The Red Mansions

Chapter 651: Jin Jue 1st Uncle!

Chapter 651 Jin Jue First Class Uncle!

Under the retinue of the inner guard and Jinyi mansion guard, six maroon horses with shiny manes drove the chariot from Anshun Gate into the palace garden, and headed for Daming Palace along the clean and spacious royal road.

However, at this moment, Emperor Chongping called out: "Ziyu, stop here, I will come down and take a walk, and wait for the civil and military ministers behind."

Hearing this, Jia Heng lightly pulled the rein, and immediately got off the shaft, stretched out an arm, and said, "My lord, I will help you down."

At this time, Emperor Chongping also raised the curtain, got off the carriage with Jia Heng's support, smiled and said, "Zi Yu, let us go for a while."

Jia Heng quickly responded, supported Emperor Chongping who was slightly out of breath, and asked: "Why didn't the Holy One take good care of his body after the last time? He still looks a little weak, and he still needs a good rest."

Emperor Chongping walked along the corridor, and said with emotion: "There are so many things about the court, how dare I have the heart to be negligent?"

Jia Heng nodded, and sighed: "My lord is the most important thing in Kyushu, shouldering the burden of the common people in the world, and worrying in my heart, I know it well, but state affairs are not achieved in a day, so my lord should not work too hard."

Emperor Chongping smiled lightly, stood on a white marble railing, leaned on the railing, looked at the palace in the distance, and said, "Why don't I know? But the state is difficult, and time is not waiting for me."

At this moment, Dai Quan, who was not far behind him, had led seven or eight inner eunuchs to follow him. Seeing Emperor Chongping's tired expression, he called out, "Your Majesty, do you want to prepare the chariot?"

Emperor Chongping waved his hands and said, "I'm fine, just follow Ziyu, you don't have to get so close."

After saying this, he looked at Jia Heng with a gentle welcome in his eyes, and said, "Zi Yu, you have solved a lot of difficulties for me in Henan and Jianghuai this time."

"Your Majesty has been praised too much. It is the duty of this minister to share your worries." Jia Heng said hastily.

Emperor Chongping nodded, and suddenly looked at Jia Heng leisurely, and asked solemnly: "Zi Yu, I asked you something, can you answer it truthfully?"

Jia Heng couldn't help being taken aback, she changed her face, cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty, please inquire."

Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, considered his words, and asked, "Zi Yu, "what's the matter between you and Xianning?" "

Jia Heng: "..."

With a strange expression on his face, he asked, "Your Majesty...why do you suddenly ask this?"

Didn't the Son of Heaven know?To know why, even today's situation was caused by the Son of Heaven overtly and secretly... Well, of course it can't be said that way.

"Today I am not asking you as the emperor, but as the father of Xianning. You and Xianning are fighting chaos in Henan..." Emperor Chongping interrupted Jia Heng's address and asked.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, and said frankly: "I have a mutual affection with His Highness Xianning in the Central Plains, but it starts with love and ends with courtesy. I prefer His Highness Xianning. His Highness Xianning is gentle and graceful, quite like a clan emperor."

When it came to the end, the voice was a little weak, and in front of his father, he said that he liked other people's daughter, and that he loved the juicy cabbage?

Seeing the boy bowed his head with some guilty conscience, Emperor Chongping's thin and loose eyebrows flashed an imperceptible smile, as if he was satisfied with the words of the boy in the python suit, he nodded and said: "You can be so frank, you can't Wu Xianning is not afraid of swordsmen, and marched with you to Henan."

"Holy..."

Emperor Chongping waved his hand and said: "I usually pamper Xianning a little bit, but I know Xianning is a good boy, and I have nothing to say about the matter between you, you have to treat her well in the future."

When Jia Heng heard this, she pretended to be surprised and said, "Your Majesty agrees?"

Emperor Chongping smiled lightly and said: "Although I agree, Xianning is my daughter after all, and it is impossible to be your concubine. Whether you can let Xianning marry you depends on your ability. Staying behind the mouth of the civil and military officials of the court, the people of the world are pointing."

Jia Heng: "..."

Emperor Chongping stared at the young man and asked, "Why, are you a little afraid?"

Jia Heng shook his head, and said sonorously: "Why are you afraid? When you become a sage, you will wipe out the Eastern captives and bring peace to all generations. At that time, all the voices of criticism in the world will be wiped away."

"Okay, young man, you have ambition!" Emperor Chongping praised him with eyes wide open, and then said: "Xianning is not young, so don't make her wait too long."

Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

After Emperor Chongping finished speaking, he walked towards Daming Palace along the stone steps, looked at the side hall of Daming Palace, paused slightly, pointed to the direction of the study in the side hall, and said: "I remember last year, it was the inner study room. , Because of the storybook of the Three Kingdoms, Jinyang recommended you to me. I don’t want to think that the young man who was so eloquent and amazing at the beginning is now my great man, Yongning Bo. He is my arm and will become my son-in-law in the future. Perhaps somewhere in the dark, it has its own destiny."

Jia Heng's complexion paused, and he said in a low voice: "If it weren't for the sage Jianba, I would still be gloomy and hopeless in the wicker alley. I can be where I am today, it is the sage who cultivated, taught and cared for me. Recreate the same."

Emperor Chongping glanced at the young man, and said softly: "I'm not talking about this, but I'm thinking of what you said in the past, the things about the Eastern Captives can be plotted, and now the whole army has been completed by military, it's really like "Pinglu Policy" As the saying goes, will it take 15 years to completely wipe out the Eastern Captives?"

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, and said loudly: "Don't worry, my lord. The 15 years I said that day is because I expect the enemy to be lenient and I can't win quickly. Otherwise, I will be impatient and lose more. I will not waste time, and as for fighting against the enemy and seeking victory, I will not wait 15 years, but the Holy One should not be too eager, and the military affairs cannot be rushed."

Emperor Chongping listened to Jia Heng's words, nodded his head and said, "Ziyu, whether you and my ministers can bring peace to the Han Dynasty depends on a battle in the east! You have to work hard, plan a strategy, and strive to fight as soon as possible." When the victory came, I read the history of the former Song Dynasty, Shenzong's reform, appointed Wang Shao to recover Hehuang, how high-spirited and high-spirited? When it came to the crusade against Xixia, it was defeated in the first battle. Since then, it has been depressed and depressed. The heart is as heavy as a thousand weights, soldiers, the great affairs of the country, the place of life and death, you must pay attention to it."

Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will try my best to win the game for my Majesty."

Emperor Chongping fixed his eyes on the young man, patted Jia Heng on the shoulder lightly, and said, "In case of a war against the Eastern Captives, I will not hold you back, nor will I urge you to join the army, but I want to tell you... ..."

Speaking of this, the middle-aged emperor's complexion changed for a moment, he seemed to pause, and said with emotion: "The honor and disgrace of you, my monarch and my ministers, and Weng's son-in-law, and the safety of the great Han society depend on the victory or defeat of the war against the captives. , I encourage you together."

Jia Heng's heart trembled slightly, he looked at Emperor Chongping, bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will be smashed to pieces and shrouded in horse leather. I will also help Your Majesty restore the decline of northern Xinjiang and lay the foundation for peace."

He found that since he led the Beijing army to quickly quell the chaos in the Central Plains, there was an unspeakable expectation hidden in the heart of the emperor in front of him, or his sustenance for his achievements in northern Xinjiang.

A great victory in the war against the captives is exactly the deepest desire of the emperor, to sweep away the situation of defeat and passive beating in northern Xinjiang since he took the throne.

Emperor Chongping was obviously a person who was very good at restraining his emotions. After a while, his expression remained normal, and he turned his head to look at the ministers who had already appeared at the gate of the palace, and said, "Stop talking, all ministers should follow up. After a while, Xihe Palace will prepare dinner, singing and dancing, follow me there."

Jia Heng nodded, said nothing more, and followed Emperor Chongping towards Xihe Palace step by step.

Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall

Because Jia Zheng followed the officials from the Ministry of Industry to the city gate tower to meet Jia Heng early in the morning. Now there are only some female relatives and Baoyu in the mansion.

After listening carefully to Mammy's report, Mother Jia said with a smile, "Brother Heng has returned."

Sister Feng smiled coquettishly and said: "This is because the palace took a step ahead of me and took me into the palace."

Jia Mu nodded and said with a smile, "It's not about taking the first step and leading the general back to the capital. It's just that he should first hand over his errands to the emperor in the palace."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "I think it's like this, but the ancestors have a lot of history and know more."

Aunt Xue smiled and said jokingly: "Old lady, the two houses have been martial artists for several lifetimes, and the old lady is very clear about things here."

Everyone laughed when they heard the words, the hairpin skirts and jackets, the flowers and branches trembling wildly, competing for beauty and beauty.

Baochai, who was sitting next to her, had a face that was as greasy as a pear pistil, and was a little flushed because of the agitation of her heart. A girl with smooth muscles and bones, her heart was already filled with anticipation.

Jia Heng is coming back soon, and he hasn't seen him for several months.

The girl's golden lock has long been rusted, and the lock cylinder should be oiled.

Seeing doubts on Yuan Chunfeng's face, he asked: "Old Ancestor, there will probably be a banquet in the palace for Brother Heng and the meritorious generals of the Beijing camp. Is Brother Heng coming back at night?"

As soon as these words came out, Baochai raised her bright eyes, and turned to look at her cousin, the watery apricot eyes were shining with sparkles.

"Not necessarily, maybe the show ended earlier." Mother Jia said with a smile.

Under Tan Chun's heroic eyebrows, his bright eyes moved slightly, his voice was clear and pleasant, and he said with a smile: "I don't know if Mrs. Heng in Dongfu has received the news?"

Sister Feng smiled and said, "Ping'er, hurry over and talk, don't make people wait too anxiously."

Ping'er quickly responded with a smile, and then went.

Mrs. Wang had no expression on her face, her eyes were cold, she frowned when she saw the joyful crowd, she held a string of Buddhist beads in her hand and moved them lightly, feeling that she was really out of tune with the warm atmosphere in Rongqing Hall.

Palace Garden, Xihe Palace

The civil and military officials of the great Han Dynasty and the meritorious generals of the Beijing camp entered the Xihe Palace with the inner eunuch. Jia Heng had already sat down first, and Emperor Chongping also sat on the golden chair, looking down at the crowd of civil and military personnel ministers.

"The ministers have seen the Holy One, long live the Holy One." All the ministers entered the hall and greeted Emperor Chongping one after another.

"Everyone, let's just sit down and sit down." Emperor Chongping's attitude was obviously much gentler today, and the ministers below who were used to the emperor's unfaltering speech could not help but relax a lot.

Under the guidance of the inner eunuchs one by one, all the officials in the hall took their seats one after another, sitting upright, all looking at Emperor Chongping, and many young men in python suits who were looking down at the head.

The voice of Emperor Chongping resounded in the whole hall, like the clang of gold and stone, and said: "This time Yongningbo suppressed the rebellion in the Central Plains, appeased Henan, and was ordered to go to Huai'an Mansion to fight floods without stopping. That's the reward."

Jia Heng got up from below, met the attention of civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty, cupped his hands towards Emperor Chongping, and said in a loud voice: "Running for the official affairs of the country, I dare not take credit for it. It is my duty to do a good job, and I dare not take it as merit, Kuang Sheng has rewarded my ministers a lot, so I dare not be greedy and obsessed with fame and status."

Everyone present looked at the tall and straight young man with a calm demeanor, listened to his generous speech, and had different thoughts.

Emperor Chongping looked calm and said: "The ancients said that hard work should be rewarded, don't hesitate to give a thousand gold, hope for nothing, and don't give anything... After Jia Qing put down the chaos in Henan, he rectified the administration of officials, put the people in order, built dikes and weirs, and made the Central Plains During the rainy and flood seasons, the common people did not suffer from the slightest flood, and they made great achievements in the internal affairs. When the Nanhe River was in danger, they were ordered to lead the army to Huai'an. It is not your responsibility to win the army, but your merit! Since the martial arts have contributed to the country, how can I not reward you with honors?"

Jia Heng is a Martial Honor. With his current achievements, it is the limit to join the Minister of the Ministry of War. With his age, seniority, and prestige, he can't add Sangu. Then he can only be promoted to the title of Martial Lord, increase his salary, and favor his heirs.

Speaking of this, Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment, and ordered: "The cabinet drafted a decree, Jinyong Ning Bo Jia Heng will be a first-class uncle, in order to reward him for leading troops in the Central Plains and Jianghuai to fight floods and protect water."

Jia Heng's title was promoted, and the titles of some generals in the Beijing camp can also be promoted to win the hearts of the soldiers.

Moreover, as the person in charge of the entire army, he didn't even have a first-class uncle, which is really unreasonable.

Jia Heng's face was serious, and it was hard to refuse when he saw this. His voice was a little grateful, and he said: "Thank you, the emperor's grace, the emperor's kindness is so great, I am inexplicably grateful."

In his position, unless he is promoted to Marquis, there will be a substantial improvement, but the Marquis does not have any foreign military merits to rely on, so it is impossible. Even a third-class Marquis needs foreign war merits.

Then the first-class uncle of Jinjue will also have an increase in salary, and the number of succession to heirs will be different. Of course, it may be better to say it.

In fact, the third class of Dukes and Bosses of the Han Dynasty is often the strictest in the third class. This is the yardstick used to determine the rules of the naming device, but the specific transfers of the subsequent classes are used to reward those who are not enough to be named princes and dukes. , but he also made meritorious service.

It's just that the second-class uncle can almost reward him for his merits. The emperor has given him grace in one step.

Yang Guochang was sitting below, hearing the words of Emperor Chongping, frowned, opened his mouth, a little wanting to remonstrate, but it is not good to disturb the emperor's interest on such a day of returning to the teacher triumphantly.

Moreover, arguing over whether the second-class uncle or the first-class uncle is more suitable is a great disrespect to Zaifu. Even Niu Jizong's second-class uncle is a first-class uncle, so it is enough to let the child be the first-class uncle.

At this moment, apart from Yang Guochang frowning, the officials in the palace did not respond.

Obviously, the emperor did not become a marquis because of Jia Hengke's civil strife, which is the political bottom line of some civil servants.

Wu Xun of the Great Han Dynasty conferred four kings, eight lords and twelve marquises in the founding of the country.

Emperor Chongping looked down at the generals and schools calmly, and said: "The generals and schools in the Beijing camp will be rewarded by the Ministry of War in the near future. If you have made contributions to the country and worked hard, I will not hesitate to reward you for your merits."

The big man not only has the super-class Gonghou Bo, but also has various titles such as general, captain of Qingche, captain of Yunqi, etc. He also needs to cultivate a group of Chongping martial arts.

"I thank the Holy One, long live the Holy One." The generals of the Beijing camp who came to the banquet heard the words, all with joyful faces and joyful hearts.

Seeing this scene, some civil servants frowned, feeling gloomy and inexplicable.

Secretly said, Wu Xun is powerful, this is not the blessing of the community.

After Emperor Chongping rewarded Jia Heng, he glanced at the Chinese and military officials in the hall, and said: "Everyone, let's eat, Dai Quan, let the Taile Department present music and dance."

When Dai Quan heard the words, he said yes, and turned around to go.

(End of this chapter)