Sister Xue of the Red Chamber

Prime Minister Qi sent Jia Lian to a foreign post, quietly bid farewell to the princess and made a big plan

After all, Qianlong still thought about Wang Xifeng's talent.

With a swipe of the pen, before Baochai left Beijing, he appointed Jia Lian as a salt transport envoy from Sanpindu, packed up his baggage, and went to Yangzhou to stay.At that time, the sky will be high and the emperor will be far away, so who cares who is running the business between him and Wang Xifeng.

Jiangnan has already laid out a good situation.

The Zhen family occupies the south of the Yangtze River, and Zhen Yingjia is also a student of politics in the south of the Yangtze River, in charge of the school, scholar learning, and literary style of the province.To put it bluntly, it was Zhen Yingjia who presided over the college examinations, selected talents, and supervised academic officials from various places.

Zhen Yingjia should feel at ease as an official, but Qianlong couldn't feel at ease.

There is a saying that scholars from all over the world come out of the south of the Yangtze River.

From Shunzhi to Qianlong's accession to the throne, a total of 36 courses were held.Even if Zhejiang is not counted, there are 24 champions from Jiangnan!

The Zhen family has a big heart, if they hold Jiangnan Scholars firmly in their hands, it will be no different than the annual elections and long elections back then.

Therefore, Qianlong took advantage of Feng Zhenheng's momentum and promoted Zhen Yingjia to an official position.He was promoted from Jiangnan Xuezheng to Suzhou Chengxuan Political Commissioner and Chief Political Commissioner, from the third rank to the second rank. Although he only rose one level, Zhen Yingjia was happy because of his daughter.

Qianlong was also happy.

He doesn't care about favoring the harem and reusing the name of his relatives.The Zuo Zhen family will be cleaned up, and no one will mention this matter by then.Furthermore, the Suzhou government announced that the government envoy's yamen is in Suzhou. Although the Zhen family is powerful in the south of the Yangtze River, its foundation is in Jinling.On the other side of Suzhou, although there are some contacts, they are short of manpower.

Afterwards, Qianlong raised Wang Ziteng, who was released from the outside world, from the fourth-rank Taoist platform, and then rose again and again, until finally he was promoted to the second-rank Fujian governor. From the first rank, he served as the governor of Liangjiang.

The governor's office of Liangjiang is in Jinling, and Wang Ziteng is a nail that Qianlong painstakingly placed in Jinling.In addition, there are two sisters Zhen Heng and Zhen Ping staying in the palace, the Zhen family has one more way to choose, and they hesitated for a while, but they are much more peaceful.

If Prince Shan makes one, the Zhen family can be suppressed in Jinling as much as possible.

As for Jia Lian, the salt transport envoy was Lin Ruhai's previous official position, and he must pass through Yangzhou when traveling by water from Suzhou to Jinling.There was Jia Lian there, and Wang Ziteng had to take care of his son-in-law, but if Zhen Yingjia wanted to contact the Zhen family in Jinling, it would not be as convenient as before.

Coincidentally, before Jia Lian left Beijing, Wang Xifeng diagnosed Ximai again.

The first three months are the most important, and Jia Lian dare not work her.

Wang Xifeng was not happy.

Where is Yangzhou?Even if you don't know the "Yangzhou thin horse", the phrase "Fireworks will go to Yangzhou in March" will make it as romantic as possible.

Jia Lian's new official took office, and his subordinates naturally wanted to arrange banquets, maybe there were some people who wanted to curry favor with Prince Teng, so they came along!It's nothing more than a relationship, if the person who started the child saw that Jia Lian's wives and concubines were not around, and sent a few "beauties from the south of the Yangtze River", would he accept it?

"My good grandma!" Jia Lian said helplessly, "They didn't know my family background, how could they dare to curry favor with me? Knowing my relationship with my father-in-law, who would dare to give me someone? If someone asks my father-in-law, even more It's impossible to cause trouble for his daughter for nothing! After all, no one is here to seek revenge."

Sister Feng was amused by him.After thinking about it for a while, he said, "Then you must take Ping'er with you! When you turn around, she will open her eyes and stare at you everywhere. Otherwise, I won't obey what you say."

"It's easy to talk about." Jia Lian responded repeatedly, and said, "Now the old lady is still living in the house. Although it's not the same as before, you have to be more careful in everything. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case."

At this time, Ping'er, who was sent by Jia Lian to find Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing to persuade him, also came with the two elders.

Mrs. Xing hurriedly said: "Xifeng, you can raise your baby in peace of mind in the mansion. I will stand up to the old lady if she has something to say. If Lian'er dares to play tricks outside, I will definitely take his skin off!"

Sister Feng responded with a smile.He pulled Ping'er again and said: "You have served the second master for many years. Now I have passed the bright road with you and opened my face. From now on, I will be a serious aunt. You accompany the second master to Yangzhou, and I will keep an eye on everything. Tighten up! Don't tell him to just look at the freshness and just throw everything into the nest regardless of the good, the bad, the fragrant, or the stinky!"

Jia Amnesty said to Jia Lian seriously: "There are many gossip and wrongs in the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River. People greet each other with smiles, and there are countless stories of mutual rivalry in secret. Gifts can be accepted carefully, and it's fine to prepare similar gifts in return. It's absolutely worth giving away. I can’t accept it! Buy a skinny horse and pretend to be a good family. If you occupy a little bit of it, you won’t be able to get rid of it.” Then he said to Ping’er, “Your second grandma is pregnant, so it’s inconvenient to travel. For a year or so, don't let Lian'er be pushed out as a scapegoat in a daze."

When Jia's mother heard that Jia Lian had been promoted again and was going to Yangzhou to take up his post, she lamented for half the night and called Jia Lian.

"You are promising now. You have been promoted from the third rank, but don't forget your second uncle's support for you!"

Jia Lian sneered: "I dare not forget."

Jia Mu simply asked straightforwardly, "Which one did you recommend as an official among the fifth rank Lang?"

Jia Lian pretended to be sad, "Left is nothing more than a few Yuanwailang who were my subordinates. They mentioned a few names and reported them. In the end, the emperor will kill him personally. It's a pity that the second uncle is now white. As a nephew, if you want to support...you can't support it!"

When Jia's mother saw Jia Lian's attitude, she had no scruples.It's better for everyone to tear their faces apart, since they are the old Feng Jun and Jia Lian, who are juniors, have to accept everything!

"Feng girl is pregnant, so it's inconvenient to go with you. There must be someone to take care of the house in Yangzhou. In this way, I will give you the mandarin duck as the second room. She is at my side after all, so you must not wrong her The entrance ceremony is compared with Feng girl's, and it is not out of order to reduce it by [-]%..."

Jia Lian was very angry, got up and said, "It's my grandson who is not good, and the old lady is worrying too much. Xifeng has already told me that she is going to take Ping'er as an aunt, and follow me to Yangzhou. Ping'er was originally from my house. Now that I have passed through Ming Road, I should be promoted as an aunt. If you promote Yuanyang at this time, how can Ping'er hold her head up in the future! In the past, Ping'er followed Xifeng and served by the old lady's side. Don't worry, the old lady, I will not dare to wrong her, "

"Forget it. Ping'er is a good person, so I'll make the decision and just raise her as the second wife."

Jia Lian beat her chest and stamped her feet, and sighed, "Pity her for being a silly girl. She just said that she has never been pregnant, and she can't bear the title of concubine of the second room. If Xifeng didn't stop her, she might be smashed to death on the pillar to show her ambition by death." !"

Mother Jia was taken aback by him, and when she heard that he defended Wang Xifeng inside and out, she felt displeased.Thinking about it again, this "Second House Concubine" might be referring to who!Lost interest for a moment, waved his hand, and said, "Hurry up and pack your bags. By the way, your second aunt's brother Wang Ziteng has been promoted to Governor of Liangjiang. When you arrive in Yangzhou, remember to pay more visits. !"

"Hey!" Jia Lian should be happy, "Xifeng is talking about it, her father is now promoted, and I, the son-in-law, will inevitably give me a congratulatory gift! Just to say goodbye to my father-in-law, and give it to his little brother-in-law." My grandson asks for a reward!"

As for Baochai, although he shocked the capital before he left, only members of Xue's family saw him off quietly.

According to an imperial decree from Qianlong, Xue Baochai, the second daughter of the Xue family, who is gentle and gentle, is specially accepted as a sister-in-law.

Wu Shulai raised his voice, and as soon as he finished reading the first half of the imperial edict, the officials below were ready to move.All of them have drafts in their stomachs, how to play it later.

Not to mention that everyone is jealous of the Xue family's one son and two daughters, and regardless of what the son will do in the future, the two daughters, one adopted by the Supreme Emperor as a righteous daughter, is now the eldest princess Gu Lun Chunmin; the children have never heard of it, I don't know that my concubine is now adopted as a righteous sister by the current sage. Although she is not as good as her sister, she is also named the princess of Heding.I really don't know where Xue Tianxiang burned Zhu Gaoxiang in his previous life!

The civil servants have already been grinding their fists, and they only need to say "Qin Zai" before they are ready to make an admonition.Wen died against Wu to fight to the death, it's just that Xue's parents and daughters were able to save him back then, this Xue family's second daughter didn't know where she came from, why did she suddenly want to be named princess?

The clans were even more furious.Ordinarily, only the daughters of the princes can be named princesses, and the other clan members, unless the sage grants grace, the daughters of the princes can only be named county masters, and in the future they can only be county princes, county princes, and township princes. Jun.This Xue family's second daughter, He Dehe Neng, is actually going to overwhelm many clans!

After Wu Shulai finished reading the second half of the imperial decree, everyone fell silent.

England?

Many veterans couldn't even remember where it was!

Qianlong sat on the dragon chair, smiled and watched the ministers whispering, and even prevented Wu Shulai from interrupting.It is called Sanchao after seeing enough of the faces that are either wandering in the sky, or seem to be struck by lightning, or suddenly realize the truth.

After entering the Hall of Mental Cultivation, let Lin Heyu write down a few names first.Whether it is discarded or used, there is a conclusion.

"It's because you remember too much!" Qianlong laughed, "You still remember the Duke of Cumberland in England. That's why you have such a good plan!"

Bao Xuan personally made a cup of tea and handed it over, "I just read a few history books. What a pity, because of a rebellion next year, I will end up with the title of 'butcher'. I lost my reputation because of this, and I was depressed. never married."

Qianlong said: "Aren't we in a hurry to send Baochai there? She knows how important this reputation is, and she will definitely persuade her."

Lin Heyu said: "Since she is willing to go, it is a good thing. Although this matter was decided early, it was settled with the King of England three years ago, and she only said that she was a princess. But choose neat ones from thirteen or fourteen-year-old girls. , and then find someone to teach, always a little less arrogance, too humble."

"After all, Baochai was born in a wealthy family, and he enjoyed all the wealth and honor when he was a child. Later, when he entered the Rong Mansion, he saw that family's life of extravagance. Naturally, it is not comparable to those people." Baoxuan said with a smile, "Furthermore , Baochai is plump and plump, with fair skin. Although it is not extremely beautiful in Beijing, it has a charm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty in it. When those British people saw it, their eyeballs might fall out."

"Nowadays, the western countries come to the DPRK just because they want to buy a large amount of silk, porcelain, tea and other things from the Qing Dynasty. It was all passed down during the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Now that we see the legacy of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that we will pay homage to it." Qianlong laughed.The topic changed, "We can't just eat our laurels. One day, the Qing Dynasty will have ingenious craftsmen and powerful weapons that will make all countries come to court."

Bao Xuan brewed a new pot of tea and replaced all the cups on the table.

Lin Heyu picked up the cup and asked suddenly: "Speaking of which, why didn't you think of giving Baochai to that rebel in England?"

"Charlie Edward Stuart?" Bao Xuan sneered, "The wild history said he was a wife beater. Regardless of whether it's true or not, Baochai is also the daughter of our Xue family! Send it away to be abused!"

"Pfft!" Qianlong spat out a mouthful of tea.

Lin Heyu said: "It seems that the emperor didn't know about this part?"

Qianlong waved his hand, "I only abandoned him because I thought he was a rebel. I am considered orthodox now. Going to help a rebellious descendant of the previous dynasty would be a slap in the face even if it was in England! But now it seems... ...It's a good thing to give up such a character!"

Tongzhou Ferry.

People arranged by Baochai, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Lifan Academy, together with the envoys of England, will board the ship from here and go south along the canal until Hangzhou.Then, change to the sea ship and go to sea.

As for the dowry, half of the dowry was brought from Beijing, and the other half was bought by Qianlong directly in Hangzhou.When the time comes, they will be shipped directly from Hangzhou, and the dowries of the two ships will be full to support Baochai.

Everyone in the Xue family came here.

Aunt Wang's eyes were red from crying, she pulled Baochai and chattered about writing letters frequently.

She originally wanted to ask Feng Shi to help teach Baochai the way of the inner house, even though she didn't want to admit it, she really lost with Feng Shi.But Baoxuan directly asked Baochai to live in the Empress Dowager's palace for seven days.That's right, the methods in the palace can only be more powerful.She doesn't have to worry about that anymore.

Hearing that the painters in England painted people very much alike, she couldn't help asking Baochai to bring back a chapter of portraits every year.There are also her grandchildren who have no chance to meet, and she needs to draw a few more pictures.

Before Baochai boarded the boat, Baoxuan took her aside.

"The one who decides is the Kesuibang family, and the Chinese and foreign ones in Yi'an. The one who makes peace is the one who is soft and far-reaching, who commands and pleases the people, and the nine clans who live in harmony. Can you remember that?"

"I respect elder sister's instruction." Baochai said respectfully.

The officials of the bureau only understood the meaning of this marriage, and they were determined.And the English envoy on the side, although he can speak a few words of Chinese, still doesn't understand these polite words, just confused.

Then, Bao Xuan said softly: "I shouldn't have said this, and the emperor is not willing to tell you. You forget it after hearing it, and everything is up to you when you arrive in England. England can have a queen. If my Qing Dynasty is strong and the nations bow down to you, you may not be incapable of ascending the throne! Remember, follow the trend!" He also said: "What grandma and her elders hope for most is the prosperity of the Xue family's heirs!"

The newly decorated ship gradually leaves the ferry.Looking at her mother under the boat and everyone in the Xue family, Baochai had a lot of thoughts in her heart.

The author has something to say: A few days ago, Kawen card died

I suddenly had a brain hole today.

Don't worry Baochai won't be queen

By the way, JJ seems to have smoked again. . .