Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

The atmosphere was extremely embarrassing, the patriarch laughed and wanted to turn the topic around.Seeing Ge'er's situation, today Lin Ruhai's request can no longer be raised, and after the banquet is over, he can persuade him by himself.The most important thing for An Ge'er right now is to have the exam, so don't delay!If he can be named on the gold list, An Geer still has to go back to Gusu to worship his ancestors and set up a Jinshi stele, and then slowly influence him.Maybe, at that time, An Geer had experienced visiting teachers, socializing in the same year, etc., so he knew the importance of network resources, noble reputation, and prominent power, so he could accept Lin Ruhai.Now, he has always been living under the care of Lin Qing, and he has never seen the storms and hardships of the outside world.After all, he is a young man, so he is easy to get angry!

Lin Ruhai also thought of this, and the anger on his face gradually disappeared, as if he didn't understand the meaning of the story, he still had a pleasant face and a graceful demeanor.When the tribe saw that the tense atmosphere had subsided, they felt relieved, and some even secretly praised Lin Ruhai for his deep cultivation and tolerance.

But seeing that Lin Ming'an changed back to his original attitude, talking and laughing at Yan Yan, as if the stern-faced An Ge'er just now was another person.

He made a toast to the clansmen one by one, with good manners and a kind attitude.He boldly said: Today's banquet is a treat for his father and son, all brothers, uncles and uncles, please eat and drink to your heart's content, just don't be too polite.

Everyone was a little embarrassed when they heard the words, and felt that Lin Mingan had no airs and knew how to behave.Some people secretly avoided comparing Lin Ruhai and Lin Mingan, but Lin Ruhai had never greeted his clansmen like this before.Of course, he didn't mean to begrudge the money of the banquet, it's just that the family has a high status, and the clansmen don't have titles, official positions, fame, etc., so it's not eye-catching.Although Lin Ruhai also donates money and materials to the clan every year, in the hearts of the clan, he is always the high-ranking inspector of salt and censor, and they don't get close to him.At this moment, the balance in his heart naturally favored Lin Mingan.

"Brother An, how did this happen? You father and son have returned home after a long absence. We should invite you. How can we ask you to spend money? No, no. Although we are not rich, we still have money to pay the bill."

"That's right, Xiaoer, don't take money from my nephew!"

"Uncles, don't be polite to my father and son!" Lin Ming'an laughed: "We have a happy event coming, why don't you invite your uncles to be happy?"

"I know, you father and son both won! Then we should treat you!"

"It's not this. Uncles really want to treat guests, let's talk about it after I succeed in my trial! This time I said it with joy. It is because my father has contributed to the method of drying salt, and the emperor decreed to commend him and award him the title of first-class baron." , the official title of the sixth rank. My aunt was also conferred the title of the sixth rank pleasant person, as well as various rewards of money and items. This time I am going to the capital, I am going to participate in Chunwei, and my father is going to the Ministry of Officials, waiting for the officials of the Ministry of Officials to inspect and assign official positions Father doesn't like to show off, so we all kept it simple and didn't say anything to the outside world. But everyone here is from the Lin family, why should we hide our own family?"

"What?" The clansmen were dumbfounded in shock, and some people couldn't even hold the chopsticks in their hands, and they fell on the table with a thud.Everyone can understand that Lin Qing was admitted to Juren. After all, he was already a scholar many years ago, and it is normal to go further. What's more, he took the exam in Sichuan. Compared with Jiangnan, he feels that his quality is worse.I can accept it psychologically. If you are jealous, then go find someone in a remote village to stay for eight years, and then move your household registration. As long as you are willing to let go of the prosperity of Gusu, the comfortable life and the familiar environment, no one will stop you looking at you.Cut, is it true that you only see thieves eating meat, but don't you see thieves being beaten?

But conferring titles is different!Even if it is only the lowest baron, he has entered the ranks of the nobles, and there is a world of difference from the common people.Perhaps, the senior officials who are really in power in the court don't pay attention to empty titles. It is not surprising that there are many princes and county kings in the capital!But that was in the capital!In the territory of Gusu, although the economy is prosperous, a title here is still quite impressive.What's more, not only does he have a title now, but the imperial court has also awarded him an official!Sixth grade, it's not small, look at the meaning, and he is allowed to choose officials from the Ministry of Officials?

Besides, Lin Qing's wife was canonized as a sixth-rank pleasant person, which is also very remarkable.A woman's imperial status is obtained along with her father and husband and will not be overridden.But it doesn't mean that if your father and brother have a high-level official position, you will definitely get it.The imperial order reflects the noble status of a woman. A woman who has obtained the title of imperial order has a stable position in her husband's family. It is very difficult for a husband to spoil his concubine and destroy his wife or divorce his wife in the future.In addition, the imperial court will distribute money, cloth, food, etc. to the wives according to their grades every year. This is their salary.Of course, that amount is only a few percent of that of officials of the same rank, but that is still a lot of money.You know, a man's salary is to maintain the family's life, including his own expenses for communication, but the man who orders his wife can keep it as private money.Therefore, the imperial court did not take the imperial title lightly, and the fact that the Chen family could be granted the title together with Lin Qing showed that the imperial court was satisfied with Lin Qing's importance.What is 'Jane in the Heart of the Emperor', this is it!

He also has a title, an official position, and fame. In Gusu City, he immediately became a high-class family.Moreover, this is just the beginning, is it possible that he will be promoted to a title or official position in the future?Besides, Lin Qing's family still has a bright future, Brother An!

Everyone thought about it in their hearts, and immediately became more attentive to Lin Qing's attitude, and leaned forward to ask questions.

"Qingxi, Brother An said that you offered the method of drying salt, what did you say?" Everyone was curious, especially Lin Ruhai.There are mixed feelings in his heart, Lin Qing, who was far inferior to him in the past, has such good luck?The method of drying salt involves the salt industry, so he, the salt censor, couldn't help but not care, so he immediately pricked up his ears to listen to what Lin Qing had to say.

According to Lin Anyuan's popular science and his own observations, Lin Qing introduced it to the tribe in detail, and said that with this method, the cost of salt production will be reduced by [-] to [-] percent.

The clansmen were shocked, and their eyes on Lin Qing suddenly changed, full of admiration and envy.Anyone can see how important this method is and how much it has contributed to the imperial court!In this way, the amount of salt produced will increase greatly, and the salt tax revenue of the imperial court will increase enormously. As a result, the price of salt will drop, at least [-]%, and ordinary people will have money to eat more salt.It is really beneficial to the country and the people!Immediately, someone sincerely came forward to toast Lin Qing.

Lin Ruhai stood aside in embarrassment. He admired Lin Qing's intelligence, but he couldn't bear to congratulate Lin Qing, and felt a little jealous in his heart.Suddenly, a thought popped into his mind.The method of sun-drying salt is very important, and the imperial court did not publicly write it into the mansion newspaper because it wanted to arrange it properly.The land of Shu is far away, so it's not surprising that other people don't know the news, but he, he is the censor of Yangzhou patrolling salt!Among the officials of the salt industry all over the world, the most important position is the Yangzhou patrol salt censor!Although he had been convalescing at home for more than ten days, no one had told him the news, which was unreasonable!

This shows what?It shows that the new emperor doesn't trust him, and his attitude towards him is alienated and indifferent, and he is even preparing to lift him up step by step, and slowly shrink the power in his hands!

Then, later on, will

Lin Ruhai didn't dare to continue thinking, his mouth was parched, but his heart was as cold as ice.He reluctantly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the brothers of the Qingxi clan! Brother Yu has poor eyesight, but he doesn't see Qingxi's talent clearly on weekdays, so he should punish himself."

"Brother Ruhai, Qingxi is so ashamed!" Lin Qing stopped Lin Ruhai's hand that was about to pour wine, smiled slightly, and said the truth leisurely: "Actually, Qingxi only contributed one or two points to this credit. The rest is An Geer's ability! Qingxi has benefited from An Geer's honor and enjoyed the blessing of his son!"

"How to say?" Lin Ruhai was stunned for a while, and asked with a trembling voice.

"This method was conceived by An Geer, and he conducted many experiments. I just dealt with some chores for him, and provided conditions and help. Without me, An Geer can succeed by himself, it is nothing more than time Just delay." Lin Qing looked at Lin Ming'an lovingly, "It's just that Brother An is filial and put all the credit on me!"

There was a "boom" in Lin Ruhai's mind, and it went blank for an instant.When he came back to his senses, anger, jealousy, and injustice all came to his mind.An Ge'er is obviously his own blood and flesh, but he protects Lin Qing so much!As long as he thinks about being kind and gives himself some help, with such credit, he will not fall into such an embarrassing and dangerous situation and cannot extricate himself!If An Ge'er took the credit all by himself, he would understand it. If the man is alive, the future is the most important thing!However, he gave it to Lin Qing!

Lin Ruhai lost her composure, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Qingxi, is this how you reported it to the court and attributed the credit to yourself? This is a crime of deceiving the emperor!"

"The patriarch is worrying too much!" Before Lin Qing could answer, Lin Mingan's indifferent voice sounded from beside him: "Without Dad's constant trust and support, it would be very difficult for me to successfully experiment with the method of drying salt. It will be delayed for a long time. Without my father's careful upbringing, I would not be where I am today! We, father and son, help each other, and no one cares about the other. If you really want to count, I will repay the kindness that my father has shown me. It's not enough!"

"Besides," seeing Lin Ruhai's ashen complexion, Lin Ming'an smiled again: "When the emperor sent people to investigate, Dad didn't hide anything, and he didn't want to take credit for me, I insisted on doing that! The officials of the ministry reported the situation to the top one by one truthfully, and the emperor issued an order to reward father, isn't your majesty's attitude obvious? The father-in-law who heard the decree said that his majesty the emperor also agrees very much!"

"Therefore, uncle, there is no need to worry about our father and son!" Lin Mingan smiled brightly: "Please worry about it!"

Lin Ruhai couldn't say a word, all kinds of feelings were blocked in his heart, it was extremely uncomfortable.

Seeing this situation, the patriarch was really embarrassed, and hurriedly said that it was getting late today, everyone should leave, and the banquet was hastily ended.The clansmen knew it all in their hearts, and wanted to stay and watch the excitement.But on the one hand is the censor Xunyan, and on the other is the first-class baron. Is this excitement good-looking?So, they all bid farewell knowingly, feeling a pity in their hearts.

"I know, you have always hated me, thinking that I abandoned you! But back then, I couldn't help but believe the instructions of the eminent monks and the series of things that happened after that! This was also for your consideration, then It is said that it will be hard for you to stay in the Lin family!" After everyone left, Lin Ruhai watched Lin Mingan closely, and said sadly.

"What did the uncle say?" Lin Ming'an said with a faint smile, "Why should I hate you? Who found the person who ordered you?"

"Yes" Lin Ruhai couldn't think of it for a while, but carefully recalled it in his mind.

"Clan uncle, please don't get me wrong!" Lin Mingan said solemnly, "I want to thank them! Without them, I would not be able to succeed my father and mother, and I would not be able to live a good life today! "

"You..." Lin Ruhai was so excited that he almost vomited blood.

"After I became a successor, the relationship with the family uncle has been far away. If I count with Lin Tianyou, I have actually sold five clothes. Just like this, Jia is not at ease. If I stay in the Lin family, I can still live." Until now?" Lin Mingan said with a sneer.

"No, I definitely won't allow it"

"Oh, then the clan uncle said that the Jia family has really attacked me. The clan uncle will support justice for me? Will he report to the government? Will he divorce his wife? Will he send her to Zhuangzi to fend for herself, just like treating my biological mother? "Lin Mingan sneered.

"" Lin Ruhai was speechless.

"If Lin Tianyou and I really fight each other, and we can only live as one, who will the clan uncle choose, me or Lin Tianyou?" Lin Mingan asked again.

"" Lin Ruhai still couldn't answer.

"Since that's the case, doesn't the clan uncle think that it's ridiculous to make such a request to me?" Lin Mingan said sharply, "Does the clan uncle think I'm a fool, or does he think I'm a saint?"

The patriarch didn't know what to say, so he just said: "Ah, ah, if you have something to say, please speak up! Brother An, you are getting angry, it's true! It's all because of the unvirtuous Jia family!"

"Don't you think it's ridiculous to put all the blame on women?" Lin Mingan laughed, and said in a sarcasm, "In this world, it's still men who decide? If the clan uncle doesn't acquiesce, can Mrs. Jia do this?"

He looked at Lin Ruhai with piercing eyes: "Clan uncle, ask yourself, if Mrs. Jia is not the queen of the state, a noble daughter of a famous family, if her birth is like my biological mother, it is a gift from a merchant's family; or if she is like me The daughter of a middle-class family like a mother, will you still be so tolerant and indulgent to her? Will you abandon another son for the sake of the son she gave birth to?"

Lin Ruhai was silent for a long time, and then he let out a long sigh: "Back then, when I first entered the official career, my father died young, and only my mother and I depended on each other. And the Lin family, although a scholarly family, could not be my reliance. Rong Guogong took his daughter Marriage helped me a lot, and I am very grateful. Mrs. Jia was in harmony with me, took care of my family, and was filial to my mother. Later, I knew that there was something wrong with her, but I couldn't bear to punish her because of the kindness of the past. When I married When she came, she was not what she was later!"

"Brother An, can't you be a little more considerate of my difficulties?" He begged.

"Hehe, why?" Lin Mingan laughed out loud, "The Jia family sent someone to hurt my green donkey. Didn't I report it to the authorities? Of course, I also asked you to take 2 taels of silver. In this way, we will be cleared." Already! There are three thousand wind and rain roads, everyone is safe!"

"Don't say anything!" Lin Mingan made a gesture to stop Lin Ruhai who was about to speak: "We are just clansmen who have left the fifth service, why should I understand your difficulties? Then my suffering, my biological mother's One life, who can be responsible? When we meet again in the future, we will be polite to each other. I will call you 'uncle', and you will call me 'nephew', just say hello to each other! Others, don't Count on it!"

After speaking, he stood up, supported Lin Qing, and was about to leave.

Suddenly, he remembered something, turned his head and smiled: "I remembered the two words I heard before, and I gave it to the clan uncle."

He said word by word: "All the gifts given by fate have already been secretly priced!"

"There is another sentence: the road you choose, even if you kneel, you have to walk it!"