[Red Chamber] Jia Lian has an ancestor system

When Lin Daiyu was heading north along the canal, good news came from the northwest of the court hall in the capital.The emperor's face, which had been tense for a long time, finally revealed a smile.

It's just that a large part of the credit for this great victory should be attributed to the weather.The cold winter in the northwest was half a month earlier than usual. The team was able to persevere because the fourth prince raised money in time and had sufficient food and grass.

A blizzard caught Manbu by surprise, and he had to retreat fifty miles, but he did not surrender completely.Due to the freezing weather and constant blizzards, it was not conducive to marching and fighting, so the enemy and us had to maintain a state of non-interference with each other.

At this time, Qingyan just came back after completing the land invasion case. The emperor Longxin was overjoyed, and said to the fourth prince who came to report on his duties: "Father is very pleased that you can relieve your father's worries. Last year it was Zhen's mansion, this year it is Shi's mansion." The confiscated properties of the two houses of the Marquis are amazing, and one can imagine what happens to other families that are in the limelight."

Mr. Fan Zhao mentioned it earlier, and Qing Yan could also sense that Father really wanted to eradicate these big families one by one.

"Qing Yan, what do you think?"

Qing Yan thought for a while, and replied: "The famous families have accumulated hundreds of years of wealth, and the wealth is naturally considerable. Some families even bully others, violate laws and regulations, and damage the power of heaven. It is necessary to punish them accordingly."

The emperor nodded, motioning for him to continue.

"However, there are also some families that have always paid attention to integrity. For example, my son went to the former site of the Linhou Mansion in Gusu. Their family was a four-generation marquis. The original Marquis only inherited three generations, because when the fourth generation, the imperial grandfather admired the Lin family's scholarly fragrance. The family status, the demeanor of two sleeves, added another life."

The emperor nodded and said, "You're talking about Lin Hailin Tanhua's residence."

"The boy is talking about their house."

"That's right. Their family is rare. Lin Hai was very upright when he was an official, but unfortunately he left early due to illness." The emperor thought for a while and then asked, "Why did you think of going to his house to see?"

"It's a coincidence that when I went to Gusu this time, I was free for two days. I heard that there was a reclusive Gao Shinai who was born as a Jinshi when the emperor's grandfather was in power outside Gusu city, so I wanted to visit him. I didn't want him to be related to Lin Tanhua. Going out of the same family, plus going back to collect donations, accompanied by a subordinate official Lin Hong, who is from the Lin family... That's why I went there because of the reputation."

The emperor thought for a while: "A Jinshi admitted during the late emperor's time? Gusu native, could it be Fan Zhao?"

"It is this man."

"He is notoriously hard-nosed. The late emperor asked him to draft an imperial decree, but he would rather die than obey, so he was released back to his hometown. A few years ago, I also ordered him to return to the court to serve. He is fine. Calling him sick and refusing." The emperor thought about it, and he was quite resentful, "You went to visit him, but you didn't get rejected?"

"That's not true. On the contrary, he and the boy chatted quite speculatively, as if they had forgotten each other."

"Haha——" the emperor laughed, "It's also strange."

"My child thinks, the imperial court is currently employing people, and I want to recommend Mr. Fan to the Imperial Academy, and continue to be a good scholar."

The emperor thought for a while, this old gentleman was well-known in the court, but the temperament of a scholar was really high.Back then, the first emperor wanted to draw up an edict to punish himself, but Fan Zhao felt that it was unfair, so he refused.After succeeding to the throne, he also intended to let Mr. Fan return to the court, but Mr. Fan didn't want others to misunderstand that he was holding the right thigh, so he refused.

Right now, the fourth prince's aptitude is the most prominent among the several princes, and it will be more beneficial for his future if he has veterans to help him.

"Since Mr. Fan was a scholar of the Imperial Academy before, and the Imperial Academy is also short of manpower, let him do editing." The emperor said.

The editor of the Hanlin Academy is a fifth-rank official. Although the rank is not high, it has a very high status. Usually, the top three Jinshi can directly enter the Imperial Academy to be an editor. One position, so this move is not an exaggeration.

Qing Yan thanked the emperor, and said: "Actually, I still have a request."

"Say."

"Earlier, I mentioned that if there are major cases such as the Zhen family corruption case and the Shi family's land invasion case, it would be clear to confiscate all the possessions in the mansion and punish the corresponding officials. , It can better reflect that the father and the emperor have clear rewards and punishments, and the rewards and punishments are measured."

The emperor couldn't help but praised: "I didn't expect you to be able to tell these truths when you first went to the place for half a year, um, you have made progress."

"Thank you, Father, for your compliment."

"Then according to your opinion, what should be the reward?"

"My child thinks that they are clean and honest. If you reward gold and silver, they will definitely look down on these vulgar things. It is better to give a plaque and hang it on the house. It will make the family more brilliant, the world will praise it, and it will also alert others."

"Good idea, I will leave this matter to you."

But Qing Yan said: "My child's qualifications are still low, it's better to entrust the princes and ministers with transparent temperament, integrity and high status in the court to handle it."

The emperor agreed: "There have been a lot of happy events recently, and the year is coming to an end. It's time to reward these effective officials."

A few days later, the emperor issued a decree, ordering the king of Beijing to complete the matter before the year. Three generations of officials who were clean and honest will be selected from ten and given a plaque.

At the same time, several demotions were announced.

Among them, Zhang Shaochang was promoted to the governor of Liangjiang, concurrently served as the salt administrator, and added the title of censor to the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate;

The original Minister of the Household Department was dismissed due to ineffective handling of affairs, which led to a deficit in the national treasury. The new Minister of the Household Department was Yuan Zhijing.

At the same time, Wang Ziteng was also ordered to patrol Sichuan and Shaanxi, and concurrently served as a grain and grass officer, supervising the supply and demand of grain and grass in the Northwest War.

The news came to Jia's house, which was mixed.

Lin Hong's household department is responsible for inspecting and auditing the collection of money and grain in the current season, and is directly responsible to the emperor. Although the rank is not high, he has great power. There are still people in the Lin family, which is naturally beneficial to the Jia family.

But Wang Ziteng's side, although outsiders can't see anything famous, Jia Lian can see it for real.In his previous life, Prince Teng "died of illness" when he was transferred back to Beijing.Although Wang Ziteng of this life has not returned to the capital, he still wants to migrate, and he does not know whether it is good or bad... No one can speculate on the emperor's art.

Zhen and Shi's families have been confiscated. If something happens to Wang Ziteng again, Jia's family will be next...

It was freezing cold, and when Lin Daiyu returned to the Grand View Garden, she felt that the garden was even colder because of the emptiness.

Tanchun, Xiangyun, and Xiuyan came to Xiaoxiang Hall to talk, and Lin Daiyu took out some gifts she had brought and gave them to them.

I also heard that Baoyu did not pass the examination after all, so naturally he also missed the next year's examination.

Lin Daiyu said: "It's okay to let him sing about the wind, flowers, snow and moon, but it's really hard for him to take the exam."

Although the old lady did not express displeasure, she no longer loved Baoyu as much as she did in previous years. After all, the Jia family is really vulnerable now.What are her own dowry things, they can be exchanged or deserved, she just doesn't know.She is also aware of the plagiarism of the historian, but what can she do other than sigh?

The eunuch in the palace came to pass word that the concubine Yuan was sick and hadn't seen her for a long time.

Sister Feng doesn't know that this means asking for money, but now where is there any money, even preparing for the New Year's ceremony is a problem.When the rent was collected, even the holes were not filled.

What's more, Mr. Zheng sent a letter immediately saying that the end of the year is approaching, and he needs to take care of it, which is another expense.

Sister Feng asked Jia Lian, "Can I borrow some money from Dongfu?"

Jia Lian said: "In my opinion, although the elder sister-in-law is in charge of the family and the house is not as short-lived as ours, Brother Zhen has almost emptied the family. No one knows where his money went!"

Sister Feng snorted, "Where else can I spend it? I'm afraid I lost a lot of gambling money."

Jia Lian also felt a headache, so Sister Feng could only focus on the boxes of things sent by the historian.

Although Jia Lian wanted to protect the historian's things, he was powerless, so he turned a blind eye and acquiesced in this matter.

On the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, there was a heavy snowfall. Lin Daiyu wore a crimson shawl and walked in the snow with one foot deep and one foot shallow. head.

Feeling disappointed, Zijuan came over and said, "Girl, someone from Lin's residence has come, saying that he wants to pick her up to stay for a while."

When things are changing and people are changing, Uncle Lin's actions are somewhat in line with Daiyu's wishes.

Daiyu packs up her things and bids farewell to Jiamu.

Jia Mu said: "I heard from Lian'er that your uncle has now been promoted to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and it seems that he is also very talented. It's good to live in your uncle's house for a while."

Lin Daiyu brought Zijuan, Xueyan, and Wang Momo to the Lin Mansion. The Zhu family still treated her very well, and Yaoer often entertained her. vitality.

Today, Lin Daiyu was teaching Yaoer to read and write poetry in the study.

A charcoal basin was placed in the study, and Zicuckoo opened half of the windows to let in the air.

Lin Daiyu was teaching Yao'er to write Li Qiao's "Wind" one stroke at a time. "Can Bloom February Flowers" has not yet been finished, and there is a figure outside the half-open window, hiding the light.

Daiyu sensed something was wrong, looked up and saw that it was Qingyan leaning against the window and smiling.

"You are really competent as a wife."

Daiyu let go of Yao'er's little hand, stood behind the desk, looked at Qingyan outside the window, and smiled sweetly.

He said that he would come to find him after returning to Beijing, and he never broke his promise.

Daiyu let Xueyan take care of Yao'er, while she walked around to the corridor outside the study, thinking that this place is no better than Gusu after all, she was about to squat down to show her respect, but was stopped by Qing Yan.

"Don't, if you squat down, we will really divide."

Daiyu had no choice but to give up.The two walked around the mansion.

"I came to the Lin residence privately, and I only brought Han Fu here. Master Lin said that you have been in the residence for two days, and I only found time to come to see you today."

"After you return to Beijing, there are many things to be busy with. If you don't have time, don't worry about me."

"How can it be done? The affairs of the imperial court are important affairs, and your affairs are naturally also important affairs."

Seeing the clear eyes of the person in front of her, Daiyu couldn't bear to reject his intention for a while.

"Did you see the red leaves I stayed at Qiushuiju last time?"

"Put it in such an obvious place, it's strange that you can't see it."

"Just see it." Qing Yan didn't say any more, just said, "I have to go to work later."

"..."

Daiyu called Zijuan to the room to fetch a collection of poems, and handed the book to Qingyan: "This is the poem I love to read on weekdays, so I will lend it to you to read."

Qing Yan took the book and said with a smile: "Okay, I will definitely finish reading it."

After all, he stuffed it into his chest.

It was night, when Qingyan was free to flip through the book, a red leaf fell out of the book, he picked it up, and there was a poem written by him on the front, and on the back, it was written in beautiful small characters: My heart is like the heart of a king, and I live up to the meaning of love . ①

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Note ① used "Bu Suanzi I live at the head of the Yangtze River" written by Li Zhiyi of the Song Dynasty.