Chapter 180 Life,
"No matter how trivial the affairs of state are, how can they be treated as a joke?"
"People's livelihood is also a national issue, and we should not neglect our duties!"
"I have no intention of neglecting my duties. I simply feel that we should consider this matter more carefully and find a safe and reliable solution."
"I understand the Prime Minister's thorough considerations. I also feel that the lives and property of the people are of vital importance to the country and society, and must be taken seriously."
The two civil officials clearly didn't argue like the military generals just now, but the smoke of gunpowder could still be heard in the air as they argued step by step.
The emperor pondered over it again and again, putting aside his stance for the moment. He knew both sides had their reasons. In the end, the peasant's inherent sympathy for the child prevailed.
Whoever has a son, he will feel sorry for him. The fourth son has been begging for so many years. Others always say that the Prince of Qi is reckless, but only the emperor feels sorry for his son who has lost face.
"Just do as the Minister of Personnel says. The Ministry of Revenue should quickly approve the application. However, the Ministry of Personnel should also try to find a suitable person to serve as an imperial envoy to Dongling Prefecture."
Great, now both sides are satisfied, aren't they? Let Dongling Prefecture make money, but there's also the court to manage things appropriately, so everyone is happy.
"I obey the decree."
After discussing other state affairs, they left the court.
Old Jiang walked with vigorous steps, followed by a group of shameless nobles.
"Brother, my dear brother, please wait for me!"
Zhang Jingguang, who finally succeeded in becoming the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery thanks to his military achievements, stood next to Lao Jiang with his ugly face.
"My eldest nephew of your family hasn't found a husband yet, right? Take a look at my eldest daughter, what is she like?"
"Not really. Your eldest daughter is only five years old, and my third daughter is already fifteen. What are you thinking about?"
"Then my second nephew will do too. I think your Jiang Xiaosi is quite good-looking and would be a perfect match for my eldest daughter! I think..."
Before he could finish his words, Wu Yibo forcefully pulled him away.
"What the hell do you think? Get out of my way!"
Sun Erhuai turned around and smiled attentively.
"Hehehe, Brother Jiang. Don't listen to Old Zhang's nonsense. Look at his ugly face. Tsk.
Look at me, how handsome and elegant I am! If your son chooses my daughter, I guarantee she will give birth to beautiful grandchildren! Why don't you talk to my sister-in-law about it? How about we arrange a marriage between our two families?
"Old Shen, you're not a human being, how dare you steal my girl?"
Zhang Jingguang was so angry that he jumped up and down, while Shen Erhuai chuckled.
"What are you saying? You have a daughter who's getting married, and so do I. My daughters are much older than yours, so shouldn't I be more anxious than you?"
"Can't you dig somewhere else?"
"There are ready-made vegetables here, why should I go somewhere else to dig them up?"
The shrewd Shen Erhuai curled his lips, seeing that the eldest daughter of the Jiang family was able to make money, and who didn't know that the girl loved her younger brothers and sisters like the apples of her eye?
Besides, Jiang Lao San seems to be quite attractive, and the Jiang couple are also nice people. With this in mind, my third daughter will definitely enjoy a good life if she marries him!
"That's right, Brother Jiang, go talk to your sister-in-law?"
"My fourth daughter is pretty too. Let's meet her when the time comes..."
"If I remember correctly, your fourth daughter is a concubine's daughter, right? Do you have the nerve to mention it? My sixth daughter is the legitimate youngest daughter. Brother Jiang, how about our two families meet each other?"
Several nearby generals also joined in the clamor, hoping to form a marriage alliance, which left Old Jiang stunned. He had never dared to imagine that his third son would one day be so popular.
"Well, thank you brothers for your kindness. However, small matters like our children's marriages are handled by my wife, and I usually don't interfere."
He's obviously not the boss, but this guy makes him sound so powerful.
"Let me tell your sister-in-law when I get back, and then we can talk in detail."
As soon as the words fell, the man fled.
After finishing his work, he mounted his horse and headed home. Meanwhile, the Jiang family, young and old, were sitting in the living room, chatting and laughing as they distributed gifts.
"Mom, look, this is the jewelry my sister brought me specially. It's completely different from the style here. Doesn't it look good?"
Jiang Han swung a pair of multi-precious silver bracelets on her wrists, smiling broadly. Madam Xu looked at her delighted little daughter and tried to coax her with a smile.
"It's beautiful, beautiful! Your sister knows you love beauty, so she specially asked someone to bring it back for you from afar. But you must cherish it, or it will be scratched in a few days."
"I know, but my sister specifically mentioned in her letter that she and her brother-in-law are going to attend a banquet at the Tongren Tribe. She said there would be some fun and interesting things, and she even asked someone to bring them to me! Hahahahaha..."
Jiang Han was very happy because she was favored by her sister, but Jiang Yao, who was not favored, felt frustrated and kept reading a letter over and over again.
"I can't believe that Big Sister is so partial to me. She brought so many gifts to Jiang Lao Er, but only brought me a piece of paper?!"
"More than that."
Jiang Xiaosi often felt like sighing at his naive and ignorant brother, and raised his hand to point at the table.
"That military manual above should be what my elder sister wants to give you. Remember to read it more often later. If you can't remember it after reciting it ten times, recite it a hundred times."
"Xiao Si, are you laughing at me too?"
Jiang Laosan was a little bit defeated.
"No."
Jiang Yang shook the letter in his hand.
"My eldest sister told me to make sure you study harder and don't bring shame to our Jiang family when you go out."
"I……"
He wiped his face fiercely, sat dejectedly in the chair, and uttered a daily sigh.
"Life is over when you die!"
"What are you talking about, kid?"
The old man was holding a pair of jade handballs he had just acquired, rubbing them while chattering to his eldest grandson.
"Isn't your elder sister doing this for your own good? She traveled thousands of miles to worry about your studies, so why don't you appreciate it?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady retorted unhappily.
"Why don't you appreciate it? Yaozu is just saying that, but he actually reads a lot of books, right, Yaozu?"
"grandmother!"
"Oh, huh, Yao-ge?"
Jiang Laosan growled angrily, and the old lady changed her words skillfully, then continued her usual muttering.
"Aren't there only one character difference between Jiang Yaozu and Jiang Yao? You've thrown away the whole ancestor thing, so where's the good thing about it? If you two brothers were called Jiang Yaozu and Jiang Yaozong, wouldn't it be better? It would sound nice and easy to remember. But you guys are so disobedient, alas."
Jiang Han, who was standing aside putting a hairpin on his mother, was immediately amused by the old lady's words.
"Grandma, this is a really great idea. Jiang Yaozu really sounds better than Jiang Yao. Tell Jiang Lao San to change it back!"
"Jiang Lao Er, shut up! If you start trouble again, I'll beat you up!"
"If you dare to touch me, I'll tell my sister and she'll skin you alive!"
“………”
Although my sister is not at home, her influence is still there.
Jiang Yao fell back into his chair in pain and wailed out a classic quote again.
"Life is over when you die!"
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