The eldest son of the red mansion

After he sat down, Wang Ziteng said to him with a gentle expression: "I have a general understanding of what you said. Your Jiedushi did not do well this time. The Tatars are sweating profusely. It has been a month, but no news has reached Beijing. This is because my nephew Jia Ke was brave enough to keep the Tatars out of Kaipingwei, otherwise the disaster would have been serious."

Gao Hong got up quickly, bowed again and said to Wang Ziteng: "Our Jiedu Envoy already knew that he had done something wrong, and he felt extremely guilty. That's why he ordered me to come to Beijing to plead guilty to the Lord. Please mediate from the Lord, let us Jiedu to tide over the difficulties."

After finishing speaking, Gao Hong took out a stack of papers from his pocket, the top one was Wang Tao's student posts.You must know that as soon as this post is posted, he will join Wang Ziteng's department, and he will be in Wang Ziteng's trap from now on.

Wang Ziteng took it and looked at it carefully.In addition to the post above, there are some silver notes below, which he didn't look at carefully.

Wang Ziteng was very happy that Wang Tao could send a student post.In this way, their faction has grown a lot.As for the task entrusted by Wang Tao, in his opinion, it was just a trivial matter.Go to Jia's mansion in a few days and talk about this matter from Jia Zheng.Give Jia Ke another chance, and the matter will be over.

Wang Ziteng took the student's post and said to Gao Hong with a smile, "Now that we are a family, don't worry about these small things. I will go to Jia's mansion to say hello in two days. This incident has never happened, but the Jia family My boy, this time he really did a great job, and he repelled the Tatars twice to appease him, otherwise the young man is young and energetic, and he is afraid that trouble will happen."

Hearing what Wang Ziteng said, Gao Hong knew that Wang Tao had saved this time.As for Jia Ke's arrangement, he had already discussed it with Wang Tao before coming.Seeing Wang Ziteng's proposal at this time, he immediately stepped forward and replied: "Jia Ke, a thousand households of Kaiping Wei, should record his first contribution in this battle with the Tatars. Our Jiedu envoy thought that we could not bury talents, so we saved our capital and promoted them." For defense, Jia Ke promoted Kaiping Guard to Kaiping Town and strengthened the city wall as an important fortress on the front line against the Tatars. Whether it is offensive or defensive in the future, hoarding heavy troops here will be beneficial."

After listening to his arrangement, Wang Ziteng felt very satisfied, so he had nothing to say when he came to Jia's mansion. As for the other matter of concealing military information and not reporting it, hasn't the magistrate of Xuanfu Town already been dealt with?At the border, these things are not up to the general to decide.

Wang Ziteng thought it was appropriate to deal with this matter. As for the matter of offending civil servants, when did these generals become friendly with civil servants?

So Wang Ziteng served tea to see off the guests, and Gao Hong also got the answer he wanted, so he said goodbye to Wang Ziteng.

Wang Tao's matter was resolved satisfactorily.Although he will face the attack of civil servants, it is just a matter of a small magistrate. With Wang Ziteng standing in front of him, Wang Tao should be safe from danger.

Wang Ziteng went to Jia's mansion the next day, and Jia Zheng met Wang Ziteng in his study.

Wang Ziteng told Jia Zheng about the past few months, and Jia Zheng heard that Jia Ke was in such a dangerous situation.He got angry on the spot, and said to Wang Ziteng: "Brother, I think people in this world have completely forgotten about my Rongguo Mansion. If you don't punish him severely this time, no one will know about our Rongguo Mansion in the future."

Wang Ziteng understood his feelings, but these years, the strength of Rongguo Mansion has indeed declined drastically. If it weren't for some favors from the subordinates of Rongguo Duke Jia Daishan, it would have faded out of the noble circle now.

But at this time, you can’t be impulsive, so I persuaded him: "Cunzhou, now is not the time to be impulsive, and now you should think about how to get the most benefits for the mansion. Although Ke Geer is now Kaiping Wei Qianhu, he is only a sixth-rank man. If you can take advantage of this opportunity, you can be promoted several levels in a row, and there is hope for the revival of the Jia Mansion."

Jia Zheng calmed down and thought about it for the same reason.So he said to Wang Ziteng: "This time the eldest brother has been wronged, but our Jia family still has to put the overall situation first, let's just let it go this time."

Hearing that Jia Zheng had let Wang Tao go, Wang Ziteng smiled, and said to Jia Zheng: "Cun Zhou, it's right to think so. This time Wang Tao also offered compensation. He sponsored the elder brother to be promoted to the defense. He is an official of the fourth rank, and when Cun Zhou sees him, he will have to salute him."

Hearing what Wang Ziteng said, Jia Zheng smiled: "I want to salute him, but I'm afraid he won't accept it."

Now that the two had spoken, they chatted and laughed again, and Mrs. Wang came out to prepare a banquet for them.After they had had a drink, Jia Zheng personally sent Prince Teng to the gate.

On the third day of Wang Ziteng's visit to Jia's mansion, the emperor was in court at the imperial gate, and Wang Ziteng sent Wang Tao's chapter to the emperor without the approval of the senior scholars in the upper study room.

When the emperor read Wang Tao's memorial, he was furious. He never thought that such a thing would happen, and these civil servants were too courageous.The border was attacked by the Tatar Khan for three months, and several memorials of the general at the border were withheld for avenging personal revenge.

Originally, the emperor expressed dissatisfaction with the expansion of the civil servants' power, and was deeply afraid that the tail would not be shaken off, so he could only use noble generals to check and balance. Now the civil servants have made such a big mistake.Then there is no reason not to catch and beat hard.

So the result of this matter was that Liu Yan, a scholar in the study room, was forced to resign from his post, and Jia Ke was awarded an exceptional reward for his meritorious service in repelling the Tatars twice. horse.

Chapter 119

Jia Zheng got the news from Wang Ziteng the next day. He was very excited when he heard that Jia Ke had been named a fourth-rank guard. You must know that Rongguo Mansion has been supported by Yuanwailang all these years. For the capital city, it's really not up to the table.

Although I work hard, my level is indeed limited, and there has been no major development. Now Jia Ke has been promoted to the fourth rank by virtue of military merits. The pillar of the mansion, and in this next generation of juniors, Jia Ke has already taken the lead. It seems that what Taoist Zhang said is very reasonable, Jia Ke's luck is limitless.

After Jia Zheng got the news, without hesitation, he immediately went to the inner house to report to Jia Mu.

In the past six months, Jia's mother has gradually gotten used to having Jia Baoyu by her side, and Jia Baoyu's pink pile of jade is indeed very cute, and every time she sees Jia's mother, she will show a toothless smile No matter how much Jia's mother loves her, she can't love her enough.

At the beginning, Jia's mother still had some prejudice against Jia Baoyu, but as time went by.Jia's mother is more and more fond of Jia Baoyu, and now it has reached the point where she can't leave him for a day. She worries about not seeing him for a while, and she always has to hug him by her side every day to feel at ease. It seems that Jia Baoyu is really lucky in the world of Dream of Red Mansions so bell.

When Jia Zheng came today, Jia's mother was holding Jia Baoyu in her arms for fun, Jia Yuanchun was by her side, when Jia's mother saw Jia Zheng coming in, she handed Jia Baoyu to Jia Yuanchun next to her.

When Jia Zheng met Jia Mu, he saluted her first, and Jia Mu smiled and said to him, "Why do you have time to come and see me, an old woman, as a busy man?"

As soon as Jia Zheng heard Jia Mu's words, he quickly apologized: "The son can't honor his mother every day. It's really the fault of the child. Here is an apology to the mother. I hope the mother will not be offended."

Jia Mu smiled and said to him: "My old lady just said that, you are serious, if you have anything to say, you are all reserved here."

Jia Zheng quickly laughed and said, "The son came to congratulate his mother."

"Why do I not know about my happy event?" Mother Jia said in surprise.

Jia Zheng happily said to Jia's mother: "Mother doesn't know that my eldest brother has made military exploits at the border once, defeated the Tatars twice, and beheaded five or six thousand. The emperor's Longyan Dayue has ordered our eldest brother to be named For the defense of the fourth rank."

Mother Jia was overjoyed when she heard the news. Unexpectedly, in just half a year, Jia Ke was promoted to a fourth-rank defense. It seems that Jia Ke's words of luck said by the Taoist priest are true.In this case, it is necessary to plan for him in the long run.

Mother Jia pondered for a while, and said to the people next to her, "You all go out."

Jia Yuanchun and the servants who were serving at the side all retreated when they heard what Jia Mu said.

And Jia Yuanchun's face changed when he heard that Jia Ke had become a fourth-rank guard and was still higher than his father. Although she didn't have any feelings for her half-brother, she didn't hold any grudges.It's just that during this period of time, because of the tremendous pressure brought by Jia Ke, Jia Zhu has been studying her homework desperately, only hoping that she will succeed in her career next year, so that she won't be left too far behind by Jia Ke.Now that Jia Ke has been promoted to the fourth rank, I don't know how Jia Zhu should study without sleep, which makes people really worried.

Jia Yuanchun handed Jia Baoyu to the maid next to him, and asked her to send Jia Baoyu back to the room, while he went to Mrs. Wang himself.

Waiting in the room for everyone to leave, Mother Jia then asked Jia Zheng, "Is that girl okay?"

Jia Zheng was stunned for a moment but couldn't react, so he couldn't help asking Jia's mother, "Which girl?"

When Jia's mother heard his answer, she gave him a hard look, and Jia Zheng realized it all at once.I know who Jia Mu is asking.

Jia Zheng hurriedly said, "My mother has a better memory. If I can remember things at my mother's age, then I will be Amitabha."

When Jia Mu saw that he had reacted, she calmed down and listened to his compliments to her, and she was very grateful.

Jia Zheng said a few good words, and seeing that Mother Jia was no longer angry, he calmed down and said, "The child is doing well now, and she has no shortage of food and clothing. I wonder what her plan is when mother asks her? "

Mother Jia closed her eyes and thought silently for a while, and finally made up her mind, opened her eyes and said to Jia Zheng, "What do you think about assigning that child to the elder brother?"

Jia Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then his face became gloomy, but he still patiently said to Jia's mother, "Didn't the child already agree that he would be allocated to Rong'er in the east? Why did the mother change?"

Jia's mother explained to Jia Zheng: "It was originally to prevent our family from causing trouble, and the person she married is worthy of her status. Our family is also worthy of her parents' entrustment."

"Then why did the mother change her mind now and want to pair up with the elder brother?" Jia Zheng asked doubtfully.

Mother Jia gave him a look of resentment, "You are still a man, how can you be so short-sighted, the blood of this child in the past seemed to be a defect, and when the eldest brother comes to such a day in the future, the blood of this child will be the eldest brother The silk thread that wins people's hearts, and then the big brother will be able to sit firmly in that seat."

It was only then that Jia Zheng suddenly realized that if there was such a day, the blood of this child could indeed bring a lot of convenience to the eldest brother, and it would also save the eldest brother a lot of trouble.Even if the eldest brother can't get to that position in the end, the future will be sure, and the blood of this girl will not be harmful. If the emperor is kind, for the sake of her blood, it will be good for their family. Not too harsh.

Jia Zheng sincerely said to Jia's mother: "It's better for the mother to see far. It would be great if the son has the mother's vision."

Mother Jia glanced at him proudly, "You, it's still early, even the eldest brother has surpassed you now, and he won't be ashamed of you when we meet in the future."

Jia Zheng became more and more satisfied with his elder son. He was not annoyed by what Jia Mu said, but instead showed a smug smile on his face, "If he dares, I will break his legs."

Mother Jia also relaxed at this time, she was not as serious as before, she couldn't say Jia Zheng with a smile on her face, "After you go back, add his aunt's name to the genealogy, and don't let the eldest brother's life experience be a little bit different." Flaws, mentioning his aunt's status, who has no name or title now, will be too ugly in the future."

Jia Zheng felt that Mother Jia was worried, so he replied, "Mother, please don't worry, my son can handle this little thing well. After I go back, I will raise her as a good concubine. I don't know what mother will like. "

"Don't be too stingy. From now on, her monthly money will be increased to ten taels. I know she is not short of these taels of silver now, but these taels of silver are her status symbol. , who dares to underestimate her. You go back and tell your wife that this is our family's major issue, if she dares to make a fuss, I will let her live in the Buddhist hall." At this time, Jia Mu seemed to see everything through, He said seriously to Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng replied respectfully to Jia's mother: "Don't worry, mother. I will go and tell Mrs. Wang in a while that nothing will happen."