Ming politicians

In a blink of an eye, it will be December [-]th, and this day is the day for worshiping ancestors.

Mrs. Wang already knew that Su Jun was sent out, and she went to Fuzhou, Fujian. She had been out for more than a month. Although she was a little angry, she couldn't say anything. The situation in the mansion has already happened a lot. The big change, the housekeeper became Su Pingyang, and it was Su Pingyang who was really in charge of things. The key was that the attitudes of the people she personally selected to stay were also undergoing subtle changes.

This is something she cannot stop.

Coming back this time, the Wang family can be regarded as a complete failure. She originally thought about suppressing Su Tiancheng, but it backfired. Moreover, Su Tiancheng has undergone a great change, which surprised her.Although Su Tianhao got most of the land, Su Tianran got nothing. From Wang's point of view, Su Tiancheng was not entitled to any property at all.

If he didn't want to stay and worship his ancestors, the Wang family would have returned to Taiyuan long ago.

There is a special place for ancestor worship in the mansion. This is a separate house, and people are usually arranged to light incense. The merchant's house pays the most attention to such etiquette, which is related to the protection of the ancestors and the family's business.

Early in the morning, Su Tiancheng got up, but he still didn't move into the East Yard. Although he said that he had completely defeated the Wang family this time, it was impossible for the Wang family to be convinced. The contradiction between the two existed. Today's The Su family is also a gunpowder keg, maybe something will happen to ignite the gunpowder again, triggering a fierce battle.

Su Tiancheng was a little discouraged, but he had to accept it. It's still the same sentence, everything depends on his own strength.

Before offering sacrifices to the ancestors, the whole family must bathe and burn incense. They must be pious, including the servants in the mansion, but they must not offend the ancestors.

There were only 29 servants in the mansion, Su Jun went out and did not return, and there were [-] people left. When Wang Shi and Su Pingyang came back, they brought two servants. These two servants, in front of Su Tiancheng, They are also respectful, they are not stupid.

"Kun Yuan, worship the ancestors today, you stand by my side."

"Father, it's fine if the second brother stands by your side and I stand behind you."

"No, you stand on the left and naturally stand on the right."

The whole family had already bathed, and they were about to enter the house to worship their ancestors. When Su Huawen mentioned such an arrangement, sparks appeared in Wang's eyes. Su Tiancheng was the son of a concubine, so why should he take Su Tianhao's place? It was Su Tianhao who couldn't come back. This seat was also vacant. When worshiping the ancestors, Su Tianhao and Su Tianran stood in front, and Su Tiancheng stood in the back.

"What Kun Yuan said is right, the head of the family, this rule still has to be followed."

"Rules, hmph, what I'm talking about is the rules, don't argue, just do whatever I say."

Wang looked at Su Huawen, habitually preparing to lose her temper, but seeing Su Huawen's cold expression, she knew that what she said would be useless.

After the ancestor worship ceremony started, Su Huawen once again made a decision that surprised everyone.

According to the order, it was Su Huawen Jingxiang first, then Su Tianran, then Su Tiancheng, and finally Su Liushi.

After Su Huawen offered the incense, he asked Su Tiancheng to offer the incense first.

Mrs. Wang couldn't bear it anymore, and almost spoke, probably because she thought that the environment was different at this time, so she didn't say it, but her face was already ugly.

Su Tiancheng didn't care much about such a ceremony. These past few days, Su Huawen had been suffocating in his heart, and he didn't like Wang Shi and Su Tianran very much. Once again, there will be big opinions. Such a situation will be detrimental to my future development.

"Second brother, please burn the incense first."

Su Tiancheng took a step back, he didn't look at Su Huawen.

Su Huawen was a little stunned. He didn't expect Su Tiancheng to say such a thing. He didn't speak, but his face was not very good-looking either.

Su Tianran hesitated, looked at Wang behind him, at Su Huawen, and finally at Su Tiancheng.

Wang's face softened a little, this offering of incense represents the status of the children in the family.

Holding the incense, Su Tianran finally went to the front and offered the incense.

After the ancestor worship ceremony, Su Huawen went straight to the study without saying anything.

Su Tiancheng followed into the study.

"Is the father not satisfied with the child's decision today?"

"Kun Yuan, I did this with a deep meaning, why can't you understand."

"The child knows what the father means, but the child cannot do this. The rules set by the ancestors must be followed. If the child burns incense in front of the second brother today, the ancestors may blame the child. I don't know. Proper."

"I know you think so. I'm very pleased that you can be so magnanimous, but I also know that nature won't have much promise, not to mention nature, even Tianhao may not be promising. The Su family lasts for 100 years. For many years, it has always been a family of merchants. I am not reconciled. I just said that Lei Wentong, although he was framed by design, I can't help it. Lei Wentong's nephew is a juren after all. The Lei family has fame. What can I do, just watch them calculate."

"Father, my son has already written down this account. My son must study hard and get a good reputation."

Su Huawen sighed, stood up, looked at Su Tiancheng, and walked out of the study.

At noon, Liu Zhongji came to the mansion.

Liu Zhongji hadn't been here for a while, so he probably knew that both Su Huawen and Wang Shi had returned.

After all, Liu Dahua is a pawn in the official office of Pingyang Mansion, so Liu Zhongji's identity is also different.

According to the regulations in the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, officials were not allowed to participate in the imperial examinations in principle, but during the Zhengde period, this rule changed. All officials with good political achievements, after passing the county government, the government office or the chief envoy With the recommendation of the yamen, one can take part in the township examination and also seek fame.

As for the yamen servants, the situation is still the same. There are two types of yamen servants. Minzhuang, Kuding, and Pubing are good people;Among them, the social status of the prisoner is the most lowly, and he is almost regarded as a quasi-criminal.

The status of a yamen servant is humble. If you become a yamen servant at all levels, it must be recorded in the file. Not only you, but your children are not allowed to take the imperial examination. Therefore, rich people and the gentry class are absolutely not allowed. His own children became yamen servants.

When Liu Zhongji came to visit, Su Tiancheng was a little strange. It is said that Liu Zhongji knew the situation of Su's family vaguely, so why did he come to visit.

Liu Zhongji is a student and has a certain background, so Su Huawen also came out.

Liu Zhongji saluted Su Huawen respectfully, which surprised Su Huawen.

"I dare not accept such a great gift from Mr. Liu."

"Uncle, please don't say that. The junior came to the mansion today with good news, and it's about Brother Su."

Su Tiancheng, who was sitting on the side, also felt a little strange, staring at Liu Zhongji, it was almost the Chinese New Year, what good news could there be, could it be that he wanted to go to the Yamen to do things.

"Brother Su's deeds have been praised by the prefect, and the younger generation also heard what his father said. Brother Su once again distributed grain, fine salt, and meat to the tenants, and relieved the worries of the government."

Su Tiancheng glanced at Liu Zhongji angrily, this is some kind of good news.

Su Tiancheng doesn't care, but Su Huawen is excited. The Su family has received the attention of the magistrate. This must be good news. Not to mention other things, even Lei Wentong should be cautious when hearing such news of.

Wang Shi and Su Tianran soon found out, Su Tianran was a little jealous, and felt that Su Tiancheng turned over at home and affected his authority, but Wang Shi smelled something wrong from the middle, it seems that the Su family will have a bright future Yes, maybe this Su Tiancheng is really the one.Women's feelings are very sensitive, and Wang faintly felt that the Su family might really undergo major changes.

Naturally, Liu Zhongji ate lunch at Su Mansion, this time, Su Tianran also accompanied him for a drink.

Su Tiancheng could see that Liu Zhongji treated Su Tianran with a coping attitude, as if he didn't care at all.

This made him believe even more that Liu Zhongji was influenced by his father Liu Dahua. When looking at people, he looked at his development prospects, rather than caring about whether you have a particularly noble status.