Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 120 3.27 Ning Rong’s Second Mansion has withdrawn from the top ranks of nobles
Volume Three

3.27 Ning Rong’s Second Mansion has withdrawn from the top rank of nobles
The basic problem of today's "hunting" was solved, and the rest of the content was naturally about enjoying wine, meat and delicious food. Even the maids who had just been hired to serve the barbecue were hinted by the eldest prince that they could enjoy it.

However, he himself was born in the 36th year of Longwu, and his status is not suitable for unrestrained behavior, so he left early after saying a few words on the scene, but the sentence "Aunt Yongchang really didn't see anyone" before he left could be regarded as a decision for Zhou Yang sex, confirming his "joining".

"Come on, come on, Junior Brother Zhou, let me toast you!" Chen Yejun said with a smile on his face, holding a wine glass, "To tell you the truth, my father has been very busy these days. Although I don't know the specific situation, I also know that there are The problem, now it’s just a word from my junior brother and it has been completely pushed back, so thank you so much, brother!”

"Senior Brother Chen is serious. The affairs of my mentor are naturally my business." Zhou Yang quickly raised a glass to drink together, and by the way strengthened the friendship between the two parties, "Senior Brother also knew a lot about the situation in Jinling at that time. There was really no relationship between the Wang family and I. have nothing to say."

"Haha, okay, if there is anything I need to help my brother, just remember to say it!" Since Chen Yejun went to Jinling, he naturally has an understanding of the fundamental issue of Xue Tu's assassination. Since everyone is one of his own, some appropriate The promise is taken for granted.

"Yes, you are good, very good!" Niu Ben also came with a smile and drank the wine glass without saying a word, "This time you are not just solving the problem of the three major camps. Originally, my father has been working with that person these days. They were all talking nonsense, but now that they have a reason, there is nothing left to say."

"Not only that, we can go further." Zhou Yang also smiled and toasted, "Relying only on the activities of the three major camps is still too small. Looking at the world, there are actually many things that can be done. For example, in terms of border customs, my brother Remember a few days ago, the Zhennan Army just had a conflict with the Qianxiang Kingdom? Don’t forget that these four frontier armies are facing a lot of pressure!"

"Hahahahahaha——" There was a pause at first, and then the laughter broke out and almost overturned the tent. This is actually a disguised form of "raising the bandits' self-respect". It is not just useful this time, but can be used for a long time. Go on, well, just like the American emperor in reality, as long as there is a war, you can continue to use a $[-] coffee cup.

"Okay, the business talk is over, brothers, have a good time!" Jia Zhen was brought over, her face was red from drinking, and she even held a maid in her hand who smiled reluctantly, "You guys, that's right It’s too serious. How come there are so many things to do every day? As the saying goes, if you are drunk today, you will be melancholy tomorrow - burp!"

"Brother Zhen, just go on your own!" Liu Dong smiled slightly and pushed him and the maid out of the tent. Unexpectedly, Jia Zhen pulled another one at the door, making him come back speechlessly, and closed the curtain by the way, "Zhou Brother, I heard that you have a deep friendship with the Rongguo Mansion?"

"The younger brother entered martial arts for the first time, thanks to a nobleman from the Rongguo Mansion." Zhou Yang raised his glass with a wry smile, "Such kindness can be called a new creation, and I should repay it no matter what. As for that, a few days ago I had a drink with Lian's second brother and advised him to go out and do some activities."

"It turns out that this matter was also the work of Brother Zhou. I remembered something that Brother Qiu (Qiu Liang) mentioned after the meeting the day before yesterday." Hou Yuan smiled and interjected, "Brother Lian is preparing to operate a county magistrate position. And I want a richer place, but I don’t know how to deal with government affairs. The Qiu family has been friends with the Rongguo Mansion for generations, so Brother Lian stopped by and asked."

"It's true." Zhou Yang shook his head speechlessly. It's okay to say that the few children with military backgrounds at the scene didn't think of it. It's not been a day since Qiu Liang became the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. How could he not know about it? He didn't say anything. The only explanation was that he didn't want to help. "Being an official is not easy, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you have to work hard.

In today's world, there are only a few people who can win the examination or even be named on the gold list. Most scholars can't do it. It is good to be admitted as a scholar. Many people take a step back and choose to be a staff member. When I was in Jinling, many people I have heard about the abilities of Shaoxing masters. Whether it is criminal matters, accounts, or other government affairs, they all have great talents, so it is not difficult to find them. "

"Oh?" The others paused for a moment, losing interest in talking any more.

Senior masters are generally well-known, and these people have some tempers. If they are allowed to assist a dandy like Jia Lian honestly, they must be given sufficient benefits; the most important thing is that Wu Xun and scholars do not deal with each other. It is not that simple to find, obviously However, Qiu Liang is not optimistic about Jia's family, and doesn't want to take favors for it.

"That's all. Just mention it to Brother Zhen when you leave later and ask him to tell it to Brother Lian." In the end, Hou Yuan smiled and concluded simply, "And..."

"Ah -" Just as he was talking, a woman's low cry suddenly came from outside the tent, causing the atmosphere in the entire tent to freeze. Several people looked at each other and felt quite speechless.

"Brother Zhen is also a brother after all. We used to play together. I didn't expect that Uncle Jing had just left and he was already like this." Ma Xin, the governor of the country, shook his head with a complicated expression, but didn't say anything more. .

"Why, General Jia has already left now? Didn't Brother Zhen just mentioned that the Xuanzhen Temple is still there?" Zhou Yang asked in a daze. The most he asked about the situation of Rongguo Mansion these days is that he really has nothing to do with Ningguo Mansion. learn. "Let's go." Liu Dong let out a long sigh, "The day before yesterday was the New Year's Grand Court Meeting. Uncle Jing handed in his resignation letter. After he went down to court, he went to the clan's mansion. He directly resigned his title and handed it over to Brother Zhen. He left that night. Ningguo Mansion, I think they have already moved into Xuanzhen Temple, but His Highness didn’t know about it in the palace.”

"Unexpectedly, Uncle Jing has just left for two days, and Brother Zhen is already like this." Shi Meng said with emotion, "I play well with him on weekdays, but it is not so indulgent at this time, as if I have never seen a woman before. , Just now Brother Niu asked him about his appointment, but he actually refused."

"Is it—" Zhou Yang turned to look at Niu Ben and pointed upward while speaking.

"Uncle Jing has been taking Zi Teng with him for the past six months. I thought it was just a matter of helping relatives and friends, but unexpectedly it was actually handing over military affairs." Niu Ben's expression was not good-looking. From the perspective of the Hachigong camp, Jia Jing was indeed able to do this. He said unreasonably, "I think His Majesty has taken advantage of the opportunity to make some arrangements.

When I came here, my father specifically told me to tell Brother Zhen that I must have caught wind of the news. Unexpectedly, he refused without even hearing the whole sentence. It’s fine, I’ll just let him have fun at home from now on. Let’s work hard on things! "

Everyone present looked unhappy, and even the atmosphere was a bit depressing. Niu Ben let Jia Zhen choose to take a temporary job, which was obviously the royal family's compensation for Jia Jing being so knowledgeable. However, Jia Zhen didn't even consider becoming an official, and only thought about Gao Gao. Le, what Niu Ben said just now was basically a death sentence for his career.

"Brother Niu, if you need to reach out for the Jia Mansion's affairs in the future," Zhou Yang also looked embarrassed, but now he had the title of "Rongguo Mansion's disciple" and had to say something no matter what.

"Those who should help will naturally help." Niu Ben said calmly.

What about those who shouldn’t be helped?In other words, what should or should not be done?Zhou Yang couldn't help but remember that at the beginning of the original work, Ning Rong's second house had basically disappeared from the narrow social circle of Wu Xun's upper class, and the embarrassing situation that each house only appeared once at Qin Keqing's funeral and basically had a background at other times.

"When there is nothing to do at home, my father always brings up the things of my youth." Hou Yuan said with emotion, "Every time I talk about these things, I can't avoid the original Ningrong Ergong. Later, when I was promoted to a thousand households and became a guerrilla, thanks to the care of the old Rong Guogong, I didn’t expect that in less than 20 years, the Jinling Jia family, which is a dignified family of two kingdoms, has reached this point.”

"What can I say?" Niu Ben said indifferently, "Anyway, it's just a matter of reaching out when necessary, but there is another matter that needs to be clarified-this girl, does His Highness have an explanation before leaving? Brother Zhen just now."

"Don't worry, Mr. Niu. Your Highness has specifically said that if you are interested in someone, it will be our blessing. When you come, you will specially entrust your body to us for safekeeping. As long as Master Zhen says something, the servant will arrange for it and send it to you." Jialuan, Peifeng and Uncle Zhen will return to Ningguo Mansion together."

"Jialuan, Peifeng?" Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that they were still two concubines with named names. In the original work, apart from You, they were the two women who appeared the most around Jia Zhen.

"That's good!" Niu Ben nodded.

Looking at what was happening in front of him, Zhou Yang was also a little confused. This should be the last time that Jia Zhen appeared at the "high-level meeting" as the core of Hachi Gong's camp. From now on, Ning Rong's second house has withdrawn from the top rank of nobles. Next Naturally, each family was headed by the Niu family with the highest position, so the arrangement at the scene became Niu running and talking.

Unexpectedly, a banquet would also witness the "change" of the leader of Hachigong. Zhou Yang was completely unprepared for this.

"Okay, brothers, let's go eat and drink. It's getting late, so I guess you still have a lot of things to go back and report, right?" Niu Ben said with a smile, barely dispelling the dull atmosphere at the scene, causing everyone to laugh.

(End of this chapter)