Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

The next day, accompanied by Lin Ming'an, King Zhongshun went to the textile workshop to inspect the whole process of spinning wool into woolen cloth, then turned around and went to the wool processing place.

At that time, in a small village near the river, King Zhongshun witnessed the dirty wool. After adding salt and alkali, it was washed in water many times, and it became white and clean. The workers cleaned it up again. Put it away.He nodded, completely relieved now, the water source on the grassland is precious, and those barbarians are rough-tempered, they can't do these things, and it seems that there are not so many people.In this way, all they can do is shear and sell wool. As Lin Mingan said, they are at the bottom of the industrial chain, just like the river. Once the dam on the upper reaches is blocked, the downstream will become a source of water.

This industry has a lot to offer, and Zhongshun is thinking about it.As the Minister of Internal Affairs, he can say that everything related to the royal family is related to it.In addition to all the supplies of the harem, the income of the royal family's estates, shops, workshops, and various assets are all under his jurisdiction.The position is high and the weight is high, but the responsibility is also extremely heavy.

When the Supreme Emperor was in power, not only was he extravagant in the later period, but he was also extremely lenient towards the clan and veterans and nobles.He himself had gained a good reputation, but he almost emptied the national treasury and set his successor emperor brother on fire.Even within the clan, there are many people who are dissatisfied with the emperor's brother.

In the past, although the Supreme Emperor limited their political rights to the clan, he gave many extra preferential treatment.Because it was all paid for by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the national treasury was not used, and the courtiers did not object. Your majesty used the money to treat his relatives favorably, and no one could say anything.But there are more and more clans, and the income of the Ministry of Internal Affairs can't keep up with the expenditure!Seeing that the foundation of the internal treasury is getting weaker and weaker, the emperor considers reducing the preferential treatment for the clan. It was originally an extra favor. Now that the royal family has no money, the subtraction is also reasonable.

This is true, but are those clan members willing to reason with you?They will only think that it is the emperor's brother who is mean to the clan and will clamor and gather to attack.

King Zhongshun thought bitterly, when the Supreme Emperor issued an edict to abdicate voluntarily, their brothers were even moved.Now that I think about it, Jiang is still old and spicy. It must be that the Supreme Emperor is well aware of the emptiness of the national treasury and the internal treasury.If something went wrong in the future, it was all because of the emperor's failure to do a good job, and it had nothing to do with the wise Supreme Emperor. His reputation in the history of the future would still be brilliant.

But even if he sees through, so what?Don't say that the emperor's order cannot be violated, even if you can choose, the emperor brother is also willing to be the emperor.After all, the feeling of controlling the world is so good, Brother Huang is also an ambitious person with an equally strong desire for power.But I am really a little bit battered and worried.Right now, he sees hope in this industry.

King Zhongshun was thinking about the possible benefits: "This woolen cloth is cheaper than fur and cotton clothes, but it's not as good at keeping out the cold." He held the woolen cloth in his hand and said with some regret.

"Wool can also be glued into thread. I have seen a woman use two bamboo needles in Shu." Lin Mingan gestured at the length: "Twist the hemp into thread, and weave clothes that can be worn next to the body with skillful hands. I think wool can do the same." Then, he found a pen and paper, and roughly drew the pattern of a sweater: "Wear it inside the coat and outside the underwear, and it fits well and is warm. Woven wool, you might as well call it a 'sweater'. Wearing two sweaters inside and a coat made of wool material on the outside is not far behind woolen clothes and padded jackets. The key is that it is cheap, and ordinary people can still wear it without saving a little. started."

King Zhongshun couldn't help being moved, he wanted to monopolize all this property by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to fill up the income of the internal treasury, he hesitated how to talk to Emperor Yongjia.

Lin Ming'an seemed to see his intentions, and persuaded: "This market will be huge, and the House of Internal Affairs cannot swallow it. If the prince does this, it will attract criticism from the court, so it is better to join hands with the Ministry of Industry and share the profits together. "—Only when the two competitions are formed, will he, the technology provider, get the greatest attention and benefits.

"This industry has become bigger, and the market is not only limited to the territory of the Daqing Dynasty, but can also be sold overseas in large quantities, and even sold back to the grasslands, do you believe it?" Lin Mingan smiled confidently: "It's just that they can't do what we do. Good stuff. If they can make it, we can also make it cheaper than their price! I will see, the weaving machine in the workshop can be improved."

"This is 'no work, no wealth, no business, no life'!" Lin Mingan continued to sell Anli and said, "Xiaguan is originally from Gusu. Although the area in the south of the Yangtze River is a land of fish and rice, the land is narrow and densely populated. There are many fertile fields, but the people in the south of the Yangtze River Compared with the vast north, life is much better, does the prince know why?"

"Because the prosperity of 'industry' and 'business' in the south of the Yangtze River, the common people can live a rich life by relying on these two. The land is only a basic guarantee."

"Okay, I will report what I saw today to the emperor according to the truth." King Zhongshun was satisfied with today's harvest: "What you said makes sense, and I will discuss with the emperor to find a way to satisfy both sides. If it can be done , your benefits will not be less, this king feels that the set of rules you set is very solid."

He asked curiously again: "You are a scholar and not a craftsman in a workshop, how did you know these things? How does it look like you, a young Jinshi, are more like a disciple of Lu Ban?"

Lin Ming'an replied calmly: "The lower official has a talent for studying things. It's a natural thing. When I was a child, I was very compatible with the Taoist host. In fact, many methods of Taoist alchemy and pharmaceuticals include the way of studying things. In the past, there were not so many for the imperial examination. Kung fu, now I can specialize in it. I have made an appointment with the prince, and I will go to Sichuan to pick up my mother and sister."

"Wait a minute, I will send someone to take care of your itinerary all the way, and leave two people to guard by your side, don't make any mistakes. Also," Prince Zhongshun generously showed how much he valued Lin Ming'an, and specifically instructed: "I have something to tell you, and this is also the meaning of Brother Huang."

"Since you have already become a successor, and you have a deep bond with Lin Qing and his son, you have nothing to do with other people. In the future, it's better to have less contact!"

Prince Zhongshun lowered his voice, and said to Lin Ming'an: "Lin Ruhai is deeply involved behind the scenes. Brother Huang doesn't like it, so don't be involved."

"Thank you, my lord, for your kindness." Lin Mingan lowered his eyes and said, "I am open-minded, and His Majesty can see it clearly. To tell you the truth, Uncle Lin Ruhai also expressed his intention to return to me many times, especially when I was going to Beijing for the exam. In Su Shi, he specially set up a banquet and invited the clansmen to come to make peace. If I hadn't resolutely refused, he might have forced me to admit me back, or asked me to adopt my son to him as his grandson. I will explain to His Majesty, I'm also worried that he is the confidant of the Supreme Emperor's old minister, otherwise he would not sit on such an important position as the inspector. If he went to ask the Supreme Emperor himself and asked me to be a concubine or adoptive son, wouldn't I be sorry to treat me like my own? Father and mother? Behind him are the forces of the 'Four Great Families', and official amulets are handed down in Jinling. Our father and son have shallow foundations and cannot resist."

"What are the four major families and the official protection talisman?" Prince Zhongshun had received a wave of recognition, and he had never heard of it in the capital.

"It's a proverb handed down in Jinling that records the names and surnames of the most powerful, wealthy and noble gentry in this province. The people on it can't be offended, otherwise they will lose their titles and even their lives. I don't remember well, it seems to be like this Yes." When he was in Gusu, Lin Mingan specifically inquired about it, but he actually remembered it very clearly.

"Jia is not false, white jade is the horse for Tang Jin."

"Efang Palace, three hundred miles away, can't accommodate a history of Jinling."

"There is a shortage of white jade beds in the East China Sea. The Dragon King is here to invite the King of Jinling."

"There is a lot of snow in a good year, pearls are like earth and gold is like iron."

"It's interesting!" Prince Zhongshun listened, smiled coldly, and didn't comment further.

"However, this king is a little curious." Prince Zhongshun asked with a smile: "It's understandable that you don't want to recognize Lin Ruhai again, after all, you have a deep relationship with Lin Qing and his son. Cheng Zhongsun, why don't you want to? Lin Ruhai has no heirs behind him, and the family fortune, tsk tsk, is amazing! Are you really not tempted?"

Lin Ming'an looked solemn, and said in a cold voice: "Because my biological mother was thrown on the Zhuangzi, and died of illness helplessly; because I was born out of succession before the age of three because my father was seriously ill. I couldn’t come to ask for medicine, so I had to sell the land to treat my illness; because our family was forced to leave our hometown and go to join my uncle in Sichuan. So, no matter how big his family property is, I don’t want it!”

Prince Zhongshun was so surprised that his lips twitched, not knowing what to say.

Lin Ming'an was calm in his heart, he expected that Prince Zhongshun would definitely repay Emperor Yongjia for what he said today.After the investigation, Emperor Yongjia will completely separate him from Lin Ruhai and the four major families.In the future, if someone made an issue out of his disrespect to his biological father or his relationship with the Jia family, Emperor Yongjia would naturally make the decision for him.I believe that from now on, the sayings of the four major families and the guardian talisman will be firmly engraved in his heart.

Lin Qing was worried that Lin Mingan would go to Xuzhou alone to pick up his wife and daughter.Although An Geer is capable, in his eyes, he is still a child.But when I first arrived at the Ministry of Industry, it was not easy to ask for leave, and the owner of the house on Changbai Street had already been vacated, and I had to hand over and arrange repairs, which was inseparable from people.When he was in a difficult situation, he saw that Prince Zhongshun had sent someone to arrange an itinerary. The vehicles and boats were all official, and there were two capable guards accompanying him, so there was no need to worry.Lin Ming'an explained the reason clearly to him, so he was relieved, unable to restrain his pride.His son was really up to date, he was relieved, and happily went to decorate the house, waiting to welcome his wife and daughter and reunite the family.

Lin Mingan picked a good day and set off on the road. Before going to Sichuan, he still needed to go to Gusu.He was admitted to the second-class Jinshi, and his ranking was very high. This is also a happy event for the Lin family.According to the rules, this should be written into the genealogy, sacrificed to the ancestors, and a Jinshi plaque should be erected in front of the ancestral hall.

Lin Mingan naturally followed suit.The imperial court rewarded each Jinshi with 600 taels of silver, and Lin Mingan didn't keep any of it. He added another 400 taels and donated 1000 taels to the clan to help the poor students in the clan to study.This move also won him a piece of praise.

He originally planned to stay in Gusu for two days before leaving for Shu.At the farewell banquet hosted by the tribe for him, Lin Baifu, the butler next to Lin Ruhai, burst in weeping, knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Patriarch, brother An, my master has been feeling ill. A few days ago, his condition worsened suddenly. , the doctor said that time is running out. Now, people have been sent to the capital to pick up the eldest girl. I beg the patriarch and Brother An to go and have a look, don't let the master die in peace!"

Lin Mingan's face sank like water, and he didn't say a word.Alright, to do this in front of so many clansmen, is this going to hang him on the wall?Look at him, is he so soft-hearted and thin-skinned?He smiled coldly and was about to refute.

The patriarch pressed his hand, and said to Lin Baifu in a warm voice: "Understood, don't worry, Brother Ang and I will make arrangements, and I will go to Yangzhou with you tomorrow."

The patriarch approached Lin Ming'an, and said in a low voice: "Brother An, there are so many people looking at it, you have to look good. You have just won a Jinshi, so you don't have to make a living for it. Ruhai is really seriously ill, you go and see Just watch it. Don’t worry, the old man is also with me, and I won’t embarrass you. In the future, I can also be a witness.”

Between Lin Ruhai, who is relatively estranged from the tribe and whose time is running out, and Lin Mingan, who is like the rising sun and has a promising future, and who seems to take good care of the tribe, it is not a difficult problem to choose.The patriarch naturally made a wise choice.

Lin Mingan was silent for a long time, then suddenly smiled.

Well, there are some things, it's better for him to clarify with Lin Ruhai.