At night,
Jia Jing returned, and Jia He told him about Jiao Da. Jia Jing was silent for a moment,
He said, "I understand,
I'll change Zheng'er to a new master. "
Jia Jing sighed,
Sure enough, there were people in this world who were as sensible as Dong Ge,
There were too few. Jiao Da had made great contributions, but his heart was too big,
It seemed that he had to think of a way to get him out of the capital,
Now that the battle for the throne was very serious, he was really afraid that Jiao Da would cause trouble. "By the way, how's the child in your stomach today?"
"It's all good,
This child is probably a daughter,
When I was pregnant with Zheng'er,
I couldn't eat well, and no one could sleep well,
This child doesn't really torment people,
He must be gentle and quiet, "Jia He said.
"Whether it's a boy or a girl, it's good,
It's a pleasant surprise,
And we already have Zheng'er, so we don't need to worry about not having an heir. I like both boys and girls, "Jia Jing touched Jia He's stomach and said with a smile.
Jia He smiled and didn't say anything. Although the old master said that whether it was a boy or a girl, she still hoped that she would give birth to a boy. It wasn't that she favored boys over girls. Even if it was a girl, she would still love her. It was just that, as a woman, she understood that it wasn't easy for women. This world was always more tolerant of men.
Jia Jing's speed was very fast. In less than two days, he found a new master for Jia Zhen. As for Jiao Da, Jia Jing hoped that he would return to Jinling.
"Is Old Master chasing this old servant away?" Jiao Da was unhappy. He had been in Rongguo Province for half of his life. Even if he didn't make any contributions, he still worked hard. Besides, he was the one who saved the old master back then. The old master said that he was half his son.
Jia Jing frowned slightly and said, "Jiao Da, you misunderstood. I'm not chasing you away. I'm asking you to deal with some industries in Jinling. I heard from the clansmen in Jinling that someone touched the sacrificial fields."
"What? Sacrificial fields? The sacrificial field is the foundation of a family. "Jiao Da immediately became angry. What was the sacrificial field? It was the foundation of a family. No one could guarantee that a family would not decline for a long time. Even if a family was raided, the sacrificial field would not be taken away. But now, someone actually dared to touch it.
"That's why I wanted to invite you over to take a look. You know, as an official of the imperial court, I can't leave the capital easily. Even if I take Zheng'er back to worship our ancestors now, it will only take two or three months, which is not enough time to deal with this matter. Zheng'er wants to participate in the imperial examination next year, so he can't be distracted at this time. Lin'er has a simple personality, and his health is not good, so he can't be tired out by traveling. After thinking about it, I think you are the most suitable person to go," Jia Jingdao said.
"Master, don't worry. This old servant will definitely take care of it properly," said Jiao.
"That's good. Go back and pack up. Deal with the things over there as soon as possible," Jia Jingdao said.
"Yes, Master, I won't let you down." Jiao Da couldn't wait to fly to Jinling right now.
Jia Jing nodded. He knew that Jiao Da was loyal to Ningguo Province. However, Ningguo Province needed not only loyalty, but also wisdom. Jiao Da couldn't stand out for himself, especially during the sensitive period when the princes were fighting for the throne. Therefore, Jia Jing wanted to send him away from the capital. If he went to Jinling, no one could use him to plot against Ningguo Province.
The new Master Wu that Jia Jing found for Jia Zhen used to be Ning Guogong's personal guard. He was very quiet and kept a low profile. After the world was settled, he took Ning Guogong's reward and ran to the countryside. He bought a few acres of land and became a landlord. Before he was found by Jia Jing, his son and grandson didn't know that his father and grandfather used to be Ning Guogong's personal guards.
The new Master Wu's surname was Li. Why did he give up being a landlord and come out of the mountains to be Jia Zhen's Master Wu? Of course, it was for his grandson. Master Li had a grandson who was very talented in studying. Since he was a martial artist, he wouldn't mistreat his grandson in terms of money. However, he couldn't give him any guidance in other aspects. Jia Jing happened to be an official during the imperial examination, so he naturally knew a lot of scholars. Under Jia Jing's recommendation, Master Li's grandson became a student of a juren.
Master Li was not stupid. He understood what Jia Jing meant. He just wanted to make the Heir Apparent's body stronger. There was no need to train at all. Naturally, he wouldn't be too strict with Jia Zhen. Jia Zhen said that they would start practicing at seven in the morning. They would practice for an hour. Then, they would practice for two hours at five in the evening. He didn't even think and directly agreed.
In the beginning, Jia Zhen didn't ask Xia Lu to practice with him. Xia Lu didn't mind. Jia Zhen had already discussed with her that she would practice with him after the Xia family left the capital. After all, the Xia family had left the capital. If he bullied her again, his wife wouldn't suspect anything. Jia Zhen was very attentive to help maintain Xia Lu's image.
Jia Jing and Jia Daishan didn't have it as easy as Jia Zhen. Two days ago, the Emperor announced in court that the Fourth Prince, Tu Chen, would be transferred to the Ministry of Revenue. Now, among the princes, the Crown Prince would be transferred to the Ministry of Personnel, the Eldest Prince to the Ministry of War, the Third Prince to the Ministry of Rites, and the Fifth Prince to the Ministry of Justice. Originally, the Fourth Prince would be transferred to the Ministry of Works. Only the Ministry of Revenue was empty. The other four princes all wanted to get a share in the Ministry of Revenue. As for the young Sixth Prince, he always thought that the Ministry of Revenue was his. He didn't expect that it would be given to the Fourth Prince this time.
Among the six ministries, needless to say, the Ministry of Personnel was in charge of the assessment and promotion of these officials. It was also in charge of the officials' conferment of nobility, favors, and requests for titles. The Ministry of Personnel was known as the Heavenly Official. One could imagine how important it was.
The Ministry of Rites seemed leisurely. It was in charge of ceremonies and other things. However, it was also in charge of an important matter that concerned all the scholars in the world. That was the imperial examinations. The Third Prince had won the support of the scholars, so the Emperor let him manage the Ministry of Rites.
The Ministry of War was in charge of the nation's military guards, the selection of military officials, and the concise government decrees. It was also in charge of the promotion of foreign military officials and the conferment of titles. It was in charge of the transport and postal system. The First Prince had already led troops to war and won the support of most of the generals. Therefore, the Emperor let him manage the Ministry of War.
The Ministry of Justice was in charge of the nation's criminal decrees and the auditing of criminal records. The Fifth Prince had the support of the imperial merchants. These merchants were the type of people who broke the law easily. Therefore, the Emperor let the Fifth Prince manage it.
As for the Fourth Prince, Tu Chen, he was initially in charge of the Ministry of Works. The Ministry of Works was in charge of the nation's construction projects. To put it simply, the Ministry of Works was a brick that had to be moved to wherever it was needed. Flood control depended on the Ministry of Works. Other than these, the Ministry of Works had no money or authority. Normal officials would not go to the Ministry of Works. What they built was funded by the Ministry of Revenue. If someone did well and needed a promotion, they would have to go to the Ministry of Appointments. It was an extremely difficult job.
Therefore, it was normal for Tu Chen to be in charge of the Ministry of Works. After all, he was not favored. However, Tu Chen actually went to the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of the nation's territory, farmland, household registration, taxes, salaries, and all other financial matters. The Emperor originally did not plan to let the princes get involved in this department, including the most favored Sixth Prince. This department was not reserved for him. It was only because the Fifth Prince had schemed against Tu Chen that the Emperor's fatherly love exploded. Therefore, he let go.
The Emperor did this because he wanted to make it up to Tu Chen. However, other people did not know this, including Tu Chen at that time. He did not think that the Emperor's fatherly love had descended on him. He was also thinking about the reason for this. In fact, thinking about it this way, the Emperor was quite pitiful.
Because of the emperor's sudden stroke, Jia Daishan and Jia Jing had met each other many times in just a few days. They were afraid that something would drag their families into the whirlpool and they would not be able to get out.
"Mother, didn't we agree that the Ministry of Revenue would be reserved for me? Why did Father let the Fourth Prince go to the Ministry of Revenue this time? " He ran to his mother's palace and was very dissatisfied. He was already thirteen years old. If it was the same time as the other princes, he would be able to enter the imperial court in another two years. However, what was clearly in his hands was now taken away by someone else. He was naturally angry in his heart. His first action was to run to his mother's palace and complain tearfully.
"Don't worry. The Fourth Prince's mother is not favored, and he is not favored as well. Now, he has used some unknown method to take it away. However, how can my son's things be so easily taken away? Don't worry, when the time comes, I will help you get it back." Concubine Zhen seemed very confident.
"Thank you, Mother." He smiled through his tears, but his eyes were still filled with anger.
"My son has grown up. In another two years, he will be married. At that time, with the support of your daughter-in-law's family, even if my son enters the imperial court later, he will not be worse than the previous princes." Concubine Zhen reached out and touched her disciple's face. She said with pity.
"Thank you, Mother, for planning for me. When I get that position, I will respect Mother as the most honorable Empress Dowager in the world." Concubine Zhen said sweetly.
"You only know how to coax Mother. At that time, when you have a wife, you will forget about Mother. How will you put Mother in your eyes?" Concubine Zhen said.
"What your son said is true. A wife can be remarried, but there is only one Imperial Mother. Imperial Mother has done so much for your son. Your son understands everything. Imperial Mother, don't worry. Your son will definitely get that position and make Imperial Mother the most respected woman in the world." Concubine Zhen hurriedly promised.
"I know you are filial, but unfortunately, Mother only married the daughter of the first wife of the Duke of Qi's family. If it was the Duke Rongguo's family or the Ning Guogong's family, how good would that be? However, neither of them has a daughter of the same age as my son." Concubine Zhen shook her head and sighed. She had heard from her grandmother that the Duke Rongguo's family and Ning Guogong's family had a different position in His Majesty's heart compared to the other six dukes. The old Duke Rongguo's wife had even been His Majesty's wet nurse. Thinking about the glory of having two dukes in one family, even though the Duke Ning had passed away, His Majesty still allowed the Ning Guogong's plaque to hang on Ning Guogong's plaque.
"It is indeed a pity. However, fate makes fools of people. My other imperial brothers also did not get married." Disciple? She did not mind too much.
"Forget it. The Duke of Qi's family is also not bad." Concubine Zhen sighed.
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