[Red Mansion] Young Master Lin Yan

Lin Yan was right.Hidden in the dark cell is indeed a secret letter from Situ Zheng, Prince of Cheng.

Colluding with Fusang, buying and selling information was also Situ Zheng's instruction.

It's not that Situ Zheng has anything to do with Fusang, his purpose is very simple.That is to cause trouble for Situ Ling and hinder his footsteps in Fujian.It would be even better if Situ Ling's prestige in the court could be damaged by messing up, and Situ Kun's idea of ​​accumulating military merits for him would fail.If this is the case, at this kind of stall, the matter of establishing a prince can only be delayed.He would have more time to plan.

Situ Ling was so angry that his hands trembled.

If he could do such treasonous things just to restrain him, then what else could Situ Zheng not do!

The personal guard continued to report: "The Wu family sent two girls to Beijing the year before last, and one entered Cheng Cheng's residence. The other became the second wife of Prince Teng's eldest son."

Prince Teng!

Situ Ling was shocked, and Lin Yan almost jumped up.What is he?

The personal guards handed over the documents they found and the confessions of the members of the Wu family, and quietly retreated.

Lin Yan and Situ Ling looked through it again, their faces even more serious.

I don't know.Even the guard who committed suicide is also Wang Ziteng's man.He used to be a subordinate of Wang Ziteng and was transferred to Fujian five years ago.

The transfer was a normal transfer, Wang Ziteng didn't have the ability to plan for a rainy day and predict the future.It's just that no one expected that it would become a chess game for him in the future.

Lin Yan's eyes were dark, a little worried for Jia Lian.

In-laws, in-laws.The in-laws of this era are broken bones and tendons.I'm afraid it's not so easy to handle.

"Your Highness..."

He wanted to speak, but felt that this was not the time to plead for mercy.

However, Situ Ling had already seen his thoughts.For so many years, Lin Yan has helped Jia Lian and made suggestions, for what purpose?Not for Jia Lian himself, nor for Jia Lian, but for Jia Min.

"This king believes that this matter has nothing to do with Mr. Jia. If he is involved in it, the Wu family will not keep stumbling him. He will not help us bring down the Wu family instead."

This is a fact.Frankly speaking, if Jia Lian hadn't implemented it properly, he would have taken precautions against the Wu family.Lin Yan's ability to lure the snake out of the hole would not be so high.

"Father and Emperor have let the past be the past for what happened to the Jia family. This king is not without this kind of tolerance. Besides, although Mr. Jia is not as wise and resourceful as you, there are few people in this world who can match you.

No matter how meticulous he is, he also has a bit of skill in dancing.Fujian is so big that only this county has the most mixed clans, including Hu people.He can govern properly, which shows his ability.This king will not leave such a talent unused. "

"However..." Situ Ling paused, "If the conspiracy between the Wang family and the eldest brother is revealed, even if the king is the guarantor, the father will not be involved. I am afraid that the capital will not be peaceful for a while. Mr. Jia should stay in Fujian for a few more years good."

Lin Yan breathed a sigh of relief. With Jia Lian's current political achievements, it is entirely possible to be promoted.But it's not easy to get ahead when something like this happens.But it's okay, Jia Lian is only in his 20s, and now he is in the post of magistrate, so he is a fast-rising person.Of course, this is due to the relationship between the Shen family and the Lin family.It's also good to let him settle down.

"Your Highness is kind! Thank you, Your Highness!"

Situ Ling smiled.

Lin Yan turned his gaze to the stack of documents again.

After all, a lean camel is bigger than a horse.Wang Ziteng can also be regarded as a fierce general. He once participated in the Pingzhai Rebellion in Sichuan and suppressed bandits in Shanxi, and then lived in Kyoto for several years.Because this person is really delicate, the Wang family has great ambitions and too many small tricks, so he lost his heart step by step, and was kicked out of the capital by Ming Sheng and secretly surrendered.

But this does not mean that he has become a lone wolf, and no one can use him anymore.

After 15 years of military career, who knows what other cards he has in his hand.What's more, although the nine provincial inspection points he currently holds are empty positions.But the nine northern provinces include Shanxi.Although the suppression of bandits in Shanxi was more than ten years ago, the area is still relatively peaceful now, with a small number of troops stationed there, and the generals are changed every five years.

But some things, who knows?For example, the current guard.

What Lin Yan thought of, Situ Ling naturally thought of it too.His face sank like water.If this is the case, then they thought it was simple before.He moved, but was pressed down by Lin Yan.

"Your Highness is worried about changes in Beijing?"

It's almost nonsense.Lin Yan said again: "Now we have the evidence of the Wu family's conspiracy with King Cheng, which is a surprise. But we don't know what the Wang family has, and there is King Cheng. He is also a man who has been in the army for many years. Is there any more? We don't know what kind of hole cards. It is exposed at this time, and we have no intention of scaring the snake. Our previous plan will be in vain."

"Besides, the current situation in Fujian cannot allow His Highness to be half-hearted. Your Highness can write to General Feng, whether we worry too much or not, and make preparations first. Then there is the Wangfu, we can also strengthen the defense. And my father, I I believe he will always find a way to use other means to make His Majesty pay attention to Miyagi patrol."

Situ Ling understood that he could not leave Fujian to go to Beijing.Lin Yan told him all about his concerns, and gave him ways to guard against them, but he didn't mention the Lin family.

If there are changes in the capital, the Lin family may not be spared either.

And not to mention the capital city, as far as the situation in Fujian is concerned, if they follow the strategy they envisioned, Lin Yan will also be used as a cover for him as a target.

"Your Highness, the two generals of Meng Liang have gone to Fusang. If Your Highness is really worried, you should wait for their news first."

Yes.This time, the purpose of robbing food was not only to lure collaborators, but also to let his own people take advantage of the chaos to sneak into Fusang and steal information.

Situ Ling was stunned, and did not answer Lin Yan's suggestion, but asked, "Why did Yanzhi choose me?"

Lin Yan was stunned, thinking to himself.What Situ Ling wanted to ask was why did he do this for him?

It can't be said that the Lin family has no way out, can it?

Lin Yan laughed, "Scholars die for their confidants. A good minister chooses a wise master to live in. Father and minister are both lucky to meet His Majesty. But apart from Your Majesty, I can't find a more suitable candidate than Your Highness."

The first half is about the scene, and the second half is about the truth.

"I'm unwilling to bury my talent, but since I met His Highness, I admire His Highness's magnanimity, foresight and foresight. Then there is Nine Masters. Your Highness has no way out in the situation. And Ninth Master and you are It's both prosperity and death. The minister and the ninth master have known each other for many years. In life, there are always some things that cannot be let go."

In particular, the self-proclaimed minister is used, and its meaning is self-evident.

Situ Ling was stunned for a while, but he didn't expect Lin Yan to be so honest, so he smiled.

He stood up, looked at the lights outside the house and said: "Since we can only wait now, we might as well calm down. This year is still going to pass."

Lin Yan was at a loss.Seeing his expression, Situ Ling was immediately amused, "Could it be that Yan Zhi was too busy to forget, today's New Year's Eve!"

Lin Yan turned his head and looked outside. Although there was a robbery of food not long after the storm, Jia Lian comforted him well and there was no disturbance in the city.It coincides with the New Year's Eve, although the smell is not as good as in previous years, it still has a bit of prosperity.

The servants of the house brought up hot dumplings.

"Yan Zhi has nowhere to go. Your cousin is the magistrate, and the disaster in Fujian is not over yet, and he has internal worries. I'm afraid he won't be free. Why don't you come with me!"

Lin Yan did not refuse, "Then thank you Your Highness. I am not a polite person."

Situ Ling became even happier, and the atmosphere in the room became more relaxed and cheerful than the dull and tense one before.

During the dinner, Situ Ling asked about the Lin family's New Years in previous years.As soon as this topic started, Lin Yan was really homesick, especially now that his parents, siblings, brother Shen Yuanxuan, and the unborn child in Shen Yuan's womb were unknown in the family.

"Because of having Brother Xuan last year, both father and mother were biased. Brother Xuan chased back the New Year's money that was less than Brother Xuan after arguing against him."

Lin Yan smiled and shook his head.Unexpectedly, Situ Ling kept saying: "Then today I also want to give Yanzhi a piece of New Year's money?"

Lin Yan was stunned for a long while, but instead of refuting, he responded with a smile, "That's good! Who doesn't want money if you have money! Your Highness is several years older than me! I won't blush when I hold it. Your Highness has to think about it." I understand, you are just a prince, I am sorry for your status if this is missing!"

Situ Ling was only a joke, and he was not annoyed when he made fun of him, and he was even happier.After eating the dumplings, I really asked the servants to find a suitable sachet, put the money in it and gave it to Lin Yan.

The two were chatting and laughing here, and it was considered comforting, but the feeling of homesickness for each other was a bit weaker.

A month later, General Meng returned.

He didn't walk back.It was carried back.Spies are not so easy to do.Everyone had expected this in their hearts.But he succeeded.Even if his condition is bad.The original color of the clothes could no longer be seen, it was blood red.He came back secretly in the cargo hold of the merchant ship.Seeing Situ Ling and handing the things to him, he fainted.

It was a well-protected drawing with several layers of wrapping.

The military deployment map along the coast of Fusang.Of course not everywhere along the coast.But this is where they want to attack.

Another seven days.Situ Ling led his troops to set off.

In this battle, you can only win, not lose.And it needs to be done quickly.So he took all the available ships and shells with him.A last stand is inevitable.

Lin Yan did not follow, he has no position in the army.But he can assist in Fujian, but he can't join the army.more importantly.He has to stay, stabilize the situation in Fujian, and block the news that the Wu family has been exposed.

Yes.It has been a month and a half since the Wu family incident was reported, but the news still has not entered Beijing.

Because they wanted to confuse Situ Zheng.

And at this moment.Beijing received news from the border.

The Northern Rong made a comeback, and soldiers approached the city.