The Song Residence is located in a manor on the bank of the West Lake. When you walk out of Stone Street, you can see the Leifeng Pagoda standing on the mountain peak. It is winter at the moment, and it is majestic and steep.
The old lady of the Song Dynasty will remain in mourning here for seven days, and then be buried in the ancestral grave of the Song family in the northern suburbs of Hangzhou. This old man who raised a queen and a concubine will naturally be given a posthumous title by decree from the palace.
Many guests outside the Song family's house set up white flags, swaying in the cold wind and making a rustling sound.
At this moment, Song Xun, a member of Song Jing's clan, welcomed Jia Heng into the hall. The two of them exchanged pleasantries and sat down.
Song Xun sighed and said: "Mr. Wei Guo, I have worked hard all my life. It is a blessing to be able to return to my roots this time."
Jia Heng pondered and said: "The old lady of Song Dynasty has made great contributions to the country."
Song Xun must have other things to say.
Sure enough, Song Xun said: "The Song family has planted some paddy fields in Qiantang, Hangzhou, and several counties in Yuhang. I heard that the court's new policy is being implemented in Jiangsu. I don't know what the situation is in Zhejiang?"
This is to inquire about information from Jia Heng.
Jia Heng said: "The New Deal is a national policy that the imperial court has spread to all directions. After the new year, Zhejiang will also gradually implement it. Clearing land and other matters are indispensable."
When Song Xun heard this, his expression became a little unnatural, and he said: "Many members of the clan rely on it. When the land was rewarded, they were given grace and could be exempted from taxes."
Jia Heng said: "This time it is a national policy to rejuvenate the Han Dynasty. Regardless of whether you are a member of the family or your relatives, you will not be able to pay much tax. Mr. Song does not need to worry."
Song Xun said with a bitter face: "The Song family has a great business and many children in the clan. Because of the old grandfather's teachings, many of the children in the clan keep a low profile and do not join official positions. Now that the land is cleared, the fathers, elders and children in the clan still have to survive.
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Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "Let's look at this matter later. If there are indeed difficulties, wait until next year when the land is cleared, and we will see if we can compensate in other ways."
In fact, in the past, the Song family was the largest landowner in Zhejiang Province. Because the Song Dynasty gave birth to Queen Song and Concubine Duanrong, he was regarded as the head of the imperial court, and he should have a certain amount of tax-free acres.
In fact, the local government did not dare to collect taxes from the Song family. In other words, the Song family did not pay taxes.
As a result, the Song family members accepted services and entrusted people throughout Zhejiang.
Seeing that Jia Heng did not say anything, Song Xun had some hope in his heart. He was about to get a word from Jia Heng, but at this moment, Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch in charge of the Sixth Palace, came closer and said in a high-pitched voice.
: "The Duke of Wei is summoned by the Queen."
Jia Heng stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Eunuch Xia, lead the way."
While talking, Jia Heng, led by Xia Shouzhong, came to the backyard, entered the hall, saluted the beauty sitting behind the curtain, and said: "I have seen the queen, and the queen is a thousand years old."
At this moment, Empress Song, accompanied by the female relatives of the Song family, looked at the young man in the python suit and said softly: "Mr. Wei, please get up and watch your seat."
At this time, Princess Xianning moved an embroidered pier, placed it in front of Jia Heng, and whispered: "Sir, sit down."
"Thank you, empress." Jia Heng thanked her and sat down on her side.
Empress Song said warmly: "In the past few days, I have to go to the ancestral graves on the outskirts of the city for burial, and I have to trouble Duke Wei to mobilize the guards of the Jinyi Mansion to see him off."
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, you're welcome. Song Gong is the head of the country. According to the etiquette system, the funeral ceremony can be guarded by the guards of the Jinyi Mansion."
Not everyone can use the ceremonial guard of Jinyi Mansion. In fact, even if he usually shouts and cheers, that set of ceremonial guards is not the ceremonial regulations of Jinyi Mansion.
As the empress of the world, Empress Song also did not dare to go beyond it. This was a kind of welfare treatment given by the Han Dynasty after the death of the father-in-law.
Queen Song said softly: "Wei'er, you will take charge of this matter with Duke Wei."
Liang Wang Chen Wei was sitting not far away. After hearing this, he stood up and bowed his hands to Empress Song and said, "My son, I obey."
Empress Song did not leave two more people, and then ordered Chen Wei to retreat together.
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After Jia Heng left the hall, he looked at Chen Wei and said, "His Royal Highness, Prince Liang."
Chen Weidao: "Has Duke Wei caught the murderer who assassinated his mother?"
Jia Heng said: "Currently, Jinyi Mansion is still under investigation and undercover investigation."
"That means they haven't been caught yet?" Chen Wei said: "In a few days, when my grandfather goes to the funeral and my mother goes to see him off, there may be some bad guys secretly watching and committing crimes. Duke Wei should take some measures."
Jia Heng said: "My lord, don't worry. Jinyi Mansion will send Tiqi and detectives to guard the road, and there won't be any mistakes."
"I hope so." Chen Wei gave Jia Heng a cold look and said in a deep voice.
Jia Heng was too lazy to pay attention to Liang Wang Chen Wei, and did not say much else. He called Chen Xiao, and then went outside to find the guards of Jinyi Mansion to arrange security matters.
When Jia Heng left the mansion, Chen Xiao whispered to the side: "Shui Yu led the Jiangnan Navy back to Chongmingsha. Dong Qian has arrived in Hangzhou. Now the Jinyi Qianhu Station is waiting for you."
Jia Heng said: "I'll go there right away."
After this naval battle, the Military Aircraft Department and the Ministry of War issued rewards. Dong Qian and the Jia family's young generals in the Jiangnan Navy will undoubtedly be promoted further.
As time passed, he basically had the same control over the Beijing camp as the Ning Rong generation in his heyday. Of course, he still lacked some of the foundation accumulated over time.
Chen Xiao had a look of curiosity on her crystal clear face and asked, "By the way, what did you say to your senior sister that day? Before I left for Suzhou Mansion, I thought she was weird."
Jia Heng said: "You didn't say anything. I forgot everything you said."
It's just a euphemism. The old fairy who no one wants is doomed to die alone, and then the old fairy loses her guard?
Chen Xiao looked at Jia Heng suspiciously and said, "Did you bully her before?"
If it were in the past, Chen Xiao would naturally not be worried. After all, with Gu Ruoqing's skills, Jia Heng would not be so bold. But after the incident with Queen Song, Chen Xiao was not so sure.
"If I bully her, will she let it go?" Jia Heng said, "I just said a few words, nothing else."
Chen Xiao frowned, her bright eyes flashed, and she dispelled the suspicion in her heart. She snorted softly and said, "That's true."
Jia Heng got on his horse and asked the girl who was riding side by side: "Have the flying pigeons and fast horses that Jingzhong reminded me gone to Beijing?"
Chen Xiaoqing said: "It has been delivered, but it is hard to say how effective it will be."
Jia Heng looked at the snow on the eaves of the corridor in the distance, pondered for a moment, and said: "The center of the palace is very thoughtful. If the Queen of Nan Province is assassinated, she will not be unprepared."
The emperor is not a fool. Since Chen Yuan once again attacked Empress Song, the emperor will definitely raise the alert level in the palace accordingly.
But for many things, don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality.
Jia Heng said: "We will go back to Jinling after the funeral of the old lady Song."
The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and he also wants to meet the Jinyang mother and son. It’s really a time when we spend less time together and more time apart.
While the two were talking, they came to the Qianhu Office of Jinyi Mansion in Hangzhou Prefecture. Jinyi Mansion was located in the north and south of the Chen-Han Dynasty. There were Qianhu Offices and Hundred Household Offices in all important cities.
It can be said that the Jinyi Mansion was a huge secret espionage system that penetrated into many corners of the Han Dynasty. Therefore, even though Jia Heng was in charge of the affairs of the Jinyi Mansion, civil servants were so afraid.
If they are just the Minister of Military and Aircraft and the Jiedushi Envoy of the Beijing Camp, they are just a simple general. In an era of peace and tranquility, without direct control over affairs, it is easy to fall into the situation of civilian politics and bloodless struggle with one sword.
At that time, civil servants could use the methods they were good at to suppress Jia Heng from all aspects, thus making Jia Heng gradually fade away from the core of power.
Think about it again, like regulating river affairs and salt affairs, it is not easy to use secret spies to fight civil servants.
At this moment, Cao Fu, from the Qianhu Office of Hangzhou Prefecture, led a group of generals in brocade robes to greet the young man in python attire.
Dong Qian, who was originally talking to the guards of Jinyi Mansion, also stood up and saluted Jia Heng with clasped fists.
Jia Heng stretched out his hand to support him and said in a gentle voice: "Cao Qianhu, please get up quickly."
When he reaches this stage, sometimes he needs to show some affinity.
Cao Fu quickly thanked him and respectfully welcomed Jia Heng into the official office.
Jia Heng sat behind a long handsome table and looked at the group of Jinyi Mansion guards and Dong Qian below.
Jia Heng looked solemn, glanced at everyone present, and said: "The old lady of Song Dynasty has been out for funeral recently. The Jinyi Mansion wants to check the traitors in the city to prevent them from causing trouble secretly."
Cao Fu said quickly: "Captain, my brothers have been watching day and night these days. They dare not close their eyes at night for fear that something will go wrong."
Jia Heng looked at Cao Fu and asked, "What's going on in the city recently?"
Cao Fu said cautiously: "There is nothing happening at the moment. I have sent various detectives to be on guard against thieves plotting to cause trouble. However, there are few detectives in the mansion. I hope Jinyi Mansion will allocate some more manpower."
Jia Heng put down the tea cup in his hand and said: "Jinyi Mansion will also send a special person to take charge of this matter. Thousands of households in Hangzhou must obey orders and act according to their needs."
This Cao Fu first threw out the words about a shortage of manpower, just so that if something went wrong, he could use this to evade it.
When Cao Fu heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and said yes.
Because Qianhu in Hangzhou knew that Empress Song was assassinated not long ago, Cao Fu was worried that something was wrong, and he would not be able to deal with it if he pursued it.
Afterwards, Liu Jixian led Cao Fu and other Jinyi Mansion Guards from Hangzhou Qianhu Office, and went to work on security matters along the way. They mainly sent people to check the ownership of the houses in the streets where the funeral passed, one by one, and conduct inquiries in order to hide the traitors.
Jia Heng and Dong Qian came to the study room to talk.
"Cousin." Jia Heng called out and said with a smile, "It's been a hard journey fighting in the field."
When he really couldn't bear to speak, only Dong Qian and the Jia family's young generals could unswervingly follow him forward and retreat.
Fortunately, after several battles, he has initially taken control of the Beijing camp and has a certain ability to protect himself.
Dong Qian did not dare to respond. He was a little embarrassed and said softly: "Brother Heng, it's good that Hauge escaped."
Jia Heng said: "He has been seriously injured. Besides, after returning to the Jurchens, the Jurchens will be divided among themselves, and it will be difficult for them to be enemies of my big man."
Unless Dorgon is really a traitor and plays a "reconciliation between uncle and nephew" drama, Prince Su Hauge has been deposed.
Dong Qian was silent for a moment and asked: "Now that the navy has returned to the Jiangnan camp, there should not have been many wars in the past year. When will the navy return to Beijing?"
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said softly: "I guess it will have to wait until after the New Year. At that time, I will go to Beijing to take up my duties to the Holy Spirit."
It is impossible for him and Queen Song to stay in Jiangnan forever. Once the Song Taigong is buried, Queen Song may spend the New Year in Jiangnan, and in the spring of the next year, he will also lead a group of gold hairpins to Shenjing.
From now on, as the New Deal is implemented in the north and south of the Han Dynasty, the center of the future struggle will probably be in the city of Shenjing, and wars from all directions will be overwhelming.
Of course, before that, he might head to the capital first to reunite with Keqing's mother and daughter, and Sanjie You, to spend the Lantern Festival.
Dong Qian said: "The red barbarian cannons previously used to land from North Korea with the navy can directly attack the Jurchen bandit's nest."
Jia Heng smiled and said: "The terrain in North Korea is complex and it is not suitable for an army to go deep alone. Moreover, North Korea's troops and horses will mainly implement the New Deal in the country next year, so it is not suitable for a large-scale war."
For example, in the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty conquered Goguryeo three times and suffered a loss at the hands of a small North Korea. North Korea should not be underestimated.
Dong Qian nodded, with dazzling eyes, and said with a chuckle: "In the future, this fire blunderbuss will be a weapon for military competition in wars. It would be great if it could be promoted on land and water."
Jia Heng looked at Dong Qian, smiled and said: "One day, the Hongyi cannon is inconvenient to carry now, but it can be miniaturized later. At the same time, the cannon shells can be improved so that the ammunition is small but powerful, and the flint
After firing the gun and improving the craftsmanship, it will be possible to fire continuously, so that the Japanese invaders will no longer be able to invade the south."
The two cousins were talking.
Chen Xiao was also watching not far away, his clear eyes twinkling and his face thoughtful.
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Liaodong, Shengjing
Since entering the twelfth lunar month, there has been another heavy snowfall in Liaodong. This heavy snowfall lasted for three days and three nights. The entire Liaodong was covered with a foot of snow. As far as the eye could see, it was completely white.
This world, which was in the Little Ice Age, naturally treated the Han and Qing Dynasties equally.
At this moment, in the Shengjing Palace Garden, the golden glazed tiles are covered with a thick layer of white snow, along the long red-walled palace road.
Dorgon, the regent of the Qing Dynasty, wore a fox fur cloak and went to the inner study of the Xiande Hall in the palace.
Although Dorgon was the regent, he really lived in the palace all the time. Instead, he went to the Xiande Palace in the early morning and returned to the palace in the evening before the palace door was locked.
Of course, since the death of Prince Li Daishan, Prince Su Hauge went south to open a second battlefield, and there was no political power to restrict Dorgon in the entire Shenjing City. Dorgon sometimes simply lived in the South Study Room.
Occasionally, Concubine Zhuang would come over and give Dorgon rice porridge cooked by her own hands. As time went by, there were some gossips inside and outside the palace.
The saying, "Dumplings are not as delicious as dumplings, and sister-in-law is not as fun as sister-in-law" began to spread in the streets of Shengjing City.
As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Azig's iron tower-like figure and his dark face appeared at the door.
"Fourteenth brother, something happened."
"Go into the south study room and talk." Dorgon's heart skipped a beat, but he still looked calm and called Azig to walk towards the south study room.
The earth dragon in the south study was so warm and intoxicating that Dorgon entered the study and handed the fox fur cloak he was wearing to the chamberlain beside him.
Da Ma Jin Dao sat on the chair behind the desk, and that chair was the dragon chair where Huang Taiji sat before his death.
Azig said: "According to the news from Han, Hauge suffered a defeat. The Zhenglan Banner and the North Korean navy suffered heavy casualties. Hauge only escaped with his own life and is now on his way back by boat."
The Jurchens learned that the news of Haoge's defeat was not delivered by Haoge who was still drifting on the vast sea, but was delivered to Shengjing through other secret channels from the intelligence system of the Han court.
Dorgon's face was as gloomy as iron, and he asked: "He led more than 50,000 navy troops to attack on the sea, and he was prepared for the red cannons of the Han people. How could he suffer such a huge defeat?"
Although the two parties were fighting to the death, Dorgon was not happy to see such heavy casualties.
Azig said: "The Duke of Wei of the Han Dynasty went south, assembled all the naval forces of the Han Dynasty, and marched to Dajuan Island across the strait from Fujian in Han Dynasty, and wiped out the Dutch red barbarians and sea pirates on it in one fell swoop.
Although Hauge also helped."
Dorgon said angrily: "This Hauge has great ambition but little talent, and is reckless and incompetent. He has misled us all!"
Azig said: "Fourteenth brother, the elite of the Zhenglan Banner died at sea, and the Korean navy was completely destroyed. What should we do?"
Dorgon's face surged with anger, and he said in a cold voice: "Calling all the princes and ministers to come to the Xiande Hall to discuss matters."
At this time, Hauge must be completely nailed, and at the same time, the next strategy for dealing with Hanting should be discussed.
This is already the third consecutive defeat against Hanting.
In fact, Hauge suffered such a defeat and almost wiped out the best of the Korean navy in one battle, and had no place in the entire upper class of the Qing Dynasty.
Azig looked solemn and said in a low voice: "Fourteenth brother, the rise of the Han people is becoming more and more rapid now. It is no longer possible to curb their resurgence without relying on foreign wars alone."
Dorgon pondered and said: "The previous war in the northwest has clues, especially the Duke of Wei. With this person in his life, it will be difficult for the Qing Dynasty to conquer the Central Plains. Once this person is removed, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky."
The same situation as in the past ten years or so can create a crushing situation for the Han Dynasty."
After several wars, the top management of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties had reached a consensus. It was precisely because of Jia Heng that the Han Dynasty turned around.
Although there is an inference that things happen because of people, it is basically close to the truth.
Azig said: "Fourteenth brother, since it is difficult to achieve success in a foreign war, it is better to adopt the internal response strategy. Now I have a person in the house who can be an internal response."
When Dorgon heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little curious, and said, "Who is this person?"
Azige pondered for a moment and said: "This man is the son of King Zhao of the Longzhi Dynasty. His name is Chen Yuan. He was later murdered by the current Emperor of Han to usurp the throne. After that, all his clans and vassal families were massacred. Now he comes to Shengjing.
, that is, to discuss a common alliance, cooperate internally and externally, and work together to overthrow the Han Dynasty."
"Where is this person now?" Dorgon asked.
"Fourteenth brother, don't be anxious." Azig introduced the situation and said: "Fourteenth brother, this person just assassinated the queen of the Han Dynasty not long ago. Although the Duke of Wei came to his aid in time, he was finally saved.
He died violently, but the son of the former King of Zhao had previously sent people to assassinate the King of Chu, the prince of the Han Emperor, which eventually led to the death of Emperor Huang's grandson. This person was also an insider in the palace ban of the Han Dynasty. "
The more Dorgon listened, the more excited he became, and asked: "There is such a person, so let's meet him first."
"Fourteenth brother, this person is in my house. I will send someone to introduce him right away." Azig said.
In fact, although Azig was saddened by the loss of troops and generals regarding Haug's defeat, he actually did not take it too seriously. If Haug could be expelled, it would actually be a light battle for the Manchu Qing Dynasty today.
Dorgon waited for Azig to order Ma Bian, who was accompanying him, to return to the mansion and invite Chen Yuan.
Dorgon said: "After this war, the Korean Navy lost more than half of its navy and was no longer able to attack the Han from the sea. However, we must beware of the Han people taking boats to attack the Liaodong Peninsula. We must build beacons throughout Liaodong and even the islands to guard against the Han people."
They came on a floating boat to sneak attack on my retreat. Duke Wei of the Han Dynasty had already mentioned in the Pinglu policy that he would use naval forces to attack the island. He must use naval forces."
After several water battles, or in other words, as the Jurchens suffered several defeats at the hands of Jia Heng, Dorgon and other Jurchen officials have carefully studied the "Pinglu Ce" that Jia Heng presented in court in the past.
The strategy detailed by Jia Heng in the memorial was originally a conspiracy.
Azig's eyes flickered and he asked: "What are the plans for the fourteenth brother next?"
Dorgon pondered and said: "We, the Qing Dynasty, want to form a navy of our own and use red barbarian cannons to traverse the ocean..."
Mentioning the Red Yi Cannon, Dorgon frowned and said: "This Hauge went south to purchase the Red Yi Cannon. Now that he has returned in defeat, he will naturally stop mentioning the Red Yi Cannon."
The Qing Dynasty naturally had vast oceans and was known as the number one in Asia.
Azig sighed and said: "In this case, we can only conquer Han from the four borders of the mainland."
Neither the Hongyi artillery nor the Jurchen shipbuilding industry was far inferior to that of the Han Dynasty. In other words, even though they did not want to admit it, the Jurchens had lost control of the sea.
Dorgon said: "The Khan Batur Hutaiji of the Junggar tribe has sent people to deliver letters and sign an alliance between the two countries to defeat the Han Dynasty together. In addition, there is also the Gushi Khan of Tibet. He will rest for a year next year."
, we have arranged for three armies to attack the Han and divide the Han territory equally."
In the details of the preliminary envoys' discussion, it was roughly agreed that the Jurchens would take the land in the Central Plains of the Yan Dynasty, that is, the four provinces of Mountains and Rivers and the three provinces of Huguang, Jiangnan, and Southeast, while the Junggars would take the land in the northwest, and Gushi Khan would take the Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan provinces.
Because the Jurchen country is the strongest, the Jurchens are the leader, while the other two areas occupy the "barbarian mixed" areas.
At this moment, the three parties seemed to have set off a frenzy to carve up the Han Dynasty.