Red Mansions: The Sky-shaking Fall Chapter 1713 If you want to seek a great position, you must establish a great cause, otherwise how can you convince the public?
Chapter 1713 If you want to seek a great position, you must establish a great cause, otherwise how can you convince the public?
Palace Garden, Wuying Palace
As Jia Heng issued several appointments in succession, all the ministers in the palace fell silent for a moment, wondering why Xu Kai was so trusted by King Wei?
Xu Kai should have gained the trust of King Wei in the early years. This was due to his training from the feudal officials to the cabinet ministers.
From then on, the Han cabinet was headed by Lin Ruhai, the Minister of Household Affairs, as the first assistant, and Zhao Yi, the Minister of Industry, as the second assistant. Three cabinet members, Liu Zheng, Liu Zhen and Tan Jie, assisted in the cabinet affairs.
Among the six departments, Li Shouzhong is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Lin Ruhai is the Minister of the Ministry of Husbandry and is the chief assistant of the cabinet, Liu Zheng is the Minister of the Rites Department, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment is temporarily absent, and Wang Shuirong of Beijing and Xie Zaiyi, the Minister of the Ministry of War are the Minister of the Ministry of War.
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While Jia Heng was speaking, his eyes were deep and he looked at Fan Yi and others on the other side.
In addition to Fan Yi, some new faces can also be seen, all of whom are new talents that Jia Heng has attracted over the years.
While Jia Heng was speaking, he turned to look at Xu Guangqi and asked, "Shilang Xu, how have the recent steam trains been improved?"
Even though the steam train has been built, it still needs to be improved. Of course, the railway has been laid first, so the two parties are working on it at the same time to jointly build the Han Dynasty's railway network.
Xu Guangqi was silent for a moment, nodded, and said: "Prince Qi, the steam train has been improved, but the technology still needs to be continuously improved."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "The technology of steam trains needs to be constantly improved."
At this time, cabinet minister Liu Zheng was silent for a moment and said: "I would like to report to King Wei that officials from the local prefecture and county have come to report that local people have mentioned that railway construction may disturb the mountain gods and cause trouble."
Jia Heng's brows were furrowed, and a look of worry could not help but appear in his quiet, stern eyes.
This kind of thing is actually not uncommon, because the Qing Dynasty in later generations also aroused many people's opposition to the construction of railways.
The reason is to shake the mountain god and destroy the feng shui.
Jia Heng said: "Let the local officials do a good job in propaganda and education, and do not let the people affect the railway construction."
Hearing this, Liu Zheng raised his hands and said yes.
Jia Heng turned to look at Wang Shuirong of Beijing on the side and asked: "Lord Shui, how is the situation with the Navy going to the southeastern sea to explore the islands? Has the latest military intelligence report been delivered?"
Shui Rong said: "The navy has already headed to Australia. There is indeed a piece of land overseas with barren vegetation that can be reclaimed and planted."
Jia Heng nodded, was silent for a moment, and said: "Let the sergeants build a city on the island first. After a while, trade routes will be marked for merchant ships and people to go."
Shui Rong said: "The Military Aircraft Department will take care of this matter in the near future, but Mu Sheng, who is stationed on the Japanese islands, mentioned that the navy is getting more homesick and asked when the troops and horses will be rotated."
Jia Heng said: "Use the Jiangnan Navy to sail to the Japanese islands and replace Mu Sheng's troops."
Shui Rong responded with a yes.
Jia Heng saw that after a long discussion, he stopped mentioning other matters and said, "That's it for today, everyone should disperse first."
All the civil servants in the palace responded in unison.
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Time flies, and years fly by.
Before I knew it, two months had passed, and in the blink of an eye it was the late autumn of the fourth year of Qiande. After an autumn rain, the chill became even stronger.
On this day, a large number of mighty motorcades came from outside Shenjing City, and the carriage leading the carriage with a high shaft was beautifully decorated, and a large number of servants could be seen surrounding it.
Liu Zhen, the former governor of Zhejiang and current cabinet minister, and his family finally arrived in Shenjing City after traveling for more than a month.
Liu Zhen's granddaughter, Liu Caiying, stretched out a slender hand as white as jade and opened the car curtain on one side. With her smart and crystal clear eyes, she looked at the rows of shops on both sides of the street. Everywhere she looked felt fresh. .
"Grandpa, the Shenjing City is ahead." Liu Caiying's pretty, soft face was full of novelty and joy.
Liu Zhen's face was old, with deep ravines visible. He twirled three locks of gray beard under his chin with his hand, and said: "I remember that grandpa was still the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs back then. Now I don't want to return to the sacred capital after more than ten years."
Liu Caiying turned around with a pretty and bright face, full of a prosperous smile, and said: "Grandpa, people outside say that King Wei is a hero with three heads and six arms."
Liu Zhen nodded and said: "Although the King of Wei is not three-headed and six-armed, he is a man of great talent and strategy, with many plans and decisions, which is incomparable to others."
Today's court can be said to have the sole power of King Wei. Although he does not have the name of a master, he actually has a master.
Liu Caiying's voice was charming and she said: "However, the scholars in the southern province all say that King Wei does not cultivate his personal morality. I don't know why?"
Liu Zhen smiled hoarsely and said: "King Wei is a hero in the world, and it is normal to not stick to trivial matters."
The carriage turned, rolled over a bluestone road, and entered Shenjing City in a mighty manner.
"Sir, the inn has arrived." At this moment, the carriage slowly stopped, and the butler who was driving approached and said.
Liu Zhen looked at Liu Caiying on the side with a smile and said: "Caiying, we're here, let's go down."
Liu Caiying said "hmm" softly, then opened the curtain and got out of the carriage.
In front of the post house, officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Household Affairs had been waiting in front of the post house for a short while. They quickly stepped forward to greet him and said with a smile: "Mr. Liu Ge."
Because Liu Zhen was a cabinet minister and also served as Minister of the Ministry of Husbandry, officials from both the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Husbandry also came out to welcome him.
Liu Zhen got down from the carriage and was greeted by a group of officials. He said, "I'd like to trouble you all to welcome me outside. I'm really uneasy in my heart."
Among them, Shen Jingfu, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was an official in his early forties with a slightly chubby face. He walked closer and said: "Mr. Liu Ge and Mr. Lin Ge are currently handling government affairs in the cabinet. They will have to wait a little later." come over. "
Liu Zhen was silent for a moment and said: "I will visit Mr. Lin Ge soon."
Shen Jingfu smiled and said: "Mr. Liu Ge, please take a break in the post."
Liu Zhen nodded, and without saying much else, followed Shen Jingfu and officials from the Ministry of Rites, and walked towards the post house.
While Liu Zhen was chatting with the officials in Shenjing City, at this moment, a motorcade also came outside Shenjing City. It was Tan Jie, the former Minister of Household Affairs of Nanjing who came to Shenjing to take up his post.
After Tan Jie received the imperial edict appointing himself as a cabinet scholar, he began to pack his luggage, lead his family, and sail towards the divine capital.
Tan Jie was sitting on the carriage at this moment, and his son Tan Qi was sitting beside him and said: "Father, my son has already figured out King Wei's intention of transferring his father to the capital."
Tan Jie nodded and said, "Let's talk about it."
Tan Qi said: "Father, King Wei just wants to balance the scholars from the north and the south. Since the rebellion in the second year of Qiande, the scholars in Jiangnan have been in trouble. King Wei now transfers my father to Beijing, mainly to appease the scholars in Jiangnan." Winning the hearts and minds of scholars in Southern Province."
Under Tan Jie's thick eyebrows, his eyes were somewhat dark, and he said warmly: "The ambition of King Wei does not stop here."
King Wei is afraid that he will do something reckless, change the destiny, and dominate the mountains and rivers.
Tan Qi was silent for a moment and said, "What does father mean?"
Tan Jie twisted the three strands of beard under his chin with his hand. Under his sword-shaped eyebrows, his eyes flashed aggressively and he said loudly: "The Han Dynasty has been a country for a hundred years, but it was about to die. In the 14th year of Chongping, King Wei became an official. With ten years of achievements, In order to turn the tide, we can achieve this earth-shaking change. You and I went all the way north. We heard and saw that the official roads were open and smooth, and there was an endless stream of merchants. It was a prosperous and peaceful scene. I heard that railways and steam trains were being built. Once Once completed, travel from Shenjing to Nanjing can take place in three to five days. This is a major event that will change the world."
Tan Qi nodded and said warmly: "The new learning advocated by King Wei is indeed beneficial to the country and the people."
Tan Jie's heart surged with great pride, and he said: "King Wei has the ambition to change the world. My father came to Beijing this time to establish a career."
Tan Qi asked: "Father, what is King Wei going to do? So much trouble?"
Tan Jie looked calm and said with emotion: "If you want to seek a great position, you must establish a great cause, otherwise how can you convince the public?"
It can be said that in the current Han Dynasty, all knowledgeable people can see that King Wei has the intention to stand on his own behalf on behalf of the Han Dynasty, but he is still secretive, hoping for a just name.
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Shenjing City, Delinqin Lane, Li Mansion——
Li Shouzhong's beautifully decorated carriage also drove slowly in front of a majestic and magnificent mansion.
Li Shouzhong's departure to the capital was much later in the evening, but because of the long journey by boat, he arrived almost at the same time.
At this moment, Jia Zheng came to greet him and said, "Brother Li, long time no see."
Li Shouzhong raised his eyebrows and looked at Jia Zheng, whose temples were turning gray, and said, "Cunzhou, long time no see."
Li Shouzhong's daughter married Jia Zheng's son Jia Zhu, and it was more than ten years ago. As sons and daughters, the two of them often exchanged letters in the past.
Jia Zheng invited him with a smile and said, "Brother Li, the old lady has prepared wine and food to welcome Brother Li."
Li Shouzhong nodded and said in a low voice: "There will be some atlases from Southern Province to be delivered later, and they will be placed in the mansion first."
Jia Zheng then quickly followed Li Shouzhong into the mansion.
The two of them sat down, and the servant offered a cup of fragrant tea and slowly left.
Li Shouzhong asked: "Cunzhou, I don't know what is the situation in Beijing, China and North Korea recently?"
Jia Zheng said loudly: "Since this summer's rebellion, the situation in Beijing has gradually stabilized. Up and down the court, all offices and departments are all performing their duties, and all government orders are not slow or slow."
Li Shouzhong was silent for a moment and said: "It seems that the political situation is stable and everything is going smoothly."
Jia Zheng nodded, with a prosperous smile on his face, and said: "The old lady is waiting in a hurry. You and I should go back to Jia's house first."
Li Shouzhong nodded and said nothing else.
Jia Zhengdao: "Brother Li, it's getting late. Don't keep the old lady waiting."
Li Shouzhong got up and followed Jia Zheng towards the mansion.
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Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall——
On the side of Jia Mu, her face paused slightly, and she stared at Li Wan who was sitting not far away, feeling an inexplicable worry in her heart.
Well, Li Wan was sitting not far away, with his temples held high, and his face with gentle features and eyes seemed to have two faint blushes on both sides.
Mother Jia's old eyes were full of worry and she said, "Your father will be here soon."
Sister Feng was at the side, with a bright and unprovoked smile on her face, and said, "I haven't seen Li Shibo for a long time."
I don’t know what Li Shibo’s expression would be like when he found out that his daughter had given birth to twins: a boy and a girl.
Jia Mu was silent for a moment and then asked: "Where is Brother Heng? He hasn't come back yet? Yuanyang, please send someone to Xifu to have a look."
Yuanyang responded quickly and quickly walked out of the hall.
At this moment, a beautiful and charming young maid came from outside and said softly: "Old lady, King Wei is here."
After a while, I saw the young man in python clothes coming from outside, with a cold and tough face.
At this moment, everyone in the Rongqing Hall cast their eyes with varying expressions on the young man in the python suit.
Jia Heng walked closer, quickly saluted Jia's mother, and said, "I've seen the old lady."
Jia Heng was in the Xifu side courtyard and knew that Li Shouzhong had rushed to Beijing. He was thinking about one thing: whether to tell Li Shouzhong that Li Wan was pregnant with his child.
Under Jia Mu's kind and thin eyebrows, she looked at the young man in the python suit with complicated eyes and asked, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and asked: "Old lady, is Li Shibo here?"
Jia Mu's kind-hearted face was filled with joy and she said, "Baoyu and I have already gone over to greet you."
At this moment, a nanny in brown clothes quickly entered the Rongqing Hall, looked up at Jia Heng, and said: "Old lady, the second master and the Li family master are here."
Jia Heng said: "Old lady, I'll go and greet you."
Jia Mu nodded and whispered: "Brother Heng, go ahead."
Jia Heng came out of Rongqing Hall and looked at Li Shouzhong who came with Jia Zheng. With a hearty smile on his face, he said: "Li Shibo, you are well."
Li Shouzhong nodded and said: "Wei Chen has met the auxiliary king."
Jia Heng smiled, stretched out his hand to help, and said: "This is not a court, Shibo, there is no need to be so polite."
As he spoke, he extended his hand to invite her and said, "The old lady has been waiting in the room for a while. Let's go in and talk."
Li Shouzhong nodded, said nothing else, and quickly entered the hall with Jia Heng.
At this moment, Jia Mu looked at Li Shouzhong with a smile on her face and said, "You are here."
Li Shouzhong bowed to Jia Mu and said in a clear voice, "Shouzhong has seen the old lady."
With a kind smile on her face, Jia Mu said, "We haven't seen each other for a while."
At this moment, Li Wan stood up from the side, bowed to Li Shouzhong, and said in a soft voice: "My daughter has met her father."
Li Shouzhong nodded, looked at Li Wan up and down, with a kind look on his face, and asked: "Wan'er, why don't you see Brother Lan?"
It is worth mentioning that Li Shouzhong was a feudal official in Nan Province and had no knowledge of the news about Li Wan in Beijing.
Of course, no one dared to spread such gossip to the ears of a governor of Liangjiang, lest he pollute his ears.
Li Wan said softly: "Brother Lan is still in the Imperial College at the moment. It will take some time before he can come over."
Jia Heng answered from the side and said: "Lang Geer failed in the last imperial examination. This is because he is working hard to get into high school now."
Li Shouzhong whispered: "Brother Lan is still young. It is not a good thing to enter the official position too early."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "What Shibo said is true."
Jia Mu took over the conversation with a smile and said, "Okay, let's have dinner together."
Jia Heng also sat down, drank wine with Li Shouzhong, and began to eat the food.
After the meal was ready, Jia Heng, Jia Zheng, and Li Shouzhong went to Mengpo Zhai to talk.
Jia Mu originally wanted to call Baoyu to come with her, but was stopped by Jia Zheng.
Mengpozhai, small study room——
Just like that, Li Shouzhong, Jia Zheng and others sat down, with fragrant tea placed on a lacquered wooden table. When the servants left the study, the aroma spread out, filling the room with a pleasant fragrance.
Under Li Shouzhong's brows, he looked at the young man in the python suit with burning eyes and asked: "What should be the priority when selecting candidates for the Ministry of Personnel?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "The best choice is to have both ability and political integrity. The second most important thing is talent. Different positions have different evaluation standards. For example, for an official who is close to the people, moral character is the most important thing.
The actions that harm and harm the people will be carried out."
If the place is remote, there is no need for particularly courageous officials.
Li Shouzhong nodded and said, "I understand what Zi Yu means."
Flexibly examine the conduct and moral character of relevant officials according to different positions, and employ people according to the time and place.
In fact, in the past, Li Shouzhong was rigid in his behavior and did not know how to adapt. However, in the past few years, when he was the governor of Liangjiang, he had sharpened his skills.
Jia Heng said: "In recent years, local and county officials have also used their familiarity with new learning as a criterion for selecting officials."
Li Shouzhong nodded and said: "That's right. When I came along this way before, I saw that the official road was clean and spacious, and the railways were laid to the north and south. Steam trains ran along the railway tracks, carrying a lot of goods."
Jia Heng said in a low voice: "New learning is a study that benefits the country and the people. It can seek knowledge through studying things and find ways to manage the country and help the world. By using it for the people, it can lay the foundation for all generations."
At this moment, Jia Zheng invited the two of them to enjoy some fragrant tea.
Just like this, the two of them tasted the fragrant tea together. Jia Heng's resolute face showed a slight smile and said: "Uncle, he came all the way and was tired from traveling and traveling. He might as well go back and rest early."
It is not appropriate to talk to Li Shouzhong about Li Wan now. He will wait until some gossip reaches Li Shouzhong's ears and then he will take a look at the situation.
In fact, after he changed his surname to Su, even if he had an affair with Li Wan, it was not as difficult to accept as when the patriarch of the same clan bullied his widowed sister-in-law at first.
Even Jia Zheng turned a blind eye to the fact that his three daughters followed him.
Li Shouzhong stood up, then turned and left.
On this side, Jia Heng and Jia Zheng saw Li Shouzhong off, and then walked along a winding corridor.
"Ziyu, Mr. Tan Ge and Mr. Liu Ge have already entered Beijing." Jia Zheng said.
Jia Heng's face was as calm as Xuanshui's, and he said in a warm voice: "This matter has been reported to Jinyi Mansion before. I will visit these two people later."
In fact, it should be Tan and Liu who came to visit Jia Heng, but because in order to show his "kindness" to the Jiangnan scholars, Jia Heng was willing to show the attitude of polite corporal.