Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall

Jia Mu was sitting on the Arhat bed, with a kind smile on her old face. She looked at the visitor from the Shi family and asked, "Why do you want to come here today?"

Shi Ding's wife, Mrs. Zhou, was sitting at the bottom and said with a smile: "Isn't it that the master was so happy when he heard that Brother Heng's class teacher had returned to Beijing?

Brother, let’s have a few drinks together.”

Jia Mu pretended to be weird and said: "Brother Heng has just rested for a few days. I asked him to come back and rest more. He was busy with palace affairs outside and worked hard. Ding'er also came to talk to him about something.

Don’t let people have a good rest.”

However, Jia's mother's "complaints" about her nephew are even more close to Versailles.

Mrs. Zhou smiled and did not take what she said seriously, but said: "My aunt said this. Brother Heng just wants to rest. There are many civil and military officials in this palace who don't agree. The master said that it is a national event."

I can’t live without him.”

Mother Jia was surprised and said: "Brother Heng, he is a martial artist. Now that he is no longer fighting, he shouldn't have a good rest. What can he say if this important national matter cannot be separated from him?"

Everyone looked at the Zhou family. To put it bluntly, they knew that Jia Heng was very powerful now, but in fact... the Rongning and Ning houses had no idea how powerful Jia Heng was.

Zhou smiled and said: "Old lady, my master said that Brother Heng is now the minister of military aircraft. He is not just a simple martial artist. Brother Heng can not only lead troops to fight, but he is also a good hand in handling other affairs. He can do many things.

, the palace will listen to his decision."

In fact, the Military Aircraft Department was not established overnight, but as Jia Heng became the governor of military affairs in Henan, fought floods and regulated rivers, and showed a sense of presence in other aspects, it can no longer be measured only by military honors. In the sequence of the Han Dynasty, he has officially become the Assistant Minister of Military Aircraft.

That handful.

For example, in terms of title, whether it is Zhongjing Marquis, Baoling Marquis or Marquis, but it is almost an idle Marquis, even an ordinary six-level doctor can make things difficult for Shi Ding.

But with Jia Heng's current status in the world, even the chief minister of the cabinet must be cautious.

Jia Mu also understood and said with a smile: "It's because the palace thinks highly of him, and he also strives for success."

Mrs. Zhou smiled, then looked at Xiang Yun who was sitting on the lower embroidered pier, and said, "Girl Yun, you are here, are you obedient?"

"Girl Yun is very well-behaved and obedient to me, and she is very close to their sisters." Jia Mu said with a smile.

Mrs. Zhou looked at Daiyu, Tanchun, Yingchun and the other little girls, smiled and said: "Old lady, there are many young girls here, and Yun girl can have someone to play with if she lives here. The young girls in our family are going to

slightly less."

Xiangyun stared at his aunt, then lowered his head. The pink apple round face no longer had the charming smile of the past, and he was clearly worried that Mrs. Zhou would call him back.

Fortunately, at this moment, Ms. Zhou chuckled and said, "Since Miss Yun likes being here, let's stay a little longer and get closer to our relatives. I heard that Brother Heng also taught Miss Yun how to ride a horse?"

Jia Mu smiled, glanced at Xiangyun, and said, "I don't know about that. Brother Heng loves these little girls and sometimes lets them do whatever they want."

Mrs. Zhou smiled, looked at Xiang Yun with gentle eyes, and said, "We are the family of Marquis Wu. It would be good for Miss Yun to learn some riding skills."

Sister Feng glanced at Mr. Zhou, with a hint of amusement in her eyes.

I remember a few days ago, this week my aunt seemed to say that Xiangyun was too naughty and it was outrageous to stay outside all the time, so she urged Xiangyun to go back. Now that she is closer to relatives, she is good at learning some riding skills.

Daiyu listened to several people talking, glanced at Mr. Zhou with her starry eyes, pulled Xiangyun's little hand, who was obviously in "airplane mode", and pursed her lips, as if to say, she was worried that she would ask you to go back.

?

Xiangyun pursed her lips and raised her eyes to look at Daiyu, the joy between her brows and eyes overflowing.

Jia Mu was not in a daze. She smiled and said, "What's the matter with Ding'er looking for Brother Heng?"

As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue both looked at Mrs. Zhou with some curiosity in their hearts.

Zhou smiled and said: "I'm not going to hide it from you, brother Heng came from Henan, and Henan is in need of someone in charge. My master is also idle at the Military Aircraft Department now. It depends on what Brother Heng wants.

Can I be sent there as a governor so that I can share the worries of the imperial court?"

Jia Mu frowned and asked, "I don't know much about the affairs of the court. The governor of this province is quite a small official. Can Brother Heng recommend him?"

Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang were shocked when they heard this.

The beads held in Mrs. Wang's hand moved slightly, her brows furrowed, and a trace of thought flashed in her eyes.

It seems that I have also been in the General Administration Department for half a year. At that time, Uncle Heng's chest was so loud that he said that he could be released in the future. Isn't this an opportunity now?

If he could be sent to Henan as governor, he would be a second-grade official in the border region.

"Old lady, Brother Heng previously served as the governor of the military and administration of a province in Henan and was a high official in the border areas. As long as he says a word, the palace will consider it carefully." Mrs. Zhou said with a smile.

Jia Mu thought for a moment and said, "It depends on Brother Heng."

Zhou smiled, nodded in agreement, and did not want to continue.

Sister Feng listened to the conversation of several people, and Danfeng's eyes under the willow eyebrows were full of confusion.

According to Mrs. Shi Jia's opinion, the governor of a province can make the decision. Brother Heng's work as an official has become more and more dignified and honorable.

It can be said that Sister Feng watched Jia Heng step by step from an ordinary branch clan member in Liutiao Hutong to the current position of Yongning Bo. You can imagine her feelings in her heart.

But on the other side, Jia Heng changed his clothes and came to the study. It was afternoon, and the sun shone lazily in the courtyard.

Shi Ding was dressed in a unicorn uniform and did not wear a crown. He was sitting next to a small table, holding a cup of tea and sipping it. He was in his early forties and had an extraordinary appearance.

Suddenly he heard footsteps and knew it was Jia Heng. He quickly got up, looked at Jia Heng, and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, here you go."

At first, Shi Ding was recommended by Jia Heng to the military department. At first, he might not be convinced by the heads of Jia Heng's four major families. However, as time passed, Jia Heng's power grew, and some of his original worries were completely forgotten.

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Jia Heng nodded and said, "Shibo, please sit down."

Even if he had the idea of ​​letting Shi Ding go to Henan and take over temporarily, he would not dare to take the initiative.

Shi Ding smiled and sat down.

"It's been two months. Brother Heng has done a good job in Henan and Huai'an Prefecture, which has brought shame to our Wu Xun. Now when I hear those old relatives talking about you, Brother Heng, they all give thumbs up." Shi

Ding complimented.

Jia Heng said: "Oh, I wonder who Shibo is talking about?"

Shi Ding smiled and said: "We are not old relatives, such as Pingyuanhou's family, Jinyibo's family, and Zuiguo Gong's family. I know that brother Heng, you, Nan'an's family, and Liguo's family are not going to deal with each other. No,

Just don't deal with them, and there's no need to force them to get together if their temperaments don't match. However, these families don't say it with their mouths, but they don't feel convinced in their hearts."

The Ning and Rong mansions were really smoldering from their ancestral graves. They were about to decline. Suddenly, such a figure appeared. Now he is gaining momentum and has become the number one person in the Han army.

"It's just a false name, not worthy of the Tao." Jia Heng looked calm and unmoved by Shi Ding's words.

Since the Henan Rebellion was quickly settled, the Military Aircraft Department has gone through a wave of adjustments. First, Liu Fang, the grandson of Li Guogong Liu Biao, was driven to the north to escort grain, and then the son of the Prince of Xining County was also cleared out of the Military Aircraft Department. The remaining

The Four Kings and Eight Dukes were noble, and Emperor Chongping also made no further adjustments out of the need to balance the court situation.

"Brother Heng, you are now in a state of affairs. The Military Aircraft Department is dominated by young people like you." Shi Ding smiled and said.

Jia Heng said: "It's too early to say this now. Internal strife is easy to quell, but external troubles are difficult to deal with. After a few days of rest, I will actively prepare for the captives."

Preparations for the war against Donglu should start now. Intelligence should go first to reduce the fog of war. Ordnance and training should follow up. Try to ensure that the more temples you have, the more likely you are to win.

Shi Ding's eyes were fierce, he chuckled, and said: "Well, Brother Heng's general is unparalleled, so I'm not worried."

After saying that, he turned to face-dressing and calmed down his expression, and said: "Brother Heng, to be honest, I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything."

Jia Heng's face was pale, he picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and waited for his words.

"Brother Heng has known my ambitions for a long time. He has always wanted to serve as a minister of the border and to protect the country on behalf of the emperor." Shi Ding smiled. Perhaps he felt that he could not win Jia Heng's trust. He sighed and said, "Say that I am not afraid of Heng."

Brother, if you are joking, at my age, I fought a favorable battle in the northwest in my early years, and with the compassion of the Holy Master, I got a third-class title. But I know how much I weigh and how much I weigh, and I know better than anyone else that I will fight against Donglu.

This soldier is fierce and dangerous. If he is not careful, he will be defeated again. Not only will he lose half his reputation, but also bring trouble to his family. Besides, I have already become the Marquis of Wu. No matter how great my contribution is, can I still be granted the title of Duke?

It is difficult to deal with the captives. If you forcefully lead the troops, you will harm the army and the country. It is better to serve as a pastor and guard for the palace. The future of our four families belongs to young and handsome men like you."

Hearing this, Jia Heng nodded and said, "It's understandable that Shi Shibo would think so."

In order to show his sincerity, Shi Ding played the emotional card for him.

Jia Heng said: "Shi Shibo, the south of Henan has been in war and is in ruins. It is in urgent need of good ministers to control it. For example, when Shibo is patrolling Henan, he has no previous experience of going outside the town. If something goes wrong, everyone in Beijing will be watching.

At that time, even if I strongly recommended Shibo, I would be ridiculed by the people of the time."

"Brother Heng, don't worry about this. I will do my duty in Henan and I won't imitate those civil servants who mess around. If you have any ideas, just tell me." Shi Ding quickly promised.

Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said, "If Shibo goes to Henan, how will he implement measures?"

He did not doubt that Shi Ding would follow his lead. It was no joke that the four major families were united.

Moreover, if Shi Ding wanted to secure his position as a frontier minister in Henan, he could not do without the full support of his central military minister, otherwise the impeachment of the imperial censor from both the government and the public could bring him back.

Shi Ding thought for a while and said: "Rewarding farming, resting with the people, building water conservancy, and enforcing strict laws are the things you did in Henan, Brother Heng."

Obviously, Shi Ding had done a lot of homework before he came. It can be said that it was a painstaking effort to release the officials from the border areas.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "Shibo, the land of Henan is the heartland of the Han Dynasty. It can no longer be like before. When thieves make a noise, the people will respond. After Shibo patrols Henan, he still needs to be lenient to the people and strict to the officials.

Otherwise, if it leads to a civil uprising, it will be no less dangerous than facing the Donglu directly."

Shi Ding first asked him to go to Henan for a while. After that, Jia Zheng was released. He could also go to Henan to participate in politics and hone his practical abilities.

There was no other way. He wanted to appoint people based on their merits, but he couldn't find any talents after rummaging through the cabinets.

Shi Ding said: "Brother Heng, don't worry. I'm aware of the benefits. If I don't say it or ask for no merit, but if I want no fault, I'd better stop bothering and rest with the people."
To be continued...