In the private room of Juxian Building.

Lin Yanchao and Mei Kan felt very happy to talk, both of them are people who put interests first and efficiency first, in other words, the three views are more compatible.

Lin Yanchao asked: "I don't know what Brother Mei's plans are to enter Beijing this time besides collecting debts?" ”

Mei Kan said: "When I enter Beijing to open a money bank, I can't always be an apartment in Yangzhou." ”

Hearing Qian Zhuang, Lin Yanchao thought a little and said with a smile: "I wonder if Brother Mei needs Lin's help?" ”

Mei Kan smiled: "That's certain, after entering Beijing, there are still many places to rely on the bachelor, of course, the bachelor has something to ask our Mei family to help, although the order, Mei may not be able to help, but the money has never been lacking." ”

Lin Yanchao nodded slowly, Mei Kan's words were the same as 'I am poor and only have money left'.

A few days later, Mei Kan personally brought his two sons to Lin Yanchao's mansion.

Lin Yanchao knew that Mei Kan really didn't speak casually. Mei Kan asked his two sons to worship Lin Yanchao as a teacher and gave him an apprenticeship ceremony.

Lin Yanchao watched Mei Kan's apprenticeship.

Tut-tut!

A Zhuangzi in Zhending Mansion.

This Zhuangzi is not far from Baoding Mansion, there are thousands of acres of fields near Guo, and a mountain forest is encircled, and a mountain villa is built in the mountain forest for summer vacation.

The heads of the grange all followed Mei Kan, and when they saw Lin Yanchao, they immediately kowtowed and performed the salute of master and servant.

The Grange also has hundreds of farmer mothers, sons, grooms, and sweeping servants, and their deeds of sale are also brought.

In the face of such kindness of the Mei family, what else can Lin Yanchao say, just take it as an example.

With this Zhuangzi, Lin Yanchao called Chen Zhenlong at the moment.

Lin Yanchao had previously instructed him to recruit skilled old farmers from his hometown, all of whom had helped the Chen family plant sweet potatoes before.

When they heard that they were going to come to Beijing, most of these old farmers were reluctant to go, but Lin Yanchao gave a high salary. Under the heavy money, more than 20 people were recruited to come all the way to Beijing, and Lin Yanchao asked Chen Xinggui and them to recruit farmers who were skilled in crops from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to come to Beijing together.

Lin Yanchao taught Chen Zhenlong how to keep the potato seed vines according to the complete book of agricultural administration in his memory.

After discussing with Lin Yanchao's experienced old farmers, Chen Zhenlong decided to dig deep cellars to keep the potato seed vines for the winter.

It was September, and after some preparation, they decided to start planting sweet potatoes in the north the following year.

Once the trial is successful, it will be immediately spread throughout Gyeonggi.

Lin Yanchao is very concerned about this matter, which is related to his future, and it is also related to Xu Zhenming's future.

Xu Zhenming listened to Lin Yanchao's instructions and sent a letter to the Son of Heaven, to the effect that he took the initiative to admit his guilt, saying that he was not thoughtful and built a water conservancy, but instead changed the direction of the river and aroused the opinions of the 'common people'.

Therefore, he decided to change the construction of water conservancy, but to reclaim dry land, recruit experienced southern farmers in the north, try to grow upland rice, artichoke and other dryland crops, and then spread it to the people after gaining a certain amount of experience.

This letter almost completely copied Lin Yanchao's meaning, and finally got forgiveness from the Son of Heaven.

Without Zhang Jing's obstruction, the cabinet headed by Shin Shixing immediately planned to remove Xu Zhenming from the title of secretary of Shangbao, restore the official of the imperial history of Tuntian, and continue to be in charge of the affairs of Tuntian in Gyeonggi.

In this way, Xu Zhenming can be regarded as guilty of meritorious service, but after the failure of the major policy of building water conservancy, it has aroused his determination to do his work even more.

Xu Zhenming is now running to Lin Yanchao's house twice in three days to study and discuss how to carry out the cultivation of dry land in Gyeonggi.

But it was said that Lin Yanchao was in Jingtunken.

In the inner school field of the Forbidden City, the Son of Heaven is riding a horse and whipping.

The Son of Heaven is twenty-five or sixteen years old this year, and although he is a little chubby, he is very vigorous in galloping on horseback.

Zhang Whale saw the Son of Heaven galloping on his horse, and from time to time he praised the riding skills of the Son of Heaven with the little eunuchs beside him, but it was the eunuch Zhang Hong who was the master of ceremonies and the eunuch who was worried.

Soon the Son of Heaven jumped off the horse after galloping, and Zhang Hong and Zhang Whale smiled and said: "Two companions, what do you think of my riding skills?" ”

Without waiting for Zhang Hong to speak, Zhang Whale rushed to say: "Your Majesty, it is really wise and martial, this thousand-mile horse tribute from Tulupan, since entering the Shanglin Garden, no one can surrender, but in front of His Majesty, he can be described as a god winner, His Majesty wants him to be in front of him, His Majesty wants him to be behind him, that is obedient, from which it can be known that Qianli Ju also knows the power of heaven." ”

The Son of Heaven laughed when he heard this, looked at Zhang Hong and asked, "Zhang Banban, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Hong said with a worried face: "Your Majesty, the words of the ministers may make Your Majesty unhappy. ”

The Son of Heaven said: "Zhang Banban, it doesn't hurt to say anything bluntly. ”

Zhang Hong said: "The old minister was shocked to see from the side, although His Majesty is good at riding, but His Majesty is a golden body, if the horse stumbles, the consequences are unimaginable." ”

The Son of Heaven waved his hand and said: "This pedantic opinion, didn't the Tang Dynasty and the Song Ancestors back then, and the Taizu Cheng Ancestor of this dynasty also win the world on horseback?" Why when they gallop, no one worries about them falling off their horses. ”

"I grew up in the deep palace since I was a child, and I hate that I can't follow the example of Taizu Chengzu and calm the world with martial arts, can't I ride a horse? You persuade this and that, but you don't allow this, you don't allow that, it's boring. ”

Zhang Hong said: "Your Majesty, at present, the world is peaceful, and the rule of culture should be the first, and the martial arts should be second. The ministers did not dare to stop His Majesty from riding his horse, but asked His Majesty to be careful......"

"Be careful of what?"

Zhang Hong said: "...... Beware of Wu Zong's previous experience. ”

Hearing this, all the inner prisoners' faces changed, Ming Wuzong is Emperor Zhengde, who fell into the water and died when he fell into the water, didn't Zhang Hong mention this taboo of the Son of Heaven?

Zhang Whale's face was full of joy.

But seeing that the Son of Heaven snorted heavily, Zhang Hong knelt down, took off his crown and fell to the ground, revealing his white hair and said: "Your Majesty, the minister lost his words, the minister is guilty of capital crimes, and the minister knows that he is old, and he is willing to go to Nanjing to guard the tomb of Taizu, and he will die." ”

The face of the Son of Heaven changed drastically, and he walked away without saying a word, and the eunuchs hurriedly followed the footsteps of the Son of Heaven, leaving only the kneeling Zhang Hong in the school field.

The wind picked up on the school ground, and the yellow sand hit Zhang Hong's face. Zhang Hong knelt on the school grounds, motionless.

But it was said that the Son of Heaven returned to the Hongde Palace, changed out of his military uniform and put on a cyan dragon robe.

Zhang Whale saw that the Son of Heaven was still angry, and said with a smile: "Long live Lord, the godfather is old, and he is already a fool, don't take his words to heart." ”

The Son of Heaven glanced at Zhang Whale and said, "Your godfather is indeed old and confused, and he has repeatedly resisted me over the years." ”

Zhang Whale said: "Long live if you are really upset about your godfather, it is better to put your godfather in an idle position, after all, the godfather is old, and it is good to give him an idle job to provide for his old age, so it is also the grace of the heavenly family to take care of his life." ”

At this time, the Son of Heaven had already lost most of his anger and said: "Although what your godfather said is ugly, it may not be unreasonable. And what you said, although you are trying to figure out my mind everywhere, how much of it is true? ”

Zhang Whale hurriedly said, "Your Majesty ......"

The Son of Heaven waved his hand and said: "Zhang Whale, since the first day you have been in charge of the East Factory, those words that are not favorable to you will naturally reach my ears." ”

"There are some things that I know from the bottom of my heart, but I don't know or don't want to know. I'm afraid that if I get to the bottom of it, I won't be able to help it, and I won't miss the old love for many years. So Zhang Whale, you have the ability, continue to hide it from me, don't let me know one day, otherwise once the matter is on the table, I will clean you up by myself. ”

When Zhang Whale walked out of the Hongde Palace, he was covered with sweat.

Zhang Whale returned to the inner mansion and found his cronies Xiao Yu, Wang Zhong, and Zhang Shen to think of countermeasures.

Xiao Yu said: "Godfather, my son thinks that His Majesty is just suspicious, and there is no real evidence, Your Majesty still trusts his godfather in his heart." ”

"Nonsense, I asked you to discuss countermeasures, not to figure out Your Majesty's thoughts."

Wang Zhong said: "Godfather, my son thought that his godfather could get His Majesty's favor at the beginning, so he was 'doing what he liked', and we will continue to do it today." Now that His Majesty loves Concubine Zheng, we are interested in befriending Concubine Zheng, such as Concubine Zheng's brother Zheng Guotai, don't you want to find something to do? We can find him an errand in the brocade guard. ”

Zhang Whale pointed at Wang Zhong and said, "Smart, you still have a way!" ”

Xiao Yu was not to be outdone: "Godfather, my son found more than a dozen beauties in Gyeonggi yesterday, and he can serve His Majesty in the Qianqing Palace, and His Majesty will definitely like it." ”

Zhang Whale's eyes lit up and said: "Well, the beauty is gracious, Your Majesty has fun, and this matter will be over." You must pay attention to the selection of beauties. ”

Zhang Whale said to Zhang Shen: "What about the monks of the Western Regions and the Taoists you made friends with in the capital before?" ”

When Zhang Shen saw that he finally had his own words, he immediately expressed: "Back to his godfather's words, my son also tried his best, and it took a lot of effort to get the secret medicine from the monks of the Western Regions. ”

Zhang Whale laughed and said: "Okay, good, good, as long as Your Majesty can be happy, those unhappiness will disappear." Remember, as long as there is a godfather, there will also be your wealth. ”

The three of them said yes together.

Three days later.

The Wenhua Hall Sutra Feast.

Early in the morning of this day, Lin Yanchao and hundreds of officials went to the outside of the Wenhua Palace, waiting for the arrival of the Son of Heaven.

Lin Yanchao does not have the errand of a banquet speaker now, but when he encounters a banquet, he must also be served.

Not only Lin Yanchao is like this, but also the ministers, since the feast is set, this has become a rule, the ministers must be at the feast rain or shine, and the Son of Heaven should also be rain or shine.

Shen Shixing, as the first assistant, is also an official of the feast, he is so old, and he arrived before dawn, but the officials waited in the autumn wind for almost an hour, but the imperial car of the Son of Heaven was delayed, but such a thing had never happened.

Several ministers were a little uneasy, and Yang Wei, the secretary of the ministry, and several ministers asked Shen Shixing: "Your Majesty has not arrived for a long time, it is very strange, did Yuan Fu send someone to ask for news?" ”

At this moment, the eunuch Zhang Cheng hurriedly came, and as soon as he saw Shen Shixing, he said: "Your Majesty has a decree to avoid today's feast." ”

Shen Shixing and the others were taken aback, can such a major event as a feast be avoided?

"Somehow?"

Zhang Cheng said calmly: "Your Majesty is dizzy and dark, and his strength is weak, so he is really not safe in his body." ”