Imperial City, Daming Palace.

The Temple of Nourishing the Heart.

In the Xinuan Pavilion, Emperor Long An looked at the thin Lin Ruhai, his eyes were full of worry, and asked the old court on the side: "How is Lin Aiqing?" ”

When Lin Ruhai first entered the palace to meet him, he really frightened Emperor Long An when he was thin like this.

Although Lin Ruhai had already said that he was in good health, he immediately recruited the best doctor from the Tai Hospital.

For the life and death of ordinary courtiers, Emperor Long An didn't care very much.

Dayan has been around for a hundred years, and now there is no shortage of officials.

But a reusable humerus minister like Lin Ruhai, Emperor Long An didn't want him to make a difference.

After the old Wang's hospital judged and treated a cup of tea, Fang said to Emperor Long'an: "The first recovery from a serious illness, although the root bone temperament is still weak, but the pulse is peaceful, as long as you rest and recuperate for a few months, don't overwork and get tired, you can recover and recover." ”

When Emperor Long An heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and asked Dai Quan to add a chair for Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai was shocked, but he couldn't push it three times, and after three times of thanks, he sat down carefully.

Emperor Long An didn't seem to care about this, and waved his hand and said: "Qing Yu and I have special honors, and I deserve this grace." I heard that Aiqing was suffering from abuse and was rescued by Jia Qiang by a Western monk with a miracle medicine? ”

When Lin Ruhai heard this, he didn't hide it, told the truth about it, and finally said: "It's a pity that there is no such magic medicine Dayan, only in the wild land of the Western Ocean, can there be a product." However, the minister had already asked Jia Qiang to contact the Western monks to buy some as much as possible, and then transport them back to the capital and hand them over to the Tai Hospital in case of emergency. ”

When Emperor Long An heard this, he nodded with satisfaction, and there was a rare smile on his face.

This smile fell in the eyes of the judge of the old court, but a thousand waves were stirred up in his heart, and he had a new understanding of Lin Ruhai's holy family.

After the old court was sentenced out, Emperor Long An regained his solemnity, and his previous behavior was to convey his importance to Lin Ruhai to the outside world, and also to protect Lin Ruhai.

Otherwise, just dealing with the open guns and dark arrows outside is enough for Lin Ruhai to suffer in the future, not to mention what kind of work to do.

Emperor Long An said bluntly: "When I come back this time, I originally planned to let you be directly promoted to the scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, join the military aircraft, and take charge of the household department. It's just that Han Qing and their experience have learned from the past, and I am determined to let you suspend your entry into the military plane, so as not to become the target of that rebel minister. Wenyuan Pavilion University scholar I keep it for you, you enter the household department first, and be a left waiter. The head of the household department has just become vacant, and you are acting as the left servant of the household department, taking charge of the household department, taking charge of the treasury for me, and recovering the deficit of the treasury! There were obviously six million taels of silver remaining on the account of the household department, but the treasury was already empty, and there was only a little more than one million pieces of silver left. Last year, there was a great drought in Shandong, and in order to help the victims, my inner treasury was empty, and I even borrowed silver from the Emperor Taishang, the Queen Mother, and several concubine families such as the Queen and Concubine Mei, and survived the difficulties with difficulty. After you return the silver you got back from Yangzhou Mansion, there will not be much left. What if there are natural disasters again this year? ”

When Lin Ruhai heard this, his face was extremely solemn.

Clearing the deficit, this is a big thunder!

How many old ministers at the beginning of the Jing Dynasty relied on borrowing money from the household department to maintain an extremely luxurious life.

But what about the old ministers at the beginning of the scene?

It is the kings of the clan, the relatives of the emperor and the country, especially the many nobles of Yuanping, which one is not a big debtor?

Why can the Yuanping Lord be able to attack two generations in a row with the original lord, unlike the founding heroes, as long as the second generation does not make war merits, they will immediately attack.

It was because during the time of Emperor Shizu, the imperial court really didn't have the silver to reward lavishly, so it was rewarded with it.

From this, we can see what those nobles have become poor......

But no matter how poor they are, they have to maintain the lintel and keep the empty shelves, so they don't borrow less money from the household, they think that the heavenly family and the court owe them.

In the late period of the early Jing Dynasty, the Emperor Taishang had the idea of asking the officials of Zhujing and the princes to repay the money.

But then the resistance was too great, so I put out this thought.

During the period of the queen of Taishang, it was so difficult that she had to abdicate and make way for Xian, and she had to extinguish this thought, so you can imagine how difficult this matter is.

Seeing Lin Ruhai's face like this, Emperor Long An smiled instead, and said, "Don't worry, I won't force you to offend everyone." You are the minister of the humerus that I will rely on for a long time in the future, not for the momentary edge of the knife. If you count it before and after, the deficit of the household is about 12 million taels, which is too long ago to count. Aiqing only needs to recover 30% within one year, that is, 3.6 million taels. There's a lot more room for that. ”

When Lin Ruhai heard this, his face was also soothed.

If he is allowed to recover it all at once, it is tantamount to making him isolate himself from the world.

It's just that if he can't recover it, he has to finish it first.

Only 30% can be recovered......

Between this advance and retreat, operability is completely different.

Of course, it was still very difficult, and it was necessary to offend many people, and even to destroy many homes.

But if you want to do things, especially to reform major policies, how can you not offend people?

Outside the hall, in the Buddha hall of the immortal building, the copper bell rings on the Amitayus pagoda.

Transmitted into the heart cultivation hall, it was like a burst of Sanskrit sounds.

Lin Ruhai's face was tenacious, he stood up and bowed in response: "Minister, the world has received the emperor's favor, and he should bow and do his best, and after death, he will repay the grace of his father!" ”

When Emperor Long An heard this, Long Yan was very happy, and he deliberately agreed: "I know that you have a green kite in your hand, and you will protect yourself in Jiangnan." After returning to Beijing, you can continue to use it, and I will transfer twelve more embroidered clothes guards to you, and combine them to use together. One is to guard against villains, and the other is to listen to the truth and reality. ”

"Command, thank you!"

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West of the Imperial City, Shunyi Gate outside the political square.

The third household in the fang, a large mansion with five entrances before and after.

It is a university scholar's house, spacious and solemn.

Compared with the Yanyuan Yamen in the south of the Yangtze River, it is three points heavier and seven points less beautiful.

Even if there is a small garden in the backyard, how can it compare with the scenery of Jiangnan?

In winter, except for [ ] a few clumps of bamboo, a withered appearance.

However, after Jia Qiang arrived, the first thing she did was to ask the accompanying craftsmen to install the heating that was carried from the ship.

Aunt Mei is used to living in Yangzhou Mansion and has never been out of the south of the Yangtze River, how can she stand the cold in the north?

Don't say it's her, even Lin Ruhai can't help it.

What's more, Jia Qiang herself sometimes has to settle in the East Road Courtyard.

However, just as Jia Qiang was directing the craftsmen to install the boiler in the West Road Courtyard, he saw Steward Wang coming over in a hurry and said to him: "Uncle, there are many people outside, saying that Mrs. Rongguo Mansion sent her to help the housekeeper, and the leader is called Wu Xindeng. Looking at the posture, it doesn't look like he's here to help, but like he's here to be a housekeeper. The master was not there, and the aunt said that she was a family member and couldn't control the front, so let me come to the uncle to get an idea. ”

When Jia Qiang heard this, she sneered and said, "Let's go, I'll meet this idiot." ”

When he came to the front yard, he saw that Wu Xindeng had already begun to direct the people brought from Jia's house and was about to go to the warehouse.

Even when he saw Jia Qiang coming, Wu Xindeng didn't have any extra expression.

Jia Rong and Jia Qiang had to call "Grandpa Lai" in front of Lai Da, and they had to call "Uncle Wu" in front of him.

This is the rule of the Jia family, it has always been so, and it is proud.

It's a pity that this Jia Qiang is no longer Bi Jia Qiang.

"Who told you to come?"

Seeing that this group of bastards still dared to take a big one, Jia Qiang frowned and shouted.

Wu Xindeng obviously didn't expect Jia Qiang to open his mouth like this, so he smiled and said: "The old lady personally opened her mouth and ordered, my uncle has just entered Beijing, and the people below are not familiar with the capital, so let's come over and help." What's the matter, the second master of Xiao Qiang thinks it's inappropriate? ”

Jia Qiang raised her chin and said, "Since the old lady ordered it, just stay." There is something to bother you to do, and the stables are empty, so go and buy some horses, and two cows, and some fodder. ”

Wu Xindeng lowered his face when he heard this, and sneered: "If the second master of Xiaoqiang doesn't go back to the house first to kowtow to the old lady, the old man, and the wife, how can he give orders here?" I don't know if I should listen to the old lady or the second master. ”

Jia Qiang said impatiently: "This is the Lin family, I am now a student of the Lin family, don't talk so much about me." Since you don't do it, I won't work for you, hurry up and leave, I don't have the time to talk nonsense with you here. ”

After that, he said to Steward Wang, "What about my brother-in-law?" Ask him to drop me off. ”

Steward Wang was also calmed by Jia Qiang's fierce attitude, and when he heard the words, he hurriedly said to the Lin family: "Go and invite your uncle!" ”

"Shhh

Jia Qiang gasped, ignoring where the title came from.

But before he could figure it out, the nine-foot Giant Sweat Iron Bull had already been led over and walked towards Wu Xindeng and his gang.

Seeing this monster coming, Wu Xindeng's face turned pale instantly, and he said in a trembling voice: "You...... What do you want to do? ”

Tie Niu was also inexplicable, and said, "I'll send you on the road for Brother Qiang......"

Wu Xindeng sighed in his heart, and then looked at Jia Qiang's indifferent face, although he didn't believe that Jia Qiang could harm them, but even if he was punched, he couldn't withstand it.

Thinking of this, he forced out a smile and said, "Since my aunt's family doesn't need us, let's go back." ”

With that, turn around and leave.

A group of newly-dressed Jia family slaves also hurriedly followed back with the gray.

After this group of uninvited guests left, Jia Qiang said to Steward Wang: "The boiler craftsman is in An, I have already asked people to buy frost charcoal, and the rest of the rice, flour, grain and vegetables, iron heads, and pillars are all from the capital, and I will take you to the vegetable market." The furnishings and arrangements at home are all in accordance with the yamen of the salt courtyard. ”

After Steward Wang wrote them down one by one, Jia Qiang returned to the back house and saw Aunt Mei who was leading someone to clean the bedroom.

Aunt Mei sighed when she saw him, and said apologetically: "My identity is really not on the stage, so I can only ask you to come forward, I'm afraid it will make it difficult for you again, right?" ”

Jia Qiang smiled: "What is this? I'm a rebel over there, and it's strange not to do that. Auntie, rest assured, I'll go over there now. Steward Wang has also explained that except for the return of his aunt and grandfather, he will not accept any foreign guests today. ”

Aunt Mei was naturally very satisfied, and sent Jia Qiang out of the second door.

……

Yeongkookfu, Ixiangwon.

Aunt Xue looked at the thick stack of 70,000 taels of silver tickets handed over by Xue Pan herself, and was happy at first, but under Baochai's reminder, she was immediately shocked and asked urgently: "Where did you get so much silver, you evil obstacle?" ”

Xue Pan, who was originally triumphant and waiting for praise, was more anxious than his mother when he heard this, and jumped to his feet and said, "Mom, what is this called?" What is touched, how can it be called? This is Brother Qiang taking me...... No, I earned it in Yangzhou Mansion with Brother Qiang! That's not all, the rest will be lent to Brother Qiang first, and when they are all taken back, Mom, you will know what I can do! ”

Seeing that Aunt Xue and his sister didn't even believe it, Xue Pan was annoyed, grabbed Xue Zhen, and said, "You tell your aunt and cousin that these silver are not innocent and clean!" ”

Xue Zhen was honest, nodded and said, "Yes, my father also knows, and he also praises my brother for his ability." Uncle, this time it's not my brother in Yangzhou Mansion, my father and my mother, I'm afraid we won't be able to get through this hurdle. ”

Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai looked at each other when they heard this, knowing their son Mo Ruomu, although they always felt that their son was the best in the world, but what kind of character he was, Aunt Xue couldn't be clearer.

But Xue Zhen is duty, he said so, there should be no fake, so what's going on?

Baochai looked at Xue Zhen and smiled: "Xue Zhen, tell me, why does the second uncle praise my brother?" As far as I know, my brother is in Yangzhou Mansion, and he hasn't even been out of the Yamen of the Salt Courtyard, so is it fake? ”

……