Jia Lian of the Red Chamber

Since Jia Lian was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War, he had the right to speak on the front lines of Fujian and Zhejiang, so he proposed that Feng Tang be in charge of the military affairs of Fujian and Zhejiang, and the government affairs should be assigned to Wang Ziteng.Jia Lian is solely responsible for intelligence.

Later, Jia Lian often led the little leopards to hunt down King Zhongshun in Fujian and Zhejiang. Although they were often one step behind him, the intelligence of Jia Lian's detectives enabled the anti-Japanese troops to win many battles. Japanese pirates.

The property looted by the Japanese pirates is considerable, and the coastal areas can basically support wars with wars.

In August of this year, Jia Lian came to Haijiang for a whole year.During this period, the anti-Japanese army fought countless victories, large and small, and when Feng Tang was about to wipe out the Japanese pirates across the board, the Japanese pirates quickly couldn't stand it anymore, and shot arrows to send letters, demanding peace talks.

Feng Tang ignored them and continued to send troops to sweep up the stronghold of the Japanese pirates. The Japanese pirates sent a letter to threaten again, saying that if Feng Tang did not stop the pursuit, they would behead the father and son of Nan'an County King and Prince Ying.

Feng Tang had no choice but to report to Beijing to consult the imperial court.

Jia Lian couldn't sit still.

He decided to do something before the court.

After four months of unannounced visits and numerous missed visits with King Zhongshun, Jia Lian has figured out the rules of King Zhongshun's actions, that is, although King Zhongshun is cunning.However, he will return to Ryukyu once a month.Because there is a huge harem of King Zhongshun on Ryukyu Island.

Shi Keming is not only a leader in the harem of King Zhongshun, but also the leader of the harem or the male queen of King Zhongshun.

King Zhongshun returned to Ryukyu once a month, just to appease the harem, send money and food, and even buy a lot of luxury goods.

This time, Jia Lian changed from following and following, to waiting for rabbits.

This time, Jia Lian still took the little leopard with him.In fact, Jia Lian is not as proficient in sea navigation as Little Leopard. Jia Lian has only a half-knowledge about where there are hidden reefs and where there are undercurrents.

This is why Jia Lian knew that he would not stay in Haijiang for long, so he didn't work hard to learn.

On this day, Jia Lian and Xiao Baozi disguised themselves as Fujian-Zhejiang businessmen who sneaked into the sea, lurking on the island of Penghu.Every night at dusk, they quietly sneaked onto Ryukyu Island.

Although King Zhongshun was very careful and left guards to guard the gates, these courtyards were really not worth mentioning in Jia Lian's eyes.

Finally, on August [-]th, King Zhongshun came to the island.

Jia Lian followed and was about to take King Zhongshun down when he suddenly heard King Zhongshun order his followers: "Go to Penghu Island and bring Prince Ying and his son over, and say I'm back."

Jia Lian immediately gave up following King Zhongshun and followed his followers to the beach. Then, Jia Lian sneaked onto the boat and signaled to the little leopard who had been sentry in the distance to follow him.

Originally, Jia Lian thought that King Zhongshun would treat Prince Ying as a guest, but Prince Ying was imprisoned by King Zhongshun in the name of protecting him.

The ten servants said they were serving, but they were actually supervising and guarding.

The king of Nan'an County was also locked up with Prince Ying.

At this moment, Jia Lian suddenly hesitated.Should I kill the Prince of England and his son and throw their corpses to feed the fish, or rescue them and send them back to Kyoto?After returning to Beijing, what will happen to their father and son?One is to rely on the support of the empress dowager and continue to live that noble life.The second is being imprisoned by Emperor Qianyuan and living a life like a pig and dog!

If he escorted them back by himself, the Prince of England and his son would definitely hate him.

Under their instigation, the Empress Dowager didn't know what she would do, and it would be detrimental to the Rong Mansion anyway.

If they were imprisoned, the Queen Mother might turn against her.Although Emperor Qianyuan was narrow-minded, he was very filial to the Queen Mother. Under the oppression of the Queen Mother, would he protect himself?

Jia Lian was unwilling to be the victim of the struggle between their brothers, mother and son.

Simply kill Prince Ying and his son, but the son is an innocent person.Father and son were inseparable, and it was impossible for him to kill one without knowing the other.

Furthermore, Jia Lian suddenly realized that if a proud man like Prince Ying was imprisoned and raised like a pig or dog, it might be more uncomfortable than killing him!Before, it was not enough for him to be pampered and pampered. If he became a pig and a dog, his life would be worse than death, right?

In the end, Jia Lian decided to rescue the King of Nan'an first, so that after the King of Nan'an returned, the news of Prince Ying's collusion with King Zhongshun would be spread.

As for Prince Ying and his son, Jia Lian decided to let the court take the ransom to redeem them.

Emperor Qianyuan would hate Prince Ying more and more only if the imperial court lost all his money.The courtiers would also loathe them for it.

Whether it is a ransom or a marriage, the Prince of England will become a street mouse, and eventually become a pig and a dog.

Jia Lian became excited just thinking about it.

After Jia Lian watched Prince Ying and his son being taken away, he waited for half an hour until the pirates were drinking, and then he suddenly appeared and killed the guards.

When the king of Nan'an saw Jia Lian, he cried like a child.

But Jia Lian said: "The prince is waiting here for me to go in and search for Prince Ying and his son."

The king of Nan'an County stopped Jia Lian: "They are not here, let's go."

Jia Lian pretended to be surprised when he heard the words: "Why isn't Prince Ying here? We got news that the two princes and the princes were imprisoned here, and the humble minister came here alone before he could go back to report, because he was afraid that they would kill the two princes again. Moved to another place, no matter how difficult it is to find the trace, I never thought it would be a step too late. Can the prince tell his subordinates where they went, and I will track them down?"

The king of Nan'an County regretted unceasingly: "I was escorted here blindfolded by them. I have to move several times a month, and I don't know the north, south, east, west, and north. But don't worry, we are guarded by King Zhongshun. Oh, it's a traitor. He left It is still useful to see Prince Ying and his son, treat them politely, and will never kill them."

Jia Lian frowned: "But we all know that King Zhongshun has now become a pirate's military advisor, and he specializes in fighting against the court. How could he be polite to Prince Ying? Prince Ying is His Majesty's direct younger brother?"

The king of Nan'an County felt that he couldn't explain a few words clearly, and was afraid of falling into the hands of King Zhongshun again, so he just urged: "This is not a place to stay for a long time, let's talk about it along the way. By the way, where is your fleet?"

Jia Lian shook his head: "There is no fleet. These days, the Japanese pirates sent a message to make peace with us. If they don't talk, they will kill people. General Feng has reported to Beijing. I was afraid that something would happen to the two princes. I followed the merchant ship to try my luck. It's a pity that Prince Ying and his son are not here."

King Nan'an shook his head: "Even if they are here, they will not go back with you. They are planning to go to sea with Frangji."

Jia Lian was stunned. If this was the case, he might as well kill Prince Ying to avoid future troubles. How could such a person live freely?

He doesn't deserve it!

Jia Lian asked, "Was it arranged by the rebel King Zhongshun?"

King Nan'an shook his head: "No, it's their father and son's own idea."

Jia Lian felt at ease.

Jia Lian regretted that he did not kill Prince Ying to prevent future troubles, but now it was too late to regret, so he had to find another chance.

But it is said that Jia Lian rescued the king of Nan'an County back to Haijiang City. Prince Feng and Tang were all overjoyed, and then sank into the regret of Prince Ying being detained.

The king of Nan'an County informed that Prince Ying is the guest of King Zhongshun, and Prince Feng Tang Teng Ju has a dark face.Only Jia Lian was secretly refreshed.

After discussing with Wang Ziteng, Feng Tang and Wang Ziteng decided that everyone should jointly sign and report to the court according to the facts, and wait for the court's decision before making a rationale.

Emperor Qianyuan only replied with five words: "Escorted to Beijing!"

Feng Tang, Wang Ziteng and others were all taken aback by the word "escort". This is the tone of asking for guilt!

After discussion, everyone decided to let Jia Lian, the newly released minister, personally escort the king of Nan'an County to Beijing.After all, Jia Lian was only assisting the anti-Japanese war, and Feng Tang was the commander-in-chief of the anti-Japanese war. Although the situation in the sea and areas eased, it was a taboo for the commander-in-chief to leave the army.

Jia Lian was going to sneak up to the island again to kill King Zhongshun, but now he had to give up.However, according to the current situation of the enemy and ourselves, King Zhongshun is just a grasshopper after autumn, just lingering on his last breath.

Although not reconciled, Jia Lian had to obey the order and escort the king of Nan'an County to Beijing.

Before Jia Lian left, he took his Pingzi camp with him. After this trip, all those who should have done meritorious service in Pingzi camp will do meritorious service.The Shuiziying, Kuiziying and Haiziying recruited in Haijiang all stayed in Haijiang.They are not the real Royal Forest Army, and they will be disbanded on the spot after the war.

After discussing with Feng Tang, Wang Ziteng promoted Xiao Baozi to be a captain to take charge of this team. Xiao Baozi was originally a school captain, so promotion to captain was a matter of course.

Shui Wen was very aggrieved and continued to serve as the captain, but there was nothing he could do. He returned with the defeat of Nan'an County King, and all eight hundred brothers died. Now it is a blessing to not be punished.

Starting from Haijiang, the king of Nan'an County was still handcuffed and left the station. Jia Lian ordered the handcuffs and ankles to be removed.

The king of Nan'an County has now recovered from his panic. Although he is grateful to Jia Lian, criminals and escort officers are natural enemies.He stared at Jia Lian and smiled: "Aren't you afraid that I will run away?"

Jia Lian smiled: "Where does the prince want to go?"

The king of Nan'an County laughed suddenly: "Yes, is it the king's land in the whole world, where can I go?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "If the prince is willing to part with Gaotang's wife and children, I can turn a blind eye and close my eyes. At worst, I will lose the credit for rescuing you."

The king of Nan'an County stretched out his hand to pat Jia Lian: "My boy has a bright future. At the beginning, I should have resolutely resisted the Imperial Forest Army's change of general."

Jia Lian shook his head: "Similarly, the prince's will can't be changed even after being dismissed from the official position. The victory or defeat is only in your own mind."

The king of Nan'an County nodded: "Yes, I once had a fortune teller, saying that I will have a catastrophe in my life, and it will be fine to get through it. What is it now?"

Jia Lian's heart moved, and he said: "What are you afraid of? Although you were arrested, you didn't go to the Japanese pirates yourself? Although you were defeated, you were loyal, mighty and unyielding, rich and noble, and King Zhongshun imprisoned you. I didn't treat you as a guest. I believe His Majesty must have a steelyard in his heart."

The king of Nan'an County was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and suddenly saluted Jia Lian: "Shui escaped from birth, and he will definitely be rewarded in the future."

Jia Lian reached out to support the king of Nan'an County: "We are officials in the same palace, and we should take care of each other. The prince is too polite." Then Jia Lian said: "It's just that you don't look like a prisoner of war, but like a guest. "

The king of Nan'an County bowed again and said, "If this king escapes from this catastrophe, he will definitely look after Rongfu."

Jia Lian bowed in return: "Your Majesty's words are serious."

Afterwards, the guards sent by the King of Nan'an reported back to Jia Lian, saying that the King of Nan'an seemed to be ill, and he vomited every night, and his complexion became paler and paler.

Jia Lian nodded: "Yes, he was imprisoned by Japanese pirates. He was hungry and full. Now that he comes back, he eats and drinks, can't sleep, eats and drinks too much. How can his stomach bear it? It will be fine if he vomits for two days. Don't pay attention to him." Guard: "Don't talk nonsense when you go back, it's bad enough for him to be arrested, there's no need for us to add insult to injury."

After arriving in Beijing seven days later, the king of Nan'an County was almost out of shape.

At the gate of the city, Concubine Nan'an who came to greet her saw her son crying with her arms around her. Those who heard it were really sad and those who saw her wept.

Concubine Nan'an thought that Jia Lian had trampled on her son, and she couldn't help being furious: "My son's merits and demerits can be judged by the court, how can you allow me to trample on her son?"

Jia Lian bowed and saluted: "The concubine misunderstood, the minister has been serving delicious food and drink for the prince, but the prince can't eat and sleep well, and cries and tears all the time, it has nothing to do with the minister! If the concubine doesn't believe it, just Let the imperial court investigate, and the heart of a humble minister can be against the sun and the moon."

Nan'an County King didn't want to speak for Jia Lian in public, so he pretended to be weak and entangled her mother, and then said softly, "Lord Jia saved me."

The concubine immediately felt that the situation was different, but she had done enough tricks, she gave Jia Lian a hard look, and then walked away: "I will investigate, if you dare to abuse my son, I will never stop. "

Jia Lian's hearing was astonishing, seeing the concubine's reaction, she had to admire this woman, she was a natural born actress.In her previous life, with such a kind face, she was reluctant to part with her granddaughter, so she turned around and sold someone else's granddaughter.

Before Jia Lian returned to Beijing, he sent a letter home. Sure enough, he saw Sister Feng and several children in the crowd.I haven't seen him for a year, and the ten-year-old brother is already half a child.Sister Feng and her two daughters were sitting in a canopy cart, while Brother Yu and her two younger brothers rode on horseback to escort their mother.

Sister Qiao saw Jia Lian from afar and waved the big conch in her hand: "Daddy, Daddy, here, here, my mother is here!"

Sister Qian followed Sister Qiao and waved: "Daddy, Daddy, conch!"

Riding on the horse, Jia Lian waved to Qiao's face very much, and when he passed by, he threw a bag of things to Brother Tu, which were all kinds of conch.

Sister Qian was overjoyed, busy dumping the conch in the carriage to pick out, and soon pouted, looking at Sister Feng just aggrieved: "Not as beautiful as sister."

Sister Feng took a look, and found that these were all original goods. The one of Sister Qiao's was polished by Jia Lian with Yuanli, and pearls were inlaid on it, just like a natural crown.

Sister Feng just blamed her in her heart, this Jia Lian really didn't care about things, five children, only one of the five children thought about good things for Sister Qiao. To explain, I had to coax Sister Qian: "Our Sister Qian is so beautiful and cute. Daddy is busy. When he is free, he will definitely make another more beautiful one for Sister Qian."

Brother Bu also comforted the second sister seriously: "Daddy is busy fighting Japanese pirates now, how can he have free time, and when the Japanese pirates are finished fighting, he will definitely make a good look for my sister again."

Brother Cheng and Brother Hao didn't dislike them, they held the conch and blew and tossed it for fun: "Sister Qian is the most delicate, this is so much fun, the ones from the seaside can't be bought even with money in Kyoto, you No, give it all to me!"

Sister Qian became more and more flat-mouthed and only wanted to cry.

Sister Feng raised her hand and gave Brother Cheng Hao a chestnut each: "You are not allowed to play when you go back, each of you will have to pedal for an extra half an hour!"

Brother Cheng Hao immediately howled like ghosts and wolves, and threw the conch: "Don't, mother, give it to the crybaby, can't we still do it if we don't want it!"

Sister Qian's teardrops rolled down like pearls, and her eyelashes twinkled like a small fan, crying and threw herself into Sister Feng's arms: "Mom..."

Sister Feng couldn't feel distressed, so she was busy coaxing her: "Hey, Sister Qian, don't cry. When I go back, I will ask you brother Yun to punish them for playing monkey punches one more time, otherwise they will not be given food, and then I will let my sister take you to ride that horse." Peach Blossom Horse, okay?"

Sister Qian stopped crying when she thought about the peach blossom horse she had just acquired, she wiped her teardrops with her pale fingers, she still didn't forget to raise her chin, and wrinkled her nose at Brother Hao in protest.

Sister Qiao comforted the two little brothers, but she was reluctant to give up, but she handed her conch to Sister Qian: "Here's my sister's, don't cry!"

Although Sister Qian pouted, she returned the conch to Sister Qiao with black eyes, "Daddy gave it to Sister, Sister gave it to me, and Sister didn't have it either."

Sister Feng looked at the three boys riding horses in a show of force, and the two daughters were as beautiful as flowers. Now that Jia Lian is an official minister, the joy in her heart burst out, and she smiled like a flower.

Turning around, he said that Jia Lian escorted the king of Nan'an County to the Ministry of Punishment, and then went to Qianqing Gate, handed over his waist card and waited for Emperor Qianyuan to summon him.

As expected, Emperor Qianyuan was looking forward to Jia Lian day and night, and within a cup of tea, Qin Quan came over and smiled at Jia Lian: "Master Hou, please come with me."

Jia Lian was busy making corrections: "My father-in-law is wrong, I haven't become a prince yet."

Qin Quan smiled and said: "That's right, you single-handedly rescued the king of Nan'an County. This is a few days' worth of credit. The Holy Majesty has already written the imperial decree. You have been promoted to three ranks and conferred the title of Marquis."

Jia Lian was overjoyed when he heard the words, and he took out the red, blue and yellow gemstones, handed them to Qin Quan, and said, "It's a little thing, my father-in-law can play with it."

Qin Quan said in a low voice: "Your Majesty is in poor spirits and has already moved to the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Now it is the eldest prince who oversees the country. You must see that he is the eldest prince."

When Jia Lian arrived at Qianqing Palace, he didn't see Emperor Qianyuan. In the meantime, the eldest prince would do it again. On both sides stood Prince Xi, Uncle Zhang, and the Minister of Rites, Grand Master Du.

Jia Lian paid homage to the eldest prince, who hurriedly shouted.Then he ordered: "Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, declare the decree!"

Du Shangshu read out two decrees one after another, one imperial decree, Jia Lian was promoted to first-class marquis for his meritorious service in rescuing the king of Nan'an County.Another imperial decree is that Jia Lian's army only smashed the Japanese pirates, killed 800 Japanese pirates, and granted the title of Captain Qingche.

As a result, Jia Lian has two captains of light chariots, one marquis, and the marquis of his ancestors. According to his previous plan, he can have another son.

The eldest prince waited for the imperial decree to be read. Jia Lian thanked him and got up, accepted the congratulations from everyone, then stood up and hooked Jia Lian's shoulder: "Go, I will take you to see the emperor!"

When Jia Lian turned around, he saw that King Xi and Uncle Zhang didn't follow, but turned back to the side hall next door.I had no choice but to bow and leave: "My lords are polite, and my subordinates will leave."

The eldest prince came up and hooked Jia Lian's arm again, Jia Lian hurriedly said: "This is not proper."

The eldest prince smiled and said: "Gu is so happy, do you know that the eldest princess concubine gave birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins, the daughter is beautiful, and the son is strong, you didn't hear his cry, you really want to blow the roof off. You You came back just in time, and the emperor said that he would hold a full moon banquet for the two children in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and you happened to be there, as an uncle, you should prepare the presents."

Jia Lian was busy saluting: "I don't dare to be a humble minister."

The eldest prince laughed loudly: "There is nothing to be afraid of. If you hadn't rescued Liu Yue back then, we wouldn't have such a good life today. Even the emperor said it, your elder brother's famous words are just right."

Jia Lian was confused, what did Emperor Qianyuan mean by saying that?

When he arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Jia Lian was startled when he saw Emperor Qianyuan with white beard and hair.I haven't seen him for a year, and Emperor Qianyuan seems to be more than ten years old.According to Jia Lian's memory, Emperor Qianyuan should only be 51 years old this year.Why did you become so old all of a sudden?

Jia Lian knelt down and woke up the ceremony of the monarch and ministers.

Emperor Qianyuan raised his hand and smiled: "Scared, everyone says long live the king, hum, it's all a lie, it's a blessing to live a hundred years!"

Jia Lian hurriedly cupped his hands: "Your Majesty can live for a hundred years."

Emperor Qianyuan waved his hand: "Hey, don't talk about it, the eldest prince has already said it when he came back, and it was thanks to you for persuading him, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. he."

Jia Lian's heart skipped a beat, is this Tuo Gu?

Just like when the emperor entrusted Prince Loyalty?

If Emperor Qianyuan could live for another few decades, wouldn't he be another Jia Daishan?

Immediately, Jia Lian was relieved. Fortunately, the brothers of the eldest prince were like quails suppressed by Emperor Qianyuan. The only sixth prince was not bad, but he just got married. Compared with the eldest prince who already had two sons, he was far behind.

Emperor Qianyuan asked: "You have been in Haijiang for more than a year, and I have heard a lot from the eldest prince. I want to hear what you have to say again."

Jia Lian bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, even if you ask, I will tell you everything."

Emperor Qianyuan nodded: "Some people say that they have seen Prince Ying among the Japanese pirates, have you seen him?"

Jia Lian said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I did not see it with my own eyes."