The New Year's Day is approaching, and the whole capital is bustling with activity.
The streets were crowded with people and merchants, and it was the time when petty theft was most rampant. The elder took charge of the Shuntian Government Office and sent out almost all the officials at hand to maintain order on the streets and catch the thieves who committed crimes against the wind.
His request is not to let a thief go.
As officials stepped up patrols and deterrents on the streets, it turned out that during the busiest period of shopping for New Year's goods, the crime rate on the streets of Beijing was much lower than usual.
All the captured thieves were put through labor reform. On the streets of Beijing in the morning and evening, scenes of officers escorting thieves to clean could be seen everywhere, which became a scene on the streets for a while.
The elder did not deliberately work overtime for himself, but went to and from the office as usual.
On the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, despite Jia Mu's repeated requests, the elder took Yingchun and Jia Cong, who were living in another courtyard, back to the mansion.
"You are not allowed to live outside anymore. The old lady likes Yingchun girl very much!"
In the Rongqing Hall, Yingchun occupied Baoyu's place before, and was hugged by Jia Mu so affectionately, Jia Mu said to the elder.
hehe……
Haven't you seen the second daughter-in-law's unconcealed look of displeasure?
The elder did not comment, smiled and said: "She will be six years old after the New Year and Yingchun. I have to teach her some martial arts and start to read and read. I won't have much free time by then!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Mother Jia was dissatisfied and said, "What kind of martial arts do girls practice? Besides, in families like ours, girls can just read a few words, so there is no need to ask teachers to teach them!"
"This can't happen!"
In terms of educating children, the elder has no intention of giving in. He smiled and said: "It's just a round of soft boxing. It's very good for strengthening the body. It won't become like a real martial artist. It's just a fitness and self-defense exercise."
It’s just a means!”
There is no need for a heavy hammer to play a drum. After the elder became the Prime Minister of Shuntian Prefecture, he offended many powerful people. Who knows if some people will resort to such killing methods?
Jia Mu obviously understood, and she nodded without any further objection.
"As for asking sir to teach me, we can't skip this!"
The elder smiled and said: "When Yingchun grows up, she will naturally have contact with the ladies around her. They all compose poems and recite lyrics easily, so Yingchun can't even understand what they say!"
Jia Mu was speechless for a moment. She had been away from the aristocratic circle in the capital for too long and had no idea what little girls were doing nowadays. After hearing what the elder said, she could only nod her head and say yes.
"Haha, uncle is joking!"
Mrs. Wang could not hold back her displeasure and said with a smile: "Women should learn more about knitting and embroidery. It doesn't matter whether they study or not!"
But he was roaring wildly in his heart, how could Yingchun, a little girl from a concubine, enjoy the same treatment as Yuanchun.
Moreover, she was also worried. Seeing that the eldest master's official career was prosperous, who knew if he had any plans to train Yingchun and then send him to the palace?
Just in case, Mrs. Wang must not allow the Spring Festival to shine, even if she has such a clue.
Naturally, the elder doesn’t know what Mrs. Wang is thinking. If he knew, he would definitely scold her face: “What the hell, don’t think that everyone else is as stupid as you!”
"Haha, it's not like there isn't an embroiderer in the family. Our lady only knows this idea, so why bother spending so much time on it?"
In other words, it was because of his daughter's upbringing that the eldest man had the time to chat with Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang, and said calmly: "The most important thing for our young ladies is to learn how to manage the house. As for reading, playing music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and embroidery, etc.
You just need to know some things about it and just study according to your interests. There is no need to take it too seriously!”
Why?
Yingchun is just a concubine girl, but she should be raised according to the standards of our ladies?
Mrs. Wang was deeply unhappy, but it was a pity that her words had no effect at all. It was not her turn to comment on how the elder wanted to educate the little girl Yingchun.
"Forget it, poor little Yingchun is going to suffer a lot!"
Mother Jia held the little Yingchun, who was soft and lively, with a strong body and a rosy face. She looked like she was well-raised. She smiled and had fun with the little girl.
Fortunately, the little girl Yingchun has a good temper. She can chat with Mother Jia, and she can calm down and not make a fuss. Such behavior has really won her some sincere love from Mother Jia.
"Boss, the old lady really likes the little girl Yingchun, why not put her in the house and educate her!"
Mother Jia thought for a while and suggested: "It happens that Tanchun will be two years old next year. How about letting the two little sisters learn and play together!"
Mrs. Wang almost blurted out her objection. If she had not gritted her teeth at the last moment, she might have made a fool of herself on the spot, but the anger in her heart continued to rise.
Speaking of which, although the second master Zheng was frustrated in his official career, he was very successful as a descendant.
Two years in a row, they gave birth to the concubine Tanchun and the concubine Jia Huan. The concubine Tanchun was raised by Mrs. Wang. Given her temperament, she naturally had no favorable impression of the concubine, but it was just a matter of face.
Now it seems that the old lady wants to train Tanchun as everyone's lady, but she is not happy. How can a concubine be treated like this?
"Let Lian Er arrange another quiet courtyard so as not to disturb the old lady's rest!"
The elder didn't object. He admired the educational method of entertaining and entertaining. Yingchun was only six years old next year, and Tanchun was only two years old. There was no need to give them too much homework, and they didn't have to take the imperial examination. What should they spend their energy on?
"Okay, okay, then the old lady will have to see the level of the gentleman you invited, boss!"
Mother Jia felt relieved and smiled and made a joke.
It's not easy to get the boss to let go. Fortunately, although this guy has a bit of a weird temper, he's not so weird that he really doesn't care about filial piety.
"By the way, we've made arrangements for welcoming the Spring Festival, but what about Cong'er?"
Then, Jia's mother thought of Jia Cong, whom she had never paid much attention to. Judging from the boss's attitude, it was obvious that she should focus on cultivating this bastard.
If possible, she wished that the eldest master would spend all his educational resources on Jia Baoyu. He was a child with great fortune. Whether Rongguo Mansion could rise again in the future would depend on that child.
Just thinking about it and knowing that this is simply impossible.
However, Jia Mu has no intention of giving up. As long as the eldest master puts Jia Cong's education in the house, she has all the means to raise the concubine to death and let all the educational resources invited by the eldest master be used on Baoyu.
"Gong'er is still young, so he should practice martial arts with me first to make his body stronger. It's not too late to start enlightenment when he is five years old!"
Although I don't know what Jia Mu's intention is, the elder doesn't care at all. Just as Jia Mu guessed, he is going to spend all his energy training Jia Cong, so how can he produce a little master?
If Lian Er hadn't been getting older, married and about to have a child, and had entered the officialdom and had no extra free time, I'm afraid the elder would not let him go.
The policy of supporting the second daughter-in-law still had an effect. Although Lian'er was quite smart and capable due to the environment in which he grew up, his temperament was a bit soft.
At the bottom of the officialdom in the capital, such a temperament is quite appropriate, at least it won't give Shangguan the impression of being too sharp.
But once he reaches the fifth rank or above, such a temperament is not suitable for being an officer in charge, and it will not be a good thing for his future future.
Also, this is the era of the feudal dynasty after all. It is very important to have a strong body. It would be better if you can also have enough force to protect yourself.
"Conner is still so young and wants to practice martial arts with you. Isn't it a little too eager?"
Jia's mother frowned. She didn't know how to intervene because of the elder's thoughts. Besides, she couldn't bear the pain of Baoyu practicing martial arts.
"It's nothing, the old lady must have confidence in my strength!"
The elder didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Baoyu, it's time for you to start enlightenment at about your age, right?"
"When Yuanchun was still here, he had already taught Baoyu to learn the Three Character Classic!"
Speaking of her beloved grandson, Jia Mu suddenly beamed with joy, and said with such pride: "The Master of Ethnology also said that Baoyu is smart and will progress very quickly as long as he goes to school!"
Changing the topic, he smiled and said, "But Baoyu is still young right now. Let him relax first. When he is older and his body and bones are better, he will be sent to a clan school to study!"
The elder nodded and said nothing more.
The second wife was very guarded against him. If she talked too much about Baoyu, she might be suspected of having ulterior motives, so why bother?
Don't you have Mrs. Wang's stiff face? I really think the eldest master cares about Jia Baoyu.
Speaking of ethnic studies, after the patriarch Jia Zhen made great efforts to rectify it, the current school atmosphere is much better.
With the examination promotion and promotion mechanism, the children of the clan who go to school and the children of relatives can no longer treat clan studies as a place for fun and freeloading. Those who often rank at the bottom and have a naughty temper will be kicked out of the imperial examination school.
, if the parents agree to directly enter Baigong School to learn a trade.
This arrangement obviously made the tribe very satisfied, and they took the initiative to strengthen the restraint on their children. According to the wishes of the newly hired teacher in the school, as long as they are well educated and do not want to pass the Jinshi examination, most of the students can be admitted as a scholar. Even in the examination, there are three
Four levels of grasp.
This is already extraordinary. As the manager of the Shuntian Mansion, the eldest master knows very well how deep the imperial examination is, which involves the tacit suppression of the literati group against the noble military generals group. For example, the Ningrong Second Mansion wants to
Wu Zhuanwen changed his family, but he has not succeeded so far, so he knows how difficult it is.
In the nearly hundred years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Xungui family has only produced one Jinshi, Jia Jing, so we know how muddy the waters are.
I really thought that the descendants of Xungui were all playboys. Although Jia Jing had a good talent for reading, if he hadn't been born during the heyday of Ning Rong's second mansion, he would have been able to pass the Jinshi examination at most. Many things cannot stand the scrutiny.
Thoughtful.
Of course, if the students in the clan school are really capable, the eldest master would not mind being strong and fighting with the literati group to let them know the eldest master's strength, and at least let the clan's children have a fair environment when they take the imperial examination!
Some people just couldn't stand talking about it, and a maid came in to announce that Uncle Shang Zhen of Ningguo Mansion was here.