The Red Mansions

Chapter 213

Chapter 213

Daming Palace

Emperor Chongping suddenly stood up from the case, the oppressive aura of the emperor rising suddenly and staring at him with sharp eyes is almost indescribable in words.

Without him, too much money!

More than [-] million taels of silver, the impact of this kind of number on the mind is really too strong.

Just now, the several 10 taels recovered by Qiu Liang and Prince Zhongshun made Emperor Chongping feel happy, let alone such a large sum of money.

Even though Emperor Chongping, as the Son of Heaven, was rich in the world in name, he would still be breathless when he heard this astronomical figure.

More than ten million taels of silver, how many problems that have been wanted to be solved for a long time but have not been solved can be solved?Do many big things that you wanted to do in the past but didn't get done?

It turns out that the rectification of the Beijing camp, the formation and training of the new army, and the maintenance of imperial power can all be carried out step by step.

Because this is a windfall, not included in the fiscal revenue and expenditure.

People are not rich without windfall, and horses are neither night nor fat.

Not only Emperor Chongping, but even Prince Qiu Liang and Prince Zhongshun were shocked by this huge number, their complexions were pale and red, and their hearts were both jealous and ashamed.

Just now they gave over 30 taels of silver to the emperor as a "treasure offering", holding on to over a hundred thousand taels of silver that disappeared, but in the blink of an eye they copied and seized the silver that was collected from the national treasury for a year. Not much.

Standing under the curtain with a whisk in one hand, Dai Quan's complexion also changed, but the eyes under the slender eyebrows, seeing Prince Zhongshun and Qiu Liang stunned, couldn't help but let out a sneer.

The old prince and Qiu Liang obviously forgot, and it was Jia Heng who first suppressed the bandits in Cuihua Mountain and captured Yunguang before the inspection of Yunguang's house, and then the Jinyi Mansion and the House of Internal Affairs intervened.

It's like, the peaches you picked were from Jia Heng's family!

Just now, he still caught mistakes and slandered others, and he always listened to half a sentence!

It's bad water, can you take it at another time?This kind of greedy talk, not to mention useful or useless things, is too shameless.

In fact, after Qiu Liang made his mark in Jinyi Mansion, it can be said that his external personality is clean and diligent. Every time he leads a team to copy and inspect, he can be said to be as perfect as possible. As for respecting Eunuch Dai?no money!

At this moment, Emperor Chongping cast a pair of aggressive eyes on Jia Heng, because he was suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, there was a strange flush on his previously cold cheeks.

Facing the "anticipatory oppression" of Emperor Chongping's almost "silver ingot"-shaped gaze, Jia Heng's expression remained the same, and he said loudly: "My lord, the Sanhe Gang has been entrenched in Dongcheng for more than ten years. About 150 taels can be obtained. This number is estimated by the experienced accountants of Jinyi Mansion and the five city soldiers and horses. I think it should be not bad. This is the recorded book and summary. Please also please Your Majesty Yulan."

As he spoke, he took out a booklet from his arms, stepped forward two steps, and bowed to present it.

Dai Quan hurried forward, reached out to take the book with a smile on his face, turned around and handed it to Emperor Chongping, saying: "Your Majesty..."

Emperor Chongping took a deep breath, nodded, took the book, and flipped through it.

The various properties of the Sanhe Gang, as well as the gold and silver, jade, antique calligraphy and paintings, valuable furniture, and fields and houses collected in the treasury of several big heads of the Sanhe Gang, each item is listed on it. Made discount statistics.

It is worth mentioning that the accountant of Jinyi Mansion's Experience Department is not a grassroots team of a few people, but a professional team of more than 100 people. Otherwise, how can he take on the heavy responsibility of long-term house raids?

It can be said that all of them were mobilized this time, and each item was tried to be stable and conservative in evaluating the value of the copied property.

Emperor Chongping stopped reading, and finally his eyes stayed on the last number, 150 taels of silver.

"Okay, okay, Ziyu has done a good job!" Emperor Chongping said again and again.

Jia Heng's face remained calm, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, this is only a preliminary estimate. I think this number may increase as we dig deeper. These days, I will urge Jinyi Mansion to do a good job in this matter."

Dai Quan said with a smile on the side: "The servants congratulate the saints. As Jia Yunhui said, with this silver in the treasury, the embarrassment of insufficient funds will be greatly alleviated."

Emperor Chongping nodded, he was noncommittal to the words of charging into the national treasury, two-thirds of the money still had to be charged into the internal funds, otherwise once it was put into the national treasury, with the current bureaucracy that has not been rectified, there is not enough money to spend. .

It can be said that Emperor Chongping had a deep understanding of the current Chen Han officialdom, otherwise he would not be determined to refresh the officialdom.

Turning to look at Jia Heng, seeing the young man's tired face, and the robe of the third-rank military officer also stained with blood, his heart was touched a little, and there was some concern in his gentle eyes, and he said, "Ziyu, tell me the details. go through."

Jia Heng said: "Returning to the Lord, at noon yesterday, Li Jinzhu, the bandit leader of the Sanhe gang, took advantage of his ministers offering sacrifices to their ancestors and celebrating the lord's honor, and when the door was full of guests, he brought a large number of people to the door to provoke. Courtesy congratulations and temptations, trying to force the ministers to submit, for them to continue to act evil, it is convenient to use...but they are just children's sleepwalking, wishful thinking! The minister had previously dispatched the detectives of the Jinyi Mansion to control and monitor them Therefore, although the thieves and bandits came fiercely, after a fight, they were protected by the Holy Spirit, and they were safe and secure! During the period, Xie Zaiyi, Cai Quan and other generals from the Beijing Camp and the Five Cities Military Division came to celebrate, and their guests Coinciding with this event, he did not avoid danger, risked his life, blocked back and forth, closed the door and beat dogs, suddenly appeared in the thunder, and all the demons and ghosts were swept away... Then, with the emperor's sword bestowed by the emperor, he quickly seconded the capital to Beijing. Yingguo bravely battalioned [-] soldiers and arrested the members of the Sanhe Gang in Dongcheng, and by this morning, all the leaders of the Sanhe Gang, big and small, have been captured, and Dongcheng has been wiped out!"

Jia Heng's cold and calm voice echoed in the Daming Palace, concise and precise.

In the unhurried, understated tone, the danger of yesterday's situation, the meticulous layout, the calm decision, the courage of the general, the heroic spirit... are vividly displayed.

Emperor Chongping's gaze was ecstatic, and he even drew a picture in his mind. In front of Ningguo Mansion, there are many guests.

Drive out the thoughts in your heart.

Qiu Liang's expression on the side changed, and a sense of powerlessness surged in his heart. He...couldn't learn this kind of thing!

Prince Zhongshun shrank his gaze, staring closely at the tired young man, feeling more and more apprehensive.

Jia Heng's face was pale, and he couldn't help thinking that in later generations, such long shots and long lines would actually test the skills of directors and actors.

But if he doesn't say that, and asks each sentence correctly, the communication efficiency is low, and the second is easy to miss.

Because once it becomes a sentence-by-sentence dialogue, it is equivalent to stitching together yesterday's scene for the emperor, and the picture formed in his mind must be incomplete.

And if the emperor doesn't ask, how can he show the merits of Cai Quan, Xie Zaiyi and others?

A particularly good host in later generations will be able to dig out the details and present what the audience wants to see during the dialogue and interview. Do you expect the emperor to be a good host?

Not really, really?I don't believe it... oh, I shouldn't be laughing, should I?

But the emperor will only ask him what he is interested in!

Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Those thieves are going to the country's martial arts to clamor and threaten, it's crazy and unbelievable!"

When Emperor Chongping spoke to the end, his face was already gloomy and full of evil spirits.

Both Qiu Liang and Prince Zhongshun shuddered.

However, he also noticed Jia Lian, and asked with concern, "Is Jia Lian all right in the West Mansion?"

Emperor Chongping's remarks were obviously not about Jia Lian, but about the relatives and clansmen of his ministers to show his closeness.

Jia Heng said: "My minister secretly watched Deputy Qu Qianhu of the Jinyi Mansion stare at Pan Jian, the second head of the Sanhe Gang, and ordered him to rescue Jia Lian at Jinmeilou. After Jia Lian was rescued, the bandit leader was left behind."

When Emperor Chongping heard the words, he was silent for a moment, sighed and said, "It's hard for Jia Qing."

This kind of relatives are threatened by gangsters, and they have to take care of the emperor's mission. It is indeed a dilemma, but fortunately, everyone is happy in the end.

Qiu Liang and Prince Zhongshun were inexplicably shocked, what kind of holy family is this?

After Emperor Chongping finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Prince Zhongshun and Qiu Liang again, probably because he was in a good mood, with a smile on his face, he said gently: "Brother Wang, Qing Qing, you two rushed here, first Go back to take a bath, eat, and rest for two days."

Prince Zhongshun and Qiu Liang heard the words, so they had no choice but to say goodbye.

Even though he knew that the emperor wanted to listen to Jia Heng's performance alone, and that sending them away was justified, but there was still an indescribable aggrieved feeling in his heart.

However, Prince Zhongshun and Qiu Liang walked to the gate, because Prince Zhongshun walked a little slowly, when he turned around the screen, he just stepped over the high threshold when he heard a faint laughter from the hall, "Dai Quan, lead Take Ziyu to take a bath, change him into a flying fish suit, and stay with me later for lunch."

Prince Zhongshun's heart trembled violently, his figure staggered a bit, his fair and slightly chubby face was filled with a gloomy and green air, his heart was filled with jealousy and hatred like weeds, and vines grew rapidly, and soon entangled his heart.

"My lord, are you alright?" Seeing the palace gate, the two eunuchs quickly stretched out their hands to help each other.

Prince Zhongshun waved his hands, stepped over the threshold, and walked away into the distance with a gloomy expression.

in the palace

Hearing the words of Emperor Chongping, Jia Heng was both terrified and grateful, and said in a trembling voice: "My lord, how can this be done?"

To be given the honor of bathing and changing clothes in the palace, this kind of honor is really extremely affectionate, this is the treatment of the thigh and arm, if you count his age, it is the real nephew.

Of course, many court ladies and eunuchs also lived and bathed in the palace. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed nothing?

"You go down to take a bath and change clothes first, and I have something to ask you later." Emperor Chongping slightly nodded at Jia Heng.

Just now outsiders like King Zhongshun and Qiu Liang were still there, it was not convenient for him to ask about King Qi's matters, and he also wanted to hear Jia Ziyu's opinion on the arrangement and use of these silver coins.

Jia Heng's expression turned serious, and he cupped his hands to thank him.

Dai Quan smiled and said, "Jia Yunhui, follow this old slave."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Dai."

Then, he followed Dai Quan out of the palace.

After Jia Heng left, Emperor Chongping sat down again, picked up the book on the imperial case again, and looked through it again.

"How much silver did the Sanhe Gang hand over to the King of Qi? Is it already tens of millions?" Emperor Chongping's eyes were deep, and a cold heart appeared in his heart, "What does he want so much silver for a feudal lord?"

Not mentioning the coldness in Emperor Chongping's heart, but saying that Jia Heng walked to a side hall, and after entering the screen, the inner eunuch had already prepared a bathtub and hot water.

At this time, the inner eunuch delivered clothes, and neatly arranged a set of flying fish clothes and clean underwear.

Dai Quan smiled and said, "Jia Heng, why don't you call two maids to serve you?"

Jia Heng's heart trembled, his face was slightly startled, and he said: "Eunuch Dai is joking, even if it's at home, I will take a bath alone, and I won't bother her to take care of me."

Well, Xiao Qingwen is not her person.

The maids in the palace are essentially the emperor's women, let the maids serve, now when the holy family is here, everything is easy to talk about, and when the day comes, this will be the cause of disaster!

Is this old guy trying to kill him?

Hearing this, Dai Quan's eyes flashed, he smiled, and thought to himself, this young man knows how to advance and retreat.

It's actually not that scary to arrange for a maid to serve.

There are more than 1 maids in the palace, as long as they are not the pro-named Dabu, the beautiful girls on the record, and slaves, how can they be regarded as the emperor's women?

Of course, everything is fine now, but it will be difficult to say in the future.

Dai Quan patted Jia Heng's shoulder with a smile, and said with a smile, "Zi Yu knows how to advance and retreat."

Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, he raised his eyes to look at Dai Quan, met those old eyes, and had some sense of understanding, he heard Dai Quan chuckled and said, "Zi Yu, just now Prince Zhongshun and Qiu Liang just returned from Chang'an County, A lot of money was confiscated."

When Jia Heng heard this, his eyes flashed, he cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Dai."

He didn't need to beat the drum heavily, but he was a little surprised by showing his affection to Dai Quan.

Judging from the looks of Prince Zhongshun and Qiu Liang just now, the two must have discovered some clues and were slandering him, which did not surprise him.

On the contrary, it was Dai Quan who made a further show of favor, which was quite interesting.

But after thinking about it, I understood the whole story. After all, it was still the magic power of silver.

Of course it wasn't the ten thousand taels of silver that was given to Dai Quan, but the attitude of Emperor Chongping.

This kind of internal appearance is used to changing the rudder according to the wind. It is obvious that my holy family is grand, almost red and purple, so I report some irrelevant news, which is really a barometer of the holy family.

Dai Quan smiled and didn't say much, and said: "The miscellaneous family is outside the palace."

When Dai Quan left, Jia Heng's expression was gloomy and his heart was cold.

"Qiu Liang, King Zhongshun..."

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, suppressing the calculations in his mind, removing his clothes and entering the bathtub to take a bath.

After about a quarter of an hour, after washing away the smell of blood, Jia Heng put on a brand new flying fish suit, followed Dai Quan, and walked towards the Daming Palace without haste.

Daming Palace, inside the warm pavilion of the side hall, when Jia Hengfu entered, he was taken aback for a moment, Gein was across from a kang, and sitting across from him was a beautiful woman with a plump figure and green temples in a light yellow palace dress. .

Dai Quan on the side stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, empress, Jia Yunhui has brought you here."

When Jia Heng heard the words, he knew it was a reminder, so he hurriedly bowed his head and said: "I respectfully invite the sage Wan'an, and respectfully invite the empress Jin'an."

"Ziyu, come here quickly, I just told the queen about you." Emperor Chongping seemed to be in a very good mood at the moment, he beckoned and called.

Jia Heng responded, walked a few steps quickly, looked up, and suddenly met a pair of charming, long and narrow phoenix eyes, the light in the eyes was soft and wavy, and the inner charm flowed.

On the whole, it gives people a dignified and gorgeous sensory impression.

It didn't take long for Jia Heng to meet that gaze, and then his pupils drooped slightly, as if he was worried about offending, he avoided his gaze.

But still at a fast speed, it passed the snow-white neck, the collarbone as delicate as jade, and the crispness that entered the clouds.

Empress Song has already turned around, under the high-rolled temples, that beautiful and bright jade face is undeniably glamorous, her pair of phoenix eyes painted with light rose-red eye shadow are shining, looking up and down Jia Heng, gentle With a smile, a soft and gentle voice sounded like broken jade: "I think it must be Jia Ziyu, whom His Majesty often mentions. It really is pure gold and uncut jade, with a dignified appearance."

Empress Song is in her thirties and is already a mother of two children. If she praises a teenager in this way, she will only appear kind and caring, and there will be no other abnormalities.

Empress Song was indeed a little surprised by the age of the young man opposite, she thought to herself, this Jia Ziyu, who was called a quick knife by the inspector of Jinyi Mansion the day before yesterday, did not expect to be so young, he looked much younger than Ran Er, but he was already His Majesty's arm important minister.

When Jia Heng heard the words, he acted in a state of sincerity and fear, and said in a trembling voice: "The minister is dull, stupid, young and not polite, how dare he praise you like a queen."

Emperor Chongping smiled, and ordered the inner eunuch to move past Xiudun, and said, "Ziyu, don't answer standing up, just sit down, and you can eat after we talk."

This kind of friendly attitude as if he was his nephew can be said to be the effect created by Emperor Chongping intentionally or unintentionally.

After all the events, the emperor's trust in Jia Heng has gradually surpassed that of a simple monarch.

Especially the more than 1000 million taels of silver just now shocked Emperor Chongping even more. Coupled with Jia Heng's age, he no longer regarded him as a simple monarch and minister at all.

Otherwise, foreign ministers will not be allowed to bathe and change clothes in the palace, which in itself is a signal of intimacy released.

As for Empress Song, she was originally in Kunning Palace, and then heard that Emperor Chongping was busy with official duties and hadn't had lunch yet, so she specially came here with a phoenix to supervise her, but she didn't expect to meet Jia Heng.

Now that I met him, I simply decided to linger for a while, so that I could take a closer look at this young and powerful man who had risen to fame.

(End of this chapter)