Lin Gongzi medicine jar

Mrs. Tai's birthday passed in this scenery.

The two concubines didn't stay long, and after the banquet, they talked with the ladies for a while and then left.

In the evening, a stage board was built next to the waterside pavilion, and with the advantage of being a filial piety, both Lin Xi and Zhao Yuanrong tacitly did not go to join in the fun.

Under the candlelight, Lin Xi listened quietly to Anshou's report, and then nodded for a long time to show that he understood.

"Is my uncle not going to deal with her? What are you keeping this hateful servant?" Zhao Yuanrong was lying on the table and counting his gains for the day, when he saw that Lin Xi didn't say a word, he asked in puzzlement.

Although he was young, he had been around the concubine mother, and he had been affected by his ears and eyes. Once he found out about this kind of maid who was crawling around, she would never be found in the palace the next day.

Lin Xi tapped the table lightly with her fingers, and said with a smile after hearing the words: "No need, if you deal with this, there may be another one, and it will be troublesome to find out, why don't you just keep it and be prepared anyway, what does she do?" I also have a bottom line in my heart. And with her, the person behind it will only be that we have not noticed it and will only continue to act secretly. Although I don’t want to admit it, my power is still too small in front of those people. Know what's going to happen."

Hearing this, Anshou raised his head and looked at Lin Xi in surprise. Did he, the new master, just tell the six-year-old son directly like this?

Can the son understand?Aren't you afraid that Tongyan Wuji might slip up?

"Oh..." Zhao Yuanrong frowned, his small face was serious, he looked at Lin Xi who was smiling slightly, and then said angrily, "Why does Princess Liang want to monitor her cousin?"

"Ah, I have something terrible in my hand." Lin Xi sighed with emotion.

The two princes really spared no effort to get the ledger from him, but they don't know why the king of Shu changed his strategy and chose Huairou, while the king of Liang... is really like Huaizhou, secretly slowly passing through one after another. One chess piece achieves the goal.

Lin Xi sneered inwardly, neither of them was a good thing.To put it bluntly, there is really a superior, and this great summer is over.

Zhao Yuanrong had no good solution, so he asked, "Does my father know?"

Lin Xi nodded.

Then Zhao Yuanrong was relieved. In his mind, although his father was annoying, he was reliable.He held Lin Xi's hand and comforted him, "Cousin, don't be afraid, I will protect you, my father said that I will follow you."

Thank you so much, Lin Xi rubbed his head.

At this time, I heard Anshou whispering: "Young master Lin, you don't have to worry, the prince has ordered before leaving that anyone who threatens you can be shoveled first, and he will bear the consequences."

Lin Xi believed it, but he didn't need to act like this.

Lanyuexuan has no secrets at all. When she first moved in, Lin Xi was ready to leave at any time.

There was nothing in the study, so it was nothing more than to be stared at by people going in and out looking for him.

Ruyi entered the room and looked at Ji Xiang who was sitting in front of the window case embroidered with a handkerchief, and asked with a frown, "Where did you go at noon, and I haven't been able to find you. Sister Yuan asked me and I didn't know how to answer."

Ji Xiang embroidered a few stitches, raised his head and said with a smile: "Why are you nervous, everyone in the Hou Mansion is so busy today, I was called by my mother in charge to help, but I just got free."

Ruyi frowned even more when she heard the words, "Are you going to help? Which mother in charge asked you to go? You didn't look at the study, but ran out instead?"

Jixiang put down his embroidery work and said: "The young master's study room doesn't have any important things, why should he keep an eye on it all the time, and rushing to invite people in front of him can't make people feel that Lanyuexuan is entrusting him with big things and not helping even a little favor, right? Besides, the young master and the eldest son are not here, Lan Yuexuan is really fine, anyway, there are sisters watching."

Ruyi didn't speak, looked at Jixiang, wondering if she really didn't understand or was pretending to be confused, couldn't help but sighed in her heart, went to sit next to Jixiang, and said in a low voice: "Jixiang, we are all maids of Lanyuexuan. , no matter where the young master is in the future, we will follow. The young master has a good temper, although Zhou's mother is strict but not harsh, if the young lady in the future is also kind, it will be a blessing from us. Don't think about what is there or what is not. gone."

Ji Xiang looked sideways at Ruyi, only to hear her say flatly: "You bought it from outside, but I'm a family-born child, and my mother-in-law is here."

So Ruyi didn't speak any more.

Lin Xi hopes to seek stability in secret and wait until the wings are full, but some people can't wait.

An imperial decree came to Yongning Hou's mansion, and Yongning Hou threw everyone to their knees to listen to the announcement.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said, Zhang Meiren in the palace has not recovered from the cold for a long time, and the Sacred Heart is very worried. I heard that Lin Xi of the Yongning Marquis Mansion has excellent medical skills, and her hands are rejuvenated. Today, she is called into the palace for diagnosis and treatment. I admire it."

Marquis Yongning couldn't help being a little taken aback when he heard the imperial decree, he didn't expect that the imperial decree was for Lin Xi.

"Master Hou, what about Mr. Lin, hurry up and ask him to come out to receive the order." Eunuch Xuanzhi reminded.

"Xi'er...Xi'er is still in the Baijia Academy, housekeeper, hurry up and send someone to bring him back!" After Yongninghou ordered the housekeeper, he smiled at Eunuch Xuanzhi, "Eunuch, sit down for a while, the Baijia Academy is still a little away from the Hou's mansion." distance."

Lin Xi is now discussing the issue of people's livelihood with Mr. Bai, and the first thing that bears the brunt is the taxation of the people.

The agricultural tax has been increased year by year, and the people are suffering unspeakably. Scholar and middle-aged scholars have been clamoring for tax cuts every year, but they always flow to the surface and have not been implemented.

"Even a king who is so diligent and dedicated to the people today has not dared to decree reduction or exemption at will, why?"

The two teachers and students sit cross-legged across from the small table, a pot of tea, a few stacks of fried rice and peanuts and other snacks, the doors and windows are wide open, and the breeze is blowing, which is quite comfortable.

Zhao Yuanrong was sitting between the two, with a bowl of Mulian soup in front of him, and he was drinking slowly with a spoon. When he heard Mr. Bai's question, he raised his head to look at his cousin, and saw Lin Xi smiling slightly. , took a leisurely sip of green tea, and then slowly said: "Ninety-nine out of ten of the country's income comes from taxation. The land tax is the most important national tax, and the commercial tax is supplemented. Look at our country since the founding of the country. The population has at least doubled. The land has expanded a lot since the beginning of the country's measurement, and the wasteland has been cultivated, and the mountains have been planted with trees. It stands to reason that the tax revenue will only increase and not decrease."

Zhao Yuanrong took a sip of the magnolia soup in the bowl, and asked in confusion, "Then why?"

Lin Xi stretched out her finger and shook it, "Land annexation, officials' exploitation, the National Bank's misuse, cutting expenditure and not increasing revenue..." And technology is not developing!

Zhao Yuanrong looked at Lin Xi's four fingers, stretched out his hand to touch them, and said "oh" with a smile.

Mr. Bai gave a low laugh, motioning for Lin Xi to continue.

Lin Xi was helpless, the child obviously didn't understand, he withdrew his hand, patted Zhao Yuanrong's head, and said, "Land annexation means buying, robbing or rewarding the land in the hands of ordinary people into the hands of one or several people. When that person has fame and title, all the land in his hands does not need to pay taxes. Just like Ronger, all the farms under your name do not need to pay taxes, because you are the prince and son of the prince and have the title. However, the world There is so much land that can be cultivated..."

Lin Xi dipped her finger in the tea and drew a circle on the small table.

"When the emperor rewards you more, the prince buys more land for you, and others give you more gifts, then the land in your name that does not need to pay taxes is a large part..."

Lin Xi filled a part of the circle with tea, and the shadow grew bigger and bigger as he spoke.

"In the end, there will be less and less land that can pay taxes. If the tax money of the national treasury does not want to be reduced...then the people in this part of the blank can only pay more and more! In addition, the middle officials set up private names for their own self-interest. Taxes are collected indiscriminately, and the people's food reserves are decreasing throughout the year. When they can't even eat enough, they will sell their children and daughters, but if there is a natural or man-made disaster..."

Lin Xi sneered, and when the shadow filled the entire circle, her wet finger suddenly drew a big cross on the circle.

Peasant uprising, start all over again!

Looking at the circle, Zhao Yuanrong's mouth instantly opened into a circle.

Old Mr. Bai couldn't help adjusting his sitting posture, and his kind and happy face couldn't help being solemn, and said, "Xi'er, you're making alarmist remarks. Your Majesty is still sober today, so it won't be so."

Lin Xi took out the silk cloth, wiped the circle, then reached out to touch Zhao Yuanrong's head, and said with a smile, "Yes, indeed the student said too much."

Naturally, the demise of a dynasty would not be so simple. Faint rulers, corrupt officials, foreign invasions... a series of factors combined to bring about this result.

At least the fate of the Great Xia Dynasty is not exhausted.

Old Mr. Bai has been studying all his life, and he probably has not met such a bold student at such a young age, so he doesn't know whether he is happy or worried.

"Then...wouldn't it be good for Rong'er to pay the tax too?" Zhao Yuanrong asked, rubbing his little heart.

Old Mr. Bai burst out laughing when he heard the words, "Rong'er has a kind heart and is not interested in self-interest, which is very good. But you agree, other people may not have this awareness. You study hard all your life to be an official. Why are you an official? Isn't it for this? Just ask your cousin, he only wants to be an official for his own welfare."

Lin Xi choked suddenly, and was a little embarrassed to be said so bluntly by Mr. Bai, especially in front of the children.

Although in the previous life, greed was not enough for life, but in this life, he is determined to be a good person, okay?

So Lin Xi said sternly: "Students think that ill-gotten gains are not to be taken. What's the harm in improving life with legitimate gains? It's natural to be an official for the country and the people, and there is nothing wrong with oneself. Is it true that you have to shrink your clothes and diet to be a good official? To make the common people live a better life today than yesterday, to smile more today than yesterday is to be a good official, isn’t it?”

"Yes, yes, what my cousin said is correct."

Zhao Yuanrong clapped his hands and absolutely supported it.

Old Mr. Bai also laughed, "If you don't do your homework well, there will be a lot of nonsense."

"No way, my cousin has memorized it properly, and Rong'er has checked it." Zhao Yuanrong was dissatisfied, and then nodded seriously, "Rong'er also finished it seriously."

Seeing the solemn appearance, the two of them laughed.

Lin Xi raised the corners of her mouth, and the smile on her face melted like ice and snow. It came from the heart. Only here can people feel that life is fulfilling and comfortable.

Mr. Bai is full of knowledge and can talk about ancient and modern times, but he is not pedantic, he will be tolerant and understanding, he will encourage students to express their views, and he can debate with each other to seek the truth.

Lin Xi never felt so happy, and even Zhao Yuanrong's personality became cheerful and lively.

However, this warm joy came to an abrupt end when the servant from the Yongning Hou Mansion hurried over.

"Master Biao, the imperial decree... the imperial decree has arrived, and I want to call you into the palace... quickly go back with the little one to receive the imperial decree..."

The boy was out of breath, obviously the matter was urgent.

Lin Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously looked at Mr. Bai.

Mr. Bai asked, "Do you know what happened?"

The young man hurriedly saluted and replied: "I don't hear it right, but it seems that the young master Biao is invited to the palace to treat a concubine, and the father-in-law is still waiting for the young master Biao at the Hou's mansion."

There is no room for any preparation.

Seeing Mr. Bai frowned and pondered, Lin Xi said, "Teacher, since the sage called urgently, the student has no choice but to leave first. As for Rong'er..."

Seeing Lin Xi looking over, Zhao Yuanrong immediately said, "I'll go with my cousin." After speaking, he immediately stood up and grabbed Lin Xi's sleeve.

"Then go ahead and proceed carefully." Old Mr. Bai nodded.

When Lin Xi returned to the Marquis of Yongning, the Xuanzhi eunuch had already had his third cup of tea, and he was quite impatient.

"Mr. Lin, hurry up and enter the palace with the miscellaneous family. If the emperor blames you later, you and I can't eat and walk away."

Lin Xi had seen Eunuch Cao in Prince Rui's Mansion, and Eunuch Lai who was next to Emperor Xia Jing, but he didn't know who it was. He looked back at Mrs. Tai.

Mrs. Tai said: "Don't be impatient, father-in-law. Xi'er just came back and still needs to make some preparations before entering the palace. Even the Tai's hospital is helpless. It's quite tricky to think about it. Xi'er, take your medicine box and go quickly." Come back, Rong'er will stay with the old lady for a while."

Lin Xi looked at Zhao Yuanrong, this cousin's follower didn't need to say that he immediately pulled up his sleeves, Lin Xi had no choice but to bow to the father-in-law, then picked up Zhao Yuanrong and went to Lanyuexuan.

However, within a few steps, Qi's mother followed up quietly, and quickly said: "This is Eunuch Fang, the chief eunuch of the Changqiu Palace where the noble concubine lives, Zhang Meiren, who the Young Master Biao wants to treat, now lives in the side hall of the Changqiu Palace. Zhang Meiren is youthful and beautiful, and she is the most favored in the harem. Young Master Biao must be cautious in his words and deeds when he goes here. Even the imperial hospital is helpless. Young Master Biao must think twice before acting like the day the young lady gave birth."

Lin Xi paused, then nodded and thanked her.

As soon as Qi's mother left, the dark guard hugged Zhao Yuanrong, and Lin Xi hurried back to Lan Yuexuan, and while asking Yuanyuan to tidy up the medicine box, she explained the matter to the dark head.

Dark head said in a low voice: "There are many eyes in the palace. It is best not to be alone with Zhang Meiren when you go, you must have a servant girl by your side." Then he asked Zhao Yuanrong, "Has the son not seen the empress dowager for a long time?"

Zhao Yuanrong's eyes lit up when he heard the words, "That's right, so I can enter the palace together."

"Will it be dangerous?" Lin Xi didn't really want to involve Zhao Yuanrong.

Dark head said in a deep voice: "The empress dowager and the emperor love the son, no one dares to do harm to the son."

Lin Xi was right when he thought about it, his father was still fighting at the front line, so the only son, the emperor, must have taken good care of him.