Red Mansion, Second Master Lian is too despicable

Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Return to the Zhang Family
In Niu Jiadai's chatter, Jia Lian finally understood why Niu Jiadai reacted so badly when he found out that his uncle was Zhang Erhe and why his uncle lived in a three-level official residence.

The important reason is not that his uncle is Zhang Erhe, but because Zhang Erhe lives in Sanjin's house.

This thing is very awkward.But it has to be said that Niu Jiadai's reaction was very real.

There are countless officials, big and small, in the capital, including the entire imperial court, and there are countless others. No one knows the life history of a sixth-grade official in such detail.

This is not the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China. There were only 25 officials above the third rank. At that time, anyone who was an official had a deep and ruthless network of connections.

Nowadays, there are more than 2000 officials of third rank and above. A sixth-rank official is really not a big shot.

But the special thing is that this sixth-grade official actually lives in the third-level house.

Then this sixth-grade official will definitely not be a simple sixth-grade official.

When talking about high-ranking officials in the imperial court, everyone thinks of a large family mansion like the Jia family, which covers an area of ​​several hundred acres and has small courtyards for the servants both inside and outside.

In fact, this kind of family is called a declining family. It is either a white glove raised by the emperor or a pig raised by the emperor for the New Year.There is nothing left but luxury.

Obviously, the Jia family is not white gloves, but pure piglets.

In other words, the place where the real officials of the imperial court lived was called the official residence. According to Jia Lian's idea, it was the same as the provincial party committee compound and the ministries and commissions compound.

Such a house cannot be luxurious, otherwise it will make the people think of the imperial court.The most important thing in the court is face.

With Niu Jiadai's popular science, Jia Lian also found out that only officials of the third rank and above could live in official residences with three entrances, while officials of the fifth rank and above had residences with two entrances.

Level seven and above can only have a small courtyard.

Although it is not absolute, it is almost the same, which means that officials with special merits of the fourth rank may also live in the third rank, and people of the seventh rank or even the ninth rank of special yamen may also be given a courtyard.

But if you want to say, a sixth-grade official lives in a house with three entrances, it is equivalent to a section chief living in a bee-keeping tunnel, which can only be entered by cadres at the deputy ministerial level or above.

It's so special inside and out.

This is the current situation of Zhang Erhe, which makes people wonder.

In the past, although Niu Jiadai, who was the residence of the Duke of Zhenguo, knew Jia Lian and Mr. Zhang who was going to Baotaifang at Guang'anmen, he did not know that the two were related in this way.

Even the grandson of Niu Jiadai's Laozi Zhenguo Niu Qing, now the first-class uncle Niu Jizu, was very taboo about this relationship when his grandfather died.This secret was not passed on.

Even if he learned from Jia Lian today that Zhang Erhe was his uncle, Niu Jiadai did not believe that Mr. Zhang was Jia Lian's uncle. He only thought that he was a relative recognized by Gao Zhi that Jia Lian had climbed up.

It's like a eunuch admitting his godfather.

With a biological uncle like Zhang Erhe, how dare the Jia family treat Jia Lian like that?

Just kidding, if he had such an uncle, then the Niu family wouldn't be able to offer him up as a sacrifice!
So, since Jia Lian recognizes it, I, Niu Jiatai, can’t recognize it?How can a person not even hug his thighs just to save face?

So under Niu Jiadai's persistent stalking, Jia Lian actually took this guy to his uncle Zhang's house by some strange combination of circumstances.

Jia Lian also wanted to understand why his uncle lived in the residence of a third-rank official.Maybe there is a gag-making Niu Jiadai, and I can get more information.

It's not that Jia Lian doesn't trust his uncle and doesn't dare to ask him directly; it's that he shouldn't be too honest and dare to say anything to others.Being circuitous and clever is a way of protecting yourself so that others don't think you are too honest.

After all, who doesn't bully honest people!

So the two of them galloped their horses and whipped their whips, leading a group of young men to the Zhang family. On the way, Niu Jiadai thoughtfully bought a lot of gifts. Although there were no valuable items, they were all given to each other in a friendly manner. Something useful within the scope.

Seeing Niu Jiatai's purchase list, Jia Lian learned another trick.It turns out that gift giving is so particular!
First of all, you must not cause trouble for others, and at the same time, you must not cause trouble for yourself. You must also give thoughtful and practical gifts, and avoid flashy things.

The purpose of giving the gift, the time of giving the gift, the weight of the gift, the way of delivering the gift and the words of the gift must all be cautious.

You must always maintain a sincere and relaxed attitude. You cannot give targeted gifts or give gifts like visiting relatives. The weight of the gifts must be appropriate.

These are things that Jia Lian, who has been working as a common man for a long time, does not need or learn.

The gifts given by the Jia family are all from visiting relatives.Then I gave gifts to the leaders.

There is a big difference between the two.

Bi Jing, Bing Jing, Tan Jing, Nian Jing, Jie Jing, Xi Jing, Door Jing, Makeup Mirror, Wen Jing, Yin Jie, Fire Consumption, Shed Fee, Arrival Regulations, Cao Regulations, Patterns, Department Fees.

One stroke after another, after one gift, all the sixteen rites of the year are indispensable. Only in this way can you become a serious disciple.

If you are a disciple, you are one of our own. If there is any opportunity for promotion, you will be given priority.

As for family rituals, three festivals and two birthdays are enough.

How can there be such tricks!
It is even said that the gifts from the Jia family were sent to the Wang family, and after going around in a circle, they would probably return to the Jia family. It was just a formality.

This gift to the leader is truly filial!
Moreover, these sixteen rites are not prohibited by the emperor. Even the censor, who usually finds trouble with others, can't say anything at this time. They just turn a blind eye. After all, they also need a charter. Take the opportunity to curry favor with your boss.

This is the rule.

The boy from the Jia family and the boy from the Niu family carried Niu Jiadai's gift together and entered Baotaifang to see the crowds of people in front of the Zhang Mansion. Niu Jiadai was really envious.

Thinking back when he was a child, the Niu family was the same, but now they are much colder.

"Let's go, let's find a seat and line up properly!"

In Niu Jiadai's mind, there was no difference between Jia Lian and the people outside the door who were qualified to queue up at Zhang's house.But Jia Lian waved his hand and said.

"Calm down, stop making trouble!
As he spoke, he reined his horse back and slipped away from the side.

This move startled Niu Jiadai, who thought that Jia Lian was bragging when he told him that Zhang Erhe was his uncle. As soon as he arrived at the door of the house, he was exposed and ran away.

"Jia Er, what are you doing!"

Niu Jiada was so annoyed that he didn't even call him "second brother" anymore. He was really a mother-in-law who has breasts.

But Jia Lian turned around and arrived at the side house. Even if someone knew the boundary, they would be too embarrassed to disturb him.People who come to Zhang's house are all asking for help. If they don't even understand these rules, how can they have the nerve to come to Zhang's house?

"Jia Er, you break the rules again!"

Niu Jiada scolded him, but Lao Pu, who didn't want to clean the side alley, was happy when he saw Jia Lian.

"Master Cousin is here, open the door quickly!"

The overjoyed look made Niu Jiadai stunned.

It wasn't until Jia Lian entered the yard and the gifts he bought entered the yard that Niu Jiadai reacted.

"It's broken, I made someone's wedding dress!"

(End of this chapter)