[Red Chamber] Jia Huan's Army

Xintiden should basically be something to be happy about.But because there was a Supreme Emperor above him, what the emperor Mo Lian did was really aggrieved.At least the military and political power is basically not in his hands, and this alone prevents Mo Lian from doing anything.In order to make himself available to others without being suspected by the Supreme Emperor, Mo Lian decided to add Enke not long after taking the throne, based on the principle of celebrating the new emperor's enthronement.And unlike in the past where only imperial examinations were held, Enke this time also included military examinations that had hardly been held since the founding of the dynasty.

This move was not just for Jia Huan's aboveboard transfer, Mo Lian also had his own considerations.The reason why the previous emperors did not conduct martial arts is very simple. In the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, those military generals who followed the Taizu to fight the world are still there.What the country lacks most is generals, but it needs literati with the ability to govern the country and stabilize the country.But with the coming of the peaceful and prosperous age, all the generals were getting old, or indulged in pleasure, or had already passed away, and in the end they could only rely on the King of Nan'an to guard the frontier.Not to mention the vast territory of the empire, whether King Nan'an's Geng's army can defend it, but Mo Lian, who has always been cautious and forbearing, would not be willing to bet the fate of a country on a king with a different surname.

So Enke of martial arts is a matter of course.

Mo Lian personally told Jia Huan the news.

"Enke, prepare well this time. How to implement it is still subject to discussion by the court. But there are only a few kinds of martial arts items." Seeing Jia Huan's dumbfounded look, Mo Lian couldn't help rubbing his head , said.

"If I get the No. [-] Scholar, wouldn't I be a general of the third rank?" Jia Huan opened his eyes wide, unbelievably attached.He really didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon.

"You have a good idea. How can it be so easy to get the champion?"

Jia Huan was not convinced, he thought that his own martial arts had been specially practiced, and he was born in the army, so he was better than those reckless folks.

Seeing him like this, Mo Lian knew that he was dissatisfied, so he didn't pour cold water on him, but just stated the facts: "You can directly participate in the examination if you are born in the army. You must not be arrogant just because you are born in the army, and you want to get promoted through this road." There are plenty of people out there. Who knows if there will be a day out there?"

Jia Huan also knew that Mo Lian was telling the truth, so he looked at Mo Lian with a playful smile, and said flatteringly, "Your Majesty, can you tell me what I'm going to take the exam first? I'm sure I have a bottom line."

Mo Lian was uncomfortable looking at his bright eyes, and felt amused by his little rascal, so he cleared his throat and pretended to be serious: "It would be good to tell you the news in advance, you still want to know What?"

After getting along with Jia Huan before, he is not afraid of him in this meeting, and still smiles and plays tricks.Mo Lian's ears turned red from being pestered by him, and he had no choice but to talk about the subject of the martial arts exam: "This time, I plan to follow the system of the previous dynasty, and there will be three rounds in total: the first round of martial arts test, which is divided into three items, Horse riding and shooting, sword stabbing and physical strength; two trials of camp gunpowder; You can decide for yourself. These will be promulgated when the decree is actually promulgated. What you need to do now is to prepare in advance." After speaking, Mo Lian looked at Jia Huan with a smile that was not a smile, and said: " Those who were born in the army can be exempted from the child examination, and after you become a general, you can also be exempted from the township examination, and you can directly participate in the general examination. It can be regarded as a shortcut."

Jia Huan was not happy when he heard it. Although he might not be able to get the first prize, he still has a certain level of ability to pass the provincial examination. Your Majesty is worried, just treat it as being familiar with the exam, and I will take the rural exam."

Mo Lian originally wanted Jia Huan to familiarize himself with the process before taking part in the provincial examination, so he didn't feel annoyed when he was refuted, and said with a smile, "Then wait for the good news from Huan'er."

Since Jia Huan got the news and praised Haikou again, he worked harder every day and devoted more time to the art of war in the field.After all, although I haven't neglected training in recent years, I haven't spent too much thought on these tactics.To be honest, Feng Ting has always been an intuitionist, and he can arrange troops to fight, but let him sum up the items that meet the description in the military book from actual combat, it is better to let Feng Ting fight with others.So when Jia Huan took the 25-volume "Seven Books of Wu Jing" to Feng Ting to explain it, Feng Ting decisively threw him to Bai Shi.

"You're really going to find me a job." Bai Shi rolled his eyes speechlessly, which didn't fit his gentle and jade-like appearance.

"I'm just such an apprentice. If I can't even pass the martial arts exam, I will lose face." Feng Ting was no longer surprised by Bai Shi's performance, and replied impatiently as if I was a master.

Bai Shi smiled grimly, and said, "Then you should go through a martial arts exercise, and you will definitely be stuck in the third round."

Feng Ting also knew that he was asking someone to do something, so he hooked Bai Shi's shoulder and said with a smile, "Who are we with? Can you help?"

Bai Shi rolled his eyes again, and said, "You're already planning to let him go to the north, why don't you help the Geng family army?" Just as Feng Tingxi was smiling, this seemingly frail young man gave him a slap in the face. Feng Ting turned his back and said: "Stay away from me, remember to owe me a favor." Feng Ting grinned.

I have to say that although the master Feng Ting seems unreliable, he can be regarded as doing his best.Jia Huan also knew this. Although he didn't show much on the surface, he was grateful to Feng Ting in his heart and decided to remember this kindness well.

When Jia Huan actually saw Bai Shi, he was very surprised.Isn't this the steward of Nan'an Palace?When did Feng Ting meet such a character?Jia Huan looked suspiciously at Feng Ting, who was smiling heartlessly.Sure enough, people should not be judged by appearances. Although he really didn't want to admit that this fool-looking person was his master, it seemed that he still had great energy.

"Since your master is really not good at studying, I will teach your subjects." Bai Shi's tone was still gentle, but Jia Huan somehow felt that his back was chilly. At least two of them have accurate intuition brought out by the court.

Different from practicing martial arts with Feng Ting, learning the art of war with Bai Shi is simply mental torture for Jia Huan.Not only do I rack my brains every day to write a policy theory, but I also have to endure comments that are comparable to venom.Such as "If the grandson knew that you misunderstood it, he would probably jump out of the grave to chase you down" and "I really don't know how you survived all these years" are considered relatively light irony.

At this time, Feng Ting would gloat on the sidelines, and then accidentally get himself burned.Jia Huan felt like a brother in need.It's just that Feng Ting didn't care. Seeing him, Jia Huan felt that he was having fun.

Mo Lian always acted swiftly and resolutely in his affairs, and within a few days, the imperial decree had been promulgated.Civil and military affairs across the country are proceeding in an orderly manner.

When Enke's decree came out, the Jia family faced another intrigue.

For Jia Zheng, it is certain that Jia Huan will be allowed to participate in the martial arts.What he is more angry about is his son-in-law, who has not finished studying the Four Books and Five Classics, so what will happen to him.So since he knew the will, Jia Zheng checked Baoyu's homework more frequently.

"Evil!" Jia Zheng patted the desk angrily, cursing: "Every day I only know how to mess around inside the curtains, and I don't know how to make progress. Why don't you go and read?"

Jia Baoyu didn't dare to make a sound, and retreated cautiously.It wasn't until he went out that he breathed a sigh of relief, and wiped off the cold sweat from seeing Jia Zheng by the way.

Such a scene appears almost every day during this period.

Because of Lin Daiyu's leaving the house, Jia Baoyu couldn't cheer up every day, and Jia Zheng's high pressure made him even more overwhelmed.Seeing Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang's distressed.Until Jia Baoyu finally fell ill in bed, this heartache finally broke out.

"I'm just such a son. If something happens to Baoyu, how can I live as a woman?" Mrs. Wang cried, wiping her tears.

To tell the truth, Mrs. Wang was well-dressed and not good at dressing up. There was no sense of beauty in crying like this. Jia Zheng didn't feel any pity for her, so he could only look at his first wife, not knowing what to say.

"Master also knows that Baoyu has always been weak and can't stand such hard work. These days I stay up late to read books, which really hurts my body." Mrs. Wang didn't care about Jia Zheng, and the old lady acquiesced in crying this time.So the tears flowed more fiercely, and said: "Huan'er is promising now, and he is also a military officer of the sixth rank. Our second room can be regarded as a successor. The master doesn't need to force Baoyu like this anymore."

If Jia Huan was present, he might have a fight with Mrs. Wang.Look, how well-spoken this is.Not only did he point out that he was a concubine but he dominated his concubine, he also reminded Jia Zheng that his son was only one rank lower than himself, and pointed out mercilessly that this son was just an unusable general.Well, in this way, Jia Zheng, who himself attaches great importance to the distinction between concubine and concubine, finds Jia Huan not pleasing to the eye.I guess I have to think carefully about whether to send my son to martial arts.

Sure enough, Jia Zheng waved his hands irritably, and said angrily, "A woman's opinion! Only Baoyu can represent the second wife, don't talk about other things. Let him rest well, and I will check his homework when he recovers." Then he strode to the study , did not see Mrs. Wang smiling with satisfaction.