At the same time, the large study room of Zhongjing Hou Mansion.
The brothers Baolinghou and Zhongjinghou got together to discuss carefully what Jia Rong told them, but the final conclusion was: it's very interesting!
However, if Marquis Zhongjing wants to join in, he has to leave Beijing!
As mentioned before, the noble families in the capital are very cautious about leaving the capital!
If you are not confident enough to return to the capital, you would rather stay in the capital until you are forced to leave unless officially appointed by the court.
Of course, there is another way to leave the capital, and that is to go to the border with heavy troops. This is a place where the leader of the Xungui family is very happy to go.
Marquis Zhongjing said indifferently: "It is said to be leaving the capital, but it is only about 180 miles away from the capital, and it is still under the nose of today's people!"
Baoling Hou said: "That's right. I'm afraid things won't be that simple. Otherwise, why would you lead the army to station for protection?"
"Why do you care so much?"
Marquis Zhongjing said directly: "The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the earth. If something really happens, we, the four major families of Jinling, will bear it together!"
"Besides, this is a rare opportunity to command an army. Even though the number is only a few thousand, it is still a pretty good opportunity!"
Marquis Baoling admitted that the key point was that Marquis Zhongjing led thousands of troops, but they were stationed around the capital, which was very impressive.
"Second brother, as long as I establish a firm foothold outside, you will be able to straighten your back in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion and have a much greater say in the matter!"
Marquis Zhongjing smiled and said: "I didn't expect that our historian family would have a chance to turn around so soon. That kid Jia Rong is amazing!"
“Really amazing!”
Bao Linghou then sighed: "I originally thought this guy was only good at making money, but I didn't expect that his layout ability was also good!"
"In the future, stay close to Ning Mansion. Just keep the status quo in Rong Mansion!"
"As long as this thing is done, I will definitely not be stingy with the reward!"
Marquis Zhongjing nodded and said: "Don't worry, second brother, I know what's going on!"
"I just didn't expect that the Jia family would have such a capable person. It seems that it will prosper for decades!"
The feelings in their hearts are quite complicated. After all, the two brothers also want to become the talkmakers of the four major families in Jinling. Unfortunately, it seems that their chances are slim.
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On the other side, Wang Zisheng left the capital as soon as possible, regardless of whether his body or bones could bear it, and rushed all the way to Huainan.
When he saw Wang Ziteng, then Huainan's military commander, he laughed loudly and said, "Second brother, your chance has come!"
As he said that, he handed over a thick envelope with the paint on it well preserved.
Wang Ziteng was a little surprised at first. He didn't understand why his playboy brother suddenly came to Huainan. At first, he thought he had gotten into trouble in the capital and ran away.
But after he read the letter, his face became more serious than ever before, his eyes flashed with excitement, and he asked hoarsely: "Is this true?"
"of course it's true!"
As Wang Zisheng entered the General's Mansion, he motioned to the maids in the mansion to bring tea and water, and said with a chuckle: "When I left the city, news came from the Rong Mansion that I have been promoted to the first rank of Yuanchun in the palace!
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"Then you can't go wrong!"
Wang Ziteng grabbed the letter in his hand and said in a deep voice: "I didn't expect that Jia Rong of the Ning Mansion would have such ability and be able to gain the respect and trust of today!"
"Whatever, as long as you have a chance to go further, everything else is just in vain!"
Wang Zisheng said disapprovingly: "It's just that you, my second brother, have to give up martial arts and become civil servants, and your rank will have to be lowered by one level!"
"Brother, there are many nobles and nobles in the court right now. This is as it should be!"
Wang Ziteng didn't take it seriously and said with a chuckle: "On the contrary, if you take this step, the sea and the sky will be brighter in the future, and there will be many ways to rise!"
This is a fact!
As mentioned before, Daqian had enjoyed a hundred years of domestic peace, and although the number of troops was large, the promotion channels for local garrison generals were quite narrow.
Once you reach the post of general of the third rank, it's basically the end.
What really has a future is the Beijing camp system and the frontier army sequence.
It's just a pity that Wang Ziteng failed in his previous competition to be the Jingying Jiedu envoy, so it was naturally impossible for him to continue to stay in the Jingying system.
As for the order of the frontier army, if he wants to join, it is not as simple as upgrading his official position, but he must have real military merit, or be from the founding family of the Eight Dukes and Twelve Marquises, otherwise every step forward will be extremely difficult. .
Promotion in the military commander sequence depends either on ability or directly on qualifications and background.
The prince is so far above this, so far behind.
On the contrary, in the civil service system, there are more channels for promotion and it is easier to excel.
Wang Ziteng is confident that he will be able to achieve great results in his tenure and will have the opportunity to continue to be promoted.
"Then brother, you have to be prepared!"
Wang Zisheng was too lazy to pay attention to this and directly reminded: "When the transfer order from the capital comes, you must take office immediately and handle the initial matters properly!"
At this point, he frowned and shook his head and said: "It's not that easy to deal with in Jinmen. The Deputy Water Transport Envoy's Yamen is also there!"
"What happened this time has nothing to do with water transportation!"
Wang Ziteng could see it clearly and waved his hand: "Shihou can still lead a team of people to protect him, so what should I worry about?"
"It's just that there are already military guards. As long as the confidentiality is kept well, there is no need to worry about early problems. There is no need for me to take the position of Jinmen Daotai!"
"How come, you are not happy to be asked to give up martial arts and become civilized?"
Wang Zisheng's brows jumped and he said angrily: "You guys are just too thoughtful and want to be able to figure everything out, so just wait until you are finished!"
"This is also true!"
Wang Ziteng couldn't help but smile bitterly. When he competed to be the governor of the Beijing Camp, he was defeated inexplicably, and there were some shadows in his heart.
When something happens, he always asks for details, fearing that there will be a trap for him to jump into.
But what scares me most about officialdom is his mentality.
You have figured everything out, how can your immediate boss still have the pleasure of giving guidance and scolding Fang Qiu?
"If you have any doubts in your mind, won't everything be clear once you return to the capital?"
Wang Zisheng saw clearly, shook his head and said: "Seeing that the Jia family is clearly on the rise, our four major families in Jinling have been silent for too long. No one can miss the opportunity when it comes!"
"As for your ambitions, brother, just put them away!"
"Jia Rong, Lian Er and Jia Zhu from the Jia family are all doing quite well, and they are all very young. As long as they don't make mistakes, they can still be prosperous for at least thirty or forty years. Our Wang family doesn't have such outstanding people. Disciple!"
"I have to say that the Jia Family School is really good!"
"One or two of the children from the side branch sent by our Wang family have already won the Tongsheng Prize, and even have the hope of becoming a scholar. It is really rare!"
Wang Ziteng frowned: "Since the Jia family's teaching ability is good, let's send the direct descendants into it as well..."