The next morning.

Qufu, Shandong, Zhao Mansion.

In the study, Lin Ruhai was listening to the old servant's repatriation for Qingshan, and when someone came to report that Cao Rui, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, asked for a meeting.

Lin Ruhai nodded slightly and let someone come in.

After Cao Rui finished ceremonies, Lin Ruhai asked with a smile: "Ziyang has finished meeting with Kong Zhao? Is there any conclusion?"

Cao Rui sighed and said, "I've seen you back to the prime minister. This Kong Zhao family is worthy of being born in the Holy Mansion. It's really rare. It's very similar to an ordinary woman..."

Lin Ruhai smiled and asked, "Why do you say this? Just because she can recite the Analects of Confucius?"

Cao Rui said seriously: "It's not just that! Prime Minister, do you know how Kong Zhao family is preparing to place the saints' descendants?"

Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "I have heard of it a little, it's nothing more than farming and reading to pass on the family."

Cao Rui shook his head repeatedly and said, "It's not only that. Kong Zhao family is willing to donate all the family business of Yanshenggong Mansion, including land, door shops, gardens and houses in the capital, to the court. She said that although she didn't read much and was not good at it, she also knew that the saint once said, "Food and water, bent her arms and pillows, and happiness is also in it. Unrighteousness is rich and noble, and it is like a floating cloud to me."

It also said that the Confucius tribe was very rich and honored in the past few years, which was not in line with the ancestors of the most saints and teachers who were content with poverty and enjoyed the Tao. Therefore, they were willing to donate all the wealth and honors that were not content with family precepts to the court to help the people of Shandong hometowns. From now on, they will only live by the four words of "value and enjoyed the Tao".

It means that the Kong family should not want many fields and houses, and there should not be many gold and silver, but only many books...

Lin Xiang, it’s rare! It can be seen that this person has truly read the meaning of the saint’s scriptures.”

Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "Your threats are reasonable. Over the years, the show of Qufu Holy Mansion has become bigger and bigger every year, and the consumption is amazing. The strong land annexation and the wide range of raising servants and maids are eye-catching. If Kong Zhao really had this intention, it would be rare! The emperor in the palace knew that he must have given an imperial edict."

Cao Rui said seriously: "It should be so! His son was Yan Shenggong, and Kong Zhao naturally became Yan Shenggong's Grandma."

The position of the Grandma Yansheng Gong is not even below the princesses!

Think about Zhao's identity...

This is truly called fortune!

Lin Ruhai smiled faintly and asked, "Then... can we hand over everything in Shandong now? After all, time doesn't wait for anyone, Ziyang's burden is extremely heavy."

Cao Rui said in a deep voice: "Xiang Lin, Xiaguan had recorded all the files overnight last night and sent them back to the capital early this morning. Xiaguan's appointment in the Ministry of Rites has ended."

Lin Ruhai smiled and waved his hand. The old servant of the Lin family brought a tray to him. There was a large seal on the tray, a blue flag, and a token.

Lin Ruhai said: "This is the Shandong Governor Dayin and Wang Ming Banner, Ziyang, Shandong land, more than 20 million people, and those who have suffered severe disasters and have no harvest and need relief. They have barely received less than 3 million, and the relief is insufficient. Next, the people of Shandong will all look at you! The grain and rice I seized from Shanting and the eight counties may not be enough. The gold and silver seized in the past few days have been almost counted. You have to send someone to Jiangnan to purchase it immediately. In addition, not only to provide disaster relief, but also to eliminate bandits! The bandits have been forgiven for many years, but they are understandable, but those who rob families and harm the people must eliminate all evil things and not leave any one left! If the bandits are not eliminated, the people will never have peace!"

Cao Rui changed his expression when he heard this and hesitated: "Secret Lin, suppressing bandits is the preparation of military affairs of various prefectures and counties, and the military affairs of Shandong camp..."

Lin Ruhai waved his hand and said, "Although Shandong is under the jurisdiction of Northern Zhili, the governor of Zhili cannot take charge of Shandong. The governors in the world are all second-rank, and the governor of Shandong is the second-rank, and they are equal to the nine governors. Furthermore, you have a king's order in your hand. When you are in a territorial position, you must not shirk responsibility when you are in a thunderbolt. After I return to Beijing, I will report to the Emperor Ming. Even if I am not promoted to Shandong Governor to the position of governor, I should give military and political power. If you let go of everything in Shandong, I will do it with you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Cao Rui's expression changed slightly again.

He was originally the Left Minister of Rites. He could have reached this position and could not have no brand on his body, nor would he have no backstage behind him.

He was a disciple of Jing Chaoyun, the head of the dynasty military minister, but because he was born in a wealthy family, he was not as greedy as other old ministers in Jingchu over the years.

Moreover, the Ministry of Rites was originally a place of nobleness and would not eat and get a stake everywhere.

This is also the reason why Cao Rui was appreciated by Emperor Long'an, granted the king's orders and entrusts the border to entrust.

But when you reach this position, behind you is a backend that can lead the way at the top.

This is not just a backer, but also a necessary path to show his political line and where the wind blows.

Everyone knows that being detached from disputes is the best, the most comfortable, and the least dangerous.

But in fact, those who have this kind of thought in the officialdom were killed in the first wave!

Originally, Cao Rui was waiting for Han Bin, Li Han and others to return to Beijing and then carefully chose who to vote for.

Although these people are all giants of the new party with great confidence in the emperor, there are still worlds of difference to whom they are.

But he didn't expect that without giving him many opportunities to choose, Lin Ruhai threw out an olive branch.

Especially at this critical moment, is there room for him to refuse?

When Han Bin did not return, when the old ministers of Jingchu were destined to collapse, the whole court is now alone in the sea of ​​forests and flags!

Although Dou Xian returned to Beijing, he had full firepower and brought down many high-ranking officials, he was just killing his ministers and it was difficult to set up a banner.

Because since ancient times, killing officials has hardly ended up being good...

Therefore, Lin Ruhai is almost the only choice now.

There is also a source of Shandong. If you refuse now, you will offend someone to death!

Didn't you hear anyone tell me that after returning to Beijing, I would report to the emperor and be promoted to the governor of Shandong to the governor of Shandong?

In this kind of big thing, it is actually much easier to lose one person than to become another person.

Isn’t this the case with General Liu sent by Duke Zhao?

It was still a hero of Yuanping and had military achievements, but Lin Ruhai did not let him move, so he did not dare to move one more step.

The chief officials in the border area still have a flag plaque to kill slander officials, let alone the sword of the emperor in the hands of the military prime minister?

If Lin Ruhai really killed him, even if he was Duke Zhao, Jiang Duo, who had returned to Beijing, would not ask any more questions.

This is called etiquette and despise all the ministers!

If Cao Rui refuses, Lin Ruhai will certainly not kill him, but as long as he returns to Beijing and says, Cao Rui is not suitable to govern Shandong on behalf of Tiantian, then he will not only lose his official position, but his future will be cut off for the rest of his life.

Although Cao Rui was not sure whether Lin Ruhai would do this, he knew that it was enough for Lin Ruhai to have the ability to do this...

Therefore, there is no other choice: "Sir, please see the eunuch!"

Lin Ruhai laughed at this, nodded slightly with satisfaction, and shouted, "Ziyang doesn't have to be like this. I don't have the big rules like Jing Chaoyun, nor is it so good to have the temper of Luo Rong. Just do the errand for the emperor, there is a big husband in the capital."

Although he was an official for decades, he spent most of his time in Yangzhou Salt Courtyard.

Although that place is the best place in the world, it is far away from the center and it is difficult to cultivate the power of subordinates.

Over the years, only one Chen Rong can be of great use.

If not, why would he have to use Jia Yucun?

Now many of the old ministers in Jingchu were selected from the old ministers who were still fairly honest and available, most of them were filled with the Ministry of Revenue and were slowly adjusted. Now, choosing another Cao Rui can be regarded as a foundation for success.

After hearing Lin Ruhai's words, Cao Rui completely let go of the burden in his heart and no longer thought about anything else.

After thanking him repeatedly, he said: "The officials of the lower rank are governed by Shandong, provide relief to the victims, and restore official order. He is confident that he can do it. Although it is difficult to pacify Shandong like a flick of his fingers, he can also achieve the mean. However, although the officials of the lower rank are determined, they are really powerless. Please give me some advice on how to guide the strategy!"

Lin Ruhai thought for a while and said, "So, you can calm down the Eagle Strike Sima from the Shandong Camp. After I return to Beijing, I will immediately ask the emperor to send a member to the future, and to promote the Shandong Camp to wipe out many bandits. Ziyang, as long as you hold the money and food in your hand, it is enough."

When Cao Rui heard this, he suddenly realized that he became more and more admired Lin Ruhai in his heart. Finally, he asked, "But he doesn't know his kindness, when will he return to Beijing?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "When the commander of the Embroidered Guard, Wei, will leave immediately after singing this big drama in Shandong. If this big drama is not good, it will be very inconvenient for Ziyang to act in Shandong."

...

Shenjing, imperial city.

Daming Palace, in the Heart-Surviving Palace.

After hearing the report from Wen Chongjiu, the chief manager of the outer city of the CRRC Mansion, Emperor Long'an frowned and said, "Are you still going to Shandong? It seems that Wei Yong was wrong. The man really couldn't wait for Luo Shikuan, Cao Xiangyun, Li Song and others to return to Beijing."

Dai Quan smiled and said, "It was all within my master's expectations."

Wen Chongjiu wore a big red eunuch robe. After looking at Dai Quan with jealousy, he smiled and said with apologies: "Long live the ranks, CRRC Mansion can do these errands, and they can do better. In this Shenjing City, they can destroy those people one by one!"

Before Emperor Long'an spoke, Dai Quan frowned and said, "Isn't this a bastard? The CRRC Mansion that the master spent countless money to pull up was not even a group of ants. Then just hit and kill. However, if you fight and kill, you will have to die..."

Wen Chongjiu seized the opportunity and immediately sneered: "Holding soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a while. Long lively, I have raised our group of servants for so long, are you still afraid of death?"

Dai Quan shook his head and said, "Of course I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid of death. For a group of killing the body, I ruined the master's big business. That would be a reckless and stupidity. Those people sent to Shandong are all elites, but they may not be the fundamental ones. The embroidered ward has been dispatched enough, and Wei Yong is not a waste. Besides, there is also Lin Xiangye in Shandong. With him, what big things can those mobs who come together from all over the world achieve?"

Emperor Long'an deeply agreed with this, raised his lips slightly and said, "Lin Aiqing said last time that he wanted to stir up the green forests of Shandong, and the bandits everywhere would fight for a battle. Even if they could not kill them, they would kill all the elites. If the bandits and bandits were unfair, the people of Shandong would be uneasy. I also agreed! I have already let Wei Yong obey Lin Aiqing. Think about it, how could the only bandits and bandits be the opponent of my prime minister?

By the way, all the men under Jia Qiang went to Shandong?" He suddenly thought of something and asked a little serious in his eyebrows.

Using the embroidered guards and the imperial army to snipe the green forest bandits, and using private soldiers to kill and attack are completely different.

Wen Chongjiu hurriedly said, "I went with Master Lin before, but the rest did not move. Some of them were protected by Ning Hou to Taoyuan Village in Xiaotangshan yesterday."

Emperor Long'an was stunned when he heard this and frowned: "Mitao is out of season now. What are he going to do now?"

Wen Chongjiu laughed dryly and said, "Long lively, Ning Hou also planted autumn peaches there. He seemed to prefer to eat peaches... Moreover, there is Wen Tang in Ning Hou's farm. Yesterday, before the sunset, Ning Hou brought his family and drove a dozen big trucks, and more than a hundred people escorted to Tangshan Village."

When Emperor Long'an heard this, his face looked a little bad, and he snorted coldly, "He will benefit! I, the emperor, have to correct the memorial day and night, and I can't sleep for a while. His husband even dragged his sick body to comfort the people of the country. He is fine! Has Li Xuan gone?"

Dai Quan hurriedly replied: "Go back to the master, Ke and the prince didn't go yesterday, and were left in the palace by the empress to talk about the matter... However, master, after Ning Hou returned to the Jia family yesterday, the Jia family had a big trouble."

Emperor Longan raised his eyebrows and asked, "What do you mean?"

Dai Quan told the Jia family about everything yesterday. Generally speaking, there was almost no mistake, because he knew that Emperor Long'an had other eyes and ears besides him, so he did not dare to make a fool.

After hearing this, Emperor Long'an frowned and said, "Jia Qiang told me that he would ask Jia She to go to Gansu Town?"

Dai Quan hurriedly said: "It's not that Ning Hou falsely preached the imperial edict."

Emperor Long'an glanced at him and said lightly: "It's not a false imperial edict, but just borrowed my imperial power to scare the shameless fool."

Dai Quan hurriedly bowed and smiled and said, "Yes, yes."

He felt a little regretful and talkative. Just looking at Emperor Long'an's face, he could tell that 80% of it was due to the Jia family affairs, and he remembered the affairs of the Empress Dowager of Jiuhua Palace.

The Empress Dowager was still worried. What is the difference between the Jia family and the Jia family?
To be continued...