old lady in red

Since Lin Ruhai entrusted her, Shi Mei must save face for Jia Min.

"Who did he recommend?"

Jia Min said: "A Juzi surnamed Du, after the fall of that year, his father passed away, and he did not participate in the spring, and now he is out of filial piety, and he has not caught up with Enke. He has to wait for the next year's spring boudoir. A family sits in the restaurant."

Because last year's coup involved many people, the six ministries killed, arrested, dismissed, and basically removed half of the officials, so they had to go to the local level for selection, which caused a severe shortage of local staff.

Therefore, His Majesty opened Enke in March this year, and a total of 88 Jinshi of Mingjing were recruited, with the purpose of supplementing local officials.

Therefore, the three-year competition will be postponed.

Shi Mei originally wanted Jia Zheng to take the Juren examination in August next year, and after another three years of training, he would play.

By then, Jia Zheng will have all his knowledge and experience, and he will be safe.

Unexpectedly, the coup d'état would also affect the selection of scholars, and Enkogase, so that Jia amnesty and Jiazheng brothers happened to catch up.

This Du Juren is called Du Zongyuan, who is from the same town as Lin Ruhai, and now works as a clerk in the Jinling County Government to earn living expenses.

The purpose of entering Jia's mansion is to go to Beijing in advance, to meet the elites of the capital, and at the same time try to figure out the likes and dislikes of the examiners.

Jinshi exams are difficult, even if you are full of talents, if your essays don't meet the examiners' likes and dislikes, you may fail the selection.

This problem does not exist in Jia Zheng's examination of Mingjing.

Shi Mei asked: "Well, this can be a company with your second brother, let Lai Da post tomorrow."

Jia Zhu hasn't started to write a composition yet, and Jia Min can still teach for the time being. Once he starts to write, he must be instructed by someone who has taken the imperial examination to avoid detours.

Jia Zhu and Jia Lian are all heroes of the Rong family's grandchildren, so they cannot be taken lightly.

For example, Jia Dunluo is a scholar, and his level is not far from Jia Min.

Meng Tong, who taught the family, was acceptable, but if they wanted to take part in the imperial examination, their standards were still a bit lower.

But Jia Min said: "Brother Lin said that he has written a letter to Du Juren. If he is interested, he will come to post. If he has no intention, then let it go."

Shi Mei smiled and asked, "Didn't you say there were two people?"

Jia Min laughed and said: "The other one is a scholar, surnamed Fu, both of his parents died, his wife died in middle age, he had a son and a daughter, and his family has no permanent property. An errand to support a son and a daughter.

Brother Lin said that he reads very well and his essays are very good, but his luck in the exam is very poor. He started to enter the exam at the age of 20. He has already passed the exam three times and failed every time.

He has to take care of his family when he sits in the hall, so it is better for Du Juren to simply, his parents are both dead, and he is alone. "

Shi Mei has a bit of a toothache: This Lin Ruhai is all friends with, both parents died, middle-aged widowed, they are all people with shallow blessings.

Birds of a feather really flock together!

Shi Mei didn't like it a little in her heart, so she pushed the boat along the way: "Okay, then let's learn from Mr. Jiang."

The next day.

Nanny Lai brought Lai Sheng to kowtow to Shi Mei: "My second boy is in a hurry to return to Beijing, he wants to kowtow to his wife."

Shi Mei understood that this was Mammy Lai testing whether she should prepare a congratulatory gift for the Ning Mansion.

Jia Zhen is not good enough, Shi Mei is a little disappointed, but she will not alienate Ningfu immediately, even if she is not optimistic about this marriage, a congratulatory gift must be prepared.

Shi Mei called Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Zhang and ordered her two sister-in-laws to pack up a cart full of precious medicinal herbs for Jia Jing and his wife.

The medicinal materials in Jinling were originally much cheaper than those in Kyoto.

In addition to the precious medicinal materials, Shi Mei asked Wang to withdraw 2000 taels of silver from the public account and hand them over to Lai Sheng.

Two thousand silver is enough to buy a three-bay house.It is enough for a small family to eat for a lifetime.

Even though Rongning and Ningfu are relatives.

This greeting is also very heavy.

The main reason is that Shi Mei is very satisfied with Jia Jing.

Jia Jing is very reliable in his work.

Previously, Jia Jinghe and Rongfu jointly invested 20 yuan to buy [-] mu of sacrifice land for the Jia family.

It was also indicated on the title deed that the sacrificed land was the permanent property of the Jia clan and would never be bought. Those who sold off the land in violation of the law would be expelled from the clan.

According to the law of the Great Moon Dynasty, even if the two governments were convicted of ransacking their homes, the [-] mu of sacrificed land would not be included in the list of ransacking.

It can be regarded as a retreat for the descendants of the two governments, and it is also a foundation for a comeback.

Later, after Jia Jing returned to Beijing, he went to the Ministry of Household Affairs to inquire, and the Rong Mansion owed 88 yuan to the Ministry of Household Affairs.

On the ground in Kyoto, it is considered a big debtor.

Jia Jing has already advanced the debt of [-] silver for Rongfu.

Shi Mei felt that Jia Jing should not end up in a situation where his family was ruined.

Moreover, the Rong Mansion also needs the help of Jia Jing, a Jinshi master.

Shi Mei felt it necessary to remind Jia Jing.In her reply letter to Jia Jing, Shi Mei put forward her own views on Jia Zhen's education.

Shi Mei rejected Jia's mother's notion: all children come here when they are young, and it will be fine when they grow up.

Three years old is old, education should be early.

For Jia Zhen, a playboy, to wake up on his own, it is impossible for the prodigal son to turn around.

Shi Mei suggested that since Jia Zhen failed to study well, she might as well stop studying and learn from the royal family.

The children of the prince's clan had no serious errands before they were bestowed with noble titles, and they were usually stuffed into Jinyiwei or the garrison troops on Fengtai Xishan for training.

On the one hand, someone was in charge to prevent him from loitering and causing trouble, and on the other hand, he was accumulating contacts to prepare for his future job as a prince.

Shi Mei just mentioned that.

As for Jia Jingyang's reluctance to let his children suffer, Shi Mei can't interfere.

Anyway, in the future, before the imperial examinations for Jia Zhu and Jia Lian, Shi Mei will definitely try to put people into Jinyiwei or the palace guards to practice and practice.

I will never force my children to go to the imperial examination to take the Jinshi examination when they are seventeen or eighteen years old.

To be the number one scholar in the Jinshi examination, let's dream.

Shi Mei felt that if the two brothers were able to come back from the exams as scholars, it would be smoke from Jia's ancestral grave.

Of course, with the status of the Rong Mansion, it is entirely possible for the two brothers to find a few great scholars to recommend them and directly participate in Qiuwei.

However, wouldn't it be more valuable to be a scholar in the exam?

Furthermore, if you can't pass the exam for a scholar, can you pass the exam for a juren?

Coax yourself to play!

September eighteenth.

Du Zongyuan came to post.

This Du Zongyuan is two years older than Lin Ruhai. He is 26 this year, but he is unmarried.

Shi Mei knew that in this era, children from poor families are waiting for their titles to be listed on the gold list, and then the Beijing officials will arrest their sons-in-law.

Even if he is not caught as a son-in-law, as long as he is dressed in a red robe, his benefactor will naturally act as a matchmaker for him and say that he is a noble relative.

For example, Lin Ruhai was actually arrested by Jia Daishan as his son-in-law.

This is also the reason why Mrs. Lin is dissatisfied with the Rongfu marriage.

Jia Daishan's embarrassment shattered her dream of having one son and two daughters-in-law and having two concubines.

Mother Lin was dissatisfied, but most of the poor families hope to have this chance.

Right now Rong Mansion is full of women and children, it is not suitable for entertaining male guests.

Shi Mei didn't see Du Zongyuan, but asked Lai Da to invite Jia Dun, the scholar of the tenth house, to entertain Du Zongyuan on his behalf.

After meeting Jia Dun and Du Zongyuan, he highly praised him.

Shi Mei decided to hire Du Zongyuan as the tutor.

Negotiate the treatment twice.

There are five taels per month, clothes for four seasons, respect for ice and carbon, and two longevity for three festivals.

In addition, one of the chief attendants and two servants were dispatched to travel in and out of the carriage.

This is the price of a Juren, or a Juren who may soar into the sky in the future.

If you are a scholar, two or two a month is enough.

Du Zongyuan was very satisfied with Jia's sincerity.

The monthly example is five taels, plus three festivals and two longevity, ice and carbon respect, clothes for four seasons, spring and summer, nothing more, and a satin cotton gown in winter is seven or eight taels.

If the owner is more particular about sewing a leather robe, it will cost almost 20 taels, but if it is better, it will be 50 taels, or 80 [-] taels.

Rong Mansion is not a mean and stingy family at first glance.

Calculated, the annual salary of 120 taels goes up, which is equivalent to the treatment of the magistrate.

Du Zongyuan was very satisfied and agreed to enter the mansion to sit in the hall from October.

Regarding Rongfu's request that the two brothers each have two accompanying students, Du Zongyuan fully agreed: "One is also teaching, and the group is also teaching. It is easy to do, and it doesn't take much effort.

However, my ugly words are in my head, as the saying goes, the master leads the door, and the practice is up to the individual!Learning is good or bad, but it depends on the individual's fortune! "

This means that he cannot guarantee that everyone can pass the imperial examination, just like him.

Shi Mei laughed when she heard Jia Dun's report: "Tell Mr. Du that the salary will be settled monthly, and it won't be settled until the children win the prize!"

Then, Jia Dun made a request: "Auntie, I don't know if the companions of the two nephews have ever been full?"

Shimei heard the sound and knew the meaning, and said: "The school teacher dare not be the master, but he can be the companion. Your family has only one seedling, and you are not in good health. Are you willing?"

But Jia Dun said: "It is precisely because there is no brother to help in the family, everything will be his own in the future, my nephew wants him to go out of Jinling to see and see, to broaden his horizons, and ask my aunt to help."

Shi Mei naturally complied: "It's not a big deal, just let him join the school if you're willing. What's his name, I'll let them make up his number plate."

Each accompanying student is given eight taels of ink, paper and inkstone subsidies every month, and the accountant has to register and make books.

Jia Dun hurriedly declined: "Nephew is not for this..."

Shi Mei waved her hand: "I know. The children are all brothers of the same family. Could it be that he is the only one who treats him differently? What do the children think? Now that they are here, they should be treated the same."

Then Jia Dun bowed respectfully: "The dog's name is Jia Gui."

Knowing that there was one more companion, Jia Min asked, "In this way, there are five companions. Isn't there more than one person?"

Shi Mei said: "What's the big deal, there are still eight houses in the capital! Jiachang in the Fifth Grandpa's house, Jia Rui in the Sixth Grandpa's house, and Jia Qiong in the third house, how can we make an even number!"

Jia Min just laughed: "These two boys are spoiled, the brothers used to be a companion!"

Shi Mei said: "That's why the news is not clear. Let the five houses and eight houses work together, which almost brought down the two governments."

Jia Min was taken aback, then looked up at Shi Mei: "Isn't it, you are paving the way for Lian'er to take over the family in the future? Has the long house always been the head of the family?"

Shi Mei smiled: "In my opinion, Zhu'er and Lian'er are all more intelligent than Jia Zhen. Besides, the National People's Congress splits the family, and the tree branch forks. Didn't Wu Fang go to the Eastern Province to establish a clan?"

Jia Min was taken aback: "Mother, you mean to separate from the Ning Mansion?"

Shi Mei sighed: "I'm just planning for a rainy day, as you can see, that brother Zhen in Ning's mansion is bold and reckless, General Yu is still in his position, a fourth-rank official, he dares to trample on her mother's face, and he tramples on her mother's face At your feet, how can you convince the crowd in the clan in the future?

If you don't care about it like this and just want to make yourself happy, I'm afraid that he will cause a catastrophe in the future. "

"If the Ji Qiu falls, everyone respects it, and if the family affairs perish, the first crime is better."

Shi Mei didn't know what Jia Jing had done, probably it had something to do with him becoming a monk.

Therefore, once Jia Jing cannot be prevented from becoming a monk, it is imperative to divide the sect.

Jia Min's face was full of sadness: "Mom, why do I feel that everything has changed since Daddy passed away?"

Shi Mei smoothed her brows for her: "It's such a big deal, it's something we can resolve in an instant.

Life is long, who hasn't encountered a few hurdles.

A person's life is the same as these thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, there are ditches and ridges, mountains, rivers and lakes, it is impossible to flatten the river, nor can it be calm forever.

However, don't be afraid, there is a mother!

I will watch you and help you!

Your mother and I have grown from a grandson and daughter-in-law to an old lady. It can be said that I am used to the wind and rain, and I have become mature. "

Jia Min warmly wanted to cry, wrapped her arms around Shi Mei's neck, pressed her pink face against Shi Mei's neck, sniffled: "Mother is not old! Mother looks younger and more beautiful than my two sister-in-laws! "

This is partiality!

Shi Mei smiled sweetly: "Nonsense, how can I compare with your sister-in-law."

But Jia Min argued seriously: "Really, really, didn't you see, sister-in-law, she just gave birth, and it was very hard, but her face is paler. She looks fresh.

You didn't see the second sister-in-law, she was not very beautiful before, but she was also pink and delicate, with a smile on her face, she looked very rich and amiable.

It's not like now, with a hard face with sharp edges and corners, frowning all day long, eyes turned into triangular eyes for some reason, and the eyes are still cold and gloomy, so scary, I dare not look at her! "

Shi Mei was taken aback: "No way? Although you can't eat meat or meat, after Xiaoxiang, I have ordered the kitchen to cook a cup of bird's nest for them every day, and the coarse grains have been replaced with fine white noodles. How do you describe it?" Yes, how do you look like a refugee fleeing from a disaster?"

Jia Min raised her hand to assure: "Really, I'm not lying. You haven't told your sisters-in-laws to settle down for a year. It's been a long time since you took a close look at your second sister-in-law, right?"

Shi Mei laughed: "You child, why am I staring at them? They are not Zhu'er Lian'er, they are still young, you want me to look at them?"

Jia Min wrinkled her nose: "Anyway, I'm not lying. The second sister-in-law is not only looking bad, but I seem to have seen fine lines around her eyes. When the Wang family sees it tomorrow, they think we have done something to her!"

However, Shi Mei hadn't looked at Wang carefully for a long time.

The Wang family is not like the Zhang family. Shi Mei said that there is no need to settle down in the morning and evening.

Mrs. Zhang soon realized that her mother-in-law was not bored, but that she didn't like getting up too early.

Every now and then, in the afternoon, she would come to offer treasures with Jia Cong in her arms.

Mrs. Wang really won't come!

At this moment, the little girl announced: "Ma'am, Second Mistress is here!"