Chapter 50

Jia Jing appears.

Ba Shang appears (as in "Ba Shang military power" from line 2). Also, "Your Majesty" is not in the list.

It's only that the time is short, so the measures will be a bit harsher; if Your Majesty gave me one or two years, I could also handle it gradually! I don't know what Your Majesty thinks?

Jing Sheng Di appears.

Wang Ziteng appears. Bashang Daying appears. Military Governor appears.

Not only can Jia Jing seize military power in an even shorter time, but he even fears that the measures will be too harsh!

Jing Sheng Di thought for a moment, let out a long sigh, and then said:

Time waits for no one! It's already the ninth year of Jing Sheng's reign; I don't have that much time to wait, the court also doesn't have that much time to waste; implementing the New Policies is urgent, cannot be delayed!

If it's harsher, then let it be harsher; go ahead and do it, I'll back you up on everything else!

I will give you the imperial sword; for all officers and soldiers of Bashang Daying, you may act with discretion! Moreover, I will allocate 200,000 taels of silver from the inner treasury for you, to facilitate winning over the troops' hearts.

Founding military merit is not in the list (perhaps not needed).

The younger generation in the family have all become idle rich, lying on the laurels of their ancestors without seeking improvement; it's simply outrageous!

I don't expect them to expand territory for the court like their ancestors; at the very least, they should produce a few talents like Feng Ziying and Han Qi. If they only cause trouble and act lawlessly in Shenjing, don't blame me for forgetting old ties.

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Four Kings, Eight Dukes, and Twelve Marquises appear. Also, the phrase "Jingnan lineage Four Dukes Eight Marquises" appears; the glossary lists "Four Dukes" and "Eight Marquises" but not "Jingnan lineage". However, "Four Dukes, Eight Marquises" is present, and "Jingnan military merit" appears later.

Da Han Empire appears. Also, the phrase "Jingnan lineage Four Dukes Eight Marquises" appears again.

Jia Family appears. Also, "First-rank General" and "Third-rank General" are not in the list.

Jingnan military merit appears. Also, "military title" is not in the list.

If it were a few years earlier, the founding lineage's martial merit actually could not match that of the Jingnan lineage.

The Jingnan lineage's Cheng State Duke and Cao State Duke were dismissed from office, and the Zhao State Duke was even scolded by Jia Jing until he vomited blood. Note that "Cheng State Duke", "Cao State Duke", and "Zhao State Duke" are not in the list, while "Jia Jing" is already listed.

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Jing Sheng Di and Jia Jing had already been chatting for almost half an hour.

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Your Majesty! Lunch is ready; shall we eat now?

Xia Shouzhong appears.

Let's not talk about it; it's not early either; let's have lunch first, then follow me.

Jia Jing nodded, said nothing more, and followed behind Jing Sheng Di out of the hall.

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Rong Guo Mansion appears.

At this moment, the entire Rong Guo Mansion was extremely lively!

Jia She, the senior master of the Jia mansion, appears. Also, "Jia mansion" appears.

The Rong Ning two mansions are not in the list. Also, "Jia Jing" appears again.

Mrs. Xing of the main branch of Rong Guo Mansion appears. Jia Lian appears. Wang Xifeng appears. Jia Cong appears.

Jia Zheng of the second branch of Rong Guo Mansion appears. Lady Wang appears. Zhao Yi Niang is not in the list. Li Wan is not in the list. Jia Baoyu appears. Jia Huan appears. Jia Lan appears.

Jia Zhen of Ning Guo Mansion appears. Jia Rong appears. Lady Yu is not in the list. Lady Qin Keqing is not in the list.

Also, Yingchun, who lives in Jia Mu's courtyard, appears. Tan Chun appears. Xichun appears. Daiyu appears. Shi Xiangyun appears.

Xue Auntie, who lives in the Pear Fragrance Courtyard, is not in the list. Xue Baichai appears.

Not to mention, the stewards, female servants, maids, young male servants, and female servants in Jia Mansion's steward's office, treasury, personal attendants office, affairs office, dining hall, and kitchen all sprang into action, sweeping the courtyard, preparing lavish food and a welcome ceremony; no one dared to neglect the new master who was about to return to the mansion.

It can be said that Jia Jing's return to the capital and to the mansion has become the biggest matter in the hearts of the hundreds or thousands of people in the two mansions of Rong and Ning.

The Jia clan and the Shenjing Eight Houses appear.

Hope that Jia Jing will differ from the direct-line inheritors of titles like Jia She and Jia Zhen, who only know how to drink and play with concubines at home, and instead be able to bring glory to his clan.

Jia Mu appears in her small courtyard.

Jia Mu appears again.

Lady Wang appears. Mrs. Xing appears. Xue Auntie is not in the list. Lady Yu is not in the list. Lady Li is not in the list. Feng Jie appears. Lady Qin Keqing is not in the list. The Three Springs appear. Shi Xiangyun appears. Daiyu appears. Baichai appears.

Other concubines, attendant women, and senior maids stood on both sides to serve.

The Jia mansion had already received news yesterday that Jia Jing would return to the capital today.

So, after having breakfast early in the morning, everyone went to Jia Mu's courtyard to wait.

As time passed, messages came back from the gentlemen ahead to the inner quarters, making the festive atmosphere in the Jia Mansion grow ever stronger.

"Grandmother, they say up front that Third Uncle has already entered the palace to see the emperor!" a female servant reported upon entering.

Although Jia Mu was still worried about her eldest son's injury, she had no choice but to put on a happy face and face the lively, joyful atmosphere of the entire mansion.

I heard that this concubine's grandson of mine beheaded the Qing Army commander this time; upon his return he's likely to be ennobled and appointed a general!

This is a top-tier major event for the entire Jia Mansion and the entire Jia Clan; it's no longer something she, a lady of the inner quarters, can control.

Although she was somewhat worried that Jia Jing's return would disturb the peace of the mansion, Jia Jing returns with great momentum, so she can only welcome him with a joyful countenance.

Feng Jie also had a smile on her face, not only because Jia Jing returned to the mansion.

More so because Elder Master Jia She encountered trouble; Elder Master Jia She remains unconscious to this day, and the physicians who examined him say that even if he is saved, he at most has only one year left.

This is certainly good news for her and Jia Lian; if Jia Lian inherits the title, she could become the wife of a second-rank general, a genuine imperial appointment.

Not to mention the honor, she could also fully take charge of the main household, and perhaps even become the matriarch of the entire Rong Guo Mansion in the future.

Who would have thought that the Elder Master, in his prime, would be attacked by the White Lotus Sect! It's truly a blessing from heaven!

At this moment, hearing the maid's report from ahead, Feng Jie gave a charming smile and said:

Not going back to the mansion first, but instead went into the palace!

Jia Mu said with a smile:

Since ancient times, this has been the rule! A commanding general returning to the capital must first report to the Ministry of War; if the emperor wishes to summon him, he must first go to see the emperor.

Jing Ge'er this time is likely to be ennobled as a marquis and appointed a general; the emperor naturally wants to see him!