[Red House] How to escape from a broken ship

Sun Zhong didn't like this group of people, they all looked like dudes, he said to Jia Yan with a straight face: "I'll go first, Boheng, let's get together some other day."

Jia Yan nodded: "You go first, I will go to the house to find you some other day, and take care of my uncle, aunt, younger brother and younger sister for me." Sun Zhong nodded and left, and a young man in brocade clothes asked: who is it?Look at his bad temper, how arrogant he is.

Baoyu didn't know him either, so he looked at Jia Yan, who smiled and said, "Oh, the son of the newly appointed Shaoqing of Dali Temple."

The few sons and brothers who were originally disdainful and muttering about being a sour scholar all shut their mouths and became honest.Jia Yan looked at Baoyu: "Why are Brother Bao here? Who are these?"

"Oh, brother Boheng, these are all my brothers who often play together." Jia Baoyu introduced them one by one. Ruolan, together with Shi Guanghu from Shan Guogong's mansion, the four kings and eight princes, and the sons and grandchildren of the Marquis' family in Beijing gathered together happily.

It really is the same spirit, generations of people are mixed together, Jia Yan thought, and the smile on his face became more and more warm.And that Shi Guanghu seemed to have been taught a lesson before, seeing that Jia Yan just gritted his teeth, but he didn't dare to provoke him.

These sons have been having fun all day, and now it is time to break up, Jia Yan was invited by Baoyu to rein in his horse and go with him.He intentionally asked: "Brother Bao, I heard that the sons of several generals seem to have joined the army for training. I wonder what the job of that son Shi Guanghu is now?"

Baoyu laughed and said, "He? He, like Brother Rong of our East Mansion, donated an official of Long Jinwei, but it's just a name. If you want to talk about the promising Shi family, it must be his cousin Shi Guangzhu Shi Menggui, but Guanghu's younger brother Guanglin, is currently studying in the Imperial College, and it is said that he is doing well."

Even Jia Baoyu knew Shi Guangzhu was good, so Jia Yan smiled and said, "What does Shi Guangzhu do?"

"He joined the army at the age of 12." Baoyu really knew: "After joining the army, the imperial court fought with people in the south. At that time, he was just a small lieutenant in front of the tent, but he took the lead in beheading the generals and capturing the flag, and made a great contribution. It happened four or five years ago, he was talented at that time, because he was a son of the Xungui family, the emperor gave him a special look, and now he is the Sima of the Chu Palace, with a sixth-rank title."

Jia Yan nodded thoughtfully, then asked again: "I heard that when Jia Yucun returned to Beijing, he often went to Rongfu?" history.

When mentioning him, Baoyu became a little impatient: "Isn't it? That Jia Yucun must see me every time he comes to the mansion. If I excuse my absence, my father will be unhappy. Brother Boheng doesn't know, Jia Yucun wants to please the superior. I have done things that forced people to kill! People like this always see that I still want to be a loyal minister and filial son, and persuade me to make progress. Hmph, if you read like that, it is better not to read!"

Hearing what he said, Jia Yan couldn't say anything more. He smiled: "Brother Bao's words are like Yang Zhiji's self-protection method in the Sui Dynasty, which is also great wisdom."

"Hey, brother Boheng is teasing me." Baoyu said, "It's just telling the truth. I am the most useless person. People say that I am a rich and idle person. Since it is not beneficial to the family and the country, I am always honest. Just stay, maybe you can live longer."

Jia Yan didn't expect Baoyu to say that. He looked at him in surprise. If it was true as Baoyu said, it would not be unreasonable in his capacity.Baoyu's progress is just icing on the cake for the Rongfu. If the emperor likes it, can he continue to inherit the title?But what if the emperor is not happy that members of the Jia family appear in the court?

It should be known that even though Jia Zheng was promoted, he was still from the fifth rank... and could not face the emperor easily.It is said that Jia Cunzhou is pedantic, but even some donated officials have become his top leaders. This... really shows that the emperor not only missed the benefits of Jia's family in the past, but also hated Jia Daishan's defection. His feelings were complicated.

"Just a piece of advice for my brother," Jia Yan said, "Brother Bao, you might as well think about it. You don't have to be an official, but it's okay to have a career. If you have a reputation, you should speak harder. You need to know that a man stands in the world. , Is it true that everything is submissive and listens to the mediation of others?"

Jia Baoyu was thoughtful, Jia Yan didn't say any more, and he knew that he was actually a smart person after hearing what he said, so just stop at it.

However, Shi Guanglin...Jia Yan remembered the name, and when Sun Zhong came to the Lin residence to look for him, Jia Yan asked, "Does Ying Xiang recognize Shi Guanglin?"

"Shi Guanglin..." Sun Zhong thought about it carefully, and then he remembered, "I have seen it before, and he is also a good-looking talent. He is quite motivated in his studies and has a good reputation. Guan Er, and it is really rare for him to be able to study steadily."

Oh, could it be bad bamboos... no, bad bamboos produce good shoots?Jia Yan told Sun Zhong the matter of Shan Guogong as an anecdote, thinking that Sun Zhong would just laugh it off, but didn't think that he seemed to have sympathy.

"What?" Jia Yan asked with a smile, "Is Ying Xiang worried?"

Sun Zhong smiled a little ugly, hesitated for a long time, and said: "I shouldn't say it, but Boheng and I are close friends. I have been holding back the pain since I returned to Beijing, and I really want to express it quickly."

Jia Yan hurriedly said: "Since I am a friend, if you have something on your mind, just say it, and I will help if I can. If I can't help, I can listen to you and you will feel better."

"Oh," Sun Zhong smiled wryly, "Boheng also knows that I grew up with my parents, and my younger brother Ah Zhao grew up with his grandparents."

Jia Yan nodded, of course he knew this. Sun Zhao was still timid when he first came to his parents, but now he is much more lively.Could it be... He looked at Sun Zhong in amazement, no way, Sun Yingmian is only so old, can he still fight against each other?It's a little early.

Sun Zhong sighed: "I was originally the eldest grandson of the eldest family. To put it bluntly, the patriarchal clan rules are there, and no one can owe me anything in general. Hehe, I never thought that I would feel that my younger brother would fight for something with me." ,who knows,"

He paused for a moment: "Boheng must have wondered why I didn't continue the exam but went to prison right away?"

Jia Yan nodded silently, and heard him say: "Father had a dispute with grandfather. Grandfather thought that my qualifications were mediocre if I failed the exam once, and Ah Zhao entered school at a young age. Maybe he has a better future. I want my father to supervise me." I will leave the quota for my younger brother, but my father thinks that I am the eldest son, and he is in time to be transferred back to Beijing, so it is better for me to study with the great Confucianism in the Imperial College, and then I will go directly to the exam after graduation. But Ah Zhao is still young, so he can take his time."

"Grandfather was furious," Sun Zhong said in a dejected tone, "my father didn't budge, he just let me go to prison to study, and now the house is gloomy. Grandpa treats me only mediocrely, and said that since I am the eldest grandson of the house, In the future, Ah Zhao will be separated, so he will take care of his younger grandson more..."

No wonder when their brothers came to the door years ago, Sun Er had a strange expression when they mentioned going to prison.Don't worry about the few but the unevenness. The elders have disputes and conflicts. No matter how good the brothers are, it is inevitable that they will be affected, and it will be much more awkward to get along with each other.

This kind of family matter also involves the elders, so Jia Yan can't say much, so he can only say: "It's done, I don't think Ah Zhao is the kind who likes to compete with his elder brother, you can also relax, as long as you pass the exam, everything will be fine. "

Alas, Sun Zhong sighed deeply, and then put on a smile: You are right, keep your heart.

It is said that many sons are blessed, and Jia Yan sighed when he sent Sun Zhong away. Everyone really has their own troubles.

After May, Sun Zhong stopped visiting, and Jia Yan stopped going to the Liang Mansion, so as not to be talked about, relatives and friends asked Jia Yan to concentrate on preparing for the exam.Lin Hai got the chief examiner of this exam—an article that Lu Taiqing, the new minister of rites, liked, and Lu Ziwu's previous ink for Jia Yan's reference.Every time I waited for the exam, the days passed quickly, and soon it was time for the exam.

On the eighth day of August, Jia Yan prepared her things and entered the arena ahead of time. The capital city in August was no different than Jinling, and it was really cold in the morning and evening.Uncle and aunt prepared things for him that were different from the rural examination. A felt cloak was a must, and dry food and snacks that were not afraid of cold. Fortunately, mung bean soup and hot water were provided in the Gongyuan, and candidates were allowed to bring their own iron stove and charcoal. Finally able to survive.

At the feet of the emperor, it would not be beautiful if people were forced to leave the venue due to improper diet. This is Enke celebrating the emperor's upcoming Jiazi birthday.

It's time to get over it soon, Jia Yan didn't sleep well the night before, not only he didn't sleep well, but Daiyu didn't sleep well either.At the middle of the night, the two were still pacing in the courtyard, and the maids did not dare to ignore the wishes of the young masters, so the two of them walked out of their respective courtyards, and they happened to meet.

Daiyu was startled and said, "Why doesn't my cousin go to rest? I'm going to enter the arena tomorrow."

Jia Yan smiled wryly: "Didn't my sister go back too? Come, hold the lamp." The two of them simply chatted surrounded by the maids, and they went back to the yard when they yawned.Jia Yan's mood relaxed a lot, thinking of Daiyu's pretty face, she blushed slightly and said, "My brother will definitely win the toad palace, I believe in my brother's ability!" and fell asleep.

When entering the arena, it was Shen Zhong and Shen Xiao who brought A Yuan, Chang Sheng and others to send him there. The Shen family was fine, but Chang Sheng was trembling all over his body: "Master, Master, I'm going to get over it now, you I’m sure I’ll pass the exam!” Tears were about to fall as she spoke, making Jia Yan dumbfounded, why was he crying.

He smiled and carried his belongings through the body examination, and entered the Gongyuan, surrounded by scholars from all over the world, and behind him were all earnest eyes.

The numbered rooms in the Beijing Tribute Courtyard are slightly larger than the Jinling Tribute Courtyard, and they have just been renovated. They are solid and solid, at least not leaking.Jia Yan next to him didn't care at all, he just prayed silently: "Parents are alive in heaven, please bless your son's exams and there will be no accidents."

This time, Jia Yan was in room 28 of Xuanzihao. He took things out of the basket and food box one by one. He had to eat dinner today, and tomorrow is the day of the exam.Cooked some dried noodles on the stove, and ate them with some beef sauce. Jia Yan, who was warm in his stomach, put the cooking utensils back, put the quilt in the number room under his feet, loosened his clothes and covered himself with a blanket, and went to sleep.

At three o'clock on the next day, the general examination officially began. In fact, it was the same as the township examination. The content of the examination was nothing more than four scriptures, five character eight rhyme poems, five scriptures and policy questions.When preparing for the exam at home, Liang Ziyuan, Lin Hai, and Sun Gao all pointed Jia Yan to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics, and he only wrote poems with five characters and eight rhymes according to the rules of the topic, and dealt with it practically. The first is good.

The most important thing is the policy question, the last round of the test. After Jia Yan heard about the topic, like all the candidates present, he took a deep breath. The policy question of this test was actually "two".

That's right, the title is "Two"