Winning every step of the Red Mansion

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Shi Ding left Jia's house, and Jia Amnesty came to greet Jia's mother the next day and complained a little.He said that Shi Ding left too hastily, and he wanted to have a drink with the old lady after he and the old lady reminisce, but he sent someone to invite him before he came, so Shi Ding hurried back to the mansion.

Shi Feier said with a smile: "If you want to invite him to drink, you can invite him yourself, why use my name."

Jia She smiled wryly and said, "How could an old lady be good at what I say? Now my cousin is in charge of most of the defense of the capital. I also expect him to take extra care of the family."

Shi Fei'er looked at Jia She, who had a bit of pity on his face, and thought to himself that it's lucky that you didn't wait for Shi Ding to drink together, and you had already made your words quite clear during that meal, but anyone who is smarter can listen If you mention that you ask him to help take care of the safety of the house, you are afraid that Shi Ding will think that the secret matter is known to everyone, and it is not good to force him too tightly.

Seeing that Jia's mother was only in a trance and didn't know what she was thinking, Jia She called softly twice before Shi Fei'er came back to her senses, and said: "Now the spirit is getting weaker and weaker, but it's true that I can't do what I want when I'm old."

Jia She said: "Even so, when the old lady thinks about things, she is still more transparent than we are. There is another matter that I told the old lady. I sent a letter to my brother yesterday. I think it will take a day or two to come to the old lady. To receive."

Shi Fei'er was slightly taken aback when he heard that, and without waiting for him to ask questions, Jia Amnesty said again: "I just asked how his journey was, whether it was smooth, and whether there was anything wrong, so that I could send someone to send it to him. Other than that, there was nothing else. Others." Jia Amnesty emphasized the last sentence, and Shi Fei'er nodded after hearing it, and naturally dare not ask about this matter now, but it is not too obvious to talk about daily routines and travel arrangements.

For the time being, I will not say anything, and then turn around and talk about Jia Zheng.Jia Zheng received an errand from Beijing and resigned from home to take up his post.At the beginning, he was full of ambitions, but after all, he had never left the capital. Although the official position in Beijing was not high, the people he made friends with were all self-proclaimed literati and elegant guests, and the food he ate was rich and luxurious. scene.Now out of Beijing, if you look around, you can see more dilapidated and decaying colors. Although the road is not full of wind, food and sleep, it is still resting in the post house. No matter how good the post house is, how can it compare with Rongguo Mansion?And along the way, Jia Zheng also ordered people to inquire, the farther west he went, the more barren it was.Jia Zheng felt a little uneasy, and a little regretful in his heart.But money is hard to buy. I knew it earlier, and I can't just go back home like this. If the higher-ups blame it, the trouble will be even greater.

On this day, Jia Zheng and his party had just arrived at the border of Yuzhou when they met an old acquaintance.This person is none other than Jia Yucun.The reason why Jia Yucun got acquainted with Jia Zheng is because of Jia's family education.

In the past, he had visited Jia Zheng hoping to become a teacher in Jia's family school, but at that time, the first thing the family school hired a teacher was to test his character.Jia Yucun was originally dismissed because of official favoritism, and it was difficult to conceal this matter.Although Jia Zheng cherished his talents, he could not accept his family education, so he gave him some silver taels to find another job.Jia Yucun accepted the gift, and there has been no news since then.Jia Zhengwan never expected that the two would meet again outside Beijing, and he was very moved.

Seeing Jia Zheng, Jia Yucun also felt a lot of emotion, so he refused to let him go to the post house, but went to his own station to rest.That night, the two were quite happy talking about wine.After chatting for a while, Jia Zheng found out that after Jia Yucun left Jia's mansion, he was recommended to Prince Yizhong's mansion. Because of his good knowledge, he now serves as a teacher in front of the prince.

After hearing this, Jia Zheng congratulated him again and again, praising him for being able to perform well this time.Jia Yucun was not too self-effacing, saying that he was very grateful for Jia Zheng's gifts in the past, and asked him why he left Beijing this time.Jia Zheng must not tell the truth about his going to Ganshan to study politics.Jia Yucun lamented loudly when he heard this, saying that Cunzhou's appointment this time was really a waste of talent.The folk customs there are strong, and there is little eagerness to learn. Jia Zheng was wronged and learned so much.

Jia Zheng was drunk by Jia Yucun. Along the way, he saw that the place he was going to was quite hard, and felt that he was too talented to go to the post.

Seeing this, Jia Yucun hurriedly offered words of comfort. Since the meeting on the road is fate, tomorrow I will introduce him to chat with the prince, so that the prince can also see his talents. The prince usually cherishes talents. It is inevitable that you will learn a lot Overjoyed, if there is a lack in the future, it is good to mention something, wouldn't it be beautiful?Jia Yucun was eloquent, and Jia Zheng was quite moved by what he said, so he nodded repeatedly in response.The two had a long talk by holding candles until the sky gradually dawned.

Jia Zheng was exhausted from the journey and drank again. Besides, this place is a hundred times better than the inn on the road. Jia Zheng slept until noon and didn't wake up.Then I asked where brother Yucun was, and the servant replied that he had gone to see the prince to discuss matters early in the morning. Jia Zheng remembered that the two of them had been speculating yesterday. Jia Yucun once said that he would recommend him to the prince. Let him rest here for two days before setting off on the road, and then go to his post after seeing the prince, so that the trip will not be delayed much.Naturally, the servants didn't dare to say too much, and they all acted according to Jia Zheng's words.

When Jia Yucun came back again, seeing Jia Zheng hurriedly said happily, "Your Highness has long heard about Cun Zhou's high talent, but there is less travel between the two houses, and His Highness is busy with military affairs. It is rare to have such an opportunity today, so I will hold a banquet to entertain you in the evening." Brother Cun."

Jia Zheng was naturally happy when he heard this, but he didn't expect that the prince would hear about his talent, so he tidied up and changed his clothes to go to the prince's place for a banquet.All the local magistrates and magistrates came to accompany the banquet, and it was very pleasant to chat and drink during the banquet.

Jia Zheng stayed here for two consecutive days, and on the third morning Chang Sui came to ask Jia Zheng when he planned to leave. I want to bid farewell to the prince before going on the road.Chang Suizi didn't dare to say much, and after getting the approval letter, he began to plan to pack his bags, rent horses and other things.

When the bags were packed and everything was ready, before leaving, Jia Zheng waited and waited but did not see Jia Zheng coming back. Chang Sui didn't dare to go to the prince's residence to inquire, so he had to ask Jia Yucun. It's nothing more than persuasion to stay, you just need to obey the orders of the servants, don't worry about it too much.

Chang Sui had no choice but to go back and wait. Sure enough, Jia Zheng came back drunk in the middle of the night.

Many of the subordinates who followed Jia Zheng this time basically obeyed Jia Zheng's orders, so they would not say much when they saw this.There was only one person who was quite anxious when he saw that Jia Zheng was staying for many days again, and he was about to miss the time for taking office.This person is Jia Zhengxuan's little book boy who is in charge of serving pens and inks. He is not very old, but he is rarely smart. Moreover, this person is Jia Zhu's book boy Zhouquan's cousin, Cheng Xiang. Zhou Quan has always been loyal to protect the lord. After returning to the mansion, Mrs. Wang rewarded Zhou Quan. Knowing that he had a cousin who was also working in the mansion, she ordered someone to bring him here. She thought it was appropriate to speak neatly. The little book boy who was pouring tea, grinding ink and laying paper ordered him, and now he has been with Jia Zheng for several years.

Everyone didn't mention the matter of leaving, only Cheng Xiang felt that it was inappropriate, but he didn't dare to persuade him rashly because of his humble position.It happened that it rained heavily for three consecutive days, and Jia Zheng couldn't go out. Suddenly, poetry became popular, so he only ordered Cheng Xiang to wait on the pen and ink alone.

Cheng Xiang waited on him carefully, while carefully leading the topic to the road.Jia Zheng didn't take it seriously at first, but after listening to a few more words, displeasure appeared on his face.Cheng Xiang was smart, he stopped when he saw Jia Zheng's face changed, but he was still bored.Before finishing his pen and ink, he murmured in a low voice: "My lord is worthy of being broad-minded and decisive to win thousands of miles. Looking at it now, I am afraid that the war is over."

Although Cheng Xiang spoke in a low voice, Jia Zheng could hear him clearly. Jia Zheng glared and said angrily, "This kind of thing is something you can talk about at will? You are not a bold person!"

Cheng Xiang was also bold, and replied directly: "Master, I am also in a hurry because of the rain hindering the schedule, but you see, Master, we are only going to the post, and there is still time, although it is not a big problem to be delayed. But The prince and the others are going to fight, and they will leave Beijing earlier than us, but they stay here longer than us. That's why I said that the prince will win thousands of miles."

When Jia Zheng heard this, he was taken aback, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that Cheng Xiang's words were not unreasonable.This time was originally an expedition, and it is reasonable to march to the war in a hurry, why did they stay here for a long time?What's more, they are still here to entertain guests?Jia Zheng suddenly had doubts in his heart, and said to Cheng Xiang: "This matter is very important, you must not tell others." Cheng Xiang nodded in agreement.

After the application time, the prince sent someone to invite Jia Zheng again, but Jia Zheng pretended to shirk, and followed him.This time, Jia Zheng lost his mind. After drinking for three rounds, everyone was a little bit drunk. Jia Zheng pretended to casually ask why the prince stayed here for a long time. Talking about the shortage of food and grass, he told all kinds of sufferings, and pointed out the current court affairs in his words.

The more Jia Zheng listened, the more doubts he felt. After all, his ancestors were also soldiers. Although he was concentrating on writing and trying to gain an official career, it was not that he was ignorant of the matter.If it is only because of this that he stays here and does not send troops forward, is it possible that he is not afraid of the holy majesty's decree to blame him?Jia Zheng was also a scheming person, so he asked this question directly on the pretext of being drunk.

Prince Yizhong said with a smile: "If someone really speaks so nonsense, I must go back and find out these villains first, so that I can take the Qing Dynasty's side." Jia Zheng was shocked when he heard this, and quickly pretended to be drunk.Everyone continued to feast without mentioning it.Jia Zheng returned from the banquet and hurriedly told his servants to continue on the road tomorrow, otherwise he would miss his appointment.The servants didn't say much but were busy packing their bags and preparing the horses.It's just that the next morning, when I opened the door to leave, I found that there were soldiers guarding the door.The soldiers told him that they could not do it without the prince's order, but Jia Zheng was dumbfounded this time.