"…A new love, thousands of old hatreds. The most important thing is that the red face is gone, the mirror is gone, the flowers are gone, and the trees are gone."

Outside Chongwenmen, the area around Fahua Temple is a gold-selling cave in the east city of the capital. The famous Wufeng Pavilion in the capital is located here.

In this intoxicating night with spring breeze, the vast Wufeng Pavilion is brightly lit, guests are coming and the traffic is full of traffic.

On the east side of the Wufeng Pavilion, in an elegant embroidery building, in a corner of the living room of the embroidery building, several musicians played the piano, drums and zithers, playing music.

A beauty wearing a blue long dress, with a pearl and jade-covered head and a delicate appearance. She was lightly sang the new lyrics of Jia Xueshi, which was popular in Beijing recently. The musical card was called: Butterfly Love Flower.

"Okay..." After the song, the famous prostitute Bingyun gave a slight sweat and left the court with a bow.

Several men at the round table cheered and cheered. The leader was the leader of the Shanxi merchants in the past, Lu Jian, the grandson of Lu Yong, Lu Yong, whose courtesy name was Lianbo. He was twenty-five years old. He was invited by Jia Cong, a son of the Jia family.

The Shanxi merchants were still a consortium with many national dynasties, and were as rich as the country. They participated in the issuance of paper money and had shares in the Central Bank of the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, their popularity was not as good as before.

Nowadays, the business rules of the state dynasty are changing. As the imperial court conquered the northern desert, Siberia, and the borders were pacified, the geographical advantage of Shanxi merchants: the advantage of trade with the grasslands was basically lost.

At the same time, the imperial court conquered Goryeo, Japan, and conquered Nanyang, Tianzhu and other places, and the sea of ​​sea was prosperous. Every day, the sea of ​​gold and silver was like flowing water. It entered the pockets of those sea merchants. Shanxi merchants had no advantage in sea merchants.

The rise of Jiangnan cloth factories and silk factories is secretly changing the social commercial atmosphere. In the Jiangnan region, opening factories has become a trend and a large number of workers are used. Nowadays, it is better to make money by transshipping goods in various places than cloth factories, silk factories, sugar factories, etc.

The Shanxi merchants had such a situation, of course, because eleven years ago, during the 21st year of Yongzhi, Jia Huan was in trouble. The Shanxi merchants tried to acquire the predecessor of the current giant Xinfeng Bank: Xinfeng Silver. After Jia Huan successfully launched a rebellion, he supported the Emperor Yongxing. It can be seen how the Shanxi merchants lived in these eleven years.

Not long ago, Jia Huan returned to the capital and quelled the chaos in the capital, and his reputation in the court surged. He wanted to try to get along with the line from the Jia Mansion.

Lu Jian raised his glass, looked around everyone, and praised: "Sir Jia is worthy of being the Wenzong of this dynasty. A good word! I write all the romantic words. Let's drink a drink for this word!" According to rumors in the capital, this word was written by Sir Jia to the eldest princess. The water inside is very deep!

Several accompanying guests in the seat agreed and raised their glasses to drink. As for whom the poem was written for, they naturally did not mention it.

Jia Cong was 31 years old at the time, wearing a straight blue body, with an ordinary appearance and a proud face, and said, "The poems of Huan San Ge are of great quality."

He had a good personal relationship with Brother Huan San. However, his literary talent was limited, which was not as good as Lan Ge'er who studied with him on that day. In the eighth year of Yongxing, Lan Ge'er was sent to the Tongzong of Huzhou Prefecture, Jiangnan (the sixth rank).

He is still a scholar and a scholar. Even Qin Zhong, who studied in the clan school together, won a scholar's fame in the fifth year of Yongxing. The rising stars of the Jia family: Jia Zhi, Jia Jun and others. They have all entered the officialdom.

Several accompanying guests followed Jia Cong's words and immediately praised him.

At this time, the famous prostitute Bingyun changed into a burgundy cheongsam and came in with a fragrant breeze with a smile. The faint jasmine fragrance has been popular in Jiangnan and Beijing for more than ten years ago, Jia Huan's perfume has been almost standard in the fun.

Bingyun has a pretty appearance and a middle-class posture. But her skin is white and her temperament is outstanding. The cheongsam well outlines her tall and slender figure. Although her figure is thin, she is concave and convex. The two snowy peaks are tall and straight, which pushes the cheongsam into a wonderful arc.

The smile and gentle voice that accompanied her was really a charming beauty. Everyone in the flower hall looked at her.

The famous prostitute Bingyun smiled and sat down at the round table, sat beside Jia Cong, and said with a smile: "Bingyun changed his clothes, it's a little late, so don't blame me. Bingyun punished himself with a glass!" He raised his glass and drank with an elegant demeanor. He could become a famous prostitute in Beijing, so he was extraordinary.

Over the years, many famous prostitutes in the country love to wear cheongsams. Nothing else, cheongsams can better show the beauty of women. This is a fashion trend led by Jiangnan.

Jia Cong looked sideways. Lu Jian raised his head and laughed. The atmosphere at the table became more relaxed and relaxed by her joining.

After a moment of gossip, a gangster started a topic and said, "Does Miss Bingyun know a big event that happened in Beijing recently?"

Bingyun smiled and said, "Oh?"

The gang said deliberately, "In early February, Jia Xueshi came to the capital from Jinling. After quelling the rebellion, he cut off all the people of Xiao Pi, Peng Shijun, and Chameng Hou. According to the Great Zhou law, he rebelled against the three tribes of Yi. I learned from the Ministry of Justice that this case affected about 5,000 people. Now, the relatives of these people are all at the door."

Bingyun covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Ah? God has the virtue of being alive, so many people..."

Jia Cong couldn't bear to listen. These people were too far from the real center of power. He said, "Now the court is developing all directions and lacks people everywhere. How could it be that more than 5,000 people could be killed? Brother Huan made arrangements early. Except for the immediate relatives of Xiao, Peng and others, the rest were all exiled to Nanyang and Australia."

During the coup that day, Peng Shijun said that Empress Zhen and Prince Ning Yan would go to Australia! This is a reward for one return!

This insider news surprised everyone on the table. Bingyun looked at Jia Cong with "worship" eyes. The atmosphere was even more harmonious.

At the end of the banquet, Lu Jian said: "On the first day of March, the wife of your family will be on the 60th birthday. I want to come to congratulate you, and I hope Brother Wan Zhong will say a few good words to me."

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At the end of February, spring rain continued. Several gorgeous carriages slowly drove on the official road in western Beijing. Later, they entered the Wendao Academy, which was rebuilt in the 21st year of Yongzhi.

After reconstruction, the Smelling Academy covers an area of ​​about 5,000 acres. The academy has many buildings, forests and lakes, green trees are shaded, birds are singing and flowers are fragrant, and the scenery is pleasant. The sound of reading is echoing in the forest and in the book hall.

The cemetery of the academy is located. Nearly a hundred teachers and students, and the guards are waiting at the end of the cemetery avenue with sycamore trees planted under the hillside. The drizzle is like silver threads. The crystal clear water droplets on the leaves of sycamore trees are sliding down. Every bit.

Jia Huan worshipped the mountain leader, senior brother, and Mr. Ye in front of the cemetery. In the fourth year of Yongxing, he went south to Jinling with his wife and concubines, but did not return for seven years. After all matters were arranged in the capital, he came to worship his teachers and friends.

Luo Xiangyang, Ji Cheng and Ning Xiao accompanied him.

Standing in front of Mr. Ye's grave, Jia Huanya remembered the conversation he had met with Mr. Ye for more than ten years, and said to himself: "Mr. Ye, eleven years have passed. On that day, I told you that we should first educate our people: to enlighten the people, and then educate our cadres: to govern for the people and to govern for the public. I have not even completed the first step!"

Ning Xiao held an umbrella for Jia Huan. His bright phoenix eyes looked at the cemetery in the spring rain, as if he was penetrated by the rain curtain. He sighed in his heart.

She knew that Jia Huan had never blamed Emperor Yongxing. However, Emperor Yongxing's early death did cause trouble to his plan!

The current world is changing with each passing day. Her Jialang wants to work hard for the country and the nation to stand tall in the East!

Luo Xiangyang, the president of Wendao Academy, whispered: "Ziyu, this day will not be far away." The social changes in Jiangnan are economics. The academic changes undertaken by Wendao Academy. The academy already has disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and medicine.

For more than ten years, the academy has accumulated strength and has been waiting for the government orders in the court to reform the imperial examination situation. It no longer simply determines the imperial examination based on the meaning of the classics. It can set up Jinshi in other subjects, and can also become an official.

Jia Huan slightly restrained his sadness and said, "Boyan, I am going to lay off the Nanshu Room. Mr. Cai will enter the Political Affairs Hall. Mr. Wei will be the Minister of Rites. Are you willing to be in the court or be willing to let him go?"

Ji Cheng smiled and said frankly: "I'll listen to the head of the hospital." As soon as he heard Jia Huan's words, he knew Jia Huan's expectations for him: to release him. Look at Zeng Xiang's performance in the coup! Those who do not counties do not plan to Taiwan Province!

Jia Huan nodded softly and said, "You go to Mobei to serve as the governor. When Qiao's army returns to Beijing and fights against the Tsarist Russian border, you will complete it." He asked Ji Cheng to take control of military power. A prime minister who has not been trained in the army will find it difficult to command the army.

The breeze blew the spring rain, pouring onto several people from the side of the oil-paper umbrella. The spring cold waves were blowing. Jia Huan and everyone returned. Luo Xiangyang and Ji Cheng walked in front. Jia Huan took the umbrella from Ning Xiao's hand and walked in the rain with Ning Xiao.

Zi'er and Wan'er followed behind them.

The national affairs were settled in just a few words. Ning Xiao was not surprised by this. He had such a status. He smiled slightly and asked directly like a chat: "What is Jia Lang planning to deal with Brother Jiu?"

Among all the conspirators, the only one Jiu Ge was not punished.

Jia Huan patted Ning Xiao's hand gently and said with emotion: "Xiao'er, politics also needs to be humankind! I'll just scold him a few words. I won't be the case. Let's go back and pardon in the name of the emperor!"

King Ning Ke of Shu and Ning Xiao and Ning Cheng were friends since childhood. Xiao'er acted generously, but she really beheaded Ning Ke. Will she sigh when she thinks about it in the future? She can't take it back if the head is cut down. Ning Ke's wife is Shen Qian's sister.

It’s impossible for the general to fight on the front line, he will kill his sister from behind.

Ning Xiao's head slighted and smiled at the corner of her mouth. In the past few days, the smile on her pretty face can be seen at any time. Her bright and mature beauty style is fascinating. She said, "Oh. Jia Lang, my father wants to see you."

"Okay." Jia Huan agreed awkwardly.

The four of them slowly walked to the end of the cemetery avenue. A sixteen-year-old young man in a white scholar's gown walked out of the pavilion, bowed and said loudly, "Disciple has met sir." His tone was excited. He had just been in class in the school before he rushed over.

It was the son of the eldest brother, Jia Huan, who was once devoted to enlightenment: Gongsun Jie. He has achieved fame and reputation as a Juren. He is quite famous in the Shilin City in Beijing and in the northern Zhili.

Looking at the student who looked like a senior brother, who was still as handsome as a senior brother, Jia Huan nodded gently and said, "Shiying, I talked to Mr. Wei a few days ago. It's not bad." He talked in detail with Wei Hanlin a few days ago.

After receiving a compliment from Mr. Jia, Gongsun Jie was overjoyed, and his smile on his face as he met again after a long separation became brighter!

The years of study from the age of five to ten years old are a beautiful picture that is indelible in his memory. The husband was careful and taught him a lot of principles of being a human being and doing things, which he still enjoys. He regards the husband as his father.

Jia Huan smiled slightly, turned his head to Ning Xiao and said, "Let Chi'er and Shiying study together."

Ning Chi is ten years old this year. He claims to the public that he is Ning Xiao's adopted son. But anyone with a discerning eye can see that his appearance looks like a princess. As early as the sixth year of Yongxing, Ning Xiao decided to take Jia Huan as his teacher.

Chi, the meaning is: passionate and vigorous. This name commemorates the ultimately strong relationship: when you see Jia Huan, you will miss your life. Ning Xiao helped him leave his name in the royal family genealogy. A few years ago, the Emperor Yongxing enthroned Ning Chi as the Prince of Jinling.

When she mentioned her son, Ning Xiao smiled and said in a gentle tone: "Yes."

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Jia Huan liked the scenery of Miaofeng Mountain in the west of Beijing. He was very familiar with Dongzhuang Town and Wendao Academy. He lived here for nearly four years in the early years of Yongxing.

However, he could not live in Dongzhuang Town for a long time. March 1st was the birthday of Mrs. Wang at the age of 60. The Jia family had no intention of doing it in a big way, but Jia Huan returned from Jinling and supported the Emperor Zhiping, so it was difficult to keep a low profile.

Not long ago, did the Shanxi merchants try to follow Jia Cong's route?

It was the end of February.

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Chapter 71 of the original book of the Red Mansions, in the fifteenth year of the Red Mansions, Jia Mu celebrated on the third day of the eighth month in the 8th month. Since early July, there have been endless people who have given birthday gifts.

The Ministry of Rites was ordered to give a golden jade Ruyi, four ends of colorful satin, four pieces of gold and jade cups, and five hundred taels of silver. Yuanchun ordered the eunuch to send a golden birthday star, a piece of agarwood crutch, a string of Gannan beads, a box of Fushou incense, a pair of gold ingots, four pairs of silver ingots, twelve pieces of colorful satin, and four jade cups.

The rest are from the prince's son-in-law and the family of civil and military officials, and all the people who come and go, and they are not polite and cannot be remembered.

Jia Zheng, Jia She and others discussed and agreed that the banquet would be held in Ning Rong from July 28 to August 5. The reason was: because all relatives and friends came, they were afraid that the banquet would not be held. This is a very nonsense reason!

How big is the Ningrong mansion combined? How many houses are there? Can’t there be a banquet for hundreds of people?

In the fifteenth year of the Red Chamber, the Jia family's declining appearance has been revealed. Jia Yuanchun's position in the palace is unstable. Jia Zheng had just handed over the school and government, and his new position has not been settled. Under such a situation, he held an eight-day banquet. The real reason is probably: walking at night, shouting and raising courage!

By the eleventh year of Yongxing, Mrs. Wang’s birthday was on the 60th. With Jia Huan’s power and the status of Empress Dowager Jia Yuanchun, there was no need to be like this.

The Jia family agreed to hold a banquet for only three days. From March 1 to March 3, Ningguo Mansion specially welcomed male guests, Rongguo Mansion welcomed female guests. Jia Huan's Wuyou Hall was the receptionist of his classmates, teachers and students, old friends, etc.

Except for the rewards in the palace, the birthday ceremony will only accept gifts from family friends and old friends. No invitations will be sent to anyone who has nothing to do with them.

On the afternoon of February 29, Jia Huan returned from Dongzhuang Town. Jia Lian brought Jia Rong, Jia Qiang, Jia Cong, Xue Ke and others to the birthday party. The mansion was coordinated by Wang Xifeng, Li Wan and Youshi.

The second daughter-in-law Xue Baoqin is young and can only take action. Her main task is to take care of Jia Baoyu, who is studying Buddhism and Taoism.

Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun all returned to the Jia Mansion. Xiangyun and Qiaojie also arrived early this day.

Yingchun and Xue Ke lived not far from Jia's mansion. Tanchun married General Shen Qian of the Cavalry and lived in Shen's mansion in Zhengxifang. Xichun followed Luo Junzi at Wendao Academy in Dongzhuang Town. Xiangyun and Ji Cheng lived in Zhongyongfang. Qiaojie was the daughter-in-law of King Beijing.
To be continued...