Jia Ke waited quietly in Jia's Mansion, waiting for his opportunity to come. In early June, his opportunity came.
One day, Jia Ke was practicing martial arts in the training ground. He was riding a fire dragon colt and carrying Fang Tian's painted halberd. He was galloping back and forth in the training ground. Fang Tian's painted halberd was flying up and down, with cold light shining all over his body. Wherever the fire dragon colt went, it roared like
thunder.
Jia Ke was getting excited about practicing when he suddenly heard someone shouting from the side of the teaching field: "Master, I want you to go to the study room."
Jia Ke stopped immediately, turned around and looked around. It turned out to be Jia Zheng's boy. Jia Ke came to him, got off his horse, handed the fire dragon colt to the groom who ran over, and followed him with Fang Tian's painted halberd in hand.
When they arrived at Jia Zheng's small study, the boy outside saw Jia Ke coming and immediately went in to report.
Jia Ke stood Fang Tian's painted halberd in the corner and entered the small study. In addition to Jia Zheng, there were four of his Qing guests in the study.
Jia Ke greeted Jia Zheng and then stood aside, waiting for Jia Zheng's instructions.
While drinking tea, Jia Zheng said slowly: "I have inquired about your future for you. Now there are two real vacancies, it depends on which one you want."
Jia Ke asked respectfully: "I wonder which two things my father has prepared for me."
Jia Zheng put down the tea cup in his hand and said to him: "One is Mr. Qian, who is in the sixth grade, and the other is Mr. Ba, who is in the seventh grade. Which one do you choose?"
Jia Ke thought in his mind that if one was a sixth-rank official and the other was a seventh-rank official, there must be a big difference between these two very different official positions.
Jia Ke patiently asked Jia Zheng: "I don't know what the difference is between these two official positions. Please ask your father to clarify my doubts."
Jia Zheng then patiently explained to him: "The one who is in the sixth rank is the Qianhu of Kaiping Guard. The one who is in the seventh rank is the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu Town. Kaiping Guard is the most border guard, every day.
, they all have to face the harassment of the Tatars in the grassland. They fight every day. It has been several months since the previous Qianhu was killed in the battle, and no one has taken over. This is the reason. And the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu Town, because of Xuanfu
The town is far away from the border, so it is relatively safe. Most children from aristocratic families would choose a place like this if they want to gain experience. I see it is your first time joining the army. It would be better for you to start from Xuanfu Town as the general manager."
Jia Ke thought about it and felt that Kaiping Wei Qian was more suitable for him. Kaiping Wei was located at the northernmost point of the border. Although it was constantly harassed by Tatars, there were many opportunities to gain military honors and climb up the ranks. As for this danger, he would not let go.
In your eyes, I have a halberd painted in the sky, a fire dragon colt under my crotch, and I walk through mountains and rivers as if I were walking on flat ground. Who in the world can come close to me?
So he said to Jia Zheng: "My child has learned martial arts and should serve the country. He can only hide in the rear for the sake of peace. Back then, the two old princes personally took arrows and killed the enemy in succession, and then the Rongguo Mansion was established."
Today, although my son is not talented, he cannot let his ancestors focus on beauty. I am willing to go to Kaipingwei to serve thousands of families, serve the country, and bring glory to the family."
Jia Zheng's blood boiled when he heard what he said. He stood up from his chair, walked up to Jia Ke, patted his shoulder, and said with emotion: "My son's ambition is ten times better than that of his father. He belongs to my Jia family."
Qilin'er, I will have no worries from now on."
Jia Ke bowed and said to Jia Zheng: "I can't stand such praise from my father. I just try my best for the country and my family."
Jia Zheng saw that he was not arrogant in the face of praise. He was even more happy, so he said to him: "You have been preparing your luggage at home these days. In a few days, the official letter of appointment will be delivered. Don't delay your trip then.
If you miss the time, you will be dealt with by military law. You should be careful."
Jia Ke replied: "There is one more thing. My father asked me if the soldiers in Caozhuang can be brought together to take office?"
Jia Zheng answered him: "It is common sense for generals in ancient and modern times to tame their own soldiers. You don't have to worry. When the time comes, you will gather your own soldiers and accompany you to take office. If those people are disobedient to discipline when you take office, you will also have people at your disposal."
Jia Ke felt relieved and said goodbye.
After Jia Ke left, Jia Zheng's Qing guest Wang Zuomei said to Jia Zheng: "Dong Weng, the eldest son is still young. Is it a bit too hasty to ask him to go to Kaipingwei?"
Jia Zheng said calmly: "I know my son's martial arts skills, and I also know his ambition. Since he has chosen this path, he cannot back down in the future."
The four guests were a little confused after hearing what Jia Zheng said. They didn't know what Jia Zheng meant. But since Jia Zheng had already made a decision, they stopped mentioning it.
As for Jia Ke, he left Jia Zheng's small study, picked up Fang Tian's painted halberd, returned to his study in the front yard, wrote a letter to the soldiers in Xia Caozhuang, and then asked the money trader to be called.
After a while Qian Mao arrived. Jia Ke handed the letter in his hand to Qian Mao and said to him: "Send this letter to Caozhuang personally and give it to Liu Yu of the Guards Corps, and ask him to take care of him immediately."
Soldiers come to Jia Mansion to join me without any delay."
Qian Mao took the letter, carefully put it in his arms and assured Jia Ke, "Don't worry, sir, I will set off now. I will deliver this letter to Liu Yu tonight. It will not delay the uncle's affairs."
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Jia Ke nodded with satisfaction, encouraged him a few words, and then let him go.
In the evening, Jia Ke returned to the small courtyard, and Aunt Zhou was talking to Qiao Lian. Since Qiao Lian became Jia Ke's maid, because Qiao Lian is Aunt Zhou's biological niece, Aunt Zhou has great comfort in the house.
I am no longer as lonely as before. I chat with Qiaolian whenever I have time, and my personality is much more cheerful.
Jia Ke walked up to Aunt Zhou and thought of what he wanted to say to her, but didn't know how to speak. He stood there silently watching them talking and laughing. At this time, Qiaolian first noticed the mistake in the price, got up and went over to hold his hand.
When he came to Aunt Zhou, Aunt Zhou also noticed something was wrong and immediately realized that it was Jia Zheng who had obtained the official position for him.
Aunt Zhou first asked in surprise: "Has your father secured the position for you? Where is it? It's very close to the capital."
Jia Ke didn't know how to answer her. He thought about the care she had taken for him since time travel, the motherly love she gave him, and how many years she had been away like this. She had to be alone at home worrying about herself. She didn't know how much time it would take to go through.
After a sleepless night, Jia Ke couldn't bear it any longer, and tears burst out of his eyes uncontrollably.
Jia Ke took a step forward, knelt down in front of Aunt Zhou, hugged her legs, and cried bitterly.
Aunt Zhou was frightened by his appearance. What happened to you? She quickly squatted down, hugged his body, patted his back and said, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. No matter what happens, my mother is still here. As long as
If mother is still here, she won't let you suffer a little bit. If you have anything to say to mother, she will do it for you even if she puts her life on the line."
Jia Ke vented for a while and gradually calmed down. He wiped away his tears and helped Aunt Zhou up. Let her sit on the chair next to her, then he knelt down again and said: "Auntie, my father planned a six-month plan for his son this time."
Her character is so bad that her son has been gone for several years and has not been able to see his aunt, so he couldn't help crying."
After Aunt Zhou heard what he said, it was exactly what she had guessed. Her son was really going to take office. She missed her mother, so she cried bitterly. She thought that her son was only fifteen years old and had to go out to work alone. Think about it again.
, among the men in the house, none of them was in a state of intoxication every day. Only his son had to suffer so much, and he couldn't help but feel sad. The mother and son couldn't help but hold their heads and cry again.
In the end, Aunt Zhou knew that time was running out, so she got up and asked Qiaolian to call Chuncao, and they all packed up for Jia Ke.
This busy work lasted until midnight. Looking at the packages on the bed, Jia Ke was really embarrassed this time. This time was different from the previous trip to Xiacaozhuang. This time he was going to the military camp and carrying so many things. What do you mean?
So Jia Ke said to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, this time I go is different from before. I can only bring some clothes for the four seasons. If there is a shortage when I get there, I can just spend money to buy it."