After hearing Wang Hongyi's words, the Song brothers were stunned.
"You are relatives of the country. According to the Taizu of the Great Yan system, neither the supporting horse nor the father-in-law can be an official." Wang Hongyi looked outside through the window, took a sip and said quietly: "The *** in the three-distance service can no longer be an official, and even those who have become officials must retire and go home."
In the legal system of the Great Yan, the son-in-law was appointed as the son-in-law Duwei, and he only received a salary for his life and could not be an official.
When a daughter reaches the level of a concubine, the palace will give her father a favor. She is usually a third-rank official, and she will definitely be awarded a title depending on her favored level for three months to six months.
The concubine's father was Feng Bo, but this brother was not inherited. He only had a salary of 2,000 s. The next generation reduced one rank and was a "son" with a salary of 1,000 s. The next generation was a "male", with a salary of 500 s. The concubine's son could also have a salary of 200 s to support his family.
The four concubines and the queen's father were granted the title of marquis, and so on. Don't think of the imperial examinations within the three robes.
"You have some family thoughts, and I have heard a little about it. The Emperor Taizu of the Great Yan is the Dharma, and I cannot violate it, but there is no need to be so strict. I still follow the ancient Dharma and cannot be mastered by the third rank. You are the queen's uncle and the uncle of the orphan, and you can come in to pay your respects every month."
"I set up a customs office, and now I am the fifth rank. You will first take the position of the chief and deputy envoy of the civil service. From now on, I will go from the third rank yamen. I expect that millions of taels of silver will pass by you. You must restrain your family and nephews, and do not cause trouble for me. If you are good at this official and do this job, you will be happy - do you understand?"
Song Han and Song Heng were sweating profusely when they heard this, and they bent down and knelt down, saying repeatedly: "Yes! I understand, thank you for your grace!"
"That's right." Wang Hongyi smiled with satisfaction and said lightly: "Get up, it's not like that. We are now chatting privately with our own family, so there is no need to be so restricted."
"No." The two of them sat down in a hurry again, but their expressions were a little stunned.
What Wang Hongyi said just now is really too impactful.
Wang Hongyi said a few more words indifferently, which was to let the Song family take charge of establishing customs and river customs, and at the same time formulated a reasonable maritime tax commission system, giving ten officials on the spot.
Until now, the Song brothers can't help but be happy.
As relatives of the queen, they had long since given up the idea of ​​becoming an official. They just waited to be granted a marquis and passed on to several generations according to the system of the previous dynasty. Anyway, the family had money, and it was a pity that they could not become an official, but it would not affect their livelihood.
I don’t want to have an official position now, so I don’t restrict my descendants from becoming officials.
Song Han woke up and said, "The Song family will do their best to repay the trust of the Song family!"
Seeing the reaction of the two, Wang Hongyi nodded with satisfaction and ordered the eunuchs who were waiting outside: "Send two adults out."
"promise!"
At dusk, the sky gradually became darker.
A spacious carriage was slowly driving on the street, and it was not fast or slow, and it did not disturb the people.
When someone was blocking the road on the street, the coachman just scolded and stopped the car in time.
Such carriages are all in Xiangyang City.
Due to the strict rules, the officials in the city were all careful and low-key, and acted very cautiously, for fear that the imperial envoy would take the handle and make it look dirty.
Outside the carriage, the hawkers' hawking and the noise of pedestrians were heard.
In this city of Xiangyang, which is about to turn into darkness, it seems very lively.
The carriage was quiet. The Song brothers from the palace were returning home in the carriage. Song Han leaned against the cushion, half-closing his eyes, thinking.
Song Heng lowered his head and sat in a corner of the carriage, his face flushed.
It is obvious that the two of them are still excited until now.
This matter is not only about becoming an official, but also about the fact that the descendants are serving as an official. The king, who has always been restrained in the power of aristocratic families, is willing to open the door of convenience to the Song family. This is something he did not expect before entering the palace!
I'm afraid my brother didn't expect this, right?
He raised his head and looked at the person sitting opposite him. As expected, his face was complicated and he seemed to be thinking about his thoughts. Song Heng thought secretly that the eldest brother would look so serious only when he was emotionally excited.
There was nothing to say along the way, both of them had something to do in their minds and did not chat in the carriage.
After walking for a while, the carriage stopped in the Song brothers' villa.
Because the foundation was not here, the two of them temporarily brought their families to Xiangyang and built only two small villas.
The two brothers have always had a good relationship. The mansion was built close to Song Han’s mansion, which was Song Heng’s mansion.
Stopped in front of Song Han's mansion, Song Han took the lead and said to his younger brother who was getting off the bus: "Second brother, after using it later, come to my study room. I have something to discuss with you."
"If you don't say it, I'm going to come here too." Song Heng nodded and said with a smile.
"Also, this matter is of great importance, so don't mention it to others first." Song Han reminded him again.
Song Heng nodded.
The two returned to their respective residences.
As soon as Song Han stepped into the mansion, he met Xu Xian's second wife, Chang.
The Chang, who was less than thirty years old, looked him up and down. Seeing that Song Han was not inappropriate, he breathed a sigh of relief and said with gratitude: "Fortunately, the master is fine. He called the master into the palace in such a panic. I thought something was a big deal! This is the blessing of the Bodhisattva, the blessing of the Buddha, let you return safely..."
Hearing this, Song Han frowned and said lightly: "The king has always been kind to the Song family. What's wrong with summoning me? What's the big deal? You, a woman, are all thinking randomly!"
"Aren't you just worried about you?" After being scolded by Song Han, the second wife, Chang, was immediately frightened, wiped her eyes with some grievance, and said.
Song Han frowned and looked at her. Although he was a little unhappy, he couldn't bear to continue to scold him. He had to say: "Don't lose your composure when speaking in the future. You are the mistress of the Song family now. You don't know what to say or what not to say? If you don't say anything inappropriately, you may cause trouble for the Song family. You have entered the Song family's door, so you have to think about the Song family."
"Master, I know I'm wrong." Seeing that Song Han became more and more angry, Chang quickly admitted his mistake carefully.
Song Han and this second wife can be regarded as respectful to each other, so it would be fine if they see this.
"Master, are you hungry? Do you need to let some side dishes cook for you on the stove?" Seeing that Song Han's face slowed down, Chang asked carefully.
Song Han also felt a little empty in his belly and said, "Just stir-fry a few light ones."
I have been talking in the palace for a long time, and now when I ask, I feel hungry immediately.
"Please wait, I'll ask someone to prepare now." Chang said carefully, walked out, and it seemed that he was going to greet someone in person.
Looking at the back of Chang's departure, Song Han sighed indescribable.
Speaking of which, this small official came from the Chang family, who is a pretty good person. Apart from being a petty family and not having a good background, it cannot bring more benefits to the Song family, and other conditions are good.
He is very dignified, has outstanding character, has a sense of character and character, and is very careful with him. He is not dissatisfied with choosing such a woman as his second wife.
Although Chang's background is low, isn't it exactly what he asked for?
At that time, except for a few people, the Song family's direct descendants were killed together in Chengdu Prefecture, and even his concubines were not alive.
Later, the Song family was able to make a comeback, but because of their special status, they did not dare to be arrogant in their daily lives.
Even the marriage of children is chosen based on their innocence.
Aristocratic families with slightly larger power and greater influence, no matter how outstanding their children are, they dare not choose, for fear of being suspicious of forming cliques and making private interests, and once again push the Song family, whose foundation has just stabilized, into the forefront.
He himself remarried his wife. He chose a woman from an ordinary official based on the conditions of marrying a low-level marriage. There was no relationship between the two, and it was quite appropriate to get along with each other.
Life is only a hundred years, so that's fine!
And although the Song family was defeated by him, they would soon be revived in his hands!
Thinking of what the king said to the two brothers in the palace, Song Han couldn't help but feel excited. Even the two brothers, the king gave ten officials in one breath, which was the family's rise.
After a while, the meal was put on.
Song Han looked at it and found that it was a few dishes he liked very much. Not to mention, this second wife did a good job in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. However, she didn't have the intention to taste it more. After a hurry, she rushed to the study and told her that no one else would see her if there was any urgent matters except the second master.
At the same time, everyone in Song Heng's mansion, who were restless because the Song brothers were summoned to the palace, all breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that their master had returned safely.
A group of women and son surrounded Song Heng and asked.
It has to be said that at the time of the great disaster, Song Hengyi's group was affected relatively little, and there were many people left behind, which was a blessing.
"It's just an ordinary question, what are you all afraid of?" Song Heng asked someone to prepare food, ate some randomly, and then went to his brother's residence.
"Master, the second master has arrived." Someone said outside Song Han's study.
As soon as the door opened, Song Heng walked in from outside: "Brother, I heard you have used food? It's very fast."
"Don't you do that too?" Song Han said with a smile.
The two brothers looked at each other and smiled, and suddenly they felt relieved.
"Sit down, wait for you for a long time, you can prepare some tea sets and cook them ourselves." After letting your younger brother sit down, Song Han said to the servant.
"No." Someone immediately went to prepare a tea set.
After the tea set was placed, Song Han ordered the servant to retreat, leaving only him and Song Heng in the room.
At this time, the two of them did not speak directly, but put the rootless water kettle onto a small stove. After a moment, the water rang. Song Heng held the pot in his hand, poured half a liang of boiling water into the cup, shook it, and poured it out again.
Add tea and mix it with water a little bit.
At this time, the room was filled with tea fragrance. Song Han saw the green amber of tea and smiled: "Not bad!"
Chapter completed!