[Red Chamber] Jia Huan's Army

I don't know if it's a coincidence or something, but on the second day of the gathering, which was also the emperor's first court meeting in the new year, he announced that he would send an imperial envoy to Jiangnan for a routine random inspection of government affairs, and the candidate for the imperial envoy turned out to be the eldest prince's person .It happened to be in line with what Mo Lian said casually during the dinner.In this way, you don't even have to spend the time of finding someone to help you lie from the side.However, if it was a coincidence, even people like Jia Huan would not believe it, let alone Mo Lian and Lin Ruhai.In the blink of an eye, the two had already guessed that the emperor sent Xuanjiawei to follow him.Mo Lian didn't feel doubted about this, anyway, he didn't have any bad intentions, on the contrary, he was overjoyed, so things would be more secure.

As the two of them had expected, after receiving the order, the situation in Jiangnan suddenly became chaotic.Officials of different factions began to get busy, some whitewashed the peace, some framed them, and some prudently protected their lives, and the whole officialdom was clearly visible.And Mo Lian was busy collecting evidence from the chaos by taking advantage of Jia Lian's identity, and he didn't have time to notice Jia Huan's change in attitude.

One day, Mo Lian was about to go out to meet guests, but he heard a servant coming to report that a group of nearby farmers surrounded the magistrate's office, saying that he wanted to ask for an explanation, but when he asked about the specific reason, the servant was in a hurry. Busy to report, one question three do not know.Mo Lian had no choice but to send someone to find out why it happened.After a while, someone came back and said: "It was because of the tax issue. These peasants don't know where they heard that the tax paid by other places has not increased, but their tax has increased by half for no reason. It’s almost impossible to get rid of it, so I simply went to the prefect to make trouble.”

When Mo Lian heard this was the case, he felt relieved.It turns out that there is also his handwriting behind this, and it is precisely for this reason that we meet with people today.Originally, Zhao Tongzhi just found a few unscrupulous people who had taken advantage of him to pretend to make a fuss, to add some obstacles to Mr. Li who was not in the same camp, and to drag his attention by the way, so that he could not notice his other actions.In this way, the matter will not become a major issue, and it will not involve me, but it will also give Mr. Li a headache.It's a pity that such a good calculation depends on whether others are willing or not.Taking advantage of Zhao Tongzhi's influence, Mo Lian sent people to stir up trouble around. The peasants were skeptical at first and did not dare to embarrass the government. The troublemakers broke out.When Zhao Tong realized that things were getting bigger and bigger, and the development of the current situation was out of his control, he panicked and hurriedly wrote to his Shangfeng Jiangnan Chief Envoy Zhou Qingtong.Unfortunately, as soon as the letter was sent out, it was intercepted by Mo Lian's people and passed into Mo Lian's hands.At this time, Zhao Tongzhi, who was anxiously waiting for the reply in the mansion, could never have imagined that his future ending was entirely due to today's panic.

Mo Lian looked at the letter in his hand and said with a sneer, "What an idiot!" His remarks will be hijacked halfway.However, thanks to this kind of guy who did more than succeed, Mo Lian grasped a lot of information from the letter.Now, none of these moths who ignore the king's law can escape.

In comparison, Li Zhifu was much calmer.Facing the people who were filled with righteous indignation, Governor Li also knew to send people to appease the people's emotions, and made a promise to strictly investigate those corrupt officials who broke the law.It's a pity that the common people have always been fooled by these official words, this time, since they are in such a situation, why are they willing to leave the scene, and just wait for the magistrate to give an explanation.

Li Zhifu had to quickly launch a scapegoat, and this scapegoat was the unlucky Zhao Tongzhi who had been reminded before.Li Zhifu actually acted first, listed several crimes, and sent people to surround Zhao Tongzhi's mansion.Zhao Tongzhi originally had some expectations for Shangfeng, but now that he is surrounded like this, he will be imprisoned, and his heart is completely cold.

Of course, Mo Lian and Lin Ruhai did not allow the east wind to overwhelm the west wind, and then the matter calmed down like this.So, after the two discussed together, they had no choice but to go there in person.Lin Ruhai went to discuss countermeasures with Mr. Li on the grounds of discussing Zhao Tongzhi's matter, but in fact he dragged the prefect Li to buy time for Mo Lian to ask for evidence.And Mo Lian took Jia Huan to visit Zhao Tongzhi as an excuse to give some benefits to the elder brother who was guarding the gate, and entered Zhao's residence smoothly.

Looking at Zhao Tongzhi who was still flushed a few days ago, today he looks like a bereaved dog with a depressed face.When he saw the two brothers from Jia's mansion, he asked frantically, "You were sent by Prime Minister Zhao to rescue me?"

Mo Lian shook his head, and said, "Just the two of us, we really can't save Master Tongzhi from going out. What's more, I'm afraid Master Tongzhi will not be reconciled if he fled in fear of crime for no reason." After finishing speaking, Mo Lian smiled slightly, " Don’t you think Master Tongzhi doesn’t want to drive the Second Prince’s faction into the dust?”

In Jia Huan's eyes, this rare smile is really the temptation of the devil, but it's a pity that Zhao Tongzhi, who can't calmly judge, really did what Mo Lian wanted, and burst out with strong hatred. "That stick Li Rui!"

Mo Lian didn't speak, but just stood quietly, waiting for Zhao Tongzhi to finish venting.

After venting his hatred, Zhao Tongzhi became more sober at this time, and said: "I am already disappointed when I think about Zhao Xiangxiang. Even if I can pass this pass safely, I will not pass the Xiangye's pass. Now I hand over the second prince I have collected over the years. One faction of evidence, I just hope that Zhao Xiang can look at the face of these evidences and take care of my family." After speaking, he took out a package from the hidden compartment in the living room, and it was he who collected it. years of evidence.

Jia Huan stood behind Mo Lian, watching this scene in disbelief, and was quite touched.He felt that he still thought about the affairs of the officialdom too simply. Even after going through the subsequent house raids, he was not as shocked as seeing an official lose everything because of one careless step.Jia Huan looked up at the expressionless Mo Lian again, feeling that the gap between the two became more and more insurmountable.

Mo Lian nodded, took the evidence, put it close to his body, and tidied his clothes until there was nothing unusual outside.Then he asked: "Aren't you afraid that Prime Minister Zhao will take the evidence and ignore your family members?"

"Hmph," Zhao Tongzhi said with a worried look on his face, "Don't talk to me, I'm not afraid to tell you this. Since I can beg you like this, there must be someone behind me. Even if I don't live to that day, someone will come." Watch it for me. It's a pity that you are fighting for the throne, if it really falls into their hands, it will be just a disaster. If I had known today, why would I have done it in the first place!"

Mo Lian did not expect that the reckless Zhao Tongzhi Master Zhao would have such an opinion, but it is a pity that he followed the wrong master.Seeing that there was nothing left to ask, Mo Lian took Jia Huan out of the Zhao residence.

"Second brother, is Master Zhao talking about the backhand?"

"Don't worry." Although Mo Lian didn't care about Zhao Tongzhi's life or death, such a conversation always made people feel depressed. "That thing is here with me."

Jia Huan had to admire Mo Lian's strategizing. In just a few days, without Jia Huan's knowledge, all the evidence had been obtained.

Seeing Jia Huan's adoring expression, Mo Lian's depression improved a little. He patted Jia Huan's shoulder and said, "Let's go back. When the people here are calmed down, we should go back to Beijing."

Jia Huan didn't think that the matter would be solved so easily. It really didn't work for him to accompany Mo Lian to the south of the Yangtze River.Thinking about it this way, the more he realized that Mo Lian had given up on himself because of this, adding a layer of gloom to his already not so clear mood.

When the two arrived at the Lin Mansion, Lin Ruhai was already waiting in the study.Lin Ruhai was relieved when he saw the two of them came back safely and knew that the matter had been resolved.

"Prefect Li decided to put Zhao Tongzhi in prison today, and he may go to the Zhao Mansion later." Lin Ruhai reported everything discussed with Li Rui today, "If he can't find evidence about the second prince's faction from Zhao Tongzhi, I will definitely turn my attention to you, and the best plan now is to return to Beijing overnight."

Mo Lian's complexion was not good, and he asked, "How can these people be appeased? Besides, once Zhao Si falls, the eldest prince's power in Yangzhou will also collapse. If you don't want Li Rui's family to dominate, I'm afraid you will directly Face him."

Lin Ruhai stroked his beard and sighed: "As long as His Highness brings the things safely to the Holy One, Li Rui won't be able to struggle for long. Before that, I can still delay, and there won't be any big troubles."

Mo Lian remained silent, knowing that with Lin Ruhai's ability, he would definitely be able to arrange the situation well.It's just that if the dog jumps over the wall in a hurry, Lin Ruhai's fate may not be much better.Such a capable minister is really a pity.

"It's not too late, Your Highness, please decide quickly." Seeing Mo Lian's silence, Lin Ruhai urged.

"In this case, I will leave one of my personal guards behind. I hope Mr. Lin will take care of himself."

Although Jia Huan could not see the deep meaning of this, he also knew that both sides of this parting were in extremely dangerous situations, especially Lin Ruhai who stayed in Yangzhou.I couldn't bear it, thinking about the conversation between Lin Ruhai and myself a few days ago, the words were quite protective, and Lin Daiyu in Jia's mansion regarded herself as her own brother.Jia Huan would feel uneasy if he really watched Lin Ruhai, who already had the will to die, die in Yangzhou City.Then he opened his mouth and said, "Here's the parting. Uncle, please listen to what the boy has to say."

Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Huan in surprise, he knew that this nephew had always been silent when he was talking to the fourth prince, so he didn't know why he spoke this time.

"Huan Zhi Lord Lin died after devoting himself to the Holy One, and he is greatly admired in his heart. I just don't know if my uncle can rest assured that Sister Lin will be under the fence, and we are always inseparable."

When Lin Ruhai heard Jia Huan's words, his heart was shocked, and he blurted out doubts: "You mean my son is not doing well?"

Seeing that Lin Ruhai cared so much about his daughter, Jia Huan felt relieved, so he replied: "Only Sister Lin knows whether it's good or not. But where is Jia's mansion and what kind of people are the old ancestors, my uncle must naturally have concerns. Huan can only say so much. The boy speaks nonsense, if there is any offense, please forgive me, uncle."

Jia Huan's words were like a slap in the face to Lin Ruhai. After he realized it, Mo Lian had already taken Jia Huan and left Yangzhou City under his prior arrangement.