Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 188 The Way of Being a Minister
Emperor Chenghui's forbearance skills were astonishing. Wu Yuhui's case had been secretly reported to the imperial court by the censor for a long time, but he never mentioned it.

Now there is good news about the war in the Western Region. The northern Xinjiang has been initially decided, and the negotiations on the southern Xinjiang are going smoothly.

Previously, the army in the Western Regions relied heavily on Shaanxi and Gansu for supplies, so there was no room for chaos. Now that the war situation has stabilized, Wang Ziteng, as the commander-in-chief, hinted at a preference in the memorial to the emperor because of Jia Lian.

This was already very rare, and Emperor Chenghui was very satisfied with it, so matters in Shaanxi and Gansu were put on the agenda.

The first step is to transfer Wu Yuhui to Beijing. Sun Huazhen is nominally the Minister of War, but in fact it is vacant.

As Emperor Chenghui's most trusted minister, Zhang Ting'en fully participated in the planning.

Since Emperor Chenghui ascended the throne, his power has been restricted from all aspects. As time went by, starting from the adjustment of the cabinet, he continued to use relatively mild means to stabilize the situation bit by bit.

The assassination of Jia Lian and the rebellion case directly opened a gap in the balanced front. Welfare Laiyang is not just a dental shop, it is also responsible for making money, collecting intelligence, and doing dirty work. Competitors abandon their sons in a hurry, and their strategies shrink and turn to defense.

Emperor Chenghui did not intend to give his opponents any chance and seized the favorable opportunity to gain control of Shaanxi and Gansu.

As Zhang Ting'en's most proud disciple, Jia Lian was naturally called upon to help with advice.

"Your Majesty would like to inquire about the successor of the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu. Do you have any suggestions?"

Zhang Ting'en asked Jia Lian, "Am I already so awesome?" To be able to participate in this kind of thing.

The disciple looked so distraught that Zhang Ting'en thought he was thinking, so he waited patiently.

The study was very quiet, and the sandalwood in the incense burner curled up, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

After a while, Jia Lian finally came back to his senses, and thought carefully before replying: "Students think that teachers cannot give advice."

Zhang Ting'en frowned slightly after hearing this: "I am completely loyal to His Majesty, how can I spare my life for selfish reasons? You don't have to worry too much."

Jia Lian still didn't give any advice, but asked instead: "Does the teacher have someone he likes?"

Zhang Ting'en didn't think much and answered simply: "The negotiations on the southern border of the Western Region have failed, so we must not relax at all. Wang Taiwei is in charge of the Western Region, commanding the most elite army in the dynasty, and the logistical supplies of tens of thousands of people must not go wrong. Therefore, Captain Wang is the most suitable.”

Jia Lian immediately thought of Nian Gengyao. Although he did not understand Wang Ziteng, a creature like the emperor was unreasonable. The emperor would not be lenient when dealing with any hidden danger that threatened the imperial power.

"Absolutely not!" Jia Lian directly denied it. When Zhang Ting'en looked at him in astonishment, Jia Lian looked at him and affirmed again: "Student insist."

"What if His Majesty insists?" Zhang Ting'en asked back. Jia Lian immediately understood that this was Emperor Chenghui's idea, but he didn't say it clearly and was waiting for Zhang Ting'en to propose it at the cabinet meeting.

"Then the teacher will call it sick. If His Majesty brings up the name of Taiwei Wang, the teacher will tell His Majesty that when the Emperor came to the throne, he relied too much on his honors, which led to him still being weak today. Under the Beijing camp, the strongest is the Shenji camp, which is controlled by Niu The second one is the Jianrui Camp, which is stationed next to the Imperial Village where the Supreme Emperor lives. Your Majesty sent 10,000 border troops to Beijing to form the Chang Jie Army. Doesn’t it mean that he does not have absolute control over the army? "

Jia Lian has not yet mentioned the brave army dominated by the Jia family's old troops, the Thunder Army controlled by the Wang family, and the main force of the 30,000 Beijing camp currently fighting in the Western Regions, which is in the hands of Wang Ziteng.

"What do you mean, His Majesty transferred Niu Jizong to the south of the Yangtze River for Shenji Camp and Jianrui Camp?" Zhang Ting'en completely understood.

"Students are just guessing. It's hard to predict your heart, teacher." Jia Lian said seriously.

Zhang Tingen fell into deep thought. It is impossible for people to be selfish, but his selfishness is not obvious.

"There's no way to prove it." Zhang Ting'en hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't make up his mind.

Jia Lian was just guessing, so he made another bold guess: "Both the Shenji Battalion and the Sharp Battalion have a strength of 5,000 people. After each sent one of them to the south of the Yangtze River, their strength was not as good as before. If Chang Jie's army enters Beijing, Your Majesty will have The student guessed correctly what he meant by transferring the two men's troops again. Your Majesty proposed Wang Ziteng as the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu. The teacher must firmly oppose it. At the same time, he suggested that the border troops be transferred to Liaodong to change defenses. In a moment, King Beijing is young and lacks prestige, so it will be too late if he doesn't take action."

Zhang Tingen is not surprised that Jia Lian can give these suggestions. What is homeschooling? This is homeschooling.

As a teacher, Zhang Ting'en was not jealous of Jia Lian's excellence in this area. He just sighed and said: "The former Ming Dynasty used civility to control military affairs, which led to the depletion of military equipment. The Jurchens in a corner of Liaodong can overwhelm the Ming army. This dynasty has learned its lesson, civil and military balance, and still has private soldiers."

Jia Lian couldn't answer this. As for the problem of private soldiers, there is no way to solve it without entering the modern state system in the true sense. Even if mold enters a modern country, doesn’t it form a warlord? If the military can't lose its grip, why isn't the CIA out of control?

"There is never a once-and-for-all system for events, and things are always changing. The court is like a big ship. After its service life is reached, there will always be some problems that have to be solved. Discover problems and solve them. The old problems are not yet complete. If it is solved, new problems will arise. Unless the boat is burned and a new one is built, and then similar problems appear again in a few decades, as long as it is a group of people, it will definitely benefit over time. If there is conflict, various problems will inevitably arise.”

Jia Lian talked on the phone again and Zhang Ting'en entered a state of doubting life.

Zhang Ting'en looked at the students speechlessly and asked: "You haven't said these words outside, have you?"

"Except the teacher!" Jia Lian's answer was simple.

"It's the end of July. Write a request for leave and go back to wait for the wedding date. Is one month of wedding leave enough?"

Zhang Ting'en changed the subject when he had made up his mind. Jia Lian said shamelessly: "One month is too little, at least three months."

"What good thing are you thinking of? Two months at most. If it's any longer, I'll have to ask for His Majesty's permission."

"Then the student will submit a memorial and ask for leave, and he will get three months of paid leave."

Zhang Ting'en looked at Jia Lian and nodded silently for a while, agreeing with his idea. Anyway, in the period of observing the government.

The next day Emperor Chenghui saw Jia Lian's memorial asking for leave. When he saw that he had asked for three months' leave, Emperor Chenghui's face turned green with anger, and he quickly called someone to call Jia Lian. Jia Lian was already familiar with the Qianqing Palace. When he entered, he saw Emperor Chenghui sitting in the study, immersed in reviewing memorials.

Qiu Shi'an smiled at Jia Lian, without saying anything or making any move.

Jia Lian knew what was going on and stood quietly waiting.

About an hour (two hours) passed, and it was almost time for lunch. Jia Lian had been standing for a long time, and his body was a little numb. After moving for a while, Emperor Chenghui suddenly said: "Why, are you impatient to stand? You think I'm too much?" Treat you harshly?"

Jia Lian consciously shrank his neck first, looking very frightened, and then defended: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen's head is small, the hat you gave me is too big, Wei Chen can't wear it."

Feeling resentful, wearing this hat will last a lifetime, who can bear it?

Such a straightforward explanation amused Emperor Chenghui. There was no formality, indicating that he was speaking the truth out of urgency.

This is very good, sincerely offer it! The biggest characteristic of a veteran is his agility. The best way to deal with a leader is to be sincere, even if it's just acting.

"Okay, don't be impatient, I just said it casually." As Emperor Chenghui spoke, he walked to the next door and looked sideways.

Jia Lian turned sideways slightly and wiped the non-existent cold sweat on his forehead. He was concerned about his acting skills. If he is not a movie star, he has a shady background.

After Jia Lian turned around and stood up, Emperor Chenghui began: "I submitted a memorial during my administration, and asked for marriage leave. After three months, you still have the nerve to speak? You are content with pleasure at a young age. How many officials have become corrupt? , is the pursuit of pleasure. You are the youngest number one selected by me, you must learn well."

Jia Lian stood solemnly and lowered his hands, lowering his head slightly: "Yes, your Majesty is admonishing that humble ministers are incompetent."

Seeing his excellent attitude, Emperor Chenghui hummed and said, "Zhang Aiqing said he promised a two-month holiday, so let's do it."

Jia Lian was struggling, and he hesitated before speaking: "Your Majesty, the Jia family is not prosperous, and the ministers are direct descendants, so they have responsibilities. When it comes to enjoyment, I have been well-dressed and well-fed since I was a child, and I have had no shortage of enjoyment."

Qiu Shi'an watched from the side and sighed secretly, people are like this, eyesight is too important. I don’t know why the saint likes this guy, he has such a good attitude towards him. If it were another minister, how could there be any room for bargaining? Looking at the saint, I still want to fall in love with him.

"Well, I neglected this point." Emperor Chenghui's reaction shocked Qiu Shian's jaw. Otherwise, you are a saint. How could a saint make mistakes?
Fortunately, Jia Lian made up for it: "What your Majesty is concerned about concerns the world. Mistakes and omissions are inevitable in the trivial household affairs of minor ministers."

Emperor Chenghui smiled and said, "I've agreed on the three-month vacation. You're young, so remember to take care of your body."

Jia Lian knelt down and kowtowed without hesitation: "Your Majesty, Jia Lian, thank you for your holy grace."

Jia Lian usually didn't kneel when discussing official matters, but this time he knelt down directly. Emperor Chenghui couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "You kid, how should I say 豼豼." Then the conversation changed: "According to Zhang Qing Yan, are you strongly opposed to Prince Teng taking charge of Shaanxi and Gansu?"

Jia Lian stood up and said: "Your Majesty cherishes his ministers and does not want Wang Taiwei to lead troops outside but be controlled by others. I know the heart of the fist. However, as a minister, seizing power is the first harm, and loving power is the greatest harm. Your Majesty gives it to ministers. If your Majesty gives you too much, you must learn to refuse.

Emperor Chenghui had a headache when he heard it, and couldn't help but retort: ​​"I don't want to listen to the long and elegant speech. In the future, you are not allowed to get involved in such things." Jia Lian quickly clasped his hands and bowed: "I am guilty, I deserve to die."

"Okay, be careful and don't look young at all."

Jia Lian apologized again and asked to resign. If the emperor approves it, then retreat.

After going out, Jia Lian couldn't help but looked up and sighed, "Wang Ziteng, ah, Wang Ziteng, I have tried my best, but you are determined."

It seems that he has all the power, but in fact he has endless troubles.

I wanted to write a letter to Wang Ziteng to express my concerns, but I was worried that if I spoke too much, others would dislike me, and I was even more afraid of leaking it.

Jia Lian sighed in the study, hoping that Emperor Chenghui would finally give up the idea of ​​letting Prince Teng take charge of Shaanxi and Gansu.

This possibility is too small. Emperor Chenghui looked at the problem from a military perspective, and the crisis was delayed.

Sure enough, the next day an angel came out of the capital to the Western Regions to announce the decree to Prince Teng. Lead him to lead Shaanxi and Gansu from afar and control the two provinces.

This thing of honor and favor is very glorious when it comes, but it will bring great trouble in the future.

[I have already treated you like this, but I don’t know how to be satisfied? 】

This is the thought of the superior. I have already done this to you, and you want more?
Under the current system, as a minister, being good at making choices is the foundation for a successful life.

Even if the emperor can't do it, I want it all, let alone the ministers.

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Lin Ping, who was tired of his travels, returned to the capital. He first went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to deal with matters. When he came home and saw his lovely wife who looked surprised, he was naturally gentle and gentle. Later, when the two were talking to each other, Lin Ping explained the details and talked about going to Jia's house tomorrow.

My wife is also from a family of officials, so she reminded me: "You should go to see Prime Minister Li first."

Lin Ping explained: "To see Mr. Li, you need to send a greeting note first, and you can only go after replying the next day. Brother Jia is a close friend of my classmate, and you can come in at any time." The lady then said: "I see, I will prepare gifts when I get up early tomorrow. "

There are no secrets in the capital, not to mention that the topic of Jia Lian, the central figure, taking leave to go home and wait for her wedding has already spread throughout the circle.

Looking at the generous gift prepared by his wife, Lin Ping shook his head and said with a smile, "Just the pastries I brought back from abroad will be fine."

The lady asked; "Would it be rude?"

Lin Ping shook his head: "Brother Jia, the most important thing in dealing with people is heart-to-heart communication. The so-called friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. He is only happy when I go and have a meal."

Coincidentally, Lin Ping met Li Dong at the door of Jia's house, and the two hugged each other and smiled knowingly.

Well, Li Dong went even further and came empty-handed. Lin Ping teased: "Aren't you out on business? Why don't you bring some local products with you?"

Li Dong smiled and said: "I followed Shangguan to Dengzhou and came back. I was exhausted. Dried fish is a local specialty. Why bring those? Brother Jia won't care."

Lin Pingqi said: "Brother Li, why is he not very interested, but things are not going well."

Li Dong explained as he walked: "I have nothing to do with the matter. It's hard to explain in Dengzhou. You can only know it after seeing it with your own eyes."

When the two of them entered, Jia Lian stood in front of the hall to greet them and said, "The two elegant guests are coming to the door. It's disrespectful for Lian to not greet you from a distance!"

Li Dong said: "Don't do this. Your wedding is coming soon. No matter how polite I am, I won't give you big gifts. I'm poor!"

Jia Lian laughed loudly after hearing this and said: "Brother Li's righteous and confident look makes even this shameless man like me feel inferior."

Lin Ping couldn't laugh or cry when he was scolded by others. He looked at the local pastry in his hand and threw it directly to the maid.

The three of them entered and talked about the current situation. Lin Ping was fine. Master Pan was an expert in river management and had learned a lot.

Li Dong's face was full of wrinkles and he didn't know where to start.

(End of this chapter)