Chapter 64 The Germination of Family Governance
Jia Cong no longer has to be afraid of her sister-in-law Wang Xifeng, losing the power of the housekeeper. Although Wang Xifeng is still the confidant of Mrs. Wang, after a year of hard work, Jia Cong has completely achieved the tendency of Jia She and Mrs. Xing, which can temporarily reach a balance. It is not a real man to shrink in everything and hesitate! How can he be controlled by a man of Jia Cong?
On the middle road of Rongguo Mansion, east of the east room of Rongxi Hall, Jia Cong greeted Bi. Jia Zheng looked complicated and sat opposite Mrs. Wang on the kang, setting a kang table between him to welcome the spring, explore the spring, and also to greet the spring. Sitting under the lower left wall, the demon king Jia Baoyu snuggled up to Mrs. Wang’s right side.
There are screens in the house, self-sounding bells, Ru kiln bells, sandalwood, treasure tripods, etc., which are all decorated and are extremely luxurious. Mrs. Wang is wearing money python satin makeup, which is extremely kind.
There are two reasons why Jia Zheng is complicated. The first is that Baoyu is obviously a "auspicious auspicious person from heaven" and he was born with a spiritual jade. However, the current situation is that all men of the Jia family, namely the jade and the grass generation, have been completely compared by Jia Cong!
This is by no means an exaggeration. In Fan Lin and Qin Ye's reply, Ye had already stated that Jia Cong not only studied well, but also won the head of the county test case this year, but also had a strong ability to handle affairs. He was not afraid of hardships and coldness, and had a high mountain and far water. He was well-known in both Wanping and Gu'an counties in Zhili Province.
Second, Jia Cong's strategy of river management was supported by the Inspector Censor, the Governor of Zhili, and a great man. The theory of cement production was also first seen in the Ministry of Works. According to the principle, Jia Zheng was the deputy in the Ministry of Works' Dushui Department. Why didn't Jia Cong give him but Qin Ye? Such a whole range of thoughts naturally made Jia Zheng, the Lord Yuanwailang, feel mixed and hard to express.
However, Lin Ruhai once told Jia Yucun that Jia Zheng was "abstained from being a frivolous person". In the environment of the patriarchal family, Jia Zheng would never suppress and curb Jia Cong, because the family needs unity, and all starting points must be taken into consideration the interests of the family. At present, Jia Zheng is only the official in the court. Not only can he suppress Jia Cong, but he also has to pave the way for him. This is the ancient patriarchal family. The Ming Dynasty was caused by such a huge family interest group.
"Well... I don't have to thank you. Cong'er, not only did you win a good reputation for your family in the river management, but you also won the county examination. It's good that you don't forget your family's lintel. My ancestors of the Jia family started their military achievements, and they were the only one family and two dukes. They are the ministers who follow the dragon. Today, they have peace and no war has been done for a long time. They must use martial arts to transform into literature. At this moment, there is no one who is an official of Jinshi. You must remember..."
Jia Zheng stroked his elegant beard: "The government test is about to be held, and I will take another exam! Qin Langzhong is preparing to resign and retire. You go and report the good news and strengthen the way of writing the times."
Jia Cong replied: "Yes, lord."
There is harm when there is comparison. Originally, with Jia Huan's comparison, Jia Baoyu looked very good, but it was not the case at this time. Jia Zheng looked at Jia Baoyu again and became more angry. He suddenly scolded him sternly: "You evil! As a brother, you don't have to be as good as martial arts, and you will be sad all day long. You are so sad about your family and you are in trouble in your house. What kind of morality is it? Can't go down? It won't get in my eyes!"
"Ah..." Jia Baoyu was at a loss and fought with two people. Mrs. Wang hurriedly fumbled out Baoyu's arm with kindness, and felt cruel: It's not because of Jia Cong? The little maid raised it, it's really hateful! It scared my son!
Sanchun said he would leave, and Jia Cong left without panic. Aunt Zhao lifted the curtains at the door and walked out of the corridor to get a section of the aisle. Jia Yingchun smiled and said, "Brother Cong, you are so angry this time."
"Thank you for the second sister's blessing."
"I love to hear these words." Jia Yingchun said proudly: "Tomorrow, I also have a good brother who has passed the Jinshi."
Jia Tanchun was sad, for some reason. Jia Xichun pulled Jia Cong's sleeve and whispered: "Hey, the bookstore you opened outside has made money. Someone gave me some taels of silver before, saying that he had sold a few paintings."
Jia Cong thought about it and said quietly: "This matter cannot be spread to the people below. You can come directly to Sun Fu in the future. It will be bad for your reputation if it spreads it."
"Um."
Jia Cong thought: It is necessary for him to cultivate a few confidants, and he should cultivate them slowly. If he has a higher level of fame and fortune, he even doesn't want him to find him by himself, and the servant will take the initiative to come to him.
Juren and Jinshi do not have to pay taxes or serve, and they can also exempt certain household slaves from taxes. When sitting at home, someone will invest both themselves and their land in your name. Therefore, having power and money is not a problem. This is how land annexation in feudal society comes from.
Fame and fame! Official body! This is the foundation for Jia Cong to save tragedy and gain a foothold!
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On the west road of Rongguo Mansion, Jia Cong went to the room, but Jia Cong still invited her to come out. Jia Cong's attitude was light, but Jia Cong's etiquette was correct and brought back a good reputation, so she was not afraid to blame her.
When Jia Cong withdrew, Yuanyang served him sideways. Jia Mu was worried about Baoyu and asked Mingyan to talk back and forth. Mingyan was Baoyu's most useful servant. He said that the second master scolded Baoyu. Jia Mu said angrily: "It's either beating! It's just scolding! It's pity for my Baoyu!"
The reason for the love, how could Jia Mu not think of it, must be because Jia Cong passed the county examination, Jia Zheng was unhappy and dissatisfied with Baoyu. Then Wang Xifeng came in to pay his respects: "The second master meant that he wanted to ask Baoyu to study, and the second wife agreed."
Jia Mu said with a heartache: "How can my heart jade bear the pain?"
"Oh...Old ancestor, it's okay!" Wang Xifeng smiled like a flower: "Baoyu is auspicious from the sky, so smart! Brother Cong's nightmare is virtual, we can't see it. Tongling Baoyu is real! I have inquired. Before the April Mansion Examination, there was a re-examination. If you pass the exam, you can take the Mansion Examination... Wanping is not far away, and you can send a few slaves to follow him. It is estimated that Baoyu will not be difficult..."
"Yes, that's fine." Jia Mu agreed, but she was still worried: "Clothing, bedding, snacks, gold and silver must be prepared, you can take care of it."
There is a process for Wang Xifeng to read. First of all, she must recognize some operas and accounts, but she can’t write them! She specifically asked Caiming, the book boy beside her to keep accounts, and once asked Baoyu to come in to write. Later, when she searched the Grand View Garden, Wang Xifeng read the letter Pan Youan wrote to Si Qi, and the original work explained: Wang Xifeng gradually learned to read because of the housekeeper. In other words, before Wang Xifeng got married, she was semi-illiterate!
In fact, Mrs. Wang, Wang Xifeng and Aunt Xue from the Wang family generally have low cultural literacy. Perhaps the education of the Wang family is "a woman without talent is virtue." This can be seen from the Dream of Red Mansions that Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang's drinking orders are also very popular. The education of Sanchun, Baochai and Daiyu is more open-minded.
So, how could Wang Xifeng truly understand the difficulties of the imperial examination? Great talents like Tang Bohu, Tang Xianzu, Xu Guangqi, Pu Songling, Cao Xueqin, etc., all failed.
However, Wang Xifeng knew Jia Mu's heart that was biased towards Java.
In the Madam Wang's House, Wang Xifeng comforted: "Madam, Brother Bao has the lifeblood to be blessed, and he will definitely be able to pass the Jinshi... Where does Brother Cong, should you notify your uncle (Prince Wang Ziteng) and ask your Qingke's husband to write a letter and then ask the examiner to get a card?"
"I can't get it!" Mrs. Wang stopped knocking on Muyu: "Her family will kill all their families. If you don't say the master, the master will disagree. Do you think your uncle (Prince Teng) will agree?"
"Yes." Wang Xifeng was as obedient as a lady, helpless, and was really helpless to Jia Cong, and felt a deep sense of frustration.
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Chapter completed!