Chapter 202 Second Master Yun has been promoted to a high official
Zou Jin, who is in his early forties, was originally a third-rank right-hand deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Xie Baichuan, the governor of Anhui, also serves as the right deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
But there are differences between Zou Jin and Xie Baichuan's right deputy imperial censorship.
Xie Baichuan, the right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, has the title of Governor.
Zou Jin is actually the right deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and he presides over the affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate in the capital.
What does the Metropolitan Procuratorate do? In a nutshell, it is the highest supervisory authority!
Zou Jin is the right deputy censor of the Imperial Palace. Although his official rank is only the third rank, which is not as high as that of the Sixth Minister, his status is comparable to that of the Sixth Minister!
And according to Jia Yun's understanding, Zou Jin is very capable, has a strong personality, and is mature and steady.
Emperor Tianzhi specially sent Zou Jin to Yangzhou to take over as the censor of salt inspection in Lianghuai, which shows that Emperor Tianzhi was very determined to rectify the salt industry in Lianghuai.
However, even Zou Jin found it difficult to collect donations in Yangzhou and solve the various shortcomings of the Lianghuai salt industry, so he directly approached Emperor Tianzhi for help.
What are the disadvantages of Lianghuai Salt Industry?
Lin Ruhai had already narrated this issue in the confession book with the tone of "a handful of bitter tears", and Zou Jin also narrated it in a secret note to Emperor Tianzhi.
According to the two people’s accounts, the shortcomings of the Lianghuai Salt Industry can be roughly summarized into three points:
First, corruption is serious, from top to bottom, at every level.
Second, the cost of official salt is high, and the price of official salt is higher than the price of private salt.
Third, private salt is rampant, and official salt is no match for private salt.
The above three points are only in general terms, and it would be more complicated to explain in detail.
The main tasks that Emperor Tianzhi assigned to Jia Yun this time were to assist Zou Jin in urging donations, and to investigate corrupt officials involved in the Lianghuai Salt Industry.
Jia Yun is confident in assisting Zou Jin in urging donations.
Jia Yun really has no confidence in investigating the corrupt officials involved in the Lianghuai Salt Industry.
Because there are so many corrupt officials, from top to bottom, at every level, it is impossible for Jia Yun to find out all of them!
Even if they are all investigated, it is impossible for him to punish all the corrupt officials, because the resistance is too great, and because of this, the Lianghuai Salt Industry will be in chaos!
The Lianghuai Salt Industry must not be disrupted!
The Lianghuai Salt Industry accounted for a large proportion of the fiscal revenue of the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, once the Lianghuai Salt Industry was in chaos, many people would not be able to eat salt, and the world would be in chaos...
Jia Yunke cannot afford such serious consequences.
Fortunately, Emperor Tianzhi was not a stupid emperor, but a smart emperor, so he could naturally think of such serious consequences.
Emperor Tianzhi only asked Jia Yun to investigate and ask for an account book of corrupt officials involved in the Lianghuai Salt Industry, but did not ask Jia Yun to directly arrest and sentence these corrupt officials.
Moreover, Emperor Tianzhi did not ask Jia Yun to investigate all the corrupt officials involved in the Lianghuai Salt Industry. Emperor Tianzhi also knew that this was impossible.
Emperor Tianzhi's request was that the more corrupt officials Jia Yun found, the better. If there were fewer or he avoided the important and ignored the important, it would not work. Then Emperor Tianzhi would punish Jia Yun.
Although Emperor Tianzhi didn't say anything, Jia Yun knew that Emperor Tianzhi had an informant in Jinyi Mansion. If he cheated or was perfunctory during the process, Emperor Tianzhi might know about it.
Why did Emperor Tianzhi need such an account book?
Regarding this point, Emperor Tianzhi also made it clear to Jia Yun, that is, he would open a collection of sin money and let corrupt officials involved in the Lianghuai Salt Industry pay sin money to atone for their sins...
Jia Yun had to admit that Emperor Tianzhi's move was brilliant.
This move not only allowed Emperor Tianzhi to obtain a huge fortune, but also had the effect of rectifying the officialdom of the Lianghuai Salt Industry. At the same time, it would not cause chaos in the Lianghuai Salt Industry.
Jia Yun felt that Emperor Tianzhi was really greedy for money. He was an emperor who would use any means to make money.
Emperor Tianzhi had made money by confiscating his houses many times before, and this time he came up with the method of collecting money for crimes.
Emperor Tianzhi was so greedy for money not because he was extravagant and lustful. In fact, he was a frugal emperor.
Emperor Tianzhi had to be very greedy for money, because the current Qing Dynasty court spent too much money, and Emperor Tianzhi had been worried about the rebellion of the four kings, and was already preparing military pay for the rebellion of the four kings, and this military pay would undoubtedly be huge
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As for Jia Yun, by obtaining such an account book for Emperor Tianzhi this time, she undoubtedly offended the official circle related to the Lianghuai Salt Industry. This is a very powerful circle!
Jia Yun's sense of crisis is getting stronger and stronger!
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Emperor Tianzhi asked Jia Yun to set off in three days.
Although I had three days to prepare, it was still very rushed.
Because this time Jia Yun will mobilize a thousand Jinyi from Jinyi Mansion, and 500 of them will stay in Yangzhou in the future. This time Emperor Tianzhi asked Jia Yun to take the opportunity to set up the Jinyi Mansion Thousand Household Office in Yangzhou!
Jinyi Mansion has been established for several months, but so far it has been limited to Shenjing City, and there is no Jinyi Mansion Qianhu Office established outside Shenjing City.
Yangzhou Jinyifu Thousand Household Office will be Jinyifu’s first Thousand Household Office outside Beijing!
That morning, Jia Yun walked out of the palace, her back looking lonely and solemn.
He immediately returned to Jinyifu Yamen and immediately began the work of dispatching troops and generals south to Yangzhou.
It is worth mentioning that this time Jia Yun asked Emperor Tianzhi to apply for the configuration of shotguns and bows, and Emperor Tianzhi agreed!
In other words, the thousand Jinyi mobilized by Jia Yun this time will be equipped with shotguns, bows and arrows!
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On that day, the news that Jia Yun was promoted from a second-grade official to a high-ranking official, as well as the news that Jia Yun was going to lead the Jinyi Army south to Yangzhou, spread quickly!
Of course, for such a big event and such a big movement, news spreads quickly.
However, the specific purpose of Jia Yun leading the Jinyi Army to Yangzhou was kept secret by both Emperor Tianzhi and Jia Yun.
In fact, even if it is kept secret, many people can guess that Jia Yun's trip should be related to the Lianghuai Salt Industry.
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At noon, Jia Zheng hurried from the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry to the Yamen of Jinyi Mansion and asked Jia Yun: "Yun'er, I just heard that the emperor promoted you to the second rank?"
Jia Yun forced a smile: "Yes, it just happened in the morning."
Jia Zheng suddenly beamed with joy.
From the second-grade high-ranking officials, after Jia Yan, Jia Yuan, Jia Daihua, and Jia Daishan, the Jia family finally has another second-grade high-ranking official or above!
Jia Zheng immediately smiled and said: "This is a great event, Yun'er, I know you have never liked singing operas to celebrate your happiness, and I don't like this kind of thing, but your promotion this time is not a trivial matter. You should at least have a day of feasting and singing operas to celebrate your happiness."
Like words."
Jia Yun said: "Second Master, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you with this matter. The Emperor has a decree. In three days, I will lead the Jinyi Army south to Yangzhou to handle the Emperor's mission. Time is tight and there can be no delay."
Jia Zhengdao: "I have also heard about this matter, but I don't know what kind of errand the emperor wants you to do this time?"
Jia Yun said: "I'm sorry, Second Master, this matter is confidential, so I can't tell you for the time being. You will know about it in the future."
Jia Zheng said again: "Let's do this. I will send someone to inform the Rong Mansion and prepare a banquet for you tonight. You and I will leave the office early today."
Jia Yun said: "Let's do it tomorrow night. There are many secular affairs to be busy in Jinyi Mansion today."
Jia Zheng nodded and walked out of Jinyi Mansion.
As soon as he walked out of Jinyi Mansion, Jia Zheng couldn't wait to send his servants back to Rongguo Mansion to announce the good news...
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When the servants of Jia Zheng's faction returned to Rongguo Mansion, it was lunch break time. Many people in the house, from the master to the servants, were taking a nap, including Jia's mother.
Lin Zhixiao did not take a nap and stayed in the manager's room.
Since Lai Da, Shan Daliang, and Wu Xindeng were all gone, and Jia Yun had given advice to Jia Zheng, Lin Zhixiao was now the chief steward of the Rongguo Mansion.
In the past, Lin Zhixiao, as the second housekeeper, was mainly responsible for managing the accounting room, but now as the chief housekeeper, Lin Zhixiao has taken charge of the general management room!
Lin Zhixiao's family also became the most powerful steward's wife in Rongguo Mansion.
The servants of Jia Zheng's faction went directly to the general manager's room to find Lin Zhixiao. Lin Zhixiao was overjoyed when he learned about the situation. He already regarded himself as Jia Yun's confidant.
Lin Zhixiao then called his wife and asked Lin Zhixiao's family to tell Jia Mu the good news.
Lin Zhixiao's family walked into Jia Mu's courtyard. Jia Mu was taking a nap. The maid Yuanyang stopped Lin Zhixiao's family outside Rongqing Hall and said, "Aunt Lin, you are not only a member of the family, but you also know the rules."
, what’s going on today? At noon, are you rash enough to disturb the old lady’s sleep?”
Lin Zhixiao's family said: "Girl, if there was no big event, how could I dare to do this? A big event has indeed happened, and it is a happy event!"
Yuanyang's eyes lit up: "What's the big happy event?"
Lin Zhixiao's family said: "Second Master Yun has been promoted!"
Yuanyang's eyes brightened: "You were promoted again so soon? Wasn't Second Master Yun promoted to the commander of the Jinyi Mansion just a few months ago? What official was promoted this time?"
Lin Zhixiao's family said: "Young lady, you are confused. A few months ago, Second Master Yun was changed from a first-class imperial guard to the commander of the Jinyi Mansion. He was only transferred, but not promoted. He is now a military attaché of the third rank."
"This time it's just the other way around. Second Master Yun has been promoted from a third-grade military attache to a second-grade military attache. However, his official position has not changed. He is still the commander of Jinyi Mansion."
Yuanyang smiled and said: "I am really confused this time, and you said I was confused."
Lin Zhixiao's family urged: "Go and answer the old lady quickly. When I see the old lady, I will explain it in detail. Then won't you understand?"
Yuanyang nodded. Although she was indeed confused, there was one thing she understood: Jia Yun had become a second-grade official!
The Rongguo Mansion often discussed when Jia Yun would become a second-grade official. Even Jia's mother discussed it, and Yuanyang also discussed it in private.
Immediately, Yuanyang walked into Rongqing Hall and came to the warm pavilion in the west room where Jia Mu was taking a nap. He called "old lady" several times before waking up Jia Mu from her sleep.
Jia Mu was not angry at all, she had a good temper, and Yuanyang was her favorite maid.
"What's going on?" Jia Mu asked lazily with her eyes half-opened.
Yuanyang said: "Old lady, Mrs. Lin is anxious to see you. She said that Second Master Yun has been promoted to a second-grade official."
When Jia Mu heard this, her eyes widened and she suddenly became more awake: "Hurry up and serve me!"
"Yes." Yuanyang said respectfully.
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Soon, the news reached Mrs. Wang.
Mrs. Wang was depressed and jealous.
She is depressed because she has been married to Jia Zheng for many years, and her daughter Yuan Chun has already entered the palace, and she is only a fifth-grade pleasant imperial edict.
And Bu Wuniang, whom she looked down upon at all before, was not only a third-grade lady who was more noble than her, but now she was going to become a second-grade queen!
A second-grade lady, placed in Ningrong's second house, is only inferior to Jia Mu's first-grade Duke's wife. Mrs. Xing and Mrs. You are both third-grade ladies, but they were all outclassed by Bu Wuniang!
Moreover, once Xue Baochai marries Jia Yun, she will immediately become a second-class wife!
Mrs. Wang is Xue Baochai's aunt, and despite the close relationship between Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue, the two biological sisters, Mrs. Wang actually looks down on the Xue family a little, because the Xue family has no official title, and Aunt Xue is not a destined wife!
But now, her niece Xue Baochai is about to become a second-rank wife, leaving her imperial rank far behind.
In depression and jealousy, Mrs. Wang was stunned for a long time, and then quietly sighed: "Alas!"
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Soon, the news spread to Sister Feng's Courtyard.
Wang Xifeng did not take a nap today, worrying about Jia Lian.
More than a year ago, Jia Lian brought his second wife Liu Guiyue from Chang'an County back to Rongguo Mansion.
As Jia Yun expected, Wang Xifeng, who looked kind on the surface but secretly resorted to violence, could not tolerate Liu Guiyue.
Although he was not tortured to death, Liu Guiyue was kicked out.
Just two months ago, because of Qin Keqing's incident, Jia Yun arranged for his own soldiers to beat Jia Zhen severely, causing considerable damage to Jia Zhen's reputation.
Just a few days after this incident happened, Wang Xifeng found an opportunity and led a group of servants to bump into Jia Rong and Liu Guiyue who were having a tryst...
Then Wang Xifeng brought Jia Rong and Liu Guiyue to Jia Mu.
Of course, Jia's mother was very angry. After careful investigation, she learned that Jia Rong and Liu Guiyue had an affair as early as when Jia Lian and Jia Rong were staying in Chang'an County, and Jia Lian actually knew about it.
After Jia Lian brought Liu Guiyue into Rongguo Mansion, he asked Jia Rong not to have trysts with Liu Guiyue in the future. As a result, Jia Rong and Liu Guiyue secretly had several trysts.
Well, I have to say that Jia She, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Jia Rong, these men of the Jia family are all ridiculous!
Mother Jia was so angry that she immediately kicked Liu Guiyue out.
As a result, Wang Xifeng discovered that Jia Lian had bought a house outside to raise Liu Guiyue.
For this reason, Wang Xifeng has quarreled with Jia Lian several times recently, and the relationship between the couple has become very bad.
Jia Lian didn't go home last night and slept at Liu Guiyue's place. He only came back this morning. Wang Xifeng had a quarrel with Jia Lian because of this. Even if Wang Xifeng didn't sleep well last night, she was too worried to take a nap at noon today.
At this moment, Ping'er walked up to Wang Xifeng and looked at Wang Xifeng, who was staring at the haggard face with two dark circles under his eyes. Ping'er said softly: "Grandma, I just heard about a happy event."
Wang Xifeng responded listlessly: "Little Hoof, are you here to make me angry on purpose? I've had such a quarrel with you, Mr. Lian, so why am I in the mood to listen to you talking about other people's happy events?"
Ping'er said: "This happy event has something to do with Second Master Yun."
Wang Xifeng raised her head after hearing this and looked at Ping'er curiously.
Ping'er said: "Second Master Yun has been promoted to a senior official of the second rank!"