The eldest brother of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

Local officials who came to Beijing to report on their duties encountered an unprecedented crisis.

Tax inspection by the Ministry of Households.

This tax is checked every year, but it has never been as formal as this year. Theoretically, they stay in Beijing for a few days, meet the emperor, and make connections, and they can almost go back, that is, there is something wrong with the accounts , I have already established a relationship, who is willing to toss about the New Year's Eve?As long as it's not so blatant, just turn a blind eye and close one eye.

This year is different, Cao Shangshu sent a message ahead of time, His Highness the Third Highness took care of the account himself, the emperor specially sent someone down, if there is any mistake, he can't suppress it.

Shui Rong personally invited several local officials to drink tea.

Beijing Prince's Mansion has always been full of visitors. Shui Rong is a young man who knows how to be a man, and handles all kinds of relationships well. Many scholars come to his mansion to meet friends with poetry, and officials and butchers woo and communicate in his home. There are some, and there are even young and handsome young people from various families, who have some eccentricities that are not humane for others. Those who can catch his eyes will naturally have a good future.

But such a depressing tea party like today is still rare.

A servant girl brought tea, one cup for each person, nothing more.

"Everyone knows well, Xiao Wang invited everyone here today, not to taste tea, and everyone came from afar, nor to ask for a cup of tea from Xiao Wang. Are you an official, isn't the plan to seal your wife and son, and make your name known to future generations? It’s not that far-reaching, it’s all about making a small fortune in peace and security.” He sat at the head, straight to the point and said, “This time, Xiaowang is ordered by the emperor to help King Qin check this year’s taxes, everyone, It's not pretty."

He was straightforward, but someone responded: "My lord, I'm an honest person, and I won't take detours. I've been doing this for so many years. Why can't I do it this year?"

Shui Rong smiled: "I said I'm not afraid of getting angry, this year, you are not allowed to do this this year, what's wrong?"

How can it be?

Which one was checked?It's His Highness the Third Highness, who dared to hold Shang Fang's sword and turn the water in the south of the Yangtze River into red at a young age. So many powerful families are not afraid, are you afraid of them?A few years ago, when Concubine Lu's cousin committed a crime, General Lu personally brought someone to the door to make amends, saying that it was a debt, and he went bankrupt to fill it up, and only asked His Highness the Third Highness to forgive him.It wasn't a big deal at first, but Shui Fu said: "Today, the father-in-law came to intercede. I set a precedent. What should I do in the future?" The cousin was sent directly to the Ministry of Punishment.

These people here, no matter how close they are, can they kiss his father-in-law?

"I'm not afraid that you will get angry after hearing this." Shui Rong smiled, playing with the teacup in his hand, "Who has the Third Highness been afraid of?"

Yes, who was Shui Fu afraid of?Although he is not the Heavenly King Laozi, but he has a Heavenly King Father.

"I know that you have been officials for so many years, and you all have some connections. Who is the envoy of Xu Changyuan, the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi? I ​​know that your Master Xu is the father-in-law of His Royal Highness Zhao Wang. It is not easy to manage for so many years. .But I want to ask for advice. I would like to ask everyone for advice. Do you think that if the King of Qin is so mobilizing to check the accounts, if no one can bring him down, it will be a big deal? Can't you still be able to move you? My lord, do you think that if the third highness attacks you, will Xu lord follow Zhao Wang's way for you?" Shui Rong smiled, "I have some old friendship with you, but Well, if someone comes to me for tax matters, no matter how many gifts they give, I won't dare to accept it."

This tax matter can be big or small. If it is big, it is the foundation of the country. If it is small, it has been so many years, and no one has checked it.

But since Shui Fu has spread the field with such a big fanfare, it will be difficult.

It's unavoidable that some people have superfluous thoughts. The emperor hasn't established a crown prince yet. If you are so ostentatious, your third highness is not afraid of being jealous if the crown prince is not you in the future?

But I thought about it again, now is the time when the princes are using their supernatural powers in front of the emperor. The Third Highness must have made some achievements in order to show his face. Can you let them go easily?

Thinking of this, someone thought: "My lord, you are the most well-informed. Otherwise, I will give you a letter of approval, so that the next official can have a backbone. How far does the Third Highness plan to investigate this matter?"

Shui Rong raised his eyelids: "Jia Yucun, prefect of Jinling, isn't it? Xiao Wang dare not guess what His Highness is thinking, but I will tell you in one sentence, since I am here to invite you to drink tea, it means that there is still room for change." If there is room, fill up the account, don’t think about what you shouldn’t, and I’m fine with you, otherwise, what step can His Highness do? The left and right are either the Ministry of Officials or the Ministry of Punishment.”

What he said is like he didn't say it. It's hard to make up the bill for a year, not to mention these local officials have been local snakes for more than ten years?I'm afraid I won't be able to make up a fraction even if I go bankrupt.

Shui Rong stood up, tall and tall, and the water-colored coat was covered with silver-embroidered clouds, which was indescribably beautiful: "Everyone, Xiao Wang said that this is what he said, and he is worthy of us. What should I do after years of friendship, you go back and think about it yourself. Or, write a letter to your adults, and I don’t want you to give me an answer right away. Anyway, the emperor’s intention is to keep you in Beijing for the New Year. Let’s Take your time. Take it easy."

He saw off the guests in a hurry and came to the back hall. Lin Mo was sitting in a wheelchair, so bored that he began to tear the bonsai leaves on his table to play.Shui Rong hurried up and protected the baby bonsai: "What is this for? No one messed with you. What are you doing with my baby?"

"Finish?" Lin Mo found a seat in the wheelchair to lean on comfortably, propped her head on one hand, and looked at him with a smile, "A bunch of old foxes won't say anything, right?"

Then the fox can have you fox?Shui Rong said in his heart, "You know they won't say anything, and you want me to buy so much tea for nothing?"

Lin Mo nodded: "Please put pressure on them. There are so many people here, even if they want to join them, they will not be the first bird. They are smart, this time, just tell them, don't think about it. Extra thoughts."

"We don't recognize each of them, and we don't know what to do."

"Who said there is no way?" Lin Mo smiled, "Six departments will interrogate, how can there be no way."

Shui Rong was taken aback: "Joint trial by the six departments?"

"Don't they like trusting relationships? I'll just let them have a good time and let the person who gave them the gift interrogate them. Do you think it's fun?"

Shui Rong was taken aback by his black heart.

There has been a long history of factional disputes in the DPRK and China. Even such a sloppy figure like him, there are people he likes and avoids.And with so many local officials, the backgrounds behind them are naturally different. The six-part joint trial... just let them bite themselves.But there is one thing to pay attention to: "What if they are united?"

"What do you say?"

No, people who have already become popular will only be suspicious of each other, how can they expect to be united?Even if a consensus is reached, they must be on guard against each other, and even secretly make a little trouble.not to mention……

"For such a big scene, the emperor will of course send someone to come. Tell me, will they sweep up the accounts that are obviously messed up in front of the angels? I thought it would be very difficult to handle. Who knew that King Zhongshun would kill himself Well, that’s really God helping me. These account books have more and more loopholes one after another, if they don’t bring them down, I’m really sorry for their stupidity.”

Shui Rong said helplessly: "Only you have sharp eyes and can see those loopholes. I was dizzy when I read the accounts a few days ago, and I couldn't see anything. When I came back, I fell asleep and scared my mother and concubine half to death."

Lin Mo raised his eyebrows: "You are useless, could it be that I did it?"

Shui Rong's face darkened: "I'm useless? How many people have I offended by going through the wind and rain for you, and in exchange for this sentence, I'm useless, and your conscience was eaten by a dog?"

Lin Mo let out a "puchi" laugh: "When my second younger brother and younger brother quarreled with him, they always talked to him like this. King Beijing, you're so confused that you say the same thing to a woman now."

Shui Rong blushed: "What do you mean?"

"Nothing interesting." Lin Mo said, "Just to see you have fun."

"It's even more boring to play with me." Shui Rong reminded him, "When the time comes, I won't be able to shake off, what can you do? Don't you care about your reputation the most?"

Lin Mo frowned, stared at him without blinking for a long while, and Shui Rong felt hairy: "What are you thinking?"

"See how sincere you are." Lin Mo deliberately lowered his voice, and with his expression of squinting his eyes, he was indescribably cunning, like a fox.

Shui Rong took a few steps back involuntarily, feeling unspeakable fear in his heart, forced a smile with some trepidation, "What do you mean by that?"

"Nothing interesting." Lin Mo supported his head with another hand, "Just playing with you."

Obviously standing by himself, looking down at Lin Mo, but no matter what, he felt afraid.He is the king of Beijing, and there are many people in the capital who can speak well, but when facing Lin Mo, he always feels that his brain is not enough.

This person speaks with a knife, his heart is dark, his blood is cold, and his head is hard.

But at this time, I have to muster up the courage to answer him: "Is it fun?"

Lin Mo smiled and nodded, "What do you think?"

Shui Rong said firmly: "This is not interesting."

"Of course it's boring to you, but to me, it's just for fun anyway." Lin Mo turned his head and looked at him seriously, "Look, I'm just like this, and I don't want to suffer if I die , whoever is sincere with me will have a hard time in the end, you might as well try to draw water, although that person is a bit stupid, he can still see his face, can't he?"

Shui Rong sneered: "I just want to see the head, what's wrong?"

Lin Mo hooked his fingers at him.

Shui Rong was suspicious for a long time, but after thinking about it, he moved over with some hope.

It's a pity that Lin Mo didn't do anything, but whispered in his ear: "Look, this is what I like to do the most, to tease you, but I'm worse than the third highness, I don't even bother to give you sweets , do you want to continue?"

Shui Rong turned his face to the side and looked directly into his eyes: "Why don't you continue? I don't suffer."