The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

King Wu sent his general Wei Ruoheng to lead the navy to send troops to Dongying.This General Wei was very good at the art of war at a young age. In a few days, he smashed his capital, killed his traitors and traitors, and transported more than a dozen ships of property back to Wu.And Chen Wang also attacked Dongying from the other side. Although the army was still in the other country, he also transported a lot of property back to Chen.There was an uproar between the ruling and opposition parties, and countless spies were sent to Wu and Chen.Although Jia Xu and his wife don’t know where to hang out, Wu Fengchun also used the name of Qin Sangu to send a letter to Jingzhong, telling Situ Pan that Huo Sheng had also gone to Dongying to rob — anyway, once the people of King Chen come back, they can’t hide this matter. live.

Situ Pan was shocked, and immediately called his staff to discuss the matter.Feng Ziying was the first to say: "This matter is indeed a matter of quick hands and slow hands. Whoever grabs it will own it."

Because Qin Sangu went to Qiongzhou, Li Sheng was present for her, enviously said: "Wu Wang sent troops to Dongying, we may not be able to earn back after several years of earning."

Situ Pan frowned and said, "I don't want them to act so quickly. Is there any other place to go?"

Feng Ziying smiled and said: "Yes, there are too many. I brought the big chart." Then he took out the chart and showed it to everyone. "Or go to Dongying to train soldiers. Our soldiers have not been able to fight for many years." Then they discussed.

After discussing for half a day, Situ Pan suddenly said: "Did Jia Huan just return to the capital? Ziying went and asked him if he had anything to say."

Feng Ziying said: "I just asked him before I came here, and he recommended to go to Dongying first. One is that Dongying has been weak in recent years, so it is easier to fight. Second, Chen Wang was originally for that A promising prince, but now he only ends up in the small country of Chen, so he must be unhappy. Huo Sheng has gone back to Qiongzhou, but he didn't come back, so if he can't keep it, he has the idea of ​​taking the territory of Dongying country."

Situ Pan frowned.

Feng Ziying paused for a moment, then continued: "Although Dongying is small, there are many excellent silver mines. There is also a place called Ezo Island. A hundred years ago, people from the Western Netherlands found gold mines near there, but they failed to mine for some reason. , so far the gold mine is still intact. If King Chen gets that place, it will be difficult."

Situ Pan took a breath, nodded and said, "I know what it means."

Li Sheng added: "A few days ago, I went to the business district of Ping'anzhou. The shopkeeper Guo of Red Bones said that they had a new secure source of goods, and the price was cheaper than before."

Situ Pan wondered, "Why did the ruler of the Western Empire allow his subordinates to sell firearms?"

Li Sheng said with a smile: "Naturally not. It's just that some of their countries have fought each other for hundreds of years, and they have long been feuds. The boss of Red Bones is a long-sleeved and good at dancing. He told every Western country leader that I will buy your firearms." If you hit the right one, they'll sell it." There was laughter in the house.

Situ Pan also laughed and said, "There are also capable people among the merchants." Then he ordered people to buy some more firearms, and asked the Ministry of Industry to do some.

A few days later, news came from the state of Lu that Liu Tong was raising his troops, and he was going to Dongying as well!It turns out that Liu Tong has recently fallen in love with a mute girl named Ma.This woman was originally his first sister in charge of affairs, but because she was in trouble in the village, she went to her cousin.Her elder brother was surprised that the girl was as beautiful as a fairy, so he hurriedly asked someone to teach her music and dancing skills, and presented it to Liu Tong.When Liu Tong saw love as a treasure, he doted on him day and night.I don't think this girl can write and is extremely intelligent.Liu Tong often sighed to people: "It's a pity, Mrs. Ma can't speak." Then he told her about those outside things, and Mrs. Ma used pen instead of words to give Liu Tong ideas.Sending troops to Dongying was originally the strategy of Zhao Tu, Liu Tong's confidant, Liu Tong was quite hesitant, so he went inside and told Ma.Ma wrote three "good" characters in a row!Seeing that Liu Tong was unmoved, he wrote an article of hundreds of words eloquently, admonishing Liu Tong to send troops to Dongying.After Liu Tong finished reading the article, he praised Mrs. Ma as "Zhuge, the female middle school!" and ordered the army to be reorganized.

The people under Situ Pan managed to get Ma Shi's article, copied a copy and sent it to Beijing.When Situ Pan saw it, he also praised: "A dumb girl from the countryside has such insight! It's a pity that Liu Tong can afford it."

The meaning in that text is quite insightful.The state of Lu was very small, and the king of Lu was supported.The soldiers and horses are in the hands of General Liu, and they are still not justified.Moreover, there are many powerful countries around Lu State, it is difficult to occupy the territory of other countries, and it is necessary to prevent others from attacking.Dongying hangs alone on the sea and the place is not small. I heard that there are many silver mines.Why don't we first imitate what the Westerners did in America and massacre their own people, and then move some people from Lu to occupy the land to support ourselves.Now that King Chen is there, he probably has the same intention.If the army and horses of the king of Chen are strong, he can divide his land.And Koryo is between Lu and Dongying.If you attack Goryeo first, you will hand over Dongying to King Chen.If Dongying is won first, Koryo will be in the general's pocket.

Feng Ziying took a look and said: "What this woman wrote has some truth, but her appetite is too big. Why is Koryo theirs? Did he die as the Liao king?"

The next staff member surnamed Luo said: "I see that this woman may have other scruples. If King Liao also wants to go to Korea, then King Lu's attack on Goryeo is to compete with King Liao. After all, King Chen is easier to deal with than King Liao. She If you say it clearly, it will definitely make Liu Tong unhappy. It will be much easier to conquer Dongying first, get money and train your army, and then deal with the King of Liao."

Feng Ziying smiled and said, "How can a mere woman think of so many things, but it's just a coincidence. It's not like she was raised by a general."

"I'm afraid Mr. Luo is thinking too much." Situ Pan said, "Since there are gold and silver mines, don't let the two of them go for nothing. If you want to grab it, whoever grabs it will be it." The staff and generals below responded in unison. "Yes", only Mr. Luo's eyebrows sank.

On the other end, Zhong Heng asked Shui Rong to resign.How could this little water-soluble person be willing to let him go?I just learned that someone came back from overseas robbery and made a fortune, so it's important.Nai tried all kinds of ways to keep him, and really told what Jia Cong said casually that day, except that he didn't mention marrying his daughter.It's just that Zhong Heng has already made up his mind to go, and Shui Rong's words are useless, which is very annoying.He remembered that Jia Cong's mind was weirder than others, and he could find another way if he couldn't guarantee it, but he was not in Beijing at the moment.Besides, Jia Huan led King Lu around the capital at that time, wanting to get acquainted, so he went to find him to inquire.

When Jia Huan heard the words "Prince Beijing", he was embarrassed to see him and pretended not to be at home.Coincidentally, when the servants were sending Shui Rong out, they met Shi Qiusheng back home. Shui Rong heard someone calling "Master Shi". When he looked up, a young man came in. The group is calm, as if seeing Zhong Heng from many years ago!Hastily pulled the person and asked quietly: "Who is this person?"

The kid said: "It's Uncle Shi, who lives in our house now,"

Shui Rong smiled and said: "Your family has such a prestigious relative, but I've never heard of it. Is it the son of an old aunt?"

"Not a relative." The kid laughed, "I heard that he is just a farm boy. In the early years, our men passed by their village and ate some biscuits made by their family. Mr. Huan was full of praise! Seeing that he is honest and reliable, he took him with him. When he came to the mansion, he invited the Taiping Escort to teach him martial arts."

"I see." Shui Rong nodded.

A few days later, when Shi Qiusheng returned home from the bodyguard bureau, he met someone who was startled and rushed to rescue him.Fortunately, the man was okay, thanked him for half a day, and dragged him to drink.Although Shi Qiusheng was honest, he was not stupid, he could see that this person intended to win him over, and he knew that "Shui Rong" was the name of Prince Beijing, so he told Jia Huan when he got back; Jia Huan didn't know what medicine was sold in the water-soluble gourd.Two days later, Shui Rong came to ask him to drink again.Shi Qiusheng hesitated for a moment, and agreed.

At the banquet, Shi Qiusheng asked: "It's nothing more than a mere effort, why does the prince invite me to drink again and again?"

Shui Rong wondered: "How did you guess that I belong to the prince?"

Shi Qiusheng said: "The prince said the name last time."

"So you know my name." Shui Rong said, "To tell you the truth, I intend to send troops overseas to fight Japanese pirates. Seeing Shi Zhuangshi is a talent, would you be willing to help?"

Shi Qiusheng said: "I haven't left my teacher yet."

Shui Rong said happily: "So, you are not from the Rongguo Mansion?"

Shi Qiusheng said: "After graduation, I will work in the Taiping Escort. My husband is very busy, so I have to help him."

Shui Rong said: "My husband has learned martial arts, so he should be able to calm the world! What's the point of staying in the bodyguard and guarding the master?"

Shi Qiusheng shook his head and said, "Third Master Cong often said that to be a monk for one day beats the clock for one day, you can eat as much as you have. Although I have some martial arts skills, I can only manage myself, and I don't know how to lead the army."

Shui Rong hurriedly said: "There is no one who is born to lead the army! Just find an old general to teach you." After trying hard for a long time, Shi Qiusheng just refused to agree.

Shui Rong felt somewhat unwilling.Shi Qiusheng can see the bottom line at a glance, he is a real and honest person.Such an honest person is the best coaxing.The next day, he simply posted a post asking Jia Huan to drink.

Jia Huan felt guilty, he didn't know whether he was going for Shi Qiusheng or Zhong Heng, so he went there in a proper manner.When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw that Shui Rong was half drunk!He couldn't help laughing and said, "You smiling tiger sometimes gets drunk."

Shui Rong held him up and said, "Brother Huan, can you do me a favor?"

"What's the matter?"

"That Shi Qiusheng of yours, let me use it, and I will guarantee that I will not treat him badly!"

Jia Huan immediately made up his mind and said: "Your family doesn't open a bodyguard agency, what do you want him to do? He hasn't left the army yet. Did you offend someone and want bodyguards?"

"No!" Shui Rong said, "I think he is a man, and I intend to let him lead the army overseas."

Jia Huan thought for a while and said, "Qiu Sheng is honest and kind. He will be an excellent bodyguard and general. He is not suitable for leading the army. If he loses the battle and dies because of him, he will be restless for the rest of his life." .”

Shui Rong smiled and said: "How can anyone not die in a war? Both the enemy and our own people will be killed. Gradually, I get used to it, everyone comes here like this."

Jia Huan shook his head: "It's not Shi Qiusheng."

Shui Rong earnestly said: "Brother Huan, I really lack people."

Jia Huan said: "He is really not that material, otherwise we would have been sent to the Taiwan government long ago, what are we going to do in the capital? Those who stay in the capital are all talented bodyguards."

Shui Rong was stunned, and smiled wryly: "Yes, you also have troops in the south." Nai sighed, "Why are your men loyal, but mine want to leave?"

Jia Huan just pretended not to know anything: "What does he want? Can you give it? I guess it's not about money?"

Shui Rong said: "He wants to be famous, and wants to be a general. Although I have soldiers, I am either a pirate or a bandit."

Jia Huan said: "Since that man has such a heart, even if you keep him this time, you won't be able to keep him for the next time. Sooner or later he will leave."

Shui Rong said in a low voice: "I knew I would keep some military power like the Huo family. That kid Huo Sheng is considered cheap, Qiongzhou has really belonged to him now."

Jia Huan said: "It's useless to covet him. Besides, Qiongzhou was also handed down from his grandfather. Anyway, there is no emperor now, so you can grab the plate if you want." Looking at Shui Rong, he said, "It's just that the man used to be safe. , why don't you want to do it all of a sudden?"

Shui Rong raised his neck and drank a glass of wine: "I thought he was alone, but he got news a few days ago and found an uncle. That uncle is in Luzhou, has no family, and is old. He So I'm going to serve my uncle and take care of him until the end of his life."

Jia Huan praised Zhong Heng for his clever excuse!He also said: "Since that's the case, what does his uncle do? He is a bandit and pirate, and he can live a life of ordinary people?"

Shui Rong snorted drunkenly: "His uncle has some business and some money, because he was afraid that he would not stay with him, so he spent money to bribe a pacifier named Du in Luzhou, and asked him to find a place for his nephew in Luzhou." An Sheng's military position."

Jia Huan thought about it: "Lord Shui, you can't keep this person. On the surface, his uncle is determined to find a serious job for him; doing serious things is trivial, but marrying a wife is a big one." Shui Rong was startled.Jia Huan went on to say, "As the saying goes, there are three types of unfilial piety, and the greatest is to have no offspring. His uncle is a businessman, but he has no family, so it's obviously not a matter of money. It's probably because he didn't have money to marry a wife when he was young. Now... er ...It probably won't work anymore now." Shui Rong chuckled twice. "As people get older, they all pay attention to having grandchildren. It's a pity that the old man has no son. Now that he has a nephew, don't you expect him to get married soon and have a son for their family? How can a bandit An Sheng? Even if he marries a daughter-in-law, he won’t be able to marry a girl from a good family. Now that the old man has money, he might look down on girls from ordinary people.” After a pause, he added, “I’m afraid he still You are counting on this nephew to inherit the family business. My lord, what does it mean to retire in the old age? One end is a bandit, and the other end is a young master. Which would you choose?"

The water soluble suddenly sobered up.After a long while, he murmured: "So that's the case. I didn't expect this festival." After a long time, I asked, "By the way, when the kings came to Beijing to discuss matters, you really liked King Lu?"

Jia Huan laughed and said, "That little boy is very cute, clever, gossip and superficial. I like it very much. Don't worry, your subordinate will have a good life in Luzhou. I believe in Xiaolu King."

Shui Rong thoughtfully said: "I heard that Luzhou has exempted the salt class."

Jia Huan's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands, "Guess whose idea it is? It's my fourth sister's!" Without waiting for Shui Rong to speak, he continued, "My fourth sister is selling sun-dried salt recipes everywhere, and the princes of all families have gone all over the place. , they were recommended everywhere to be exempted from the salt class, but only one little doll accepted it! It can be seen that sometimes adults are not as good as children."

Shui Rong sighed: "Your Excellency has obtained the benefits of the salt class, how can you give up the money!" Then he stopped mentioning the matter of Shi Qiusheng and Zhong Heng, and the two talked about some business matters and that's all.