Chapter 1111 Emperor Chongping: Is Jia Ziyu more capable than me?
palace garden
Emperor Chongping's face was gloomy, and he returned to the harem all the way. When he arrived in front of Kunning Palace, he was still angry and said coldly: "This Cen Weishan is simply alarmist and full of nonsense!"
Dai Quan, who was not far away, did not respond, but his heart was filled with panic.
"Your Majesty." At this time, Empress Song looked at Emperor Chongping, who was full of anger, and said softly: "What's wrong?"
Your Majesty was obviously happy when he went to see the courtiers, but why did he come back so angry?
Emperor Chongping said coldly: "Zitong, someone in the court is slandering me again, saying that Ziyu has made such great achievements at such a young age. Tai'a insists on this, and he is no different from what he was in Nan'an before he led the army!"
Today's disposal of Cen Weishan actually means settling old and new accounts together.
When Empress Song heard this, her white and jade face suddenly changed. She was frightened and whispered: "This...isn't this evil talk to deceive the public?"
Emperor Chongping sneered and said: "They all think that I am a jealous and mean king. They use this to drive a wedge between the emperor and his ministers, causing me to destroy the Great Wall or cause disasters such as the Xiaoqiang."
Tan Daoji was killed by Liu Yilong, Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty, and people at the time said he had destroyed the Great Wall.
Empress Song advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. You have been provoking this for a day or two. Your Majesty is as kind to Zi Yu as a mountain, and as close as a father and son. No one will believe those villains who are jealous of talents and talents. They talk about this estrangement."
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Emperor Chongping took a deep breath and said: "Everyone's mouth shines brightly, but their bones are destroyed. Ziyu's talent is so brilliant that it will inevitably arouse jealousy."
In fact, the fact that the emperor was so angry just showed that there was indeed a trace of fear deep in his heart that he was unwilling to admit.
After all, the son-in-law is too capable, too talented in both civil and military affairs, to be capable of serving as a minister...
Empress Song's beautiful eyes were as bright as water. She gently pulled Emperor Chongping's sleeve and said softly: "Your Majesty, Ziyu is about to start his class."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said in a low voice: "Send people with fast horses to inform Xianning and Chanyue in the south. Maybe it will not be too late to go south after Ziyu brings his troops back to the capital."
He married his daughter and niece to Zi Yu. How could Zi Yu dare to be disobedient while he was around?
Seeing that Emperor Chongping's anger had subsided, Empress Song also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, please go and rest first."
Emperor Chongping suppressed his anger for the time being and followed Empress Song into the palace.
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Korean house
"The master is back."
The servant at the door shouted loudly. As the lantern under the eaves swayed, the words "Han Zhai" on the plaque were mottled with gold paint.
Han Huang's sedan landed under the eaves of the large porch. He reached out to lift the curtain and came out. He was greeted by servants and entered the hall. He just sat down and drank tea to reflect on the changes in the situation.
After this great victory, Duke Wei took full charge of the military affairs, and his prestige also increased. Taking advantage of the power of the great victory, he went south, and no one could stop the implementation of the new law.
At this moment, the servant's call interrupted Han Huang's thoughts: "Master, Master Zhao is here."
Han Huang was stunned for a moment and then ordered: "Please come in quickly."
Coming here at this time, in the eyes of outsiders, I don’t know what to think.
However, we can understand Zhao Mo's mood. Today, Cen Weishan violated Yan Zhijian in the palace and was exiled to Yunnan. He also felt sad in his heart.
It's not that he didn't save him before, it's that he couldn't save him, and someone had to wake up the emperor.
Using one person's honor, disgrace, and safety to prick the emperor's heart is also a blessing for the Han Dynasty.
After a while, Zhao Mo, who had changed into casual clothes, entered the hall. His face was solemn, and his brows seemed to be filled with sorrow. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Han Ge."
"Zhao Shangshu." Han Huang looked at the person who came, stretched out his hand to greet him: "Please come to the study for a chat."
Zhao Mo nodded and didn't say much. As Han Huang moved to the study, the servant slowly left after offering him some fragrant tea.
On the small table, a Jingdezhen porcelain tea cup is steaming hot and filled with aroma.
"Today, the Holy Lord summoned us to the palace at dusk, which is a bit ominous. Today, the wise brother Wei Shan is brave and straightforward, but I feel more and more uneasy." Zhao Mo said.
This is the case in ancient history. Every time before there are signs of rebellious ministers and traitors, there are always words similar to prophecies, and then some loyal ministers speak out, and then they come true a few years later.
Han Huang pondered and said: "When Brother Bo Jian went to the south of the Yangtze River to relieve floods, didn't he work with Jia Ziyu? Don't you know that he is a person of such character?"
Zhao Mo frowned, his eyes were dazed for a moment, as if he was recalling Jia Heng's past, and said: "Jia Ziyu shared the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, and knew the sufferings of the people. He suppressed chaos in the Central Plains, controlled floods in Huainan, eliminated corruption in Jinling, and dared to do his job.
A person who is loyal to the public and loyal to the country can be regarded as an able minister in governing the world."
"If that's the case, why should Brother Bo Jian be afraid of it?"
Zhao Mo said: "As far as the public opinion in Beijing is concerned, he is not capable of serving as a minister."
What does it mean? It means that he is too capable and is no longer the talent that a minister possesses.
It can be said that compared with the great defeat of Nan'an and other founding military heroes, Jia Heng later defeated Heshuote, Junggar and other military affairs, and if we include the previous great victory in Ping'an Prefecture, there are also all kinds of political talents.
Han Huang sighed and said: "Without the ability of a minister, in troubled times, this person might be able to rule the world."
Zhao Mo nodded and said: "When Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the throne, Duke Zhou was afraid of rumors. As Jia Ziyu's Three Kingdoms Classics said, Cao Cao's ambition in his life was just to be a general of the Han Dynasty in conquering the west. People's hearts can change easily."
Han Huang said: "But this is just conjecture and a heart-breaking theory. Since our dynasty, we have not only treated our nobles well, but also used civil servants and military officials to restrain each other."
Zhao Mo shook his head and said: "Now the Nan'an lineage does not exist. Although the Jingying camp was a branch of the Jia family back then, the four kings and eight princes, the Zhou and Zhao vassals, the border generals, the big and the small, looked far and near. What about now?
During the First Battle in Northern Xinjiang, Xuanda, Taiyuan and other places were all former disciples of the Jia clan, and the Jiangnan Navy also had many of its generals. During the First Battle in the northwest of Beijing, all were under the control of Jia Ziyu. The ministers in Henan and Anhui responded, and the internal
Jinyi, I am the emperor's son-in-law, but what the wise brother Shan said in the palace today is not without foundation."
There are still smart people in the court who have seen some dangers.
Han Huang was silent for a moment and said: "Your Majesty must find a way to re-check and balance. Li Shangshu is in Peiping and Governor Gao is in Liangjiang. They are both people who know how to fight. Brother Bo Jian, just wait and see."
Zhao Mo looked worried and said, "That's not enough."
Han Huang said in a low voice: "Ignore what Jia Ziyu is doing, your Majesty's dragon body is worried about the war in the Central Plains and the northwest, and the dragon body is not in good health. Although we hope that your father will be well, we have to change the shortcomings. This will not establish an heir, and it is not the rule of the country.
Fortunately, the vassals of Wei, Qi, and Chu, no matter what, are all on the same level. If they can stand alone, they can take precautions and divide their power."
"Short and Suihua" is the preface to the Lanting Collection, which means that life and death are inevitable, but in the face of the emperor, it is naturally a taboo for the venerable.
Zhao Mo nodded and said: "What Brother Han said is true. I have also considered this. I am afraid that the Holy Master in the palace will also think about the position of the East Palace after today."
"Actually, Brother Bo Jian, there is no need to worry. The emperor's heart is like a clear mirror. Otherwise, why would he be so angry today?" Under Han Huang's fine brows, there was a hint of wisdom in his eyes.
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"Yes... fearful." Han Huang's eyes flashed coldly, he put down the tea cup in his hand, whispered two words, and felt a little emotional in his heart.
Duke Wei is really a very human being, and the emperor is probably a little afraid of him in his heart.
In fact, today's Emperor Chongping is more of a frustrated person who has been stabbed in the foot, and has a jealousy deep in his heart.
In other words, I don’t know who came up with this suspicious remark, "It is not the ability of a minister", which hurt the emperor's self-esteem.
You might as well speak more clearly!
Is it that Jia Ziyu is more capable and powerful than me?
Well, maybe this sentence should be asked in the future...
In short, yes, I mistakenly used Nan'an before, so what happened? But Nan'an and others are incompetent. If you and others made the mistake last time, how could I trust someone else and cause the destruction of a hundred thousand troops?
This kind of psychological activity is imprinted on the consciousness and instinct of an emperor, but Emperor Chongping himself was not aware of it.
Because the previous anger was mixed with many inexplicable emotions.
Zhao Mo hesitated and said: "But..."
Han Huang interrupted Zhao Mo's words and said: "Brother Bo Jian, Duke Wei is still capable of doing something. Liaodong is not at peace, and there are many people you can rely on for military affairs. As for those who are fearful and disobedient, there are loyal and upright people in both the government and the public.
How can we tolerate it inside and outside? Brother Bo Jian, please don't worry too much. As the emperor said today, if he really rebels against the emperor's daughter and his wife's wife, this is an unpopular act and the whole world will punish him! Kuang Jia Ziyuwei
For three generations, the blessings have never spread to China or abroad, let alone doubts."
Zhao Mo thought for a while and said, "What Brother Han said is not unreasonable."
Han Huang pondered for a moment and said: "Brother Bo Jian, let's end this matter. There should be no more turmoil between the government and the public regarding Cen Weishan."
Although Cen Weishan was chased and destroyed all his writings since his birth, it is not unexplainable. For example, the current dynasty did not understand his misfortune, but after the new emperor came to the throne, he was pardoned and reused.
Unless Jia Heng remains in power forever, there will always be a time of reckoning.
In fact, Han Huang still did not imagine the possibility that Jia Heng would one day usurp the throne and establish himself on his own, using Cen Weishan, like the story of Wei Zheng and Li Shimin.
Zhao Mo asked: "Brother Han, what happens when Jia Ziyu returns to Beijing?"
Han Huang said: "The new law in Jiangnan is inevitable. When Wei Guogong was in Jiangnan, he set an example for his relatives. If Jiangnan continues to hinder it, it is contrary to the general trend. Henan has implemented the new law this year, and the incidents of fire and waste have been reduced. The new law
The people benefit from the national society."
Zhao Mo was speechless for a moment, nodded, and did not refute this statement.
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Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
Jia Zheng came back from the palace and entered the hall. The original joy on his elegant face disappeared and was replaced by a look of worry.
Because the joy of victory was dispelled by Cen Weishan's remonstrance, Jia Zheng felt unspeakable worry.
His great achievements shocked the Lord, but he was riddled with slander, slander and resentment.
In fact, Jia Heng's practice of asking for a marriage based on his military merits when he came back can be regarded as an act of self-destruction.
If you marry a princess and inherit the lineage of the King of Zhou, if strictly speaking, even these two achievements can be offset by you.
Later, if there is a great achievement in quelling Liaodong, even if he is not rewarded, no one will say that his merit is a small achievement.
Three girls from the Chen family are married to you, so why do you need a bicycle?
People inside and outside the court would only say that the Chen family treated Jia Heng well, and that they were a bit greedy no matter how much they begged for rewards.
Jia's mother was sitting on an Arhat bed, with Yuanyang and Hubo squeezing her shoulders behind her. Accompanied by Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang, she was listening to two singers telling storytelling.
This is one of the few entertainment activities that Mother Jia can think of after Sister Feng leaves.
"The master is back."
A nanny wearing silk and satin quickly entered the hall and reported.
Jia Mu seemed to be complaining and said: "As soon as it gets dark, I say I have something to go out. I don't know what emergency it is."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "I am also busy with official duties, and my body has a heavy burden."
After a while, Jia Zheng, wearing a scarlet robe and official uniform and a black gauze hat, walked into the brightly lit hall, bowed to Jia's mother in a formal manner, and said: "Mother."
Jia Mu asked: "Zheng'er, what are they saying outside?"
Jia Zhengdao: "Going back to my mother, the palace urgently summoned the six ministers, nine ministers and other officials to the palace. It was discussed that Ziyu won another great victory in the northwest, defeated Junggar, and annihilated 30,000 to 40,000 people."
Because although Jia Zheng is not the Six Ministers and Nine Ministers, he is the deputy of the general envoy, responsible for the daily affairs of the residence and the general affairs. In addition, after all, his surname is Jia, he was also called into the palace by the internal eunuch.
Mother Jia's old face was full of joy and she said: "Brother Heng has won another fight? How long has it been since he won another fight?"
But it has been more than half a month since the last good news came.
Aunt Xue, who was listening carefully at the side, could not help but feel her heart skip a beat when she heard this. She could not hide the surprise on her fair face.
Brother Heng won another great victory?
Mrs. Wang frowned and waited quietly for his words.
"This time we defeated the main force of Junggar and annihilated tens of thousands of people. This time Shangshu said that he wanted to return to the capital." Jia Zheng temporarily forgot about the heart-wrenching remarks in the palace and said in a low voice with a cheerful tone.
Jia Mu said in surprise: "Brother Heng is coming back?"
Jia Zhengdao: "The Holy One has issued an edict, and Ziyu will choose a day to return to Beijing with his teacher."
Jia Mu nodded and said with a smile: "That's great. Let's wait until Brother Heng comes back."
There was great joy in Rongqing Hall.
Jia Mu asked: "When Brother Heng comes back this time, why should he be granted a first-class title?"
Jia Zheng nodded and said: "According to the palace's opinion, he should be a first-class prince, but the palace still said that he was a poor man."
Aunt Xue's eyes flashed and her mind moved slightly.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Brother Heng, he is already a first-class Duke without even being crowned weak. This is a big deal."
Jia Zheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Zi Yu was promoted to a noble title a little early. He was already a Duke before he was twenty years old. If this goes on, he will soon be incapable of being crowned."
It's really worrying.
But Jia Mu smiled and said: "What is this? King Beijing was still the king of the county when he was less than twenty years old. When he became the Duke of the country, he probably stopped moving later. It was also a matter of granting the title of wife and son."
As he said that, he glanced at Aunt Xue who was daydreaming about time.
In fact, Jia's mother saw it quite clearly. This was also some of Emperor Chongping's ideas. Once the title was granted to a certain level, he would accumulate merits and then grant the title of wife and son. It was meaningful.
Then one day, he might defeat Liaodong, then count his achievements in detail, accomplish everything in one step, and be granted the title of Prince of the County.
This does not mean that those who have meritorious service must be awarded, but at the level of the Duke, there is room for other awards.
"Over at Dongfu, Brother Heng's daughter-in-law probably doesn't know yet. Send someone over to tell her. Brother Heng should be back soon." Mother Jia said softly with a smile on her face.
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "But Qing's baby should be pregnant soon."
Now that she has a child, her status is as stable as a rock. When will her Baochai...
Well, what is she thinking? I haven't asked Brother Heng to give an explanation about the birth status. The child can't be born yet, otherwise it won't be the birth of my aunt?
Mrs. Wang's face was expressionless, and she gently turned the beads with her fingers, spinning faster and faster.
To sum it up in two words, it’s numb!
Yes, Mrs. Wang is completely numb.
Jia Heng came out of Liutiao Alley, and his title upgrade was like a dog-licking news notification to 99+. It never stopped. As long as he fought, he would definitely win, and his title would be promoted step by step.
Now Mrs. Wang is no longer troubled by herself, but is obsessed with Yuanchun's marriage.
Since she is so capable, why did the matter of the eldest daughter in her family become an old one?
No, I must give her eldest girl an explanation!
Anyway, he is the Duke now, so Wuhou knows a lot about him. Not to mention King Fan’s concubine, is it really impossible for the Duke’s wife to arrange it?
Not to mention that everyone in Rongguo Mansion has different thoughts, but in Ningguo Mansion, which is separated by a wall, in the back hall, orange candlelight is reflected on the mica screens, which is bright and glowing.
Qin Keqing was leaning on the pillow of the bed, her face was beautiful and plump, her curved eyelashes were trembling, and her eyes were as bright as water.
As the due date approaches, the beauty's original graceful and soft figure becomes more and more plump, and her gorgeous cheeks are as rosy as clouds, with a little baby fat after washing with milk, which makes them white and rosy, with a unique charm.
Youshi chuckled and said, "But Qing, you have been sleeping lightly at night recently. The baby should have been born during this time."
Qin Keqing said: "People say that when you are pregnant in ten months, the fruit will be ripe and the body will fall off. I think the time is coming soon."
"Grandma, Mr. Qin sent someone to tell you that he won a great victory over there and is about to return to the capital." Baozhu quickly entered the hall and said softly.
Before Jia Mu asked Yuanyang to report the news, Qin Ye sent his servant to Ningguo Mansion to inform Qin Keqing before returning home.
Third Sister You asked in a clear voice: "How do you say it?"
Qin Keqing opened her beautiful eyes, looked at the orb, and said in surprise: "Is the uncle coming back?"
When the beauty was pregnant, she was mentally weak and longed to see Jia Heng more than ever.
Baozhu smiled and said: "Grandma, Mr. Qin sent someone here to tell you."
Qin Keqing looked happy and said repeatedly: "It will be good to come back, it will be good to come back."
At this moment, another maid, Ruizhu, said softly: "Grandma, the old lady sent the mandarin duck girl over."
Yuanyang came from outside and said with a smile: "Grandma Qin, the old lady said that the uncle won a great victory in the northwest and will return to Beijing soon."
Qin Keqing smiled and said, "I heard about this."
Third Sister You's beautiful face was full of curiosity, and she asked with a smile: "How did the uncle win?"
"I heard from the master that he defeated the Junggars in Hami and annihilated thirty or forty thousand people." Yuanyang glanced at the gorgeously dressed Third Sister You, and said with a smile on her face.
This Grandma You San is said to have a very fierce temperament, but I don't usually provoke her.
Although Third Sister You was noisy and hot-tempered, not everyone dared to make fun of her. For example, Daiyu, Third Sister You did not dare to make fun of her in person. Some lowly maids also did not make fun of her, but they made fun of Baochai's master and servant more.
Sanjie You smiled and said, "I knew the uncle's side would definitely win."
Youshi Wanli's eyebrows were filled with joy, and she said softly and softly: "Although there was a lot of commotion in Beijing some time ago, everyone said that he will definitely win and return."
Sanjie You asked with a smile: "Is the eldest sister also inquiring about the news in Beijing?"
There was a slight blush on Youshi's gorgeous jade cheeks, which were lightly applied with powder. Her crystal beautiful eyes gave Third Sister You a white look, and she secretly spat. Third Sister was really getting more and more presumptuous.
Qin Keqing said softly: "I don't know the specific day of class."
People say that giving birth to a child is a gateway to death, and she is also a little worried. If that happens, her wish to keep the child for her husband will be over.
Beauty always likes to think wildly during this period.
Third Sister You smiled and said: "When I come back this time, I should be able to be promoted to a noble rank."
Youshi's face was bright and beautiful, she pursed her pink lips and said softly: "These are two achievements, and we have regained the lost territory. It is said that there are also first-class princes."
The Duke of Guo, who was less than twenty years old, had she ever thought that the boy from Willow Alley could grow to this point?
Scenes from when we first got along came to mind.
I don’t know if he usually wears the scarf she knitted.
"That's not necessarily the case, just in case I ask for a royal title again." Third Sister You said with a smile.
In fact, it was during this period that Aunt Xue mentioned to people in the mansion that this great achievement was to confer Baochai with a royal title, which was also spread from the West Mansion to the East Mansion.
After Sanjie You found out, her heart was a little touched.
Of course, the girl knew that her status was low, so she felt a little melancholy and did not dare to think too much.
Yuanyang smiled, looked at the pretty girl, and said: "There is one in front of you. When the time comes, I will invite you to be a royal wife."
The smile on Sister You's face faltered, and she said faintly: "I don't have that kind of blessing. I haven't even got a gift as a courtesy yet. How can I dare to hope for that?"
Qin Keqing turned around and smiled brightly on her face, which was as plump as a hibiscus flower. She joked: "When I come back this time, I will have to organize your wedding."
"Don't say goodbye, sister." You San smiled and said charmingly: "Maybe there is a war somewhere, and I need to lead troops to go on an expedition. The world is peaceful."
Everyone laughed.
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Nan'an County Prince's Mansion
The night is deep, the lights in the nunnery are brightly lit, the sparks of sandalwood in the incense burner are shining, and the fragrance is lingering.
Princess Nan'an knelt down in front of the Buddhist altar and prayed devoutly. If you are careful, you can hear her squirming lips chanting: "The great Merciful and Compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva, let the boy of the Jia family suffer defeat, and was defeated by the Junggar
defeat……"
Avalokitesvara:???
Concubine Nan'an was originally a nirvana. As mentioned in the original book of Red Mansion, she worshiped Ma Daopo because she gave a lot and had great aspirations. She spent forty-eight kilograms of oil and one kilogram of lamp grass a day, and the sea lantern was only slightly smaller than the vat.
Following the sound of light footsteps, Princess Luo of Nan'an entered the nunnery and said: "Old lady, the female official outside said that a big event just happened in the capital."
Concubine Nan'an turned her head, her pale face was hidden in the light due to the backlight, dim as a ghost, and said, "What's the matter?"
Luo Shi felt a little afraid for some reason, and said, "Old lady, there are rumors that Jia Heng won the battle in the northwest."
When Princess Nan'an heard this, she felt as if she had been struck by thunder. After a while, her face became ferociously twisted with resentment, as if she were a Shura ghost, and her eyes were as cold as poisonous snakes. She said: "How could it be? I prayed so devoutly, how could that little beast still pray?
If you can win the battle, why doesn’t Bodhisattva protect you..."
Seeing this, Luo Shi said anxiously: "Old lady..."
Princess Nan'an wailed and said: "The sky is unfair, the sky is unfair, why wasn't Ye'er the winner, why wasn't Ye'er..."