Ren Jingli looked at the young man in front of him and wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. He sighed and said: "I will move to a new home in the near future. At that time, I hope Ninghou will not dislike it at the hotpot banquet.
Do you have to come to Peng Ge’s place?”
Jia Z smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Han personally invited me. If I can't refuse, wouldn't I be ignorant? Mr. Han, please rest assured. I will definitely prepare a generous gift and go to congratulate Mr. Han on his move!"
Ren Jingli took a look at him, nodded, and then turned around and left. Jia Z narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Mr. Han leave, and then a familiar voice came from behind him: "What are you looking at? You are so lost in thought."
?”
Jia Z turned around and saw that it was Zhou Ji who was wearing a bright red peacock patchwork official uniform and a short-winged black gauze hat. Jia Z shook his head and said, "It's nothing."
Zhou Ji saw the back of Ren Jingli who was walking away, and sighed: "As expected of a giant of the southwest who has lived in the southwest for so many years, even on the first day he came into contact with the imperial court, he immediately figured out all our ins and outs.
That’s amazing! He is indeed a character!”
Jia Z glanced at him and smiled and said: "Incompetent people will blame the environment that is not suitable for them. Strong people adapt to the environment and are stronger to change the environment!"
Zhou Ji laughed and said: "What a chicken soup, I'll do it!" Obviously, Zhou Ji, who has been with Jia Z for a long time, has learned a lot of Jia Z's "nonsense".
Jia Z smiled and then said: "Okay, what are we doing standing here? I can't stay in the palace for a long time, so I'll leave first. If you have anything to do, come to my house to find me. I'm very free now!"
Zhou Ji quickly stopped him and said, "I'm afraid I have to tell you about this now." Jia Z stopped and asked in confusion, "What's so urgent?"
Zhou Ji sighed and stepped forward and said: "It's not that I'm in a hurry, it's... ugh!" Zhou Ji looked around, as if he was very vigilant, and said softly to Jia Z: "That Jingxu from Shuiyue Temple is dead.
.”
Jia Z glanced at Zhou Ji, then laughed and said: "This is not what was expected? How did he die?" Zhou Ji also shook his head helplessly and said: "Suicide, hanging."
Jia Z couldn't help but smile and said jokingly: "They have already stepped down for us. After all, it was suicide without separation of body and head." Zhou Ji smiled bitterly and said: "What should we do about this matter?"
Jia Z put his hands in his sleeves and looked at Zhou Ji strangely: "What should I do?" Zhou Ji said helplessly: "I mean, do we still want to investigate?"
Jia Z looked at Zhou Ji funny and said: "You, the governor of Jingzhao, came to ask me, the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army, the Left Governor, if he wanted to continue the investigation?" Zhou Ji opened his mouth, he didn't mean to say he was afraid, it was just this matter.
There is really no need to delve into it further…………
So far, this matter has allowed the aggrieved people to be comforted and the criminals who deserved punishment have been brought to justice. If he continues to investigate, he will be entering the circle of power struggle. He really doesn't want to do that!
Jia Z sneered and said: "On your territory, in your prison, your prisoner committed suicide. You ask me if I want to continue the investigation?" Zhou Ji shook his head helplessly and said: "No.
What this means, I mean, why do you and I need to wade through this muddy water?"
Jia Z said disdainfully: "What muddy water? It's a small pond! I'm standing behind you, and the emperor is standing behind me. What are you afraid of? Check!" Jia Z waved his hand and said: "Check to death! Both of us.
He dared to kill the people he arrested together? This time, he thought it would just go away without spilling a lot of blood? What a dream!"
Zhou Ji shook his head helplessly. Jia Z looked at him and said, "Are you going to check? If you don't check, I will tell Mr. Yuan'an about this! I believe he must be very interested in this case!"
Yuan'an is the nickname of Shigao, Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Zhou Ji smiled bitterly and said: "I'll go check it out! You can just calm down for a while!" If the New Party is involved in this matter again, it will be really messy.
! So Jia Z only said this, and Zhou Ji could only accept the matter with a wry smile.
Jia Z waved his hand and said: "Okay, if you have any trouble, just come to me.
I don’t believe that there are things that I can’t solve in these four-nine cities!” Jia Z was about to run away after bragging, and quickly said: “I’ll leave first, it’s not safe in the palace.”
He didn't know until he got home last night that Emperor Yongxi sent someone to look for him. At first, he didn't care, thinking it was because of the musket thing, so Emperor Yongxi came to ask him. However, after asking later, he found out that Emperor Yongxi's name was
My own time seems to be before I offer my musket...
That’s something wrong! Can Emperor Yongxi do anything good for him? Even if he does, he didn’t even go to the emperor’s summons, and Emperor Yongxi can’t possibly give him a good look! So Jia Z is going to be honest for a while,
Wait until Emperor Yongxi forgets about this before jumping around...
As a result, Jia Z had a good idea, but Emperor Yongxi had already figured out Jia Z's tricks, so Dai Quan walked out with a wry smile and said: "Master Hou, there is no need to think about running away. His Majesty already knew that Master Hou was going to
Come on, I ordered my slave to be here early. I just saw that you had business to deal with, and I didn’t come forward to disturb you. Now please come with me for a while!"
Jia Z looked at Dai Quan speechlessly, then coughed and said, "Your Majesty, why are you looking for me...?" Dai Quan gave Jia Z a look that was asking for blessings, and without saying much, he just stretched out his hand and said:
"You will know when the Marquis goes there, please!"
Jia Z had no choice but to look back and glare at Zhou Ji. Zhou Ji spread his hands and said it was not my fault. Then he gave Jia Z a wish-for-you look. He glanced at Dai Quan, straightened his clothes and walked away...
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"Hey! Isn't this our famous Marquis Ning Guo! I can actually invite Marquis Ning here? It's really rare! A rare visitor!"
Jia Z was so frightened that his legs went weak and he knelt down on the ground. He forced a smile and said: "I am timid and ignorant, please stop scaring me..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Emperor Yongxi sneered, and Jia Z smiled bitterly and said: "I really had something to do yesterday, so I was delayed. After I heard about it after I went back, I was very panic-stricken.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yongxi put away his sneer and said: "Okay! Get up and talk!" Jia Z stood up quickly. Emperor Yongxi said: "What's going on with the musket?"
Jia Z quickly explained how he discovered the problem of firearms, and remembered that he had seen relevant knowledge in an ancient book, so he tried to make steel by himself, and finally discovered a method to produce high-quality steel.
Emperor Yongxi still believed in this kind of all-purpose talk, so he said: "This method of refining steel..." Jia Z quickly said: "I have taken care of all the craftsmen who know about it.
In the Ordnance Bureau! They know how to refine this kind of steel!"
Emperor Yongxi nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "This matter can be regarded as a meritorious service for you, which can offset your crime of disrespect yesterday!" Jia Z was immediately dumbfounded: "Huh?"
Emperor Yongxi immediately scolded: "You bastard! Do you know how much you missed yesterday? Do you still have the nerve to ask for a reward from me?" Jia Z waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Don't dare! Don't dare! Thunder
The rain and dew are a sign of your kindness, and I dare not complain."
Emperor Yongxi hummed twice and said: "You are smart!" In fact, such a small thing is not worthy of being rewarded by the emperor. Jia Z is too popular now, so what Emperor Yongxi wants to do now is not to give Jia Z a reward.
Instead, Chai tried to find a way to cool him down!
Otherwise, Jia Z will be too eye-catching, and the wind will destroy him if he is beautiful in the forest. Now it is necessary to bring down the fire on Jia Z, otherwise it is not the way to protect himself.
Jia Z also knew this in his heart. Emperor Yongxi remembered his merits and feelings, but he just didn't deserve a reward. This was the attitude towards his own people, otherwise he would have to be rewarded for even a small amount of merit.
!
Those who have merit must be rewarded, and those who have committed mistakes must be punished. The way to be a king is to make the division of monarch and ministers clear and clear. This is not the case for one's own nephews like Jia Z. This is also the way to protect Jia Z.
Therefore, Jia Z was not ignorant and kept entangled in this matter. Emperor Yongxi nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Jia Z: "Have you met Mr. Han?" Jia Z nodded quickly and said: "Yes,
I’ve seen it before, and it’s indeed worthy of being a giant in the southwest and a pillar of the country!”
Emperor Yongxi hummed twice and said: "What's the use of telling me this? Do you still expect me to convey it on your behalf?" Jia Z scratched his head in confusion when he heard this. Isn't this what he said to you?
Do you hear me? Why should I flatter the Korean father when I have nothing to do?
When Emperor Yongxi saw the confused look on Jia Z's face, he knew that he hadn't understood what it meant. However, Emperor Yongxi was not in a hurry to ask Jia Z to understand the matter. He just said: "You should communicate with Mr. Han more.
If you are an official in the same yamen, you should respect others."
Jia Z was confused, but he still nodded obediently, and then Emperor Yongxi nodded and said: "Come on, be honest during this period, be honest and do your best, and don't mess with those things!"
Jia Z was not ready to do anything else, so he nodded quickly and accepted the matter. Emperor Yongxi waved his hand and said: "Go down! I still have to correct the memorial, so I don't have time to talk to you!"
Jia Z hurriedly bowed to leave, and then Emperor Yongxi was silent for a while and said to Dai Quan: "You should keep an eye on Jia Z during this period. The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. Don't let this kid make any trouble again!" Dai Quan nodded quickly.
Accepted.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and it is customary for the palace to organize a Mid-Autumn banquet to invite most of the favored ministers, trusted ministers, important officials, and noble families to the palace for the banquet.
Just give that girl a chance...
The Duke of Qi, Song Qing, and the Duke of Jing, Wu Kui, did not just go back to their mansion or go back to the Yamen after they went to court. Instead, they came to the Duke of Ding's mansion with a tacit understanding. They had never been so eager to get Li Xiangping, the Duke of Ding.
know.
But it was a pity that they couldn't even see Li Xiangping himself. Li Gan came out and cupped his hands apologetically: "I'm really sorry, my ancestor's health is really difficult to support seeing guests. The imperial doctor has ordered not to see the wind these days.
So I really feel sorry for you two uncles."
Song Qing and Wu Kui were silent for a while. Wu Kui stood up and said in a deep voice: "It would be better to stand outside the door and say a few words to the old man! Otherwise! We brothers are really uneasy!"
Li Gan cupped his hands in embarrassment and said: "Uncle Shi, please don't ask me to do it. It's true that our ancestors haven't even had time to refresh themselves during this period. It's better to ask the two uncles to go back!"
Wu Kui was anxious to say something, but Song Qing stood up and stopped Wu Kui, and then said to Li Gan: "Well, we have disturbed you. Please ask the old man to take good care of himself, and we will come to visit again someday!"
Li Gangong cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Uncle Shi, for your understanding. I'm busy with family affairs, so I won't send my nephew off!" Song Qing nodded, then turned around and left without looking back. Wu Kui opened his mouth, but in the end he could only
He shook his head and sighed, chasing Song Qing away.
Li Gan behind him, after watching the two of them leave, sighed and turned around and went inside. After passing through the back hall, Li Xiangping was sitting outside, but his body was really in bad shape.
Li Gan did not deceive Song Qing, Wu Kui and the others about this. Autumn is approaching, and for old people like Li Xiangping, this can be said to be the most difficult period of time.
He was wrapped in a bearskin cloak and nestled in a white tiger skin chair. His gray head was lowered, as if he was asleep. Li Gan cautiously stepped forward and said, "Grandfather, they are gone."
Li Xiangping didn't speak, and Li Gan just stood aside in silence. After an unknown amount of time, Li Xiangping slowly opened his eyes. It seemed that it was very difficult to even open his old, hazy eyes. He lowered his mouth slightly.
There was a heavy breathing sound like a broken bellows: "Ahem!"
Li Gan didn't have time to take out the handkerchief in his arms, so he could only pat Li Xiangping's thin back with his hands, catch the sticky phlegm from his mouth with his hands, and then gently wipe the corners of Li Xiangping's mouth with his sleeves.
Li Xiangping waved his hand to block the arm that he wanted to wipe again. He breathed for a moment, then sighed quietly and said with some sadness: "After so many years, the living people are not like humans or ghosts."
ah…………"
Li Gan quickly knelt down and looked at him with tearful eyes: "Grandpa!" Li Xiangping waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, for your sake, I can still hold on for a while, but..."
Li Xiangping said with faint eyes: "I don't know how much longer this broken ship Hong Zhi can last!" Li Gan looked at Li Xiangping in shock, and Li Xiangping smiled and said: "Boy, you still have a lot to learn.
Here we are! What is the biggest test on the battlefield? It’s not who is rich, who is brave, or who is smart! Who is ruthless and vicious enough!"
"In battle, those who are brave and fierce can be pioneers, those who are thoughtful can be logistics, and those who are smart and changeable can be commanders. Only those who combine these advantages and have a vicious vision can become a general!"
The battlefield is constantly changing. This is the most basic difference between Li Xiangping and Jia Z. He has fought in national wars! Although Jia Z has also fought, he used surprise troops. Jia Z is good at using surprise and danger troops! In fact, there is no such thing.
Experience in commanding large-scale legionary operations.
In a real great-power war, tens of millions of people from both sides fight in one place, and only drums and gold flags can be used to spread signals. Jia Z actually has no such experience. He has learned about it, but has never experienced it.
Li Xiangping has experienced it. Not only has he experienced it, he is also the coach! At that time, any strategy was trivial! The most test was the vision of the coaches of both sides! How to keenly smell the opportunities on the ever-changing battlefield and calmly arrange the troops?
Not everyone has this ability!
It was by relying on this keen sense of smell that Li Xiangping safely transformed from an unknown person to the Duke of Dingguo he is today! Similarly, now he is also relying on this keen sense of smell, trying to survive in this turbulent Shenjing.
, bring your family ashore!
Li Xiangping seemed to be tired from talking too much. He lowered his eyes to hide the glint in his eyes, like a sick tiger about to die, and said feebly: "When it's time to get off the boat, you have to get off the boat and follow them to fight to the death? Only
The fate of being crushed by the waves!"
Li Gan frowned with concern. Li Xiangping chuckled and said as if he was laughing at Li Gan's unfounded worries: "Don't worry, I will definitely deal with these bad things for you before I leave!"
Li Gan looked at Li Xiangping with some emotion, but Li Xiangping didn't say anything. He just waved his hand and read. Then he leaned back against the backrest and opened his mouth slightly as if he fell asleep again. The sound like a broken bellows sounded again.
stand up……………
Jia Z was sitting in Ning'an Hall with a frown on his face. Everything today was too weird. He was always a little uneasy during this period, so much so that even though he clearly didn't believe in ghosts and gods, he actually made a divination just now!
The hexagrams seemed to be right and wrong, which made him anxious and annoyed for a while. How could he place his hope of solving his doubts on such a thing? How ridiculous!
Ye Shi came back after a while. When he saw the yarrow and copper coins on the table beside him, he couldn't help but said with a smile: "Did the Marquis find anything in his divination?" Jia Z himself felt funny and shook his head: "Nonsense.
The Eight Paths are the same and I don’t understand what they mean.”
Ye Shi laughed, then bowed his hands and sat down and said, "Why did the Marquis call Shi here?" He was actually quite busy recently, helping Jia Z maintain a huge intelligence network from Liaodong to Yangzhou, and had to sift through it every day.
Check important information and pay attention to every move in Shenjing City.
Jia Z sighed and said: "I really have something to ask you to clarify..." After that, he told the court about the commander of Sichuan and Guidu today, and then said with a headache: "Let me
What’s a little surprising is that the South Korean father-in-law actually agreed with the Bozhou Yang family to take over Southwest China!”
Ye Shi listened silently and then smiled and said: "The Korean father does not support this matter, but he is more open-minded than the Marquis. He knows that it is not important whether he agrees with this matter or not. The Yang family of Bozhou will definitely do it in the end."
Become the commander of Sichuan and Guidu!"
Jia Z rubbed his chin and said, "Why?" Ye Shi smiled and said, "Master Hou, please think about it, if the Yang family in Bozhou doesn't do it, who else can do it?" Jia Z leaned back and said, "You mean, Mr. Korean
Are you trying to avoid suspicion?" Ye Shi nodded but then shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's more than that!"