Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 105 Historian and King Jia

There are also two mansions next to each other in Guangdefang, not far from Ningrong Street.

Although it is not as grand as Ning Rong's second mansion, it is still solemn, majestic and quite illustrious.

This is one of the four major families in Jinling, the natal family of Jia Mu, and the residence of the two brothers of the Shi family.

The historian is now one of the two marquises, and he is also at the top among the powerful people in the Chu Dynasty.

Although the descendants of those nobles who followed Emperor Gaozu to conquer the world can still live in the palaces of princes and enjoy the shadow of their ancestors, their titles have mostly been downgraded.

Just like Jia Zhen, although he lived in Ningguo Gongfu, he was only a third-class general.

These two brothers from the Shi family are very few nobles who can still continue their ancestral title.

Apart from them, there is only the lineage of King Beijing in the court.

Originally, with the status of the historian and the two princes, he should be the core force among the founding heroes, but in fact it is not the case.

Since Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, the Shi family has deliberately kept a distance from other nobles, and even they are not very close to their in-laws, the Jia family.

On a day like today, the four princes, eight princes, twelve princes, and heads of other families who were in the capital all went to the Ningguo Mansion for a gathering.

However, the two Shi brothers were obviously at home, but they excused themselves and said they had something to do, so they only sent some congratulatory gifts.

In the Baolinghou Mansion, the two brothers from the Shi family were drinking tea in the study.

"Second brother, now that the Jia family has a big figure like Jia Qiong, shouldn't we also go and walk around?"

“Don’t worry, it’s still too early at this time.

I'm still not sure what will happen to Jia Qiong, and besides, he can't be the head of the Jia family yet.

Third brother, I am going to Shandong to take office soon. You must be careful in Beijing and don't get involved in their messy affairs. "

"Don't worry, second brother, I don't have to worry.

By the way, my aunt sent someone to say that she wants to pick up Yun Yatou and stay there for a few days. What are you going to do about this? "

"Auntie has said it several times. Next time she sends someone, she should let Yun'er stay for a while.

She's a little girl and it doesn't matter much. Don't hurt the feelings of the two families because of this.

Recently, I feel like a storm is coming. Now that Jia Qiong has suddenly emerged, maybe we will join forces with the Jia family in the future. "

"Yes, that's exactly what it should be."

If Jia Qiong hears the conversation between the two brothers, he will definitely say "You have vision!"

The reason why the historians are able to have two families in one family is not only because their ancestors have great achievements, but also because their family education is very strict and their descendants strive for success.

The ancestor of the Shi family, Jia Mu's father Shi Gong, was granted the title of Baolinghou at the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Even though he is just a marquis, he seems to be incomparable to the two princes of the Jia family.

But you must know that Shi Gong has a more important identity.

He is the first and only Shangshu Ling in Da Chu!

He was a figure like Xiao He, one of the three great heroes of the early Han Dynasty. He was relegated to the position of marquis because the power of the civil servants at the time of the founding of the country was no match for that of the generals.

But Shi Gong's official position was Shangshuling, which was equivalent to prime minister.

That was truly a very human minister, more powerful than the current chief minister of the cabinet.

Therefore, although Shi Gong was only granted the title of Marquis, it was hereditary and could be passed down from generation to generation without being demoted.

Unlike other titles that are to be downgraded, they will inevitably be reduced to the lowest level of Yunqi Lieutenant in the end.

Among the great nobles of Chu, only Shijia and the Prince of Beijing have this honor.

As for why historians are now able to do two things in one discipline, it is because Shi Gong has a long-term vision and attaches great importance to education.

The historians inherited a rigorous family tradition and their descendants were successful, so they could continue to have talents from generation to generation.

In this generation, in addition to Shi Nai inheriting the title of Marquis of Baoling from his ancestor, Shi Nai's younger brother Shi Ding was also granted the title of Marquis of Zhongjing.

Historians have long seen the potential crisis of the Four Kings and Eight Gongs group, so they have deliberately kept a distance from them over the years.

Now that Jia Qiong appears, the Shi family has the idea of ​​​​reconnecting with the Jia family again.

Suiyuan is beside the Qujiang Pool.

Prince Jia is now in his thirties, has a beard under his chin, and looks much more stable than he did six years ago.

After the Lan Yueting Poetry Festival that year, the third prince was called to the palace by Emperor Longqing and gave him a severe scolding.Since then, he has kept a much lower profile and has never held any poetry gatherings. He concentrates on reading behind closed doors at home.

After being honest for a few years, he seemed to have won the Sacred Heart again.

Two years ago, Emperor Longqing arranged to go to the Ministry of Punishment to observe government affairs, and was praised many times.

There are quite a few officials in the DPRK who are ogling him now, and he seems to have come out of his slump.

But when he heard the news about Jia Qiong again, although Prince Jia's face was expressionless, the coldness in his eyes made people shudder.

At this moment, in the secret room, King Jia was sitting opposite an old monk in ragged clothes.

He poured the monk a cup of tea himself, with a very respectful attitude.

"Your Majesty came to see the old monk today. I don't know why?"

"Master, today in the court, the Fujian Party and the Royal Party are arguing over the position of the examiner.

I want to help the Fujian Party secretly. Is there any way you can teach me? "

"My lord, you should not interfere in this matter. It is better to wait and see what happens."

King Jia frowned and asked: "Why is this? Jia Qiong'er and I are incompatible with each other.

I helped the Fujian Party. Not only could I attack Jia Qiong, but I could also make friends with Zhang Chunyang. Why not do it. "

The old monk shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, if you help Zhang Chunyang right now, he may not accept your favor.

But you may offend Li Shirui and his colleagues and many nobles. This is really not the behavior of a wise man. "

King Jia bowed and said: "Master, Jia Qiong bullied me too much and almost ruined my reputation.

If I don’t take this revenge, it’s really hard to eliminate the hatred in my heart!Please help me this time. "

"Your Majesty, even if Zhang Chunyang's person becomes the examiner, Jia Qiong will still pass the Jinshi examination.

Do you think the people of the Fujian Party really dare to depose Jia Qiong under the emperor's nose, risking the disapproval of the world?
Whether Jia Qiong can pass the Jinshi examination or not, and where he ranks in the examination, does not depend on who is taking the examination, but whether the emperor wants him to pass the examination.

At this time, it is better to be still than to move. The Sacred Heart is the key. "

King Jia was stunned for a long time after hearing this, and then said dejectedly: "Master said that I didn't think carefully about this matter and was too impatient."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to rush. It will not be too late to deal with Jia Qiong when you become a great treasure one day."

After appeasing King Jia, the old monk pretended to be an alms monk and left through the back door of Suiyuan.

He walked very quickly and soon returned to the temple where he was staying in Chang'an City.

When I returned to the meditation room, I saw a middle-aged man in his 40s sitting at the table, looking at the Zhenlong chess game on the table and trying to solve it.

The old monk quickly closed the door and asked, "Master Jiang, when did you come to Beijing?"

Master Jiang hurriedly bowed and paid homage: "See the Protector Zuo, my subordinate just arrived in Beijing today. This is a letter from the Holy Mother to the Protector."

The old monk took the letter, glanced at it, and said to him: "Who gave the Holy Mother this idea? It's simply ridiculous.

Jia Qiong is famous all over the world, and the power behind him is amazing. How can we win over him?

Go back and tell the Holy Mother not to act rashly.

Also, this time the governor of Shandong has been appointed, Baoling Hou Shi Nai.

This person is very skillful in his actions and is not easy to fool.

Please ask Our Lady to restrain the Shandong believers and ask them to act with caution.

Also tell Our Lady that the next time you contact her, just send an oral message instead of writing another letter. "

"Yes, I will take my leave."

After Captain Jiang left, the old monk walked to the table and took a look at the chess game.

Picking up the piece that Captain Jiang had just played, he threw it back into the chess box.

He murmured: "This chess piece seems not very reliable, and we need to find another back-up piece."

Before Jia Qiong arrived in the capital, various forces were already involved and ready to take action.

This world of Red Mansions was far more complicated than he imagined, but Jia Qiong was still unaware of it at the moment.

(End of this chapter)