An ordinary farce, but one with considerable impact, finally ended in a way that the common people loved to see.
Although they speculated that after the person was captured, he would probably be released after being detained for a while, but at least the forty-year-old boards that echoed in the street were not fake, so the crowd of onlookers felt very happy and were singing their praises.
After Jia Lian said "Qing Tian" for a while, they left one after another.
Gu Danfeng stepped forward and thanked Jia Lian: "My lord, Gu Min, thank you for your impartiality in enforcing the law... May I ask your name?"
Jia Lian had just ordered two officers and soldiers to take the beaten vendor to apply medicine for his wounds, and then take him back to the Yamen to record a confession. When he looked back and saw Gu Danfeng intending to make friends, he smiled and said: "Jia Lian, the current commander of the Western Army and Horse Division
."
"Are you Jia Lian?"
Gu Danfeng looked a little shocked.
Jia Lian raised his eyebrows, "Do you know me?"
Gu Danfeng's eyes showed a look of surprise, and he explained: "Brother Jinyan and I are classmates and good friends. I once heard him mention your name..."
Jia Lian was not surprised. The official circles in the capital were neither small nor big.
"It turns out he is cousin Jinyan's classmate, so this is rude."
"Don't dare..."
Gu Danfeng was a little depressed. His family background and fame were not as good as those of Zhang Su. His cousins were already in the fourth rank of officialdom...
Fan Jin arranged for Zhou Sheng and others to be escorted away, and they came back to ask Jia Lian if they wanted to continue their banquet. Jia Lian asked in return, and seeing that most of the people had eaten and drank enough, he ordered them to disperse.
Looking back, he saw Gu Danfeng and said with a smile: "Brother Gu, please come back to the Yamen with me and make some notes."
"I am willing to listen to your arrangements."
"please……"
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The Zhou family is quite famous in the capital because they have a daughter-in-law.
Therefore, when Zhou Hongchang, the young minister of Honglu Temple, heard that his son was making trouble on the street and was taken away by the military commander, he was very angry!
I wanted to rely on my connections to get my son out first, but the reply I received was that their relationship was not up to par. This matter was personally supervised by the commander of the Xicheng Army and Horses Division, that is, the palm seal officer.
Zhou Hongchang was even more angry. When did a small military commander dare to ride on the head of his Zhou family and dominate?
He intended to put pressure on the entire army and horse department through the Ministry of War and the Beijing Camp, but he found out that the new commander of the army and horse department was a descendant of the Rongguo Mansion.
After asking more carefully, I found out more about her background...
Zhou Hongchang fell silent.
Before their daughter became a queen, the Zhou family was not even qualified to carry shoes for others, so how could they put pressure on others?
There was no choice but to save his son. Since he couldn't do it himself, he had no choice but to tell his daughter in a letter and ask her to find a way to save her brother.
He also knew that the matter was probably his fault, so he specifically told his daughter that it would be good if she could rescue her brother, and that he should not make the matter too big.
But the emperor's women, especially the more favored ones, were somewhat inflated. Except for people in the palace, foreign ministers would not take them seriously.
She was so brave that she even dared to arrest her younger brother?
So he decided to make the person who had offended the Zhou family look good, so he dressed up, mixed the soup, and went to see Emperor Ningkang himself to blow his pillow...
Ruoning Kangdi was still a young emperor who was prone to anger and anger. If the target of Zhou Guiren's slanderous impeachment was someone else, she might still be able to succeed.
But Jia Lian...
This was one of the people that Emperor Ningkang was preparing to re-employ. As soon as Zhou Guiren mentioned Jia Lian, Emperor Ningkang became suspicious.
After all, the emperor was thoughtful and did not blame her. He just sent her away and then ordered the Jin Yiwei to investigate the matter in detail.
Within an hour, Jin Yiwei reported back the news.
In the south study room, Emperor Ning Kang suddenly became angry after hearing Jin Yiwei's report.
The so-called relatives of the state are the family members of the emperor's concubines. Therefore, if a relative of the state breaks the law, what is damaged is his face as the emperor.
Thanks to her, the Zhou family dared to complain first! In Emperor Ning Kang's heart, his love for Zhou Guiren was reduced by seven to eight points without even realizing it.
The most indispensable thing for an emperor is a woman, and it is rare that someone he truly likes is also a woman.
Seeing that the emperor was angry, Dai Quan, as the internal minister, had the obligation to explain it, because he said: "Your Majesty, Empress Zhou is in a deep palace and doesn't know much about the outside world. She only heard people say that someone bullied her younger brother, and she felt in her heart
There are also times when you are angry and anxious.
Moreover, Commander Jia also did something wrong in this matter.
Although Zhou Sheng is domineering, he is still Empress Zhou’s younger brother, so he can only be taught a lesson, and if he is imprisoned, he is indeed treated inappropriately."
Emperor Ning Kang became even more angry and said: "Huh, whatever he did was handled inappropriately, I think he did a good job!
I know that these dandy boys in the capital spend their days doing nothing and causing trouble in the capital.
However, all the wine bags and rice bags in the army and horse department are all bullies and not a single person who is loyal to the emperor and the country. This makes the descendants of wealthy families in Xicheng become more and more lawless. Over time, I am afraid that the reputation of our monarchs and ministers in the Wei Dynasty will be called these.
The unscrupulous disciples have been ruined!
Otherwise, why do you think I transferred Jia Lian to the Military and Horse Division?
I just want to use his identity to kill this unhealthy trend in the capital.
Huh, if he goes to the border for a year and doesn't even dare to deal with a nobleman's brother, then I will really remove him from his post!"
Dai Quan smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, your Majesty."
He has a very good relationship with the Jia family, but just because of the good relationship, he cannot say good things about everything. Sometimes, if you say good things in reverse, the effect will be better.
Sure enough, Emperor Ning Kang ordered the Jin Yiwei to continue to pay attention to the Xicheng Army and Horses Division. If there was anything important, report it immediately. Then he turned back and smiled at Dai Quan: "It seems that I really didn't make a mistake this time. Let such an impetuous bastard
Go suppress those dandy boys, that's right, what is this called, fight fire with fire...
I just don’t know whether he is just a thorn in the side of the new official, or whether he is sincerely serving the country and sharing the worries of the king."
Dai Quan smiled, knowing that Emperor Ning Kang must have thought that Jia Lian was also a standard dandy.
But he still advised: "Although Commander Jia loves the country and the people, after all, Zhou Sheng is Empress Zhou's younger brother. It is a matter of honor for the concubine, so it is not appropriate to keep him in the Military and Horse Department."
Emperor Ning Kang thought about it and thought it was right.
But asking Jia Lian to release people like this would damage Jia Lian's prestige. The appointment of a new official is the most important.
Secondly, I am afraid that Jia Lian will also think that he is a mediocre king who does not know right from wrong. In the future, he will not be so understanding of the king's heart.
So he called over Dai Quan and gave a few instructions in a low voice.
After Dai Quan heard this, he flattered him repeatedly: "Your Majesty's move is truly wise..."
Emperor Ningkang agreed on the matter without commenting, and Emperor Ningkang added: "As for the new post of Beijing Camp Jiedu Envoy, after a discussion by the Ministry of War, the candidate proposed is Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding... What do you think?"
After Wang Ziteng left Beijing, he still held the post of administrative governor.
But now that the war at the border is stable, the emperor intends to let the prince stay at the border to clean up military discipline. Naturally, the Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp cannot stay vacant for a long time, and he must choose another talent.
It's just that the position of military attache is not as good as that of a civilian official.
In particular, many important military positions are hereditary...
This is also a kind of recognition, encouragement and reward for the meritorious ministers.
Although the power of running the Jiedushi, which is related to the safety of the capital, cannot be hereditary, its appointment is very particular. This particularity is only within the Ministry of War. Others, even the emperor, if they want
To convince people, you have to follow the rules.
Since Taizu, this position has always been controlled by the Jia family...
Rumor has it that the second Duke Rongning of the Jia family could actually be crowned king based on his meritorious service.
But having two kings in one sect is so shocking that even Taizu’s mind is hard to make this decision.
At this time, Princess Ning Rong wrote a letter rejecting the court's proposal to make her king.
Taizu was moved by Duke Ningrong's loyalty to the emperor and the country. In the end, Taizu favored the Jia family. Therefore, the combined area of the two Jia family mansions was not much smaller than the imperial palace.
This is where the government comes from.
Even after the death of Ning Guogong, Taizu ordered Ning Gong's son Jia Daihua, who had not made much achievements in terms of talents, to take the position of Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp.
It can be said that the post of Jingying Jiedushi was Taizu's special reward for the Jia family.
It was not until Jia Daihua died that the Jia family had no successor in the army. The emperor at that time, the Supreme Emperor at this time, had to consider choosing another good minister.
But even the Supreme Emperor ultimately chose Wang Ziteng, who was from one of the four major families in the old capital, like the Jia family, to serve as the military governor of the Beijing camp.
Now that dynasties have changed, the previous "hidden rules" may not apply. After all, the real power and military position of the second rank is so important that the emperor cannot rest assured if he does not leave it in the hands of someone he trusts.
Dai Quan knew that Emperor Ning Kang already had a suitable candidate for the Jiedushi of the capital camp. He transferred Prince Teng out of the capital as a first move to replace him.
Unexpectedly, the Ministry of War did not know whether it was really unable to understand the emperor's heart, or whether it knew the king's heart but still adhered to the principle. It was surprising that it did not nominate the emperor's favorite candidate, and pushed out someone from the historian of the four major families.
Dai Quan, who was secretly thinking about these relationships, knew that this was a big deal and did not dare to speak casually.
After careful consideration for a long time, he said tentatively: "Back to the emperor, this young prince of the historian family also fought hard on the battlefield and was also a man who has repeatedly made military exploits. It must be for this reason that the Ministry of War recommended Shi Ding.
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Moreover, the generals in the army are very repulsive and consider their seniority. Shi Ding has a lot of connections with the former Jingying Jiedushi Jia Daihua, Wang Ziteng and others, so he is indeed the most suitable person to take over the leadership of the Jingying.
candidate."
Emperor Ning Kang glanced at Dai Quan and knew exactly what he wanted to say.
In other words, the military has its own rules.
Since the establishment of the Jingying Jiedu Envoy, through Ningguo Gong Jia Yan, Jia Daihua, Wang Ziteng and others, he has been lingering within the four major families. To put it bluntly, it is the existing interest of the four major families!
If you want to move, you can, but there must be a proper reason, just like transferring Wang Ziteng out of the capital. If the reason is reasonable, the people below will be convinced.
Therefore, Emperor Ning Kang said with some disappointment: "Is it possible that such an important position must be in the hands of these founding sects for generations to come? Then..."
What if one day they are no longer loyal, or not loyal enough?
Emperor Ning Kang had long disliked this unspoken rule and wanted to break it.
Perhaps, the people in the Ministry of War could also see what he was thinking, so the person they inferred was Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing!
This person was a person who was ennobled and used in important positions by his father when he was in power.
If he doesn't have a good reason not to use it, others may suspect whether he intentionally quarreled with the Supreme Emperor...
This is what troubles Emperor Ningkang. As an emperor, he cannot do as he pleases. Not only can he not do as he pleases, even when arranging a candidate for an important position, he must consider many interests!
Although Dai Quan was friendly with the Jia family, he knew better that his status was given by Emperor Ningkang.
Seeing Emperor Ningkang's distress, he immediately thought of an idea.
"Your Majesty, the reason why the Ministry of War is unwilling to choose candidates outside the four major families is actually because those old guys, for the sake of Second Duke Ning Rong, finally supported the Jia family.
After all, the four families of King Jia Shi and Xue, who were extremely prosperous in the Taizu dynasty, now have few capable talents.
It would be a bit too unkind if they even let them lose this position.
In my opinion, the Ministry of War does not necessarily have to go against the emperor. It only needs the emperor to follow the example of Taizu's period and give the Jia family some extra compensation. As long as this compensation is needed, the descendants of Ning Rong's second Duke will not look so miserable.
Maybe they will be willing to act according to His Majesty's wishes..."
Emperor Ningkang's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Yes, there is a limit to how those old guys can care about their old friendships. In a few years, once those people die, these past events of the founding of the country will slowly be forgotten. Therefore, he, the emperor, is probably the last one to be affected.
The emperor.
Now that the Supreme Emperor is still here, there is really no need to get into a showy fight with these prestigious veterans.
"According to you, how should I compensate?"
Emperor Ning Kang still felt a little embarrassed. This compensation was too light, and those old guys didn't buy it.
It was too heavy, and he felt it was inappropriate. At this time, there was only one Jia Zheng and one Jia Lian in the Jia family, and they could see through it.
But one is pedantic and the other is too young, both of whom cannot be rewarded highly.
As an emperor, Emperor Ningkang knew deeply that national weapons must not be used indiscriminately!
Since Dai Quan dares to give advice, he must be prepared.
He reminded with a smile: "I remember that there was a female official beside the old concubine. She was the legitimate daughter of the second master of the Jia family. She seemed to have been in the palace for some years. I heard that she was very fond of the concubine..."
Emperor Ningkang began to think.
The only person who could make Dai Quan call the old concubine directly was his biological mother, the concubine.
He didn't notice that there was a daughter from the Jia family beside his mother. He didn't pay much attention to this.
But as an emperor, he still understood what Dai Quan meant when he heard it, so he smiled and said: "Well, this year happens to be the year of selection, so I will give them this compensation!"
If that's the case, and those old guys still refuse to give in, don't blame me for being unkind, huh."
Emperor Ning Kang really doesn't want to fight with those old stubborns about this matter anymore.