Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
Jia Mu was entertaining Wang Yi's daughter-in-law and her queen, accompanied by Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Sister Feng and others.
Yuanchun, Yingchun, Baoyu, Daiyu, Baochai and others were sitting inside talking through a screen.
Speaking of which, Wang Ziteng was also a grandfather, so he did not shy away from the female volume in the Rongqing Hall, sitting beside Jia Zheng and talking.
Prince Teng's son was entertained by Jia Lian in the front yard.
Jia Mu asked after greetings: "Uncle Baoyu, how are you doing at home?"
Wang Ziteng said: "To tell the old lady, everything is fine at home."
Jia Mu sighed and said, "What happened last year was something no one could have expected. You always think about it in the open."
Looking at the gray-haired and depressed Wang Ziteng, the overwhelming joy that originally surged in his heart became somewhat dull.
Her Jia family is a family that has accumulated good deeds, and it seems that it is not easy for them to be frivolous towards the family of their in-laws just because of temporary success. Moreover, when the prince came here, he already had the intention of bowing his head.
Wang Ziteng nodded and said: "What the old lady said is that the ups and downs of the officialdom are inevitable."
Jia Zheng listened on the side and comforted him: "Brother Wang, you have the talent to lead the army. Now is the time for the country to employ people. It is not an extravagant hope to recover again."
Hearing this, Wang Ziteng sighed and said, "Even though I have the intention to serve the country, but after what happened in the past, the Holy One has doubts, and there is no one to recommend me, there is nothing I can do."
Seeing this, Jia Zheng couldn't help but opened his mouth, and finally let out a long sigh.
Because Jia Heng is not here, he is not the leader of the Jia clan. People in the court are soft-spoken and it is not easy to make rash promises.
At this time, Mrs. Wang looked at her brother's frowning face, his face was gloomy, and he felt aggrieved.
While several people were talking, a woman quickly entered the Rongqing Hall.
"Brother Heng is here?" Jia Mu asked hurriedly.
The mother-in-law said: "It's the third master of the Shi family, and Miss Shi Da is here."
When Mother Jia heard this, she was slightly startled. She immediately looked at Sister Feng and Aunt Xue and said with a smile, "It's a coincidence that relatives from both families are here on the same day."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Old lady, I saw magpies chirping on the branches early in the morning, so they should be here."
This is a clever thing to say, how can there be a magpie at this time?
Jia's mother hurriedly ordered Jia Zheng beside her and said, "Zheng'er, go and greet me quickly."
Jia Zheng responded quickly and prepared to stand up to greet him.
Wang Ziteng also stood up at this time, looked at Jia Mu, and said, "I will also go to greet Brother Shi."
Jia Mu nodded and signaled Wang Ziteng and Jia Zheng to go together.
Not long after, Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding and his wife Tian Shi led Shi Xiangyun, accompanied by their mammies and maids, together with Jia Zheng and Wang Ziteng, into the Rongqing Hall to visit Jia's mother.
After Jia Heng was promoted to the deputy envoy of Jingying Jiedu, it spread to historians, and Baoling Hou Shi Nai and Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding were also quite shocked.
The former is okay, he maintains his identity, and has regained the trust of Emperor Chongping not long ago. He will soon go to the northwest with the Prince of Nan'an County to check the border. If he comes back and says that he can be assigned to other provinces.
However, Shi Ding currently has no chance to appoint him, so he has no choice but to take Xiangyun with him, intending to go over to the government and talk to Jia Heng to find a way out.
In addition, Shi Ding also learned a piece of news from his interactions with relatives in the Prince's Mansion in Beijing.
Emperor Chongping set up the Military Aircraft Department and initially selected five major military aircraft. The Minister of Military Aircraft recommended the division officers (small military aircraft), who were like Ziwei Sheren to be on duty in the palace, accompanying the emperor and assisting in military affairs.
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According to King Beijing, Jia Heng will most likely be dispatched by military aircraft.
There is no airtight wall in the world. When Emperor Chongping finalized the candidates for the five military aircraft, it was inevitably accompanied by separate conversations with Nan'an, Beijing, and Shi Jie, the Minister of War. These three people, especially the first two, wanted to recommend them to join the army. The candidate for duty on a military aircraft may also be leaked.
Shi Ding had been concerned about it since then.
Shi Ding stepped into the hall, led his wife and Xiangyun, bowed to Jia Mu who was sitting on the Arhat bed, and sat down on the chair next to Wang Ziteng.
Speaking of which, Shi Ding didn't like Wang Ziteng very much, because the Jia family had no successors, so he was lucky enough to gain power. Moreover, with Wang Ziteng's rise, he didn't take the Shi family too seriously.
Mother Jia asked Shi Ding to sit aside, looked at Shi Xiangyun, and said with a smile: "Girl Yun, come here quickly. I have lost a lot of laughter in the past few days since you have been home."
On Shi Xiangyun's apple-round face, which was as red as mist and clouds, the smile was like a ten-mile peach blossom, innocent and brilliant, and he smiled sweetly and said, "Auntie."
Shi Ding smiled and asked, "Aunt, why don't you see Brother Heng?"
Jia Mu smiled and said, "I just sent someone to call me. They should be on the way now. You gentlemen are all here. You can talk together."
Looking at Wang Ziteng and his nephew, he felt somewhat clear in his heart.
As the saying goes, nothing goes wrong without going to the Three Treasures Hall. All the relatives of King Shi and his family came here to receive yesterday's imperial edict of being promoted to the Jiedu Envoy of the Beijing Camp.
Although the Baron is powerful, after all, she is an old relative of the Jia family, and has been passed down from the Four Kings, Eight Dukes and Twelve Marquises all the way. The title of Baron is still there, but it is very different when he is promoted to the Deputy Envoy of the Jingying Festival.
As expected, Shi Ding smiled and said: "Brother Heng is doing great now. At such a young age, he has been awarded the title of Deputy Envoy of Jingying Jiedushi. His future prospects are limitless."
Jia Mu said: "It is also his ability and the letter from the saints in the palace that value him."
Mrs. Wang listened a little irritably, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea.
When Wang Ziteng heard the word "Jingying", he felt on pins and needles and felt somewhat uncomfortable.
At this time, Lin Zhixiao's family came in and reported: "Old lady, Uncle Heng is here."
Everyone stopped talking and laughing and looked up towards the door.
I saw the young man wearing an azure round-neck brocade robe with embroidered bamboo patterns, sword-shaped eyebrows and bright eyes, and a calm face. Compared with the previous days when he was dressed in a python suit with gold threads and a regimental seal, he showed his dignity. At this moment, he was wearing home robes and more A bit dusty and elegant.
Tanchun also came with his maidservant Shu Shu.
As soon as she entered the house, Jia Mu smiled and said, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng bowed to Jia Mu and asked, "What did the old lady call me for?"
Jia's mother said: "This is not Baoyu's uncle coming here. He is a relative and you are talking together."
The prince stood up, looked at the young man with complicated eyes, and called out: "Ziyu, you are fine."
Jia Heng looked at Wang Ziteng and nodded.
This scene fell in Mrs. Wang's eyes, her eyebrows and her heart skipped a beat, and she felt her heart was filled with panic.
His brother had always been strong all his life, but now he saluted Uncle Heng in exchange for a nod?
At this time, Shi Ding also stood up, smiled and called out, "Didn't Ziyu go to the capital camp today?"
The sight of both of them standing up to greet each other fell into Jia Mu's eyes, her old eyes flashed slightly, and she secretly said that it was true.
Jia Heng said: "We will go in the afternoon. In the morning we will mainly deal with the affairs of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division and the Jinyi Mansion."
Shi Ding looked at the young man opposite and said, "Ziyu has a heavy burden."
At this time, Xiang Yun approached with a smile and said, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng looked at Xiangyun, smiled and said, "Sister Yun, I haven't seen you for a few days, how are you?"
Xiangyun chuckled and said, "Okay, I just miss Sister Lin and Sister Bao."
Shi Ding looked at the scene where the two were joking, his eyes flashed, and said: "Ziyu, Yun'er is a child who loves liveliness. We have fewer people of the same age in our family. This time, I will stay for two more days to accompany my aunt. Celebrate the Lantern Festival."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "I'm worried about the lack of excitement in the house."
Sister Feng smiled and joked: "Old ancestor, you are growing old with us, and you still don't find it exciting."
Jia Mu said with a smile: "Just use this to block me. Girl Yun's liveliness is different from yours. This child, when I look at her, reminds me of my youth."
Sister Feng smiled and said, "No wonder our ancestors love Sister Yun so much."
Everyone laughed.
Jia Heng glanced at Xiangyun and felt a strange feeling in his heart when he saw the red apple round face.
Shi Ding suddenly said: "Ziyu, now the Holy One has the intention to organize the army and conduct military affairs. Following Ziyu's advice, a military aircraft department will be set up to deal with military affairs in northern Xinjiang. I heard that five military aircraft ministers will be established. Although they have no rank, they will serve as privy councilors. Is Ziyu among them?"
As soon as these words came out, the girls who were chatting and laughing quietly stopped and looked at the young man and Shi Ding who were talking.
When Jia Heng heard this, he frowned and said: "Military appointments are made by Xiang Wei Sacred Heart Ganzang. We and other ministers only need to act according to orders. In addition, where did the uncle hear these...?"
Shi Ding smiled and said: "I just heard some rumors. Ziyu is now the Deputy Envoy of the Jingying Festival, the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyi, and initiated the Military Aircraft Department. If he is not listed among them, I would not believe it."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment.
Shi Ding said: "Furthermore, I heard that the Minister of Military Aircraft can recommend one or two staff members to accompany the emperor and serve as counselors on military affairs."
As soon as he said this, Wang Ziteng paused with the teacup he raised in his hand, his eyes filled with light.
Jia Heng frowned, his eyes dark.
Shi Ding said: "The day before yesterday, I had submitted an invitation to the Holy One, but was rejected by the Holy One. I, the Shi family, have been favored by the Emperor. If I can enter the military aircraft with military honors and walk around, I can also serve the country."
Although the military aircraft driver seems to be lower than the military aircraft minister, both of them are originally dispatched without rank and rank. Instead, they are an opportunity to get in touch with the emperor and the core of decision-making.
When Wang Ziteng heard the words, he was also moved, and he was obviously aware of the opportunities contained in them.
At this time, Jia Mu, who was sitting on the Luohan bed, also came back to her senses and looked at her nephew. How could she not know the purpose of his visit?
Are you here to beg Brother Heng?
At this time, Mrs. Wang was listening to the conversation of several people, her face was ugly and her heart was full of mixed feelings.
"This matter should be discussed properly by the imperial court and the Holy One." Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "Privy Councilor Kuang Junji, personnel appointments and removals are not trivial matters, and it is not appropriate to discuss them here."
Judging from the current situation, both Shi and Wang are eyeing positions at the military aircraft, but they obviously only use it as a springboard.
The hidden question here is whether the Shi and Wang families should reunite under the political banner of the Jia clan, or should they part ways and drift apart?
Not talking about the Wang family, just talking about the brothers Shi Nai and Shi Ding, they cannot be completely said to be useless snacks. From the current point of view, if one family and two marquises can keep their titles and win battles in the army, they cannot be considered useless.
In fact, there are never perfect allies in politics. Even the Zhejiang Party, which is currently in alliance, is not a fuel-efficient lamp... Of course, if something goes wrong, it should be cut off as soon as possible. The key is to be obedient.
Jia Heng's eyes showed deep thought.
When Shi Ding heard this, his expression changed slightly, and he smiled and said, "What Ziyu said is true, but I just made a mistake because of my passion."
Jia Zheng then smoothed things over and said, "It's getting late now. Brother Shi and Brother Wang can come to the front yard to have a banquet together."
Jia Heng glanced at Wang Ziteng and Shi Ding, without saying much, and said to Jia Mu: "Old lady, let's go to the front yard first."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "You men are talking about outside things. We women, you don't understand and it's boring. So go ahead."
At this time, Jia Zheng glanced at Baoyu, who was sitting next to Mrs. Wang, and said, "Baoyu, follow me to the front to meet your cousin."
Baoyu was lowering his head like a quail at this time. When he heard this, he shivered and said "hmm".
Jia Mu frowned and said, "Baoyu is still young. Don't let him drink later."
Jia Zheng nodded in agreement.
At this time, Aunt Xue couldn't help but look at Baoyu, but she saw Baoyu, who had bright red arrow sleeves and a golden crown with eight treasures on his head. Baoyu, who used to be handsome and extraordinary, clearly looked shivering.
Suddenly I remembered what my son Xue Pan said yesterday, and I couldn't help but frown.
After a few people left, Daiyu, Yuanchun, and Yingchun, who were hiding behind the screen, also came out from behind the screen one after another.
Sister Feng turned her eyes and said softly: "Ancestor, what is going on?"
Mother Jia glanced at the Tian family and Wang Yi's wife and daughter who were left behind. She stopped Sister Feng and said, "Brother Heng is the leader of the clan, and all outside affairs are decided by him."
As soon as these words came out, Sister Feng faintly realized something, and there was a hint of understanding in her eyes.
I don't know the strength of the family, but I can look at the direction of the wind. The current direction of the wind is that the Jia family is powerful, and the Shi and Wang families come to please them, especially the Shi family, who almost have the word "asking for help" written on their faces.
Not to mention that in Rongqing Hall, everyone had different thoughts and whispered.
But Jia Heng, Wang Ziteng, Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding and Jia Zheng came to Jia Zheng's study, while Baoyu went to receive Wang Yi with Jia Lian under Jia Zheng's instructions.
In the study
The guests were seated separately, the servants served tea, and then slowly left.
Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at Shi Ding, frowned and asked: "I haven't asked yet, where did Shibo get the news just now?"
Shi Ding met those sharp eyes, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Ziyu, I also came from Prince Beijing's Mansion. I heard Prince Beijing mention it. Ziyu thinks, can I walk in the military aircraft?"
After all, he is a man who has served in the military, so he doesn't shy away from it and goes straight to the point.
Jia Heng frowned and said, "Did Uncle Shi ever ask Prince Beijing for a recommendation?"
Shi Ding shook his head and said, "Prince Beijing wants to recommend someone to the former military governor's office, but he doesn't have a quota."
Jia Heng pondered and said: "For the most important task of preparing military aircraft, we need to find people who are good at military strategy. Even if we recommend him, the Holy One will make his own decision."
Shi Ding nodded and said: "Ziyu, we and the Marquis Wu family cannot waste our national salary and not share the worries of the imperial court. If we can join the military plane, we will definitely share the worries of the king."
Jia Heng said thoughtfully: "Let me think about this matter."
If you want to recommend Shi Ding, you need to check Shi Ding's past achievements. He doesn't care about other military aircraft. The people he recommends must at least know the military.
Hearing this, Shi Ding felt reassured and said with a smile, "Then I'll look forward to seeing Ziyu's good news."
Based on the trustworthiness of the person in front of the emperor, if he is recommended, he will be sure to be admitted to the military aircraft. If he finds an opportunity, he will be sent to other provinces to seal the territory. It is also a matter of course.
Wang Ziteng listened to the conversation between the two, and his heart was a little touched, but he couldn't open his mouth for a while. Looking at the young man with a calm face, he secretly gritted his teeth and whispered: "Ziyu thought... I had a chance to recover. ?”
Almost every word was written with all my strength.
