Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Everyone smiled and praised Gong Wei, chatted for a long time, and drank two or three bowls of tea before Jia Cong came out.

Jia She frowned and said, "Steward, what do you mean by Jia Cong? It's too much to leave all these great masters and masters here. Do you think you won't recognize your ancestors when you get a title?"

As soon as he drank, under the prestige, cold sweat broke out on Wangcai's forehead, and he hurriedly bowed and said: "Master, wait a moment, I will go and ask." After saying that, he hurried to the inner third door to inquire about the news.

Seeing Ling'er at the door who had been promoted to the title of eldest girl early, Wangcai asked hurriedly: "Miss Ling, where is the Marquis? The masters and gentlemen outside are all impatiently waiting."

Ling'er pursed her lips and smiled: "Master Hou got up a little late today and is still having breakfast."

"Please go and urge me. I'll tell you that the elder is angry." Wangcai said anxiously.

Ling'er rolled her eyes at him and said, "I don't dare. If you want to go, you can go alone."

Wangcai smiled bitterly, saying there was nothing he could do to her.

After looking at the soldiers guarding the three inner gates, he didn't even dare to break in.

Anyone who enters the inner room without being summoned will be killed. This is the first family rule set by Jia Cong.

"Then go and see if Mr. Hou has used it?"

"Wait." Ling'er nodded and turned around.

In the inner hall, Jia Congzheng was chatting and having breakfast with Chu Chan, Feng Jie'er and others. He already knew the situation ahead and consulted Pang Chao yesterday, so he didn't care and had some free time.

If the clan meeting does not include him as Huan Hou, it will not count if it is held.

Suddenly, Ling'er came in to report to Jin Chuan'er, and Jin Chuan'er went in again to deliver the message.

Jia Cong took a bite of the steamed bun stuffed with mutton and yam, took a sip of Babao Bijing porridge, waved his hand and said, "I got it."

Jin Chuan'er retreated and dismissed Ling'er as promised.

Qingwen asked curiously: "Why aren't you in a hurry? Everyone is waiting outside."

Jia Cong said with a smile: "Mr. Pang said, if you don't let them go, I'm afraid they won't be able to distinguish between superior and inferior. Why are you so anxious? I haven't slept enough yet."

Qingwen covered her mouth and smiled: "I never sleep in late, and today is an exception."

Chu Chan and Sister Feng rolled their eyes at her.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "I'm just asking you two sisters. Although I am brave enough to be worthy of all men, I almost couldn't stand up to them yesterday."

The two of them were very embarrassed. Chu Chan picked up a piece of oil and salt fire, and Sister Feng picked up a piece of steamed ham, stuffed them into his mouth, and spat: "You bastard, what are you talking about?"

Next to him, Ping'er covered his face with a smile and hurriedly brought him a bowl of soy milk.

Jia Cong chewed a few mouthfuls, drank the soy milk, and muttered: "It's true, why don't people say it? You two are not allowed to be together in the future."

Chu Chan's eyes were as bright as water, and she was full of charm, and she spat shyly: "Yesterday, who said that he wanted to destroy the city and fortify the stronghold, and be so brave and invincible that he surrenders today?"

Sister Feng also had a bright look on her face and said sarcastically: "There are still people who say that they want to be dictatorial for eternity and stand proud without falling. It's nonsense."

Jia Cong raised his thumb, pointed to the inside, and said calmly: "If you hadn't called Shan'er and Yi'er to help in the battle, why would I be like this?

Just like that, I still provoked two people and escaped with my body intact. Isn't it so heroic? "

Everyone sneered and laughed, all blushing and spitting at him.

Jia Cong, served by the ladies, finished his breakfast slowly and then came out of Shenshi Hall.

"Hey, we're all here. Greetings, sirs and gentlemen. I've been waiting for a long time. I'm really busy with official duties. It's a sin that Cong still can't do to burn ointment and follow the sundial." Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile.

Everyone was busy and said a few more compliments.

"Everyone, please sit down." Jia Cong sat down on the main seat and raised his hand to press down.

"It's getting late, so Cong will make a long story short. I invite all clan elders and brothers from each house to come here for one thing. I want to re-establish the head of the Jia family. Do you have anything to say, sir?"

Everyone said nothing and only looked at Jia She. Your son asked you to speak about the eloquent speech you just made.

Jia She cleared his throat and said calmly: "Brother Cong, I have just reached an agreement with all the masters and masters.

Nowadays, there are many shortcomings in the clan. A considerable part of the original Dafang lineage's inheritance should be allocated as sacrificial ancestral property to help the old, weak and poor clan members. This is the way to prosperity.

Thanks to your love and respect, you have elected me as the new clan leader. Do you have any objections? "

Jia Cong laughed and said: "Since all the masters and gentlemen have agreed, Cong has no objection, but there is one thing that still needs to be discussed."

"What's the matter?" Jia She looked at him coldly, waited for him to say no, and immediately suppressed him with the banner of filial piety.

Jia Cong said: "Master just now said that some of the Dongfu's properties should be designated as family property, but this is not feasible for the time being."

Jia She sneered and said, "You won't obey my words?"

Jia Cong also smiled coldly and said: "Cong doesn't dare, because he has a lower sentiment.

As everyone knows, Cong will be getting married to Princess Ruyi on the 16th of this month. Isn't it suspected of transferring property by dividing the family's property at this moment?

Those who know say that Cong is selfless and benevolent.

For those who don’t know, please tell me that Her Royal Highness, Princess Jiajiadi, planned to transfer property in advance. She is acting like a fool and is disloyal and disrespectful.

When the time comes, I will be given a copy by the imperial censor Yanguan. Will the master go to take charge of the crime? "

Everyone was stunned, it was really like this. Even after getting married, if Jia Cong doesn't want to and puts the blame directly on the princess, who would dare to force the princess?

Jia She's face froze. He didn't expect Jia Cong to be so treacherous. He blamed it all on the princess, making him unable to raise the banner of filial piety.

The marriage between Jia Cong and the princess was granted by the queen, and the current property of the house was rewarded by the emperor.

You fucking dare to transfer your property before your wedding to the princess. What do you want to do? Who are you guarding against, the princess? Fang Tianjia?

A complete crime of disloyalty and disrespect.

It would be strange not to be beaten into pieces by the censor of the old party.

Jia She was so angry that his face turned green and red, and he was speechless.

He wanted to use the word "filial piety" to suppress Jia Cong, but Jia Cong had already put the word "loyalty" on his head, which was invulnerable.

Since ancient times, it has been difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety. Naturally, loyalty comes first and filial piety comes last. No one dares to say anything about it. How dare they instigate Jia Cong to be disloyal and disrespectful?
Seeing that he had calmed everyone down with one sentence, Jia Cong smiled again and said: "Since you have already decided on the candidate for the clan leader, let's leave it at that.

Originally, Cong had some humble opinions that he wanted to convey to the elders, but now it seems that there is no need to mention them, and he wants to see off his guests with wealth. "After saying that, he stood up and wanted to leave.

Jia Jia hurriedly winked at several people, and Jia Zheng, Jia Gan, Jia Shou and others hurriedly said: "Marquis Huan, stay here.

We didn't decide on the candidate just now, but we just chatted a few words casually. If the Marquis has something to say, we are all ears. "

Everyone hurriedly said: "This is very true. What the eldest master just said is just a family opinion. If Marquis Huan has a good idea, you might as well tell it and discuss it together. As the saying goes, listening to both sides will make you aware, and listening to one side will make you dark."

Jia Cong glanced at Jia She and said: "It turns out that it has not been agreed upon, so Cong will boldly say a few words." "Marquis Huan, please speak."

"Cong's ideas are also very superficial. There are many evils in the clan. I think everyone knows it, so I won't go into details. In a word, it's easy to do things if you have money!

For example, for those who are old and sick and have no food or clothing, wouldn't it be enough to give them a pension of 40 to 50 taels per family?

For example, those whose families are poor and cannot afford to study are all sent to a clan school. If the clan school cannot fit in the room, another location will be chosen to build it.

For example, for young and old people who have no income and cannot make a living, how about the clan buys some properties and lets them run them?
Another example is that the elders and gentlemen of each house teach their children and nephews, take care of family affairs, and work hard. Isn't it excessive to receive a consolation fee of one hundred and eighty taels a year?

Of course, there are a lot of things going on in the clan, but that's what it means. A little bit of superficial knowledge is hard to be refined and laugh at. "

After Jia Cong finished speaking with a smile, he took a sip of tea and glanced at Jia She sideways. Are you willing to pay if you argue with me?

Even if Jia She had money, he would not be willing to spend it like this. The patriarch was just a title with no actual benefits. He was not a fool who would spend all his money to feed these people for a false name.

When everyone heard this, they were so happy that they scratched their heads and scratched their heads, and couldn't sit still. Jia Cong's words were much more specific than Jia She's, and they all knew that he was rich and what he said was credible.

Jia Zhengfu said: "Listening to your words is better than ten years of reading. Huanhou's words simplify the complex and point directly to his illness. They are truly golden words."

Jia Xiao said hurriedly: "Oh, we are so old and confused. We didn't think of this level. Thanks to Marquis Huan for reminding us."

Jia Dun said: "The ancients said that if you have ambition, you will not be young, but if you have no ambition, you will live for hundreds of years in vain. I will not deceive you if you are honest.

I am old, and I think the new patriarch should be a young man, so that the family can prosper. "

Everyone nodded in agreement. Jia Dairu and other old masters saw that they had been preempted. They hurriedly paused their crutches, suppressed everyone's voices, and jumped out to make their presence felt.

Jia Dairu shook his head and said, "The sage said, if you travel on the great road, the world is for the common good.

Therefore, people do not only care for their relatives, nor do they only have children for their children, so that the old will have their end, the strong will be useful, the young will grow, and the humble, widowed, lonely, alone, disabled and sick will all be supported.

Brother Cong's words are very much in the style of a saint. "

Having been a tutor all his life, he is a veteran scholar after all, and no one can compare to him when it comes to losing his book bag.

Jia Cong secretly laughed. If I pay, I will become a saint.

Jia Daijian said: "Brother Cong is generous and generous, generous and generous. He not only has the legacy of a saint, but also has the legacy of his ancestors. I think he must be the leader of the clan."

He didn't know what the saint said, so he just talked about it.

Everyone hurriedly said: "The leader of the clan is none other than Marquis Huan."

Seeing that Jia She was about to faint from anger, Jia Cong hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Cong is young and frivolous, and his intelligence is dull. How can He De take over the position of clan leader?

Besides, the elder is quite ambitious, so why would Cong take over? "

Jia Daizuo hurriedly advised: "Brother Cong, you are an extraordinary hero in our family. You have been granted the title of marquis at a young age, and now you are the consort. If you don't take charge, who will take charge?
What's more, we are a noble family, not poor scholars with mud-legged status. Let's talk about titles first and then talk about other things. Now that everyone wants to talk about it, you should just give up. "

Another person said: "It stands to reason that since the eldest family member has lost his moral character, the position of clan leader should be transferred to the second family member.

If the eldest master is confident that he can achieve what Marquis Huan just said, there is nothing wrong with me recommending the eldest master as the clan leader. Otherwise, I think it is better to establish a virtuous person. "

"This is a very good thing to say. Just now a few of the great masters have also said that the position of clan leader is not an official title. There is nothing to fight for. Whoever can make the clan prosper and be respected by everyone will be the clan leader."

Jia Cong said with a smile: "I am ashamed that I don't deserve the favor of the elders, but I don't dare to step over the eldest man. Cong suggested that the eldest man should be the leader of the clan, and Cong will assist him.

I did the math, and with tens of thousands of dollars a year, the eldest man can barely do what he did just now. "

Jia Dairu, Jia Daixiu and other old people looked at Jia She and said, "Do you intend to take on this important task?"

Jia She wished he could strangle Jia Cong to death. He raised the door so high, and now he is still a bullshit clan leader. He has to give out tens of thousands of silver a year for nothing and distribute it to these poor people. He has no money. Crazy.

Yin forced a smile and said: "In recent years, I have become old and weak in energy. It is really difficult to take charge of the affairs of the clan. I can only thank you for your love."

Jia Dairu glanced at him and said: "The position of patriarch..."

Jia She squeezed out a few words through his teeth: "It all depends on your public recommendation. I have no objection to the pardon."

"Okay." Several generations of old men rushed to say: "We will nominate Brother Cong as the clan leader."

As he spoke, each of them stood up on crutches, ready to see if any blind gray grandson dared to object, and give him a stick.

Everyone hurriedly said in unison: "We will second the proposal."

Jia Dairu twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, this is the general trend and the will of the people. As the ancients said, great behavior does not care about meticulousness, and great courtesy does not hesitate to make small concessions. You just have to do it."

"Yes, Marquis Huan, don't refuse. Thousands of people in the whole clan are pointing at the Marquis." Everyone advised.

Jia Cong laughed, you were pointing at my money and said, "In that case, Cong boldly agreed."

Everyone was overjoyed and stood up together and said, "We have met the clan leader."

In front of the family law, Jia She reluctantly stood up.

Jia Cong glanced at it, cupped his hands and said: "Everyone, please sit down. Since you have elected me as the clan leader, I have to say something. Don't worry about the terms and conditions I just said, they will come true.

However, the state has national laws, and families have family rules. Without rules, there is no harmony. If anyone violates family laws in the future, regardless of age, Cong will be severely punished to set an example and correct the family tradition. Do you have any objections? "

Everyone was shocked, but it was difficult to get off the tiger, and thinking of the benefits Jia Cong had promised, they hurriedly said: "We have no objection, we should abide by the family rules and laws."

Jia Cong waved his hand and ordered people to submit the already written form of ancestor worship for everyone to sign and sign.

Taking advantage of the gathering of people, he opened the ancestral hall, burned the inscriptions, and officially became the new generation patriarch of the Jia family.

Seeing that he was fully prepared, everyone secretly laughed inwardly. With the way the eldest master was doing everything, how could he still want to compete with Brother Cong? Don't think we are fools.

After sending everyone away, Jia Cong turned around and went back. Suddenly he heard someone catching up behind him and whispered: "Third brother, stay here." But it was Jia Lian who deliberately lagged behind.

Jia Cong glanced at him and said, "What's the matter?"

Jia Lian cupped his hands and said, "Brother Yu, I have something to ask you. This is not the place to talk. Can you go in and talk?"

"That's fine." Jia Cong nodded slightly.

He didn't have any bad feelings towards Jia Lian. He was soft-tempered and soft-hearted. He did not bully others with power or bully men or women.

To say that there are some shortcomings, they are just lustful and lustful. For the children of rich families, this little thing is normal.

And he was quite kind. No matter whether it was a girl from the Nanduo family or the second Bao family, they were not naughty for nothing. Instead, they gave them generous property and made peace with each other willingly.

Although the taste is a bit poor, at least it has some grace.

What's more, he had cheated on his wife and wanted him to help with some mundane chores at home in the future. If the matter was not serious, it wouldn't hurt to help him out.

After all, everything is happy when the family is in harmony. (End of chapter)