The Red Mansions

Chapter 134

Chapter 134

In the official hall——

Jia Heng almost drove straight in. It has to be said that the official skin given by Emperor Chongping to direct the affairs of the fourth rank is quite easy to use.

Almost without waiting for the soldiers in front of the Yunfu Gate to stop and report, he has already entered the Yimen Gate.

This scene made Huang Tai secretly tongue-tied, looking at the young dignitaries at the side, feeling a sense of fear in his heart.

Master Jiedu is domineering and domineering, and this young nobleman is even better.

Jia Heng has such confidence, because Yun Guang is a protégé of his Jia clan, and he, the patriarch, has worked so hard for the Jia clan, so he can't even enjoy this little convenience.

Of course, Jia Heng still has other plans for this move.

Jia Heng saw Huang Tai's look in his eyes, he had come all the way, he also knew a little about Huang Tai, he didn't know his martial arts skills, but his temperament was soft.

From his mouth, he learned the basic situation of the Cuihua bandits, and the officers and soldiers made several raids, but to no avail. Judging by his words and demeanor, Huang Tai also thought he hated him.

"If the thieves in Cuihua Mountain have an eyeliner in Chang'an County, they will not leave the three yamen of the garrison, the county magistrate, and the Jiedushi. Otherwise, Niu Jizong sent three thousand soldiers to attack and return without success. This is too fake. .”

"Boldly assume, carefully verify, the Cuihua bandits robbed merchants, and even attacked the convoy of the eldest princess, and they must have gained a lot of money. If the thieves are not stupid, they will hunt blood-sucking officials, and they are not stupid in fact. , wouldn't Jia Zhen hook up?"

"So, what role does the Chang'an Jiedushi play in it?"

Thinking of this, Jia Heng turned his head back to look up at the four characters "loyalty, courage and diligence" on the plaque in the official hall, and glanced at Huang Tai again.

"We'll find out later whether the two are in the same group."

While Jia Heng was thinking about it, he saw several people from the flower hall coming quickly.

The grey-haired general approached him, walked a few quick steps, with a respectful expression, clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty Chang'an Jiedu envoy Yun Guang, I have seen the commanding officer."

After all, it was Jinyiwei Mansion, the emperor's minion, and a Beijing official, so Yun Guang naturally didn't dare to offend.

"Yun Jiedushi, there are many bandits in Chang'an County, disturbing the place, you are at ease in the mansion." Jia Heng looked cold, pressed the sword on his waist, sat aside, put the sword heavily on the table, He looked at Yun Guang coldly.

Behind him, Qu Lang and Zhao Yi stood behind him in two brocade clothes, grasping a knife.

A blush appeared on Cai Quan's cheeks, he looked at the young man in brocade, and said in his heart, "A man should be like this."

Hearing the words, Yun Guang's heart trembled, he couldn't grasp the details of the young man, he cupped his hands, and said in a low voice: "My lord, the lower officials have occasionally caught cold recently and are living in the mansion to recuperate from illness. ..."

Speaking of this, he suddenly reacted, looked at Huang Tai who was beside him, and a strange sixth-rank military officer, frowned and said, "I don't know who they are?"

"Cai Quan, a thousand households in the Guoyong Camp of the Jingying Camp, was ordered to exterminate the bandits. Master Yun, this is an order from the Kanhe of the Ministry of War and the governor." Cai Quan said coldly, as if he had received some kind of encouragement.

Yun Guang was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and suddenly looked at Jia Heng, his eyes flickered, and he was about to speak.

Suddenly heard a deep drink, bursting in the ear.

Jia Heng got up suddenly, and said: "I have repeatedly attacked and suppressed, the bandits disturbed the capital, even sneaked into the capital, and made trouble under the emperor's palace. The emperor is furious! Yun Guang, you are guilty!"

The two Yanling sabers rubbed behind him were suddenly half out of their sheaths, making Jia Heng's heart flutter slightly, secretly saying a divine assist.

Yun Guang was terrified, because he didn't know the details of the person who came, he didn't dare to act rashly.

Jia Heng?No, isn't Jia Heng just an idiot?

Jia Heng glanced at Huang Tai at this moment, and saw that although his face was silent, his fists were clenched under his sleeves, and there was a hint of pleasure in the depths of his eyes, and he had some guesses in his heart.

His so-called angry words of the emperor are not coercive, because the emperor was indeed very angry, so angry that he even expelled Jia Zhen from the title. How can evil be innocent!

And his current status is the Jinyiwei of the emperor, the patriarch of the Jia clan, and a young nobleman. He must play this domineering role well.

From the current point of view, this cloud light is probably haunted.

Huang Tai's "micro-expression" reaction is evidence on the one hand. In the final analysis, it is Yun Guang who is a disciple of the Jia family, the bandits that Jia Zhen colluded with, and the bandits from the Cuihua bandit are so bold as to attack the convoy of the eldest princess of Jinyang. , These clues are entangled together.

Yun Guang's complexion changed, he raised his head to look at the young man, and said coldly: "I don't know what to call this lord, but if you ask about Yun's crime, can there be an imperial edict, and the Ministry of War will issue a document? This official is the fourth-rank official of the imperial court. If there is no imperial edict Write with the Ministry of War, and please take back what you just said!"

Jia Heng sneered and shouted: "My official Jia Heng, you are responsible for the peace of Chang'an, and you are responsible for Jingping, but the day before yesterday there were bandits who entered Beijing and disturbed the safety of your father. This official will not ask you for the crime of negligence and incompetence! "

Yun Guang suddenly heard the name "Jia Heng", his heart skipped a beat, his pupils shrank, and he looked at the boy in the flying fish suit in shock.

Jia Heng, isn't he Bai Ding?

When did you have official status?Could it be a fake... Impossible, the Flying Fish badge on the waist, and the two Jinyiwei behind him, who can fake it?Who dares to impersonate?

Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Yun Guang, back then you were a general under the command of the ancestors of the Ning Kingdom, and now you are the governor of Chang'an, and your power has become more and more prominent, but you don't even recognize your benefactor? Well, when Jia returns, But I have to talk to the old lady and the second master."

Yun Guang's expression changed, and he wanted to contradict him, but he heard Jia Heng's words were true, although he gritted his teeth and secretly hated him, he was hesitant to respond.

No matter how much the Jia family was fighting among themselves, if this person was in the position of patriarch for a day, it would be difficult for him to contradict him face to face and make it clear.

Don't look at Jia Heng's child, who is not young enough to be a weak crown, and he is in charge of the fourth-rank brocade clothes in an official position, which is equal to his rank. This is the prosperity of the Jia family!

Of course, Yun Guang at this moment does not know the specific reason for Jia Heng's official position.

"Son, when you go to suppress the bandits, let's make a fuss!"

Yun Guang covered the look of resentment in his eyes, cupped his hands, with a flattering smile on his face, and said respectfully: "Unexpectedly, the benefactor of Rongning's second residence was in front of me, and the next official didn't know that it was Mr. Heng. If the words are offensive, please also ask Mr. Heng Haihan to wait for a while, and the next official will prepare a thin banquet to cleanse the young master."

Jia Heng nodded, and dismissed the words of questioning just now, but his expression was still a little cold, and he said in a deep voice: "What happened to the bandits in Cuihua Mountain? Princess Yang's convoy?"

Yun Guang acted as a look of distress, and said: "Brother, I don't know, the number of bandits in this nest is not large, about 500, but they are hiding in the deep mountains, once the officers and soldiers attack, they will run away when they hear the news , The Beijing camp has been suppressed twice, but it was all in vain. This Cai Qianhu should know that the soldiers under the subordinate officials are not as powerful as the Beijing camp, and it is even more impossible to suppress them."

Jia Heng frowned, sat down again, picked up the teacup at the side, took a sip, and said, "Why don't you send soldiers to guard the passing intersection?"

Yun Guang was stunned, and said with a wry smile: "It's not that soldiers have not been sent to guard the three intersections, but the soldiers have their own duties, and it is not a long-term solution. Besides, there are fewer soldiers sent. There are too many, and we need to choose another station, and there are a lot of money, food and personnel involved."

In fact, it would be a good idea to send troops to guard and guard the intersection where the incident happened, but Yun Guang obviously didn't want to really wipe out the bandits.

Jia Heng said: "That's right, Father Qing is not dead, and Lu Nan is not over. If these thieves and bandits are not uprooted for a day, the commercial roads in Chang'an County will not be peaceful for a day. Yun Jiedu, you will find all the maps around Cuihua Mountain, and another general As soon as the equipment, grain and grass are all supplied, tomorrow, Cai Qianhu and I will think of a way to see if we can lure this gang of thieves out."

Yun Guang smiled and said, "Okay, I wonder how many troops you will lead this trip? If there are not enough soldiers, the last general will still have 500 people under his command. Assist from the side."

Jia Heng gave Cai Quan a wink, and Cai Quan immediately handed over the survey and cooperation of the Ministry of War, and said in a deep voice: "The Niu Dudu allocated a thousand soldiers, all of whom are elite and brave, and there is no need for you to send troops to assist in the suppression."

Yun Guang heard the words, although he was disappointed in his heart, he still smiled and said flatteringly: "Young master is young and heroic, with extraordinary courage, he really has the demeanor of the old Duke."

A look of "arrogance" appeared on Jia Heng's face at the right time, and he said with emotion: "I am the heir of Duke Ning, so I should imitate the bravery of my ancestors and strive to be the first!"

Seeing this, Yun Guang echoed a few words of praise, and then briefly said a few words. After Jia Heng temporarily refused the invitation to accept the wind and cleanse the dust, he ordered Huang Shoubei to entertain the army of the Beijing camp, and sent Jia Heng out of the mansion. Ya, his face darkened.

"Son, bully me too much!" Yun Guang said angrily, Scar's face twitched, his eyes flickered coldly, and his heart was filled with murderous intent.

Although he claimed to be a disciple of the Jia clan, but that was only to take advantage of the power of the Jia clan in the army, and now he was humiliated by a bunch of children, what a shame!

But it was said that Jia Heng and Cai Quan left Yunguang Mansion together, and headed towards the barracks under the leadership of Huang Shoubei.

When they arrived at the barracks, Jia Heng stretched out his hand to call Huang Tai, and said: "Huang Shoubei, you have served as a prison guard in Chang'an County for many years, and you know the bandits and enemies very well. Wait a little later, I have something to ask you."

Huang Tai's eyes moved slightly, and he hesitated a little, but meeting those sharp and bright eyes that seemed to see through people's hearts, he cupped his hands and said, "The next official takes orders."

When Huang Tai left, Cai Quan frowned and said, "Brother, there seems to be something wrong with Yun Jiedu."

"Brother Cai can see it too." Jia Heng said with a light smile.

It's not surprising that Cai Quan's mind is exquisite and clear, so he can see some clues.

"The last time the government army launched a campaign, I felt..." Cai Quan was about to speak, but Jia Heng stopped him with his eyes, knowing that this place was not a place to talk, and the two headed towards the barracks.

As the leader of the army, he was alone in a barracks, Jia Heng followed Qu Lang and Zhao Yi to guard the four directions, and Fang looked at Cai Quan.

Cai Quan lowered his voice and said: "Go ahead, the government and army transferred 3000 people, and sent scouts to patrol along the official road at three forks, but in the end, the gang of thieves found out what was going on in advance, and sent people from Sichuan to Beijing under their noses. Seven thousand pieces of Shu brocade from the Sangji Merchant Guild were robbed. At that time, brothers felt that there was a problem, and the gang of thieves in Cuihua Mountain were too fast. If no one tipped off the news, who would believe it?"

Jia Heng said: "Did Yunguang send troops at that time?"

"400 people came out to help transport food and fodder. The Beijing camp transferred 500 people from one guard to 100 people. It was the guerrilla general Xie Jing who brought [-] people here." Cai Quan said.

Jia Heng frowned and said: "That's it, I think Yunguang is very suspicious."

Cai Quan said: "Since we already know... why don't we go straight to Huanglong?"

Jia Heng shook his head and said: "No way, we have few soldiers, so we must recruit some of these thieves by tricks, and then select hundreds of young and strong elites to quickly attack their lairs."

Cai Quan's eyes lit up, and he said, "What plan?"

Jia Heng was silent for a while, and said: "You will know later."

Whether or not this group of thieves can be completely wiped out is not only about destroying their lairs, but the key is also to completely eradicate the bandit leaders. It is impossible to wipe out all the thieves with a few hundred weak brigades from the Beijing camp.

Once the tiger is released back to the mountain, it will cause endless harm.

"That Huang Shoubei has [-] soldiers under his command. Let's see if he can be persuaded to dispatch a unit to help the suppression, and he will not go into the deep mountains, just at the side of the commercial road." Jia Heng thought.

Because the garrison has the responsibility of guarding and catching, but in recent years, thieves and bandits have sprung up in various provinces, and the officers and soldiers are difficult to control. Scheduling controls are getting tighter.

The two made up their plan and went to settle down the soldiers separately.

The [-] soldiers in the Beijing camp, after lunch, began to select the elite under Cai Quan's instruction.

On the other side, Jia Heng also used the excuse that the armaments were not in order to discuss the enemy's situation, and sent someone to find Huang Shoubei.

In the barracks with green walls and green walls, two Jinyi guards guarded the door. It was in the afternoon, and birdsong could be heard from time to time on the plane trees in the distance.

Huang Tai's face was serious, and he entered the barracks with complicated thoughts, bowed to the young man and said, "Master Jia, call me."

Jia Heng looked at Huang Tai with a smile on his face, pointed to the chair beside him, and said, "Master Huang, please sit down."

As he spoke, he turned around and held the teapot, and poured a cup of tea.

"Thank you, my lord." Huang Tai thanked him, sat down, and looked at the boy anxiously.

Just now, when he saw the young man reprimanding Yun Guang, Huang Tai was vigilant and cautious.

Jia Heng brought two cups of tea, and passed one over. After Huang Taizheng stood up to take it in fear, he smiled and said softly, "What year did Master Huang join the army?"

This is what he learned from his previous life instructor.

Holding tea, Huang Tai respectfully said: "Back to Mr. Jia, when I was 16 years old, I was farming and studying at home. I was on duty in the county to recruit the township to fight against bandits. The village gave up the young man and sent him to the house. At that time, I was the only adult in the family, so I followed It’s been 20 years since I joined the army.”

Jia Heng looked with great rewards in his eyes and said: "From a farmer's boy to a sixth-rank military officer of the country, Mr. Huang's journey has not been easy. I think he has worked hard and made great achievements."

Huang Tai smiled, and seemed a little embarrassed and said: "I dare not say the credit, there is indeed some hard work. Fortunately, the former Lord Jiedu is pitiful, humble and loyal, and supports him a little bit."

(End of this chapter)