Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Snapped! A newspaper from the Imperial Palace was slapped to the ground.

The servants were as silent as cicadas and huddled aside, for fear of being angered.

A handsome young man with a graceful figure leaned over to pick up the book and said softly: "My lord, please calm down. It's important to take care of yourself."

Prince Zhongshun was so angry that his lips trembled, and he kept saying: "It's too much to bully others, it's too much to bully others! Jia Cong! I will fight you until death!"

Jiang Yuhan flipped through the newspaper and saw that it published the facts of the last brothel case and Jin Yiwei's handling methods.

According to Jin Yiwei's wishes, all those who did not report the news to the brothel and bought good people were guilty. As for the famous prostitutes who were "rescued", they would all be compensated to the brothel at the original purchase price.

The heads of the four major banks and eighteen popular bankers only need to pay a total of 560 taels of silver... 560 taels...

This was not a slap in the face, but a rubbing of the faces of many princes, relatives, and wealthy families on the ground.

He lost his wife and was embarrassed, so the prince was so angry.

Jiang Yuhan was slapped in the face by Jin Yiwei that day, and she was completely disgraced. She had long held a grudge against Jia Cong, but she didn't show it at all.

Instead, he advised: "Your Majesty, now that the Holy Family of Jia Cong is flourishing and the sun is at its peak, it is better not to argue with them and to take a step back to open up the world.

The prince's family is not the only one who suffers this time. He is arrogant and makes enemies everywhere. How can he end well? "

Prince Zhongshun nodded bitterly and said: "Let him be proud for a moment, I will definitely destroy the Jia family and destroy Jia Cong's bones!

I heard that several of his wives and concubines are extremely beautiful and look like extraordinary people. Hehe, if they are sold to the most despicable brothel in Beijing, the business will definitely be good. "

Jiang Yuhan covered her mouth and smiled and said: "My lord, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. If the slave family wants to come, Marquis Huan is young and ambitious, arrogant and unscrupulous, why not deal with it in a row?"

Prince Zhongshun looked gloomy and nodded slowly: "I, the king, should not move lightly, so I would like you to check my voice everywhere for me."

Jiang Yuhan showered me with blessings and gifts and said, "I will serve the prince myself."

Seeing his charming and affectionate look, Prince Zhongshun couldn't help but smile lewdly and said: "Good man, I have worked hard for you. Let me serve you first as compensation." After saying this, he pulled Jiang Yuhan into his arms.

"Your Majesty..." Jiang Yuhan said "coquettishly", wanting to refuse but still welcome.
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Three days after the announcement of the apricot list, a palace examination was held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Today, I personally advise the court and serve as the examiner. From now on, all tribute officials are disciples of the emperor.

Therefore, there are only a few readers and deacons, who are served by bachelors from the Military Aircraft Department and officials from various ministries.

The Ministry of Rites is responsible for promotions. Due to the resignation of Chen Dao, the Minister of Rites, the promotion officer was appointed by the Minister of Rites.

There are two supervisors and censors, and the remaining officials such as receiving records, sealing seals, and holding records are filled by officials from the Hanlin Academy, General Affairs Department, Taichang Temple and other yamen.

Jin Yiwei is responsible for patrolling, and the logistics supply is handled by the Ministry of Rites and Guanglu Temple.

Almost all civil servants in Beijing will participate in this triennial ceremony.

Jia Cong entered the palace early and arranged for the powerful men in golden clothes and the Han generals to stand guard and patrol everywhere. In fact, it was just a formality. What could happen in the palace?

Seeing Feng Yuan and others coming in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I have met you all, sir."

Everyone returned the favor politely.

Feng Yuan, the chicken thief, saw Jia Cong wink, and because he deliberately fell behind, he said: "Huan Hou, there can be no mistakes in the palace examination today. Are the people everywhere ready? The tributes are about to enter the court."

He is the deputy examiner of Jinke, so it is normal for him to be concerned.

Jia Cong said: "Cong is not very familiar with scientific research and literary matters. I hope you can give me some advice."

Feng Yuan smiled and said: "What's the difficulty? Later, the officials of the Ministry of Rites will bring the tributes to Danqi in front of the Taihe Hall. They will be divided into two groups, east and west, and stand facing the north. Hundreds of civil and military officials will be waiting inside and outside the hall.

Then the officials of Honglu Temple invited the emperor to ascend to the palace, fired salutes, and all officials kowtowed.

After the ceremony, the deacon came to the hall with the proposal case, and the chamberlain handed the proposal to the ceremony officer and placed it on the case..."

Feng Yuan took Jia Cong aside and talked non-stop, pointing out the situation. The officials beside him had already entered. Seeing that there was no one around, he quickly changed the topic: "Brother, is there something wrong?"

Jia Cong whispered: "I have a small matter, please help Brother Zhengfang."

"But it doesn't matter." Feng Yuan rolled his eyes, he didn't have the final say in matters big or small.

"Today, my nephew Fang brother is also going to take the imperial examination. Please, brother..."

"My brother is very affectionate, do you want him to pass the imperial examination?" Feng Yuan stopped the conversation and said with a smile.

The first-level Jinshi is called the Jinshi and the third grade, that is, the number one scholar, the second person, and the third flower.

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "No, just let him fall to the top three."

Feng Yuan was surprised. Others tried to persuade him to go up in the rankings, but there was no reason to ask for him to go down.
Because he said: "My nephew Jia Fang seems to be at the top of the apricot list? How can his talents be ignored? It's difficult, it's difficult."

Seeing the way his eyes were wandering around, Jia Cong knew that he hadn't held in his fart well, so he glared at him.

"It's not just the imperial examination. I heard that Brother Zhengfang has a close friendship with Mr. Wu, the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. I will also ask my brother for help in the imperial examination after that, so that he can get a good score."

According to the regulations of the country, after a new scholar is born, the Ministry of Rites will send a list to the Hanlin Academy. The academician in charge of the academy will report to the emperor, and then he will try again at the Baohe Hall, and a special minister will be sent to review the papers. This is called the imperial examination, which is specially designed to select common people. .

Feng Yuanqi asked: "Brother, what do you mean by hiding pearls in a yun? It seems unnecessary."

Your brother has real talent and knowledge, but he is chosen as a sage, so what are you afraid of? If the rankings in the Jinban and Chao Kao are not good, they will have no choice but to be released. "

Jia Cong nodded and said: "I just want him to go out and learn some practical skills. The winds and waves in Beijing are rough, and sometimes I may not be able to protect him, so let him go out of Beijing far away."

Feng Yuan smiled and said: "Brother, I have prepared for a rainy day. I love my nephew deeply. It doesn't matter, it's just a trivial matter. I'll just tell Xiang Jiang and Lao Wu." "Thank you, brother Zhengfang."

"By the way, there have been undercurrents in the DPRK and China recently. Do you have any news?" Feng Yuan said in a low voice.

Jia Cong secretly smiled, "Finally it's time for you to beg me." Because of his accent, he said lightly: "I wonder what brother is talking about?"

Feng Yuan rolled his eyes at him and said angrily: "Why is Zilong pretending to be confused while pretending to understand? It is naturally a matter of filling the gap."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "So that's what happened. The so-called undercurrent is nothing more than that each party is trying every means to push their own people and impeach their competitors.

I heard that the Second Prime Minister Su wanted to push Tianguan Dang cadres into the cabinet, and the New Party not only wanted to be a bachelor, but also wanted to have a good time. "

Feng Yuan nodded slowly, "In terms of succession, the Minister of Civil Service and Danggan are naturally the first candidates to join the cabinet.

It's just that he is a die-hard old party member. How could it be so easy for the Holy Spirit to win over a bachelor from the old party and then promote another from the old party? Unreasonable. Who did Huo Dong recommend? "

"It's my old acquaintance, Gu Tao, the governor of Liangjiang." Jia Cong said.

"Hey, why don't you recommend Brother Yue Ruhai? Well, that's right. Brother Ruhai first served as Hanlin, then as Doctor of Lantai, and then as Lianghuai Salt Academy.

Now that he has returned to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to take up a post, he is neither a member of the ministry nor has any experience as a member of the ruling party. His qualifications for joining the cabinet are still relatively low. Huo and Dong must have felt that they had little confidence, so they recommended Gu Tao. "

Feng Yuan was well aware of the relationship between Jia Cong and Dai Quan, so the inside information from him was naturally reliable.

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Brother Ming has seen thousands of miles, and Cong admires me. This is why.

Gu Tao not only served as a minister, but also did well as the governor of Liangjiang. He made great achievements in promoting new laws. It was natural for him to return to Beijing and join the cabinet. Could it be that Prime Minister Jiang also has a candidate? "

Feng Yuan looked around and whispered: "Brother, what do you think of Yan Butang and Ke Butang?"

Yan Ning, the Minister of Hubu, and Ke Min, the Minister of War, are two people from the Zhongli lineage, and it is understandable for Jiang Feng to push them. In addition, the four ministers are all members of the old party.

Pang Chao had expected this.

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "In Cong's humble opinion, Prime Minister Jiang should not waste his efforts."

"I hope I won't hesitate to teach you." Feng Yuan asked hurriedly. He most hoped that Yan Ning would join the cabinet, so that he could take over the household department.

"In terms of political achievements, resumes, and holy family members, it is difficult for Yan and Ke to compete with Gu Tao. What's more, the position of this great scholar is destined to be given to those who implement the new law.

If the Holy Heart is like this, after Yan and Ke come up, can they be like Gu Tao and risk their lives to promote new laws? "Jia Cong said.

Feng Yuan nodded slowly: "In this case, there is no hope for the party cadres."

Jia Cong said with a bad smile: "The old party doesn't know about this, so Jiang can take advantage of it."

Feng Yuan's eyes lit up and he said, "Does Zilong have a clever plan?"

Jia Cong whispered: "Why not ask Prime Minister Jiang to discuss with Shi and Su, the condition is that Prime Minister Jiang will not recommend candidates to the cabinet, but will fully support party officials to join the cabinet.

In exchange, the old party will push your people to take the lower positions. How about staggering them and supporting each other? "

Feng Yuan understood deeply. Since the holy will is in the new party, the vacant position of bachelor is nothing more than a mirror, so it is better to try his best to gain more benefits.

Because he said: "My dear brother, in this way, the new party will gain its crown and I will gain its roots, so I won't suffer too much. Moreover, what I told me last time can be done at the same time."

What Feng Yuan was talking about was, of course, that Jia Cong used their help to revive the Socialist Party and enter the government.

"It's all down to Prime Minister Jiang and brother to take care of me." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"You and I share our needs and reciprocate what we have. What's the value? It's just that Brother Yu still has something unclear. Can I shed some light on it?" Feng Yuan said with a smile.

"Brother Zhengfang, please tell me. I know everything I know."

"My brother is a cadre of the new party and has made outstanding achievements many times. Both the prime ministers Huo and Dong have favored him and recommended him many times. Ling Yue is also a backbone of the new party. Why not continue his efforts and instead help those in need?
If people in the new party knew about it, they would definitely criticize me. "Feng Yuandao.

Jia Cong smiled lightly and said: "Brother, I am Ruhaigong's son-in-law, but I am not the son-in-law of the New Party."

"My brother is indeed a sensible person. Is this Mr. Pang's fault?" Feng Yuan said with a smile.

"Of course." Jia Cong said proudly, "If I want to plot against me in the future, I have to get past Mr. Pang first."

Feng Yuan hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Why do you say this? The brotherhood between you and me is as strong as gold, and the righteousness shines on the sun and the moon. I would rather die than say a bad word about my brother. Don't you know I have a cousin?"

"Oh? What's the name?"

"Yun Chang." Feng Yuan temporarily gave himself another nickname, "You and I, brothers, have a predestined relationship."

Jia Cong laughed, I believed your evil deeds and said: "Brother Yun, I have admired you for a long time."

"Brother Zilong, each other."

Many courtiers saw the two shameless men talking and laughing happily, and they all cursed in their hearts and walked quietly by, fearing that they would be stared at.

Not long after, the palace examination started.

The palace examination does not test stereotypes, but practical policy theory.

The topic of today's subject is: On the pros and cons of the new law and the old law.

Feng Yuan secretly thought, as expected, we can already see the clues from the policy topics ordered by the Holy Emperor. If you stupidly write about the disadvantages of the new law and the advantages of the old law, no matter how talented you are, you will not get a good ranking. . (End of chapter)