The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 760

The end of the new year is approaching, and all the yamen in the capital have started the year-end inventory of Longyuan's six years, and Jiao Shun, who is the chief steward of the Ministry of Industry, is no exception.

First, he went on and on for several days, and when he finally handed in the year-end summary, Chen Shangshu talked to him alone, implying that he was ready for the handover after the year in advance. After the incident, the position of the head of the sixth grade will be handed over sooner or later.

However, the position of Shao Zhanshi is just a false title, and he doesn't even have a proper office, so he lost his job as the chief housekeeper of the Ministry of Industry, and his rights have been greatly reduced.

Fortunately, this was just an excess. As usual, after the new emperor ascended the throne, all officials in the Zhan Shifu would be rewarded—Jiao Shun didn't expect to continue to be promoted, and it would be nice if he could evenly transfer a fourth-rank official with real power.

Based on various intelligence considerations, he thinks that he will probably be assigned to the General Secretary. First, the General Secretary is the mouthpiece of the imperial court, which is beneficial for him to assist the little emperor; second, he wants to fully roll out the cable telegraph system. , It also requires the sincere cooperation of engineering and the Secretary of General Administration.

But when it comes to the Secretary of General Administration, Jiao Shun's most important thing is public opinion propaganda. After all, no one understands the importance of public opinion positions better than him these days.

These are all later stories.

But when it comes to the [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month, Jiao Shun is taking stock of important matters that need to be handed over, such as the preliminary preparations for the Beijing-West Railway, when he sees Zhao Yan from the handyman's office bringing his son-in-law Jia Yun to the door.

After a few words of politeness, Zhao Yan stabbed his son-in-law's waist with his finger, but Jia Yun couldn't resist, so he had to say in an embarrassing way: "Father, there are rumors that you will be promoted after the next year, I wonder if it's true? "

"Even if there is no promotion, the position of the head of the department should be given up."

After Jiao Shun finished speaking, seeing Zhao Yan's dejected face, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Old Zhao, you don't need to be so condescending, you have been in charge of the handyman's office for almost a year, and everyone still recognizes you very much——" It’s just that the number of years is not enough, otherwise I would recommend you to be the head of the Secretary’s Office.”

Zhao Yanqiang smiled and said humbly: "Your Excellency praised me. If I hadn't been around before, I wouldn't have been able to take the job of working in this handyman's office."

He was born in Juren, and it was through Jiao Shun who was attached to the party that he got into the position of the handyman. Now that Jiao Shun left, he was inevitably a little flustered and short of breath.

On the contrary, Jia Yun didn't care much about this. Although he is currently stationed in the Military Management Bureau of the Ministry of Industry, his official position is at the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion.

So instead, he helped Jiao Shun to comfort Zhao Yan and said: "Father-in-law, just rest assured, even if your foster father does not serve as the head of the Department of General Affairs, the Engineering Department is still affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, and you should keep your head down and see you up. noodle."

Seeing that they both said that, Zhao Yan could only nod his head optimistically and said, "I hope so."

Seeing that he was not in the mood to speak again, Jia Yun took the initiative to change the topic and said: "A while ago, I accompanied the people from the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies to see the thunderbolt train. That is to say, Lord Yifu, even if others want to break their heads, they will never be able to figure it out!"

"It's just a show."

Jiao Shun waved his hand indifferently. This so-called thunderbolt train was actually a tank. After he had boasted in front of the Supreme Emperor, he set up a project for the tank when he came back.

After more than half a year, the first machine was finally born not long ago.

In fact, it is more accurate to say that this thing should be regarded as a premature baby, because the miniaturization of the engine is not yet mature, and the propulsion ratio is extremely stretched, resulting in a body that is too bulky and slow, and the passability is also a mess. Specifically laid for crawling on tamped ground.

It is difficult to load the artillery on the car for the time being, and the machine gun has not been developed yet, so I can only install two tiger squatting cannons for appearance. Although it can bluff people when spraying iron sand, it is basically not a fancy Used goods.

Originally, Jiao Shun didn't plan to take this thing out, but the Ordnance Department couldn't hold back, he insisted on making a premature baby that didn't have practical significance, and asked the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion to send someone to inspect it with great fanfare.

In the final analysis, it is just to hit the KPI at the end of the year.

"Can't say that either."

Jia Yun said with a smile: "At least the prospect is promising. The people in the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion are completely out of their minds. They sighed to me when they went back, saying that once this thing comes out, they will fight again in the future, but it will be completely different from before. gone."

Having been with Jiao Shun for so many years, he can be regarded as having experienced it. Now in Rongning Street, he is also a well-known Fifth Master Yun—especially the process of marrying Jiao Shun to raise his daughter to the throne, which is even more popular among idlers. Dao's gossip, but most of them were teasing when they said it before, but now only envy and jealousy remain.

After chatting about the gossip of the Ministry of Industry for a while, Jia Yun suddenly remembered something again, so she said, "By the way, the Jinmen Navy sent someone here, hoping that the military representatives of the Jinmen Prefecture Shipyard can get help from their navy." It will be easier to coordinate in the future.”

"Jinmen navy?"

Mentioning these four words, Jiao Shun immediately thought of Sun Shaozu, and couldn't help frowning: "Could it be that rascal named Sun again?"

If it weren't for Sun Shaozu, Jia Yun wouldn't have needed to mention this matter specifically.

"It's that guy!"

Jia Yun smiled wryly and said, "I didn't want to pay attention to him at first, but there was a rumor from the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies that Prince Zhongshun's mansion came forward to intercede, and it's hard to evade it, and it will be suppressed after half a year."

Jiao Shun had known for a long time that Sun Shaozu had some connections with Prince Zhongshun's mansion, but he never expected that King Zhongshun would take the initiative to intercede for him - you must know that King Zhongshun had always been honest with these generals in the past.

At this time, Jia Yun said again: "The matter of the army representative is nothing, I'm afraid that the palace will also support that fellow in other places."

Jiao Shun naturally understood what he was referring to, his face darkened at first, and then he sneered: "What are you afraid of, there is a saying that it is difficult for an upright official to break up family affairs, he is a prince, so it is not good to meddle in other people's family affairs carelessly!"

Hearing what he said was full of confidence, Jia Yun felt relieved a lot. Looking at her father-in-law's languid mood, she seemed to have nothing else to say, so she was going to take Zhao Yan to leave together.

At this moment, Jia Baoyu's nanny Li Gui suddenly barged in. Seeing that he was wearing mourning on his head, Jiao Shun and Jia Yun subconsciously stood up.

Sure enough, the next moment Li Gui mournfully said, "My lord, our old lady...is dead!"

At the beginning of the month, the old lady was already dying, and when she died was just a matter of time. Therefore, when they heard that the old lady was gone, the two of them were not very surprised. Instead, they had a feeling that their boots had finally dropped to the ground.

But after all, he is an elder, Jiao Shun still showed some complacency in a timely manner, and asked again: "Have you ever sent someone to inform my family?"

Li Gui kowtowed and said, "Originally they were going to be dispatched, but the third girl said that the wife is pregnant, and she was afraid that she would not be frightened, so let us inform the adults first."

Jiao Shun breathed a sigh of relief, took out his pocket watch to check the time, and said to Jia Yun, "You go there first, I'll be there after I go home and change my clothes."

…………

Rongguofu.

This afternoon, Xue Baochai was depressed in the study as usual.

After reprimanding Jia Rong that day, she sent people to investigate the matter secretly, and found that Jia Rong's words were true. Baoyu really set up a memorial tablet for Qin Zhong in Tiekan Temple, and every now and then he would personally chant sutras for Qin Zhong.

But what Jia Rong didn't say was that he himself was the person in charge of this matter!
Thinking of Jia Rong helping others to do evil, and at the same time coming to her side with evil intentions, Xue Baochai became more disgusted with this person—it was all born from the heart, thanks to a villain like him, he was able to give birth to such a person. Look!

Of course, what Xue Baochai couldn't understand was Jia Baoyu's actions.

Being entangled with Sister Lin, she can still understand, after all, she is a childhood sweetheart, but for a young man who has been dead for a long time...

The matter of the previous eulogy has already made himself a laughing stock, if this matter is spread again, wouldn't it be even more ridiculous to the world? !
Thinking of Jia Rong's resentful appearance when she left, Xue Baochai got up resolutely, and ordered: "Go and find out where the master is now."

In order to avoid the spread of this matter, Jia Baoyu's absurd behavior must be killed in the cradle, and Jia Rong must be kept tight-lipped.

In the past, in order to avoid making things worse, she would definitely go to Madam Wang to come forward, but now the relationship between the aunt and nephew is cold, and even Jia Baoyu has changed from a sweetheart to an abandoned child, so she will go to Madam Wang again. It is not suitable.

So she was going to bring the matter to Jia Zheng. As for what price Jia Baoyu would pay for it...

hum~
Isn't that all he asked for? !

However, not long after giving the order, Ying'er came in in a panic and reported: "Girl, just now Yuanyang sent a message that the old lady died!"

Although he was not very close to the old lady, Xue Baochai couldn't help shaking his head and sighing when he heard the news of her death, and soon he was in trouble again. It would be inappropriate for him to give Jia Zheng the news of the memorial tablet after Jia's mother died. up.

But this kind of thing has long nights and dreams, especially for the old lady who will inevitably invite countless relatives and old friends. Once the news spreads...

Because of the entanglement in her heart, she rushed to the old lady's courtyard a little later when most of the people had already gathered, even the neighbor You Shi also arrived, and she was discussing with Li Wan Tanchun around Mrs. Wang thing.

Seeing Youshi, Xue Baochai suddenly had an idea, so he found a reason, called Youshi and Tanchun outside the door, first told what Baoyu and Jia Rong had done, and then said: "I wanted to ask my wife to make the decision." However, it happened that the old lady died, and it was not easy for the old lady to be distracted by it for a while, so I wanted to ask my sister-in-law and third sister for advice."

When Tanchun heard that Jia Baoyu had done such a foolish thing again, he tore off his filial hat and gritted his teeth angrily, "Second elder brother is really... Don't worry, sister, I will tell him in a while, let him take down the tablet first! "

If Tanchun is annoyed at ordinary times, he will be annoyed, but he may not be sure that Baoyu will be obedient, but now that the old lady has just died, as long as she accepts this matter and puts pressure on it, it will not be difficult to coax Baoyu into submission.

Hearing her answer, Xue Baochai turned his attention to Youshi again.

I don't want Youshi to roll his eyes, but he shirked and said: "This is a bit troublesome. Although I can finally say a few words in the mansion after having Brother Xiong, Brother Rong is very wary of me because of this. , if I speak rashly, I'm afraid it will have the opposite effect."

To those who don't know the inside story, Youshi's words are reasonable.

But Tanchun couldn't help frowning secretly, she knew clearly that You's real support was not Brother Xiong, but Jiao Shun behind him, as long as Jiao Shun was moved out, how dare Jia Rong not listen to her ?

At this time, I heard You Shi say again: "But I have someone here to choose, as long as my sister can let him speak, Brother Rong will not dare to make mistakes."

Hearing this, Tanchun suddenly knew.

If you want to stop him, and you are afraid that the news about your disruption will reach Jiao Shun's ears, you can only sigh inwardly: It's all because the second brother's mud can't support the wall, otherwise, as long as he is reliable, he won't be able to leave anything for Jiao Shun opportunity.

Although Xue Baochai didn't guess what kind of medicine was sold in Youshi's gourd, she subconsciously raised her vigilance and was about to question her when she suddenly heard a quarrel in the mourning hall.

Hearing this movement, the three of them couldn't care less about talking, and subconsciously looked into the mourning hall.

But I saw two groups of people confronting each other in the mourning hall, one of them was Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang whose eyes were red from crying, and the other was Jia Lian and Mrs. Xing who were full of embarrassment.

Seeing that Mrs. Xing changed his low-key appearance after Jia She's death, he hopped his feet with his hips crossed and said in a choked voice: "This mansion built by imperial order was supposed to be inherited by our elder family, but now we orphans and widows are so soft-spoken that we can't compete with you." Forget it, you still want to disrespect the old lady, isn't this bullying honest people?!"

Just this sentence, the three people outside the door looked at each other in dismay.

Who would have thought that the old lady's bones were still cold, and the eldest and second households would fight over the family property in the mourning hall?If this kind of news gets out, it will probably be ten times more explosive than any memorial tablet!
(End of this chapter)