Chapter 122 The First Fire

The Bingma Division said it was a yamen, but in fact it was more like a military camp, and the terrain inside was very open.

There is also a lobby, but it is not too big and the layout is simple. It cannot be compared with the lobby of Shuntian Mansion.

"Your Excellency, please come this way... The official and others have already tidied up Your Majesty's official residence. I don't know, Your Majesty..."

While surrounding Jia Lian, he walked towards the inner hall. Go, Fan Jin asked tentatively.

He knew that Jia Lian was a descendant of the Rongguo Mansion in the capital, and he might not be happy to live in the official residence.

"There is no need for the official residence. My father is still ill now, and I have to go back and take care of him every day... Just pack up a few houses and use them as a place for me and my entourage to stay."

"Yes..."

When they arrived at the inner hall, Jia Lian sat down at the head, and the other eight or nine officials and generals who were qualified to enter the inner hall. Stationed in two columns, from beginning to end, they reported their official positions and main areas of management to Jia Lian one by one.

There are four senior sixth-grade commanders in total, and two are from the sixth-grade deputy commanders. The other two, one of them has an important position, and the other is sitting at the gate of the city instead of the commander, so they came No. Among the civil servants, one is a sixth-grade official, and two are seventh-grade officials.

These people are basically the entire backbone of the Xicheng Military and Horse Division.

After listening to it, Jia Lian laughed. Not bad, except for his adjutant, everyone else seemed to give him respect, and almost everyone who could come to greet him came.

"Very good, it seems that our Xibingma Si Yamen is really full of talents. With you here, I will be able to be a commander very easily."
" I won’t say too many polite words. I’m new here and I’m not very familiar with our Army and Horses Department. From now on, I’ll have to rely more on your patience and help.

Well, I’m sure you’ll all be happy. We have something to do, except for Fan Qiang, everyone else should step aside."

Hearing this, the others glanced at Jia Lian and went out one after another.

Fan Jin didn’t know why Jia Lian left him alone, so he was a little embarrassed... Could it be because of Master Cui?

Sure enough, I heard Jia Lian say: "I have just taken office for the first time, but I didn't know that Mr. Cui's beloved daughter is seriously ill. It is really a pity."

Jia Lian seemed to sigh. He took a breath, and then asked: "By the way, Mr. CuiSince I am asking for leave, is there a handwritten letter of request for leave? "

Fan Jin was suddenly in a dilemma: "Well, the commander-in-chief has resigned years ago, and he has not yet taken office. During this period, Mr. Cui was in charge of the affairs of the office...but Mr. Cui entrusted it. I asked the lower official to forward the oral message to your lord, and also asked your lord to forgive him for the crime of not being able to welcome..."

Jia Lian became embarrassed, "This is inappropriate. Since ancient times, there is no rule without rules. Since Mr. Cui needs to take leave due to urgent matters, as colleagues, we naturally have to understand.

Well, since he has entrusted you, you can write a handwritten letter for him later, and I will approve it personally. Then you can send someone to deliver it to Mr. Cui and ask him to give his thumbprint. Yes, this will certainly not delay his love for his daughter.

As for time, according to regulations, officials in Beijing can take ten days off every year in addition to normal rest. Let's do it like this. I've made the decision and approved all these ten days of leave for Mr. Cui. That's it. You go and write it. "

"This..."

Fan Jin was a little confused at once. He knew that Deputy Commander Cui was just trying to give Jia Lian power...

This is not uncommon in official circles, and Jia Lian's airborne landing has indeed blocked Deputy Commander Cui's position. Deputy Commander Cui is also unhappy. At this time, the new commander only needs to comfort him. When Mr. Cui's anger subsides, naturally nothing will happen.

Who knows, Jia Lian directly approved a year's leave without saying a word. What does this mean?
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Fan Jin felt something was wrong for the old officer...

"Is there anything wrong? "

Jia Lian asked with a smile and said: "Don't worry, from the Ministry of War to the military hall, down to the lieutenant, the lieutenant and the outer lieutenant, they will more or less show some kindness to me. It's just a ten-day approval. The ministry won't have any objection if you leave. "

"Yes...yes..." Fan Jin smiled bitterly. Originally it was just an internal matter within the Military and Horse Department. How could he listen to Jia Lian and report to the department...
< br /> And the tone of his voice sounded like he was a member of the Ministry of War or a relative of his own family.

Sure enough, a person from a good family background would have enough confidence in what he said!

" By the way, since Mr. Cui has to take care of his little daughter at home, let me take care of his errands first. It's just that I'm not very familiar with the matters Mr. Cui is responsible for on a daily basis, so I would like to ask Mr. Fan to explain Mr. Cui's main responsibilities to me, so that I can take over the affairs of the yamen as soon as possible. ”

Fan Jin did not dare to disobey the Shangguan’s order, so he could only say it one by one.

I thought that would be it, but who knew when he was about to withdraw?, and then listened to Jia Lian, saying: "By the way, Fan Xingcheng will send someone to bring over the case files and files that Mr. Cui usually handles and approves. I want to take a look, so I can learn from Mr. Cui, a senior, how to do it well." Let's go to the office affairs."

Fan Jin's heart trembled... Now we have to find out Mr. Cui's background...!

When Fan Jin came out of the inner hall with an uneasy heart, the conductor, deputy conductor and others waiting outside quickly gathered around him.

"How is it? What did the commander tell you? Is it about Mr. Cui..."

Fan Jin nodded and handed Jia Lian to Deputy Commander Cui. I told you about the long leave for the envoy...

Everyone was a little suspicious after hearing this. One person said: "Is it possible that the commander is angry and wants to punish Mr. Cui?"

"That's not the case. Master Cui didn't come to greet him. What a big deal. Deputy Commander Cui has been a veteran hero of the Army and Horses Division for more than ten years. Even if he is the commander, It’s impossible to touch Mr. Cui.

He has just arrived, what good will it do him if he has a quarrel with Mr. Cui?”

One person felt a little unbelievable.

After all, the Military and Horse Division has always been composed of two people, one is the commander and the other is the deputy commander. The others are all officials of the sixth rank or lower. Even if they want to compete, they have no status and no confidence. Go and fight.

If Jia Lian had a conflict with his adjutant as soon as he arrived, wouldn't he worry that his work would not be carried out and that his superiors would blame him and affect his career?

"I think it's possible. People say that a new officer has three things to do when he takes office. I think this new commander, although he is young, is not easy to mess with. I'm afraid that his first If you set the fire, it is really possible to burn Mr. Cui...

I heard that the new commander has an unusual life experience. He is the grandson of the then commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Mr. Rong Guo. !

With such a powerful grandfather, ordinary people naturally cannot compare with him.

I heard from others that he was beaten last year or the year before last because he beat Prince Duan. His Majesty punished him by going to the border to practice. It was originally intended to punish him, but who knew that when he went to the border, he was like a fish drowning in the sea. The others couldn't get any military merits after all their hard work, but when he went there, it was like picking up for nothing. It seems that one thing after another is recorded in the war record of the Ministry of War...

Otherwise, you think, how can a young man become the commander of our Army and Horses Division?"< br />
While they were discussing, they suddenly saw Jia Lian's entourage approaching, saluted them, and then said: "My lords, the commander said that he wants to see all the officials in the yamen. So I ask the adults to spread the word on your behalf.Ask all the adults in the Yamen, from the ninth rank upwards, who have not met just now, to come to the inner hall for a while. "

"Yes, please report back to your lord, I will go and deliver the order right away. ”

Watching Jia Lian’s entourage go back, all the generals had complicated eyes.

On the first day of Jia Lian’s arrival, he had to meet with those low-level officials to convey two messages. .

First, the commander is not just here to show off. He wants to have full control over all the situations in the yamen.

Second, let the lower-level officials get to know him. The opportunity will naturally express another meaning.

If the commanders and deputy commanders like them are disobedient, the commander can ask the person he likes from below to take his place at any time...

This is obviously not a good sign for them.

As someone who had just talked to Jia Lian alone, Fan Jin was more aware of some details, and it was inconvenient to talk to him at this time. Others said too much and just said: "My lords, if you have good friends with Mr. Cui, you should hurry up and inform Mr. Cui and ask him to come back quickly and accuse the commander. Maybe nothing will happen. .

If not, I'm afraid..."

Fan Jin shook his head and did not dare to say it clearly.

He had a bold guess in his mind that in ten days , is the life and death line set by Jia Lian for Cui Yaosheng. In other words, within ten days, it will be seen whether the newly appointed commander can ignite his first fire.

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