Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 171: Going to blow up the nest

Restoring Taizu's old system is easy to say but difficult to do. This was just the beginning, and the ferocious counterattack had already arrived.

Hou Hu and his like were just cannon fodder. Jia Lian didn't question the person behind the scenes on the spot not because he was afraid, but because Emperor Chenghui must have been more concerned.

With Emperor Chenghui's concern, there was no need for him to bother to investigate behind the scenes.

What the emperor needs now is a human shield in front to absorb damage. Just play this role well.

After all, it was what the emperor had to do, and there were many shrewd old guys among the nobles. Jia Lian judged that Hou Hu was a test.

Since it is a temptation, it must be beaten back hard and humiliated hard without getting to the bottom of it.

This avoids subsequent troubles from nobles and at the same time allows the emperor to see his contribution and respond perfectly.

Jia She and Jia Zheng are scheming, but not many.

What these two brothers care more about is Rongxi Hall. The struggle outside is still a bit too high-end for them.

Jia Zheng rarely showed great patience. After some dealings with Jia Mu, he talked about Jia Lian's affairs with a face on his face. Jia Mu listened carefully, but did not express his position immediately. Instead, he frequently looked at his daughter out of the corner of his eye. Reaction.

Jia She, Jia Jing, and Jia Zheng are still immersed in the past glory of the Jia family and think they have the ability to sway.

Xiren faced Mrs. Wang as his aunt and daughter-in-law, so he had no ability to resist. Mother Jia was the biggest cloud in Rongguo's house, and Xiren had no ability to resist. As for Jia Baoyu, is he worthy of being considered a man?
(PS: It is said that there are a thousand Dreams of Red Mansions in the eyes of a thousand people. The Dream of Red Mansions in my mind is a self-confession by the original author. Just like Rousseau’s Confessions, it is used to move oneself and vent emotions. Because In this way, other values ​​are derived.)
How to say that? They want to eat you with their huge mouths open, and they don’t even intend to leave any bones for you. They actually have no intention of resisting and choose to escape instead. There's nothing wrong with escaping, and you still have the nerve to write it down. It's quite as wonderful as "Mr. J's Diary", or even worse. Mr. J still resisted in the diary.

Mrs. Wang sat aside and watched the scene, looking at Jia Min with evil eyes. If Jia's mother hadn't been there, the two sisters-in-law would have fought each other on the spot. Jia Min felt Mrs. Wang's malice and said to Jia's mother nonchalantly: "After Lian'er's wedding, I will move back to the Lin family's house. If my parents' family can't accommodate me for a moment, there should be room for Lian'er." "

In one word, she moved from Rongguo Mansion to Yangzhou. Mrs. Wang really had no power to fight back in front of Jia Mu. This is not the so-called bloodline suppression, but the power of rules brought by institutional morality.

In the original work, Xi Ren surrendered to Mrs. Wang, but Jia Mu gently teased him, and Xi Ren was kicked out of Rongguo Mansion.

The meal was interrupted twice. Jia Lian was in a bad mood and simply stopped eating.

From beginning to end, Mrs. Wang didn't even have room to speak.

Jia Mu lowered her face and said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not dead yet."

At Rongxi Hall, Jia Zheng rarely appeared in front of Jia Mu after dinner. After greeting Jia Mu, Jia Mu was in high spirits and chatted with Jia Zheng, asking how he was doing recently.

"The most valuable thing about a person is self-knowledge. You can eat as much food as you want from a big bowl." Jia Min didn't say much, but with just such a sentence, Jia Zheng was so shameless that she couldn't stay any longer. She stood up and hugged Jia's mother, which was really a cover-up. Go face to face.

When it came to Jia Lian, Jia Min really didn't save any face for Jia Zheng and his wife. What kind of person am I? I don’t have any B-numbers in my heart, right? Since you are shameless, don't blame me for not saving face for you.

"Bang, bang!" Continuous sounds interrupted Jia Zheng's words. Mother Jia saw clearly that Jia Min picked up the tea cup and threw it on the small table. The tumbling tea cup fell to the ground and broke to pieces. That is to say, Jia Min didn't sit on the collapse just now, otherwise there would be no room for anyone to sit on the collapse. The voice attracted everyone's attention, and Jia Zheng looked over in astonishment.

But how to say it? In terms of the system design of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was difficult to stop what the emperor wanted to do, unless it was another emperor. The existence of the Supreme Emperor brought many unexpected obstacles to Emperor Chenghui's governance.

There was nothing to complain about after being criticized. Jia Lian knew very well that given the current situation of the Jia family, he was not qualified to sway.

Is it miserable? That's really miserable. Should it? That's really not the case.

As of now, everyone thinks that Jia Lian is the vanguard of the imperial party.

The real concentrated fire attack is still to come, and this matter is nothing now.

Jia Lian used the most rude tone to repel the two brothers to avoid further trouble.

Judging from the original work, the Jia family was a swing party at the beginning, which obviously caused the dissatisfaction of two generations of emperors. Is your family's current situation worthy of swinging? Therefore, I throw out a multiple-choice question and go to Yuanchun to get married. Of course, this is just a personal opinion, right or wrong is irrelevant to Jia Lian now.

"The craftsman is an official. Although it is the old system of Taizu, your majesty wants to restore it. Why should the Jia family be the first? Brother Lian is still young after all, and he is afraid of being confused by others, so he does it. When I look at the Jia family, only my mother's words will tell me, Brother Lian can listen to it. I hope my mother can take over him and never get caught up in it..."

Of course, this is a modern person's perspective, and it seems quite absurd. People at that time may have only a handful of bitter tears left.

What descendants can represent can only be descendants. Without being there, there can be no complete empathy.

Jia Min looked at Mrs. Wang who lowered her head and said nothing, her shoulders shaking slightly, and felt even more disdainful.

Lian'er did not hesitate to put herself in danger for the Jia family, but as an elder, she was actually holding her back. It was almost unbearable to watch.

A bunch of insects!
Jia Min was not in the mood to stay, so she stood up and said, "Mom, my daughter is tired." After saying that, she turned around and left. Xiao Daiyu, with a confused face, quickly followed them to say goodbye one by one, and quickly caught up with her mother with her short legs.

The smart Daiyu felt her mother's anxiety, stepped forward and took her mother's hand and said: "Mom, brother Lian taught me that if you have something in your heart, it will feel better to speak it out. My daughter can't understand, but she can listen."

Jia Min held Daiyu's hand and whispered as he walked: "After your grandfather passed away, your two uncles were unable to be used for anything, especially your second uncle, who guarded the Jia family's many resources, but spent all his energy on Regarding the Wang family. I don't blame your grandmother for being partial. Grandma can't do anything about the outside world. Your uncle is even more miserable. Seeing that the Jia family is getting worse day by day, I can only think about the water thrown by the married girl. Thanks to Lian'er's progress, the Jia family has gained hope. "

Daiyu nodded as if she understood, and Jia Min continued: "It is said that the elbows should not be turned outwards. Although your uncle was unbearable, he did not turn them outwards. Your second uncle also did not turn his elbows outwards. He is a man with only one heart in his heart. Himself. Do you understand?”

Daiyu understood but didn't understand. She nodded and said with a serious expression on her face: "It's really difficult for Brother Lian. My future sister-in-law is from the Wang family. I'm afraid it will be even harder for Brother Lian after she gets married."

This angle is so special that Jia Min didn't expect it. She couldn't help but take a breath and said: "Hey, it's true. No, I have to write a letter to your father and ask him to find a way to transfer back to the capital, always outside. Being an official is not a long-term solution.”

Daiyu looked at her mother and said, "Why don't you go to Brother Lian? My daughter thinks that Brother Lian must have some ideas." After hearing this, Jia Min raised her hand and patted her forehead: "I'm confused, I'm confused, hurry up."

In the east cross courtyard, Jia Lian did not feed mosquitoes outside. There were two ice basins, a recliner, a cup of hot tea, and a book in the study, and he was reading with interest alone. It's not that there is no other entertainment, but that Jia Lian doesn't want to go out.

To be precise, Jia Lian became obsessed with the fun of reading history books after he started reading them.

Every time he saw records of victory in foreign wars in history books, Jia Lian couldn't help but sigh. The ancient historians knew the writing style of the Spring and Autumn Period. You went to other people’s homes, and finally you just summed it up in one sentence. On the contrary, I remember the incident of being knocked on the door very clearly. It seems that the matter of holding a grudge is really passed down from generation to generation.

No wonder the ancients always clamored that the revenge of the tenth life can be avenged especially!
What do you mean? Pushing forward ten generations, the ancestors' revenge can also be avenged.

No wonder, in this land of East Asia, all the land suitable for farming was included in the Central Plains Dynasty.

The land in South Asia, if it were not blocked by the sea and the Himalayas, the ancestors' desire for land would probably have to be taught in the past. In a few cases, the land area is too large, which is not a good thing. Delayed, the ancestors sailed to South Asia in a warship, carrying swords in one hand and the Analects of Confucius in the other to carry out enlightenment.

Of course, Jia Lian fully understands that development is cyclical. After any dynasty reaches its peak, conservative forces will gradually gain the upper hand. After the outward development forces are curbed, internal contradictions will inevitably emerge and become the main contradiction.

The result of involution must be the Niu-Li party struggle in the late Tang Dynasty and the old and new party struggle in the late Northern Song Dynasty.

Once the country enters a state of party struggle, it doesn't matter what is right or wrong, only the butt is left.

You can't say that the ancients lacked wisdom, and modern people are no different. After falling into the anxiety of involution, emotions take over. Just look at the Internet and you will know that when the national economy reaches a stage of stagnation or even regression, anxiety-mongering monsters appear.

Dazhou has many problems. The biggest problem is that it has no opponent. It is necessary to find an external opponent for Dazhou.

Mencius has long said that if one enters the country, he will be helpless, and if he goes out, he will be invincible to foreign patients, and the country will perish.

Limited by cognition, sticking to the one-third of an acre of farming and losing the motivation to expand outward is the biggest crisis.

Looking at history and the present, we can see the greatness of the Silk Road strategy. As the saying goes, you fight yours and I fight mine.

One attack and one defense, one will decrease and the other will increase. Given time, the situation will be won. The more you think about it, the better it will be.

When Jia Lian, who was imaginative, couldn't help but praise the case, the curtain at the door was lifted, and Jia Min pulled Daiyu in, saying: "It's too hot today. If Lian'er didn't let me move around more, I couldn't help but want to ride in a soft sedan. "

When Jia Lian saw it, he immediately jumped up and said, "Oh, it's such a hot day. Even at night, you shouldn't have walked all the way to reach your nephew even if you're fully dressed. It doesn't matter to you. Sister Daiyu's body is too strong for exercise." Too much can lead to heat stroke.”

After Jia Min heard this, she covered her face and cried: "Yes, I am old. In the eyes of my nephew, I am not as important as my cousin. People who suffer from heat stroke or not are not cared about anymore."

Jia Lian looked like he was about to cry without tears. Is this what I meant? Daiyu's head was covered with sweat, and she felt the cool air after entering the door. She was feeling comfortable, but after receiving such a hand from her mother, she couldn't help but turn her head, raise her sleeves, and hide her face with a twitching smile.

Daiyu's intelligence can clearly be felt. When she was blocking Jia Lian, Jia Min, a mother, felt a little more energetic and comfortable.

In layman's terms, if you don't hold it in front of Jia Lian, it's not like in Rongxi Hall, where your aunt's frame can't be reached even with your feet.

Guixiang brought the iced sour plum soup, and the atmosphere changed. Jia Min took it unceremoniously and took a sip.

At this time, the eldest lady of the Jia family came back and instantly regained her ladylike appearance.

Speaking of which, the young ladies who grew up in a deep house have rules for every move they make. From childhood to adulthood, every gesture and gesture brings out a temperament that is called "elegance" but is actually "restraint".

They do this not because they like it, but because men like it, and it turns into self-demand.

Social status is something that is always obtained through one's own efforts, not through scheming and cheating.

Jia Lian didn't know how Jia Min got along with Lin Ruhai in private, but it was not difficult to see that Lin Ruhai respected Jia Min.

After Jia Min wiped her sweat with a hot towel, she drank up the sour plum soup in the bowl, took a breath of comfort, and then said unhurriedly: "After the matter with your uncle, the matter of being transferred back to the capital is also over." It’s time to plan ahead.”

Jia Lian nodded after hearing this: "That's true. My nephew thinks that my uncle has two choices. One is to join the household department. With his mentor Zhang Xiang here, my uncle can quickly enter the role and find his position. The other is to return to the Yushitai. It's always a shame if there is no one in the court who can speak for you. Your Majesty is happy that the third prince has made the announcement, and he will be even happier if the Yushitai can be in your hands."

Seeing that Jia Lian was still the same, Jia Min made suggestions, which were for reference only. She didn't say much and said with a smile: "I will explain clearly in the letter how to choose your uncle."

Jia Lian's eyes fell on Daiyu, and when he saw her drinking sour plum soup in small sips, he couldn't help but admire: "Sister Daiyu's elegant temperament is really innate."

Jia Min pretended to be angry after hearing this: "Didn't I teach you well?"

After Xiao Daiyu was praised, she turned her head red-faced, but she couldn't help but feel happy in her heart.

Jia Min changed the topic and brought up what Jia Zheng said in the Hall of Rongxi, and finally concluded: "Your second uncle just lacks ability and has no malicious intent."

Jia Lian said calmly: "This is nothing. The more violent one is coming later. Besides, they are not here for me."

Jia Min immediately showed curiosity: "How do you say this?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Second uncle, regardless of his ability, the biggest problem is his arrogance. He is not being encouraged by others, but he really thinks that way. There are too many old people in the world, and it is easier to get involved than a monkey. If you are a good person, you won't be asking for trouble, and you don't have to worry too much. On the contrary, it is better for civil servants to get through the hard work of the imperial examination. Those who are ranked seventh and above can only start from the eighth rank. There are only so many shortcomings, and any real shortcoming is precious, so it is the civil servants who want to blow up their nest. "

(End of this chapter)