Standing at the door, watching his wife, children, and relatives being escorted out, Wang Chun had a calm expression and was even in the mood to stand next to Commander Lin and introduce the origins of the treasures at home with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, look at this piece of 'Five Phoenixes inlaid with Gold and Jewelry'. There are five golden phoenixes in front of the phoenix, and the phoenix mouth and body are inlaid with pearls and gems. There are about fifty large beads, and the number of second and third grade pearls.
Hundreds of them, more than two hundred gems, are so ingenious that they were gifted to my wife by the emperor when he was on tour in Yangzhou.
"Hey, please be gentle, this 'wooden begonia-style green bamboo bonsai' is a rare treasure. The pot is made of wood, the edge of the mouth is painted with gold paint, and the flowers are rimmed in red.
The basin is dotted with blue metal leaves, and three green bamboo poles stand on top. The texture is pure, and the top is tied with green leaves. Next to the bamboo poles are three sapphire lake stones and a bamboo shoot. The craftsmanship is exquisite. "
Wang Chun seemed to care more about these utensils than the porters, and even sometimes helped.
After a while, when he saw that Wang's mansion was gradually being emptied, he breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the door.
"Master Lin, what do you think? My family is pretty good, right? Especially some of the treasures given by the emperor are priceless. It's very easy to find a big family to sell them for ten thousand taels of silver." Wang Chun said proudly.
Lin Luofeng laughed: "Master Wang, are you in a good mood?"
Wang Chun sighed and shook his head: "I can't say it's not bad, I think it's just average. It's a mixed bag of joy and sorrow. I've been working hard and sleeping for more than ten years, but everything turned into nothing. My heart is empty."
"Master Wang, do you think I won't kill you?" Lin Luofeng asked with a smile.
Wang Chun raised his eyes and looked at him: "Why do you kill me? I didn't resist, and I cooperated with the arrest. What's more, I am a third-rank official in the dynasty, and according to the law, I am the judge of the three divisions. Why do you have it?"
As long as he arrives in Beijing and the emperor is there, regardless of the gold and silver he has done for the emperor over the years and the gold and silver he has contributed to it, and if he has the evidence of those officials, nothing will happen to him.
Otherwise, don't blame him for flipping the table!
"Why?" Lin Luofeng said with a smile: "Master Wang, don't you understand? What a huge fortune more than 20 million taels of silver is. He can turn all your reliance into weapons against you.
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Wang Chun's expression tightened: "More than 20 million taels, I have no idea what you are talking about! All my family property is here. If you carefully calculate it, it is only one hundred thousand taels at most, most of which are rewards from the emperor.
The Wang family has a big business, so is it normal to have such a small amount of money?"
Lin Luofeng waved his hand, and a timid old man came next to him.
The old man came to the two of them and bowed quickly: "Meet Mr. Lin."
Wang Chun was stunned when he saw the person coming, and then he couldn't believe it: "Steward Li, you?"
Butler Li felt a little guilty, lowered his head and said weakly: "I'm sorry, sir, I want to be a good person!"
Wang Chun:???
The money is gone! The home is gone too.
After a moment of silence, Wang Chun raised his head, looked at Commander Lin, and smiled confidently: "Master Lin, what a calculation! But you don't know that the money I took is only a small part.
Let me go, otherwise, I will kill you!"
Commander Lin shook his head: "Master Wang, don't you understand? The fish will die, but the net will not break!
What you rely on now are the letters from the officials and the princes and princes collecting money. Is there any evidence in the account books?
But haven’t you noticed that since I entered the city, no one has come to deliver a message or ask for someone?”
Wang Chun was stunned and shook his head in panic: "Impossible, impossible, those people are smart people, they should know that if the Holy One doesn't let me go, he will never let them go!
Even if we let it go this time, we will have to settle the score later. Isn’t this what the royal family is best at?"
Lin Luofeng smiled and stepped forward to put his arms around Wang Chun's shoulders: "I'm telling you secretly, the Emperor has issued a decree to the four major aristocratic families and the officials to fine people and atone for their sins, and let bygones be bygones.
Oh, I forgot to tell you that there is another sentence in the decree: Only the first culprit will be punished!"
Wang Chun raised his head, met Lin Luofeng's teasing eyes, and instantly his eyes were splitting: "Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Your Majesty, he cares about me, he even wrote to me a few days ago to comfort me and said he would protect me!"
Lin Luofeng then waved his hand: "Come here, take Mr. Wang down.
Oh, by the way, Mr. Wang has been worried too much and has not rested for several days. His face is pale, his eyebrows and eyes are swollen, and his health is not good at first glance.
Please hire a better doctor to treat him. Don't die on the way to the government office, otherwise you won't be able to get the job."
"yes!"
Wang Chun was heartbroken and looked at him deeply: "Bah! Thief, my today is your tomorrow!
We are both tools, morning and night, I will wait for you below!"
Lin Luofeng casually wiped the saliva all over his face and was speechless.
This ability to troll people is the same as those of those singers. Have you ever practiced it?
…
In summer, Yangzhou becomes lively again.
There was an endless stream of people and traders at the port, and the bustle that had been there for a while finally returned to calm.
Shiploads of gold, silver and jewelry were constantly being escorted through the canal to Shangjing. The money was all shipped from the homes of wealthy families.
The common people never knew that a family alone could have so much money, which they would not be able to earn in hundreds or even thousands of years.
What's more, people even saw some petty officials who usually kept a low profile hauling out boxes and boxes of money from their homes.
In this world, if you farm and work peacefully, you will never get rich, and you may even not have enough to eat.
No matter which family was unlucky, as long as it was a rich family, the people were very happy. Even those who came out of prison after the Wang family fell and set off firecrackers.
Two months later, life returned to calm again, and the people suddenly discovered that no matter how much money they borrowed from those big households, it seemed to have nothing to do with them.
Even some landlords' tenants and merchants' workers have to pay more taxes and receive less wages.
grass!
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Lin Mansion.
Early in the morning, with the support of his wife, Lin Ruhai limped to the door to greet the angel.
After a while, Eunuch Chen, the chief eunuch, came slowly under the leadership of the honor guard, surrounded by hundreds of officials to welcome him.
"By God's blessing, the emperor pardoned and said:
The reward for virtuous work is a classic of the imperial court. The Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor: Lin Ruhai, risked his own life, brilliant and brilliant, solved the "Lianghuai Salt Corruption Case", worked hard, cultivated himself, and was not strict with others.
I am hereby appointed as Deputy Envoy of the Lianghuai Salt Transport and temporarily in charge of all affairs of the Lianghuai Salt Transport. I appreciate this."
"Wei Chen accepts the order!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the officials watching were envious and jealous.
The Salt Patrol Censor was originally a noble official, that is, a junior official of the eighth rank. As a result, Lin Ruhai was promoted to a dozen levels in a row and became a senior official of the fourth rank. It can be said that he reached the sky in one step.
The most important thing is that he is temporarily responsible for all the affairs of the Lianghuai Salt Transport. This is really a great favor from the emperor. Every year, he has millions of taels of silver passing by. Even if he is not greedy, it is still a bit of a waste.
People are not greedy, but you still don’t know how to be filial?
I cried with envy!
Before Lin Ruhai could stand up, Manager Chen smiled and said: "Master Lin, by the way, I have another decree."
Lin Ruhai and Jia Min looked at each other, and had no choice but to grin and continue to kneel. Day and night these days, his legs no longer felt like their own.
It's all his own fault, who told him to be so mean-mouthed before he died?
"Feng, Tian Cheng Yun, Emperor Zhi said:
The reward for virtuous and meritorious service is a classic of the imperial court. The wife of Lin Ruhai, the censor of salt inspection in Yangzhou, Jia Shimin, the magistrate of Huilang, was gentle and courteous, supported the Confucianism of good people, and was a great critic of the countryside; she became a talented daughter.
Name, honored in the Taiwan Constitution. Inheriting the bravery of ancestors, defeating thieves and protecting the city.
Hereby, I am specially appointed as a third-grade lady, the deputy commander of the Jinwu Guards in Yangzhou, and the leader of a hundred households. I admire this."
"My wife accepts the order!"
After announcing the decree, Manager Chen quickly stepped forward to help the two of them up. When he saw Lin Ruhai limping around, he was even more moved.
"Master Lin, Mrs. Lin, in the Yangzhou battle, you have worked hard and achieved great results, and you have sacrificed your life. Thank you for your hard work!"
Lin Ruhai glanced at Madam, a little embarrassed, then puffed up her chest and said sternly: "Mr. Chen is joking, I am a scholar who studies Confucius and Mencius. I will save the people, save the world, and repay the emperor's favor with my own body."
These are the four words of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness!"
"Okay!" The officials onlookers, led by the prefect, applauded together.
"Mr. Chen, the banquet is ready. We are tired from the journey, so please come in and take a seat!" Yi Bingshou, the magistrate of Yangzhou, came over and greeted us.
When an angel arrives, as a local parent, you must entertain him well.
Anyone who has ever done anything knows that everything is worse than just a few words from someone who is close to you.
Sometimes their words can turn small things into great achievements, or even turn huge achievements into small contributions.
Manager Chen also nodded when he saw Yi Bingshou, and said with a smile: "Master Yi, you have done a good job in defending the city this time. The Holy Spirit said you are good."
Governor Yi's heart tightened. It could be said that he had greatly neglected his duty this time. People only found out when they came to the door of his house.
Fortunately, the city was defended, otherwise a mass execution would have been inevitable.
Those big players are so bold!
…
Night, Lin Mansion, inner room.
On the bed, after the in-depth exchange, Lin Ruhai felt calm.
At this time, his mind was extremely clear, and his thinking was clear and fast. Many long-standing memories, which he had long forgotten before, were clear now.
The saint is mighty and mighty, not bound by gods, not changing with the world, the stars are dark, and the great road still exists.
Jia Min held her husband in her arms: "Husband, what do you mean by the Holy Emperor? Why did you take my Daiyu to Beijing to be the princess's escort?"
Lin Ruhai said calmly: "I have money and you have soldiers. After waiting so long to pick up Daiyu, Your Majesty has already shown full trust in us."
Jia Min suddenly understood, then became confused and said lazily: "According to the royal rules, shouldn't we issue a decree to grant a marriage to our little Yu'er at this time?"
Lin Ruhai's heart was shaken. Ever since his wife practiced that evil kung fu, her skin was like that of a young girl, her body was as graceful as hers, but she couldn't hold out for more than a few rounds each time, and her husband was weak.
No, you need to take more medicine!
Lele, save me!
"Huh? Husband, why don't you say anything?" Jia Min continued to ask.
Every time afterwards, she felt that her husband was much smarter and his thoughts were very different from those during the day, so sometimes she felt confused and chose this time to ask questions.
Lin Ruhai said calmly: "Have you forgotten the results you and your daughter achieved when we broke into the city that day?"
Jia Min was stunned for a moment, then her face turned red.
At that time, she killed everyone on a whim, which made people happy, but now her reputation made her miserable. Not to mention the prefect's wife calling her to play cards again, now everyone calls her Sister Min.
My sister, Min, from Yangzhou, is ruthless and doesn't talk much.
As for her daughter's reputation, she is no less generous.
A girl with a little red riding hood walked slowly from the city gate to the Lin Mansion, killing gangsters along the way, punching every gangster, her body was in disarray, and finally returned home covered in blood.
Jianghu is known as the Bloody Hand! In the underworld, there is also a nickname: Bloody Hand Man Kills Lin Daiyu, which is just one word: Fierce!
Such a girl may never have the chance to marry again.
Hey, it's all the blame on those gangsters. They just committed crimes and committed crimes, but they came out in front of them, but they didn't know how to kill themselves. They are really ignorant.
Shivering!
"Then I wouldn't worry about letting my daughter go to a cannibalistic place like Shangjing alone!
You also know that our daughter is so naive that she is often tricked by Lele until she is completely naked and doesn’t even have anything of value.
In Beijing, there are intrigues and deceptions. Sometimes, if you accidentally say the wrong thing, it is a death penalty. How can Daiyu stay alone? I don't agree!" Jia Min hugged Lin Ruhai's neck and said coquettishly.
Lin Ruhai:
Is it possible that those in Beijing are worried?
He now even suspected that the most likely reason why the Holy Emperor had not ordered Xuan Daiyu to come to Beijing was: he was also afraid!
If he hadn't finished eating the medicine, in order to protect the secret, he probably wouldn't have announced this decree.
However, women naturally cannot tell the truth.
Lin Ruhai comforted him: "It's okay, just let Lele be with you when the time comes.
You don’t believe in others, don’t you still believe in Lele’s abilities?
You see, so far, with him by his side, has my daughter been sick once, been injured once, and been bullied once?"
Jia Min was about to speak but stopped.
I haven't been bullied by others, but I have been bullied by Lele, a cat. Isn't this similar?
Moreover, although it was said that he did not suffer from any serious illness, he actually did have some strange ailments.
She discovered it when she and her daughter were taking a bath together. She suspected that her daughter had a serious disease: There was nothing wrong with her!
This kind of disease means bad luck to the daughter’s family, but also to the wealthy family!
I don’t know if there will be any improvement in the future? It really gives her a headache.
After pondering for a while, Jia Min nodded in agreement and could only agree.
The holy will is hard to disobey.
Moreover, when she went back this time, she had already discovered that Taiping had been enjoying herself for too long, and that except for Jia Lan, who seemed to be a bit promising, no one else in the Jia family was serious.
Including the old lady who was once cautious and cautious, for some reason she thought that her precious grandson Jia Baoyu could turn the tide and save the Jia family from disaster.
"However, Lele seems to be running around outside a lot recently and often doesn't go home. Daiyu will leave with Manager Chen tomorrow, can she make it in time?" Jia Min was a little troubled.
Lin Ruhai chuckled: "Madam, you are a little worse than my daughter. Daiyu has already mastered the method of summoning Lele Fairy, and it works every time!"
