The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

In Linjing Hall, Li Zhi's anger continued, but Chen Heng had already stopped writing and was in a daze. It's not that he didn't want to remember, but it was Li Zhi's personal instruction. There was nothing I could do, the scoldings made by His Majesty were too unpleasant. Li Zhi, who had military experience, was always spitting and spitting out new words when he cursed people. It makes people look new, refreshing and breathtaking.

Who would dare to write such words word for word on a daily note? That is, the King of Hell promised you a life span of eighty years, but you started eating arsenic at the age of three. Chen Heng had thought about it, and when he got off duty today, he summed it up with the sentence: This is a serious matter, the government and the public are shocked, and your Majesty is very angry. This will also prevent future generations from seeing it and not learning from it. After all, it’s not easy to learn well, but it’s easy to learn bad things.

Being in a daze doesn't mean he has nothing to do. Chen Heng lowered his head and made a look of concentration and worry on his face to show Long Wei's anger. But he was thinking about the incident of the Maritime Affairs Department in his heart. If he wanted to sort out the causes and consequences, he had to start from the beginning of the establishment of the Maritime Affairs Department.

To make a long story short, when the Maritime Affairs Department was established, it was to avoid affecting the water transportation of money and grain, and to stabilize the overall situation. In addition to recruiting a group of troubled water workers to change careers, the imperial court clearly ordered that the two things should not be mixed together. The iron rice bowl, which is equivalent to money and grain, is still in the hands of water transport. In terms of sea transportation, only merchants in various places carry out their own purchases and transportation to stimulate private trade along the coast.

Although the results are slow, the success lies in making small steps and stabilizing the country. There is no way, Dayong is too big. It is even said that the dynasties of the Central Plains have always been like this. To govern such a vast territory, the first requirement is to maintain stability.

The governance method of a small country with few people is not impossible on Dayong, but the difficulty will be multiplied in an exaggerated proportion. The imperial court had laid out the ideas for the Maritime Affairs Department. When it came time to select officials, it happened to be long after the end of the examination, and the new batch of officials had already been assigned their places. The number of people who can be recruited is limited, so you can choose from the existing capital officials.

This is obviously a very profitable yamen. During that time, the Ministry of Civil Affairs made a lot of money in order to arrange the duties of the Maritime Affairs Department. Among the selected group of people, there were the sons of noble families, the supervisors of the Imperial College, and the officials with long experience in the six ministries.

This group of people wants to be both civilized and martial. There are those with profound backgrounds and those who are well versed in the relationship between the imperial court and yamen. When I first arrived at the Maritime Department, I could still follow the rules and gradually became familiar with the affairs. Half a year later, I don’t know who had the idea.

Since sea transportation is so cheap, why don’t we take the money and grain transported by water transport and transport it by sea, and then take the accounts and hang them on the water transport. In this way, the money earned is managed up and down, divided equally, and eaten and drank when necessary. Aren’t our lives getting better and better day by day?

It should be said that the person who thought of this method is really a genius! !

As soon as this method came out, many people were immediately attracted by it. In order to get this job, everyone gave their boss a lot of money. If we don’t return some books, the children at home will have to go out naked.

At the beginning, it was just a few noble disciples who took the lead, led a disciple and a minor official, and moved a few grain ships on the water transport to transport them secretly. As a result, after the trip, I discovered that it turned out to be a hugely profitable deal. What else is there to say? Damn it.

There is no need to elaborate on the subsequent process. What should be taken care of should be taken care of well. If you can make connections, use all the connections at home. If you need to turn a blind eye, you can also be a bell-ringing monk with peace of mind.

If everyone works together, everyone will get rich. It can be said that we are becoming bigger and stronger and creating greater glories. Originally, this matter could have been kept secret, after all, the inside of a yamen was connected from top to bottom. How can we not keep accounts flawless and flawless?

But it was also their own misfortune, and they were even more daring. During the maritime monsoon season in June and July, they dared to ask people to secretly transport food. This time, four ships sank directly at sea. Not even a single person or goods was rescued.

In fact, at this point, there is still room for maneuver. But I don’t know what these people ordered their subordinates. The compensation originally promised to the boatmen's families was taken away by the officials, officers and soldiers below. It's really a big joke in the world, and it's also because people's hearts are not enough.

How could the people working on the river tolerate this? Dozens of families came together to file a complaint directly to Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment, skipping the county and state offices. It’s hard to say whether there is anyone who has any advice behind this. However, this case got into trouble, which caused an angry scene in Linjing Hall.

At this point, Mr. Wen from the Ministry of Revenue will definitely be summoned. His nephew Wen Yu, who once served as the head of the Maritime Affairs Department, had to be deeply involved. Who knows, Wen Shiqian has already been prepared. Li Zhi had just finished getting angry when he took out a memorial from his sleeve. The above describes the possible losses caused by the Maritime Safety Department in the past two years.

Starting from the second year of Jianping, it is evidenced by the port accounts of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places. A total of 1,562 grain ships secretly joined the maritime transport, transporting a total of 1.5 million loads of grain. With so many ships, the total cost was only 1.4 million taels. Compared with water transportation, the total cost was 1.3 million taels less.

When you hear it this way, does it sound okay? In the past two years, you have only made so little money? How much does it cost to distribute it into everyone's pocket? But...but, these sea grains are quoted to the higher authorities according to the price of grain grains.

The people's taxes must also be paid according to the original amount. With this amount of money alone, the court would lose nearly 3.88 million taels. In less than two years, nearly five million taels of real money went into the pockets of Maritime Department officials.

Everyone in the house had enough to eat and drink, but while the people had to pay water transportation and taxes, the water work at sea also lost the income of more than a thousand ships out of thin air. Tsk, tsk, tsk, the thing, influence, and the matter is big in one sentence are all inferior to each other. No wonder Li Zhi behaves like this today.

A big case, definitely a big case. This case is not clear-cut, and if Li Zhi is not investigated and dealt with strictly, his anger in the palace will be in vain. The chief officers of various ministries arrived quickly. The first person to be held accountable was Yan Hu, the official.

This little old man is even more of a bachelor, and Li Zhi only scolded him halfway. He took off his hat and said that the people he selected were all in compliance with the court's laws and did not bend the law for personal gain. Li Zhi also knew that it was not easy to catch the old man's fault. After all, he had personally seen the signed appointment letter.

Yan Hu had done everything for himself, and Li Zhi couldn't just dismiss a high-ranking official at will. Without it, the teacher will have no name, and if he does not come and gain the stolen goods, it is really difficult to convince the public. If an honest official or a pure minister is weak on his own, he can be killed if he wants to. But behind the corrupt officials, there are disciples all over the place, and they are so complicated that it is difficult to kill them all with one sword.

Some rules were designed to protect corrupt officials, Li Zhi himself, and to prevent treacherous officials and traitors. After all, corrupt officials are easy to investigate and deal with, but treacherous ministers and traitors are a serious problem.

This layer of contradiction has not been broken before. Li Zhi will not break up with the old party until his position is shaken. This is how things are in the world, and this is how people's hearts are. Even though Li Zhi had scolded Gu Zaiyong and Yan Hu many times in private. Li Zhi could not get in front of the Supreme Emperor and dealt with him forcefully. Filial piety is a difficult barrier that lies between Li Zhi and the Supreme Emperor.

Chen Heng had only listened halfway in the palace when he was invited out by Li Zhi's eunuch. Your Majesty intends to give his close confidants a holiday so as not to get involved in the big boss fights. Chen Heng couldn't just be too lazy to go home, so he stayed in the side hall and waited until Xu Shi, when all the officials in the hall took their leave and went back.

Xia Shouzhong, who was seeing the big guys off, turned back when he saw Chen Heng who had just come out and exclaimed: Master Chen, why haven't you gone back yet?

Chen Heng did not dare to be rude to the people around Li Zhi. He smiled and cupped his hands and said, I am worried that Your Majesty needs to draft an edict, so I will wait in the side hall first.

After Xia Shouzhong heard this, he praised Chen Heng a few words, and the two said goodbye to each other. When he arrived at the palace gate, Chen Heng verified the palace card with the guarding officers and soldiers, and then he could leave the palace and go home.

At this point, it has passed the time when the yamen normally releases the yamen. The guards couldn't help but check more carefully, so they delayed their efforts for a while and happened to hit the prince's car and rush here.

On the stopped carriage, a face peeked out from the lifted curtain. Li Jun said with some surprise: Master Chen, why haven't you gone back yet?

Chen Heng didn't expect that he would be there, so he was busy giving gifts to the Li family and his son. There were still big things going on at Li Zhi's side. Li Xian only exchanged a few words with Chen Heng before entering the palace in the prince's guard of honor.

After receiving a few words from the prince, the imperial guard specially sent someone to hold a lantern for Chen Heng to guide him. Arriving all the way to Daming Gate, Chen Heng immediately saw Xinda who was waiting anxiously.

After thanking the palace guards for seeing him off, Chen Heng got on the carriage home. Xinda said worriedly: Second brother, are you okay?

I'm fine, let's go home first. Chen Heng waved his hands, knowing that he would be late to go back today, and Daiyu would definitely have to worry at home. He asked Xinda to stop by the roadside for a while and bought some snacks from the street corner to go back to show that he was fine.

As soon as she entered the house, Daiyu led Zicuckoo and Qingwen to greet her. The moon and stars were sparse, and the couple met in the courtyard. Seeing my husband carrying the food box, he had a relaxed smile on his face. Daiyu's worry disappeared immediately. He and Chen Heng walked directly to the hall while talking and smiling.

There are no elders at home today, so the young couple eats something casually. Chen Heng took Daiyu and walked to his study.

The unnecessary servants were sent away, leaving only Zicuckoo in the room to do some service work. Chen Heng was reading a book alone at the table, and from time to time he watched Daiyu embroidering under the lamp.

Wen Yu chatted for a while, but Chen Heng didn't mention anything in the court. He only mentioned that at the Jia family's birthday party in two days, someone might ask Daiyu about something. The husband and wife have always agreed. Daiyu knew that something big was going to happen in the near future.

I don't have to worry about it. Daiyu nodded, already prepared in her heart, and said, No matter what they want to know, they can't even get a word from our house.

Chen Heng chuckled lightly, turned over a page of the book, and said: If there is nothing in the courtyard tomorrow, I will come back early to accompany you home.

Which family is your husband talking about? Daiyu asked with a smile.

Chen Heng suddenly understood and explained with a smile, We went to my grandmother's house together.

Daiyu was then satisfied and just lowered her head and continued busy with the female beauty. Chen Heng turned his head slightly and glanced at his wife, sighing in his heart that Daiyu had only learned a lot. It would be really unattractive to be trapped in a house for the rest of her life. But now he is still an official in the capital, and some of his plans are hard to make openly.

After thinking about it this way, he began to look forward to the early arrival of his wife, so that he could become a free bird with his wife.

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The errands of the Hanlin Academy are actually quite leisurely, and taking care of His Majesty's daily life is a rotating duty. When there is nothing else, everyone either watches the politics and chats together, or participates in the history compilation in the hospital.

The history of Dayong Dynasty was organized by the number one scholar in the Yuanhe period. This matter has been busy for a long time, and there is no result at all. There is no way, it concerns the ancestors and ministers of this dynasty, so we must be careful every word.

A new Hanlin like Chen Heng can help a little. If you are worried about taking responsibility and are lazy in your position, no one will say anything.

Hanlin is noble and noble, and it is good to be here.

Today, a Hanlin official received a Song Dynasty Mi Fu calligraphy from the market and took it to the courtyard to share the appreciation. Chen Heng, Cui Huan, and Zhao Mingyi were also invited to comment. Everyone drank tea and discussed paintings, and discussed Mi Fu's life together.

In the afternoon, the Hanlin official who was sorting out the history of the Ming Dynasty came to call for help. This work has been busy since the establishment of the Yong Dynasty until now. Several generations of emperors and famous ministers in the previous Ming Dynasty had their biographies established, and when they should be made clear, they were made clear.

The history of the Ming Dynasty happened to be completed until Shen Shixing, the chief assistant of Wanli, was in power. The evaluation of this person by the Hanlin officials was mixed. Someone asked Chen Heng what he meant. The latter thought for a while and commented: In the Wanli Dynasty, I was lucky to have this person. The difficulty of the Ming Dynasty also lies in this person.

After everyone heard it and thought about it carefully, they also felt that it made some sense.

However, since they were officials of Dayong, they could not help but be more casual and bold when compiling the history of the Ming Dynasty. The official in charge puts everyone's evaluations together and takes one of them as a record.

This matter cannot be decided directly after they finish writing. Afterwards, Cao Tingshou and Li Zhi were asked to see it in person. One day and one history, it is normal to do it more safely.

After getting off the yamen and walking out of the most noble and gorgeous gate of the Hanlin Academy, you can go home with peace of mind. Most of the day in Hanlin is spent like this.

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On the first day of August, there was not much going on in the courtyard. Although there was news about the Maritime Affairs Department in various government offices in the court, most people were speculating and uneasy, while some were secretly happy about it. The most well-informed group of people also knew that Li Zhi intended to hold a joint trial among the three departments. As one of the three divisions of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Lin Ruhai, the chief official, would naturally be involved.

Halfway through the afternoon, Chen Heng and Cao Tingshou got up and returned home after asking for leave. After taking Daiyu over, the couple first went to her parents' house. When she saw her mother-in-law Jia Min, she said to the two of them: Your father went out this morning and said that there is something going on in the court recently, and it is inconvenient for him to go to your grandmother's place. Heng'er, look after Dian Jue'er today.

Yes, mother-in-law. Chen Heng quickly agreed. Lin Jue stood behind him and bowed, Mom, don't worry. I will definitely follow my brother-in-law. Wherever he goes, I will go.

Jia Min nodded and took Daiyu to see the gift for Jia's mother. After cleaning up the two families, Shen Shimo went to Rongguo Mansion. Just when we arrived at the door of Jia's house in a carriage, we saw the commotion of people and horses. The children of the four princes and eight princes were all coming in and out of the gate constantly, and the scene was very lively.

Mother Jia was wearing festive auspicious clothes today, sitting in the Rongqing Hall, accepting congratulations from everyone. When she heard that Jia Min came to the door with her daughter and son-in-law, the look on her face immediately became excited.

In the hall, all the ladies are there. Needless to say, Sanchun, Baochai and Xiangyun. There are also Xing Xiuyan, the Li sisters, and the wives of the four princes and eight princes here.

Jia Min's identity can also be suppressed here. As soon as she entered the door, Jia Min saw many childhood playmates. Everyone talked lively for a while, and then led the Lin family to congratulate Jia Mu and salute.

First, Jia Min and Lin Jue met and said congratulations. Chen Heng and Daiyu stepped forward to congratulate Jia Mu. Mother Jia looked at the young man in front of her with complicated emotions.

You say you like it, Baoyu next to you is looking depressed. Ever since Daiyu got married, her precious grandson has always looked like this. How could she, her own grandmother, not feel uncomfortable? But just say you don't like it, he is Daiyu's chosen husband. Love the house and the bird, even if you want to hate it, it is very difficult.

Hey, the old lady sighed inwardly, not knowing whether to treat her warmly or coldly.

Chen Heng didn't care about these little things and just regarded Jia Mu as an ordinary old lady celebrating her birthday. After saying congratulatory messages with Daiyu, Chen Heng was immediately invited to the front hall by the servants of the palace. He is now an official of the imperial court. How could he stay in the same room with a group of women and children for a long time? It would be outrageous if word spread about it.

Today, the man's main battlefield is ahead, and even Lin Jue was taken away by Chen Heng to see the world outside. In Rongqing Hall, only Jia Min and her daughter were left chatting with a room of female guests.

This is the first time Daiyu meets all the sisters after her marriage. Sanchun and others were all very surprised by Daiyu's dress. Women's buns are often different from those of girls who have not left the palace, and they rarely have bangs. Daiyu's originally agile temperament, set off by the bright yellow dress, gained a rare dignified and majestic look.

Sister Lin... Xichun just said it, but couldn't help covering her mouth and snickering, saying mischievously: Should I change my name to Mrs. Chen now?

Xiangyun laughed, pushed Xichun with his hand, and said: Be careful, your sister Lin is one person with two mouths now. It's okay to offend her, but be careful about the number one scholar brother-in-law behind her. If I really want to pull you, I will never let you go. Discussing the past and the present, I will teach you lessons based on the classics. Together, we will not be my brother-in-law's opponent.

Lin Daiyu was too lazy to pay attention to the teasing of the two sisters, and only pulled Tanchun in front of her. Looking at her from left to right, Lin Daiyu said curiously: Has the third sister lost weight? She looked a little rich at first, but now she looks really bright and beautiful.

Hahahaha. Second sister is the one who is about to bring good things.

Why are you talking about me so well? Yingchun was a little annoyed and shy, and hurriedly hit Xichun with a handkerchief.

Yeah. Daiyu exclaimed. After Xue Pan's incident, she didn't have much contact with the Jia family. After hearing the news, she hurriedly congratulated, In a blink of an eye, everyone has grown up. Second sister, don't you know that I am the second one? Brother-in-law, whose son can win your heart?

After Daiyu finished speaking, she looked curiously at the sisters around her. She knew that Yingchun was weak-tempered and spoke little, so she would definitely not be able to explain herself clearly.

Tan Chunzhu shook his head and said: We don't know either. I only heard that the man's surname was Sun, and that the eldest man in the mansion had decided on the marriage. I heard that the wedding would be done at the end of the month, so I was very anxious.

End of month? ! Daiyu looked surprised. Uncle Jia She did this very quickly, and there was no news about it at all.

But Xiangyun came over and asked, Sister Lin, we still want to ask you.

What are you asking me for? Daiyu blinked, tilted her head slightly, and let the steps on her head sway slightly.

We heard that this Sun family member is waiting for a post at the Ministry of War. Didn't my brother-in-law have experience in the Ministry of War? Xiangyun's eyebrows were indescribably curious, Why don't you help us ask my brother-in-law to find out about this person? What's his appearance and body shape? Sister Yingchun still doesn't know what this person looks like.

You see, this is such a fuss, there's no way the wedding is imminent, and the bride has never even seen the groom. Daiyu, who is now married, already knows some ways of getting married. Ordinary parents don't even let each other see their daughter. She will also look for an opportunity to quietly let her daughter take a look at the other person to see if she likes him or her. When a merchant buys a product, he has to look past it. What's more, marrying a daughter is such a top priority.

But Lin Daiyu didn't feel comfortable talking about this matter. Although I knew what Xiangyun meant, it was an ordinary concern between sisters. It's just that this matter is a family matter of the Jia family, so she, a woman with a foreign surname, can comment and intervene.

She could only smile and remain silent, neither answering nor refusing. Xiangyun wanted to ask for more, but Tanchun saw that Daiyu had already agreed, but she couldn't say it clearly. He quickly grabbed Xiangyun and whispered into the other person's ear.

After a while, Xiangyun and Xichun took Daiyu's left and right hands together, and Sister Lin kept screaming.

Daiyu couldn't stand the sharp eyesight of these two people, so she glanced at them both and said: When I prayed to the Bodhisattva, I never saw you so enthusiastic.

Xiangyun laughed loudly and clasped his palms together, Amitabha, Bodhisattva is here to protect my safety and wealth. How can I ask Bodhisattva to do such a small thing personally?

Wang Xifeng didn't know when she came, and led Li Wan to join their discussion. Before saying anything, she smiled and said, What are you talking about? Why don't you go stay with the old lady and hide here talking and laughing.

Li Wan said nothing, only his eyes rested on the radiant Lin Daiyu. Her son is ambitious and has perseverance in studying. If one day in the future, I can be the top scorer in high school, will I also be able to marry a beautiful wife like Lin Daiyu?

Daiyu bowed to Wang Xifeng and said, There are a lot of people over there with the old lady. I want to be quiet here. If I don't think so, they will come after me and make fun of me. My dear sister-in-law, you have to vent my anger for me.

Wang Xifeng immediately raised her eyebrows and scolded several juniors: How dare you not be polite when you see the No. 1 scholar's wife, so be careful. Be careful when you give birth to a baby, and even Wenquxing won't be able to shine in your home.

Yes, yes, sister Lin, you have to ask your brother-in-law to protect you.

After all, she is a bride. After being teased again, Sister Lin pursed her lips and said angrily: Stay there, stay there. If you talk too much, I won't come to see you in the future.

A group of orioles and swallows were laughing together, and surrounded Daiyu in the middle, chatting.

Li Wan was standing by and wanted to interrupt several times, wanting to ask Daiyu if Chen Heng had any intention of accepting a disciple. If possible, she would like to seek guidance from a famous teacher for her son. We are all relatives, so it’s okay to do a little favor, right? !

After Daiyu came out, Baoyu's eyes never left her. When I saw Daiyu, who was like a fairy, she was already dressed as a woman. His heart felt like a knife. He couldn't even sit next to Jia Mu, so he stood up and hid in the corner. He took the wine glass and poured himself a glass of wine.

Baochai sat next to Aunt Xue, and her eyes did not leave Baoyu. Beside her, there were many congratulators sitting. In October this year, she will get married to Baoyu.

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In the front hall, Chen Heng and Lin Juecai walked into the Hall of Rongxi and were warmly welcomed by Jia Zheng. This fact is strange. When Jia Zhengcai met Chen Heng for the first time, he kept praising and appreciating him.

Although the men of the Jia family did not know what Jia Zheng meant, they did not dare to directly disobey the second master of the house. The other guests were even more polite and courteous when seeing Chen Heng. The number one scholar in the Imperial Academy, even if there is no father-in-law of a second-rank official, is not something anyone can look down upon.

If my bastard was half as talented as you, I would be... ten years older, and I would be willing to do so. Jia Zheng pulled Chen Heng and sat beside him. He didn't pay any attention to the guests and relatives coming and going around him, and seemed to have made up his mind to chat with Chen Heng.

Chen Heng couldn't understand this enthusiasm. He had no choice but to modestly say: Second uncle is overly praised. I just happened to study early.

Jia Zheng waved his hands hastily. Others might believe such self-effacing words. But he, Jia Zheng, has been studying the way of the imperial examination all his life, and he has no fame and honors even when he is old. How can he not know how difficult the imperial examination is. A few years ago, he went abroad to study politics, which made him see how difficult it was for students from poor families to study.

Only by studying hard in such a cold window and forgetting to eat and sleep can only a small number of people be lucky enough to win. Think again about the scene when I was young, sitting on the bed of warm soft jade, and my husband taught alone. Jia Zheng himself felt that he had not lost unfairly.

Today, after finally catching a nephew and son-in-law with a good reputation, Jia Zheng couldn't help but share with him what he had learned during his tenure. In the past, no one in the house could tell him these words. Coincidentally, Chen Heng and Lin Jue both followed this path, so there are naturally many common topics. The three of them gathered together and chatted happily.

Jia Rong saw this scene and walked directly to Jia Lian's side, saying angrily: Today I finally saw what it means to be crowned like a monkey. The appearance of our family makes him even more proud and arrogant.

Silence. Jia Lian glared at Jia Rong. Our family still has something to ask of Chen Heng today. If this word spreads, will Jia Lian be allowed to do things?

Jia Rong knew some of the situation at home, so she could only sigh: Xue Dasha is useless. I only heard about this person's reputation and didn't even dare to show his face. He is so timid and fearful, why should he be called the Little Overlord of Jinling? Change his name Just ask Jinling No. 1 to bully the weak and fear the strong.

Jia Lian couldn't help but sneer, Xue Pan didn't want to come, he was the one who hinted that Xue Pan didn't need to show up today. If Xue Pan and Chen Heng were to have a conflict at home, who would dare to say arbitrarily in the current situation that he would be able to stand on Xue Pan's side and defend Xue Pan.

Nephew and son-in-law. Jia Zheng didn't know what Jia Lian and Jia Rong were talking about, so he still pulled Chen Heng warmly and said, When the banquet starts, you can sit next to me. Let's have a drink this time. If you do it in the future, When you have time, come and sit here often.

After the exchange just now, Jia Zheng really admired Chen Heng's talent and learning. I also feel that the topic of scholars is interesting only if it is discussed with scholars.

How could Baoyu get into trouble with such a handsome and beautiful person? Jia Zheng sighed in his heart.

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