After the Rebirth of the Red Chamber

Wang Ge was always Lin Ruhai's teacher. After turning around in the Six Departments, he finally became an official in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials five years ago.

The sage was grateful for his character, retained his title of Bachelor of Wenhuadian, and gave him another gift to the prince and Taibao.

The Wang family was originally from the capital, and had been quite influential in the court since the previous dynasty.

At the time of the last emperor of the previous dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, and many people of insight hid in the mountains in order to be wise and protect themselves.Only the ancestors of the Wang family refused to retire, and wanted to live and die with the capital.

Tai_zu heard about the deeds of the Wang family, and admired them very much. After the city was broken, he ordered people to find the Wang family quickly, and finally released the head of the Wang family and several sons from the hanging rope.

The Patriarch of the Wang Family originally vowed not to surrender, but because his second son couldn't bear it, he secretly hid his little grandson.

Looking at his little grandson waiting to be fed, he really couldn't bear to kill him again, so he demoted the grandson.

Wang Ge's moral integrity is quite like that of his ancestors, and Lin Ruhai has always admired him very much.

Lin Ruhai believed that if the teacher knew that he didn't want to waste time in the capital and thought of doing some practical things for the people in the local area, he would definitely support him strongly.

And when he visited his teacher this time, he also meant to ask for advice.

Old Wang Ge is full of peaches and plums all over the world. Although Lin Ruhai is a high school student, but because of his smooth temper, he doesn't have the appetite for the straight-tempered Old Wang Ge, so he is not considered his favorite disciple.

Therefore, during this visit, Lin Ruhai specially spent a lot of money to receive two paintings of Tang Bohu, one is to cater to the teacher's appetite, and the other is to shorten the relationship with the teacher.

At the back house, Jia Min found out that Mrs. Wang Ge's old wife, Cui Shi, loved jadeite, so she also asked the people in the jewelry shop where she was married to find the best jadeite.

It’s okay to say that Tang Bohu’s paintings are expensive, but the age is not too far after all, as long as you are willing to spend money, you can still find them.

But emerald is different.

People at that time loved nephrite more, among which topaz and suet white jade were the most respected.

Jadeite came from Myanmar. Because of its transparent and gorgeous texture, it does not conform to the virtues of gentlemen and is not liked by the world.

Therefore, it is extremely difficult to find top-quality jadeite with good quality.

Fortunately, Jia Min's dowry shop is well-run and has a wide network of contacts. Some time ago, a batch of rough jadeite was brought in, and a few pieces of good jadeite were sold out.

Jia Min personally chose a piece of chicken oil yellow, and asked someone to dig out two bracelets. The remaining grinding hairpins were not enough, so they simply polished them into thumb-sized flowers and leaves, embedded in the dots. Cui's golden head is very gorgeous and luxurious.

Cui has a hearty personality. Although she is over 60 years old, she still does not change her true colors when she was young.

When she saw the gift from Jia Min, she expressed her love right away.

"People say that at my age, you have to be old. For jewelry, choose some sapphire or ebony wood to match. I don't think so. Could it be that I can't love beauty when I'm old?"

These words really fit Jia Min's appetite. She herself is a beauty lover. Apart from her children, her life is going smoothly. She is already in her 30s, but she has the air of a little girl.

Because of this, it often provoked those wives and wives to speak bitterly behind their backs.

It's just that she doesn't care about it, and Lin Ruhai is willing to follow her.

After hearing what Mrs. Cui said, Jia Min clapped her hands and praised: "Ms. Madam's words have reached my heart. When I was in Jiangnan, I don't know how many people advised me that people in their 30s shouldn't talk to me. Like a little girl, she just picks up the fresh ones and wears them. I’m just wondering, what do I like to wear, and what’s in the way of others?”

She said that it was others who persuaded her, how could Cui didn't know, it was not someone who persuaded her, most of the sour words behind her back were heard by her.

Cui Shi also felt that Jia Min was to her liking, so she comforted her immediately: "You are young and fresh, so there is no need to dress yourself up old-fashioned."

Jia Min smiled and said, "Today, I can be considered to have met a bosom friend!"

The women's relatives hit it off right away, and they talked very happily.

In the study in the front yard, Lin Ruhai was not very popular with the teacher.

Wang Gelao has only one son, and now he takes his family to take up his post in Gansu, where he was the governor of Gansu and Shanxi.

Therefore, there is no junior to accompany Lin Ruhai today, only their master and apprentice.

After sitting down and watching the tea, Mr. Wang Ge asked lightly: "You did a good job in Jiangnan, why do you suddenly want to come back?"

Lin Ruhai understood the teacher's temperament, so he didn't hold back at the moment, and said bluntly: "The student was ill a few days ago, and suddenly he became ill."

"Oh?" Old Wang Ge didn't take it seriously, and responded with a vague meaning.

Lin Ruhai was not annoyed, and continued: "At that time, the student's only son died, and the student couldn't bear the shock, and was in a daze for several days, and suddenly understood: What is fame and fortune? No matter how much you fight for Use? I don’t bring it with me when I’m born, and I don’t take it with me when I die. Think about how many years I’ve been in the Jiangnan officialdom, intriguing with others all day long, and doing errands for the Holy One. It's not beneficial to the country or the family. The students are really ashamed!"

Hearing his confession, Wang Ge's face gradually softened, and at the end, he even showed admiration, and nodded slightly: "You can realize this, so it's not hopeless. By the way, Didn't you bring your son with you when you returned to Beijing?"

Lin Ruhai told the truth about Lin Ying's life experience.

Old Wang Ge was silent for a while after hearing this, and said after a long time: "As long as you teach well, children will always be filial and promising."

Lin Ruhai showed emotion: "Since adopting Yinger, many people don't agree with or understand the student. Today, the teacher's affirmation makes the student feel at ease."

As soon as Wang Ge blew his beard, he protected his shortcomings: "What's the point of those mediocre people's opinions? You can't even disregard your own body just to have a child! As long as your family lives in harmony, you will be happy. Let others be jealous."

Lin Ruhai repeatedly said: "The students have been taught."

Only then did Wang Ge ease his expression, and asked about his future plans.

Lin Ruhai said: "Students think about it, and stay in the Ministry of Rites for two years to support and support their health. When they are healthy and can bear the running around, they will find a way to move to a remote place to serve the people. Do your best."

"This is what a man should do!" The boss of Wangge praised and promised, "As long as you have the heart, I will be able to help you move around again with my old bones."

Lin Ruhai was not hypocritical, and thanked him sincerely: "Thank you, teacher."

Next, Elder Wang Ge told him some things about the capital, while Lin Ruhai and the Jia family confirmed what they had heard, and if there was any discrepancy, he asked him, and Elder Wang Ge answered patiently.

Although Wang Ge is no longer in the court, the level he can touch is still beyond the reach of the Jia family today.

The information Lin Ruhai received from Jia's family contained many inaccuracies and incompleteness, all of which were corrected and supplemented by Mr. Wang Ge.

"The teacher means that the third prince..." I feel bad.

Old Wang Ge sneered: "I think that the flowers are blooming, and the fire is cooking oil, but I don't know that I am already standing on the edge of the cliff, and if I go one step further, I will be smashed to pieces!"

But Lin Ruhai said: "I'm afraid that the third prince is not ignorant, but the general trend, and he has to do it."

It has come to this point, even if the third prince wants to retire, those who support him behind him will not allow him to retreat.

Because the advance and retreat of the third prince at this time is not related to him alone, but to everyone standing behind him.

Moreover, is the Third Prince really willing to retire?

This is a big gamble. If you lose, you will have nothing, but if you win, the world is in your hands!

Since the third prince has come to this point under the connivance of the sage, he will not think about retreating.

Old Wang Ge let out a "hum" and said, "You are really good at these tricks!"

Lin Ruhai refilled the teacher's tea with a dry smile.

This is also impossible. Anyone like him has already played the same copy twice, and he has to understand the twists and turns.

But I heard the elder Wang Ge sigh: "How come His Royal Highness, why can't you understand?"

Although Mr. Wang Ge is not a princeling, an experienced minister like him who seeks the country has always been in favor of "establishing a heir rather than a virtuous man".

Because, only if the system of succession by the eldest son can be continued, can the country's foundation be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

To put it a little bit harsher, in the eyes of these capable and virtuous ministers, the king does not need to have much talent at all, let alone be shrewd and capable, as long as he can accept advice and be able to employ people.

Just like Cao Can, a famous official in Han Gaozu's time, because of the sentence "Xiao Gui Cao Sui", he was a well-known honest man in history.

But look what he did.

——After Han Gaozu died, Emperor Hui of Han succeeded to the throne.

Just like every newly enthroned emperor, Emperor Hui of Han also had great ambitions and was ready to realize his political ambitions.

However, this idea was sprayed back by Cao Shen in court.

Well, it was really "sprayed" back.

Listen to what Cao Shen said:

"Your Majesty governs, and the ministers and others perform their duties. Follow and not lose, isn't it okay?"

What does this sentence mean?To put it bluntly, he disliked Emperor Hui of Han for stretching his hand too long.

——Your Majesty, you can live in the temple and be your holy king safely and securely.We, the courtiers, will take care of the following matters for you.Let's do our own things, and no one crosses the line. Isn't it that everyone is happy?

Not to mention what Emperor Hui of the Han thought when he heard this, anyway, in Tai Shigong's "Historical Records", Cao Shen is a famous minister, a virtuous minister, and an honest man.

From this we can see what kind of emperor a courtier likes.

Those who are shrewd and capable can only be called Mingjun, but they are by no means the best emperors; those who are willing to rule the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, to put it bluntly, don’t care about everything, are the serious emperors.

This kind of thinking of "to the king, Yao and Shun", has been shared by all schools of thought since ancient times, and Lin Ruhai understands it very well.

Therefore, although he did not agree with it in his heart, he would not be so stupid as to refute it.

The author has something to say: PS: Thank you for your concern.

I am currently waiting for delivery at home, and I will not go out to work for the time being, so I usually sleep a lot. The baby is healthy and there are no other problems.Although I also want to make money by writing articles, it is really my hobby, so it is not a burden for me.

I just hope that when the time comes, everyone won't abandon me, because I really won't cheat!