The Red Mansion En Xiaohou

Jia Shan and Jia Lian left and went to several houses one after another.

The effect of killing chickens to scare monkeys is good. The families who went there were very cooperative. They not only explained the matter between Xia Shouzhong and Concubine Zhen clearly, but also paid back the debts owed to the court.

Jia Shan took several carriages and headed towards Hubu.

The Minister of Household Affairs learned that everything was going well for Jia Shan, so he summoned all the people in the Household Department, including the minor officials, from top to bottom.

This is a huge sum of money.

Daqian's annual fiscal revenue is only 300 million taels.

Jia Shan earned half of her money by wandering around for a day.

All the large households in Beijing that owed money were cut off, and the remaining small fish and shrimps saw that these large households had repaid the court's debts, and they would gradually pay back the money from the Ministry of Revenue.

And if not, the household department at this time will not be the household department at that time.

Standing at the door of the household, Shangshu looked into the distance and smiled.

Jashan's carriage was in front, followed by an ox-cart, a donkey-cart, or a horse-drawn carriage, moving forward in an orderly manner.

The clerk who went out to inquire came back and said a few words in the ear of the Minister of Hubu. The Minister of Hubu raised his eyebrows and smiled brighter.

"Shilang Li, go and borrow some people from the other six departments."

The Minister of Hubu, who was called Li Shilang, bowed to the Minister of Hubu and went to borrow the person obediently.

The Minister of Hubu stroked his beard and straightened his waist.

Seeing that the next duty hour was about to come, officials came out of the Liubu Yamen one after another. They couldn't help but take a second look when they saw the formation of the household department.

I asked a few people I knew well, and when I asked about the money owed by the nobles from the Department of Revenue, everyone's faces were full of surprise, and they said good luck, this year the Department of Revenue will come out on top.

Standing out among the six films selected at the end of the year, everyone has a few points in their credit book.

Hearing everyone's admiration, the Minister of Hube's waist became straighter and straighter.

It would be inappropriate not to give him an ancestral temple after his death.

The Minister of Hubu got up and stood up. From far away, the Minister of Hubu saw the Minister of Libu coming out, and the Minister of Hubu stepped forward quickly.

The Minister of Rites subconsciously wanted to run away.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance held him back.

"Old man, why are you running away? I have something good to share with you today."

The Minister of Rites looked at the Minister of Hubu speechlessly.

Mu De, I knew you were dead in the yamen.

The Minister of Rites said impatiently: "You say it!"

The Minister of Household Affairs pulled the Minister of Rites and smiled evilly.

"Today, the noble general in the capital has paid back the money he owes the court!"

Hearing the words of Dese, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, the Minister of Rites couldn't help but roll his eyes in his heart, but his face still looked harmonious.

"Congratulations!"

"Is your household department going to come out on top this year?"

The Minister of Hube waved his hand and laughed.

"It's all uncertain. It's still early at the end of the year."

The Minister of Rites stared at him with dead eyes.

"Don't just give it to our Ministry of Rites. The Ministry of Rites has not been pruned for many years."

The Minister of Hubu pretended to be bluffing and stared at the Minister of Etiquette seriously.

"How can this work!"

"The selection of the six films has always been decided by His Majesty and the Cabinet. I can give in to whatever I want."

"hypocritical!"

Staring at the Minister of Hubu, the Minister of Rites said two words lightly.

Shangshu Hube was happy in his heart, but his mouth was still sarcastic.

"Old man, why are you talking like this? I am happy to share it with you, but you act unhappy and even insult me."

The Minister of Rites was unhappy.

What does it matter if the old guy who bites the nose and faces is one step ahead of me and others?

As long as I live long, no one can get past me.

Thinking of this, the Minister of Rites slapped the Minister of Hubu on the head.

"No matter how old I am, I'm older than you, an old guy, and you want me to look good on you."

The Minister of Tobe held his head and was not annoyed at all, with a smile on his face.

This is what they call each other.

"Don't you also call me old ghost!"

"It's the same thing. You're a ghost. Calling you an old ghost is just a way of describing you."

"Isn't that an old guy?"

Shangshu Hube subconsciously retorted.

The Minister of Rites began to chase him and beat him, and the Minister of Hubu burst into laughter.

The Minister of Rites was the eldest among the six of them, so they gave him the nickname "old man".

There is no malice in it, just an adjective.

This description is also appropriate.

The Minister of Rites in front of me is already eighty years old. He can eat, sleep and run.

He didn't show any signs of aging, and secretly they were all betting on whether he could live to be a hundred years old.

The two of them were chasing each other, with several heads poking around.

"It's unlucky that this old ghost has come out on top. I don't know how good he is."

"Don't tell me, this old ghost is so lucky that he can survive until now in front of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance with a knife on his head."

"How's the one up there doing now?"

One person asked, and three shook their heads.

The previous Minister of Household Affairs was a young and foolish man who struck the nobles with a knife as soon as he took office.

In the end, he was punished and dismissed from his official position. He returned to his hometown in despair and heard nothing from him.

But the old ghost in front of him was lucky.

He really wanted to sue for a bad debt.

Although this is not what he wants, it has nothing to do with him.

The Minister of Household Affairs noticed some sneaky heads at the door of the household.

"What are you old guys hiding behind?"

The four people who were discovered stood up in embarrassment.

"A few of you will come to my house for dinner tomorrow night!"

"Don't go!"

The four of them shook their heads in unison.

Surprise flashed in the eyes of Shangshu Hube, is his popularity so bad?

The Minister of Rites spoke calmly.

"What's the difference between going to your house and dying!"

The Minister of Hubu looked at the Minister of Rites.

"You old man, you're the only one with a poor mouth. I can't help but drink from you!"

"no sooner said than done!"

The Minister of Official Affairs opened his mouth.

"no sooner said than done!"

The Minister of Hubu agreed, and all five people breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's true that the six of us haven't gotten together for a long time."

The Minister of Industry sighed.

"What's your idea?"

The five people all looked at him. The minister of the Ministry of Industry was younger and the most playful among them.

The Minister of Industry smiled.

"It's boring for the six of us. Why don't we just hold a cultural banquet at Zuixiang Tower or Zhongming Tower, and then let the people under me have fun together."

The five nodded in unison.

Jia Shan's carriage gradually appeared, and Shangshu's eyes lit up.

"You're here, don't leave, let's help me with my work!"

The Minister of Household Affairs looked at the five people.

The Minister of Rites waved his hand.

"I'm getting old!"

"We are older too!"

Looking at the five people, Shangshu Hube couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

They are all old.

The five people left one after another, and the Minister of Hubu watched eagerly. Jia Shan and Jia Lian got off the carriage and saw the Minister of Hubu.

Jashan handed the booklet over.

"Thank you for fulfilling your mission. The most difficult companies in Beijing are coming. Let's take a look, Sir."

Shangshu of the Ministry of Finance took it and started to look at it. When he saw Desheng Bank.

Shangshu Hube's eyes paused and he exclaimed.

"How did you get Desheng Bank from the Duke of Qi's mansion?"

Jashan smiled.

"Old Madam Qi gave it to her. She just hopes that His Majesty can spare the lives of their family members after committing a crime in the Duke of Qi's mansion."

Hubu Shangshu nodded.

"anything else?"

"Do you know the Green Seedling Method?"

"Why don't you know? One of the new policies of the Northern Song Dynasty king."

Jason nodded.

"The Duke of Qi is willing to be the leader." Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue stared at the Desheng Bank in his hand and took a breath of air.

The Duke of Qi's Mansion is really willing to do anything.

Jia Shan bowed to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

"Sir, I have to rest for a while, and I will leave the rest to my second brother."

"As for what I said to you, Sir, I would like you to help send a message to His Majesty."

Shangshu Hube touched Jia Shan's head with his hand.

"I heard from the Minister of Civil Affairs that you took a month's leave."

Jashan nodded again.

"My grandmother is unwell, my second brother has a heavy responsibility related to the well-being of the people in the county, and my third brother is about to return to his hometown to participate in the scientific examination."

"You also know that I have been in the limelight too much recently, so I have to shut up."

Jashan showed a sheepish smile.

A look of understanding appeared on Hube Shangshu's face.

"Filial piety is a virtue. You understand it at a young age. It's really not easy. Go back!"

Jia Shan bowed again to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

"Yes, my lord!"

Before leaving, Jia Shan stared at the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and spoke again.

"Sir, I have one more thing to ask of you."

Surprise flashed in the eyes of Shangshu Hubu, and then he looked at Jia Lian.

"You asked me to help your second brother."

Jashan nodded heavily.

"My father is a military commander, and there are not many people in the family in the court. If something happens, it will be difficult to take care of my second brother."

"Okay, leave your second brother to me!"

"I still like him quite a lot, but I don't know if he has any plans to join the household department."

Jia Shan smiled slightly, and the two exchanged pleasantries.

Jia Lian was left behind, and Jia Shan got on the carriage and left back to Rongguo Mansion.

When they arrived at Rongguo Mansion, Jia Cong was waiting for Jia Shan.

He also held in his hand the precautions he had summarized for the old lady.

Jia Shan looked at the booklet in her hand and glanced back and forth at Jia Cong's body.

I am afraid that my third brother is not a time traveler.

Jia Shan looked at Jia Cong with a strange expression.

"Third brother, what are you doing with this?"

Jia Cong recalled the days when he followed Jia Mu outside the capital and sighed deeply.

"Don't ask, just look carefully."

After saying this, Jia Cong went back.

In the past two days, Jia Cong's wife was invited back by Jia She from outside the capital. Jia Cong spent every day either studying or writing questions.

It's not easy to find time for him to write this.

Jia Shan limped to Lin Daiyu's yard.

Now the two of them can be considered an unmarried couple.

As soon as she entered the door, Jia Shan heard laughter inside.

Sanchun Baochai and Jia Huan were all there, and Jia Shan's eyes flashed with surprise.

Jashan's feet stepped in.

"Hey, our protagonist today is here."

Yingchun's teasing words made everyone in the room laugh.

Lin Daiyu covered her mouth and kept glancing at Jia Shan.

"Where have you been today?"

Jia Shan prevented Lin Daiyu from sitting down, and a flash of infatuation flashed in Jia Baoyu's eyes.

But when he thought of what Mrs. Wang told him, Jia Baoyu quickly withdrew the look in his eyes.

Now his situation is not as good as before.

The master also took in a second wife, and his status declined sharply. Jia Shan's status continued to grow, and Jia Baoyu began to feel sour.

It feels like falling from the clouds to the bottom of the mud.

Xue Baochai silently watched Jia Baoyu's expression and saw Jia Baoyu's expression in his eyes.

She has also looked away from this.

If it works out, she can, but if it doesn't work out, she will ask her brother to find another husband for her.

It doesn't matter whether you are poor or rich, as long as you treat her well and endure hardships and make progress.

Jia Shan pretended to be pretentious. Lin Daiyu looked at Jia Shan's appearance and twisted Jia Shan's arm.

"Ask you!"

Jia Shan held her hands and groaned in pain.

"My sister is used to twisting me, but I say it's not okay."

"Then speak up!"

Several pairs of eyes in the room stared at Jia Shan.

Jia Shan told her today's experience, and the girls in the room all frowned.

"Won't you offend anyone by asking for an account like this?"

Daiyu asked Jia Shan concernedly, even though they were women, they didn't know anything about the outside world.

Jashan waved her hand.

"I'm not afraid. I follow the path of a pure minister. It's also a good thing to have less contact with families with evil intentions."

The atmosphere fell into silence.

Lin Daiyu thought about whether it was appropriate for Jia Shan to do this.

Now Jia Shan is in a pretty good situation. On the one hand, she is favored by the emperor, and on the other hand, she has a good relationship with the prince.

As for whether the position of the prince will be stable later.

But judging from the fact that the emperor is still not interested in the harem even in his middle age, it is basically stable.

Jia Shan raised her head, looking quite arrogant.

Lin Daiyu couldn't help but hit Jia Shan on the head with her hand.

"Look how amazing you are."

"My sister also agrees with me."

Jia Shan looked at Lin Daiyu.

Now he is used to Daiyu's attacks from time to time.

Although there is a price to be paid for being a pure minister, the best thing is to be safe.

No one in power will take his life. In the worst case, he will stay away from officialdom and live his own life.

He, Jia Shan, has always longed for this kind of life, but he suffered from...
Jashan smiled bitterly.

Jia Shan took Lin Daiyu's hand.

"Sister Lin, don't worry, I will never put myself in danger."

"In case of danger."

Jashan smiled mischievously.

Lin Daiyu looked at Jia Shan.

"What happens after you encounter danger?"

"hey-hey!"

"Then I'll run!"

Jia Shan said the words shamelessly, and everyone in the room couldn't help laughing.

"I never expected that, Brother Shan, you are still a deserter!"

Tanchun teased Jia Shan, who pouted.

"How can this be considered a deserter? This is a strategic retreat."

"A gentleman's revenge is never too late in ten years, so why should I fight for the moment's anger?"

Everyone was amused and agreed with Jia Shan's statement.

Jia Shan became proud again. Yingchun imitated Dai Yu and patted Jia Shan on the head.

"Don't be complacent. What you said is right or wrong. Your morale also counts. If it's about integrity, then you have to fight for it."

"There is a saying that goes, people are fighting for a breath. Instead of living in frustration, it is better to let go."

Jashan nodded deeply.

The idea of ​​welcoming spring is similar to the madness literature of later generations.

The idea of ​​welcoming the spring is ahead of its time.

The topic was raised and everyone's eyes fell on Yingchun.

"Sister, what happened to you and that Zhang Pingyang?"

When everyone mentioned Zhang Pingyang, Yingchun's face turned red.

Jashan listened carefully.

Yingchun lowered her head and said, "It's not bad!"

"Okay? Is it okay or not?"

Baochai teased Yingchun, and Yingchun blushed and hit Baochai.

"You're used to making fun of me."

Baochai glanced at the people in the room.

"I am the oldest person in this room and I know more about this than them. If I don't ask you, wouldn't it be uncomfortable for you to keep it in your heart when something happens?"

"That's what Bao Yatou said."

Daiyu agreed, and everyone in the room nodded. (End of chapter)