[Red Mansion] Let's listen to a general's order

"Mr. Rong, I don't want you to be confused about being a general, even being a father!" A slow and magnetic male voice sounded at this moment.

Everyone in the hall was in a hurry to find the owner of the male voice. Although Rong Guogong was indeed very confused, and he was not at all like his dead ghost father, he was a dignified and dignified Rong Guogong. The government is angry, so everyone only dares to think in their hearts.Who is the "warrior" who wants to speak out for everyone?

The person who spoke sat at the head of the crowd, only under Jingtai, the scholar of Baohe Palace, the head of civil servants.

Years have passed, and time has really favored this man.His face is still picturesque and dignified, as if the day he drank Jia Lian's apprenticeship tea was just yesterday.

"Scholar Wang! You!" Jia Daishan showed embarrassment and resentment at being "humiliated" by him in public.

Wang Yi didn't even glance at Jia Daishan out of the corner of his eyes, he looked directly at Li Tianjin and said, "Although this disciple Yi is young, he understands righteousness, and he dares not forget to worry about the country when he is humble. He obtained several new types of horse grass seeds from overseas businessmen. It was handed over to the Yumajian for cultivation. And these new horse grasses have also been proven to make my Dazhou warhorses stronger after eating, with more explosive power and endurance, and made great contributions to Dazhou. The reason why the Yumajian will Sending him horse grass is exactly what the emperor wants to love. This news is of great importance, I don't want to think that now..."

After a pause, he said slowly: "This is a big matter, and we must investigate it. I hope the emperor will issue an order to prohibit the leakage of information. In addition, let Dongchang investigate the censor Zhongcheng Zhang Zheng himself and his residence, and all private contacts with him Everyone in the family must be investigated one by one, and don’t leak the news.” How dare he touch his disciples in front of him! !Is it true that the tiger does not show its power and treats him as a sick cat! ?

In the past, when Jia Lian had not formally entered the imperial court, Niu Jin would step in to deal with those "small troubles" who either messed around or used a big ax to "persuade" Jia Lian one by one.Wang Yi was also happy to put his mind at ease, and let Niu Jin take care of his son, leaving him at ease.

Now, seeing that Niu Jin is dead, do you think Jia Lian is unprotected? ?Don't forget that he is Jia Lian's real master who kowtowed and served tea.

Li Tianjin's expression turned ugly all of a sudden, and he forced a smile and said: "Scholar Wang is too much work, Mr. Zhang is only dedicated to serving the country, why do you..." Really investigate, the members of the Nine Princes Party will definitely be defeated few.

"Eighth Prince's words are wrong."

Jia Lian said with a sneer: "If you don't have talent, at least you are a fifth-rank general who has shed blood and sweat for Dazhou. Just because of Zhang's mouth, I will be dismissed. Into the big prison, handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for torture and torture, and tortured into tricks. At that time, the future will be ruined, and the reputation will be ruined. Thinking about it, I am ashamed of my ancestors." There has never been a disciple who was imprisoned in the Tiance Mansion!

There are quite a few hard-headed civil servants, and more people who know current affairs are outstanding.

Zhang Zheng stroked his beard and sighed, "I'm really ashamed that I didn't investigate for a while, and General Jia was wronged. But I'm really dedicated to serving the public..."

"Don't investigate for a while? Serve the public wholeheartedly?" Jia Lian interrupted him, "Did you not investigate for a while, or did you not investigate on purpose? Did you not even have time to investigate? Did you wholeheartedly serve the public, or did you intend to harm? Mr. Zhang, you are not young. , I have been a speech officer for 15 years. You act so foolishly, without evidence and evidence. You impeach people arbitrarily based on your own imagination. If you move, you will be dismissed from office and put in prison. I don’t know how you were promoted to Yushi Zhongcheng. The location! Fortunately, the emperor Shengming did not release you or transfer you to the Ministry of Punishment, otherwise there would be many more unjust cases!”

"You yellow-mouthed kid!" Zhang Zheng was startled and angry at the moment.Being squeezed by Jia Lian, a junior in front of all the officials, he lost all face!And he either thinks he is confused, incompetent and stupid; or he is deliberately entrapping.

"That's enough." Emperor Zhou Wen didn't want to spoil the atmosphere of the New Year's dinner, "Just according to Mr. Wang's intention, we are not allowed to leak any news about the matter of horse grass. Anyone who violates the law will be exiled to the border. Order, Dongchang Factory Superintendent Feng Zizhi is investigating and apprehending Yushi Zhongcheng, Zhang Zheng's family and related people."

"Father!" Li Tianlang shouted unwillingly.

"I have made up my mind."

Li Tianjin was not favored by Emperor Zhou Wen since he was a child, seeing that Emperor Zhou Wen had made an order, he didn't dare to say much, so he could only comfort Li Tianlang.

In the spacious hall, there were only two abrupt figures of Jia Daishan and Jia Zheng kneeling in the center of the hall.

At this moment, Jia Daishan couldn't stop roaring in his heart: You son of a bitch!The promised Ninth Prince's revenge! !To be suppressed by Wang Yi so easily! ! !The emperor is too eccentric! ! ! !

Originally wanted to kill relatives righteously, but now it seems that I have become a fool in the hearts of all officials!

After waiting for a while, there was no one in the hall to help, because the "insiders" who were also four kings and eight princes could see that Emperor Wen of Zhou was upright this time, and no one dared to speak too much to provoke Emperor Wen of Zhou to anger himself.What's more, although they understood Jia Daishan's act of "a strong man cut off his wrist" just now, it was Jia Daishan's direct son after all!

In desperation, Jia Daishan glared resentfully at the "unfilial sons" Jia She and Jia Lian, and then cried to Emperor Wen of Zhou: "My Majesty, the three generations of my family have been favored by the Emperor, with every word and deed..." Wanting to get rid of himself In the current embarrassing situation, I also hope to use this to explain that my behavior just now was purely for the country, not timid.

Emperor Wen of Zhou continued calmly: "Everyone is trembling, fearing that they will disappoint their ancestors and the expectations of the emperor."

Jia Daishan couldn't cry anymore.

"Lian'er is your own son! Ordinary people know that a son is like a father, and he will not eat a tiger's poison. Is it because you don't even have the slightest trust in him? Or do you think that I am a foolish king who will kill people if he moves?" Honestly speaking For Jia Daishan's actions just now, Emperor Zhou Wen was disgusted with a hint of satisfaction.

Jia Lian was the star of the army, his future general, and the child he had looked up to as his own son since he was a child.Regardless of whether it was public or private, he was very happy to see Jia Daishan push Jia Lian away with his own hands.

"Since the emperor's reign, he has rectified the administration of officials, paid attention to culture and education, and built water conservancy projects, so that the people have enough food and clothing, and the country is prosperous and the people are safe. Naturally, he is a wise emperor born in the Great Zhou Dynasty!" Among the answers of Emperor Wen of Zhou, can Jia Daishan choose whether Emperor Wen of Zhou is a foolish emperor? ?Does he still want his head! ?

Since Emperor Wen of Zhou was not a faint emperor, it can only be that Jia Daishan was cold-blooded, disregarding his family ties, and abandoning his relatives and children for his own selfishness.

"Duke Jia Daishan of Rongguo disrespected the imperial court and was fined three months' salary."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" Jia Daishan's face turned pale, and Jishou bowed down, thanking God for his grace.

For Jia Daishan, these few hundred taels of silver may not be enough for a meal, but it is enough to prove to the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty that the Rongguo Palace has lost its sacred heart.

"Dai Quan, declare the decree!"

Dai Quan took out a bright yellow imperial decree from his wide sleeve.

All the people in the hall, regardless of their official positions, knelt down together.

Now it seemed that Jia Daishan and his son were not outstanding at all, but Jia Daishan didn't feel good at all.

"Following the heavens, the emperor ordered... the emperor's eldest son, Li Tianhuang, was named the king of Jin... the emperor's fourth son, Li Tianyan, was named the king of Qi... the emperor's fifth son, Li Tianqi, was named the king of Rui... the emperor's sixth son, Li Tianrong, was named the king of Jing... the emperor's seventh son, Li Tianyu, was named the king of Qin... and the emperor's eighth son, Li Tianjin, was named the king of Ning ...The ninth son of the emperor, Li Tianlang, is the king of Chu...The tenth son of the emperor, Li Tianying, is the king of Kang...Announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it, and I respect this."

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" Everyone knelt down and accepted the order.

The minister Xungui, who was quick-witted and quick-witted, already understood the meaning of the imperial decree.

Among the titles of kings in the past dynasties, the four titles of "Jin, Qin, Qi, and Chu" are the most noble, and the three titles of "Rui, Jing, Ning, and Kang" are all generally auspicious words.

For these elites who have been immersed in the officialdom for more than ten years and are still standing, this clearly shows that Emperor Wen of Zhou is dissatisfied with the crown prince, and even has the intention of easy storage, and the three princes, Li Tianqi, Li Tianjin, and Li Tianying, will be married to the crown prince. missed.The only thing that the ministers don't understand is that Li Tianhuang and Li Tianlang are clearly fighting for the seat. Although Li Tianyan keeps a low profile, some people always notice that he is about to move. However, the seventh prince Li Tianyu has a disability. It is well known, why Emperor Wen of Zhou actually gave him the title of King of Qin instead of the title of auspicious words like the fifth, sixth, eighth, and tenth princes! ?

Those who should understand will naturally understand, but those who don't know can only attribute this to Zhou Wendi's preference for Li Tianjie, fearing that he will be despised because of his disability, so he specially bestowed the word Qin on him.

Jingtai glanced at the seventh prince... no, it was King Qin.

Unexpectedly, this most inconspicuous prince would also want to fight for the position. It seems that the ear disease and so on are all fake.

The old fox who has been with Emperor Wen of Zhou for decades as a monarch and minister naturally understands that Emperor Wen of Zhou named the king with the four characters "Jin, Qin, Qi, and Chu". Selecting the worthy to replace the prince also means that he will give the four princes the opportunity to formally wrestle with the prince, and this opportunity will naturally not be wasted on the useless.

Although Li Tianjie's expression did not change and his expression was still calm when he was named the King of Qin, Jia Lian could still feel his surprise from his slightly dilated pupils.

No matter what your Highness's imagination was, Emperor Wen of Zhou looked at his most beloved son calmly.

The prince really didn't know how to cultivate Qi, his face was blue and white, and he didn't even have a fake smile to deal with people. It was obvious that he was very dissatisfied with Emperor Zhou Wen's will.

"Alas." Emperor Wen of Zhou sighed imperceptibly.Is it true that he doesn't know how to raise children?Back then, the crown prince was humble, courteous and virtuous, and respectful to brothers and sisters. How could he be so narrow-minded, violent and heartless now? How could this be the city that a prince of a country should have! ?I thought that the crown prince had grown up during his expedition, but I didn't know that it was all just playing tricks on him.Withholding tribute, making fun of, extorting, accepting bribes, buying and selling officials... Not to mention, spoiling concubines and destroying wives, indulging in male sex, and hooking up with that servant named Xinxin, it is perverted.This makes him feel at ease to hand over the throne of the Great Zhou to the crown prince!

This time crowning the prince is a test for the crown prince. Either he can force all his brothers to take over the throne, or he can't be as skilled as others and hand over the throne.This was the last bit of patience that Emperor Wen of Zhou had with his son.

He saw the seventh son who was not far from the prince again, his eyes darkened.

Unexpectedly, this son was so tolerant, and it was really difficult for him to endure for a full 28 years.The old seven has scheming, the city, and means, and he was able to win over Zhang Xu, Minister of Rites, Kang Hetai, Minister of Officials, and He Zhe, Minister of Industry...but it is impossible to easily sit on the crown prince with these things.He didn't even dare to stand up, which brother would convince him in the future?Due to his disappointment with the prince and his expectations for his son, Emperor Wen of Zhou was willing to give this outstanding son a chance, push him from behind the scenes to the bright side, and give him a chance to compete in a fair and honest manner.

In the royal family, it is important to say that the concubine and the concubine are important, but it is really not that important if it is not important.The most important thing is what the emperor thinks in his heart, who he likes, and who he is willing to promote.

"Sir, since Lian'er has already entered the court as an official, he should be crowned early." After the imperial decree was announced, all the officials in the hall were drinking wine, singing and dancing, and there was great joy and excitement.

"I have long thought this way." Wang Yi caressed his long beard and looked at Jia Lian in relief.

"I have ordered the Twelve Supervisors to prepare all the necessary items for the coronation ceremony." Emperor Zhou Wen had already prepared, "Qin Tianjian said through divination that Lichun is an auspicious day, which is just right for the coronation ceremony."

After counting the numbers, Wang Yi nodded, "It is indeed a good day for Lichun to offer sacrifices, sacrifice, bathe, open graves, and get rid of clothes."

The next moment, he took out three large coins from his pocket, muttered a few words, and tossed them lightly.

Looking down, "The upper hexagram is Sunda, Sunda is wind; the lower hexagram is earthquake, earthquake is thunder, wind and thunder stir, wind and thunder benefit."

Emperor Wen of Zhou hadn't seen Wang Yi use copper coins for fortune-telling for many years, which also showed how much Wang Yi valued this disciple.

The crowning ceremony is very important for men, if it is not held well, it will affect his life.Jia Lian is the reincarnation of Consumption Star (Pojun Star), and his luck is as gorgeous and short-lived as the raging fire. If he doesn't plan it, he might burn too fast like a champion and die young.Therefore, Wang Yi had to be cautious.

"only……"

"Just what?"

"This hexagram is the opposite of the hexagram of loss. It is a hexagram that hurts the upper to benefit the lower. To this disciple Yu Yi, it is like cooking oil with a raging fire..."

Moreover, in the "Book of Changes" No.40 two hexagrams──Yi hexagram, wind and thunder benefit, Xun up and down. The "Book of Changes" has a saying: "On the ninth day, don't benefit from it, or hit it, don't persevere in your heart, it is fierce." No one helps, and someone comes to attack. At this time, the heart is not firm, and it is bound to be dangerous.

Xiang said: "Mo Yizhi, it's just a resignation. If you hit it, it's from outside." No one helped him. This is a remark that has been repeated, which means that there is no helper at all.Someone attacked him, indicating that the attack came from outside.

Those who are too rigid are easy to break, but those who are kind and soft are invincible.Jia Lian had already aroused the dissatisfaction of several princes because of the royal family of Emperor Wen of Zhou, today's incident was just a small temptation.

There were so many people talking about it, it was inconvenient for Wang Yi to speak deeply, so he just tossed the three coins on the case again.

"Let's arrange it at Sishi, seven days later! Judging from the hexagrams, this is the most suitable day." The fifteenth hexagram - Qian hexagram, Di Shanqian, Kun up and Gen down.Modesty, prosperity, a gentleman has an end, auspicious.

Gen is the mountain, and Kun is the land.The mountain is high, but it is below the flat land, but the flat land is above the top of the mountain.A humble person does not claim to be high in merit, high in fame but not proud of himself, and high in position without pride.

In all things, it is modest to take a step back, to let people take a step forward, to be humble, to not be arrogant, to say thank you, to say sorry, to be humble.

Topography Kun, the image of virtue and carrying things. ──This is what Wang Yi expects from Jia Lian.

"Then it will be just like what you said, seven days later..." Emperor Wen of Zhou hesitated.

In ancient times, crown ceremonies were often held in "family temples", even for those who had no background, they would hold them at home.However, Emperor Wen of Zhou did not want Jia Lian to have a close relationship with the Jia family, so he has been ignoring Jia Daishan in recent years, trying to make people choose between their father and son; For the four major families, he was afraid that in the future when Jia Lian came to power, those four families would take advantage of Jia Lian's reputation to gain power.

Wang Yi naturally knew Emperor Zhou Wen's concerns, and he was also a part of the plan, so he said: "I have no children for half my life, and this disciple is like my own son. If not, this coronation ceremony should be arranged at the minister's home!"

Emperor Zhou Wen's eyes lit up.

Before Zhou Wendi nodded, Jia Daishan, who had already reacted, said first: "Scholar Wang! Although my son worships you as a teacher, but my son's surname is Jia! It should be held in my Duke Rong's mansion!" He thought that Emperor Wen of Zhou would definitely be shocked Furious, he sent Jia Lian directly to the government and imprisoned, but now it seems that Jia Lian has a lot of holy family members, and Wang Yi is also nervous enough about this disciple.

Collusion between internal eunuchs and foreign ministers has always been a catastrophe, and no emperor would allow such a thing to happen.Internal eunuchs are the emperor's domestic slaves, and domestic slaves collude with outsiders to conspire to seize the property of the master's family. Even a rural rich man cannot accept it, let alone the emperor who is aloof!

But now it seems that Jia Lian has the trust of Emperor Wen of Zhou and the support of Wang Yi, and it is not impossible for Jia Lian to rise to the top of the sky in the future and become an extremely human minister.At that time, his Jia family will also be able to take advantage of the momentum to rise.

Having figured this out, Jia Daishan began to think about how to regain the relationship between the youngest son and himself, but Wang Yi actually wanted to put the youngest son's coronation ceremony in his mansion! ?impossible! ! !

"What the emperor said just now really deafened me, and I am determined to change my past. I will do my best to handle such a big matter as a child's coronation! I hope Xueshi Wang will be successful!" Just kidding!When Jia Lian becomes crowned, there will definitely be many relatives and generals who will come and go, such an opportunity to make contacts and feel proud.

Emperor Zhou Wen, who was the object of the compliment, didn't look too good-looking. If he used what he said just now to block his mouth, is Jia Daishan really confused or shameless? ?

Faced with Jia Daishan's resignation but brazen words, Wang Yi said that it was completely inferior to Niu Jin's shameless You and Jingtai's hidden swords in his smile: "There seems to be no tradition of crown ceremony in Rongguo Duke's family. The two sons are just the words given by the old matriarch and Rong Guogong respectively." Alluding to the fact that Rong Guogong's mansion has no rules.

"Besides, Yi has always regarded Lian'er as her own, and it is his benefactor who formally kowtowed and poured tea, so Yi should also hold the crown ceremony for him."

Emperor Wen of Zhou didn't bother to pay attention to Jia Daishan, and said quickly, "Then according to what you said, Lian'er will be crowned in the mansion seven days later. The honorable guest will naturally be taken by the gentleman, and the praiser will be..."

"Your Majesty, if Mr. Wang doesn't dislike my rough hands and feet, I would like to recommend myself as a praiser." But He Qi, who has always been neutral and does not favor any prince's faction, spoke.

Wang Yi smiled lightly and said: "General He is a famous general of our Great Zhou Dynasty. He has made great achievements in battle and is admired by the world. If you are willing to condescend to be a praiser, Yi is naturally willing to do so." It will also assist the crowned person to comb hair, change clothes, etc.

Emperor Wen of Zhou nodded in satisfaction, and the staff and place needed for Jia Lian's coronation ceremony were determined, and Jia Daishan didn't even have a place to raise comments.

As soon as the conversation on their side fell, Li Tianhuang suddenly said loudly: "Father, General Zhao Lie has achieved little, but he has worked hard. My son has a happy event, and I want to ask Father to complete it, so that General Zhao Lie can be happy. Congratulations!"

Emperor Wen of Zhou was also surprised, "The King of Jin may wish to speak directly if he has something to say."

"Mr. Rong Guo recently proposed to my son-in-law on behalf of General Zhaolie, and wanted to hire my son-in-law's favorite. My son-in-law saw that General Zhaolie is strong and of good character. It is really rare to have a good son-in-law. I want to ask my father to make an order Give this marriage and make this pair of children perfect." Li Tianhuang said beamingly.

"Is it the Pearl? Good! Good! Good!" Emperor Zhou Wen was overjoyed.

One is the young general whom he loves like his own son, and the other is the granddaughter who is his favorite.

The more Emperor Zhou Wen thought about it, the happier he became, and his brows were beaming with joy.

"Snapped!"

The white jade wine glass fell to the ground with a crisp sound of shattering.

Jia Lian turned his head in a daze, staring at the pale face with despair and pain in his eyes.