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Ningguo Mansion.
Let's talk about Jia Heng and Qin Ye coming to the inner hall of the back house. At this moment, not only Qin Keqing, but also Jia Mu also led Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Feng Wan, Chai Dai, Tan Xi, Ying Chun, Xiang Yun and Xing Xiu Yan , and everyone came in force.
Because Qin Keqing, the master of the Ning Mansion, came to see his father, and the others had no reason to sit quietly and listen to the show. Secondly, Jia's mother had not met Qin Ye before, but this time she seemed to be pretending to be an elder of Jia's family.
"relatives by marriage."
Mother Jia was leaning on crutches, supported by Yuanyang and Amber, looked at Qin Ye, and called out with a smile.
Seeing Jia Mu, Qin Ye also stood up, smiled and greeted, "How is your health, Madam?"
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Eat well, sleep well, everything is fine."
The two of them were about the same age, both in their sixties, and there was nothing awkward about their conversation and laughter.
After exchanging pleasantries, everyone sat down and drank tea and talked.
Qin Keqing sat close to Qin Ye and said with a smile: "Father, I was thinking that Jingqing Academy has a holiday for the past two days, so my husband and I took Jingqing over to see you. I didn't expect my father to come over."
"I haven't moved around since spring. I came here to see you this time. I heard that you were conferred a first-class title yesterday?" Qin Ye stared at his daughter with a kind smile on his face.
Hearing this, Qin Keqing seemed a little shy, two blushes appeared on her bright cheeks, and she said softly: "The grace in the palace is also thanks to my husband."
Jia Heng took over the conversation and said warmly: "My father-in-law, it's not all because of me. It's because of your general knowledge that he caught the attention of the empress, and the palace rewarded me with many things."
Qin Ye twisted his beard with his hand, looked at the couple who respected each other like guests with a smile, and said with a smile: "That is really a happy event.
He secretly thought that if the young couple could be so harmonious and harmonious, he would feel relieved.
Speaking of which, he had doubts about this marriage at the beginning, but now it seems that he is really a son-in-law. If he misses it, he will regret it now.
I'm just still a little worried about my daughter. Now that my son-in-law has become successful, he shouldn't dislike his daughter coming from a poor family, right?
Well, he is currently pursuing career and finance, but it is also for his daughter.
Mother Jia smiled and looked at the happy scene of several people, and said with emotion: "My dear, you are a blessed person."
"It's not as good as the old lady. The old lady is the lucky person." Qin Ye smiled and said: "Now that four generations are living under the same roof and talking about their family relationship, I don't know how many people will envy me."
When Jia Mu heard this, she couldn't help but laugh. It was also because her peers said this, which was different from the ordinary compliments of ordinary people. She waved her hands and said, "What's the envy? I'm just like a monk who beats the clock every day." , I live less and less every day.”
Qin Ye smiled and said: "The old lady has a strong body and a long spring. I look forward to the day when she will be a hundred years old and will be prosperous and prosperous."
Jia's mother smiled and said, "My in-laws seem to be in good spirits, with a voice like a bell, and a strong body." The two old men and the old lady talked about their daily life, and everyone looked at the gray-haired Qin Ye with different thoughts.
In the past, the Jia family naturally looked down upon small officials of the fifth rank such as Shang Qin Ye, but now that the Rongguo Mansion has lost its title, Jia Zheng is just a fifth-rank official from the Ministry of Industry.
Not to mention, Qin Ye is Jia Heng's father-in-law.
Aunt Xue also had a faint smile on her plump face, and she was also talking to the side, but her eyes occasionally fell on Jia Heng and Qin Ye.
He secretly thought that the son-in-law and his son-in-law were officials in the same dynasty, so they were much better than ordinary people. I just heard that the Qin family had always been poor. If Brother Heng was unmarried, he might not be worthy of Brother Heng. .
Instead, it was her precious girl...
Well, what does she want to do with this?
Baochai's moist apricot eyes looked at Qin Ye beside the young man with incomprehensible thoughts.
Although they are only fifth-rank doctors, they are also from a family of officials. Although their ancestors were Ziweishen, strictly speaking, they are only fifth-rank officials.
In terms of background, she seems to be...
Mrs. Wang took a look at the gray-haired Qin Ye and frowned secretly.
He secretly thought that he was already in his sixtieth year and was a fifth-rank official. It was supposed that he should go home to work and enjoy the blessings and entertain his grandchildren. If he had to stay in love, he would not go (this chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 520: Qin Ye:...It’s just two words: duty.
Do you know how many levels Uncle Heng will help run this time?
I heard from the master that now the Sixth Ministry of Beijing and the Ministry of Industry have evaluated Qin Ye as he is old. If he can keep his current position, it will be good for him to work for another two or three years. How can he get a promotion?
Jia Mu smiled and said, "We have invited a theater troupe over at Tianxiang Tower. Why don't your relatives go over and listen to the opera and talk while listening to it?" Qin Ye smiled and said, "I don't like to listen to operas at home. I was looking for Ziyu and Keqing for something, but now that I see the young couple doing well, I feel happier than listening to any other drama."
As soon as he said this, Qin Keqing couldn't help but feel even more shy. He lowered his head slightly and felt angry. With so many people, his father always said something about young couples...
Jia Mu smiled and said, "My dear, the young couple are in a good relationship."
When everyone heard this, they all chuckled, making Qin Keqing blush again.
Baochai pursed her pink lips, her moist apricot eyes flashed, and she looked at the beauty, feeling a little confused.
Qin Ye said, then turned to Qin Keqing and smiled: "You and Mrs. Tai go to Tianxiang Tower to listen to the play. Ziyu and I will have business discussions later."
"Yes, father." Qin Keqing responded softly, raised her beautiful eyes to look at Jia Mu, and the two of them smiled and nodded.
Suddenly, grandma came from outside and said, "Old lady, madam, grandma, the second master is here."
Previously, Jia Zhengqing knew that Jia Heng and his father-in-law had something to talk about, so he did not follow him directly. When he heard that Jia Heng and Qin Ye were meeting Qin Keqing in the backyard, he came over to talk to his guests.
Now that Jia Zheng came to accompany him, Jia's mother got a chance to escape. She stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law, let's go over right now so that they can talk about business."
Qin Keqing smiled, turned to look at Jia Heng, and said softly: "Husband, my ancestor and I went there."
Jia Heng's eyes became gentler, he nodded and said, "Go ahead."
On this side, as soon as Jia Zheng entered the hall, he bowed to Qin Ye and called out: "Old sir."
The two of them were officials in the Ministry of Industry and had some interactions with each other on weekdays.
Qin Ye cast his old eyes on Jia Zheng and said with a smile: "Previously, Cunzhou and I were at the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, listening to Zhao Shangshu's instructions. I didn't want to meet here."
Jia Zhengzhong sat down again, with a touch of emotion on his elegant face, and said: "Nowadays, my colleagues in the Ministry of Industry are in panic because of Pan Lu. Mr. Zhao is reorganizing the ministry and is determined to cheer up. He needs officials like the old gentleman to lean on him." .”
This was an ordinary compliment, but it made Qin Ye's heart skip a beat. He glanced at Jia Heng secretly, saw a slight pause in his expression, then smiled and said modestly: "Cunzhou has been in the Ministry of Industry for many years. He has practiced human relations and is very experienced. After this incident, it should be of great use."
It was indeed a diversion from the topic and did not reveal anything about his career.
Jia Zheng sighed and said: "The old gentleman is overrated. He has been living at home recently, taking care of the construction of the garden. Every time he recruits craftsmen and collects materials, he realizes that everything is difficult."
Jia Heng was holding the tea cup and glanced at Jia Zheng thoughtfully.
Secretly, he was asked to take charge of part of the construction of the Grand View Garden. Sure enough, he saw some results. At least he had a clear understanding of his own abilities, so that he would not be fooled easily in the future.
Qin Ye nodded and said: "Everything in engineering construction is indeed complicated and detailed. It requires patience to sort it out in order to avoid making mistakes. However, it is not difficult to get started. It only takes practice over time and practice makes perfect."
Jia Zheng nodded in agreement.
The three of them talked until it was time to tell.
At this time, a nanny entered the inner hall and said: "Sir, the boy who went to deliver the message to Master Shi's house has come back to report the arrival of the message."
Previously, Jia Heng had ordered his servants to go to the residence of Shi Jie, the Minister of War, and Han Huang, the Second Assistant to the Cabinet, to pay their respects. He also had people waiting at Shi's residence to report as soon as Shi Jie returned from the military aircraft office.
As for the post sent to Han Huang's house, it was sent to Han Hui, and of course Han Huang, the deputy minister of the cabinet, also knew it tacitly.
When Jia Zheng saw this, his expression was surprised. There was a doubt in his heart, but it was not easy to ask. He stood up and said, "Ziyu, since you have something to do, I won't stay any longer and go back first."
Jia Heng nodded and escorted Jia Zheng to the eaves, then returned to the hall, then looked at Qin Ye and said, "Zhang Yue, I'm going to change into casual clothes, we'll go there right away."
Qin Ye nodded heavily, with a few thoughts in his mind (this chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 520: Qin Ye:...It’s just two words: duty.
Not at all peaceful.
Jia Heng changed his clothes, then took a carriage with Qin Ye to the agreed place.
The reason why he had to meet the Chu Party generals in person was because he wanted to introduce his father-in-law to the Chu Party. In fact, a minister was qualified to get close to some factions.
Of course, now it’s about interaction.
In the Han Dynasty, at the level of minister, it was impossible to maintain complete monoliteracy.
The carriage drove all the way to Dongcheng, but they did not meet at Shizhai. The two parties made an appointment at a teahouse.
Because both of them are ministers of military aircraft, and they are the only two military aircraft on duty at the military aircraft office in Shenjing City, it is normal for them to discuss military aircraft matters.
In the private room on the second floor of the teahouse named "Heyun Tower", Shi Jie, the minister of the Ministry of War, also dressed in casual clothes, is sitting in front of the window drinking tea. He is tall and thin, about forty years old. At this moment, he is looking at the storyteller below. The gentleman's book review, coincidentally, is Jia Heng's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
Just as he was saying "Tai Shi Ci fought against the little overlord, Sun Boxu fought against Yan Baihu", bursts of cheers came from the tea guests on the first floor, applauding the heroes for competing.
At this moment, the chief attendant entered the side room, bowed and said: "Master, Master Jia is here."
Hearing this, Shi Jie quickly put down the bowl of tea in his hand, stood up, and looked calm. Not long after, two people came from behind the screen, it was Jia Heng and Qin Ye.
"Master Shi." Jia Heng cupped his hands and said in greeting.
Shi Jie smiled and said, "Zi Yu is here."
Then, he took a look at Qin Ye next to Jia Heng, and said to himself, this is Jia Ziyu's father-in-law. He looks quite old, but he is still energetic.
Since you want to postpone the recommendation, you must not know the resume of the person you recommend. Otherwise, when the court inquires, it turns out that they don't even know how old Qin Ye is. That would be funny at that time.
Therefore, this meeting is also very necessary.
When he saw Shi Jie, Qin Ye did not feel arrogant because he was Jia Heng's father-in-law. He cupped his hands and said with official courtesy: "I have met Mr. Shi."
"Old sir, there is no need to be polite. Don't say that this is not an official office. Just say that Jia Ziyu and I were officials in the same dynasty, so it's not good to be like this. Shi Jie didn't dare to accept the gift, so he quickly stepped aside and returned the gift.
This actually also reflects Jia Heng’s political status. Let’s not talk about the imperial commander-in-chief of the emperor’s close ministers. Just talk about the deputy envoy of the Military and Aircraft Inspectorate in Jingying. He is one of the top five powerful factions in the military. Li Zan, the Minister of the Ministry of War, can accept it calmly. A gift from my father-in-law.
Shi Jiejie was more reserved than a civil servant, and he was not flattering in his words, which showed his character.
Qin Ye also sat down at Shi Jie's invitation, feeling a little strange in his heart.
When he was squeezed out by Pan and Lu at the Ministry of Industry before, he didn't realize how powerful his son-in-law was, but now he has a deep understanding of it.
Of course, it was Qin Ye who didn't go to the capital camp.
Jia Heng did not beat around the bush, but said: "Master Shi, my father-in-law has been working in the Ministry of Industry for nearly thirty years. He has worked hard in the ministry, never made any mistakes, is neither greedy nor taking advantage of others, and he has a breeze in his sleeves. I admire him all."
Shi Jie nodded and said with a smile: "Actually, I have heard of the old gentleman's reputation for a long time. He worked diligently in the Ministry of Industry for many years and was promoted from a clerk to a doctor. He is down-to-earth and I admire him. .”
Qin Ye hurriedly said: "Eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor are just two words: duty.
Shi Jie smiled and praised: "What a duty.
After a pause, he said with emotion: "If Pan Lu and the other two from the Ministry of Industry had known their duties, they would not have ended up in the situation where they lost their wealth and life."
After saying that, he turned to look at Jia Heng and said in a low voice: "As Ziyu thought, the problem is not big. It's just that with my own strength, I'm afraid I'm still in a dilemma. Of course, the Ministry of Works is short of staff, and the old gentleman is there." I work in the Ministry of Industry, I am familiar with the affairs of the ministry, and I have been immune to corruption cases before, so I have certain advantages."
There are some things that don’t need to be said clearly, but recommendations are recommended, but to achieve what you want, relying on his own efforts seems to be insufficient.
Jia Heng muttered: "I don't know much about the civil servants, so I can only try my best to find something."
In fact, he has roughly settled on two people, and there is still one person he is not sure about.
One is naturally Shi Jie in front of him, and the other is Xu Lu, the censor of Zuodu.
Previously, when Pan and Lu were ostracizing his father-in-law, he asked his father-in-law to go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to appeal. At that time, it was Xu Deqing who received his father-in-law.
Xu(This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 520: Qin Ye:...It’s just two words: duty.
If Lu had just sat back and watched the chaotic dispute between the Qi and Zhejiang parties over the personnel of the Ministry of Industry, he would not be Xu Deqing.
The previous incident had left a mark on Xu Lu. If he wanted to clean up the administration of officials and promote mediocrity, he would not fail to consider his father-in-law, who had been working in the Ministry of Industry for many years and fell into the trap of being a low-level official.
This was his bet on Xu Lu's political character, but he couldn't look for Xu Lu directly. If he did, it would be self-defeating. He would have to recommend him without recommending him, and he might be sniped.
As for the third person, he is even more difficult to find. It is not even easy to find someone to ask, otherwise he will be suspected of seeking repayment for a favor.
That is Zhao Yi, Minister of Industry.
If this former cabinet minister was more particular, he should have something to say.
When the Ministry of Works is reorganizing its affairs, attention will not be paid to the only remaining outstanding officer, the Chief of Staff. As for the Chief of Staff of Qing Dynasty in Dushui, he is a close associate of Pan Bingyi. Although he is not involved in the imperial mausoleum corruption case, there is no guarantee that he will not be involved in other matters. For corruption, I think it will be cleared up soon.
The other is the emperor. As long as his father-in-law is on the list of court recommendations and is seen by the emperor, he will definitely ask for his opinion. As long as he asks him, he will basically be sure.
Shi Jie nodded and sighed: "It would be great if Mr. Ge was in Shenjing. If he recommended it, the matter would be 100% certain." Of course, he can recommend it, he can only do his best. This is also the reason why the Chu Party intervenes in the Ministry of Works. Personnel opportunities.
No matter what, after the reorganization of the army in the Beijing camp, his Chu party and the young nobleman in front of him have become de facto allies.
Even his position as Minister of Military Aircraft was obtained because he proposed to the Holy One to establish a military aircraft department.
In fact, this is the political structure of Chen and Han. The Chu Party and Jia Heng are currently in a semi-alliance relationship. This is just because the time is still short and they have not been cooperated and baptized by the border war. In addition, the independence of the Jia Heng Party has not yet reached its peak. A point of intimacy.
Jia Heng said: "Mr. Li Ge should have arrived in Peiping now, but there are many mountains and mountains, and the personnel in Shenjing are beyond his reach." Shi Jie frowned and said worriedly: "I don't know what's going on over there in Peiping. Tang Kuan, Wu Yao and others are in Peiping." Jiangmen has taken root in Ji Town for many years, and Mr. Ge went there alone..."
Tang Kuan was the commander-in-chief of Jizhen, and Wu Yao was the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan. Of the two commanders, Tang Kuan had the most troops and actually controlled Shanhaiguan. Both of them were inextricably linked to Yang Guochang's Qi Party. relation.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "It is estimated that the military situation will be urgently communicated in these days. If Mr. Ge wants to prepare for the establishment of a commander-in-chief and unify the northern forces, he will first overwhelm the generals of Peiping. Since the imperial decree is in place and the situation is great, it should not be a problem. "
According to his estimation, the first thing Li Zan did when he arrived in Peking was to capture Tang Kuan and send him to the capital.
To others, this matter may require great courage and determination, but for a cabinet minister who serves as Minister of War, if he cannot do it, people will doubt his courage.
Shi Jie said: "Then just wait for the good news."
The two chatted for a while, and Shi Jie chatted a few words with Qin Ye. Seeing that it was getting late, Jia Heng said goodbye and got into the carriage with Qin Ye.
In the carriage compartment, Qin Ye looked at the young man in Shiqing shirt who was thinking about it, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Zi Yu."
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at his father-in-law, feeling a little funny in his heart. He knew that he had doubts because of what Shi Jie just said, but he was embarrassed to ask himself.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Don't worry, father-in-law. As long as I am on the list of court recommendations, the emperor will definitely ask my opinion. At that time, the recommendation will not avoid relatives. In fact, besides Shi Jie, there are others who can support father-in-law."
"Is there anyone else?"
Jia Heng said: "My father-in-law is very diligent and thrifty in the Ministry of Industry. No one is blind, so that's the way it used to be. Now the Ministry of Industry has cleared out all the officials due to the Gongling scandal, and will not allow people like my father-in-law to be promoted. It's unjustifiable to seduce people from outside."
After hearing this, Qin Ye thought about it and felt that it made sense, and he felt a little calmer.
Qin Ye sighed: "Actually, when Liu Butang was still alive, he was quite supportive, but he passed away nine years ago." Qin Ye grew up from a small official to a doctor. It is impossible that he did not have any political resources. A minister surnamed Liu saw that Qin Ye was diligent and promoted him to the first minister.
Jia Heng said: "That Liu Butang is a gentleman. I wonder if he has any heirs who are still ups and downs in the officialdom?" If possible, he would try to take care of him. Of course, for such officials and heirs of poems and books, maybe It’s impossible to say that there is a housekeeper and the same year of care (this chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 520: Qin Ye:...It’s just two words: duty.
No need for his help.
"He has two sons. The eldest son's official career did not go well and he was forced to serve due to illness. He returned to his hometown to recuperate. The other son is named Liu Yansheng and is now the right counselor of the Jiangnan Province." Qin Ye said.
Jia Heng wrote down the name and said, "I'll look for someone to ask if I have the chance.
The right counselor is from the fourth rank, and the official position is neither high nor low.
While Weng and son-in-law were talking, they returned to Ningguo Mansion. As soon as they arrived at the gate, they heard a servant coming to report that Han Hui had been waiting in the flower hall for a while.
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Chapter 520 Qin Ye:...It’s just two words: duty.
