Chapter 359 The Holy Family is Long, the monarch and ministers are not suspicious
As Jia Heng returned from the Daming Palace, Emperor Chongping's reward for Jia Heng was not only known to King Zhongshun, but also spread like a whirlwind to the ears of officials in the capital who were paying attention to the imperial censor's impeachment of Jia Heng.
Not only did Jia Heng not reveal his guilt, but he also gave him a New Year's gift as an appeasement. This undoubtedly sent a strong signal that the Holy Family was in good hands and that the king and his ministers had no doubts.
The undercurrent in the capital that was originally surging suddenly calmed down, and those who were eager to try it also stopped.
Nan'an County Prince's Mansion
As the New Year approaches, the servants of the royal palace also begin to get busy, decorating with lanterns and colorful decorations, making the place lively and noisy.
In the outer study room, several military generals gathered together, and the crowd was crowded.
Sitting on the main seat are Yan Ye, Prince of Nan'an County, and Wang Shuirong, Prince of Beijing, sitting side by side across a coffee table. On the chair on the left are Liu Fang, the former military commander and fellow commander, Hou Xiaokang, the former military commander, and Shi Guang, the former military commander.
Zhu and others sat in turn. On the other side, there were General Chen Ruiwen, the grandson of the Duke of Qi, and General Weiyuan, Ma Shang, the grandson of the Duke of Zhi. In addition, there was an old acquaintance of Jia Heng, the grandson of the Duke of Zhen.
The first-class Bo Niu successor.
Liu Fang said angrily: "Your Majesty, you let this kid escape this disaster!"
Prince Nan'an didn't seem to be surprised at all by this result. He stroked the jade ring on his hand and said, "The palace is using him very much. It would be damning if this kind of impeachment is useful."
It is such a straightforward truth, and it is being reused. Let alone this kind of impeachment, no matter how serious it is, it will not be able to touch anyone's hair.
Wang Shuirong of Beijing took a deep breath and said: "My lord, I heard from the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate that there is something fishy about the impeachment of the censor. I'm afraid it was the handiwork of Prince Zhongshun."
"There is no one else except him." Prince Nan'an chuckled and said, with a playful look in his old eyes, as if he didn't like Prince Zhongshun very much.
Hearing this, Niu Jizong's eyes lit up and he said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, Prince Zhongshun and the Jia family have a feud for a long time, which is almost to the death. Why not join forces with them to control Jia Heng's son?"
The Prince of Nan'an County frowned, glanced at Niu Jizong, and said: "Nonsense! We, the honorable and loyal people, have never had any contact with the Prince's Palace, and we are afraid to avoid him. Why are you approaching me?"
The emperor in the palace had just summoned him to comfort and get close to him because he had sent his granddaughter to the Ministry of Rites to be selected the day before yesterday. Now he is risking death to associate with the loyal and submissive king. What will the emperor think in the eyes of the emperor?
In recent years, not to mention that the four princes and eight princes have not made friends with King Zhongshun, even the Palace of Zhongshun has made a tacit agreement not to interfere with the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army.
He originally thought that King Zhongshun was stupid enough, but there was someone even more stupid beside him?
Niu Jizong's expression changed, he suddenly realized that he was speechless, and asked: "What should the prince do now? Should he let Jia Heng's child grow up?"
Since he was dismissed, he has been idle at home for many days. The originally bustling Zhenguo Palace has long since lost its splendor, and all this is thanks to Jia Heng's son!
Of course, compared to the situation when he was dismissed from the position of governor, Qiu Liang, the grandson of Marquis Jingtian who served in the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities, was even worse. Now that he has been abandoned at home, with the rank of third-class general Zhaowu, it is almost impossible to narrate it again.
use.
The Prince of Nan'an County thought for a moment and asked: "Jia Heng is in charge of the affairs of the army. I heard that his methods are radical and brutal, especially those of Wang Ziteng. The lieutenant general of the army has no complaints recently?"
This refers to the incident where Jia Heng forced the general to pay back the corrupt military pay.
King Beijing took over the conversation, with a touch of emotion on his handsome face, and said: "We have laid off many military generals and sent people to recover the vacancies over the years. How can there be no complaints? It's just Jia Yunhui who holds important positions.
The power is overwhelming, controlling the Jinyi Mansion, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, Guo Yongying and other minions, and he has the full support of Grand Scholar Li. The generals dare to be angry but dare not speak out."
Hou Xiaokang's eyes flashed and he said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, can you secretly ask those generals to follow the example of Prince Teng?"
King Beijing shook his head and said: "No, this time is different from Wang Ziteng's time. The government and the public were paying attention, and heavy troops were on guard. Jia Yun commanded the generals to confiscate nearly half of their wealth and put them in the army. He relied on the army alone.
Generals, they all have families and families, they bought property in the capital, paid half of the corrupt money, and got away, how can they dare to do anything random?"
To put it bluntly, it was to divide the generals and soldiers without forcing them too hastily. Due to the weakness of the property owners, they did not dare to cause chaos in the face of the five-city military force, the imperial guard, and the Beijing camp.
The Prince of Nan'an County frowned and said: "Now it is better to wait and see what happens. We should not take action. We might as well see the reaction of the civil servants first before making any calculations. We should first discuss the matter of Niu Xiandi and leave Guo Yongying's resignation.
There are also many days when someone needs to be sent out."
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Niu Jizong.
King Beijing asked: "What do you think, Uncle Shi?"
Niu Jizong said: "Your Majesty, I still want to lead the troops to fight on the battlefield. I can't do anything if I am asked to do other things."
In the Chen-Han system, Wu Xun who did not lead troops was almost useless and did not dare to speak loudly.
Wang Shuirong of Beijing thought for a while and said to the Prince of Nan'an County on the side: "The Ministry of War reported the day before yesterday that bandits in Henan were infested and gathering in the mountains and forests, causing harm to the place. The Henan Dusi unified all the soldiers to suppress the arrests, but they were unable to do anything. The former military governor's office wanted to appoint a dispatch
When Qian Shu went to Henan to inspect military affairs, Niu Shibo took the post of Qian Shu and went to Henan first. He first went to Xiang to praise the military aircraft, and then made further calculations."
Previously, Liu Fang actually went to the Ministry of War to ask for an official letter, but did not get permission from the Ministry of War at that time.
At this moment, Wang Shuirong of Beijing, who was leading the former military governor's office, obviously did not give up and came up with a curved strategy.
The Prince of Nan'an County pondered for a moment and said: "This proposal is feasible. We will go to Henan after the Chinese New Year. Once we are out of the limelight, we will transfer to the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army and wait for the opportunity to lead troops. In fact, the last time I entered the palace to meet the Holy Spirit,
I have reflected on my repentance to the Holy One, my dear brother, and the Holy One has shown mercy and forgiveness. Now I am going to Henan to show my loyalty, courage and diligence."
In fact, this was the sweetness given by Emperor Chongping after Prince Nan'an moved closer to Emperor Chongping, even though he actually did not want to use mediocre and incompetent people like Niu Jizong.
Niu Jizong couldn't help but show a bitter look on his face. Although he didn't want to send a foreign mission, he knew that this was a necessary step for his comeback. He nodded and said, "I am willing to listen to the prince's instructions."
The Prince of Nan'an County looked at Niu Jizong and said: "We, Wu Xun, need to know that the foundation of a career is in the army. No matter what, we must pay attention to the military affairs. After the spring, I will also receive the emperor's mission and leave the capital.
Patrol the northwest and guard against thieves."
Since the Ming Dynasty died in Jiajing, through the continuous conquests of Taizu and Emperor Taizong of the Chen and Han Dynasties, as well as the opening of mutual markets and other means, the border troubles in the northwest have gradually subsided and are no longer the same as during the Jiajing period.
The Wala also moved westward one after another and gradually dispersed into various tribes. As a result, in the early days of the Longzhi period, there were no beacon police for thousands of miles in the northwest.
However, with the defeat of Liaodong in the last years of Longzhi, the situation in the northwest changed suddenly, and the Oara tribes made a comeback eastward, and together with the native Tibetan tribes in the West Sea region, they constituted an intrusion on the northwest frontier.
The king of Xining County in Qinghai, Shizhen, led the northwest frontier army and took charge of the overall situation in the northwest.
Prince Nan'an went to the northwest to help Emperor Chongping appease Prince Xining, a former comrade-in-arms of King Zhou.
Not mentioning the plans at the Nan'an County Prince's Palace, Jia Heng returned from the Daming Palace. On the way, he went to Jinyi Mansion first and summoned Qianhu Qulang, intending to ask Jinyi Mansion about investigating the murderer behind the assassination of King Zhongshun.
Then he returned to Ningguo Mansion and entered the flower hall. As soon as he sat down, Jiao Da approached and said respectfully: "Uncle Heng, Wu Jinxiao has been waiting in the wing for a long time."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Bring him in."
At the same time, he took out a stack of gift lists from the drawer, placed them on the small table next to him, and sipped the fragrant tea in his leisure time.
Not long after, the servant led a middle-aged man wearing a fur coat and a felt hat into the flower hall.
"Wu Jinxiao, the head of the village under the door, has met his employer." When Wu Jinxiao saw the young military attache who was sitting on the chair, calm and calm, his heart could not help but tremble, and he stepped forward and bowed, cupping his hands in greeting.
Jia Heng put down the tea cup and looked at Wu Jinxiao. In front of him was a burly middle-aged man with high cheekbones and deep eyes. He said: "Wuzhuangtou, wake up quickly."
"Thank you so much, boss." Wu Jinxiao stood up as he spoke, and stood with his hands down, respectful.
Jia Heng greeted him and said, "I came all the way from Wuzhuangtou. It was a hard journey."
"It's just my duty, I don't dare to say it's hard work." Wu Jinxiao said while cupping his hands and taking a peek at the young man opposite him. Seeing that there was no joy or anger on his face, his behavior couldn't help but become more respectful, and he dealt with it carefully.
Jia Heng didn't speak anymore. He was silent for a while, picked up a stack of gift lists in his hand, frowned and said: "Wuzhuangtou, why is this year's gift list so much less than the previous two years, and it decreases sharply every year?"
Wu Jinxiao hurriedly replied: "My boss, in the past two years, there have been nine disasters in ten places in each province. Let's just say that this year, it rained from March to August, and there was no sunshine for several days in a row. In September, there was a hailstorm as big as a bowl.
, including people, houses, and livestock, many were injured. This year, Zhuangzi’s output is only so much.”
Jia Heng listened to the defense that was almost the same as the original work, with a cold look in his eyes: "Wuzhuangtou, even if it is a natural disaster, there shouldn't be just this many, and I see that the list of gifts has decreased sharply in the past five years.
Two Zhuangzi were sold at a discount at the beginning of the year, how do you explain this?"
Wu Jinxiao said anxiously: "My boss, these two Zhuangzi were sold to local merchants at a discount when Uncle Zhen was here, considering that they could not make ends meet, and all the money went into the Ning Mansion's public account."
Jia Heng said in an indifferent tone: "I will send someone to verify the details of the transaction at the beginning of the year. However, I took over the Ningguo Mansion and watched Zhuangzi gradually decline over the years. The foundation of the ancestors is gradually declining. I feel really sad. I urgently need to sort out the order and investigate the root cause.
, you lead the banker to first talk to the verification person in Jinyi Mansion about the situation."
In this era, if anything is punished without teaching, even if it is to find out the details of Wu Jinxiao, the purpose of this suggestion must be made clear.
The foundation of Ningguo Mansion is declining day by day, and it is urgent to sort out the situation and investigate the root cause. This is a high-sounding excuse.
Of course, Wu Jinxiao and other visiting bankers must assist in the investigation.
Once you enter the official office of Jinyi Mansion, Youdao's people's hearts are as iron as iron, and the official law is as strong as a furnace. Not everyone has a strong psychological quality, and there will always be dealers who can't bear it and tell the truth.
In the past, Jia Zhen did not have the conditions for the government to facilitate her work. Secondly, she was worried that the generals would cause trouble and the farmers would cause trouble, and the output of the farm would decrease. Therefore, she knew that Wu Jinxiao was using his hands to enrich his own pockets, so she did not hesitate.
Just sit back and do nothing.
When Wu Jinxiao heard that Jinyi Mansion was going to send someone to intervene, Wu Jinxiao's heart skipped a beat, and he already realized that something was wrong, and said anxiously: "My boss, the tribute list has never been wrong in these years. I can't trust Jinyi Mansion to intervene."
Wait?"
Jia Heng said: "Wuzhuangtou, this has nothing to do with whether you believe it or not. It's just checking the income and expenditure of several farms. After all, it's time to sort out this confusing account over the past few years."
Wu Jinxiao looked ugly and thought to himself, this young man is so aggressive, isn't he afraid that we will no longer help manage the farmland?
But Jia Heng...is really not afraid!
Refugees are everywhere in the world, and there is never a shortage of people willing to farm well.
This means that the small arm cannot twist the thigh. Once Jia Heng starts not to worry about anything, he can send someone to check everything.
Because even if there is trouble in Zhuangtou and production is temporarily suspended, Ningguo Mansion will not be affected too much because it will be supported by other sources of income.
Suddenly, a servant from outside came in and reported: "Master, Qu Qianhu from Jinyi Mansion is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Jinxiao was feeling extremely frightened. A young man wearing a flying fish suit, tall and straight, with sharp sword eyebrows, led several guards in brocade clothes to the eaves of the corridor, ordered his entourage to be the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and pressed Xiu Chun alone.
He entered with the knife, raised his hand in greeting and said, "I have a humble job, Qu Lang, and I have met your lord."
At this time, Wu Jinxiao was completely panicked, especially when he saw the young man wearing a flying fish suit with a cold temperament, he became more and more frightened and uneasy.
This time, is he going to die here?
Jia Heng ignored Wu Jinxiao and asked: "Qu Qianhu, you are here just in time. Let your people lead the head of Wuzhuang and the guests who are temporarily staying at Tongfu Inn to the Zhenfu Division to inquire about the details.
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When Qu Lang heard this, his expression was indifferent, he cupped his hands and said, "Follow your orders."
With that said, he ordered the captain in Jinyi to enter the hall.
Jia Heng said filial piety to the already gloomy Wu Jin: "Wuzhuang head will go first. If everything goes well, we will entertain all of you who have come from afar in the evening."
If things don't go well, this year will be spent in Zhenfusi Prison.
Wu Jinxiao's hands and feet were cold at the moment, and his heart was extremely anxious. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but at the urging of the captain of the Jinyi Mansion, he felt fear in his heart, and had to follow the Jinyi guards out of the flower hall, towards the Zhenfu Division.
go.
Jia Heng turned to look at Qu Lang and asked, "Qu Qianhu, is there anything you can tell us about?"
Qu Lang whispered: "I already have some clues, and I'm about to report them to you, sir."
When Jia Heng saw this, his heart moved slightly. He stood up and said, "Let's talk in the study."
Qu Lang responded and followed Jia Heng to the outer study room to discuss matters.
When Jia Heng sat down, Qu Lang whispered: "Sir, the group of criminals who assassinated Prince Zhongshun in Da Ci'en Temple seems to be from the White Lotus Sect."
"Hmm? White Lotus Sect?"
Jia Heng frowned, with a look of surprise in his eyes.
Without him, the White Lotus Sect is a professional rebel. How could Chen Han have such a hidden rebel force?
Qu Lang looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "In the past few years, Shandong and other places have been hit by natural disasters many times. The livelihood of the people has been unsustainable. Most of them are thieves and bandits. The White Lotus Sect also took the opportunity to attract believers in the county and township pavilions, gathering people to be thieves, and plotting against evil.
…During this period, Jinan Prefecture had thousands of households in the police prefecture and counties, but the local government paid no attention to it and the investigation was ineffective. As a result, the White Lotus Sect gradually became popular and now they dare to send people to the Shenjing City to assassinate the national vassal."
Jia Heng's face was dim and uncertain, and he asked: "The detective of Jinyi Mansion, do you have any control over Bailian's background?"
Qu Lang shook his head and said: "The order within the White Lotus Sect is very strict. The Jinyi Mansion once tried to send detectives to break into it, but most of them were discovered. As for the gang of thugs who assassinated Prince Zhongshun, the Wei Zhong brothers are still investigating their presence in Beijing.
Hidden lair in it.”
Jia Heng thought for a while and asked: "Qu Qianhu, who among the guards is responsible for hunting down the White Lotus Sect traitors?"
Qu Lang said: "Zhou Chen Qianhu has been responsible for this matter."
There are fourteen thousand households in Jinyi Mansion, that is, fourteen functional departments, and Zhou Chen is the full-time thousand households who hunt down the white lotus sect and other prostitutes and rebels.
Jia Heng muttered: "I will go to Jinyi Mansion later to inquire about this matter."
Organizations such as the White Lotus Sect are undoubtedly a source of unrest for the rule and are also the target of continuous attacks by the government. He needs to control and take precautions in advance.
On this point, he and King Zhongshun have the same position. If the White Lotus Sect dares to assassinate the national clan today, will they be able to assassinate him tomorrow?
Jia Heng suppressed the issue of the White Lotus Sect and asked: "The Beijing Camp Army has been investigating corruption, and it will be finished soon. The imperial guards have put their manpower on investigating suspicious people in the capital. There are still about ten days to celebrate the New Year.
If bad people cause trouble, the impact will be bad."
In fact, it was precisely because Jinyi Mansion focused its energy and manpower on assisting Jia Heng in reorganizing the capital camp that it was slow to respond to the assassination of King Zhongshun by the White Lotus Sect.
Qu Lang said: "There are only two regiments and battalions of generals who are still arranging, and we have been able to mobilize manpower."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "You have also recently taken the time to hand over affairs to your colleagues in the Qianhu Office, and went to the Experience Department to check various files. They will be useful next spring."
Qu Lang understood clearly and cupped his hands and said: "Thank you Yunhui for your humble position."
Jia Heng said: "Okay, let's go and do our errands."
After the new year, Qu Lang can be appointed as the governor of the town.
The reason for this is that they are worried about being promoted too quickly and causing criticism. Once the New Year is over, it will be hung at both ends, giving people a psychological sense. It is almost a year ago, so it does not appear that the promotion is too fast.
After Qu Lang left, Jia Heng sat alone in the study, thinking about his next plan.
As the first month approaches, it is necessary to organize the army to prepare for the military parade.
This is not to say that the Beijing camp will immediately form combat effectiveness, because there is no running-in, it cannot be so fast, but it will give the emperor and the ministers some confidence in their conduct and appearance.
"After that, we can send troops out of Shaanxi into Henan Province to suppress the bandits and sharpen the combat effectiveness of the soldiers."
Jia Heng thought this way, and felt a little bit like he was not waiting for me.
At this moment, a servant from outside came to report: "Sir, the old lady of Xifu sent Miss Yuanyang to invite Uncle Heng to come over to discuss matters."
Jia Heng frowned and asked the servant, "Did you say something?"
"Replying to my uncle, I heard that the master of the Shi family is here." The servant said.
"Two masters of the Shi family?" Jia Heng's face paused slightly, thinking in his mind.
Secretly, I don’t know whether it is Baoling Hou Shi Nai or Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding.
As for whether he came for Xiangyun, it was probably impossible, because he could just call Xiangyun back and send his daughter-in-law or even his mother-in-law to come over. How could Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding come in person?
"So, this is because of me."
Jia Heng already had some guesses. Without further delay, he went to the flower hall to meet Yuanyang.