The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

Chapter 869

The rooster sings the dawn, and the sun rises.Birds fluttered up, and the slanted light passed through Zhuhu and sprinkled the bluestone bricks in the hall. An old man with white beard and hair was sitting on the ground.This is the ancestral hall of the Cui family in Qinghe County, and the old man is the current patriarch of the Cui family, Mrs. Cui.Just got the letter yesterday, Master Lu has found important evidence and presented it to King Qi, the Cui family is doomed.The old man stood alone in the ancestral hall all night, and he couldn't bear to sit down until tomorrow.

After a while, suddenly an old servant guarding the ancestral hall ran in and replied, "Old Master, there is a visitor."

Old Mrs. Cui was taken aback: "Visiting?"

"Yes." The old servant said, "The uncle said that they got up early to watch the sunrise, and came here when they found out that the grandfather was here." Nai handed over a post.

I saw seven words written on the post: Nanyang Malay Kingdom Zhou Ji. Old Master Cui knew the name "Zhou Ji" for a long time, so he frowned: Which country is this person from?After thinking for a moment, he ordered him to come in.Apparently there was no time to change clothes, the old man brushed off his sleeves, stepped into the main hall of the ancestral hall, and stood at the door stunned for a while.

Suddenly someone shouted "Old Master", and saw that the old servant had led several young people to the front.The [-]-year-old headed by him is probably that Zhou Ji.But he saw this person smiled and made a bow: "Hello, Mrs. Cui."

He ruined his own business, Mr. Cui should have been his enemy.But he has a pleasant smile and is very blessed.As the saying goes, if you don't hit a smiling face with your hand, the old man can't get angry.After a while, he also cupped his hands: "You are Mr. Zhou Ji?"

"Exactly." Jia Cong said, "There is something I want to discuss with the old man."

A young man came out from behind Jia Cong, and Mrs. Cui recognized that it was Kong Yunxian, the son of Duke Yansheng.Old Master Cui was shocked, and took a deep look at Jia Cong; Jia Cong still smiled like a beckoning cat.Kong Yunxian bowed first: "I have seen the old man."

Old Master Cui returned the salute: "Mr. Xiao Kong."

Kong Yunxian said: "The boy is young, and he can never bear the old man calling him Mr."

Old Mrs. Cui said: "This is the order of the prince."

Jia Cong said from the side: "The prince has reason to listen to him, why should he listen to him without reason?"

Old Master Cui had heard about this man's temperament, so he waved his hands away.Then he led them to sit down in the next room. **After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jia Cong cupped his hands to Old Master Cui and said, "I'm taking the liberty to come to visit today, just because I can't figure out one thing. Qinghe Cui, a family with a thousand years of history, why did you choose the third child?"

Old Master Cui was stunned for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "When King Qi came from the capital, the eldest son was already married. Our daughter doesn't bother to snatch other people's husbands. Besides, sons like King Qi are generally worthless, so it doesn't matter which one you choose."

Jia Cong thought: "It seems that your family is not lucky. Cui's daughter must be good, and his uncle, General Ouyang Tu, is also good. The combined efforts of the two parties can't lead him to keep himself safe."

Old Mrs. Cui said: "I can't blame him. My elder brother also has ambitions."

Jia Cong was taken aback: "Isn't the third concubine your old granddaughter? Why did I hear that she is from the direct branch?"

"It's really a descendant." Old Master Cui said: "There has long been an ancestral precept in the clan, that the patriarch's family is not allowed to be a royal relative. The old man's elder brother gave up the position of patriarch in order to be able to marry his granddaughter as a princess."

Jia Cong grinned and said: "The patriarch of the thousand-year-old family is not suitable, and he is going to be the father-in-law of a small vassal state who will not succeed the little prince. Your old brother really doesn't know much about business."

Old Mrs. Cui looked up at him: "Mr. Zhou is really open-minded."

Jia Cong shrugged and said, "It seems that almost no one can resist the temptation of an official hat."

Old Master Cui sighed: "He has been compared with that old man of the Lu family for a lifetime. That old man assisted the eldest son early; if he wants to win, he has to assist another Highness to compete for the throne."

"So it is." Jia Cong rubbed his chin, "The obsession is terrible. But your family is so capable, and he must be capable too, why don't you do something serious to fight with the elders? You can also do ordinary business with money. , The black business has a bad reputation and is dangerous, King Qi is such a face-saving person."

Old Mrs. Cui sneered and said: "How can there be any serious business and serious business to do. The book that is beneficial to the country can't be sent to the prince's desk at all, and most of the profitable business is in the prince's own hands. Besides, everyone wants cheap things, so no one can do it." I will tell the prince to know. Even if I know, it’s okay. The prince’s ears are soft, and we have bought several pillow wind bags.”

Jia Cong nodded: "If you can't go the right way, you can only go the wrong way. I remembered a sentence. But whoever ascends to the throne is a pig, and those who are not pigs around him will disappear quickly."

Kong Yunxian burst into laughter; Mrs. Cui held back his laughter at first, but then couldn't hold it anymore.The old man said: "Mr. Zhou, just tell me what happened."

Jia Cong cupped his hands first: "Thank you, old man, for informing the status quo of Qi State. It really is useless." He said seriously, "Brother Ling, this trip will definitely be over. It's hard to say whether it will affect your old age. I think it probably will. The Cui family will lose Tragic. However, I know that there are many talents in your clan, so I would like to discuss it with you." He recruited Liu Zhuang over, "This Mr. Liu's sister is the Empress Liu of the Western English Kingdom. I am Nanyang King of Malays."

Grandpa Cui stood up in surprise and bowed: "I'm impolite." He asked Liu Zhuang to sit down.

"This Miss Shen is also a relative of the emperor." Jia Cong said with a smile, "These days the emperor's relatives are flying all over the sky, and they are not worth much anymore."

After getting to know each other for a while, Liu Zhuang said: "Old man, overseas countries are extremely short of talents. My sister has foreign civil and military personnel who are full of dynasties to deal with, and the church is also very powerful. It is very hard work. But she has subdued most of the generals. Only civil servants are lacking. Since ancient times, losing the heirloom is death. If brother Ling is willing to go to the west to help his sister, no matter whether he enters the court as an official or serves as an aide, with civil and military hand in hand, he can take over the other country in one fell swoop."

"Hiss..." Old Master Cui took a breath.

Liu Zhuang went on to say: "There are old and young people who are inconvenient to take a long-distance boat, but they can also go to Jiangxi, Lingnan, Taiwan and other places to live."

"There is also Dongying Yan." Jia Cong said, "It only takes two or three months for the new steamship to travel between England and Taiwan. In recent years, the number of immigrants has increased, and the medical insurance on board has been improved. There will be almost no problems of acclimatization."

Shen Zhimo said: "Do you want to go to Dajiala for English training first?"

Jia Cong said with a smile: "The cheapest way to learn a language is to go to the local area. But it is also a way to get used to some routines in Dajiala."

Liu Zhuang said with a smile: "Master Zhou, don't want to cut off my sister's people."

"That's not guaranteed." Jia Cong said, "Isn't there a shortage of people there?" Looking at Old Mrs. Cui, "What do you think?"

Old Master Cui hadn't come to his senses yet, his complexion was complicated, he didn't know whether it was happiness or worry, and he said after a while, "I'm afraid the prince won't let you go."

Liu Zhuang said: "I'll go to see King Qi and buy it from him. King Qi is an old-fashioned person, and he doesn't know what it's like to go abroad. It's just a border gate." He laughed, "My sister is not a border gate. .”

Jia Cong said: "England has the best economic strength among Western countries in recent years. Many historical sites are well preserved, and it is possible for literati to express their feelings for several years."

Old Master Cui thought: "This is an important matter, I have to discuss it with the clan."

Jia Cong nodded: "Zhuang Er, stay in Qi State for now. Qinghe is next door to Yan State. If you have any problems, just go to Zhending Mansion to find someone to deal with." Liu Zhuang nodded.

Old Master Cui cupped his hands and said, "Dare to ask Lord Zhou, what are you doing with Yan?"

Jia Cong smiled slightly: "They are all in the same group."

Old Master Cui's eyes moved slightly: "Jia Cong is not simple. In today's world, the largest territory is the Kingdom of Yan."

Jia Cong cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your constant praise. The revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades need to work hard. Well, we should go, Yan Shenggong is still waiting for you."

Old Master Cui was stunned: "Yan Shenggong?! Is he here too?" He glanced at Kong Yunxian.Kong Yunxian nodded.

Jia Cong said: "We are going back to the country of Yan, passing through Qinghe County. Mr. Yan Sheng is a little tired this morning, he didn't get up with us to watch the sunrise, he is at the inn, he must have woken up by now."

Old Master Cui hurriedly asked, "Why did Yan Shenggong go to Yan Kingdom?"

"It's just going around the streets, visiting the school library, going to the Imperial Academy to give lectures, and chatting with great Confucians." Jia Cong said, "Of course, I have to accept an exclusive interview with the reporter of "Yanjing Weekly."

Old Master Cui was stunned for a moment again: "Maybe I can go see you?"

"Okay." Jia Cong said, "Then let's go."

Old Master Cui cupped his hands: "Please, Lord Zhou."

Then they left Cui's ancestral hall and went all the way to the door of the inn, where a waiter came out to welcome them in.I saw that Yan Shenggong had already woken up, and was sitting with Liu Xiaoqi and chatting about some new and strange things in Beijing.Old Mrs. Cui recognized him and walked forward tremblingly.The two were just about to bow to each other when Jia Cong made a gesture, and all the people from Yan Kingdom avoided them silently.Liu Xiaoqi eavesdropped by the window.

After waiting for half an hour, the door opened, and Kong Yunxian came out and whispered to Jia Cong, "Old Master Cui asked my father if he could take his two children to hide in Yan Kingdom."

Jia Cong said: "This is easy. Talk about two, two hundred will be fine."

Kong Yunxian said: "The gate of the city is already guarded by soldiers, so you can't get out normally. Take out my father's name and hide it under the carriage, maybe you can sneak in."

Jia Cong said with a smile: "I said, it's fine to take two hundred or the whole family away. Or let the women and children pack up some things urgently, and let's go. Let's just say... um... went to some village to play ?”

Liu Xiaoqi glanced at him: "Is it okay to have some logic?" Turning his head and shouting to Kong Yunxian, "As the saying goes, a scholar has a reason to meet a soldier. It is definitely not okay to hide the child in the Yansheng male carriage. But Yan Guo The door is open to anyone. If you talk about a few soldiers, even if the king of Qi is pulling a prison cart to arrest people, it will be easy for the Cui family to hide in the country of Yan."

Old Mrs. Cui is quite old, but he ran out of the house like flying: "My lord, what you said is serious?!"

Before Liu Xiaoqi could answer, someone shouted: "The old man—it's not good—the lord sent troops—they are surrounding our house—"

Old Mrs. Cui fell down as soon as his calf softened.Seeing that the old bone was about to fall to the ground, Liu Zhuang appeared from nowhere and held the old man firmly: "Don't worry, old man, it's fine."

Jia Cong thought, "Since it's just arresting people, it's fine."

The reporter said anxiously: "Why is it all right! Soldiers are here! If you capture the capital, you will die!"

Jia Cong patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, if I say it's okay, it's okay. You try to delay the time as much as possible, talk to him, and just say that you will leave tomorrow. Don't be afraid of anything else, just be afraid of scaring women and children, so you have to comfort them."

Liu Xiaoqi gave him a blank look: "It's time to be comforted. It's serious to coax the Qi army, don't show any flaws."

Jia Cong said seriously: "A grown woman can be stronger, and children are the least frightened. It is a lifetime thing to leave a psychological shadow when you are young."

Liu Xiaoqi waved his hand: "Forget it, the Qi army is not capable anyway. Do what you like."

Jia Cong turned around and cupped his fists at Old Master Cui; the old man could barely stand up now, and Liu Zhuang still supported him.Jia Cong said: "I will ensure that the women and children in your family who were dragged by those people in the capital are safe and sound. But if there are officials who hold official positions, I can't take care of them. They have to go to the capital to wait for trial."

Mrs. Cui immediately regained his spirits: "No! Those with official positions are not at home! They are all at the place where they take office!"

Jia Cong nodded: "Okay. Try not to scare the child." Liu Xiaoqi rolled his eyes again.Jia Cong rolled his eyes back, "Children are the future of a nation! Only a nation that can take care of women and children can prosper. You don't understand." He took something out of his bosom and handed it to Old Mrs. Cui, "Look at it and return it." Me, this is what I need."

The old man took a closer look and saw that it was a bronze medal with the word "Swallow" engraved in italics on the front and a lot of strange patterns on the back. He asked in bewilderment, "Maybe this is..."

Jia Cong said softly: "Tiger Talisman." Old Master Cui was shocked.

Liu Xiaoqi said with a smile: "The Zhending Mansion is next door."

Old Master Cui burst into tears immediately, praying to the ground and crying: "My Cui family will never perish..." The Cui clansman who reported the letter also knelt down in front of him, and the two of them hugged each other and cried.

Jia Cong waited for a moment and stretched out his hand and said, "What's inside...it's a bit disruptive. But you have to return the tiger amulet to me first." Shen Zhimo and Kong Yunxian couldn't help laughing.Old Mrs. Cui also came alive, wiped away his tears and got up, returning the bronze medal with both hands.The tribe wanted to cry and laugh at the same time, with a funny look on their faces.

The old man straightened his clothes, wiped his face with a handkerchief, and put his arms behind his back, his majesty returned immediately.At this time, Yan Shenggong also came out of the house, and the two bowed to each other.Old Master Cui said to Jia Cong: "Master Zhou, thank you for your kindness." Jia Cong smiled and cupped his hands.The old man turned around and walked away, step by step as steadily as Mount Tai.Liu Zhuang quietly followed behind.

Liuzhuang didn't come back until lunch time.The Cui family did not do anything, and sent a whole box of silver bills to the general who led the army, begging the women and children to bring two pieces of clothes, and then go on the road tomorrow.Old Mrs. Cui said in a low voice: "The case is not closed yet, and we don't know if there will be any changes in a few days."

That general is not a native of Qi, but came from Yan a few years ago.I have seen King Yan's sons fight back and forth, and the prince will die if he wants to exchange, but only money is the most reliable.So he smiled and picked up the box and said, "It's easy to talk about. The general is not in a hurry to leave, the old man just needs to clean up."

In the early morning of the next day, except for Mrs. Cui who was pardoned by the King of Qi, the rest of the descendants, male, female, young and old, were all sent to the prison van, there were more than 200 of them.In an instant, there was a loud cry.In the afternoon, merchants passing by Qinghe County told an anecdote: a group of young and middle-aged men fell asleep lying on the official road for some reason.