After hearing the thoughts of his sons, Fu Yuanshan pondered for a moment and then said: "I have too many things to do these days and I don't have time to talk to my sons. You tell the boss that I can give him this opportunity, but Fei Chai can't even think about it." Don’t think, you can only give him a poor place. In this way, you tell him that Ningxia Prefecture is currently short of a county magistrate, and Xining Prefecture is still short of a prefecture magistrate, and let him choose one."
Mrs. Fu couldn't help but hesitate a little about her husband's choice of these two locations. Although she didn't know where Ningxia Mansion and Xining Prefecture were. But with her husband's previous words as a foreshadowing, Mrs. Fu knew it was definitely not a good place. I have been married to this man for almost thirty years. She knew very well what kind of person her husband was. My husband said it was not a good place, so it definitely was.
After hearing what he said, his wife looked a little hesitant. She knew that she was reluctant to leave her son and go to such a difficult place to endure hardship. Fu Yuanshan sighed and said: "Madam, these children are also my flesh and blood. You feel sorry for me, and I feel even more sorry for you. But if you don't polish it, how can you produce talents? If you don't train them well, how can you produce talents? Especially the boss, he is the member of the Fu family The eldest son has a heavier responsibility."
"Back then, after I took charge of government affairs in the Sixth Department, I was sent to Qianzhong Road, where the poverty was as bad as ever. In a small county with more than 30,000 people, half of the people were barbarians. The most things I dealt with all day were those barbarians in the mountains and forests. Fighting. In a county government, there are only six servants left. Among all the subordinate officials, there is only one teaching. At that time, you had just given birth to your eldest son, your mother was paralyzed in bed, and there was no one to take care of you at home. "
"I stayed in that small county for three years. I had to deal with heavy and extremely complicated affairs every day, and I was thinking about you who was struggling to support the family alone. I was exhausted mentally and physically. But it was in that poor county that I took office for three years. I have really benefited a lot from my working experience. I am where I am today, in addition to the high regard from the emperor and the prince, I owe more to the training experience of those three years."
"If I hadn't had those three years of experience in dealing with tedious and complicated things, how could I be so highly regarded by the emperor and his son now? In just a few years, I moved from the fourth rank of Yanshan Prefecture to the Jingzhao Prefecture, and then became the Shanxi Road System He was appointed envoy. Then he was transferred back to the capital and served as a bachelor and counselor of political affairs. After the prince took over the political affairs, he was promoted to Pingzhang political affairs. He also became the first first-rank prime minister in this dynasty."
"Without the foundation gained from those three years of hard work, I would be where I am today. The emperor is accustomed to adopting a moderate approach, but this prince has no sand in his eyes. A capable person Those who are above and those who are mediocre will be below. Those who stand in the pit and do not shit, even if they are not sent home, they will be given an empty job to support themselves in old age. In the hands of this prince, harmony and brilliance strategies will not work. "
"Look at the many children of aristocratic families in this capital, how many of them are truly successful? If it weren't for the titles earned by our ancestors with their lives, I'm afraid they would all be starving to death now. Boys can't be pampered, that can only It will harm him. Especially the boss, if we are no longer here in the future, he will support the future of the entire family. If we don’t train him well, will he be able to shoulder this burden? "
"Although the children in our family have never experienced any great wealth, when the eldest was born, I had already passed the imperial examination. Although I have been away from home for many years, the family has relied on you alone to support me. But no matter what, I don’t have to worry about food and clothing at home, and I have several maids and wives. Although I have always been corrupt and corrupt, in any case, my career has been smooth."
"There are some things that I cannot completely avoid. If I want to persevere in this officialdom, which is like a big dye vat, and if I want to sincerely do something for the people, there are some things that cannot be completely avoided. Because others are dark, if you are alone If you are white, you will not be able to gain a foothold in the officialdom. Therefore, although I have not deliberately made money over the years, my family background is considered acceptable."
"Those children have not experienced any hardships since they were young. Although they are not rich and powerful, they have not experienced any hardships. Especially this eldest son, he followed me in his studies. He became a Jinshi at a young age, which can be regarded as a young success. Although He has the responsibilities of an older brother, but his temper is also a bit arrogant. He wants to go out, get some capital, and move forward. As a father, I will not stop him and will encourage him."
"But the experience that we should go forward cannot be missed at any step. Moreover, the more prosperous the prefectures and counties, the harder it is to do it. On the contrary, it is easier to achieve political achievements in remote and remote places that lack education. I don't have time to talk to him. , you told him that if you want to go out, do as I say and choose a difficult place to hone yourself. Moreover, after he takes office, I will not give him any help. "
"What to do, everything depends on him. Or he can be honest and continue to suffer for me in Dali Temple. Also, if he chooses to be released, I don't expect him to do anything earth-shattering. But if he is corrupt and perverts the law, , exploited the people, I skinned him alive. Although my Fu family is not a famous family, we have always passed down poems and books. There must be no one who harms the people."
After Fu Yuanshan finished speaking, Mrs. Fu, who knew her husband's thoughts, sighed: "I will talk to him about this matter. In fact, I don't understand what you said. I just went to such a miserable place. , How can his body and bones bear it? Besides, if he goes to that kind of place, what will happen to his daughter-in-law? This little grandson is only one month old, should he go with him? Can the child bear it? "
Hearing his wife's distressed tone, Fu Yuanshan shook his head somewhat. He also knows that although his wife is not the kind of person who loves mothers and loses her children, after all, her son is the meat that has fallen from his body. What mother wouldn't feel distressed if she went there to become an official in Qiongzhou County? What's more, there is also a little grandson who has just turned one month old. It's just that I feel distressed, but Fu Yuanshan knows that he can't be soft-hearted in this matter.
Especially the eldest son, I have high hopes for him, hoping that he will become a responsible person in the future and someone who can support his younger siblings. Thinking of this, Fu Yuanshan gritted his teeth and said: "My daughter-in-law and grandson will stay in the capital. Our family can still afford to support their mother and son. Didn't I get through those years when I was alone outside? Why couldn't he? ?”
"A term of office only lasts for three years. Could it be that he can't hold on for even three years? Let him make his own decision on this matter. Tell him that if he still insists on being sent abroad, I, as a father, will be very happy. If he can't let go of his wife and children, then Stay with me in the capital honestly. Anyway, there are five brothers, and I won’t put all my hopes on him. Only those who endure hardship can become a master."
"Also, tell the second and third sons that judging from the current situation, before the end of Jiangnan's counter-insurgency, next year's encore may not be held. The court is now focusing all its energy on countering the rebellion, and there may not be any During this free time, go to Enke. Besides, Enke’s path is too narrow, and the official career of being elected is also narrow. So even if it’s open, don’t take part, because it doesn’t mean much.”
"If you really want to stand out through the imperial examination, then prepare well for the next competition. Don't always think about taking shortcuts, and learn to concentrate on studying in books. It will be good for them to study in the Imperial College for two more years. . And Fifth Brother, don’t hide around dancing with guns and sticks all day long, thinking all the time about going to the battlefield to kill the enemy. Although I am a scholar, I am not opposed to having a martial artist in my family."
"My mind is not that narrow. The civil and military paths are the two pillars of the imperial court, and both are indispensable. If he really wants to go, I can recommend him to the He family. However, he doesn't want it either. Even if you think you can achieve it in one go, you should start from the bottom as well. Whether you live or die on the battlefield, that is your destiny. Don't think about it, I will transfer him out before he goes to the battlefield."
Having said this, Fu Yuanshan looked at his old wife and said softly: "Now the imperial court is in a state of internal and external distress, and the new monarch thinks so highly of me. As prime minister, how can I not dare not to dedicate myself to my best work? In the days to come, I will be even more dedicated. Busy. I can only leave this family completely to you. You have followed me all these years, and you have not enjoyed many blessings, but have suffered a lot of hardships. I am sorry for you. "
Hearing Fu Yuanshan's words, Mrs. Fu leaned on her husband's shoulder and said softly: "What do you and I say to each other? In these years, you have never let me down. Let me know that I I did not choose the wrong person back then. However, when you are busy with government affairs, you must also pay attention to rest. You are not only the backbone of the court, but also the bread and butter of this family. Only when you are here can we truly have a family."
Hugging his wife, Fu Yuanshan was filled with contentment. The couple has supported each other from the most difficult time to today, and they have endured countless hardships. It turns out that the eldest lady, who never touched the spring water, has been doing laundry, cooking, cooking and spinning to support the family since she married him. She has supported the family by herself so that she can study with peace of mind. Her husband raises her children, and she deserves to be the first to make it this far.
Over the years, Fu Yuanshan has not only felt conjugal affection for his wife, but also has a large part of gratitude. It is precisely because of this that Fu Yuanshan has become a first-class official and has always been clean and tidy when it comes to women. That is to say, there are no three wives and four concubines like the dignitaries of the Manchu Dynasty, and there is not even a single maidservant. The women outside have never gotten along with each other.
The couple, who had been in love for decades, enjoyed the rare free time and cuddled together quietly until very late. After leaving the Fu Mansion, Huang Qiong, who had been full of thoughts, did not return to the palace. Instead, he looked up at the sky, calculated that the children should all go to bed, and then went to Zhang Qiaoer's place. It's been a while since we've had trysts together.
When they arrived at Zhang Qiaoer's place, Huang Qiong was surprised to see Nangong Mei. After the last farewell, Huang Qiong, who had not seen Nangong Mei for two full years and missed her very much, couldn't help but happily held the beauty in his arms and said: "Mei'er, why did you come to Beijing? When did you come to Beijing? You're coming to Beijing, why don't you tell me. Are you here alone this time? Did you bring your children with you?"
Nangong Mei, who saw that Huang Qiong's joyful expression came from her heart and was not a fake, finally put down her hand of rejection. Instead, she leaned into his arms and said softly: "Aren't you about to ascend the throne? At this time, the Fan family must go to Beijing to congratulate. But before leaving, father-in-law and Fan Jian were distracted by something. , I will arrive a little later, so I was sent to Beijing first."
"I came to Beijing alone, and the child was still in Xiangyang without me. He is too young and not suitable for long-distance travel. I always got along well with Qiaoer when I came to Beijing last time, and the Fan family is in the capital. The branch was too obvious and too noisy. I stayed with her temporarily for a few days, and when my father-in-law and Fan Jian came to Beijing, I moved to the Fan family to share the helm, but I didn't expect to meet you. "
Huang Qiong, who was delighted when he heard that the beauty in his arms entered the palace single, had already completely forgotten certain things. Regardless of Nangong Mei's objection, he directly kissed the beauty in his arms. While kissing her, she leaned into Nangong Mei's ear and said softly: "Mei'er is so cruel. She refuses to go to Beijing to see me even after two years of separation. She really misses me so much."
