Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 29 Various forms

"You go back and ask for details, and come back to me after you find out the situation." Jia Zhu felt that something was wrong. How could Xiao An have the courage to ignore Uncle Zhu? After saying goodbye, Jia Zhu continued the planned action.

In the Rongxi Hall, Jia's mother was caught in her daily distractions. Not far away, Jia Baoyu was running around under the care of her maid.

Jia's mother was really worried, and her eldest son Jia She was the least worried. His grandson Jia Lian entered the county examination, but he found an excuse to escape. It was just that he was afraid that Jia Lian would fail the exam and lose his face. He really had no responsibility. It was also unclear whether someone deliberately invited him to go out at this time. With his cheerful temperament, he would naturally do such a thing. It is not impossible for others to influence Jia Lian through this matter.

Thinking of this, Jia's mother thought of her second son Jia Zheng. He probably couldn't do such a thing in his mind. Maybe someone didn't like Rong Guofu's good deeds and did this on purpose.

Last night and throughout the morning, Jia Mu was reported to every major and minor matter in Rongguo Mansion. To say that Jia Mu has confidence in Jia Lian is nonsense. After all, Jia Mu knew very well about this grandson's past temperament. In addition, with a biological father like Jia She, Jia Mu would not believe how much good he could teach. Therefore, it is possible that Jia Lian failed the exam.

Jia's mother still hopes that the two brothers in Rongguo Mansion will be reconciled, so that Jia Mansion will have a prosperous future. Jia's mother hoped that the two brothers, Jia Zhu and Jia Lian, could make a difference in the imperial examination, so that the prosperity and wealth of the Jia family would have a solid foundation.

I dare not say that Jia Mu was scheming, but at least she had made preparations in advance, which was to send Yuan Chun to the palace. Externally, Jia Mu also agreed to join forces with the Wang family and focus resources on Wang Ziteng.

In the afternoon, Mrs. Wang was resting in the guest room. At this time, Jia Mu was not accompanied by her daughter-in-law. She vaguely heard some movement outside and it was Mrs. Xing who came in. Mother Jia couldn't help but frown slightly. Wasn't she waiting for news from Dongkuayuan? This woman is really unworthy of the stage. But how to say this? Wasn't it because she was from a small family that she agreed to marry Jia She?

Mrs. Xing was probably the main wife who was the least like a mistress. If Jia Shexuxian married a lady from a wealthy family and started a quarrel over who should live in the Hall of Rongxi, that would be justifiable. No matter where the lawsuit went, they would not lose. Jia's mother also saw this and thought that the Jia family had no successor in the officialdom. In order to take advantage of the Wang family's power, she made a series of operations and forced the second room to live in Rongxi Hall.

It's no wonder that Wang Xifeng will be domineering after marrying into the family in the future. Mother Jia, the ancestor, has something wrong with her mind.

Jia She, whose mother Jia is worried about, is currently enjoying herself in a place called Chunshuiyuan. Here is a small Qingyin class from the south. The girls are not called girls, but girls' school books. There are many beauties from the north, and beauties from the south have a unique flavor. Not long after they opened, they attracted a large number of dignitaries from Beijing.

Accompanying Jia She are Ma Shang, the third-rank Weiyuan general, and Chen Ruiwen, the third-rank Zhenwei general. There are three people at a table, each with a beautiful lady. There is an ice mirror in the hall, and smoke is rising, and two women are singing there. .

Jia She, who was happy, couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Chen Ruiwen, who was treating today, laughed and joked: "Why, can't this girl's school student wearing clothes attract the attention of Brother Enhou?" Ma Shang next to him suddenly said lewdly. He laughed and cooperated tacitly: "Old Chen is not kind. Today is the county examination results release. Brother Enhou's beloved son Jia Lian participated in the county examination."

"If you ask me, the young master of the Enhou family should go to the Imperial College. He can study for three to five years and spend some money to graduate from the Imperial College. Then it is not impossible to take the imperial examination." Chen Ruiwen's words sounded like he was thinking about Jia Lian. , in fact it is not the same thing.

During the reign of Emperor Taizu, the academic qualifications of the Imperial College were regarded as one thing, but today the academic qualifications of the Imperial College are called miscellaneous. What is the right path? You have to start from the county examination and work your way up to Jinshi. This is called the imperial examination.

This kind of atmosphere is really not deliberately created by the civil servants, but an unspoken rule slowly created by the civil servants following this clue as the noble disciples of the Imperial College fail to live up to their expectations.

Also, during the reign of the Supreme Emperor, he was slowly suppressing the old powerful people headed by the Four Kings and Eight Dukes. Deliberately support civil servants. Think about it, in this court, the imperial examination is held every three years. In the past hundred years of this dynasty, there have only been a few princes and princes, but the civil servants have produced more than a hundred Jinshi in three years. Of course, there were also Wu Jinshi, but these Wu Jinshi were sent to the frontier army by the old dignitaries.

The long follower came in, and after whispering in Jia She's ear, Jia She's face instantly brightened up, and he clasped hands at the two of them and said, "Quizi passed the county examination by luck, I have to go back and take a look."

As Jia She left in a hurry, the remaining two looked at each other in confusion. After a while, Chen Ruiwen said: "Brother Ma, didn't you say that Jia Lian failed the exam? I have also prepared the next game, which is going to be at the gambling table. Get your expenses back."

Ma Shang was tall but fair-skinned. His face turned even paler after hearing this, and he murmured in disbelief: "That shouldn't be the case! Jia Lian offended Magistrate Wang when he entered, and he was half-dead when he came out. look like."

"Humph, look at Jia Enhou's proud look. This guy has given birth to a good son. No, I have to go back and clean up the bad bastards at home." Chen Ruiwen said and stood up to leave. Ma Shang quickly grabbed his clothes. Xiu: "What are you doing? Your son is a martial arts student. Your ancestors have never been a military governor in the capital."

The implication is that the emperor's suspicion of the Chen family is not serious, and the children of the Chen family can still hang out in the military.

"Forget it, leave it if you don't think it's a joke. Don't make yourself a joke." Chen Ruiwen said and got up and left.

I haven't seen Zhang Ting'en for a while, but I don't want to see him much. It's a pity that Jia Lian has to come. Lord of Heaven and Earth, Lord of Heaven and Earth, once you wear the hat of teacher, you can take it off if you want, but the price will be an ugly reputation.

Zhang Ting'en originally had a good reputation, but recently his reputation in the officialdom has become less good.

The imperial censor has slapped him with the label of "fascination with sycophants". This is just an appetizer. If he doesn't change, he will be labeled even more in the future. Such as "cool official"!
  Officials did not have the courage to attack the emperor, but they had great courage to attack the officials who served the emperor.

The house was given by the emperor, and many high-ranking officials lived in this area. The street was very clean along the way, but something changed when we reached Zhang's house. Rotten vegetable leaves and rotten egg shells were scattered on the door, and the old concierge was cleaning it slowly.

The smell of rotten eggs was disgusting, and it didn't feel much better than the dry toilet in the examination room. Jia Lian could only take out a handkerchief and cover his mouth and nose.

When the old man saw Jia Lian, he stopped and hugged his hands and said, "Master Jia is here. He is ill. Please go and persuade him to rest more."

The old man's eyes were sincere, with a little bit of prayer. Jia Lian quickly bowed in return: "You are so polite."

Zhang Ting'en was writing furiously in the study. He had just finished writing a new memorial and put it aside. The door curtain opened and the old servant beside him came in and said: "Master, Master Jia from Rongguo Mansion is here."

Zhang Ting'en turned around and said, "Please come in." Jia Lian heard the sound and entered, bowed to Zhang Ting'en and held his hands: "The student has met the teacher."

"I don't have any money in the household department. After I sent in the coupons for debt collection, I have now become a street rat that everyone in the court wants to beat. Why don't you avoid it and still dare to send it to my door?" Zhang Ting'en can still use it. The tone of teasing is relaxed and the psychological defense is very strong.

"Isn't the student not yet an official?" Jia Lian did not answer directly. Zhang Ting'en laughed and scolded: "You little slippery man, has the county tried it?"

"The rankings just released, ranked fourth in the county examination. The top four are all from Qingyun Academy." Jia Lian answered respectfully, not slacking off at all because Zhang Ting'en was now the target of public criticism. Zhang Ting'en smiled with satisfaction and pointed to the memorial in front of him: "Would you like to take a look?"

Jia Lian shook his head decisively: "Don't look at it. This memorial of yours must be a request to clear the debt within a time limit. Anyone who cannot pay it back in time will be charged with corruption. Otherwise, the debt settlement cannot be carried out smoothly."

Zhang Tingen was stunned for a moment and then said: "How can you see it?"

Jia Lian said sternly: "One of the most difficult things in the world is to take out the money from your pocket. It is said to cut off people's wealth and kill their parents. Some of the civil and military officials in this dynasty are really not good enough, and some are deliberately crying for poverty and trying to find a way. Don't blame the public, just let the debt go. The money on the left and right is from the treasury. No one stopped me when I borrowed it, but now whoever wants to take the lead in paying it back, countless people are stopping me."

"What do you mean, according to the wishes of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, it is best to just let go of this money?" Zhang Ting'en's tone became serious. In fact, he understood better than anyone else, otherwise he would not be able to go to this place. A discount.

Jia Lian was silent. Zhang Ting'en sighed when he saw this, "Then you still dare to come?"

Jia Lian said with a bitter look on his face: "Sir, haven't you already come to the door? There is no place in the world to buy regret medicine, right?"

That's what he said, but Zhang Ting'en definitely couldn't understand it this way. This little monkey didn't look so honest at all. He must have weighed the pros and cons before coming here. After all, he was born in Rongguo Mansion, and the information he was exposed to was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"The four kings and eight princes are the hardest hit this time to clear the debt. Your actions are not pure in purpose." Zhang Ting'en hit the nail on the head, and Jia Lian did not lie: "The Supreme Emperor is lenient when he governs, but he must be strict now. The students are young, and at home, You can’t decide what you want to do, but the money must be paid back, especially if the four bastards and eight princes are in the same boat, the money owed must be paid back.”

"You said you are young, it is not easy to pick out Jia's family. Furthermore, how do you judge that the current government is strict?" Zhang Ting'en understood what Jia Lian meant, but he couldn't figure out how a mere young man could see it. The governance style that emerged today.

When Jia Lian heard this rhetorical question, his face turned green and he shook his head repeatedly: "The teacher is giving a question, and the students can't answer it."

Zhang Tingen, who was originally ill and slightly unwell, burst out laughing uncontrollably when he heard this answer.

how to answer? No answer. How did the Supreme Emperor get the throne? It probably goes back to how Taizu died.

Anyone with a little knowledge knows that Taizu conquered the world as a commoner. During his reign, he implemented the policy of all the gentry and gentry receiving food and sharing their land. According to the record of daily life, Taizu accidentally caught wind and cold and died. After the Supreme Emperor gained the support of civil and military ministers and came to power, the first thing he did was to abolish this policy. Even the official's borrowing of money from the Ministry of Household Affairs was the result of the Emperor's acquiescence and connivance.

You know, the Supreme Emperor is not dead yet. How dare Jia Lian touch this issue, even if they are alone.

From this, Zhang Ting'en concluded that this student was not an ignorant child. He saw everything clearly in his heart.

At the age of fourteen, you can see the problem so clearly. What a monster!

Rongguo Mansion is so lucky to have such a unicorn.

The more you know about some things, the sooner you will die. Jia Lian's attitude is very clear, don't ask me, I don't know, I don't know anything.

"The county examination is not difficult for you. The fourth place is neither high nor low. I thought you could be in the top three." Zhang Ting'en finally stopped embarrassing Jia Lian. After all, he was only fourteen years old and casually talked about the county examination.

"The magistrate of Daxing County doesn't have a good look on someone." When Jia Lian laughed and laughed at himself, Zhang Ting'en shook his head: "Thinking too much, there is no need for him to target you, just to show off. In the so-called civil and military disputes in the court, who is serious and who is stupid .”

Um? Things don't seem to be what I thought. Is there any inside story?

"The confrontation between civil and military forces was a method used by the Supreme Emperor to suppress the old nobles. Even if you don't know the root cause, don't ask. Hum, the Supreme Emperor is famous for his generosity, just listen. The ministers have the ambition of ministers, but they have to rely on them. Imperial power comes to fruition.”

Jia Lian didn't know the current situation of the Zhou Dynasty, but it seemed that it would definitely not get better. Scholar-officials like Zhang Ting'en had feelings for their family and country and wanted to make a career through their own efforts. What I want is a name left in history.

Jia Lian obviously does not have such a high goal in life. If he could live his life in glory and wealth, he would definitely not struggle.

The power of an individual is too small and there is not much that can be done. Even if you are the emperor, there are many things that you can only watch.

Facing Zhang Ting'en's sigh, Jia Lian had nothing to say. This was really an unsolvable problem. From the beginning of Qin Shihuang to the present, what the imperial power has been doing is centralizing power and balancing the political situation. Whether any ideas, scholarship, or talents can be used by me is a matter that the imperial power considers. Any person with a passing IQ who sits in that position will first consider whether the throne is stable.

The problems faced by Emperor Chenghui and Zhang Ting'en today are not complicated, but they offend many people.

"Okay, go back and don't come here again." Zhang Ting'en thought about it. It would be a shame to involve Jia Lian in this kind of thing. Not to mention that Jia Lian, who was born into a noble family, might be stabbed in the back at a certain key point.

"Teacher, take care, students, come back next time." Jia Lian did not say a clean break from now on. After all, he still wanted to work in the court. Don't bet that the current emperor is a generous person. The emperor is the least trustworthy.

In the event that Zhang Ting'en died of illness or exhaustion due to debt settlement, the student Jia Lian would not be remembered by the emperor for the rest of his life if he did not meet him. Before Jia Lian could go out, a servant came in at the door, and the two almost bumped into each other.

Jia Lian quickly stepped aside, bowed slightly and clasped his hands: "Sorry, I didn't pay attention."

Ness waved the whisk in her hand and looked at Jia Lian with an indifferent expression. Instead of looking at Jia Lian, she spoke to Zhang Ting'en in a sharp voice: "Your Majesty ordered the imperial doctor to come and treat Mr. Zhang."

(End of this chapter)