Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 65 Jia Rong said: Serving the country and the people!

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"It's going to rain, let's go!"

Jia Rong looked up at the gloomy sky and said.

Sure enough, the morning glow does not go out, but the evening glow travels thousands of miles.

The ancients never lied to me.

Xie Jiwen said: "Shunzhi, let's go to Yunlou first. I have something to tell Mengshu, but I haven't told you yet."

"What's the matter?" Jia Rong asked.

Ye Mengshu said: "The matter of starting a society."

Xie Jiwen said: "I have had this idea for a long time. Why not take this opportunity to form a society and compete with each other among the literary societies in Jiangnan!"

Jia Rong thought for a moment and said solemnly, "We should establish a literary society, but I think the purpose of establishing a literary society cannot be limited to competing with the Jiangnan Literary Society. We should take a long-term view."

Xie Jiwen asked: "How long-term?"

Jia Rong said: "He is one who serves the country and the people!"

The pattern suddenly became higher!
Xie Jiwen: “…”

Ye Mengshu smiled and said, "Are you feeling a little empty?"

Jia Rong said: "Every man has his share of responsibility for the fate of his country. What is the purpose of us scholars studying?"

"High position and generous salary?"

"Have many wives and concubines?"

"Holding great power?"

"neither!"

"We scholars establish our minds for the heaven and earth, our mission for the people, we carry on the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, and we bring peace to the world for all eternity!" Jia Rong said passionately.

"That's very good!"

Ye Mengshu clapped his hands and laughed.

Xie Jiwen smiled and said, "I feel like my heart is surging after hearing this."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "So based on these few words, I will be the head of the society. Do you two brothers have any objection?"

Ye Mengshu has always respected Jia Rong, and said with a smile: "Of course there is no problem!"

Xie Jiwen had no intention of competing for the position of head of the society, and said with a smile: "You simply have no choice but to do your duty!"

Jia Rong waved his fan and said with a smile, "It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. Let's start the society today, right now. I will be the leader and you two will be vice-leaders... We can talk about it after we meet Song Yu."

Ye Mengshu smiled and said, "Assign him a clerk and let him assist in recruiting people."

Xie Jiwen smiled and said, "Since we have established a club, we should have a name. Let's go to Yunlou, sit down, eat and drink, and think of a name."

Jia Rong naturally had no time to go to Yunlou. Not to mention that he had several aunts to send home, he had to prepare for his trip south soon. There were also a lot of things waiting for him at home, especially asking Mr. Zhang to treat Master Zhen... It was urgent.

"There's no need to go to Yunlou. We can just name the club here." Jia Rong said simply.

Xie Jiwen asked, "Here? Isn't that a bit hasty?"

"It doesn't matter."

Jia Rong said calmly: "The right time and right place are not important. What is important is that we have a heart to serve the country and the people!"

"I must carve out a bright path in this vast world!"

As Jia Rong finished speaking.

There was a "click".

A silver lightning split the dark clouds,

Heavy rain poured down.

They hurried to the nearest pavilion.

“Haha, great!”

Jia Rong laughed as he ran, "Auspicious sign! This is a great auspicious sign!"

Ye Mengshu gasped and asked, "Why?"

Before Jia Rong could speak, Xie Jiwen said with a smile: "It hasn't rained in Northern Zhili since the beginning of spring. How many people have been saved by this rain?"

"Haha, that's right!"

Ye Mengshu laughed and said, "I was startled just now, thinking it was unlucky, but it turned out to be a sign of a good harvest."

Several people ran into the pavilion. Because the weather was gloomy just now, everyone here had left. The three of them looked at the auspicious rain in the pavilion and smiled happily.

Ye Mengshu said, "How about naming it Ruiyu Society?"

"not good."

Jia Rong shook his head decisively.

The word "瑞" should not be used indiscriminately.

Ye Mengshu also understood it at once and said with a smile, "I was so happy that I forgot the taboo." Jia Rong said, "Why not choose a name near here? This is Qingyun Lake, and Qingyun Society is a bit arrogant. Why not just choose the word 'Qing'?"

Youth Society!

Xie Jiwen clapped his hands and laughed, "What a good name!"

"We young people should forge ahead and carve out a bright path in this vast world!"

"well said!"

Jia Rong patted Xie Jiwen on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Remember to do more work and hang out less in the building in the future."

Xie Jiwen said: "It's fine if my father takes care of me, but why do you take care of me too?"

Jia Rong said sternly, "I am the head of the society, so of course I am in charge of you."

"Also, I'm going to Jinling in the next few days. You two should take care of the affairs of the literary club and make it grow and develop as soon as possible."

Ye Mengshu smiled bitterly and said, "You really know how to avoid idleness."

Jia Rong said with a smile, "As the saying goes, 'know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.' This time I went to Jinling to explore the foundation of the Jiangnan Literary Society. You should recruit people quickly. If everything goes well, our literary society will hold a literary gathering in Kyoto on August 15th. The leaders of the Jiangnan Literary Society will definitely send people to demonstrate. By then... my Qing Society will be famous all over the world!"

"There is another crucial point. Li Chun's reputation as the world's number one talent must be spread during this period of time. Then our Youth Society will become famous by stepping on him."

Night Dream Book: "..."

Xie Jiwen nodded and said, "It's a good idea, but can you hold your ground? I've read Li Chun's essay for the college entrance examination. It's excellent!"

Jia Rong said seriously, "So, for the sake of our Youth Society, I must study very hard. You guys should work harder and don't go hanging around in the building recently."

Xie Jiwen: “…”

Talked for a while.

The heavy rain gradually stopped.

The dark clouds dispersed and the bright sunshine filled the earth.

The stuffy feeling began to come again.

Jia Rong walked out of the pavilion, fanning himself, smelling the fresh fragrance after the rain, and said with a smile, "Look, how about the dark clouds covering the sun?"

"the sun is always behind the storm!"

"Keep working hard, young people!"

Xie Jiwen: “…”

Night Dream Book: "..."

Although the literary gathering was terminated due to heavy rain, the dragon boat race in Qingyun Lake did not end because of the heavy rain. The men cut through the thorns and moved forward in the rain, breaking through the rain curtain and welcoming the sunshine.

In the carriage, several young aunts watched the dragon boat race in the rain from afar and were all very satisfied.

Jia Rong stepped forward in the rain, fanning himself, and said with a smile, "My little aunts, we have watched the dragon boat race and enjoyed the rain. Shouldn't we go home now?"

Xiangyun asked, "When will you come out to play again?"

Xichun said, "August 15th, maybe."

Lin Daiyu said: "I think it's OK!"

Jia Rong: “…”

"Brother Rong, don't rush back. Go to the market in front. We have to buy some toys to bring back for the third and second sisters."

……

Two days passed by in a flash.

Yesterday, Jia Rong went to General Shenwu's mansion to ask for help. Feng Ziying did not act pretentiously and immediately brought Zhang Youshi to Ningguo Mansion to see Master Zhen.

Zhang Youshi looked solemn this time. He examined the patient's pulse and physiognomy for a long time before prescribing two prescriptions. He also advised, "Mr. Lingfu is extremely weak now. He has not recovered from his previous illness and has suffered new injuries. You must take good care of yourself, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Jia Rong thanked him and presented the consultation fee.

Zhang Youshi smiled and declined. Feng Ziying smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang is bringing his son to Beijing this time. He wants to find a career. Does Brother Rong have any help?"

Logically, Feng Ziying and Jia Zhen are of the same generation.

But he didn't dare to call Jia Rong uncle, as they were always friends as equals.

Jia Rong sighed in his heart.

Parents worry about their sons.

Jia Rong smiled and said, "There is nothing good at this time of year, so why not wait until after the New Year to donate something that is actually needed."

Lai Shangrong was able to donate a real vacancy, so with their family's current strength, it would be easy for them to donate a county magistrate in another province.

Of course, Lai Shangrong is nothing now, and the Rongguo Mansion is unable to find a real vacancy for an official who donated money.

Zhang Youshi thanked him repeatedly and said with a smile, "I heard that you are going to Jiangnan soon. Although I am dull, I have learned martial arts since I was young and I also know a little about medicine. If you don't mind, you can take me with you to serve as you please."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "Of course I would love to have that."

It's a good opportunity to take a look. If he is a promising talent, it would be nice to keep him around.

(End of this chapter)