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Brother Cong's actions are definitely a blessing.

How else to put it, the first and first place attract the most attention?

Brother Cong's remarks have definitely caught the attention of today's judges. This is a sign of full support.

Therefore, the current emperor, who was delighted with Long Xin, gave Jia Cong a rather astonishing reward.

He was actually awarded the fourth rank of Dusi, and also held the rank of guerrilla general.

Lead a battalion of soldiers and horses to maneuver and eliminate bandits wherever they are.

This time, Brother Cong can be said to have reached the sky in one step!

You know, although the martial arts Sanding Armor has a great name, and it directly holds the official rank of third and fourth ranks, and can also serve as the first, second and third class guards of the palace, it can be said that it is unlimited.

In fact, if you want to receive real power, you need to wait for an official just like Wen Jinshi.

Being able to get a real fifth-grade defensive job is already quite impressive.

This is because there is still a backstage and a little favor from the emperor.

Generally, it is the rank of Qianzong of the sixth grade. If you want to be promoted, you need real military merit, or you have a strong backend that can help you get promoted quickly.

It is quite rare for someone like Jia Cong to directly turn from fiction to reality.

Wu Tanhua was originally awarded the title of fourth-grade Dusi, but it was just a false title.

Just like in modern officialdom, people enjoy a certain level of treatment. It's only expressed in terms of wages and benefits, but it's far from real power.

But now, Jia Huan is a real fourth-grade Dusi, enjoying the treatment of a third-grade guerrilla general.

If you accumulate a certain amount of military exploits, you can easily be promoted. It can be said that the advantages are quite obvious.

To put it bluntly, half a foot has already entered the ranks of third-rank officials!

Let's put it this way, only military generals can be promoted so quickly, and it is simply impossible for civilian officials. Even the so-called three moves in one day have to be promoted step by step according to the rules.

In other words, this is one of the main reasons why civilian officials hate military attachés. Once the opportunity comes, they are promoted too quickly.

Let's take Jia Cong as an example. If he enters the officialdom as a Jinshi. Even if you get the emperor's favor, don't expect to become a top mid-level official at a young age.

When the news spread, it naturally caused a burst of envy and jealousy.

Especially in Rong Mansion, all the core members were stunned when they got the news.

The old lady called Master Zheng and Jia Lian to the Rongqing Hall and asked directly: "What's going on? Why is Brother Cong suddenly so important today?"

Mr. Zheng Er smiled bitterly and said: "It should be related to the recent situation in the court!"

After that, he briefly talked about the recent turmoil in the lower court, and finally said: "Brother Cong is the first to respond to the current situation, so he will naturally receive special care!"

It is impossible to say that he is not envious in his heart, but Jia Cong is his nephew. Being able to be reused at such a young age is naturally a good thing for the Rong Mansion.

Even for the second political master himself, it has a pretty good boosting effect!

Not long ago, the general secretary who took office was removed from his job due to poor performance.

Seeing that the opportunity is right, Mr. Zheng Er is currently working hard to become the next general envoy.

Originally, the chances could only be said to be average, but suddenly his nephew Jia Cong came up with such a move. The morale of his competitors was hit hard, and Master Zheng's chances suddenly improved a lot.

Naturally, he was in a very cheerful mood, so when the old lady asked, her tone was filled with a hint of relief. She felt that Brother Cong was performing very well and his ability to seize opportunities was quite good.

As for Jia Lian, his mood at this time was quite complicated.

He never expected that Jia Cong's official position and rank would surpass him so quickly.

Although, below the senior generals, civilian officials of the same rank completely overwhelmed the military attachés.

But it is an indisputable fact that Brother Cong's rank surpasses that of his elder brother.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of urgency in his heart.

If Jia Cong performs well in the process of suppressing bandits, he may be promoted in a short time.

There is no way, who calls military merit the most unreasonable?

No matter how old you are or what your background is, as long as you have real military achievements, you will be suppressed at most, but your promotion speed is absolutely astonishing.

Think about it, if brother Cong becomes a serious third-grade guerrilla general next year, how embarrassing it will be for Jia Lian, his direct brother.

Of course, when I feel embarrassed, I don’t always have ideas to cheer me up.

If Brother Cong can be promoted quickly, he, as the elder brother, will definitely benefit.

Apart from anything else, the intensity of exclusion from colleagues in the Ministry of Revenue will definitely be reduced a lot!

Yes, Jia Lian's life in the Hubu Yamen was not easy, and he was squeezed and suppressed a lot.

Who told him that he was not a serious Jinshi? How could he not encounter some workplace troubles in the Ministry of Household Affairs, a den of Jinshi?

That is to say, he is well-rounded and capable, and he has the Rong Mansion as his backer. Only then can he gain a firm foothold without encountering too harsh a target.

Now, with the rapid rise of his concubine Cong Ge'er, colleagues in the household department will know how to get along with him as long as their brains are clear.

It can only be said that Jia Cong's sudden rise caught him off guard.

But that’s it!

After all, Jia Cong has left the mansion and is considered a member of the side clan. He is not a big threat to him, the legitimate son of the eldest son of the Rong mansion.

Not to mention, even Master Sheng has moved out, and Jia Lian is the representative of Dafang.

As long as Jia Cong does not clearly want to compete for the resources of the Rong Mansion, the better it develops, it will be a good thing. He chose to respond silently to the old lady's inquiry.

He himself couldn't figure out what was going on with Jia Cong, so how could he help the old lady answer her questions?

But after carefully thinking about what happened in the court recently, he always felt that there were some deliberate signs.

Prince Zhongshun and some officials in the court seemed to be paving the way for Jia Cong.

How can this be?

The relationship between Prince Zhongshun and Rongfu, not to mention direct hostility, can be regarded as mutual dislike.

It's just that I heard that the relationship between the two families has eased a bit due to the recent turmoil in the overseas trade, and the relationship with Jia Huan.

But after all, he is a dignified prince, so it is impossible to build a ladder for Jia Cong, right?

Here, the conversation between the old lady and Master Zheng is still going on.

"Second brother, what's Brother Cong's situation right now?"

The old lady asked directly: "Why didn't you go back home to talk about such a big matter?"

Mr. Zheng Er smiled bitterly and said, "Old lady, Brother Cong has already left the house!"

It’s time to leave the house again!

The old lady was full of dissatisfaction and said angrily: "Even if you leave the mansion, aren't you still from Rongfu?"

"I heard that after brother Cong got the official position, he went to see his eldest brother immediately!"

Mr. Zheng Er ignored the old lady's dissatisfaction and said with a smile: "I heard that the eldest brother was very happy. It was a rare opportunity to have a nice drink with Brother Cong!"

The old lady's expression froze and she said unhappily: "The boss is such a bad character, he makes people crazy!"

"Brother Cong has suddenly risen, doesn't he need support from the government?"

"I heard that the battalion he led needs to eliminate bandits everywhere?"

"Brother, we should be able to make arrangements!"

When saying this, Mr. Zheng's tone was a little uncertain: "After all, most of the soldiers and their descendants raised in the mansion listen to the big brother!"

"I won't talk about the personal soldiers. Is it possible that he has arranged the rest of the generals?"

The old lady is not a vegetarian, and she is very familiar with some things in the army: "It's just right to arrange for the disciples of acquaintances to come in, and to help Brother Cong lead the army!"

"Let Brother Cong handle this matter by himself!"

Mr. Zheng Er said with a headache: "Mother, brother Cong has suddenly risen. How many pairs of eyes are watching him? How can he have the opportunity to arrange his trusted followers at will?"

"Besides, when a kid from an acquaintance joins the army, it's hard to say whether he can be obedient or not!"

"Dude, what are you talking about?"

The old lady said dissatisfiedly: "I know much more about military matters than you do!"

"If we don't have enough close support, if we go to the battlefield, there will be big trouble!"

"Mother, it's useless if we talk about it in the house!"

Second Grandpa Zheng's headache became even more severe. He spread his hands and said, "Why don't you go bring Brother Cong back and ask him?"

"What please?"

The old lady suddenly said in a cold voice: "If he is serious, he will return home!"

At this time, not to mention the second master Zheng, even Jia Lian was quite speechless.

When the uncle and nephew came out of Rongqing Hall, they looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

In fact, they all knew the real purpose of the old lady asking them to come to Rongqing Hall?

Isn't it because Brother Cong suddenly rose to prominence, but he didn't take the initiative to visit him, so he felt unhappy?

Of course, there may be some kind of disappointment. Are you feeling uneasy because you feel that the disciples below are so ruthless?

In short, whether it was Brother Cong's sudden rise or his unwillingness to come to the old lady's house to make her look good, the old lady felt like she was out of control.

This kind of feeling is definitely not something the old lady would like to see.

Master Zheng's mentality was fine, but Jia Lian was full of slander.

Regarding the old lady's partial behavior, if Brother Cong had reported it to the old lady early, I am afraid that this opportunity would have been missed. This is a sure thing.

He could imagine what the old lady would say.

Baoyu hasn't become famous yet, why can Brother Cong soar to the sky?

Then, they used various means to stop them, and even used some disgusting actions.

Don't doubt it. With Jia Lian's understanding of the old lady and Mrs. Wang, they can do it. Such a thing is not an exaggeration at all.

The main thing is that the old lady and Brother Cong are not familiar with each other, so there is no way to completely control them.

When Brother Cong was still a little transparent, it was natural that the old lady could round and flatten him easily.

It can be said that life and death depend on the old lady's thoughts!

But now, Jia Cong not only passed the top prize in the martial arts examination, but also became an actual captain. He is a middle-level general recognized by the court, and he is no longer someone that the old lady can handle casually.

(End of this chapter)