My Red Mansion Career

Chapter 240 Nepotism
Looking at the haggard Jia Rong, Jia Yu wanted to comfort her, but she didn't know what to say. She could only sigh softly, and the atmosphere became a little dull for a while.

Seeing Jia Yu's silence, Jia Zheng couldn't bear to say, "Think twice, no matter what, Brother Rong is still the head of the Ningguo Mansion and the patriarch of the Jia family. If you can help, it's better to help him."

Jia Rong also begged: "Uncle Yu, this time the Zongren Mansion only gave my nephew a casual position as a fifth-grade Dragon Banner, and also specifically stated that the title of Rongguo Mansion will only be passed on to my nephew's generation, and the next generation will not No, if the title of Ning Guofu is lost in my nephew’s generation, my nephew will not be able to see his ancestors even if he dies in the future, so please help your nephew!"

Jia Lian also advised from the side: "That's right, brother Yu, the Ning Rong and Ning Rong mansions are connected together. If the Ning Guo mansion falls, our Rong Guo mansion will be unable to support itself."

Seeing Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, and Jia Rong trying to persuade each other, Jia Yu took a deep breath, looked at Jia Rong and said, "Brother Rong, how do you want me to help you?"

Seeing that Jia Yu finally relaxed, Jia Rong was overjoyed and said quickly: "Uncle Yu, my nephew knows that you are deeply trusted by His Majesty, and I hope you can say a few kind words in front of His Majesty.

The nephew did not dare to ask for too much, so that he could inherit his father's hereditary position as a mighty general of the third grade. He only wanted the Ningguo Mansion to be in his hands, and he would be satisfied. "

"The position of a hereditary third-grade mighty general?"

Jia Yu murmured a few words, and suddenly looked at Jia Rong with a sharp look in her eyes, "Do you know what will happen if Your Majesty and I ask for this favor from you?"

Jia Rong, who was startled by Jia Yu's sudden sharp gaze, said in a panic: "Uncle Yu, why did you say this? Are you afraid that His Majesty will punish you?
You are now a popular figure next to His Majesty, and His Majesty's favor towards you is seen by everyone in the civil and military affairs of the court. How could His Majesty blame you for a trivial matter? "

Jia Rong's head almost dropped to his crotch. If he really had that ability, why would he come to beg Jia Yu?

What's more, Jia Yu actually asked him to go out with him on the expedition. This was just putting his head in his belt and earning credit by fighting the enemy.

"Here……"

Where are so many famous nobles from the founding period of the People's Republic of China today?
After seventy or eighty years of ups and downs, countless noble families have disappeared from the circle of nobles in Shenjing.

When Jia Rong heard that he would work hard to practice martial arts for a year and a half, and then join the army as a soldier in the Beijing camp, and finally go on an expedition with Jia Yu, he immediately gave up.

Starting from tomorrow, like Brother Huan, you can come to my house every morning to practice martial arts and work hard. After a year and a half, if you really succeed in your studies, I will arrange for you to go to the Beijing Camp and become a hundred-year-old. Start as a householder or team officer.

What is the reason?

Isn't it precisely because with the passage of time, the former noble titles have been reduced from generation to generation, thus disappearing from the public.

"If you are really determined to restore the glory of Ningguo Mansion, I have a way for you.

Now Jia Rong actually asked himself to ask Emperor Changping for a favor. He really didn't know what this guy was thinking?

When he was a child, it was not that he had never tried to practice martial arts, but he gave up after practicing for a few days. This thing was simply not something that a young man like him who had been pampered since childhood could bear. It was too hard.

Jia Yu sneered, "Since you said it's a trivial matter, why don't you go to His Majesty yourself and ask for His Majesty's grace? Aren't you even able to handle this trivial matter?"

If Jia Rong is really determined to restore the glory of his ancestors, he wouldn't mind giving him a hand.

As long as it involves Cheng Jue, there is no small matter to talk about. It is a major matter related to the rise and fall of the honor and favor of a palace.

"Uncle Yu...I..."

I feel that Liaodong or the southeastern coast is extremely unstable, and there will be war in the future. At that time, I will request your Majesty to send troops. You should stay with me and fight with me to kill the enemy. After you have made meritorious service, I will personally ask Your Majesty for your merit. what do you think? "

After speaking, Jia Yu looked at Jia Rong with a hint of sincerity in her eyes.

"Little things?"

Brother Rong, tell me yourself, how much contribution have you made to Daxia as a member of the imperial court? Can you impress His Majesty and grant you a royal edict? "

Jia Rong was speechless for a moment.

He said solemnly: "In the past, Taizu had a legacy that if the descendants of nobles did not make great contributions to the country, their titles would be reduced from generation to generation, and future generations must not violate it.

How could he, as a dignified heir to the title of Ningguo Mansion, work as hard as the vulgar Qiu Ba to get a reward? Is it that the maids in the mansion are not beautiful, or that the fine wine in the capital is not fragrant?
How desperate was he to leave the comfortable Ningguo Mansion and go to the barren border to fight for his life?
Looking at Jia Rong who lowered his head and said nothing, Jia Yu shook his head helplessly. The generation of Ning Rong and Rong Mansion was considered useless.

He said calmly: "Since you can't bear the hardship, and you want to get a title for nothing, how can there be such a good thing in the world.

If the title was really so easy to inherit, not so many former nobles would have disappeared from Shenjing in recent years.

I can't help you with this. "

Hearing Jia Yu's clear rejection, Jia Rong's face showed a gloomy look.

Jia Zheng and Jia Lian did not dare to persuade them any more. As people who grew up in the circle of nobles, they knew very well how strict Daxia was about the inheritance of titles. Look at the four princes, eight princes and twelve princes who founded the country in the past. They are still there today. How many others are there in Xungui’s circle?

But although they were a little sad in their hearts, they were not as anxious as Jia Rong.

Because the uncle Dingyuan in front of him is the beloved son-in-law of Rongguo Mansion, and he also has a hereditary title. At least within two generations, the relationship between Rongguo Mansion and Uncle Dingyuan Mansion is still relatively close. Even if Ningguo Mansion declines, relying on the Dingyuanbo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion can still barely stand.

Jia Yu thought for a while and suddenly thought of something. She turned to Jia Lian and said, "Brother Lian, I remember that you seemed to have donated an official position a few years ago. Is there such a thing?"

Jia Lian's face suddenly turned red, and he said sheepishly: "That's what happened. A few years ago, I donated a fifth-grade official with the same knowledge, but this official was indifferent."

Of course Jia Yu knew what this fifth-grade official was. To put it bluntly, it was just an idle honorary official position, just like the honorary principal or honorary director of a certain school in later generations.

He thought for a while and asked slowly: "Brother Lian, I wonder if you would like to hold the position of one hundred households in the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division."

"Hundred households?" Jia Lian thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up, "Is he in charge?"

Jia Yu smiled: "Of course you are a member of the Baihu family with a real job. Is it possible that I can coax you with a false position?"

"Of course Brother Yu is willing!"

Jia Lian was overjoyed and immediately stood up and bowed to Jia Yu.

Even though an actual Baihu official was only a sixth-grade official, which seemed to be two levels lower than his fifth-grade colleague, the difference between the two positions was not the slightest bit different.

Distinguished sons like them, of course, know how rare it is to get actual official positions in the capital. They are just like a carrot and a pit, and there are no spare official positions for you at all.

Otherwise, Jia Zheng would not be the only one holding an official position in the Rongguo Mansion. Jia Lian, a future inheritor of the Rongguo Mansion, would have no choice but to donate a fifth-grade concubine to serve as an official.

The Hundred Households of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division may seem inconspicuous, but they have about a hundred people under their command, and they also have the power of patrolling and public security. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are a fat cadre. What's even better is that this officer doesn't have to suppress bandits or go on expeditions like troops like Beijing Camp. It's really suitable for someone like Jia Lian who is afraid of death and wants to be an official.

Jia Yu was not polite either, sitting upright and accepting the gift from him.

Jia Zheng looked on, stroking his beard with joy and smiling.

My son-in-law seems to be someone who cares about old relationships. Don't you think this is giving Jia Lian a hand?

Judging from the current situation, it would be better for him to take Baoyu to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to practice.

Just when he thought of this, he sighed helplessly.

He knew his son better than his father, and because of Baoyu's temperament, even the scholars were described by him as a coward. If he really wanted him to go to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to be responsible for suppressing bandits and catching thieves, it would be better to just let him die.

Unlike Jia Zheng, who was relieved and sighing, Jia Rong's heart felt as if a five-flavor bottle had been knocked over, with all the sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy flavors pouring out.

He had just rejected him verbally, and in the blink of an eye he was helping Jia Lian run to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. It seems that there is a difference between being close and distant.

Seemingly observing what Jia Rong was thinking, Jia Yu smiled faintly: "Brother Rong, if you are willing, I can also help you find a position for one hundred households in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. I wonder if you like to be in the east, west, north, south, and south." Where in the city do you want to work?"

"I……"

Jia Rong was overjoyed at first, and then asked: "Can it be done anywhere?"

"of course."

Jia Yu nodded, "As long as you are willing, you can work in the inner city, but some ugly things must be said first.

If you join the Five Cities Army and Horses Department, you have to accept the rules of the Army and Horses Department. You have to perform drills every day. When encountering situations such as apprehending thieves, you must move forward and do not retreat. Otherwise, if the superior officer catches you in the wrong place, you will be punished. It could range from being reprimanded by your superior officer to being dismissed from office or even jailed. Are you still willing to serve in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division now? "

"me……"

Jia Rong chatted with me for a long time, with a look of hesitation on his face.

Not to mention anything else, since the death of his father Jia Zhen, no one in Ning Guo Mansion can restrain him. He sleeps until he wakes up naturally every day. Just having to do it every day is enough to kill half of his life.

After thinking for a long time, he asked reluctantly: "Uncle Yu, isn't there a position in the Wucheng Army and Horse Department that doesn't require you to do exercises every day?"

Hearing this, even Jia Zheng couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, this Jia Rong is considered useless.

Jia Lian couldn't help but said: "Brother Rong, is there any position in the world where you can do exercises every day?

Even the Holy Emperor had to go to court before dawn every day and review memorials day after day.

You want to hold a position of real power, but you also want to hide at home and be lazy. You can't let you take advantage of all the good things in the world, right? "

"Then forget it."

Jia Rong shook her head angrily: "My nephew is used to being idle, so he should stay at home."

Seeing this, even with Jia Zheng's temper, he couldn't help but curse: "You, you really can't hold up the wall with mud!"

Just when Jia Zheng and Jia Lian couldn't help but shake their heads, a burst of laughter came from inside. It turned out that Jia Mu and the others had come out.

When the girls came to Lan Xintang, Jia Mu smiled and said to Jia Yu: "Brother Yu, we have seen that little boy of yours. Your whole free-spirited character is exactly the same as yours. Even your body is... Dare to be presumptuous."

After Mother Jia finished speaking, all the girls laughed. Mrs. Wang, who was so dull, rarely smiled.

Seeing that Jia Yu and others were puzzled, Wang Xifeng explained: "Brother Yu, you don't know that our ancestor came to the house just now and picked up the boy from Brother Yu's family. He hasn't said a few words yet. That boy gave the ancestor a surprise and peed a lot, which made the ancestor very angry."

As soon as Wang Xifeng finished speaking, Jia Mu laughed and scolded: "You bastard, the old lady has never been angry. Don't spread rumors here, otherwise the old lady won't be able to spare you when you go back!"

Wang Xifeng pretended to be frightened and said: "Brother Yu, have you seen that our ancestor is getting angry? Please persuade her quickly."

Everyone laughed when they saw Wang Xifeng playing tricks.

Jia Lian also took the opportunity to tell Jia Mu and his wife that Jia Yu had promised to find a position for him in the Wucheng Army and Horse Department.

After hearing this, Jia's mother was even more delighted and praised repeatedly: "Let me tell you...after all, my family is still reliable.

Brother Yu had just come back a few days ago and already found a hundred households for Lian'er.

Brother Lian, you have to work hard when you get to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.

Although Brother Yu is the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, there are countless pairs of eyes around him. You must not lose Brother Yu's face. "

Jia Lian quickly agreed.

Wang Xifeng on the side was even more happy, and her eyes flashed with joy when she looked at Jia Yu.

Jia Yu also took the opportunity to say: "Brother Lian, I have to tell you something first, and you must be mentally prepared."

After hearing this, everyone became quiet and all looked at Jia Yu.

Jia Yu said in a deep voice: "Second brother Lian, ancestor, before I went to Yangzhou a few days ago, I gave your majesty a deal and asked to be relieved of my position as commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Although your majesty is staying in the middle, But in a few days, he will send the third prince who has just been canonized as King of Jin to the Five Cities Military and Horse Department to observe the government. I believe you also know the meaning of this."

After hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.

Xichun, the youngest, asked curiously: "Brother Yu, you have done a good job as the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, why do you want to resign on your own initiative?"

Jia Mu sighed and touched Xichun's little head: "Silly girl, Brother Yu has now served as the governor of the Beijing Camp. If he still holds the position of commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, he will have military power inside and outside the city. If you catch them all, many people will not be able to sleep peacefully at night."

Those who are doing this are all smart people, and they all know who this "many people" refers to.

Although Xichun is young, she is also a smart girl, and Jia Mu understands it immediately.

(End of this chapter)