Red Mansion Jia Lan: Do you want to run away tonight to visit your relatives? Chapter 109 A brief discussion on the reform in Chihai Ban, and the emergence of people in the state-deficient areas
Chapter 109 A brief discussion on the reform in Chihai Ban, and the emergence of people in the state-deficient areas
Jia Lan said: "I have heard about this person in Jia Yucun. He was not from a wealthy background. He was quite ambitious when he became an official. I didn't expect him to be so greedy and cruel now. But with his talent, learning and communication, he should not be able to control the huge overseas trade alone."
, students think that Jia Yucun is just a character on the stage, and there are others behind him."
Sheng Hong put down the tea cup in his hand, pointed at Jia Lan and laughed, "Not one step too many, not one step too little. That's just right. You've heard this, so why don't you say you are his biological brother?"
"The teacher was so complimentary. The student just felt that this matter of foreign trade was something that a Jinshi like Jia Yucun, who came from a farming family, could not understand. Many matters such as sea charts, foreign affairs, etc. were enough to make him dizzy, so he
He wanted to get in with one foot, but he was unable to fight alone..."
Sheng Hong nodded: "Yes, Jia Yucun is a shrewd man. He made a big turn on the original ban measures. He turned in a lot of silver every year. The only things that changed were the people who went to sea and his money bag.
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Jia Lan was puzzled: "Since the teacher knows this very well, why don't you come in and play?"
"It's better to do less than to do more..." Sheng Hong shook his head, "In your eyes, am I a reformist?"
"This..." Jia Lan pondered for a while, but this question was not easy to answer.
Seeing this, Sheng Hong smiled again: "What's there to be embarrassed about? I have never considered myself a reformist. Who doesn't know this among the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty?"
Seeing that Jia Lan hesitated to speak, Sheng Hong asked again: "You want to talk about my actions in each term? Then let me ask you, is building water conservancy a reform? Is reopening trade a reform?"
Jia Lan seemed to have thought of something and slowly shook his head: "It doesn't count."
"So, too much is too little, and some things can never be done again. The Fujian incident solved the problem of paying people and stabilizing the place. It is enough to do this. Any further disputes will become party disputes."
Sheng Hong is sincerely optimistic about Jia Lan, his disciple, and he made his words very clear.
There is no right or wrong in officialdom. The emperor doesn't care what you do, he only cares about the results.
In the past, Shenghong was able to stabilize the situation in Fujian without further migration of hungry people, and he also increased the contributions to the national treasury. This is his credit. As for the successor Jia Yucun, as long as he maintains the fruits of his predecessors, no matter what he does, the cabinet will not interfere.
Yes, the emperor will not speak even if he hears something.
Jia Lan understood in his heart, but felt that things were not that simple.
If this was an inland province, it would be fine, but if it was an overseas matter, Jia Lan always felt that the people behind Jia Yucun might have ulterior motives.
"Do you think I don't know that they have other plans?" Sheng Hong sneered, "Do you know who is behind Jia Yucun? It's Marquis Jinghai!"
Jia Lan was slightly startled. He was taken aback at first, but in an instant he figured out the link.
Indeed! If the original sea ban policy is most beneficial to anyone, it must be the Jinghai Hou family who control the southeastern coastal defense.
As for why the court didn't pursue the case, Jia Lan also figured it out.
After all, it’s still money.
The imperial court had no money and could only let the Ou family raise money for coastal defense. After all, coastal defense was different from land defense. Every ship was invested in real money.
"Does the imperial court trust the Ou family so much that they specially entrust the southeast coastal defense?" Jia Lan was a little unbelievable. This trust is comparable to the Second Duke Ning Rong during the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Sheng Hong said: "The Ou family abides by their duties. Their ancestors have been admirals of the Fujian Navy since the previous dynasty. During the change of dynasties, Japanese pirates were rampant in the southeast. The Ou family led the people to fight against the Japanese and became famous all over the world. They also single-handedly planned the recovery of Da Dao Island, which made them even more famous.
Overseas, after the emperor ascended the throne, he naturally relied more heavily on the District family for border and sea matters."
Stick to your duty...? Jia Lan secretly laughed in his heart, but then he thought about it, this is also a good thing, at least the chance of his plan succeeding is higher.
"The policy of opening up the sea was originally supposed to be a good way to help all people, but it was turned into a tool to make money. It is a pity..."
Sheng Hong said faintly: "It's a pity, of course, but it also made me see clearly the shortcomings of the original method of opening the sea. It won't be so easy to overturn next time."
These words were spoken in an extremely calm manner, but Jia Lan was filled with admiration. Such people are mature and qualified politicians!
At this time, a servant came to report: "Master, Madam said lunch is ready!"
Jia Lan was stunned after hearing this. It was already past noon, and Sheng Hong hadn't had lunch yet? So he hurriedly left, but Sheng Hong refused to let him go. He repeatedly asked Jia Lan to stay and sit down with him.
But Jia Lan still didn't want to disturb the master's meal. At this time, he suddenly remembered that the old lady of the Sheng family was the legitimate daughter of the Yongping Marquis. According to seniority, she was the same generation as the ancestor Jia Daishan, the Duke of Rongguo. As a junior, Jia Lan should go and pay homage. After listening to Jia Lan's request, Sheng Hong nodded and called his servant to take Jia Lan to the old lady's Shou'an Hall.
Shouan Hall is not far from the atrium. It only reaches through a few corner doors. This place becomes a courtyard by itself. As soon as you approach Jialan, you feel a sense of familiarity. This place is really similar to the Lixiang Courtyard in Rongguo Mansion. It is an elegant courtyard.
Siheyuan architecture.
The boy called the nanny who was waiting outside the hospital, and soon a beautiful maid came out and told her that the old lady wanted to see Jia Lan.
Jia Lan thanked him and followed him into the hall. He saw an old lady wearing a thick black brocade quilt lying on the kang. On the kang table at hand, there was a set of Buddhist altars and red sandalwood beads. He quickly got up.
Greetings beforehand.
"Come here quickly!" Mrs. Sheng waved to Jialan with a smile and narrowed her eyes. She pulled him to sit on the kang and looked at him carefully. She said with a smile: "Look! You baby, you really have a bit of a good man between your eyebrows."
Looks like this! Have you eaten? Danju, please serve tea."
The old lady's enthusiasm caught Jia Lan off guard. Soon the beautiful maid whom he had just met brought a bowl of tea and plates of refreshments, such as red jujube cakes, purple yam cakes, and crispy golden cakes.
Fried sesame oil fruit.
Jia Lan picked up a piece and threw it into his mouth, and said with a smile: "It seems that the old lady has a good appetite. No wonder the old lady looks so good. It is really a blessing to be able to eat it. This pastry is so well made, sweet and
Not boring..."
"Hahaha, old lady, the only hobby I have left is eating a few bites of these little things."
The two talked for a while. Jia Lan saw that although the old lady was old, her eyes were bright and she spoke clearly. All the maids and maids around her in the room stood respectfully and showed no fear.
Obviously, although the housekeeper's rules are strict, he is not mean to the servants. Compared with the old lady in his Hall of Fame, he is really different.
While he was talking, Jia Lan suddenly heard the sound of someone swallowing saliva in his ear, and he turned his eyes to look at that person in surprise.
This sight startled Jia Lan, and when he saw a girl in pink and purple meeting his eyes, she immediately blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.
Old Mrs. Sheng laughed loudly, pointed at the girl and said, "You little snack!"