[Red Chamber] The imperial examination life of the great master

Although Jia Amnesty never admits to the rumors, there is a saying - plant flowers if you want to, but don't plant willows and willows to make shade.

The plague of locusts that had puzzled the ministers of the imperial court for many days and discussed it in the court hall without any results, was suppressed because of this rumor.

The locust plague in the southwest and northwest has been brought under control, and the disaster relief money from the court has been sent to places where the locust plague is more severe. I believe that after a new batch of seeds are planted, the situation will soon be alleviated.

Moreover, it is a bit funny to say that the locust plague in the southwest and northwest is particularly serious, but it is also the place where the solution is the fastest. Those people heard the rumors about Jia Zhuangyuan, and they rushed to the fields to catch locusts. He even made a fortune by relying on it.

however.

Even so, Jia Amnesty kept frowning, as if he had other thoughts in his heart.

"Enhou? Enhou?" Zhang Heng raised his eyes to look at Jia Amnesty after falling down.

He was twiddling white stones in his hand, staring at the chessboard, but he clearly didn't pay attention to the chess game.

"Enhou?" Zhang Heng raised his voice and shouted.

"Ah?" Jia She came back to his senses, and he coughed awkwardly, "It's my turn?"

"Yeah." Zhang Heng nodded, frowned, looked at Jia Amnesty suspiciously, and asked, "What are you thinking? Are you thinking so preoccupied?"

"It's nothing, it's just a trivial matter." Jia She pursed his lips and said.

A little thing?

I'm afraid not?

Zhang Heng didn't believe it at all in his heart, if it was a trivial matter, how could he be so lost these days?Even Jia Daishan found out that something was wrong with him, so he asked him insincerely.

"By the way, Master Zhang." Jia Amnesty dropped the white piece on the chessboard, raised his eyebrows and asked calmly, "Your Majesty will go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen. Who is on the list?"

If others asked this question, Zhang Heng might still suspect that he was plotting something wrong.

But when Jia She asked about it, Zhang Heng didn't suspect him, and he casually read the names on the list.

Enshrining Zen on Mount Tai is a major national event, and those who can be accompanied by Tu Yuan are all civil and military ministers he trusts.

After hearing that his name was in it, a trace of relief flashed across Jia She's expression.

Zhang Heng was puzzled in his heart. He didn't think that Jia She had other plans, but he was worried that something might happen to him.

"Speaking of this, how is the situation in your Ministry of Industry these days?" Zhang Heng changed the topic and asked calmly.

It's okay not to mention this matter, but Jia She couldn't help but sighed when it was mentioned, "Master Qi of the Household Department said that now he wants money or not, and he wants life. Eighty-eight, after His Majesty ascended the throne, Taishan Fengchan was not ambiguous, and the locust plague paid out a large amount of money. At the end of the year, the money from all over the place has not been handed in, so asking him to pay the money is really embarrassing him."

"But now we are fighting Manzi, and Manzi was caught off guard by 'Zhen Tianlei', isn't it time to take advantage of the victory and pursue it?" Zhang Heng frowned, "If the Ministry of Households does not allocate funds, your Ministry of Industry will continue to pay for it." A skillful woman can hardly cook without rice."

"That's not the reason." Jia She said.

Holding the white piece in his hand, he could feel the warm touch of the piece. If it weren't for this, why would he be thinking about how to solve this matter these days?

Manzi is a sore on Da'an's body, sucking Da'an's flesh and blood every day to grow up.

It is a rare opportunity to eradicate this sore in one go.

Moreover, besides the barbarians, the Japanese pirates are also a big problem for Da'an.

Nowadays, the Japanese pirates also harass the side from time to time, and they are very ambitious. If there is a chance, they will definitely attack Da'an.

Thinking of this, Jia Amnesty's chest was full of anger and blood.

A century of humiliation is a painful history that [-] Chinese people will remember in their hearts.

Now that he has the opportunity to redo this period of history, how can he not be excited?

But his strength alone is weak.

One of the most important people who wants to change this history has another person.

That is - Tuyuan.

Based on his observations of Tu Yuan over the past few days, Tu Yuan is a good monarch. Although he does not lack the one flaw that all monarchs have - he is very happy, but he also has the common feature of all wise monarchs in history - - Motivated and diligent.

If there is an opportunity to revitalize Da'an and make him famous in history, he will definitely not disagree.

The "Goldfinger Encyclopedia" written by Jia Amnesty in his previous life included almost all aspects of cheating, including not only lethal weapons like "Zhentianlei", but also ship casting methods, steel smelting methods, etc.

Everything in it, taken out, is enough for him to have great credit.

Moreover, everything can make him rich.

However, at the same time, it will also make him so powerful!

Jia She is unwilling to test how broad-minded a king is, but he is also unwilling to let these pearls of invention that can change Da'an and history be dusted.

Therefore, he thought of a way.

A method that can not only benefit Daan from all technologies, but also protect him and the Rongguo Mansion.

"Master," after Jia She left, a person jumped down from the roof of the beam.

Zhang Heng waved his hand, "No need. I trust him."

The man nodded and stepped back without hesitation.

It was quiet again in the study.

Zhang Heng looked at the chess game with a puzzled look on his face. After a long while, he put the chess pieces down.

This round was won by Jia She.

It seems that he is ready to become a teacher!

I just don't know, what is he planning recently?

into the night.

In Rongguo Mansion Jia She's study.

The candle flame flickered in the breeze.

It was quiet in the study, Jia Amnesty was holding a pen, thinking about the blank rice paper in front of him.

It is not enough to just silence the "Gold Finger Encyclopedia". If Tu Yuan is not warned with historical facts, this "Gold Finger Encyclopedia" may only inflate Tu Yuan in the end, and writing down the historical facts can play a role warning function.

After all, a cold gleam flashed across Jia She's eyes, the enemies of Da'an, besides the Japanese pirates, were other countries farther to the west.

Candles exploded and exploded.

Candles were burned one after another, and it was not until dawn that Jia Shen wrote everything he should have written.

In order to fear that his handwriting would reveal his flaws, Jia Amnesty had to write every word so that it had no resemblance to his handwriting.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken me so long to write.

Finally, you're done.

Jia Amnesty picked up the rice paper with excitement in his eyes.

Right now, everything is ready, only the east wind is owed.

Taishan Fengchan arrived in the blink of an eye.

The locust plague this time can be said to have been resolved at an unprecedented speed.

The speed was so fast that even those remnants of the Seventh Prince's faction dared not brazenly say that it was the fault of the emperor, let alone let Tu Yuan issue an edict of guilt.

Therefore, even if the national treasury was in a hurry, it did not affect Tu Yuan's good mood.

Tu Yuan is in a good mood, and the ministers are also in a good mood.

"The weather is really nice." Tu Yuan said with a smile, "Don't be polite, Uncle and Master Jia, just sit down."

They arrived at the palace at the foot of Mount Tai tonight.

The people from the Ministry of Rites have to prepare all the items for Mount Tai to enshrine the Zen tonight, and the other ministers are naturally fine.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Jia Amnesty and Zhang Heng sat on half a chair.

Tu Yuan glanced at the little eunuch who was serving beside him.

The little eunuch understood, went out wisely, and closed the door behind him.

After the little eunuch went out, the smile on Tu Yuan's face faded like a tide, and there was a little worry in his brows and eyes, "Uncle, Jia Qing's family, I came to you tonight to discuss something with you. "

Zhang Heng and Jia Amnesty looked at each other.

"What is your Majesty worried about?" Zhang Heng asked.

Tu Yuan looked sad, "You also know this. The treasury is in a hurry, the military salary has not been paid, and the Ministry of Industry has no money to make the thunderbolt. Now General Huang is driving back the barbarians in the frontier. I think we can't It dragged General Huang's hind legs."

That's what happened.

While Jia Amnesty breathed a sigh of relief, he was also greatly relieved.

He originally thought that Tu Yuan would be dazzled by the recent flattery of the courtiers. After all, the achievement of eradicating the locust plague can be said to be a great achievement that the kings of all dynasties have never achieved.

Unexpectedly, Tu Yuan could still keep his heart, and he could still think about the frontier war when he was enshrining Zen in Mount Tai.

"Does Your Majesty have any ideas?" Zhang Heng knew Tu Yuan all along, and knew that he must have an idea in his heart before he said that.

Tu Yuan nodded, "I think that the national treasury is in a hurry, and the tax cannot be increased. The only way out now is to find another way out."

Zhang Heng felt greatly relieved.

He nodded, "Your Majesty clearly sees that the people are struggling now, if the tax is increased, it will undoubtedly add fuel to the flames, and the people may be forced to sell their sons and daughters to make up for the tax. This method is not feasible, and indeed should be another Find another way."

"Uncle has expressed my thoughts, but it may not be easy to find another way out." Tu Yuan said, "If the court ministers are asked to come out, I am afraid they will say something nice, but they may not be willing to pay much; They may not be willing. I have thought about following the example of the previous dynasty and using some official positions to induce them to donate money, but I am afraid that the ministers will object to this."

Jia Amnesty nodded thoughtfully.

Tu Yuan is in a high position, so he really has to consider the overall situation.

What he considered also made sense.

Although the court ministers themselves may not be willing to donate money, and they dare not donate too much money, donating too much will cause public anger, and secondly, they are afraid of attracting the attention of the censor. Impeaching one for accepting bribes will not be worth the candle.

But they are unwilling to donate money, and they may not be willing to let wealthy businessmen exchange money for officials.

After all, they have studied hard for many years and have been ups and downs in the officialdom for many years to climb to the position they are today. How can they be willing to watch others get what they have worked so hard to get with a lot of money.

"I'm looking for you to think of a way." Tu Yuan said, staring at Zhang Heng and Jia She.