Winning every step of the Red Mansion

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Jia She was anxious and anxious for a year, and after the new year, Prince Zhong Jing invited him to discuss matters at his residence.What was discussed was that Jia She was recommended to be in charge of the preparation of the military supplies, Jia She immediately declined as soon as he heard this, he didn't want to take on such a thankless job.However, Prince Zhongjing persuaded him to give it a try, and also took the booklet recommended by Jia She to watch.Jia Amnesty didn't know if he didn't read it, but he was taken aback when he saw it. The recommendation book actually had the names of his younger brother Jia Zheng and his nephew Jia Zhen.

Holding the booklet, Jia She felt a chill in his heart, thinking that he did not owe these two people anything.But the two signed their names on such a thing, but they didn't even tell themselves, and they were too kept in the dark this time.Jia Amnesty naturally became angrier as he thought about it, and when he said goodbye to the prince and returned to the mansion, the steward came to report that Jia Zheng had come to see him for business.Jia She thought it was a good time to come here, I didn't go looking for him, but he came to the door by himself.He must have heard that he had gone to Zhongjing Palace, got the letter and came to him to be a good boy.Jia Amnesty gritted his teeth to suppress the anger in his heart, and thought to himself: I want to see what you have to say this time.

Jia Zheng was led into the study by the steward, and he saw Jia Amnesty sitting on the teacher's chair, holding the newly delivered residence newspaper and looking at it.At this time, Jia Zheng was also a little uneasy, and Wang Ziteng and Jia Zhen coaxed him to sign his signature on the recommendation paper.The two said that Jia Amnesty's qualifications and strengths meant that he was definitely not qualified for this position. This time, it was just a gesture by the relatives of the court to express their concern for this matter.Moreover, the last time Jia Manor's sage gave money because of the riots in Xihai Yanzi, if he took the lead in making a gesture this time, he might benefit from it.Wang Ziteng and Jia Zhen repeatedly assured that this was just a formality and nothing would happen. Jia Zheng thought that if Jia Amnesty got the letter from others, it would be bad, so he had better tell him this time.

When Jia Zheng entered the house, he saw that Jia Amnesty still didn't look up and just looked at the residence newspaper.Jia Zheng felt a little embarrassed, and cleared his throat slightly, but Jia Amnesty still acted as if he hadn't heard.At this time, Jia Zheng was somewhat displeased.He had no choice but to salute Jia Shelue and call out: "Brother."

When Jia Amnesty heard Jia Zheng speak, he slowly put down the mansion newspaper in his hand, and did not invite Jia Zheng to sit down, but just replied casually: "My dear brother, I am free today, come to my place for a walk? You are always free. Do not go to the Three Treasure Hall!"

Jia Zheng heard Jia She's words implied sarcasm, wondering if he already knew about it?Jia Zheng accompanied him with a smile and said, "Brother was just reading the submitted residence newspaper, but he is also worried about the chaos along the West Sea?" Jia Zheng himself turned his words to this aspect.

Unexpectedly, Jia She said with a smile: "My dear brother, as a member of the Ministry of Industry, is very concerned about the country's political affairs. As an elder brother, I only have a vain job. I really feel sorry for myself. I am a little bit worried because of this mansion. The newspaper said that the water bandits in the south of the Yangtze River are causing chaos. Thinking of your and my ancestral home in Jinling, if one day we return to our original place, if the water bandits are still not eradicated by then, wouldn’t it be more troublesome.”

Jia Amnesty deliberately didn't follow up on Jia Zheng's words, since he wanted to discuss matters with him, he should have said it clearly, and wanted to lead himself to say, I'm sorry, don't be fooled!

When Jia Zheng saw what Jia She said, he was anxious. When did Jia She learn to talk in circles like a literati.But if you don't talk about it, it won't work.After all, there is no impenetrable wall in the affairs of the court, and it must be too late to confess when the dust settles.Jia Zheng hesitated for a moment and said, "Water bandits are annoying, but we should be fine now that the old house in Jinling is guarded. It's just that the bandits in Xihai Yanzi are even more powerful. , will become a disaster in the future.”

Jia Amnesty nodded after hearing this, and said, "I'm also puzzled. Brother, where did you get the letter to know how powerful it is? I didn't see it in the mansion newspaper. I think our uncle, General Shi, swept it clean back then. .Thinking that this is only a few years, but this bandit will come back from the ashes?"

Jia Zheng looked helpless and said: "How do I know that the banditry is coming, and it must have become a large scale." Jia Amnesty nodded thoughtfully and said: "Brother's words are quite reasonable. However, such important court affairs, such as you and me, are not qualified to make unreasonable comments, it is better to listen to the Holy Majesty's decision, and it is better not to talk about it!"

Jia Zheng saw that Jia Amnesty was talking nonsense and refused to answer, and felt helpless, so he had no choice but to say frankly: "Brother, you know that the court can be very distressed about the candidates for the military preparations."

After hearing this, Jia She said inwardly: "After talking for a long time, I finally got to the point. I'm not as good as you. Let's see how you lie!" The army and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first. This is unmistakable. But where is it your turn to bother you and me? How about we discuss and discuss the preparation of these two marriages bestowed by the emperor, and now I am still worrying about the wedding room ! But worry kills me."

Jia Zheng was helpless to hear this.But he brought the topic back and didn't know how to open it. When he was hesitating, he heard Jia She said: "By the way, why are you looking for me today? But it's also for the marriage?"

These words blocked what Jia Zheng wanted to say. Jia Zheng thought in his heart, if he hadn't kindly wanted to inform him in advance, otherwise there would be no need to be idle.Besides, Jia She went to Prince Zhongjing's mansion today. It may not be because of this, even if it was, he would not take out the booklet of the joint recommendation and tell everyone to sign it. Why should I worry about it? .Seeing that I have been talking to him about Xihai Yanzi for a long time, but I haven't seen anything on it, maybe I don't know about it yet.The more he thought about it, the more Jia Zheng felt that he was a bit redundant this time, and why did he come out of nowhere to make fun of him.Jia Zheng thought to himself, why not make up a random reason and say a few words for a while.Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Jia She sigh: "Oh, if you want others to know about the things in this world, you have to do nothing about it yourself. Anyway, this paper can't contain fire."

Jia Zheng was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean, brother?"

Jia She smiled: "I heard a strange thing today. It is said that we are a family of brothers. They are friendly on the surface, but they are at odds behind the scenes. This elder brother is always tripped by his younger brother. He does it twice. Elder brother also endured it, but the more times he did it, the more he couldn't bear it anymore. Guess what happened in the end?"

Jia Zheng suddenly heard Jia She make such a big talk, and felt that Jia She seemed to know something, so he hurriedly asked, "What happened in the end?"

Jia Amnesty looked at Jia Zheng with a smile and said, "It just so happens that the lord won't say anything, let me guess it myself. How can I guess it. But I thought about it, if I followed my temperament, I'm afraid it will be the future of that brother." Life will definitely not be easy. How can you not bow your head in this room? Are you right?"

Jia Zheng was even more surprised when he heard this.Without waiting for Jia Zheng to reply, Jia Amnesty said, "I still have something to do today, if brother just came to chat with me to relieve boredom, let's talk another day."

Jia Zheng listened to Jia Amnesty's eviction order, so naturally he couldn't stay any longer, bowed his head and walked a few steps, was about to walk out of the study, then turned around and said, "Brother, do you know that someone recommended you for the post of military supply preparation?"

Jia Amnesty narrowed his eyes, the smile on his face disappeared, and looked at Jia Zheng.Although Jia Zheng didn't see the anger on Jia She's face, he felt that Jia She's at this time seemed to be the same as before the rage.Jia She then asked word by word, "Could it be you who recommended me?"

Jia Zheng was horrified by Jia Amnesty's momentum, and waved his hands again and again: "No, no, I'm just reconsidering the signature. I, I just thought that this matter would never come true, so I listened to Wang Ziteng and Jia Zhen's words, I signed my name on the recommendation paper. Thinking of this matter today, I hurriedly explained it to my brother.”

Jia Amnesty didn't expect Jia Zheng to be a self-confessed person, so he said it out, and brought a prince along with him.But Wang Ziteng's name was not found on the brochure.I don't know whether Jia Zheng pinched Wang Ziteng to block the gun, or Wang Ziteng, an old fox, has other plans. If that's the case, it can only be said that Jia Zheng is really stupid.

The corners of Jia She's mouth raised slightly, and he said to Jia Zheng with a smile: "Then I would like to thank you brother for telling me about this matter. Now I understand that in the eyes of this relative, I, Marquis Jia En, can accomplish things. Such a secret Someone recommended me for the position, more than one, so very good. It’s just a pity, if my father can see it, it would be great, maybe it will be a success! Are you right?”

Jia Zheng didn't know whether to nod or shake his head.I'm still more familiar with Jia She, who has emotions written all over his face, so that I can see through his thoughts at a glance, such a Jia She who is sometimes happy and sometimes angry, I really can't understand and understand.

"I think the recommendation of my virtuous brother is quite right. I will write a note and go to ask the Holy Majesty in person. This time, I will let everyone see my ability as Marquis Jia En. Isn't it just to prepare an army of millions of horses and rations! What's the matter with that?" Difficult, if I, Marquis Jia En, don't make all the preparations, I will have to make all the preparations for the whole Jia family! Only in this way can we be worthy of the word loyalty." Jia She stopped looking at Jia Zheng and said, "Do you see what I said is right? By the way, this is not enough, how about we donate our salary to show our determination. Brother, please donate for three years first, if it is too much, it is not appropriate. After all, you are now a low-ranking official and have little salary, so three years is short It's okay, if there are too many, I'm afraid you won't be able to turn around. Brother, don't worry, I will write a note in a while, and I will definitely write clearly about your donation of salary, and I will help you get a head start! Do you think it is good?"

For some reason, Jia Zheng felt that Jia She, who was smiling and talking at this time, was terribly frightening. He looked at himself as if a wolf had seen its prey, and wanted to pounce on him and tear him to pieces.I didn't dare to say another word, and hurriedly said that I had something to say goodbye and left in a hurry.

Seeing Jia Zheng leaving in a state of embarrassment, Jia Amnesty scolded: "Prudish! You are unkind to my elder brother and easy to be manipulated by others, so don't blame me for being unrighteous to you. I have left you room several times, who knows You don't have a long memory at all. This time I want you to improve your memory!"