Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

"Sir, please clarify."

"Look at the Jinke list, more than 50% are from Guangdong, Hunan, and Fujian provinces, while there are only a handful of people from the Jiangnan Society, and less than 11 from the north. Isn't this enough to make a fuss about?" Pang Chao said.

Jia Cong understood a little and said, "Sir, are you saying the admission is unfair?"

Pang Chao smiled and said: "Not only is it unfair, I think it's the township party that is causing trouble in the Spring Palace and engaging in malpractice for personal gain!

Song Rui, the bachelor of Jinke’s president, is from Lingnan, Chen Dao, the vice president of the Ministry of Rites, is from Changsha, and Lu Wenbin, the left minister of the Ministry of Justice, is from Quanzhou. Most of the eighteen fellow examiners are also from these three provinces. Isn’t it obvious enough? "

Jia Cong suddenly realized it and said with a smile: "Okay! Sir, this move is like a stroke of genius, and it stirs up the sky with just one move."

Pang Chao smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Don't talk about it. It is not so easy to make the imperial examination disadvantageous. It requires careful discussion."

At that moment, the two discussed some details. Based on Pang Chao, the number one scholar, who had experienced the imperial examination for a long time, and his deep penetration into the heart of the shortcomings of the imperial examination and the thoughts of failed candidates, the method described attracted Jia Cong to say it was right. Breathtaking.

Scholars have deep routines.
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After discussing with Pang Chao, Jia Cong went to the outer study to meet Jia Fang.

The first sentence is, "Brother Fang, there are disadvantages in this subject. I may not be counted in my apricot list."

When Jia Fang heard this, her heart was shaken. No matter how young she was in high school, she could not accept it when she heard that she would be beaten back to her original form.

Fortunately, he had been studying for many years, had a deep demeanor, and kept his weapons in his possession, so he was not too panicked. Anyway, he did not cheat, and he would have to retake the exam at worst.

Yin cupped his hands and said, "Please tell me, third uncle. My nephew will obey your instructions."

Seeing that he suddenly heard the bad news, Jia Cong remained calm and nodded with satisfaction: "Have you read the apricot list today?"

"My nephew read what I said back to my third uncle."

"Did you know that more than half of the people on the list are from Guangdong, Hunan, and Fujian provinces?"

"know."

Information such as ranking, name, place of origin, identity, etc. will be published on the Apricot List and Gold List to show openness and transparency.

"Did you know that except for a few people such as Meng Shilang, the president, vice president, and fellow examiners of Jinke are all from these three provinces," Jia Cong said.

Jia Fang was shocked. How could an ordinary scholar know this information?

"My nephew doesn't know."

Jia Cong said: "It's not too late to know now. When you go back, you can contact your classmates and teachers who failed the exam and tell them the news.

Let them know that failure may not be due to lack of integrity, but because someone is cheating and taking the opportunity to form a party. Of course, you are not allowed to mention my name, so as not to cause trouble. "

"Yes, nephew, go right away." Jia Fang bowed without hesitation.

"Aren't you afraid that if the news gets out, it will cause a commotion and make you, a new member of the Confucius Institute, famous?" Jia Cong said with a smile.

Jia Fang hurriedly said: "My nephew's success today is all due to the support of his third uncle. Now his third uncle is both the elder and the clan leader, and he is also the one who carries the clan. My nephew should obey orders. How dare he mess up for his own selfish reasons?" "The rules and regulations."

Jia Cong nodded and said: "There are big profits and small profits. Your personal fame is small profits, and the rise and fall of the family is big profits. The two have power. You should sacrifice the small for the big, and you must not lose the big because of the small. Do you understand? ?”

Jia Fang said: "My nephew understands. The words of the third uncle are consistent with the way of the saint, and my nephew is sincerely convinced."

"What did the saint say?" Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Fish is what I want; bear's paw is what I want too. You can't have both. One would give up fish and take bear's paw." Jia Fang said respectfully.

"Well, that's the truth. You have real talent and practical knowledge. Unlike Baoyu, you can win the first prize even if you take the exam ten times. But some opportunities will be lost if you miss them." Jia Cong said.

"My nephew understands that my third uncle must not care about my nephew's honor or disgrace, but just follow the high road and do great things.

The nephew only obeys the orders of his third uncle and has no second thoughts. "Although Jia Fang didn't understand what opportunity Jia Cong was talking about, she didn't dare to ask. She just expressed her feelings.

"The examination room is very tiring, and your health is not very good. If you want to make money, give one thousand silver to Brother Fang."

"Thank you, Third Uncle, for the generous gift."

"Well, take it to recuperate and prepare to fight again in a few days."

"Yes."

"You are... so and so tonight. This job belongs to you, do you understand?" Jia Cong explained Pang Chao's arrangements in detail.

After Jia Fang listened quietly, she bowed and said, "My nephew understands. Don't worry, third uncle, this matter is not difficult."

"Just go."
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After sending Jia Fang away, Jia Cong went in and changed into casual clothes.

"Master is going out? Why don't you take a nap?" Qingwen asked.

Jia Cong smiled, pinched her cheek and said, "Want to warm the bed for me?"

Qingwen blushed and said angrily: "I don't want to, but as a girl, shouldn't I ask? When the princess and the two ladies ask, I can explain it easily."

"Just tell me that I went out to observe the sentiments of the people." Jia Cong laughed, took Cheng Lingsu and the two great chuunin, Nine Deaths and Fury Master, and quietly left the house in a carriage.

Walking all the way to a large theater next to Shichahai near Bell and Drum Tower Street, Jia Cong strolled in with Cheng Lingsu.

The building was buzzing with people, and the famous Wufu Troupe was performing a very lively "Battle of Jizhou" on the stage.

Various hardcore kung fu of turning around and falling to zombies aroused endless applause from the audience.

Jia Cong squeezed through the wall of people and went directly to the second floor.

"Master Bei, Master Yang and Master Bai are here. Please come over here." A man came up to greet him and said with fists in his hands. It was Chen Qi, Yang Siniang's confidant.

Jia Cong nodded and let him pass.

This is the meeting place agreed by Jia Cong and Yang Siniang, and they have reserved the Tianzihao room for a long time as a place for conversation.

Jia Cong's pseudonym is Bei Ye, and Yang Ye and Bai Ye are naturally Yang Siniang and Bai Qiuwei.

Cheng Lingsu, Chen Qi and others consciously stood at the door to look out.

"Si Niang, Qiu Wei, how are you doing lately?" Jia Cong saw that both of them were wearing men's clothes and said with a smile, "You look even more handsome now."

Yang Siniang rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "Why did you call us here?"

Jia Cong heard something was wrong in her tone and asked curiously: "What's wrong with Si Niang?"

Bai Qiuwei sneered and said: "I heard that the Marquis made extraordinary moves and did a great job. He killed all the famous prostitutes and courtesans in the capital. He was the first to establish a dynasty. I admire him." It turns out that it was because of this. Jia Cong laughed and said, Said: "Siniang, she doesn't understand me, don't you understand me?"

Yang Siniang sneered: "Of course I understand. Are you very busy these days?"

Jia Cong rolled his eyes and knew that she was complaining that he didn't go to see her, but instead sent a bunch of famous prostitutes home, so he sighed: "Siniang, haven't I been busy with you these days?"

Yang Siniang spat: "I haven't even seen you, so what does it have to do with me?"

"I've been talking a lot these days, and I finally managed to get the three tigresses in the family to talk to each other. They all agreed to become sisters when your filial piety period is over. How about that?" Jia Cong said with a smile.

Yang Siniang blushed, feeling ashamed and happy at the same time. Sure enough, she had forgotten about the famous prostitute. She covered her face and said angrily: "What are you talking about? Who wants to come through your door? I have never seen you so shameless!"

"You want to go back on your word? I've already said what I said. I promised to bring them a good sister back in two years. If you don't go, do you still want to face me?"

Jia Cong secretly laughed, after listening to the theory of solving problems today, he has really made great progress. If the method of making art and solving problems can be used against women, what woman can't win?
It seems that in the future I will have to study more on stereotyped articles. If I solve the problem accurately, no matter what the problem is, it will naturally be solved.

Yang Siniang blushed and spat at him, saying, "Stop talking nonsense to me. What is going on today?"

Bai Qiuwei looked on with cold eyes and shook her head secretly. This silly girl Siniang was deceived by this bastard again.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you. What's the matter?"

Bai Qiuwei sneered and said: "I see, I won't disturb the conversation between you two. Goodbye." After saying that, he stood up to leave.

Jia Cong hurriedly stopped her and said with a smile: "Qiu Wei stayed here, we are all old friends, why should we distinguish each other? Can't we reminisce about the past?"

Bai Qiuwei said: "You are old friends, and I am an outsider. It is best to leave first, so as not to ruin the good things of the two of you."

Yang Siniang hurriedly pulled her to sit down and said angrily: "Sister Bai, if you make me angry again, why are you so angry?"

"That's right, Qiu Wei, now that your parents and family are separated, and your master is gone, is there anyone closer than me in the world?" Jia Cong raised his eyebrows with a smirk.

"You!" Bai Qiuwei could no longer keep her face straight. Thinking of the ambiguous game between the two, she cursed, "You bastard, you are shameless."

Jia Cong chuckled and cupped his hands, accepting it. He never got into unnecessary fights with women, so everyone understood it tacitly.

Yang Siniang also knew that the two had an unclear relationship. She tugged on Bai Qiuwei's sleeve, glared at Jia Cong again, and said, "No idle talk. If you have something to say, let's go."

Jia Cong smiled and joked with her for a few more words before turning to the main topic and said: "Do you know that we will try to release the results today?"

"Of course I know." Yang Siniang said.

Bai Qiuwei's usually calm mood was disturbed by Jia Cong, and she just stared at him bitterly without saying a word.

"There are disadvantages in this subject."

"Why do you see it?" Yang Siniang said.

"Look at the people on the apricot list. Most of them are from Guangdong, Hunan, and Fujian. They are from the same hometown as the examiner. Isn't it weird?" Jia Cong said.

Bai Qiuwei sneered and said: "The Chinese-style red papers from the annual examinations and palace examinations will be made public. If you don't have real talent and practical knowledge, how can you convince the public?"

Jia Cong was stunned, and suddenly thought that once Baoyu's bullshit article was published, wouldn't it be exposed?
If the person behind the scenes has the energy to exchange his papers, it would be very meaningful to spend so much effort "cultivating him".

"Why, the talented man doesn't even know this?" Bai Qiuwei muttered.

Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "I say there are disadvantages, there are disadvantages.

You immediately send people to dress up as fallen scholars and go to brothels, restaurants, teahouses, inns, guild halls and other places where scholars often gather to spread the news. Make sure that the scholars believe it and follow what is written on the paper. "

As he spoke, he took out a brochure bag from his arms and handed it to the two of them.

Yang Siniang was a little embarrassed and said: "Don't you know that my subordinates are good at robbing homes, killing people, setting fires, stealing and abducting? If you let them, a bunch of rough guys, pretend to be students, won't it cost their lives?"

This... it's true, Jia Cong smiled bitterly. Letting bandits and bandits pretend to be scholars is nothing more than trying to catch fish by chance. Although scholars are more naive, they are not fools.

Thinking of this, she quickly looked at Bai Qiuwei and said with a smile: "Qiuwei, your subordinates have been fooling people into believing in that Bodhisattva of yours all day long. It's all lip service. Don't tell me that you can fool a few bookworms who have been frustrated in the examination room." Can’t do it?”

Bai Qiuwei smiled lightly and said: "This is not difficult. However, this is something beyond our agreement. Please forgive me for not being able to help."

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "That's wrong. This is exactly what you and I agreed.

I'm just going to use this case to punish a few corrupt officials and gain some benefits. Isn't it to accumulate some strength and bring down your enemies as soon as possible?
Qian'er, I stood up for you, but I was impeached by Zhongshun and his group. Don't you know? "

Bai Qiuwei muttered, "You think I'm a three-year-old child? It's obvious that you were involved in robbing a prostitute, what does that have to do with me? What use do I have for a prostitute?"

"Hey, don't you know that Baihua Building is the property of Zhongshun and others?
Didn't I openly slap him in the face when I stole his person? Doesn't that count as a little bit of bad breath for you? "Jia Cong argued.

"Oh, it turns out that the Marquis is so 'anxious and devoted to justice', so I would like to express my gratitude to you." Bai Qiuwei said sarcastically.

Jia Cong seemed unaware and said with a smile: "I have no other benefits, I only have one, loyalty first.

Whoever offends my friend offends me. No matter what prince or minister he is, we will never let him go. "

Bai Qiuwei showed a disgusted expression, looked at Yang Siniang and said, "Siniang, have you ever seen anyone more shameless than him?"

Yang Siniang blushed and lowered her head. What's the use of saying this now? This bastard is so shameless. What can I do?
"Qiu Wei, as the ancients said, you can't reach a thousand miles without taking small steps. You have to eat one bite at a time. Is it unreasonable to eat a big fat man in one bite?" Jia Cong advised.

Bai Qiuwei rolled her eyes at him, put away the tips bag, and said, "By cooperating with you, I finally know what it means to seek skin from a tiger."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "What are you talking about? As long as you complete this matter, we will take another big step towards our common goal. It is gratifying and it will come to light."

Bai Qiuwei didn't even look at the tea bowl he picked up, and said, "I'll go back and make arrangements first, and you guys can chat." After that, she stood up and left.

"Weier, I'm waiting for good news." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Bai Qiuwei blushed, this bastard was indeed a repetitive villain.

She was still Qiu Wei just now, but she became Wei'er when she worked for him, not to mention pretending to have guests, which was extremely shameless.

After sending Bai Qiuwei away, Jia Cong was very proud. He hugged Yang Siniang tenderly for a while and asked about the current situation.

It was learned that Siniang had established various contact points in the capital, and sent personnel to penetrate into various gangs, brothels, casinos, theaters and other places in Shenjing, and to win over a large number of urban foxes and rats for her own use.

The intelligence tentacles have penetrated deep into the middle and lower classes of people, and slowly extended to the ranks of officials and celebrities.

Jia Cong was very satisfied, hugged her and kissed her hard before leaving. (End of chapter)