Jia Ke and Eunuch Qin chatted for a while. Jia Ke got a lot of news about the capital from Eunuch Qin, especially this time Jia Ke was knighted and the attitudes of officials in the capital.
Jia Ke was particularly eager for news from the capital, and he kept asking endless questions. Finally, when Eunuch Qin saw that it was getting late, he said to Jia Ke with a smile on his face: "Commander Jia, it's already getting late. Let's go first."
After we finish the business, it’s not too late to chat.”
Jia Ke thinks this is also the case. After all, he is also looking forward to his next official position. Now after hearing his words, he immediately ordered the steward Qian Mao to prepare the incense case. Soon the incense case was ready, and the steward Qian Mao immediately came over to ask for the incense case.
Jia Ke reported that the matter had been settled.
Jia Ke then said to Eunuch Qin: "Father, the incense case has been prepared. We are just waiting to see when it can start."
After Eunuch Qin knew that he was bound to make a fortune, he was very nice to Jia Ke. When he heard Jia Ke's inquiry, he said, "Since we have made preparations, let's start now."
When Jia Ke heard what he said, he quickly led the way. He led the eunuch Qin to the lobby of the Kaiping Town Command. An incense table had been set up here, and there were tributes of flowers and candles on it. However, Jia Ke felt something was wrong at this sight.
, to put an incense burner and put in a few sticks of incense to receive the order, what does it look like to place many tributes?
When Jia Ke saw this, he glared at Qian Mao fiercely. Qian Mao next to him looked at Jia Ke innocently, not knowing what mistake he had made.
Jia Ke ignored money and trade, but turned to Eunuch Qin and said, "Eunuch Qin, Haihan, the people in the backcountry here have never seen the world. Eunuch Qin is laughing."
Eunuch Qin had a strange expression on his face. Seeing that Jia Ke wanted to give him a generous gift, he tried hard to hold back his laughter, "Master Jia, don't be angry, it's never been the first time for anyone. I'll see you later.
After a few times, they will know the rules."
After that, Jia Ke came to the incense case and knelt on the ground. When Eunuch Qin came to the incense case, the little eunuch who followed him immediately handed over a sandalwood box with both hands. Eunuch Qin opened the box and took out a roll of yellow silk.
, and then came to the incense table again holding it in both hands.
The eunuch of the Qin Dynasty opened the Huang Ling and read below: "The Emperor is entrusted to heaven, and the edict says: Since ancient times, emperors have relied on the power of their teachers and military ministers to pacify the world! Jia Ke used a small brigade to go deep into the barren area, and attacked the enemy chiefs twice. The grassland was shaken.
Welcoming the jade seal passed down to the country and bringing the treasures of the celestial dynasty back to their homeland, this contribution is to the country and will benefit the future. Without a heavy reward, it is not enough to comfort his heart. He specially named Jia Ke the Marquis of Wuyang, and his descendants have held nobility for three generations.
He led the military and political envoy to the Xuanfu town and exercised the military and political power of the Xuanfu. He ordered the Wuyang Marquis Mansion to be built and was given 32,000 acres of farmland. I admire this."
When Jia Ke heard the reward for himself below, he was so excited that he was at a loss. Although he expected that he would be rewarded heavily, he did not expect that the reward would be so generous. From now on, he can be said to have become a high official in the imperial court.
And he got the coveted position of Jiedushi. From now on, the sea is as wide as the fish can jump, and the sky is as high as the birds can fly.
While Jia Ke was still excited, Eunuch Qin, who was standing behind the incense case, said, "Master Marquis, please accept the order."
Only then did Jia Ke wake up, and he still said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Jia Ke, accept the edict." With that, he raised his hands high, and Eunuch Qin turned around the incense table and placed the imperial edict in Jia Ke's hands.
Jia Ke took the imperial edict with both hands and then stood up, but he was still a little excited and his expression was still a little dazed. Eunuch Qin didn't have any dissatisfaction when he saw him like this. It would be weird if someone could still stay awake at this time.
Well, this is the most normal thing for him to do. So I didn’t rush him, I just stood by and waited with a smile.
After a long time, Jia Ke seemed to wake up, and he was so embarrassed that he said to Eunuch Qin: "I made my father-in-law laugh. I didn't expect the emperor to give such a generous reward. I felt a little dazed for a while. Don't take offense to my father-in-law."
At this time, Eunuch Qin said with a smile: "What's there to be surprised about? This is all human nature."
After Jia Ke recovered, he immediately ordered a big banquet in the mansion to entertain eunuch Qin and others. He also invited all the officials from more than a thousand households under his council to drink and have fun together as a celebration.
The meal lasted until late at night. When Eunuch Qin was sent back to his room, he found an extra wooden box in the room. When Eunuch Qin saw this box, he sobered up a bit. He knew that this was Jia Jia.
A souvenir given to me by Ke.
He went over to open the box and saw dozens of silver ingots neatly arranged inside. Eunuch Qin looked at the silver infatuatedly and stretched out his hand to touch the silver. In the end, he couldn't help but laugh, feeling sorry for this Jia Houye in his heart.
, my good impression has increased a bit. After I return, I can give him a few nice words in front of the emperor, and it will not be in vain for him to spend so many silver coins.
It should be known that he was not a close eunuch of the emperor in the capital, so he was able to go on this mission this time only by bribing Dai Quan, the eunuch in charge of the Sixth Palace, and joining him.
Now it seems that the trip was indeed worthwhile. The box of silver was at least one or two thousand taels. Not only did he get back all his investment, he also made a lot of money.
After saying that Jia Ke sent Eunuch Qin and others back, he returned to the study alone, opened the imperial edict again, and read it again and again. He couldn't help but sneer in his mouth, how could a little marquis satisfy him?
?It turns out that his excitement just now was just for others to see. He now has greater ambitions in his heart. Otherwise, he would not have so many Eight Banners people working for him.
Early the next morning, Eunuch Qin came to say goodbye to Jia Ke. Jia Ke tried several times to ask Eunuch Qin to stay, but he always refused on the grounds that he had something to do in the capital and couldn't stay for a long time. In fact, he was in this remote place and couldn't stay any longer. It's a common practice.
After leaving the prosperity of the capital, he came to this border town and felt that it was too hard here. Now he wanted to take the money and return to the capital as soon as possible.
Seeing that he couldn't keep him, Jia Ke had to send him out of Kaiping Town himself. Eunuch Qin just took the carriage and returned to the capital with the money Jia Ke sent him to resume his life.
After Eunuch Qin left, Jia Ke returned to the headquarters in Kaiping Town and immediately ordered people to find several of his confidants such as Fan Kang, Huang Baifeng, Feng Mo, and Zheng Kai.
Jia Ke met them in the study. As soon as they met, he said to them straight to the point: "The emperor has issued an imperial edict for me to take over as the governor of Xuanfu Town. What do you think of this matter?"
Everyone has known the news for a long time, and they were very excited yesterday. If Jia Ke becomes the Jiedushi, then the tide will rise for them, and each one of them will probably be promoted to a higher position.
Fan Kang first said: "It is expected that your Excellency will take over as Jiedushi. Wang Tao offended civil servants several times, but this time he failed to make any achievements. This time, Your Excellency, he has made great contributions. Only by sitting in Xuanfu Town can you do this."
To intimidate the Tatars.”
Zheng Kai didn't say much, but asked excitedly: "Sir, when will we go to Xuanfu Town?"
Jia Ke said: "Let us first discuss matters in Kaiping and Xuanhua towns, and then go to Xuanfu town to take over."
After Jia Ke finished speaking, he asked Fan Kang: "Sir, what do you think I should do? How should I arrange the two towns of Xuanhua and Kaiping?"
Fan Kang said with a smile: "Sir, are you trying to teach me?"
"What's the point of testing? It's just to see if the teacher and I think alike." Jia Ke said with a smile.
"Since the lord wants to ask, let me tell you that there are tens of thousands of elite soldiers in the two towns of Xuanhua and Kaiping now, and there are eight Manchu banners outside. As long as the Tatars don't attack with all their strength, they will be as safe as Mount Tai. You only need to choose two generals to guard them.
Both places are intimidating with your master's reputation, so it's no problem if you think about it." After Fan Kang said this, he looked at Jia Ke, waiting for his evaluation.
Jia Ke pondered for a moment. Although Fan Kang's plan was ordinary and nothing surprising, it was well-arranged and there was nothing dangerous about it. It was completely in line with his own ideas. Jia Ke most hoped to see real skills in the ordinary when using his troops. It would be best to just
Never use any cunning tricks. Use tricks only as a last resort. Isn't there a saying? All conspiracies and tricks are in vain in the face of absolute strength.
After thinking about it, Jia Ke said: "Sir's plan is exactly what I want. I want to set up a commander in Xuanhua and Kaiping towns."
After Jia Ke said this, he looked down. After hearing what Jia Ke said, everyone knew that he was going to choose a commander, so they all looked forward to it.
Jia Ke did not disappoint them, "Huang Baifeng, from now on you will be the commander of Kaiping Town and responsible for the defense of Kaiping Town."
When Huang Baifeng heard this, he was so excited that he burst into tears. Huang Baifeng was a stubborn person and did not have so many tricks. Mr. Jia valued him so much that he would sell his life to Mr. Jia from now on.
So Huang Baifeng stood up from his chair, walked to Jia Ke, knelt down on one knee and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely guard Kaiping Town for you."
When Jia Ke heard that he changed his name to "Lord", he knew that he had completely conquered him. In ancient times, the word "Lord" was not easy to pronounce, but was a title used by subordinates to the monarch. Huang Baifeng had already regarded himself as Jia Ke.
Ke's slave. What is feudal society? This is a representative of feudal society.
Jia Ke was very satisfied with this, but he quickly left his seat, came forward to help him up, and then encouraged him and said to him: "Do it well, and you will be indispensable for the frontier officials in this town in the future."
Huang Baifeng was even more moved when he heard Jia Ke's encouragement, and said excitedly with tears in his eyes: "My lord, I feel relieved. As long as I still have breath, there will be no mistakes in Kaiping Town."
Jia Ke nodded and asked him to return to his seat. Then he said: "This place in Xuanhua Town will be defended by Feng Mo."
When Huang Baifeng was named the commander of Kaiping Town just now, Feng Mo knew that it was time to make a choice. At this time, when Jia Ke asked him to defend Xuanhua Town, he didn't hesitate and knelt down in front of Jia Ke.
He said: "Feng Mo meets my lord. Don't worry, lord, I will not let you down." As for what disappointed Jia Ke, he didn't say it, but Jia Ke knew it in his heart.
Feng Mo and Huang Baifeng were the first people to follow Jia Ke. It took Jia Ke several years to change their roles. Originally, they were just Jia Ke's subordinates. From now on, they can be said to be Jia Ke.
's slave.
But Jia Ke doesn't fully believe them yet. Wei Kun's intelligence agency monitors these people day and night, and coupled with Jia Ke's other methods, can he guarantee his absolute authority in Xuanfu Town.