In the evening, Lin Ruhai came to the door with a heavy gift.
When Wang Xifeng saw the gift list, with her vision and knowledge, she couldn't help but exclaim: "How awesome!"
There are three thousand taels of silver alone, and there are also some local products from Yangzhou and Jinling, all of which are valuable.
Looking at the descriptions on the gift list, they are all high-quality products, only slightly inferior to the tributes.
If it were sold on the market, it would be worth at least several thousand taels of silver.
Such a handwriting can naturally be called a "trench".
The old lady's attitude was quite enthusiastic. She said "family" on the left and "family" on the right. Wang Xifeng, who was waiting on the side, almost believed her.
Fortunately, when eating, men and women eat separately.
Lin Ruhai was received by Mr. Zheng Er, Lian Er and Mr. Pardon from the lower office.
If Jia Zhu hadn't gone out to serve, I'm afraid he would have had a seat.
During the banquet, the conversation was naturally about court matters, and the Pardon Master could easily participate in this conversation, which shows that the information channels are quite smooth.
Because of a highly circulated novel "The Biography of Chen Shimei", it triggered a series of official turmoil.
Apart from anything else, after hearing the story today, I naturally conducted some investigation into the recent imperial examination, and was severely slapped in the face.
The face of the emperor during his heyday was not so easy to beat.
Nowadays, it is not too obvious. However, after several twists and turns, those several imperial examination examiners either had accidents and were dismissed from their posts, or were transferred to Qingxian Yamen or served in remote areas.
Those Jinshi who were born in academies and whose families had strong family power were basically reorganized.
Nowadays, no matter whether someone has been wrongly accused or not, there are really not a few officials who have been purged in the court and local areas.
After several twists and turns, it can be said that academies in various places, especially those born in southern academies, have suffered considerable losses.
Although he is not ruthless nowadays, he has suppressed a group of scholars and won over the Jinshi who came from the academy and have average family backgrounds, artificially creating conflicts, and the effect is quite good.
It may be difficult to detect at first, but over time even fools will notice the clues.
The Honorable Military General Group was not affected at all, and even took the opportunity to add insult to injury, and made many so-called 'rising stars' promoted by the Civil Service Group into disgrace.
These are naturally the gossip topics that Mr. Zheng and Mr. Lian like to talk about.
At the dinner table, everyone was guessing which college would be the next unlucky one?
Speaking of this, Lin Ruhai's attitude was a little complicated.
He was one of the twelve princes who founded the country, but he was also a standard academy official. It can be said that the current rectification made him feel a little uncomfortable.
Of course, if you don't like the current reforms, that's totally wrong.
Having been involved in officialdom for so many years, I have a very clear understanding of the filth and darkness of officialdom.
Everything is driven by interests!
It should be said that he also came from Jiangnan Academy, but when he was in the most difficult time, there was no Jinshi who was a classmate in the academy to lend a helping hand.
Lin Ruhai knew that among his classmates in the academy, there were several from very extraordinary family backgrounds, and they were all powerful gentry from the Jiangnan area.
Even if you don't really help me, just say a few nice words to help relieve some of the pressure from public opinion in Jiangnan Shilin.
At this time, the Yangzhou salt merchants, including the southeastern gentry, were tightly bound to the local academies.
The most exaggerated one is undoubtedly the Donglin Academy in the Jiangnan area, and those guys are even more crazy.
But in fact, after serving as the Salt Patrol Censor in Yangzhou for three years, Lin Ruhai only felt the pressure brought by Shilin.
Because what he did harmed the interests of Yangzhou salt merchants, it was so simple and ridiculous!
This was also the main reason why he never asked for help from his classmates or classmates during his tenure as the Salt Patrol Censor.
It can be said that the Ning Mansion sent the Jia Clan's students to Yangzhou, which was definitely a timely help for him.
Otherwise, Lin Ruhai is not a stickler, how could he take the huge risk after listening to Ning Mansion Jia Rong's suggestion?
Of course, he was reluctant to say more about matters involving academies in various places.
"Let's go to Jin Province. My uncle will do a lot!"
Lian Er smiled and toasted Lin Ruhai with a drink, and said with a chuckle: "If uncle can perform well in Shanxi Province, it won't be a problem to enter the cabinet!"
"How much does Lian'er know about Jin Province?"
Lin Ruhai was a little funny, shook his head and said: "How can things be so simple?"
"I don't know much about it, but I know that many honorable families have arranged their arrangements in Jin Province, which is now considered the world of honorable nobles!"
Lian Er was in the Ministry of Household Affairs, so he was naturally very well-informed. He said directly: "As long as the relationship between the noble families is properly handled, isn't Haiqing Heyan in Jin Province able to live a comfortable life?"
Having said this, he continued: "Besides, Brother Rong also has plans there, and he will naturally help uncle solve the trouble when the time comes!"
"Haha, I'll lend you some good luck then!"
Lin Ruhai was noncommittal, thinking that if he was not treated well now, how could he arrange a good position for him?
The second master Zheng and the first master were a little confused, but they didn't say much.
To be honest, they have not paid any attention to the specific affairs of the Jia family.
Otherwise, the other six of the eight Jia families in the capital would not be so miserable.
As for the layout of Jia Rong, their grandnephew, they didn't bother to pay attention.
After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, both the men of the Jia family and Lin Ruhai, the son-in-law and uncle, were in a good mood.
At this time, in the Rong Mansion, because Master Zheng, Lian Er, and Jia Zhu were all in the officialdom, the momentum was pretty good.
At least, it was much better than when Lin Daiyu came to Beijing in The Story of the Red Chamber.
Lin Ruhai felt that although the Yue family was not as influential as in its heyday, it was still a force that should not be underestimated in the capital.
In the future, when he takes office in Shanxi Province, he will be able to have more contact with Rongfu, which will also provide him with an additional channel to understand the situation in the capital.
At this time, Jia Min sent the maid next to her to tell her that the old lady intended to keep the family in Rong Mansion. Jia Min asked Lin Ruhai for her opinion.
"It's not a problem to stay at my in-law's house, but the problem is..."
Lin Ruhai smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said to the puzzled Master Zheng and others: "It's just that when I met with His Majesty, Your Majesty was not very satisfied with what I did in Yangzhou!"
"Right now, although I won't anger the Yue family, I still have to avoid suspicion. Please forgive me, my two uncles!"
As soon as these words came out, Master Zheng and Master Pardon both changed their expressions and looked at Lin Ruhai with strange eyes.
They didn't expect that Lin Ruhai would be embarrassed after seeing that he didn't get a good deal now?
This matter is not simple. Since Lin Ruhai said this, it is impossible for them not to take it seriously...