The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

Jia Yucun nodded in agreement. This was the truth.

Jia Zheng continued,

"How could you not know, sir, that the rebels would eventually be destroyed by the imperial court? If you were to fill the vacant post of prefect of Jinling, Jinling, being adjacent to Yangzhou, would surely be of vital importance in suppressing the rebels!"

"If you were to fill the vacancy in Nanjing now, once the situation in Yangzhou is pacified and the rebels are all killed, how could you not be credited with your achievements in suppressing the rebels in the victory report sent to the court?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Jia Yucun's eyes lit up instantly!

Yes! He was an official who had been dismissed from the imperial court. If he could achieve the merit of suppressing bandits, his future career would surely rise.

However, when he thought of the Qingfeng Village dominating Yangzhou and dominating the area, he still looked a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Jia's words are polite, but I'm not good at military affairs, and I'm afraid it will be delayed..."

Jia Zheng waved his hand to interrupt Jia Yucun.

"Sir, you are wrong! Being able to do what others cannot do, and enduring what others cannot endure, isn't that the path to advancement?"

Jia Yucun was stunned when he heard this and began to frown and think.

Normally, if an official like himself wanted to be appointed as the prefect of Jinling or Yangzhou, he would have to rely on many connections, which would be extremely difficult and cost a lot of money.

However, since the rebels in Qingfengzhai, Yangzhou, were making great trouble, it would naturally be easier to fill the gap at this time.

Although it is a bit dangerous, if you are not careful you will become the head of the rebels in Qingfeng Village.

But as Jia Zheng said, once the rebellion is pacified, I will have made a great contribution. Moreover, if I volunteer now, it will surely leave some weight in the emperor's heart.

Besides, he is now over 40 years old and is not young anymore. It is time for him to make progress. Fortune and wealth can only be achieved through risk!

However, I would never take the position of Yangzhou prefect even if I were beaten to death!

After Jia Zheng finished speaking, he did not say anything else, but just waited silently for Jia Yucun's choice.

Finally, after a while of thinking,

Jia Yucun looked up at Jia Zheng, stood up, bowed, and said,

"Mr. Jia's words are polite. I am willing to sacrifice my life for the court and share some of the burdens, to serve the emperor and the country with loyalty. Even if there are thousands of people, I will go!"

Jia Zheng clapped his hands and praised,

"Mr. Yucun is so righteous!"

Jia Yucun waved his hand modestly.

"Mr. Jia is too kind! I am only doing my duty as an official!"

Then he asked cautiously,

"I just don't know what the vacancy for the Jinling prefect is like. I hope Mr. Jia can tell me so that I can prepare early!"

Jia Zheng waved his hand.

"Hey, Yucun, that's not the case!"

"You have come a thousand miles to send my niece to the capital, and you have given me the name Jia. Now, leave this matter to me!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Yucun immediately clasped his fists in gratitude towards Jia Zheng and said,

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Jia. I will definitely repay you well in the future!"

After some greetings, Jia Zheng personally escorted Jia Yucun to the door of the hall.

After watching Jia Yucun go away, he suddenly turned around and said to the people,

"Hurry up and invite Mr. Huang to the master's study!"

Mr. Huang is Jia Zheng's retainer and is deeply trusted by Jia Zheng.

After receiving the report from the servant, he immediately went to Jia Zheng's study.

He just came in and didn't even greet me.

Jia Zheng said with a hint of urgency,

"Quick, sir!"

"Please go to the Ministry of Personnel immediately and tell Minister Lai that the Duke of Rong's Mansion has already arranged for someone to fill the vacant position of Jinling Prefect!"

"But this person is from my Jia Mansion. One thousand taels of silver is not enough. I have two thousand taels!"

……

In Jia She's study.

Jia She was listening carefully to Jia Lian, who was describing in detail the details of his trip to Yangzhou.

"...At that time, it was still my uncle..."

Jia She suddenly raised his hand.

"Wait!"

Jia Lian looked at Jia She in confusion.

Jia She narrowed his eyes slightly, his triangular eyes flashing with brilliance, and Jia Lian didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Suddenly, Jia She slapped his forehead.

"I was wondering how I got a title all of a sudden. So that's how it is! So that's how it is!"

Jia Lian looked at his old father in confusion, not understanding what he was saying.

Jia She suddenly realized what was happening and said to Jia Lian,

"Keep talking!"

"Yes! Master!"

Jia Lian nodded and continued to tell about what he had seen and heard in Yangzhou.

Suddenly, Jia Lian mentioned that the night before he left, a young man who claimed to be the son-in-law of the Lin family came to visit.