Red Mansions Dressed Into the Forest

But Wang Ziteng's "business trip" does not mean that Lin Hai just sits and waits for Wang Ziteng to return and then "discusses with nice words".

If anyone can follow him like this, and there is no reaction, Lin Hai will just throw his face into the water consciously, and anyone can bully him anyway.

Although Lin Hai hated extravagance the most to prepare for the Northwest War, but this time he really couldn't bear it.

First of all, even though he trusts it very much... It is better to say that he believes in King Yizhong rather than the news sent to him by the Fourth Prince.At least before King Suduan and King Zhongshun fell down together, the brothers of "Shuang Su Shuang Fei", he chose to hang out with the former prince!

Before the revenge was finished, King Yizhong's purpose and corresponding means were straightforward and brutal.During this period, King Yizhong will never make enemies everywhere, nor will he easily abandon his alliance.

Lin Hai wrote a few letters under the dim oil lamp, and handed them to Laobao, asking him to send someone he could trust to take them to the south of the Yangtze River—he had to ask how long he had been away from Yangzhou. Gossip” refused to tell him.

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Those who knew Lin Hai thought that Lin Hai would not join forces with Wang Ziteng, at least not so unexpectedly.

Zhen Yingjia, a local snake, heard that Jia Yucun was engaged in a "big deal". After spending some time inquiring about the details, he hesitated for three days and didn't decide whether to inform him in advance: but Jia Yucun made a vow that Mr. Lin left. After leaving Yangzhou, it is difficult to completely give up his... territory of more than ten years...

Although the original words are not this, but the meaning is always correct.

After hearing this, everyone, including Zhen Yingjia, felt that it was reasonable, and the Holy Majesty had already expressed his intention to deal with King Suduan and King Zhongshun, so it is not difficult to understand that Prince Teng and Lin Hai, who are also at odds with these two princes, joined forces .

In the end, the new Yanzheng censor felt that something was wrong. Anyway, I made a small report first... Then I got into the eyes of the Holy One and King Yizhong through a secret letter, and then re-entered through the fourth prince. Lin Hai's ears.

Knowing the whole story from Zhen Yingjia in front of him, Lin Hai had to admit that Jia Yucun is really a fool!And he doesn't have to fool around for a lifetime, he only earns for a while. If there is such a time difference, if Lin Hai doesn't know, let Wang Ziteng coax him, and recommend someone like Jia Yucun, he will be regarded as Wang Ziteng's thief ship!

It is said that not long after Lin Hai sent the letter, Zhen Yingjia had already returned to the capital——after he arrived in the capital, he asked the Holy Master to send him out on business, which was also an inspection...in fact, it was to inspect the grain depot.

After returning to Jingmianjun, he immediately ran to Lin Hai to "account for his mistake".

Since you want to hang out with big shots, then don't change your family easily.This is a lesson learned from King Yizhong.

It is said that Zhen Yingjia didn't really believe it when he was in the south, but Lin Hai really... actually became the head of the household department?As a result, seeing is believing, so far the two hall officials of the household department are indeed muddy tires, and they are all "displays" holding Zhengyin under the nose of the Holy One for the time being.However, I heard that the two of you are very quiet and want to move, and you are not willing to wait until you become an official. They don't say they will pull Lin Hai down immediately, but it is imperative to lose Lin Hai's reputation.

These two chose Jia Yucun.

Jia Yucun has a bright eye, and at the same time, he is obedient and attentive after relying on Wang Ziteng... But there is a saying in the officialdom, the more you do, the more mistakes you make, and the more excuses you will have .

Since Jia Yucun became the magistrate of Jinling, he has been enlisted several times, each time with Wang Ziteng as a guarantor. This time it involves the salt administration, of course it will not be so easy to get out!

Before Zhen Yingjia returned to Beijing, the memorial written by the censor had already been sent to the holy desk.However, this brochure did not mention that Lin Hai stood behind Jia Yucun and supported him. It only said that Jia Yucun did use Lin Hai's name to sell officials in the south of the Yangtze River... for 20 taels of silver per position.

It is said that Lin Hai, as the former salt inspection censor, knows a lot about Yangzhou salt administration, so it is natural for the Holy One to recommend one or two candidates.

At this time, Lin Hai didn't talk nonsense, and directly handed the copy of the censor's memorial to Zhen Yingjia, "Just take your time."

Master Lin actually got a copy of the secret book for the Holy Majesty...

Zhen Yingjia wanted to ask, but felt a little guilty: In fact, he had a little secretive thought. Wang Ziteng and Lin Hai both got along well, so he might not see them all well.But he and Lin Hai have the same temperament, and when it comes to framing Lin Hai with his own hands...whether he can succeed or not, he really can't do it.

Lin Hai saw Zhen Yingjia's question and did not hide it, "It was given by King Yizhong."

Zhen Yingjia laughed dryly, unable to hide his embarrassment, so he looked down at the thin sheets of paper.

Although Lao Zhen's reaction was expected, Lin Hai always felt that something was wrong, "Could it be possible that you offended the prince again?"

Zhen Yingjia raised her head slightly, then slowly shook her head after a while, "Did the lord tell me to go to the southwest?" After a pause, he told the truth, "I want to go to the northwest."

In the past, when I went to the Southwest to be an official, fortunately, I inserted a few nails into King Zhongshun's lair, and with a little care, the prince could see results... Zhen Yingjia felt that such an opportunity was not bad; however, when the Northwest War broke out, Zhen Yingjia's mind became alive again .

Going to the southwest now, before the northwest is pacified, he may have to get some qualifications for a while, because Shengshang and King Yizhong will not easily adjust to internal and external troubles.

In the Northwest, as long as they are responsible for the distribution of food and wages, the war is settled, and promotion is a sure thing!

It is said that although Zhen Yingjia was a third-rank official in Jinling, he had been a vain job for many years and turned into a real vacancy. If he died, he would be a fourth-rank daotai... But if he can be promoted to a first rank within three to five years, then he will be in the sixty or seventy years of his life. Before he became an official, he might still be able to touch the edge of a first-rank official.

Because Zhen Yingjia is almost fifty.

In modern times, the standard of high~dry~ is generally at the provincial and ministerial level. In this era, it is the third grade of the official, or the third grade of the real job.

The urgency of Lao Zhen that Lin Hai could understand was precisely because of his urgency. Maybe there was Wang Ziteng as a comparison, Lao Zhen was a little out of proportion——the Holy One was a little bit disgusted with Wang Ziteng, so he finally let him do it. He became a close minister of the emperor and a minister of the interior.

Lao Zhen seemed to think that whether Gao was happy or not, he could put it aside. As long as he made enough credit and could stop people from talking, the Holy Majesty still had to follow the rules and be promoted to an official.

Having said that, but...Lin Hai suddenly felt that persuading Lao Zhen might not be able to listen to him now: he actually had nothing to do to drag and hold people so that they would not stumble.Maybe people still think that you have no good intentions and hinder others from making progress.

Lin Hai nodded, "I heard that the eldest brother of the historian is still going to the southwest, and the second brother of the historian wants to be sent to the northwest by the prince. But everyone is fighting for the seat in the northwest, if you can't get it..."

Zhen Yingjia responded, "Let it be."

Lin Hai sneered in his heart: You don't look like you will be the master of "letting nature take its course".Anyway, Zhen's family has money, he is willing to build, so let him go.

Just when Lin Hai was too busy to lift his head in the yamen during the day, and had to sort out the evidence when he returned home, so as to teach Jia Yucun a lesson—Shen Ren is still Lin Hai’s old profession, Wang Chan walked to the office with a smile on his back. He stepped forward, "Master, let me tell you something interesting for you to have fun. Master Zhen asked Mrs. Zhen's family to come to the imperial concubine, and wants to ask for orders to go to the northwest to join the war."

Lin Hai let out an "oh", and only after a while did he recall, "Did the imperial concubine get kicked out?"

"That's not true. It's true that they broke up unhappy." Wang Chan laughed, "The imperial concubine didn't mention what her natal family was seeking, and the Zhen family ran to beg, which is also... whimsical."

Lin Hai put down his pen and said with a smile, "Perhaps we are desperate." After thinking for a while, he said, "Although the old Wang next door is not in the capital, he guesses that it is Lao Zhen who informed me." Picked up a letter from the desk and handed it to Wang Chan, "Look. He's not in the capital, so nothing will be delayed."

Wang Chan looked at the date, wrote it the day before yesterday, and then read the content, and asked her master to recommend two people.She shook her head, "It's a bit clumsy, isn't it? With a little thought, you can even find your way, and you can tell it's a lie just by asking casually."

"Who believes that Wang Ziteng, a first-rank official, is coaxing people?" Lin Hai was quite emotional, "It can be seen that the shortage of money is serious, and this kind of trick can be used. In fact, if the Zhen family is rich, if he is willing to help the old man Zhen Paoguan, Lao Zhen is not stingy with the money."

As a result... Lin Hai's words became a prophecy.

The fifth prince's uncle is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Lin Hai came out of the Yamen that day and happened to meet the fifth prince's uncle.

Because of the relationship with the Fifth Prince, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials was very friendly to Lin Hai. After seeing Lin Hai exchanged greetings, he broke the news, "Master Zhen Yingjia has found a Taoist platform in the northwest." He did not pretend to be a fan, and smiled while holding a hand stove , "Master Wang helped him run down."

This Lord Wang said it was naturally Wang Ziteng.It is said that the official positions in the Northwest are more popular now, but they can't sell their holidays. Otherwise, how could Prince Teng, who is short of money, have the idea of ​​attacking the Yanzheng?

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials obviously didn't finish his sentence, and he said again, "It's rare to see someone so rich and powerful. It's actually a part-time job. I persuaded the two candidates who are also candidates for this official position to take the initiative to 'give up the virtuous'."

Well, for such an official, he actually exposed his wealth, it was almost death.Lin Hai really didn't want to comment on Zhen Yingjia's actions: it seemed like she was possessed by a demon.

It seems that Lin Hai's surprise and disapproval were too obvious. The Minister of the Ministry of Officials actually planned to be a good person to the end, "Master Lin thinks it's not worth it? Speaking of this, you should also know a thing or two. Isn't the eldest granddaughter-in-law of the Ningguo Mansion earlier? Are the days gone?"

Lin Hai's eyes narrowed, "Could it be the one who defected..."

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials was still smiling, "You can't say it."

Lin Hai couldn't help sighing softly, and said in his heart: It can be seen that Zhen Yingjia didn't tell the truth... Everyone was tempted by the wealth from the previous court, and after finding out the whereabouts of one or two, he really pursued it desperately.

It's just that it's not clear whether Prince Teng knows Zhen Yingjia's real purpose.

At least Wang Ziteng didn't know it when he was seeking an official for Zhen Yingjia, but... it's coming soon.