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"Yes."
Huang Jing said respectfully from the bottom of his heart,
He sincerely respected and loved the factory master in front of him.
If it weren't for the fact that Dai Quan was deeply trusted by Emperor Wen Of Zhou, they, as eunuchs, would not be so prestigious outside.
Moreover,
Since ancient times,
The ministers of the outer court and the eunuchs of the inner court were natural enemies, and their goal had always been to destroy or attack the other party.
The twelve eunuchs of the inner court were in charge of the affairs of the inner court. Their authority overlapped with that of the Imperial Household, which was controlled by the ministers of the outer court. They had long been disliked by the officials of the imperial court.
If it weren't for Dai Quan's support, the twelve eunuchs of the inner court would probably be included in the Imperial Household, and he would not be able to keep his position as eunuch of the Imperial Horse Directorate.
"Young Master, this is the eunuch of the Imperial Horse Directorate, Huang Jing, Eunuch Huang.
The Imperial Horse Directorate, the Ministry of War, and the Governor jointly control the military, manage the grasslands, the Imperial Plantation, and the Imperial Store,
And the Ministry of Revenue are in charge of finance. "
Dai Quan introduced the authority of the Imperial Horse Directorate in detail to the Jia Lian, because the Jia Lian wanted to command an army in the future,
The mobilization of troops could not escape the Imperial Horse Directorate.
The Jia Lian also carefully memorized everything Dai Quan said.
On the surface, Huang Jin's expression did not change, but inside, he was shocked. He secretly wondered who this young master beside the factory owner was, that even the factory owner had to be so respectful to him.
Dai Quan noticed the surprise in Huang Jing's eyes,
And this was exactly the effect he wanted.
The Jia Lian needed to understand the details of the Imperial Horse Directorate,
At the same time, the Imperial Horse Directorate also needed to know the importance that Emperor Wen Of Zhou and Dai Quan attached to the Jia Lian.
Otherwise, he would not have needed to tell the story of Ma Chao chasing after Cao Cao,
He would have just told the story of the Imperial Horse Directorate.
"Huang Jing,
This young master was a Jia Lian, the new disciple of Wang Yi, Grand Secretary Wang.
His Imperial Highness has said that he wants to give him a good foal. Bring over the foals born from the famous foals from the Western Regions that the Serene Fragrance Country has offered as tribute for the Young Master to choose from.
After telling the Jia Lian all the details of the Imperial Horse Directorate, Dai Quan said slowly.
"Yes, Factory Manager.
Huang Jing obeyed and led the way. He also ordered people to prepare the foals.
Tsk tsk tsk!
This Young Master is really amazing!
In the inner palace, to be able to sit in the position of head eunuch of the Imperial Horse Directorate, Huang Jing had long mastered the ability to multitask.
Who was Wang Yi, Grand Secretary Wang?
The Emperor's Preceptor!
Being a disciple of Grand Secretary Wang was equivalent to being a disciple of the Emperor.
Moreover, the foals born from the famous foals from the Western Regions were something that even the favored Ninth Prince could not ask for. He could only look at them a few times every day and could not even ride them.
However, the Emperor allowed this Young Master to choose as he pleased. It was clear how much the Emperor favored him!
Huang Jing sighed in his heart, his expression becoming more and more respectful.
To put it bluntly, they were the Emperor's servants. Everything they had was given to them by the Emperor.
If the Emperor liked someone, they had to like that person as well.
If the Emperor disliked someone, they had to follow that person as well.
"Wow!"
The Jia Lian's eyes were too many to take in along the way.
It was worthy of being called the Imperial Horse Directorate. The stables on the left and right were filled with good horses with strong bodies, strong limbs, and high spirits.
"Factory Manager, Young Master, the foals are here."
They walked to a horse farm made of wooden fences. According to Huang Jing's instructions, the foals from the Western Regions were driven inside and allowed to move around as they pleased.
The foals all had high necks and strong limbs. Their fur was glossy and beautiful, and their appearance was even more beautiful.
Perhaps it was because there were no parents around, but some of the foals were cowering in a corner, while others were galloping around the stables like wild horses.
"Young Master, look."
Huang Jing pointed to a millet foal curled up in a corner not far away. "That is the Ili horse, a descendant of the Heavenly Horse."
In the past, King Wusun sent a messenger to present this horse to Emperor Wu of Han. When Emperor Wu of Han saw this kind of horse, he gave it the name Heavenly Horse and wrote an impromptu poem: 'The Heavenly Horse came from the West Pole, after thousands of li, it returned with virtue.
Bearing the spirit's prestige, it obstructs foreign lands, it wades through quicksand, it subdues the barbarians. '
He had decided to invest in the Jia Lian, so naturally he had to show off his knowledge.
Seeing that Dai Quan did not show any displeasure and instead showed some appreciation, Huang Jing was even more certain that he did not make a mistake. He continued to introduce: "This kind of Heavenly Horse is tall and well-proportioned. Its head is small and nimble, its eyes are big and bright, its neck is high, and its limbs are strong.
It has a gentle temperament, a sensitive nature, is good at jumping, and is resistant to cold. It is suitable for use on mountain roads and plains.
"
The Jia Lian listened and nodded repeatedly.
Huang Jing smiled proudly and pointed to another pure black foal. "This is a Kazakh horse. Its bones are thick, its skin is thick, and its hair is dense. Its mane, bristles, and tail are dense, and its body is relatively heavy.
Its appearance is well-proportioned, its limbs are strong, and its hind limbs are like knives.
It is resistant to coarse feeding and cold.
"
"Enough, Huang Jing.
Don't talk about these ordinary horses anymore. Quickly pull out your treasures and let Young Master see. "
Dai Quan laughed.
Huang Jing hurriedly agreed.
In fact, the famous horses of the Western Regions that could be offered as tribute by the Qianxiang Country were all rare breeds of superior horses. The foals that were bred after entering the Imperial Horse Academy were also incomparable to ordinary superior horses. Even the Ninth Prince and many generals in the imperial court were eyeing them covetously.
However, Dai Quan had high standards and had long heard about the horse that was suspected to be the descendant of Ma Chao's mount. Naturally, he was not interested in these "ordinary horses."
"Manager, Young Master, look over there."
Huang Jing looked a little and pointed to the distance.
"That is the descendant of Ma Chao, one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu.
"
The Jia Lian and Dai Quan focused and looked into the distance. They saw a white foal that was obviously larger than the other foals. Its head was held high like a phoenix, and its posture was dignified. White???
There seemed to be scales hidden in its fur. It crouched in the most spacious spot in the racecourse, where the sun shone the brightest. It was so arrogant that the surrounding foals seemed to be avoiding it on purpose, creating a rather large space.
"This horse is called Li Feisha. When it reaches adulthood, it will be nine feet tall, with long limbs and black scales in its fur. Its steps are light and graceful, and it has great strength, speed, and endurance.
'It travels a thousand li in a day and eight hundred at night' refers to it. It runs so fast that even its shadow can't keep up. The young eunuch in charge of waiting on it had to tie it up with a rope before he dared to bring it out.
"
"It's just that …" Huang Jing paused, then continued with a difficult expression, "This horse is extremely intelligent and has a violent temper. In the past three months, it has kicked and injured seven or eight guards and eunuchs …"
Dai Quan heard this and frowned. He rebuked, "You dare to bring out this kind of horse that hasn't been tamed yet!?
Huang Jing!
Have you been sitting in the position of eunuch for too long? You don't even know how to do your job!? "
"
"Factory Manager, please forgive me!"
Huang Jing felt extremely wronged. The Ninth Prince had already taken a liking to this Li Feisha. Although he hadn't asked for the Emperor's decree yet, the Ninth Prince had already regarded it as his exclusive property.
How could he have known that his subordinate would be so brainless as to even dare to bring out this horse?
"Companion, I like this little horse."
The Jia Lian didn't pay attention to their conversation. He swayed Dai Quan's sleeve and stared at the Kozumi Hakusa with infatuation.
In the distance, the Kozumi Hakusa, who was leisurely enjoying the sunshine, seemed to feel a burning gaze on it. It straightened its legs and arrogantly looked back at the Jia Lian.
"Da da!
Da da! "
The Jia Lian's burning gaze seemed to have aroused the interest of the Kozumi Hakusa. It walked over with graceful steps.
The Jia Lian took advantage of the fact that Dai Quan and Huang Jing's attention was attracted by the Kozumi Hakusa. He secretly climbed over the fence and trotted to the Kozumi Hakusa.
"Little Gongzi!!"
Dai Quan and Huang Jing exclaimed in unison.
At this moment, the Jia Lian only had eyes for the Kozumi Hakusa in front of him.
The Kozumi Hakusa snorted and looked curiously at the human cub. Even adult humans didn't dare to face it alone, but this cub came to its door.
The Jia Lian introduced himself in a friendly manner, "Yo!
Li Feisha, my name is Jia Lian. I'm six years old this year.
I have a Duke father, a mother who favors my second brother and older sister, a grandmother who favors my eldest brother, a foolish eldest brother, a useless second brother, and a sickly older sister.
Yes, I also have a narrow-minded master who loves me very much, an uncle who likes to hit me with a plank, a third master who loves me very much, and a companion who takes care of me very much. "
He paused for a moment, then continued seriously, "I want to be a great general in the future. I want to revitalize Tientse Province and promote the reputation of the Wolf of the Eastern Capital.
"
On the other side of the room. "Huang Jing!
Why aren't you bringing the young master back!?
I'm telling you, if anything happens to the young master, you'll be sent to the Imperial Mausoleum to dig stones! "
Dai Quan threatened through gritted teeth.
Huang Jing smiled bitterly, "Manager, it's not that I don't want to bring the young master back, but the young master is too close to that beast.
I'm afraid that if I go forward, that beast will go crazy and hurt the young master! "
As the department that held military power in the internal court, all the eunuchs, regardless of their level, knew a bit of martial arts. The Head Eunuch Huang Jing's martial arts were not weak, and his Qimei Staff was the best in the internal court. His lightness skills were also not bad, but …
Kozumi Hakusa had "gone crazy" a few times, and unfortunately bumped into Huang Jing when he was patrolling the stables. Feeling sorry for his subordinates, Huang Jing fiercely taught the horse a few times.
After three or four times, a normal horse, even an irascible adult horse, would obediently calm down when they saw Huang Jing.
However, this immature foal's behavior was the complete opposite. Every time it saw Huang Jing, it would go crazy, and even two or three eunuchs would not be able to hold it back.
Therefore, Huang Jing was not sure if Kozumi Hakusa would become agitated when it saw him and kick the Jia Lian.
Dai Quan and Huang Jing could only stand to the side, worried and on edge. They did not dare to make the slightest sound, for fear of provoking Kozumi Hakusa's aggression.
In reality, Kozumi Hakusa did not act like Dai Quan and Huang Jing were worried about, suddenly going crazy and kicking the Jia Lian. Instead, it snorted, as if it was responding to the Jia Lian.
"I like you very much. Are you willing to be my little friend and fight together in the future?"
The Jia Lian asked with starry eyes.
Kozumi Hakusa's cute appearance tilted its head, and it began to think deeply.
Go to war?
Can eat good horse grass?
Can run amok?
Can kick people at will?
Go go go!
Must go!
After figuring out the stakes, it hurriedly nodded, stuck out its tongue with the smell of fresh grass, and took the initiative to lick the Jia Lian's little face.
"Hee hee!"
The Jia Lian was tickled by Kozumi Hakusa's rough tongue. He could not help but laugh, and instantly closed the distance between him and Kozumi Hakusa.
"Phew!"
Although they did not know what was going on, Dai Quan and Huang Jing, especially Huang Jing, finally felt relieved.
However, in the next moment, they had to immediately raise their guard again.
"Come!
Immediately cut off that stinky boy's hand! "
A childish, sharp, and arrogant voice sounded.
The little boy asked in one breath, "Grandmother, what is a bastard?
"
This time, it was the Chang Clan's turn to be stunned.
After regaining their senses, the Chang Clan dismissed the servants, leaving only their confidant, Qi Mama, at the door to wait on them.
"Who said these words to you?"
She asked angrily. Who dared to say these words in her courtyard!?
"It's … it's Madam. I inadvertently heard Madam say it."
The little boy's bright little eyes flashed, and he said half-truthfully.
The Chang Clan suddenly saw the light.
That's right!
Apart from her good daughter-in-law, who else would dare to say these words!?
Staring at the little boy's puzzled face, the Chang Clan felt a burst of pity, and reached out to hold him in her arms.
"There is a paragraph in 'Zheng Boke Duan Yuyan' in 'The Zuo Clan of the Spring and Autumn Annals'. It is written like this: in the beginning, Zheng Wugong married Yu Shen, called Wu Jiang, and gave birth to Zhuang Gong and Gong Shu Duan.
Zhuang Gong gave birth to Wu Jiang, so he was called Zhuang Gong, which was evil. "
At this point, the Chang Clan paused, hardened her heart, and continued, "'The Zheng Family' recorded this matter: Wu Jiang gave birth to the Crown Prince Zhuang Gong, who was born in a difficult situation. When he was born, his wife gave birth to him."
The Chang Clan was born in a scholarly family, and she clearly remembered the famous' Zheng Boke Duan Yuyan '.
Hearing this, the little boy was baffled.
With an imperceptible sigh, the Chang Clan gently stroked the back of the little boy's head, and said: "That is to say, Zheng Wugong married a wife named Wu Jiang, who gave birth to Zhuang Gong and Gong Shu Duan."
And Zhuang Gong was born in Zhuang Gong, which made Wu Jiang unhappy. "
Although she is aware of the pain her little grandson is going to suffer, but for the sake of her eldest grandson, she can only tell the truth.
"Then, Grandmother, where did Zhuang Gong come from?"
The little boy reluctantly pulled the Chang Clan's sleeve and asked. He has a hunch that after hearing his grandmother's answer, his future life will change dramatically. But he just wants to know, to know why his mother hates him so much.
"Zhuang Gong refers to dystocia.
Because dystocia can make a mother very painful when giving birth to children, Wu Jiang doesn't like Zhuang Gong. "
The Chang Clan tried to explain the word 'Zhuang Gong' in a way that the little boy can understand.
The little boy was silent. It turns out that he made his mother very painful. No wonder his mother doesn't like him, and only likes his second brother and sister.
But …
The little boy lowered his head. His heart is also very painful now.
His eyes suddenly became blurry, and tears struggled to flow out of his eyes.
He tried his best to stop. After all, he was a real man.
But the little boy couldn't help but choke with sobs, and tears kept flowing down.
He doesn't like his mother anymore, and he doesn't love his second brother and sister anymore.
The Chang Clan's heart softened. Although she loves her eldest grandson the most, this little grandson was raised by her since he was born. In the whole residence, her love for him is only ranked after her eldest grandson and son.
Seeing the always optimistic and honest child suddenly cry, the Chang Clan can't help but secretly scold her daughter-in-law. She is such a good child, but she has to say these things to make him sad. How can a mother do this!?
She also feels guilty. In order to make her little grandson and her daughter-in-law separate, and to be closer to her and her eldest grandson, she actually told this cruel truth without caring that he is only four years old.
"Grandmother!
Grandmother!!
The adults of the Zhang family always ask me some questions that I don't understand. They are all those annoying things about the Four Books and Five Classics. I … "Before the Chang Clan can comfort her little grandson and take the opportunity to firmly pull him to her and her eldest grandson's side, there is a burst of shouting outside the door.
The young man is wearing a fox armpit sleeve and a black fox leg coat. He has a jade belt around his waist and an ivory folding fan in his hand. His face is angry. Without waiting for Nanny Qi to open the curtain, he strode in from outside the door.
Seeing that their most beloved eldest grandson has returned, the Chang Clan's hands, which are holding the little boy, can't help but loosen a little.
The little boy is sensitive to this, and he feels more and more wronged and sad in his heart.
He pushed away the Chang Clan's arms, jumped off the couch, avoided the young man and Nanny Qi, opened the curtain, and ran out.
"Lian'er!
Lian'er!!
Someone stop him!!! "
The Chang Clan's arms are empty, and they can only see the little boy's back striding away. They hurriedly shouted.
"Grandmother, what happened?"
Jia She dutifully supported his agitated grandmother, completely at a loss and confused.
The Chang Clan pushed the Jia Xie towards the door and said anxiously, "Go!
Go and get your brother back!
"
The Jia Xie was pushed out of the door. Although she didn't know what had happened, looking at the expressions of her grandmother and brother, she still had to find her brother as soon as possible.
After the little boy rushed out of his grandmother's courtyard, he couldn't help but hesitate. However, he soon found his target and trotted all the way to his destination.
"Huff!
Huff! "
The little boy is only four years old this year. He squats in his mother's courtyard for more than an hour, runs through his grandmother's courtyard, and runs through the hall, the small garden, the Yi Gate, and the outer door with the anger in his heart.
When he finally reached the study in the outer courtyard, he suddenly felt that it was difficult to breathe. He panted heavily, his chest was strangely stuffy, and his legs were so heavy that he could no longer lift them.
"Little Young Master, are you looking for Master?"
The manservant serving in the outer courtyard's study saw the old lady's darling and hurriedly went forward, fawningly saying, "This is really unfortunate. Just now, Miss Pearl from Madam's courtyard said that Miss Four has embroidered a pouch and has written an essay for Master and Second Young Master. She is waiting for Master to read it and invited Master over.
"
The little boy was originally so tired that he couldn't breathe evenly, but when he heard the manservant's words, his breathing stopped for a moment.
That's right!
Father, mother, second brother, and elder sister are a family. Grandmother and big brother are also a family. They are all a family. Only he, only he, is not a family.
Thinking of this, the little boy dejectedly lowered his head and walked out.
Out of habit, he found a tall tree in the outer courtyard and climbed up. He sat there quietly, letting his two feet dangle in the air.
They are all a family … a family …
The little boy sadly buried his head in his knees.
"Lian Geer!
Lian Geer! "
"Little Young Master!
Little Young Master!
"
At this time, there was a burst of shouting not far away. It was the servants sent by the Chang Clan. According to the manservant in the outer courtyard's study, they came here to look for the little boy.
Of course, the most eye-catching one was …
"Lian Geer!
Lian Geer! "
Jia Xie didn't even change her clothes. She was still wearing her fox armpit and arrow sleeves. She jumped high in an extremely stupid manner, disregarding her image, trying to use the advantage of her height to find her younger brother.