The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 337

Looking back at the grievances between Jia Min and the Luo family, the initial cause was the dispute over the Chinese pinyin.

This kind of dispute, on the surface, is just a difference in the method of enlightenment education, but in fact, it is a dispute about the monopoly of education.

The birth of Chinese Pinyin broke the monopoly of the literati group represented by the Luo family on education.The efficiency of education is greatly improved.

This caused the status of educational institutions represented by Ludong Academy to decline sharply.It can be said that, to a certain extent, they were pulled down from the altar.

The advanced form of educational monopoly is the final imperial examination room.Those who were born in the imperial examination became officials, and then formed a powerful power group in the officialdom.

The bond of this power group is the student tradition similar to Ludong Academy.

As long as you are a student of Ludong Academy, first of all, emotionally, you will have a natural sense of intimacy.

Through this protege system, resource sharing in official circles can be realized.

Therefore, under the traditional cultural cloak of students, what is covered up is actually interests.

Today, under the intervention of the emperor, Hanyu Pinyin has been presided over by Ji Dashi.Even if the Luo family was dissatisfied, they did not dare to object publicly.

However, it is still possible to attack Jia Min and vent his anger.

In fact, they did.

Not only were they doing it before, but they are doing it right now.

At this time, there were two banquets in Yuhua Building, Fengyue District, Dajinmen, and they were studying matters related to Jia Min.

These two banquets are actually one, but held separately.

One was a banquet with Luo Hanlin, Niu Jizong, Liu Fang, Chen Ruiwen, and Ma Shangde.

The other was a banquet held by Luo Qihua, Minister of Military Aircraft, Li Yuan, Minister of War, and Wan Xintang, Minister of Household Affairs.

From the perspective of ordinary people, these people seem to have little relationship, but if you are an old man in the officialdom, you will know that these people still have a relatively deep relationship.

Li Yuan and Wan Xintang are both Jinshi from Ludong Academy.In other words, they are all disciples of the Luo family.

"At the beginning, I planned to send him there and tell him to fend for himself in Bukui. I didn't expect that he would not live there safely, but he made such a big noise. It seems that he miscalculated at the beginning."

Li Yuan's expression was a little lonely.

Luo Qihua poured Li Yuan a glass of wine and handed it to Li Yuan himself.

"Li Shangshu doesn't have to blame himself. Not everyone can encounter many things. One step is lucky, but not every step is lucky."

"That being said, he has now been promoted and has gained a firm foothold in Bukui. After the establishment of the three prefectures and eighteen counties, his influence may expand further."

Fatty Wan, Minister of the Household Department, also showed worry.

"That's right, now that the eldest daughter of the Jia family has been promoted to a noble concubine, she will also have internal support in the palace, and her uncle Wang Ziteng will echo outside, it will be like adding wings to a tiger."

Li Yuan still spoke according to his own train of thought.

"It is said that he hasn't met Wang Ziteng yet. Besides, he is just a concubine. Although he is a nephew in name, he has no blood relationship. Now he is in the limelight in Jia's mansion, and he has clearly surpassed the concubine. On the one hand, Wang Ziteng may not be willing to see him go to the next level."

It was really embarrassing for Luo Qihua, as the second-ranked military master, he even understood the affairs of such a small person as Jia Min so clearly.

"The meeting is also very fast. Wang Ziteng has now inspected the Ninggu Pagoda. Yesterday, the Holy Majesty has sent an order to him to inspect Bu Kui as soon as possible. At that time, we will meet?"

Li Yuan only got the news today.

After getting the news, he also felt a little strange.Although Wang Ziteng was tasked with patrolling the borders of nine provinces, Bu Kui was not included in the mission.

Now the Holy Majesty suddenly asked him to go to Bukui, which was really unreasonable.

With Bu Kui's status, even if Jia Min won the battle of the South Wendula Grassland, he still hadn't reached the level where Wang Ziteng had to go to inspect it himself.

This is possible only if Bu Kui's importance has really reached a certain height.

"It seems that the Holy Majesty is a little tempted."

Luo Qihua said something without beginning or end.

"The great scholar said that the emperor plans to start a war in North Vancouver?"

Wan Xintang was a little excited. If the war really started in North Wendu, his shortfall would be settled.

"These days, our efforts have seen results. In fact, not only we want to start a war, but others also want to start a war. Taking North Wendura is not only a great achievement, but also the establishment of prefectures and counties there, and the opening of The trade route is the real fat. If we think about it, others won't be jealous?"

Luo Qihua's words cheered up Li Yuan and Wan Xintang.

"If there is a real war, our money will be settled. At that time, it can all be used in military expenses. To be honest, this shortfall keeps me awake. I'm afraid that one day The Holy Majesty had a whim and asked someone to investigate."

When mentioning the shortfall of 50 taels, Li Yuan still has lingering fears.

"I said that you two are both ministers, and you are still so careless in your actions. If there is a real war this time, you should get things done as quickly as possible. There will be no similar incidents in the future."

When Luo Qihua said this, Wan Shangshu couldn't help but slander him.

At this point you are putting on a serious face.I didn't see you say that when you took the money.

Of the 50 taels, you took 20 taels yourself, and your nephew took another [-] taels, which is half of it.

For the rest, Li Yuan and I have to take care of the relevant joints, and in our hands, there are not many.

"Going to war is the best thing, but now Jia Min is firmly against it. This time he won the victory in South Wendura, I am afraid that the emperor will have to consider his opinion."

Li Yuan was a little worried again.

"Jia Min is just a small guerrilla, and he is young. Even if he wins by chance, how can he control the military affairs?"

"Yeah, he's just afraid that others will take his credit. Once he won in Bukui by chance, he thought it was his territory and no one else could touch it. If it doesn't work, your Ministry of War can transfer him away. ?”

Wan Shangshu is very optimistic, and drinking doesn't feel spicy anymore.

"Removal is also a way, but some things should not be too obvious. If it doesn't work, tell him to focus on Bukui's local affairs and not interfere in North Wendura's affairs. You have to look left and right in order to do things. You are doing it here, and there are others watching, try not to leave any excuses for others."

"It's still a grand scholar who is far-sighted. It's just that there is one more thing that needs to be shown by the grand scholar."

Wan Shangshu had been holding back this matter for a while, seeing that Luo Qihua was in a good mood tonight, he lost no time in bringing it up.

"What's the matter?"

"The three families in the Southwest have sent letters, hoping to increase their military spending by [-]% next year."

The three families in the southwest mentioned by Wan Shangshu refer to the San Francisco that now guards the southwest frontier, that is, the three families of Dongping King, Nan'an King, and Xining King.

"Well, the appetites of these three families are getting bigger and bigger. There is no war in the southwest now, and the military expenditure of the three of them accounts for almost half of the imperial court's military expenditure. I don't know what they want so much money for."

Li Yuan was also very troubled by the three southwest families.Although he is the Minister of the Ministry of War, those three families have never bought him very much.

"When it comes to these three companies, I have to say you two again. Don't be greedy for their petty gains. You know, you have to be careful in the future after eating their soft mouth and taking their hands short."

You just know how to say sarcastic remarks, and the benefits they bring, how can you get less?

Wan Shangshu and Li Yuan looked at each other, and both drank a glass of dull wine.

"The Grand Maester taught me well."

On the surface, Luo Qihua had to be complimented.

"Tell them, this matter will be discussed later. If it drags on for a while, they can't be used to everything. The court is so big, after all, it's not just us who can make decisions about everything. Besides, there is the emperor at the top." Well. How can it be so easy to increase by [-]% at once."

"It's still a high opinion of a bachelor."

"The top priority at the moment is to get involved in North Vancouver. The Chinese New Year is only two months away. If there is a war, it is time to prepare. I am afraid that it will be too late to make an announcement after the New Year. You should also try not to come forward directly on this matter. There are a lot of people who want to gain benefits there, so it’s enough to encourage them behind the scenes. As long as the final benefits are obtained, it doesn’t matter who contributes.”

"After all, it's the great scholars who have far-sightedness. I will be taught. Now Princess Chang'an is also training soldiers like Jia Min. The King of Chu and the King of Jin have also suspended their posts in the Ministry of War. It seems that they are also a little anxious."

Li Yuan provided a timely message.

"Princess Chang'an is just too playful. The Holy Majesty doted on her, so she was allowed to mess around. It won't make a difference. But the actions of King Chu and King Jin have a lot of meaning."

"Yeah, these two brothers are friendly on the outside, but I don't know what's going on in my heart?"

"These things, don't make wild guesses, let alone get involved. If you are on the wrong team in the future, there will be no good end. The emperor is in the prime of his life, and he is in his prime. He is not in a hurry to inherit the great tradition. Such a topic is very taboo, so be careful and consider it.”

"The Grand Maester taught me that."

"Okay, don't keep talking about these heavy things. Now that you are here, you can relax. Why didn't you find two girls for the madam? Could it be that you think we are old and don't know the taste?"

"A university scholar is young and vigorous, with a wealth of education. Which girl can get the favor of a university scholar? I don't know if it is a blessing from several generations of cultivation. I will go and choose."

"I heard that everyone in Gu here has both sex and art, which is not bad."

"Oh, it's a coincidence. When I first came here, I told the madam that everyone in Gu Gu was unwell and couldn't come out. However, the madam told me that there are a few geisha who just came from Suzhou , It’s also very charming, so I went to call it, so I can relax.”

After Li Yuan said that, he went out to find the madam.

The matters discussed today are of great importance, and it is not appropriate for outsiders to be present.Even Luo Hanlin, the nephew of Bachelor Luo, is not qualified to be present, let alone a geisha.

　Recently, there are a lot of things at home and in the company, so there are 2 updates every day, at 0 o'clock and 8 o'clock respectively.Don't wait any other time.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)