Survive in the world of Red Mansions

After Li Jingya became pregnant, even if she didn't specify, her status in the Lin family immediately became the object of key protection.

No matter what Lin Hai and his son think, the children who have lived in the Lin family for generations and are attached to the Lin family still hope to see the next generation of the Lin family born as soon as possible. Only when the heir is born early can the continuation of the entire family of the main family be guaranteed, and they can also be guaranteed. These people who have lived in the Lin family for generations can continue to live well in the Lin family.

For the servants of the Lin family, Li Jingya, the princess who was born in the palace, was very worried before she married into the Lin family.The Lin family doesn't have a housewife right now, and the princess will definitely be in charge of the house as soon as she enters the house. Those who have lived in the Lin family for generations, especially those who are in a better position, are even more anxious, fearing that they will be like When Mrs. Ma took over the Lin family back then, she replaced those more important, luscious, relaxed and decent positions with the companions she brought.

When Li Jingya married into the Lin family, although she took over the affairs of the Lin family immediately as expected, she did not make any major changes to the Lin family, nor did she immediately place her companion in some important places. position above.After a long time, the servants of the Lin family finally breathed a sigh of relief. Even the people brought by the grandma looked at people from the corner of their eyes at first, but when they thought of them coming out of the palace, they passed it after a while.

When the first wife married into the Lin family, it took more than ten years before the eldest aunt was born. This time, the eldest grandmother has been married for five or six years, and she has never been pregnant. I felt that it would be like this, but now that the grandma is pregnant, it is indeed a bit of a surprise.The main reason is that the Lin family has always had few children, and few of them can give birth immediately after they get married. The grandma of this generation is now pregnant at this time. It can't be said that it is very early, but it is definitely not too late.

After Li Jingya became pregnant, Princess Zhongshun came to visit her in person, and not only sent medicinal materials and fabrics, but also two experienced midwives.Besides, the grandma of the Lin family finally got her. Not to mention the Lin family, the people Li Jingya brought over from the palace were even more nervous and worried about her.

In this day and age, when wives are pregnant, men don't talk about taking care of their wives, and many of them arrange other women to serve their husbands.Lin Rui, as a modern person, would not be able to do such a thing of "the daughter-in-law is pregnant, and the man still finds other women for sex" (Lin Rui thinks), but Li Jingya is pregnant, and Lin Rui needs to worry about it There are really few places.

Not to mention the large group of maidservants who used to be personal servants, the Yue family sent someone to take care of them, so there was no need to do other things. As a husband, he didn't go to find other women, which was considered very considerate.Besides, in this social atmosphere, men should be busy with outside affairs. It is not recommended for men to focus too much on inner affairs like this. If men focus on inner affairs every day, it will be irritating. joke.

Due to the sufficient staffing of the Imperial Academy, most people do not have many things to do every day, so they are very leisurely. However, except for a small number of these leisurely people, they will directly accompany the emperor.People who accompany the emperor can't be idle, even if they don't have many things to do, but they don't dare to relax at any time when they are by the emperor's side, even if they are free, they dare not really relax!

Some time ago, the emperor asked Lin Rui to give him a summary of various local conditions such as taxation and disasters in Huguang and Guangxi.It's not that others can't do it, but others' speed and calculation of numbers are definitely not as good as Lin Rui's. Even if Lin Rui has not formally entered the society to do things in modern times, he often follows Lin Hai. I am sure that others are strong, although it is not straightforward to copy it now, but the notes he posted are absolutely clear and clear to others, and he also writes his own opinions clearly and clearly below.

Today, since I know that Lin Rui is not only very good at assisting in handling political affairs, but also has expertise in this area, I often find something for Lin Rui to do.

Lin Rui estimated the time. After the court meeting in the morning, he usually summoned some cabinet ministers and subordinate officials. Except for the meal time and noon break, the emperor would be free at about three o'clock in the afternoon, so Lin Rui scooped up the booklet in his hand Come and ask Your Majesty to see you.

Lin Rui asked the little servant waiting in front of Qianqing Palace to inform Li, and sure enough, after the little servant went in, someone came to invite Lin Rui in just a moment.After saluting and greeting, Lin Rui presented the booklet he had prepared.

The emperor took the booklet presented by Dai Quan himself, looked at it roughly, and nodded involuntarily.A few days ago, the emperor asked Lin Rui to sort out the expenditures of the Ministry of Industry for the past two years.Lin Rui not only calculated all the expenditures of the Ministry of Industry last year and the year before last, the four departments of Yingjian, Yuheng, Dushui, and Tuntian Qingli, and listed them in an orderly manner, but also followed the Ministry of Industry. The expenses when the household department went to various places for disaster relief are clearly marked separately.

It can be said that once people see it, they can clearly know the work situation of the Ministry of Industry in the past two years, the distribution of money and goods, etc., although the emperor has informed the Ministry of Industry and the Imperial Academy in advance, and provided it when Lin Rui inquired It is convenient, but it is not easy to achieve this level in such a short time!

"Koshizawa, you've worked hard!"

When he ascended the throne at the end of the early years, he was a serious and unsmiling person under the influence of most people. Now that he has been emperor for many years, this trait is even worse.Coupled with the fact that he has been on the throne for a long time and has real power in his hands, he has become more powerful in his position. Many newcomers who are new to the officialdom are afraid to face it directly. They talk like today, and they also bring a faint smile. It is rare.

But no matter how good he is, as a courtier, Lin Rui doesn't care what he thinks in his heart. He still has to have the courtesy he should have, and Lin Rui will abide by it well. , before the submission of this paper, it can only be completed with the assistance of many people from the Ministry of Industry and the Imperial Academy."

"I know it well! Yue Ze, you have been in the Imperial Academy for four or five years, so what do you think?"

Lin Rui raised his head and glanced at the present, and sighed secretly, I just have some ideas, and I must not listen to you in front of your old man!

"Respect Your Majesty's order!"

Hearing what Lin Rui said today, he didn't continue to ask more questions. It was probably the expected answer. After saying a few other words, he asked Lin Rui to leave.

Lin Rui didn't take this conversation with the emperor to heart either. What should he do in the past is what he should do now.But at the end of the year, when the child in Li Jingya's belly was seven or eight months old, Lin Rui was promoted again.

The officials at the end of the year had adjustments, because they knew that the emperor valued Lin Rui, so although Lin Rui was still young, his rise in rank was not too unexpected for others.But this time, Lin Rui has not only been promoted in rank, but has also changed places, and he is still a member of the official department among the six departments, which is beyond the expectations of many people.

Not to mention other people, both Lin Hai and his son were a little surprised. Seeing that Lin Rui has always valued Lin Rui more now, Lin Hai also thinks that if Lin Rui leaves the Imperial Academy, he should be promoted to a higher rank, and he should go to the Ministry of Household Affairs. The position of the Provincial Cleaning Officials Secretary Langzhong, who knows that this time it was promoted to a level according to their wishes, but it was not transferred to the Ministry of Households as they expected. Instead, it was unexpectedly entered into the Ministry of Officials. The doctor of the official department.

The Ministry of Officials controls the assessment of the appointment and removal of officials all over the world. Although there is an emperor above, the Ministry of Officials can basically directly decide some officials with lower ranks.Although the Langzhong of the Qingli Division has the same rank, they are all of the fifth rank, but the Qinglisi Langzhong of the Ministry of Officials has more power than the Qinglisi Langzhong of the Ministry of Households. Above is a position with little power.

This time, Lin Rui was able to be directly promoted from a bachelor of the fifth rank in the Hanlin Academy to a doctor of the official department of the official department. For people of Lin Rui's age, it is difficult to find a few in the Manchu Dynasty.Similar to Lin Rui, it's not that there are no fifth-rank officials, but they are basically military officers, and it's really hard to find civil servants.

It can be said that Lin Rui was promoted again at a young age, which can be said to be a happy event for the Lin family, but now that the eldest grandma has a big belly in July and August, it is indeed a bit reluctant to come to organize the banquet.

Except for the congratulatory gifts sent by a few relatives, the Lin family accepted them, and all those sent by others were returned. Whether these people were because of Lin Hai, the cabinet minister, or because of He Linrui's promotion, Lin Rui didn't intend to Accepted, he didn't want to cause the person above him to be jealous because of these trivial matters.

At the end of the year, all households were busy preparing for the New Year. It was a rare encounter with Xiu Mu, and Lin Rui did not go out. He was sorting out the income accounts sent by various places during this period in the mansion, so that these accounts could be calculated. .

The Grange shop on the surface of Lin Fu, the head of the village and the shopkeeper, used to be managed by the big steward assisting Lin Rui. Usually, some trivial matters were directly handled by the big steward. Lin Rui just looked at the books, sometimes Will have someone spot check.Not long after Li Jingya got married, these ledgers were directly handed over to her. If there was anything wrong, the housekeeper would report it to her directly.

The Grange shops that Lin Rui personally manages are the part that Lin Ruhai took over directly from Mrs. Lin before, and asked not to hand them over to Jia Min.

This year, most places in the Celestial Dynasty have been in good weather, so the income of the farms in various places is not bad. Looking at the summed up numbers, Lin Rui couldn't help but wonder. The income in the dark is nearly twice as much as the income in the open. , this year's income is nearly 9 taels.

After summing up the total, Lin Rui sighed lightly, and happily said to Lin Hai, "Father, this year's income from various places this year is 700 taels, which is nearly 2 taels more than last year." Two, it seems that this year is really good everywhere!"

Lin Hai ladled a book in his hand and said, "Even if you are not in the Ministry of Household Affairs, you should know the situation of money and food collection reported in various places this year in the Imperial Academy, don't you already know?"

"It's very clear, but it's rare that Zhuangtou from all over the world are honest, just sigh~!"

Lin Hai chuckled before saying, "You think that people who go on inspections secretly every now and then are just doing white work, besides, you only brought one out for surgery last year, they are not that forgetful, and they dare not forget so quickly! "

When Lin Rui heard his father say this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, appearing to be in a great mood.Whether it is on the surface or secretly, the Lin family's farm shop will basically send people to various places to inspect it every year.For those who are a little tricky, greedy for dozens of taels, one or two hundred taels, as long as it is not too much, the Lin family will basically open their eyes and close their eyes to let it go.But for those who are too courageous and play with the master's family, as long as they are found out, they will not be easily let go.

Last year, the farmer who was taken out for surgery had a total annual income of less than 4000 taels of silver. This farmer was very good, and he was greedy for 800 taels, and he expected others to not know.It's not that he suddenly became bolder. The main reason is that he hasn't found out his Zhuangzi for a few years. At the beginning, he was only a few dozen taels, then one or two hundred, and then hundreds, seven or eight hundred. He could do it. That's right, one step a year, but it's a pity that his Zhuangzi was found last year, and the inspector was still a good hand, so he was naturally found out.

Lin Hai watched Lin Rui collect all the accounts, and knowing that the accounts were settled, he turned to other aspects and asked, "You have been in the Ministry of Officials for more than half a month, how do you feel?"

"I've been looking at the official documents of the Ministry of Officials over the years. They haven't let me take over official affairs. It's hard to say whether it's good or not. Besides, it's normal for them to be a little tricky. After all, I'm the top He took other people's positions and joined the official department. If I hadn't gone, after the former doctor left, he should be taken over by a chief surnamed Lu. That chief surnamed Lu seems to be Mr. Fang, the left servant, so ,Understand?"

"Do you need me to come forward?" Lin Hai couldn't help asking with concern.

Lin Rui shook his head, "No, newcomers will be made things difficult wherever they go, and this kind of petty trouble is not difficult for me. If I can't get through this hurdle myself, then I might as well go home early!

I just need to do my job well. After all, I was transferred by the emperor's name, so they don't dare to do too much.Besides, if you don't have the eyes and ears of that person in any part of the department, it would be bad if you want to take action. They really did too much, so naturally someone will come forward. "

"That guy really had a whim and transferred you to the official department. If you went to the household department, it wouldn't be so much trouble. The current left servant of the household department still has many subordinates who were promoted by me before. You go in No matter what, they will give you some convenience. However, if there are no accidents, they will still be transferred to the household department in a few years."

"How to say?" Lin Rui was quite surprised when he heard it, and couldn't help but look up at Lin Hai, "Will you be transferred to the household department in the future?"

"Yes," Lin Hai said angrily, "The one said that you are still too young, and you did well in the Imperial Academy, but you still have little experience in certain aspects. Need to be strengthened?! When you arrive at the Ministry of Officials, you happen to be in contact with these the most. If there are no accidents, you should be in the Ministry of Households in a few years, and you should be able to sit in the position of Minister. If that person can maintain the current If you are in a sober state, you should not be able to reach the position of Hubu Shangshu before you are 35 years old."

After talking about it, Lin Hai lowered his voice a lot. Fortunately, Lin Rui was sitting beside Lin Hai, otherwise he really couldn't hear clearly.

Listening to his father's words, Lin Rui couldn't help chuckling. It's true. If you want to be like the first emperor, the court was in chaos in the later period. For the sake of his own throne, he can't care about anything else at all.Naturally, the appointment of officials is not considered purely from the official's personal ability and whether he is qualified for the position, but more from factional disputes.

"The next battle for the throne should not disrupt the whole court like last time!"

"That depends on Empress Sun's ability!" Lin Hai continued, "Empress Sun gave birth to a daughter a few years ago. I heard that she was injured during childbirth, and there has been no movement for many years. Who would have thought that Empress would actually The old clam produces pearls. Now this only son is just over eight years old, and the time is just right. As long as he can grow up safely, he is the most suitable to inherit the throne. He will not be like the first emperor. They are all grown up and want to take power. Like now, when the emperor is old, this son-in-law has just grown up, and it is just right for him to take over the power in his hands, so there will be no situation like today when he was fighting for the throne."

Lin Rui laughed out loud suddenly, and said a little sneakily, "Father, you said that a queen like this is called Huisheng?"

"..." It was Lin Hai who slapped Lin Rui on the back of his head, "Here you are at home, be careful when you speak outside."

"I know, I've always been very cautious when speaking outside, don't worry!"

"I know you are careful, but I still want to remind you to pay more attention! Your accounts have also been dealt with, and it's almost time for dinner. Your daughter-in-law has a big belly, so go back and be with her!" Lin Hai waved his hand, telling Lin Rui to hurry up Walk.

"I'll go back later, because I'm afraid you'll be lonely, so I've already told you that I'll have dinner with you tonight!"

"Go away! When did I feel lonely?" Lin Hai scolded with a smile, even though he said so, he still ordered the uncle to eat here and let them pay attention.