My father-in-law is Kangxi

Chapter 1638: Insights (asking for double monthly votes)

After arranging the manpower, Brother Jiu waved his hand and sent a few people away.

He thought of the Dutong Mansion.

Yin Guan, the descendants of the duke and uncle, are all appointed as first-grade officials.

If the military officer is the fourth grade, the civil servant is the fifth grade.

In this way, it leaves some room for the mistress and mistress.

In the future, if anyone fails to become a talented person, there will still be a vacancy for a shadow official.

Zhuliang and Xiaosan have titles, so they will fill the gaps accordingly. Xiaoliu is the prince's companion, so his future is stable.

The remaining Xiaosi, Xiaowu, and Xiaoqi, in addition to taking the Eight Banners Imperial Examination themselves, also have a shadow student to prepare for their studies.

It's just that Brother Jiu has experienced what it means to "leak tea when people leave".

If Isan'a was still a bachelor, how could Iduli survive from being a young Baitang'a?

When he returned home in the evening, he mentioned Yiduli to his 10th elder brother and said: "Everyone who has been promoted to the Eight Banners is eligible to directly replace the official. Wouldn't it be better to wait until the recruitment of the ministry is through written examination? How many more delays will it take to choose Baitang'a?" Year……"

The tenth elder brother said: "Esang-ah is about the same age as Zhang Ying, almost sixty, so I guess he won't dare to delay."

Brother Jiu frowned and said: "Is the impact so big? Even if Idu Li and his Ama retreat, isn't there still a father-in-law who is the Minister of War and the Minister of Political Affairs, and a son-in-law can't take care of him?"

The tenth elder brother said: "It's different. Suo'etu has been a powerful prime minister, has many relatives by marriage, and offended many people."

Malhan did not break the contract and married the six girls to Iduli as usual, which was considered a good thing.

When it comes to giving advice on official career, I am afraid that Malhan has more than enough ambition but not enough power.

Brother Jiu lamented: "This family's status has declined too fast. When Isang'a died, the eldest among the sons was Yuanwailang. He suddenly became an ordinary family. This Manchu civil official was not as good as a Han official, who took the imperial examination It’s a family heirloom, and if there are successors, it can still be connected.”

The tenth prince said: "To be stable in the Eight Banners, it depends on the nobility. Only with a title can the family prosper."

Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Yes, you can live a comfortable life. Even if one generation of sons and brothers is ineffective, the next generation will be successful. For ordinary people, it will not be easy to get up again if this decline continues. "

He thought of the Zhang family.

Although Zhang Ying became an official, his two sons were Jinshi, and his sons and grandchildren were also studying, watching the family's upward trend.

The reason for marrying Fu Song was that with his scholarly spirit, Fu Song's children and grandchildren would have a better future even if they could not return to the clan.

Now that Fusong has regained his yellow belt, the weight of this marriage is not so heavy.

However, Zhang Tingzhan's character and behavior are all in the eyes of Ninth Brother and Shu Shu; the fourth girl of the Zhang family was born in the capital, grew up in the capital, and behaves generously.

The prime minister's daughter, this marriage sounds respectable.

Back home, Brother Jiu told Shu Shu about some of his new subordinates.

Shu Shu was very curious about Yi Duli and said, "With such qualifications, shouldn't he study hard for a few years?"

Sixteen or seventeen years old is the age when you can enter the Imperial College to study. When you come out, you will be directly writing or writing.

In another Chongkang world, this is Xiao Cao's friend, as good as Mr. Cao.

In real history, this man was a young talent, a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old scholar, and a famous little prodigy in the capital.

However, with the questioning of Suo'etu and the official appointment of Ethan Azhi, no one mentioned it.

Brother Jiu thought for a while and said: "I only heard that he was a talented person, but I didn't hear that his two elder brothers also became talented. I guess this means that the rich and the poor are equal. With his qualifications, if he doesn't go to the Imperial College, he will take the exam in a few years. There is no problem with writing or passing the exam. His two older brothers should not be good at their homework, but they can still have a lot of futures after going to the Imperial College."

In addition to being the thirteenth elder brother's brother-in-law, Yiduli is also Zhuliang's fiancée's senior brother.

Shu Shu said: "The fourth master chose this person to be the envoy. It should be because he cherishes his talent and has a connection with the thirteenth elder brother."

Brother Jiu nodded and said: "That's right. Who can be used anyway? Just obey the orders. Speaking of which, Yisang was also implicated and retired early. If he didn't become an official, he would be the chief assistant. Teacher There will be something to endure over there.”

Although Yi Sang'a's position in the court was different from that of his father-in-law Suo'etu, and Weng's son-in-law had been together for many years, but it was different with this additional relationship.

Just looking at Yisang's choice of his in-law's family for his youngest son, and choosing the Malhan family of the "Soul Party", you know that this relationship cannot be broken.

If you are implicated, there is no need to complain.

Shu Shu listened and thought of Zhang Ying.

The age limit for civil servants in this dynasty to become official is seventy. If they reach the rank of minister or bachelor, seventy is not the upper limit.

As long as your ears and eyesight are sharp and you are not blind, it is normal for you to stay in office until you are over 70.

But Yi Sang-ah and Zhang Ying both retired from the bachelor's degree program due to illness in their early sixties.

The former is implicated, and so is the latter.

Just because Zhang Ying gave lectures to the prince, he also served as Zhan Shi in the Zhan family for many years.

Kangxi's vigilance against the prince began to escalate in the thirty-eighth year.

In the thirty-eighth year of Kangxi's reign, Dasuo in the Forbidden City...

Shu Shu felt very subtle in her heart.

Maybe this is the emperor. As long as there is any disturbance, he will be suspicious and secretive.

Fortunately they moved out of the palace.

Otherwise, the sound of wind and thunder will not be good at all.

Brother Ninth also thought of Zhang Ying, but not of Zhang Ying becoming an official, but of Fusong going south: "I've been away for a month now, should I have arrived in Tongcheng?"

Shu Shu said: "It should be time. It's my first time traveling far away. I don't know what the situation will be like."

She was a little worried.

There are three brothers, the eldest is only nineteen years old, and the remaining two are younger.

Even if there are experienced people around, who can travel by boat or horseback, it still makes people worry...

*

Jiangnan, Tongcheng.

Fusong, Zhuliang and Xiaosi Fuming finally arrived at the destination of their trip after a long journey. Arriving outside Zhangzhai, the first thing you see is the world-famous "Liu Chi Alley".

The small laneway has stone archways at both ends, with the word "courtesy" engraved on it.

These two characters are not ordinary, they are written by the emperor today.

It was also because of this imperial writing that the interesting stories about the Zhang family's "Liu Chi Alley" spread throughout the capital.

Looking at the continuous courtyard walls, they knew that there was only one "Liu Chi Alley".

Not to mention that the Zhang family occupies a few square feet of land, but the neighbors who are willing to give up their land for the Zhang family to expand their mansion are not just one family or two.

The people who picked people up at the pier were Zhang Tinglu, the third master of the Zhang family, and Zhang Ruolin, the grandson of the Zhang family.

Zhang Tinglu is twenty-seven or eight years old, a bit older than the Fusong brothers, and looks very calm; Zhang Ruolin, nineteen years old, the same age as Fusong, looks more lively.

Zhang Ruolin is Zhang Tingzhan's eldest son. He is studying in his hometown with his younger brother. He has been married for several years and is also married to a girl from the Yao family.

The Zhang and Yao families were married for generations, and Zhang Ruolin was the eldest grandson. There was no exception.

Although the two uncles and nephews studied in their hometown, they also grew up in the capital in their early years. They were not unfamiliar with Fusong and others when they talked about the capital.

Especially Zhang Ruolin, who often received letters from his father, knew the origin of the marriage, and was the father's favorite uncle.

The fourth-grade chief of ceremonies has dismissed the clan members and promoted people to the Eight Banners.

This status sounds a little strange, but the marriage is actually very beneficial.

Unexpectedly, less than a year after the marriage was finalized, Fusong resumed his clan status. Even if he was just a member of the clan, he was still a clan member.

Now I see that Fu Song is good-looking and well-behaved, Zhu Liang and the Fu Ming brothers are also polite and polite, and Zhang Ruolin is also very close to them.

On the other hand, Zhang Tinglu and her second brother Zhang Tingyu were next to each other in age. They had the best brotherly relationship and exchanged many letters. She knew the differences between the eldest brother and the second brother about this marriage.

Before meeting Fusong, even if Zhang Tinglu believed in the vision of her father and elder brother, she still felt that this marriage was not worth the gain and would affect the reputation of the Zhang family in Jiangnan Shilin.

Even if the marriage candidate proposed by the Yao family is not suitable, there are several other old relatives in Tongcheng.

The Zhang family, the Yao family, the Ma family, and the Fang family are all famous families in Tongcheng, and they are related to each other.

The younger sister married locally and has her natal family to rely on.

After marrying in the capital, there will be separation of flesh and blood, and the brothers will have ups and downs in officialdom, but there is no guarantee that they will always be officials in the capital.

Now that I have met Fusong, with such appearance and conversation, it is indeed not comparable to those young men from my old relatives.

This is true for all brothers-in-law, let alone Mrs. Yao, the mother-in-law.

Mrs. Yao looked at Fu Song, smiling so hard that she couldn't see her eyes, and said: "No wonder the cherries turned red early this year, and the pomegranates also bloomed. They are all good signs. The distinguished guests are here."

Before Zhang Ying left Beijing, the two families had already agreed on a time for the wedding, which would be this autumn.

Zhang Tinglu went to Beijing to take the Shuntianfu Township Examination and would bring her sister with her.

At this time, Fusong's willingness to travel thousands of miles to come here in person is the most valuable thing.

Fusong said hurriedly: "I'm not a guest, I should have arrived early, but I was late leaving the capital, and I was delayed for a few days on the road..."

After that, he bowed solemnly and said: "My nephew wishes you a happy birthday. I wish your wife eternal life and endless blessings..."

Mrs. Yao hurriedly helped the person up and said: "Okay, okay, thank you brother for your kind words."

Later, Zhuliang also brought Fuming forward to congratulate him on his birthday and presented the gift list prepared by Jueluo.

Zhu Liang was eighteen years old and Fu Ming was sixteen, which was the time to draw a strip. When he first left the capital, he was still seasick, his diet was a bit irregular, and he looked a little thin.

The two families are related by marriage, and they have also traveled around and met each other when they were in Beijing.

Mrs. Yao said with some kindness: "Good children, thank you for your hard work. I accompanied your brother on this trip, but you must stay here for a while..."

Zhu Liang said: "It's not hard work, but I'm out to see the world. I have to disturb my aunt."

Mrs. Yao shook her head and said, "We are home now. Don't be heretic. Just be more comfortable."

At this moment, Zhang Ying also changed her clothes and came over.

After returning to his hometown, he asked people to expand Zhangyuan, built a library, and planned a piece of land to cultivate flowers and plants.

When the guests arrived, he was pruning flowers and trees in the flower garden, and then went back to change his clothes.

The three brothers must have met Zhang Ying before.

Looking at these people, Zhang Ying felt a little melancholy.

He has been in the capital for half of his life.

When he was in the capital, he thought about the hardships of official travel and looked forward to returning home in glory as soon as possible.

But after returning home, I wandered around in the middle of the night, thinking only about news from the capital.

Even if the eldest son sends home letters every month, there will be news from the capital, but it is different.

He looked at Fusong and said: "Congratulations, brother, for being able to return to the clan..."

Fusong stood up and listened, saying: "It's all thanks to the emperor's grace and Master Jiu's suggestion. It's also an unexpected surprise."

In the thirty-eighth provincial examination, because there was too much commotion, several rules were changed later.

The first one is that the imperial clan should suspend the imperial examination.

Fusong had previously been expelled from his clan, but where his surname was, it was still unclear whether he could take the exam.

The second article is to divide the rural examination into "official papers" and "civilian papers", and admit the children of officials in proportion...

(End of this chapter)