Chapter 0330 If you don't take it, how dare we take it?
"La la la, la la la~" Xiao Daiyu hugged the little yellow cat and jumped into the house.
Jumping, jumping and running, this was the first time she experienced this feeling of physical health and freedom.
That day, she hugged the cat with both hands until she tripped.
"Pa~"
The little girl came into close contact with the bluestone floor.
"Wow!" The little girl couldn't hold it back and burst into tears.
Xue Yan, who was following behind, was startled and quickly came over to help her up carefully: "Miss, are you okay?"
Xiao Daiyu raised her head, looking bitter and tearful: "It hurts!"
Xue Yan observed carefully and saw a small scratch on her green little nose. He suddenly felt worried and quickly pulled her back into the house.
"Miss, let me give you some medicine."
As a maid, letting the young master get hurt is a capital offense in those big families.
"Oh~" After all, her parents were not here, and no one would watch her cry. Besides, it was her fault, so Xiao Daiyu was too embarrassed to cry anymore.
Entering the house, the little girl held the little yellow cat in front of her: "Nuo, Lele, look at my nose, it's because of you. You have to stay with me, stay with me..."
After thinking for a while, the little girl's eyes lit up: "Come take a bath with me!"
Because her body is cold, every bath is a painful thing for her.
Miao Le opened his mouth slightly, lost in thought, and then sucked.
"Ah, stinky Lele, don't lick me again!" the little girl yelled, covering the kitten's mouth.
While one person and one cat were playing around, Xueyan also found the plaster and came back.
"Hey, miss, the wound on your nose is gone!" the maid said in surprise.
"Really~" Xiao Daiyu was very pleasantly surprised, and then she remembered something, she picked up the little yellow cat and kissed her like crazy.
"Oh, my Lele is so awesome! Let's go take a bath."
"Meow!"
Xue Yan showed an envious look, and she also wanted to pet the cat.
But she is just a maidservant who is as humble as dust. Madam and young lady are already very lucky to be tolerant, and they dare not ask for more.
"Xueyan, come on, let's go together, Lele is so heavy!"
"Meow!"
Nonsense, I ate too much today!
The little maid's eyes lit up and she trotted over quickly.
…
Waiting in the living room.
Lin Ruhai and Wang Chun exchanged pleasantries and drank some tea.
Wang Chun said with a smile: "I heard that Brother Ruhai likes to read. This time I came here without bringing any gold or silver, just a miscellaneous book. I hope you will accept it."
After saying that, Wang Chun took out a blue book with a newer cover from his arms, and there were two big characters on it: Spring and Autumn.
It is an elegant thing for scholars to give each other pen and ink books. Lin Ruhai took it with a smile: "Then I would be disrespectful."
Opening the book and flipping through a few pages, Lin Ruhai immediately noticed a few hundred taels of silver notes tucked into the pages, and immediately frowned.
One tael of silver can be exchanged for a thousand yuan. This much silver is his salary for several years.
"Brother Wang, what do you mean?"
"Haha, brother Ruhai, since ancient times, there has been a financial friendship between brothers. Soon you will be rushing to Yangzhou to take office. The journey is long and the movement is inconvenient. This is also the purpose of the subsidies I will give you on behalf of Yangzhou.
Of course, it's not just you, everyone has it." Wang Chun smiled...
Lin Ruhai was stunned: "Yangzhou?"
"Brother Ruhai, I'm afraid you don't know that His Majesty, with his great grace, intends to promote you to Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor, and the official letter of appointment has already arrived at the Ministry of Personnel.
Wait for the confirmation and handover from the previous censor. Brother Ruhai, your official appointment letter will also come out.
When the time comes, we will be both brothers and colleagues, and we will have to help each other more." Wang Chun said politely.
Lin Ruhai stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.
Wang Chun came here to test, and to show his power.
As for the official appointment letter, as the son-in-law of the Jia family,
So far, there is no news at all. And this Wang Chun has even confirmed where the process is, and he can come to Yangzhou so long in advance.
And what does it mean to receive gifts from top to bottom?
Does it mean that Yangzhou Salt Transport, they have a monolithic operation? He just needs to be the censor, be obedient, get money, and be a decoration.
Another possibility is that this guy was sent by His Majesty to test him, and he had to be on guard.
"Brother Ruhai?" Wang Chun greeted with a smile.
Lin Ruhai's expression became serious, and he raised his hands to the north and said: "I am eating the emperor's salary and worrying about the emperor. As an official of the imperial court, I naturally know the law and abide by justice. I can't take this money!"
Wang Chun's face darkened: "Brother Ruhai, it's common practice for officials to be respectful and respectful."
Where does this guy put Yangzhou? If he doesn't take it, how can we take it?
Lin Ruhai smiled: "If Brother Wang insists on giving it, that's fine. I just want to write a letter asking the Holy One if this practice is true."
Wang Chun:......
I want to drag you into the water, do you want to die with me?
After a moment of silence, Wang Chun shook his head and sighed: "Brother Ruhai, you are confused. You are the only heir of the Lin family, and the honor and disgrace belong to you.
Did you know that Yangzhou Saltworks is complicated?
There are gangsters, gangsters, Japanese bandits, and even some male thieves and female prostitutes. In such a complicated situation, it is only through the concerted efforts of our Yangzhou officials that we can make a negligible contribution to our government's tax revenue.
If you act wantonly, I'm afraid it will embarrass some people. If you embarrass those people and some desperadoes act wantonly, I'm afraid your Lin family will also be affected."
In these words, Wang Chun spoke with sincerity and sincerity.
Lin Ruhai's heart sank. These guys were so bold that they actually threatened a censor in person.
Then what else are they afraid of?
"Brother Wang doesn't need to care too much about what happens to my Lin family or Lin Ruhai. If the Yangzhou Salt Farm is shining brightly, then it's good for you and good for me.
If it's pitch black, then I'd like to use a lantern to take a closer look and see who is blocking the sun and blinding the eyes of the Holy One!" Lin Ruhai said in a deep voice.
He had seen the dirty tricks of this Yangzhou salt merchant today, and had already made up his mind to ask for a team of guards when the Holy One issued his decree.
He didn't believe that these salt merchants dared to fight with the imperial court with real swords and clear guns.
Wang Chun put away his smile, stood up, and shook his head: "I thought Brother Ruhai was a smart man, but I didn't expect it. Hey! I'll be bothering you today!"
"Wait, Shu!" Lin Ruhai greeted.
Putting away the book and putting it in his arms, Wang Chun took a deep look at Lin Ruhai again...
Lin family? Jia family? Your Majesty? In the face of the overwhelming trend, no matter who it is, they have to compromise!
Behind them, standing forces gathered together, and no one could stop them.
"Brother Ruhai, please take care of yourself and take care of it!" Wang Chun said goodbye, clasping his fists.
After saying that, he turned around and strode away.
Some people won't cry until they see the coffin, so let them see the blood first.
Didn't he love the three-year-old little *** the most? Then he would send that boy to meet his ancestors first, report a letter in advance, and give his father a place for reincarnation as soon as possible.
Looking at the back of this uninvited guest, Lin Ruhai clutched his beard tightly, as if he thought of something, and his heart sank.
These people's hands wouldn't be that dark, right?
…
After three years of mourning, the Lin family has always been crowded. On normal days, only a few of Jia Min's aunts may come to talk and visit.
But since Wang Chun came over, people came to the door one after another, inviting Lin Ruhai to banquets, poetry gatherings, and inviting Jia Min to enjoy flowers and go outing. Many of them were relatives of the four major families.
You know, in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, there has always been a saying about "Guan Guan Talisman".
Everyone who is a local official has a private list, on which are written the names of the most powerful, extremely wealthy and noble country squires in the county.
This is true in every province, if you don’t know
, if you offend such a family for a while, not only your title, but also your life may be lost, so it is nicknamed "Guardian Talisman."
The official guardian talismans of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces were the four families of King Jia Shi and Xue. They were the most powerful, extremely wealthy and noble four famous eunuch families in the province. They were all listed as "official guardian talismans" at that time.
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These four families are all connected by relatives, and if they suffer, they will suffer, and if they prosper, they will all be prosperous, and they will support and protect them all.
Because of this, there is "Jia Bujia, white jade is the gold of the hall and the horse. The Epang Palace is three hundred miles away, and there is no room for one person in Jinling. The East China Sea lacks a white jade bed, so the Dragon King comes to invite the King of Jinling. There is heavy snow in good years, and pearls are like earth and gold are like iron."
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Faced with Wang Chun's threat before, the biggest reason why Lin Ruhai didn't care was of course his wife Jia Min, who was the youngest biological daughter of the head of the Jia family, Mrs. Jia.
Facing the four major families, who wouldn’t be frightened?
But now, with the arrival of these relatives, Lin Ruhai knew more clearly that there should be no big problem in his position as the Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor.
But what is the charm of this position that makes so many people, including members of the four major families, look up to him with admiration?
…
Less than half a month later, a eunuch came over to read out the appointment decree. What was even more surprising was that he was followed by a top dignitary of the dynasty: King Beijing.
King Beijing, whose name was Shuirong, was still young, had a beautiful appearance, and a gentle temperament. It was said that he was very fond of the Supreme Emperor.
"The former criminal, Lin Ruhai, the doctor of Lantai Temple, took over the order." The eunuch Chen Eunuch said loudly.
Lin Ruhai took Jia Min, who was holding her son, and Lin Daiyu knelt down respectfully.
"Feng, Tian Cheng Yun, Emperor Zhi said:
The official of Lantai Temple, Lin Ruhai, has completed his filial piety period in three years this year. I remember that you and others are honest and upright, so I will immediately confer you the title of Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor. I hope that you and others will remain upright and abide by the law.
Admire this."
"Wei Chen accepts the order!" Lin Ruhai shouted loudly.
Although the news has been received a long time ago, there is no definite decree and no one knows the outcome. Now the dust has finally settled...
Great joy.
Eunuch Chen helped Lin Ruhai up and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, I am taking great care of you now. I am going to Yangzhou. I hope you will live up to your majesty, the court, and the people."
As a scholar, Lin Ruhai didn't have much dealings with the eunuchs, but Eunuch Chen was a popular figure among the people above him, so it was nothing to agree with him. This was just respect and admiration for the Holy One.
"Don't worry, Eunuch Chen, you have received the emperor's favor like a sea. You must cultivate your character and behave cleanly and act impartially to repay the emperor's favor." Lin Ruhai said righteously and sternly.
"Hahaha, Mr. Lin, then we can feel relieved and say goodbye." Eunuch Chen said goodbye with a smile.
When Lin Ruhai heard this, she quickly grabbed Eunuch Chen's sleeve and a piece of silver fell into it without anyone noticing.
"Eunuch Chen, after a long journey, why don't you rest at home for a few days? Try Suzhou delicacies. I can also prepare some specialties for you."
As soon as his sleeves sank, Eunuch Chen immediately smiled like a chrysanthemum: "Oh, Mr. Lin is joking, we are working under orders, and we must follow the rules along the way."
Eunuch Chen said the word "rules" very seriously.
Lin Ruhai understood: "Eunuch, don't worry, Ruhai is most concerned about rules. Then, Eunuch Chen, go slowly all the way."
"Well, that's good to know."
Lin Ruhai then sent Eunuch Chen out and watched him disappear at the end of the street from a distance before turning around.
"Wei Chen, please pay homage to King Beijing." Lin Ruhai paid homage to Shui Rong, who had been standing aside.
King Beijing stopped him directly and was dissatisfied: "You, didn't I tell you last time that my family has been friends with the Jia family for generations, so there is no need to pay attention to these secular etiquette. Just call me Shuirong Xiandi."
Lin Ruhai said seriously: "The etiquette cannot be discarded!"
"You!" King Beijing shook his head and walked directly to his home: "Go back and tell me that you will soon be appointed as the Salt Patrol Censor. Although this position is low, it is powerful. The Supreme Emperor asked me to explain some things to you."
After hearing the words "Tai Shang Huang", Lin Ruhai's face became solemn again.
There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the country. But now the imperial court of Daqian has two decrees. For the imperial court
For officials, taking sides is a matter of destiny.
Although the Supreme Emperor is now powerful, the Holy Emperor has only a few subordinates and is extremely weak. But the Supreme Emperor is already over eighty years old, how long can he live?
In the past few years, will King Beijing have a chance to win the throne? Or will the Supreme Emperor plunge the originally stable country into chaos again? Will he end up with the reputation of a faint king in later generations?
After walking a few steps, Lin Ruhai suddenly realized something strange. When could he consider so many situations?
I'm so awesome!
.......
During dinner, Lin Ruhai held bamboo chopsticks in his hand and did not move them for a long time, his face full of sadness.
Apparently, what King Beijing said to him during the day made it difficult for him to make a decision.
Before the meal, Lin Ruhai had already ordered that from now on, the Lin family would not need any maids to serve around the dining table.
As a result, in the restaurant, Lin Daiyu had to feed the cat and Jia Min fed her son.
Naturally, the son was born from a concubine. The lineage of the Lin family is: diligent and thrifty, honorable and honest. This son is a kind son, so Lin Ruhai named him: Lin Enran.
However, it has the meaning of brilliance, trustworthiness, and brightness. I hope that this child will be well-educated, able to distinguish right from wrong, and have a bright future...
As for his son being fed by Jia Min, it is a matter of course.
According to everyone's rules, if the aunt's mother has no heirs, usually the eldest son will be adopted by the aunt's mother, so that he can inherit the family property and title in the future.
After a while, Jia Min saw that her husband was still frowning and asked curiously: "Husband, getting promoted is a happy event, why are you so entangled?"
Lin Ruhai sighed, raised his head, and took a look at his wife. She was the legitimate daughter of the Jia family. She was well-informed and well-read in poetry and books. She could provide him with a lot of advice on a daily basis.
Although this matter involves the Jia family, if you marry a chicken, you will follow the chicken, and if you marry a dog, you will follow the dog. Now the wife is naturally from the Lin family.
"Min'er, if you were asked to choose between the Jia family and me in the future, who would you choose?" Lin Ruhai asked in a deep voice.
Jia Min was stunned: "Husband, how could it be so serious? The Jia family has hereditary military honors and is separated from the country. As long as they are not involved in the crime of rebellion, how can there be any problems?"
"Haha~" After laughing twice, Lin Ruhai kept silent and picked up the chopsticks.
Eat vegetables!
Jia Min immediately frowned. Apparently her husband's question made her think of something bad.
In the past, when the Jia family was at its peak, all the military generals in the world were more or less in love with the Jia family. How is it like now? There were only two or three kittens, and even the marching army had to rely on Prince Teng of the Wang family to hold up the banner.
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What is all this because of?
Wrong team.
"Lele, I've told you many times, don't lick my fingers when eating, they're dirty!" Lin Daiyu suddenly said softly.
