In the 14th year of Yongzhi, the county trial of Wanping County was scheduled for February 12. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoAccording to the general process, the number of admitted students can be determined after three county order examinations. Every other day, that's a total of six days.

Later, on February 21, it will be the world's attention to the Ministry of Rites examination. Wanping County should contribute manpower and material resources to supply the test.

The chief and deputy examiners of the examination have long been decided: Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites, Zeng Jin, the head of the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Jing, the military machine, and Xu Cheng, the bachelor (promoted) of the Hanlin Academy. From this subtle detail, it can be inferred that the scholar He from the Hanlin Academy will reuse the Hanyuan Wenchen.

On the morning of the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, Li Kun took his son Jia Lan and the maid Biyue from Dongzhuang Town to follow the "army" of children participating in the county examination of Wendao Academy to the capital. The Xianheng Commercial Bank has arranged accommodation in the city.

Jia Lan did not live with his classmates, but followed his mother Li Kun back to Jia's mansion. The carriage first arrived at Jiafu West Road. Li Kun took Jia Lan to see Jia Mu. The carriage with the luggage entered the Daoxiang Village of Daguanyuan, and the healthy women, mothers-in-law and maids carried things into the house.

Mrs. Wang has been busy lately, and her feet don't touch the ground, but Mother Jia is fine. She is nearly eighty years old, and she does not need to be present in her dealings with the world. However, Xiangyun Sick, Tanchun Director, Baochai arranges the North Garden, and Wang Xifeng Xiaoyue will take care of his body. Baoyu and Daiyu are two out of the Grand View Garden. There was a lot of coldness in front of her.

When Li Kun came in, Mother Jia was laughing happily, and Mrs. Xing, Aunt Xue, and Baoqin were accompanying her. Mandarin ducks serve on the side. Speaking in front of Jia's mother was Baoyu's eldest maid, Jin Chu'er, and charming.

Jin Chu'er followed Mrs. Wang earlier, and she was not stage frightened in front of Jia's mother, and said with a smile: "Baoyu said that please rest assured that the ancestor will definitely be able to take a show exam this year." ”

It was this sentence that made Jia Mu extremely happy, and applauded repeatedly, and then Li Kun and Jia Lan came in. Li Kun took Jia Lan to meet Jia's mother. They all saluted each other. Jia Mu asked kindly, "Brother Lan, how are you preparing?" Are you sure? ”

Jia Lan's personality is different from Baoyu, like a little adult, very calm, with a clear salute, and said: "Back to the ancestors, the great-grandson will do his best." ”

The smile on Jia's mother faded a little, she liked Baoyu to be "cute" like that. Laughing Mi--Mi nodded, and ordered the mandarin duck to take two things to reward Jia Huan.

At this time, Aunt Xue flattered: "Not to mention Baoyu, Brother Lan, there are still Brother Qiang, Brother Cong, Jia Yan and others in the house to participate in the county exam." The style of writing is prosperous, speaking of which, there is no nobleman in the capital like the house. It's really a family of poetry. ”

Mother Jia is old and likes to listen to good words, so she suddenly smiled and said, "People like us don't rely on studying to be officials. The ancestors left a foundation. However, it is also a good thing for the children in the house to have an extra path to progress. ”

Everyone in the flower hall echoed.

Mother Jia advised again: "Brother Lan, go back as if your third uncle asked for advice." He can read. ”

Last year, Jia Huan came back with troops in time to save Jiafu. Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang's impression of Jia Huan has changed for the better. At that time, out of gratitude, he also took great care of Jia Huan. But if the impression gets better, it doesn't mean that I like him and have a good relationship. Jia Huan has never "sold cute".

Jia Lan answered, and left with her mother Li Kun. Later, go to visit Jia Huan.

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On the afternoon of the tenth day of the first lunar month, Jia Huan was in the Jia family study on Rongguofu South Street.

After the expansion of the Jia family, there are more than a dozen tiled houses, bright and spacious. In the middle of the class, the sound of reading came out on a spring afternoon.

"The way of the university is in Mingmingde, in being close to the people, and in stopping at perfection..."Luo Hong wore a half-worn shirt, held a book, and sat on the podium to read.

More than 80 students below recited in unison, "The way of the university is in Mingmingde, in being close to the people, and in stopping at perfection..."

Read the book a hundred times, and its meaning will be revealed. In the education of children, reading aloud and memorizing are very important learning paths. I believe that all of you have memorized texts when you were a child.

Jia Huan was outside the window, looking at the children of Jiafu who were studying, and smiled slightly. I think that when he came to Jiafu, Jiafu was known as the family of poetry and books, but no one read. Today's grand occasion, thinking back to six or seven years ago, how can it not make people feel emotional?

Zhang Sishui and Liu Yichen stood aside.

Something happened to Ni Er, and the people of the Five Cities Terracotta Division were arrested. Liu Guoshan, who was in charge of intelligence, went to fish for people. Not here in ethnography.

After Luo Hong finished the class, he said: "The day after tomorrow is the county exam, and there are 22 people who have signed up. The examination basket, a degree of application, is provided by ethnology. After school, you go to the logistics office to get it. I wish you all the best if you pass the county exam. Okay, school! ”

More than 80 students stood in unison and said, "Goodbye, sir!" "Respecting teachers has always been our traditional virtue. Since childhood, it has been imperceptible.

As soon as Luo Hong left, the classroom was boiling. Reading changes fate, who doesn't care about this exam? Each of them talked around the students who had been selected and went to take the exam. Jia Qiang, Jia Cong, Jia Yan, Jia Zhi, Qin Zhong and others were surrounded by classmates.

Luo Hong listened to the conversation of the students, smiled, flicked his sleeves, and walked out of the classroom with lesson plans and books.

Seeing Jia Huan waiting outside the door, he said with a smile: "Ziyu, do you want to go in and say a few words to encourage them?" ”

Jia Huan followed Luo Hong to the office and said with a smile: "Mr. Luo, this is not necessary." Although it is a grinding gun, it is not fast and light. However, the kung fu is in normal times, and I have a few words of encouragement now, which is of little use. ”

The exam will be taken in the early morning of the day after tomorrow, and the ethnology of Jiafu is still in class, isn't this a grinding gun?

Luo Hong raised his head and smiled. After experiencing the affairs of the Donglin Party and Shoushan Academy, his temperament has changed. Teaching Tongzi in Jiafu over the years has made him feel peaceful. No longer a cynical, venomous character.

While walking, Luo Hong asked, "Ziyu, I heard that Han Xiucai came to the capital?" He can't take the exam, what is he doing in the capital? ”

Jia Huan smiled and said, "Han Ziheng has the ambition to help the world, Mr. Luo, what do you say he is doing in the capital?" Take the heir! "The dispute between the King of Jin and the King of Chu has begun. Now, both sides are brushing the favor of Yongzhi Tianzi.

However, if you refer to the historical time and space he experienced, Kang Mazi's Nine Dragons Drama is basically fighting for strength and pretending to die in the end. Brushing favor, on the contrary, is a very low means. Because, the emperor has been in power for too long, adding points here, subtracting points there, and finally combined, it is a natural egg.

Of course, this kind of thing has nothing to do with him. He's just watching the show. The glory, wealth, and status of Jiafu are already there, and there is no need to take huge political risks to participate. The struggle for the throne is rewarding and risky.

Speaking of Han Jin, Zhang Sishui's temperament was simple and brave, and he smiled.

Liu Yichen said bluntly: "Brother Jia, he can't do it. You have to watch out for him. ”

Jia Huan smiled slightly, "Don't talk about this." Mr. Luo, I have received a letter from Mr. Ye, and they will come to the capital in a few days. We'll get together then. On that day, the grand occasion of the literary meeting in the college was nostalgic. ”

Several people laughed and entered the red brick and blue tile house.

Jia Huan came over today to take a look at the preparation for the exam in the genealogy. The power of Jiafu is prosperous, and everyone in Beijing pays attention to it and gives face. This can be seen from the level of visitors during the Spring Festival in Jiafu. From the convenience of going out to do things in Jiafu now, you can experience it.

However, Jia Huan has a clear understanding of this.

The way of power is like the tide of the sea, with ups and downs, and no one will always stand at the head of the tide. Good times don't last long. When power is at its peak, it's a decline. The moon is in the red. When the water is full, it overflows. The way of heaven is to make up for the deficiency when there is more than is lost.

The most obvious example is the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was chosen by Yang Tinghe, the minister of power, and set off from Anlu, Hubei, and arrived in Beijing to continue the throne. At this time, Emperor Jiajing's power was very small.

After hibernation, in the third year of Jiajing, he initiated the Great Rites Meeting, cleaned up Yang Tinghe and the court, and held great power. Subsequently, the minister was killed and killed, and the world was ordered. He doesn't go to court all year round, and he still holds power. Power at its peak.

Appoint the traitor Yan Song, wanton pleasure (monasticism). But as Yan Song, Yan Shifan, Xu Jie and others figured out the routines of Emperor Jiajing, after that, they entered the era of "walking monkeys". Jiajing's power actually weakened.

In the later years of Emperor Jiajing, the famous minister Xu Jie, was in power. Jiajing is forbidden to cultivate the Tao, so as not to waste national strength. Emperor Jiajing was helpless, and Mr. Xu had the final say. His power has hit rock bottom. He then died.

Therefore, the road to power is not to hold power forever, it is the way to die. Rather, it requires a successor. That's the key!

For example, Xu Jie, who helped his student Zhang Juzheng to get on the horse, spent his old age in peace. Zhang Juzheng died of exhaustion in office, and as a result, his home was copied by Emperor Wanli. Of course, this matter also depends on the emperor's character. Chenghua Tianzi did not copy Li Xian's house.

Jia Huan is not a person who likes to pin his safety on others. Therefore, he is very interested in this county test. Cultivating talents and weaving a network is the guarantee for Jiafu's future prosperity and status continuation.

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Jia Huan paid attention to the children of the Jia family participating in the county exam, but he couldn't take the exam instead of them, and he couldn't help everyone say hello and go through the back door. Jia Qiang is just a special case. He wants the elite who are killed in the field.

So, what he can do is help them get ready. After inspecting the preparations for the study of the clan, the affairs in Jiafu were all straightened out: debt forgiveness; Culture and education are flourishing, continue to proceed, and wait for the results to be realized.

After these things were dealt with, he was ready to go to King Wu's mansion to report and start his career as a prince.