Master Du is still the same. The difference is that he looks a little serious in front of his children and grandchildren. Not as lively as before. Chen Guanlou teased him, "Master Du, why are you so serious? It's not like you anymore. If you do this again, I won't come next time." Master Du was a little embarrassed, "I have to maintain my dignity in front of juniors." "Yes, yes, you do have to maintain your dignity." Chen Guanlou smiled and poured wine for him. The old and the young, no matter what else, start drinking first. Not wanting anyone to accompany him, Master Du sent his eldest son and grandson away with a straight face. Chen Guanlou asked with a smile: "Brother Shoufu, are you doing well in clan school?" The Chen clan learned to expand its enrollment and increase its manpower. Master Du recommended his own son and helped Du Shoufu find a job as a handyman in the clan, earning him thirty taels a year. "When I first came to the capital, I didn't get used to it very well. It's gotten much better this time. I'm learning to be an errand in the Hou family, so I know more about it than my old parents."
When Du Fuzi talked about this, he smiled and couldn't hide the joy in his heart. At the beginning, he prepared a sum of money and planned to run some connections to prevent anyone from competing with his eldest son for the clan school's odd job. Later, things went smoothly and the money prepared was not used, so it was a profit. The eldest son is doing odd jobs at the clan school and is working diligently. So far, he has been recognized by the Hou family. As long as nothing happens, this job can last for a long time. The eldest grandson is currently practicing with his elders. When the time is right, Master Du will find a way to find a job for the eldest grandson. It would be best to work as an errand in the Marquis Mansion. This was the truest thought in his heart. Relying on no one is as reliable as relying on the Hou Mansion. The old emperor died and the new emperor succeeded. This means that the power against the Hou Mansion is gone. The new emperor now wants to rely on the elder to fight against the thieves. He cannot play like Emperor Taixing, who wanted to employ people while suppressing them at the same time. His ridiculous actions were one after another. He even sent Jiang Tu to provoke the Hou Mansion. There was a fight. 'Family feud'. The most ridiculous thing in the world. Of course, even if the new emperor wanted to play this way, he would not have the confidence to do so. Emperor Taixing had been in power for fifty years. He held military power in his hands. The imperial power crushed the power of the prime minister, and he manipulated the court into his hands. If you want to depose the prince, you can depose the prince. No one can stop him. Naturally, you can do whatever you want with a Marquis of Pingjiang who holds military power. Does Pingjiang Hou dare to rebel? I really don’t have that confidence. The new emperor is different. He has just ascended the throne, his foundation is not solid, his status is unstable, and his authority is eroded by courtiers during the transition between the old and the new. At present, it is obvious that the prime minister's power suppresses the imperial power. Under such circumstances, the new emperor could only win over the elder and promise various benefits. When he ascended the throne, the name of the Hou Mansion was included in the reward decree. He rewarded countless rare treasures to the Hou Mansion. He also gave the eldest master an idle honorary title and the eldest son Chen Guanfu also had an idle honorary title. Under such circumstances, the Hou Mansion was stable. In the next twenty years, we will only become richer and richer. Master Du has been in the capital and the Marquis Mansion for so many years, so he can naturally understand the meaning behind it. Therefore, he wanted to cling to the thigh of the Hou Mansion and attach the Du family to the Hou Mansion through educating people. Even if you only get twenty years of benefits, it's still worth it. Ordinary families want to be rich for twenty years, but they can't achieve it despite several generations of hard work. As for the Du family, they only need to hug the Marquis's thigh tightly. This relationship can be close or far, advance or retreat. Even if the Hou Mansion collapses one day, a teacher will not be implicated. Chen Guanlou naturally didn't know what Master Du was thinking. Even if you know it, you can still express your understanding. People always take care of themselves first and then consider others. He ate peanuts, drank some wine, and said casually: "You know I've been promoted, right?" "I know, I know, it's spread throughout the clan, they say you have the ability to do two jobs at the same time, get your two cents. Come on, I'll give you a toast. Congratulations on getting to the next level and making a fortune."
"Haha, I love hearing this." The old man and the young man were drinking vigorously, and Chen Guanlou said again: "Your eldest grandson has no errands. Do you want to come to my place? I am short of a clerk, he can try." Master Du hesitated a little, and thought about it in his mind, "Thank you for your kindness. It's his blessing that you think highly of him. However, he has no fame, no experience, and has never done anything serious. If he goes to your place, he is afraid that he will hold you back. He is just trying to take advantage of you, which is not good for you. There is definitely no shortage of people around you who want to climb up and have real abilities. After thinking about it, I'd better wait for the future. In the future, if this boy Yue Feng is promising, if you don't dislike him, he will work for you as an errand and see the officialdom. " Chen Guanlou smiled knowingly, he understood Master Du's concerns. Master Du is an old scholar and has always had a prejudice against Tianlao. Another thing is that Du Yuefeng is still young and will still have the opportunity to obtain fame in the future. He cannot ruin his reputation and interrupt his education just for the sake of the small income from Tianlao. Therefore, Chen Guanlou can only reject Chen Guanlou's kindness. Scholars don’t care whether you have any difficulties or not. Dare to go to Tianlao to work, but also want to obtain fame and dream. One spittle can drown someone. The examiner will also take the candidate's reputation into consideration. If the reputation is too bad, or it is related to Tianlao, the examiner will inevitably be disgusted. None of the civil servants would treat Tianlao fairly. They would only regard Tianlai as a filthy, vile and dirty place. Naturally, those who work in Tianlao are also filthy, vile and filthy people. A dignified scholar, a person who is about to take the exams for academic status, don't even think about messing around if you are contaminated by these six words. Asking for the Marquis Mansion? The Marquis' Mansion is not part of the civil service group. Even if there is a way to help Du Yuefeng get the title fairly, there is no way to help Du Yuefeng embark on a smooth career. He has to rely on himself to fight for his career. A person with a bad reputation and collectively excluded by the civil service will not be able to make a name for himself, and may not even have the opportunity to sit on the bench. No matter how long the Marquis's hands are, they can't manage so much, and he is not his own son. Chen Guanlou nodded to show his understanding, "I am not thoughtful. Yuefeng still needs to take the exam for the title, and it is indeed not appropriate for him to work in the Tianlao." Master Du was particularly grateful for Chen Guanlou's consideration and understanding, "Come on, come on, I will toast you another glass." Some words don't need to be said, all in the wine glass. "I plan to find a master." Chen Guanlou didn't hesitate to talk about his plan. Master Du was a little worried, "Is the job not going well? But someone is trying to sabotage you and embarrass you." "Haha, that's not the case. Master, you underestimate me. The troublemakers in the prison have long been subdued. I deal with people differently from others. I insist on making them convinced. As for the others, they still rely on me for food, which is not worth mentioning." Chen Guanlou's tone was very firm, and Master Du was relieved. "But even so, you can't take it lightly. You are so young and have little experience. Anyone picked out of the prison is older than you. You are so young and you have become the chief officer of the prison, managing hundreds of people. There must be many people who are not sincere and have opinions about you. You surrender now only because of the situation. Once they get the chance, you must be careful not to capsize in the gutter."