The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

"Rong-ge's daughter-in-law, and Qiang-ge'er, Cong-ge'er and I have come here this time to ask you for a favor!"

Jia Huan didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point.

Chapter 190 'Fairy' (Please Subscribe)

"Uncle Huan, you're too kind!"

Qin Keqing's voice was clear, gentle, and charming, giving people an extremely comfortable feeling.

Combined with her stunningly beautiful face, it was truly a feast for the eyes.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw that Cong-ge'er beside her and Qiang-ge'er sitting opposite her both showed a brief look of infatuation, which showed how charming she was.

Of course, this is just a normal appreciation of beauty among young people, and it is different from the lustful wolf like Jia Zhen.

At least, Qin Keqing wouldn't feel any disgust; in fact, she might even feel a little joy.

Everyone has a love for beauty, and Jia Huan is no exception.

Anyway, he's still young, so it won't cause any misunderstandings if he appreciates it openly.

"If it weren't for Uncle Huan's help, I'm afraid I would already be dead!"

Qin Keqing had a pleasant voice and spoke very sincerely: "If there's anything I can do to help, Uncle Huan, please don't hesitate to ask!"

"Yes, Huan-ge, what kind of relationship do we have? There's no need to be so polite."

The young man was still a bit shy and couldn't bring himself to call him "Uncle Huan," but he was quite direct: "In the future, the Ning family will need your help and support, so why are you being so polite?"

"Could it be that they're not planning to support the Ning family anymore?"

He was joking, but his expression gradually became serious.

Qin Keqing was startled upon hearing this. Her large, watery eyes, which seemed to speak volumes, looked quietly at Jia Huan, as if she were softly asking, "Is this true?"

"How could that be? Don't misunderstand, don't misunderstand!"

Jia Huan was somewhat amused and exasperated, and said irritably, "Since that's the case, then I'll just say it straight!"

“Cong’er’s basic martial arts training has reached a certain level. I want him to specialize in military martial arts, and his physical condition and physique are very suitable!”

Seeing that Qin Keqing and Jia Qiang still looked puzzled, he said with a smile, "It's not ordinary military martial arts, but a method of training for military generals passed down from our ancestors in the Ning and Rong mansions!"

Now that things were out in the open, Jia Huan explained more thoroughly: "I had specifically inquired about it before. The martial arts skills of the first generation of the Ning and Rong Dukes were initially only able to get through the adaptation period when they first joined the army by relying on the rural martial arts that were widely circulated in Jinling and their innate physical qualities!"

"Later, with the tempering of the battlefield and the help of some inherited martial arts in the army, the martial arts skills of the two ancestors became more and more powerful, otherwise they would not have been able to stand out so quickly!"

"By the time they became generals capable of leading their own armies, the martial arts skills of our two ancestors were already among the best in the world, and they were first-rate fighters in the battle!"

At this point, Jia Huan became quite animated: "What's strange is that both of our ancestors were over forty years old, yet their martial arts skills continued to improve, eventually reaching the top level in the army!"

"It is no exaggeration to say that, in terms of military achievements alone, the contributions of our two ancestors are absolutely no less than those of any founding king of a different surname, and may even be greater!"

"At the founding of the nation, both ancestors had the opportunity to become kings of different surnames, but unfortunately only one could become a king of different surnames, while the other could only exist as a dependent. This was a path to disaster, so they did not do so!"

In fact, there were some things he didn't say aloud; they were just his own guesses.

After carefully studying the history of the founding of the dynasty, and with the occasional scattered rumors in the mansion, Jia Huan had some understanding of the power structure at that time.

The so-called "Kings of different surnames" were allied forces who joined the army after the founding emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty raised his troops.

They had their own system of troops and could not be integrated into the army system of the Great Qian Emperor. In addition, their military achievements were indeed great, so to avoid trouble at the founding of the country, they simply enfeoffed four kings of different surnames.

They were allowed to lead their own troops and garrison the four major border passes in the east, west, south, and north respectively, which was essentially a form of enfeoffment. In the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber, the Prince of Nan'an was stationed in the southern border region, and the Prince of Xining was stationed in the area along the western coast.

The Prince of Dongping is presumably stationed in the eastern coastal region, while the Prince of Beijing relinquished his military power early on and became a very special figure in the court, seemingly gradually integrating with the royal family through marriage.

The two dukes, Ning and Rong, were generals under the Great Qian Emperor. If they were also granted the title of kings of different surnames, what would become of the Great Qian Emperor? It was simply impossible.

Jia Huan also noticed something else: the ancestors of Ning and Rong were probably put forward by the Great Qian Emperor to compete with the four kings of different surnames.

Of course, some of it might be inaccurate, but he didn't say it out loud, did he?

Even so, Cong-ge'er and Qiang-ge'er, and even Qin Keqing, who were present, were all deeply moved and felt proud of their ancestors Ning and Rong.

"Our ancestors Ning and Rong were among the strongest warriors in the army during their prime!"

Jia Huan then explained his true intention: "I'm figuring out that our two ancestors must have acquired martial arts skills from certain military families of the Ming Dynasty during their campaigns!"

"You all know the situation at the Rong family. Given our backgrounds, there's absolutely no way that Cong-ge'er and I could inherit the military legacy left by our ancestors!"

"I mentioned it to Brother Lian before, but then I heard nothing more from him!"

At this point, Jia Huan picked up Cong-ge'er and told him to stand still.

"Look at him, Cong-ge is only ten years old, but his height, build, and bone structure are no less than those of an average fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy!"

"With proper training and development, he is definitely the makings of a formidable general in the army!"

Jia Qiang and Qin Keqing carefully examined Cong-ge'er for a while, and subconsciously nodded in approval.

With his height and physique, and the powerful aura he exudes, it's no exaggeration to say he's a potential fierce general.

"I think the military legacy left by our two ancestors must include more than just physical training and martial arts enhancement; it must also include battle formations and some secrets of command!"

Jia Huan chuckled and said, "If we can spend a lot of time learning and understanding them, and even apply what we've learned, who knows, our Jia family in the capital might produce another great general!"

Upon hearing this, Congge blushed slightly, feeling that Huange had gone too far.

Jia Qiang and Qin Keqing nodded in agreement.

Unlike the core members of the Rong family, who were either single-mindedly focused on the harem and enjoying wealth and luxury, or who were obsessed with money.

Both masters were of rather ordinary talent; only Master She had a better eye for talent.

In comparison, Jia Qiang and Qin Keqing of the Ning Mansion are far superior in every aspect.

At the very least, they hoped that the Jia family in the capital would become more and more prosperous, not only because the Ning family was the head branch of the clan, but also because they wanted to protect themselves and increase their confidence.

If it were the old lady or Madam Xing, they wouldn't have listened to Jia Huan's long-winded rant; they would have gotten impatient and chased him and Cong'er away long ago.

Even worse, Madam Wang might secretly try to poison him!

After all, if Cong-ge'er is truly a future general, once he enters the military system, all of Rong-fu's resources will naturally be tilted towards him. What will happen to Wang Ziteng then?

The Ning family had no such worries; in fact, they were eager for the Jia family to regain its strength in the military.

Just look at how astonishingly fast the Rong family declined once they lost the support of the military.

Regardless of whether the emperor is wary or not, as long as they and their families don't make any major mistakes, they'll be fine with an army at their disposal. At worst, they can just play the subservient role and outlive the current emperor.

The Ning Mansion currently has only three core members, and Jia Rong, who was beaten senseless by Jia Zhen, is immediately excluded.

Jia Qiang was incapable of managing the vast Ning Mansion's assets; he simply couldn't possibly join the army. He wasn't cut out for it and couldn't endure the hardships of military life.

As for Qin Keqing, given her gender, it's already quite remarkable that she was able to firmly protect the Ning Mansion from outsiders taking advantage of it; how could we expect too much?

In addition, Jia Huan is Ning Mansion's most powerful ally, so they have to give him some face.

Investing in Cong-ge'er, even if it fails, won't cause the Ning family much loss.

If they succeed, the Ning family will have a great general in the army as an ally, and their situation will be completely different. Jia Qiang and Qin Keqing can see this clearly.

"Alright, since Uncle Huan has put it this way, I certainly won't refuse!"

Qin Keqing said with a charming smile, "Besides, it would be best if the military legacy left by our ancestors were inherited by the Jia family. It would only be a waste for such a precious resource to be left in my hands!"

"That's the truth!"

Jia Qiang laughed heartily and clapped his hands, saying, "Once my sister-in-law finds the martial arts legacy left by our ancestors, we'll let Cong-ge'er study and train properly!"

Cong-ge was overjoyed upon hearing this and nodded repeatedly in gratitude: "I certainly won't let you down!"

He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

That's the military legacy of the late Duke Ningguo, absolutely the most precious resource of the family.

Unexpectedly, Jia Huan brought him here to ask for something, and they achieved their goal so easily.

A surge of pride welled up within him. Once he had mastered martial arts, he would certainly not let down Huan-ge'er and the Ning family's kindness!

Seeing Cong-ge'er's eyes redden with excitement, Qin Keqing and Jia Qiang sighed inwardly.

How could the neighboring mansion overlook such a promising military talent?

If the Ning family has a lineage of military generals, the Rong family will naturally have one as well.

Anyway, no one in the Rong family is going down the military path, so wouldn't it be better to give it to Cong-ge'er, one of our own?

As a result, their own sons are now coming to the Ning family to seek the inheritance of a military general. The Rong family will probably regret this later.

If Jia Huan knew Qin Keqing and Jia Qiang's intentions, he would definitely scoff at them.

Given the nature of the old lady and Master She, how could they possibly have any regrets?

They would only fawn over Cong Ge'er, making him do this and that, maximizing his value.

As for whether this might affect Cong-ge'er's future, what does that have to do with them?

He's just an illegitimate son; if he's ruined, so be it. There's nothing to feel sorry about.

The old lady is a layer apart, and she'll probably still care about saving face when things get messy, but Master She will definitely use filial piety to firmly bind Cong-ge'er.

Since Jia Huan could guess the outcome in advance, he must have made arrangements.

These things can wait; it's not too late to arrange them gradually.