Chapter 360: Shi Ding: Young people do not know the importance, blindly greedy for power
In the Rongqing Hall, Mother Jia was sitting on the Arhat bed, surrounded by Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Sister Feng, Aunt Xue and Baochai sitting on the embroidered pier below.
Xiangyun sat next to Tanchun and listened quietly to the conversation of several people.
Shi Ding was about forty years old, quite tall, with a dignified appearance, a short and carefully groomed beard under his chin, and a brocade shirt with exquisite embroidery. At this moment, he and his wife Zheng came to visit Jia Mu to talk to her.
Shi Ding is Jia Mu’s nephew.
Jia Mu looked at Shi Ding opposite and said with a smile: "Come as you please, why are you bringing so many gifts?"
In fact, I felt a little strange in my heart. For example, I was going to visit relatives during the New Year, but there was still some time left. Of course, I came to see her in advance, and it was not in vain that she cared for her nephew when she was not out of the cabinet.
Shi Ding smiled lightly and said: "Aunt, I know you are in need of everything, but my nephew is not so shameless when he comes to the door empty-handed without bringing anything."
Mrs. Zheng, who was on the side, also smiled and echoed: "If you are a family, you must be very polite."
Sister Feng said with a smile: "My ancestors all said that Mrs. Shi was a man with a great education, and his family tradition was not comparable to that of other people."
Jia Mu smiled, then asked Shi Ding why he came, and said, "I heard that Hao'er is here too?"
The smile on Shi Ding's face faded slightly and he said: "Back to my aunt, he was originally working as a garrison in Yangling County. This trip is not to return to Beijing at the end of the year to report to the Ministry of War, but also to wait for a promotion. I am thinking about finding a job for him in Beijing.
For errands, it’s cheaper if it’s close to home.”
Jia Mu smiled and said: "That's a good thing. People say it's hard to be a capital official and it's not easy to live in a long-term residence. But for a family like ours, it's still close to home and it's convenient for the whole family to get together. I hope I can find a satisfactory position."
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Shi Ding hesitated and said: "I heard that the Five Cities Army and Horse Division still lacks a commander and several deputy commanders. In terms of qualifications, Hao'er has almost enough."
Hearing this, Jia Mu already understood Shi Ding's intention. She smiled and said, "Brother Heng is in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department. If he sees that he agrees with me, he can arrange an errand for me."
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Shi Ding said: "Brother Heng, I'm afraid he won't be very successful. Brother Heng himself may not be able to hold the post of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division for a long time."
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in Rongqing Hall, and everyone looked at each other in shock.
Tanchun and Baochai looked at each other, and both saw a serious look in each other's eyes.
The smile on Jia Mu's face quickly faded and she asked: "Brother Heng's ministry will not last long... What do you mean?"
Shi Ding frowned and said with a worried look on his face: "Don't you know, aunt? This morning, there was an official impeaching Brother Heng for his inability to handle affairs, which resulted in Prince Zhongshun being assassinated by gangsters. Now there is a commotion in the capital."
As soon as these words came out, worries appeared on the faces of the entire Rongqing Hall, including Jia Mu, Tanchun, Daiyu, and Baochai.
Impeach?
In the eyes of housewives, this is almost equivalent to being convicted and sent to jail.
Because Jia Zhen was convicted and lost her title because of the impeachment memorial.
Could it be...
Everyone was shocked and should not continue to think about it.
As for Mrs. Wang, her heart was filled with joy and her eyes were filled with excitement.
God really opened his eyes? The officials outside impeached the man from Dongfu.
No wonder the news in Rongqing Hall is blocked, because how can any woman in the back house pay attention to such matters in the court every day without doing anything?
Moreover, it happened just this morning. Jia Heng himself had just come out of Daming Palace.
Therefore, when I heard what Shi Ding said, I was shocked for the first time, and my heart was filled with a thick layer of haze.
Jia Mu asked anxiously: "What's going on? Why does Yan Guan want to impeach Brother Heng?"
Seeing that the smile lines on Jia Mu's face were gone and the panic in her voice could not be concealed, Mrs. Wang's face moved slightly, and a touch of joy surged in her heart.
God forbids that villains can be arrogant. The arrogant Uncle Heng has finally received his retribution.
Facing everyone's gaze, Shi Ding frowned and explained: "Yesterday, someone assassinated Prince Zhongshun at Daci'en Temple. Right at the feet of the Emperor, the most virtuous place in the capital, a gangster assassinated the clan! The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division
If you are in charge of public security in Shenjing, you will have to suffer a lot. This morning, there was a censor's official letter to impeach Brother Heng, saying that Brother Heng is incompetent."
At this moment, Shi Ding had not learned the news about the Daming Palace because he came to visit the palace near noon.
Hearing this, Mother Jia looked solemn and said, "How can you blame Brother Heng for this? Isn't he busy with matters in the Beijing camp recently?"
Shi Ding said: "Aunt, the official won't tell us this. If something goes wrong, some people will say that Brother Heng has slacked off his duties and is no longer fit to lead the errands of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. This time, I'm afraid Brother Heng will
The errands of the Wucheng Army and Horse Department need to be handed over."
Speaking of this, I feel a little sad.
It is not a wise move to be greedy for power at a young age, holding three key positions, not knowing how to advance or retreat.
Jia's mother looked worried and said: "What's so good? Brother Heng has made great achievements not long ago? He was just given a python suit? Tan girl, you often stay with your brother Heng to help organize official documents. What's going on?
What’s the same thing?”
When Jia Mu called her by name and mentioned that the two of them were together, Tanchun said: "Old lady, I didn't go to Brother Heng's place today."
Early in the morning, I only focused on feeding the rabbits and didn't go to Dongfu to read the newspaper.
Moreover, if the impeachment was published today, the Dibao Newspaper would not have published it immediately.
Shi Ding said: "Auntie, don't worry too much. Although the job of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division can no longer be kept, Brother Heng is now also the general in charge of the Beijing camp and the leader of the Jinyi Mansion, and his holy love will not diminish."
Jia Mu looked gloomy and sighed: "How long has it been, how come we have reached this point?"
Seeing Jia Mu's sad face and sighing, Mrs. Wang's face did not show anything, but her heart became happier.
Shi Ding's eyes flashed and he said: "Aunt, is it actually a good thing to do to Brother Heng?"
"A good thing?" Jia Mu looked at Shi Ding in confusion.
Mrs. Wang frowned, listening to the words "good thing", she subconsciously felt irritated.
The errand is gone, how can this be a good thing?
Tan Chunyingxiu frowned slightly and stared at Shi Ding.
Shi Ding smiled softly and said: "Auntie is concerned but confused. You said that Brother Heng is now in charge of the Beijing Camp, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, and the Jinyi Mansion. He has so many important responsibilities. Saint
The family members are so generous, but this is actually a disaster rather than a blessing, and it is not the way to protect the ministers."
Jia's mother became more and more confused as Shi Ding spoke more and asked, "Why is it not the way to protect the ministers by re-employing Brother Heng in the palace?"
Shi Ding said: "Old lady, let's not say that Brother Heng is young and is as beautiful as a tree, and the wind will destroy him. How can one person be in charge of so many soldiers and horses in the capital? Even the original Daihua Gong was only
The first-class Shenwei General is not in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, or even the Jinyi Mansion. A few days ago, there was an unrest in the Jing camp, and Brother Heng took the Emperor's Sword to quell the chaos as a temporary measure. Now Shen Jing'an
Ruo Panshi, Brother Heng is leading the troops inside and outside the capital. This... is not a good thing. Now, taking advantage of this impeachment, he resigned from the Five Cities Military and Horse Department. Isn't it a good thing?"
Jia Mu finally understood. The anxious expression on her face gradually softened, and she murmured: "That's the truth. It's a blessing in disguise."
In Rongqing Hall, not only Jia Mu understood the key points, but Tanchun was the first one to understand the key points.
He holds many positions, all of which are important to the Yamen, so he should have resigned from the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities.
But as I thought about it, I felt that something was wrong. It would be unseemly to be impeached and run away like this, wouldn't it?
There was doubt in his bright big eyes. When he raised his eyes, he saw Baochai's beautiful eyebrows frowning slightly, and there was also a look of thinking in his almond-shaped eyes.
Sister Feng frowned and thought to herself, the man outside is an official and doesn't want to be related to her in running the family. If the power is handed over to one person, it will indeed be easy to cause trouble.
Shi Ding smiled and said: "Brother Heng is still young. He is in charge of the first battalion of the Beijing Camp and helps Li Daxiangzan with military affairs. He will have a bright future in the future. Don't lose big for small things."
Jia Mu thought about it and then asked: "Now that Brother Heng is about to relieve his duties as a soldier and horse commander in the five cities, what are you doing here?"
Shi Ding spoke calmly and spoke eloquently: "Even if Brother Heng resigns to avoid disaster, the Five Cities Military and Horse Department cannot do without our people, otherwise we will lose a cat or dog, and there will be no one to help find it."
, let alone other things, it is not cheap. The nephew’s idea is to let Haoer be the deputy commander. He can also have someone to take care of him. If Heng brother is leaving, Haoer will be transferred to the fifth city.
The Soldiers and Horses Department can be considered as saving a hand."
After hearing this, Jia Mu's face changed, and finally she came to her senses and felt a little unhappy.
Although he is his nephew, he just mentioned Brother Heng's resignation, and now he eagerly goes to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to recruit people. After going around in a big circle, it turned out to be for this matter?
For a moment, Rongqing Hall fell into silence.
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said: "Old lady, our family cannot live without someone close to us in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Now that Brother Heng is in the capital camp, it is time for him to make great achievements, so he does not need to be tied down by these trivial matters.
With."
Jia Mu did not respond, as if she was thinking about something.
Tanchun couldn't help but said: "Old lady, aren't people here talking about us placing relatives in the Wucheng Army and Horses Division?"
Mrs. Zheng's smile faltered and she looked at Tanchun aside.
Mrs. Wang glanced at Tanchun, her eyes slightly cold.
Tanchun's face turned pale and he quickly lowered his head.
After all, Mrs. Wang raised her with her own hands, and she was still in awe.
Jia Mu sighed heavily at this time.
Several people were silent.
At this moment, a nun said: "Old lady, Uncle Heng is here."
Yes, the rightful master has arrived.
Mother Jia's eyebrows remained worried as she said, "Let Brother Heng come in."
While talking, Jia Heng and Yuanyang, dressed in python clothes, came from outside and entered the hall.
Facing the gazes of several eyes, a tall and tall young man stood upright, cupped his hands and said, "I've seen the old lady before."
At this time, Shi Ding was already looking at the young man with a calm demeanor. His eyes fell on the python suit on his body, and his heart felt a little hot.
If Jia Heng, who was previously the commander-in-chief of Guo Yong's camp, was not qualified enough for Shi Ding to make friends with him, but Jia Heng, who had been promoted to commander-in-chief and presided over the rectification of the troops in the capital camp, was qualified for Shi Ding to make friends with him.
Come and make friends, don't say he is still pretending to be worried.
The family background of Shi Hao, the third son of the family, and his mission, it is unlikely that it will fall on Brother Heng.
Of course, he also intended to advise this young man that he should not be too obsessed with power and hold the three positions of military commander of the five cities, the capital camp, and the commander-in-chief of Jinyi. This is not a long-term solution.
Taking advantage of this impeachment, it is only right to abandon the post of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.
Shi Ding was also unambiguous. He stood up and said with a smile: "Zi Yu, I have always heard people say that Zi Yu has a graceful and elegant demeanor and has the appearance of a famous general. When I see him today, he is indeed a son of a general, no less than his father."
Jia Heng looked at Shi Ding with a low voice, sizing up the middle-aged military attache, and said calmly: "Shibo is overly praised."
Perhaps because of Xiangyun, Jia Heng had some preconceived dislike for Shi Ding, but he quickly dispelled this emotion. As a qualified political animal, he could not let his emotions affect his judgment.
Jia Mu hurriedly asked: "Brother Heng, did you just go to the palace to see the saint?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "Old lady, the interviewer has just returned."
Hearing this, Jia Mu sighed and said, "Just now, how come I heard that the officials in Beijing are impeaching you?"
Jia Heng looked calm and asked: "Why did the old lady say this?"
Shi Ding took over the conversation: "Brother Heng, I heard that you were impeached by the official in Beijing this morning because of the assassination of King Zhongshun yesterday."
Jia Heng looked at Shi Ding with doubts in his heart.
Then I thought about it, Shi Ding came to visit Jia Mu, so he might not have learned the news in the palace immediately.
After all, Marquis Zhongjing was not sent on any mission and was actually far away from the center of the court.
Shi Ding's eyes were earnest, and he said in a comforting elder tone: "Brother Heng, you are still young, and you will have many opportunities to make contributions in the future. Now you should concentrate on the Beijing camp. Now, taking advantage of the impeachment, you have asked yourself to resign, in order to calm the hearts of the wild people in the court.
It’s not a bad thing.”
He is worried that young people do not know the importance of things and are greedy for power, which will ruin their great future. That would be a pity.
Facing the concerned eyes, Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "Before resigning, it doesn't matter whether Shi Shibo is coming today?"
Shi Ding smiled faintly and said: "No, your brother Shi Hao has been working as a garrison in Yangling County for three years. This year, he should go to Beijing to be closer to home. I heard that you
I have a personal relationship with Grand Scholar Li, so I would like to see if you can find a job for your cousin in the capital. I am thinking that it would be best to work in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. If there are no shortage of children, it is also feasible to go to the capital camp."
Seeing the young man's face, Shi Ding felt a little fearful for no reason. His originally natural tone became a bit tactful subconsciously.
Jia Heng looked at Jia Mu and asked in a calm tone: "I wonder what the old lady means?"
Jia's mother said: "You are now the head of the family, the head of the Jia family. I don't know anything about the outside world. You can make up your own mind."
Jia Heng said: "Old lady, if you follow my wishes, the military generals will be transferred, and they will have their own selection of military officers, officials, and officials. Even if we are related, it is not better than giving and receiving famous weapons privately."
As soon as he said this, Shi Ding's face suddenly changed, and his smile froze.
He guessed that there would be some twists and turns, so he mentioned the matter in front of the old lady. Unexpectedly, he was refuted by Jia Heng.
This Jia Heng... is really unreasonable.
Fortunately, he ignored his brother's objections and came to befriend him.
Don’t you even understand the principles of Three Gangs of Men?
Not to mention King Xue of Jia Shi, who was originally a sympathizer and shared weal and woe. He was really young and energetic, and only cared about himself.
Jia Mu was silent for a while and sighed: "Brother Heng, what you said makes sense. If you leave the post of the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, it will be difficult to add more people there, as it will easily attract criticism."
Mrs. Wang looked at the young man who was "pretending to be calm" and sneered in her heart.
Jia Heng, however, ignored Jia Mu's words and said: "Old lady, the Holy Father has sent some peach charms. The door god doesn't need many in the house. If the old lady wants them in the courtyard, I will have some sent over later."
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"Huh?" Jia Mu asked curiously: "Why did the palace give these to you?"
Shi Ding's face changed slightly, and there was some speculation in his heart.
Jia Heng said: "Just now, I firmly resigned from the post of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities to the Holy One, but the Holy One did not allow it, and encouraged me to work hard. Before I left, because it was the Chinese New Year, I gave some door-god peach charms to have an auspicious meaning.
But I thought that I should be warned to work with my heart and guard the peace of the capital and the peace of the emperor like a door god."
Shi Ding: "..."
Jia Mu lost her voice and said: "This... the Holy Spirit really said this?"
Mrs. Wang's face suddenly changed, turning green and red, and for a moment, her heart felt stuffy.