Chapter 611 Nowadays, it is not an exaggeration to say that the power is growing day by day.
Luoyang City, Delifang, Jia Mansion
In the study, Jia Heng flipped through the intelligence books from Luoyang compiled by the Di newspaper and the Jinyiwei Mansion.
Generally speaking, as the chaos in the Central Plains was put down, the entire city of Luoyang began to return to its former peace, or rather noisy and prosperous.
Jia Heng's expression paused, and he suddenly called out: "Xiahou, huh?" Their eyes met, one surprised, the other panicked.
Xia Houying was peeping at Jia Heng when she was suddenly noticed. Her cheeks, which had always been as frosty as ever, had a slight blush, which was not noticeable. She quickly put down the teacup, stood up, and said with cupped hands: "What are the orders from the Governor?"
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Jia Heng put down the newspaper in his hand and was silent for a moment. He stared at Xia Houying with a pair of clear and spiritual eyes. For about three breaths, he lowered the head of the beautiful woman wearing a wingless crown a little more and tied it up.
The emerald-knotted black rope that raised her cheeks swayed slightly under her neck.
"Xiahou, how old are you this year?" Xiahouying: "???" What do you mean?
I caught a peek and asked her how old she was?
After thinking for a while, he looked solemn and said in a low voice: "I'm humble. I'm only twenty years old." Jia Heng looked calm and asked, "Are there any other relatives at home?"
Xia Houying shook her head and looked gloomy for a moment.
Jia Heng's face remained calm and he asked again: "How many years have you followed the eldest princess?"
Xia Houying was startled for a moment, thought for a while, and said: "It has been seven or eight years. At that time, the officials of Jinyi Mansion had just been attacked. When the eldest princess came to pick someone up, she arrived at the eldest princess's house."
It has been so many years in a flash.
Jia Heng's face paused slightly, and he murmured: "It's been so long, no wonder."
Not long ago, Xia Houying wrote a letter to the eldest princess of Jinyang, mostly about him and Princess Xianning, so this was Jinyang's spy.
Xia Houying felt uncomfortable being looked at by the majestic gaze of the young man across from her. She said in a clear voice: "If the Governor has nothing to do, I will be staying with Her Highness the Princess."
"Let's go." Jia Heng said softly, and suddenly said: "By the way, you stay here to protect Princess Xianning tomorrow. There is no need to go to Tongguan."
Xia Houying paused in her steps, her frost-covered jade face changed, she cupped her hands and answered the order: "Yes, Governor."
Jia Heng watched Xia Houying leave, with a gloomy look on his face and a hint of thought in his eyes. He then picked up the newspaper and read it again, and then ordered the maid in the house to prepare a bathtub and hot water.
When he bought a house before, he asked someone to buy some maids, and the servant girl thought he was going to do it. Speaking of which, he felt uncomfortable for a while without Qingwen to take a bath.
After bathing, night has fallen, the lanterns have begun to light up, the moon is bright and clear, and everything is silent.
Jia Heng returned to the study, planning to wait for a while before going to the appointment with Meng Jinwen and others. As soon as he entered the inner room, he saw circles of orange light from the lantern on the table, and a beautiful figure came into view.
But he saw a girl in a green lotus dress, with black silk draped behind her shoulders. She had just taken a bath and did not apply makeup, but she had a beautiful face and a clear mind. She was sitting on the Taishi chair, looking at the newspaper on the desk.
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"Sir, you are here." When Princess Xianning heard the familiar footsteps, she took her eyes away from the book in her hand, raised her clear eyes, and looked at the tall and tall young man who had changed into a scholar's gown.
A bright light...
Compared with the previous python robe attire, Jia Heng is dressed in a green shirt and round collar robe, with brighter eyebrows, and a much gentler and peaceful temperament than before.
"Sir, how come you have never seen this kind of clothes before?" Princess Xianning asked with a hint of curiosity in her voice, her bright eyes shining brightly under her willow eyebrows.
Jia Heng wrote lightly: "Sent back from home." Not wanting to talk in depth, he picked up the teapot and poured two cups of tea.
Xianning's jade face paused slightly, her bright eyes were covered with a layer of deep thoughts, and there was speculation in her heart that this green shirt was probably sewn by the Qin family. It should have been sent from home together with the brocade clothes some time ago.
, I think it’s all the Qin family’s endless affection.
Actually, it's not really, it's Baochai.
Baochai sewed the spring clothes at home at that time. Before, she had to give them to Xue Pan, but she didn't have time to send them after they were finished.
Before, Qin Keqing and Baochai sent a few pieces of spring clothes in addition to replying to their letters.
When the young man came over with a tea cup, Princess Xianning's face was startled, and a strange thought suddenly appeared in her heart.
She thought to herself that she would let her husband wear these clothes later, and she would "serve" him. Thinking of this, her heart suddenly palpitated, how could she do this?
Oh my god, how could you have such "evil" thoughts? When did this start?
By the way, everything starts from that day in the attic. It was a sunny afternoon. She smelled the breath of her husband and that person, and it seemed that they suddenly dispersed. Chaos was beginning to open, and she felt her soul flying into the sky.
Later, he gradually snatched the husband away from that person, and then he had such a strange thought?
Jia Heng came forward, hugged the absent-minded Princess Xianning, and asked with a smile: "What are you thinking about? Your cheeks and earlobes are all red, and the mist in your bright eyes is almost dripping with water."
Xianning: "-."
Sir, are you making fun of her again? But what is mist? Yes, sir, you are making fun of her.
Just as he was about to speak, his delicate body suddenly trembled, and he let out a "hmph" from his nose. He felt that the earlobe where he had just taken off his earrings was filled with bursts of heat.
"Sir?" Princess Xianning said tremblingly.
Just like every time I played with my husband in the past few days, it felt like my soul was about to be sucked out.
"Zhi'er, why don't you wear earrings?" The voice coming from the ear was a bit erratic, which made people panic.
The girl was about to respond when she suddenly felt a shadow coming closer. The girl's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she felt that the clouds were covering the bright moon and the flowers were blooming on the empty mountain.
After a long time, Jia Heng took a cup of tea, suppressed the sweetness in his mouth, looked at Princess Xianning, handed over the tea cup, and said, "Have a sip of tea."
As time passed, Xianning gradually became more proficient, and was able to confront his two armies, back and forth. Princess Xianning said "hmm" like a mosquito, picked up the teacup and drank, her beautiful face with flowers and trees piled with snow
, already as red as the clouds, with peach cheeks dizzy, he reached out to pick up the newspaper, and a voice as clear as melting ice and snow sounded: "This memorial sir has been reviewed by the emperor. I see it says, strictly order the governors of all provinces to supervise the governors."
, the county magistrate of Fuzhou attaches great importance to flood prevention matters."
The day before yesterday, I saw my husband writing the memorial in person, but I didn’t expect that my father had already approved it in the past few days.
"Yes, now that the imperial edict has spread to all provinces, I think it will attract some people's attention." Jia Heng hugged Xianning with his arms and sat on the chair of the imperial master...
This is not a sign of foresight, and it is different from cavalry troops leaving the capital. During droughts, water conservancy projects are built to prepare for floods. This is a truth that every three-year-old child knows. It is just that Emperor Chongping overreacted. Of course, it can be said that it is a matter of affairs.
The emphasis is on agriculture.
Then, the officials who had their leisure time disturbed complained a few words, and then blamed Jia Heng - what a waste of time!
Princess Xianning sat in Jia Heng's arms a little shyly. Although many intimate things had happened in the past two days, she was still on pins and needles.
Princess Xianning had no choice but to change the subject and said in a clear voice: "Building water conservancy projects is not a bad thing. After all, it is about paying attention to agriculture and mulberry trees, which is something that people of the time praise."
"Many things were originally good, but some officials deliberately made things worse. They used embankment construction to trouble the people, and then you were left to shoulder the blame." Jia Heng paused and said in a low voice.
The warm and fragrant soft jade is in my arms, but I also have some thoughts. As the saying goes, a gentleman hides his weapons in his body and waits for the time to move.
Princess Xianning was deep in thought on her beautiful pink face. Immediately, her jade cheeks, as clear as snow, were dyed with crimson clouds. She was as beautiful as clouds. Because she was so shy, the cold voice of the jade flying in the spring was already trembling a little, and she said angrily.
:"Sir, stop making trouble."
There was a burst of sweetness in my heart, even a bit like a dream.
After the trip to suppress the rebellion in the Central Plains, and now returning to Luoyang, my husband has changed from the awe-inspiring and unapproachable look towards her in the past. He loves her very much and regards her as a treasure. Maybe this is the closeness mentioned in the book, like glue.
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"Well, let's stop making trouble then." Jia Heng said seriously.
People who have just taken a bath have a refreshing fragrance on their ice-cold jade skin, especially the pair who are slender and straight.
Although we have been familiar with each other for a long time and have deep affection, we can still
I still feel lingering and can't put it down. Well, I have to make two pairs of socks for Xianning later.
"Sir, aren't you going to meet the officials of Henan Prefecture and the King of Chu soon?" Princess Xianning said softly, her clear eyes filled with autumn waves, her pink lips under her nose shining like water.
Although I want to give my husband some thoughts, I have more business to attend to later.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I'll go there later. Don't you want to see your brother, Prince of Chu?"
Princess Xianning frowned and said in a clear voice: "I don't usually have much contact with this brother of the King of Chu. Let's meet tomorrow when we have time."
Among the descendants of Emperor Chongping, Princess Xianning and the two princes of Wei and Liang were both descended from Song sisters. They grew up together and were much closer than the two princes of Qi and Chu who had already established their own families.
Jia Heng said softly: "That's fine."
After chatting with Xianning for a while, Xia Houying's voice came from outside. "The governor, Henan Governor Meng Jinwen and several generals from the Beijing camp have sent people to invite you."
Jia Heng said warmly: "Xianning, you have dinner first, I'll go see them, and I'll come back to accompany you later."
When going to meet the officials and generals of Henan Prefecture, it is not easy to take Xianning with him.
Princess Xianning lowered her head, her jade cheeks were as red as frost and the moon, and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, please go quickly."
She was afraid that if she waited a little longer, her husband would not want to go.
Jia Heng said no more and left the study. He first looked for a basin of water to wash away the soft fragrance of powder on his face and the warm and greasy feeling in his hands. Under the escort of the Jinyi Palace Guards led by Liu Jixian, he went to answer the appointment...
Henan Prefecture Yin Meng Jinwen entertained Jia Heng at his home in Luoyang City called "Juxianju". Not only Meng Jinwen and other officials from Henan Prefecture, but also the cavalry generals stationed in Henan Prefecture from the Beijing camp.
Because the Beijing cavalry had previously put down the rebellion, and the infantry arrived later and did not participate in the actual battle, many infantry were still taking turns to build the embankment on the Yellow River embankment, while the 20,000 cavalry troops were led by Xie Zaiyi and Cai Quan.
Keep an eye on bandits and captives to prevent chaos.
In addition, Jia Heng also often went to the embankment to inspect, and it can be said that he strictly eliminated some signs. Juxianju Restaurant, private room on the second floor
Meng Jinwen, the Yin of Henan Prefecture, waited for a long time with the Zhizhong, Fu Cheng, Tongpan, Tuiguan and other staff and subordinates of Henan Prefecture, as well as the officials who had become official and lived there.
In addition, there were Yu Fangguo, the guerrilla general of the Beijing camp, Yin Jianhong, the commander of the Luoyang guard, Guan Shaoqi, the commander of the guard, Wei Daoyan, the commander of Qianshi, Zhenfu and several thousand-household officials in the Beijing camp.
None of them were wearing official uniforms, and a few were in civilian clothes. They were waiting here and talking. Of course, they were still at the same table as civil and military officials.
At this moment, a young scribe opened the curtain and entered the box. Facing the gazes of more than a dozen pairs of eyes, he said happily: "Sir, Mr. Tai Tai's carriage has left the carriage and will be here just as we speak."
An old man among the civil and military officials who were talking and discussing smiled and said: "Mengfu Yin, shall we go down to greet him?"
His name is Xiang Mengqing. He was the governor of Shanxi during the Longzhi Dynasty. He was originally from Henan. He lived in Luoyang for many years after retiring due to illness.
There are two other high-ranking officials who lived in Luoyang, namely Jing Xueqian, the former Henan chief envoy, and Sun Fangyi, the right councilor of Shandong.
In addition, there are two special people, Geng Jisheng, the son of Marquis Yangwu, and Kuang Hong, the son of Jianchangbo. Both of them are in their early forties, with ancient faces. Although they sit among the ranks of military honors, they are different from the generals around them.
Out of place.
This time of meeting the wind and washing the dust was originally organized by these old officials. When they heard that Jia Heng agreed, they were all very happy.
Meng Jinwen looked calm and nodded.
While they were talking, they all got up from their seats one after another, went down to Juxianju, and went downstairs to greet each other. They stood in line with their official rank and lined up on the street of Juxianju to wait.
For a moment, it attracted side glances from the restaurants, teahouses and passers-by on both sides.
The officials and others really responded to Long Ke's words.
This situation is still very different from when Jia Heng first came to Luoyang.
At that time, although Jia Heng came with tens of thousands of cavalry, he was not a high official in the border area after all, and he would leave soon after staying. Therefore, only the officials of Henan Prefecture, officials and gentry stood around and watched.
Now Yongningbo has become the governor of the military and political affairs of Henan. In the past ten months, he has used iron-fisted methods to punish corrupt officials, powerful and evil gentry, and has done the best to deal with the aftermath of the "Civil Rebellion".
Nowadays, it is not an exaggeration to say that its power is growing day by day.
"Coming, coming." At this moment, the scribe called urgently.
Not long after, I saw strings of lanterns beside the wine shops on both sides of the street. The bright firelight illuminated a group of Jinyifu guards wearing flying fish uniforms and wearing embroidered spring knives on their waists. They were the first to lead the way, guarding an ordinary car.
The carriage drove by and stopped in front of the restaurant.
Liu Jixian, a man of thousands of people in brocade clothes, stepped forward to open the car curtain, and Jia Heng got off the carriage. He was dressed in simple clothes and wearing a scholar's square scarf. Under the light, a clear and heroic face came into view...
"Master Tai Tai." I don't know who called him first. Everyone either bowed or bowed their hands in greeting.
Many officials in Luoyang City who had never seen Jia Heng before, such as Xiang Mengqing, Jing Xueqian, Sun Fangyi and other old officials, looked at Jia Heng up and down with strange colors in their eyes.
Without him, he is too young.
That face is so young that it makes people jealous.
Is this the great military official of the Han Dynasty? The man who captured the bandit leader Gao Yue and regained the capital of Kaifeng? Yongning Bo? At such a young age, he is already a top-notch martial artist.
Marquis Yangwu and Bo Jianchang looked at each other, their eyes sparkling, and they looked at the young man up and down.
This is Jia Ziyu, who was powerful in Heluo and quickly put down the rebellion. He is indeed a young handsome man and a disciple of a general. It is said that the temperament of a general's hero cannot be hidden at all.
That kind of demeanor of being in charge of the 200,000-strong army in the Beijing camp, killing decisively, and looking forward to one's own glory, or the official authority that looks around, can't be hidden even by wearing a Chinese tunic suit, let alone a blue shirt.
As nobles of the Taizong Dynasty, the two of them gradually faded out of the political center of the court due to the rebellion during the Longzhi period. Now that they came to support them, they naturally wanted to follow Jia Heng's path.
As for Qifu, as political outcasts, the two people didn't have much hope at all. They just thought about whether the young sons of the two families could find an official position in the adjustment of the Henan Dusi.
Jia Heng looked at several officials from the Henan Prefecture, nodded, and said with a slight smile: "My colleagues have been waiting for a long time, and we have come all the way."
It is indispensable to welcome and send off in the officialdom, even if you are a little unhappy, it is indispensable.
Of course, it is also because of the severe punishment of corrupt officials some time ago that some friendly signals should be released to ease the tense atmosphere in Henan's officialdom.
Meng Jinwen, the Yin of Henan Prefecture, stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Master Taitai, please come inside." With that, he entered the Juxianju Restaurant with everyone looking like stars over the moon. Guests and hosts took their seats.
Under Meng Jinwen's introduction, Jia Heng exchanged greetings with the three official officials, mainly to recognize them. He is young and promising, a great general, and a great city. All kinds of compliments surrounded Jia Heng. Jia Heng also smiled and greeted them one by one.
, chatting and laughing happily.
In fact, this is the norm in officialdom.
Perhaps it was Jia Heng's approachability and approachability that made everyone present feel good about him.
This is the difference in my initial expectations. I originally thought that I would be a young man who was successful and domineering, but I didn't expect him to be like a scholar, gentle and elegant.
At this time, Xiang Mengqing, the former governor of Shanxi, said with a smile: "I have read the book Three Kingdoms written by Yong Ning Bo many times. It is really heart-wrenching. I also thought about how popular it would be. I think only Yong Ning Bo is such a writer.
Only a great talent who possesses both Tao and military skills can achieve such a masterpiece."
After all, he was once a second-rank official in the court, and when he became an official, he dealt with it more calmly than everyone present.
The other officials present, most of whom were human beings, also agreed one after another, talking about the book of the Three Kingdoms, what an astonishing book it was.
This is like not praising Jia Heng as a minister of the military and state, how he strategized and won a thousand-mile victory during the Henan Rebellion, but praising him for his versatility, approachability, and ability to scratch people's itches.
Because the former is a fait accompli, well known to everyone, but it is not exaggerated and is obvious to all. Even he himself knows that he has heard too much.…
And now with such praise, Jia Heng has become one of the most famous generals in the war.
The one who is best at writing books. Among the generals who write books, he is the best at fighting.
Jia Heng smiled and said: "Mr. Xiang is overly praised. He only writes scribblings and is generous with his jokes. However, he has heavy official duties and has no time. When he is free, the subsequent chapters will be printed."
Jing Xueqian twirled his beard, nodded, and said with a smile: "Uncle Yongning is a minister of Zhuguo. He has important connections and official duties. Although we want to have a quick look, we also know that we cannot abandon official duties for personal reasons."
Hearing the words "abolishing public service for personal reasons", everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. Not to mention Jia Heng's socializing with a group of bureaucrats——
But in Luoyang City, in Ancongfang on the bank of Luoshui River, in a house with a vast area and deep woods, the study in the east wing is brightly lit and there are shadows of people.
Several people were sitting around the table, the tea in the cups was steaming hot and the fragrance was overflowing. The King of Chu brought two long history officials with him on this trip, one was Feng Ci and the other was Liao Xian.
"This city of Luoyang deserves to be the capital of the Tang Dynasty. Its prosperity is even worse than that of Chang'an." King Chu looked at the bright lights on the street and said in a low voice.
As a vassal king who had established a government for many years, the King of Chu naturally had properties, fields and houses in Luoyang, and this mansion was where he stayed.
However, the Han Dynasty clearly imposed restrictions on the vassal kings, and they were not allowed to leave the capital without permission. Therefore, the King of Chu followed Emperor Chongping on his visit to Luoyang and stayed in Luoyang for a while.
Feng Ci asked: "Your Majesty, when will we set off?"
There was no trouble for the King of Chu to bring the two vassals of Zheng and Wei to the capital. The residences of the two vassals had been guarded by the Beijing camp and closely monitored by the guards of the Jinyi Mansion.
The feudal vassal was wary, how could they dare to resist and disobey the decree?
King Chu said: "After meeting Uncle Yongning, we will verify the testimonies of relevant witnesses and then set off on our journey together."
When the peonies in Huanhuaxi Garden in Luoyang City were in full bloom, he actually wanted to stay in Luoyang for a few more days. Moreover, he had heard on the road that his aunt was also going to Luoyang.
Thinking of his aunt, King Chu was in a daze for a moment, and his heart felt a little warm. Seeing King Chu's eyes in a daze, Liao Xian called out, "Your Majesty."
King Chu was startled for a moment, then suddenly turned around and said, "What did Mr. Liao just say?"
He immediately came to his senses, sighed, and said: "Staying in Shenjing, I finally made a trip to Luoyang now, so I can't stay too long. Once I admire Luoyang peonies, I won't regret anything in my life."
The most ruthless emperor's family, he is not even as good as an ordinary official. They are frustrated in their official career, but they can still care about the mountains and rivers, but he was born in Shenjing, restricted to a small place.
Being able to eat, drink and have fun like the Zheng and Wei vassals is meaningless.
Unless he becomes a great treasure, then he can travel around the south of the Yangtze River like his grandfather did. Feng Ci pondered for a moment and advised: "Your Majesty, you should give priority to government affairs."
King Chu nodded, his face calmed, and he said, "I forgot my feelings for a moment, and it's getting late. Let's go see Jia Ziyu."
Although Uncle Yongning is gaining more and more power, he is still a minister, and there is no reason for him to go early and wait for Uncle Yongning.
