Mr. Lin left his work to his young son-in-law and immediately became leisurely. In the warm room, he was reading a newly published book, serving fragrant tea, and leisurely waiting for the evening feast. Palace banquet.
Just after Shen Shi, the scribe came to report to Mr. Lin, saying that the matter was done. The nine imperial merchants in Beijing contracted the grain, salt, and salt to be sent to the Anbei Protectorate at a price of 14 million taels. Tea and other supplies.
Moreover, after the nine imperial merchants contracted this hard work at an extremely low price, not only did they not complain, but they came to the Ministry of Finance one by one with great joy, insisting on expressing their thanks to Lord Shangshu.
This is how the same thing? Are those royal merchants really so loyal and patriotic that they don’t even want money? Fourteen million taels, wouldn’t it mean that all the coffin boards that have to be compensated after this trip are gone?
How abnormal!
Just because the scribes can't understand it doesn't mean that the minister can't understand it.
Lin Ruhai realized the reason after thinking about it for a moment. It seemed that the young son-in-law had tied all the nine royal merchants to the chariot of the court this time, and it was so quiet that no one could detect it.
In the future, when these nine royal merchants realize that they and the imperial court are both prosperous and disadvantaged, it will be too late.
"You go and tell them that there is no need to thank you, just do things for the court. In addition, when Uncle Yongfeng comes back, ask him to finalize the matter quickly, so as not to waste the opportunity."
Lin Ruhai was too lazy to deal with those imperial merchants. He was an important official in the central government and had to be impartial, at least on the surface.
If you don't see the previous God of Wealth, he won't even give the emperor face, so he will go to the Qinzheng Palace to steal the emperor's money.
Since he became the Minister of Household Affairs, Master Lin has fought with almost every one of the generals in the capital, the five ministers of officials, rituals, workers, punishments, and soldiers, and the ministers of the five temples. He has fought all over Fengtian. Invincible in the palace.
Hey, if you want to be the God of Wealth in Daxia, you not only need boundless talent, but also a good fist and feet. The most important thing is to be able to earn money and be able to keep it.
The more Mr. Lin thought about it, the more powerful he felt. He took a sip of the tea in the cup and praised happily: "This tribute tea is really good. I will go to the Qinzheng Hall tomorrow to get some!"
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At this time, Jia Cong still didn't know that his father-in-law had reached the thirty-third level of heaven. He was looking at the squirming Young Master He Chonghe in front of him with a headache.
This guy really dares to think that he actually wants to be the matchmaker and call him his precious sister.
Brother, your grandfather is the Minister of Etiquette, and one of the people who respects etiquette the most.
Your kid wants to "make a private decision for life" without asking his parents. Is it because he wants to go to the house to do it?
Young Master, I am crazy to get into trouble with the old man.
But why did this guy suddenly fall in love at first sight? It shouldn't be.
Jia Cong kicked out the people who wanted to watch the fun and asked Wei Ruolan and others to deal with the follow-up matters of Anbei's strategy first.
Then he asked He Chong to sit down, poured a cup of tea, and asked doubtfully: "I said Mr. He, what kind of trouble are you making? I think you know something about Ms. Xue. Logically speaking, you are not that kind of person." Such an impulsive person, and also the beloved grandson of Mr. He, there is no reason why he should not understand the rules of marriage."
He Chong took a cautious look outside the duty room and felt relieved when he saw no one outside the door.
He breathed a sigh of relief and smiled bitterly: "Since uncle asked, I will tell you directly. In fact, I met Miss Xue earlier, but at that time I just admired Miss Xue's courage and talent. Goodbye today, this is I feel that Miss Xue is a rare and good woman, so I want to ask my uncle to come forward."
"Oh? You actually had a thief's heart a long time ago..."
"We can't talk about it, we can't talk about it, uncle, you can't talk nonsense. My fair lady, a gentleman is so arrogant, how can the things of a scholar be called a crime? The feeling of admiration, the feeling of admiration..."
He Chong was so excited by Jia Cong that his neck turned red.
The rules in his family are strict, but they are more relaxed than those in ordinary scholarly families. But he was strict in disciplining the children of the family. The young master of the dignified Shangshu family did not even have a maidservant at the age of seventeen.
What did the old man say? The house is restless and chaotic. Losing vitality early is a sign of failure.
He Chong, who would get slapped when reading a novel about a villain, this was the first time that he was so interested in a woman.
"Well, Miss Xue is a woman who is not inferior to men. I admire such a woman. Uncle, I know that the Xue family and the Jia family are closely related. Please help me put in a good word..."
After saying that, He Chong stood up and bowed to Jia Cong, but was supported by the quick-eyed Jia Cong: "Don't be in a hurry to worship me. Let me ask you, have you considered Miss Xue's reputation in the capital now? Mr. He Agree? Or are you just impulsive and haven't thought through the consequences? A marriage without the consent of the elders will not last long."
Jia Cong didn't take this seriously before. But now, he has been in this world for eleven years. Matching each other is the most suitable and correct concept of marriage for men and women today.
The daughter-in-law of the Rongguo Mansion married the head of the Gusu Lin family, a Tanhua Lang who was one of the first princes. The heir to the title of the Rongguo Mansion married the eldest daughter of the county lord under the command of Du Taiwei. The eldest grandson of the Ningguo Mansion married the first daughter-in-law of the Duke of Ningguo Mansion. The eldest daughter (adopted daughter) of the Qin family, the orphan of the crown prince and a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, and the eldest son of the second wife of the Rongguo Mansion married the eldest daughter of the Li family of the Imperial Academy...
Even Wang Ziteng didn't dare to be too shocking. The person who arranged for Mrs. Xue was the head of the Xue family of the imperial merchants. It can be seen that marriage is not just a matter of love between boys and girls. Elopement without the consent of parents? Dip the pig cage to find out.
Jia Cong was really afraid that this incident was just He Chong's impulsiveness. It didn't matter that he was a man. Does he still want Sister Bao's reputation?
This guy is really...
"Uncle, don't worry about this. My grandfather once praised Miss Xue to me, saying that if I were half as successful as Miss Xue, he wouldn't have to worry about me."
ha?
"Are you sure this is Mr. He praising Miss Xue and not derogating you?"
Jia Cong couldn't understand this Young Master He. He had only come to the capital not long ago, but he had already gained such a great reputation.
One of the Seven Elites of the Imperial Academy, one of the most talented men in the capital, was despised by his grandfather as inferior to a woman, yet he happily told the story.
"Uncle, you don't have to look at me like this. In terms of human sophistication and business management, I am no match for Miss Xue. Maybe as my grandfather said, ninety-nine percent of my hundred or so kilograms was given to Jingshi Ziji."
He Chong smiled shyly: "It is precisely because of this that I feel that Miss Xue is a good match for me. Moreover, Miss Xue's talents should not be trapped in the back house. Only by being here can I let Miss Xue enjoy herself." To show her talent. Uncle, what do you think?"
hiss! Damn it, this guy’s face is black even when he’s cut open, and he says he doesn’t understand the ways of the world!
However, what this guy said was not unreasonable. Jia Cong did not refuse directly, but asked: "Are you sure that He Guild will agree? Will your parents be willing to marry a daughter-in-law who runs a business in public?"
He Chong bared his teeth and smiled: "Uncle, I don't know. My grandfather was able to earn money to study for the imperial examination when he was young. It was my grandmother who opened a butcher shop to earn money to support me. Whoever dares to make excuses about this, my grandmother will be the first to refuse!"
ha? And such things? Uncle Zong turned out to be a weakling!
Jia Cong had to sigh: "I didn't realize it, He Chong, you are really a damn talent!"
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The banquet at Shangyuan Palace was uneventful, with the usual procedures, the usual singing and dancing banquet, and the usual battle among the ministers of Fengtian Palace. Except for another busy night at the Taiyuan Hospital, everything was moving forward in an orderly manner.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the imperial court opened the seal, and the eighth year of Yuanyou officially began.
The establishment of the Anbei Protectorate made the central officials very busy, and those who were originally waiting for vacancies in the staff department rarely disappeared.
After his subordinates reported that seven candidate officials in a row had declined the appointment of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Master Tianguan was furious and directly blacklisted these people. A list was posted outside the imperial city. The department will not re-employ him for life.
After the anger is over, the headache that should be there will continue to be a headache.
After discussing with the Ministry of Rites, the Minister of Personnel planned to hold an official selection examination that had been abolished for many years after the Jinke examination - Zhike.
The imperial examination is different from the normal imperial examination. All scholars, officials and civilians can participate. This gives new opportunities to low-level officials who are interested in flexing their muscles, or those who have tried and failed.
The main thing related to this matter related to Jia Cong is that the official time of the Jinke Examination has been announced. The first session will be on the ninth day of February, the second session will be on the 12th, and the third session will be on the 15th.
"Brother Mu, Brother He, Brother Mo, the general exam is coming soon. Do you want to go back and prepare for the exam in peace?"
These people were all graduates from the Imperial College, and Mo Shizhi was the second-placed Yayuan in the Shuntianfu Provincial Examination. Under normal circumstances, he would naturally go home and concentrate on preparing for the exam.
However, all three of them shook their heads. Among them, Mu Congying said bluntly: "I have memorized the Classics and History Collection by heart. What can I do in twenty days? It is better to continue to deal with Anbei affairs. .”
He Chong also nodded: "Yes, from these file data, I understand a lot of things that were unintelligible in the past. If you ask me to rewrite the policy questions in the provincial examination, top ten will be no problem."
But Mo Shizhi just nodded lightly and said: "After reading it on paper, I know that I have to do it in detail."
Sure enough, they were all first-class talents, and they had all passed the provincial examination. The next thing they were going to compete against was not a collection of classics and history, but their vision.
How in the world can the Six Central Parts give people such a broad vision? Jia Cong couldn't even drive them back now.
"Okay, as long as you're happy."
Jia Cong was just polite and drove the person back. Who would do the work for him?
I leisurely went to the Shangshu's check-in room. My father-in-law was just finishing his quarrel with the Minister of War. Needless to say, it must have been about money again.
Seeing her son-in-law come in, Lin Ruhai, who still had bruises on his face, rubbed his forehead and said, "How is the matter in Anbei?"
Jia Cong handed tea to his father-in-law and responded with a smile: "Everything is going on in an orderly manner. The nine imperial merchants will arrange for people to pick up the money tomorrow. The grain sent to Anbei will be sent to Anbei before the first day of February." If you start in one step, you will definitely not make any mistakes.”
"That's good. This matter is related to the overall situation of Northern Xinjiang and cannot be lost."
Lin Ruhai remembered the announcement issued by the Ministry of Rites today and asked Jia Cong: "The examination is about to begin. How about I let others keep an eye on this matter first? You can go home and prepare for the examination in peace."
Jia Cong shook his head and said with a grin: "No, no, no, I'm just good at trying. As long as you have the skills, you'd better focus on Anbei's affairs first. Besides, aren't you short of money? My son-in-law is still thinking about living in the past two years." I’m discussing a big deal with my ‘good friend’ Goichi Chida!”
…
While the other officials were busy hunching over their books and sharpening their guns in front of the battle, Third Master Cong was walking around the imperial city.
After getting a warrant from his father-in-law, he led the people from the Ministry of Industry to withdraw 500,000 taels of silver, purchase coal, iron and other materials, and plan to urgently build a batch of firearms so that he could cheat... ahem, make money with his good friends. Shiploads of gold and silver arrived.
I was finally so busy that I planned to go home to rest in the evening, but I didn't want to be grabbed by He Yaomin, the Minister of Rites, as soon as I left the palace.
"Uncle Yongfeng, you took my grandson to work for you and even delayed the examination. Shouldn't you compensate me properly?"
Jia Cong felt dizzy when he looked at the old man holding his arm and not letting go.
Good guy, working in the household department to broaden your horizons is of great benefit to the examination. Others don't know, and neither does your boss?
"Uncle Uncle Zong, you are trying to get away with it! Let's be reasonable. I will kick Brother He out of the Household Department. Will you be willing to do so?"
The situation in front of the palace gate naturally attracted the attention of many officials passing by. Many people thought that there was a conflict between the Minister of Rites and Yongfeng Bo Jia Cong. They were about to come out to mediate, but saw that He Yaomin gave up his usual seriousness and became a An unreasonable old man.
I just heard He Yaomin say like a rogue: "I don't care, anyway, in order to help you, my grandson delayed the preparation for the examination, you must compensate!"
hiss! You are older, you have the final say!
"As expected of the eldest uncle, I can't even accept your moves. Tell me, what are you going to do?"
Jia Cong's answer satisfied the old man. He raised his brows and whispered to Jia Cong: "I am helpless. My grandson is about to turn eighteen and he doesn't even have a wife. Uncle Yongfeng, I heard that you and The Xue family has a close relationship with General Huaiyuan. How about helping me go there? I want to marry the eldest daughter of the Xue family to my grandson."
Um? Um? Um?
He Chongcai told him yesterday that he planned to mention Baochai to his family in the next few days, so soon?
"Uncle Zong, did Brother He tell you this?"
"What? Marriage has always been decided by parents and matchmakers. He is a junior, so it has nothing to do with him."
He Yaomin was confused by Jia Cong's question. He wanted Jia Cong to help him go to Xue's house. He planned to hire this person for his grandson after he learned from others that the Xue family's daughter had shocked everyone yesterday. Wisdom girl.
Just the stupid kid in his family, without the help of smart women like Miss Xue, the He family might be swallowed up by others in a hundred years.
As for the rumors in the capital about the Xue family girls, the old man simply scoffed.
A group of pedantic idiots who are stuck in the past, don't want to marry a virtuous wife. With this girl included, the He family will be able to live in peace for at least a hundred years.
If I hadn't been worried about Old Man Cai from the Ministry of Punishment and Luo Dayan from Guanglu Temple fighting for love, would I have blocked the little devil Jia Cong in front of the palace gate?
Why did Lin Ruhai, this old...little Pixiu, expose the Xue family girl in front of everyone in Qinzheng Hall? Alas, this time I must owe the Jia family a huge favor.
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I fell asleep halfway through typing last night, sorry.
I've been too busy lately and been staying up late, and I can't hold it any longer. The update is late, so please forgive me, readers.
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