Some people didn't understand, and instinctively reacted to the words "unable to enter officialdom."
But when you think about it in the context of the Song family, you can understand some of it, which is why you hate the Song family so much!
Regardless of their abilities, his sons and grandsons all took advantage of others and ruined their lives.
Chen Zuo thought to himself, "I'm afraid there's too much control."
Take Dong Xu, for example. He crammed so many of his sons and grandsons into the family, creating immense power and generating countless benefits.
Actually, limiting it to six people is already quite a lot. If a family has twelve children, will half of them become successful?
Duke Zheng said slowly, "They're not allowed to serve in government or do business. If you have money at home, you can support yourself, right? You can also pursue your studies. Isn't that great? You can also do charity work. There's nothing wrong with farming."
The Duke of Yan chimed in, "If farmers are rewarded with a hundred taels of silver and ten mu of land, wouldn't the common people be jealous? They wouldn't even get an extra son."
Everyone understands the need to crack down on powerful clans.
But that's not entirely true. Was entering officialdom really all he did?
Moreover, a duke who oversees six sons and a full complement of thirty-six grandsons is quite terrifying!
Therefore, the imperial edict stated that it was not an equal distribution. If a son had only one son, the sons of his brothers would not be counted. If the son was adopted by the adopted son, the whole family would be punished if it was discovered!
So just go to any house that's full. Besides, wouldn't it make a difference if I took my own son to my brother's house?
Ordinary people may not have such a clear record.
But the range is quite clear.
Because there are benefits to getting people up there.
If someone has multiple sons and conceals this fact, pretending to be a stranger, it is a crime.
Some wives could give birth to seven or eight sons, but not all of them entered officialdom, so normally there was no problem.
That's a very good idea.
But some people just overthink things.
Three sons or perhaps a dozen or so grandsons? This kind of choice is very agonizing.
The imperial edict did not specify numbers but rather determined the exact number of people involved.
People can still have some hope when it comes to counting numbers, but once it comes to counting heads, there's no room for luck anymore, and the children and grandchildren will start arguing.
It's uncertain whether someone within this number can enter officialdom. But what if a newborn grandson is excluded, and yet he becomes very successful in the future?
That's why people think about it a lot.
Huan Yue stopped thinking about it.
Since each household has an average of three male children, each woman would likely give birth to three to five children.
If you take a lot of concubines, you won't be able to have a lot of children.
If taking a concubine is difficult to manage, then directly manage the children and grandchildren.
The most important thing is fairness.
Don't take up too many resources at the top; give some opportunities to those below.
First-rank dukes and grand tutors were rare, and second-rank marquises and crown prince grand tutors were also not many. Ministers of the Six Ministries were third-rank officials, and it was only at this level that they became more common.
Chen Zuo's son also reached the third rank. Without this accumulation, the son would simply follow in his footsteps.
A third-rank official can have four sons, sixteen grandsons, and a full sixty-four great-grandsons, which is quite a large family.
Therefore, most people don't need to worry.
Besides, can a third-rank official support so many grandchildren with his salary? If he has too many, he should go farm.
Even farmers are not on the same starting line as other commoners.
But it was under control after all.
We can make changes later depending on the situation, such as adding a woman.
Otherwise, it would be troublesome if the Song family had a bunch of daughters. In that case, the first ones to be eliminated would probably be the daughters. But daughters have parents, and whether they want to or not is another matter, so let them fight it out.
Xie Zhou and his wife returned to Qing'e Palace.
The eunuch came to report: "The Qiu family has relayed a message from the Song family, saying that Miss Song can choose whatever she wants."
Huan Yue said, "The Qiu family are really businessmen. How much can they make from this resale?"
Xie Zhou said, "The Qiu family probably has eight hands; if you chop off one, another will grow back."
Huan Yue said, "Long arms will inevitably consume vital energy."
Xie Zhou realized his wife was absolutely right. It wasn't that they were invincible, but they would still be in a terrible state.
He never learns his lesson; he has plenty of ways to avoid officialdom and business.
For example, running a casino is not a legitimate business.
Is it really impossible to finish this kind of treatment? As long as you play seriously, it will all be effective.
Huan Yue hid in his room.
Xie Zhou stayed with his wife.
The young palace maid felt nothing. Although the Empress had made Song Jun's words clear, it was Song Jun who was guilty.
Although the rumors are baseless, who dares to say that none of the princes are the emperor's children? Are they courting death?
Besides, His Highness, several princes, and the Emperor all bear a resemblance; it's too much of a coincidence, so don't overthink it.
Only by forcing Song Jun to his death can we then take action against the Song family.
Song Jun's protégés and former associates were troublesome to deal with.
Huan Yue is not afraid to take the blame, but Song Jun truly deserves to die. The Song family has killed countless people.
It's obvious that you can't win a lawsuit.
Many members of the Song family held low-ranking positions, but they had an absolute advantage in dealing with ordinary people, bringing down a county magistrate and exterminating a prefectural governor.
Xie Zhou asked his wife, "Didn't you want to watch people dance?"
Huan Yue said, "Watching the Song family's daughters dance, they're not the same anymore. Besides, they won't behave well, it's too much trouble. I'd rather find a few clever and quick-witted ones."
Xie Zhou nodded, saying that there was no need to accept the Song family's daughter.
Even girls from ordinary families can learn to dance well after a few years of training.
Don't restrict them too much; a little freedom will make them happy. The young ladies of the Song family can't compare.
Jing Que returned home.
Madam Liao personally served him.
Jing Que then told her about the Linde Hall.
Liao was startled by what she heard.
Jing Que smiled and said, "Wen Ren's marriage is now under Consort Huan's care."
Liao suddenly remembered: "Having too many sons means you can't become an official, but it doesn't say you can't join the army?"
Jing Que was taken aback: "Of course, war takes lives."
Liao said, "I just don't want them to live too comfortably and rob ordinary people."
Jing Que nodded: "Actually, having more sons, allowing them to study hard and teach others, is also a good thing."
Liao laughed and said, "You have to be able to concentrate on reading it. Do you think everyone can?"
Jing Que nodded: "Since they don't have the ability, they shouldn't keep thinking about the benefits. Let them focus on farming and earn their own living. Besides, their own land isn't difficult to cultivate. They can hire a few people when things get busy."
Liao said, "Although it is possible for three generations to not be able to enter officialdom, it is not possible to cultivate a scholar in three generations. If someone is truly capable, the court will naturally employ him."
Jing nodded, indicating that the special purpose was to remain unchanged.
The rules apply to the majority; whether one meets the requirements depends on oneself.
Jing Que asked his wife, "When are we going to visit our daughter and in-laws?"
Liao said, "Let's go next March."
Jing nodded.
Although his daughter married into the Chang family, he was not promoted or given a raise despite winning a battle.
He knew that his abilities were limited, and he wasn't doing too badly in life.
Lu Wenren received a considerable amount of rewards, so the Lu family is probably quite wealthy now.
That was earned by a fourteen-year-old boy.
How could Jing Que, as his uncle, not feel sorry for him?
If something happens, won't his sister cry?
Therefore, Jing did not make any demands, so that his daughter could live a more comfortable life.
If people were more content, life would be so much better.
The maidservant came over and reported: "The Qiu family sent word that the Song family's young ladies can choose any of them as gifts for the young master."
Liao ignored her: "Our family doesn't do that. Our daughters don't want to be sent back and forth like this."
When the daughter of the Jing family became Lü Liang's concubine, Lü Liang was quite polite to her.
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