While the nobles were sullen, they were also a little surprised.
You know, before Jia Gong took office as the chief minister of the cabinet, the relationship between civil servants and nobles was like a fire and water.
On weekdays, the court meetings at Zhengde Hall are often very noisy.
Today you impeach me, tomorrow I will impeach you.
Even Emperor Jing Xing couldn't help but feel a headache.
After Jia Pingsheng became the chief minister of the cabinet, because of his generosity and peaceful attitude, the civil servants respected him, and the nobles also showed some respect for him.
The fight between the two sides gradually slowed down.
Coupled with the fact that Emperor Jing Xing worked diligently and did not dare to slack off at all times, Da Qian looked like a time of great rule, with the seas and rivers clearing.
But now... such words that could offend all nobles to death were said outright from Jia Pingsheng's mouth, which really makes people... make people confused.
Zhang Xun, as the noble leader, stood up without hesitation and said: "Why is wielding a sword and wielding a stick not a skill? Zhang is a rough man and has not studied for several years. Please ask Mr. Jia to explain it in detail!"
There was already a bit more anger in his words.
When Jia Pingsheng saw this, he secretly regretted that his son had been confused for a moment and said such unthinkable words.
At this moment, he had no choice but to explain: "For the sake of the country and the country, you have shed your blood and sacrificed your life. It is indeed worthy of praise and tears."
"It's just...it's just that this kid in the ring is not good at learning. In my opinion, it's better not to show off in front of everyone. When he goes to the battlefield in the future, it's a small thing to lose his life, but it's a big thing to delay the military aircraft!"
"It's better to study hard and prepare for the imperial examination next year."
After Zhang Xun and others heard this, their expressions improved slightly, but they still kept a straight face.
"What Mr. Jia said is wrong. This son is brave and brave, but he is by no means an ordinary person."
"When I wait at his age, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up."
"Such talents are exactly what I need for my great work. How can I go the other way and study for the imperial examination? Isn't this a waste of natural resources?"
Violently...wasting natural resources?
Although Jia Pingsheng was said to be kind-hearted and upright, he was, after all, a serious scholar. How could he bear being told by name in front of others that studying was going in the wrong direction and wasted resources?
His face immediately turned red, and he said: "Reading the books of sages, cultivating yourself internally and managing your family, and externally assisting Your Majesty in governing the country and bringing peace to the world have always been the ways of a saint."
"Why did it come to Duke Dingguo's mouth that it turned out to be completely different and a waste of natural resources?"
A respectable and honest man like Jia Pingsheng usually doesn't get angry very much, but once he gets angry, even Zhang Xun is a little frightened.
He immediately said: "Of course I didn't mean that. Reading is of course useful."
"But this boy...this boy obviously has no ambition to do this. Instead, he has improved his martial arts and is very brave."
"Such a good seedling must naturally go to the War Department to hone his skills, and then go into battle to kill the enemy!"
"Even if we make trouble in front of His Majesty, I'm afraid it's the same truth."
After Jia Pingsheng heard these words, especially the sentence "This guy obviously doesn't have this ambition," he was so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.
But the key point is that what they said makes sense. Even if he comes to Emperor Jing Xing, facing such a talent, he should be sent to the Ministry of War and follow the path of Xungui.
If ordinary people were like this, Jia Pingsheng would be happy to see the success, and would even praise Daqian, like Zhang Xun and others, for having another talented person who can guard the border.
But this man... is his own son!
Daqian has always had the custom of sons inheriting their father's inheritance.
He is a clear stream among clear streams, and he is the leader of the great cadres and scholars.
What if your son is not only unable to become an official, but is not even a scholar? What's more, he is a military commander.
If you spread the word, won't you be ridiculed by the world in vain?
Thinking of this, Jia Pingsheng felt a pain in his heart and felt a little unmotivated.
When Zhang Xun and others saw this, they thought they had won the argument against the chief minister of the cabinet.
Little did they know, Jia Pingsheng said something that shocked all of them: "This traitor is my son!"
"Ah?" Zhang Xun and others looked at each other in confusion upon hearing this.
In just a moment, I figured out the cause and effect.
We also know why Jia Pingsheng said what he said before.
This... son of the chief minister of the cabinet, instead of going to school, instead wields a sword and a gun. Speaking of which... he is indeed not doing his job properly and is going in the wrong direction.
"Ahem, cough, cough, Duke Jia's Qilin son is majestic and brave, and he will definitely be a marquis in the future." Zhang Xun coughed twice, thinking of saying a few nice words to ease the awkward atmosphere.
Unexpectedly, Jia Pingsheng became even more depressed after hearing this.
If these words were spoken to others, they would naturally be first-rate praise.
But when it comes to his son, it sounds sarcastic.
He even couldn't help but want to ridicule: "You are the only one who can be granted the title of marquis, and your whole family can be granted the title of marquis."
But then I thought about it, isn't it just a title of marquis? Even the Duke of the country was granted title.
This is really...no reason to explain!
"Don't say any more, let's continue with the martial arts test." Jia Pingsheng waved his hand and didn't want to talk anymore.
"I'm afraid there are only a few people left who have not entered the ring. Where is Li Changkong?"
When he saw Jia Pingsheng calling his name, and then looked at Jia Taisui who was covered in muscles and holding a silver halberd in the ring, Li Changkong felt bad.
In my previous life, I was an ordinary graduate student in the Department of Archeology. In this life, I am a playboy whose body was drained by drinking and sex. You want me to fight with such a big brother?
How to fight?
"Sir, I abstain."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Even the nobles who had just had some unpleasantness with Jia Pingsheng turned their heads to look over.
To the nobles, proofreading is like the imperial examination to scholars. Not to mention the carp leaping over the dragon's gate, it is still a very important opportunity.
Abstaining... This is a move that has never happened in more than ten years, and it happened today under their noses.
I would like to find out whose heir is such a dandy.
At first glance, it turned out that it was okay, it was from Wulinghou's family, and everyone was not surprised.
This guy is a well-known playboy and has always been in poor health. Although abstaining from voting is a bit ridiculous, it doesn't seem that ridiculous compared to the ridiculous things he has done in the past.
Only Zhang Xun glared at Li Changkong fiercely, with hatred in his eyes.
He knew how special Li Changkong was and truly treated Li Changkong as his nephew.
Li Changkong had helped Ji Shitang earn so much money before. Not only did he not feel jealous at all, but he was secretly pleased and felt that this bastard had finally made some progress and that his old brother could finally live in peace.
But how long has it been?
What a shameful thing about abstaining!
Proofreading is a top priority for the noble disciples.
Even if you really can't do it, it's still good to go to the ring and make a few gestures to show your attitude of active participation.
Maybe Mr. Jia will give you some impression points because of your perseverance.
But now...abstaining, what kind of words! It makes people laugh out loud!
It is conceivable that after this review, the Wulinghou Mansion will once again become the laughing stock among the nobles.