Lin Yutong only found out about the fourth master's new move after Jin entered the palace. Jin was frightened and said that many gift-givers came to the house, and these people left famous cards and things. The precious gifts were all piled up.
At the door, the whole family was so frightened that they didn't dare to ask anyone to move in. "They all said that the emperor wanted to treat us. These people all wanted to ask the fourth master to treat us. No, they went to our house with a heavy gift. Your father and I
, I thought to myself, it’s not easy for us to keep this thing. If my uncle didn’t plan to invite these people, we can’t be short-handed. So I hurried into the palace to ask you, what should I do about this matter? Should I give the thing to others?
return to."
"No need!" Lin Yutong expressed satisfaction with the Lin family's caution, "It doesn't matter this time. Just keep it."
Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief. She shook her palms and said, "I know what you're worried about. Aren't you afraid that people at home will collect things randomly? That's not possible! Your father and brother and I both know the importance of this.
As long as the title is good and the title is there, the money in the family will be flowing steadily, and it will never be stopped. The court will give you a salary. If you really collect people's things randomly, then the title will be gone, and the family property will have to be confiscated, and you will do such unreasonable things.
Well, if it’s really for the benefit of future generations, then you have to control your own hands.”
Lin Yutong smiled: "If only there were sensible people like you and my father in this world, there would be no corrupt officials."
Mrs. Jin then smiled proudly and asked about the eldest girl of the An family, "I asked everyone to inquire about it. The girl came from the country and brought a mother-in-law with her. It is said that this girl was not pampered in her hometown. She was better than
Generally, there are many good girls from farmers' families. The old lady of the An family thinks that it would be good for this girl to find a wealthy farmer's family with a father who is an official. The parents-in-law at home do not dare to neglect, the sisters-in-law do not dare to bully, men
Don't dare to have any second thoughts. As long as she can afford to be a housekeeper, this is a good life."
This is true. A prosperous farmer's family also has servants at home, some men do rough work, and there are also long-term workers at home. Speaking of comfort, of course, living like this is more comfortable.
The provincial ones cannot be arranged in large households.
Lin Yutong nodded: "This old lady is a sensible person. She really loves her granddaughter." Mr. An has been in the Hanlin Academy for more than ten years and has not moved. The nobles are noble, but their future is limited. Once he becomes an official in the future,
This girl is not without support.
But it is different among farmers. Officials who become officials are also officials, and they need to be looked up to. This is a lifelong guarantee.
Jin sighed: "The key is that this farmer is kind." After saying that, he glanced at Lin Yutong and then whispered: "You can't meet someone like the old lady of the Yin family thousands of miles away." These were words of comfort to Lin Yutong.
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Lin Yutong thought about the short few days he spent with the old lady, and said with a toothache: "Then why did you bump into me?"
Jin held the child in his arms and could not reach out to hit Lin Yutong. He only used his elbow to bump Lin Yutong lightly, "How many people like me have there been from ancient times to the present? Why didn't you tell me, but you were asked to be hit?"
Come on. Don’t be dissatisfied." He said, shaking the palms in his arms, "Your uncle and your father both want to go back to their hometown, so that they can take care of your father..."
Lin Yutong thought of the two old men who were still buried in the uncle's inn, and whispered: "Yes! We should go back. It's time to invite the two elders to their ancestral graves. Let me know when the date is set."
Mrs. Jin nodded: "Your father, I guess, has been confused all his life. At the end of the day, he has chosen a good uncle for you." He looked very emotional.
The mother and daughter talked nonchalantly for a long time, and Jin was about to leave when she remembered that she had something important to say but was interrupted and forgot about it. "My mind is getting worse and worse. I want to tell you to marry your brother a wife."
, this daughter-in-law acts like the eldest girl of the An family. Just like your mother-in-law, I can’t live on the same level as that girl from a great family. If a girl like this comes in, your mother, I probably won’t even be able to eat and drink. Let’s live our lives together.
Just for the sake of comfort. When the grandchildren come, we will ask the children to go to primary school. We will not be guilty."
Lin Yutong agreed wholeheartedly. There are many good things in the world, and good does not mean suitable.
Even the village women understand this truth, why do the men from those aristocratic families think that the Fourth Master and themselves do not understand it.
In the evening, Lin Yutong cooked in person to comfort the fourth master.
"Such a big move?" Lin Yutong asked diligently as he picked up the food, "How come you didn't say anything beforehand?"
The Fourth Master looked up and looked at Lin Yutong with a smile: "What's wrong? I thought you had thought of it. They are trying to use women as a bond to get in touch with me so that we can accept their ideas. Then I might as well give them a
An opportunity, an honest opportunity. Ask them to stand in front of others and see how smart they are."
You are not only planning to attack and destroy some people's power and bodies, but you are also planning to destroy their self-confidence and beliefs.
Because people think he is a mud-legged emperor? I like this small-mindedness.
The Fourth Master rolled his eyes at Lin Yutong and then said: "I really want to listen to what the people below have to say. Listen to their inner thoughts. Although there are not many people who dare to tell the truth, once I start this, I will set a precedent."
, then there are these rules. This year has some special purposes, but next year, and every year after that, we should invite some guests to come. Listen to the following voice. Not only must they come, but they must also bring a greeting gift. This greeting gift,
It is to ask them to write down the problems they find, whether it is corrupt officials, soil erosion of cultivated land, or rivers in disrepair, or unjust, false and wrong cases. Then, they can hand it over in person.
It’s in my hands. It doesn’t have to go through anyone else’s hands. Even if I only get one piece of valuable news in a year, I’ve checked for omissions and filled in the gaps, and done a real thing.” After saying that, he said in a tone of voice, “But ah.
For this matter, many regulations need to be re-written. For example, what should we do if the problems reported are not true? What should we do if we make false complaints? Which yamen need to cooperate with the problems reported? These are all problems. And they are big problems.
So, I’m quite busy.”
Lin Yutong understood a little bit. What he was busy with now was trying things out, making corrections, and formulating rules.
As the fourth master said, as long as the rules are established, there will be no death or political destruction, and they can be passed down forever.
What he is doing now is this.
"Not only do we have to be busy, but our descendants also have to be so busy." Fourth Master put down the soup bowl and whispered: "There is nothing in this world that remains unchanged for thousands of years. No matter how good the rules are, they must be followed.
The time is right. So, the monarch is like..." As he spoke, his voice became even lower, "It's like the knob on a mechanical watch that adjusts the time."
"When people walk along the same path, there will be times when they go astray. No matter how precise the watch is, there will always be errors. No matter how capable the minister is, no matter how strict the laws and regulations specified by the court are, there will be times when they are inappropriate. Therefore, people will look at and refer to
Things can adjust their own path, and watches can be corrected by turning knobs. What the monarch has to do at all times is to adjust this rule so that it can adapt to the current situation and operate normally."
Lin Yutong had to say that the more she lived, the more she returned. But the fourth master became more and more different the more he lived. In the past, the fourth master would have thought that the king was the divine needle that fixed the sea, and could rule the world with one word.
She smiled and said, "Are you enlightened?"
Fourth Master laughed heartily; "How can a person really realize enlightenment? Today's understanding is always different from tomorrow's." He patted Lin Yutong's hand, "Okay, this kind of Zen-like words,
You can't understand."
Damn you, Fourth Master! How can I, a common man, do this?
Lin Yutong pouted and I stopped asking.
It was raining heavily outside, but Lin Yutong felt peaceful.
It wasn't until he fell asleep that Lin Yutong asked in a low voice: "Do you think I need to learn something more?" It makes no sense that you have made progress, but I am still on the same path.
Fourth Master glanced at Lin Yutong, "What do you think you don't know?"
Lin Yutong counted on his fingers and realized that he knew quite a lot.
I play music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but apart from writing and reading, I can’t think of using it for anything else. After all, I am not an elegant person at heart.
Sewing and cooking skills are proficient and commonly used. But there is no room for improvement.
I am also proficient in a subset of classics and history. The key is that I want to be proficient in this stuff, but my talent is really limited.
"Yiyi star divination, you only know the same thing." Fourth Master turned over and closed his eyes and said, "Do you want to learn astronomy from Qin Tianjian, or do you want to learn divination from the Taoist priests in the Taoist temple?"
The corner of Lin Yutong's mouth drooped. In the future, satellites will be in the sky, and the weather forecast will be accurate. I didn't understand it before, and it's even more useless now. Moreover, the scientific nature of this thing is really questionable.
As for divination, it is really inappropriate for the queen of a country to learn it.
"I feel like I can do everything, but actually..." Lin Yutong was frustrated.
"Actually, it's of no use at all." Fourth Master turned to look at her: "You have a master, what else do you need to learn? As long as you want what you want, I will bring it back to you. Be good, go to sleep!"
These words were really heartwarming. Lin Yutong instantly felt complete. Yes, I have a fourth master, what else do I need?
These words were really heartwarming. Lin Yutong felt complete instantly. Yes, I have a fourth master, what else do I want? These words were really heartwarming. Lin Yutong felt complete instantly. Yes, I have a fourth master, what else do I want?