The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Hearing that the sage appointed Chen Gui as the deputy imperial envoy to go to the south of the Yangtze River with the six princes for disaster relief and investigation. Some of the court officials were happy and some were worried, some were gleeful and some were helpless.

A few days ago, Zhao Yin and others were still thankful that Chen Gui was far away in the capital and was protected by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, even though the Liangjiang officials hated him to the bone, they couldn't help it.Therefore, I also moved to ask Zhao Bihe to come forward to mediate and resolve the grievances between the two parties.Before the words were over, the situation took a turn for the worse, Zhao Yin and the others were stunned unconsciously.Nao didn't understand what a sage meant, but he also knew that Chen Gui's going here was like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth, it was a close call!

Seeing this, Zhao Yin sighed.While sighing inwardly what kind of life Chen Gui is, he finally won the favor of some holy family members, but he had to sacrifice his life, and at the same time invited wine to the banquet in Zhao's mansion to practice for Chen Gui.

Before the meeting, Zhao Bihe invited Chen Gui into the study, and analyzed the current situation in Liangjiang's officialdom for Chen Gui in detail, including the fact that Liangjiang officials colluded with the governor of the river to embezzle money for the construction of the river - who was the mastermind and who was the subordinate, Who is serious, who is light, who can win, who needs to be on guard... Finally, he wrote a few letters and handed them to Chen Gui, expressly stating that after Chen Gui arrived in Liangjiang, he could go to visit the old disciples who he won alone. .

Chen Gui heard it one by one, and immediately regarded it as a standard.Thanks again and again to Zhao Bihe for his support and care.Zhao Bihe waved his hand, and said with a smile, "Although this trip to the south of the Yangtze River is full of dangers, there are great opportunities in it. Does Zizhang know why His Majesty appointed you as the imperial envoy to accompany the sixth prince?" Jiangnan disaster relief investigation?"

Chen Gui was taken aback when he heard this.He suddenly heard the Holy Majesty's will, and his heart was already in turmoil.And he was busy packing up his luggage and going south, how could he have time to think about it?What's more, isn't it obvious that the sixth prince must not like his constant schemes, so it's just revenge.

Zhao Bihe saw Chen Gui's confused face, so he knew that Chen Gui didn't appreciate the profound meaning of the saint's move.Unknowingly he smiled, and explained to Chen Gui in detail: "When we go to the south of the Yangtze River, the most important thing is to help the victims, appease the people, repair the river and eliminate the officials. Among them, the thorough investigation of the officials of the two rivers colluding with the governor of the river to embezzle ink money is the most important thing. Since the Yellow River breach ruined the livelihood of the people, and the impeachment of the officials and censors came later, this matter must be true. Therefore, the saint Longyan was furious and ordered people to investigate thoroughly. However, the imperial edict is an imperial edict, and People have to be careful when doing things. This case must be investigated, but how deep must be investigated and how extensively involved, is it really necessary to turn Liangjiang's officialdom upside down and beheaded from top to bottom? If it is true In this way, even though His Highness the Crown Prince's face is dull, His Majesty's face is not good-looking... You must know that although most of the Liangjiang officials are under the Crown Prince's sect, and the Governor of Hedao is also recommended by His Royal Highness, if there is no personal approval from the sage Yubi, these officials One counts as one, who can get the job?"

"...Now the official censor is impeaching the officials of the two rivers for colluding with the governor of the river to embezzle money. At first glance, it seems that His Royal Highness has improperly employed people and committed the crime of negligence and indulgence. But the sword pointed directly at the prince, but he never thought about it. Even if the prince has Wrong, he is also a prince, just a prince. There is also a real dragon on top of him!"

As Zhao Bihe said, he extended his index finger and pointed to the sky with a smile.After hearing these words, Chen Gui suddenly became enlightened.When it comes to controlling the overall situation and gaining insight into the Sacred Heart, he is not as good as Zhao Bi and other old foxes who have been immersed in the court for many years.Thinking of this, Chen Gui bowed to Zhao Bihe sincerely and sincerely, and said in his mouth: "Listening to the Lord's words is really better than reading for ten years. Zhao Gong's whipping into the inside, the lower officials don't understand, and at this moment Understood."

Zhao Bihe still had a happy smile on his face, waved his hands and said, "Zizhang, you are tactful, skillful, quick-witted, and have a good plan, and you are a person that His Royal Highness values. The sage values ​​you. , that's why I ordered you to go to the south of the Yangtze River. It can not only show that His Highness the Crown Prince upholds Zhongzheng's heart, but also can stay in line with Liangjiang's official circles. Although the sixth prince is talented, impartial, and familiar with practical matters, it is only right for him to thoroughly investigate the case. I'm afraid I can't grasp this speed well!"

When Chen Gui heard the words, he also thought about the methods of the sixth prince when he was in trouble, and unconsciously nodded repeatedly, agreeing happily.

That's all the talk, there's nothing left to say.It just depends on how much Chen Gui can comprehend and do when he is in the middle of the game.As Zhao Bihe said, it is not difficult to guess the mind of the saint. The key is that when we go to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief and investigation, we must not only make the saint and His Highness the face of the prince, but also convince all the officials to be praised by all the people... so the difficulty is How to grasp the heat.

Zhao Bihe thought about it, and in the end he only confessed to Chen Gui the words "Done the crime and make the meritorious deeds." As for what to do... Zhao Bihe didn't know either.After all, he was a military commander, and it was not easy to think of these things.

Chen Gui went to the practice banquet of the Zhao family.When he went there, his face was heavy with worry, and when he returned, he walked calmly and briskly. Those who are interested in this kind of change can see it in their eyes, but they can guess it a little or two.It's a pity that seeing flowers is easier than embroidering them, and everyone is still not optimistic about Chen Gui's trip to the south of the Yangtze River this time.

And in the inner house of You Mansion, the third sister You also learned from the Chen family that her uncle Chen Gui has been appointed by the saint as the deputy imperial envoy, and will soon go south with the sixth prince to help and investigate the case.In You Ziyu's mouth, going south this time is naturally dangerous and lives are at stake. Chen Shi couldn't help but panic when she heard You Ziyu's long and short sighs.In the evening, I have to prepare a car to go back to my mother's house.

Seeing this, Mr. You Lao'an couldn't help comforting him, and said to You Ziyu: "You always talk to your daughter-in-law about the things about the men outside. She is pregnant with her brother now, and she can't bear to be frightened and worried. It's too late for us to worry, you still scare her. If it's really..."

In order to avoid bad luck, You Lao'an didn't dare to say the next thing, so he poked You Ziyu's finger fiercely, and said bitterly: "See how I will deal with you!"

After You Lao'an finished scolding You Ziyu, he still turned his head and took Chen's hand and said with a smile: "Daughter-in-law, don't be afraid. Your brother can be appointed as an imperial envoy by the saint. He came here. It is obvious that he has made meritorious service, and I am afraid that he will be promoted when he returns. He will be a fourth-rank official by then. Besides, he went to the south of the Yangtze River with His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince, and he is not alone Go. How dare those people dare to play tricks in front of the prince?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen felt that it was reasonable, and gradually relaxed.You Lao'an said again: "Besides, it's too late today. You are heavy now, and if you pass by like this, I'm afraid that your in-laws will also be worried. Why don't you have a good rest tonight, and it won't be too late to go tomorrow morning. About The imperial court wants to allocate money, food, herbs, medicinal materials, clothing, clothing, and clothing, and it is not just waiting for tomorrow morning to leave."

Seeing this, Mrs. Chen had no choice but to let it go.Mrs. You Lao'an also told Mrs. Chen to take the birth-preventing medicine, don't be anxious and fearful.

Seeing that Mrs. Chen was so frightened, You Ziyu regretted it very much.Busily following You Lao'an's words, he said hundreds and thousands of words of comfort, and coaxed Mrs. Chen to go back to her room to rest.

The third sister You also returned to the bedroom.But also fidgeting.Limited by the living environment of the previous life and the present life, the third sister You couldn't think of the imperial power struggle represented by Chen Gui's going to the south of the Yangtze River, but she knew that there would be a big epidemic after the catastrophe, and she was afraid that her uncle would go to the south of the Yangtze River...

The third sister You lay on the couch tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, she put on her clothes and got up, ordered Zhen'er to study ink and lay paper, and opened the relevant books and theories on the shelf, combined with the materials she had read in later generations, But he wrote a few stacks of papers about post-disaster reconstruction, epidemic prevention and disease prevention by lighting a lamp and cooking oil.He also asked his uncle to bring more imperial physicians and medicinal materials who are good at treating epidemics and recorded them on paper one by one.

When I realized that the matter was too detailed, I couldn't think of anything to say. When I came back to my senses, the rooster had already sang and the day was bright, and the third sister You had been scribbling under the window all night.

Seeing Zhen'er who was waiting at the side, she couldn't help but cover her mouth with a smile and said: "Miss has the time to study hard, if she gives birth to a young master, I'm afraid she will also be able to pass the number one exam?"

The third sister stayed up all night, but she didn't feel sleepy at this time, she still smiled energetically and said: "If you talk about writing stereotyped strategies, I can't do it. This is just talking on paper."

After all, I packed up the pen and ink on the case, ordered the little girl to scoop up water to wash, and dressed again, went to the second sister's room to find the second sister, and sat in the eldest girl's room for a while, waiting If there is any movement in the room, the three of them go to the room together to greet You Laoan.

After breakfast, I sent You Ziyu to court.Chen couldn't wait any longer.Nai ordered the servants on the second door to prepare the carriage and take the two sisters back to her mother's house.

At that time, everyone in the Chen residence was also busy packing Chen Gui's luggage and preparing for his trip.The mother, daughter, brother and sister have met each other, and it is not uncommon for Mrs. Chen to ask her elder brother for long and short questions.Chen Gui had already received Zhao Bihe's analysis yesterday, and now she is at ease.Hearing my sister's inquiry, I just pick and choose the ones that can go back.Zuo is nothing but good words that report good news but not bad news.

Third Sister You sat beside her quietly, not talking much.He only gave him a sneaky wink when his uncle looked over.Suddenly, Chen Gui found an excuse, and the uncle and nephew hid in the small study.The third sister You handed over to Chen Gui the papers on post-disaster reconstruction that she had written, and Chen Gui lowered her head and flipped through a few sheets, unconsciously smiling.But seeing the flying and dancing of the handwriting on the paper, it is [-]% similar to my own handwriting, except that the strokes of the pen are slightly soft due to lack of wrist strength.

The third sister smiled and said, "What do you think, uncle, can my handwriting catch my eye?"

Uncle Chen was shameless, nodded and smiled, "Very good, very good."

When Chen's family went to the room, everyone talked for a while. Seeing that her uncle and nephew had disappeared, Mrs. Chen couldn't help laughing and said, "Seeing Tianer's ghost chirping, I don't know if I ran away again." Where are you going to talk quietly?"

Old Mrs. Chen knew that her granddaughter was different and quite knowledgeable. Hearing this remark, he said disapprovingly, "Since the two of them are talking alone, it must be related to the affairs of the court. You will not be able to understand it."

Because of this, he frowned at his grandson Chen Wei and said: "You are a young man, you should go and listen to it. To make a fuss about the end of the imperial examination in the future, it is better to have something to say than to pile up rhetoric."

When Chen Wei heard the words, he had to get up and do so.I had no choice but to go out all over my body and meander to the small study.At that time, Chen Gui's uncle and nephew were talking about asking the imperial physician to collect medicinal materials.Because the area affected by the Yellow River bursting embankment is very wide, I am afraid that the relief money allocated by the imperial court will not be enough, and we must guard against unscrupulous profiteers in the local and nearby counties driving up prices, causing riots, and fearing that floods will block official roads , difficult to pass...

The third sister You suggested to Chen Gui that it would be possible to contact a few grain and medicinal material shops in Beijing first to see if they could levy rice, grain, medicinal materials, clothing and bedding in the name of the imperial court at a lower price than the market price, and said that if there was a flood, Asked whether it is possible to "work for relief" when helping the victims of the disaster, and when rebuilding after the disaster, you can buy sweet potato and corn seeds from the west of Fujian Province. It is said that the yield of this product is very high and it is easy to survive.

The uncle and nephew discussed each item one by one.Some of the methods that Sister You wrote out all night without sleep were already thought of by Chen Gui, some were not noticed at all, and some were not understood yet and had to be asked clearly.There are even some that Miss You San didn't expect and were added by Chen Gui.Also dipped notes one by one on paper.

Because Chen Gui thought of going to the south of the Yangtze River, in addition to helping the victims, he would also have to investigate the administration of officials with the sixth prince and recover the money that was corrupted by the Mo River Road, so he couldn't help laughing at the third sister: "Is there a good way to check the accounts?"

When the third sister asked about it, she thought of an anecdote she had read in later generations, so she smiled at Chen Gui: "No matter what accounts are made by people, even if it looks perfect, there will be something that violates harmony. It's just that Most people are not familiar with this, so they just can’t see it. Uncle only needs to mention a few accountants who have been imprisoned for making false accounts when checking the accounts. Clue."

Chen Gui was startled for a moment, then laughed loudly, pointed at Third Sister You and scolded, "You are so narrow-minded".

At that moment, the nephew and uncle had finished their discussions, and Chen Gui wanted to visit his future sons and daughters' in-laws before he left, that is, Hu Zhiyuan, the young owner of Jingzhong Yutai Trading Co., Ltd.

In addition to trying to persuade Yutai Trading Company to help, there is also a selfish desire to make meritorious service, and it is not easy to take advantage of outsiders.

The third sister You watched her uncle Chen Gui leave in a hurry.When he was about to get up and go back to the room, he saw his cousin Chen Rong, who had been hiding in the study and never spoke, looked at him in admiration and horror.

Third Sister You: "..."

It's okay to respect him, but what's the matter with the fright on his face?