Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Hu Shun was in a good mood, and said: "Didn't you say that you want to make plans in advance for the future of my grandson? It's so difficult for my son-in-law, if you have any ideas, please tell me quickly."

Su Mu stretched out his hand to invite Hu Shun to sit down, and when the father-in-law calmed down, he said, "My lord Taishan, you have to restrain yourself and join the Hu family. Judging by the current status of our two families, we will definitely take the road of becoming an official in the future. "

Hu Shun patted his thigh: "Nonsense, my grandson will definitely be an official in the future. All things are inferior, the only way to go is to be an official. Su Mu, with his talent and learning, my grandson will definitely study and take the imperial examination in the future Yes. After returning to the capital, a certain person spent a large sum of money to hire a famous teacher for him. Su Mu, you are a top-notch talent in the world, do you have a good teacher to recommend?"

Su Mu smiled wryly: "Studying depends on aptitude. Self-denial may not be the material for studying in the future."

Before he finished speaking, Hu Shun yelled: "How is it possible, the self-denying father is the No. 1 scholar in the world, how could he not succeed in studying?"

Su Mu smiled helplessly: "Long has nine sons, each of them is different. Who can say what will happen to self-denial in the future! That's right, nowadays, Yang Ting and the Bachelor are two Jinshi students, and his son Yang Shen is also rare Great talents, but this example is really special. Mr. Liu Ge and Mr. Xie Ge are good at reading, but none of their children and grandchildren have passed the Jinshi examination. It can be seen that people are virtuous and stupid, and it has nothing to do with his father. relation."

He also knew in his heart that the only reason why he has the status he has today among scholars is actually because of the foresight of modern people, and because of plagiarism all the way.In fact, his Su Mu's aptitude is only above average, not a genius.It is true that there is inheritance, and self-restraint has inherited one's own ability. I am afraid that it may not make a new world in the fierce competition of the imperial examination.

It would be too unreliable to entrust the child's future entirely on the imperial examination.

Hearing that what Su Mu said was reasonable, Hu Shun was stunned, and murmured: "What should I do, what should I do?"

Speaking of this, Hu Shun even became anxious.

Su Mu: "Of course, Keji can still join Jinyiwei in the future."

"It's not difficult, but it's not interesting to enter the Jinyi Yamen to be a small hundred household." Hu Shun shook his head: "Like a high-ranking official like you and me, with children and grandchildren shaded, it's just a idle job to get a salary. What future can there be?"

Su Mu smiled and said: "It would be great if Keji could have a title to inherit in the future, and it will be the kind of hereditary replacement in the end."

"This is a great idea!" Hu Shunji applauded, and said excitedly: "If this is the case, Keji and my Hu family will be princes and lords for generations in the future, just like... like..."

After scratching his head for a long time, Hu Shun didn't think about what it was like.

Su Mu continued, "It's like the Xu family in Nanjing."

"The Xu family...that's the Duke!" Hu Shun was taken aback, "Is it possible?"

"It's impossible to talk about it, but as long as you do it, it is possible. Even a marquis, or even an earl, is good. So, Mr. Taishan, if you want to inherit the title of self-denial in the future, you have to get a title first."

"Your title, your title!" Hu Shun murmured: "I'm just a Jinyiwei experience, that is, a half-court case, and I don't have the opportunity to be honored for meritorious service. Isn't there a rule in my court that I can't be appointed as a marquis unless I have made military achievements? Is it possible that the virtuous son-in-law wants me to lead soldiers to fight?"

Su Mu shook his head: "No?"

"If you don't bring troops, what kind of marquis will you be named?" Hu Shun was very dissatisfied.

"Master Taishan, please be safe and don't be impatient." Su Mu said lightly, "It's not easy to make meritorious service, just listen to my son-in-law's arrangement."

"Okay, tell me." For this son-in-law, Hu Shun was full of confidence, and he was an official fan. When he heard that there was a chance to be knighted, he immediately became energetic and looked at Su Mu with piercing eyes.

Su Mu was not in a hurry to express his thoughts, and asked instead: "Master Taishan is going back to the capital?"

Hu Shun: "I'm planning to return to Beijing to report on my work."

"Let's not rush away. No matter what excuse you make, you must stay in Ningxia for half a year to a year, and wait and see what happens. At that time, you will naturally have the opportunity to make a great contribution."

Hu Shun was taken aback, and then understood: "Su Mu, you mean that there will be changes in Ningxia within a year? No, it will be summer soon, and the Tatars are afraid of the heat, so it is impossible to go south to plunder at this time. Even if they want to come, it will be in autumn. Moreover, there are soldiers everywhere in Ningxia Wei, and there is no possibility of rioters."

Sumu: "If the Tatars don't come, the people won't be able to riot. Is there nothing wrong with it?"

"You mean the army is not stable?" Hu Shun was doing the job of supervising civil and military officials, and he immediately understood that he couldn't help taking a breath, and then rubbed his hands excitedly: "Tell me, who has a different mind. Hehe, if you can handle a big case in Ningxia this time, and handle a few officers like the General Soldier, it will be a great credit. :”

Su Mu sneered in his heart, "You Hu Shun's vision is too small to run a few general soldiers. We are going to run a prince this time."

Of course, it was impossible for him to explain this matter clearly to Hu Shun in advance.King Anhua couldn't be arrested in advance, he had to wait until he was powerful enough to sweep the entire Ningxia.In that way, Hu Shun could be regarded as making great contributions to the sky.

Su Mu only nodded slightly, didn't mention this matter, and asked instead: "Master Taishan, when you were an officer of a hundred households in Baoding, you hid your population and land, how much did you hide, and how much did you hide when you entered the Jinyi pro-military yamen?" After that, did you hide some more?"

"Back then in Baoding, the old man once attributed more than 50 mu of land to the Hu family. After being a Jinyiwei, he hid thousands of mu of land. Everyone is doing this, and it's nothing special. No one's buttocks are clean Don’t talk about the second brother.” Before Hu Shun finished speaking, he called softly: “The imperial court wants to clear Zhang’s army?”

Su Mu nodded: "It's just a rumor that Liu Jin is going to do something in the near future. These two places, Ningxia and Datong, are the focus of cleaning up by Eunuch Liu."

"Oops, I'm afraid Ningxia is going to be chaotic." Hu Shun slapped his thigh again: "I have been in Shaanxi for half a year, and I am familiar with the situation here. Like the most fertile Yellow River valley in Ningxia, nearly [-]% of the land is occupied by military officers at all levels. It is privately distributed. If you really want to return it clearly, it will be a big trouble. The old man in the army knows best, the eyeballs are black, and the silver is white. If you want them to spit out the meat they ate, don’t follow It's your fault for using a knife."

He stood up abruptly, and said excitedly: "At that time, there will be no accidents for reckless people. Hey, if the old man reaches out to grab someone again, he will impose a mortal crime on them. Hey, the credit will be done."

Su Mu: "That's right, that's what I think for the time being. However, this matter is kept secret. Mr. Taishan, what you have to do now, first, find an excuse not to return to the capital so soon; second, work with the army Third, you have to act like you love money and greedy money on weekdays, and once the court starts clearing the land, you have to act like you are very respectful to the court and Liu Jin. Looks dissatisfied. As for when and how to do it, I will let you know."