Chapter 123 Preparing to return to Beijing (Part 2)
Although Gao Jingshi's business empire is spreading rapidly, it is generally centered on the Gyeonggi area, so Gao Jingshi is not willing to leave Beijing for too long. It is understandable that he will return to Xinzheng for exams and discuss the development of Henan by the way, but in
It would be bad if Henan stayed for too long, and if he did not do it right, it would even reduce his influence in the palace.
Besides, within one year of returning to Henan this time, he not only used Jinghua Bank as a link to connect Jinghua Henan Cement Factory with the Huguang grain-producing area, but also founded a company based on Jun Ci - now it can only be called Yu Ci -
Jun Porcelain has been replaced by Jinghua Porcelain. Although the output is now a little lower, it has somewhat restored the porcelain production of Jun Porcelain's origin. Overall, there is a lot to do, and it is time to return to Beijing.
After listening to his explanation, Ms. Zhang knew that she couldn't stay by force, so she couldn't help but sigh and said: "Zhong Lingyuxiu from our sixth room is all crowding in on you, and I don't know if it's good or bad. Although your brothers are studying, they can't.
It’s hard work, but I can see that they probably don’t have the talent like you, so if they don’t win in the future...you have to leave some space for them.”
"Well... my son has also considered these things. He will never leave his brothers idle to raise their children."
Mrs. Zhang chuckled, and then feigned anger and said: "What are you doing to raise fat? How can you, the elder brother, talk about it!" Then he looked at his son who was already a head taller than him, and suddenly said: "By the way, ordinary children have many
You were thinking about getting married after you took the high school student exam. However, you were too young when you were a high school student, so your mother and your father didn’t worry about this matter. Now that you have become Yuan Lang, you have to bring this matter up.
It’s on the agenda—do you have any favorite girl yourself?”
Gao pragmatic shook his head: "Mom, I'm only seventeen years old. It's still early, so don't worry."
It's early, but in fact it's still early. Don't think that all the ancients married very early, and official families who didn't worry about money, especially those with civil service status, had many children who got married late, especially those who did well in school.
Don't be in a hurry to get married.
This is actually easy to understand: if you are a student marrying a wife, and if you marry a new Jinshi scholar, the conditions for "matching" are very different. Therefore, many officials' children who think they have a chance to pass the Jinshi examination are not in a hurry to get a wife.
For example, Gao Gong got married quite late back then, and even Gao Xian, Gao's pragmatic father, got married at the age of twenty-four or five.
But Zhang's thinking was obviously different. She shook her head and said: "You will take the test next year! Looking at your momentum, it shouldn't be difficult to get a Jinshi. By then you will be a Jinshi master, and it is natural to marry a wife. What's more, you
I'm afraid there will be no second best person in the world - the emperor's companion, the nephew of Duke Gao Wenzheng, an eighteen-year-old Jinshi master, and one of the most wealthy people in the world."
When Mrs. Zhang said this, she seemed to become happy herself, and said with a smile: "With my son's conditions, people who are willing to marry their daughter to you are afraid that they will not be arranged from Xinzheng to the capital. After all, you have to be careful as a mother, but
We can’t be casual anymore.”
Unexpectedly, Gao Pragmatic's face became solemn and he said seriously: "Mother, it is precisely because of this that you must not rush this matter, because... it will have a great impact."
If you are familiar with highly pragmatic people, you should know just by looking at his expression that this guy must be ready to start cheating again.
Although Mrs. Zhang is Gao Pragmatic's mother, she hasn't been with Gao Pragmatic for these years, so she doesn't know his temper that well. Seeing her son being so cautious at this moment, she thought it really had much influence, so she hurriedly asked: "I
What do you mean by this?"
Gao Pragmatic's face was solemn, even a little heavy, and he said slowly: "Does mother know the situation in Beijing?"
Mrs. Zhang looked confused: "You are just getting married, what does it have to do with the situation in Beijing?"
Gao Pragmatic did not answer, but said: "Mother, do you know the term 'Gao Dang'?"
Mrs. Zhang waved her hand: "I've heard it a lot. A few years ago, after your third uncle Wen Zhenggong became the chief minister of Gu Ming, my mother heard it countless times in Henan."
Gao pragmatically said: "That's it. My Gao family is a sect of practical learning. Starting from the third uncle, the Gao family has been in charge of the world for nearly ten years. There are disciples and former officials all over the world. If a son wants to get married, shouldn't he first be a member of the sect?
Are these wealthy families related to my Gao family considered?"
"Uh..." Mrs. Zhang thought about it and nodded: "That makes some sense."
"But, things are not that simple." Gao Jingshi said sternly: "The third uncle is no longer here. If the Gao family only considers these allies and disciples, then it will never have any intersection with the forces of other factions.
Uncle's shock may lead to conflicts with them..."
"Oh, you mean..." Mrs. Zhang was not stupid, and immediately said: "You can also consider marrying those... those factions with different political views, so as to be less attacked, so that your teacher can steadily hand over power.
Give it to your uncle, and your uncle will hand over the power to you in the future?"
Huh? Who taught you this, my mother-in-law! It’s very dangerous to say this!
Seeing her son's nervous look, Mrs. Zhang looked around and waved her hand: "There is no one else here. I have seen your arrangement a few years ago. Last time your uncle returned to his hometown to recuperate, I met him once. He
I also suspect that this was arranged by your third uncle, Wen Zhenggong."
Isn’t it right? The relationship between you brothers and sisters is so strong?
Gao Pragmatic was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, he realized: Maybe my uncle had said it deliberately, maybe he just wanted to find out from me through my mother whether the third uncle had this idea at the beginning, if so.
, and have you arranged any backup plans?
Then the plan was drawn up. Gao Pingshi coughed dryly: "Well... the third uncle has such considerations." He quietly paid attention to his mother's expression, and sure enough he saw the relief in his mother's eyes for a moment.
Gao pragmatic immediately added: "But mother, the issues related to my marriage are not just that."
"Anyone else?" Mrs. Zhang was surprised now: "Who else?"
Gao pragmatically said: "There are also nobles and generals."
"Honorable nobles and generals?" Mrs. Zhang frowned when she heard this, and shook her head and said: "Although this dynasty only restricts the royal family, clans are not allowed to marry civil and military ministers. Marriages between noble generals and the families of civil servants often happen, but you
We also need to look at how they got married. The daughter of a prince is so great that she only marries a magistrate or a chief minister. How many of them marry into the families of the ministers? Not to mention how old they are! What is your status and which family is noble?
Is it enough to be married to you? Duke Wei or Duke Cheng? As for the generals... Haha, let alone that. You have been with your third uncle Wen Zhenggong in the capital for many years. You should know that no general would dare to be in front of your third uncle.
You call yourself a lackey, right?"
Before Gao Jingshi could say anything more, Mrs. Zhang had already waved her hand: "Don't think about it. Even if the daughter of an honorable general wants to marry into our Gao family, she can only do a small job, and there is no way she can become a big wife.
"But after she said this, she thought for a while and then said: "But what you said before does make some sense. It's better to wait for a while... let's wait until after spring."
