Seeing Qi Xi come back in a dusty state, Jueluo got up and ordered the girl to bring water to help Qi Xi wash up.
Qi Xi freshened up briefly, then sat down and drank a cup of warm tea.
"well……"
Seeing his tired face, Jueluo couldn't help but sigh.
He is obviously an elder and should not bend down to the younger ones, but for the sake of the honorable name of the clan leader, he has to take a step back.
Qi Xi shook his head and said: "It's okay, this is the first year, I'm not used to living longer, just get used to it..."
Jueluo let out a breath and said, "There is no distinction between public and private property. Will we have to suffer like this every year in the future?!"
Zhuliang didn't work in the past, so he had to go there in person, Qi Xi, to pay out this sum of money.
Qi Xi said: "No matter what he thinks, we are not greedy for this share anyway. We just need to hold it tightly. There is no benefit in being involved with money, and we will not bear this suspicion."
It is understandable that the government treats the family land as private property.
There is no public property at all, it is the private property of the fourth house.
As for the ancestor's property, it was almost divided among the sons when they were divided.
However, the fourth house became the main branch, inherited the majority of the family property, became the head of the family, took great care of the other heads, and also used a lot of private property as family land.
That's why Qi Xi said he would not be greedy for this public property.
If it were to increase his life span, he wouldn't be angry.
Who would have thought that the patriarch would transfer the house if it was a good idea?
The couple looked at each other, helpless.
They live a quiet life by themselves, and have a daughter and son-in-law to support them, so they don't like to worry about such trivial matters in the clan.
However, the power of God is unpredictable and the emperor's orders cannot be disobeyed. As ministers, they have no other choice but to obey orders.
Zengshou didn't know who had listened to the temptation, and he competed with Qi Xi in terms of money during this festival.
But is this worthwhile?
They are the fifth and third generation of the family and have no separate families, no side concubines, and no need for support from the clan.
Those who need help are the concubines from other houses.
This year, for one night during the Chinese New Year, there were not only a lot of complaints, but also a lot of complaints.
Are these complaints directed at Qi Xi, or will they fall on Zengshou?
Everyone knows that Qi Xi, the acting patriarch, was appointed by the emperor himself.
The patriarch of Zengshou was also personally exempted by the emperor.
Who dares to say that the emperor is wrong?
The emperor was right, and the appointment of the new clan leader was also right.
What is wrong can only increase longevity.
Bullying the weak and fearing the strong is nothing more than this.
These are also the people who are talking about the insatiable desires.
I have received care and subsidies from the government for decades, but it was all in vain. After a year's delay, the kindness is gone and only complaints remain.
But it was because Zengshou still had a duke, and he had many brothers and nephews. Otherwise, without outsiders, the clan would have been the first to fall into trouble.
If according to Jueluo's temper, the government doesn't give it, then it can be delayed. After all, they are not in a hurry.
It was the emperor's order to let Qi Xi take charge of the Dong'e clan.
Zengshou did not dare to resist the order, but only dared to secretly embarrass Qi Xi, his cousin. He was also extremely stupid.
If this is brought to the attention of the emperor, will he get any good results?
Qi Xi did not confront Zeng Shou head-on.
If that were to happen, it would be as if he was wrong and thinking about the family property, which would make him look ugly.
It was not until the new year that Zhuliang went to the palace twice, but before the money was paid, Qi Xi went there in person.
No matter what, the money has been spent, and Zhuliang will deliver it from door to door tomorrow.
Qi Xi said: "Who do you think these bullshit tribesmen are? When Ama died, my eldest brother and I were still young. If it hadn't been for my cousin's protection, I don't know what would have happened..."
There was a reason why Qi Xi was not close to his clan members earlier, but after all, after a few decades, the older generation had all died out, and there were not even a few of the younger generation left, so it was just a matter of time.
Now that he saw the flattery of those people in front of him, as well as the slander and support of the government and Zengshou, he remembered his early years again, and he really couldn't get close to them.
Even if Zengshou can't think about it for a while, Qi Xi's heart is full of distance and distance.
"I really don't like to promote these things. With this false reputation, in the next draft year, they will be more and more concerned about Shu Shu's help in the selection."
Jueluo didn't like those tribesmen either, and still remembered the turmoil during the draft in forty years.
When it came to his daughter, Qi Xi immediately became strict.
"Do you remember? The elders and younger ones are in order, and there is San Fujin in front. Whether they want to inquire or camp, they should go to San Fujin."
Jue Luo said: "Is it easy for me to think that the gate of the palace is so easy to enter? But I am acting as a clan leader here, and Xun Ye, who is responsible for big things and small things, is just right."
The chief affairs of the clan are nothing more than filling the vacancies with the children and weddings and funerals.
Hearing this, Qi Xi regretted even more.
You shouldn't have gone to the Imperial Palace with Prince Kang and Zengshou at that time!
Who would have thought that the emperor would interfere in the internal affairs of his ministers' families on a whim.
The emperor acted more and more casually.
The titles of meritorious people can be stopped at any time, and changed at any time.
Nowadays, even family affairs are settled with one word.
There was a scandal in the clan, and Zeng Shou did not supervise it well, but after all, he was divided into separate houses, not his own affairs, and he should not have been so involved.
"I was thinking that the emperor probably had a sudden impulse when he saw me. I was careless..."
Qi Xi talked to Jueluo Shi, feeling very annoyed.
Since his brother and cousin passed away one after another, there were not many people in the older generation left, so Qi Xi felt very conscious of being an elder.
He saw that the government was in a difficult situation, and he thought about his cousin's care and support for their brothers in the early years, and wanted to repay him.
At Gali's place, even though he had a rampant temper, because he was out of town, we could help as much as we could for the people whose second wife was at home, so they followed Prince Kang and Zengshou to Haidian to meet him after the Ergege incident.
drive.
Who would have thought that he wanted family harmony, but ended up in the current situation.
If he had known this, he would still have closed his doors and lived his own life.
Jueluo said: "Master, don't worry too much. It's not smart to live longer, but there are always smart people in the fourth house who will remind him..."
Just as he was talking, the concierge at the front came to report that the father-in-law was here and was waiting to meet him in the living room at the front.
Qi Xi glanced at his wife and said, "I woke up very quickly!"
Too many words lead to mistakes.
Even if Qi Xi guessed Kangxi's intention, he couldn't tell it, otherwise he would be creating hidden dangers for himself.
He didn't say anything in front of Zengshou. When he went to get the money this time, he just said that he couldn't delay it because he was afraid that the elders in the clan would make trouble.
He didn't have a lot of money, and he followed the government's practice in previous years, and he didn't interfere with the family property management accounts.
Qi Xi arrived at the front yard and living room, and Zeng Shou was frowning in thought.
Seeing someone coming, Zengshou hurriedly stood up, knelt down and said, "Second uncle, my nephew is confused..."
Qi Xi hurriedly supported him and said, "My dearest relatives, what are you talking about?"
Zengshou's face was full of shame and he said: "My nephew is ashamed. He can't think about it for a while and is confused."
Qi Xi comforted him: "This is something no one could have imagined. You are also a disaster. However, you are young and it is time to serve the emperor properly. I have been appointed deputy commander and will temporarily focus on my errands. After three years,
If Jingcha gets a great one, it will be easy to make up the capital."
After listening to this, Zengshou smiled bitterly and said: "The emperor doesn't like my nephew. Now that he is in charge of the throne, my nephew is afraid that he will have to suffer for some years..."
Qi Xi hurriedly made a gesture of silence.
Zengshou: "..."
Qi Xicha interrupted and said: "Don't think too much, I am already in my fifties. After three or five years, if the emperor forgets what happened first, it will be considered a different story."
Zengshou was not so optimistic. He opened a box on the small table next to him and said, "Second uncle, these are the deeds and account books of several family properties..."
Qi Xi frowned after hearing this and said: "What nonsense, how can there be any clan property? It is true that we Manchus live together as clans, but dividing families and property is different from the Han people's habits. These so-called clan properties are all
Private property with four bedrooms.”
"Second uncle..."
Zengshou didn't expect Qi Xi to say this, and almost burst into tears as he said, "But my great-grandfather finally inherited the great ancestor's responsibilities..."
Qi Xi said: "The family property of our ancestors was equally divided among the three sons of the princess according to the instructions of Emperor Taizu. Apart from the worldly position, the fourth house has nothing more than the other heads of the house. The title of the duke's house is the result of your great-grandfather's victory in Korea.
, defeating the Ming Dynasty, conquering Chahar, accumulating military merits and titles one after another, it has nothing to do with other heads of houses, and the same is true for the big heads of industry..."
As for the first three heads of the house, they were not allocated the property of Duke Wen Shun, but were allocated the property of their biological mother. That was Duke Wen Shun's family fortune before he married the princess.
The resentment in Zengshou's heart calmed down a lot with Qi Xi's words.
It was my great-grandfather who was kind-hearted and cared about his clan members, so he transferred part of his private property into clan property to support his clan members.
The next two generations of father-in-law were so tolerant, and the clansmen had become accustomed to eating from the rich, forgetting the origin of the clan's land.
After Qi Xi said this, he didn't want to be so vague anymore.
He said: "Outside the Han people, when setting up family fields, they gather armpits to form fur and sand to form hills. We can also try it in our clan."
Zengshou was puzzled and said: "Second uncle..."
Qi Xi said: "I have already sent a letter to Garli. I think he will be willing to do his part in purchasing the family land."
With that said, he pushed the box on the case back to Zeng Shou and said: "Purchasing a new clan land is also a way to preserve the family's longevity. It is also necessary to distinguish between public and private matters..."
Zengshou was a little dazed and said, "Second uncle, can this still happen?"
Qi Xi said: "Why can't it be like this? This is in line with the rules. According to the clan's title and grade, voluntary donations are made, no limit to the amount. My title is neither high nor low, but if it is really needed here, I will donate 200 acres of land.
I will also donate fifty acres each to my mistress and mistress for the clan’s land.”
Zengshou immediately came up with an idea and said: "My nephew has benefited from my father and became a duke. Then... my nephew will donate 300 acres of land to become the family farm?"
Qi Xi nodded and said: "This adds up to 600 acres. We will add the Garli ones later, and the clansmen with titles and worldly positions in other houses will be added, and it will be almost there."
It is written clearly in the "Laws of the Qing Dynasty" that if descendants steal and sell sacrificial property and charity land, if they have more than 50 acres, they will be confiscated from the army, and if they have less than 50 acres, they will be punished as if they steal official land.
If the person who bought the land knows that it is a sacrificial property and continues to buy and sell it, he will also be charged with the crime and the property will be returned to the clan.
This sacrificial field is not allowed to be bought or sold, and it will not be confiscated even if the property is searched.
The Dong E family really needs an ancestral property now to ensure that in case of any eventuality, future generations can have money for education and money for marriage.
As for Qi Xi, he was willing to give up the three hundred acres of land.
Who told them to have a prince and a noble son-in-law? Wealth and danger coexist, so it is better to be prepared.
As for the Gongfu and the Gari, they should also get it.
These two families are also in the center of the whirlpool, and if they are not protected, the ship will capsize at any time.
If three families rely on one prince and two princes, all three families will never be proud in the end.
As the throne changes, it is normal for the nobles to have their ups and downs...
After the Little New Year, Baylor Mansion began to prepare New Year dishes.
Normally, a lot of preparation is required for New Year’s dishes, but this year there are even more preparations.
Although Brother Jiu said that brothers and sisters are not outsiders and do not need heretics, they cannot pretend not to know.
I still have to thank you.
Shu Shu called Xiaotang and added a lot of vegetables and pastries in addition to what was originally prepared by the house.
There are four kinds of cakes in total: rice cakes with red bean and glutinous rice, rice cakes with old yellow rice and red dates, transparent pink carp and orange jam rice cakes, and rice cakes stuffed with meat.
There are also dumplings, wontons, steamed buns and steamed buns with various fillings.
There are also twenty or thirty kinds of fried goods.
Steamed, braised, or stewed, the aroma of food fills the air.
The food boxes were all sorted, and Brother Jiu was sent to run errands. On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, he ran for a whole day.
Needless to say, there is the palace, and then there is the brothers and sisters.
Although the seventh elder brother and the tenth elder brother have not settled their accounts, is it possible that these two families were left behind?
I have already prepared the share for the Dunjun Prince's Mansion.
There is only Qibele Mansion left, and the friendship between Shu Shu and Qi Fujin is still there.
My brother gave it away in a circle, and it was hard for my uncle to leave it behind.
Prince Yu's Mansion and Prince Gong just sent a rice cake gift box as a token of their appreciation.
My uncle gave it away, where is my cousin?
Prince Zhuang's Mansion also received a copy.
There are also Prince Kang's Mansion and Prince Jian's Mansion, who are related to the Shu Shu family.
Brother Jiu had long wanted to send gifts to his mother-in-law's house, but this time all the clan members had sent them, and he was finally able to go to his mother-in-law's house.
Brother Jiu had dinner on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month at Dutong Mansion.
The prince and his son-in-law are here, and there is no need to hold a banquet here in the Dutong Mansion.
Because Zhang, the bride, was there, two tables were divided.
Mr. Jueluo, Mr. Zhang and Xiao Qi were in the west room, while Mr. Qi Xi and his sons were in the east room with Brother Jiu.
Brother Jiu picked up the wine pot and poured it for Qi Xi...