[Red Chamber] Mrs. Lin replaced her

If Jiazi could hear the aspirations of those ministers, she could say "heroes see the same thing" with a smile, she really had such a plan.However, she didn't know the speculations of the crowd, so she could only pretend to be serious and listened to the heated debate among the ministers, thinking it was funny but also somewhat disdainful: Can they decide this kind of thing?What's the use of their lively discussion?I really thought that the new emperor would trust them and send them to govern those small countries on the sea, to be the "kings with different surnames" who are so carefree—his brothers of the same clan can't be trusted by him, let alone other people?

In fact, Jia Zi had long been mentally prepared for the fact that the ministers in the DPRK and China were vying to become the "Emperor of Earth" in those barren small maritime countries.It's just that she didn't expect this kind of competition to be so fierce: almost half of the court's ministers started to move, eager to move, as if vowing to snatch those small maritime countries into their hands.There was a sudden storm in the court, and it seemed that everyone who might be favored by the new emperor could be found out by others, and it was difficult for him to bear the heavy responsibility of a king with a different surname.

This is not difficult to imagine, since ancient times, being with the emperor is like accompanying a tiger: Although the capital is rich and prosperous, and is the center of the power of the dynasty, it is also full of crises, and if one is not careful, it will bring disaster to oneself and the family.Especially in the past few years, the Guixun families represented by the four princes and eight princes have been suppressed one after another by the new emperor, so that they dare not even show their air, which will naturally cause panic among many ministers in the court.Many of them are looking forward to staying away from the capital, to a place where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, to be their own "toubob", and they don't have to wait in the court tremblingly for the new emperor who is becoming more and more powerful.

In this way, the small maritime countries that have just been conquered by Jiazi and will become the court's vassal states in all likelihood have naturally become their first choice. You can also make your own decisions, right?

And for those small maritime countries that have been completely defeated, becoming a vassal state of the imperial court is undoubtedly their best choice: between being completely exterminated and disappearing from this world forever, and becoming a vassal state of the imperial court, bowing their heads to the imperial court Between them, they will undoubtedly choose the latter-at worst, they will turn it back at that time: anyway, their ancestors have done this kind of back-and-forth, shameless thing, not once or twice, and it’s okay to do it again. It doesn't matter.

Therefore, before Jiazi's army returned to the capital, the lobbyists from those small maritime countries had already entered the study of the ministers of the court and China who could speak in front of the new emperor with generous gifts.And the memorials of self-recommendation or recommendation of others to manage those wild and rude small maritime countries are also piled up on the table of the new emperor's study.

For those small countries on the sea, it doesn't matter what kind of people the imperial court sends: strong dragons don't overwhelm local snakes, it is their territory after all, and the people sent by the imperial court do not understand the language, the situation is unknown, and there is no one available. Right-hand man, don't you have to rely on the support of the local princes and nobles?In this way, whether or not it becomes a subsidiary state of the imperial court, naturally there is no difference from before.What's more, when the time comes, the wine, meat, and beauty will take turns, and eventually the people sent by the court will be assimilated by them and become their accomplices.Of course, the premise is that the person who is sent is not Jazi, a frightening female Rakshasa.

If Jiazi was predictable for the almost crazy competition, then another voice in this competition was completely beyond Jiazi's expectation.Of course, this kind of voice was not only unexpected by Jiazi, but also unexpected by the new emperor.

"I thought," with a cold glance at the front, the red-faced man was arguing with others, clamoring to negotiate peace with those small maritime countries, and to give them the ministers of advanced technology and skilled craftsmen in the past, the new emperor is not yin Not Yang said: "In the previous war, this dynasty was the winner."

The meaning of the new emperor's words is naturally very obvious: I have never heard that the winning side has to bow down and talk about peace and dignity with the captives, send things and technology, and even send the princess to make a kiss—hmph, annoyed After leaving him, he sent all the daughters and younger sisters of these old guys who wanted to make peace to various places to make peace.

"Your Majesty is right." A minister of rites who Jia Zi did not know said loudly, "Of course our court is the victor in this battle. However, our court is a state of etiquette, so naturally we must have the bearing of a big country." , how can we have the same knowledge as those people from the wild land? Besides, if we can help those people from the wild land to become rich..."

"Then come to harass the people in Haijiang and offend our territory in the Southern Dynasty, isn't it?" Du Ruo couldn't help jumping out, pointing at the grey-haired minister and shouting: "I knew you old bastard was uneasy and kind. Hmph , don’t think that others don’t know, didn’t they just send you a few beautiful maidservants, how can you be arrogant? Pooh, look at your virtue, and claim to have read poetry and books, it’s not disgusting.”

People who know Du Ruo, such as Jia Zi, Wei Cheng and others, naturally understand that Du Ruo's words are absolutely fabricated, deliberately humiliating the grizzled Minister of Rites and changing the subject: Who told him not to think about how to be cruel at this time? Slaughtering those small countries on the sea, but pretending to be a gentleman and speaking for the enemy with a dignified appearance?However, not everyone understands Du Ruo's temperament.

Therefore, as soon as Du Ruo's words fell, the eyes of other people looking at the official with a considerable status in the Ministry of Rites changed. Even the new emperor looked at him with a puzzled face: even though he knew Du Ruo's intentions very well in his heart. Apart from the first sentence, none of the other words can be believed.

"You..." Da Da, who had been acting righteously just now, was flushed red, and even his eyes were covered with bloodshot eyes. He pointed at Du Ruo with trembling fingers, but he kept saying, "You are spitting blood." "I didn't even say it, I just rolled my eyes and passed out.

Seeing people fainted from anger, Jia Zi and the others didn't raise their eyelids, but they couldn't help shouting "Okay" in their hearts. The new emperor was also extremely satisfied with Du Ruo's nonsense.Just when the others couldn't help but guess in their hearts whether Master Wu fainted because of anger or shame, or because he was pretending to be dizzy because the truth was unbearable after being exposed, the well-trained guards He had already walked up, and directly raised his hands and feet to lift the person down.

"It seems that Mr. Wu is not in good health!" Changing to a more relaxed posture, the new emperor said in a regretful tone: "If this is the case, let him rest at home and take care of himself for the rest of his life!" As the new emperor said, he took a look at Du Ruo, and thought about what to reward Du Ruo: Du Ruo is truly sharing your worries!

The new emperor's words ruined Lord Wu's future, but the latter was still in a coma and didn't know what happened.As for the others, they shuddered when they heard the new emperor's words, and fell silent in unison.Then, some people reprimanded and echoed Master Wu, even the officials who stood on the same front as Master Wu at the beginning and held the idea of ​​peace and marriage were no exception.In the end, they even said the absurd thing that Mr. Wu is a spy of the enemy country.

Hearing such words, the corners of Jiazi's mouth twitched: Mr. Wu was promoted by the new emperor in the past two years. If he is a spy of the enemy country, then what is the new emperor?Faint king?

Just when Jiazi was thinking wildly, he suddenly heard the new emperor mention his name.

"General Jia, what good strategy do you have for how to deal with those small wild countries?" Listening to the noisy voices below, the new emperor just lost the joy brought by solving Mr. Wu, but felt faintly Headache: None of these old things really want to share your worries.

In fact, it's not that the new emperor doesn't want the court to have a few more vassal states: after all, if he can subdue a few vassal states, it will be a beautiful thing that can be passed down through the ages.However, thinking of the consistent virtues of those small maritime nations, the new emperor really couldn't guarantee that they would completely calm down after they became vassal states of the imperial court, and would not rebel against them again?

If they can really submit to the imperial court with peace of mind, the new emperor doesn't mind exchanging information with them and marrying them; but what if they take advantage of the court's benefits to slow them down, what should they do?It's not the first time they've done something like this.

Envious of the prosperity and wealth of the Central Plains, they came out to loot wantonly; when the court was furious and sent troops to quell the chaos, they quickly retreated back.If the imperial court insisted on an explanation, they quickly stated that it was just the personal behavior of a group of bandits and bandits, and had nothing to do with their royal family, and they were also very troubled: if the imperial court could help put down the chaos, they would be very grateful.If this kind of showing weakness is not enough, then they simply express their willingness to become a vassal state of the imperial court, pay tribute to the imperial court every year, enjoy the rewards of ten or even a hundred times their tribute from the imperial court, and rebel against the imperial court after their wings are full...

For the consistent practice of those small maritime countries, the new emperor really hated it: the court would still have to suppress the rebellion, and would still have to spend a lot of money and kill and injure a lot of soldiers, which is not worthwhile.However, if he just asked them for compensation, the new emperor also felt a little unwilling: it would be best to find a way to let those small maritime countries pay a lot of money, and at the same time never betray their hearts.

Therefore, although during this period, Lin Hai and the others have also put forward a lot of ideas on how to deal with those small maritime countries, but nothing more than asking them to compensate a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry, and the imperial court was banned by the sea.But as for how to make those small maritime countries never betray their hearts, it seems that other people have no good way.Therefore, the new emperor thought of Jiazi: After all, Jiazi had fought there, and he had a certain understanding of the situation there, and maybe there would be a way to solve his confidant's troubles.

Hearing that the new emperor actually asked Jia Zi, a thought popped up in the minds of all the ministers: Is there any need to ask?It must be a fight!Jiazi would definitely suggest that the imperial court directly send a large army to fight there, and cut down one by one, until all the creatures in those small maritime countries are wiped out.But in this way, what's the point of that place becoming a vassal state of the imperial court?

Before everyone spoke to dissuade the new emperor from listening to Jia Zi's suggestion, and before Jia Zi could answer the new emperor's words, a person Jia Zi and the others were very familiar with jumped out.

"Qi Zou the emperor," Jia Yucun suddenly stood up and said respectfully, "I think it is extremely inappropriate for me to let General Jia handle this matter." Having said this, Jia Yucun looked at Jia Zi with a righteous and stern expression. His appearance: "General Jia's indiscriminate killing of innocent people from other countries is really cruel. His behavior is really insulting to the court's demeanor and damaging to the emperor's benevolence. If General Jia is to deal with the captives from other countries The monarch is really afraid that it will arouse the hatred of his people, affect the majesty of the emperor, and thus affect his loyalty as a vassal state of our dynasty."

Jia Zi took a look at Jia Yucun, she never expected that the guy who was servile to her in Yangzhou Xunyan Yushi's Mansion is still active in the court, and even has a flamboyant arrogance Mode.Jia Zi naturally knew how Jia Yucun stepped on the Zhen family who promoted him, and jumped from Jinling to the capital, but the new emperor didn't seem to value Jia Yucun at the beginning.But Jia Yucun, who was not taken seriously, was able to get to this point and participate in the disposal of the captives, which really made Jiazi feel relieved.

Naturally, Jia Zi didn't know that Jia Yucun just played the tricks he played before.It's just that he betrayed the Jinling Zhen's family back then, and this time he stepped on the Rongguo Mansion with the same old trick: after the incident in the Rongguo Mansion, it was Jia Yucun, who was promoted by Jia Zheng, who was the first to write a letter demanding severe punishment for Jia. In the clan, even Jia Baoyu's few words with the girl have become evidence that Jia Baoyu is not strict in politics, has a bad family style, and Jia Baoyu does not want to make progress.

As for the new emperor, he regarded Jia Yucun as a knife against the four kings and eight princes and other noble families.Now that the Guixun family has basically lost their voice, the new emperor has also forgotten about Jia Yucun. Who would have thought that Jia Yucun would jump out by himself at this time.

Lin Hai took a step forward and said, "My Majesty, I thought that Jia Da Sima's words just now were completely slandering and insulting Azi. Azi fought bloody for the court and the people, but in the end he ended up killing innocent people indiscriminately. The name of cruelty is really chilling. What's more, Azi's way of capturing the monarch of that barren land has greatly improved the emperor's prestige. As for hatred, the other party's act of killing my people in the sea has long made me The people of the court hate him deeply, so why should we be afraid of their hatred."

In fact, Lin Hai is naturally not afraid of Jia Yucun.However, Lin Hai knew that the new emperor wanted to use Jia Yucun's hand to abolish the four kings and eight lords, so he never talked to Jia Yucun.Now that Jia Yucun has bitten him, Lin Hai will not let Jia Yucun go easily.

The awe-inspiring words of Lin Hai's righteousness made all the ministers in the court sigh: Lin Hai was also a gentle, refined and modest gentleman at the beginning, but now he can say such words, it seems that he has been greatly influenced by Jiazi!However, this is really hard to say.

As soon as Lin Hai's words fell, Wei Cheng quickly said, "What's more, the minister finds it unbelievable that Jia Da Sima actually thinks that the people of other countries are innocent. Could it be that the people in my court are not innocent and deserve to be trampled and bullied by others?"

Feng Tang, Du Ruo and others also openly accused Jia Yucun.When Jia Yucun heard that Lin Hai, Wei Cheng and the others spoke up as he expected, a sinister smile appeared on his face: Just waiting for this day, as long as we take the opportunity to catch Jiazi, Lin Hai and the others in one go, He is truly a close minister of the emperor—hmph, as far as what Jiazi did in those small maritime countries, if you say it casually, it is an intention to seek rebellion!

However, before Jia Yucun opened his mouth, he heard the voice of the new emperor directly ordering someone to take him into the dungeon, waiting to be punished.Until he was gagged and dragged down by the imperial guards, Jia Yucun didn't understand how things turned out like this: He should have the upper hand today, how could it be... It is clear that the new emperor has suspected that Jia Zi's soldiers are self-respecting, and it is clear that the new emperor The emperor already suspected that Lin Hai was covering the sky with one hand. It was clear that Jiazi won the victory and the new emperor did not reward him heavily. Why did he end up like this when he shot Jiazi?

Thinking of what happened just now, the new emperor waved his hand with a headache, and drove the other ministers out, leaving only Jiazi, Lin Hai and other confidantes.Of course, he never expected that Jia Yucun would think that he did not reward Jia Zi: Could it be that the title of the Lin family came for nothing? The new emperor has restored the original title of the Lin family: this is naturally due to Lin Hai's dedication to him , but also has the reward of Jiazi fighting for the country.

"Tell me your opinion!" Since the rest of the people, besides his confidantes who accompanied him through the most difficult days, were the backbone of the cabinet, the new emperor did not hide it, and asked Jiazi's opinion directly.As for Jia Yucun, his use value is over, and the new emperor will naturally not care about him anymore.

Following the new emperor's words, Wei Cheng, Feng Tang and others looked at Jia Zi at the same time: Jia Zi has been a person with a lot of evil ideas since she was a child, and she should be able to find a way to deal with those troublesome people in the wild and small country.

Apart from Wei Cheng, Feng Tang and some other people who grew up with Jia Zi, the eyes of others also turned to Jia Zi: they mainly believed in Lin Hai.Of course, for them, they also hope that those wild and small countries can be eliminated at once, so that the imperial court will never have to worry about the future, and the people in the sea and the border will be peaceful and peaceful.

Glancing at Lin Hai secretly, Jia Zi said slowly: "If you go back to the emperor, I don't think how to deal with those captives is the most important thing. The most important thing is how to make those barren lands permanent. I no longer covet the mind of the Central Plains."

Jiazi's words caught everyone's eyes: This is the idea they are asking for.The new emperor asked anxiously: "What do you think should be done?"

"According to what I saw, there are many factions in the coastal countries," Jiazi said with a smile on his face, "there are many heirs to the throne, and the battle for the throne is extremely fierce..."

"You mean," Lin Hai said softly, "put those captured monarchs back and let them fight on their own, thus consuming their strength?"

Jazi nodded: "Yes. It's just that people can't put it back so easily."

"They must be redeemed with silver." Feng Tang continued: "Besides, it won't work if there is less silver."

"If it's not bad," Wei Cheng nodded, "Now those heirs to the throne should have fought for their heads. And no matter who wants to take the throne, they can't ignore the captured monarch and have to be obedient. Send money. Otherwise, even if they ascend to the throne, they will appear to be dishonest."

Chen Ruiwen also agreed: "Furthermore, after those captured people go back, they will definitely not just watch the throne fall by the sidelines, but will definitely try their best to fight for their own throne. In this way, those wild and small countries will be completely thrown into chaos. , Naturally, I don’t have the heart to worry about my land.”

In fact, such a suggestion is not unheard of.However, even if the captive monarchs were returned to cause chaos in those wild and small countries, it was only for the sake of temporary stability, and it could not solve the problem from the root.If you look at it this way, it might as well make it a vassal state.

"Of course." Jia Zi didn't notice the gazes of the crowd, but said with a smile, "People are not sent back for nothing. You have to carefully prepare some good things for them."

A cabinet minister opened his eyes wide and looked at Jazi in shock: "Should we let them go back with generous rewards?"

Jiazi's words made everyone look puzzled, with an expression of "you Jiazi would be this kind of person".Although they also didn't believe that Jazi would be the kind of person who gave gifts to the enemy, they didn't say anything.Only this veteran cabinet minister said it out: No matter how tough Jiazi is, he probably wouldn't do anything to an old man.

"Pai Gow dice, birds and crickets, cockfighting dogs and other good things," Jiazi said with a smile, as if he didn't notice the joke in everyone's eyes, "you should prepare some well and let them take them there. It has flourished and flowed into thousands of households in those uncivilized barren lands, becoming a must-have for everyone."

The meaning of Jiazi's words is obvious. When birds, crickets, cockfighting and lackeys become the mainstream of the people's lives in those small maritime countries, their energy is all put on having fun, and naturally they have no energy to disturb the sea.

Jiazi's words made one think of those dandies in Beijing who spend all day fighting cocks and running dogs, and carrying cages and birds: Back then, their ancestors followed the great grandfather to fight in the country, and they were all majestic and powerful figures. But who would have thought that the future generations would not live up to their expectations, play with things and lose their ambitions, be ignorant of learning and skills, and no longer have the demeanor of their ancestors... If those Pai Gow dice, birds and crickets, and cockfighting and running dogs that make the children of Beijing and China do not want to make progress and do not seek to make progress are really true. If it can be popularized among the people of those small maritime countries, they will really no longer covet the Central Plains: even if they want to, they will be powerless.

Thinking about it this way, the people in the imperial study couldn't help being very satisfied with Jiazi's idea: it really is more effective than simply letting those who are good at going back on their promises become the subordinates of the court.

"Also," looking at the approving eyes of the crowd, Jiazi rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "I also want to find some brothel women who are suffering from infectious diseases and let them take them back together."

Seeing Jiazi's smirk, everyone shuddered involuntarily: Offending anyone, you can't offend a woman, especially this woman named Jiazi.

"If you say that, you should also bring some of the sick boy. I heard that a lot of men have died on the island recently. There must be some grieving wives who are unwilling to be lonely and want to find a strong boy." Feng Tang stroked his chin, and said with an ambiguous expression: "Sick young ladies should also bring some. Hee hee, there are people who like beautiful women, and there are also young ladies who like young ladies."

The new emperor coughed softly, glared at Feng Tang, who was getting more and more outrageous, and said with a relaxed smile: "Although this action seems immoral, but for the peace of the people in my sea area, this villain, I It's done."

Everyone hurriedly praised the new emperor for his righteous deeds for the common people, and he is a wise king in the present age.

Although the new emperor has already made a decision, and he doesn't particularly care about the evaluation of the world, but the compliments from everyone still make him feel very comfortable.He nodded with a smile, and then asked: "Do you have anything to add?"

Lin Hai smiled and added: "Your Majesty, I thought that some patients with leprosy and the like could also be sent there. Of course, the imperial court should take good care of the family members of those sent there so that they have no worries."

The new emperor nodded lightly, and directly ordered people to recruit sick brothel women, men, young men, etc. who were willing to go to the wild land, and ordered people to collect exquisite birds, Pai Gow and other people everywhere. It was prepared to be sent to the small wild countries, and at the same time, it was sent to demand silver from those small maritime countries to redeem the captives.Next, the new emperor discussed with Lin Hai and others how to prevent people from the wild and small country from flowing into the court after getting sick, and then released them back with satisfaction.

A few months later, after the new monarch of the small country on the sea presented countless real gold, silver, and rare treasures, several captured monarchs brought several boats full of playthings and "servants" and marched mightily. , triumphantly returned to their island.A few years later, several small maritime countries that once harassed the court's waters and territory were separated by warlords, and wars continued between them. Various infectious diseases and plagues were rampant in the country.Decades later, those small countries on the sea that were once the confidants of the imperial court were full of poisonous miasma and completely reduced to a barren land, no longer able to disturb the Central Plains... Of course, this is a later story.

On the other hand, no one could have imagined that after dealing with the affairs of several small maritime countries, the youngest cabinet minister, the newly appointed Hou Linhai of Jinghai, would suddenly write a letter to resign, and at the same time General Xiaoning Jiazi also asked to be dismissed and returned to the field.The new emperor tried every means to keep him, but Lin Hai and Jiazi had already decided to go, so they had no choice but to let Lin Hai and Jiazi leave the court.

And Lin Hai and Jia Zi also left the capital very quickly, enjoying the famous mountains and rivers, making everyone envious...

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Lin Hai: I can finally retire safely

Jazi: This is called rapid retreat

Feng Tang: Why do I have to work hard in the court?

Jia Jing: I want to follow my sister around

Jia She: Wait for me, I will go with you

Lin Yan: Mom and Dad didn’t even take us with them, can they take you with them?