The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

In the early morning of this day, there was an uproar in the capital, and there were rumors in the streets and alleys that the imperial forest army arrested the bandits last night, and blood flowed in a certain place, and the corpses of the bandits were everywhere.The Rongguo Mansion also got the letter. Jia Mu, Jia Zheng, etc. were only doing ordinary stories, which had nothing to do with the mansion anyway.On the contrary, Jia Cong asked a few questions when the boy who reported the letter came to Lixiangyuan.However, he was just listening to gossip outside, and he didn't know the truth.

After he left, Jia Cong turned his head to look at it. His face turned pale, and he said: "The hemp rope bought at the shopping place the day before yesterday was too thick. Why don't you go out and choose it yourself, and buy some delicate and comfortable hemp rope. .Otherwise, if the whole child falls down and the thick net scratches the skin, the eldest wife will definitely yell at me to death." Qi nodded hurriedly, packed up his clothes and hurried out.

Feng Ziying didn't wake up until noon, and when she asked the people below, she found another arrow from last night's arrows.Coincidentally, Qin Sangu and Jia Cong both came to inquire about the situation; because Feng Ziying had long regarded Jia Cong as Situ Pan's quasi-aide, Feng Ziying did not hide this matter from him, but told about the besieged and murdered Liu Dengxi.

Qin Sangu thought for a long time after hearing this, and said: "The messengers used the homemade wooden arrows twice before, why did they use the arrows from the Imperial Forest Army this time? There are also hand crossbows."

Feng Ziying said: "I also don't understand."

Jia Cong said: "In the past, the rest of Prince Yizhong's family were all bereaved dogs. The imperial court hunted them down fiercely. They used self-made arrows that could not be found out for fear of revealing their identities. Now that the world is divided into feudal lords, it is not difficult for their patriarchs to be fair, so they are more presumptuous. , take the arrow with you and use it.”

Feng Ziying shook her head and said, "No. If you take arrows casually as you said, it's either presumptuous or lax. They only need to be lax once and they'll all be dead."

Jia Cong said: "Or is it intentional to imply something? Are there people in the Imperial Forest Army?"

Both Feng and Qin criticized "nonsense".Qin Sangu looked at him and said with a smile: "Cong'er can think of thoughts that others can't think of the most, why don't you think about it?"

Jia Cong wrinkled his nose, held his cheeks and thought for a long time, and asked, "Isn't that Liu Dengxi very good at Yu Xizuo?"

Feng Ziying said: "I'm afraid there is no one else in the whole dynasty who can compare to him."

Jia Cong glanced at both of them and said: "I have a strange idea, brother Feng and three aunts and sisters just listen to it, don't tell others, I'm afraid I will be laughed at."

Qin Sangu said with a smile, "Let's talk and listen."

Jia Cong said: "Imitate crimes."

Feng and Qin looked at each other, and Feng Ziying asked, "What do you mean?"

Jia Cong said: "First of all, let's look at the three things before them. The first one, who will lose the official. If I remember correctly, that person had disappeared at that time, and was killed in the wild by bandits later. Therefore, the 'lost' Officer, this letter is wrong, death is right. It can be seen that the rest of Prince Yizhong's intelligence is very capable."

Qin Sangu and Feng Ziying looked at each other again.Zhou Yan was killed by the Supreme Emperor, so the letter was correct.It's just that time has passed, and I don't bother to tell Jia Cong.

"As for the fact that the first emperor is about to die, if they have eyeliners in the palace, it's not difficult to know. Oh, by the way, isn't Prince Yizhong a legitimate son? Why is the empress dowager still alive after he died?"

Third Aunt Qin said: "Now the empress dowager has no sons, she was born later. The mother of Prince Yizhong is the empress of Huizi, and the son committed suicide when he died."

Jia Cong nodded: "So that's the case. Let's continue. It's easier for the Supreme Emperor to withhold military pay. There are so many people and easy to find out, it's not a secret." He waved his finger, "Liu Dengxi's hiding place is different. Liu Dengxi is like this Powerful, even King Xian didn't find out with so much effort, how did they find out? If they had that ability, how could they have lost in the early years? Unless..." He made a fool of himself.

Both Feng and Qin didn't give face, no one urged him "unless what".

Jia Cong pursed his lips, shook his head and said, "Unless Liu Dengxi's own people inform."

Feng Qinju took a breath.Feng Ziying pointed at him and said, "Speak clearly!"

"I always thought that the vast majority of people in this world are self-interested. No matter who they follow, they will die for that person regardless of whether the lord is wise or foolish. Liu Dengxi, such as Prince Yizhong Yubu. But, less. One in a thousand is good. The remaining 99 are ordinary people. The so-called people who know current affairs are outstanding. Everyone has parents, wives, children, teachers and friends When the court is in turmoil, it is normal for people to give up the defeated old master and switch to the new one. There must be some people in Liu Dengxi's hands that the virtuous king and Brother Feng don't know. These people are his trump cards. Back then, these trump cards were willing to be trump cards, and the reason for the emperor's greatness and loyalty was naturally there. However, there must have been many who expected the late emperor to die and the lord to follow him to be rich and prosperous. Now seeing that the emperor Dongshou has no return date, and the little sage has become a new puppet, If you don't keep it all, people will change their minds. One in a hundred is enough to sell Liu Dengxi."

Feng Ziying's expression changed.

Jia Cong paused for a moment, then continued: "Suppose Liu Dengxi has an important subordinate in the Imperial Forest Army, and no one except Liu Dengxi knows his details. He already knows from Liu Dengxi that there is someone who is loyal to the prince and has sent arrows to the kings. He believed him, but he didn’t know the real thing carefully, or he hadn’t seen the real thing and couldn’t imitate it. Seeing that the Supreme Emperor had no hope of regaining the country, and the court’s arrest was getting tighter, his mind changed. Imitating the routine of Prince Yizhong's Yubu, sold Liu Dengxi, and waited outside the small courtyard where Liu Dengxi was hiding. If Brother Feng can kill him easily, that's all. It's impossible to guard against it."

Feng Ziying said: "Why doesn't he deliver the letter himself? He can also get some rewards."

Jia Cong gave him a sideways glance: "Will the virtuous king dare to use him after the reward is over?"

Qin Sangu nodded: "I'm afraid I don't dare, even if I use it, it's rare to use it."

"As far as his archer and crossbow skills are concerned, he can hit the iron chain of the meteor hammer and shoot through Liu Dengxi. Without this credit, he will be able to stand out sooner or later." Jia Cong said, "Brother Xian Wang always loves talents. But everything is gone. Liu Dengxi, he can show his talents, get promoted and make a fortune. Or it would be great to live a life without worries or fears." He clapped his hands together, "This is my wild imagination, it's a bit outrageous. Well, if there is such a person in the future Take the lead in the army, Brother Feng, don’t check him if it’s okay, just pretend you don’t know. Give him a chance to be a decent person.”

Feng Ziying said: "I don't care what I say. If this is the case, at least I saved my life, and I have to pay him back." He flicked his finger across the coffee table, "What do you think of such a weird idea? from."

Jia Cong touched his forehead and said, "I just think it's too difficult to find Liu Dengxi. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Unless it's someone from among them, who else has that ability? Besides, that shooter and crossbow are so powerful. If the rest of Prince Yizhong wants to seek revenge from Liu Dengxi, and he guards outside the courtyard gate, when Liu Dengxi goes out to eat out, won't he just shoot him with a 'Jiu' arrow? Why bother you."

Qin Sangu and Feng Ziying said in unison, "It's not that easy!" Feng Ziying said: "If my men hadn't fought in front for so long and distracted him, ordinary people would definitely not be able to kill Liu Dengxi."

Jia Cong pouted: "Okay, okay!"

Feng Ziying smiled and rubbed his head: "I only know how to guess!" Nai ordered someone to go to the kitchen to see if the butter pine roll was ready, and then sat there looking at Jia Cong and laughed.

Although he led people to surround and kill Liu Dengxi, the old eunuch was his old boss for many years after all, Feng Ziying always felt a little unhappy.Just now, Jia Cong, who was chattering on the phone, secretly named Feng Ziying a "traitor", and even brought in another traitor who did not exist to block the knife, as if the traitor was the most important thing in Liu Dengxi's death, even if there was no Feng Ziying. He also generally falls into the present end.The boredom in his chest was swept away, and Uncle Feng was in a great mood.

When the creamy pine rolls were served, Jia Cong let out an "Aww" and ate them while holding them with a smile.Feng Ziying was also relieved to see the delicious food he ate.Thinking that these two were important colleagues, he whispered what Situ Pan had said about the past with Liu Dengxi last night.

Qin Sangu said indifferently: "Could it be that the ability copied is the real ability? You can't coax the late emperor, but you can't coax the world."

Jia Cong sighed: "The Supreme Emperor was actually caused by Liu Dengxi to become what he is now."

Feng Ziying asked out of face this time: "What's the matter?"

"The Taishanghuang didn't have the ability to stabilize the country. It all depended on Brother Xianwang to help him. Although the Xianwang only said one article, one leaf knows the autumn, there must be many, many things like this, and there must be more than this. I don’t believe that Brother Wang didn’t take anger at the Supreme Emperor at all, and I don’t believe that the Supreme Emperor didn’t know anything about it. Just like my ancestors only favored Brother Baoyu, Brother Huan and I somewhat vented our anger and didn’t like him very much. Knowing that Liu Dengxi often wronged his younger brother in order to help him, he did not stop him; no matter how good the relationship between the two brothers is, there must be knots. With this knot, and the Supreme Emperor knowing that his ability is mediocre, it is inevitable that he will become suspicious of the virtuous king. Didn’t the Xian Wang owe him something in his previous life! Did he still work for him when he became suspicious? A few years ago, I heard from Uncle Lin that the Xian Wang was too lazy to take care of things and the government was in a mess. "

Qin Sangu said with a smile: "Master Lin knows the ability of the prince and the mediocrity of the emperor."

Feng Ziying also said: "My lord and Mr. Lin have a better personal relationship than the Supreme Emperor."

Jia Cong said: "He understands well. Confucian scholars are always a little pedantic. I haven't finished what I said before. I can think of many ways to solve the matter of the imperial tomb. Brother Xian Wang must have a solution if he hadn't just stood by. If that's the case, I'm afraid the Supreme Emperor will still be here today."

Qin Sangu's eyes flashed, and she asked, "Do you have many ideas about the imperial tomb?"

Jia Cong said casually: "A reckless man is nothing more than doing too many illegal things and fearing that his family will be wiped out. Isn't it enough to write him an amnesty? Every day, monks and aunts come to deliver meals, and they shave their hair It’s okay to run away as a monk. The commentary “General of the Yang Family” begins with the general of the Yang family pretending to be Emperor Taizong of Song to attend the meeting. Doesn’t the emperor listen to the commentary?”

Feng and Qin shook their heads again: "Are you talking about wars? Cao Datong knows the Holy One. After all, he is young, so he sees fewer things."

Jia Cong said unconvinced: "He sees the saint once every few years? How can he remember his appearance so clearly. Or hide two steamed buns on his chest and pretend to be a nun, it's better to pass by." This is how it is played in later TV dramas.

Sangu Qin stared at him and criticized "Nonsense!"

For a while, he mentioned the strong man who used the stick last night.Feng Ziying said regretfully: "Look at that, the virtuous king has no way to accept him. It would be a pity to kill him. He is a good man!"

Jia Cong said: "Then can we not kill him?"

Feng Ziying said: "I'm afraid raising tigers will cause trouble."

Jia Cong frowned, and muttered, "When will the injustice be repaid?" Then he asked, "Why did he sacrifice his life for Liu Dengxi?"

Feng Ziying said: "It hasn't been tried yet, ask him later."

Jia Cong said: "If the virtuous king wants to accept him, he must really find out the grievances and grievances, and see if there are any loopholes. It may not be possible to rely on courtesy and virtuous corporals."

Sangu Qin couldn't help stretching out her hand and pinching his cheeks: "Young bastard is getting more and more spooky." She looked up at Feng Ziying again, and Feng Ziying drank tea with a smile.

After Jia Cong finished his snacks and went back, Qin Sangu said: "The one Cong'er guessed... I think it makes sense."

Feng Ziying smiled and said: "I think it makes sense. That brat flattered the lord around the corner, knowing that we would probably say such good things to the lord."

Qin Sangu smiled and got up to leave.

On the other side, starting at [-]:[-] am, I went out to buy exquisite and comfortable twine, and I didn't come back until the evening.Jia Cong and others just did not investigate, as usual.In the middle of the night, Jia Cong shook her awake again.

Rubbing his eyes and sitting up from the kang, Jia Cong said, "I thought you wouldn't come back today. Why don't you come sooner, there are so many things to talk about for a long time."

Qi. Dian looked at him and asked, "What's the matter?"

Jia Cong said: "In the afternoon, I went to Brother Feng's house to inquire about the news, and I found out. There are three survivors and a doctor."

Qi.dian blurted out: "Who?"

Jia Cong said: "At that time, he hadn't been interrogated yet, and I didn't ask about his appearance or age. He respected a man with a good skill and a long stick, and hoped that he could take it for the virtuous king. It's just that the virtuous king I have never seen that person's ability in person, and I know that he is loyal to Eunuch Liu, so I have no intention of cherishing talent."

Qi. Dian sighed softly: "He will not change to become a virtuous king."

Jia Cong said: "I heard Brother Feng tell about his deeds, and I don't think so."

Qi Dian asked what happened last night, and Jia Cong told what Feng Ziying had said, without mentioning the difference between "Arrow Book" and "Hand Crossbow".He finally sighed: "That man with a long stick is really powerful! It's just that it's hard to save."

Qi Dian hurriedly asked: "Do you have a way?"

Jia Cong shook his head: "No. However, Brother Feng respects his righteousness and loves his talents. This is an opportunity. Even if we can't save him for a while, it's good to keep him alive. Is there a way to keep him alive in the future? It's a pity for talents."

Qi Dian was silent for a long time, and said: "Eunuch Liu is the strongest in kung fu."

Jia Cong said: "Three thousand people beat a dozen or so, and it's not bad to be able to survive three. Eunuch Liu is dead, so it's useless to regret it. The living can still try to rescue them."

After a long time, Qi Dian sighed softly: "It's heartless, but it's the truth." Nai asked, "How did Feng Ziying know about that place?"

Jia Cong said: "Didn't tell me, and I didn't ask." The room was quiet for a while, and he said again, "As an afterthought, you shouldn't come to the capital, especially Mr. Liu. The world is so big, and Tibet What's wrong. Even if there are some important matters, can't you let the people below handle them? That old man Liu Dengxi is a eunuch after all, and he has no courage."

Qi Dian glanced at him: "What do you have to do with the eunuch?"

"Because the eunuch has no male hormones in his body, he will be less masculine, self-willed, suspicious, and less judgmental." He clicked his tongue twice, "He is so skilled, he must have practiced the Sunflower Book."

Qi Dian said coldly: "Eunuch Liu is unparalleled in loyalty, wisdom and talent, and has a good temper. It is not like you who can wait for children to criticize and demote."

Jia Cong shrugged: "Okay, if you don't say it, don't say it. Are you still staying at our house? Or is there something else?"

Qi Dian hesitated for a moment and said: "It's not going well outside today, and this servant still hopes to take refuge in your mansion for a while."

Jia Cong nodded: "You can come and go as you please. I'm probably tired today, so you should go and rest quickly." After saying that, he reached out and patted the pillow, as if rushing away.

Just heard someone sigh outside the window.Jia Cong shivered in fright: "Grandpa Liu is not dead?! Oh, I was demoted just now, I didn't say that! There are many eunuchs who are wise and powerful! Cai Lun, Zheng He, Sima Qian..."

At first, I was in an upset mood, but I couldn't help laughing when I heard the words.

The man outside also laughed and said, "How can you tell it's Mr. Liu?" He walked around to the door and opened it to enter.Hearing his deep voice, Jia Cong obviously wasn't an eunuch, so he let out a breath and stroked his heart.Then the man came in, with a hulking figure, and said, "Master Cong, do you still recognize the last general?"

Jia Cong said casually: "The room is too dark and the moonlight is not clear... Oh, we met many times when I went to dinners. General Gan Lei, the president of the Imperial Forest Army. So you are from Liu Dengxi, really Can't tell! You don't look like Seisaku at all!"

While talking, Gan Lei walked up to his kang, and before Jia Cong got up in his clothes, he cupped his hands and said, "The general intends to invite Third Master Cong to join us."

Jia Cong froze: "Huh? Invite me to join?"