Chapter 764 Qingwen: Humph, this is what you wear underneath!
Dusk fell, the drizzle settled slightly, and the sky and the earth became increasingly blurry. Lanterns had been lit up on both sides of the streets in Jinling City early, and a large number of royal guards lined up on the streets paved with bluestones, arriving at Ningrong.
Two mansions.
In the evening, Jia Heng drove back to Ningguo Mansion from Fusi, Jinyi Mansion Town. The sky was slightly gloomy, and when he returned to the courtyard, the orange lights were on and the lights were bright.
Jia Heng just sat down and looked up at Qingwen, whose face was obviously wearing light makeup, and asked: "Qingwen, where is Sister Lin?"
Qingwen pouted her lips while holding the tea cup, and said softly: "Master, Sister-in-law Zhu's aunt brought two girls to see Sister-in-law You to talk, and Miss Lin is talking with her at the moment.
"
It turned out that it was Li Wan's aunt Cao who came to visit You with her daughters Li Wen and Li Qi.
While you were staying in Jinling, because of her status, she had little contact with the daughter-in-law of the twelfth room in Jinling. However, Li Wan's aunt, Cao, talked to You several times when she paid homage to Jia Zhen.
By the way, they were both widows and in the same situation, so they became familiar with each other after going back and forth.
In the past six months, Mr. Cao often came to talk to Mr. You.
Jia Heng nodded and said nothing.
After Qingwen reminded him like this, he vaguely remembered that Li Wan's father, Li Shouzhong, the former Nanjing Imperial College priest, was living in Jinling at the moment and was currently idle at home.
After he arrived in Jinling, he never visited the Duke.
Li Shouzhong was actually only around fifty years old, because after his mother passed away, he resigned from office and observed mourning for three years, and then never made any plans to return to power.
This is also a common situation encountered by ancient officials who observed the death of their parents. A clear figure like Li Shouzhong must have stayed for three years.
"I was busy with salt work before and couldn't get away. Maybe I should take time to meet these old relatives." Jia Heng picked up the tea cup and thought.
If we start from the perspective of strengthening the power of the Jia family, the four major families of Jia Shi Wang Xue belong to the core circle of nobles, while the peripheral in-laws such as the Li family and the Lin family are the wings of civil servants.
Therefore, it can be seen that the layout of the two houses of Ning and Rong, at least in Daishan and Daihua, is quite high, with son-in-laws like Lin Ruhai and marriages between grandchildren and civil servants.
"Sir, Zhao Qianhu's report." Jia Heng was sipping the fragrant tea and was thinking. Li Shu, a member of the Hundred Households in Jinyi, interrupted Jia Heng's thoughts. He came quickly from outside and bowed to report to Jia Heng.
road.
"Oh." Jia Heng quickly put down the teacup, took the letter from Li Shu, and read it under the light of a lamp on the high table. After reading the words on it, his face gradually showed a look of thought.
Chen Xiao entered the hall at this time, with curiosity in his clear eyes, and asked: "What's wrong?" Jia Heng handed the letter in his hand to Chen Xiao and whispered: "Hao Jing has the latest news, please wait.
To get a preliminary understanding of the salt affairs and military affairs, let’s go to Haojing.”
As for Haojing, in the last years of Taizong, in order to combat the forces of the remaining Ming Dynasty, a fifteen-year lease agreement was signed with Portugal, which had been living in Haojing since the Jiajing period of the previous Ming Dynasty. The Portuguese side stationed the first governor of Australia, and then in the 20th year of Longzhi
After defeating the Dutch one year, the Portuguese gained momentum from then on.
But the agreement had expired long ago, but Chen Han never renewed the contract because of the defeat in Liaodong, and Hao Jing's historical status was not mentioned.
The Guangdong side also turned a blind eye and turned a blind eye. Now they heard that the Minister of Military and Aircraft Jia Heng sent people to Macau for official business, and they wanted to use the red cannons from Macau and other places. The current Macau Governor Bujialu wanted to take the opportunity to resolve the lease of Macau.
The question of historical status.
After Chen Xiao read the letter, Yurong looked solemn and said, "These Hong Yi are probably not easy to deal with."
Jia Heng said: "This time it is not only Hongyi Cannon, but also taking this opportunity to use Haojing as a window for trade and observation of foreign countries.
It is now the 17th century, a time when artillery technology is developing rapidly, and there is also maritime trade. The Han Dynasty will eventually expand abroad.
To put it this way, he really needs to go there personally to introduce the Hongyi cannon to the newly built navy, trial it in the navy first, and then go north to prepare for the prisoners.
Chen Xiao asked in surprise: "That Hongyi cannon, is it really as powerful as you said?" "I don't know anything else, but its range is much farther than the current cannon." Jia Heng said softly.
The red cannon is just like the bow of the Han Dynasty. Through ordnance transfer, it can help the Han Dynasty quickly build battlefield confidence.
Today's big men are just as afraid of Jurchens as tigers. First of all, they must dispel the charm of "Jurchens are less than ten thousand, and they are invincible if they are full of ten thousand." Even if they are full of ten thousand, the effect will be better if they are bombarded with one cannon.
Chen Xiao said softly: "Then we can't delay this for too long."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "In a few days, I will report this matter to the court."
At this time, Yuanyang came from the back house. The girl was wearing a green silk cotton skirt and a plain jacket. On her duck egg face as white as snow, there were a few freckles like sparse stars, which made her pretty and soft.
He said: "Uncle, Miss Lin heard that you are back and asked you to go back for dinner."
Jia Heng looked at Yuanyang and said softly: "I'll be there right away."
He turned to look at Chen Xiao and said: "Jinyi Mansion is keeping an eye on those people. They are probably causing trouble in the past two days. Please report any news at any time."
Chen Xiao responded, stared at the young man, and sighed softly. As Jia Heng spoke, he and Yuanyang went to the backyard.
"Uncle went to the Zhen family today? How is the Zhen family now?" Yuanyang asked curiously. Jia Heng nodded, stared at the girl, smiled and said: "We are having a funeral, and there are many people here. It is estimated that there will be
It’ll be a busy few days.”
Perhaps it was his misunderstanding, but now that she is a woman, Yuanyang has lost her virginity. Not only her body, but also her facial features seem to be more open, and her white and jade face is smiling slightly.
"Uncle, what do you want me to do?" Yuanyang said softly with a look of shame and joy on his face.
Jia Heng gently picked up the girl's slender hair, took her into his arms, and said softly: "Yuanyang is getting more and more beautiful."
"Uncle, Miss Lin is still waiting." Yuanyang's cheeks were slightly flushed, and his eyes were filled with anger and joy.
Jia Heng said softly: "Then let her wait a little longer. Yuanyang: "...."
The girl's heart trembled slightly, and she was about to speak, but at some point, she walked under the shadow of a flower wall, and the young man had already come closer, and the familiar soft breath came to her, and her lips suddenly pursed.
Jia Heng gently held Yuanyang's slender waist, looked at the girl with an oval face, and said softly: "Yuanyang, have you missed me?"
"Uncle." Yuanyang's jade cheeks are as red as clouds, and her heart is filled with sweetness.
These days Yuanyang watched the closeness between the young man in front of him and Daiyu, and he knew Jia Heng's love for Daiyu, but he also cared about Yuanyang's feelings.
"Don't call me uncle anymore, just call me husband." Jia Heng leaned close to Yuanyang's ear and whispered: "I like to hear you call me like this."
This was originally the name Jia Heng asked Yuanyang to call when the two of them were obsessed with each other on the bed, but usually they didn't call him.
The mandarin ducks lowered their heads, their duck-oval cheeks were already as hot as fire, and said in a trembling voice: "Husband."
Jia Heng smiled and said softly: "From now on, when no one is around, I will call you like this." Yuanyang's snowy cheeks were flushed, extending to her beautiful neck. She responded with a quiet "hmm" and then followed Jia Heng forward.
Go to Daiyu Courtyard.
In the past few nights, Jia Heng, who was married to Daiyu, could not sleep alone. She almost always fell asleep in the same room with her husband and wife. The two of them had become somewhat inseparable.
While the two were talking, they entered the flower hall in the back hall. As soon as they reached the eaves of the corridor, they heard bursts of laughter coming from the backyard. Youshi was sitting on a pearwood chair beside the small table, talking to a Jingchai in a sarong.
The plump woman spoke.
Daiyu was also talking to two slim girls. Both of them were wearing blue and white plain skirts that were not old. They were thin and had buns, soft duck-oval faces, skin as white as jade, and beautiful and smart eyebrows.
Clear and clear, when she smiles, the girl with bright eyes and white teeth is a little shy, just like Xiaojiabiyu.
They were Li Wan's two cousins, Li Wen and Li Qi.
Two little girls, aged thirteen or fourteen, with childlike teeth, made Baoyu smile in the original work, saying: "It's even more surprising that your family only says that Sister Bao is a stunning person. Now look at him."
Girls, and even my sister-in-law, I can’t even describe them..."
Well, you can always trust the big-faced Baoyu’s vision. Baoyu said that Second Sister You and Third Sister You are really a pair of beauties.
However, even if it is Cao Gong, it is still difficult to outline the two little girls in the fleeting words. Perhaps Li Wan's fate will be used to describe the two girls in the following text. After all, Li Wan's judgment must have a beginning and an end, but only the first eighty
Return to the world.
"Uncle is here." Mammy said softly.
The people who were talking raised their eyes to look at the young man and Yuanyang under the eaves, with either surprise or expectation on their faces.
Daiyu's starry eyes were condensed, and she looked at the young man. There was no one else in her eyes. She saw the young man in the python suit entering the hall, Yingying stood up, came closer, and said softly: "Brother Heng, are you back?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I'm back."
Youshi got up. The young woman was wearing a blue and white patterned dress. She had a slight smile on her bare face, and the faint sadness lingering in her eyebrows. Although she was not as popular as Zhen Qing, it still had another meaning. She said
: "This is Cao, the aunt of Brother Zhu's daughter-in-law, bringing two girls over to visit."
Daiyu also introduced her: "These are Sister-in-law Zhu's two younger sisters."
"I've met Brother Heng." Li Wen and Li Qi glanced at the tall and upright young man. They came closer and said politely, with a face as beautiful as snow that was already blushing like a blush.
Jia Heng nodded and glanced at Li Wen and Li Qi. Seeing that both sisters lowered their heads shyly, he didn't look much at them.
Under You's slender eyebrows, her beautiful eyes looked at the young man like water, and asked: "Ziyu, how is the situation at the Zhen family?"
Jia Heng said softly: "We are busy organizing funeral arrangements, and we have to suspend the funeral for seven days. The clan will go over to pay homage in these days."
He sat down, looked at Mrs. Cao, and said, "Auntie, how are you doing with Li Shibo at home?"
"Brother, he has a strong body. He is currently teaching the children of the clan to study in the clan's school. Not only is it the year of the imperial examination competition in the past two years, there are still many children in the clan who want to take the imperial examination." Mr. Cao smiled.
Looking at the young man opposite, I was secretly surprised by how young the young man looked. Is he eighteen years old?
Jia Heng nodded and said: "I was planning to visit my house after two days when the military affairs are not busy."
Li Shouzhong still needs to get in touch with him to understand his temperament and conduct before making any calculations.
Seeing a few people talking, Daiyu's beautiful face showed a brisk smile and ordered: "Xiren, see if the food in the kitchen is ready."
This undoubtedly made the girl look a bit like the hostess of Ning Kingdom. Xiren responded with an "alas" and then turned around.
Mrs. Cao looked at Jia Heng and asked with concern: "I haven't seen you in Beijing for several years. I wonder how Wan'er and her children are doing now. I heard from Mrs. You that Lang Ge'er usually studies hard.
Jia Heng's expression remained unchanged, but something was a little strange in his heart.
Wan'er? Fortunately, Li Wan was not here. If he called Li Wan like that in person, he would probably die of shame on the spot.
Jia Heng said thoughtfully: "Lang Ge'er is very motivated in his studies. I think that for so many years in the Jia family, no one has been in the imperial examination, so Lang Ge'er can become an official through the imperial examination."
Mr. Cao nodded and said with a smile: "If Brother Lan can take the imperial examination and serve as an official, that would be great."
Jia Heng and Mr. Cao had a date, but they chatted for a while, and then Xiren ordered the maid to serve the food.
Jia Heng finished dinner and went to the study on the pretext of having something to do. You took his maid Yindie to fry beans and led Cao to the courtyard where he lived.
Li Wen and Li Qi went to the courtyard with Daiyu to talk.
You held Mrs. Cao's hand and said softly: "Auntie, the girls Wen'er and Qier, it's okay to stay here for one night. It's already so late, and there's a lot of water on the road."
Mrs. Cao smiled and said: "If Mr. Heng is not in the house, it's okay to live in the house as usual, but now he stays over at night and chats."
There was a smile between Youshi's soft eyebrows and she said softly: "How old is he? He's just a child. What kind of gossip is Auntie worried about?"
The beauty told lies that she didn't mean to mean, and she felt her heart beating loudly and her cheeks getting a little hot. For such a child, she even tossed and turned sometimes.
Ms. Cao said softly: "That's what I say, but it's not very good. Speaking of which, Uncle Heng is really kind-hearted. When you came back from Beijing, you even sent someone to escort you all the way. He lives in the mansion. I see.
The attitude is still respectful."
Youshi nodded, his dim and absent-minded eyes dancing on the candlelight on the table, he pursed his glossy lips and said nothing.
Maybe it was because I was too respectful.
Ms. Cao looked at You, who had calmed down and had a gentle face, and said softly: "Don't blame me for talking too much. We, unemployed widows, all rely on the support of the clan. If the clan leader treats us harshly, we will live uneasily. If the clan leader is a
Life can be easier only if you are kind-hearted, but when you are in your forties or fifties, you will not be able to succeed without a son and a half to rely on. "
In fact, the young widowed Youshi in front of her was only in her twenties, yet she was already a widow.
It's even more pitiable than she is, and it's even more difficult to endure as he ages.
Mrs. You recovered her mind, raised her eyes to look at Mrs. Cao, her eyes were as full as autumn water, and said softly: "Auntie talks to me because she regards me as one of her own."
She is destined to be alone for the rest of her life.
Mrs. Cao asked curiously: "What did the old lady say?"
Youshi was surprised for a moment, and then she understood what Cao Shi meant. She lowered her soft eyebrows and said softly: "The old lady said that the clan takes care of my food, clothing, and daily life, so I shouldn't think too much about it."
Hearing this, Mrs. Cao sighed and said, "The old lady is also cruel."
The Li family was so cruel. She had been a widow for ten years and raised two girls. The family did not say anything to let her remarry.
Because the atmosphere in southern province is open, there are many people who remarry after their husbands die, but there are not many
What problem.
You sighed softly and said: "The patriarch said that if I want to remarry, the old lady will come and persuade me."
But she didn't want to remarry. There was always a flutter in her heart, but she didn't know where it started. Just when she got up, she was quickly snuffed out by Youshi.
Fortunately, his two younger sisters could accompany him in the future, and she actually gained some strange peace in her heart.
When Mrs. Cao heard this, she was surprised and asked, "Brother Heng really said that?"
You nodded slightly, and under the candlelight, a look of sadness appeared on her beautiful and speechless face, and she said: "But once you have entrusted someone to a wrong person, you have already suffered for half your life. What can you do if you marry someone again?"
"
In the past, she was a third-grade imperial concubine, and she usually appointed servants in the house. What else could she do if she remarried? It would not be a good thing to encounter her, and she might as well end up clean now.
Mrs. Cao took Youshi's hand and said with emotion: "Remarry if you can, otherwise, after two years, you will know how uncomfortable it is when you toss and turn late at night and cannot sleep."
Youshi's heart skipped a beat when she heard the words. She felt her whole body getting hot when she said these words, and her face turned as red as fire. She said softly: "Auntie is such a good person, why are you saying this?"
The Li family in Jinling didn't have a strict family tradition, so how could they say this? However, this is how she got through these years.
Looking at Ms. You who was blushing with embarrassment, Ms. Cao chuckled and said jokingly: "What's so bad about this? Those men are in charge of us remarrying, but they can also control what we think about at night?"
It has to be said that this is a woman with two children, and she doesn't say much about food and drink.
Youshi said angrily: "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?"
Ms. Cao did not continue talking, but said with a smile: "Okay, no more, it's getting late, I should go back."
You raised her beautiful head, with reluctance in her beautiful eyes, and said softly, "Auntie, please come over as a guest tomorrow."
After all, Youshi is still in her youth, and Jinling City is not like Shenjing City. There are no peers like Sister Feng around her to talk about her. Daiyu is still young, and strictly speaking, the two of them are still... love rivals.
.
The appearance of the Cao family undoubtedly gave the You family another person to talk to.
Mrs. Cao smiled and nodded, and then, accompanied by Mrs. You, she held a lantern and went to Daiyu Courtyard to look for the two girls.
On the other side, Li Wen and Li Qi followed Daiyu to the wing room where they lived. The two sisters walked to the standing cabinet against the west window and looked at the bookcase filled with books. There was emotion on the faces of the slim girls.
, said softly: "Sister Lin, are there so many books here?"
A smile appeared in Daiyu Liu Meixing's eyes. She raised her eyes to look at Li Wen and said softly: "Jiang Zijuan bought this from outside not long ago. I usually use it to read to relieve boredom. Your family is a scholarly family and has a collection of books.
It should be much more than this."
With an innocent smile on Li Wenshu's beautiful face, she said: "There are a lot of books in the clan, but they are all for clan members to read, and they can only be borrowed. There are also books in my sister's and my boudoir.
There are not so many books.”
Daiyu's starry eyes sparkled, she smiled softly and said, "Then the book must be borrowed and read."
In this place far away from Shenjing, in this Ningguo Mansion, the girl may not even realize that the "little sourness" of the past is gradually gone, and she even treats people with the bearing of a housewife.
In other words, being pampered by Jia Heng in all kinds of ways, you don’t have to face the "three hundred and sixty days a year, the wind, the sword, the frost, the sword are facing each other." When the environment changes, the whole person's mood changes, especially at this moment.
Previously in Shenjing City, I could still hide behind, following elders like Sister Feng.
Otherwise, how could there be a sequel to "Lin Daiyu Defending the Grand View Garden"?
Li Qi's clear and clear eyes showed curiosity, and she asked in a playful voice: "The books my sister and I usually read are all classics and history collections. What books does sister Lin usually read?"
Because the Li family had a very strict upbringing and the two sisters' father died young, Li Shouzhong regarded it as his own, except the classics and history collection, and did not let the two sisters read other miscellaneous books.
Daiyu smiled and said softly: "I read a little bit of everything. I can read all kinds of books, including storybooks and playbooks."
Hearing this, Li Wen's bright eyes shone slightly under his beautiful eyebrows, and he said softly: "At home, my uncle doesn't let us see these things. He says we just need to read and recognize a few words."
As the original work says, Li Shouzhong only looked for some books such as "The Story of Martyrs" for Li Wan to read. Although he did not control the two nieces left behind by his brother as strictly as he did his own daughters from a layer apart, under normal circumstances
Tutoring is also quite strict.
Among the sisters of the Li family, the elder sister Li Wen is quiet, loves reading, and is smart and smart, while the younger sister Li Qi is smart, lively, and charming.
Daiyu looked at Li Wen with soft eyes and said softly: "Sister Wen, please take your time and watch."
Li Wen thanked him, went to the cabinet alone, picked up a book "Tangxi Notes" on the bookshelf of the cabinet, and started reading by candlelight.
Li Qi followed Daiyu to the dressing table, looked at the various jewelry on the dressing table, her eyes sparkling, and said softly: "Sister, why are there so many jewelry here?"
Because Li Shouzhong was willing to live in poverty, the family only lived on some land, and the two girls lost their father early when they were young. The family was inevitably financially strapped, and even the clothes the younger sister wore were the clothes left after her older sister grew up.
Looking at Daiyu now, she felt envious in her heart, but the little girl didn't say anything.
Daiyu said softly: "I usually buy them all myself, and some are gifts from elders."
As he spoke, he picked up a hairpin that he didn't usually wear, and with a smile on his face, he said, "Sister, try this?"
Li Qi looked at it and saw that it was an emerald hairpin, crystal clear, with lifelike flowers and exquisite workmanship. The girl liked it a little, but the good tutor still handed the hairpin over and said with some embarrassment: "This belongs to my sister.
, how can I wear it easily?”
Daiyu said softly: "Normally I don't wear it very much. If my sister likes it, just wear it."
Anyway, this hairpin was not given to her by Brother Heng. If Brother Heng saw that she didn't have a hairpin, he would probably give her a new one.
It wasn't that Daiyu had never seen jewelry before and wanted Jiaheng to give her a gift, but the sweetness between lovers made the girl immersed in it and couldn't extricate herself.
But Li Qi thought about it and finally suppressed her affection and said, "It's really hard to accept Sister Lin's gift."
Daiyu's starry eyes were shining brightly, and she said softly: "Sister, I just treat it as a meeting gift when we first met. If I feel sorry for you, how about giving me this bracelet?"
The bracelet the girl is wearing is an ordinary red rope with Buddhist beads tied on it. It cannot be compared to Daiyu's beaded flower hairpin.
"This..." Li Qi said, looking a little hesitant.
Zicuckoo smiled and said: "It's my girl's kindness, so Miss Li will keep it first.
Daiyu took Li Qi's hand, looked at the bead chain on the girl Ningshuang Hao's wrist, and said softly: "Sister, don't you want to give me this bracelet?"
"No." Li Qi said softly.
At this time, Li Wen came over and faced his sister's look for help. Li Wen said softly: "Since it's Sister Lin's kindness, I just accept it."
Seeing this, Li Qi nodded, looked at Daiyu and said, "Thank you sister for your kindness." The two exchanged things, and the two little girls felt that they were much closer to each other. They pulled Li Wen and Li Qi to the bed.
Speak your own words.
"Why don't you two sisters stay at your house for a few more days? We can talk." Daiyu looked at the two of them and said softly.
When he was not at home, she would feel quite bored at home alone during the day. It would be better if she had two sisters with her.
Li Wen and his sister looked at each other, feeling a little moved in their hearts, and said softly: "I'll ask my mother later?"
At this time, the nun outside called softly: "You two ladies, my wife is calling you over."
Li Wen put down the book in his hand, stared at Li Qi, followed Daiyu out of the wing, and immediately came to the hall.
Mrs. Cao smiled and said, "Miss Lin, it's getting late. I'll take them two back."
Daiyu said softly: "Auntie, how about two sisters staying here for two days? I don't have many playmates in the house. It can be more lively with two sisters playing here."
When Mrs. Cao heard this, the smile on her face paused slightly, but she hesitated in her heart. She looked at Li Wen and Li Qi and said with a smile, "What do you two think?"
Li Wen raised his eyes and said softly: "My sister and I will listen to our mother."
Youshi smiled and persuaded, "Why don't we let the two girls stay in the house for a few days? Miss Lin is also in need of a companion."
Hearing this, Mr. Cao nodded and said with a smile: "Then you stay here for now, I will come back tomorrow."
Li Wen and Li Qi responded gently, and followed Daiyu to the side room, where the three girls talked again.
Then, Mrs. Cao, accompanied by an old nanny, left Ningguo Mansion in a carriage and headed towards the house where the Li family lived.
In the study, Jia Heng was reading some books compiled by the Jiangnan Camp in the past two days, and from time to time he took a writing brush to write down records. The Jiangnan Camp originally had five guards. After the reorganization, the five guards will still be maintained.
It has been compiled, but there are also many corresponding adjustments in details.
At this time, Qingwen brought a cup of tea, handed it over, and said softly: "Sir, drink tea."
Jia Heng nodded, looked at Qingwen, and said warmly: "Put it on the table."
Qingwen didn't say much. She sat on a chair not far away, holding a needle and thread and light blue cloth and started sewing. The girl was as dexterous as a butterfly, threading the needle and thread.
The weather was getting cold, so she wanted to sew a middle coat for the young master. Huh, this is for wearing under it!
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In the night, the lanterns hanging under the eaves of the corridor were swaying in the wind, reflecting the two large characters "Zhao Mansion" on the black plaque clearly visible.
At this moment, in the flower hall, there are all the dishes, cups, plates, bowls, chopsticks, and dishes. From time to time, there are sounds of changing cups and cups, and shouting and drinking.
Zhao Jian, the commander of the Baotao Guard of the Jiangnan Camp, He Zhao, the commander of the Huben left guard, Yan Yun, the commander of the Huben right guard, Shang Shougang, the commander of the Huben right guard, Zhang Fan, the commander of the Jiangnan camp, and several generals from the Jiangnan camp
Gather around a wine table, eat wine and discuss matters.
Among them, the oldest is in his early fifties and the youngest is in his early forties. They were all generals who followed Annan Hou Ye Zhen to go to Annan and made great contributions.
Although many people have begun to gain weight and have belly fat due to years of pampered enjoyment, the bravery cultivated by the bloody fighting can still be seen from time to time.
"Old Zhao, what did the Marquis say?" He Zhao, a general with thick eyebrows and big eyes, asked anxiously at this moment.
Zhao Jian's face was as gloomy as iron, and he said: "Master Hou advised me to pay some ten or twenty thousand taels of silver that I have earned over the years, and then step back and let the young men in the army make further contributions."
"Where can we get money here? Over the years, our combined salary has only been less than 10,000 to 20,000 taels." Shang Shougang, the commander of Huben Right Guards, said angrily.
"How old are we? It doesn't matter if we work until we reach sixty, how can we just retire like this?" Zhang Fan, the commander of Huben Right Guards, interrupted Zhao Jian and said angrily.
"I think the Marquis is getting old. That boy just got a lucky victory in Haimen. Compared with our brothers who conquered twenty-eight cities in Annan, the achievements that boy made are nothing compared to them.
What?" Zhang Fan said in a deep voice.
Zhao Jian said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense!"
Marquis Annan has a high prestige in the eyes of his old subordinates. Even now, although many of his subordinates have resentments, they do not talk behind his back.
He Zhao took a sip of his wine and said sadly: "This morning, nephew Ye went to the north of the Yangtze River, saying that he was going to Zhenhaiwei to serve as a general. This is how the Marquis bowed his head. Back then, the governor's office of Liangjiang wanted to organize the army.
, The Marquis also said that there is only one naval division, and now the whole army involves the entire Jiangnan camp, so he wants to kill us all in one fell swoop."
Zhao Jian sighed, frowned and said: "The Marquis also has the same difficulties as the Marquis. The child turns red and purple in front of the palace, and the Marquis must also avoid his sharpness."
The reason why I privately call Jia Heng a kid is because Jia Heng is really too young, so he is called Huangkou kid.
Yan Yun opened his sleepy eyes and said softly: "Old Zhao, an acquaintance from the Ministry of War sent word that the boy went to the Ministry of War and caught two people from the Ministry who had been transporting ordnance to the Jiangnan camp in the past few years.
If you falsely report your accounts, you will use two members of the Ministry of War as a raft."
"Let me see, why don't you lead your soldiers tomorrow morning, surround the military tent in the Jiangnan camp, and ask that kid to give an explanation!" Zhang Fan said angrily with his pupils bloodshot.
As soon as these words came out, the scene seemed to be cold. Most of the people who were drinking had shock and doubt on their faces, while several generals lowered their heads and drank, as if they had not heard anything.
Coercing soldiers to mutiny is no joke. Once the court finds out about it, it will almost be the crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan.
Zhang Fan saw that all the generals were silent and said, "Otherwise, would you guys be willing to just surrender all your life savings and leave the barracks in despair?"
At this time, Shang Shou had just put down his chopsticks and placed them on the porcelain bowl. He made a "ding" sound, which seemed to show his firm determination. He said in a deep voice: "Brother Zhang is right, otherwise, we will be removed from the camp."
If you are kicked out and have no money, how will you survive the rest of your life?"
Although they only recovered 70% of the soldiers' pay, when they were greedy, they moved it home year by year. Now, they have to take out a large sum of money all at once. Not only does their body hurt, but their heart is bleeding.
Yan Yun said in a deep voice: "What the old merchant said is that if there is a commotion among the generals, the Ministry of War in Jinling and the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate will definitely impeach the boy after hearing the news, and then they will organize the army."
He Zhao's expression became silent and he advised: "Brother Zhang and Brother Yan must not be reckless. The matter has not reached that point yet."
Several other generals exchanged glances, vaguely feeling that the situation was becoming more dangerous.
