"Go to the Censor Qiao's place." Feng Ziying pursed her lips and smiled.
"On this trip to Shandong, I and Duke Qiao were destined to go through adversities together, and we developed some friendship. When Duke Qiao knew that I wanted to study in an academy, he took the initiative to recommend me to Qingtan Academy. I originally wanted to go to Tonghui. The academy or Chongzheng Academy, but Mr. Qiao directly recommended me to Qingtan Academy, so I couldn’t refuse."
Jia Lian and Jia Rong couldn't help but click their tongues.
This is an opportunity. Of course, they can't afford this opportunity. Qingtan Academy is not something they can study in, but this letter of recommendation alone immediately distinguishes Feng Ziying from other noble children. .
This shows that Feng Ziying has gained the approval of the civil servants and nobles in the court, especially the most difficult to deal with, the censor Yan Guan.
Of course, Qiao Yingjia cannot represent the entire censorship group, but he is undoubtedly one of the backbones.
He and Li Sancai jointly dealt with the Linqing civil uprising decisively, which was also well received in the court.
Not only did the cabinet praise them, but the emperor was also said to be very satisfied, thinking that they had the courage to do their jobs and take on their responsibilities, which meant that Qiao Yingjia might have room for advancement in the next step.
And Qiao Yingjia has already become a censor. If he wants to be promoted again, if he is not in the Metropolitan Procuratorate system, then he can only hold those positions.
It is not possible to be the censor of the left and right capitals for the time being, but if you are the deputy censor of the left and right censors and the censor of the left and right censors, then the chances are very high. They are real noble officials of the imperial court.
Feng Ziying won his favor, which was a rare opportunity.
"Dalang, are you really planning to go to the imperial examination?" After all, Jia Lian is a few years older and thinks about things in a longer term than Jia Rong and Jia Baoyu.
Although they are a little jealous, Jia Lian and Feng Ziying both know that the foundations of the Feng family and the Jia family are incomparable, especially now that Feng Tang is at home.
If this continues, I'm afraid it won't be Feng Ziying's turn in twenty years, and I'm afraid it will be in decline, so it's normal for people to have various ideas.
"Second brother Lian, you also know that my father is trying his best to return to Datong. It is certainly comfortable to stay in the capital, but with such a big family, our family does not dare to compare with your Rongning second family. My father will For a short-term Shenwu general, what is enough Lumi for a year?"
When Feng Ziying saw Jia Lian asking about it, she felt happy.
This was just the right time to pass on the message. The second generation of Rongning House was ineffective, but it still had contacts with the other four princes and eight princes, so it happened to be a good channel for passing it on.
"My father originally wanted to go back to Datong. After all, we are familiar with each other, but now it seems that he can't go. Seeing that my father is getting older, I can't just hang around in this prison forever, can I?"
Feng Ziying was very calm, "I originally thought that if my father could return to Datong, I would hang out in prison for a few years and live a peaceful life in the future. But now I have to rely on myself. I'm thinking that I may not be able to hang out like this. I have to Find a way for yourself, right? You can't wait until I get married and start a business, and all that's left is the light archway of General Shenwu, right? That can't be used as food, right?"
It was said very casually and naturally, but it sounded like the truth, which made Jia Lian, Jia Rong and even Jia Baoyu feel very reasonable.
General Shenwu sounds awesome, but in fact it is just a false title. There are at least dozens of such miscellaneous generals in the capital. Among the noble groups, they rank in the middle. If they have no military exploits, they will decline easily if they surrender. Quick thing.
Jia Lian, Jia Rong and the others don't know what the Feng family's background is like, but looking at the size of the Shenwu General's Mansion and the appearance of the courtyard, they can figure it out. It's quite different from Ning Rong's Second Mansion.
"But you all know that the prison students who seek official positions can only go out of the capital to the lower state capitals, so go ahead and do it, but they can only work as assistants and miscellaneous officials. They will never be able to look like a person in their lives. I feel that at my age, No matter what happens, I have to give it a try. If I pass the examination, I will be able to get even a sixth- or seventh-grade court official in the capital, right?"
Feng Ziying's words naturally did not have much impact on Jia Lian, Jia Rong and others, but to Jia Baoyu, they were undoubtedly a tease, intentionally or unintentionally. At least Jia Lian and Jia Rong looked at Jia Baoyu with a little more "no" in their eyes. Out of flavor.
Of course Jia Yun didn't dare to be like Jia Lian and Jia Rong, but she was still thinking about it in her heart.
Second Master Bao is quite prosperous now, but everyone knows that it is because of the favor of his ancestors. Once the ancestors pass away for a hundred years, it is inevitable that the eldest and second bedrooms of Rongguo Mansion will be separated. Jia She and Jia Lian will naturally succeed in the title. , but what about Jia Zheng and Jia Baoyu?
Once Jia Zheng becomes an official, what will Jia Baoyu do to support the livelihood of the two people in the house?
No one believes that with Jia Baoyu's current virtue, he can wipe out his dignity and endure hardships by going to Xia Bianzhou County to serve as a miscellaneous official. But how can he stay at home and play with his sisters and maids for the rest of his life?
Jia Baoyu also had complicated feelings.
He didn't think Feng Ziying was targeting him, but there was no doubt that the other party's gesture was in contrast to his own.
After all, in Rongguo Mansion, apart from myself, Jia Huan, Jia Lan, there is probably only one Jia Cong who can study or is at the age of studying.
Jia Baoyu knew that Jia Huan was probably useless, but Jia Lan and Jia Cong didn't know if they had the confidence and perseverance to study.
He is the legitimate son, especially since there is an elder brother Jia Zhu who is a successful scholar and was awarded the title of Scholar at the age of fourteen. Therefore, everyone has high hopes for him and thinks that he is a scholar. This view The look of anticipation was driving him crazy.
He doesn't like reading at all.
If he was arty and recited poems and composed poems when playing with his sisters, he could still try his best, but now the provincial examination and the general examination do not rely on poems and poems. Classical meaning and policy theory are the foundation, especially policy theory. The importance of scientific examinations has become more and more important, and poetry and songs have become a kind of embellishment.
How to control floods, how to develop agriculture, how to guard borders, how to conduct maritime trade, how to educate the people, how to moralize merchants, how to tame barbarians and deal with border troubles...
Since the Emperor came to the throne, policy examinations have become more and more complicated, and they have increasingly changed with the changes in the government and the times. The questions have become more sophisticated, and even the emperor and cabinet ministers have to personally participate in the judging.
But these "miscellaneous chores" that were "vulgar" in Jia Baoyu's mind became the focus of policy discussions. He felt a headache when he saw them. He was tired of even the Four Books and Five Classics, let alone learning and familiarizing with these miscellaneous chores. .
Jia Baoyu didn't understand, how could Feng Ziying have the confidence to study at Qingtan Academy?
You must know that Qingtan Academy's ethics and academic rules are worse than those of other academies, and the Imperial College is even more incomparable. How could he, Feng Ziying, dare to go there because of his virtue?
I'm afraid I'll be kicked out of the academy in ten and a half months, right? Or maybe you feel you can’t bear it, so you sneak back in despair and die out?
Thinking of this, Jia Baoyu felt a little relieved.
Perhaps Feng Ziying was taking advantage of the limelight to show off and show the outside world that she was striving to make progress, but she didn't think about whether the book was so easy to read? Is the provincial examination so easy to pass?
Brother Lian and Brother Rong didn't even dare to mention studying. I had also heard how my brother studied all night long when he was still alive. Otherwise, how could his body and bones be broken and he would be young at such an early age? Pass away.
Now I'm talking about it happily. If I actually go into the academy and stay there for a few days, I'm afraid I'll know the taste. I really think that hanging out in the Imperial College is also called studying.
"Brother Feng, I heard that life in this academy is very hard, and I have been studying there for several years. It is not as easy as in the Imperial College." Jia Baoyu pretended to think about Feng Ziying, "The Qingtan Academy is even more strict, listen. It is said that the professor often punishes students with a ruler or claustrophobically. I heard that many students could not bear the pain and escaped. I feel that if the intimidation is too much, Brother Feng should still put his own body first, but don't... …”
Seeing the big, round face in front of her with a smile on her face, Feng Ziying had to admit that Jia Baoyu was quite confident in being able to win the favor of the whole family.
Even if Jia Lian is as handsome as Jia Lian, she is a bit more worldly and flashy, while Jia Rong is too feminine, and Jia Yun is a bit less splendid and wealthy. There is really no one in the Rong Ning mansion who can compare with her. Yes, no wonder people in Rong Ning's second mansion can get everything they want.
Feng Ziying could roughly guess this guy's intentions. It was difficult for a child to conceal his thoughts in front of her.
He is full of envy, jealousy and hatred that he wants to go to the academy, but he also feels that he cannot bear the hardship if he wants to go there, so the best result is that the other party can't bear the hardship and escapes after going, especially if he is expelled. It just couldn't be better.
This kind of mentality of wishing people to be poor and hating others to be rich is normal, and Feng Ziying can understand it.
Especially people like Jia Baoyu who are particularly sensitive in certain aspects, their emotions are also particularly delicate, and they can be keenly aware of the pros and cons of certain things for themselves.
A specific encounter like this between Feng Ziying and Lin Daiyu may have had a huge impact and threat on his hope of winning Lin Daiyu's favor and love. He was aware of it, and then hoped to use some tricks to eliminate these "threats" .
For example, Jia Baoyu never believed that Feng Ziying was capable of returning what he thought was the image of Feng Ziying to "realness."
Of course, Feng Ziying was aware of Jia Baoyu's emotions and thoughts last time, but he didn't care too much.
Lin Daiyu is no longer the Lin Daiyu who is as helpless as a seedling that has not experienced the wind and rain. The adventure of the Linqing Civil War probably left a very deep mark on Lin Daiyu's heart. I am afraid that this cannot be worn away by ordinary rubbing or sweet words. dropped.
What's more, certain impressions have been solidified by him. It is estimated that Jia Baoyu will not even have the opportunity to talk and talk sweetly. This impression may even become worse because of Jia Baoyu's illegal entanglement.
I just don’t know if Jia Baoyu realizes this.
