The Promotion of Yuanchun in the Red Chamber

Having said that, even if the chief resident of the Rong Mansion lacked a little bit of "etiquette", Zhao Zhizhen didn't really care about it, let alone intentional revenge, but whether he would do his best to help him is another matter.

At this time, how does Jia Lian know how big the difference is between the prince's "dedicated" and "not dedicated"?

He is now at the invitation of his uncle Wang Ziteng to speak in his residence.

But it is said that Jia Lian, who participated in the recording of the military, was only seventh-rank, and he took his staff and commanders with him to the post, while Sister Feng stayed in Beijing; After Jia Lian, they all rushed over.

Therefore, although the number of servants in the Lower Dudu's Mansion was a little less, they were still in good order. At this moment, Jia Lian was brought into the foreign study by Wang Yi, the son of his cousin Prince Teng.

As the saying goes, it takes a hundred days to hurt the muscles and bones, but it also takes three months to cultivate.At this moment, Wang Ziteng was sitting on the chair, his injured leg was resting on the round stool covered with a thick mattress.

After the servant reported, Wang Ziteng put the book in his hand on the case, accepted Jia Lian's gift, and smiled to let the niece and son-in-law sit down to his own hands.

After the three of them exchanged a few words, Wang Yi took the initiative to leave and went outside to "guard the door" for his father - because Wang Ziteng was going to have a confession with Jia Lian next, and these words obviously had a lot to do with it.

Their family has just moved into the Dudu's Mansion, and the servants left in the mansion have not yet fully understood the background, let alone subdued a few. In order to prevent the partition wall from having ears, they can only resort to this bad policy.

Seeing his cousin Wang Yi go out and take away most of the servants inside and outside, Jia Lian couldn't help being shocked, knowing that the show is coming.

Sure enough, Wang Ziteng was startled when he opened his mouth, "I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete the three-year term in peace." He said, and laughed at himself, "Look, don't say that you retreated completely, if you don't pay attention, your life may be in danger." Or not."

Jia Lian frowned slightly, "Why did uncle say that?"

When he arrived at the pass, he also sent his entourage out to investigate, but unfortunately he heard a lot of gossip, but there was nothing important.

This niece and son-in-law are still sincere, but he is not afraid of him plotting against him, but sincere people can be easily taken advantage of.Wang Ziteng shook his head in his heart, and said again, "Apart from the fact that there are many soldiers in the city, there are also many merchants. Which of the merchants traveling from south to north has no backing behind them?"

If Wang Ziteng doesn't mention this point, Jia Lian can guess it.

But what he couldn't figure out was exactly this, how could his uncle have any political opponents who insisted on killing him now?If I had to say it, it would be the one in the south who was dying, but this one, seeing that he was getting worse day by day, sent people to the north to murder his uncle when he was in short supply... It didn't make sense.

When Wang Ziteng saw Jia Lian's expression, he knew that his niece and son-in-law were thinking about it.In fact, Jia Lian may not have thought of it, but he didn't dare to think about "there".Wang Ziteng only got the exact news after meeting many people secretly in the past few days, and he also understood how difficult his job was.

But it was said that Wang Ziteng had spent a lot of money on the way to seek refuge with the eldest prince.

The Wang family originally had a strong family background, but as the tribe multiplied, the previous generation did not have any outstanding figures... Now that Wang Ziteng is here, the money he can use for his own future is actually very limited. Reason for calling for help.

Not only Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng, the aunts of the Wang family in Rongfu, even Aunt Xue, who was far away in Jinling, learned of this, and specially sent a sum of money to her brother after the steward of Xue's family came to Beijing.

Over the past two years, Wang Ziteng had indeed spent a lot of money, but the rewards were not small: from a "idle person" who only had a donation background, and had to go to the official department to wait for vacancies from time to time, he became a third-rank lower governor.

At this time, he doesn't have to rely on money alone to open the way. Many people are willing to give him a hand in order to form a good relationship, not to mention the benefits that can be seen.

Youdao is that the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Although there are some incredible people involved behind the scenes, some people are willing to tell him about the situation in Guankou City in private - first of all, the reason why he was attacked on the official road outside the city.

In other words, most of the merchants in Guankou City are doing business with the northeast tribes, but there are also very few who secretly collude with Beidi.However, as long as there is no salt or iron involved, and no news is traded, local officials will turn a blind eye to the huge contribution they make every year, as was the case with Wang Ziteng's predecessor.

It's a pity that for more than a year, the war with Beidi people has not stopped.

Naturally, this group of businessmen will not lose their money: because every time there is a war, the supply of salt and iron becomes more and more scarce.Since ancient times, there has never been a shortage of businessmen who have taken risks for huge profits and made a lot of war fortune... These people are greedy, but they can't be forced.

Wang Ziteng is not a man of many ways, and besides, he is very clear: this is no different from harvesting wheat, and if you cut off a batch, there will always be another crop.But if necessary, he doesn't mind using the butcher's knife, but the timing is the most difficult to grasp.And to choose the right time, you need the help of your niece and son-in-law.

Jia Lian looked at him expectantly at this moment, Wang Ziteng said softly: "Those people are holding that person's purse." Then, he pointed his finger to the east.

Jia Lian was startled when he heard the words, seeing his uncle's gesture clearly, he almost fell into the ice cellar, and when he came back to his senses, he felt a "coolness" behind his back.

Seeing this, Wang Ziteng reached out and patted his niece and son-in-law on the shoulder, "Look at you. To be more careful, behind those people stands the princess's natal family, but most of the annual bonuses are given to that one."

Jia Lian let out a long breath, "Uncle, don't entertain me!" Jia Lian really didn't have the guts to fight against the prince, at least not now.

Wang Ziteng said solemnly again: "Have you forgotten who is standing behind me?"

Jia Lian's voice became dry: Uncle has taken refuge with the First Prince!How could he forget that the secret fight between the crown prince and the eldest prince has turned into an open fight?Therefore, when the uncle came, the other party would at least give him a blow. If Wang Ziteng was so frightened that he did not dare to stand up, would those people feel that it was complete?

At this moment, his mind was so chaotic that it almost turned into a mess: being involved in the turmoil of seizing the heir apparent, even if he has lost his future, it will bring disaster to his family!He didn't even know how he got home, he just felt that his legs were weak, and his body seemed to "float" back limply.

Of course, in Wang Ziteng's eyes, his niece and son-in-law were shaking slightly when they left.He was also a little helpless, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion in front of his son Wang Yi, "Your cousin is still too overwhelmed."

In fact, as long as there is a little bit of clarity, you can figure out that these businessmen are in collusion with Beidi, and the prince will not be too defensive even if he uses the filial money of these people.After all, as the crown prince, he was involved with merchants from the ~Sell~ country. This reputation was enough to make him anxious for a while.

In fact, as far as Wang Ziteng knew, the prince really didn't know the real source of the money.As he told Jia Lian, this business route is actually in the hands of the princess's own brother - the "capable man" who "wholeheartedly" wants to protect the seventh prince's matchmaker.

In addition, the eldest prince recommended Prince Teng to pass to the pass city, but he didn't show much kindness.Wang Ziteng knew this well, so he wanted him to do business for the eldest prince wholeheartedly. In order to collect evidence, he would not hesitate to go against the princess's natal family, or even completely offend the prince. That was impossible.

It is said that Wang Yi is different from his father, this is a rather kind young man, "Brother Lian thinks about it for a while, and he can always figure it out. Master, don't worry."

Wang Ziteng said with a smile: "He is blind too. If you don't ask for support at this time, when will you wait?" When talking to a son with a strong temper, you have to be a little more straightforward.And his son is more calm than Jia Lian.

It's a pity that Jia Lian... just couldn't figure it out.

He didn't sleep for half the night, and after much deliberation, he decided to write a letter to his cousin Jia Zhu—he was caught between the crown prince and the first prince by mistake, and if he didn't handle it well, the family would be affected. It's his business alone.As for his father Jia She and his uncle Jia Zheng, Jia Lian thought it would be better to keep them a secret.

Guankou City is not far from the capital city. Jia Zhu, who received the letter from home, is packing his luggage and preparing to leave for the exam.

After he finished reading the 20-page home letter, he still had a peaceful expression on his face, "As expected." After finishing speaking, he read the letter from the beginning again, and most of the letter was the original words of his uncle Wang Ziteng. The next part is that Jia Lian is asking himself what to do.

In fact, Wang Ziteng had already pointed out the way out, but Jia Lian still didn't notice it.Jia Zhu secretly sighed, still hitting the nail on the head: cousin, you got this official position through the "east wind" of the seventh prince, do you think you are still under the prince's command?

Whoever has milk is a mother, and this saying is also suitable for officialdom: whoever gives you black yarn, you are his disciple.

Jia Zhu immediately sat in front of the case and wrote a reply, reminding him that he should go to the Seventh Prince for advice.As for the rest, he didn't say anything more.My younger sister Yuanchun has already passed the message, try to let my cousin Jia Lian wake up by himself, if he really can't wake up, it's fine.

Before Yuanchun opened his mouth, Jia Zhu didn't know that because of Jia Lian's honesty and the "mistakes" between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Jia Zhu didn't tell the seventh prince anything, otherwise he would have to pay for it for his cousin Carefully fill in the "holes"—even if you don't pay homage to gold, silver, jewelry, antique calligraphy and paintings, you have to come to the door to show your respect, and even show your loyalty.

As soon as the letter was written, Jia Zhu's servant came in to report, "Master, grandma is about to give birth!"

Jia Zhu was always meticulous, and when he got the news, he didn't forget to put away the letter paper, so he walked out of the study and went straight to the back house.

Because it was not the first child, Li Wan gave birth quite smoothly. After noon, Jia Zhu gave birth to a fat daughter. That night, Sister Feng's son was also diagnosed as pregnant, and Rong Mansion was bursting with joy.

Jia Zhu's reply letter was sent to Jia Lian together with Xi Xin'er. He was really happy and worried: the happy one was naturally because his wife was pregnant... Jia Zhu's letter directly reminded him that he seemed to...intentionally neglect this because of the Seventh Prince's good temper. A prince!

Just as Jia Lian was racking his brains to figure out how to please the Seventh Prince, Zhao Zhizhen had already returned to the northern camp.And the first thing he did when he came back was to send someone to detain a caravan on the road outside the Guanwai——no one was let go.

The iron objects recovered from the carriage were in front of him, and the caravan steward knew it was useless to argue, he knelt on the ground and took out an envelope from his sleeve, and held it up in front of Zhao Zhizhen's eyes.

Zhao Zhizhen glanced at the amount on the bank note, and said with a blank expression: "It's a good handwriting." It is worthwhile for the eldest prince and the crown prince to turn against each other.

It's just that in the capital, when I heard that the seventh brother had followed suit and seized the caravan of the elder brother of the crown princess, the eldest prince laughed three times in his study, feeling extremely refreshed.

The author has something to say: In the dead of night, usually between 12:30 and [-]:[-], the state is really super good, but at this point, I am so sleepy that my eyelids are fighting...