Red Mansion Jia Enhou

Jia Lian briefly talked about his experience of studying at the Jia family.

Especially a few naughty boys, who actually told dirty jokes in the clan school.

Shame appeared on the faces of several naughty boys.

Jia Lian then talked about how several people in the clan school were ungrateful and bullied Jia Baoyu.

"Baoyu."

Jia Lian pulled Jia Baoyu who was behind him, and Jia Baoyu stood out from behind Jia Lian timidly.

"Uncle Jing is here. Tell us how they bullied you."

"Uncle and brother will take care of it for you."

Jia Baoyu glanced at the naughty boys, acting a little cowardly and timid.

This made Jia Lian unable to bear it any longer.

"Speak, Baoyu"

Jia Lian roared.

On the other hand, the Jia family members were making trouble.

"It's just a kid making trouble, just talk about it, there's really no need to take it so seriously, nephew Lian."

Jia Lian was looking at Jia Baoyu, while the Jia family members on the side were still chiming in, saying things like making a big thing small and a small thing nothing.

Jia Baoyu, who was as silent as a gourd, stared at the children who bullied him.

“They called me a traitor and a traitor to my country”

Jia Lian breathed a sigh of relief, finally he had said it out.

It’s fine to call someone anything else, but calling him a traitor or a traitor is fine.

This is a very serious matter in modern times, and in ancient times it even rose to the level of personality.

The Jia family members shut their mouths instantly, looked at their children with disappointment, and smiled at Jia Lian.

Jia Lian looked at several members of the Jia family.

"Is this still a small matter?"

"Nephew Lian, we are indeed in the wrong in this matter."

Jia Lian glanced at the children who were hanging their heads and looking as wilted as eggplants that had been hit.

"Remove your name from the clan school."

"The Rongning and Ning Prefectures set up clan schools so that they can study hard. It would be fine if they didn't study hard, but they actually bullied their classmates!"

Jia Lian finished speaking.

There was a sudden sound of ghosts howling in the house.

Jia Lian ignored several Jia family members who had ugly looks on their faces and pulled Jia Jing out.

"Respect Uncle"

Jia Jing smiled and his eyes fell on Jia Lian.

"I don't believe that you called me back, Lian'er, just for such a small matter."

Jia Lian smiled at Jia Jing.

"Uncle is as good as a god."

"Today's clan study, uncle, do you feel that the Rongning and Ning mansions are too lenient in treating the clan members?"

Jia Jing was stunned.

"What does Lian'er mean?"

"Being lenient to our clansmen is a tradition passed down from generation to generation in our two families."

Jia Lian's eyes were always on Jia Jing.

"It's right to treat the tribe members well, but what if they don't know what's good for them?"

"Should we still treat them well?"

Jia Jing frowned.

"Lian'er, are you talking about Baoyu?"

Jia Lian shook his head at Jia Jing.

“Yes and no.”

The Jia family had shown signs of corruption as early as the time of Jia Daishan.

Nowadays, many people rely on their status to engage in fraud and deception.

And the bullying of Jia Baoyu today is just a prelude.

An introduction to thoroughly rectifying the Jia family.

"Then what do you want to do?"

Jia Jing crossed his arms across his chest. He knew what Jia Lian had said.

Just never had the chance.

Now that Jia Lian has brought it up on his own initiative, it might be an opportunity.

"Return to uncle."

Jia Lian bowed to Jia Jing.

"Let's deal with the clan school first. The teachers of the clan school should pay for the tuition. The two governments should pay for it."

"Children in the tribe can no longer go to school without spending a penny."

"We need to let them know that this book is not easy to read."

Jia Jing nodded again.

"Lian'er, this is a good idea. I wonder how much Lian'er knows about the situation in the clan?"

Jia Jing continued to question Jia Lian.

Even a large family like the Jia family, which has two dukes, has an uneven distribution of wealth within it. Some are extremely wealthy, while others are so poor that they can't even afford a meal.

For example, the fifth sister-in-law in the corridor and Jia Yun’s family.

"The older generation founded the clan school so that all the members of the Jia family could learn a few words and have food to eat."

"If you start to tighten your belt, will they still send their children to study?"

Jia Lian was silent after hearing what he had heard, but if the clan school was allowed to become so corrupt, the good ones would also be led astray.

"So, Uncle Jing, are you going to watch the clan school being destroyed like this?"

"I think this was not the original intention of our ancestors when they founded the clan school."

"Then Lian'er, what do you think we should do?"

Jia Jing looked at Jia Lian helplessly.

"Shrink the repair!"

“What about those children whose families don’t have money?”

"If they don't have money, they can be free. The clan can help them find a job, but we can't let them be lazy and take advantage of their ancestors to cheat and deceive."

Jia Lian's eyes were firm.

Jia Jing took a deep breath.

As Jia Lian said, the Jia family has been moving in a bad direction.

He and Jia She had also been considering dividing the clan into branches, but they had just divided the clan with their main family in Nanjing.

For fear of attracting negative comments if he continued to do so, he just kept it to himself and did not take any drastic action against the clan.

"Just do as you say, Lian'er!"

“The tribe is really not very decent.”

Jia Jing rubbed Jia Lian's head.

"I still have things to deal with in government affairs."

"Talk to your elder brother Zhen about this!"

Jia Jing gave instructions to Jia Lian, who nodded slightly and watched Jia Jing leave.

Zhang Qiang also came to Rongguo Mansion to find Jia Lian.

You can go to Northwest Africa whenever you want, but you need to smooth over the relationship first.

In Rongqing Hall, Lady Jia was in her room, asking about the situation in the clan school, and the old woman answered as she should.

"Second Master has already gone to the clan school and heard that those children were called in and expelled from the family by their parents."

A look of satisfaction flashed in Grandmother Jia's eyes.

"He is decisive and efficient, just like the old Duke."

"Lian'er has made great progress."

Grandmother Jia praised Jia Lian, and for a moment she even regretted that she had driven Jia Lian out of her place because of Jia Baoyu's birth.

"Let Lian'er come over for dinner tonight."

As Grandmother Jia gave instructions, the old woman stood by and watched her nose with her eyes and her heart with her nose.

And Jia Lian came back.

At this time, Zhang Qiang was with Mrs. Xing.

When Zhang Qiang arrived, Jia Lian was going to the clan school to speak up for Jia Baoyu.

After waiting for Jia Lian for a long time without seeing him come back, Mrs. Xing came out to entertain him.

"Change the tea for Master Zhang."

Mrs. Xing gave instructions to the servant, who hurried over to replace the cold tea in Zhang Qiang's bowl with hot tea.

Zhang Qiang stood up quickly.

"Madam Rong is polite."

Mrs. Xing nodded slightly and asked Zhang Qiang to sit down.

"Early this morning, my Lian'er went to the clan school to take care of some things."

"I may be back late, please forgive me, Master Zhang!"

Zhang Qiang quickly shook his head.

"Madam, you are so polite. I came here today because I have something to trouble you, brother. You have your own things to do, so I will take care of your own things first."

Zhang Qiang was a little restless while being entertained by Mrs. Xing.

Mrs. Xing had a peaceful look in her eyes. It was also her first time to entertain Jia Lian's friends.

Mrs. Xing glanced at the sky outside and saw that it was almost time for dinner, but Jia Lian had not returned yet.

"Mr. Zhang, please stay and have dinner."

"I guess there are some tricky things in the clan school that have delayed us. You should eat first. When you come back in the afternoon, you brothers can talk about your affairs with each other."

Mrs. Xing stood up, and Zhang Qiang stood up too.

"No thanks, ma'am."

"I'll just go home and eat. I'll come back when my brother comes back in the afternoon!"

Zhang Qiang also noticed the world outside. He had been waiting here for an hour and guessed that something really happened.

Feeling too embarrassed to keep waiting, Zhang Qiang was about to leave when Madam Xing called him from behind.

"Stay and eat. Mr. Zhang is the first friend of my Lian'er to come to visit."

"I don't know what's going on with him outside. Since you're here, why don't you stay for dinner?"

Mrs. Xing asked someone to stop Zhang Qiang. Zhang Qiang also saw Mrs. Xing's enthusiasm and felt a little embarrassed.

"Don't be embarrassed."

Mrs. Xing came over in person.

"General Zhang has a long history with the Rongguo Mansion. They are all family children. If they can play well together, my master and I will be happy to see it."

"By the way, is your mother doing well recently?"

"I haven't seen her at the banquet for a while. Is she unwell?"

Mrs. Xing asked Zhang Qiang.

In the face of Mrs. Xing's concern, Zhang Qiang lowered his head.

"My mother is fine recently, but she has been busy at home and has not been out."

Mrs. Xing nodded slightly.

"Since your mother is busy, please help me take care of it."

Mrs. Xing's relationship with Zhang's mother was not good; they were just nodding acquaintances.

Now that Zhang Qiang is here, we have to exchange greetings.

Mrs. Xing brought Zhang Qiang to the place where they usually had meals in the main house.

"sit down!"

"Thank you, Madam!"

Mrs. Xing nodded slightly.

"You're welcome, just call me auntie from now on!"

The servants brought the food. Under Mrs. Xing's instructions, today's lunch at Rongguo Mansion was particularly sumptuous.

Before the two of them started to eat, they heard the voice of Jia Lian, who had returned to eat.

"Baoyu, remember, the men in our Rong Mansion don't cause trouble outside, but they are not afraid of trouble either."

"If someone dares to bully you, you will retaliate."

"I never held back."

As Jia Lian walked, he talked to Jia Baoyu who was following him.

Jia Baoyu stared at Jia Lian with his big, innocent eyes.

"What if the opponent is very strong?"

Jia Lian was silent for a while.

"Very impressive, but how impressive can it be?"

"As long as they are not His Majesty's princes, we in Rongguo Mansion can afford to offend the rest."

Jia Lian gave instructions to Jia Baoyu, and Jia Baoyu nodded heavily.

"I know, second brother!"

Jia Baoyu's smile was particularly sweet today.

Mrs. Xing looked at Zhang Qiang.

"came back"

Mrs. Xing stood up and went to meet Jia Lian.

"How did the clan school handle the matter today?"

When Jia Lian saw Madam Xing coming towards him, he felt awkward for a moment.

But when he thought about how well Mrs. Xing had treated him during this period, Jia Lian bowed to her.

"Madam, the naughty boys who bullied Baoyu have been dealt with."

Mrs. Xing nodded slightly and looked down at the young Baoyu.

"If you get bullied outside in the future, Baoyu, don't keep it to yourself all the time."

"You have to talk to your family. Only by talking to them can you really solve the problem."

Mrs. Xing's hand touched Jia Baoyu's head.

"Got it, Auntie!"

Mrs. Xing laughed.

"Lian'er, General Zhang's son Zhang Qiang wants to see you."

Mrs. Xing pointed at Zhang Qiang in the dining hall. Jia Lian saw Zhang Qiang and walked towards him.

Zhang Qiang stood up.

"How did you come?"

"elder brother."

Zhang Qiang bowed to Jia Lian, who nodded slightly.

"But something happened at home?"

Jia Lian, who knew Zhang Qiang's family situation, pulled Zhang Qiang to sit down, and Zhang Qiang nodded slightly.

"I castrated Li Kang"

Jia Lian took a mouthful of water and spat it out.

"what?"

Jia Lian looked at Zhang Qiang in shock, and Zhang Qiang nodded to Jia Lian again.

“So you are.”

Jia Lian had a bad feeling.

"Don't think too much, brother."

Zhang Qiang glanced around, and Jia Lian took Zhang Qiang away to his study. Following Jia Lian's eye signal, the servants closed the door.

"Did your uncle report the case?"

Jia Lian asked the question in his mind. If he really reported the case, there would be nothing he could do.

Zhang Qiang shook his head at Jia Lian.

That's not his uncle's child at all, so why would his uncle care?

"I want to go to the northwest, but after thinking about it, the only person I can think of is you, my brother."

"Brother, can you help me write a letter of recommendation to Lord Rong?"

"I want to be loyal to the court."

Jia Lian frowned.

"The northwest is not peaceful right now."

"I know"

Zhang Qiang answered.

"Isn't it because of the unrest that I want to go?"

"If it's peaceful, what's the point of me going there?"

"what is going on?"

Jia Lian found that he didn't recognize his little friend anymore.

They all come from big families, but how many of them regard the life and death of the country as more serious than their own lives?
Not to mention other things, although there are many people in his gang, there are only a few who are truly capable and ambitious.

Now his friend suddenly said that he wanted to be loyal to the court, which meant something must have happened at home.

Otherwise, how could I have this realization?

Jia Lian pressed Zhang Qiang with questions step by step.

Zhang Qiang lowered his head.

"If you don't tell me, I won't write to you."

"The Northwest is not like any other place. If you go there, you will really see blood!"

"I know"

Just when Jia Lian was on the verge of collapse, tears began to fall from Zhang Qiang's eyes.

Jia Lian couldn't handle this.

"Brother, please don't ask. Every family has its own problems. These are just trivial matters at home. I am going to the northwest for myself."

"I am the only one in the general's mansion now. If I don't hold it up, there will be no one else."

Jia Lian understood, but he just didn't want to say it.

"Think carefully, you can't go to the Northwest whenever you want."

"Unless the war is over, if we go, we can only get an imperial decree from His Majesty if we want to come back."

Zhang Qiang nodded.

Jia She, who was far away in the northwest, received a letter from his son.

Jia She looked through the letter and found that Jia Lian talked about the affairs of Rongguo Mansion in the letter and mentioned Zhang Qiang at the end.

However, before Jia She could finish reading the letter, Zhang Qiang, who came with the letter, was standing outside Jia She's tent waiting.

Zhang Qiang was feeling somewhat nervous and became restless. It was not until he was called in that he finally felt relieved.

"Are you General Zhang's son?"

Jia She asked Zhang Qiang, and Zhang Qiang nodded slightly.

"Yes, Lord Rong."

"I remember you were the only child left in your family. Why did you want to come to the northwest?"

Jia She supported his head with his two hands.

"I want to serve the court and fulfill my father's dream."

Bullshit!

Jia She cursed in his heart and exposed Zhang Qiang.

Needless to say, the dandies in Beijing are of good character. They also serve the court and fulfill their father's dream.

"Lian'er wrote about your family's situation in her heart, and I also have some understanding of your family's situation."

"Don't take it too seriously. General Zhang only has you as his son."

"No matter how much your mother supports her own family, she cannot change the fact of blood relationship."

"I have already informed General Niu, you can start as a seventh-rank lieutenant!"

Jia She glanced at the people around him, and they understood what he meant and took Zhang Qiang out of the tent and arranged him in a logistical position.

Zhang Qiang had no dissatisfaction with this.

In the Zhang Mansion, when Zhang's mother was taking care of Li Kang, she suddenly became silent after learning that Zhang Qiang had gone to the northwest. (End of this chapter)