The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 98

The central content of the imperial examination is mainly the Four Books and Five Classics.

The so-called Four Books are the Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Mean, The Analects and Mencius.

The Five Classics are the Book of Songs, Book of History, Book of Rites, Book of Changes and Spring and Autumn Annals.

In the early days, literati also paid attention to the six arts.The so-called rites, music, shooting, imperialism, books, and numbers are also true.

Ritual is etiquette.It's not just about social etiquette.And many others.For example, the order of human relations, the system of superiority and inferiority, sacrificial etiquette and so on.

Music, mainly refers to music.Also refers to various talents, such as painting and so on.

Archery means horseback archery, and the skill of horseback archery generally refers to martial arts.

Yu means driving, that is, being able to drive.Of course, it is a vehicle such as a horse-drawn cart or an ox cart.

Books, that is, calligraphy, are mainly for cultivating sentiment.

Counting means counting.Literacy alone, but not numeracy, is also not enough.

Generally, anyone who can sneak into the Hanlin Academy must have some knowledge.However, people's learning ability is also limited, so it is impossible to be proficient in everything.

What Luo Hanlin is most proficient in is "Spring and Autumn".It is regarded as the authority on "Spring and Autumn" today.

Luo Hanlin's prestige mainly comes from three aspects, one is his own, that is, the authority of "Spring and Autumn".

The second is Yu Yin from his father's generation.That is, the prestige and official connections of his father and uncle.

The third one comes from his other identity - a student of the Imperial Academy.

The attendant of the Imperial Academy studied with the emperor.He can be regarded as the emperor's book friend, and sometimes plays the role of an instructor.

Being a servant of the Imperial Academy is not only an honor, but also a fat position.Because sometimes, he also played the role of the emperor's adviser and think tank.

The biggest gold point of this role is that you can directly talk to the emperor, you can reflect the situation to the emperor, express your own opinions, and then influence the emperor's decision-making.

Therefore, serving as a student in the Imperial Academy seems to be a clean job, but in fact, it is a very popular position.Many people are therefore willing to make friends.

Niu Jizong, Liu Fang and others are willing to make friends with Luo Hanlin.They invited Luo Hanlin to drink every now and then, and tonight, they invited Luo Hanlin to drink again.

The location is Yuhua Building.Gu Panpan, the headliner of Yuhualou, attended as a companion.

Gu Panpan was very happy to be able to film the song "Jade House Spring" at Yeduju today. When he met this occasion today, he naturally wanted to show it off.

One is to show their artistic taste, and the other is to show their financial resources.

Just like some celebrities in the later generations, when they made friends with wealthy businessmen, they obviously went for other people's money in their hearts, but they often wanted to show that they were rich in order to prove that they were not for other people's money. Gu Panpan is also playing this routine.

Gu Panpan not only took out poems, but also generously took out a watermelon for everyone to enjoy.

Luo Hanlin went to Jia's mansion at noon today to test Jia Min's poetry skills, but he returned disappointed.He blamed this on the Jia family's fishing skills, deliberately setting a trap to lure them to make a fool of themselves, and wanted to take this opportunity to make Jia Min famous.

In his opinion, he himself is the top literati in the world, and Jia Min defeating him is equivalent to defeating all literati in the world.

Although Chen Hanlin explained to him later, he also believed that Jia Zheng would not do this on purpose.However, he just couldn't swallow this breath.

So, until now, still angry with Jia Fu.

Niu Jizong and others also went to Yeduju today, and they are usually familiar with Jia Min.Therefore, today's topic cannot be separated from Jia Min.

So, while drinking, they talked about Jia Min and Jia's house.

Although Luo Hanlin's style is a bit domineering, and he is a bit petty, but he still recognizes Jia Min's talent.

Although Niu Jizong, Liu Fang and the others pushed out Jia Min last time and lost in the handicap at Liansheng Gambling House this time, they also recognized Jia Min's business genius.

Therefore, the two parties reached a consensus on these two points.

However, the crux of the problem is no longer here.Niu Jizong's purpose was not to discuss Jia Min's talent, but to discuss his interests.

His interest is how to get rid of the burden of the bus and carriage at present.

"Several brothers, your bus and carriage business is indeed a bit reckless. It's just that it's like this now, and I'm afraid it won't be so easy to get out."

Luo Hanlin's words were somewhat inscrutable, as if he had inside information.

"how do I say this?"

Niu Jizong asked cautiously.

He hadn't brought up this topic yet, but Luo Hanlin brought it up first, there must be a reason for it.

"Two days ago, the envoys from Siam and Cochin came to pay tribute, and they mentioned this matter to the emperor, expressing their great admiration, praising my heavenly kingdom, and imploring the Holy One to allow them to send people to learn the experience of bus carriages, and go back to their place Follow suit. The emperor was very happy and agreed on the spot."

"That would be troublesome."

Niu Jizong was a little desperate.

"That's right, everyone in the world knows about this incident. If those vassal kingdoms come and your bus and carriage close down, where will the emperor's face go?"

"At that time, not only you, but also those officials who waved the flag and shouted for you, I'm afraid they won't be able to escape. If you don't punish the crime of deceiving the emperor, it will be considered light."

Niu Jizong and the others turned pale ashes.

"However, I really can't support it any longer. How many people have I found to take over the offer? Even if those horses and horses are given away for nothing, they won't do it."

"Since that's the case, why didn't you be more cautious at the beginning? There are thousands of businesses in the world, why did you choose this one?"

"Well, it's a long story. It's just because Jia Min proposed it at the beginning. We did it."

"Since it was proposed by Jia Min, why didn't he do it? Could it be that you have some festivals, and he deliberately set a trap for you?"

"Well, there is no real evidence. At that time, he didn't have that motive. It was just because we felt that there were too many people who gave away the money, so we didn't bring him in the end."

Niu Jizong said something of conscience.

"According to what you say, the old man is telling the truth, even the gods will not be able to save you in this matter."

"That's why I came here specifically to ask you for an idea."

"What idea do I have?"

It's not that Luo Hanlin deliberately shirked, he really didn't have any ideas.

Liu Fang coughed and spoke.

"After much deliberation, this matter has to fall on Jia Min. Since he proposed this business, he must have a way. Therefore, he has to take it over."

"Since that's the case, why didn't you ask him to pick it up?"

"I found it, but he didn't pick it up."

"If he doesn't pick up, what can I do? He's just a kid, he has no official position, and he can't use officials to suppress him."

"Jia's family took over, so Jia Min didn't just take over?"

Liu Fang had made a plan a long time ago, how could she give up at this time.

"The Jia family won't listen to me."

"Does the Jia family dare not listen to the emperor's words?"

Liu Fang gave Niu Jizong a wink, and Niu Jizong hurriedly took out a stack of bank notes and stuffed them into Luo Hanlin's sleeve.

Luo Hanlin was usually used to collecting money, and he could tell by touching it with his hand that there were four to five thousand taels of bank notes in that stack.

"This old man can give you a few good words in front of the emperor. It's just that it's not easy to do."

"It's not that the old man is negotiating with you, but there are real facts. One is that this matter has become a hot potato. If you really want to get away, then the price must be discussed carefully."

"This is obviously a trap, and the Jia family will not be willing to jump into it. If they refuse to accept it, the emperor is kind, so it may not necessarily be forced to them."

"Secondly, the eldest girl of Jia's mansion is also in the palace, and she may be able to talk to the emperor. If she expresses her feelings to the emperor, the emperor may listen to her. At that time, you still won't be able to make a move. "

"So, I entrust it to you. As long as you let the emperor know about Jia Min's poetic talent and business genius, the emperor will definitely favor him. Maybe he will be able to turn the tide."

"Then I know a little bit about Jia Min. If he has the ability to turn the tide, why wait until today? I'm afraid it will be difficult to fulfill his wish."

Luo Hanlin repeatedly emphasized the difficulty, but he did not return the money, and Liu Fang understood his intentions: it was because the money was given too little.

So he winked at Niu Jizong again, and Niu Jizong took out another 2000 taels of silver bills and stuffed them in.

"Well, for the sake of your sincerity, this old man will give up his old face and complete this matter for you in front of the emperor."

Hmph, Jia Zheng, Jia Zheng, you made me lose face, this time, I will pay you back.Also let you know that I am not easy to play.

"In the end, my lord still has face in front of the emperor, and he is worthy of being Wenzong of the world. I will wait for the younger generation to offer a toast to my lord."

"Okay, let's drink this cup together."

Everyone toasted together and drank a round.

"However, I don't want to hear you calling me boss. Am I really that old?"

"Of course you don't grow old. Even Gu admires Luo Hanlin very much. He often tells us that if we can recommend ourselves to Luo Hanlin, we will have no regrets in this life."

"Master Gu, is that really the case?"

Luo Hanlin stared at Gu Panpan obsessively.

"Naturally, I can't ask for anything, I just hope that my lord will show mercy."

Gu Panpan winked at Luo Hanlin in time.

After drinking a few rounds, Luo Hanlin couldn't wait, so he and Gu Panpan left the table first, leaving Niu Jizong and others to continue drinking.

"Oh, this hot potato has finally been thrown out."

Niu Jizong's mood immediately relaxed.

"Yeah, this time it's time for him to suffer for the Jia family. Aren't they able to make money? Isn't there someone in the palace? This time, let them fill in this big hole."

Liu Fang was very proud of the success of this plan.

"However, after all, we lost a lot of money and lost our vitality. I just don't know what price the Jia family will pay us after accepting it?"

"If Jia Min came forward, the business would be difficult to discuss. That guy is too shrewd. If he is not careful, he might be tricked. If someone else came forward, it would be much easier. It would be better if Baoyu came forward. , we can catch a fool and recover some losses."

"So, Brother Liu, let's think of another way. When we approach the Jia family in the future, it's best not to ask Jia Min to come forward. Come, have a drink!"

Niu Jizong was in a bright mood and took the lead in drinking it.

　Today's 3rd update, the 2nd update at 3 pm.The third watch is at 10 o'clock in the evening.

　　
　
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