The Sword of the Red Mansion Comes from Beyond the Sky Chapter 201: Talking about the imperial examination, Jia Gu made a sonorous voice, and everyone gathered together
Chapter 201: Talking about the imperial examination, Jia Gu made a sonorous voice, and everyone gathered together
In Rongguo Mansion, in a warm pavilion in the west courtyard, Xichun took Jia Qi into a warm pavilion.
“I’m in the middle of the painting, but I haven’t even poured the tea yet~”
The room is not as grand as that of Rongqing Hall, but it is also gentle, surrounded by pink decorations.
An exquisite little bookcase is covered with calligraphy brushes, and next to it is a thick pile of rice paper and colorful paints.
Seeing this, Jia Qi couldn't help but think of the girls in the Jia family who were trained according to the principles of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Yuanchun is the qin, the maid is Baoqin, Yingchun is chess, the maid is the chess player, Tanchun is the book, and the maidservant is the chess player.
He is a book-server, while Xichun is a painter. The little maid is named Ruhua.
Jia Qi saw the pile of rice paper, which seemed to have been drawn, so he smiled and said, "What does sister Xichun draw on weekdays?"
Xichun directed the maids in the room to bring tea and pour water. She was busy for a while and said casually, "Nothing, I can paint whatever comes to mind. My skills are still shallow and I haven't mastered the three tastes yet. I'm just making people laugh~"
Hearing this, Jia Qi became somewhat interested. The Grand View Garden she painted for Grandma Liu in the future contained a lot of ink, and several scrolls of extremely delicate calligraphy. So she started fighting from the chair and looked at the book.
Bian walked over.
"Brother Xin, don't worry if the tea is not good..."
Xichun just took the tea bowl from Ru Hua's hand, and when he turned around, he found that Jia Qi had gone to the bookcase, as if he was going to see her paintings.
As soon as he changed, he kicked his feet very fast. He came to the bookcase one step ahead of Jia Chu. He took the rice paper of the bookcase and hid it behind his back. He stuttered and said: "Brother, there's nothing good to see. I just let you go."
Go and try the tea brewed in the painting~"
Jia Qi paused when he extended his hand. He saw that Xichun's face was a little red and she was quite nervous, as if she was afraid of laughing at him. He shook his head and smiled, then reached out and knocked the other person on the forehead, "Just don't look at it. I'll wait until you master the skills in the future."
, you must draw me a picture~"
When Xichun heard this, he didn't say anything. He just stood there and nodded like a chicken eating rice, but kept his hands behind his back. Jia Qi smiled softly when he saw this, turned around and returned to the official hat chair in the middle of the lobby.
superior.
When Xichun saw Jia Qi leaving, she couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. Then she quickly turned around and hid the rice paper in her hand in a cabinet, and locked it up quickly. After doing this, she exhaled heavily.
Looking at Jia Qi, who was looking at her with a smile, her little face couldn't help but turn red again.
After being trained since childhood, coupled with her good talent, Xichun's painting skills are actually very impressive at a young age, but the things in the paintings...
"Brother Xing~"
Xichunjiao let out an angry sound.
At this moment, another noise was heard outside the door. It was Sister Feng, Li Wan, Yingtan Erchun, Daiyu and Baochai who came in one after another.
"Master Hou, the old lady asked us to come over. The fourth girl is too young and may not be able to take good care of her~"
Seeing another group of people coming, Xichun pouted. In fact, she didn't want to share the time alone with Jia Xi with a few people, but seeing that everyone had already entered the door, she couldn't say anything more and welcomed the few people to sit down.
Daiyu seemed to have guessed Xichun's thoughts, and whispered a few words in her ear, which made Xichun's cheeks turn red, but where Daiyu couldn't see, there was a hint of darkness in his eyes.
With such a group of people coming, Xichun's room became lively. But facing Jia Qi, they didn't know what to say. When there were more people, the atmosphere became a bit awkward. Jia Qi also noticed this situation.
Except for Daiyu and Xichun, he didn't see many others.
Last time, I brought a lot of things, and Cai Luan, Xiang Ling, Jia Baoyu, and Jia Lan were here, so he was not the only man in the room. But this time it was different. For a while, he was a little bit confused.
Not used to it anymore.
However, with Sister Feng here, it would not be a cold moment. I just heard Sister Feng say with a smile: "Brother Qi, you are a busy man and I don't see you often. You finally came here and didn't even say a word. Could it be that we are all the same?"
Man-eating tigress??”
Hearing this, Li Wan also smiled and answered: "Don't involve us, we don't have the rigidity of your second grandmother. If there is really a tigress in the house, there will only be one~"
"A tigress from Southern Province~"
Daiyu added another sentence. After hearing this, several little girls laughed. Sister Feng was well-known in both houses. Not only were the old women, maids, and boys afraid of him, but even his men were afraid of him.
, Jia Lian is also extremely frightened. Until now, Mr. Lian doesn’t even have anyone to fill his house. Isn’t he just a tigress?
Jia Qi didn't say anything at the side. After all, they were relatives separated by several rooms, and they didn't see each other very often, so they weren't close to each other. Daiyu could joke, but he couldn't.
Xiang Ling, who was standing next to Jia Qi, also covered up her snickers. She had been with Dai Yu for three years, so she knew how majestic the second mistress in front of her was on weekdays.
When Sister Feng saw that Jia Qi didn't say anything, her mind changed. She made this joke not only to liven up the slightly awkward atmosphere, but also to get the guy in front of her to speak. After all, she brought several girls here just to serve him.
The old man in front of me.
But as soon as she thought about it, she guessed the reason. Although Jia Qi had met them several times, he was not familiar with them. There would be a process of getting familiar with each other. Jia Qi was indeed difficult to talk to now. If it were different,
Baoyu, who was usually with them, was probably about to burst into laughter at this moment.
At this moment, a little boy walked in, but it was Li Wan's son Jia Lan.
Seeing the little guy, Jia Qi waved.
When Jia Lan saw Jia Cun, he was still a little scared. He only saw Jia Cun twice in total, unlike Jia Baoyu, Jia Huan, and Jia Cong who could see him every day.
But Li Wan saw something strange in his eyes when he saw Jia Qi calling Jia Lan over. He knelt down and whispered in his ear: "He is the champion Hou Jia Qi. Didn't you say that you will become a great hero like him in the future? Now
Such a good opportunity should be taken advantage of~"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Hearing Li Wan's words, Jia Lan nodded his head slightly and walked towards Jia Qi with small steps.
"Jialan meets the champion~"
Jia Qi couldn't help but feel happy when he saw the little boy looking so big as a kid. Li Wan took good care of the little guy, and his personality was not like that of Jia Huan and Jia Cong. He had the character of a scholar.
Thinking about the future raids on the houses of the two governments, this little guy passed the imperial examination, which is a sign of revival. It is indeed not simple.
"I heard that you are reading a book? Which one are you reading now?"
Jia Lan stood up straight and replied solemnly: "It's the fourth Book of Songs, chirping deer, eating apples in the wild, I have a guest, playing the harp and sheng~"
Listening to Jia Lan's reply, he couldn't help but think of an interesting story, but it was Li Gui, Jia Baoyu's baby brother. One day, Jia Zheng was furious and planned to punish Jia Baoyu. When asked about the progress of his studies, Li Gui replied like this,
"What a young deer crowing, a lotus leaf and duckweed", which made the whole hall burst into laughter.
Jia Clan Studies is run by Jia Dairu, an old scholar of the Jia family, but its teaching level is average. When Rongguo Mansion still existed, the entire Yuzi generation did not produce a single scholar who passed the imperial examination and entered the officialdom. Even when he planned to study at that time
, he has never considered going to the Clan Academy, because he knows that it is just a waste of time, he cannot learn anything useful, and the learning environment is relatively poor, it is not as good as his own courtyard~
"You can't learn anything from ethnic studies~"
"If you want to take the imperial examination and become an official, you can't waste time in clan studies. Youdao means famous teachers produce great disciples. Jia Dairu, who is in charge of clan studies, to put it bluntly, is just an old scholar. In terms of talent and learning, he is not even as good as you.
Hello mother~"
Hearing Jia Qi's words, Jia Lan was slightly startled. He knew that his mother could recite poems and compose sentences, but he did not expect that Jia Qi would speak so highly of her, so he turned to look at his mother.
Li Wan was a little embarrassed to be praised by Jia Qi in this way. Although she was the daughter of the Imperial Academy Jijiu, she was very talented and had read books, but she was a little regretful that she had not read any books about the imperial examination system. After all, her daughter
You don't need these things at home.
"Brother Qi, you are kidding me. I have never read any articles about the imperial examination system. I have only read some enlightenment books and female precepts~"
Hearing what Li Wan said, Jia Qi smiled and shook his head. Even if he didn't read much, his level would be better than that of a scholar. After all, the scholar examination did not involve the eight-legged essay, but only the dictation of the Four Books and Five Classics. Maybe he would add some in the end.
Previous poem.
"Although I did not take the imperial examination, I still know what the Tongsheng examination will take. Sister-in-law Li does not need to be too modest. In fact, all the sisters have extraordinary talents. If they can take the imperial examination and become officials, maybe they can all shine~"
Everyone is willing to hear good words, let alone those coming from a young hero. The girls present are all very happy.
Especially those girls with great ambitions, such as Tanchun, Baochai, Daiyu and others, she felt a sense of pride in Jia Qi's affirmation.
However, there was a strange look in Li Wan's eyes. These young ladies who have never experienced the ups and downs of life know the dangers of officialdom. Since ancient times, there have been many capable people with lofty ideals. Those with both talents and talents are like crucian carp crossing the river. But those who can really
In this ups and downs of officialdom, how many stand out?
Many times, it doesn't just mean that you are talented, you can overcome obstacles in the officialdom, move forward, and become famous. More often, it depends on a person's family background, connections and other aspects.
This is a very real problem. Even scholars who are selected as the number one scholar will not be sent to the Hanlin Academy to become a Hanlin concubine. It is just a false title from the sixth rank. Many even know how to do it.
Being surpassed by the second and third place Tanhualang, he is the first in the country. Even so, there are a lot of tricks, let alone an ordinary Jinshi.
How much controllable space is there? If you count it in detail, it may be unbelievable~
Therefore, in the officialdom, only a small number of people can stand out from thousands of scholars without relying on the support of their families. If they only rely on themselves to get ahead and reach a sufficiently prominent position, it will be difficult, very difficult. It is not like those here
As a few girls think, most people just stop at one state or one county and never come to this important place in the capital, where the world is at its feet. Her father is the Imperial College's priest, so she knows more about these things than the average person.
There are not many young champions like Jia Qi in the past. He is even said to be the youngest one. Even Huo Qubing from the Han Dynasty is not as good as him. Compared with a champion, his title is even more difficult to achieve.
.
To a greater extent, what he said was just coaxing. How could it be so easy?
In fact, the thing is like that. Even a person like Lin Ruhai, whose talent and ability far exceeds that of Jia Zheng several times, without Jia Qi's intervention, he may have died when he was in Yangzhou~
How can it be so easy to get mixed up in the officialdom? If Jia Zheng, who was born in the Rongguo Palace, did not have the support of the Rongguo Palace, he would have been squeezed out by his colleagues in the Ministry of Industry and would have been unable to stand.
At this time, Lin Daiyu spoke from the side: "Brother Qi, haven't you already read the Four Books and Five Classics and the Eight-part Gu Shi Jushi article before, so what kind of fire are you now?"
Jia Qi smiled and shook his head, "The imperial examination is not accomplished overnight, nor is it three days of fishing and two days of drying nets. For ordinary people, it may take more than ten years to improve. I have been to Northern Xinjiang for several years, and things are almost the same.
I gave it back to Duke Zhou, how can I remember anything?"
Hearing this, Wang Xifeng started talking to the side again, only to hear Sister Feng say with a smile: "Don't talk about this, now brother Xin is already a marquis, and the most educated person is just a top scholar, how can he have such dignity, and be with him?"
The country rests together~"
At this point, everyone seemed to have opened their chat boxes, and everyone started talking one by one.
Just listen to Baochai say: "Although Brother Qi is now famous all over the world, the suffering he has suffered is also very incomparable. On the battlefield, the flash of swords and shadows will kill people at every turn. In the past few years in Jiubian
, Brother Yu, what has been experienced by any scholar or even an official in the imperial court, who can match it? "
When Daiyu heard this, she couldn't help but think to herself. Although she knew that Jia Qi was extraordinary, as Baochai said, on the battlefield, swords have no eyes. In the past three or four years across northern Xinjiang, I am afraid that even a single
I have never slept peacefully, and when I think of this, I can't help but feel a little distressed.
Those loving eyes looked at Jia Qi involuntarily with a hint of different emotions.
Yingchun on the side felt a little sad. If compared with Jia Qi, no matter how their life in this house was, it was much better than Jia Qi. But Ying Chun was not good at words and did not speak, only with sympathy.
He looked at the brother in front of him.
As for Tanchun on the other side, he has a shrewd and capable temperament and lofty ambitions. Just as Cao Gong said in his poem, "Talent comes from shrewdness and ambition comes from high." However, he doesn't agree with Baochai's words. In fact, he yearns for such things more in his heart.
, I just feel that Jia Qi rode his horse on the battlefield, destroyed the army and killed the enemy, and made great achievements, so that he can live up to the real man.
Today, there is actually only one protagonist, and that is Jia Qi.
Later, as they were talking, Daiyu asked again: "Brother Qi, with your talent and learning, it shouldn't be difficult even if you take the imperial examination and become an official. Why did you choose another path in the end?"
Hearing this, Baochai looked at Li Wan, and a trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes. Although Jia Qi had a bookish air about him, no one had seen his true talents. Why did Dai Yu say that she would pass the imperial examination?
Is it possible to successfully enter the official career on the road?
Wang Xifeng, Yingchun, had some guesses about Daiyu's words, while Xichun knew very well what Daiyu meant.
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguoyuedu to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. Yeguoyuedu is available for Android and Apple.]
That room of books, as well as the story book he left behind, contains some references to politics and various aspects. It is not difficult to see that Jia Qi actually has some understanding of these, and is even very familiar with them. If it is true,
If he takes the imperial examination route, as long as he is a Jinshi, the two palaces will definitely put money on him. With the help of the connections of the two palaces, he will be able to rise to the top soon. Of course, this is just wishful thinking in the hearts of these little girls.
They still didn't understand the real officialdom and Jia Qi thoroughly enough. If they had a choice, he would not take that path.
Hearing Dai Yu's words, Jia Qi smiled and shook his head. He was born at the wrong time! In fact, at the beginning, he weighed both the imperial examination and military merit. Without Da Huang Ting and many means, he would not have
If you don't choose to go to the battlefield to fight for fame, you are really sticking your head in your pants!
Just listen to Jia Qi say: "Maybe my ancestors didn't let me take the road of imperial examination and joining the world! In the past, there was a lot of trouble in Dakang. There were various forces in the north entangled on the border. The autumn wind came from time to time. The people on the border were miserable and arrogant.
Since the founding of the Kingdom of Kangxi, this shortcoming has been left behind. Since I have the strength, how can I imitate the behavior of the little daughter? When a man is established in the world, whether he is serving as an official or killing the enemy in battle, he must live.
Being free and happy, with a clear conscience~Although it is good to become an official through the imperial examination, I prefer to be on the battlefield~"
"Loyal bones are buried everywhere in the mountains, why return them wrapped in horse leather~"
Hearing this sonorous voice, which was different from the daughter of the boudoir, the girls felt numb all over. They only felt that something in their hearts was touched. They were used to seeing Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu, and Jia Huan hanging among their daughters.
, in this comparison, it seems that there is a huge difference.
Sister Feng on the side said with a smile: "You are still young, don't be deceived by brothers Qi. How many of you can come back alive from the battlefield? If you want to find a general as your husband in the future, you really have to.
If I become a widow, my ancestors won’t take off my skin when the time comes~”
The girls laughed again when they heard this. Baochai glanced at Jia Qi with her beautiful eyes, and then said with a smile: "Sister-in-law Feng, you are just discussing the matter. There is only one champion in the world~"
"Lord Grim, lying drunk on the battlefield, how many people have fought in ancient times~ We all know it~"
When Sister Feng heard Baochai's words, she quickly smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, that's it. I forgot about it~"
Hearing Wang Xifeng's words, the remaining girls all burst into laughter. They all knew that Sister Feng had never read a book. How could they have forgotten this?
Sister Feng's face turned pale, "Why are you laughing~~ Is it possible that my aunt can't learn a few lines from watching a play~"
Hearing this, Li Wan smiled and said: "Stop talking about this, these things won't appear in the playbook. If the old lady hears it tomorrow, I'm afraid she will slap you in the mouth~"
Everyone laughed again when they heard this.
Jia Qi lowered his head, looked at Jia Lan who was standing aside, and said: "Auntie Bao, you are right. The battlefield is indeed extremely dangerous, but it is better for a man to go to the army to experience some things.
I have experienced it myself, I have seen it, and I know it, so that I will not be deceived by others in the future and be able to find my own way~"
"However, there is no rush in this matter. When you become an adult, if you want to practice in the military, I can help you arrange it!"
After hearing Jia Qi's words, Li Wan stood up gently and quickly thanked him.
Today, she brought Jia Lan here just to have a relationship with Jia Qi. If she can really do it in the future, with Jia Qi's support, her child's life will be much easier.
Jia Qi waved his hand and said it was okay, then thought for a while and said: "If Lan Xiaozi really wants to take the imperial examination and become an official in the future, then he should hire another famous teacher! I generally know what the situation is in ethnic studies.
, Today’s words, the gentlemen in the mansion should know about it soon, and they will definitely take it seriously. Among the two mansions, except for the previous generation who respected the gentleman and passed the imperial examination, no one has any success in the imperial examination.
What you have gained~"
"Little boy Lan is not bad, he is knowledgeable and sensible, and he is also motivated. Don't delay him. Don't leave it until the end. If you use a hammer to chip away at a good piece of rough jade, it will be a waste~"
Sister Feng listened to the side, and there was something strange in her eyes. This boy Lan is probably going to become very prosperous in the future. With Jia Qi, the family will definitely pay attention to the cultivation of Jia Lan in the future.
Li Wan was a smart man, so he could naturally guess the attitude of his family in the future. He suddenly smiled like a flower and asked Jia Lan to quickly thank him.
Jia Lan is still young, and he still doesn't realize how much weight Jia Chu's words have and how much change they can bring to him in the future. However, he has always listened to his mother's words. Since his mother asked him to thank Jia Chu, he did not dare to hesitate.
Thank you respectfully.
Seeing this scene, Tanchun Baochai, who had brothers, felt a flash of envy in their hearts. However, they knew what their brother was like and did not dare to bring him in front of Jia Xun. For a while, they felt sad in their hearts.
"Brother, we agreed that you should stay with me to be naughty~"
At this moment, Xichun opened her mouth and looked a little jealous. Well, after these people came, Jia Qi stopped talking to her...
Hearing this, Jia Qi smiled and shook his head.
"Forget it, I have a game here. Let's play it together while everyone is here!"