of Officials failed to impeach Lin Jian and Jia Lian, so they stopped talking.

This was just a small episode in the court meeting. Even though it caused an uproar among the officials, Lin Jian had already prepared and Emperor Chengsheng knew about it in advance, so it did not affect the judgment of Lin Jian and Jia Lian as meritorious officials.

Emperor Chengsheng had been watching with cold eyes. Seeing that Lin Jian had finished handling the matter, he waved his hand and asked people to put away the defense change documents from the Ministry of War, and then called out the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

"In this catastrophe, many ministers and workers were killed. I am very sad. I have already ordered to deal with the funeral affairs for these ministers and workers. However, there are so many vacancies in the court, and there must be no one in each yamen to handle errands. I expect you to make up the roster of alternate officials within half a month, and after you have discussed it, write a report, and I think it is appropriate after deliberation at that time, so let's do it."

As for the by-election and appointment of officials, Emperor Chengsheng handed it over to the Ministry of Officials for selection, and then the provincial capital of Zhongshu Province and Prime Minister Yu consulted for details, and then drafted a statement to Emperor Chengsheng for a decision.

These are the things to be discussed at the court meeting, and Emperor Chengsheng agreed on them, and the court dispersed.

When the imperial court was dispersed, it was already broad daylight, and people from the patrol battalion and the Wucheng soldiers and horses were all over the city to patrol. Without the shadow of night, the civil servants were not as anxious as when they entered the palace. Although Lin Jian didn't say anything, However, during the distance from the court hall to the palace gate, Lin Jian still took a little care of these people, and did not leave alone, but deliberately walked behind the crowd, and some people deliberately surrounded him. Never said anything.

In fact, after dawn, when they saw the heavily guarded Miyagi, and after leaving the palace, they saw people from the patrol battalion and the soldiers and horses of the five cities all over the streets. The civil servants felt a lot more at ease. When I came here, I went back to the mansion together, but each of them went back, and after breakfast, they had to rush to the yamen to do errands.

Lin Jian stood in front of the palace gate, watching everyone leave, Qian Ying also came up to meet them.

"Master, are we going back to the mansion?"

At this time, the rain had stopped, and the rain washed the streets and alleys, and also washed away the stench of blood in the air. Lin Jian waved his hand and said softly: "Since it's not raining, then I won't take the car. You let The coachman drives the carriage back first, and you walk back with me."

Walking all the way back, Lin Jian could also look around.

Qian Ying sent the coachman away, and walked along the street with Lin Jian.

It was only after a turmoil that there were no pedestrians on the street except the patrolling soldiers and soldiers.Those who died in every household had to deal with the funeral. Those who were lucky enough to survive were also frightened by the turmoil/turmoil that night, and tried not to go out if they could.

Lin Jian was walking on the road in court clothes, his appearance was quite eye-catching.The soldiers and soldiers who met along the way saw him and saluted him individually, but they all had errands on their bodies and couldn't move around at will, so no one came to say hello, so it wasn't considered disturbing Lin Jian.

Originally, Lin Jian just wanted to take a quiet walk, but the current situation, to him, was considered quiet.

"Is there any news from Huaiyin?" Lin Jian asked Qian Ying softly.

Qian Yingdao: "When the young master entered the palace to attend court, his subordinates received the news."

"The situation in Huaiyin has also stabilized a lot. The flood control and disaster relief matters are handled by special personnel. The prince has not shown up for several days, but there is still an explanation. No one is suspicious. However, there are still some rumors outside, saying that His Royal Highness There are other reasons for not coming out. There are different opinions on this reason, and there are various opinions, but in summary, they are all reasons for the bad reputation of His Highness the Crown Prince. The situation in Huaiyin is stable on the surface, but the dark tide is still raging inside."

Lin Jian asked Qian Ying how Huaiyin was doing.Qian Ying replied that because of the flood relief, the government was more than willing to suppress the bandits, and there were still some sporadic cases of bandits fleeing outside, and the government was doing its best to arrest them.

Qian Ying said: "Although the Holy Majesty issued an imperial decree earlier, the people are not allowed to discuss and cause trouble, and they are not allowed to spread these rumors of unknown origin. But now there is some chaos in Huaiyin, and there are many things in the government. If you don't worry about this, and it doesn't seem like this is a place under the emperor's feet, it will inevitably make people crazy. These rumors still have a certain impact on His Royal Highness, and they have just come out. The people are fine, but the victims seem to be a little bit shake."

"Master, this situation is not good for His Royal Highness, should we do something?"

Qian Ying's idea is that these rumors will not appear out of thin air.Those who can spread such rumors and attempt to target the prince are either the people taught in this way, or they are secretly targeting the prince who is trying to take advantage of the chaotic situation in front of him to fish for himself.

Lin Jian and Qian Ying didn't speak very loudly, and they were on the street. Even if there were people from the five city soldiers and horses of the patrol battalion, they were still a little far away from them. The conversation between the two of them would not be heard by others, even It's okay to talk about these secret things.

Lin Jian lowered his eyes, looked at the rain-soaked stone slabs under his feet, and said, "We don't need to take action. The prince has people from the Holy Majesty around him, and if there is any trouble, the Majesty's people will deal with it. The Majesty will also deal with it. As I said, I don’t need to worry about it. You just tell our people to continue to keep an eye on the situation in Huaiyin, and let me know if you have any news.”

Qian Ying agreed, and without waiting for Lin Jian to ask, she took the initiative to tell Lin Jian about Lingnan news.

"The Rushi sect riots in Lingnan have also subsided. The master said that he and his wife found some clues. They found out that the Rushi sect thugs who are currently rioting in Dazhou and the capital are the same as the Rushi sect that the master suppressed in the mountains of Lingnan ten years ago. Religion does not come from the same source. These people have been hiding their strengths in Lingnan for ten years, but not all of them have been stationed in Lingnan for ten years. These people should have their own identities. They are not people who teach like this, but just pretend There is an incident in the name of the teacher, but who exactly is, the master said that it remains to be found out."

A strange look flashed in Lin Jian's eyes, as expected, he thought.

"Is there any news about Master Zhaowen?" Lin Jian asked.

Qian Yingdao: "The master found out that Master Zhaowen was indeed kidnapped by the people who taught him this way, but the exact location has not yet been found. But what is certain is that Master Zhaowen is still alive. The rest of the monks only need to They were caught/captured by those who teach like this, and they were killed, and there were some actions to intercept and kill monks and common people. They did this to create chaos and panic in Lingnan, but kidnapping Master Zhaowen should have other plans. Master Zhaowen should be safe until he achieves his goal."

Lin Jian pondered and said: "Abducting Zhaowen must have their purpose. Among them, there must be a desire to lure Dad to Lingnan. Master Zhaowen is Dad's former lieutenant general, and his safety can't be ignored. , if they do this, the plot must be on father."

He thought, only now, since his father found out in Lingnan that these people were making trouble under the guise of teaching like this, it wouldn't make his father's hard work in vain. He can also start from certain places in the capital. But find out what the real identities of these people are.If we can find out the true meaning of this chess game, presumably the dilemma in many places will be solved.

After Lin Jian thought about it, he asked Qian Ying, "The people who made trouble in the city the night before are all in prison. Is there any result in the interrogation?"

Qian Ying shook her head and said softly: "They didn't utter a single word after all their efforts. It might be very difficult to get something out of their mouths."

Lin Jian narrowed his eyes: "Then continue the interrogation. Tell the people in the Ministry of Punishments to give them some refreshments."

"By the way," Lin Jian asked again, "Your Majesty should have known about Dad's discovery, right?"

"Yes." Qian Ying nodded, "While the master sent news to the young master, he also sent news to the Holy Majesty. The Majesty knows about it."

Speaking of Emperor Chengsheng, Lin Jian's eyes dimmed, and he remembered the words that Emperor Chengsheng had said before the Linsan Dynasty.

Emperor Chengsheng said that in a few days, when the matter of teaching like this subsides, he will go to the Fengxian Hall to kneel down to the ancestors of the Great Zhou Dynasty.There is such turmoil in the capital, and the flooding in Huaiyin is serious, all of which are his responsibility as the emperor. If he fails to govern the country, he should kneel down to his ancestors and apologize to heaven.

Emperor Chengsheng had to fast and bathe in advance, and then kneel in the Fengxian Hall for seven days to show the sincerity of the emperor.

"Master? Master?"

Qian Ying's call pulled back Lin Jian's thoughts, Lin Jian looked at Qian Ying: "What else?"

Qian Ying said softly: "There is news about Mr. Qi from Jinling."

"Jinling?" Lin Jian frowned, "Qi's family is in the south, since there is news, how could it come from Jinling?"

"What's the news? Have you found both the Qi family and Mr. Qi?"

Qian Ying hesitated for a moment, then pursed her lips and said: "Master, the Qi family and old Mr. Qi were all found. But when they were found, both the Qi family and Mr. Qi had been killed by the Rushi sect bandits who kidnapped them. When the people got the news and rushed there, they happened to kill them all, and all the people who taught in this way were captured alive, but none of the Qi family could be rescued."

The Qi family disappeared collectively, no trace was found anywhere, and there were very few clues. The people sent by Lin Jian to the south of the Yangtze River could not find it with great fanfare. After searching for a long time in the south of the Yangtze River, they finally found out that the Qi family was taken to Jinling by the bandits taught in this way. information.

When they rushed to Jinling to search for traces of the Qi family, they collided with members of the Qiao family.

It turned out that soon after the bandits taught by Rushi led people to Jinling quietly, they were discovered by the people of Qiao's family.Qiao's elder brother is the chief soldier of Jinling, he didn't say anything after getting the news, so he went to look for it quietly, and happened to find the same place with the Lin family.

It's a pity that both sides failed to save people, and all members of the Qi family were gone. The gangsters taught in this way were extremely ruthless, killing people only stabbed them thoroughly, and made Linlin completely suffocated with blood all over her body. hand.

This person can't be rescued, so he definitely can't just leave it like this, the weather is too hot to keep him alive, after the burial, the people from Lin Jian sent the Qi family back to their place of residence for a lavish burial.

Lin Jian was angry and hated, and gritted his molars tightly: "According to what you say, don't the clues have been broken again? Didn't find anything?"

"What did the people who teach in this way arrest the Qi family? Why did they kill the Qi family? Why are they going to Jinling? Can't they find out?"

Qian Yingdao: "Don't worry, young master. This time, the captured gangsters will be strictly interrogated. Those people are not very tight-lipped. Our people used some tricks, and they will tell everything they know."

Lin Jian lowered her eyebrows: "Speak. What did you ask?"

Qian Yingdao: "Old Mr. Qi has been living in our house. According to the young master's order, Mr. Qi is surrounded by people for twelve hours to protect him. They received the order early in the morning to arrest Mr. Qi, They took old Mr. Qi out of the capital and headed south. But they never found a chance. In the end, they had no other choice. Sir, go home, they are so close to old Mr. Qi."

"Because our people are protecting Mr. Qi personally after such a thing happened, they can't do it directly, so they just quietly sent a letter to Mr. Qi, threatening Mr. Qi to act alone, and then promised to take him to See family members, but the premise is that our people are not allowed to know. Our people are to protect Mr. Qi personally, but the young master knows that Mr. Qi has a temper. He returned to his home in the south and slept in the house for two days. He didn’t allow our people to follow into the house, he was only allowed to wait in the porch, which made those people take advantage of the loophole.”

Lin Jian frowned: "So, Mr. Qi saw the news that those people gave him, and that's why he asked everyone to separate to find his family? He said it was efficient, but he actually wanted to distract Our people, go find his family by yourself?"

Putting it this way, then the cause and effect of this incident will match up.

"That's right," said Qian Yingdao, "Mr. Qi's medical skills are superb, but he is still a little conceited in certain things. The gangsters who taught me the message read it one by one to our people. It is true that every word is a threat." In other words, Mr. Qi has no choice. Moreover, the superior said that if he told us about the matter, then his family members would definitely die."

After listening to the silence for a long while, Lin Jian lowered his eyes and said softly, "It's not that he has no choice. He is someone who doesn't believe in me and can save his family. He wants to take care of this by himself."

"As you said just now, he has excellent medical skills, so he is a bit conceited."

"Do you think the people in our mansion are so easily persuaded by a few words? I told them to protect Qi Yao. If Qi Yao wants to act alone, there must be someone behind him, but Qi Yao said that he is so decisive, it is not true." If he refuses, he must act alone. I told them to treat Qi Yao as a guest, and they could not go against his will, so they could only allow him. He is going to kill himself. It is easy to find someone who calls me. If he is willing If you trust my Lin family more than half a cent, why did this happen?"

Ever since he learned about the accident in the Qi family, Lin Jian felt quite guilty in his heart. He always felt that it was because he invited Qi Yao to come to the capital that he got Qi Yao involved in these matters. Therefore, regarding Qi Yao's safety, he It is very important, at the beginning, Qi Yao didn't allow the people from the general's mansion to follow, and it was only later.

He sympathized with Qi Yao's temperament, and let Qi Yao toss around in the capital. Lin Jian felt so sad when Qi's family was gone. He took all the faults on himself, but now it seems that the faults are not all on him alone. up.

"Go on. Why do people who teach like this seek him?"