Chapter4

Parliamentary reform?

Mrs. Bennet didn't pay attention at all, it was too far away for her. But unlike her husband's dazed at the moment, her eyes suddenly lit up.

Even if you don't understand reform at all, but listening to Brando mention the parliament, does it mean that he has the intention of entering it?

Rounding up, you can also be a member of the nobility in the future?

Mrs. Bennet: Ah! I'm so excited!

Hume could see at a glance that Mrs. Bennet was biased. I really didn't mock Mrs. Bennet for being outrageous, at least in terms of self-confidence, she was number one in Longborn.

There are pros and cons to things, as a mother, I never subconsciously question the ability of my child, thinking that my child can do whatever he wants, this kind of confidence is really good.

"Ahem—"

Mr. Bennet's sight that his wife is about to make up an outrageous castle of kings will make the atmosphere strange again.

No way! He had to find a decent excuse to get the topic back at once.

"I've been on the road for the past few days, and I haven't had time to read the newspaper. Brando, what do you say about parliamentary reform? ”

Mr. Bennet was quick to throw out the question and not let his wife go in a more outrageous direction.

Mrs. Bennet had no interest in such topics in the past, but now she paid a little more attention, perhaps her first step into the hereditary aristocracy.

Brando distilled the content of the reforms of this parliament.

"There are two main points: the redistribution of seats in the House of Commons, the abolition or reduction of parliamentary seats in some cities and counties with reduced populations; The electorate was broadened, and the restrictions on status and assets were lowered, and now rich peasants, businessmen engaged in industry and commerce, could participate in elections. ”

This reform, recorded in Brando's previous annals, took place in 1832, and was achieved here in 1829, three years earlier.

Talking about this news is not to express the difference between the two time and space, but to remind Mr. Bennet that times are changing rapidly.

Mrs. Bennet heard that it was a change in the suffrage of the House of Commons, and that it had nothing to do with her fantasies of a noble seat in the House of Lords, and her excited head seemed to be poured cold water.

She immediately lost interest and muttered, "What can this have to do with us?" ”

Brando's words hit Mrs. Bennet's greatest concern. "It's about marrying a rich man."

"What?!"

Mrs. Bennet instantly pricked up her ears, "What does this mean?" ”

Brando did not explain, but looked at Mr. Bennet. "Father, what do you think?"

Mr. Bennet frowned slightly, and realized in hindsight that a social trend had come that was unfavorable to him.

The reason for the population decline in some cities and counties is the large number of people who have migrated to industrial cities.

The expansion of suffrage in favor of industry and commerce represented a concession in power by the aristocracy, which originally controlled land and financial capital.

Those who engage in politics are all black-hearted, who will be willing to give in? Unless it has to be reformed, it shows that the rise of the industrial and commercial class is unstoppable.

Today is a change in suffrage, so will there be land revenue involved someday?

As a landed squire, he liked to live in peace, and he was uncomfortable with the great changes in the outside world.

Mrs. Bennet couldn't help but raise her voice when she saw her husband's everyday silent face.

"Don't torture my fragile nerves, and speak with your noble throat at this time. It's about marrying a rich man, and as a father, you're not in a hurry at all? Don't you want your daughters to marry well! ”

Mr. Bennet only felt that his ears had been murdered. Glancing helplessly at his wife, how could she really believe Brando's talk about parliamentary reform and the marriage of sisters.

And whoever makes a point of view will let whoever explains, why turn your head and question him loudly? In the end, he was the only one who was hurt.

Mrs. Bennet just didn't dare to ask her fourth daughter. I feel ashamed, and I can't speak out loud for the rest of my life.

It's different for her husband, he's used to it anyway, so let's keep getting used to it.

Mr. Bennet was too lazy to talk too deeply with his wife. Even if she analyzes thoroughly, she will only grasp the part she wants to hear, and it is better to save her energy at the beginning and only say what she needs to say.

"The distribution of wealthy people in England has changed, and the range of rich sons-in-law you want to choose has become larger. Not only the landlords and gentry, but also the factory owners will also hold a lot of wealth. ”

Mr. Bennet didn't wait for his wife's eyebrows to flutter, and then dragged her fluttering heart back to the ground.

"There are more channels to make money, various new industries are emerging, and the risk of business investment is also increasing. Even if you are a landlord, if you don't understand the situation, you will fail to invest and lose money by selling land. So when you're looking for a son-in-law, you can't just look at whether he has money now. ”

Mrs. Bennet seemed to understand, and cast an inquiring glance at Brando.

Brando nodded, "Father is right, times are changing rapidly, so you should be careful when choosing. ”

It's like answering Mrs. Bennet, but it's not all.

It is not only the marriage partner to choose, but also the more important thing is to think about which direction you are going.

Some people pry into the times, some people conform to the times, and some people cling to the old rules and are abandoned by the times.

Mr Bennet is still digesting news about the change in the power composition of the House of Commons.

That shows that the talents needed by the society are different from the past, and the requirements for what knowledge and skills to master will be different, and the old thinking can no longer be used to make judgments.

After the Q&A just now, he realized that he was probably powerless to cope with the chaotic and changing times. If nothing else, let's just say that the grasp of the changing wind direction has been slowed down a lot.

Suggesting everything will only add to the trouble. At the moment, he willingly handed over control to someone more suitable, and let Brando have the final say in the future.

Wait a minute!

Something is not quite right!

Why did the topic go off track, remember what Hume's original question was today?

I asked you what advice you have for Brando's study plan and the future of her daughters.

At this moment, Mr. Bennet finally came to his senses.

I see!

The mouth is open!

After going around in circles, today we are not talking about educational content at all, but about the power of the Bennet family.

Brando is about to leave for Longborn, and knowing that his family is full of chicken feathers, he has to remove unnecessary obstacles.

After a few minutes of conversation, she started with the topic of tutoring, without mentioning that she wanted to control the direction of the whole family, but she had achieved her goal quietly.

Mr. Bennet had not been very in charge before, and now he has no idea of being seized power, but it is inevitable that he will have mixed feelings.

He was a little pleased with the resourcefulness of his fourth daughter, and a little annoyed that she didn't say what she wanted straight to the point.

On second thought, Brando had been living outside the home, not close enough to each other.

If she had asked her father that he should do this or that, would she have been happy and immediately agreed? Probably not.

Mr. Bennet's mood was mixed, and he was quickly relieved.

Actually, that's good. Now it seems that with Brando's ability, he no longer has to worry about the fate of his wife and daughters after his death.

"I'm used to life in Longborn, and I can't keep up with the new developments outside."

Mr. Bennet stated, "Brando, you have grown up to be at the helm of the family. If there is anything good about your sister and sister, just say it. ”

Brando said, "Father is serious. As a relative, I have no control over the future of my sisters. Everyone is responsible for their own lives and for their own choices. The most I can do is give advice and give the sisters more options to choose from. This is inseparable from the support of parents. ”

Brando deliberately asked, "Mother, are you right?" ”

Mrs. Bennet didn't quite understand the twists and turns, but she had her own way of thinking.

The fourth daughter looked very good and was kind to her parents, which was affirmed by Mr. Bennet.

This is about the same as she can make a group of outstanding young people in the future, about the sisters have a wider range of marriage partners, about the same as not worrying about letting other daughters marry a good family, and about the same as if she is widowed.

So listening to Brando, is it wrong to support her?

Absolutely!

Mrs. Bennet said categorically, "Yes! Dear Brando, I definitely support you. ”

Brando seemed to smile happily, "Mother, how can I bear to let you work hard to solve the problem." Your love is my driving force. ”

After a pause, she added, "I have only one small request, but I hope you can be more demanding of your sisters' studies and temperament." The better the itself, the more good suitors, isn't it? ”

When Mrs. Bennet heard this, there was nothing wrong with this, but she still had something else in mind.

She thinks that the first criterion for a rich person to choose a mate must be beauty, and temperament and knowledge must give way to appearance.

Brando said unhurriedly: "It is human nature to choose a partner and want to find a beautiful look. The definition of beauty is not only the appearance given by the parents, but also the connotation and cultivation of a person. ”

"If you don't have enough knowledge, you will be timid as soon as you open your mouth, and the two of you can't talk together. If you have a bad temperament, you will have many contradictions after getting along for a long time. Mother, you love your children so much that you don't want them to be unhappy in marriage. ”

Brando's words were not at all about finding a match for his sisters, which was to deal with Mrs. Bennet's words.

In the original book, Lydia eloped with George Wayhan.

The world is so different from what is described in the book that no one can say whether the encounter in the story will still occur. Now, Lydia is only twelve years old, and she can't talk about the original storyline immediately.

Brando, however, knew very well that some education was on the agenda, and Mrs. Bennet could not be allowed to continue to spoil her little daughter.

Unless Lydia's luck is off the charts, she will only meet people of high character in her life. Otherwise, she would not meet the despicable George Wehan, and she would most likely be deceived by another man with no appearance.

It may be too late to change the way Lydia is educated.

Brando, though, wasn't going to do everything.

There is no deep emotional foundation with the Bennet family, just to settle the cause and effect of the resurrection of the corpse and do what he can.

She didn't care if the sisters married or not, but wanted to give the five more choices. In this era of chaos and change, they can live a different life through flexible ways.

The first step is to ask the five sisters to have a tutor to broaden their horizons, so that they can first familiarize themselves with the learning atmosphere.

Help them discover certain interests and hobbies, and support them if they are willing to study further or develop into a career to earn money independently.

It's important to set the tone today and let the Bennets express their unequivocal support, otherwise it's easy to get into a conflict later.

As for whether the five sisters will change in the end or not, even the biological parents can't control it, so why should the other person bear all the responsibility.

Mrs. Bennet thought about it that her daughters might not have the same luck as herself, and could not find a husband like Mr. Bennet who was willing to give money, not to ask too much of his wife, and not to mess around.

Since Brando is for the good of her sisters, there is no reason not to support her as a mother. That's the final word, "Then let them learn more." ”

There is no need to say anything else.

Mrs. Bennet had an account on her mind. Her living expenses, and the amount of dowry her daughters received, were originally paid for by Mr. Bennet.

Just heard about the parliamentary reform, the way and channels of money have changed, and the future wealth of the Bennet family depends on Brando.

In other words, the family's livelihood depended not only on Mr. Bennet, but also on Brando.

She has an intuition that compared to her husband who has been unconditionally giving money for more than 20 years, Brando, who did not grow up around, could not be due to the temperament of her family.

Mr. Bennet watched the scene, his wife being pinched by Brando in a few words, and the children in Longborn did not know that their studies were about to get worse.

It is impossible for him to continue to be lazy, such as the books that Brando mentioned just now for Mary, and the task of guiding and solving doubts will fall on his head.

When people reach middle age, they have to be arranged by their children to do things.

Mr. Bennet couldn't restrain himself from being a little depressed, unwilling to be the "culprit" and deliberately asked, "Then again, Brando, do you have any study plans?" ”

Brando said lightly: "I'm going to study at Cambridge next year." ”

Bennet: Listen! This tone seems to be too natural to go to a bar and buy alcohol, right?

Even though Hume had been praising Brando's talent for learning in his letters for the past two years, he still had no real sense of shock.

Mr. Bennet was a little unconvinced, and he asked, "Why not Oxford?" ”

Brando: "Cambridge is closer to Longborn. ”

This reason succeeded in choking Mr. Bennet.

Mrs. Bennet was thoughtful, and then it dawned on her.

Ask your husband, "I understand!" You didn't go to Oxford or Cambridge when you were young because you didn't like it, right? ”

The air was suddenly quiet.

Mr. Bennet: Pain!

It was as if he had been stabbed in the back.

How did he forget that silence is a valuable quality, why should he talk too much, isn't this a boomerang thrown by himself.