Chapter 661

Hosting is not the same as the leader of the alliance. If there is a leader in the Nanjing literary world, of course it must be Qin Dewei.But Qin Dewei was not in Nanjing for a long time, so another person was needed to act as the host. This is the host.

After a night of testing, Jiao Wenjie and Jiao Xiucai got Qin Dewei's initial approval without him knowing it.

There is no problem with appearance, IQ is no problem, EQ is no problem, improvisation and responsibility are not bad, and there are no major problems in life.

Most of the marriages these days don't have a love process, so they can only let relatives and friends help to see each other.

As for why Qin Dewei asked Jiao Wenjie to be the host, it was because he felt that the three of them were making too much trouble, and they formed a clique in Nanjing under their own banner!
To say a thousand words and ten thousand, who will be the host, and has anyone asked himself the opinion of the leader?

It is necessary for Qin Dewei to let his disciples and grandchildren know what organizational procedures are. Without individual deliberation and leader nomination, they are all invalid and illegal organizational activities!

Ordinary people who have never been in power may think that it's no big deal, it's just a presidency, everyone should be the same, if the meat is rotten in the pot, isn't Qin Dewei still a stable leader?

But if you are not sensitive to such out-of-control things, or even have no reaction, then you are not worthy of being a leader!
But Jiao Wenjie only thought that Qin Dewei was drinking too much and talking nonsense, he was still surprised, this brother Zhang obviously drank much less than himself, how could he get drunk faster than himself?
So Jiao Wenjie took the initiative to say: "I have had a good time tonight, why not rest here and go to the city together tomorrow. If Brother Zhang doesn't mind, I can help you find a place to live."

Qin Dewei said to the beauty next to Jiao Wenjie: "Tonight's accounts are all mine. How much does this sister spend the night? I paid for Jiao's friend!"

Jiao Wenjie repeatedly refused: "There is no need to stay overnight, I will go back to the inn to sleep!"

Qin Dewei persuaded him several times, but Jiao Wenjie still refused, so he gave up.After the two walked out of Jiangdong Building, they each left their residence addresses and said goodbye to each other.

Back at the residence, Qin Dewei said to Ma Er: "Tomorrow I will sneak into the city and go home, and I don't want others to know."

Qin Dewei really wanted to stay at home for a few days, otherwise, as long as others knew that he was in Nanjing, he would never have peace.

Ma Er replied: "If you want to keep it completely secret, then hire a carriage and horse who doesn't know the master early in the morning, and then the master will sit in the hood of the car and don't show up. I also disguised myself a little to avoid being recognized by acquaintances.

When entering the city, I don't know if they will be inspected. The officers and soldiers of the Sanshan Gate are familiar with the master, and if they see it, they will not be able to keep it secret. "

Qin Dewei had no other choice, since he couldn't fly over, he could only take a step to watch.

On the other hand, Jiao Wenjie was deliberately fed a lot tonight, and he had a lot of stamina, so he slept for a long time.

After he got up, he rushed to the address left by "Brother Zhang" and learned that the other party had already checked out and left.This can't help but make Jiao Wenjie feel lost, he only feels that Brother Zhang's words and actions are strange and unpredictable.

Jiangdongmen is only the outer city. After entering Jiangdongmen, you can only count as the outer suburbs of Nanjing, and then enter the inner city to be counted as the "urban area".

From Jiangdong Gate to the east, after passing Mochou Lake and Xu Weigong's Fanglin Garden, you will find the Sanshan Gate in the inner city.This area can be said to be one of Qin Dewei's frequent activities, and it can even be said to be the place where he became famous.

So Qin Dewei was extra careful along the way, and the hood of the car was even tighter.When approaching the Sanshan Gate, let Ma Er go to explore the way first.

Ma Er, as a follower who often followed Qin Dewei, was also known by many people.If the officers and soldiers of the Sanshan Gate can even recognize Ma Er, they can't leave here.

When Ma Er successfully passed the Sanshan Gate, Qin Dewei's carriage continued to face each other.The guards at the gate simply checked that there were no smuggled goods and did not pay attention to Qin Dewei's appearance, so they let him go.

The coachman was hired temporarily and did not know Qin Dewei and his group.But seeing the sneaky behavior of this group of people, I couldn't help muttering in my heart, could this young gentleman be a prisoner on the run?

The coachman was a little scared at first, but the other party gave him too much money, so he continued to leave suspiciously. In broad daylight in the big city, he wouldn't openly hijack the car, right?
After actually entering the city, Qin Dewei let go of half of his heart. After meeting the pioneer officer Ma Er, he continued east along Sanshanmen Street and then turned south.

Near noon, I finally arrived near the Qin Mansion located in the southwest of Wuding Bridge and on the bank of the Qinhuai River.

The tall and majestic three-story and four-pillar Wenkuishi archway stands on the street, symbolizing the supreme glory and grandeur. Most people in the city have to dismount from their horses and sedan chairs when they arrive here.

It is said that in the city of Nanjing, this archway is second only to the founding king of Zhongshan, Xu Da's Great Gong Archway.

So Ma Er, who was exploring the way ahead, was in a dilemma. If he let the carriage go directly, it would be too eye-catching, and he might be stopped by the nearby people as rude.But let Master Qin come down and show up on the street, so why keep it a secret?

And looking from a distance, there seemed to be outsiders waiting in front of the vermilion five-bay gate of the Qin Mansion (actually it was over-regulated, but the atmosphere was like this).If Qin Dewei goes home and enters the door, he can be seen by outsiders.

Qin Dewei sighed, he just wanted to go home quietly, the experience was like being a thief.

Fortunately, he had already prepared, and another entourage, who was born in the face, took the letter and went to the gate to secretly inform the inside.

Not long after, I saw two servants running out of the gate quickly, then circled the carriage for half a circle, and led it to the back gate of the Qin Mansion.

At this time, the back door had been opened, and there were no other people around, so Qin Dewei jumped out of the carriage and walked quickly into the door.

Although the coachman who sent Qin Dewei back felt weird, he also had professional ethics and didn't ask any further questions.

Qin Xiang, who was already a purely rich man, stood at the back door with the butler Hao Danian. When Qin Xiang saw Qin Dewei, he complained, "Why didn't you tell me in advance when you came back?"

After saluting, Qin Dewei sighed: "If I said it in advance, it would definitely leak. How can I ask for a clean one? I can keep it for a few days."

As the saying goes, Fu has distant relatives in the mountains, let alone his home in a busy city, and wanting to go home quietly is like being a thief.

Qin Xiang waved his hand and said, "You go back to your room to rest first, I'll fix the banquet, and then speak slowly."

Qin Dewei also temporarily separated from his uncle and returned to the backyard of the main house.Along the way, it was really carved eaves and painted buildings. To be honest, among the places Qin Dewei lived in, this place was the most exquisite and luxurious.

But he can't live there for a few days. If he wants to live for a long time, he might have to wait decades to retire. It would be a waste to think about it.

Mrs. Gu greeted her from the hall, and saluted her husband.

Qin Dewei felt a little guilty because of the lack of gatherings and separation, and took the initiative to help Mrs. Gu up.Then he looked left and right, but did not find the two sons.

But Mrs. Gu didn't seem to notice this problem, so she led her husband into the house.

Qin Dewei thought about it secretly, and felt that there was a situation, women's minds always need to be pondered.

At this time, I heard Gu Niangzi say bitterly: "I haven't seen you for another year and a half."

Qin Dewei thought about reassuring Mrs. Gu first, and said very definitely: "I will definitely take you to the capital this time!"

Madam Gu caressed her cheeks, sighed and said, "But after so many years of delay, it's not the best time for me to be a concubine. Now that I'm old, how can I serve my husband?"

Qin Dewei thought about it again, all words are weak, and he still needs to rely on actions to speak.So he directly picked up Mrs. Gu and went into the bedroom.

We've been an old couple for many years, who doesn't understand who?Deliberately keeping the two sons from showing up, and then only the man and woman are alone, isn't this a kind of cautious test?

If he, Qin Dewei, behaved as respectful as a guest and as inferior as a beast, then Mrs. Gu would surely make up her mind that she had lost her femininity, and then she would think about other things.

There is no need to be so tentative, just be sincere, everyone should show their hearts and be honest with each other.He, Qin Dewei, is a philanthropic person, who can be anything from a young girl to an acquaintance.

Half an hour later, Qin Dewei looked up tiredly, and said in his mouth: "Stop thinking about it, pack your luggage for a few days, and follow me to the capital."

Madam Gu still cared about her age in her heart, maybe she wanted to be coquettish, and deliberately said like a teenage girl: "I heard that the climate in the capital is not suitable, and it is not good for the skin."

Qin Dewei caressed Mrs. Gu's back, and said earnestly: "The capital is an indispensable part of the Qianzhuang business if it wants to become bigger and stronger, and to achieve greater glory.

But recently, there has been a bottleneck in the capital, and the future may soon enter the fast lane, and it is necessary for someone who can really take charge to sit in charge, so it is up to you. "

Madam Gu: "."

She has no interest in money!One of the things she regretted the most in her life was founding the Yuanfeng Bank!

I really want to ask, between Qian Zhuang and her, Gu Qiongzhi, who do you choose, husband!
After a long absence, the newlyweds dawdled for a while before coming out of the bedroom.A maidservant reported outside the door: "The second old master has prepared the family banquet, and we are waiting for the master to take the table."

Led by the maid, Qin Dewei and Gu Niangzi came to the Flower Hall of the East Courtyard.Only then did the two sons, one big and one small, appear, and they were all waiting at the banquet.

Seeing the two sons, Qin Dewei couldn't help feeling that time flies.The eldest son Qin Guozuo is now five years old, and the second son Qin Guotai is also three years old.

After receiving the stiff salutes from the two sons, the whole family was seated together.

After toasting his uncle Qin Xiang for three glasses of wine, Qin Dewei looked at his cousin again and said with a smile, "I met Jiao Xiucai outside Jiangdong Gate last night. I heard that he wants to propose marriage to our family."

Qin Xiang quickly asked: "Have you dealt with him? What do you think of this person? But with your current status, others will pretend to be in front of you, and it is difficult for you to see other people's true nature in a short time."

In fact, Qin Xiang is quite satisfied with Jiao Xiucai, his age is suitable, he has a reputation as a scholar, and his family background is not good. These three conditions are simply a tailor-made son-in-law for him, but he still wants to hear his nephew's opinion.

Qin Dewei replied: "Of course I also want to find out, so I hid my identity and invited him to drink flower wine in the Jiangdong Building, and asked the beauty to accompany him!"

Qin Xiang: "."

This is really a scam!No matter how honest a person is with his nephew, he has to learn how to be bad!The elder nephew who was 12 years old went to the widow's door and got on the oiran's bed seems to be vivid in my memory!

Qin Dewei continued: "Jiao Xiucai seems to be a decent person, but I have to give him a test question.

Is he going to bring new tea to our house?At that time, my uncle will pass a message to him, if he can win the host of the New Jinling Poetry Society, I will agree to this marriage! "

Qin Xiang was speechless again, isn't this making things difficult for others?

Thanks to the status of the Qin Mansion, he has also heard about the recent trend of the New Jinling Poetry Club. This group has become the mainstream of the Nanjing literary world, not the kind of small group of kittens who entertain themselves.

Then Jiao Wenjie is just a rookie scholar who has just entered the county school for two months. How can he surpass his seniors and become the host of the New Jinling Poetry Club?

When Qin Xiang was wondering whether to make this condition, the grand nephew Qin Guozuo next to him suddenly said, "Daddy, what is flower wine? Is it fun?"

Qin Dewei: "."

In the cognition of Qin Guozuo, who was only five years old, the adult who suddenly appeared in front of him was a very important and close person to him, so he wanted to work hard to integrate into the conversation.

Mrs. Gu stretched out her hand and pinched Qin Dewei, complaining: "Be careful when you speak in front of your son!"

Qin Dewei touched the eldest son's head, and said with emotion: "He is also five years old, and he is so smart. It is time to consider the matter of enlightenment."

Qin Xiang said, "I've been thinking about finding a teacher this year. I'm afraid that all the scholars in Nanjing want to come to study at home, so I have to choose carefully."

Qin Dewei said disdainfully: "What kind of librarian do you need? I will teach reading in person."

"Don't mistake me as a child of the Qin family!" "Husband, please let Da Lang go!"

When Qin Xiang and Gu Shi heard Qin Dewei's words, they all spoke in unison.

Qin Dewei ate a few mouthfuls of meat in anger, and asked Qin Xiang, "Uncle, what do you mean?"

When I am old, I like to recall the past. In just a moment, Qin Xiang thought of the afternoon when Qin Dewei was kicked out by the Enlightenment Dagongfang Sociology.

While making a sharp turn, he thought about it and said, "I mean, you have to go north after all. If you can't be by Dalang's side, how can you teach reading?"

Qin Dewei continued to stroke Qin Guozuo's head, and replied: "I want to take their mother and son with me, and they will be by my side in the future."

Qin Xiang was obviously reluctant and remained silent.Qin Dewei sighed, and didn't bring up this topic that would make his uncle uncomfortable.

At this time, the housekeeper Hao Danian came in and reported: "The county government sent a message that the new Yingtian Governor, Mr. Gu Lin, came to Nanjing City in two days and asked the second old lady if he wanted to participate in the entertainment?"

When higher-level officials go to a certain place, the local government often organizes representatives of the gentry to participate in the clean-up.For the gentry, this is also a good opportunity to get in touch with high officials.

As the most well-known family in Nanjing, the Qin family was invited to participate in this kind of event.

Although Governor Yingtian actually doesn't care about things in Nanjing, on the bright side, after all, Governor Yingtian's area includes all the places in Nanzhili south of the Yangtze River, so Yingtianfu, Jiangning County, and Shangyuan County still need to be polite. Please welcome the governor.

But Qin Dewei still felt something was wrong. According to the time calculation, Gu Lin could only arrive at Jurong, where the governor Xingyuan is stationed, to take office today.

Then, before the seats were warmed up, I ran to Nanjing City two days later, no matter how I looked at it, there was no purpose.

I don't know what this old man wants to do again. Could it be that he was stimulated by the "new generation" last night and wants to make a living again?

At the end of the family banquet, Qin Xiang tried hard to persuade Qin Dewei: "You are too young to become an official, I am afraid that you will have to experience decades of official career.

But if you stay in the capital for a long time and don't come back, my Qin family will lack someone who can support me in Nanjing, and my uncle, because of my background, it's really hard for me to take on a big job, and I'm going to grow old sooner or later.

If there is no backbone and it takes decades, the Qin family's foundation in Nanjing will inevitably suffer problems!It is not unreasonable to hear that when the emperor is on tour, he must let the prince stay in the capital to supervise the country.

So it's better to let Da Lang stay in Nanjing, and you can set up a family after only ten years, otherwise, who else can keep the southeast family business for you? "

Qin Dewei was very surprised, he didn't expect his uncle to say such a thing, and asked suspiciously habitually: "Did you come up with these words yourself, or did someone else tell you?"

Qin Xiang replied without hesitation: "You don't have to misunderstand anything, I thought about it myself! I thought about it for several years!"

Qin Dewei nodded, "Uncle's words are also reasonable. My Qin family is not a big family, and there is indeed a shortage of people. Let me think twice."

The family banquet ended happily, and Qin Dewei took his two sons to the garden to play.

The current situation between their father and son is simply "the strangest relatives". For some reason, the two little boys are extremely restrained in front of their own father.

Fortunately, they are both young, and they started having fun after getting acquainted with each other after a while. After all, blood is thicker than water.

Among them, Erlang still only knows Shale's age, but Dalang can already have a simple conversation, but there are a lot of questions after letting go.

"Why doesn't mother let you talk about flower wine?" "Why doesn't father teach me how to read?" "How many mothers do I have?"

When Bachelor Qin was struggling with his son's problem, Qin Xiang, who became the second old man of the Qin family before he turned forty, went to the front hall.

Jiao Xiucai personally went to Puzikou to collect a batch of this year's new tea, and then sent it to the Qin Mansion in person, and the approachable second old man personally received Jiao Xiucai.

The second old man had worked as a policeman in Jiangning County for many years, and he had already figured out Jiao Xiucai's family situation inside and out, and there was nothing wrong with him except poverty.

I asked my eldest nephew just now, but I didn't see any obvious objection from my eldest nephew, so I basically made up my mind.

But the elder nephew had other orders, and the second old master Qin could only act according to the elder nephew's script, and asked with a straight face, "I heard that you went to Jiangdong Tower last night?"

In this spring weather, Jiao Xiucai's cold sweat broke out, and his complexion changed immediately.The mind is like a lightning strike, how did the Qin family know?
The old man Qin Er yelled softly: "Have you gone?"

Jiao Xiucai answered truthfully with difficulty: "Go."

He originally thought that the second old master Qin would take the opportunity to reprimand him, but unexpectedly, the second old master Qin got stuck, thought for a while before opening his mouth again, and said with a cold snort:

"My Qin family does not marry anyone who is unknown! If you want to marry a daughter of my Qin family, you must become the host of the New Jinling Poetry Club, or you will be out of the question!"

Jiao Xiucai was speechless, how much did she think highly of herself?
He really couldn't figure it out, what happened these two days, everyone was talking about it?How does he look like he can be a host?

Watching the melancholy Jiao Xiucai leave, the Second Old Master Qin was helpless.The most authoritative eldest nephew of the Qin family said that this is called the test of "adversity", and it can best reveal character.

Walking out of the small side door of the five-bay Zhumen, and passing through the four-pillar and three-story stone archway, Jiao Wenjie gradually regained consciousness.

That Zhang Juzheng has a problem!It must be Zhang Juzheng who passed the news to the Qin family!Otherwise, how could the Qin family know so quickly?
And when I went to look for Zhang Juzheng this morning, this friend of Zhang disappeared mysteriously. I didn't wait for him to enter the city together. At that time, I only thought it was weird, but now that I think about it, it's all suspicious!
The more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became, Jiao Wenjie turned around and went to Gao Changjiang, the eldest brother of the county school.It was Gao Changjiang who introduced himself to the Qin family in the first place, so Gao Changjiang should know if something goes wrong.

Ever since Qin Dewei was promoted, Gao Changjiang, who was a close comrade-in-arms, became a senior student, and he became the leader of the county school as he wished, also known as the school bully.

Moreover, the Spring and Autumn Poetry Awards created by Qin Dewei have always been jointly sponsored by Yuanfenghao and Taibailou, which further increased the voice of Gao Changjiang, the young owner of Taibailou and a minority shareholder of Yuanfenghao, in the Nanjing literary world.

At this time, Gao Changjiang was hosting a banquet in his own Taibai Building to attract scholars. Every spring is the peak period of literati activities, and the competition for the hosting of the New Jinling Poetry Club has also reached the most critical moment. Naturally, Gao Changjiang did not dare to slack off.

After Jiao Xiucai found Gao Changjiang, he invited Gao Changjiang to a corner of the backyard with no outsiders, and then told him what happened in the past two days.

"It's not just for you, it's for me!" After Gao Changjiang heard this, he took up the responsibility with a big brother's momentum.

He, Gao Changjiang, was the matchmaker between Jiao Wenjie and the Qin family. If he damaged Jiao Wenjie, it would be tantamount to damaging the relationship between Gao Changjiang and the Qin family!
As long as the Qin family thinks "How could Gao Changjiang introduce this kind of person", the other party's goal will be achieved!
Then Gao Changjiang said with certainty: "I can conclude that Zhang Juzheng must have been instructed by others to lure you into the bait on purpose!"

Jiao Wenjie asked: "Can you mobilize your comrades to find this piece of Juzheng?"

Gao Changjiang frowned and said, "I'm afraid it will be difficult to find him! He disappeared without a trace this morning. He hid it on purpose, and he may not even be in Nanjing anymore!"

Jiao Wenjie sighed with a sad face, he didn't expect that such a twists and turns would happen after such a good thing.

It's really sinister, who would have thought that a fellow student who was bold and generous and had an extraordinary bearing by the riverside would deliberately frame him!
Gao Changjiang gritted his teeth and said, "I'm thinking, is this a game played by the other two?"

Of course Jiao Wenjie understood that the other two that Brother Gao was referring to were the two competitors, Wang Fengyuan and He Liangjun.

These two are authentic disciples of Bachelor Qin. He Liangjun was a disciple of the Qin family and is famous for annotating the poems and essays of Bachelor Qin.

Therefore, the "Qin content" in these two people is very high, no worse than Gao Changjiang.

But Jiao Wenjie still couldn't believe that these two people would do something to frame him.Anyway, it's still a "gentleman's battle" at the moment, and it hasn't been torn apart.

There are too many literati, and everyone understands the rules of the rivers and lakes. In Nanjing, we can't look up and see, we can't be so bottomless.

"It's hard to say! People's hearts are unpredictable, who knows what others think?" Gao Changjiang didn't dare to be careless now.

But thinking of the current situation, Gao Changjiang couldn't help feeling worried, and sighed with regret: "I heard that Gu Dongqiao is going to return to Nanjing with the prestige of the governor. It can be said that the enemy is present! But our New Jinling faction is still fighting among us." This is really internal and external troubles, storms are coming!
Now that Bachelor Qin is not here, no one else can be relied on. As a close comrade-in-arms of Bachelor Qin, I will desperately defend the foundation of the New Jinling Sect! "

(End of this chapter)

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