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"Third Master is back! Third Master is back!"
Seeing the eighteen riders of Yanyun from afar, the servants of the Jia family immediately shouted.
Now, who didn't know that Jia Huan was the face of the Jia family in the capital.
Although outsiders knew that Jia Huan and the Jia family did not get along, in this era where clan relations were paramount, no one dared to underestimate the Jia family.
For example, Jia Zheng, Jia Huan's cheap father, a small Minister of Works, had a respected status now!
Even the Minister of Works would have to ask about his well-being, because he was the father of the Marquis Champion.
As the leader of the fifty thousand soldiers in the capital, the Marquis Champion was a big shot with immense power, so they had no choice but to respect him.
In the Rongxi Hall, all the ladies and womenfolk of the Jia Residence were gathered together. In the front yard of the Jia Residence, there were many people gathered.
They were all the people of the four dukes and twelve marquises. They were basically the masters of the family. Those who were not in the capital were also the eldest sons.
Today, they had come to find Jia Huan because there was another major event today, and that was the return of the southwest army.
The Southwest Army was formed after the Emperor ascended the throne. When South Yue invaded, the Emperor sent his thirteen-year-old adopted son, Ling Bu Yi, to lead the army.
Ling Buyi was indeed a monster. After so many years of war, he had destroyed South Yue Kingdom and created such a feat of destroying the country.
If Ling Buyi wasn't the son of a Marquis or the Emperor's adopted son, he would definitely be a Marquis. He might even be a Duke.
Compared to Jia Huan back then, his contribution was only slightly inferior.
After all, Jia Huan was the one who saved the country, while Ling Buyi was the one who destroyed the country. However, he destroyed a small country, so he naturally could not compare to Jia Huan.
One had to know that Ling Buyi had only joined the southwest army later. The southwest army had already been fighting in the southwest for more than ten years.
He had trained many capable officials and generals for Emperor Jing De. This time, with the merit of destroying the country, there would definitely be batches of real power and military achievements. Naturally, it would also impact the status of the four dukes and twelve marquises.
After all, most of them were lonely and hung those signs, but the titles in their families were no longer the same as before.
And now, these newly promoted military merits were all true counts and marquises!
Therefore, they came to find Jia Huan to let him think of a countermeasure. In their opinion, Jia Huan was a member of the Jia family of four dukes and twelve marquises, so he should help them, right?
As for the courtyard where the women lived, it was much simpler. Lin Daiyu looked outside the door expectantly.
"Third Brother is finally back."
She had arrived in the capital a few days ago and was still living in the marquis 'manor because Lin Ruhai's manor was still under construction.
In addition, Lin Ruhai had already confirmed that he would soon be promoted to the Minister of Revenue. He would go to the capital after finishing up in Yangzhou.
"I wonder if Third Brother brought us any gifts in Jiangnan.”
Little Xichun said expectantly. She liked Third Brother the most.
As for Xue Baochai and the other women, they only smiled but did not say anything.
Because compared to San Chun, their relationship with Jia Huan was not that close.
After all, Sanchun was biological brother and sister.
As for their words, they were just expressions, but they still looked forward to seeing Jia Huan.
"Don't worry, the men in front are looking for Brother Huan. They will come to see you in a while.”
Grandmother Jia said with a smile. Now that the four dukes and twelve marquises had all gathered in the Jia residence, she was reminded of the time when the old Duke was still alive.
At that time, the Jia family's two residences were the leaders of the four dukes and twelve marquises. Any major matters were discussed outside the Rongxi Hall.
She did not expect to see such a scene again today. It really made her feel like it was a lifetime ago.
As soon as Jia Huan entered the front courtyard of Rongxi Hall, he saw Niu Jizong and the other four royal relatives and immediately frowned.
Although he was a descendant of the Jia family, he wasn't close to the four princes. Moreover, he had long been a member of Emperor Jing De's faction. Why were these guys looking for him?
"Brother Huan!"
"Brother Huan, how was your errand?"
"I heard that Huan ge-er brought over thirty million taels of silver to His Majesty from Jiangnan. I'm afraid there will be another reward tomorrow, right?”
Everyone stood up. Even though most of these people were their uncles, they could not let go of Jia Huan.
Especially Niu Jizong, back then Jia Huan was under him as a small lieutenant.
But now, he had suddenly become a Marquis Champion, a regional commander of the capital. Even he had to treat him with caution.
After all, he was only a small earl! Compared to Jia Huan, who was a first-grade marquis, he was much weaker.
"Uncles, why have you come?”
Jia Huan couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense with them and directly asked. If there was nothing else, he definitely wouldn't look for him.
After all, if he did not like them, why would they like him?
But there was no other way! This was because Ling Buyi and the generals of the southwest army had returned. They were about to use the merit of destroying the country to confer a great title. They were really anxious!
Everyone was silent for a moment before looking at Niu Jizong.
Although the one with the highest rank was Prince Beijing, Shui Rong, who asked him to be a junior and not usually in charge, so Niu Jizong made the decision.
"It's like this, Brother Huan. The southwest army is about to return, and the court seems to be wantonly rewarding them. There are several marquises, not to mention earls.”
"There are already many meritorious officials in the court. When the country was founded, there were too many people who contributed. If there are more of these now, how can the four of us still stand tall in the court?”
Hearing Niu Jizong's words, Jia Huan immediately sneered.
It seems like you guys are feeling a sense of crisis? Are you afraid that these new dignitaries will snatch your position?
"Then what do you want to do?"
Jia Huan sat down and drank by himself, then looked at them and asked.
Everyone looked at each other, and finally Niu Jizong said.
"Aren't you His Majesty's trusted aide? Why don't you talk to His Majesty and give us some positions?”
"You have to know that there aren't many of us who have real power now. The last time we lost the Northern Territory, we used up the last of our military power.”
"Patrol Battalion! In the capital, other than your capital camp and Ling Buyi's Imperial Army, isn't there still a patrol camp? Can you discuss with His Majesty and give us the patrol camp?”
Hearing their words, Jia Huan laughed out loud.
"Hahaha! Foolish!"
Jia Huan berated as he looked at everyone's ugly expressions.
"To tell you the truth, His Majesty originally wanted to start from the capital and gradually control all the soldiers.”
"How can you fallen nobles have the right to touch the patrol camp?”
Although the patrol unit had the smallest number of soldiers in the capital, only ten thousand, it was still extremely important because it was in charge of the security of the capital.
Jia Huan looked at them and continued.
"If you want a military position, then go to the battlefield and fight! The Southwest Army had obtained the credit for destroying South Yue Kingdom, what right do you have to snatch it from them?”
"Just based on the resounding names of our ancestors? Let me tell you, none of this is useful now! One needed to be tough to forge iron. If one did not even have the courage to fight on the battlefield, then it was better to give up on the idea of fighting for power as soon as possible.”
Hearing Jia Huan's words, the entire place fell silent.
"That's all I have to say. Uncles, think about it yourself.”
"If you still want to revive your family, then send some brothers to my army. I will discipline them and let them become useful.”
"This is also the last thing I can do for my old relatives.”
After Jia Huan finished speaking, he turned around and left, not bothering to talk nonsense with everyone.
The four of them were related by blood, and basically, they were all connected by marriage.
Therefore, if it was within this range, Jia Huan was still willing to help. However, if the children in the family were useless, then don't blame Jia Huan.
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