Jia Zheng racked his brains and determined to find a good gentleman with talent and learning experience for Jia Zhu, preferably from a second-class Jinshi. But it was difficult to do. How could a second-class Jinshi not become an official?

Does the person who teaches your son how to read, think that Jia Zhu is a prince?

I would like to give you private advice, which place in the capital gathers the most experienced and knowledgeable teachers? The Imperial College! No matter how good the Jia family feels about themselves, they would not dare to have this delusion. The Imperial College has always treated Rongguo Mansion with a cold shoulder over the years.

Well, how dare they come forward to ask for this trouble!

Qingke introduced Jia Zheng to a serious second-level Jinshi named Jia Yucun. He was a dismissed official. Seeing the new emperor ascending the throne and granting amnesty to the world, he hurriedly came to the capital to build connections in order to revive. Jingchengju

, It was not easy, the expenses for food, accommodation, and gifts were very high. Jia Yucun gradually felt that he was short of money, so he prepared to find a decent job to do, which could support his life and continue to stay in the capital to wait for the opportunity.

After being introduced to this job, Jia Yucun thought it was pretty good at first, but he was worried that it would be more difficult and the responsibilities would be heavy. Otherwise, how could they offer such a high salary? But after hearing that this student was a prince from the government,

, Jia Yucun started to think about it. He thought, if he could get on this line, wouldn't it be helpful to his recovery? Even if the Duke's Mansion is not as prosperous as it used to be, it is still at the top, and listen to it.

It is said that this student’s uncle is also a very powerful general! You can give it a try!

With this plan in mind, Jia Yucun accepted the invitation and made a special trip to meet with Jia Zheng. He was really capable, but he was impeached and dismissed because his behavior was inconsistent with his superiors. When it came to talent and knowledge, Jia Zheng was in front of him.

, only being crushed, he was immediately shocked, his eyes were bright, and he immediately called Jia Zhu to pay a visit to Jia Yucun.

After Jia Yucun asked, he understood the crux of Jia Zhu's problem. He thought to himself that Jia Zhu was not enlightened in knowledge, but if he had some guidance and tempering, he would still be able to work hard.

Let’s fight among Enke. By then, I can say that I have a new debt of gratitude to him. With this kindness, if I make some requests, the Duke’s Office will not refuse, right?

The Second Ningrong Mansion is magnificent and majestic, with verses of praise written by the founding emperor hanging brightly in the Rongxi Hall, which is extremely conspicuous. Along the way to Jia Yucun, he saw all this and felt shocked in his heart.

With a surprise in mind, he was already determined to use this opportunity to climb up to the Jia family, but he felt that it would be better to whet their appetites, and only by visiting the thatched cottage could he show his reserve and dignity, so he said that he would go back and think about it, after all, he was going to Beijing.

The purpose is to take care of business. I will reply in a few days.

Unexpectedly, after returning to the rented place and happily receiving several friends who came to visit, Jia Yucun was shocked to discover the truth, that is, the Jia family was very unpopular among the civil servants' group.

To be seen. The root of this can be traced back to the son-in-law scandal of the former Duke Jia Daishan more than ten years ago. This private matter also caused a civil and military dispute. Over the years, the Jia family has been ostracized by civil servants, and

The Lin family that had been fought over at the beginning was prosperous and developed extremely well. It was highly respected among the scholars. Both the Supreme Emperor and Emperor Jiaming valued the Lin family father and son.

When Jia Yucun heard about it, his heart suddenly went cold. These days, the information is very poorly informed. He has been traveling out of town. How could he know about such deeds many years ago? But if this is true, then the Jia family's errands can still be accepted. Really? Jia Yucun immediately went out and inquired about it carefully, weighing everything in his mind.

He will definitely hang out in the circle of civil servants in the future. The name of the Duke of the Kingdom and the power of Wang Ziteng are just the icing on the cake. If he is collectively ostracized by the scholars because he works as a teacher for Jia Zhu, then where will he be? Can there be a future? Thinking of his hope to get support from the Duke's government, Jia Yucun couldn't help but complain about himself.

My mind is really spinning. It turns out that after all these years, Jia Zheng is just a fifth-grade Yuanwailang, and he is still on the bench in the Ministry of Works! How can such a Jia family have the ability to help him realize his wish?

He immediately made a decision. The Jia family must not get involved. No matter how high Shu Xiu offered him, it would not be enough for his future!

A few days later, Jia Yucun went to Jia's house in person, politely declined Jia Zheng's invitation, and said that he had some clues about his plot, and he had no choice but to live up to the family's kindness, and expressed Sorry.

Jia Zheng was full of regrets, but he could not retain him. Being an official was his first priority, so he had to find another good mentor.

As expected, Jia Yucun later found a connection with a fellow villager in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and went to find an official position in a slightly remote place. He did not go to Yingtian Mansion in Jinling. This is a story for another day.

After many searches, I finally found an official who had just joined the official position from the Ministry of Rites. The man was originally a top-ranking Jinshi. He had a mediocre official career and was already old. He planned to return to his hometown to retire. While he was slowly taking care of his house and family business, he took over the next step. He accepted an errand from the Jia family. Because the offer from the Jia family was quite generous, he was tempted. He planned to make this sum of money and return to his hometown. There was no need to worry too much. Anyway, his descendants would not come to the capital in the future.

When it comes to knowledge, this old gentleman is much inferior to Jia Yucun, and his end happened many years ago, so he is inevitably unfamiliar. He also knows his own strengths, so he decided to 'make up for his weakness with diligence' and follow the path of Master Yan. path.

Most of this diligence refers to Jia Zhu's diligence. The old man felt that Jia Zhu, like himself, was not particularly gifted, so he had to work hard. At that time, he studied hard with his head hanging from his head. , didn’t he also get the top three Jinshi in the end? It makes no sense that Jia Zhu couldn’t even be considered as a candidate for the imperial examination. It can be seen that it was because he was born in a wealthy family and could not endure hardships!

Therefore, the old gentleman simply moved into Jia's house after selling his house, and supervised Jia Zhu's studies day and night. He was very dedicated and showed that he was a person of character and lived up to the reward.

Under his control, Jia Zhu memorized scriptures, wrote strategies, and composed poems from morning to night without rest. He had to produce two decent articles every day, and the old gentleman would correct and explain them to him. He had to practice a few pages of calligraphy in Guange style. If he didn't do one thing well, the old man would scold him severely and give him extra homework. Jia Zheng was very pleased to see that the old man was so serious and responsible, and gave him a lot of extra gifts. Gift, and warned Jia Zhu that she must obey the teacher's words. If he is lazy and slack, Enke will never pass, and he will not let him off lightly!

Under such intense study, Jia Zhu was exhausted both physically and mentally, her face was withered, her body seemed to be hollowed out, and she often felt her heartbeat and energy were weak. Fortunately, the Jia family was rich and had an endless supply of various supplements such as ginseng, bird's nest, and astragalus. Supply, the daily diet is also rich in nutrients and can sustain it.

Although the old gentleman thought that Jia Zhu's complexion was not good and looked a little blue and white every day, he didn't take it too seriously. When he was young, his family was poor and he did not have the living conditions that Jia Zhu had. He even had to help the family with some farm work.

, it’s not like you can eat meat every day. Just like that, didn’t he insist on studying and pass the exam all the way, which changed the fate of himself and his family? At this time, he had no idea that he was born in a farm family and had followed him since he was a child.

His parents worked hard, so his body was strong and energetic. After he passed the exam, his family had no worries about food and clothing, and the food was abundant. Jia Zhu was raised in wealth, so how could his body compare with his?

Jia Zhu was placed in a courtyard by Jia Zheng to live alone. Wang Xifeng was also told that her husband should concentrate on his studies and not disturb him. Wang Xifeng knew that Jia Zhu's exam was very important, so she only went to greet him every day.

She ordered the servant to serve her well. She was also worried that if she and Jia Zhu were too close, if Jia Zhu failed in the scientific examination in the future, Jia Zheng, Mrs. Wang, and even Jia Zhu himself would not put all the responsibility on herself.

!When her aunt persuaded her to give up Jia Lian, she once told her the story of "The Hairpin-headed Phoenix" from the former Song Dynasty. She didn't want to be the second Tang Wan and complain!

Therefore, Wang Xifeng was not particularly clear about Jia Zhu's health, and Jia Zhu could not find a chance to complain to her.

In this way, Jia Zhu studied hard every day, and Jia Zheng was deeply pleased to see him working hard.

As an emperor and a courtier, after Emperor Jiaming ascended the throne, he naturally began to reuse his closest ministers. First of all, he ordered his sixth brother, Prince Zhongshun, to take full charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. With a high position of power, he controlled the entire palace and the royal family.

The industry is in his own hands; in the clan's mansion, the major orders remain unchanged for the time being, but Emperor Jiaming also arranged for his trusted clan relatives to take up posts to strengthen the management of the clan. If the clan laws need to be revised in the future, it will be easy; in the court

, is to gather his own power.

Since Lin Hai took up the post of Yangzhou Salt Inspector, he was different from what others expected at first. He was a noble civil servant and did not get stuck in this quagmire. He did not join the others, nor was he forced to live in hiding. On the contrary, he did very well in Jiangnan.

In the past few years, he established the rules for salt auctions, and the salt business became simpler and clearer. After the method of drying salt was promoted, the price of salt gradually dropped, and private salt sales also decreased. Everyone also knew that he

He was supported by Prince Zhongxiao, so he didn't dare to make too many calculations. Moreover, Lin Hai was very upright. Apart from accepting some routine filial piety in line with the trend, he had no corruption or perversion of the law. In addition, he was a shrewd and capable person with a deep foundation.

, he has done a very reliable and admirable job in the position of Salt Patrol Censor.

Not long after, Emperor Jiaming discussed the situation in the south of the Yangtze River at a court meeting, and specifically mentioned Lin Hai, saying that he had done a very conscientious job in the post of Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor. The method of drying salt was also his suggestion and method.

, who has made great contributions to the imperial court. Such a minister who is devoted to the public and has outstanding abilities should really be commended and reused as an example.

All the ministers also agreed with this. After all, Lin Hai's political achievements were clearly displayed there. The civil servants felt that they were proud of their appearance. Huh, this is their model of a scholar. He has good knowledge and great ability. Who can say?

Civil servants can only read rote books, and they have to rely on the skills of subordinate officials for political affairs.

Emperor Jiaming added that now that the salt affairs in Jiangnan were on the right track, Lin Haizhen had his own important role and ordered someone to prepare an edict. The Ministry of Civil Affairs sent another person to take over the post of Salt Patrol Censor, and transferred Lin Hai to Beijing for another important role.

.The specific positions will be arranged after he reports his duties to the emperor.

Now, everyone understands that Lin Hai will definitely reach a higher level when he returns to Beijing this time. No matter what arrangements Emperor Jiaming gives Lin Hai in the end, his future will be smooth. The Lin family really wants to reach the top.

A circle of officials and people.

Emperor Jiaming was very satisfied with the reaction of the ministers. He successfully presided over the salt-drying method, which won him a lot of popularity and praise. The root cause was Lin Hai's contribution. It was rare that Lin Hai had a pure heart.

He took the initiative to dedicate this credit to himself. He is a person who knows rewards and punishments. At that time, he thought about repaying Lin Hai. Now he finally has the ability. Such a loyal minister should be won over!

Not long after, Emperor Jiaming's edict was sent to Jiangnan. After discussion, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs also selected a suitable candidate and went to Jiangnan to replace Lin Hai. After Lin Hai made a clear handover with the newly appointed Censor of Salt Patrol, he stepped up his efforts.
Chapter completed!