T-shaped Volume Chapter 12 Finalizing the Marriage, 'Eating' and 'Employment'
"My nephew Feng Ziying met my uncle." Feng Ziying bowed deeply to the end.
This is the yamen hall of Dongchang Mansion. The environment is simple and quiet, and the style is simple and elegant. It is in line with the atmosphere of the gentry and literati in the south of the Yangtze River.
"Sit down, Ziying." Shen Jue looked at the handsome young man in front of him with a complicated mood.
Qiao Yingjia's letter has been received, and he has even received the news.
Feng Qin, the eldest son of Feng's eldest son, was officially posthumously named Marquis of Hulun, and the court also approved Feng Tang's request for his son to take over the title of eldest son of Feng Qin, the eldest son of his brother Feng Qin.
Qiao Yingjia's intention in the letter was also very clear. He wanted his daughter to marry Feng's family and become the mistress of Feng's family. It is possible that his legitimate son could directly ascend the throne in the future.
If it were another family, they might have gone crazy with joy, but for a scholarly family like the Shen family, they didn't really care about this.
Of course, it’s impossible to say that you won’t be tempted even if you eat them all. After all, no one can say that all the children they give birth to are talented in literature and high school, so a title that can maintain a family’s wealth and well-being is still very precious.’
Shen Jue was a little dissatisfied that his daughter might share the same husband with another woman. Even though according to the patriarchal regulations, although they were the same person, they belonged to two couples in terms of etiquette, but Shen Jue was not very happy either.
How outstanding his daughter is. She is outstanding in all aspects of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. In Shen Jun's heart, she is worthy of any young talent in the world.
The Feng family man had previously thought that he was a man of extraordinary talent and amazing talent, but later he gradually learned that this man was average in classics and meaning, and could even be said to be mediocre in terms of poetry and prose. But he is a genius in terms of current policy theory.
Such weird characters made him hesitate.
Unexpectedly, his daughter wrote a letter that was very optimistic about him, and said that he did not understand poetry, but believed that poetry was a minor path.
According to my daughter, the other party probably didn't want to put more energy into this, so he claimed that he didn't understand poetry, so as not to cause trouble. He also attached a poem to the letter, which is "In the Zhongzhai of the Capital". That painting is titled.
This poem surprised Shen Jue. If this poem was really written by this guy years ago, who would dare to say that he didn't understand poetry, then Shen Jue would really spit on his face.
Shen Jue also admitted that this guy was excellent.
Look at his much-anticipated posture in the court. He is a second-class Jinshi and a common scholar. That's it. He went to the west to suppress the rebellion and made great achievements. You must know that military service is the easiest way to be promoted. But often The more dangerous the path, the easier it is to fall into somersaults, but this person became famous instantly.
Then came another strategy for opening up the sea and borrowing money. If the former involves some luck, then the latter really requires considerable vision and attainments in the strategy of economic development.
Compiled from the Sixth Rank Hanlin Academy, this is the treatment of the number one scholar, but it is only one year later than the number one scholar, and it is more popular than the top two.
Thinking about it, it took me more than 20 years to reach the fourth rank position, and it only took this person one year to reach the Hanlin Academy to compile such a noble sixth rank position. In a sense, The Hanlin Academy's compilation of the sixth grade is more promising and weighty than the fifth grade of his deputy Tongzhi.
Non-Hanlin scholars cannot join the cabinet. A Jinshi like me who has never been in the Hanlin Academy can only reach the limit of six ministers. It may even be difficult to advance further in positions such as ministers and governors.
But for Feng Ziying's age and resume, as long as she doesn't make big mistakes, her position as minister will be stable in the future, and she is highly likely to join the cabinet.
No wonder countless people are sighing and sighing.
It would be a lie to say that Shen Jue is not moved by such a son-in-law.
What's more, my daughter also wrote a letter to express her attitude. My daughter has always been a very independent person, so it is difficult to change things she believes in.
In this case, Shen Jue put away other sentiments and considered the other party as a prospective son-in-law.
"How are Brother Chengfeng and Brother Rujun?"
Shen Jue was smiling, and the consideration in her eyes made Feng Ziying think about it.
"Both teachers are very good. Qi Gong is busy with official duties every day, and he didn't get to see his nephew when he left. Although Qiao Gong took up his new post with ease, Qiao Gong has a cautious temperament and has to personally deal with many things, so it's the same I am extremely busy,..., before my nephew left, he also made an explanation..., if nothing unexpected happens, the official document from the Ministry of Rites for my uncle's posthumous title as Marquis of Hulun and his appointment as a minister is still down,..."
Methodical and detailed, Feng Ziying showed no arrogance and her words were in a formal manner, which made Shen Jue nod secretly.
The most feared thing among young scholars is that they are arrogant and impetuous. They put their achievements above their own and do not take their colleagues seriously. This is also a common problem among scholars who have been studying for many years.
Feng Ziying has created such a great reputation in the court in the past two years. Shen Jue also estimated that he had contracted some of these habits. He originally planned to give some advice, but now it seems that this person seems to be far more mature and steady than his peers. , but without losing its spirit.
With a feeling of hope in his heart, Shen Jun had a higher opinion of Feng Ziying.
No wonder Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia both regarded him as a valuable talent. It is rare for scholars in the North to find such a talented person, especially one who has a broad mind, a broad vision, and does not have too many sectarian opinions. This is especially rare.
Although Shen Jue was on good terms with Qiao Yingjia, he still did not agree with the rigidity and excessive regionalism among some scholars in the North. However, it was related to their respective interests and it would be difficult to change for a while.
But rising stars like Feng Ziying, a northern scholar, could understand the mentality of southern scholars and take into account the interests of southern scholars, which Shen Jue admired very much.
"Ziying, I have read Brother Rujun's letter, and your father has also written. There is no need to go into details about the previous ones... In that case, I agree to this matter. Please come to your family as soon as possible to discuss the marriage proposal. ,…”
Shen Jue didn't care about details as much as expected, which made Feng Ziying have a good impression of him. Thinking of the girl and Shen Zizheng, Feng Ziying felt for a while that this marriage was not as bad as she initially feared.
However, this girl from the Shen family has a reputation for talent, which probably refers to poetry, music, chess, calligraphy and painting. This is a direct reference to her own weakness, and she will have to think carefully about how to get along with her in the future.
After talking about family affairs, Shen Jue talked about official affairs again: "Master Cui has told me before about the unblocking of Linqing tribute bricks. I have no objection, but the refugees from southern Shandong have to come to Dongchang to bear the responsibility. Although it is a matter of great justice for the king to share his worries, in reality, I am afraid it still needs to be carefully considered. If these refugees really go north, even if we start to make preparations, the kiln will not be built in three to five months. , if these refugees want to be resettled, they will also need to spend money. I have negotiated with Mr. Cui about this situation. He said that the court will definitely make a unified arrangement, but my nephew also needs to remind us Dongchang Mansion along the way. Mr. Cui, please don’t underestimate the problems here..."
Feng Ziying recognized Shen Jun's non-passing of blame. Feng Ziying also understood the character and style of officials in the Zhou Dynasty. When they encountered troubles, they either avoided or delayed them. Only when they really couldn't get through it would they bite the bullet. To deal with it, there are only one out of a hundred people who are truly brave enough to do things, and there are even fewer people who are responsible but have the ability to do things.
Feng Ziying can’t comment on Shen Jun’s administrative ability. After all, he has no substantial contact with her, so it’s not easy to evaluate. However, judging from the reviews from Duan Xigui and Linqing, at least it can be regarded as above average, not that simple. of scholars and literati.
Just think about it, how could a simple scholar and civil servant like Qiao Yingjia, who is very good at government affairs, take notice of him? There are hundreds of Jinshi in one subject, and Qiao Yingjia is from Shanxi and Shen Jue is from Suzhou. There is a gap between the north and the south. Friendships naturally have something in common.
"Uncle, don't worry, this matter was also proposed by my nephew. I should do my best to make this matter have a satisfactory outcome." Feng Ziying nodded.
A satisfied smile appeared on Shen Jue's face, "Ziying, Mr. Cui also mentioned this to me. Maybe he doesn't know about the relationship between you and me, but Mr. Cui is an honest man and has not concealed your contribution. He has already Report to the court urgently, and the result is expected soon. Logically speaking, this should not be a matter for our Dongchang Mansion, but the chaos in Yanzhou will definitely affect our Dongchang Mansion, and if we can take this opportunity to open the tribute bricks, The ban also provided the people of Linqing with one more way to get food, that is, the laborers on the canal docks, the boatmen transporting coal and tribute bricks, and the shipbuilding workshops all needed more people. Master Cui is right about one thing..."
Feng Ziying secretly smiled in her heart. This was also the industrial chain thinking that Feng Ziying instilled in Cui Jingrong.
The growth of an industry will undoubtedly drive the expansion of an industrial chain.
For example, the main requirements for firing tribute bricks are two kinds, pebbles (coal) and soil. The location of the tribute brick kiln is basically close to the canal where the soil is suitable, and the pebbles need to be transported through the canals, both local pebbles and soil from the south. Coal from Yanzhou.
If the export scale of tribute bricks increases exponentially, the demand for coal will inevitably increase significantly. Whether it is local or foreign, from mining to transportation to loading and unloading, as well as coal, the sudden increase in the export of tribute bricks will create a huge demand for ships.
This series will bring "employment" positions to Linqing locals and refugees who may come to Lunan in the future.
The word "employment" is very new, obviously a newly coined word, but if it corresponds to "eating", it won't seem awkward.
Feng Ziying and Cui Jingrong patiently discussed that instead of letting the refugees "eat" everywhere, it would be better to "employ" them.
"Employment" means finding a job that can make a living, and then they can use their own labor to earn money to support their family and solve problems.
