PDLP Chapter 821 Son-in-law
Chapter 821 Son-in-law
Therefore, the refugees in front of them are the wealth that the state governments urgently need, and those state government officials very much welcome Hu Jincai to send refugees to them.
Especially these refugees from the capital, they all have certain knowledge and background connections, and are at a higher level than the local farmers.
"The city is full. Let the engineers build a temporary living camp outside the city. Try to make it as spacious as possible. More people will be able to escape later."
The soldiers took the order and turned around and went down the city wall.
More soldiers came running up.
"Report, General, someone wants to see you."
Hu Jincai frowned and asked, "Did you give your name?"
The soldier replied, "He said his name was Jiang Yun and he was an official."
Hu Jincai went to see Cui Ying and saw that she also looked confused.
"Let him come up to me."
The soldier turned and ran away.
After a while, a middle-aged man in his forties, dressed in ordinary people's clothes, followed the soldiers all the way up to the city wall.
After meeting Hu Jincai, he bowed and saluted.
"General Hu, my name is Jiang Yun. I am currently serving as a secretary in the Dazong Dynasty. My hometown is Qingshui County, Zhenxi Prefecture."
Hu Jincai nodded: "Oh, from Qingshui, Zhenxi, a fellow villager."
Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Not only am I from the same hometown as General Hu, I also have a connection with Duke Jingguo."
Hu Jincai waved his hand: "Yes, the commander's hometown is also Qingshui County. We came to Kyoto together."
"Exactly."
"Uh... I wonder what Master Jiang wants to talk to me about?"
Jiang Yun sighed and waved his hands, "Alas, don't mention the word sir. Seeing the strength of the rebels, my family can no longer stay in the city."
"It's okay. Look at the crowds of people outside the city. They can't stay here. It's better to come out early so that you can be more relaxed."
Jiang Yun looked up at Hu Jincai.
"General Hu also thinks that Kyoto City will be lost?"
Hu Jincai nodded: "With 200,000 rebels, how can we defend this city?"
"That's right. Jiang also thinks so. Besides, the discord between the imperial court and the Zhenxi Army makes it even more difficult to maintain the stability of the capital."
Hu Jincai waved his hand: "There is no discord. The Zhenxi Army is also a large military formation, but the court has made other appointments."
Jiang Yun also laughed: "That's right, they are all high-ranking officials, how could there be any discord between them? When I heard this rumor, I didn't believe it at all."
Hu Jincai nodded: "Let's talk about your business."
Jiang Yun glanced at Cui Ying.
"General Hu, may I have a moment with you?"
Cui Ying looked disdainful and waved his hand, saying, "No need to borrow my footsteps. This general just happens to be busy. You two can talk."
After saying that, he turned and walked to the other side of the city wall.
Hu Jincai felt a little embarrassed and scratched his head, but did not stop it.
Seeing that there was no one around and the dozen or so guards were standing quite far away, Jiang Yun still lowered his voice.
"General, my family has a daughter named Jiang Haiyun."
Hu Jincai blinked his eyes, not understanding what she meant. He thought about it for a while and wondered if Jiang Yun was trying to be a matchmaker for him.
When Jiang Yun saw Hu Jincai's confused face, she knew that he was unaware of the true situation.
"General, Haiyun lived in Qingshui County with her grandfather. She was old enough to get married, and someone came to propose marriage. After careful consideration, she agreed."
Hu Jincai became even more confused after hearing this and looked at Jiang Yun in confusion.
Jiang Yun grinned, "General, who do you think the man of this marriage is?"
Hu Jincai frowned: "How can I guess this? If it's nothing for him, Lord Jiang should still..."
Jiang Yun quickly bowed, "No, no, no, General, please be patient and listen to what I have to say. My daughter's betrothal is to... the current Duke of Jingguo."
Hu Jincai glared and said, "Nonsense, how could our boss..."
He stopped talking halfway, thinking that he might not really understand Lin Feng's family and past.
After stopping talking, he glanced at Jiang Yun.
"and then?"
"Then, Haiyun was taken to Kyoto by Jiang because of the rampage of the Tartars and the frequent wars. He has been there ever since."
"You haven't been in touch again?"
"No, afterward, Duke Jingguo rose through the ranks and the matter was shelved."
Hu Jincai looked at Jiang Yun in confusion.
"So, what is your purpose for coming here?"
Jiang Yun took out a folder from his sleeve and stuffed it into Hu Jincai's hand.
"The rebels are now so powerful that the capital is about to be lost. I hope the general can take care of us."
Hu Jincai pushed away Jiang Yun's letter, he knew it was a gift list.
Now that I know the relationship between this person and the boss, no matter whether it is true or not, I cannot accept any gifts from him.
Of course, seeing that this man looks like an official, he would not dare to talk about Lin Feng’s family affairs, let alone mess around with his own daughter.
"Don't worry, Lord Jiang. We are rushing to transport the people in the city to Jingxi Prefecture by boat. The Zhenxi Army is stationed there, so safety is not a concern. If Lord Jiang is willing, I can arrange for your family to board the ship first. How about that?"
No matter what, since this was said, whether it was true or not, Hu Jincai had to take care of it.
I think that a Zhongshu Sheren should be a fourth-rank official, and he cannot just say such nonsense with a flattering face.
"Thank you for your consideration, General. However, I, Jiang, am not very talented. I wonder why the Zhenxi Army, the main force of the imperial court, would ignore the rebels' attack on the city?"
Hu Jincai was a little confused by him. Why did he suddenly speak for the court?
Judging from Jiang Yun's appearance, she must have escaped from Beijing secretly.
"Master Jiang has misunderstood. The Zhenxi Army is still defending the city. This is an order from the imperial court."
"But..."
"No buts, Master Jiang, are you leaving or not?"
Jiang Yun shook his head and said, "No, General, could you please lend a hand for the sake of our relationship?"
"Who do you want me to pull?"
"Of course it's the Dazong court."
Hu Jincai suddenly realized that Jiang Yun was a lobbyist for a certain big boss, who came to persuade him to join in resisting the rebels and saving Kyoto City.
"If you want to be allowed to board the ship first, I can help. If it's something else, please forgive me for being unable to help."
Jiang Yun was anxious: "General, the rebels have been suppressed by the Zhenxi Army and dared not move. If you intervene, I think the rebels will retreat."
Hu Jincai laughed and said, "The rebels are not afraid of the Zhenxi Army, but they are afraid of our boss Lin Feng. Do you understand?"
"But, I heard that Lin Feng is still alive."
"Of course he's alive and well."
"Then why did the rebels dare to attack the capital of Dazong?"
"Because my eldest brother has been dismissed from his leadership position by the imperial court, he has no official position and is just a commoner, so the rebels have no scruples."
Jiang Yun's eyes widened. "But the imperial court has already appointed you, General Hu, as the General Guarding the West."
"But the rebels are not afraid of me, Old Hu."
"The general can beat them until they are afraid."
Hu Jincai sneered: "Old Hu doesn't have that ability. Who else in the court has that ability?"
Jiang Yun frowned and thought for a moment, and felt that it was true. The rebels could not be defeated by just picking out anyone.
Jiang Yun was helpless: "General, can you let me meet Lin Feng?"
Hu Jincai smiled and said, "He's your own son-in-law, why do you need me to introduce him to you?"