The Founding of the Red Chamber

Chapter 148 Jinzhou City 9

Lin Jing is naturally not a person who is not well informed, but Jiangnan is far away from Hanzhou City, and he is also powerless to hear about Jiangnan.Therefore, Lin Jing was shocked when he first heard about it.

It's not that the disaster in the south of the Yangtze River is shocking. There are many disaster-affected places in the world. Lin Jing grew up under the Empress Dowager Lin's knees, and he has been influenced by his ears and eyes.Lin Jing was shocked that the disaster was so serious.That Wang Dujun is also a military officer of the third rank, although his talents are limited, but fortunately he is knowledgeable and knowledgeable.According to Tu Xiaosan, although there is concubine Ji serving in the Wangdu army, they don't ignore the family members, and everyone will take the family back with them.However, such a family of officials and eunuchs could not live in their ancestral land due to the disaster, and they took the old and the young all the way to find the Wangdu army outside the customs. It can be seen that the severity of the disaster must be starved for thousands of miles.

Lin Jing experienced the great disaster in Shandong and saw the situation of the victims in person, so he felt a little bit uneasy about seeing these disaster-stricken places, and he felt very uncomfortable when he thought about it.Seeing that his expression had changed, Tu Xiaosan quickly said, "Don't worry too much. Trees are moved to death and people are moved to live. This place has been hit by a disaster, and the people can't survive. Naturally, they will find a way out elsewhere. Look, Wang My wife and the others will come to Jinzhou soon."

"Originally, the business of tea shreds has decreased this year, so I felt that something might happen to Jiangnan, but I didn't expect such a catastrophe." Lin Jing said, "The families of officials and eunuchs are not allowed to live, so we know what is going on in Jiangnan now. It has been the first-class prosperous place since ancient times, accounting for more than half of the world's taxation and granaries. The disaster in the south of the Yangtze River, let alone the people who were affected by the disaster. It is here, I am afraid that the tax will be increased soon."

Jiangnan is Tu Xiaosan's hometown, although Tu Xiaosan doesn't have the slightest affection for his hometown, but now thinking of his hometown being hit by such a natural disaster, he feels uncomfortable.However, when he heard that they were going to raise taxes here, Tu Xiaosan said, "Oh, this is really... If it can save Jiangnan, even if more taxes are collected, it will not be impossible."

Lin Jing got up, turned around twice on the ground, and said, "The court will collect taxes, and it will be a matter of time. Right now, I have just arrived here with a batch of weapons, each with five thousand knives and guns. There are also arrows made in the workshop. [-]. I will give half of it to you, third brother, and you still have to hurry up to train your troops right now."

Tu Xiaosan has always been active in the matter of military training, but Lin Jing directly brought up the matter, and Tu Xiaosan said, "It is true that there are riots and bandits in this calamity year, but no matter how chaotic the south of the Yangtze River is, it won't be possible for us to come outside the customs."

"Today's current situation is not only in the south of the Yangtze River." Lin Jing said, "When I was born, Emperor De was in power. Emperor De, if you say that the emperor's mind is natural, but he is biased and narrow. He passed away at a young age. The next three sons all died young. The current Majesty came from the imperial family, and the lineage of the imperial family has actually been cut off. The new king is not a foolish person, and he is quite scheming, but, in my opinion, there is no wise king to make a decision Bravery. I look at the history books. Since the dynasties have changed and the world is in chaos, there are always signs. First of all, the imperial family is declining, and then the powerful officials are everywhere. Moreover, the world is constantly suffering from catastrophes. Even if there are good officials who want to save the building from falling, it is still If you are determined and powerless, the heavens will not bless you. In today’s world, it’s hard to say. We are outside the customs. Although my Hanzhou City is rich, it is nothing more than relying on business contacts and transactions with foreign races. However, Hanzhou City is small and small, and it takes a lot of money to raise a family. It’s okay to have an elite army, but it’s difficult to raise a strong army. Third brother, although Jinzhou City is colder and harsher, the terrain is vast, and there are plenty of places for you to use it. Now this weapon is yours, so don’t you Be polite to me. Let's see what happens in the future, maybe I will rely on you, third brother, in the future."

"We brothers, what do you rely on? Without you, Ah Jing, I would not be where I am today. Besides, I have no intention of being polite to you." Although Tu Xiaosan was born in a prosperous Jiangnan, and a person from Jiangnan, So delicate and charming, but Tu Xiaosan is an oddity among them.Tu Xiaosan is quite like a hero in the north, Tu Xiaosan said, "I have something to trouble you, Ah Jing."

"Third brother just talk."

Tu Xiaosan said, "You also know me. If you ask me to train soldiers, it's okay for me. I also like to do this. However, the general affairs of the military mansion are very heavy, and I am too busy with those things all day long." If it's a small matter, you can still hand it over to the subordinates. It's just a matter of money and food. If it's not a matter of heart and soul, I can't rest assured. The few people under my command, if they lead people to fight, they will be fine. , you also know that because of his young age, the things entrusted to him are handled properly, and there are always some lacks in big things. How about, Ah Jing, help me take care of the government's money? Little Niuzi happens to be here with you To study, just ask him to do errands."

Lin Jing himself was also in charge of Hanzhou City, money and food matters were no small matter, besides the military strategy, the second most important thing was money and food, even the military strategy needed money and food to support it.If there is no money or food, there will be a bloody war.However, Lin Jing hesitated a little, and said, "Is this appropriate? After all, I am an outsider."

"Where are you an outsider? How many years have we been together?" Tu Xiaosan said, "If it were an outsider, why would I always come to you for advice on Jinzhou City matters? You never avoid me on Hanzhou City matters. Such an outsider?"

Tu Xiaosan sincerely said, "If the world is peaceful and prosperous, we should be content with our foundation. But as you said, Ah Jing, the world is getting more and more chaotic. If you give me three to five years, I can also learn to take care of these things. Trifles, but now, you also said to ask me to train more soldiers. Otherwise, our two families will be together, and we will all recognize you as the boss."

Lin Jing rolled his eyes, "The more I talk, the more outrageous it becomes. If I wanted to be king, I wouldn't have gone to Hanzhou City, but settled directly in Jinzhou City."

Lin Jing is not a person without decision. He waved his hand, "Okay, the partnership is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two. You should hold back on this first. Don't talk about it. If you say it, people will be turbulent. Since you believe me, the situation in Jinzhou City Let me help you watch for the time being, and let Xiao Niuzi do it when he has learned enough."

"He is still far behind. He may not be able to learn in ten or twenty years, so I believe in you, Ah Jing." Tu Xiaosan was overjoyed, and pulled Lin Jing, "I'm happy today, and there must be wine at noon!"

Lin Jing always only eats soft fruit wine, but Tu Xiaosan is different, he prefers strong wine, especially because of the climate outside the customs, the local people also love strong wine.Tu Xiaosan took one bowl to the left and the other to the right, and was so drunk that his eyes were hazy.This man was drunk, but he wasn't crazy about it, he was just holding Brother Ah Jing's hand, chattering, chattering, chattering like an old hen.

After a feast of wine, Lin Jing made arrangements for Hanzhou City, and went to Jinzhou City with Tu Xiaosan.Lin Jing also personally asked Mrs. Wang how the disaster situation in the south of the Yangtze River is. Mrs. Wang has tidied up her face now, but her face is still haggard from fleeing famine all the way. She shook her head and sighed, "Our county probably has no more people left. It was a severe flood, and the fields were flooded with harvests. Last winter, even with the heavy snowfall, the number of people who died of freezing was countless. Our family is still a household in the county, and the harvest in the village is gone, and there is still some food in the house. , but it lasted until March, I don’t want to be flooded again. In this way, even if there is money, we can’t buy food. We thought that it might be better to move to Fucheng, but there are still people in Fucheng, but the victims of the disaster More and more people came to buy two catties of white noodles when they went out. There were also a large number of victims who could not enter the Fucheng, so they were surrounded outside the city. Later, there were no porridge sheds for relief. Food in the city is more expensive than gold. It is really hard to survive. We traveled all the way, and nine rooms were empty. Many people went to Huguang, and some went north In the imperial capital, the two elders of the family discussed that our enemy is an official outside the customs, if we were not lucky along the way, we might die outside, this enemy still doesn’t know.”

Wang Dujun was embarrassed, and whispered to his wife, "Just say what is useful." The woman is a family, but she can't speak.

Mrs. Wang glared at her husband and said nothing.

Lin Jing said, "If the land of Huguang still exists, it will be a blessing in misfortune."

Tu Xiaosan asked, "Madam, do you know the situation in Jinling City?"

Mrs. Wang shook her head, "Jinling is far away from our Yongjia Mansion. Jinling is a royal city, and I have only been there once. Originally, we also wanted to go to Jinling, but we heard that there was a big bandit in Jinling City, so we didn't dare to go. "

Tu Xiaosan's expression showed worry.

Coming out of the Military Mansion, Lin Jing asked Tu Xiaosan, "What's the matter? Is there anyone important in Jinling City?"

Tu Xiaosan helped Lin Jing get into the car, and he also got into the car himself, saying in a low voice, "Back then, my sister sold herself, but I inquired about it later, and it was said that my sister was bought by the Jinling Palace."

"If you really entered the Jinling Palace, you don't have to worry. The Jinling King is a good-looking person, and he can be called kind on weekdays. At least he has no bad reputation outside. As long as Lingjie is a responsible person, even if she is a slave, you can think about it. It is not difficult to be safe. What's more, if you are at home in such a catastrophe, you will have to worry about it, since you are in the palace, you will always have a full meal."

Tu Xiaosan sighed, "Yes."

Lin Jing saw that he was always concerned about his own sister. Lin Jing himself was also a person who valued affection. After thinking for a while, he said, "There is a concubine in my family who married the eighth son of King Jinling. However, Jiangnan is in chaos right now. Even if someone goes over to inquire, I'm afraid it will take some time. If your sister is really in the Jinling Palace, I can find a way to get her out."

Tu Xiaosan was a little surprised, "You still have a sister who married into the Jinling Palace?"

"Yes."

"Why didn't I hear you mention it."

Lin Jing said, "She is a concubine, I am a concubine, she and her aunt are not right with me."

Apprentice Xiaosan: ...

Tu Xiaosan said, "There is no rush for this matter, let's talk about it slowly."

Lin Jing said, "Don't worry, there is a feeling between important relatives. Although I don't know where your sister is right now, if something happens to her, you should be able to feel it."

"I don't feel anything at all."

"Then why don't you go to the temple tomorrow to worship, ask for a lottery, and keep your sister safe."

Tu Xiaosan was not keen on worshiping Buddha and asking for a lottery, and was very dissatisfied with Lin Jing's statement, Tu Xiaosan said, "Why is it always your sister's, it's our sister."

Lin Jing smiled, "Okay, my sister, my sister."

Apprentice Xiaosan was delighted.