My Red Mansion Career

Chapter 175 One stone, three birds

The army returned to the DPRK after victory, and Daxia reached a mutual trade agreement with more than a dozen tribes including Totuo Buhua. The Mongols even made compensation for this southern invasion.

When the news came back to Shenjing, all the people cheered for it. Even the atmosphere in the court changed from the previous depression, and it was as cheerful as the dark clouds in the sky dispersed and the sun emerged again.

But soon another thing aroused discussion among officials, and that was the issue of how to reward Jia Yu after he returned to the court after his victory.

Logically speaking, this kind of matter falls under the control of the cabinet and the Ministry of Etiquette. Others discussing this matter can only say that they are worrying blindly, but there are many people who can't stand it and like to gossip.

For example, in the past few days, Jia Zheng found that the relationship between himself and his colleagues suddenly became much more harmonious.

Although it can't be said to be flattering, it is absolutely okay to describe it as friendly.

Some colleagues who were quite indifferent to me in the past will now greet me with a smile when they meet.

Some of his colleagues even invited him to go to a brothel for drinking, which was something that had never happened before.

Not only that, just this morning, the emperor issued a decree to promote him to the rank of Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Industry.

You know, although Jia Zheng loved reading since he was a child, he was limited by his talent and did not even get the reputation of a scholar.

Fortunately, Jia Daishan left a legacy before his death. Emperor Changping, out of sympathy for his ancestors, gave Jia Zheng an additional job as head of the Ministry of Industry.

Because he did not come from a professional background and was not familiar with the world, he only knew how to bow and bow and sit all day long, like a clay sculpture. Therefore, he was not popular with his colleagues and had been in the position of head of the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years.

Depressed, he could only read and play chess every day, and chat with the guests.

I never thought that now I would benefit from my son-in-law, be favored by my colleagues, and even be promoted.

Thinking of this, Jia Zheng was both proud and a little ashamed.

Others are the father who is more valuable than the son, or the son who is more valuable than the father. It would be better for him to rely on his son-in-law to get to the position.

After returning home, Jia Zheng informed Jia Mu about the promotion, and Jia Mu was very happy.

A banquet was held in Rongguo Mansion, and Jia Zhen, Jia She, Jia Lian and all the female relatives in Ningguo Mansion were called to come over for dinner.

When the meal was halfway through, Jia She suddenly asked Jia Zheng: "Second brother, Brother Yu will be back in a few days.

This time he has made such great achievements, what kind of official do you think His Majesty will reward him? "

After hearing this, everyone became interested.

Jia Lian put down his chopsticks and said with a flash of excitement in his eyes: "Uncle Zheng, military merit is the most important thing in our dynasty. Taizu once said that our dynasty will not be awarded titles except for military merit.

Do you think it's possible for Brother Yu to become a knight? "

Hearing this, everyone became excited. If Jia Yu could also be awarded a title, it would be three titles in one family, and the Jia family would be so outstanding.

Before Jia Zheng could answer, Jia She scolded him: "You kid with a yellow mouth, if you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. You don't have to make people laugh."

Jia Lian lowered his head and did not dare to say a word.

After scolding his son, Jia She sneered: "It's not that easy to be knighted. Brother Yu just fought a battle with the Tatars. If he was knighted because of this, wouldn't the title be too valuable?

Second brother, don’t think too much just because Brother Yu is your son-in-law.

I think it would be great if Your Majesty can give him level one this time Brother Yu comes back. "

Jia Zhengyou wanted to refute, but he didn't know where to start. He couldn't help feeling depressed, so he picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

Unexpectedly, he choked because he drank too quickly, and he coughed violently for a while.

Seeing that Jia Zheng was speechless by him, a trace of pride flashed in Jia She's eyes.

Although Jia Yu's importance has increased with the passage of time, Jia She's hatred for him has not diminished by half.

He will never forget the humiliation and fear that Jia Yu brought to him when he killed Yu Er and several other servants like chickens in front of him in Rongqing Hall.

He had never been humiliated like this in his whole life. Although Jia Mu later scolded him for this, he also made a promise in front of Jia Mu.

But hatred will not disappear out of thin air, he just hides this emotion silently in his heart.

Now, after hearing that his son actually asked Jia Yu whether he could be knighted, he could no longer hold back the anger in his heart and started sarcastically.

After hearing this, Jia Mu frowned and glanced at her boss displeased.

Unexpectedly, after Jia She finished speaking, Jia Zhen also joined in, "Uncle Zheng, my nephew thinks that the elder is right.

The title is no child's play, although the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty now know that Brother Yu is His Majesty's favorite.

But don't think about it, our Ningrong family has two nobles, and it is enough to attract people's attention. If Brother Yu is also knighted, it will be three nobles in the same family. By then, our Jia family will definitely become the target of public criticism! "

Seeing Jia She and Jia Zhen singing the opposite tune, Jia Lian, Jia Rong and even Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. You and other female relatives were a little shocked at first, but after thinking about it, they found that Jia Zhen's words did make sense.

Having two nobles in one family is enough to attract attention. How could the emperor allow three titles to appear in one family?

To compare with others, if he were the emperor, he would not allow such outrageous things to happen below.

Seeing that Jia Zhen agreed and no one refuted his words, Jia She felt even more proud, stroking his beard and saying:

“Although I, Da Xia, value military merit the most, my titles are not so generous.

My two ancestors, Ning Rong, were granted the title of Duke by Taizu because they followed Taizu on the battlefield for more than ten years and were granted the title of Duke through life and death.

Brother Yu just fought a few battles with the Mongolian Tatars, and by luck, he recovered the Xuanfu and captured the Mongolian royal court, and then he was forced to sue for peace.

And second brother, don’t forget that His Majesty just promoted you to an official?

why is that? Isn't it obvious that the credit for Brother Yu's achievements is being transferred to you? Do you still need to ask what your Majesty's intention is? "

"enough!"

Jia Mu on the side couldn't bear it any longer, slammed the table and shouted: "What do you two want to do? Today is to celebrate Zheng'er's promotion.

It's better for you to sing bad words about Brother Yu. What are you trying to do?

If you don't want to, don't get in my eyes here. "

Seeing Jia Mu getting angry, Jia She and Jia Zhen could only go back in despair.

It's just that although the two of them left, Youshi and Xing couldn't follow them immediately. They could only sit aside in silence, not to mention how embarrassing it was.

After Jia She and Jia Zhen left, only the men, Baoyu, Jia Rong, and Jia Lian were left in the restaurant. The women, because Daiyu, Baochai, Xiangyun and others all went to General Zhaoyong's Mansion, and only Wang Madam, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Xing, Wang Xifeng and others.

Looking at the old and young in the whole side hall, Jia Mu felt that it was boring for a while, and she ate a few bites in a hurry before leaving. As soon as Jia Mu left, everyone dispersed quickly.

Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang returned to the room. Mrs. Wang first poured him a cup of tea herself, holding the handkerchief in both hands, and then asked after hesitating: "Sir... do you think Brother Yu can really be knighted when he comes back this time? "

Jia Zheng pondered for a while and shook his head: "Although military merit is the most important thing in our dynasty, Taizu once said that those who do not have military merit cannot be knighted.

But in the end, it all depends on His Majesty's will, and Brother Yu is still too young after all. There has never been anyone in our dynasty who was knighted at the age of eighteen.

So I thought it would be nice if Your Majesty could give him a two-level promotion.

He is now the third-rank General Zhaoyong, and the next higher up is the second-rank General Dingguo or the second-rank General Longhu.

In this way, Brother Yu can be regarded as one of the best generals in Shenjing, enough to protect our Rongguo Mansion from wind and rain. "

Seeing Jia Zheng's satisfied look, Mrs. Wang said dissatisfiedly: "Sir, you only remember Brother Yu. Why don't you think about Baoyu? Don't forget that he is your son."

When it came to blessing, Jia Zheng couldn't help but feel upset, "I would like to remember Baoyu, but what can he do? What can he do?

He is not good at studying, and he is afraid of hardship when asked to join the army. Even if Brother Yu wants to promote him, it is just a ponytail and tofu... he can't afford it. "

"you……"

Seeing that her husband actually compared her baby bump to tofu, Mrs. Wang became very angry for a while.

Tears fell down her face and she choked with sobs: "I know that since Zhu'er left, the master has always disliked me and Baoyu, and he always beat or scolded Baoyu.

Yuanchun, a heartless man, also separated from my mother after she got married.

In this case, you'd better divorce me as soon as possible. It's better to give me a three-foot white silk ribbon and let me go down below to accompany Zhu'er, so as not to hurt me on both sides. "

Hearing that Mrs. Wang resorted to crying, making trouble and hanging herself again, Jia Zheng was so angry that he waved his sleeves and went out, leaving only Mrs. Wang crying in the house.

Jia Zheng, who was holding back his anger, strolled to Aunt Zhao's courtyard.

When she saw Jia Zheng arriving, Aunt Zhao went up to him happily, helped him take off his coat, and brought him hot tea.

For her, who was born as a housekeeper, it was instinctive to observe words and emotions.

As soon as she saw Jia Zheng's face, she knew that he was in a bad mood, so she and her maid Xiaoque went to the small kitchen to get some side dishes, and boiled a pot of wine and brought it to the house.

Jia Zheng's face looked much better when he saw Aunt Zhao being so considerate.

Aunt Zhao diligently served Jia Zheng to sit down, and after personally serving him a few glasses of wine, she asked with a charming smile: "Master, I heard that our uncle has made great contributions this time, and I think the emperor will definitely grant him a title when he comes back." Is he a high official?"

Jia Zheng, who was quite comfortable being served, burped and glanced sideways at her: "Why...you also want to ask Brother Yu to do something?"

Aunt Zhao apologized and said with a smile: "Isn't this impatient slave? People of the older generation say that one person can ascend to heaven like a chicken or a dog. Brother Yu is our son-in-law. Since he has been promoted, he must let us get some credit."

The slave girl saw that Brother Huan was not young now. Although he went to the clan school every day to study, Brother Huan was not a student.

Therefore, the slave girl was thinking about whether to let him go to Brother Yu's side to practice and gain a certain background in the future. "

It is said that Jia Zheng just came out of Mrs. Wang's room because Mrs. Wang planned to ask Jia Yu to take care of Baoyu, but Jia Zheng objected, and the two of them were unhappy, so they came to Aunt Zhao.

Aunt Zhao also made the same request. Jia Zheng should be furious, but this time Jia Zheng did not get angry, but seriously considered it.

He pondered for a long time and then said: "I have written this down. When Brother Yu comes back, I will send someone to ask him to come over and talk to him some other day. I will mention it to him again. As for whether it will work or not, I can't guarantee it. "

Seeing Jia Zheng agreeing, Aunt Zhao's heart immediately relaxed, and she said with a smile: "As you said, you are Brother Yu's father-in-law.

They say that a son-in-law is half a son, so why should he be embarrassed about his own son?

As long as you mention it to him, he will definitely not refute your face. "

Although Jia Zheng felt proud after hearing this, he still waved his hands seriously, "Hey... you can't say that. Brother Yu is a senior official now than me. I have to salute him first when I get to the Yamen."

"Wouldn't that be better? If you and your son-in-law were officials in the same court, it would be a good story. None of the officials in the yamen should look down upon you."

Not to mention that Jia Zheng has been doting on Aunt Zhao all these years. Although she is not the worst in terms of behavior and vision, she is only worse. It is not an exaggeration to describe her as greedy, stingy and stupid. She even got into a fight with a maid in the house. joke.

But when it comes to serving and pleasing men, her attribute points are directly at the MAX.

He was really good at talking, and almost every word he said spoke to Jia Zheng's heart.

This made Jia Zheng feel very happy. After hearing this, Jia Zheng reached out and touched her face and said with a smile: "Since you said you have a son-in-law, don't you also have a daughter yourself?

You let Tanchun go there often, and as long as you have a good relationship with Brother Yu, wouldn't it be better to let Tanchun tell him in person? "

"what……"

As the saying goes, the speaker is unintentional and the listener is intentional. Jia Zheng's words did not matter, but it was like a ray of light that made Aunt Zhao see a problem she had never thought of.

Yes... why is Mrs. Wang so magical? Isn't it because she married her daughter to the right person?

She has a daughter, and so do I, and my daughter is no worse than her daughter, and my daughter is younger.

When she thought of this, Aunt Zhao seemed to have seen another avenue to the sky, and she immediately began to make calculations in her heart.

That Jia Yuanchun is already twenty-three this year, five or six years older than Brother Yu.

These days I heard that she is pregnant, which means that Brother Yu has no one to accompany her during this period.

And his daughter Tanchun is only sixteen years old this year, which is exactly the same age as Brother Yu.

If he promised Tanchun to Brother Yu as his concubine, he would definitely be able to charm Brother Yu to death with his daughter's beauty and skills.

In this way, wouldn't he become Brother Yu's mother-in-law? When the time comes, let him help Brother Huan, how dare he not do his best?

As long as you promise Tanchun to Brother Yu, firstly, you can find a good family for your daughter, and secondly, you can find a supporter for Brother Huan, and you can have someone to rely on for the rest of your life. This is simply what you want... Yes...three birds for one stone.

I am really too smart.

When she thought of this, Aunt Zhao became so happy that she narrowed her eyes with laughter.

It is said that power is an aphrodisiac for men, but it is also the same for women.

Thinking of the excitement, Aunt Zhao frequently poured wine into Jia Zheng. After Jia Zheng was drunk, she helped Jia Zheng into the room, and then bursts of inappropriate sounds began to be heard from inside...

(End of this chapter)