At this time, Gao Mengnan already understood Gao Yuan's intention, and naturally guessed how Gao Yuan would behave during his stay in Dingnancheng, so he simply put up his uncle's pretense and let Gao Yuan perform. For Gao Mengnan, Gao Yuan's attitude is important, but not important, in fact it is not that important.
The reason is simple. Although this "Nanning Marquis Yingxi" has a distinguished status and a stable status, in the final analysis he is just a boy of thirteen or fourteen. At the same time, his father Gao Pragmatic is now less than forty years old and has always been in good health. He is truly in his prime.
Therefore, even if Gao Yuan will eventually inherit the foundation of Southern Xinjiang in the future, what does this have to do with Gao Mengnan? Gao Mengnan is more than ten years older than Gao Pragmatic! If we say that when Gao Pragmatic takes over and Gao Yuan takes over, then Gao Mengnan will probably be able to beat a drum.
Of course, although he himself does not have to worry about what will happen after Gao Yuan inherits Southern Xinjiang, it does not mean that he can really stay out of it.
Gao Jingshi only had one wife and three concubines, so he was often praised as not being a womanizer, but in fact, Gao Jingshi was nothing compared to Gao Mengnan. Gao Mengnan only had one wife, Mrs. Liu, and had no concubines or heirs. Moreover, his wife Liu was not jealous. Like Huang Zhiting, she tried to persuade her husband to take concubines many times, but she was declined by Gao Mengnan who smiled and said nothing.
It's funny to say that after Mrs. Liu came to southern Xinjiang with Gao Mengnan, she even asked Huang Zhiting for advice, hoping that Huang Zhiting would help persuade her husband to take a concubine. Obviously, Huang Zhiting couldn't help in this matter, so later she gave Mrs. Liu an unexpected proposal: to take in orphans.
Mrs. Liu initially thought that Huang Zhiting wanted her and Gao Mengnan to choose one or two adopted sons from the orphans so that they could inherit the clan and family business in the future.
Mrs. Liu was not very happy with this proposal, because in her opinion, although the Gao family was not prosperous, at least it was not weak. In terms of seniority, it is not difficult to adopt a nephew as an adopted son in the clan. This can also ensure that "the rich water does not flow to other people's fields" and does not take advantage of other people's blood.
However, Huang Zhiting told her that her suggestion was not what she imagined. Huang Zhiting said that she and her husband, Gao Pragmatic, had discussed setting up a orphanage hall in southern Xinjiang to specially adopt orphans, especially the orphans of soldiers who died in the six major garrison armies.
Although these orphans will not all receive the title of "whose adopted son", they will in fact be carefully educated. More importantly, Xigutang will not receive official funds, but will be funded personally by Gao Jingshi and his wife. Of course, if Mrs. Liu is willing to join, she and Gao Mengnan and his wife will also become investors. one.
Although Mrs. Liu was not involved in politics, she realized that the matter was not that simple as soon as she heard it. Therefore, she did not dare to agree rashly at the time, but said she would go back and ask the master for instructions. Huang Zhiting expressed understanding.
Mrs. Liu immediately talked about the matter with Gao Mengnan after she returned, and carefully expressed her opinion: no participation.
Gao Mengnan asked her why she couldn't participate, and Mrs. Liu said: "The adoption of orphans was originally a favorite of the generals of Jiubian Town, and the purpose was just to adopt more children for help. The Rixin couple also specially gave priority to the orphans of soldiers when they adopted orphans. This means that I am a concubine." I think it is self-explanatory. In this case, shouldn’t I be involved in this matter? What if I am misunderstood by Rixin..."
Gao Mengnan laughed loudly after hearing this, and Mrs. Liu said angrily: "I am thinking of you, what are you kidding me about?"
"Of course I know Madam is thinking about me, but regarding this matter, Madam has some misunderstandings."
Mrs. Liu hurriedly asked: "How do you say this?"
Gao Mengnan said: "At least half of the military and political officials at all levels in southern Xinjiang are from the Gao family, or are descendants of the Gao family, or have children born in the family. Why is it necessary for Rixin to build an additional orphanage hall to adopt orphans? Furthermore, Mrs. Hou made it clear These orphans will not be given the status of adopted children. In fact, it tells me that these children are not trained as personal soldiers of the couple.
In addition, Mrs. Hou is not a person who likes to play with conspiracies. Since she specially invited you and me to join in, it means that the invitation is genuine and not a test. "
"Really?" Mrs. Liu was a little confused now and asked: "But he is getting richer and richer than anyone else in the world, so what difficulties does it have for him to establish a charity hall? I mean, he is not short of money, and he has Why is it necessary for me to join as one of the investors?"
Gao Mengnan smiled and said: "He certainly doesn't need me to pay - oh, I mean, although I have to pay some amount of money, but that's not what Rixin needs. What Rixin needs is very simple, just My name, or my name as a member of the Gao family."
"Oh...that's it." Mrs. Liu nodded as if she understood, and then asked: "But why is it the master? He also has several biological brothers!"
"Of course he has brothers, both brothers and concubines." Gao Mengnan took a deep breath and said, "But you have to know that now I am the head of the civil service in Southern Xinjiang, and besides him, I am also the closest member of the Gao family. The person with the highest status in name. If I don't join, how can Wu Qin and Wu Jian get ahead of me and join first?
Madam, think about it, if Rixin did that, let alone me, what would Guoyan and Wuben think? Now that the great cause of the Gao family has not been rectified, Rixin will never do something that may cause estrangement in the family. This is also a must-have for those who want to achieve great things. "
Only then did Mrs. Liu understand. She nodded and said, "I see. Then tomorrow I will go see Mrs. Hou and say that the master has already agreed?"
"Otherwise." Gao Mengnan shook his head and said, "Of course you have to agree, but the method of joining has to be slightly modified."
Mrs. Liu was surprised and said: "Why do you still need to make changes?"
Gao Mengnan shook his head and did not answer, but said: "Tell her that I am willing to fully assist in the establishment of the orphan hall. However, because of the limited funds, I cannot be counted as an investor. It is just that when there is still enough financial resources, I will provide support for the orphans from time to time." We will donate some to Gutang, and we will also publicly solicit donations for Xigutang at our convenience.”
Mrs. Liu was confused and said: "I will naturally obey the master's instructions, but... why do you do this?"
Seeing that his wife was determined to ask, Gao Mengnan had to smile bitterly and said: "Didn't I say that all Rixin needs is my name so that other brothers can join in, so as to create an atmosphere where the entire Gao family cares about the orphans of soldiers.
However, your worry just now is not wrong in itself, that is, at any time, we cannot block or dilute his brilliance, we can only add to his brilliance... Do you understand? "
"That's it!" It seemed like this was the third time Mrs. Liu said these four words, but this time she should really understand.
As a result, the construction of the Xigutang established in the name of Gao Jingshi and his wife quickly began. At the same time, they also began to investigate among the six major garrison armies and the Nanyang Fleet, and quickly selected the first batch of Xigutang students.
As Huang Zhiting said, these orphans in Xigutang were not trained as "adopted children" as understood in this era, because Xigutang was actually established in a school model and was divided into two courtyards - the left courtyard is the left courtyard. There is a school for boys, and the right courtyard is a school for girls.
It was at this time that the girls' school that Liu Xin had been thinking about for many years made its debut in southern Xinjiang. In the end, Gao Jingshi and his wife became the left and right deans of Xigutang School, Gao Mengnan became the executive vice dean of the left academy, and Liu Xin became the executive vice dean of the right academy.
Although Liu Xin couldn't find the time to come to Southern Xinjiang to actually take charge of the work because of her important role as Secretary-General of the Beijing Secretariat, she was very concerned about the affairs of the right courtyard of Xigutang Academy.
Under the guise of being pragmatic, she roped in Huang Zhiting, who returned to Beijing every year, and contacted some young ladies from noble families, encouraging some of them "new era women" to go to southern Xinjiang to teach female students in the right courtyard. them.
Naturally, this kind of thing is difficult to get support from the heads of these families. After all, in their view, their daughters (or sisters) should stay at home and be the ladies of the family. What is the demeanor of going out and showing off as a teacher? Let alone going to a barbaric land like Southern Xinjiang, it is simply unreasonable.
However, a prosperous family will naturally have the confidence to refuse, but some families that are about to see their family decline, or even already in decline, do not dare to refuse so easily.
After all, it was under the banner of high pragmatism, and there was also the official Madam Hou of the Nanning Marquis Mansion as a guarantor, saying that all the students of the professor were women. So, at least there is no need to worry about being "indecent", and if you get the favor of a high-ranking official because of this, isn't it possible that your family will still be able to thrive? Besides, southern Xinjiang is so far away, so as long as we keep it a little secret, things may not spread!
As a result, something that seemed unlikely to be possible in this era was actually accomplished. Within a few years, Liu Xin sent more than 20 "female gentlemen" with excellent knowledge as teachers to the right courtyard, and she really built a team of female teachers to make the right courtyard run smoothly.
At the same time, Gao Mengnan, as the executive vice president of the Zuoyuan, gradually devoted more and more efforts to the Zuoyuan, and even showed signs of treating the orphans of the Zuoyuan as his own children.
This is actually not surprising, because Gao Mengnan himself was born an orphan. His biological father was originally a general under Gao Gong's eldest brother Gao Jie, Admiral Cao Jiangshi. Unfortunately, he died in a battle with Japanese pirates, leaving him alone and helpless. Therefore, Gao Jie not only adopted him, but also officially included him in the Gao family tree. Basically, he was raised as his own son.
Although Gao Mengnan was not too old when he entered the Gao family, he was not completely ignorant either. Therefore, he had extremely strong feelings about the word "identity" and knew the suffering of orphans and the happiness of being cared for and cared for.
Precisely because he resonated with the children of Xigutang, the childless man began to regard himself more and more as the father of the orphans. Although, as he himself said, he must not snatch away the glory that belongs to high pragmatism, but as long as he carefully conceals his love for the children under the rhetoric of "I am entrusted by the Marquis of Nanning", he can open his arms and Provide children with all kinds of shelter and care.
At this time, when Gao Yuan appeared in Dingnan and acted like he was "ordered to cultivate cronies", Gao Mengnan suddenly thought of Xi Gutang - I am afraid that Xi Gutang was not the wife of Rixin. Founded by himself, it is very likely that it was founded by Gao Yuan, the eldest son and the Marquis of Nanning Yingxi!
Just as Gao Mengnan explained to his wife a few years ago, Gao Pragmatic does not need to cultivate any more adopted sons or adopted sons. Who among the civil and military chieftains in southern Xinjiang would dare to betray him after eating a leopard? However, Gao Yuan is different!
One emperor and one courtier!
Gao Mengnan thought to himself: I originally thought that the main role of Xigutang was to calm people's hearts, especially the military's morale. By the way, I would like to see if I can train some useful people who can be enriched in the governance system of southern Xinjiang in the future.
Who would have known that Rixin is Rixin after all, and if you take one step at a time, you will see three steps later. This Xigutang actually has a hidden meaning as the sixth rate of Zhan Shifu and the East Palace! And I actually became a Zhanshifu Zhanshi without even realizing it...
Gao Mengnan let out a sigh of relief, and suddenly caught a glimpse of Gao Ruiqi who was sitting back, and felt a little worried unconsciously.
Rui Chu is a smart person, and he is quite mature and prudent, completely different from his father's frivolity in his early years. However, after all, he is also a young man, and because of his status in southern Xinjiang, it can be said that everything has been smooth sailing in recent years. I wonder if he will feel resentful after being stabbed by the clan brother Gao Yuan just now?
But don't do it, otherwise... it would be a real disaster.
Although Gao Yuan is young, he was sent by Rixin to take charge of military affairs at the age of thirteen or fourteen. In addition, there are various signs such as Xigutang, which indicate that the Rixin couple are doing their best to train him.
Although Rui Chu is the eldest grandson of the eldest son and has a special status, the eldest son of the Gao family no longer has the final say. No matter how special Rui Chu is, how can he be compared with Gao Yuan? If they really had a conflict, you could just use your toes to know the outcome.
No, after a while we dispersed, Rui Chu must be called over and carefully warned, never let him do anything impulsive or reckless - no, we must dispel any resentment he may have and make him remember to face it. Identity, be careful of your position, otherwise it may not only be him, but also the entire big house.
The world has all kinds of praise for Rixin, and even regards him as a perfect man. However, as the "old man" of the Gao family, doesn't Gao Mengnan know about the conflict between brothers Wuzi and Jingshi in their early years?
That conflict is not big, and it has been almost thirty years, but what do you think Wuzi is doing now? Keep the ancestral temple.
Compared to the other brothers of the Gao family, who are almost all reused by Jingjing, Wuzi is still under house arrest in Xinzheng and cannot move even a step because he had a little conflict with Jingjing thirty years ago!
Rui Chu, Rui Chu, your father has suffered a big loss, but he can still maintain his dignity in name. On the one hand, he is pragmatic and does not want to stain his own reputation. On the other hand, it is also because of you and my uncle and nephew. You must not make the same mistake as your father, otherwise I may not even be able to save you by then!
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