Tianjia has been in power for twelve years, and its external image has always been one of kindness and cowardice.
During the knife-catching incident, he failed to eradicate the knife-catching phenomenon, but he preserved the talented man An Jun and allowed him to participate in the examination.
In the imperial examination fraud incident, he failed to single out the Fang family, but went along with the situation and re-took the examination.
It seems that nothing he does is good enough and he is constrained everywhere, but he can do something to save his reputation and avoid being completely incompetent.
Maybe he can't be entirely blamed.
The late emperor acted too recklessly, and the military power that should have been in the emperor's hands was diluted. The cabinet that was originally established to strengthen the imperial power in turn restricted the emperor. Even the Imperial City's defense lines, such as the Royal Forest Army, had spies from aristocratic families.
Without being able to hold real power and lacking absolute courage, it is not easy for the Tianjia to achieve this level.
He is like a roly-poly who swings from side to side, listening to whoever speaks the most and agreeing with whoever makes sense.
Company Commander Yan believed that his eldest brother Xu Mo's success as the top pick was the result of his own efforts and efforts behind the scenes.
It wasn't until everything was put together that it turned out that wasn't the case.
The Tian family knew the seriousness of imperial examination fraud, but they still ranked Fang Yuan and Xu Mo as the first. It was probably because they appreciated Xu Mo's talent and Fang Yuan's proposal.
The former rookie can help him compete with the aristocratic family, while the latter proposes to bring huge wealth.
However, fraud in imperial examinations will always ferment. Two people involved in cheating cases cannot become pillars of the country at the same time. The anger of talented scholars will break through the sky and demand the truth from the entire dynasty.
The Fang family knew this well, so they teamed up with their in-laws to donate, which could not only please the Tian family, but also temporarily suppress the public opinion of Youyou, and at the same time squeeze out the hostile families, killing three birds with one stone.
The Tian family did nothing, just waiting for the imperial examination fraud to ferment.
Joining him can gain benefits from the Fang family, at the cost of sacrificing the insignificant Xu Mo.
Retreating him can also severely damage Fang Yuan, get rid of some constraints and strengthen the imperial power at the same time.
Without analysis, nothing can come out vividly.
Only then did Chang Yan realize that his understanding of his father might not be that thorough.
"So, after the Spring Reward Banquet, the Fang family has made money for the Tian family, and the imperial examination fraud scandal has escalated, so the eldest brother can only be sacrificed?" Jiang Sheng spent a long time, and finally turned around, his face turned pale, "Then we have to destroy the reward. Spring banquet? We can’t let the Fang family succeed."
If the Fang family succeeds, what will their eldest brother do?
"No, we can't." Zhang Yan sighed, "Not only can't we do it, we have to make the Spring Appreciation Banquet a special event."
It’s called the Spring Festival Banquet, but it’s actually a donation.
The aristocratic family headed by the Fang family and several princes donated a total of three hundred thousand taels.
Today, there are more aristocratic families and richer wealth. They may be able to raise nearly one million snowflakes of silver.
If Tianjia used this million taels of silver to eat, drink, have fun, overhaul his mansion, and expand his mausoleum, his behavior would be disgraceful and even be infamy for thousands of years.
But in fact, this batch of money is to be sent to the frontier to feed and clothe hundreds of thousands of soldiers, support their families, and enable them to survive the cold winter safely.
Iron ore will also be forged to make stronger armor and sharp blades for soldiers to go on the field to kill enemies and drive away Tartars.
When life reaches a certain height, it loses absolute black and white, right and wrong.
From Xu Mo's point of view, to millions of students, this emperor was irresponsible and even dared to mess up the imperial examination fraud.
But for the frontier soldiers who were well fed and clothed, and the relatives of the soldiers who had lost their heirs and husbands, who could say that he was not good!
Even the Fang family who proposed to donate could gain a lot of favor.
"But if the Fang family forces the family to donate, shouldn't it cause resentment?" Jiang Sheng didn't know why.
Chang Yan nodded, "It may cause some resentment, but he unites his own family and squeezes out the rival families, so he has nothing to fear even if there is resentment."
Later, the donation turned into a Spring Festival banquet, which may make some officials or wealthy households unhappy.
This dissatisfaction can be turned into a sharp sword when the Fang family declines, but as long as it pleases the Tian family and arouses the respect of all people, the Fang family will always be the Fang family, and they will not dare to express any resentment.
After all, Jiang Sheng still didn't understand the officialdom well enough. He naively thought that offending someone would mean death, and stabbing someone in the back would lead to death.
If that were the case, the Tian family would not be constrained to the point of cowardice by the aristocratic family.
"But you are right about one thing." Chang Yan glanced at the time and suddenly spoke faster, "Brother is indeed very dangerous."
The Fang family did so much just to slow down the fermentation of fraud, not to suppress imperial examination fraud. Anyone who understands knows that sooner or later, the literati will make their voices heard.
Once it ferments, a sinner will inevitably appear among Fang Yuan and Xu Mo.
Tianjia's partiality, the voice of scholars is very important at this moment, and can even become a key decision.
"You have to tell big brother to be careful during this period and remember to make friends and establish your reputation as a literary giant."
"I also want to tell Third Brother to return to the border with General Jiang. Don't be left alone. It's best to quickly take control of the military and have enough say."
"Second brother may encounter a crisis that is more intense than the Liao family's fight for business. Let him not worry and be afraid. If there is anything, just send lychees to convey it."
"And fourth brother... practice your medical skills well with Dr. Wu, don't let me down for all my hard work."
The bells rang again in the distance, indicating that the banquet was about to begin.
Chang Yan took one last look at his sister who seemed to have grown taller, but said nothing and turned around to climb over the window lattice.
We meet through hardships and dangers, but I don’t know when the next time will be.
Jiang Sheng had tears in his eyes, and the words "Fifth Brother" were choked in his throat, but he didn't scream out after all.
"The Tian family is about to arrive at the main hall." Yao Siqing reminded from outside, "Should we go back quickly, or wait a little longer."
They are obviously such close relatives, but they have to rack their brains to avoid suspicion, and even have to stagger the timing of their appearance so as not to arouse suspicion.
"Later." Jiang Sheng wiped away his tears, "Fifth brother is more difficult than us, let him go back first."
The two sat in the Gong room for a while, then slowly got up and returned to the Baohe Hall.
The main hall, which had been a bit noisy just now, was filled with solemn silence. Family members, who were rarely seen on weekdays, were sitting in their respective seats, waiting for the arrival of the host of the banquet.
Not long after the fifth prince took his seat, he was talking to the fourth prince, seeming to express his stomach discomfort.
Jiang Chengyu was guarding the large table alone. She was bored at the empty seat next to her. Finally, she saw Jiang Sheng and hurriedly waved her hand and called, "Here, here, sister, come quickly."
Yao Siqing nodded and took the lead back to the seat behind the second wife of the Yao family.
Jiang Sheng also took the opportunity to return behind Mrs. Jiang.
The two sisters had just sat down, and before Jiang Chengyu had time to inquire further, he heard a sound coming from the main hall, "The Emperor has arrived."
Tianjia, who was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, walked from behind the screen. He looked at the wealth and wealth in the hall, and there was an inexplicable look in his eyes.
Four princes and one princess were the first to stand up. The important officials in the court, their wives and children bowed down in unison and said, "See Father (Your Majesty,)
Father (Emperor) may you be blessed and safe. "
The emperor who was rumored among the people finally appeared.
