Winning every step of the Red Mansion

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Jia Zhen was worried about the division of the clan, and it happened that Jia Dairu Dengfu was discussing matters. Jia Zhen had a plan in mind, because Jia Dairu's seniority was quite high in Jia's residence, and Jia Zhen wanted to use his seniority to suppress Jia She.Jia Dairu was persuaded by Jia Zhen to accept this matter, but unfortunately he searched for Jia Amnesty twice but did not see him, which made Jia Dairu even more dissatisfied with Jia Amnesty.Jia Amnesty had long expected that someone would come to persuade him, so he went to Lanshuge to hide early, and was busy with errands during the day.

It was so easy to get the roster today, Jia She glanced at the total number on the roster, unexpectedly there was an increase of 60 taels in one day compared to yesterday.Jia Amnesty was about to scold in his heart.These people really use themselves as sticks!Jia Amnesty didn't say much, still smiling, took the roster and said goodbye to the Ministry of War and went to the Ministry of Households.Prince Zhongjing promised yesterday that with the roster today, 20 taels of silver would be awarded. Jia She thought that it was not too late, so it was important to do the business first.

Going to the Ministry of Households flatteringly, Jia She wondered who would be an acquaintance, but raised his eyes and saw Fang Zhongzheng, Jia She was overjoyed, and couldn't complain that Prince Zhongjing said he was an acquaintance. It's a coincidence that I went back to Beijing again, and now I'm here again at the Ministry of Household Affairs.Jia Amnesty cupped his hands and exchanged a few words with Fang Zhongzheng, then handed over the roster and waited for Fang Zhongzheng to transfer the money to him.

Fang Zhongzheng was also serious, holding the roster and looking it up carefully, while looking at it and doing calculations, Jia Amnesty thought to himself, it would be good to be able to read it today at this speed, if you want to wait for the transfer of money, it will take three days later, He quickly opened his mouth and said: "Master Fang's inspection is really meticulous, but now the food is urgent, I went to ask Prince Zhongjing again yesterday, and the prince said to allocate 20 taels for me first."

Fang Zhongzheng didn't raise his head and turned back to Jia She: "Oh, what the lord said, do you have the written proof of the lord's instructions?" No evidence, Jia She thought to himself, why did he forget to ask the prince to write a note?He hurriedly said again: "Master Fang, you also know that I, Jia, will never lie to you with empty teeth, and the 20 taels is indeed what the prince said. If you don't believe it, why don't we go to the prince and ask what happened? "

Fang Zhongzheng nodded and said: "I naturally believe what you said, Brother Enhou, but the county magistrate is not as good as the current situation. The prince is also unaware of the actual situation, and now the price is 20 taels. Don't hide it from Brother Enhou. I will give you all the money here, and you can barely make up 12 taels."

Jia Amnesty was dumbfounded when he heard that, how did 20 taels become 12 taels in a blink of an eye, and suddenly 8 taels were lost.Well, keep increasing and decreasing at the same time, not to mention whether the military supply of 450 million taels is reasonable, just to get the silver taels together, I don’t know when it will be.At this moment, Jia Amnesty knew even more in his heart, he couldn't complain that no one would take up this job, so he pushed his own stick and came out to top the vat.If there is no promise from the prince, I am afraid that I have gone several times and returned without success, let alone be able to collect the money.

Seeing that Jia Amnesty remained silent, Fang Zhongzheng tried to persuade Jia Amnesty, "Let me tell you the truth, it is not easy to allocate so much for you. You think that the tax revenue of the imperial household department has not yet come, but And they are all using money like water, and every yamen gate is waiting for the money to be used." Jia Amnesty also nodded when he heard this, not to mention the matter, but he knew it himself.Fang Zhongzheng said again: "However, the matter of food, grass, soldiers and horses is naturally a priority. The prince has also explained that although 20 can't be made up for a while, I can still approve [-] for you today. It's just that I can tolerate me Just count it slowly!"

Jia Amnesty looked puzzled, he thought that although the amount of money was

There are some things that are wrong, but it shouldn't be that the money should be approved directly.Why do you still need to check?Seeing that Jia Amnesty was puzzled, Fang Zhongzheng explained: "This early stage silver tael, whether it is 20 or 12, must have a place to go? Is it the payment of money? Or the purchase of military uniforms? Or the preparation of weapons? ? Or made food and grass? There must be a source! This booklet is a collection of pens, and naturally I can’t just grab my eyebrows and beards here. Otherwise, I will approve 12 for you, and you can buy winter clothes for sergeants , Turn around and say that the food and grass are not enough, but there is no money in the account, how can I change it?"

After hearing these words, Jia Amnesty naturally felt that there was some truth in them, but he felt that they were not quite right.But this time, since the purpose of loyally respecting the prince is to use money to fish, then I don't have to worry too much, just act according to plan.Jia Amnesty nodded and watched patiently as Fang Zhong continued to look through the roster and record his calculations.

Jia Amnesty thought about it, and then asked casually: "Lord Fang, I have a question, is there such a shortage of food and grass every time? When will we get everything?"

Fang Zhongzheng raised his head, put down the roster, glanced at Jia She and said, "Forgive me, if the food and grass are complete according to the roster, I'm afraid they won't be ready when they return from victory." What I think is the same, after all, there are a lot of virtual increase this time, although I don't understand, but I can guess it.It's just that I don't know if it's because of this, the household department did it on purpose, or it's the same with other people.Jia Amnesty then asked again: "But all the preparations for military supplies are like this? If there is a real shortage of battles, how can we fight?"

Fang Zhongzheng said: "Excuse me, Mr. Enhou, you really shouldn't be asking this question! Your family is from a military background, you know this kind of thing better than me." Jia Amnesty suddenly felt uncomfortable when he heard this. Feeling ashamed, he bowed his head and said: "Brother Zhongzheng, you know that my grandfather Rong Guogong lived in the army, but in my generation, I just enjoyed the glory of my ancestors. I really don't know about such things."

Jia Amnesty spoke frankly, and Fang Zhongzheng didn't ask any more questions. He just explained: "This army was mobilized from various places. Naturally, a lot of food and grass should have been prepared from various places. So such food and grass in this roster are naturally It is not distributed by me, but planned in various places. Besides, it is only bandits, so how can one hundred thousand soldiers be needed for a year? But if there is a shortage, there is no way. Although I have never seen , but I also heard that in the early years of troubled times, the army passed through the border, like a plague of locusts."

Jia She was quite surprised when he heard this, Fang Zhongzheng ignored him, and continued to immerse himself in the calculations, leaving Jia She in a daze. After some time, Fang Zhongzheng finished his calculations and stamped his name in the household department. The paperwork was approved and written, and the batch of papers was handed over to Jia Amnesty after checking that they were correct.Jia She took it over and took a look, it was clearly written on it, but Jia She was also curious, although the silver taels approved on it were always close to 12, but most of them were vehicles, horses and grass, etc. Weapons and soldiers' salaries have only been approved for one month. Jia Amnesty was hesitant holding the note, but Fang Zhongzheng said: "I also follow orders. Enhou asks for it."

Jia Amnesty had no choice but to bid farewell to Fang Zhongzheng with the roster and approval note, and went back to the Ministry of War to look for Mr. Song.This time, Prince Yizhong is actually here, discussing something with Song Faxian.Seeing Jia Amnesty, Song Faxian said first, "General Jia is going, it's been hard work. Prince Yizhong is asking how the military preparations are going?"

Jia She thought to himself, so they are waiting for me here.It is more urgent than anyone else to ask for money.Jia Amnesty hurriedly took out the approval note and handed it to Prince Yizhong, "I did this for the first time, but I didn't know what to do. Today, I got a bant of 12 at the Ministry of Household Affairs. Please take a look at it."

When Prince Yizhong heard that Jia Amnesty only brought 12 yuan, he stared angrily and said, "I don't even have enough money to pay the soldiers. How did you do it? Don't you know that delaying a military plane is a capital offense?"

At this moment, Jia She's suffering in his heart!This is completely different from what you said.Why is it a capital offense to speak up?Didn't Prince Zhongjing say that nothing will happen and I won't be scolded?Just as Jia Amnesty was thinking about it, he heard Prince Yizhong slam the table down and said: "What a fool, you gave me all the notes. What's more, I've only been given this military salary for a month! What a joke!" Jia Amnesty was even more confused by what he said, wasn't it like this before?And let yourself touch this nail?

At this time, Song Faxian persuaded from the side: "My lord, don't be angry, my lord, don't be angry. It's the first time General Jia has taken this job, so he doesn't know what the problem is, and I blame me for not explaining it clearly. But the lord doesn't know something, and now this There is a new person in the household department, and the behavior is indeed the same. That person acts in a rigid manner, completely ignorant of priorities and flexibility. This time, General Jia is new again, so naturally the other party will make more excuses."

Hearing this, Jia She felt relieved, he was not just a sacrificial offering to bump into a wall.Jia She hurriedly said: "My lord, don't be angry, I will go to the Ministry of Household Affairs tomorrow. I don't care if I really wiped out his family's foundation, I just go to spend it with him."

After hearing this, Prince Yizhong seemed to have calmed down a bit, looked at Jia She and said, "This king is also very anxious, and you have worked hard on your errands. I will order someone to collect the money first. This time you are also working hard, how about you?" Go back and rest first."

After Jia Amnesty heard this, he naturally wished for it, and hurriedly bid farewell to the two of them.After leaving the Ministry of War, Jia Amnesty went straight to Wangjiang Tower, thinking that he wanted to comfort himself, because he was being scolded and asked for money, and he went back and forth between the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households, but he couldn't go home.This errand can be regarded as a pain in the ass.

Jia Amnesty ordered a table for self-serving drinks at the Wangjiang Tower, but someone came looking for it unexpectedly.Seeing that Jia She ordered a banquet by himself, he came in and reprimanded him: "Now my nephew Jia has become more and more capable. He is arguing at home to divide the clan, but he hides here to have a banquet. My eldest nephew is really kind." interest."

Jia She took a closer look and found that the person standing at the door was none other than Jia Dairu who was trembling with anger.Jia Amnesty smiled, let Jia Dairu sit on him and said: "Uncle is here, let's eat something with my nephew."

Jia Dairu said with a straight face: "I can't be General Jia's uncle. I just saw you and called you several times, but you went straight away without looking back."

Jia Amnesty thought for a while, and secretly complained in his heart. He was already thinking about things, so he didn't care if anyone called him.Jia Amnesty looked at Jia Dairu and said, "Uncle, what is going on the streets today? If there is a shortage of something, send a message to the mansion, and I will have my servants finish it and deliver it."

Jia Dairu snorted and said: "Who dares to bother you, General Jia, now that the clan is going to be separated, how can you remember me waiting!" Hearing such a sentence suddenly appeared, Jia Amnesty thought to himself that he would not be able to eat this meal. Be sure.