The Red Mansions

Chapter 317

Chapter 317

Ningguo Mansion, in the Flower Hall

Cai Quan sat in the hall, drinking tea and waiting quietly.

Not long after, I heard the sound of the bead curtain "cracking" and Jia Heng walked into the hall with a calm expression.

"Supervisor." Cai Quan hurriedly got up and bowed his hands.

Jia Heng waved his hand and said: "My brother, you are welcome, just sit down."

Cai Quan nodded and sat down again.

Jia Heng cut to the chase and asked, "Master Fang Ji, General Ni Biao, and Xue Pan, are there any whereabouts?"

Cai Quan changed his face and replied: "I was about to report to the commander in chief. After receiving the order from the commander in chief, the cavalrymen of the Guoyong camp searched around the wasteland and asked the whereabouts of the three of them. Finally, they were outside the forest west of Yaowu camp. , found the whereabouts of Fang Ji and others pursued and killed by the Liwei camp headquarters, but after careful searching, the bodies of the three were not found."

Jia Heng said: "Oh?"

At this moment, in the back hall separated by the wall of the flower hall, Aunt Xue heard the conversation in front of her and heard the word "corpse", her face turned pale and her body swayed.

Baochai quickly reached out to support her.

Cai Quan continued: "According to the inquiries of the witness soldiers and captured soldiers, when the Yaowu camp was in chaos, the marching masters Fang Ji and Xue Pan, escorted by the general Ni Biao of the army, immediately went to Jie Shuai. The battalion moved to rescue the soldiers, but the rebels in the Liwei camp quickly discovered that they were Fang Ji and others. They thought they were rare goods to live in, so they divided their troops into two hundred horsemen to chase them down. In the mountains and forests, when Pang Shili, the general of the Yangwei camp, led the cavalry to help each other, he met dozens of rebels from the Liwei camp waiting outside the forest. They saw Pang Shili's troops, and then fled to the Yaowu camp. General Pang didn't know For inside information, go directly to Yaowu Camp."

Jia Heng frowned, and thoughtfully said: "That is to say, Fang Ji and his party entered the mountain?"

The forests around Shenjing City are beautiful and lush, and the mountains are continuous. If a few people escape from hunting, it is indeed a good way to go to the mountains and forests.

Cai Quan said: "It should be so, but it's getting late and it's not easy to search."

Jia Heng thought for a while, and said: "Okay, you wait for me in the outer study first."

Later, it may involve the disposal of the rebel generals of the Yaowu camp, so it is not good to ask in the hall.

Of course, Aunt Xue, who wanted to come here at this moment, was not interested either.

Cai Quan bowed his hands, said no more, and followed a servant to the outer study.

Jia Heng turned and returned to the back hall, looked up at Aunt Xue who was anxious, and said: "Auntie also listened to it just now, Wenlong should have fled into the forest, and his life is not in serious danger."

"Brother Heng, you need to save Wenlong." Aunt Xue begged again with teary eyes.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "Tomorrow, we will send troops into the forest to look for it."

Aunt Xue said anxiously: "Brother Heng, can't you go into the mountain now? It's so cold in the mountain now..."

Jia Heng said: "Auntie, the snowy roads in the mountains and forests are not easy to walk, and it is night again. When sending troops up the mountain, it is difficult to distinguish the footprints, and it is easy to encounter danger."

Xue Pan's life is his life, and so is his soldier's life. When entering the mountains at night, accidents are most likely to happen, and it is not easy to find them.

When he saw some news in later generations, he was upset. In order to rescue the donkey friend who died, the rescue team lost a few lives instead.

Of course, if the conditions for saving people are met, such as helicopter search and rescue, there is no doubt that they must be rescued as soon as possible.

Aunt Xue said with a bitter face: "Brother Heng, but Wenlong...if there are wolves in the mountains, what should he do? And he probably hasn't eaten a grain of rice all day."

Jia Heng frowned, and said: "Auntie, don't worry, Wen Long should have entered the mountain with Ni Biao, the guard general. With his ability, if he encounters a wolf, he may be able to kill the wolf to satisfy his hunger."

Aunt Xue: "..."

Jia Heng said again: "It's getting late now, it's really not easy to make a big move. At dawn tomorrow morning, I will send soldiers up the mountain to look for it. What does Auntie think?"

"Tomorrow morning, but I won't be able to sleep at night..." Aunt Xue was tearful again, and resentment welled up in her heart.

You can send troops now, why wait until tomorrow?

If the missing ones were the relatives of Uncle Heng, wouldn't they have dug three feet long ago?

Or Pan'er's uncle is still in charge of the Beijing camp...she wouldn't make it so difficult.

Aunt Xue thought of this, and couldn't help feeling a deep sense of powerlessness.

Jia Heng turned to look at Baochai, and said softly, "Sister, my aunt is in a mess. My sister and aunt go back to eat first."

Baochai's apricot eyes twinkled with sorrow, she turned her head to look at Aunt Xue, and said softly, "Mom, Brother Heng will send someone to look for it tomorrow."

Aunt Xue sighed, knowing that it was not good to keep pestering her, she said: "Brother Heng, then tomorrow..."

Jia Heng nodded emphatically and said: "Don't worry, Auntie, people will go into the mountain to look for it at dawn tomorrow."

Aunt Xue couldn't say anything, so she followed Baochai to the backyard.

Watching the mother and daughter leave, Jia Heng stood there for a while, shook his head secretly, turned and returned to the study.

In the study, Jia Heng asked: "The generals of the Yaowu camp are all under control now?"

Cai Quandao: "The rebels in the Yaowu Camp who clamored to respond have been detained by Generals Shan and Pang. I wonder what the commander-in-chief plans to do?"

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, then said: "This matter depends on the wishes of the Ministry of War and the imperial court."

These rebellious generals, no matter how many excuses they have, have since been labeled as unreliable, and even after this incident, they will be deprived of their military posts.

Cai Quan's eyes flickered, he lowered his voice, and said, "Supervisor, Wang Jieshuai has gone through this incident..."

Jia Heng looked solemn, and said: "The holy majesty has issued an order, and Mr. Li Ge will preside over the reorganization of the army. He ordered me to assist from the side. Tomorrow, the imperial edict will be issued both at home and abroad."

Cai Quan was overjoyed when he heard the words, he cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations to the Commander-in-Chief at the end."

Jia Heng's face was indifferent, and said: "Assist in military affairs, it's just a temporary dispatch."

I didn't want to talk too much about it, so I asked about the details of the counter-insurgency.

All in all, although the Guoyong Battalion made great efforts to counter the rebellion, the timely assistance of the cavalry led by Pang Shili also played a huge role in quickly settling the situation.

At this moment, a servant from the outside room entered the room and said: "Master Heng, a Jin Yiwei surnamed Xiahou came to the Jin Yi Mansion outside and said he was looking for the master."

When Jia Heng heard this, his complexion changed slightly.

Xia Houying?What is she here for?

After thinking for a moment, um, it should be Princess Jinyang.

He was busy training soldiers during this time, so he didn't go to the Princess's mansion.

Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at Cai Quan, and said: "Let's do this first. Early tomorrow morning, we will send troops into the mountains to search for the whereabouts of Fang Ji and others."

Cai Quan got up from his seat, cupped his fists and said, "Then I will retire."

Jia Heng nodded, called a servant, and led Cai Quan out of Ning Mansion.

Then go straight to the flower hall.

Seeing Jia Heng, Xia Houying's jade face was like sapphire covered with frost, and for some reason she was facing the candlelight, she saw a bit of warmth, but her voice was still cold, and said: "Yun Hui, this is a letter from His Highness."

As he spoke, he took out a letter from the armhole and handed it over with both hands.

Jia Heng was not in a hurry to take it apart, but put it in the sleeve and asked: "Is there any trouble with your Highness?"

Xia Houying has always cherished words like gold, and said: "Everything is calm, and when there is chaos in the capital, you will have Jinyi Tiqi and Wucheng soldiers and horses to protect you."

"That's good." Jia Heng nodded.

Seeing this, Xia Houying cupped her hands and said, "Yunhui, I still need to go back to report to His Highness for my humble position. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."

Jia Heng couldn't help laughing, and said: "Xiahou ordered you to walk slowly."

Xia Houying nodded slightly, turned and left.

Xia Houying was sent away, Jia Heng looked at it for a moment, and then opened the letter. On the peach blossom letter paper, several lines of beautiful and clean handwriting came into view.

Jia Heng read intently, a look of joy gradually appeared on his face.

The lines of the Book of Songs are clearly written on it.

Qingqing Zijin, caress my heart, even if I don't go, Zining won't listen?

Qingqing Zipei, I think leisurely, even if I don't go, Zining won't come?

Picking and reaching, in the city gate, if I don't see you for a day, it's like March!

Jia Heng looked at the words "straightforward" and "fierce" on it, and a beautiful woman with a peach heart in a bun seemed to appear in front of her eyes, looking at herself with a resentful gaze.

……

Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, and he smiled lightly.

However, at this moment, a familiar voice sounded from outside the bead curtain: "Master Heng, Elder Sister Qin is calling you to have dinner."

Jia Heng paused when he heard the words, and turned to look at the speaker, who was Third Sister You.

Jia Heng put away the letter, turned to look at Third Sister You, and said, "Why do you walk so quietly?"

Third Sister You had a smile on her face, her watery gaze rested on the letter in Jia Heng's hand for a moment, and said with a light smile, "It's been like this since I was a child."

Jia Heng put away the letter, glanced at Third Sister You, and said softly, "Let's go together."

Third Sister You pursed her cherry lips and hurriedly followed.

The night was getting dark, and in Wang Ziteng's mansion, white lanterns had already been replaced under the eaves, and the white spiritual streamers that were set up swayed with the wind in the cold winter night, as if they were sobbing.

In the inner study room, no lights were lit.

Wang Ziteng was still wearing the official robe of a first-rank military officer embroidered with lions, leaning his body on a grand teacher's chair, motionless. The bright moonlight in the courtyard passed through the window, reflecting Wang Ziteng's pale face.

Not long after, Wang Yi came in from the outside holding a candlestick, followed by an old servant carrying food.

With tears still on Wang Yi's face, he called out, "Father, use some food."

Wang Ziteng turned his head slowly, reflecting the light, under the thick eyebrows was a pair of gray and lifeless eyes, the pupils were bloodshot, and when he spoke, his voice was difficult and hoarse, "Is your mother's body buried yet? "

It turned out that as soon as Wang Ziteng returned home from the palace, he smelled a pungent bloody smell and went straight to the hall, almost fainting. .

In a war, the Wang family survived except Wang Yi leading a few servants to the shop to run errands, and Wang Yi's daughter-in-law and Wang Zi hiding in the cellar.

Prince Tengfa's wife Zhao, Sifang's concubine and their sons and daughters, together with Wang Yi's third concubine and several concubines, were all slaughtered by the rebels!

Blood flowed into rivers in the Wang family compound, which was horrible.

As soon as Wang Ziteng came back, he locked himself in the study for several hours without saying a word or eating a grain of rice.

Wang Yi's voice was full of tears: "It's all packed."

Wang Ziteng's eyes were lost in thought, and he said "um" without saying a word.

Sad to the extreme, but will not cry.

The tears on Wang Yi's face flowed down his cheeks again, and he said, "Father, let's eat some food, tomorrow I have to make funeral arrangements for my mother and the others."

Wang Ziteng waved his hands, and a low and weak voice sounded: "Don't worry about being a father, you go first."

Wang Yi's lips parted, and finally he ordered the servants to put the prepared meals on the table, and left the study silently.

Nan'an County Palace

In the inner hall, the heating is warm.

Wang Yanye of Nan'an County sat behind a small table, and Wang Shuirong of Beijing was accompanied by the Prime Minister. Not far away was Liu Fang, the former governor of the army, Hou Xiaokang, the governor of the rear army, Shi Guangzhu, the first-rank general of the town army, and the third-rank general Weiyuan. Ma Shang, you are here impressively.

"My lord, it's really hateful that that kid Jia Heng took advantage of me!" Liu Fang said in a cold voice with a frosty complexion.

Thinking about it, Wang Ziteng provoked a mutiny. They were all ready to go in the capital of the five armies, and went to the Beijing camp to appease the generals. As a result, the palace refused to allow the two princes to go out of the city to appease the army.

Shi Guangzhu shook his head, and said: "Today, all the horses in the capital are silent, and he is the only one who won the lottery. According to the order of the palace, he is already planning to let him take charge of the capital camp."

"He is worthy too?" Liu Fang snorted coldly, and said in a deep voice: "In terms of seniority, prestige, and merit, who can he compare to? It's just a lucky minister!"

"Seniority, prestige? The Holy Majesty doesn't look at these things, and is determined to use new people." Yan Ye looked gloomy, and sighed: "The Holy Majesty insists on not waiting for me, and still has suspicion."

Ma Shang, General Weiyuan, the grandson of the ruler, frowned and said, "My lord, what does the emperor mean in the palace?"

Yan Ye said: "What else can it mean? The Holy One has been in power for a long time, and the Emperor has also passed the Spring and Autumn Period. After all, the country and society of Chen Han will be passed down from generation to generation. We will serve the country as a martial artist and rest with the country. Just do your duty as a courtier.”

"This..." After hearing this, everyone present looked at each other and looked at each other.

According to the meaning of the prince, do you want to change the course?

Seeing the changes in the faces of the generals, Yan Ye thought for a while, and said: "What we have done is only for the long-term prosperity of the Han Dynasty, the prosperity of the family, and the affairs of the Tian Family are, after all, the internal affairs of the Chen Han royal family. We are too persistent." , is not a good thing after all.”

As soon as this statement came out, everyone present was shocked.

Listening to this, the prince is going to show his love to the emperor in the palace in an all-round way?

Liu Fang frowned and said, "My lord, is this what the emperor meant?"

In fact, everyone present knew that Nan'an County King had a channel to contact the emperor in the palace. In Liu Fang's eyes, it was probably the emperor in the palace who gave instructions to Yan Ye.

Regarding whether it was the emperor's instruction, Yan Ye did not admit or deny it, but said: "Junjunchenchen, father, father and son, we are ministers, and we are just doing our duty as ministers. I will not hide it from you, my king The granddaughter will be registered in the Ministry of Rites tomorrow, and if there are no accidents, there should be good news when King Wei opens the mansion next year."

Liu Fang: "..."

After fighting together for a long time, you and Tian's family became relatives?

After thinking about it, I felt that there was still another plan in it.

For a granddaughter, if she can show her kindness to her, it's not a bad idea.

In fact, the Wuxun Group headed by Nan'an County King was not determined to stand on the opposite side of Emperor Chongping, but was forced into a corner by Emperor Chongping intentionally or unintentionally.

Emperor Chongping wanted to consolidate the imperial power, innovate and eliminate disadvantages, and to be able to rise and fall, so he naturally wanted to promote his confidants. This is human nature, the so-called emperor and courtier.

And this will inevitably damage the interests of the old martial arts. This is the reality of objective transfer without human will.

The king of Nan'an County was a courtier when he was the Supreme Emperor. If he wanted to protect himself, he could only turn to the Supreme Emperor for help.

Whether the Supreme Emperor has other ideas, or simply wants to live comfortably in the palace, in turn, he also needs these martial arts to echo outside.

Now showing goodwill to the emperor, or being good-looking, is not loyalty to Emperor Chongping, but a choice of loyalty to one's own interests.

Politics is all about struggle and compromise.

Shui Rong sighed: "I'm afraid, my heart is towards the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch."

(End of this chapter)