Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 46 Do you really use your honor as food?

In many border areas during the feudal autocratic monarchy stage, a place name with the suffix "Xuanweisi" was often not directly ruled by the central government, but was governed by the so-called restraint system. The local area nominally belongs to the central government, but the actual power is in the hands of the chieftain.

At this stage in South Asia, the real "little bully" is not India, but Myanmar. (PS: To avoid affecting reading, the current name is used directly.) When the word India appeared, it was not the name of a country, but a geographical concept of Westerners.

The problem faced by the Great Zhou Dynasty was the continuous armed harassment from Burma, which caused several Xuanwei Divisions to waver in attitude, and some even simply robbed people on the border in private. There was a safety problem, and the production of Yunnan Copper came to a halt, causing several Baoquan bureaus in the mainland to suspend operations. The use of silver as currency in the Ming Dynasty was actually a forced choice.

According to local reports, Myanmar purchased a large number of muskets from European businessmen, and because it was familiar with the terrain, the local garrison was more than capable of defense but weak in attack. The governor of Dian Province speculated that there should be Europeans supporting Myanmar behind. The specific reason is unclear. From a historical perspective, the Franji people were defeated by the Ming Dynasty navy during the pre-Ming Dynasty, so they did not dare to invade the coast again.

Emperor Chenghui has asked the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi to find out the origin of this matter, but there has been no reply yet.

Even if it is proven, there is not much that can be done. The biggest frontier trouble of the Zhou Dynasty is the rebellion in the Western Regions. The biggest characteristic of the rebellion in the Western Regions is that it is capricious, fighting once, surrendering once, and rebelling again after a period of time. Specifically, these places are not even willing to accept a monarch in name only. Every time there was a rebellion, there would be large-scale invasions and plundering of Shaanxi-Gansu, Liaodong and other places.

This is a characteristic of the nomadic people. Once they encounter a white disaster, they will definitely go south to plunder in the coming year.

Emperor Chenghui was unlucky. After he came to the throne, he encountered the largest rebellion and cross-border robbery. The rebels were mainly cavalry, and they came and went like the wind. The border was extremely long, and 50,000 frontier troops were not afraid of a frontal attack. This situation Then the left branch and the right branch are weak, making it difficult to cope with it.

To solve the problem, go straight to the root of the problem and go directly to the rebels' lair. This was one of the reasons why Emperor Chenghui gritted his teeth and had to spare money even if the court had no money, to prevent the elites from the capital from attacking. Of course, in Emperor Chenghui's view, this campaign, once victorious, would achieve three birds with one stone. The first is to test the quality of the Beijing camp to see its combat effectiveness. The second is to suppress the rebellion. The third is to suppress the rebellion. Most of the generals in the Beijing camp will be left in the northwest, nominally for garrison duty.

This is a conspiracy. The soldiers from the Beijing camp can come back, but most of them will have to stay in the future. Replace the Beijing camp generals with border army generals to minimize the influence of the military elite group on the Beijing camp. Emperor Chenghui is not trying to destroy the powerful group, this is impossible. His purpose is to suppress, divide, and weaken. The central idea is centralization.

Zhang Tingen didn't say anything, but he actually suspected in his heart that Emperor Chenghui's purpose of asking him to pay off his debts might just be a test.

It doesn't really matter whether it's a test or not, it's just that the king has his orders and the ministers obey them.

Zheng Tingen has been silent for many years, and he needs a chance to stand up again. The civil servants of this era, if they want to make a difference, cannot pass the level of king. Only when the king can use you can your talents be revealed. If he doesn't need you and uses others, the country will still be functioning.

For Emperor Chenghui, all the problems of the Zhou Empire were obvious, but they were useless and could not be solved. Investigate its root cause, internal and external forces. Externally, there are foreign invasions, while internally, civil and military ministers are at war with each other for the interest groups they represent.

After a hundred years, the cake of the Great Zhou Empire has been divided.

This is the current situation of the Great Zhou Empire. If there are still people who want to come in and share the cake, someone must be replaced.

As the only upward path, the degree of involution in the imperial examination exceeded that of any other field.

The emperors of the past dynasties also knew very well that other issues can be tolerated, but the issue of cheating in the imperial examination must not be tolerated.

Leaving behind the word "difficult", Emperor Chenghui also left. Although he didn't say anything, Zhang Ting'en already knew very well that the matter of clearing the debt must be suspended. Kings have one thing in common, that is, they have basically the same requirements for the internal environment, which is stability.

The ruling class hates unstable things. Emperors and bureaucrats are all human beings, and as human beings they tend to be lazy and try to save trouble. As long as such matters do not immediately endanger the stability of the regime, the attitude of the ruling class is basically to ignore them.

Emperor Chenghui saw many problems, but had no solution at all, which was very uncomfortable. The reason is also very simple, there is not enough money. The act of clearing the debt is indeed a test. What if it succeeds?

Reality taught Emperor Chenghui a lesson, especially what Jia Lian said was particularly disturbing.

"Why should I pay back the money I borrowed based on my ability?"

Isn't it ridiculous? Ridiculous, very ridiculous! But the reality is so absurd. Even if the money is borrowed, I am not willing to pay it back when I have the ability and possibility not to pay it back.

This is human nature!
  Because of the college examination, students who are admitted to Qingyun Academy can take leave, while students who do not take the examination have to go to school regularly.

The fact is that no one does not participate in the examination. The imperial examination is held once every three years. Missing an opportunity is a crime against oneself.

On the third day after the college examination, the college resumed classes until the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month.

It's natural for Jia Lian to take classes, but after a college exam, students who can still attend class C with peace of mind are all losers in the college exam. In Jia Lian's case, he will enter Class B next spring.

What is the difference between Class B? Jia Lian had heard about it. When he first heard the relevant news, he thought he had entered the Maotanchang Factory.

Class B only has half a day of class, and the rest of the time is spent doing test questions. There are small exams once every ten days, high school exams once a month, and the big exam at the end of the year.

All in all, question sea tactics!

There is also the Grade A class. This Grade A class is different again. This is the so-called top class. In terms of learning, it is completely self-study, and the teacher basically does not teach. From time to time, some Hanlins from the Hanlin Academy will be invited to give lectures! Talk about the imperial examination experience and knock on doors.

Students who can enter this class can be admitted as junior students in any county school. In fact, there is not a single junior student in this class. The situation in this class is the most complicated. Most people's families have good conditions and they don't have to worry about the little rice they get from junior high school students. Those with poor family circumstances who can still enter this class are often geniuses. There are only two people in this category now. The fees are comprehensive and the academy pays them monthly.

Standing at the door of the academy, Jia Lian looked at the plaque and was filled with emotion. Since entering Qingyun Academy, Jia Lian's life has undergone earth-shaking changes. The specific manifestation is that no one cares about him.

In the early days, Jia She was in charge of Jia Lian. This management was mainly reflected in calling him "little beast" or giving him a beating. After entering the academy, Jia Lian's special status led to it. Jia She didn't care about him, and the second room had no control over him. Jia Mu only sent people to ask for help, and no one cared about the details. In other words, Jia Lian has a very high degree of freedom.

As usual, Chang was waiting outside with Xiao An. Jia Lian went in alone from the side door and skillfully put a jar of old wine in the porter's window. Old Liu, who was leaning on the recliner, opened and closed his eyes and said nothing. He didn't even bother to say thank you.

Collect my expenses, drink my wine, and don’t even say thank you. I’m so angry!

Jia Lian couldn't help but laugh when he thought of this. This old man didn't accept anyone's money and wine. ,

Even if other students kneel down, Old Man Liu will not take any of the local products.

Maybe the old man meant to make things difficult at first, but now his attitude has obviously changed.

But what should I say? The old man’s pride is still there, so I should ignore the boss, right? You can still consume and drink wine.

Old Man Liu, who has lived in the capital for a long time, knows very well what kind of virtue the nobles of the Zhou Dynasty are.

Four people ran into each other in front of the huge screen. Jia Lian knew one of them as his old enemy Guo Song, but the other three were unknown and should be students from the other two classes. The one in the middle is a young man with a pale face that is not very healthy.

"Are you Jia Lian?" The young man in the middle was wearing a lake-blue robe and a mutton-fat white jade pendant around his waist. His voice was quiet, but with a hint of disdain. The other two were protecting him, one on the left and the other on the right, while Guo Song stayed behind, pretending to be brave and watching.

"Ah, I'm Jia Lian, what's the matter?" Jia Lian doesn't have any ambitions, but what should I say, he doesn't cause trouble and is not afraid of trouble. Therefore, they are very calm. In the academy, these people cannot make a big name.

"Shaobai below, my grandfather is the chief minister of the cabinet. Congratulations on your high school entrance examination. I think it's time for you to leave Qingyun Academy. Drop out of school on your own initiative. The Imperial College is more suitable for you." As soon as this guy named Fang Shaobai opened his mouth, The smell is so smoky. What does that mean? You've taken enough advantage of the academy, you can get out of here as soon as possible.

It seems that Jia Lian's ability to pass the college examination was all due to Qingyun Academy and had nothing to do with him. Another meaning is that even if you are studying in the same college, we do not recognize you as a classmate.

What Jia Lian said sounded ridiculous. He felt that he had a pretty good temper. At this moment, he felt angry and angry. There was no smile on his face. Now he straightened his face and looked at Fang Shaobai and others with cold eyes. Humanity said: "Do you want to cause trouble?"

No one moved. Fang Shaobai just maintained a false smile and said in a slightly hesitant tone: "Jia Lian, why bother? There is no room for you here." Now Jia Lian understood, raised his finger and pointed at Fang Shaobai and said: "Who gave it to you? Do you have the courage to arrange other people's affairs? Is it your grandfather, the chief minister? Then you should know who I am!"

"Who are you?" Fang Shaobai repeated instinctively, and Jia Lian smiled ferociously: "Jia Lian, heir to the Duke of Rong Kingdom in the Zhou Dynasty, do you hear me clearly? Get out! Don't get in the way here."

After Jia Lian finished speaking, he walked forward. Fang Shaobai stretched out his hand to stop him: "Hold on, as long as I'm here today, you can't even try to get in."

Jia Lian, who was clenching his fists, was about to take action when there was a cough behind him. Jia Lian turned around and saw Old Man Liu and smiled: "Don't care?" Before the old man could take action, Guo Song, who had been hiding behind, suddenly rushed out and faced Jia Lian. Just one kick, and the unprepared Jia Lian was kicked hard. Fortunately, this guy's strength was limited, and Jia Lian was kicked forward several steps before he could stand still.

What's annoying is that Old Man Liu on the opposite side doesn't offer help, but instead dodges to the side in disgust.

Jia Lian, who had suffered a loss, was furious, but he still suppressed the anger that was about to burst out. When he turned around slowly, he looked at the four people opposite him. Regardless of whether Old Man Liu was being fair or not, Jia Lian stared at Guo Song who looked proud. , ignoring the others, pounced.

"Stop!" Fang Shaobai stepped forward and opened his arms to stop him. Jia Lian punched him in the stomach without even thinking. Fang Shaobai entered Xiazi and bowed his waist. Jia Lian waved his hand and pushed him away, moving forward without hesitation.

The two of them were so anxious that they quickly came up to support Fang Shaobai and finally exposed Guo Tong.

This time Guo Song panicked and turned around and ran away. He didn't have the courage to fight at all. He didn't expect that Jia Lian would dare to attack one against four.

Jia Lian chased after him and kicked him hard, while Guo Song chewed up the shit. Before he could get up, Jia Lian had already pounced on him, holding his neck with his left hand, and greeted him with a bastard punch with his right hand, focusing on his head.

Old Man Liu who was standing aside laughed at this scene and did not step forward to stop him. Instead, he continued to watch the show with a smile.

Fang Shaobai regained his composure. Seeing Jia Lian holding down Guo Song and beating him fiercely, Guo Song was screaming from below. Fang Shaobai said urgently, "Hurry up and help." The two followers hesitated for a moment, looked at each other, and both Looking at Old Man Liu who was watching the show on the side, Fang Shaobai saw the two people hesitate and said angrily: "Do it!"

The two of them rushed forward and punched Jia Lian. The fist landed behind his head, but Jia Lian didn't feel the same at all. He still punched Guo Song below, with the intention of killing him. Now Old Man Liu couldn't stand it any longer. He stepped forward suddenly, reached out and grabbed the necks of the two followers who were being kicked by Jia Lian, and pulled them back, one with each hand.

Oops, the two of them fell backwards and fell on all fours. Old Man Liu glanced disdainfully at Fang Shaobai, who was hiding five steps away, then stretched out his hand, grabbed Jia Lian's raised fist and said, "Okay, if you hit him again, you will kill him."

Jia Lian didn't want to give in, but the old man's strength was too great. His wrists seemed to be clamped by iron pliers, and he fell back involuntarily. Old Liu sent him forward again, and Jia Lian was lifted up and stood firm.

When he looked back, he saw Old Man Liu. Jia Lian's ferocious expression slowly dropped, but his eyes were still red. He looked at Old Man Liu with a sinister look, and what he said was not nice to hear: "You just watched them when they made a sneak attack." , now take action to stop you, are you part of a group? I know you are an old pawn, and there is nothing else in Rongguo Mansion. It will not be difficult to find a few veterans on the battlefield to tear your old bones apart!"

That's right, Jia Lian hated Old Man Liu as well. Old Man Liu's original intention was to watch the dogs on both sides bite each other, and nothing big would happen if he was around. Unexpectedly, he was resented by Jia Lian. He didn't bother to explain and looked sideways at everyone: "Go to the office and wait for disposal."

"Wait a minute!" Jia Lian interrupted Old Man Liu, looking at him coldly and saying: "You really use your honor as food! You don't care when they provoke you, and you don't care when they sneak attack. I succeeded in counterattack, but you I need to take action. Staying in the academy for a long time has damaged my brain, or do you think I look like a fool?"

Old Man Liu just looked at Jia Lian silently, without any intention of explaining. Several other people saw the clues, Fang Shaobai's face showed excitement, Professor Liu is from our side, the advantage is mine!
  "It's okay if you don't explain. Don't worry about what happens next. Now let me show you what the Jia family is and who is the heir to Rong Guo Gong." After Jia Lian finished speaking, he jumped out.

(End of this chapter)