Chapter 238: Carrying the coffin back home
The Rakshasas are attacking?
When the officials in the court began to discuss, Jia Zhen also received news from the army.
As a nobleman with a nominal title who is not in the army, he does not need to worry too much about such a big event.
But...
Jia Zhen went happily to find his mother.
He vaguely felt that his mother would be very concerned about this matter.
Sure enough, after reading the urgent report shouted by the post soldier, Shen Ning took out the simple map drawn by Jia Jing.
Heihe is of course China's inherent territory.
Whatever the Qing people or the Manchus are, they are also part of the Chinese nation.
"Zhen'er, what do you think the emperor will choose?"
Shen Ning looked at his children and grandchildren and asked Jia Zhen first.
"Of course we will wait until the Qing people and the Luosha people are both defeated, and then we will strike back with thunder and lightning!"
This is the safest way.
Jia Zhen felt that his answer this time, if not 100 points, should be at least 90 points.
"... Rong'er," Shen Ning did not comment, and then asked her grandson, "What do you think?"
Jia Rong: “…”
He looked at his grandmother and then at his father, thought for a moment and said, "When we thought about this, Luosha might have thought about it too, and even the Qing people who asked us for help from Dazhao might have thought about it too."
This is no joke.
"The Eight Banners Army of the Qing Dynasty is quite capable in fighting, but the Russian muskets are far superior to those of the previous dynasty. When the crisis of national extinction is imminent, perhaps in order to survive, they will defect to the Russian Kingdom. At that time, they will become the vanguard of the attack on our Dazhao."
This? Jia Zhen swallowed and glanced at his mother.
Shen Ning nodded slowly.
Rong Ge'er can see this, so it is impossible for the officials in the court not to see it.
She was not very good at history and could not remember when the Treaty of Nerchinsk was signed, but before it was signed, the Russians did violate the border many times.
The world of Dream of the Red Chamber is not official history.
All that changed when Taizu of Dazhao rose to power.
Emperor Shunzhi Fulin did succeed to the throne as recorded in official history, but because he was still young, power fell into the hands of others. After being beaten back, he died of a cold before he grew up.
The Qing royal family was in a mess in order to fight for the throne. In the end, no one was willing to give in, so they had to go back and implement the policy of the Eight Kings' Deliberation.
This is beneficial to Dazhao.
Perhaps we can find two of these princes and bring them to Dazhao.
"I don't want the Eight Banners soldiers of the Qing army to become the vanguard of the Russians. I think we in Dazhao should make a strong gesture to help."
Up to now, Second Uncle Lian from the West Mansion has not returned, which shows that the Emperor and the adults have made a decision.
Jia Rong said, "After all, the land they own now was not only ours during the previous dynasty, but also during the Han Dynasty."
As the son of a noble family, he, like his ancestors, coveted that piece of land.
How could we allow it to be snatched away by the Luosha people? "It would be even better if we could win over one or two of the princes and force them to surrender to our Dazhao under the pressure of Luosha."
Compared to surrendering to the Rakshasas, Jia Rong felt that they might be more inclined to surrender to Dazhao.
After all, everyone has black hair and yellow skin.
The Qing royal family also actively learned Central Plains culture.
"Well, that's a good point!"
Shen Ning was very satisfied with Rong Ge'er, "Zhen'er, go back and find out what the emperor said."
"……yes!"
I was outdone by my son again.
Humph~ Jia Zhen hummed a few times in his stomach, glanced at the brat again, then bent down and went out to inquire.
Of course, I don’t know the details, but in the end, several ministers and the emperor went to the imperial study to hold a small meeting.
But Jia Lian became busy, and it was obvious that Da Zhao was making preparations.
In this situation, Shen Ning didn't think there was anything he could do.
It's the Rakshasa who are coming over here, let's see their advanced firearms...
It’s okay even if you lose temporarily. Open your eyes and see the changes in the world so that you won’t fall behind and get beaten.
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month ended in chaos.
When Shen Ning woke up early on the 16th day of the first lunar month, she hugged Jia Yue, who could not speak yet, and kissed her again and again, making the little girl giggle. Then she held her and kissed her casually in the company of Jia Mu and others.
At this time, Qin Keqing had also arrived.
However, Jia Lian and Lan Zhi, who were supposed to see him off at Tiekan Temple, stayed at the Ministry of War and did not return all night.
But no one could wait for him.
Jia Min looked at the sealed camphorwood boxes and seemed to want to say something but stopped herself several times.
In the East Palace, my great-uncle and uncle got a lot of rare books when they were fighting in the war. Wouldn't my sister-in-law take all of them to Brother Jing?
"mother!"
Little Daiyu tugged at her mother and whispered, "Aunt is not that stupid. We copied all the things here. Didn't I tell you last year that I copied a copy of Gezhicao and a copy of Huanyouquan? Aunt put them in right in front of me after asking someone to check them."
So that's it! Jia Min was relieved.
She patted her daughter's head and said, "Be good, copy these two books out and put them in our house later."
"These two books are now in our master's possession."
Daiyu nodded, "I'll borrow it from her tomorrow and take it home."
My aunt didn't stop anyone from copying books.
As long as you are willing to copy, she can provide you with excellent pens, ink, paper and inkstone for free.
The paper and ink used by Daiyu to copy the two books were both of top quality. The teacher said that as long as they were not burned or soaked in water, they could be preserved for a very long time.
The mother and daughter got on the carriage while talking.
If things go wrong, we may not see each other for a year.
Shen Ning held her little daughter in her arms and was reluctant to let go.
Jia Yue didn't know the pain of separation. Her eldest nephew was also in the carriage, eagerly wanting to hug her.
“Ahh~~”
She particularly liked Rong Ge'er and reached out to him several times, wanting to go to him.
"You little heartless one."
Shen Ning was jealous and tapped her little nose, but she could only send her to Rong Ge'er, "Can't you look at mom more often? Why do you have to look for your nephew?"
“Ah~”
The little girl liked her mother touching her nose, and she smiled at her mother when she heard it.
“Here, here, here.”
Shen Ning kissed her again, and then handed her over to Rong Ge'er who had caught up with the carriage, "Don't act like I'm bullying you."
"Of course grandma won't bully us."
Rong Ge'er hugged his aunt and smiled widely, "Grandson, aren't you afraid that if you leave for too long, your aunt won't recognize you?"
He turned his aunt's face and said, "Aunt, look at me. I am your eldest nephew. You must remember me."
“Ahh~~”
Jia Yue stood on his legs and kicked her legs happily.
The Xue family of three was also in the convoy.
Baochai gently lifted the curtain a little and found that the convoy in front had left Ningrong Street, and their side had just started.
Almost every family with the surname Jia living in the back street had someone come.
Watching...
Baochai sighed softly in her heart.
"Pan'er, have you ever talked to Rong'er at school?"
Aunt Xue had never met Rong'er before.
But just now when she was waiting to get on the carriage, she saw Rong Ge'er getting off the horse and into the carriage.
What a neat child with a tall figure, handsome features and good looks!
Aunt Xue was very impressed.
"nature!"
Xue Pan nodded, "He calls me cousin."
Unfortunately, because of this call of uncle, he felt embarrassed to be beaten by his teacher.
"I heard from the teacher that he was always in the top three in every exam in Class A."
The competition among Jia family students is too fierce.
"Last year, Min Jianbai and I both earned money from the school and returned home."
Aunt Xue: “…”
Even more envious.
If only her son and daughter could switch brains.
"Brother, if you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten." Baochai blinked and said, "Does the person who ranks last have to give more money to the school?"
“…No!”
Xue Pan's world collapsed.
Judging from Rong'er and Baoyu, his seniority in the school is extremely high.
If I count down... wouldn't I be laughed at to death? "... I'll ask when I get home!"
Aunt Xue wasn't sure either.
In fact, as long as her son studied hard, even if he did not do well, she would be willing to send money there every year.
"No," Xue Pan thought of something and held on to hope, "Didn't I give you last year..."
"You were late for school last year."
Baochai said, "It's only been a few days, and you're embarrassed to accept the gift."
This? Xue Pan was panicked.
"Forget it, dear sister, tell me about the Book of Rites!"
This is what they are about to learn.
Xue Pan regretted a thousand times in his heart. He shouldn't have been angry with his mother, acted on impulse, and ran to the Jia family school to suffer.
Now I am fine, I can’t even quit, I am sick…
Huh? Mrs. Shen is gone, if he pretends to be sick...
"Wait a minute!"
Before his sister could speak, Xue Pan said, "Mom, Madam Shen is gone, and so is Brother Zhen. Will the clan school be managed by the West Mansion for the time being?"
If it is handed over to the West Mansion, Jia She will not take care of it, then most likely it will be my cousin-in-law Jia Lian and his wife who will take care of it! "You think too much."
Baochai had been on guard against her brother. "After being away for so long, how could Madam Shen not care about the clan school? I heard that she had long ago declared that everything in the East Palace and the clan school should be done according to the rules. They took the palace doctor away, but they hired another one."
Xue Pan: “…”
"Three years is their rule. As for the rest... forget it."
Baochai said softly, "I'd better talk to you about the Book of Rites now!"
"……you say!"
"The Book of Rites says: 'Be respectful, be solemn as if thinking, and speak calmly.'"
Baochai knew that haste makes waste, "Let's say this first, it means that we must be respectful and strict when dealing with others..."
She was teaching her brother in the car, and Aunt Xue looked at her two children with eyes full of love.
The carriage headed north and finally arrived at Tiekan Temple after a while.
The Taoist priest who was invited had already started performing rituals as requested by Jia Zhen.
By the time the coffin was moved onto a specially made carriage, the wailing had already been deafening.
Regardless of whether one is really sad about Jia Jing’s death or not, everyone will howl a few times.
Shen Ning held her daughter in her arms and let her bid farewell to the so-called "father" in the coffin for the last time.
"Sister-in-law~"
Jia Wen and Jia Min took a step forward.
The auspicious time was calculated and there could be no mistake. They came to pick up their little niece Jia Yue.
"I'll leave Yue'er, Youshi, and Keqing to you."
Shen Ning glanced at Youshi and Keqing standing together and said, "What if we can't come back when Youshi gives birth..."
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, my sister and I will watch over it."
Jia Min's eyes were slightly red. "You don't have to worry about home. We can still take care of mother even if we can't. But you, Zhen'er, and Rong'er, you must take care of yourselves on the road."
Fortunately, Prince Jin and his men had fallen long ago, otherwise she would have to worry about their safety on the road.
"Hmm~"
Even if you are thousands of miles away, we will eventually part.
Shen Ning reluctantly handed her daughter to Jia Jin, and then she made up her mind to get on her carriage.
Jia Zhen mounted his horse, bowed to everyone, raised his hand and shouted, "Let's go!"
Carrying the coffin back to my hometown, I took a good opportunity to see the sacrificial fields and the construction of the farm in my hometown.
According to his mother, that is the foundation of the Jia family.
Jia Zhen, who was bound by the Dazhao Law and the Jia family rules, was very concerned about the sacrificial fields and Zhuangzi, which were related to future generations.
The convoy here gradually went away.
No one knew that not long after they left, Shuntian Prefecture surrounded Ningrong Back Street and searched house by house for Mr. Liu who might be hiding there.
At this time, the only person left in the Jia family was Grandmother Jia.
I heard from Lin Zhixiao's family that Shuntian Prefecture did have substantial evidence proving that a notorious thief had hidden in the back streets of Ningrong, and he looked very unhappy.
A big tree attracts the wind!
Now that Shen and Jia Zhen are gone, only their West Mansion is left...
Grandmother Jia always felt that she couldn't handle the whole thing alone.
"Forget it, let them do whatever they want!"
Grandmother Jia sighed and said, "Let's just close the door."
Dong Xiaoquan did this just after Shen and Jia Zhen left, obviously not afraid of the Rongguo Mansion.
The old lady knew that although her grandson Jia Lian was in the armory, the ruthless and impartial man named Dong would never show any favor to him.
After all, it was her son who couldn't hold it together!
"Old lady~"
Lin Zhixiao's wife hesitated to speak, "But the people living there are either clan elders or servants living outside our two mansions. I really don't care, what if..."
"Nothing will happen."
Grandmother Jia glanced at her and said, "Let Lin Zhixiao follow the whole process. If they are the big thieves, let them take them. If they are not..., if anyone dares to confess by torture, take She'er's letter. Lord Dong will know his limits."
"yes!"
Lin Zhixiao's family went out in a hurry.
Jia's mother leaned on the couch and asked, "Send someone to ask if Zheng'er also went to see his elder brother off?"
They are brothers! Jing'er is gone and will never come back. As a younger brother, he should go and see him.
In fact, if Lady Jia hadn't caught a cold yesterday and couldn't hold on any longer, she would have followed suit.
"yes!"
Yuanyang waved at the little maid.
The little maid ran out in a hurry.
At this time, Jia Lian and Lan Zhi, who had just finished their court session, were finally able to head back. They had originally planned to go directly to Tiekan Temple, but after calculating the time, they realized that the auspicious time had already passed, so they could not catch up and could only go home together.
But just as they reached Ning and Rong streets, a servant rushed over and said, "Second Master, Cousin, it's bad. The people from Shuntian Prefecture are arresting people everywhere in the back streets."
"What's going on?"
Jia Lian was shocked.
Shuntian Prefecture Dong Xiaoquan is not the kind of person who would do anything reckless! "It is said that a thief is hiding in our back street."
As a servant of the Jia family, Wang'er felt that Shuntian Prefecture's actions were disrespectful to the Jia family.
Even if there really was a big thief, they should have informed the two governments first.
"Thief?"
Jia Lian and Lan Zhi looked at each other and frowned, "Cousin Lan, how about we go and take a look together?"
"That's exactly what I meant."
When the two men turned their horses around and headed for the back street together, they didn't know that Mr. Liu, with his waist bent, was pushing a cart of night-blooming incense and smelling very bad, as he went from one alley in the back street to another.
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