The Red Mansions

Chapter 259 Shi Xiangyun: Brother-in-law invited us to eat delicious food

Jia Yun expected it well.

The news about Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng spread nearby the next day.

Even the Wang family got a letter and sent someone over to ask about the situation.

I don't know what Jia and Wang's family said, anyway, the matter was finally settled.

Ping'er came over to find Jia Yun again, saying that Wang Xifeng was very angry about this, but there was nothing he could do.

For the Jia and Wang families, Jia Yuanchun visiting relatives is a top priority.

Even Wang Ziteng hoped that Jia Yuanchun could gain a firm foothold in the palace, and he would benefit accordingly.

After all, among the Jia and Wang families, only Wang Ziteng is the real official in court now.

Therefore, the resources of the two companies were ultimately cheaper for Wang Ziteng.

Speaking of Wang Ziteng, although he returned to Beijing, he never showed his face.

However, the secret meeting of the four kings and eight lords was very secretive. Jia Yun sent people to investigate secretly, but they have not found out where they met secretly, let alone the content of the secret meeting yesterday.

After all, Jin Yiwei still needs to come forward to investigate this kind of matter. Jia Yun has the resources in his hands, so he can't let go.

Just like the Fengtai camp, if there is no emergency, generally speaking, if you want to mobilize an army of more than a hundred people, you need to ask the emperor for an order.

Of course, except for the guards.

The sky was bright, the wind and snow outside finally stopped, and the sun broke through the clouds and sprinkled on the earth.

It's getting colder.

After Jia Yun had breakfast, she took a few carts of gifts, got into the carriage, surrounded by her personal guards, and rushed to the academy outside the city.

After returning to the capital, he also visited his master Zhuo Zhenyuan.

Zhuo Zhenyuan still stays at the academy during the Chinese New Year, he really regards the academy as his own.

At the gate of the city, Jia Yun and Xu Renzhi met.

Xu Renzhi was also going to visit Zhuo Zhenyuan at the academy, and had made an appointment with Jia Yun long ago, otherwise Jia Yun would not have waited until now to go to the academy.

Jia Yun got into Xu Renzhi's carriage, and after exchanging pleasantries, they talked about the recent political affairs of the court.

Xu Renzhi said: "In the second half of the year, after Jingzi was encircling and suppressing the banditry, the territory of Beizhili was much calmer, but on the northern grasslands, it was still not worry-free."

"A few days ago, a mission was sent from the grassland to seek mutual trade on the border. Most people in the DPRK and China opposed it. Only a very small number of people advocated peace talks. What does Zizheng think about this?"

Jia Yun pondered for a while, then said: "Looking at the current situation of the imperial court, the younger generation thinks that peace talks are the best. In fact, the opening of border exchanges does not harm our interests. On the contrary, it can buy time for the imperial court to rectify domestic affairs."

He looked up at Xu Renzhi, and guessed: "Those who oppose the opening of the frontier market are mostly nobles, right?"

"That's right, it's mainly honors and the military." Xu Renzhi nodded and replied.

Jia Yun smiled slightly, and said: "It's not surprising, although the borders are now severely blocked, Ke Xungui and the military people do business with the grasslands, monopolize the operation, and earn a lot of money every year. "

"If the imperial court opens a side market, they probably won't be able to operate it exclusively. For such a big piece of cake, there are various forces fighting openly and secretly. They are naturally unwilling to divide the interests."

Xu Renzhi agreed: "Zizheng hit the nail on the head and made a point. I think that apart from monopolizing the business, they also hope that the border will continue to be troubled like this."

"Because as long as the border is not peaceful, the army will have something to do, and the imperial court will be willing to distribute a lot of money there."

Jia Yun sighed, and said: "In the end, it's the interests that make the blame, but they don't understand that the border is restless, the imperial court's finances have been consumed, and they have no energy to deal with internal affairs. In the end, the imperial court and society will suffer!"

"That's right, the court has been chaotic and chaotic for so many years, and most people with lofty ideals in the court and the public want to change this situation, but..." Xu Renzhi sighed and shook his head repeatedly.

In the final analysis, if the imperial court cannot centralize power, it cannot concentrate its efforts on doing things.

Nowadays, natural disasters and man-made disasters continue in the local area, refugees are everywhere, and in some areas there are riots and rebellions from time to time.

The Japanese pirates were prevalent in the south, the chieftains in the southwest rebelled, and the refugees in Shaanxi revolted one wave after another. The floods in Henan flooded countless families, causing countless families to be displaced...

But all of this is nothing compared to the aggression of the northern prairie tribes, which took most of the energy and financial resources of the imperial court.

In fact, for the imperial court, although it takes some effort to deal with these matters, it is not a big problem.

But now the Supreme Emperor and the emperor are in power together, and there are many political parties, so that the people below don't know what to do.

In addition, the Supreme Emperor was originally a man of extravagance. When he was young, he went to the south of the Yangtze River several times and patrolled the border several times, squandering the efforts of generations of his predecessors.

In the end, he really couldn't clean up the situation, so he took advantage of the opportunity of Prince Zhong's rebellion to support the current emperor, but the power was not delegated, which made it very difficult for the emperor to do anything.

But where there is oppression, there is resistance.

Not to mention the emperor.

The emperor has been sitting in the big position for so many years, and after many plans, he has gradually gained some strength in his hands, so naturally he will not sit still and wait for death.

Xu Renzhi pondered: "Now it's up to the Holy One to show his cards to the Supreme Emperor."

Jia Yun nodded and said, "Being suppressed for so many years, everyone will be impatient!"

"The younger generation thinks that even if the Supreme Emperor agrees to delegate power, there will be enough power left in his hand to check and balance the Holy One."

"Hey, but in this way, the officials can afford to wait, but the common people can't afford to wait!" Xu Renzhi said with a full face of melancholy.

Jia Yun frowned and said, "Teacher, do you think the gathering of four kings and eight princes this time is preparing for the Holy One to take power?"

"No, what you said is wrong. It should be a preparation to check and balance the Holy Majesty's power. Maybe these nobles will regain military power one day." Xu Renzhi said worriedly.

Jia Yun thought about it carefully, nodded and said: "It is very possible, in fact, in the final analysis, this is just a matter of an imperial edict from the Supreme Emperor..."

Xu Renzhi nodded his head and said: "So if we want to clean up the government, it is up to the Holy One in the final analysis. If he can't make up his mind, we can only be anxious and can't do anything."

In matters of military power, the royal family and nobles have the final say.

To be more careful, the royal family has the final say, and Xungui is only the executor.

Of course, if King Jing of Beijing has a crooked mind, that's another story.

It's no wonder that the emperor would win over King Beijing, because until now, the four kings and eight lords, with their backs against the Supreme Emperor, still controlled nearly [-]% of the military power of the Great Zhou.

Even if it is the Beijing camp, although the king of Beijing Jing promised to return the power to the emperor because of Jia Lian and Jia Baoyu's affairs.

However, the emperor's desire to control the Beijing camp did not happen overnight at all, it took time.

And even if the emperor controlled the Beijing camp, as long as the Supreme Emperor interfered with it, the emperor would still be unable to resist.

Unless he killed the Supreme Emperor.

But in this way, it may not be easy for the emperor to govern the world in the future, because this era is the era when the world is governed by filial piety.

If the emperor even dared to kill the Supreme Emperor, all the officials would be chilled.

What's more, the emperor didn't even dare to confine Li Yuan like Tang Taizong did.

After all, Li Shimin was the immediate emperor, and he dared to imprison Li Yuan, but he was supported by a group of interest groups behind him.

But the current emperor is far behind.

This throne was originally picked up by King Zhongyi after he killed the royal family in terror. When he ascended the throne, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was a bachelor commander.

Therefore, the emperor did not dare to turn against the Supreme Emperor.

Among them, apart from the military power, there is also Lijiao blocking in front.

……

Qingshan Academy, covered by snow, is hidden in a forest, and it is patchwork.

After arriving at the academy, Jia Yun found that hundreds of people had come today.

Xu Renzhi explained that this was their previous appointment.

Zhuo Zhenyuan took Jia Yun to introduce them one by one. Most of these people were officials like prefects, a few were county magistrates, and there were not many high-ranking officials.

As for the officials at the provincial level, only Xu Renzhi and others talked about two or three people.

It can be seen from this that when Zhuo Zhenyuan said that most of the students in Qingshan Academy went deep into the grassroots, he was not lying at all.

But Jia Yun could also see that although these people were not very powerful, they were a very important force when they were twisted together.

If he is the emperor, if he can master so many low-level officials, the world can be governed.

In addition to these people, Jia Yun also met Dai Quan.

After the two met, they didn't have a deep talk. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they were busy with their own business.

Jia Yun came here today mainly to recognize people and expand contacts.

Dai Quan was much busier than him, he came to win over officials on behalf of the emperor.

Jia Yun stayed in Qingshan Academy for nearly two hours. She didn't eat at the academy at noon, so she said goodbye and left.

In recent years, not only Jia Yun was busy, but other people were also busy, and they didn't stay for dinner.

back home.

Xue Baochai took a group of female relatives to bask in the sun in the garden.

After Jia Yun changed into loose clothes, as soon as she stepped into the yard, she heard laughter and laughter from afar.

Jia Yun took a closer look and found that the crowd was in addition to her own female family members.

There are also Sanchun, Shi Xiangyun, Li Wen, Li Qi, Xing Xiuyan, Wang Xifeng, Ping'er, Li Wan, Suyun and so on.

It’s not lively.

Under the mild sunshine, a few low tables were filled with melon and fruit pastries.

The fragrant tea was lingering around, everyone laughed and cursed, made fun of each other, and chirped.

Even when Jia Yun walked up to him, everyone didn't notice him, they were playing happily.

It wasn't until Jia Yun sat down next to Xue Baochai that the courtyard suddenly fell silent, and people didn't realize he was here.

"Don't be too polite, you play your game, don't worry about me." Jia Yun smiled and waved her hands.

Wang Xifeng smiled and stepped forward and said, "Second Master Yun is busy playing? Don't you rest for a few days during the Chinese New Year?"

"Heh! The Chinese New Year is even busier. There are a lot of official departments to take care of, and many elders need me to visit them in person. Right now, I'm just taking half a day off." Jia Yun laughed.

At this time, Shi Xiangyun stepped forward with his hands behind his back, stepping forward with a smile on his face.

"Brother-in-law, you invited sister Yingchun and the others to eat delicious food a few days ago."

"We're here today, but you can't favor one person over another. You should also invite us to eat delicious food. It's interesting!"

Jia Yun smiled and said, "Well, I will definitely treat you to something delicious..."

PS: Ask for tickets at the end of the month.

(End of this chapter)