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After Jia Lian thanked him for his seat, Wang Ziteng saw that he couldn't tell where Ziwumaoyou was for a while, so he said first, "There are four peoples in a country, and they are divided into scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen according to their status."

"Based on what I know about you, you are tactful, good at communicating with people, and good at managing money, so what suits you is to be an official, a household department, and a businessman."

"I don't need to tell you about the status of a businessman. You know it. Let's take your family and the Xue family as examples. The Xue family doesn't say that they are rich, but the money in their mother's and son's hands is as easy as 80."

"As for your Jia family, to put it bluntly, after your grandfather and the old Duke have gone, I'm afraid it has long been dilapidated and left an empty shell. Everyone in the capital knows this well."

"However, when you go out, those with a certain status still have to give your Jia family face. Even the few dog slaves who go out from your house can use your house to show off their might."

"Of course there is a problem with your Jia family's lack of strict governance, but it can still explain the problem of status. On the contrary, Xue Pan spends a lot of money every day, but how many people really take him seriously? This is because his family is an imperial merchant, a descendant of Ziwei Sheren Xue Gong."

If Jia Lian hadn't expressed his position today, or if Wang Xifeng hadn't had a queen in his stomach, then the Rongguo Mansion would belong to his grandson in the future, Wang Ziteng would not have said that.

And now, regardless of whether Wang Xifeng has the key to the warehouse, but on the surface, his daughter Wang Xifeng is the housekeeper. As a father, he said that the master of the Jia family is not strict with the housekeeper. Naturally, he means the master of their entire Jia family, but outsiders can't pick her. What's wrong.

Jia Lian is not stupid, can he not know that Lao Taishan's words are from the bottom of his heart, and besides, how can he not know the virtues of the Jia family from the master to the servants? There is nothing unhappy about being ashamed.

Wang Ziteng has been in the officialdom for more than 20 years. He wants to restrain his emotions in front of him and not let him see clearly. It is true, but it is definitely not like Jia Lian.

It can be said that when he raised his eyelids, he guessed Jia Lian's thoughts all over the place. Just because he saw clearly, he had a little affection for Jia Lian, his son-in-law. As for more, it would depend on his ability in the future. Can't hold on.

However, Wang Ziteng is very confident that he can support this kid, but if he treats his daughter badly, he can easily knock him into the dust.

After Jia Lian carefully tasted what Wang Ziteng said, he soon realized that his father-in-law might have a way to get him into the household department. If she was hanged with a rope and reincarnated, she might be able to get a brain.

Immediately, Jia Lian knelt down to Wang Ziteng and said, "Of course my son-in-law wants to be an official. He doesn't ask for anything else. I just hope that Brother Feng will marry me because of my imperial order, and Sister Qiao will have a good fortune because she is an official lady." Destination, the brother in my stomach can puff up her chest when she goes out to socialize in the future."

"It's just that my son-in-law was not good at studying since he was a child, and he can't bear hardships in martial arts. However, brother Feng and I have saved nearly 2 taels of silver by taking advantage of our busy work these years. Now, if my son-in-law can make a real contribution, he will also have a chance to become famous in the future."

In front of Wang Ziteng, he didn't need to say those high-sounding words. If he said such empty words as serving the court and benefiting the people, it would be of no use except to make Wang Ziteng feel that he was glib and unreal.

Wang Ziteng nodded and said: "What you said is true. However, this kind of donation is not advisable. You know, although there are sales of officials and lords, most of them are because of rewards, disaster relief, side preparations and other things. It’s just a disguised transaction by wealthy merchants.”

"Although donations are mostly empty jobs, just to help change backgrounds, there are also people who can get real jobs, but even if they are lucky enough to get real jobs, it will be even more difficult to get promoted in the future."

"When you get a civil job, the literati are so noble, and you look down on people who are full of money. People who are promoted are often thrown out because of the first impression."

"I went to the generals, don't talk about what those people think of you, the suffering alone is not something you can bear, if you can't bear the suffering, how can you stand firm in the army, and how can you talk about promotion?"

Jia Lian knew that since Wang Ziteng said so, there must be other ways, so he immediately looked at Wang Ziteng and asked, "Then what does Old Taishan think my son-in-law should do?"

Wang Ziteng glanced at the teacup next to him, Jia Lian stood up and poured a cup of tea winkingly, and handed it to Wang Ziteng with both hands, Wang Ziteng took a sip of the tea and moistened his throat.

I am a little happy in my heart, at least this kid has winks and is willing to face down, such a person, as long as there are no major problems, I can protect him in the officialdom.

Therefore, he pointed out: "Most of the officials in this dynasty can be divided into Shiqing and Shilu, which refers to people who have made great contributions to their ancestors. They conferred their wives and sons because of their duties, so that their descendants can enter the dynasty as officials when they grow up. "

"This is the case with your second uncle, Jia Zheng. Such an official, unless he commits a heinous crime, will not be deprived of his official position easily, but your family is here."

"Although your father has won the title, an empty lord is only a first-rank general without a real position. Therefore, even if you become a lord in the future, if there is no accident, you can be a third-rank general, or even a fifth-rank air lord. Absolutely There will be no real power.”

Jia Lian nodded, indicating that what Wang Ziteng said was right, and he also knew that when a brick was thrown into the sky at this time, if ten people were hit, seven of them might be high-ranking officials, one might be a royal family member, and the rest might belong to some noble person. The capital of relatives.

Not to mention the title of Sesame Mung Bean after being demoted, even his father's current title of first-rank general is useless, otherwise, their family would not be able to rely on the old lady's order to not take away the Rongguo Mansion brand.

Jia Lian looked at Wang Ziteng and said seriously: "If before, I was in a daze, except to eat and wait to die, I just wanted to inherit the Rongguo Mansion in the future, but now, for the sake of me and Brother Feng's small family, I don't want to live like this anymore .”

What Wang Ziteng said was originally a temptation. Now, what Jia Lian said made him very satisfied, at least for this moment, he was satisfied.

So, this time, Wang Ziteng started to talk about the real thing: "I won't talk about the orthodox imperial examinations. You said it yourself. If you don't succeed in literature or martial arts, you can't get on either side."

"Then, the only way to find a new way is to investigate and promote filial piety. The so-called investigation is to be recommended to the court talents by the kings, ministers, and county guards every year."

"The recommended ones, although there is no limit to their status, whether they are officials or poor people, they still need to pass the test. After all, if you are an official in the court, you can't get a bunch of illiterate people."

"The personnel are recommended by the county guards from all over the country. There is one filial person and one honest person, so it is also called Xiaolian. After they come up, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials will send people to check. This is actually a formality."

"Those who have no objection, take the general examination. However, those who participate in the examination and teaching can choose one of many subjects to answer from among many subjects such as virtuous literature, Mingjing, Youdao, and Mingfa."

"And you, what you are good at is this Mingjing. Starting tomorrow, you come to me. I will find someone to help you train. When the time comes, as long as you have something to say, you will have the opportunity to meet the Holy Spirit. As long as you don't panic , to impress the emperor, you will surely have a bright day in the future."

"We are a family. I might as well tell you the truth. The sheriff over there in Jinling is your mother's third brother. You have to call him third uncle. You don't have to worry about the number of recommended places."

"As for the verification, you will send me 1 taels at that time. There must be no problem with this matter. After you go back, you have to explain it to Jia Amnesty. You have to restrain yourself, and don't cause any trouble."

Seeing Jia Lian nodding, Wang Ziteng continued: "This year, the left servant of the household department will resign due to his advanced age. His Majesty has already approved it. The most likely person who will be promoted at that time will be an official from the border."

"This branch is in charge of the statistics and adjustments of the country's wealth. If the old man's prediction is correct, there will be a vacancy in the statistics. This is what you are good at. After this period of time, you will learn from the person I found for you. .”

"At that time, even if the emperor looks at the old man's face, he should directly appoint you there. With the appointment of the Holy Majesty, as long as you don't die in the future, you won't have to worry about the annual official assessment. You should work hard Son, within a few years, your official career will be smooth."

Jia Lian was overjoyed, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "Lao Taishan has treated me with kindness and rebuilding. No matter what happens in the future, Brother Feng and I will serve Lao Taishan and his mother-in-law until the end of his life. If we violate this oath, Jia Lian is willing to be bombarded by five thunders." catastrophe!"

When Wang Ziteng heard it, he felt very comfortable. The ancients took their oaths seriously. Such a poisonous oath would never be violated. The reason why he devoted himself to helping Jia Lian with his plans was not mainly for his own affairs a hundred years later?

Feeling happy, Wang Ziteng stood up and helped Jia Lian up with his own hands, and said softly, "You are my son-in-law. I only have two daughters in my life. If I don't plan for you, who else can I plan for?"

"As long as you can change your old bad habits in the future and live a good life with Brother Feng, as long as this old bone can still support this old man, I will pull you away."

Obedient, Jia Lian immediately stated: "Father, don't worry, starting tomorrow, Jia Lian will definitely change his bad habits, study hard from his husband, and in the future, he will respect and love his wife and show her respect."

"After the elder brother is born, if there is another son, if the father and mother don't dislike it, they will be sent to the father and taught by the mother, and they can be named Wang."

"If Jia Lian should only have one son and one daughter in this life, after the elder brother is born, he will often be sent to his father and mother to listen to his teachings. In the future, he will be filial to Lao Taishan, his mother-in-law and my father."

The smile on Wang Ziteng's face could not be concealed, but he still asked: "Is this true? You'd better go back and discuss it with Enhou."

Jia Lian shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. My father has already said that we should be more filial to our father and mother, so as not to be born, but I was not up to date before. I really don't have the face to come here to pay my respects to my parents. This matter, I'll go back and tell my father, he won't object."

Of course, he didn't say the whole thing. Jia She's original words were, since you are married to the daughter of the Wang family, and your father-in-law is an extinct family, if you hang around more, will the benefits be less?

If you have a brother in the future, let him show his face in the past, and all the good things will belong to you. If you have more sons, one of them will be adopted by you, and the wealth of Wang Ziteng will belong to your son.

Jia Lian was naturally embarrassed to tell the truth if he said such shameless words, but Wang Ziteng could probably guess what Jia Enhou said, but he didn't care. If he could get a boy to inherit the family business, it didn't matter what others said, even if It is also good that only this grandson comes to do filial piety to their husband and wife.

Immediately smiled and said: "Lian'er, the so-called prodigal son does not change money when he turns back. Since you are determined to learn well, then just turn over the previous chapter. You don't have to keep thinking about it, just take it as a warning."

For a while, the atmosphere between the Weng and the son-in-law was very warm, and there was the warmth that should exist between an ordinary father and son. Mrs. Wang, who had been standing outside for a while, was so excited that she almost cried.