Chapter 941 The whole family is together
"Go to Wang's?"
Other government offices have less work to do at the end of the year, but the Ministry of Revenue is different. It gets busier towards the end of the year.
Lu Song was so busy that he was stunned after receiving Jiang Qingzhi's instructions. "This is my third visit today. If I want to go, I should go tomorrow... No! Tomorrow is New Year's Day. Everything has to stop."
Lü Song covered his forehead, and Lü Ping smiled and said, "Uncle, the Ministry of Revenue said that you can't do it more than three times, but they never said that you can't go twice in one day!"
"Wonderful!"
Lu Song laughed.
The longer a person is constrained by various rules, the narrower his thinking will become.
Lu Song was just like that. After he realized it, he immediately said excitedly: "Let them go immediately."
Lu Ping agreed, went out to give instructions, and came back saying, "The person has gone, but I'm worried that Wang's side will not hand it over."
"You're worried about a conflict! Wang Qing is a great scholar. If a conflict occurs, the scholars in the capital will surely attack him." Lu Song said, "I'm ready."
Lu Song was ready to be besieged.
Wang Qing was thinking about how to spend this New Year.
"Everything in the house is ready and the children are waiting for you."
At the end of each year, Wang Qing would give a summary to his children and grandchildren and look forward to the coming year.
Wang Qing smiled and said, "You are all waiting for my New Year's money!"
After completing the year-end summary, Wang Qing will give New Year’s money to his children and grandchildren, which is not a small amount.
Wang Shen smiled and said, "I am also waiting for Dad to give me money!"
Wang Qing pointed at him and said with a smile: "You, you already have a grandchild, but you're still like a child!"
Wang Qing went to the front yard, and Wang Shen followed him, saying with a smile, "No matter how old you are, you are still your father's son, right?"
"Raising a child for a hundred years means worrying about him for ninety-nine." Wang Qing walked slowly with his hands behind his back. "I am known as a great scholar, and this is the foundation of the Wang family. I am old, and you will have to take over everything from now on."
Wang Shen lowered his head and said, "I am stupid and I failed my father's expectations."
"You have ordinary talents, but you are honest. Although you may not be able to pass the imperial examination, it is not a bad thing. After the New Year, many famous scholars in the capital will gather at home, and I will naturally pave the way for you."
Wang Shen said: "Dad, I'm afraid those people are too arrogant and think I can't even pass the imperial examination..."
"Remember, for a so-called celebrity, reading is one thing, but what's more important?" Wang Qing turned around and looked at his son, "It's the benefits. The connections I have are the foundation of the Wang family. If you have connections, you will be a great scholar in the capital."
"Yes." Wang Shen felt relieved.
The children and grandchildren were waiting in the front yard. Wang Qing had three sons and more than twenty grandchildren and great-grandchildren, big and small.
"father!"
"grandfather!"
Everyone salutes.
"Ok!"
Wang Qing walked up the steps, stood with his hands behind his back, and said, "This year, one of my family members has passed the provincial examination, and two of them have failed."
The results were average, but for a family of great scholars, it was considered a failure.
"They are all lazy and only care about having fun. They forget that studying and becoming an official are the foundation of the Wang family." Wang Qing said with a straight face. "The Wang family has a lot of land. If no one in the family becomes an official, who will protect all this? The Ministry of Revenue is eyeing them covetously, who will take care of it?"
When Wang Qing mentioned the Ministry of Revenue, he thought of Jiang Qingzhi. "The Ministry of Revenue forced us to do this. If it weren't for my reputation, which made them afraid to act rashly, would you still be able to live such a carefree life today? Erlang!"
"Grandfather!" Wang Shou stepped forward and stood with his hands behind his back.
"If it weren't for my grandfather's reputation, would you dare to argue with the young Duke of Chengguo Mansion?"
Wang Shou lowered his head and said, "I dare not."
"But how many more years can I protect the Wang family?" Wang Qing stroked his beard. "I am old. If your children and grandchildren don't live up to expectations, who will protect the land and people after I die?"
"Becoming an official is the way out!" Wang Qing said sternly, "I still have connections in the officialdom. If you can pass the imperial examination and become an official, with the help of those people, promotion will be easy!
This road to success has been paved for you. Next year! If you don’t make progress next year, I will enforce the family rules and confine you to study hard! "
Wang Shen saw that everyone was somewhat dissatisfied, and could not help but sigh, saying: "The Ministry of Revenue is pressing hard, and the Wang family cannot give in. The time will come after the new year when the truth will be revealed. I have you all confined... for the sake of the Wang family."
Although this son is not good at studying, he is smart... Wang Qing nodded with satisfaction, "Jiang Qingzhi is in charge of the new policy. If the Wang family does not bow down, the land investigation will be stalled. This boy is cruel and ruthless. If you continue to go in and out as usual, you may be taken advantage of by him."
Everyone was convinced.
"Dad," the second son said, "I'm afraid Jiang Qingzhi won't let it go."
"He is unwilling to give up. But do you think this is just Wang's business?" Wang Qing said: "I have received a lot of letters recently, most of which mentioned that officials from the Ministry of Revenue have oppressed the people in various places. The whole Ming Dynasty is waiting to explode in anger. It is like a huge pile of firewood.
Jiang Qingzhi seems calm at the moment, but I dare say that he is very worried and worried that something big will happen. Once something big happens... people all over the world will definitely attack him..."
"Thousands of people are pointing fingers at me!" Wang Shen said, "I died of no disease."
"Jiang Qingzhi doesn't dare to force it." Wang Qing stroked his beard and smiled: "Wang's is already invincible. Everyone can spend the New Year in peace. Come here."
Several servants arrived carrying several large wooden plates.
There are brocade bags on it, which look quite heavy.
As per custom, the brocade bag contained exquisitely crafted gold ingots.
This is Wang’s New Year’s money.
A grandson in his early teens asked in confusion: "Dad, last time I went to the village, I saw those farmers were poorly clothed, ate coarse food, and were not full... Doesn't the book say that if you are rich, you should help the world? Our family is so rich, why don't we help them?"
Wang Qing’s second son, Wang Yu, smiled and said, “That’s a farmer.”
“Shouldn’t the farmers… help?”
"Our family has been passed down from generation to generation through farming and studying. Studying is our duty. Farmers have been farming for generations. This is the duty of all families. This is also true for scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans. Only when the social classes are stable can the country be stable."
"So, the farmers deserve to suffer?"
The grandson became more and more confused.
Wang Yu nodded, "Those people... are just untouchables."
"Untouchables? Aren't they talking about scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans? Farmers are second in the list." Wang Yu smiled. The conversation between them, father and son, reached everyone's ears and caused laughter.
"Jiulang, it's true that scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans are all scholars, but those after scholars are all pariahs."
"Agriculture, industry and commerce. Merchants are vulgar, artisans are lowly, and farmers are like cattle and horses..."
The grandson scratched his head. "So, we are the only ones who are human?"
"That's right, scholars are people, and the others are horses and cattle. We study and serve as officials, assisting the king in governing the country, so we are scholars. Farmers, businessmen and industrialists can only obey the orders of scholars. If we are not cattle and horses, what are we?"
"Jiulang, if scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans all live the same life, who will do the farming? Who will make tools? Who will clear the way for wealth and poverty?"
The grandson became more and more confused, "But...aren't they all human?"
"We are all human beings, but people are divided into different classes. We are born noble. The descendants of farmers, businessmen and industrialists are born lowly. This is the way of heaven."
"If you did evil in your previous life, you will either be reborn as an animal or a farmer or a worker in this life!"
"That's it!"
"Look at Jiulang, he looks so confused."
"Hahahaha!"
Seeing his children and grandchildren making a fuss, Wang Qing raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said to Wang Shen: "As long as you stop the pressure from the Ministry of Revenue, the Wang family will be famous all over the world. From now on, wherever my children and grandchildren go... everyone in the world will know you!"
This is the real purpose of Wang Qing's taking on the Ministry of Revenue.
Wang Shen said happily: "Dad's plan is really brilliant. The Ministry of Revenue is helpless, and Jiang Qingzhi is afraid to act rashly...hahahaha!"
blah blah blah!
This place is close to the gate, and there was a knock on the door, the sound was very clear.
Menzi opened the door and looked out. "Hey! Didn't you just leave?"
The people who came were officials from the Ministry of Revenue.
The leading official thought that he didn't want to come, but he had no choice but to obey the Shangshu's order!
The officials were worried that if they angered Wang Qing, it would be fine for them, but their children and grandchildren would have to study in the capital and take the imperial examinations. Wang Qing had a large network of connections, and it would be a hindrance to his children and grandchildren...
The official sighed inwardly, "I have come here on orders, and I hope Your Excellency will take the time to see you."
Menzi said, "We will have to wait for this matter."
The doorman hurried over and said, "Old Master, the people from the Ministry of Revenue are here again."
Wang Qing was stunned. "Shouldn't it be the New Year?"
Today is New Year's Eve, and it's time for the Ministry of Revenue to relax!
Wang Shen said, "They also know that this matter will be difficult to deal with after the new year, so they are here to do their best!"
"Just pretend?" Wang Qing smiled. "Tell them... I'm sick!"
"Yes."
Menzi went out, "The old man is sick, next time."
The official sighed, "What about your noble family?"
"We are all busy serving the old master and have no time." Menzi said with a smile.
Others are afraid of officials, but Wang is not. Don't you see that the people Wang interacts with are either rich or noble? Every year, officials who come to visit old master Wang Qing range from the highest rank to the lowest rank. Some of them don't even get to see Wang Qing.
The official from the Ministry of Revenue smiled bitterly: "The Minister said that there should be no more than three times the limit!"
Menzi was startled, then said, "What's the limit? It's New Year's Day."
It's New Year's Day, isn't this asking for a beating?
Although he didn't dare to take action, Menzi sneered and said, "Please go back!"
Bang!
As he said that, he walked in and slammed the door shut.
He turned around and said with a smile, "How dare a few petty officials come to ask for wildfire? Wait back... Hey! What's that sound? It seems to be the sound of horse hooves?"
The sound of horse hooves is getting closer.
"Hello, uncle!"
"The uncle is finally here."
The voices of the Ministry of Revenue officials outside sounded... like the joy of a child being bullied and suddenly seeing his own relatives rushing to help.
"What uncle?"
A voice came from the other side of the door, "Knock!"
Bang bang bang!
This isn't knocking on the door, it's clearly banging on it!
Menzi was furious, "Who?"
"How many times did you knock?" someone asked.
"Three times, Master!"
"Third time is better than last time, knock it away!"
"Get out of the way!"
The doorman turned around and heard a loud bang, followed by the door collapsing.
Wang Qing was furious, "Who?"
The children and grandchildren all turned around.
The gate collapsed in the smoke and dust.
Outside the door, a man was escorted in. He stretched out his hand to fan away the dust in front of him and said calmly, "Everyone is here. It's good to have the whole family together."
"Dad, he is Jiang Qingzhi!"
Jiang Qingzhi pointed at the family while exclaiming.
"Just right, someone come!"
(End of this chapter)
