Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

In Rongqing Hall,

Jia Jing sat upright in his chair, the hem of his python robe hanging down, casting a shadow in the candlelight.

The candlelight flickered, casting an indistinct glow on his face.

Meanwhile, Grandmother Jia stared at Jia Jing in disbelief.

She never expected that her casual complaint would actually elicit a response from this unfilial grandson who wanted to reorganize the clan.

Grandmother Jia's aged face was clouded with worry, and her heart was filled with endless sorrow!

It's important to understand that reforming the clan is different from reforming the Rongguo Mansion.

Although the reorganization of Rongguo Mansion also resulted in the punishment of many people, including the Lai family and Wu Xindeng, it caused quite a stir.

But no matter what these people say, they are just servants of the Jia family. Punishing them will not cause any major negative impact or discussion.

However, reorganizing the clan means taking action against other branches of the same clan, not simply taking lives and doing whatever one wants!

Even though the Rongguo Mansion is the core of the Jia clan, and even though Jia Jing holds a high position and great power, if he does not perform well, it is very easy to cause unrest among the clan members and bring him a bad reputation!

Even though she, the matriarch of both families, usually showed more concern for the clansmen of Ningrong Street and rarely interfered in the affairs of other branches, let alone disciplined them!

The proper way for clansmen to love and care for each other is to treat each other with kindness and affection; there is no such thing as killing one another.

Even if a member of the clan has done something wrong, they should be kept in the dark and advised instead of taking drastic measures!

Thinking of this, Grandmother Jia felt a slight headache coming on.

He was right after all; once this wicked grandson returned, his peaceful days would be over.

After a long silence, Grandmother Jia gazed blankly at the dimly lit courtyard outside the curtain, as if foreshadowing the tragic end of some people.

After thinking for a long time, she sighed deeply and finally couldn't help but advise:

"The difficulties faced by relatives and clansmen have always been one of the greatest calamities in the world!"

"Even when the late Duke Rong was alive, he never interfered in the affairs of other branches of the clan!"

"With hundreds of members in the clan, it's inevitable that there will be both good and bad among them. Even if there are those who break the law, the imperial court will restrain them."

"Our household and the other branches have already separated, and given your current high status, even if they commit minor offenses, they won't be of any use to us. Why bother with this thankless task!"

"Within the clan, most of them are your elders. You'll see them all the time. Doing this will only bring resentment!"

Grandmother Jia tried to persuade Jia Jing to abandon his idea of ​​reorganization by appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him.

The main reason is that there's no need to be the villain. Even if there are a few lawless individuals among the clan,

However, the Rongguo Mansion and the other branches of the Shenjing family had already separated, so even if they committed a crime, it wouldn't affect their own family. Why bother with other people's business!

According to the laws of the Han Dynasty

Unless it is a major crime such as treason, rebellion, or plotting a great rebellion among the ten heinous crimes, one's entire clan will be implicated. Other minor crimes will not implicate one's clan at all.

Grandmother Jia did not believe that anyone in the clan, besides Jia Jing, could commit such a heinous crime!

Therefore,

If it's just a minor offense, the imperial court doesn't bother with it, so why should we take the initiative to punish them? Wouldn't that be creating trouble out of nothing and exposing our clan's shame?

Faced with Grandmother Jia's complex expression that seemed to say, "You unfilial grandson, stop now," Jia Jing frowned and said coldly:

"Old lady, are you confused!"

"Within the clan, we all prosper together, and we all suffer together. We are of the same blood and lineage. How can we remain unscathed when our clan is in trouble?"

"Putting aside other matters, isn't the Jia Zhen incident a very obvious example?"

"When he was arrested and imprisoned, was the old lady at home worried sick every day, trying to pull strings everywhere to get him released?"

"If other members of the clan get into trouble in the future and come to us for help, do you think the old lady will just stand by and do nothing?"

"If we don't address the minor mistakes made by our clansmen now, we'll only encourage this unhealthy trend, which could lead to a major disaster later, and then it will be too late to regret it!"

"Even if our clansmen commit crimes and it doesn't implicate us, doesn't it still damage the reputation of our Jia clan outside?"

"Others won't say anything about them, they'll just say that the Rongguo and Jingguo mansions have corrupt traditions and that many of their members are lawless!"

"He who does not plan for the long term is not fit to plan for the short term; he who does not plan for the whole is not fit to plan for a part."

"Old lady, you must not only focus on your immediate surroundings, nor be short-sighted."

"We must have a long-term vision and a broad perspective. Our ancestors worked tirelessly to build this century-old legacy; we, their descendants, must strive for the family's prosperity for generations to come!"

"Therefore, it's not that I enjoy making changes, or that I want to interfere in the affairs of other branches of the family; it's that for the long-term survival of the Jia clan, I have no choice but to do so!"

"The Supreme Lord said: Fortune and misfortune have no fixed gate; they are summoned by oneself! As the current head of the Jia family, I must be determined to establish a clean and upright family tradition!"

"Grandma, do you understand what I'm saying?"

Jia Jing's words elicited various reactions from the people in the hall!

Yuan Chun, Ying Chun, Xing Xiuyan, and the others paused slightly, their gazes fixed on the dignified and solemn Jia Jing, their minds replaying the following thoughts:

Those who do not plan for the world are not enough for a moment; those who do not plan for the overall situation are not enough for one area.

This is a very good statement; it demonstrates both a long-term perspective and a broad sense of the overall situation.

This single sentence reveals the character and ambition of the third brother.

With lofty aspirations and wisdom, insightful and profound understanding, and a broad and open mind, what a spirit, what a demeanor!

Compared to that, the old lady's considerations do seem rather shallow and selfish!

Tan Chun was even more dazzled, thinking that Jia Jing truly deserved to be called a great and extraordinary man. With admiration in her beautiful eyes, she exclaimed:

"He who does not plan for the long term cannot plan for the short term; he who does not plan for the whole cannot plan for a part. Third brother's words are profound."

"Only someone with extraordinary talent and profound understanding of the world could utter such insightful words!"

Tan Chun did not comment on whether or not the clan should be reformed, as this was not something a young woman like her could say.

However, her enthusiastic praise for Jia Jing undoubtedly demonstrated her support.

Xiangyun's apple-shaped face was also moved, and she praised with a light smile:

"That's certainly insightful. Most people who can consider things a few years in advance are wise, but Third Brother is thinking of the long term. What a broad mind he has!"

With the favor of Grandmother Jia and her straightforward nature, Xiangyun was not worried about saying the wrong thing and being scolded by the old lady!

Baochai's plump, fair face held a slight smile, and her bright, almond-shaped eyes sparkled with autumn waves.

She glanced at Daiyu not far away and said softly:

"These words reveal a spirit that transcends personal gain and loss, showing that Third Brother is by no means a person who is preoccupied with personal gains and losses or petty and calculating; he has a far-sighted vision!"

She spoke in a very low voice, so low that only a few people around her could hear her.

Upon hearing this, Daiyu's expression froze, her brows furrowed slightly, and she glanced at Baochai almost imperceptibly, feeling a sense of being offended.