The Red Mansions

Chapter 1582 Zhen Qing: This is simply outrageous!

Chapter 1582 Zhen Qing: This is simply outrageous!

Ningguo Mansion, in the study room——

Chen Xiao was wearing a green dress and sitting behind a lacquered wooden table, holding a piece of paper in her hand. Her face, as clear and cold as a snow lotus from Tianshan Mountains, showed a look of concentration.

Gu Ruoqing was also sitting not far away, holding a book, and her fair face seemed to be covered with a layer of blush.

At this moment, the maid quickly entered the room and said softly, "Miss, the prince is here."

Chen Xiao put down the paper in the book, looked at the young man in the python robe, and said, "How was it after entering the palace just now?"

Gu Ruoqing also put down the novel she was reading, raised her head, and looked at the young man in the python robe with affection.

Jia Heng walked into the study, calmed himself down, looked at Chen Xiao and said, "Xiaoxiao, I have discussed everything with the cabinet, and we can send out troops on a chosen day."

Chen Xiaoxiu frowned and asked gently, "What about Gao Zhongping? Is there anything unusual?"

Jia Heng said loudly: "He took a leave of absence today due to illness, but in the Wenhua Palace, he looked very righteous."

Chen Xiao looked at the young man in the python robe with cold eyes under her emerald eyebrows and said, "Gao Zhongping may get away soon."

"Have someone keep an eye on him and don't let him get away from the capital city." Jia Heng's eyes were murderous and his gaze was cold as he spoke in a clear voice.

Chen Xiao nodded, which was considered as agreeing to this matter.

Gu Ruoqing listened quietly to the two people's conversation without interrupting.

Jia Heng did not say anything else, but looked at Gu Ruoqing and asked, "Ruoqing, after thinking for a while, do you have any good ideas?"

Hmm, a thoughtful look appeared on his face again.

Gu Ruoqing's plump and lovely cheeks showed a hint of embarrassment, and she whispered, "Just discuss it. I don't really understand these things."

Jia Heng smiled and half-jokingly said, "When Ruoqing was in Jiangnan, he also discussed the world situation with southern scholars. He should understand these things."

Gu Ruoqing was a little flustered when she heard this, and said, "Those are just paper talks. Apart from other things, the current situation in the court and Bashu and other places is complicated. It is impossible to know the whole situation without knowing the root cause and the overall situation."

She was dressed as a scholar back then, discussing the world situation with those people.

Jia Heng smiled and said, "Ruoqing, please try to say a few words."

Gu Ruoqing said without hesitation: "The White Lotus Sect is gaining momentum in Sichuan right now. If the government army turns a blind eye, it will soon sweep across the entire Sichuan region, and Gao Zhongping will return to Sichuan to take charge of military affairs. At that time, a frontier official will clearly oppose you, and the governors and governors-general of the country will surely be shaken."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Ruoqing is right. We still can't let Gao Zhongping go."

Gu Ruoqing's charming face was as beautiful as snow. She whispered, "The rebel army will surely stir up trouble all over the country, fabricate the dirty things between you and the court, and then call on loyal officials and righteous men all over the world."

She has no other choice now.

Jia Heng said loudly: "Can the White Lotus Sect detect the movements of these people?"

Gu Ruoqing's clear and moist eyes flickered, and after thinking for a while, she opened her lips slightly and said, "Go ask Master, she still controls a lot of White Lotus intelligence spies in the world."

Jia Heng whispered, "Then I'll go see Master in the next few days."

He hadn't seen the White Lotus Mother for some time, whose facial features and temperament were somewhat similar to Keqing's.

I only remember that plump and slender body, the graceful charm that could not be concealed under the skirt, and that plump and lovely face, with arrogance in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes.

Chen Xiao pulled the hand of the young man in the python robe at this moment, and a thoughtful look appeared on his beautiful and clear face. He whispered, "What are you thinking about now?"

I always feel that he is not thinking of anything good at the moment.

Jia Heng raised his sword-like eyebrows, his clear eyes sparkling like water, and said, "Let's go and see him in the next two days."

Jia Heng's eyes were warm under his thick eyebrows, just like the warm sunshine. He turned to look at Chen Xiao and said, "Xiaoxiao, I'll go to Jinyi Mansion later to check the situation."

Wait a minute, he made some arrangements, prepared for a rainy day, and asked someone to go and take a look.

Jia Heng picked up a blue and white porcelain teacup, his cold eyes sparkling, and he took a sip of the fragrant tea. Then, without saying much, he left the study, changed into a black and red satin python robe, mounted a maroon horse, and hurried towards the Jinyi Mansion.

Jinyifu, Guanting

Qu Lang and Liu Jixian were sitting at a lacquered wooden table, discussing the next secret spy arrangements.

Qu Lang said in a gentle voice: "Sichuan, send more scouts to investigate the situation of the soldiers and generals in the government office in Chengdu."

Liu Jixian bowed his hands and responded, then looked at Qu Lang and said, "Commander, the Gao family has been acting suspiciously lately."

Qu Lang frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Liu Jixian said: "These past few days, the Gao family's gates have been closed, and Elder Gao has admitted his illness, so no guests are allowed in."

Qu Lang's face turned cold, and he suddenly asked, "Do you want to run away?"

Liu Jixian said: "It's possible."

Qu Lang said coldly: "Send more people to keep an eye on them. We must not let them escape. If necessary, control them first."

Liu Jixian was shocked when he heard this. He stared at Qu Lang and whispered, "Should we discuss this matter with the governor first? After all, he is the second assistant of the cabinet."

"This matter does need to be reported to the governor, but let's assign someone to handle it first. We can't let the Gao family get away." Qu Lang said.

Liu Jixian nodded and told a palace guard to turn around and leave.

It was a coincidence that at this moment, a Jinyifu guard in black and red satin flying fish uniform quickly entered the wing room and said with a bow, "Commander, His Royal Highness Prince Wei is here."

After a short while, the young man in the python robe walked in, with a hint of cold frost on his stern and resolute face.

"I'm honored to meet you, the governor." Qu Lang stood up, walked around the lacquered wooden table in front of him, stared at the young man in the python robe, and said loudly.

Liu Jixian looked solemn and bowed to Jia Heng.

Jia Heng nodded, stretched out his hand to support him, and said, "Get up."

Qu Lang and Liu Jixian didn't say much and just bowed in response.

While Jia Heng was speaking, he lifted up his Feiyu suit, sat down on a chair nearby, and picked up the teacup beside him.

Qu Lang said: "Commander, there have been some changes in the Gao family recently."

Jia Heng's eyes were bright and he asked loudly, "What do you mean?"

Qu Lang said, "Reporting to the governor, the Gao family has kept their doors closed recently. Gao Zhongping has been staying at home on the pretext of illness. I'm afraid he is looking for a chance to escape from the capital."

Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, his eyes filled with coldness, and said loudly: "Have someone keep an eye on him, and if necessary, control him first."

This is a life-and-death situation, and we cannot give in.

Qu Lang bowed and said, "Don't worry, Governor. I have already given instructions."

Jia Heng was stunned for a moment, then said loudly: "Make arrangements as soon as possible. We can't let Gao Zhongping escape during this period."

Jia Heng's eyes flashed fiercely, and he said, "In addition, recently collect intelligence from Sichuan, Northwest China, and Tibet, and investigate the movements of these border areas. All movements must be reported to us, and no military action should be delayed."

Qu Lang bowed and said, "I obey your command."

Jia Heng said, "Wait a minute, follow me to the Beijing camp."

It wasn't long since he had rested and he had to lead his troops out again.

However, this time, he will be more likely to stay in the capital and coordinate the overall situation, and most likely he will not lead the troops to the battle.

Qu Lang responded, then packed up his things, led a group of Jinyifu guards, and escorted Jia Heng to the outer room.

Beijing Camp, Chinese Army Barracks

At this moment, the generals of the Beijing camp who had already received the notice were sitting on lacquered pear wood chairs, most of them with excitement on their faces.

It was originally thought that after Liaodong was pacified, the world would be at peace and no one would have the opportunity to gain merit and be awarded a title. However, Sichuan, Dzungar, Khoshut and other places rebelled again.

At this moment, a guard officer entered the military tent from outside, bowed, and said in a deep voice: "Generals, His Royal Highness the King of Wei is here."

Upon hearing this, several officers and generals present stood up and went outside the military tent to greet him.

At this moment, the young man in the python robe came quickly, surrounded by the Jinyi Guards.

A group of military officers came forward and said, "I greet the commander."

After a while, Jia Heng took a few quick steps, his eyes sparkling, and said in a clear voice: "No need to be polite, everyone."

The generals stood up, exchanged greetings and entered the central army barracks.

Jia Heng's eyes were as sharp as a sword under his sword-like eyebrows. He said in a deep voice: "I think you have heard that Chen Yuan, the remnant of King Zhao, is in Bashu. He led the White Lotus Sect to break through the city and raise the banner of rebellion."

Everyone sat down.

At this moment, Jia Fang frowned, his eyes sparkling as he stared at the young man in the python robe, and said decisively, "Your Majesty, give the order!"

The corners of Jia Heng's mouth twitched, and he felt extremely painful for a moment.

What is this main style?

Jia Heng frowned slightly, suppressed a strange thought in his heart, and said with a cold and bright look, "In the northwest, Xining has more than 100,000 soldiers stationed, so there is no need to worry about resistance. The King of Meng is in Yushu and other places, leading troops to resist the Khoshut. The troops of our Beijing camp are mainly deployed in Bashu."

This is grasping the main contradiction.

The troops of the Beijing Camp were mainly used to quell the chaos in Bashu, thereby deterring ambitious people in the entire Kyushu.

At this moment, Cai Quan had a resolute face and bright eyes, and said in a loud voice: "General, the White Lotus Sect is a minor disease, not to be worried about. The government troops in Bashu and other places can suppress it, so there is no need to worry too much."

Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "The government troops in Bashu and other places may not be very reliable. The reason why Shunqing Prefecture was breached this time was because the commander of the Shunqing Prefecture Guard was an insider of the White Lotus Sect. I wonder how many such traitors are hiding in Bashu."

At this moment, Xie Zaiyi said, "General, if we want to prevent this, we need to send troops to seize the pass as soon as possible."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "That's right. Come, get the map of Bashu."

At this moment, the personal guard who was serving on the side, without saying anything else, turned around and went to the side hall, took out a map, and then hung it on the embroidered mica screen beside it.

Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "The Beijing camp will first send a part of its troops to station in Hanzhong and advance towards Baoning and Long'an. There are many passes here, and if they are guarded by soldiers and horses, it will be easy to create a situation that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Our Beijing camp army must station at the passes in advance to seize the initiative."

The terrain of Shu has always been rugged, and Zhuge Kongming went to Qishan six times, but was defeated by Cao Wei each time.

The Shu area has a characteristic: a situation where a dragon is trapped.

Upon hearing this, Cai Quan asked worriedly, "General, won't the Northwest send any soldiers? The Junggar Mongols in the Northwest have always been brave and good at fighting."

Jia Heng thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Order the officers of the Beijing Camp to escort a batch of red cannons to the Seven Guards of Guanxi to strengthen the momentum of our border troops."

The Xining Iron Cavalry and the troops of the Seven Guards of Guanxi were actually equally powerful. They had previously defeated the Dzungar Khanate together with the Beijing Camp and had gone through some training.

At this time, Song Yuan below bowed and said yes, then he instructed a messenger to go out of the central army barracks and deliver the message.

Jia Heng's eyes were piercing, and he said in a clear voice: "Everyone, in the recent period, we have been training our soldiers, keeping our weapons ready at all times, and actively preparing for war. We must not make any mistakes."

Upon hearing this, all the officers and soldiers in the central army barracks agreed.

Jia Heng then ordered a group of soldiers to deploy infantry in preparation for the war in Shu.

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Time flies like water, and before I knew it, five days had passed.

All the civil and military officials as well as the military and civilians in the capital also learned about the rebellion in Bashu, and all their eyes were focused on Prince Wei in the court.

Observe how the court, or King Wei, will deal with this war next.

The banner raised by Chen Yuan to attack Jia was spread by the White Lotus Sect and also reached the capital.

The young emperor was not the son of Emperor Guangzong, but the son of the affair between Prince Wei and the Queen Mother.

However, because it was spread by Chen Yuan, a remnant of King Zhao, and because of the previous evil deeds of the Kings of Wei and Liang, it is difficult for people to believe this matter.

Palace Garden, Kunning Palace

Zhen Qing was wearing a plain dress with wide sleeves, and her bun was elegant and beautiful, but without any hairpins. She sat on a couch covered with a soft mattress, and her graceful and beautiful face seemed to be covered with a layer of pale anger.

"This is simply unreasonable!"

As he spoke, he picked up the teacup on the small table beside him and threw it on the ground with a "pa pa". For a moment, steam rose up and tea leaves scattered on the carpet.

The female official stood aside with her hands hanging down, clearly not daring to even breathe.

"Go and call King Wei." Zhen Qing raised her eyebrows, her eyes were cold and bright, and her elegant and dignified face seemed to be covered with a thin layer of frost. She shouted tenderly.

The female official's expression paused slightly. She was startled and dared not say anything else. She turned around and trotted outside to look for Jia Heng.

Zhen Qing's eyebrows were curved like crescent moons, the anger in her heart had not yet subsided, and her delicate face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost.

Chen Yuan really deserves to be torn into pieces. When that bastard invades Sichuan, he will chop Chen Yuan into pieces and feed him to the dogs.

Well, as the saying goes, a stone hits a dog and makes it bark. Some people get angry not because you are wrong, but because you are right.

On the other side, Jia Heng was discussing matters with the cabinet, military officials and others in the Wuying Hall. At this moment, the cabinet secretary handed him a cup of fragrant tea, and then left slowly without saying anything else.

Palace Garden, Wuying Hall

In the hall, the cabinet was headed by Li Zan, the Grand Secretary, Gao Zhongping, the Second Assistant, and Qi Kun and Lin Ruhai, the cabinet ministers.

Li Zan sat down on the lacquered wooden table, his expression paused, and he looked at the young man in the python robe and asked, "Prince Wei, when will the troops be dispatched?"

Jia Heng looked calm and said, "In the next few days, when all the grain and fodder are collected, we will send out troops. Previously, the cabinet had already sent a letter to the Sichuan Governor's Office and the Sichuan Command, but there has been no progress at all."

Li Zan said: "Prince Wei, all this will take time."

At this moment, a female official walked into the hall quickly, and said in a charming and tender voice, "Prince Wei, the Queen Mother has summoned you."

Jia Heng: "..."

This millstone, doesn’t he know that he is discussing military affairs right now?

Well, he probably heard those “dirty rumors” from Chen Yuan.

He still had to go over now to help Mopan with his emotional massage.

Li Zan stared at the female official, his eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Originally he did not believe those filthy slanderous words, but now seeing this scene, he had some doubts in his heart.

I'm afraid that the Queen Mother and Prince Wei really have some connection?

This attitude of being able to come and go at will is a bit like... a husband and wife?

Jia Heng didn't say anything else, then left the Wuying Hall and headed towards the Kunning Palace.