novelkee Chapter 520 Qin Ye: Only duty is 2 words.
Chapter 520 Qin Ye: Only duty is 2 words.
Chapter 520 Qin Ye: ...the only word is duty.
Ningguo Mansion
Looking back, when Jia Heng and Qin Ye came to the inner hall of the back house, not only Qin Keqing, but even Jia Mu was leading Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Feng Wan, Chai Dai, Tan Xi, Ying Chun, Xiang Yun and Xing Xiuyan. , the crowd came in mighty force.
Because Qin Keqing, the master of the Ning Mansion, came to see his father, and there was no reason for the others to sit and listen to the play safely, and secondly, Jia's mother had never met Qin Ye before, so this time she seemed to be pretending to be the elder of Jia's parents.
"relatives by marriage."
Leaning on crutches, supported by Yuanyang and Amber, Jia Mu looked at Qin Ye and called out with a smile.
Seeing Jia's mother, Qin Ye also got up, and said with a smile, "How is Mrs. Tai's health?"
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Eat well, sleep well, and everything will be fine."
The two of them are about the same age, they are both over sixty years old, and there is no twitch when talking and laughing.
After exchanging greetings, everyone sat down one after another, drinking tea and talking.
Qin Keqing sat next to Qin Ye and said with a smile: "Father, I was thinking that Jingqing School is on holiday for the past two days, and my husband and I will lead Jingqing to visit you. Father came here without thinking."
"I haven't moved around since the beginning of spring. I came to see you this time. I heard that you were granted a first-rank imperial order yesterday?" Qin Ye stared at his daughter with a kind smile on his face.
Qin Keqing felt a little shy when she heard the words, two blushes floated on her bright cheeks, and said softly: "The grace in the palace is also thanks to your husband."
Jia Heng took over the conversation, and said in a gentle voice: "Yue Zhang, it's not all because of me, it's also because of Keqing's general sense, he fell into the eyes of the empress, and the palace rewarded a lot of things."
Qin Ye twirled his beard with his hands, looked at the husband and wife who respected each other with a smile, and said with a smile: "That's really a happy event."
Secretly thought, if the young couple can be so harmonious and beautiful, he will be relieved.
Speaking of which, at the beginning he still had doubts about this marriage, but now it seems that he is really a son-in-law, if he misses it, he is afraid that he will regret it now.
It's just that I'm still a little worried about my daughter. Now that my son-in-law has made a fortune, he shouldn't dislike his daughter from a humble and poor family, right?
Well, he is now looking for an official career and economics, but in fact it is also for his own daughter.
Jia Mu smiled and looked at the happy scene of several people, and said with emotion: "My family, you are a blessed person."
"It's not as good as the old lady. The old lady is a blessed person." Qin Ye smiled and said: "Now that the four generations live together, we don't know how many people we have to envy."
When Jia Mu heard this, she couldn't help laughing, because her peers said that, which was different from the usual compliments of ordinary people. She waved her hand and said, "What are you envious of? I am also a monk hitting a clock for a day , live less and less every day.”
Qin Ye smiled and said: "The old lady has a healthy body, and the Songhe Changchun. I see a day when I will live a hundred years and be prosperous."
Jia Mu said with a smile: "My in-laws look like they are in good spirits, their voice is like a bell, and their bones are also healthy."
The two old men and the old lady were talking about their daily life. Everyone looked at the gray-haired Qin Ye with different thoughts.
In the past, Jia's family naturally looked down upon Shang Qin Ye and other low-rank officials, but now that the Rongguo Mansion has lost its title, Jia Zheng is just a fifth-rank official from the Ministry of Industry.
Not to mention, Qin Ye is still Jia Heng's father-in-law.
Aunt Xue also had a slight smile on her plump face, and she also talked with her, but her eyes fell on Jia Heng and Qin Ye from time to time.
Secretly thought, this pair of son-in-law and son-in-law are officials in the same dynasty, they are much better than ordinary people, but I heard that the Qin family has always been poor, if Brother Heng is unmarried now, according to the right family, maybe he is not worthy of Brother Heng .
Instead, it was her family treasure girl...
Well, what is she trying to do with this?
Baochai looked at Qin Ye who was beside the young man with moist apricot eyes like water, feeling inexplicable.
Although they are only fifth-rank doctors, they are also officials. Although their ancestors are Ziwei Sheren, strictly speaking, they are only fifth-rank officials.
In terms of background, she seems to be...
Mrs. Wang sized up the gray-haired Qin Ye, frowning secretly.
He secretly thought that he was already in his sixtieth year, and he was a fifth-rank official. It is said that he should go home to be an official and enjoy the blessings, and enjoy his grandchildren.
I heard from the master that Qin Ye is old in the six departments of the Beijing Inspection Department and the Ministry of Industry. He thinks he can keep his current position and work for another two or three years. How can he get a promotion?
Jia Mu said with a smile: "the Tianxiang Tower has invited a theater troupe. Why don't your in-laws go and listen to the opera and talk while listening to the opera?"
Qin Ye smiled and said: "I didn't like to listen to operas at home. I was looking for Ziyu for something to see Keqing. Now seeing their young couple doing well, I am happier than listening to any operas." .”
After saying this, Qin Keqing couldn't help but become more shy, lowered her head slightly, and blamed her in her heart. There are so many people, and her father always talks about young couples...
Jia Mu said with a smile: "Dear family, the young couple are in a good relationship."
Everyone laughed lightly when they heard this, and made Qin Keqing blush again.
Baochai pursed her pink lips, her moist apricot eyes flashed, and she looked at the beauty, feeling a little unsure of what it was like.
As Qin Ye said, he turned to Qin Keqing and said with a smile: "You and Mrs. Tai and the others go to Tianxiang Tower to listen to the play. Ziyu and I have business to discuss later."
"Yes, Father." Qin Keqing responded softly, raised her beautiful eyes to look at Mother Jia, and the two nodded with a smile.
Suddenly at this time, the nanny came from the outside and said: "Old lady, madam, grandma, the second master is here."
Previously, Jia Zhengqing knew that Jia Heng had something to talk to his father-in-law, so he didn't follow him directly. After hearing that Jia Heng and Qin Ye were going to see Qin Keqing in the backyard, he came to talk with the guest.
Since Jia Zheng came to accompany her, Mother Jia took advantage of the opportunity to escape, stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Heng and daughter-in-law, let's go over now, so that they can talk about business."
Qin Keqing smiled, turned to look at Jia Heng, and said softly, "Husband, my ancestor and I have passed."
Jia Heng looked mildly, nodded and said: "Go."
On this side, as soon as Jia Zheng entered the hall, he first bowed to Qin Ye and called out, "Mr."
The two are both officials in the Ministry of Industry, and they have some contacts on weekdays.
Qin Ye cast his old eyes on Jia Zheng, and said with a smile, "I was in the yamen of the Ministry of Industry with Cun Zhou, following Zhao Shangshu's order, and I didn't want to meet here."
Jia Zheng sat down again, with a touch of emotion on his elegant face, and said: "Nowadays, my colleagues in the Ministry of Industry are in a state of panic because of Pan Lu. Mr. Zhao is reorganizing the affairs of the Ministry and is determined to cheer up. We just need officials like the old man to rely on us." .”
This was an ordinary compliment, but it made Qin Ye's heart skip a beat. He secretly glanced at Jia Heng, saw his expression paused, smiled, and said modestly: "Cun Zhou has been in the Ministry of Industry for many years. After this incident, it should be of great use.”
Indeed, he changed the subject and did not tell about his official career.
Jia Zheng sighed and said: "The old man is too famous. He has been living at home recently, in charge of the construction of the garden. He only knows that everything is difficult when he recruits craftsmen and collects materials."
Jia Heng was holding the teacup at the moment, and looked at Jia Zheng thoughtfully.
Secretly, let him preside over part of the construction of the Grand View Garden, and he has seen some results, at least he has a clear understanding of his abilities, so that he will not be easily fooled in the future.
Qin Ye nodded, and said: "Everything in the construction of the project is indeed cumbersome and meticulous. It needs to be sorted out patiently so that there are no mistakes. However, it is not difficult to get started, but practice makes perfect with time."
Jia Zheng nodded in agreement.
The three of them talked until the time of application.
At this time, a nun entered the inner hall and said: "Master, the boy who delivered the letter to Mr. Shi's residence has come back to report."
Previously, Jia Heng had ordered the young servants to go to the residence of Shi Jie, Minister of the Ministry of War, and the residence of Han Huang, the second assistant of the cabinet, to pay their respects, and asked people to wait in Shi's residence. Once Shi Jie returned from the military plane, he would report.
As for the post to Han Huang's mansion, it was for Han Hui. Of course, Han Huang, the cabinet assistant, also knew it.
When Jia Zheng saw this, his face was surprised, and he was puzzled, but he couldn't ask, he got up and said: "Zi Yu, since you have something to do, I won't stay any longer, I'll go back first."
Jia Heng nodded, and sent Jia Zheng to the eaves of the corridor, then returned to the hall, then looked at Qin Ye, and said, "Yue Zhang, I'm going to change into casual clothes, let's go there."
Qin Ye nodded heavily, feeling a little restless.
After Jia Heng changed his clothes, he and Qin Ye took a carriage to the agreed place.
The reason why he had to meet the generals of the Chu Party in person was because he wanted to introduce his father-in-law to the Chu Party. In fact, a minister was already qualified to approach some factions.
Now, of course, is the presence or absence of interaction.
In the Great Han Dynasty, at the level of the servant, it is impossible to maintain complete independence.
The carriage drove all the way to Dongcheng, but they didn't meet each other at Shi Zhai, and the two made an appointment at a teahouse.
Because both of them are ministers of military aircraft, and they are the only two military aircraft in Shenjing City who sit at the military aircraft, it is normal to talk about military aircraft affairs.
In a teahouse called "Heyun Building", there is a box on the second floor. Shi Jie, the servant of the Ministry of War, is also wearing casual clothes. He is sitting in front of the window drinking tea. Mr. Pingshu, coincidentally, is Jia Heng's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
Just as he was talking about "Tai Shici fights the little overlord, Sun Bofu fights Yan Baihu", the tea guests on the first floor burst into cheers, applauding for the heroic fight.
At this moment, Chang Sui entered the wing room, bowed and said: "Master, Master Jia is here."
Hearing this, Shi Jie quickly put down the gaiwan tea in his hand, got up, his complexion changed, after a while, two people came from behind the screen, it was Jia Heng and Qin Ye.
"Master Shi." Jia Heng cupped his hands and greeted him.
Shi Jie smiled and said, "Zi Yu is here."
Then, he took a look at Qin Ye who was next to Jia Heng, and thought to himself, this is Jia Ziyu's father-in-law. He looks quite old, but fortunately he is still energetic.
Since you want to be recommended by the court, you have to know the resume of the person you recommend, otherwise the court will ask, and the result will be that they don't even know how old Qin Ye is, which would be ridiculous at that time.
Therefore, this meeting is also very necessary.
Seeing Shi Jie, Qin Ye was not arrogant because he was Jia Heng's father-in-law, he cupped his hands, and said with official etiquette: "I have seen Mr. Shi."
"Old man, you don't need to be too polite. Let's not say that this is not in the official office, but that Jia Ziyu and I are officials in the same dynasty. It's not good." Shi Jie didn't dare to accept the gift, so he stepped aside quickly and returned the gift with his hands folded.
This actually reflects Jia Heng's political status, not to mention the emperor's close minister, the governor in Jinyi, but the military minister, the deputy envoy of the Jingying Jiedu, the top five powerful factions in the military, and Li Zan, the Minister of the Ministry of War His father-in-law bowed.
Shi Jie is reserved for civil servants, and he is not flattering in his words, so he already has a strong character.
Qin Ye also sat down at Shi Jie's invitation, and felt strange about it.
Before when the Ministry of Industry was run over by Pan and Lu, he didn't feel the power of his son-in-law, but now he has a deep understanding.
Of course, it was also Qin Ye who did not go to the capital camp.
Jia Heng didn't go around around the corner, but said: "Master Shi, my father-in-law has been in the Ministry of Industry for nearly 30 years, and he is dedicated to the Ministry's affairs. He never makes mistakes, neither greedy nor greedy, and he has a clear style. I respect him."
Shi Jie nodded, and said with a smile: "Actually, I have heard about the old man's reputation for a long time. He worked diligently in the Ministry of Industry for many years, and he was promoted from a clerk to a doctor. It can be said that he is down-to-earth, and I also admire it. .”
Qin Ye hurriedly said: "The salary of eating the king and the matter of being loyal to the king are only two words."
Shi Jie smiled and praised: "It's a word of duty."
After a pause, he said with emotion: "If Pan Lu and the Ministry of Industry knew their duty, they wouldn't end up losing their wealth and lives."
Then, he turned his eyes to look at Jia Heng, and said in a low voice: "Zi Yu thinks that the problem is not big, but I am alone, I am afraid that it is still in between. Of course, there is a lack of staff in the Ministry of Industry. Working in the Ministry of Industry, he is familiar with the affairs of the Ministry, and he has been independent in corruption cases before, which also has certain advantages."
Needless to say, a recommendation is a recommendation, but to achieve what you want, he alone seems powerless.
Jia Heng pondered and said: "I don't know much about civil officials, so I can only try my best to find out."
In fact, he had roughly settled on two people, and he was not sure about the other.
One is naturally Shi Jie in front of him, and the other is Zuodu Yushi Xu Lu.
Previously, when Pan Lu and his father-in-law pushed out his father-in-law, he sent his father-in-law to appeal to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and it was Xu Deqing who received his father-in-law at that time.
If Xu Lu sat back and watched the miasma of the personnel dispute between the Qi and Zhejiang parties over the Ministry of Industry, he would not be Xu Deqing.
And the previous incident left a shadow on Xu Lu. If he wanted to clean up the administration of officials, he would not fail to consider the father-in-law who had been in the Ministry of Industry for many years and became an official.
This was his bet on Xu Lu's political character, but he couldn't find Xu Lu directly, it would be self-defeating if he did, and he might be attacked even if he had to recommend him.
As for the third person, it is even more difficult to meet, and it is not even easy to find someone to ask, otherwise, there is also the suspicion of repaying favor.
That is Zhao Yi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.
If the former cabinet minister was more particular, he should have said something.
When the Ministry of Industry is rectifying the affairs of the Ministry, you will not fail to notice the only surviving Minister of the Ministry of Construction and Repairs. As for the Langzhong of the Ministry of Officials in Dushui Qing, he is Pan Bingyi's confidant. Corruption in fact will be cleared up soon.
The other is the Son of Heaven, as long as his father-in-law is on the court recommendation list and is seen by the Son of Heaven, he must come to ask his opinion, as long as he asks him, he is basically sure.
Shi Jie nodded, and sighed: "It would be great if Mr. Ge was in Shenjing. He recommends him, and the matter is sure."
Of course, he can recommend it, and he can only do his best. This is also an opportunity for the Chu Party to intervene in the personnel affairs of the Ministry of Industry.
In any case, after the whole army in the Beijing camp, the Chu Party he belonged to and the young honorable man in front of him were de facto allies.
Even his position as minister of military aircraft was obtained because of his proposal to the Holy One to set up a military aircraft office.
In fact, this is the political structure of Chen Han. The Chu Party and Jia Heng are currently in a semi-alliance relationship, but because the time is short, they have not gone through the cooperation and baptism of the border war, and the independence of the Jia Heng Emperor Party has not yet arrived. The degree of intimacy.
Jia Heng said: "Mr. Li Ge has arrived in Beiping now, but there are many mountains and mountains, and the personnel affairs in Shenjing are beyond his reach."
Shi Jie frowned, and said worriedly: "I don't know what's going on in Beiping. Tang Kuan, Wu Yao and other Beiping generals have taken root in Ji Town for many years, and Mr. Ge went alone..."
Tang Kuan is the commander-in-chief of Jizhen, and Wu Yao is the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan. Of the two commanders, Tang Kuan has the most troops and actually controls Shanhaiguan. Both of them are inextricably linked with Yang Guochang's Qi Dang. relation.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment, and said: "It is estimated that the urgent delivery of the military situation should be in the next few days. If Ge Lao wants to build a commander and unify the northern forces, he will first intimidate the generals in Peiping. Since the imperial court's order is in place and the general situation is brilliant, it should not be a problem. "
According to his estimate, the first thing Li Zan did when he arrived in Beiping was to take down Tang Kuan and send him to the capital.
This matter may require great courage and determination for others, but for a cabinet minister who serves as Minister of the Ministry of War, if he cannot do it, people will doubt his courage.
Shi Jie said: "Then just wait for the good news."
The two talked about side affairs for a while, and Shi Jie talked to Qin Ye a few more words. Seeing that it was getting late, Jia Heng also said goodbye, and got into the carriage with Qin Ye.
In the carriage compartment, Qin Ye looked at the thoughtful young man in Shi Qingshan, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Zi Yu."
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at his father-in-law, feeling a little amused in his heart, knowing that what Shi Jie just said made him suspicious, but he was embarrassed to ask himself.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Don't worry, Yue Zhang, as long as he enters the list recommended by the court, the emperor will definitely ask me for my opinion. At that time, the recommendation does not avoid relatives. In fact, besides Shi Jie, there are others who can support Yue Zhang."
"Anyone else?"
Jia Hengdao: "Master Yuezhang works hard in the Ministry of Industry, he is diligent and frugal, no one is blind, as in the past, it's fine, now the Ministry of Industry has cleaned up all the officials because of the Gongling scandal, and will not let Yuezhang, who is in the department, be promoted. It’s also unreasonable to transfer people from outside.”
Qin Ye heard the words, thought for a while, and felt that it was reasonable, so he settled down a bit.
Qin Ye sighed: "Actually, when Liu Butang was still around, he was quite supportive, but he passed away nine years ago."
It is impossible for Qin Ye to have no political resources at all from a small official to a doctor in the first division. At the beginning, there was a minister named Liu who was promoted to a doctor in the first division after seeing Qin Ye's diligence.
Jia Heng said: "That Liu Butang is a gentleman. I wonder if he has any heirs who are still in the ups and downs of the officialdom?"
If possible, he would try to take care of it, that's all right. Of course, this kind of official, the heir to the family of poetry and books, may have a room teacher and Tongnian to take care of him, so he doesn't need his help.
"He has two sons. The eldest son's official career was not going well. He went back to his hometown to recuperate due to illness. The other son is named Liu Yansheng. He is now the right counselor of the Jiangnan Province vassal." Qin Ye narrated.
Jia Heng wrote down the name and said, "If there is a chance, I will ask someone."
The right counselor is from the fourth grade, and the official position is neither high nor low.
While Weng and his son-in-law were talking, they returned to Ningguo Mansion. As soon as they arrived at the gate, they heard a servant report that Han Hui had been waiting in the flower hall for a while.
(End of this chapter)