Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 177 It depends on whether there is trouble or not

Jia Lian did not give Emperor Chenghui a chance to continue speaking, and spoke quickly: "Your Majesty, thunder and rain are all your grace. Your Majesty does not need to explain, you only need to tell me what to do. There are some things that are not appropriate for me to know."

This was a situation that Emperor Chenghui had not expected. He thought that Jia Lian, who was young and energetic, would shout a few words no matter what, but he never expected to accept it so calmly. Emperor Chenghui, who was stunned for more than ten seconds, shook his head and then said with a smile: "Then I won't say anything."

The matter was left aside, and Emperor Chenghui chatted with Zhang Ting'en. The model worker emperor did not like romance, and after a while the topic returned to court affairs. From a human perspective, Emperor Chenghui was a boring person, but from an emperor perspective, he was very competent.

Jia Lian has been sitting quietly and listening. As far as government affairs are concerned, the most important thing at the moment is the Western Regions and Huguang.

The whip of the Western Regions was not as long as it could be, so we could only delegate the maximum power to Wang Ziteng. In the direction of Huguang, Han Zong did not make much action after taking office. In Liangjiang, Sun Huazhen was still waiting for the arrival of the Beijing camp. During this period, many courtiers impeached him. The main attack direction was to bully the local area, treat the gentry lightly, and treat local officials harshly.

Jia Lian, who originally planned to be a quiet and beautiful man, was not let go. Emperor Chenghui suddenly asked him: "Jia Lian, what is the most important thing about the two rivers?"

Jia Lian, who was suddenly attacked, was stunned, and then blurted out: "Business!"

Emperor Chenghui and Zhang Ting'en both showed surprised expressions. Zhang Ting'en was very dissatisfied and directly scolded: "That's nonsense. Shang is the last of the four peoples. The country is based on farming. Businessmen are not engaged in production. Of course, they can make money in the short term." In the long run, the harvest will do more harm than good. The people's short-sightedness and emphasis on business will inevitably lead to people's inattention to farming, which will lead to chaos in the long run."

Although he was very dissatisfied, Jia Lian still accepted the criticism humbly and said: "Lian didn't think well, sir, he taught me a lesson."

After the meal, Emperor Chenghui got up and left. When Zhang Ting'en and Jia Lian saw Emperor Chenghui off together, it was almost dusk.

The question is, whether you are a distinguished person or an official, is there anyone in your family who is not engaged in business?
Emperor Chenghui didn't care so much about Jia Lian's words, and asked with a smile: "Why does Jia Qing value merchants so much? I have read the history books and found that there has been no emphasis on business in the past dynasties."

When it came to Jia Lian's marriage, Emperor Chenghui got excited and said, "Well, I will definitely reward Jia Qing for her marriage."

Mrs. Zhang Wu came in and asked His Majesty to be perfunctory. Emperor Chenghui was not polite and directly asked people to put wine and food in the study.

Zhang Ting'en did not give Jia Lian the opportunity to continue to talk nonsense. In his opinion, many of this disciple's fantastic ideas were deviant, so he decisively changed the topic: "You have been busy recently, and you are taking the opportunity to recuperate. , take a good rest and wait until you get married."

Why bother when you can lie down comfortably? This is what the vast majority of vested interests think.

"That makes sense." Emperor Chenghui gave some affirmation, but not much.

People are the most flexible and stubborn, and they are also indolent.

"Back to Your Majesty, this small business of mine is still in the preliminary stage. When the business is completed, I will show my respect to Your Majesty."

The Qing Dynasty has been beaten into that state. The main force of the Westernization Movement is still limited to military achievements, rather than the systematic development of heavy industry. Zhang Zhidong set up the Hanyang Iron Works, but in the end he failed because he could not get the support of the government and the opposition. It fell into the hands of Sheng Xuanhuai and became a company that provided pig iron raw materials to Japan's Yawat Iron.

Is it really because the scholar-bureaucrats are wary of businessmen that they will bring instability to the country?
Yes and no, essentially they are still fighting for the right to distribute wealth.

Hearing these shameless words, Emperor Chenghui smiled bitterly. He raised his hand and nodded at Jia Lian and said, "I'm still short of money! You're not polite at all. I heard that you are doing business in partnership with the Xue family. , how are you doing?"

Of course, Jia Lian just said it casually and didn't care whether it was accepted or adopted.

Jia Lian thought for a while and said: "My original intention is to emphasize industry and commerce and put work first. However, without the financial resources for business, there is no way to expand work. In the land of Liangjiang, textiles are booming, and local businessmen have accumulated a lot of wealth for personal use. He lived a luxurious life and purchased a large amount of land, and the money was not invested in reproduction. In this way, no matter how much wealth was gained from overseas trade, it was only hidden in private vaults. The purpose of the minister was still to hope that the wealth hidden among the people would flow through merchants. Only when wealth is circulated can it benefit the world. No matter how well a private garden is built, it will only benefit a very small number of people and will not be of much benefit to the country. However, there are also disadvantages to focusing on business. Businessmen value profits over morality. Adding restrictions will inevitably lead to collusion between government and business. Therefore, even if we focus on business, we must severely crack down on collusion between government and business and guide the flow of funds in the direction of industrial development.”

Emperor Chenghui laughed loudly after hearing this and stopped mentioning Jia Lian's marriage.

Jia Lian listened and smiled and said: "Now there is nothing left in the house. Your Majesty can reward me with more money. This is the most economical thing."

Change is bound to hurt those with vested interests. If the interests are damaged, why don't you let people resist?
The emperor could not do whatever he wanted. Emperor Chenghui had just given officials to a few craftsmen, but it aroused such strong resistance that Jia Lian almost got involved. It is easy to formulate a policy, but the real difficulty is to implement it effectively.

In such a social atmosphere, what will you do if you make money? Of course, buying land is the safest way to invest in the main means of production.

Jia Lian said that there is no problem in promoting business. Specifically, how many officials in a certain place and with power can refuse to kill a fat pig? For many years, businessmen have been treated like pigs in the eyes of emperors and officials.

The principle of developing industry is very simple for a modern person, but for ancient people, there are still cognitive barriers.

Jia Lian was not surprised by Emperor Chenghui's words. Long Jinwei was not someone who only wanted to earn a living.

Jia Lian also stood up to say goodbye. When Zhang Ting'en arrived at the front yard, he stopped him and asked, "Do you know what your Majesty means today?"

"The Jia and Wang families are deeply entangled. If the Jia family is safe, the Wang family will be safe, and if the Wang family is safe, the military will be safe. Your Majesty has great righteousness, and you only need to stabilize the situation for three to five years. Your Majesty will compensate for the arrow the student received. of."

Zhang Ting'en showed a satisfied expression, nodded and praised: "Very good, if you don't make trouble, the Jia family will naturally not make trouble. If the Jia family cannot make trouble, your honor will naturally not make trouble. Your Majesty has seen that some people want to cause chaos, okay Take advantage of the fire to seize the chestnuts."

Jia Lian said: "Students need to be taught. In troubled times, stability is the most important thing!"

The master and apprentice had a tacit understanding and did not mention that person, keeping everything in silence.

On the way back, Emperor Chenghui in the car looked thoughtful, while Qiu Shi'an beside him did not dare to make a sound and sat quietly.

When he got off the bus at the palace gate, Emperor Chenghui got on the banquet and asked Qiu Shian sideways: "Is Jia Lian really willing?"

Qiu Shi'an answered without hesitation: "Whether he is willing to give in or not, he has not expressed any dissatisfaction. Any one of the nobles in the court would take the opportunity to make a fuss and fight for greater benefits in exchange for not making a fuss."

Emperor Chenghui sat up straight, leaned back slightly, and sighed: "There is no heart in terms of deeds, and there is no loyal minister in terms of heart. Put it in the place of Concubine Yuan."

It was night, and Yuanchun naturally tried his best to welcome him, but he heard Emperor Chenghui say some strange words incomprehensible words behind him.

Something like "You have such a cunning mentality at a young age".

Jia Lian didn't know this, and even if he knew it, he wouldn't give Emperor Chenghui a chance to say something like the Supreme Emperor.

When it comes to the battle between two generations of emperors, Jia Lian can speak with actions and will never express his position with words. While Jia Lian was recuperating at home, Jia Zhen, who was also wounded, refused to live in peace.

No, just two days after returning, Youshi was asked to invite Jia Lian.

When Jia Lian saw You in the study, he naturally asked curiously: "How much has Jia Zhen lost? Why do you always come here?"

Youshi asked Yindie to look out at the door of the study, and came forward to check Jia Lian's injury. When he saw that the bandage on the wound was dry, he showed a reassuring smile: "The horse thief was just dangling from a distance, so he was so frightened that he left him." The caravan ran away first. Unexpectedly, something was done to the saddle and the horse was frightened. Why did the horse thief retreat later? "

While talking, Youshi sat down next to Jia Lian, letting Jia Lian reach out out of habit and unbutton her clothes cooperatively.

"I guess the horse thief is just bluffing, but Jia Zhen looks fierce and has a soft heart, and the rat carries a gun and is in a den. I asked you to come just because I hope that I will do something, like last time, someone will make up for it. Hum, go back and tell him, I I won’t go over if I’m inconvenienced. I might as well try to make it up to you.”

Jia Lian exerted force on his hands, but Youshi struggled slightly before complying. He stood up with a sigh and squatted in front of him.

Afterwards, when Youshi was rectifying the situation, Jia Liancai said: "Today, the Jia family is strong and powerful. I am working hard outside, but the person who is supposed to be the head of the family is holding back. A mere Liaodong caravan wants me to come forward. How can it be so big? Face?"

Youshi took a hot towel and wiped it carefully, then asked, "The Liaodong caravan's annual income is five to six thousand taels, which is quite a lot."

Jia Lian lazily said: "What does five or six thousand taels count?" [Lin Ruhai's worth of two million taels is not enough to waste, the key is to look at the person. 】You didn't have much money, so he packed up and said: "In this case, I will say that your injury has not healed and it is inconvenient to travel."

After Youshi left, Guixiang came in, sucked hard for a few times, then frowned and said, "Master, if Dongfu doesn't learn well, don't be led astray."

Jia Lian said calmly: "Don't worry about what you shouldn't!"

Guixiang stopped talking, but her fanning hand increased in strength and speed.

When You returned to Jia Zhen's house, she saw him lying on the recliner with his clothes disheveled. There were two aunts in the house who were hurriedly tidying up with only their bellybands on. Seeing this, Youshi pretended not to notice, but felt an evil fire in his heart, and said: "Brother Lian's wound is not healed, so it's inconvenient to come."

Jia Zhen said dissatisfied: "Brother Lian doesn't give me face?"

Youshi didn't say anything, but what she was thinking in her heart was why should I give you face? Who are you? Jia She didn't even ask for it.

What came out of her mouth was this: "Now the old lady values ​​him the most. If the master makes a fuss and delays brother Lian's recovery, the old lady will talk about you later, and your face will not look good. Besides, my aunt is still here, she is not Easy to get along with.”

Jia Mu said a few words, and Jia Zhen resisted and passed away. Jia Min was different, she would not just talk, she would take action.

If Jia Min really wanted to beat her up, Jia Zhen might not be able to see anyone for a long time.

"Old ladies are used to being partial. Unlike my father, who spends all his time fooling around in Xuanzhen Temple." Jia Zhen spoke angrily. Jia Min didn't even dare to mention her name, as if she was afraid that if she found out, she would come and give her a beating.

Youshi excused herself from sweating and went back to change her clothes and freshen up. When she returned to the hospital, her face could no longer be tense. She walked around in front of the hall angrily twice and stopped when she couldn't find Dalang Yao. Youshi didn't feel very guilty about the things that came to her mind, but she thought that she had to hurry up and plant a child, otherwise she would be a lonely old man.

No matter whether Jia Zhen is fooling around, it is difficult to find out the situation if her mind is not here. Lai Er, on the other hand, turned back to ask Ronger.

Later, Mrs. You came to Jia Zhen's place. Outside the courtyard gate, she saw Jia Rong running out with a mouse on his head. He stepped forward and said, "Brother Rong, have you been scolded again?"

Jia Rong stood up immediately when he saw Youshi. This was a person that his second uncle respected very much.

"More than just scolding, two teacups were thrown at me. I couldn't hide quickly, huh."

Youshi said: "Your father is injured and feels unhappy. Naturally, he has a bad look on his face. You should hide away. On the other hand, that Lai Er failed to protect the master's family, so we can't just let it go."

Jia Rong's reaction after hearing this was to lock her neck slightly. Lai Er has always been favored by his father, so it would be useless to trouble Lai Er.

When Youshi saw Jia Rong like this, she felt even more disdainful. Like father, like son. I wonder what Brother Lian likes about him?

Fortunately, Jia Rong hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll ask Uncle Lian if he has any opinions."

In the past, Jia Rong naturally wanted to be a coward, but now Jia Rong knows how to find a backer.

Jia Rong arrived at Jia Lian's place in a hurry. The room was filled with cool air. She hummed comfortably and said: "Second uncle's place is still more comfortable, unlike my father's place, where I can ask for money even if I have some ice. I only have so much property, how can I fill the gap in Liaodong?" Loss."

Jia Lian, who heard the smell, said calmly: "It will be fine when you become the master. Just bear with it."

Jia Rong suddenly lost his temper and stamped his feet angrily: "And Lai Er, we went to Liaodong with him. Not a hair fell off, but my leg was broken. After investigation, it was found that the saddle had been tampered with, but the caravan A lot of people were recruited temporarily, and they ran away after the incident. It was difficult to find out who was responsible. In addition, I was too frightened to investigate further, so I decided to endure it. "

"Where do you recruit people from?" Jia Lian keenly grasped the key.

"Lai Er did it. I didn't have time to ask." Jia Rong then remembered something.

Jia Lian immediately said: "Go, call Lai Er and take the general with you. If he resists, take him on the spot."

Whether it's making trouble or not, shouldn't you watch something happen? When Jia Lian was assassinated, there was no need to make a fuss. Jia Zhen was almost dead. When Jia Lian made a fuss, no one had anything to say. When Jia Rong heard this, he suddenly became energetic. He wiped his sweat randomly and said, "I'm going to call someone right now."

Laiji has a yard in the front yard, but he doesn't live here every day. He has built another house on Rongning Street.

After the caravan came back, Laiji was busy for two days before he stopped. Aren't he resting at home?
Lai Er is still uneasy about how Jia Zhen's injury will end. If Jia Zhen doesn't bother on the road, it doesn't mean that he will give up when he comes back. When he was irritable, there was a noise at the door, and Jia Rong's voice was heard in the distance.

"Where's Raiji? Call him out!"

Lai Er was suddenly shocked. This guy was usually called Lai Erye.

(End of this chapter)