Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
Emperor Qing casually asked a certain official for his daily greetings and said that it was raining there every day. After the memorial, he replied: Well written, don't write it next time.
Manager Chen and Commander Lin lined up on both sides.
"Your Majesty, the decree of conferring a title has been transmitted to Ningguo Mansion. Mrs. Jia led the children of the Jia family to kneel down to express gratitude. In addition, all the nobles in the capital sent people to celebrate." Mr. Chen Guanhui reported.
"Yes." Emperor Qing nodded: "What's the special reaction of everyone in the Jia family?"
Manager Chen pondered for a while and said: "The old lady and Miss Jia Min are very grateful. As for the others, there are some who are calm, some who are disdainful, and some who are indifferent."
Emperor Qing was stunned: "Who is the one who is disdainful and indifferent?"
"There are a lot of people who don't care. The highest ranking one is the first-class general Jia She. He is still eating, drinking and having fun as usual and doesn't care about anything. Recently I am worried about the folding fans collected in a rich family's home. I have tried my best not to sell them. .The others are just some younger generation dudes.
Oh, there is also a Xue Pan who lives in Jia's house. He hangs around flowers all day long. Yesterday, he was stimulated by Jia Lan and called four singers in one night, one day and one night.
There is only one person who is disdainful: Jia Baoyu. "
Manager Chen paused, looked up at Emperor Qing's expressionless face, and continued: "Your Majesty promoted Jia Lan because he was good at reading, wasn't it?
This old lady Jia valued Qilin'er and openly criticized the book in school for the uselessness of reading it. He was the one who made it possible for Jia Lan's nephew to become the lord. "
Emperor Qing laughed. How could the two great men, Rong and Ning, give birth to such a strange child?
Reading and taking imperial examinations are useless. Which monarch in the past dynasties didn’t know this?
But the affairs of the world need to be governed by talents. If you don't take the imperial examination, who will know that you are a talent?
This is the only opportunity in the world for fair and intelligent people to compete. If this is not important, what else is important?
But think about it, my father and empress have been extravagant and lustful for most of their lives. Now, as long as they have connections, money, and want to be an official, it is just a matter of these nobles spending some money to gain connections.
Jia Baoyu's chest was a little dark, so he looked down on those scholars who were bright and poor. Because those scholars may read books for a lifetime, but they will not be as comfortable as someone casually reciting two sour poems in the backyard of Jia's family.
"Did anything else interesting happen?" Emperor Qing continued to ask.
He works hard every day dealing with state affairs, and the only pleasure for him may be to have fun.
Manager Chen thought for a while and said with a smile: "There is indeed an interesting thing. The unconscious Jia Zhen's wife, You, has two sisters. When she heard that Ning Guogong's title had been passed to someone else's house, she ran to Mrs. Jia. Jun's place is noisy: Why doesn't their You family find someone to adopt this title?
Jia Mu was so angry that they fainted.
At that time, Miss Na Min was so angry that she slapped each of the You sisters until they all fainted. Then he asked his servants to directly throw the two You sisters out of the house, threatening to beat them every time they see them in the future! "
"Haha~" Emperor Qing laughed: "As expected of a tiger girl from a general family, this Jia Min is the only one with blood in a family like the Jia family, but it's a pity that she is a woman."
A slap can knock someone unconscious. It seems that Jia Min's power should not be underestimated.
Thinking about his lover Lin Ruhai all these years, even if Jia Min never had a son, he still loved his first wife, and he suddenly understood.
This Jia Min is reasonable!
Suddenly thinking of the anxious nine-sided war and Jian Nu who was eyeing him, Emperor Qing frowned.
"Commander Lin, do you think it is possible if Jia Min is allowed to lead the army?"
Lin Luofeng, who was standing guard at the side, was stunned.
How does he know this?
He hesitated for a while and said: "Your Majesty, according to Wei Chen's observation, Jia Min's lower body is strong, gripping the ground like a tiger, and his personal strength should not be lower than mine. But in terms of how to lead the troops and set up the formation, Jia Min has inherited some of the old master's skills. His ability is hard to know."
Emperor Qing nodded. Unless it was absolutely necessary, who would let a woman lead the army? Could it be that his huge court and all the princes are all useless?
"You handle the matter in Yangzhou personally. You must strike with thunder without any mistakes! In addition, if something goes wrong, the safety of Lin Ruhai is the first priority." Emperor Qing ordered.
"Yes!" Commander Lin replied solemnly.
The Yangzhou officialdom and gentry are now working together to collect tax money, and even local generals are participating in dividing the spoils. It can be said that it is extremely dangerous to carry out the mission.
But it must go, and it must be cut off.
"Before you go, talk to Jia Min privately and bring a letter and some gifts." Emperor Qing thought for a while and said.
If the people in the south of the Yangtze River really want to resist stubbornly, and even dare to risk the disapproval of the world to assassinate the censor, that would be better.
He could have a reason, and even directly send the imperial army to suppress the rebellion, completely wipe out the world, and solve all the problems in Jiangsu and Zhejiang over the past few years at once.
Of course, if it really comes to that, this may be the last correspondence between Lin Aiqing and his wife.
This is also the last comfort for his favorite courtier.
"yes!"
After Commander Lin left, Emperor Qing looked at Manager Chen: "What's going on with that Xue Pan?"
Manager Chen quickly explained the whole story.
After hearing what happened, Emperor Qing laughed angrily: "I carry several lives on my body, and I am lawless, yet I can still live in the Duke's Mansion openly.
This kid is on the loose all day long, leading a group of noble disciples to fight chickens and dogs, and he is also known as the 'Stupid Overlord'? Does he also have to sit in my position?
This Xue family is really crazy! It’s really awesome! "
Manager Chen held his breath and concentrated.
After pondering for a while, Emperor Qing suddenly remembered something.
A few days ago, the imperial court issued an edict: Today we worship poetry and etiquette, recruit talents, and receive unparalleled favors. In addition to recruiting and selecting concubines, all the daughters of famous officials will be given the name of Dabu in order to be selected as princesses. The main school attendant is a servant, serving as a person of praise for talented people.
Baochai, the daughter of the Xue family, came to Beijing just for this matter. However, because she had heat poison in her body, she was considered to be ill, so she was dismissed at the first level.
"Xiao Feizi, I heard that the Xue family has a fortune of tens of millions. I have found a way for you to make money. The princess will accompany you to study, and I will give you a place!" Emperor Qing said with a smile.
Manager Chen was startled. He was a little scared that the sage was suddenly so friendly!
Way to make money?
Mr. Chen thought for a while, and suddenly his eyes filled with tears: "Your Majesty, you are open-minded and generous, accept advice with an open mind, know people well and appoint them on their merits. You are truly the number one sage in the history! You are even more considerate of people like your slaves. Even small things like this are still thinking of me.
This servant voluntarily offers 90% of his family wealth to express his feelings in return for Your Majesty's favor! "
Emperor Qing raised the corner of his mouth: "You guy! Go down and do things. Don't go too far. The Xue family still has some merits for the Supreme Being."
"yes!"
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Jia Mansion, the small courtyard of the Xue family in the northeast corner.
"Congratulations to Sister Xue for being selected as an escort."
"Sister Xue, follow the wind when you enter the palace and rise to the top step by step."
In the small courtyard, Lin Daiyu was playing with the Yingchun sisters. By the way, she congratulated the Xue family for finally joining the royal family and regaining their status as royal merchants.
Xue Baochai had only been in Jia Mansion for a few days, and the relationship between the sisters was not very deep. The main reason is that Baochai has a good temperament and is generous. Daiyu and others have received gifts many times, so they are embarrassed not to come.
Xue Baochai is only more than ten years old. She has a plump appearance, smooth muscles and bones, and an elegant manner. When she heard the congratulations from her sisters, she raised her glass shyly.
"Thank you sisters."
Then she opened her lips that were as moist as cherries, rolled her small and tender tongue, and drank a little milk.
As a result, it accidentally got a little bit on my lips.
Lin Daiyu stepped forward, and the eldest sister usually wiped it off with a brocade handkerchief. Otherwise, the little yellow cat in her arms would be restless and scurry around, and she might have rushed to lick it.
"Thank you, Sister Lin." Xue Baochai said Nuonuo.
As the daughter of the Xue family, her mother asked her to make good friends with the daughters of the Jia family in case of emergencies.
When her father was here, it was a scholarly family. Her love for her daughter made her read and write, and she believed that her talent was ten times higher than that of her brother. When you make friends with sisters, you can show off your talents appropriately and become the eldest sister.
But when facing Sister Lin, whether it was poetry, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, or dancing, or even accounting, which she was most proud of, she seemed to be inferior.
And unlike me, this sister Lin has an indifferent temperament. It seems that the most important thing to her is to be with the little yellow cat in her arms, and everything else is unimportant.
Even if the sisters compete in poetry, if the little yellow cat wants to eat, she will immediately put down her pen and ink and feed it seriously.
It's just a kitten, is it that important?
But this cat can really eat! Why don't you call it Lele? It's better to just call it Rice Tong!
"Meow!" the little yellow cat yelled dissatisfied.
Xue Baochai was shocked, could this cat hear what I was thinking?
After pondering for a moment, Xue Baochai looked at the little yellow cat and whispered in his mind: Rice bucket?
The little yellow cat was stunned for a moment, then grinned, revealing its sharp fangs.
"Meow~" A faint voice suddenly sounded in my ears.
Xue Baochai pursed her lips, clamped her legs, looked panicked, and stood up tremblingly.
Pee, need to pee!
There's something wrong with this cat!
Seeing Sister Xue suddenly stand up, her body slightly arched, her little hands covering her stomach, she ran out the door. The sisters looked at each other and burst out laughing.
After laughing for a while, Yuan Chun said, "Have you heard that Jia Lan's nephew has passed the county examination and became a child student? The teacher also said that he has good knowledge and will be promising in the future."
Lin Daiyu was surprised: "Then when we see him again in the future, we have to call him Master Lan."
"Hey, what's wrong, Mr. Lan? Why don't you call us aunt?" Tanchun said mischievously.
"Haha, Master Lan, that boy asked me for advice a few days ago.
From what I see, Jialan is just like the scholars outside. He studies only for the sake of his imperial examination fame, and he is also a 'lure coward' who is greedy for official position and salary! "Jia Baoyu rushed in and said with a smile.
He didn't have any other hobbies, he just liked to linger among the piles of makeup and powder. When he heard about Xue Baochai's banquet with his sisters, he hurriedly came over.
Seeing the old lady's lifeline approaching, Sister Yingchun quickly gave up her seat.
Lin Daiyu, however, looked impatient. Her father, Lin Ruhai, relied on his fame in the imperial examinations to become the current Lin family. Didn't this guy point at the monk and call him a bald man?
"Sister Lin, how have you been sleeping recently?" Jia Baoyu came over and asked diligently.
Lin Daiyu was not angry: "The sparrows choose the prosperous places to fly, and the black hens are in the nest. They don't care about their own affairs, but go around doing things for others."
If you say that the imperial examination is useless, then let me ask you, what is the use of reciting a sour poem every day? Can you save the world and the people, can you protect your country, or can you help your family if they encounter difficulties? "
Jia Baoyu was speechless, and after a while his eyes turned red and he defended: "Vulgarity, vulgarity is intolerable. Poems, lyrics, music and poems are the most elegant things in the world, but now they are used by those so-called scholars as a tool to advance into the world.
No matter what it is, as long as it is linked to a stinky official position, it will become even more stinky and unbearable! "
Lin Daiyu:......
The two of them are not on the same level of thinking at all, and they each have their own opinions, so there is no need to argue.
"What did you say? Try saying it again." Someone next to him suddenly asked coldly.
Jia Baoyu chuckled. In Jia's house, he dared to say anything.
"What's the matter again? Today's imperial examinations are governed by rules and regulations. What can be learned? What can be tested?
Moreover, is there any reason why those people are so focused on becoming officials through the imperial examination? It’s nothing more than getting promoted and getting rich!
This kind of person is so nasty that I don’t even want to be associated with him! "Jia Baoyu said loudly and disdainfully.
Wait, why is there a man's voice here?
Jia Baoyu turned around and saw his father Jia Zheng, Wailang, a member of the fifth-grade Ministry of Industry and Commerce, standing there with a livid face.
Since he took up the position as a foreign minister of the Ministry of Industry, his position has not changed for more than ten years. Hearing that Xue Baochai had the opportunity to become the princess's escort, he wanted to find a relationship.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the door, he heard his son saying such things.
The imperial examination is a national event. If this word spreads, it will come from the mouth of Jia Baoyu, the "Qilin'er" of the Jia family who has been publicizing it to the outside world.
Not to mention how he behaves in the officialdom, I am afraid that the Jia family will also become the public enemies of those great Confucians in the future.
"Take the jade! Get the big stick! Tie it up with the rope! Close all the doors! If anyone sends a message inside, they will be killed immediately!" Jia Zheng ordered loudly.
When Baoyu heard Jia Zheng telling him to "don't move," he knew it was more serious than good, so he quickly said to the sisters in the room: "Go to the inner courtyard quickly and call your wife."
Jia Zheng's eyes were red and purple at this moment. He had no time to ask about his wandering around with actors, giving away personal belongings, neglecting his studies at home, and sexually abusing his mother and maidservants. He just ordered, "Glud up your mouth and beat him to death!"
The boys didn't dare to disobey, so they had to press Baoyu on the stool, lift up the big board and hit him ten times.
Jia Zhengyu thought the blow was too light, so he kicked the palm away, took it back, gritted his teeth and hit it thirty or forty times.
The Yingchun sisters rushed forward to persuade her, and Xue Baochai, who was still tying her skirt, also came over to try to persuade her.
Jia Zheng was not willing to listen, and said: "Ask whether he can be spared or not for what he did! It's you people who have always spoiled him. Today he dares to talk nonsense about the imperial examination. Tomorrow, you will trick him into regicide and his father." You can’t do it without persuading me!”
After playing for a while, Jia Zheng was so tired that he was panting.
Lin Daiyu silently handed over a red pill: "Uncle, you are tired. Take a pill to refresh yourself."
After casually taking the elixir and taking it, Jia Zheng seemed to be adding fuel to the fire. The board went down harder and faster, and even only the afterimage could be seen.
The dying Jia Baoyu:...
Girls:......
Xue Baochai:......
