In The Story of the Red Chamber, Wang Xifeng's behavior gives people the impression that he is stupid and bold, or it would be more accurate to say that the ignorant are fearless.
That was the era of feudal ethics!
Wang Xifeng's words are often quite outrageous.
If it were true, she would never survive the day when her house in Rong Mansion was confiscated.
It seems that in Daqian, the first place is the royal family, the second place is the Wang family, and the third place is the Rong family.
Internally, he struggled to suppress cunning and cunning officials, but externally, he ran rampant in the officialdom unscrupulously and completely ignored all officialdom rules.
He works for others and uses simple and crude methods without caring about the possible consequences.
He carelessly sent Lian Er's name card to officials in various places without worrying that it would be a big deal.
It was also because of this that she developed her arrogant character.
It seems that, except for high-ranking officials of third rank and above, officials of other ranks are simply out of sight and cannot be put on the stage.
With such an arrogant attitude, he was naturally very dissatisfied with the clan's arrangement of Lian Er.
After returning to his residence from Rongqing Hall, he made his attitude clear as soon as possible.
She did not want Lian Er to work as an official in the Ministry of Household Affairs, but to do some chores in the house.
The reason is also very simple, that is, the couple worked together internally and externally, and slowly they were able to take the Rong Mansion into their hands.
After all, whether it is the old lady or the second lady, they only give orders and do not pay attention to how to manage it in detail.
Wang Xifeng, however, felt that an opportunity had come. By handling the miscellaneous affairs in the mansion, she gradually took control of the Rong Mansion.
Obviously, in her eyes, the authority of the Rong Mansion is more substantial than the official position in the officialdom.
Lian Er naturally doesn’t think so!
It was too late to feel happy that I could successfully enter the officialdom or an important office like the Ministry of Revenue.
As for starting with a lower level, what’s the big deal?
Which of those cabinet ministers didn’t come from the bottom?
After all, men and women have very different ideas and views on external things. It can even be said that they have no common ground.
Rongfu's influence and brand are indeed useful, and many officials are very generous.
But there is a prerequisite for that, which is that it cannot affect the interests of these officials.
Otherwise, although the influence of the Rong Mansion is scary, it does not mean that Lian would not have the courage to refuse or not cooperate.
If we really encounter hard problems, the Rong Mansion will have nothing to do.
You can't just use the government's precious resources to change the official career of the other party just because of a dispute of emotions, right?
Wang Xifeng only saw his appearance outside, but never saw his depression when asking for help.
If the Rongfu's influence continues to decline and he continues to be an outsider, his life will be relatively smooth and smooth. But if the influence of the Rongfu continues to decline, the situation will be completely different.
In fact, Rongfu is in a state of rapid decline.
It's just that the foundation accumulated by two generations of princes is quite solid, and it can still withstand wanton squandering and consumption for the time being.
But as time goes by, what happens when Lian Er takes charge?
At that time, how much influence will Rongfu have left?
There are many down-and-out nobles in the capital. If you look at their living conditions at this time, you will know what will happen to the Rong Mansion once they fall into destitution.
Lian Er had never thought about these before.
However, after being in contact with Jia Rong for a long time, I would think about it consciously or unconsciously when I was affected. As a result, I broke into a cold sweat every time I thought about it.
There is no way, Lian Er is at least a sensible person, there are some things that really cannot be said.
Therefore, when faced with Wang Xifeng's very domineering request, he simply ignored it.
Just kidding, do you really think being an official is that easy?
Wang Xifeng finally made Lian Er angry by calling him a disparaging name for a minor official.
"If you look down on the seventh- and eighth-grade junior officials, then when you return to your parents' home, you will discuss with your uncle to give Wang Ren a fifth-grade official, and let your brother Wang Ren try it out right now?"
"Just try it, I won't believe it, uncle can't do it!"
Lian Er smiled and said nothing. Judging from his recent knowledge of officialdom, Wang Ziteng might not necessarily have such courage.
It is a fifth-grade official position with real power, and Wang Ziteng is not the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel!
If he were Lian Er in The Story of Red Mansions, he would have to make a lot of noise with Wang Xifeng.
But at this time, Lian Er, who had already seen the world, was focused on external matters and his official position, and had no intention of talking to Wang Xifeng.
Fortunately, Feng Lazi at this time has not completely transformed into the person in the story of the Red Mansion, and is not too arrogant in front of Lian Er.
Seeing that Lian Er was resolute, he did not continue to pester.
The thought in my mind was that after Lian Er suffered a lot in the Hubu Yamen, he would naturally make the right choice.
What happened in Rongqing Hall quickly reached Jia Rong's ears.
Adhering to the standard routine of eating melon and watching a show, he had no reaction at all.
Anyway, everything that needs to be said was made clear at the ancestral hall meeting.
As for whether Lian Er and Rong Fu are willing to accept it, that's none of his business.
I think he is quite qualified as a clan leader.
The aftermath of the clan meeting not only caused quite a stir in Ningrong and Rongfu, but also shocked the entire Jia clan in the capital.
Anyone with a keen mind can naturally see that if Jia Rong wants to make the family bigger and stronger, various opportunities will definitely be available during this period.
If the tribesmen are willing to start preparations now, it is not impossible to take advantage.
At present, due to various factors, clan resources can only be spent on members of Ningrong's second mansion, and the remaining six-fang clan members can only share a small portion of the profits.
But if most of the plans mentioned by Jia Rong at the ancestral hall meeting are realized, the Jia family in the capital will have the possibility of rising again.
Maybe, the next wave of tribesmen who will benefit are those who usually perform well and show full ambition.
Not only the adult clan members can prepare in advance, but also the young clan members can gain Jia Rong's attention through their performance in clan studies.
Didn't you hear Jia Rong make it very clear at the ancestral hall meeting?
As long as students have done well in ethnic studies, they will have the opportunity to take the imperial examination and become a master.
Of course, there are many members of the Jia family in the capital.
I want to make progress, but there is no way, but now I am full of excitement.
Of course, there are also those who can't hold up the wall because of the mud, and just want to lie down flat.
The key point is that such a guy is not willing to be alone, and he is not very happy for other tribesmen to have the possibility of advancement.
They simply did not believe that Jia Rong's actions would be effective. They were all full of ridicule, waiting to see the jokes made by Jia Rong and certain tribesmen.
Of course, while watching the excitement, there will naturally be all kinds of sarcastic remarks and private slander. This is true human nature.
Jia Rong has a calm mind and doesn't care much about other people's thoughts and ideas.
Anyway, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Ning Mansion was quite lively, and there was an endless stream of clansmen who came to pay New Year greetings and ask for red envelopes...