Chapter 266 Baochai: I can't tell you I'm sneering in my heart
Facing the gazes one after another, Jia Heng nodded and said in a clear voice: "A month ago, under the orders of the Holy Emperor, I went out of the capital to suppress the bandits. Now the bandits in the counties of Sanfu have been calmed down. As the New Year's Eve is approaching, the army will
The thought of returning home is getting stronger and stronger day by day, and it is time for the teacher to return to the capital."
Hearing this, Xue Pan looked envious and said with a smile: "No wonder, cousin, I saw that the camp stretched for several miles. I thought there must be tens of thousands of people. Cousin, how many soldiers do you have to lead?
?”
This question made Aunt Xue's heart skip a beat. She quickly glared at Xue Pan, then looked at Jia Heng and said: "Brother Heng, Pan'er, a little kid, doesn't speak lightly or seriously. How many soldiers are he leading?
It’s not like you can just ask around, right?”
Jia Heng nodded and said: "What my aunt said is true. No matter how many troops you have, you can be regarded as a secretariat of military aircraft. However, spying on military aircraft is a matter of beheading in the army."
Aunt Xue, Xue Pan: "..."
Jia Heng added: "But brother Wenlong is young and very curious, so it doesn't matter."
Aunt Xue and Xue Pan both breathed a sigh of relief.
Baochai watched the young man talking to his mother from beginning to end, and couldn't help but glance at his brother.
I sighed quietly in my heart.
He is not much older than his brother, but there is a huge difference in his manner of speaking and status.
Xue Pan rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Cousin Heng still understands me. I'm just curious. How dare I spy on the military plane? Besides, for a family, it doesn't matter if we talk about it. Speaking of which, my uncle is also in charge.
Jingying, I don’t know how many people are under my control? I still need to ask cousin Heng for advice.”
This question actually shows that there is not much emotional intelligence to speak of.
Because based on age and common sense, it must be the prince who has been in the army for decades and has a high official position. But just asking Jia Heng how many troops he led, and then asking his uncle, it was a bit "showing off".
When Baochai heard this, she frowned, pinched her plum blossom silk handkerchief in her jade hand, and signaled to her brother with her eyes.
Well, Xue Pan was staring at Jia Heng with his eyes as big as copper bells. How could he see Baochai's wink?
As for Aunt Xue?
Aunt Xue also looked at the young man opposite without moving.
She obviously also wants to know how powerful her brother is?
In fact, be it Aunt Xue or Mrs. Wang, these housewives really cannot fully understand the level of official status.
Not to mention these housewives, even if the Internet develops in later generations, some netizens may not be able to distinguish their positions and ranks unless they search.
What are inspectors, investigators, chief clerks, leadership positions and non-leadership positions, and what are permanent members or not? Not to mention that the platform is different, and the power is different.
Jia Heng's face remained calm, and he said in a clear voice: "Wang Jieshuai is a first-class military general of the Han Dynasty, the military governor of the capital camp, and is in charge of the twelve regiments and camps. The total number of twelve regiments and camps in the capital is one or two hundred thousand troops."
He would not intentionally belittle Wang Ziteng's rank and power, but he had no interest in explaining it to Aunt Xue and Xue Pan.
When Aunt Xue heard this, her heart was filled with joy and her face was filled with joy. Even if Jia Heng said a few words, she felt excited. Her brother was in charge of one or two hundred thousand soldiers and horses. What kind of power was this?
No wonder, the prefect of Jinling was very respectful to her Xue family and took the initiative to help Pan'er settle the lawsuit and eliminate the cause of the trouble.
Baochai's face was indifferent, her watery apricot eyes were calm and unruffled. She must have known something along the way. Her uncle was the governor of the Beijing camp. Although I dare not say that he was an extremely popular minister, he was considered one of the few in the court.
Senior military officer.
It’s just that having father and mother is not as good as having one yourself after all.
Xue Pan, who was on the other side, was beaming with joy, and was also shocked by hundreds of thousands of people, and asked: "How about compared to cousin Heng..."
At this point, even Aunt Xue realized that she was "brainless", and interrupted with an annoyed expression: "Pan'er, how old is your cousin? He is already a third-grade military attache, and his future future will be limitless."
After saying that, he glanced at Jia Heng and saw that his expression was still calm. At the same time, he felt a little unspeakably awkward.
How should I put it? Jia Heng's expression was too calm and calm from beginning to end, as if something was missing.
Such as envy, jealousy, not even the final loss.
Facing the "anticipatory" or "complicated" looks from the mother and son, Jia Heng felt a little weird in his heart, and mused: "Wang Jieshuai is a first-rank official, even if I see him, I will call myself a lower official."
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After hearing this, Xue Pan was naturally satisfied, but the awkward feeling in Aunt Xue's heart became even stronger.
Because Jia Heng's tone was still too calm...
Well, don't worry.
Here, Baochai's face paused for a moment, but she felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles. Her red lips were slightly parted, and her voice was like a flying spring flowing with jade. She said with a round and round jade: "My cousin is young and promising, and has a bright future. I will enter the prime minister at sunrise, but I won't be here."
It’s just a matter of words.”
Hearing this, Jia Heng gently raised his eyes and glanced at Baochai, met those gentle and gentle eyes, nodded and said, "I accept my sister's good words."
Baochai's almond-shaped eyes flashed, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
A conversation between smart people can be understood with just one glance.
She knew that they didn't take it to heart.
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Tomorrow, Brother Heng will lead the troops back to Beijing. Can we go back together? The roads along our journey are not smooth and we are very nervous."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "I told Brother Wenlong before that it is not suitable to bring your family with you when the army is stationary. Besides, the army will set off tomorrow. Now that the thieves and bandits have been wiped out in the land of Sanfu, please don't worry, aunt."
When Aunt Xue heard this, she nodded, but the worry on her face remained unabated, and she asked: "So that's the case, isn't it possible even if we are traveling together?"
But he didn't give up.
At this time, everyone's eyes were turned towards Jia Heng expectantly.
Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "The forwards of the army will go first. I will lead the Chinese army to escort them back tomorrow. If my aunt doesn't mind the trouble, she can walk half a mile behind."
It's not that he can't send soldiers to escort the Xue family, but he doesn't have much favorable impressions of Xue Pan. This will easily strengthen his reputation and may cause some trouble.
Aunt Xue was overjoyed when she heard this and said, "That's really troublesome for Brother Heng."
It is said that the three assistants are innocent, but who dares to pat their chests and guarantee it?
How could such an army escort An Xin all the way?
Jia Heng said a few more words and made an appointment to set off tomorrow. Xue Pan smiled and invited him warmly: "Cousin, I have arranged the food and wine. Let's use it together before we leave."
Jia Heng turned his head and glanced at the sky, and said: "It's already getting late. The departure is imminent tomorrow. I have military affairs to deal with when I return to the camp, so I don't want to hang around too much. Brother Wenlong, aunt, and cousin, let's talk about it later in Shenjing City.
, at that time, I was doing my best to be a landlord."
After saying that, he stood up and wanted to say goodbye.
This time we met relatives on the road, and a conversation was enough of etiquette, so there was no need to stay any longer.
Of course, he has seen the ceiling of the obese world in Dream of Red Mansions. Everything else is fine, but he is a bit reticent.
Aunt Xue heard that Jia Heng was busy with military affairs, so she couldn't persuade him to stay, so she called Xue Pan and escorted Jia Heng down to the second floor of the inn.
After Jia Heng left, Baochai twisted her eyebrows, looked gloomy, and said in a somewhat angry tone: "Mom, why did you ask about your uncle just now?"
When she heard it just now, she felt ashamed, which meant that she was well-educated and would not be annoyed.
"My dear, isn't this just a quick talk? Is this what your brother wants to ask? I'm thinking about my relatives. It doesn't matter if I ask them for advice, right? Besides, how old is he? It's normal for him to be younger than your uncle Guan'er.
But if you ask about it, it's not a matter of burying someone." Aunt Xue smiled and said softly: "Besides, I'm not upset at all."
Baochai said helplessly: "Mom, there is a city where people have a palace, and their emotions and anger are invisible. Who knows what they are thinking? I can't tell... I am sneering in my heart."
By saying this, I am partly bluffing my mother.
When Aunt Xue heard this, the smile on her face froze for a moment, and she hesitated and said: "This... shouldn't be the case. After all, we are cousins, how can we be so petty? My good daughter, I'm watching.
Although Brother Heng is a little cold-tempered, he is also a man of etiquette, and we have agreed to set off together tomorrow."
Baochai shook his head slightly and said: "This man is not much older than his brother, but he is already a third-grade military attache. He leads troops on expeditions. More than half of them are not officials who relied on the shadow of their ancestors.
, these side branches, who have gained wealth and power, are either broad-minded, or they are determined to retaliate."
Those who come from a humble background and suddenly reach a high position are either magnanimous and open-minded, or they are narrow-minded and intolerant of others!
From what she had seen just now, he seemed to be a well-mannered man, but she always felt that there was a mist surrounding him.
She wasn't annoyed, but her face looked normal, at least she couldn't see any clues about it.
"I'm afraid, I have the dangers of mountains and rivers in my heart, and the strictness of the city in my belly."
Also, she couldn't say it just now, looking at the sword hanging on the man's waist, the scabbard was embossed with a golden dragon. This dragon and phoenix could also be engraved randomly by others?
I’m afraid it’s not a royal thing!?
Of course, she hadn't seen it and couldn't be sure.
"When we wait in Beijing, we have to let Ying'er secretly inquire about it. Otherwise, don't offend others at any time and just act like a normal person." Baochai twirled the handkerchief in his hand and his almond-shaped eyes flashed.
, thought.
Over here, Aunt Xue felt a little timid after hearing Baochai's words. She forced a smile and said, "My dear, why are you getting more and more scary the more you talk?"
Baochai turned around and comforted her softly, saying: "Mom, it was okay before. It's just that people's hearts are sinister. There are precedents for causing disasters like this. I'm thinking that when we get to Beijing, it's better not to be too public. Isn't that the old saying?
It's well said, right and wrong are just because of talking more, and all troubles are caused by forcing oneself to speak out."
She once read a story about Guo Ziyi, the prince of Fenyang County in the Tang Dynasty, and Lu Qi. From then on, she was deeply impressed by the four words "people's hearts are sinister".
Come to think of it, if you get into trouble for talking too much, then a thousand words would be better than just one word of silence.
In fact, no matter how peaceful Baochai is, and has a clumsy temperament, she has no reason to hide it from her own mother in order to avoid disaster. How can the eggs be intact when the nest is overturned?
But usually, I am not willing to show my ability.
Hearing this, Aunt Xue felt a little relieved. She nodded with a smile and said, "I'm just saying, how can it be so scary? But the old saying is true."
Her girl has been careful and generous since she was a child, and she also understood what her girl meant.
That’s right, smile when you meet everyone, be kind, don’t offend anyone, and don’t cause trouble if you don’t force yourself to stand out.
They were orphans and widowed. As long as they didn't show off in Beijing and didn't try to stand out in everything, they were relatives who came to visit them. No matter who they were, they were concerned about their face and didn't want to disgrace them.
Aunt Xue thought about this and made up her mind. She was also happy. She looked at Baochai with a smile and said, "My dear, if your brother can make my mother worry-free like you, how wonderful it would be."
Baochai sighed inwardly and was about to speak.
"Mom, did you call me?"
But at this moment, Xue Pan strode in from outside, shaking his big head with a purple turban, and said with a smile.
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "I just called you and your cousin sent him back?"
"Sent it back, they got on the horse and rode away." Xue Pan said with a smile.
"Then take a rest for the night. When we set off tomorrow, we can arrive in the capital early." Aunt Xue looked at her son's big head with a simple and honest smile on his face, and felt that her son looked more likeable, unlike Na Heng.
My brother looked like he was not close to other people, and he didn't look enthusiastic.
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Jia Heng left the inn where Xue's family was staying and returned to the camp. It was already evening. He entered the Chinese army's tent, sat behind the commander's desk, and continued to organize and write down the new army's structure and training regulations.
He served in the border defense army in his previous life, so he was no stranger to how to train soldiers, but it still took a lot of effort to train a soldier who could obey orders, win battles, and be well-disciplined.
The entire military training process cannot be faked by human hands.
"When I go back, I also need to fill the army with some generals. For example, I need to find some Jia clan children from the martial arts hall who are willing to join the army, and train together. There is also the matter of ordnance. After returning to Beijing, I need to go to the Ordnance Supervisor to have a look. Qian Tou
There are so many emotions.”
While Jia Heng was thinking, the voice of soldiers outside the tent suddenly interrupted his thoughts.
"Sir, Song Canjun is here."
Jia Heng called out, put down the pen in his hand, raised his eyes to look at Song Yuan who came in from outside the military tent, and asked:
"Is everything ready?"
Song Yuan smiled and said: "My lord, everything has been arranged. The meritorious generals and commanders have their names and deeds. I'm waiting for you to go there to commend them and reward them with silver."
Jia Heng nodded, stood up from his seat, and said in a deep voice: "I will go over right away. Although the generals are celebrating in the evening, they cannot relax their vigilance and patrol with their own soldiers."
With that said, he also left the Chinese army camp and went to confer meritorious awards to meritorious generals. This move was naturally intended to cultivate a sense of honor and belonging.
It was night, and the troops in Guoyong's camp were filled with joy and cheers.
The Jade Rabbit sets in the west, and the Golden Crow rises in the east.
Before I knew it, the night passed, and the next day, it was morning.
Guoyong's 8,000 cavalry troops, who had packed their bags, lined up neatly, hoisted flags and flags outside Huayin City, and were ready to go. Compared with when they first arrived in Huayin County, their morale was somewhat sluggish, but now their morale was high.
Because there are still five military camps and left and right sentries to help the people of Huayin County repair their houses, and some unfinished business needs to be dealt with.
However, no one knows who knew in advance that Jia Heng was about to return to Beijing. The people of Huayin County spontaneously went out of the city to see him off. More than ten thousand Huayin people gathered on both sides of the official road and were surrounded by people.
The Xue family's motorcade has obviously packed their luggage and boxes and is ready to set off.
Xue Pan finished his breakfast and went up to the second floor. He said, "Mom, sister, it's time to set off. Cousin Heng has already set off."
"Okay, we're coming out now." Aunt Xue's voice came from inside.
At this moment, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps on the stairs. The servant came up to report, out of breath, and said: "Uncle, you can't walk now. The city gate is blocked. The people of Huayin County
We are all sending off the officers and soldiers. It is like a huge crowd. We will wait for half an hour before setting off."
The mother and daughter who had just walked out of the wing, surrounded by maids and mothers-in-law, looked at each other as they listened to the words outside.