Winning every step of the Red Mansion

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Jia She was free to look through the list of congratulatory gifts sent by various mansions in the past few days, and checked them all. He didn't see the ones from the mansion of Jia Hu's mentor Peng Luo. Hu is very fond of it, which should not be the case according to the rules.But it's too unreasonable not to come to the door to congratulate such a big event, but I ordered someone to report the letter as soon as I made a will!Unexpectedly, people didn't talk about it, but Peng Luo came here with wine at night.Jia She, Peng Luo, and Jia Hu had a drink. Before the banquet, Peng Luo said that he had resigned from office, and advised Jia She and Jia Hu to remember the saying that when the moon is full, it will lose money, and when the water is full, it will overflow.

Many people have come to congratulate them in the past few days.The words of congratulations are naturally praiseworthy words, or they praise Jia She for his teaching skills, or praise Jia Hu for his talent, etc., but this is the first time he has poured cold water on his head.Jia Hu didn't take it seriously, and filled Peng Luo's wine respectfully, saying that he should remember it in his heart.And Jia Amnesty was already a little displeased because Peng Luo came to congratulate him late, and hearing Peng Luo's words, naturally he was even more displeased.

Jia She drank all the wine in his glass and said, "Your mentor is also out of touch. Now that your disciple is married, it is a happy event, but you say such disappointing words. If it weren't for you being Hu'er's mentor, I would have died a long time ago." Someone kicked you out. Look at what gift you gave, how expensive is Duyueju's daughter Hong? It can cost more than 50 taels of silver? Hurry up and choose a dozen or twenty of the best ancient books and rare books in your private collection Quickly send it to me, Hu'er, as a congratulatory gift!"

Hearing this, Peng Luo laughed and said: "So you think my congratulatory gift is shallow? It was a waste of me to look up to you these past few years, thinking that you have made some progress. Now it seems that you are still a dude who is beyond beautiful, and you have not changed your skin. Change the inner core. I also tell you bluntly, what I said is every word. If you buy a word with thousands of dollars, I may not be willing to sell you. If it is not for the face of my old mentor and my beloved disciple I don’t bother to talk to you for the sake of it.” After speaking, he drank the wine in the glass again, turned to Jia Hu and said, “Don’t learn from your father, if you like him in the future, you only like to hear good things. Words, I'm afraid it will only make him more dizzy, and I don't know what he does on weekdays, and he doesn't even understand such simple truths as faithful advice."

Jia Hu was naturally a little embarrassed at the side. He knew about some festivals between his master and his mentor, but in the next few years, he often walked around and discussed matters together. Although there were disagreements in words, there was really no Today's confrontation and choking, maybe the two of them drank the wine a little more hastily today, got on their heads, and spoke more and more thoughtlessly.But one side is my master and the other is my mentor. It's not right to protect anyone.Jia Hu could only persuade this side and persuade the other side.So as not to make the two of them choke again.But things backfired, what he said made the two of them not willing to listen.As soon as Jia Hu finished serving Peng Luo's dishes, Jia She heard Jia She say: "Your words are not worth a single word. And why don't I understand the truth of this kind of honest advice? I just said that you came to congratulate me, but you are disappointed by saying such words. Then you won't be able to hear it." So who is the one who can't listen to honest advice? You let Hu'er make a judgment?"

Peng Luo said: "If you say you are confused, you are even more confused. How can you let Hu'er make a judgment on this? Don't you make it difficult for her? Well, well, I'm the one who wants to leave, today I didn't come here just to argue with you Come on. I'm just talking to my lover. He doesn't think it's a disappointment. Anyway, he is the one who gave the marriage, and he will be the one who will be prosperous in the future." After speaking, Peng Luo drank another cup and said, "Huer, do you still remember, On the day you became a teacher, I asked you why you study?"

Jia Hu said: "At that time, my disciple answered that it wasn't why, but that he read it because he liked it." Peng Luo nodded and said, "That's true. Then I asked you about it again three years later. How do you answer?" Jia Hu asked again. Said: "The disciple replied that he should read for the sake of understanding." Peng Luofu nodded again and said, "Before you go to catch up with the exam, I have another question and how did you answer it?" Read." Peng Luo nodded and said: "You can still remember these today, and you have not forgotten the origin, I am very satisfied. You have received this honor today, and I hope you can understand the reason. You have your own reasons for your own power. Don’t forget your origin and just be self-respecting.”

Jia Hu nodded, got up and bowed to Peng Luo: "Master's instruction, disciples should remember it." Peng Luo nodded, let Jia Hu sit down again, and said: "This is the attitude that can listen to advice." Turning his head and looking at it again Jia She said: "I don't know how many times stronger than that person." Hearing this, Jia She was naturally unconvinced and said: "It's inconvenient for you to admonish my disciples, but if you talk like this, I'm angry." Luo smiled and said: "You are not convinced? It is rare for me to be interested today, so I have to convince you today! Let me ask you, why is this emperor's great grace bestowed on your Jia family alone? You can tell the reason for this." Have you ever thought about it? Could it be that you only care about happiness all day long, but you haven't thought about it?"

Jia She raised his neck and said, "How can you think about this? It must be because of my loyalty and filial piety in Jia's family that I have won the favor of the Holy One, and because Hu'er has a chance with the Ninth Prince." Peng Luo sneered and said : "I'm also surprised. Now that Jia's mansion is flourishing, it has a good reputation inside and outside the government. All kinds of actions in the past were also dealt with carefully. I thought you were really enlightened by someone's advice. How could you think of it? This is the case! It's natural to wait for big events to be happy, but one needs to understand the reason anyway." Jia She drank a lot of wine today, and was already angry in his heart, and after being so provoked by Peng Luo, he felt a little dizzy and didn't want to think too much. He said bluntly: "If you have something to say, just say it. I was born as a general, so I can't imagine the detours of you literati."

Fearing that the two of them would argue again, Jia Hu hurriedly added food and wine to both sides, desperately persuading them, hoping that their mouths would be taken and they would not say a few words.Peng Luo waved his hand and said: "Hu'er, you don't have to be in trouble. Today I will definitely explain this to your father. Let him be convinced." Jia She also said: "Hu'er, you don't have to stop him, I will Let's see what he can say." Jia Hu felt very helpless, and at this moment both of them were a little drunk, and since the two of them couldn't persuade themselves, Jia Hu decided to let the two talk. , as long as you don't get drunk and move your hands.

Peng Luo picked up the wine cup and put it down again: "Although Hu'er is good, she is also in your and my eyes. However, Princess Fangxian is the eldest daughter of the Ninth Prince, and she was taken into the palace to be raised, so she is very spoiled. Besides, there have always been rumors that he was going to be sent to a foreign country for marriage. There is no such thing as trouble, if there is no such intention, there will be no such rumors. How could you change your mind? Besides, you are not the only dignitary in the Jia family in the court, the king with a different surname Didn’t Prince Jing’s son of Zhongbei also marry? His family’s status is only higher than yours! Besides, that son has already been granted a title, but you, Hu’er, have not yet been granted a title!” Peng Luo saw Jia She He opened his mouth and said: "Don't think I'm long-winded, just listen to me. You can only understand this matter after analyzing it in detail." Peng Luo drank the wine in his glass and put it on the table Fang said: "Besides, if it is enough to give a marriage by grace, why bother to give another marriage. Although Han Qi is also good, but because of the low status of his biological mother, he has not been canonized, but now he is granted a marriage by the way. Is it interesting to say that this is the king of the county?"

Jia Amnesty listened to these words.Although it is ecstasy to get the news.But there are still some doubts about this matter, but after all, it is a great joy for the family, and then there is a rush, this question has long been forgotten.Now that this matter was pointed out by Peng Luo again, naturally Jia Amnesty wanted to figure it out.Jia Amnesty hurriedly said: "Just now I slipped my words after drinking, so you should hurry up and talk about it."

"Then I'll make a long story short. Han Qi named the county king, guessing that the emperor felt a little indebted to Prince Zhongjing to make up for it. This is too long to say, and I think Hu'er can guess one or two of the reasons. Besides, I heard you It seems that your brother-in-law, Prince Teng, is going to be promoted, so the marriage gift of your elder sister may also have something to do with this matter."

"I'm just a general with a name but no title. I didn't know where I went. I only heard that my cousin Jia Ding was going to be the commander of the infantry in charge of the nine gates of the city. It was just a rumor, but it has always been I haven't seen the will." Jia She answered smoothly, and felt uncomfortable as soon as the words came out, how could he say such things casually.

Peng Luo frowned slightly after hearing this, and said after a while: "I can't complain, there is still such a thing in the middle. This is more transparent." Jia Amnesty said impatiently: "You are transparent, I am still covered in clouds and mist! Hurry up Let’s explain more clearly.” Peng Luo waved his hand, picked up a chopstick and dipped it in the wine glass, and drew a pattern on the table to show Jia She: “In terms of others, your house is not outstanding. Only this one Zhuang, it is indeed beyond the reach of the nearby mansions."

Hearing what Peng Luo said, Jia She and Jia Hu stretched their necks to look at the picture Peng Luo drew.The pattern and its simple outer circle and inner square clearly look like a copper coin.Jia Hu asked suspiciously, "Master, you mean this has something to do with money?"

Peng Luo nodded and said: "Exactly. Hu'er, you have been to the frontier, you should know how the soldiers there are. I still remember that you told me that the soldiers there could not even guarantee two meals a day when you came back. Ninth Prince still Let me calculate and post for you, what is the cost of each item. But even if it is so economical, the cost of military pay is astonishing. Besides, there is not much peace outside the Great Wall recently, and the Ninth Prince often sends back urgent reports, fearing that there will be another war."

Jia Amnesty frowned, and was silent for a moment before saying: "My family has some savings, but it's normal, even if it's all used to pay for the army, it won't last for a few days."

Peng Luo laughed and said: "You are also stupid. Naturally, you don't like the dead money in your family. What people look at is Fang'er, who earns money in your family." Jia Amnesty shook his head after hearing this: "Those prescriptions Making a living is profitable, but it has nothing to do with the family, it’s the old lady’s dowry.” Peng Luo laughed and said, “It’s a dowry, and it’s not like they want to take away your money. If it weren’t for you I'm afraid you haven't noticed what Hong Enlu the family is doing to flatter you. Just think about it. Now your family is married to Prince Zhongjing, who is in charge of the household department, and Prince Zhongsheng, who is in charge of millions of soldiers. The Ninth Prince is short of money so naturally he will go to the Fourth Prince. The Fourth Prince has an in-law who can make money. You say he will look for you but not you. They don’t ask for money, they just want to raise money. Your old lady loves grandchildren If you really want to raise money, for the sake of your grandchildren, the old lady will not be reluctant! Look at the two decrees written by the Holy Majesty, the millions of soldiers outside the Great Wall are paid for the army, and the Fourth Prince also You don't have to worry about the lack of money in the household department all day long, and your family has won great honor, so why not do it if everyone benefits from it?"

These words made Jia She wake up from the wine, staring at the copper coin that Peng Luo painted with wine on the table, fascinated.

The author has something to say: Jia Hu: Why don't I ask someone to add a few more dishes.

Jia Amnesty: No, it's not much, it's a waste.

Peng Luo: That's right, add it when it's needed.

Jia Hu: Then father and master, can you not grab the same duck leg?

Jia Amnesty & Peng Luo: No way!