The Ring of the Red Chamber and the Nine Heavens

Yangzhou government office.

Wearing a four-clawed dragon robe, Qi Qian, the king of Qin, had a solemn face, sat high on the seat, condescendingly glanced at Feng Huanran who was kneeling on the ground silently, and then continued to drink tea without moving.

However, his face was cold, his eyes were cold, and even the seat under him seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, which made Ling Lingran feel cold all over his body.

After a while, Yangzhou officials got the news and rushed to the government office one by one. Seeing this posture, they were so frightened that they bit their fingers and bit their tongues, and dared not speak out loud.

The prefect Wu Zhizhou hurriedly shook his huge body and rushed over, forced his hands to greet the king of Qin, and said with a smile on his face: "I don't know that the prince suddenly called all the officials to come to the government office, but what's the matter?" What?" Wu Zhizhou asked purely knowingly, because he knew Feng Huanran at the first sight, and Feng Huanran was arrogant and annoying, Wu Zhizhou didn't like him at all, and he didn't know why he was annoyed today. Lord, don't blame others for refusing to intercede at critical times.

The guard from earlier came out and told what happened. King Qin looked at Wu Zhizhou, the prefect, and said coldly: "Master Wu, you are the head of a house, and this person is your subordinate. Tell me, what happened to this?" disposal?"

Wu Zhizhou wiped the sweat from his brow, arched his back, his fat face was full of obsequious smiles, and said: "Your Highness is in front of you. I don't dare to make arbitrary decisions, but let Your Highness make the decision."

Feng Huanran suddenly raised his head, and scolded Wu Zhizhou: "Wu Zhizhou! Normally, it's okay for you to be a mess. Don't you dare to speak a fair word in front of big right and wrong? That kid surnamed Jia, with his three-inch invulnerability What kind of charity dinner does your Highness have, and what is His Highness’s status? You are so noble! You actually tasted a banquet with a group of people who lead cars and sell wine! And we are court officials! We were actually arranged by that kid to perform for that group of people! Talent, what kind of painting, what kind of sentence, what kind of piano! It's really ridiculous and generous! If you are blamed by His Highness today and dismissed on the spot, I also want to say that it is wrong to do that, and you will lose all the elegance of the scholar!"

Now that the matter involved Jia Huan, although Lin Ruhai was calm in nature and Su Xi did not like to argue with others, he couldn't help but said at this moment: "Then, may I ask Feng Tongjuan, what did you do when my nephew arranged for you to play the piano?" Why don't you just refuse directly?"

Feng Huanran was at a loss for words, and after a while he choked out a sentence: "I am forced by the situation, but I am actually unwilling!"

Qi Qian snorted through his nose, and said contemptuously: "If you really don't want to, your piano sound will never be so brisk and smooth, which means that you actually like to show your hand in front of everyone. Hmph, this king also People who love the qin naturally know the truth that the sound of the qin is like the heart of the heart."

Feng Huanran was speechless.

Qi Qian coldly glanced at the officials present, and said, "I'm afraid there are quite a few of you here who think the same way as this Feng Tongjue, and are self-proclaimed? Since we are talking about this matter today, we must make it clear. thorough."

Qi Qian asked Feng Huanran: "Are you a Jinshi or a fellow Jinshi?"

Feng Huanran raised his head slightly, looking very proud, and said: "The next official was a Jinshi in XX, and he was ranked 240th in the examination that year."

Qi Qian sneered and said, "That's considered a scholar who has read poetry and books? Then you should know the saying 'A scholar cannot be unrepentant'. Now that the Anjiang River is flooded, I would like to ask Feng Jinshi, what have you done for the country and the victims? "

Feng Huanran said: "I'm just a poor official, with nothing to worry about. Even if I want to, I'm really powerless. The 120 taels of silver I donated is my best effort."

Qi Qian said: "Then you can just ignore everything with peace of mind, and watch people rushing around for disaster relief, and even sneer and sneer, flaunting the gentleness of scholars! Huh, let me tell you, this king hates rotten scholars who talk too much and don't do practical things! On the present, it should be aimed at the present age. If it is not helpful to the court of the country, then it is a talker, a person in a painting! Not only useless, but harmful! No wonder the ancients said a good saying, useless is a scholar! Scholars can be forgiven, but you, Feng Jinshi and Master Feng, are not only a model for scholars, but also a pillar of the court, such words and deeds are unforgivable!"

Feng Huanran didn't expect that the usually silent King Qin didn't feel it when he didn't speak, but he was so sharp when he spoke. He wanted to say something to defend himself, but he couldn't do it.

Qi Qian snorted again, and said: "Nation, country! Once the people have no home, the consequence is that the country will lose the country. You are still a scholar, but you don't even know this truth! When the king came, he said that you want Waiting for the upper body and the sacred heart to relieve the people's difficulties, but you, who are not worried about the emperor and not for the people, but have red eyes in private and talk about others, it is really ridiculous and shameful!"

Wu Zhizhou hurriedly led a group of officials to bow and salute, and said: "Your Highness' teachings, the lower officials will take to heart!" Then he leaned forward and asked in a low voice: "Then how to deal with this person, please tell Your Highness clearly."

Qi Qian said expressionlessly: "This king has always had a heart of respect for scholars, because reading can enlighten wisdom and make sense, but people like Feng Huanran who read crookedly have to work hard." Corrected, it is also a warning to everyone present. Removal! Then he will be dismissed."

Feng Huanran tilted his body, sat down on the ground, lost his eyesight, and murmured, "I don't feel annoyed when I lose my official position. Why is the fame I have worked so hard to get lost? I don't agree with that." .”

Wu Zhizhou said: "Why didn't you listen to a word of the lord's painstaking teachings? To be an official, you must first be upright, and to learn, you must first be upright. If you are not upright, you are naturally not worthy of being an official. If your heart is not upright, how can you be worthy of being a Jinshi?" "

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After finishing the value, I went back to Lin's Mansion. After dinner, Qi Qian and Jia Huan were together planning the dinner arrangements for the next few days. Jia Huan expected that the second banquet would receive more donations than the first one. More, estimated to be around 50 taels of silver, Qi Qian showed a little joy, and said: "Then do it again and it will be almost the same. There is 150 million taels of silver, and it should be enough to pay when I go back."

Jia Huan blinked narrowly, and asked as if asking a question: "The first banquet, the cashier is 40 taels, the second banquet, the cashier is 50 taels, the third banquet, the cashier..."

Qi Qian followed up habitually: "60 taels!"

Jia Huan shook his head mischievously, and said, "Then let me ask you again, there are ten birds on the tree, after one is shot down with a slingshot, how many are there?"

Qi Qian was silent for a while, and said: "...It seems that we are really familiar with each other now. Hmph, no one has ever dared to play tricks on me like this."

Jia Huan is not afraid of him at all now, because after getting along with him these days, he understands that Qi Qian, who looks cold and repulsive to others, is actually very principled in doing things, and he doesn't put on airs at will to put on airs. Once he opened up to people, he was an easy friend.Hehe, yes, friends, ordinary friends.

So, after getting along for more than ten days, Jia Huan, who is used to pushing his nose and face, can now make jokes about him very casually.

Jia Huan laughed and said: "That's the same reason. The birds were frightened, so they all flapped their wings and flew away. The guests came to fulfill their life's wishes, and they will not come again when they are satisfied. Therefore, If the banquet is used for the third time, it is estimated that the cash will only be around 5 taels. Your Highness, what should I do?"

Qi Qian stroked his chin and thought for a while, then said: "'Move trees to death, people move to live', otherwise, let's change the place?"

Jia Huan touched his chin like him, pretended to tilt his head and pondered for a while, and said: "Well, it's a good idea, but, Your Highness, you came to Yangzhou for disaster relief, but you couldn't raise enough money and food. Now moving to other places, are you afraid of being recruited by the troupe like the troupe behind his back?"

Qi Qian first said helplessly: "You can either call me by my name, or you can call 'His Royal Highness' properly. It's really yin and yang that you call it so draggingly!"

Speaking of being criticized by others, Qi Qian became angry, and said: "I am not afraid of what others say! I am not afraid of the shadow slanting. Just like you said, it doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice, it is a good cat. I am here this time, neither disturbing the people's livelihood, nor causing complaints everywhere, and the salt merchants donate happily. If it is a sacrifice of a little face, I don't care. You said, that Feng Huanran, I have already investigated and dealt with it today."

Jia Huan hurriedly asked what was going on, and after hearing Qi Qian's words, Jia Huan didn't know what it was like in his heart, of course it was to relieve qi.After half a day, Jia Huan put the matter aside and continued to talk about business, saying: "What I mean is, Your Highness can take advantage of the merchants' entertainment to hold another charity Tesco."

Qi Qian didn't understand what Tesco was. Jia Huan talked about the modern concept of auctioning to him, and explained: "Your Highness is now a very popular super idol in our Yangzhou, and the banquet alone must be exciting. Moreover, His Highness is expected to return to the capital in half a month. So, at this time, if you can get one or two folding fans that His Highness used to play with in the past, or teacups for drinking tea, or calligraphy and paintings that you have enjoyed, everyone You must be willing to spend a lot of money to buy it. At that time, a folding fan worth ten taels of silver will be sold for more than 200 taels, just because it was used by your highness!"

Qi Qian nodded and said: "It's another new idea, it sounds good, but I didn't bring many things with me for auction."

Jia Huan said confidently: "No problem. I asked my uncle, and he is willing to give some calligraphy and paintings in his collection to His Highness. That is His Highness's collection."

Qi Qian completely trusted Jia Huan's plan, but said briefly, "Okay."

Jia Huan smiled at Qi Qian with a confident and hearty smile.

Qi Qian's heart was moved, and he suddenly said, "Huan'er, do you want to be an official?"

Jia Huan glanced at him slightly, and said, "Of course I do, isn't the purpose of studying to be an official?"

Qi Qian said: "Well, follow me, and you can be an official immediately after returning to the capital. What Feng Huanran said today reminded me."

Jia Huan immediately widened his eyes and said, "What do you mean? I haven't even passed a scientific examination, how can I become an official?"

Qi Qian let out a "ha" laugh, and said proudly: "The civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, have all of them passed the scientific examination? Apart from the scientific examination, they can also be recommended. I have never asked my father for an official position. However, I am willing to make this exception for you. Father will not refuse."

Jia Huan's brain was spinning fast, thinking about gains and losses.

Qi Qian stared at Jia Huan, his black pupils were as deep as a well, as if he wanted to suck Jia Huan in, and said, "Huan'er, I like working with you very much. I am in charge of the Ministry of Industry and Dali Temple now, and I have a lot of ideas. I have been unable to sleep peacefully for several days and nights, and I just want someone to help me plan and share my worries. I don’t know what you have in mind? If I can, I will tell my father when I get back, and recommend you as the prime minister of Dali Temple, the fifth rank.”

This is equivalent to a senior high school student with good grades who is full of longing and confidence and is preparing to sprint for the college entrance examination, prepare to become a blockbuster, and pass the Tsinghua University with an absolute high score. When the teacher suddenly called to say that the school decided to recommend you to the University of Science and Technology of China, Are you willing or not?

Dilemma.

Qi Qian's recommendation is definitely not a problem, and, once he goes there, he will be a fifth-rank official position, and the Dali Temple Chancellor is also considered a good position, a real power faction, if he does well, he will soon be able to rise to the top, compared with the general scientific examination. It is a shortcut for the number one scholar to start his official career from the editor of the Sixth Rank Hanlin Academy.

However, in this way, Jia Huan is tantamount to giving up the possibility of being a blockbuster in the scientific examination and the possibility of being named on the gold list and the reputation of a scholar, and is completely attached to Qi Qian's power. If Qian loses power, Jia Huan also falls heavily.

Jia Huan made a decision almost immediately. Although the temptation was great, it was not what Jia Huan wanted.

However, it would not be good if you immediately rejected Qi Qian's words, it seemed very broken and ruthless, Jia Huan lowered his head and pondered for a while, and said: "Well, it's too sudden, I don't know what to do, why don't you wait for me and Let's discuss it with my uncle."

Qi Qian watched Jia Huan quietly with eyes like the blue sky, and suddenly raised the corners of his mouth, showing a little conceited smile, and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you."