Chapter 363 The title is too low, so that women are strong and men are weak
Jia Heng and Dai Yu were exploring spring. After listening to Xiang Yun for a while, Ke Qing stroked the guzheng and returned to the study to pick up a book and read.
Toward the end of the night, the mandarin ducks indeed came calling.
However, Jia Zheng prepared a banquet in the front hall to entertain Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing, and his son Shi Hao. As the clan leader, Jia Heng could not be absent.
In the front hall, the lights are brightly lit and the figures are looking forward to it.
The sound of the music is babbling and melodious. On the wool carpet, several young women from the music studio are standing or standing, holding pipa or wooden fans. Wu Nong is talking softly, which is clearly Suzhou Pingtan.
Not only Jia Zheng was there, but Jia Lian was also summoned to accompany the guests. As for Jia She, since he was punished by Jia's mother to kneel down in the ancestral hall last time, he almost never met Jia Heng again. This time when he heard that Jia Heng was hosting a banquet for Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding, he
He refused to come because he was ill.
Jia Heng hadn't seen Jia Lian for a while. He entered the hall and took a look at Jia Lian. He saw that his face was rosy, just like before, and he was completely unaffected by the previous "stealing mother" incident.
Seeing Jia Heng enter the hall, Jia Lian and Jia Zheng stood up with a smile and greeted each other.
Shi Ding seemed to have corrected his mentality now. He no longer looked like the "elder" he had been in Rongqing Hall. He said with a smile on his face: "Brother Heng, I'm waiting for you."
"Shi Shibo, I was reading an official document just now." Jia Heng said hello to Shi Ding, and then looked at the young man with a relatively unfamiliar face.
This is a young man in his mid-twenties, who has similar appearance and facial features to his father Shi Ding. Compared with Shi Ding, who feels better about himself, this second son of Zhongjing Marquis is younger than himself, but is already a first-class Yunhui general, Jia Heng.
, his posture was obviously much more respectful, and he smiled and said: "Brother Heng, your name is like thunder to Brother Yu's ears. When we meet today, you will become even more famous."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "It's a meager name, but it's not worth mentioning. Brother Shi Shi is also a dignified person, a tiger in the general family."
In fact, in the Rongqing Hall before, Shi Ding was talking to himself from beginning to end, and ended up in an embarrassing situation without making him blush.
This meal was originally to show Jia Mu's face. After all, it was the Shi family's first time here. As the head of the Jia family, he couldn't justify not seeing her.
However, he adhered to an idea in his heart that this banquet should be regarded as an ordinary entertainment between relatives without making any political commitments.
While everyone was talking, they all sat down one after another, listening to the Pingtan, talking and laughing, and drinking and drinking, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Because the Chinese New Year is approaching, everyone is talking about the New Year's Eve and occasionally telling interesting stories about Beijing.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
After getting drunk, Shi Ding couldn't hold it back, his cheeks flushed, and he said with a smile: "My nephew, you work with Li Dajun from the Ministry of War. Do you know what the Ministry of War means when Hao'er returns to Beijing to wait for Que'er this time?
"
Seeing that Shi Ding once again mentioned the issue of his son's appointment, Jia Heng's face remained calm and he said softly: "The selection of military attachés has always been handled by civilian officials from the Ministry of War, and I can't go beyond asking questions."
Don't say you don't want to help Shi Hao. Even if you want to help, you still need to know who he is and his talents. Otherwise, he will be recommended randomly. If something goes wrong, it won't look good to the Ministry of War.
Moreover, he helped the historians carry out activities. This scene fell into the eyes of Li Zan, the great scholar of Wuyingdian, and it was a case of nepotism?
It’s time to take over the leadership of Beijing Camp after the new year, how can you find troubles?
As for being seconded to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, the follow-up will be even more troublesome. How can he be properly used under his own hands?
When Shi Ding saw Jia Heng pushing back again, his expression changed. He sighed and opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something else.
However, I heard Shi Hao take over the conversation with a smile and said: "Father, it's the same with sons waiting for candidates to be promoted to the Ministry of War. Now that the Beijing camp is employing people, I guess there will always be a place to place them."
When Jia Heng heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Shi Hao.
No matter what this person can do, at least his posture is correct.
Of course, Shi Hao and he were the same generation, and there was no trace of their elders to show off.
Jia Lian probably drank too much, his cheeks were rosy, and he said: "It is not easy for the Ministry of War to wait for a promotion. There is a family friend of Sun Shaozu who asked his father to explain to the Ministry of War a few months ago. The appointment has not been received yet."
Certainly."
When Jia Heng heard the name of Sun Shaozu, his eyes were slightly cold, and he secretly thought, should he transfer this guy to his subordinates for processing?
As soon as Jia Lian said this, Shi Ding's face changed suddenly, he picked up the wine glass and drank another glass of wine.
Jia Zheng watched from the side and said thoughtfully: "Brother Heng, you are now working with Grand Scholar Li. Could you please tell the Ministry of War to find a job in the capital camp?"
After all, he couldn't bear to have his relatives rejected, and in Jia Zheng's eyes, Marquis Zhongjing was quite capable.
Shi Ding also cast his expectant eyes on Jia Heng.
If you are not allowed to serve in the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities, then it is not impossible to serve as a general in the capital camp?
The 12th Regiment Camp in Beijing always has someone to dispatch, right?
Jia Heng shook his head and said: "Beijing camp is now eliminating military generals, eliminating the bad and retaining the best. The generals who are transferred from outside still need to be evaluated, and the generals should be carefully recruited. If Brother Shi wants to join the Beijing camp as a general, you can wait patiently, and the files will be entered
Inspection."
Jia Zheng was surprised and said: "I wonder who will take charge of this matter?"
Jia Heng said: "General Li, University Scholar, I will be in charge of the specific details."
Shi Ding: "..."
After all, you're not in charge?
The four great families of King Jia Shi and Xue were originally connected by the same spirit. Now that you are doing things, it is not just a matter of words to support the same clan?
In fact, the Jia family's military foundation was in the Jingying camp. Although there was no successor for Prince Teng to take over, Jia Heng suddenly emerged and now gradually controls the Jingying camp. This is not only in the eyes of historians, but also in the eyes of some generals.
No surprise.
Even Li Zan felt that there was nothing wrong with letting a young man like Jia Heng take over.
Otherwise, there will be too many people with outstanding abilities, and it will really be impossible to find someone to take over the leadership of the capital camp?
This is the underlying effect brought about by the name Jia Heng, the leader of the Jia clan. It sounds illusory, but it works subtly.
Jia Zheng smoothed things over and said: "Brother Shi, since the Beijing camp is in the process of reorganization and it is not very acceptable to transfer generals, it will not be too late after a while."
Although Shi Ding felt a little depressed, he couldn't say much.
Jia Heng also gave some hope at this time, saying: "After the new year, the Beijing Camp will gradually fill up the vacancies, and the Ministry of War will also begin to review the generals' ultimatums."
At that time, if everything goes well, he will actually lead the training of the Beijing camp and have a much greater say in selecting generals, instead of having to make suggestions to Li Zan now.
When Shi Ding heard this, although he thought it was prevarication, his face looked much better. After thinking about it, he turned to ask: "My nephew, I want to find a job to share your worries. I wonder if my nephew has any suggestions?"
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "Shi Shibo is a prince of the country, and he is supported by honor and wealth. If you want to lead troops to serve the country, you can express your feelings to the Holy Master. With Shi Bo's qualifications, he can serve in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army or as a general at the border."
No matter what, it’s enough.”
"What about leaving the town?" Shi Ding's eyes moved slightly and he asked without giving up.
The reason why Shi Ding wanted to be sent abroad was because the vacancies in the capital were full. Instead of going to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion to work as a governor with nothing to do, it would be better to be sent abroad.
With his super level...
The best assignment is to serve as a governor in a local area, to go out of town, to be appointed as a high official in the border area, and to be powerful in all directions.
Jia Heng glanced at Shi Ding, his mind was spinning, and he guessed his thoughts and said: "Next year, the imperial court will use troops in the north. Shi Shibo can inform the emperor."
In fact, some people don't think much of Shi Ding's methods and abilities, but they are afraid that Shi Ding is still stronger than Jia She.
Jia Zheng nodded and said: "What Zi Yu said is true. The northern captives are watching with eager eyes. It is the time for Wu Xun to serve his orders and serve the country."
Shi Ding frowned and said: "I heard some rumors that Academician Li will leave Hebei in the next year, but Hebei is facing the barbarians. I have been away from the army for a long time, and I am unfamiliar with leading troops. I rashly
Heading north, I'm afraid I'll miss important national events."
In the bitter cold land of Youzhou, you still have to fight against the Donglu. Moreover, Beijiang has the responsibility to defend the territory. If anything goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous. It will be a pit of fire.
Jia Heng raised the wine cup, feeling a little disappointed in his heart, and said: "That will be difficult to handle. Shibo has been idle at home for a year or two. If he wants to be released as governor of other provinces, the emperor will not do it unless he is recommended by a cabinet minister."
After everyone finished drinking, Jia Heng didn't stay much, so he returned to Ningguo Mansion.
A night of silence.
The next day, early in the morning, after Jia Heng got up, he led a large group of retinues and went to the Beijing Camp to supervise the camp soldiers' drills.
At noon, we went to the eldest princess's house in Jinyang.
His schedule for the past few days was basically as follows: in the morning he would supervise the army camp in Beijing, in the afternoon the Wucheng Military and Horse Division or the Jinyi Mansion would handle official duties, and at noon or in the evening he would go to Jinyang Princess's mansion for lunch or dinner, and he would not stay overnight.
Jinyang Princess Mansion
In the wing room, on the Arhat bed behind the screen, the eldest princess of Jinyang was sitting opposite Yuan Chun. There was a stack of blue leather account books placed on the small table. The two were originally talking about the recent account book receipts and expenditures in some shops in Dongcheng.
As he said that, he mentioned the Chinese New Year.
The eldest princess of Jinyang stared at the fair-skinned girl, and she felt a bit of admiration in her heart. The girl in front of her was smart and gentle. She spoke and acted in an elegant and careful manner.
Yuanchun looked at the dazzling beauty opposite and felt the same way.
This eldest princess of the Han Dynasty is graceful, dignified and quiet, without a trace of the arrogance of a noble nobleman, and her treatment of others is as refreshing as spring breeze.
Princess Jinyang's eyebrows were filled with smiles, and she said softly: "Yuan Chun, the Chinese New Year will be here in the next few days. I think you need to go back to visit relatives, so you don't have to serve here all the time."
Yuan Chun had a gentle smile on her beautiful face and said: "Thank you, Your Highness. It won't be too late to go back on the New Year's Day."
The eldest princess of Jinyang nodded and said, "That's okay."
At this moment, a nun came from outside and said, "Your Highness, General Yunhui is here."
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes were filled with joy, but the expression on her face did not show any signs of it: "Lianxue, lead him over."
Just saying "he" still has some clues.
Lianxue responded and went to welcome Jiaheng.
Yuanchun chuckled and said: "A few days ago, I wrote off the accounts, and Heng brother came here very frequently."
This remark was originally intended as a joke to show the closeness between the two families.
However, the eldest princess of Jinyang has something in her heart. The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Two blushes quietly appeared on her white cheeks, and her beautiful eyes painted with rose-red eye shadow were a bit unnatural: "Yes, Xu Shi Ziyu
There was less official work a year ago."
In the past few days, Jia Heng has been visiting the eldest princess's mansion frequently, all in the name of coming to see Yuanchun's write-off account books.
Therefore, although Yuanchun felt that Jia Heng had a close relationship with the eldest princess of Jinyang, he did not doubt that he was involved simply because the two had a close personal relationship.
But this obviously won't last long. It's right under Yuanchun's nose, and one day he will find out.
Not long after, a young man with a tall figure and sharp eyebrows walked into the tent, raised his hands to Princess Jinyang and said, "Your Highness."
A soft voice sounded from the side, "Brother Heng."
"Sister." Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun aside with warm eyes and called out.
At this moment, Yuan Chun was wearing a light yellow dress, a green bun with clouds, pink face and red lips, under the thin willow-leaf eyebrows, bright eyes, a plump face as white as snow, and a smile.
At this time, the eldest princess of Jinyang said with a sweet smile: "Where did Ziyu come from? Have you had a meal?"
Jia Heng looked at the eldest princess of Jinyang and saw the beauty, as bright as a peach pistil, and said: "I just came from the capital camp and haven't had a meal yet. Where are your highness and eldest sister?"
The eldest princess of Jinyang said: "We are talking about the New Year, but we haven't had time to eat yet... Lianxue, tell the cook to prepare lunch."
Lianxue responded and told her to go.
Yuan Chun's bright eyes sparkled, and he looked at the young man quietly, and chuckled: "Brother Heng, how are you doing at home these two days?"
Jia Heng said: "Everything is fine. There are only a few days until the New Year. Speaking of which, this is the first New Year that my eldest sister has celebrated since she left the palace."
The eldest princess of Jinyang looked at the "sister and brother" with a smile, her face was calm and beautiful, and they were chatting about their daily life.
The smile on Tao Ruili's face grew brighter in Yuanchun, and she said: "That's right. I remember the last time I celebrated the New Year outside the palace, it was more than ten years ago. This time I came back to celebrate the New Year, it has a different meaning."
Princess Jinyang smiled and said: "During the Chinese New Year, the whole family can have a good reunion."
Thinking of this, she glanced at the young man sitting upright and thought to herself, this year has a different meaning to her. It's just that during the Chinese New Year, I don't know if he can come?
As if aware of the inexplicable meaning contained in the beauty's eyes, Jia Heng met her eyes and everything was unspoken.
After a while, the nuns and maids brought the dishes, and everyone came to the small hall to sit down and talk.
After lunch, Yuanchun knew that Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang had something to say, so he said goodbye and left.
Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang entered the wing and sat across from each other to drink tea.
The eldest princess of Jinyang rolled up her sleeves, her white jade-like frosty wrists, lifted the teapot and poured a cup for Jia Heng, and asked with concern: "I heard from Xiahou that you were impeached by the official yesterday? You were also summoned by the emperor's brother.
Questioning in the palace? What is going on?"
Jia Heng said: "This is King Zhongshun. Because of the assassination of Da Ci'en Temple, he took the opportunity to attack the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division. He used this to attack me and wanted to force me to resign from the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division."
The eldest princess of Jinyang frowned, her beautiful eyes filled with coldness: "If you don't look for his faults, he will look for yours."
Jia Heng's eyes reflected that cold and gorgeous jade face, and a bit of warmth surged in his heart. He picked up the tea cup and said, "Fortunately, the Holy One did not listen to what he said and no longer doubts it."
With that, he said that he would reward himself with the Peach Talisman Door God as a token of appeasement.
The eldest princess of Jinyang muttered: "The emperor is using you, and his tricks cannot be hidden from the emperor's eyes."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "However, even so, it also reminded me that it is not easy for the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to keep control."
The Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division is responsible for the security of the capital, and has a vital stake. When he reaches a higher level of merit and needs to avoid disaster, he will be the first to resign from the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division.
The eldest princess of Jinyang thought for a while and said: "You don't have to worry now. You won't have to worry when you become the governor of the Beijing Camp."
The two have been getting along for a long time, and they have been frank with each other for a long time, and they often talk about political matters.
Jia Heng was silent for a while and said: "In the end, this matter still depends on the Holy Spirit's will."
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. It's a waste of time. I'm going to take a nap."
Jia Heng knew the elegant meaning of the song after hearing it. He came closer, took the slender hand of Princess Jinyang, held it in his arms, and whispered in his ear: "Then I will serve your highness."
The eldest princess of Jinyang snorted and let Jia Heng support her towards the bed in the inner room.
Sitting on the embroidered couch, Jia Heng untied her skirt and said warmly: "Your Highness, in a few days, I will be very old, and I may not have much time to come back."
"Well, Chanyue will be back tomorrow too." Princess Jinyang's face was red, but her tone was filled with sadness. She was happier these days than she had been in the past twenty years.
She has been...
In fact, her thoughts have changed a bit. She doesn't want just a moment of tenderness. She wants to stay with this person for a long time. She also wants to one day be at home like a wife waiting for her husband to return.
Jia Heng put his hands on a pair of soft and soft arms. While gazing, he saw a trace of resentment on the beauty's face, and was silent for a moment.
His current title is still too low to stop Youyou from talking.
The reason why Jinyang was opposed to the announcement of their relationship was that he was worried that the young princess would find out, but more importantly, he was worried that it would cause trouble to him, such as the unscrupulous accusation that he hooked up with a widowed woman in order to gain a fortune.
Not to mention this, if the Queen Mother knew about Emperor Chongping, would she force him to give Jinyang a title?
These changes are actually unpredictable.
"The title is too low, not even a fifth-class title, so women are strong and men are weak. If you are a county king, even if you are a duke..."
As a man, he cannot be with his own woman openly... Although this kind of affair seems to be...
As if she was aware of the disappointed mood of the little man lying on her body, the eldest princess of Jinyang had a gentle look on her face and said with relief: "Well, the days are long, just wait until after the New Year, you can come over again."
Jia Heng said "hmm", lowered his head and pursed his red lips, grabbing the sweetness.
With a burst of rapid breathing, he entered the inner room.
But it is said that Yuanchun left the courtyard of the eldest princess of Jinyang and just returned to the moon gate of the courtyard where she lived. Suddenly, she suddenly remembered that those account books were left at the eldest princess of Jinyang. She forgot to take them with her, so she turned back.
Just as they were approaching the courtyard, it was a coincidence that Lianxue, who was originally looking for the wind, happened to be taking her maid with her, and was called by a nanny to go to the warehouse to take stock of the things for the festival.