Since that day when Jia She rejected the request of the clan elders and refused to grant Jia Lian the title, some opinions gradually emerged in the two mansions.
The second master Lian is not liked by the eldest master. The son that the eldest master likes is actually the third master Cong. The eldest master wants to pass the title to the third master Cong, so he refuses to grant the title to the second master Lian.
There is another theory that Jia She actually wanted to imitate the old Duke of the country and let the second master Lian live there after passing the title to the second master Lian, while leaving the property in the east cross courtyard to the third master Cong. , let Third Master Cong inherit...
There is also a shocking saying that the second master Lian is not really filial. The appearance of filial piety he puts on is all fake. Others can't see it, but the eldest master can see it, so he doesn't like him very much. He also said that Second Master Lian took advantage of the fact that the eldest man was seriously ill. In the name of taking care of him, he actually put the eldest man under house arrest, without giving him medicine and not allowing him to see outsiders!
True and false remarks were spread by interested people and became very popular for a while.
Jia Lian had a contemptuous attitude towards this. If Jia She lived well, it might be useful to ruin his reputation. Now that Jia She is like this, I remember, is it too late?
Despite this, Jia Lian still did not let it go.
Anyone who is caught making or spreading rumors will be interrogated alone and pinned down in front of the gate of the Dongkua Courtyard with dozens of big boards waiting on him.
On the one hand, he made three trips a day, constantly inviting the elders of the clan to come and see Jia She.
With such a two-pronged approach, these rumors gradually disappeared. They did not have any adverse impact on Jia Lian. On the contrary, they made it clear to those with a clear eye that there were young people behind the scenes, plotting evil intentions.
As for who it was, under Jia Lian's deliberate guidance, many people could guess it and couldn't help but sneer at it.
"It's true that the toad wants to eat swan meat, and it's just thinking about good things!"
Sister Feng was particularly angry. She was about to spit in someone's face, but Jia Lian stopped her.
With Wang Xifeng's temper of scolding others and focusing on exposing their shortcomings, if she went over to make a fuss, she would definitely make others look disgraced, but it would be meaningless and she would also lose her own dignity.
Seeing that the Chinese New Year has passed, all the government offices in Beijing have begun to resume their daily work. A group of officers and soldiers drove up from Ningrong Street and stopped at the entrance of the East Crossing Courtyard.
When the gatekeepers of Ningguo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion saw it, they all came in to report the news.
Of course, Jia Lian, who was in the Dongkua courtyard, got the news immediately. He hurriedly packed his clothes and came out. He was very surprised when he saw the leader. He immediately came forward and worshiped: "I have met my second uncle. I wonder why my second uncle is here."
Zhang Song, a doctor at the Ministry of War, seemed to have no idea about Jia She's condition. He looked at Jia Lian with a smile on his face and said with a smile: "It's a happy event for me to have you in the ministry. The lord of the ministry knows about our relationship, so he specially communicated with her." Let me do it."
When Jia Lian heard this, he probably guessed something and bowed to wait.
Zhang Song reached out and took the document from the attendant's hand. Behind Jia Lian, the disciples in the East Cross Courtyard thought it was an imperial edict and knelt down one after another.
Jia Lian had already been an official once, so he naturally understood that the emperor's canonization decree to the Ministry of War was to seal up the Ministry of War. What could be produced was the appointment document from the Ministry of War, so he could only be more respectful.
Zhang Song didn't care how others reacted, he unfolded the text and read:
"Commission:
Jia Lian took over the post of commander of the Xicheng Army and Horses Division and was required to take office within three days.
The tenth day of the first month of the fifth year of Ningkang. "
Zhang Song only read the text on the first page, then closed the text and handed it into Jia Lian's hands.
Jia Lian took it and opened it subconsciously to take a look.
In addition to what Zhang Song read, there was also a large piece of small text at the back, which described his identity, experience and basic appearance, and was stamped with the seal of the Ministry of War.
This is his confession and the main credential for him to take office.
Without taking a closer look, Jia Lian closed the door and bowed to Zhang Song: "Thank you, sir. I will serve you faithfully despite my humble position and live up to the high expectations of your majesty and the court!"
Zhang Song nodded casually and called two more officials from the Ministry of War who were holding trays to come up and said: "Here are your official seals, official uniforms and waist badges. You must keep these things properly. If any are lost or damaged, , must be reported to the Ministry of War in time."
The last sentence is Zhang Song's special expression. He was worried that Jia Lian would not understand these details and principles when he first entered officialdom.
"I understand." Jia Lian nodded. After taking the things, seeing that Zhang Song had no other instructions, he invited Zhang Song in for tea.
Zhang Song glanced at the gloomy Dongkuoyuan and shook his head: "The ministry still has official duties, so I won't delay here any longer. Remember, you must go to the Xicheng Army and Horses Yamen to take up the post within the deadline and familiarize yourself with military affairs as soon as possible."
Jia Lian agreed, knowing that the Zhang family still couldn't see Jia She, so he didn't force it. He respectfully invited Zhang Song to get in the car and watched him leave.
"Congratulations to the second master, congratulations to the second master...!"
As soon as Zhang Song left, the servants and servants came forward one by one and kowtowed in congratulations.
Some of them may not understand what kind of official title their second master has been given, but who cares, just pay homage first and then talk about it.
Jia Lian waved to these people to wake up, and then did not move. He had already seen Jia Zhen in the east and Jia Zheng in the west leading people over.
After all, Jia Zhen ran faster. He took a few steps forward and smiled at Jia Lian: "Brother Lian, I heard that you have been promoted again. What was your promotion this time? What rank?"
Jia Lian shook his head modestly and waited for Jia Zheng to approach before saying: "Xicheng Military and Horse Department, this yamen junior is not very familiar with me, and I would like to ask Brother Zhen to clarify my doubts."
"Xicheng Soldiers and Horses Division? I'm familiar with this. I deal with it often. They are responsible for the security and traffic of all the streets and roads in Xicheng. They are also responsible for things like arresting thieves, nighttime fire prevention and curfews. .
By the way, there are also officers and soldiers at the city gate, who are also affiliated with the Wucheng Military and Horse Division. This is a government office with truly important responsibilities...
How can you say that Brother Lian was sent here? "
As Jia Zhen spoke, she hesitated again and asked, "Is it the commander? Or the deputy?"
Jia Zhen is really familiar with the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, which often deals with wealthy nobles.
The Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities is divided into five yamen: Central, East, South, West and North. They are not subordinate to each other, but they both belong to the Ministry of War and are also under the control of the Beijing Camp. It is a typical dual jurisdiction.
In terms of status, he is a small yamen, but he has a lot of troubles, and he is in a capital city full of powerful people, so he is often the yamen who takes the blame.
Upon hearing that Jia Lian was transferred to a place like this, Jia Zhen was both regretful and happy...
Just another thought, Jia Lian was originally a fifth-grade man, so there was no reason for him to go to the border and come back and be demoted. Therefore, in the entire Xicheng Army and Horse Department, it seems that there are only the positions of chief and deputy commanders suitable for Jia Lian, one is the fourth rank, and the other is the fourth rank...
Jia Lian smiled and said, "Not the deputy."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, congratulations to Brother Lian. At such a young age, you have become the chief official of a yamen. Congratulations, congratulations!"
Jia Zhen received an expected reply, but it was a bit sour.
This is the fourth grade, the fourth grade...
Brother, I am only at the third level, only at the third level!
This is because this kid has not yet attacked the prince. After he attacks the prince, he will really surpass me...
Jia Zheng next to him had mixed feelings in his heart, but when Jia Lian looked over, he still had a beard and pretended not to care: "Well, yes, Xicheng Military and Horse Division, although the yamen is small, it has important responsibilities. You are the chief officer, and you must do your best in the future to live up to His Majesty's love and the great trust of the court..."
What else can Jia Zheng say? Although civil and military skills are not comparable, he is only from the fourth grade. He really is only from the fourth grade. He will be fifty soon!
And this kid will not turn twenty until two months later...
Jia Lian handed over to Jia Zheng and said: "Thank you for your encouragement, sir. My nephew is very busy. In the future, he will be an official. I need your guidance and support."
Because Jia Lian said it sincerely, Jia Zheng did not doubt that Jia Lian was mocking him, so he nodded slightly, hummed, and said: "This is good news. The old lady is still waiting there. You go in personally and report it to her." Let’s do it.”
After saying that, Jia Zheng looked at Jia Zhen and said, "Now that you're here, let's go in and see the great master."
"yes."
So two middle-aged and elderly people with sore hearts walked in together, ready to take a good look at the living dead who had a better fate than them, but at this time, they could only look at the living dead lying on the bed in an attempt to find some happiness.
When they entered, Jia Lian restrained his modest expression.
A fourth-grade commander, coincidentally, when he reached the highest level under Wang Ziteng, he held the position of commander of an army, and he happened to be a fourth-grade mid-level military attaché.
Of course, it was a temporary appointment on the battlefield and could not be counted as a positive number, so after he returned to Beijing, he still only received the position of fifth-grade school captain.
The emperor then confirmed his position as commander, which showed that the emperor really valued him.
Since the emperor is so thoughtful, it seems that he has to perform better.
As for the chief official of the yamen who is taking the blame... Hey, it's not bad to catch the thieves and set fires, uh, for fire prevention, and he has military power, right? Not much though.
Therefore, Jia Lian looked at Dongquaoyuan and Rongguo Mansion again.
From today on, he no longer needs to be so timid and can selectively use force to break the law!
By the way, if you don't look back, you'll strangle Jia She to death...
