Red Mansions Dressed Into the Forest

Anyway, he was blocked by many princes, and this time is not bad.The Fourth Prince came specially because he had something important to say.

In other words, Lin Hai has been busy re-counting the stocks of grain depots in various places these days, and after getting relatively accurate data, he then ordered to transfer and transfer—reaping benefits by means of "pour out new grain and replace old rice" can be regarded as "a long-standing tradition" traditional repertoire".

In fact, this is not too bad, at least the old rice that was replaced into the grain depot was old rice that could be eaten.

In the past, it was possible to exchange moldy rice, or simply transport the grain away and leave only an empty warehouse. When people from above came to inspect and it was really impossible to escape, they would play a good show of flooding and burning the warehouse.

It just so happened that the big case of burning grain depots that shocked the whole country back then was investigated and handled by the holy majesty who had not yet enthroned, and it was the late Rongguo Gong Jia Daishan who led the troops to surround the offender's family.

After the case was settled, death, imprisonment, exile, and house raids were used as a huge deterrent to officials, and the stamina has continued to this day.

Therefore, the number of grain depots in many places is at most the number-the number on the account and the actual number in the warehouse are somewhat inconsistent, but the gap is not very big.

As for how these data came from... The Holy Majesty has confidantes all over the place who send him secret documents. Lin Hai has been an official in Jiangsu and Zhejiang for ten years, and he will never fail to make friends with a colleague who is willing to tell him the truth.

Besides, everyone knows the severity this time: Beidi people are coming aggressively. Instead of pat their chests and lie that the number is absolutely true, and when the time comes to allocate food and grass, it will not be right, resulting in the loss of black yarn and even their lives. It is better to tell the truth. Let the above know.

Therefore, Lin Hai didn't encounter too much resistance in his errands these days, but he just dealt with the affairs step by step-it is true that the Hubu hall official does not need to do everything himself, but it is enough for him to work overtime every day just for meeting and assigning tasks. Today is a rare call-off Morning, I was about to go home early to hug my wife and tease my daughter, but on the way, I met the fourth prince. How could Lin Hai be as brilliant as the fourth prince?

But the prince personally invited him, and at the gate of the household department yamen where people come and go, Lin Hai couldn't help but appreciate him: he only hoped that the fourth prince would let him go sooner.

After sending a long follower home to deliver a letter, Lin Hai followed the Fourth Prince away.

The car dealership is not far away, and it is about the edge of the inner city, which is the destination of this trip: a deep house compound, but there is a signboard of "Hanhaiju", other than that, it doesn't look like it is open for business place.

This is obviously a private club in this era: Lin Hai is no stranger to this kind of place, but it is the first time he has seen such a low-key appearance.

The fourth prince explained with a smile at this time: "Uncle Biao, this is my second aunt's property."

People call me Master Lin before people, and Uncle Biao after people... This Bo La relationship shows that his prescription is considered "miracle effect" again.

It's not that Lin Hai feels good about himself. As the weakest of the married princes, the fourth prince pursues the right way of being kind to others and clearly distinguishing between grievances and grievances.

Lin Hai laughed and said, "No wonder it's so quiet in a busy city, it's unique."

The fourth prince said: "It's newly opened, and not many people know about it. You can also choose to have a cousin party here." He paused, and then said, "I have a share here."

No wonder... Lin Hai smiled knowingly.

It is said that Lin Hai's wife took a break from her busy schedule a few days ago, and spent time with her good sisters in a well-known "private club" in Beijing. It happened that Lin Hai was taking a bath that day, so he came to the car to pick up his wife.

Wang Chan's group of little sisters witnessed the "show affection" and felt like "cold dog food was slapped on the face indiscriminately"... They immediately refused to follow, and they pulled Wang Chan to kill her to express their feelings This feeling of "anger".

It's a pity that it didn't take long for Wang Chan to find out that he was pregnant, so the ruthless slaughter would naturally be delayed.Lin Hai felt that it was not as good as a cheap relationship.

Thinking of this, Lin Hai's smile deepened, and he followed the fourth prince through the blossoming plum grove, and stepped into a small two-story building: there is another world in the building.

The first floor is a stage, and the second floor... there is only one box. When you open the sliding door that resembles a screen, you can not only have a panoramic view of the stage on the first floor, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window through the huge glass window on the other side—yes, this Glass has already existed in the era, and the manufacturing office can make it, and the quality is quite good.

Lin Hai stood by the window, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance: This glass is obviously brighter than his own.

He didn't study chemistry, and Xiao Jin didn't have the function of an encyclopedia. Like many time-traveling predecessors, he relied on fresh chemical products to earn his first pot of gold, so he basically didn't have to think about it...

He knocked on the glass in front of him, wondering how the old shopkeepers were doing with the purchase of the merchant fleet for him.

Seeing Lin Hai's thoughtful appearance, the fourth prince asked after a while, "Why did you suddenly lose your mind?"

After all, the Lin family used to be a princely family, and he didn't believe that this uncle would be someone who had never seen the world: although glass comes for money, there are only so many people who can afford it, and it doesn't need to be replaced often , How can you make money faster than a salt merchant?

This has been the case throughout the ages, the monopoly business is the most profitable.

Lin Hai returned to his senses when he heard the words, and found some excuses, "I'm thinking about the affairs in the yamen." After thinking about it, he added, "Although there are rules to follow, I still have some headaches."

The fourth prince directly showed an expression of "I understand", "It's impossible to take over halfway."

There is something in the words... Lin Hai said seriously: "What can your Highness teach me?"

"Looks like this is a good opportunity to make meritorious service. The elders can't help but think about taking advantage of this to make a comeback." The fourth prince shook his head and smiled, "I heard that those few seem to be planning to do something with the prefect of Jinling again. article."

The prefect of Jinling is still Jia Yucun.

He was not going well for the whole year last year, and he kept asking the censor to participate. Fortunately... there are people in the court who are good officials, Prince Teng Libao, and Xue's family from time to time. Came here without any risk.

But those little braids are still little braids, and if they were not investigated seriously at the time, it does not mean that they will not settle accounts later.

In addition, Jia Yucun’s recovery is due to Lin Hai’s recommendation letter—although Lin Hai tried his best to avoid dealing with Jia Yucun after he came here, but because of this recommendation, if Jia Yucun is convicted, Lin Hai will be implicated to some extent, mainly because of his reputation on the implicated.

For example, if an official is thrown out of office because of corruption and bribery, it will not have much impact on the adults who admired him back then, but if he is not handled well, it is quite disgusting: he will be suspected of having a problem with his eyesight.

This is what the Fourth Prince meant by reminding him: Father, Second Uncle, him and Ninth Brother are all very optimistic about Lord Lin, so naturally they don't want this person to accidentally fall into the trap of a villain.

Lin Hai was not worried at all: it had been a long time since he tried his best to find out why, but he still had to make a fuss about Jia Yucun.

Probably Lin Hai's disapproval was too obvious, and the fourth prince immediately persuaded, "Three years to clear the magistrate, one hundred thousand snowflake silver. Jia Yucun agreed to something at the end of last year, and he collected 20 taels for his master."

20 taels... If it wasn't for Wang Ziteng's hands because of a huge deal, he had to spend a lot of money to work hard; it was because he wanted to spend money to find a good job.

Think about it, the Lin family is also a princely family, and it has been passed down for several generations - that is to say, there are no brothers of the same generation to divide the family property. In addition, Lin Hai has been in the Yanzheng office for more than ten years, so he has this family property of more than 100 million... If you spend 20 silver to buy an official, what kind of official must you buy...

Of course, the six Shangshu must be worth 20 taels, but is this a position that can be obtained by spending money?Lin Hai's heart moved, "Could it be the idea of ​​attacking the Yan government?"

The fourth prince nodded and said: "That's exactly the case, otherwise I wouldn't be willing to do it." He didn't pretend to be a fool, and explained it thoroughly, "I heard what the second uncle said, the news from the south is that there is Mr. Wang escorting him, and even more Recommended by the previous inspector of salt, at least a deputy can be guaranteed."

When Lin Hai heard this, his mind buzzed: How long has he been away from Yangzhou, and Jia Yucun is making trouble in his name, yet no one reminds him? !

Although Lao Zhen is on his way to Beijing to report on his work, can't he even write a letter?He was not so angry that he laughed instead, he was still able to hold his breath, "No wonder."

By the way, what does it mean when Lin Hai gets really angry?It's just that the smile on his face faded a little bit.

Such a small change can't be hidden from the fourth prince who "sees everything clearly": he is born weak, but he can be loved by his parents, he is not usually able to wink and make trouble.

He is not the same as his second uncle, he has an ordinary friendship with Lin Hai, and it is easy to talk too much, so he did not persuade him, and continued, "How long has the successor Xunyan Yushi stayed in Yangzhou?" The relationship has not been clarified, "Jia Yucun is not arrogant about this matter, anyway, I know the news in Jiangnan...that is, he can help find a fat job in the salt administration, and there are not many people who know." Saying, the fourth prince himself He also laughed, "Because there are not many people who can afford this money. But how about your successor's ability is another story, but loyalty is not. He doesn't know how many people are behind Jia Yucun, and he is quite self-aware. Powerless to stop it, but it is unambiguous at all to report to the father."

Lin Hai nodded, and said sincerely, "My sage, my sage."

The fourth prince specifically picked the property of Princess Yizhong, and repeatedly mentioned his second uncle inside and outside the words... Lin Hai said again: "Thank you, Your Highness and the prince."

The fourth prince smiled, "I was just talking about running errands, originally the second uncle wanted to tell you in person, but unfortunately the second uncle let the emperor stay here this morning, and I don't know if I can go back to the palace tonight. "

In addition to those courtiers who still followed King Yizhong wholeheartedly, several members of King Yizhong's mother and wife clans are now serving in the army, and King Yizhong has also been on the battlefield many times—it just so happens that they are all in the northwest, Therefore, it is reasonable for the Holy Majesty to ask his second brother to advise him. Compared with the group of clans and nobles who have their own thoughts, his second brother is obviously much more credible.

It is said that there was a war in the northwest, but the prosperity of the capital remained the same, and the price of food did not rise a penny.

This is due to the fact that last year was a good year. Not only the common people, but also the officials and officials felt that victory in this battle was not a big problem. ...heavy and white silver.

However, the personnel affairs are far beyond Lin Hai's ability to intervene now. He only needs to do his job well, and let the old Wang next door quietly calculate his account.As for Jia Yucun's self-assessment... How could this magistrate, who had encountered ups and downs in his official career, have the guts?

Lin Hai was actually a little puzzled: Although Wang Ziteng valued profits, he was never too eager for quick success.For example, it is obviously the result of careful consideration to report that King Suduan embezzled money for repairing the Northwest Camp through the hall officials of the household department.

Lin Hai didn't think he had a face that could be bullied, so Wang Ziteng's move... Wasn't it because he was short of money that he had no choice but to make such a bad move?

The fourth prince just said at this time: "Thanks to my uncle, the imperial doctor saw it yesterday and said that my wife is pregnant with twins." As he spoke, he couldn't help showing a pair of dimples.

Lin Hai smiled and said, "Congratulations to Your Highness and his wife for getting what they wanted." In fact, the fourth prince and his wife are probably happy to be succeeded by King Yizhong.After speaking, he offered a cup of...fragrant tea to the fourth prince.

The fourth prince still obediently ate Lin Hai's prescription, so he didn't drink at all.

Lin Hai listened to the fourth prince rambling about his daughter-in-law's various novel little reactions these days, and echoed a few words.There has been no good news for many years, and once she becomes pregnant, the fourth prince's concubine will gradually regain her confidence.The fourth prince never tires of flattering his wife.

The more Lin Hai listened to it, the more interesting it became. Who let his family have a pregnant ancestor?But it is also necessary to confirm with Xiaojin, "Xiaojin, are the four princes and concubines really twins?" The increased life expectancy in my account because of the four princes is not like twins.

Xiao Jin said "wait a moment" and went to scan... After a while, he reported the result, "Where are there twins? There is only a cute little girl."

It is really unreliable to confirm the twins by feeling the pulse, but the fourth prince and the couple who have no sons will definitely make persistent efforts to continue to have children.Lin Hai asked Xiao Jin to use the function of "healing and conditioning" on King Yizhong and the four princes, uncles and nephews, with a [-]-[-] ratio.

In fact, if we don't work harder now, at 45, King Yizhong's hope of having a biological child is really slim—the kind of slim that Xiao Jin can't do anything about.

Xiao Jin replied energetically, "Look at it."

But after talking about the business, Lin Hai and the fourth prince had a good private meal. When the night fell and the two were about to go home in the carriage, the fourth prince suddenly approached and said softly, "The secrets in the palace used to be... I have been investigating with all my strength, and naturally got some clues after spending a lot of money. The old concubines in the palace have a lot of hands and hearts, and the second uncle was the crown prince, and he has already got the way..."

Lin Hai would not underestimate those little people in the palace... Jiajing was almost strangled to death by a palace maid... Hearing this, he nodded solemnly.

The fourth prince's willingness to say these things is actually all thanks to that prescription and Xiao Jin who really worked.It's just that the fourth prince doesn't know the truth, so he must have put all his kindness on his head.

The fourth prince narrowed his eyes slightly, looked into Lin Hai's gaze and said, "How can these palace people make the Supreme Emperor so afraid? The old concubine and the others hold a great secret in their hands, and if they are revealed, the Supreme Emperor will be devastated and his reputation will be ruined." ..."

Lin Hai finally widened his eyes: The Tian family is ruthless, father and son turned against each other and brothers fought against each other, the list is too numerous to mention, but... the Supreme Emperor is Your Highness your own grandfather, right?This tone...

No matter how curious Lin Hai was, he still had to hold back.

The fourth prince waved his hand, "It's enough if you have a clue in your heart." Anyway, wait for you to climb up again, and sooner or later you will know, although you may not know everything, but just scratching the surface is enough for a while.

Sitting in the carriage, Lin Hai thought about it all the way: the fourth prince suddenly revealed a big secret, maybe it was... He felt that he was about to get out of the sea of ​​suffering.

After thinking about it, Lin Hai still felt that the secret had something to do with how the Supreme Emperor sat on that chair.

As for the possibility of the Supreme Emperor killing his father, it's not that Lin Hai has never considered it, but if this is the case, once it is revealed, how can the Supreme Emperor be "discredited"?