Lian Erye's Road to Imperial Examination

Every year around the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is the day of rice harvesting.

Now, there are about ten days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, but at this time, floods occurred, and three quarters of the rice fields in the south of the Yangtze River were flooded, causing heavy losses.

Because of this incident, the atmosphere in the DPRK has become very heavy and depressing recently.

For this matter, Emperor Longwu kept his brows tightly locked, and the ministers did not dare to speak loudly, for fear of annoying Emperor Longwu.

"Ai Qing, who do you think should be sent as the imperial envoy to the south of the Yangtze River to direct disaster relief?"

"Returning to the emperor, Master Zhu went to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief as an imperial envoy the year before last. I think it is better to send Lord Zhu as an imperial envoy to Jiangnan for disaster relief this year, because Lord Zhu is more experienced."

"Your Majesty, I do not agree. The flood in the south of the Yangtze River the year before last was not very serious. Master Zhu went to relieve the disaster as an imperial envoy, and even caused disaster and turmoil. Master Zhu has no ability to relieve the disaster and appease the victims."

"Your Majesty, I feel that Mr. Shen is suitable to be an imperial envoy to Jiangnan for disaster relief. Last year, there was a locust plague in the northwest, and Mr. Shen has done a good job as an imperial envoy."

"Your Majesty, I think Master Zhu is suitable."

"Your Majesty, I think Mr. Shen is suitable."

Lord Zhu is an official in the first prince's team, and Lord Shen is an official in the fourth prince's team.

The First Prince and the Fourth Prince argued over which one was more suitable to go to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief, Lord Zhu or Lord Shen.

Emperor Longwu was impatient with the noise, his face was as gloomy as water.He looked at the First Prince and Fourth Prince standing at the front of the line.

"Boss, fourth brother, what do you think?"

The eldest prince: "Father, the flood in the south of the Yangtze River is very serious this time, and I feel that it is not appropriate to send officials from the capital to relieve the disaster."

When Emperor Longwu heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up with interest: "Then who do you think is more appropriate to send?"

The eldest prince replied respectfully: "Father, in order to show that the imperial court attaches great importance to the flood in the south of the Yangtze River, I feel that it is more appropriate to appoint a prince as the next minister. I am willing to go to Jiangnan to appease the victims in place of the father."

Hearing this, the Fourth Prince scolded the Eldest Prince in his heart, and immediately said: "Father, the sons also want to share the father's worries, and go to Jiangnan for disaster relief instead of the father."

"Your Majesty, the words of the two princes are very reasonable. The flood in the south of the Yangtze River is very serious this time. If the two princes go, the common people will be able to see the court's attitude and let the common people know that the emperor cares about them very much."

"Your Majesty, I feel that Prince Yuan is suitable to go to Jiangnan for disaster relief."

"Your Majesty, I feel that Prince Jin is suitable to go to Jiangnan for disaster relief."

The two princes praised their master free of money, and then quarreled over which prince was the most suitable.

"Grand Master Yan, who do you think is suitable to replace me in Jiangnan for disaster relief?"

"The two princes are suitable to replace the emperor and go to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief." Grand Master Yan said officially.

"Then which one do you think is more suitable?" Emperor Longwu was not satisfied with Grand Master Yan's answer and continued to ask.

Grand Master Yan, who was forced to question by Emperor Longwu, looked calm and composed, without a trace of panic.

"Returning to the emperor, although the two princes are suitable to replace the emperor to Jiangnan for disaster relief, but I feel that the status of the two princes is too precious, and they have no experience in this field. I think it is most appropriate to send an official to Jiangnan for disaster relief."

When Emperor Longwu heard this, he scolded the old fox in his heart, and continued to ask: "Which Ai Qing does Grand Master Yan think is the most suitable to go to Jiangnan?"

"Back to the emperor, I think Master Lu is more suitable." Grand Master Yan looked very serious, "Master Lu is from Jiangnan, and he is the most familiar with Jiangnan, so it is most appropriate to send him there."

Emperor Longwu originally thought that Grand Master Yan would continue to practice Tai Chi and maintain a neutral attitude, but he did not expect it.

"Lu Aiqing?" Lord Lu is an official in the team of the Fourth Prince.

Grand Master Yan's proposal was immediately supported by all the officials in the Fourth Prince's team.

"Father, my son does not agree with Grand Master Yan's proposal." The eldest prince objected, "Although Mr. Lu is from Jiangnan, he has been away from his hometown Jiangnan for more than ten years, and he is not familiar with all the conditions in Jiangnan."

Many officials immediately echoed what the eldest prince said, and opposed Master Lu going to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief as an imperial envoy.

The people on both sides quarreled again.

Emperor Longwu was very disappointed with the reaction of the ministers. At this time, the ministers only cared about their own interests, regardless of the life and death of the people in the south of the Yangtze River.

"It's noisy."

The originally noisy atmosphere suddenly became silent because of Emperor Longwu's words.Seeing Emperor Longwu's calm face, the ministers were too frightened to speak anymore.

Emperor Longwu looked at the civil and military officials below with cold eyes, and the ministers were so frightened that they quickly held their breath.

"Boss and fourth, don't make trouble."

"Yes, Father."

"Zhu Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

The eldest prince's people were very happy when they saw Emperor Longwu nod Master Zhu, it seems that they won again this time.

The fourth prince's mood is not so happy, everyone has a look of disappointment and unwillingness on their faces, why are they from Prince Yuan again?

They were just happy when they heard that Emperor Longwu ordered Mr. Shen.

"Shen Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

When the fourth prince's people heard that Emperor Longwu then ordered Mr. Shen, everyone's expressions immediately brightened, and the disappointment and unwillingness on their faces were replaced by surprise.

"Jiang Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

The first prince and the fourth prince were shocked and puzzled when they saw that the emperor ordered Mr. Jiang again. How could the emperor be called Jiang Qingyun?

"Jiang Aiqing, I have appointed you as the imperial envoy to go to Jiangnan for disaster relief instead of me."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Longwu's decision surprised the eldest prince and the fourth prince.

"Zhu Aiqing and Shen Aiqing, the two of you followed Jiang Aiqing to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief. You should help Jiang Aiqing in disaster relief, understand?"

"I understand!"

Although the First Prince and Fourth Prince were surprised by Emperor Longwu's arrangement, they were satisfied with the result, after all, their people could go to Jiangnan for disaster relief.

"Call Jia Lian in."

Hearing Emperor Longwu's words, all the civil and military officials present were full of doubts. What is the emperor asking Jia Lian to come in at this time?

"Tell Jia Lian to see him!"

Jia Lian, who had been guarding the entrance of the main hall, heard that he was called in, and hurried in.

"My humble servant sees the emperor, long live the emperor, long live, long live!"

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"I sent you to Jiangnan to assist Jiang Aiqing in disaster relief."

"The minister takes orders."

Emperor Longwu's decree made the civil and military officials a little unhappy.What ability does Jia Lian have to go to Jiangnan for disaster relief?

Soon, some ministers came out to oppose Jia Lian's going to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief.

Even if the emperor valued Jia Lian, he couldn't act like this.Jia Lian, a yellow-haired kid, would only add to the chaos if he went to the south of the Yangtze River. How could he assist the imperial envoy in disaster relief.

"Jia Lian is much more useful than you old bastards." Emperor Longwu snorted coldly, "He has already written a memorial to me on how to relieve the disaster. What about you? What have you done? You are only arguing here."

When the civil and military officials heard this sentence, they all scolded Jia Lian for treachery in their hearts. They actually wrote a memorial to the emperor early. They really underestimated Jia Lian.

"Father is wise!" the fourth prince said, "When Jia Lian took the provincial examination before, he wrote down in detail how to relieve the disaster. My son also thinks that Jia Lian can assist Mr. Jiang to go to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief."

Hearing the words of the fourth prince, the civil and military officials present remembered such a thing.

"It's still the fourth child who understands the truth."

Emperor Longwu's praise made the four princes very proud, and they all came out in favor of sending Jia Lian to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief.

Even if the eldest prince's people were dissatisfied in their hearts, they did not dare to come out and object.

"It's settled like this, retreat!"

"Long live the emperor, long live!"

"Jia Lian." The fourth prince walked quickly to Jia Lian.

Jia Lian bowed respectfully to the fourth prince: "I have seen the prince!"

The fourth prince looked at the person in front of him, his heart was burning, but he couldn't do anything.

"When you go to Jiangnan, you must assist Lord Jiang well, and don't let the emperor down."

"Yes!"

The fourth prince still wanted to say a few words to Jia Lian, but he couldn't do that. He pretended to be cold and nodded, and was about to leave.I saw Li Jinzhong walking towards them.

"My lord!"

"Eunuch Li, does the emperor have any orders?"

"Go back to your lord, the emperor summoned Lord Jia."

"Father has something to do with you, so hurry up and go with Eunuch Li."

"My lord, leave!"

Looking at Jia Lian's leaving back, the fourth prince's eyes became very deep.

Wait, now is not the time.When he becomes the prince, he will be able to get close to Jia Lian openly and aboveboard.

Jia Lian came to the imperial study and found that Mr. Jiang was there, but Mr. Zhu and Mr. Shen were not there.

Emperor Longwu asked them to come here for disaster relief in the south of the Yangtze River.

"Jiang Aiqing, the main purpose of your trip to Jiangnan this time is to help me keep an eye on those officials, and I will leave the specific matters of disaster relief to Jia Lian."

Jiang Qingyun instantly understood the meaning of Emperor Longwu, and said respectfully, "I accept the decree."

"Also keep an eye on Shen and Zhu to see which officials they have contacts with."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When Jia Lian on the side heard this, he knew that Mr. Jiang was the emperor's confidant, not the eldest prince or the fourth prince.

"If there is an abnormal situation, don't startle the snake, collect the evidence first."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"I have always been at ease when you do things." Emperor Longwu looked at Jia Lian, "You have only one mission to go to Jiangnan this time, and that is to provide disaster relief. You should know exactly how to do it."

"I understand."

"You and Jiang Aiqing should help each other."

"I understand."

After Emperor Longwu finished his business, his expression became less serious, and he looked at Jia Lian teasingly: "You just got married, and I sent you to the south of the Yangtze River. Do you blame me?"

Jia Lian had a terrified expression: "I dare not, it is also my honor for the emperor to send me to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief."

"Newlywed Yaner, I let you separate from your new wife, do you really not blame me?"

"No resentment, in front of national affairs, there is no personal relationship between children and children."

"It's good if you think so." Emperor Longwu was very satisfied with Jia Lian's answer, "You two go back and pack up, and leave tomorrow."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jia Lian and Jiang Qingyun left the imperial study.

Jiang Qingyun had something to say to Jia Lian, but now was not the time, and he planned to talk to him on the way to Jiangnan.

When the Supreme Emperor learned of Emperor Longwu's arrangement, he went to the imperial study to find him, of course it was not to settle accounts.

"Are you going to do it?"

Emperor Longwu nodded slightly: "This is a good time." After finishing speaking, he looked at the Supreme Emperor with surprise, "You don't blame me for sending Jia Lian to Jiangnan?"

The Supreme Emperor asked puzzledly, "Why should I blame you?"

"Are you willing to let Jia Lian go to the south of the Yangtze River?"

"Why can't you bear it?" The Supreme Emperor cast a sidelong glance at Emperor Longwu, "Besides, he is the most suitable for disaster relief in the south of the Yangtze River." The Supreme Emperor also read the memorial written by Jia Lian.About how to provide disaster relief, Jia Lian wrote very detailed and useful, if not send him who to send?

"If you say that, then I feel relieved." Going to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief this time is full of dangers, and he might lose his life. Emperor Longwu thought that the Supreme Emperor would be reluctant to let Jia Lian go to the south of the Yangtze River.

"I'm going to Jiangnan too."

Emperor Longwu: "!!!!!!"

"The officials in Jiangnan don't know me."

"Father, stop joking." Emperor Longwu was frightened by the words of the Supreme Emperor, "You can't go, it's too dangerous!"

"I went because of the danger." He had no objection to letting Jia Lian go to Jiangnan, but he was worried about Jia Lian. After all, going to Jiangnan this time would be dangerous and he might die.If he goes, he can still protect Jia Lian.

"You can't go!" Emperor Longwu felt a little angry, "What if something happens to you?"

"What can happen to me?"

"You are worried that something will happen to Jia Lian when he goes to Jiangnan. If that's the case, I won't send him to Jiangnan."

"It has nothing to do with Jia Lian, I want to visit Jiangnan."

Emperor Longwu sneered twice: "Do you think I will believe it? If you go to Jiangnan, I will not let Jia Lian go to Jiangnan."

The Supreme Emperor thought for a while, and finally compromised: "Okay, I just don't go."

"If you are worried about Jia Lian's safety, just send more secret guards to protect him." That boy Jia Lian must be the grandson of the old man outside the palace.

"Alright."

Emperor Longwu cared so much about Jia Lian to the Supreme Emperor, he didn't know what to say.

Jia Lian returned to Liuyuan Mansion and told Zhuang Jingrong and Jia She that he was going to Jiangnan tomorrow.

"Why send you there?" Of course, Jia Amnesty was worried about his son going out, "You are a low-level official, what can you do in Jiangnan?"

"I heard that the flood in the south of the Yangtze River is very serious, and the water hasn't receded yet. Brother Lian, you may be in danger if you go." Mrs. Xing also disapproved of Jia Lian's going to the south of the Yangtze River.

"The emperor's imperial decree has been issued, and I must go to Jiangnan tomorrow."

"What can you do in the south of the Yangtze River?" Jia She couldn't help complaining to Emperor Longwu in his heart.

"There are so many things I can do, and besides, this is also an opportunity."

"what chance?"

"If I do a good job in disaster relief in the south of the Yangtze River, I might be promoted when I return to Beijing."

"I'd rather you stay as a fifth-rank official than go to Jiangnan." Jia Amnesty was really worried, "Jiangnan is in a mess and there are refugees everywhere. What if something happens to you, what will you do?" He asked Lian. Brother Lian has a son, if something happens to Brother Lian, what will he do?

"What can happen, and besides, I'm not the only one going." Jia Lian really wanted to go to Jiangnan, "I won't tell you, I'm leaving early tomorrow morning, I have to prepare something."

Zhuang Jingrong followed Jia Lian back to the "Qinglian Hall", she also had a worried look on her face: "Husband..." They just got married and were about to be separated, she was reluctant to part with it.

"Don't worry, I'll come back safely."

Zhuang Jingrong didn't want Jia Lian to go either, but the imperial decree had been issued, and she said no amount of change would change it.

"Husband, I'll help you prepare your clothes."

"Then trouble your wife."

"Husband, you and I are husband and wife, you are too polite."

"I'm sorry, I just left you at home when I got married to you."

"Who says I'm at home alone, isn't my father and mother also there?"

"After I leave, the family will be taken care of by you."

"Don't worry, husband, I will take good care of the family."

Jia Lian frowned when he thought of the people in Jia's house, "After I leave, you should be careful when dealing with people in Jia's house." He was really afraid that after he left, Mrs. Wang would make trouble.

"Don't worry, my lord, I know what's going on." Zhuang Jingrong gave Jia Lian a comforting smile, "I will be vigilant."

"My father is a little clueless, he is easy to be deceived, he is tricked into doing something, you just watch it." Jia She in the original book has done a lot of outrageous things, he is really afraid that he will leave, he is such a cheap father Just being fooled into doing bad things.

Seeing Jia Lian's affectionate and serious words, Zhuang Jingrong knew that he was not joking, and couldn't help but shudder.

"I'll pay attention."

Jia Lian also told Zhuang Jingrong a lot of things. If you don't leave, you don't know there are so many things. Once you leave, you find that there are many things to pay attention to.

Zhuang Jingrong didn't dislike Jia Lian's long-winded words, and wrote down everything he said.

After Jia Lian finished speaking, she looked at Zhuang Jingrong with reluctance and worry.

"My husband will go to Jiangnan with peace of mind, and I will take care of the family affairs."

"it is good."

"Husband, you may be in danger when you go to Jiangnan this time, so you must be careful."

"I'll be careful."

"Husband, I'm worried that the officials in Jiangnan will..."

Jia Lian knew what Zhuang Jingrong was worried about, and said to her with a smile: "I am only responsible for the specific matters of disaster relief. Dealing with Jiangnan officials is the business of the imperial envoy. If there is really something wrong with the Jiangnan officials, then they will only target the imperial envoy. , will not target me as a small fifth-rank official."

Hearing this, Zhuang Jingrong felt that Jia Lian's words made sense, and immediately felt relieved.

"When your husband goes out to do errands, you still have to pay attention to safety."

"I see."

Zhuang Jingrong didn't say anything more, and went to help Jia Lian pack his luggage.

When Zhuang Jingrong left, Jia Lian's expression suddenly became very solemn. He always felt that going to Jiangnan this time would not be just for disaster relief. I am afraid that going to Jiangnan this time would not be peaceful.