Chapter 876 King Wei: Then, let’s wait for next time
Beijing Camp, Chinese Army Barracks
As the page turning sound of "swishing" sounded, Jia Heng flipped through the book in his hand, closed it in front of everyone, and said in a deep voice: "The troops of the 12th regiment have been prepared, and the rest is training.
, especially the fire cannons and bird cannons of the Shenji Battalion need to be re-inspected, and some that cannot be used must be gradually eliminated. In addition, the Hongyi cannons are used for practice."
Song Yuan cupped his hands and said: "Commander Jie, those Hongyi cannons are still being stored in the warehouse of the Ordnance Supervisor. Xu Tingye, the Superintendent of Ordnance Supervisor, said that no cannons or shells can be used without the permission of Commander Jie."
Jia Heng said: "This is what I ordered before. The maintenance of the Hongyi cannon is very complicated and meticulous. The Shenji Battalion in the army needs special personnel to check it. I went to the weapons inspection to check it. The Hongyi cannon is very precious."
All the generals below were relieved and responded quickly.
Jia Heng then arranged the training matters, and then said: "It has been snowing heavily in Shenjing recently. Although the Beijing camp can't do exercises, don't be idle. Sweep the snow from the barracks and wait until the snow falls before doing training. These days
I will send the new training syllabus to all departments."
After he returns to Beijing, he will definitely take over the daily training affairs of the Beijing Camp, and at the same time, he will focus his energy on the Ordnance Supervision and the Beijing Camp.
When Song Yuan and other generals heard this, they all responded with their hands.
Jia Heng looked at Xie Zaiyi, Cai Quan and other generals, and said: "I have already submitted the list of meritorious generals in the Jiangnan battle to the military aircraft office. I also hope that the generals who have made meritorious service in the south will not be arrogant or impetuous. Now I am a big man
The peace talks with the Jurchens have been completed, and the Jurchens may invade at any time. Recently, the Beijing camp has been actively preparing for war to respond to the invasion of Donglu at any time."
When the generals in the camp heard this, their hearts trembled, and they quickly raised their hands in response.
Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue were among the royal guards, looking at the young man with shining eyes.
Jia Heng said: "The chief secretary of the Song Dynasty and other generals will follow me to the camps to inspect."
In such a cold weather, he must go to the barracks to visit and see how the generals and commanders are providing supplies for the winter. Otherwise, how can he do it in the barracks without knowing anything about the situation?
Song Yuan quickly nodded in agreement.
Then, Jia Heng, accompanied by a group of generals, went to the 12th Regiment Camp of the Beijing Camp and began an inspection at the nearby Guoyong Camp.
At this moment, the generals from Guoyong Camp also came after hearing the news and accompanied them to inspect the generals and soldiers.
Needless to say, Guo Yongying is the direct descendant of Jia Heng, the commander-in-chief. In terms of military appearance and discipline, as well as material support, Guo Yongying should be the best among all armies.
Jia Heng went to each barracks to express his condolences to the ordinary soldiers and relax.
In this way, amidst chatting and laughing, the entire winter morning was spent quickly while Jia Heng inspected the barracks.
After noon, Jia Heng had lunch in the military tent of Fenwu Camp, and then continued his inspection until dusk fell, then left the Beijing Camp.
On the way back to Shenjing, Princess Xianning said softly: "Sir, are you going to the weapons inspection tomorrow?"
Jia Heng turned to Princess Xianning and said warmly: "Go and take a look tomorrow. It's bitterly cold in the northwest. Those red barbarians can't adapt to the climate of Shenjing. They need to be comforted."
Princess Xianning said softly: "Nonna, the apple of the red barbarian governor's eye, seems to be living with those red barbarians now, so she should help comfort him."
Jia Heng said: "You can't always count on a little girl."
Xianning was going to follow him to lead troops to Henan to suppress the rebellion, so he would not talk too much when he was dealing with business matters, while Chanyue on the side just watched quietly.
Jia Heng said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei should be at his residence now. Let's hurry up."
Princess Xianning responded and said "drive", and the group disappeared into the dark night.
By the time we got back to Shenjing City, night had fallen. The lanterns were starting to come on. Lights were lit on both sides of the streets. During the day, the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department had also sent soldiers to clear away the snow. Water stains appeared under the lights.
Bright, the light can discern people.
A bright moon hangs in the sky, shining like a streak of moonlight on the snow, and the vision is clear as far as the eye can see.
Jinyang Princess Mansion
In the hall, the lights are bright and the figures are longing.
Several female officials in the mansion were entertaining King Wei and Princess Wei and their party. The leader was a female official surnamed Jiang who was nearly forty years old. She had a very good temperament and was one of the female officials brought out of the palace by the eldest princess of Jinyang.
King Chen Ran of Wei and Princess Yan Yiliu of Wei have been waiting for a long time. They sat on the pear wood chairs next to the small table, waiting for Jia Heng to arrive.
King Chen Ran of Wei looked at the female official named Jiang who was welcoming the guest, and asked: "It's so late, Xianning hasn't come back yet?"
Yan Yiliu also put down the tea cup and turned to look, with a look of thoughtfulness on his handsome and jade-like face.
This princess is actually only seventeen years old, but she has a square forehead, broad forehead, willow eyebrows and starry eyes, and a crystal clear face full of brightness.
"Your Majesty, please be patient for a moment. I will send someone to look for you soon," the female officer said softly.
"Well, I think I should be on the way by now." Wei Wang Chen Ran waved his hand and suppressed the irritability in his heart for the time being.
Yan Yiliu Qingrou said: "Your Majesty."
At this moment, a maid whispered: "Her Royal Highness the princess and the little princess are back."
While talking, I saw Jia Heng, Princess Xianning, and Li Chanyue coming from the direction of the rockery corridor, carrying lanterns.
King Wei Chen Ran quickly stood up and went out to greet her. His eyes moved slightly and he said, "The fifth sister is here."
Princess Xianning stepped forward quickly and called out softly: "Brother King Wei, Sister-in-law Wang, you've been waiting for a long time."
Yan Yiliu stood up slowly, with a soft smile on his bright face, and said in a pleasant manner: "I didn't wait long, Xianning, what are you dressed like this?"
The beauty's eyes lingered on the flying fish suit worn by Princess Xianning, her bright eyes as bright as stars.
As the daughter of the Prince of Nan'an County, Yan Yiliu actually harbors the ambition to be a woman and not to be outdone by men. She usually dances with swords and guns in the small school grounds in the mansion, but now that she has become a princess, she naturally has no chance to do such things.
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"I went to the capital camp with my husband to have a look at the soldiers." Princess Xianning said in a charming voice, looking at Princess Wei Yan Yiliu with her clear eyes, and said softly: "I have kept Mrs. Wang and Brother Wang waiting for a long time.
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Jia Heng bowed his hands, pondered for a moment, and said, "I have met His Highness the King of Wei."
The King of Wei had a warm smile on his handsome face. He stretched out his hand to support Jia Heng's arm and said, "Ziyu, you're back."
Jia Heng said: "I went to the capital camp to have a look, but I have kept the prince waiting for a long time."
Wei Wang Chen Ran said with a smile: "Ziyu is busy with military affairs now and has many responsibilities. It doesn't matter if I wait a little longer."
The man in front of him was not only his father's favorite minister and general, but also the nominal commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp's more than 200,000 troops.
Princess Xianning was extremely pure, and there was a hint of unnaturalness on her pretty face. She said softly: "Sir, Brother Wei Wang, stop talking standing up. Let's talk in the room first. It's very cold out here."
King Wei smiled and said, "It's really cold today."
While they were talking, everyone entered the hall and sat down again. At this time, a female official came over to offer fragrant tea, then slowly retreated to both sides of the screen, and stood with her hands hanging down.
Looking at the young man with a clear face, Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and took the initiative to say: "There is a lot of snow on the streets of the capital today. The Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities mobilized soldiers to clear away all the snow."
Jia Heng praised: "Your Majesty is now in charge of the affairs of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities, and he is very well organized in deploying soldiers."
The King of Wei quickly said: "These are all due to Mr. Fan's effective coordination within the Yasi. In addition, Ziyu had previously restructured the Wucheng Army and Horses Division and clarified the rights and responsibilities. Now each department is doing its own thing."
Jia Heng put down the tea cup, looked at King Wei's face, smiled and said: "Speaking of which, after no longer advocating peace talks with Donglu, the affairs of the capital camp have become increasingly complicated recently. I was talking about the lack of a helper, and planned to
Transfer Mr. Fan to the capital camp."
When the King of Wei heard this, his heart moved slightly, but he pretended to be surprised and asked, "Isn't there any other manpower around Ziyu? Now the Wucheng Army and Horses Division can't leave Mr. Fan for a moment."
Jia Heng looked at the Qing King and said in a low voice: "I plan to recommend to the Holy One that His Highness be appointed as the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
The King of Wei, who was still a little immature at first, is now trying to hide his feelings. It can only be said that during the time he went to Jiangnan, King Wei had a big change in his mentality.
When the King of Wei heard this, his expression was startled, as if he didn't realize it was so fast, and he quickly asked: "Ziyu, why is this happening? I have only been in office for only one year, and there are still many things that I don't understand about the affairs of the Si Yamen. I need Ziyu to give some advice."
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After all, he is a young man and has not mastered Qi-nurturing Kung Fu, so the traces of his performance at this moment are somewhat heavy.
Princess Wei Yan Yiliu, who was talking quietly to Princess Xianning at the side, raised her head. Under her handsome eyebrows, her bright eyes narrowed and she looked at the two people who were talking.
Jia Heng said: "Your Highness is serious. In the past six months, I have been from Henan to Jinling, and I have not had much involvement in the affairs of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department. Your Highness and Mr. Fan are taking care of it, and everything in the Yamen is in good order.
It can be seen that His Highness is capable enough to take charge of the defense and security of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. In addition, the Jurchen captives are so fierce that I will need to deal with the Eastern captives with all my strength in the future, and I will not have time to deal with the affairs of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
All in all, things are too busy and urgent, which is undoubtedly a reasonable excuse.
Even the words recorded in the Di newspaper are that Jiaheng, the Marquis of Yongning, no longer served as the commander of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division because he had other important responsibilities. He voluntarily resigned from the relevant positions and was replaced by the King of Wei.
Wei King Chen Ran thanked Jia Heng, Marquis of Yongning, for his outstanding contributions since the restructuring of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division.
What, impeachment by the censor? Doubts among cabinet ministers? None of this exists.
After hearing this, the King of Wei calmed down, suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, and said warmly: "Ziyu is now the Minister of Military and Aircraft, fully responsible for the war against the captives, and his responsibilities are heavier."
After nearly a year of questioning, he had initially won the favor of the middle and lower-level generals of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division because of his role as a meritorious officer. However, there was always someone holding his head, and the affairs of the Wucheng Army and Horses Department were also controlled by
The deputy director Fan, who was born in Juren, was even more unable to stretch his hands and feet.
At this time, seeing this scene, Princess Xianning's clear eyes flashed, she sighed quietly in her heart, took over the conversation, and said softly: "Brother Wang, sir, the food in the kitchen has been prepared, let's eat together."
King Wei looked at the young man eagerly and said, "Ziyu has been tired for a long day. Let's have dinner first and chat while we eat."
Jia Heng nodded, and immediately, everyone sat down around a table, and the female officials and maids around began to bring wash basins, towels and other items.
King Wei Chen Ran turned to look at Princess Xianning, with the gentleness of an elder brother on his face, and said jokingly: "Did Fifth Sister and Chan Yue follow Ziyu to Jinyi Mansion to serve on errands?"
Princess Xianning chuckled and said: "Brother Wang, I am just running errands with my husband to gain experience and learn something. Since Brother Wei Wang opened the palace to oversee the government, the palace is not as lively as usual."
At the end of the sentence, the girl's voice sounded a bit sad.
As Brother Wei Wang opened his palace, he gradually began to become a stranger, with shrewd calculations everywhere.
And although he still cares about her, he is obviously not as pure as before.
King Wei's face showed a look of emotion and he said: "Sisters are older and cannot wander around and play around all the time. They should share the worries of their father."
After saying that, she looked at Li Chanyue next to Princess Xianning and asked: "Chanyue, why didn't my aunt come back?"
Li Chanyue was quietly listening to the conversation of several people on the side. When she heard the words, she lowered her gloomy eyes and said, "Brother King Wei, my mother is busy with matters in the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Jinling, so she can't leave."
Mom, she is raising a baby right now, how can she say this to someone?
"The Queen Mother is also thinking about my aunt very much. I wonder if she can come back before the end of the year?" King Wei said warmly: "I will leave the affairs in the south of the Yangtze River to the people below for the time being."
If Aunt Jinyang hadn't rejected him at the beginning, the third uncle should be working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs now, and he would not have to face the famine after opening the office now.
Fortunately, in the Nan'an County Prince's Palace, my mother and queen still provided some private support.
After the vassal king established his government, especially a prince like King Wei, he did not have much salary at the beginning. Of course, the salary was enough, but the King of Wei needed to secretly cultivate party members and honor the virtuous and corporal officials. The salary alone was obviously not enough.
Jia Heng paused for a moment, picked up the tea cup, and explained: "The three major weaving bureaus of Jinling Tirenyuan in Jiangnan still need to determine the longitude and latitude, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will delay it for several months. Moreover, after the opening of the sea, trade will surge.
, the Ministry of Internal Affairs wants to organize a fleet to go to Southeast Asia for business, and Her Royal Highness the Princess needs to be personally in charge."
Wei Wang Chen Ran nodded and said: "Jinling in the south of the Yangtze River has fallen into a shortfall, and we have to try our best to make up for it. I also saw it from the newspaper in the mansion during this period. The Zhen family has been really troubled in recent years."
Once the Zhen family in Jiangnan falls, the King of Chu will no longer have any support behind him, and his power will be greatly reduced.
Jia Heng said: "The Holy One has already punished the Zhen family, and one of the family's assets has been confiscated and put into the official position. Now the dust has settled."
King Wei frowned, with a somewhat empathic look on his face, and asked with concern: "Ziyu, brother King Chu was assassinated, what happened? Why did my nephew also suffer a murderous attack?"
, I can only hear it in Shenjing alone."
Jia Heng said: "The remnants of King Zhao are crazy and want to assassinate Zongfan. Your Highness should also pay attention to safety in Shenjing during this period. When traveling, let the Dian Army select guards. In addition, Jinyi Palace Guards will also secretly send people to protect them recently."
Your Highness, I hope that Your Highness will not have any doubts."
King Wei nodded, with a cold look on his face, and said: "This remnant of King Zhao is still lingering after so many years! I recently planned to conduct a thorough investigation of the suspicious persons in the capital by the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Ziyu
What do you think?"
Jia Heng said: "The prince will decide this matter himself."
King Wei nodded and said: "If Jinyi Mansion can coordinate with the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, it will be easier to arrest people."
Jia Heng said: "This matter is in the south. The Holy One has chosen old man Jinyi to take charge of this matter. Here in Shenjing, Jinyi Mansion is mainly for protection."
The King of Wei had just obtained the Wucheng Army and Horse Division, and he had already begun to have the intention of conquering Shu. The Jinyi Mansion assisted the Wucheng Army and Horse Division. The King of Wei took advantage of the situation and came into contact with General Jinyi. There was no guarantee that some generals who were not afraid of death would secretly communicate with each other.
King Wei turned to look at the young man in the python suit and asked, "Ziyu, I heard that two girls from the Zhen family followed Ziyu to Beijing?"
Jia Heng said: "It was entrusted to me by the old lady of the Zhen family before she died. The friendship between the two families in the past is very deep and it is not easy to refuse."
This King of Wei has no sense of boundaries at all. By mentioning the Zhen family's affairs, is he telling him to keep a distance from the Zhen family's son-in-law, King Chu? Or is he taking in the daughter of a prisoner?
It can only be said that after he betrayed Queen Song in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, King Wei may have had some misunderstandings, or this was originally Tian Huanggui's instinct.
At this time, Princess Xianning frowned her beautiful willow eyebrows, and the smile on her jade face faded slightly. She interrupted King Wei and said, "Brother Wang, please use the food first."
Yan Yiliu also noticed some subtle changes in the atmosphere, and privately tugged on King Wei's sleeve under the table.
Why does the prince say this so well?
King Wei suddenly woke up and said with a smile: "We are just talking and let's eat together."
While the few people were talking, they began to use the food and exchange cups, talking and laughing.
King Wei no longer mentioned political affairs, but only talked about interesting childhood stories with Princess Xianning, so the family dinner was more interesting.
After finishing the meal, we sat down to drink tea and talk.
"Actually, there is one more thing I want to trouble His Highness the King of Wei." Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then looked at the fair-skinned young king and said.
King Wei put down the tea cup, looked at him with burning eyes, and said quickly: "What's the matter?"
Jia Heng said: "My cousin Dong Qian has written to me several times, wanting to be transferred to Beijing to make contributions to the country. I plan to satisfy his desire to serve the country. It happens that Shi Xin, the son of Marquis Shi, also wants to
I have been transferred to Shenjing, and I plan to serve my parents in the nearby city of Shenjing. What do you think of a slight exchange between the two of them?"
Since he had just mentioned recommending the King of Wei to command the troops of the five cities, he would now use words of request, even if the memorial had not yet been delivered.
Of course, such a humble attitude was in itself a test of King Wei's mind.
Princess Wei raised her slender eyebrows and stared at the young man who was calm and composed, her eyes twinkling and thoughtful.
This is probably the condition that Jia Ziyu made to the prince, and the prince should agree to it.
When King Wei heard this, his face paused slightly and his eyes flickered. For some reason, he felt some strange discomfort in his heart, but it was forcibly dispelled. In fact, it was a feeling of being touched a little bit.
Because the Five Cities Military and Horse Division had been regarded by the King of Wei as his own sphere of influence, but Jia Heng's remnants of forces had also intervened. This strong awareness of power and territory from Tianhuang Guiwei gave rise to a trace of unhappiness.
To put it bluntly, Jia Heng was just a minister no matter what, while the King of Wei considered himself the legitimate son of the emperor. As the government went on, his desire to control power became stronger and stronger.
The King of Wei thought for a while and said softly: "This matter is easy. Besides, Ziyu is now in charge of commanding the military and horse divisions of the five cities. It only takes one sentence to transfer people."
Jia Heng said: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty."
King Wei seemed to have suppressed the negative emotions in his heart at this time and said: "What are you talking about, Ziyu? It's just a trivial matter."
Princess Xianning glanced at King Wei, put down the teacup in her hand, and felt a little uncomfortable.
The King of Wei asked again: "Ziyu, now that the peace treaty with the Jurchens has been broken, it is conceivable that the Jurchens will definitely invade next year. Ziyu has already thought of a strategy to meet the enemy."
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said softly: "Around the year and the end of the year, both the DPRK and the DPRK will actively prepare for war. The Military Aircraft Department is still preparing for this matter."
The King of Wei nodded and said: "Ziyu is an expert in fighting against the captives. I hope that given time, I can sing a triumphant song again."
Not to mention anything else, the young man in front of him was indeed different in the war against the captives. Originally, he wanted to change the conflict between Ziyu and his father-in-law, the Prince of Nan'an County, but for some reason, he suddenly felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere.
Well, let’s wait for next time.
Jia Heng responded casually and said: "In military and national affairs, it is always better to have more temples than to have less temples."
Princess Wei Yan Yiliu looked at the young man quietly, her eyes twinkling under her handsome eyebrows, thinking about Jia Heng.
When it comes to fighting, this man is indeed outstanding. However, the previous court meeting with his father was like fire and water, and he was probably more of a disaster than a subjugator to the country.
The king of Wei said: "Now the Han Dynasty is in ruins and waiting for rebirth. As long as Liaodong is wiped out, the resurgence is not far away. We must rely on Ziyu to prepare for everything."
These words were somewhat earnest in compliments, but because of their age, they seemed somewhat greasy and unmatched by the young man.
Princess Xianning's beautiful face became more and more unnatural. She looked at the King of Wei with her bright eyes, and her heart couldn't help but sigh.
As Brother Wei Wang said, when the brothers and sisters got up, their thoughts changed.
Jia Heng said quickly: "Your Majesty has given you too much praise."
In this way, Jia Heng and Wei Wang Chen Ran had a chat, and they talked for a while without a hitch. Unexpectedly, it was getting late, and Wei Wang also said goodbye.
When Jia Heng stood up and sent the King of Wei and his wife away, he returned to the flower. Facing the gazes of Xian Ning and the little princess, he smiled and asked, "Xian Ning, what's wrong?"
When Princess Xianning heard this, her beautiful and cold jade face had a complicated look, and she said: "Just for a moment, I felt that Brother Wei Wang was a bit strange."
When Jia Heng heard this, his face was slightly stunned. He looked at the girl with beautiful features and said seriously: "Chanyue, take your cousin and I to your room to talk."
Li Chanyue's cheeks were slightly red, she responded softly, and then led Jia Heng and Princess Xianning towards the backyard.