Li Rusong, the eldest son of Uncle Ning Yuan, who was born in Bian Town, was a proud man at heart and looked down upon most of the military attaches in the capital and the hereditary nobles who were just waiting to die.
However, as an official in the capital, most of your arrogance must be tempered. Li Rusong is not so crazy that he dares to defy heaven and earth even in the capital.
Hearing that Lin Tailai mentioned the name of Wang Zhiyuan, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue and the governor of Taicang, Li Rusong decided to "escort" Lin Tailai to the palace after careful consideration.
Although Wang Shao Situ is not a first-tier boss like the Pavilion Elder or Shangshu, he is still at the top level among the second-tier bosses, or almost a first-tier boss.
It would be fine if Wang Zhiyuan was just the left minister of the household department. In fact, most ministers are insubstantial, but the governor of Taicang who is also the governor has real power.
For example, the most intuitive point is that the office expenses of the civil and military offices of the capital, official salaries, and sergeant rations are all paid out from Taicang expenditures, right?
Therefore, compared with the left minister of the household department and the governor of Taicang, Chengyi Bo was still a bit unsatisfactory, and Li Rusong made a judgment in his heart.
As the governor Qian Shi in charge of the patrol camp in the capital, this kind of comparison and judgment is a basic skill.
The area of the Wang Mansion is not small, because there are many people in the Wang family.
In the Wang family in Xincheng, Shandong, the older generation brothers have a very good relationship and have never separated.
There are currently three members of the Wang family serving as officials in the capital. In addition to the young Situ Wang Zhiyuan, there are also his younger brother Wang Zhiyou and nephew Wang Xiangmeng, all living together.
Wang Zhiyuan ranks second in the Zigzag generation. He is sixty years old this year and has the highest official position. He is the current head of the Wang family in Xincheng.
Sixty is a very sensitive age. According to the Ming Dynasty system, active retirement is allowed at the age of sixty. Therefore, when every official reaches the age of sixty, he will make an inner choice.
Is there any possibility for me to make progress? Do I want to continue working? What benefits can I get in return if I retire voluntarily?
Among the other two capital officials of the Wang family, Wang Zhiyou is thirty-seven years old. He was a Jinshi in the fifth year of Wanli and is currently serving as a member of the Ministry of Rites.
The next generation, Wang Xiangmeng, who is thirty-five years old, was a Jinshi in the eighth year of Wanli, and is currently serving as the supervisory censor.
There are three other members of the Wang family who are serving as officials in other places, but they are not in the capital, so there is no need to introduce them for the time being.
The other is Wang Zhiyao, the youngest woman in the Wang family. She is sixteen years old this year and the fifteenth in the family. She also lives in the capital with her elder brother.
In a family like this with many brothers and sisters, the age gap between people of the same generation can be very large.
It is normal for the sixty-year-old Wang Shao Situ to have a sixteen-year-old sister.
As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father. Old Situ took his younger sister with him because he wanted to find a good marriage in the capital.
After all, there are many good families to choose from in the capital, including many official families from Shandong who are not far from my hometown.
If you can marry into such a family, it can be said to be the best of both worlds. You can expand your power through marriage without having to marry far away.
On the way to Wang's house, Lin Tailai had no idea of being "escorted" and asked Li Rusong insinuatingly:
"Is it possible that Uncle Chengzhi has lost his mind and gone crazy? He dared to ride his horse at the gate of the capital. Isn't there anyone to take care of it?"
Li Rusong knew a thing or two about the Xungui Circle, so he replied:
"Uncle Chengyi was originally in Nanjing, but he and Wei Guogong had a feud. Last year, after Wei Guogong became the minister of defense, Uncle Chengyi felt uncomfortable in Nanjing, so he came to the capital."
After hearing this, Lin Daguan vaguely remembered that there seemed to be such a thing in history.
After Emperor Jiajing ascended the throne, for some unknown reason he restored several extinct titles.
For example, they found out the descendants of Li Jinglong and made them Marquis of Linhuai, and found Liu Yu, the descendants of Liu Bowen, and attacked Uncle Chengyi.
After that, Wei Guogong Xu Pengju impeached Liu Yu from his official position. A few years later, Liu Yu's grandson Liu Shiyan (the one who broke his leg today) impeached Xu Pengju from his position as Nanjing garrison minister.
It's rare for nobles to have such a complete disagreement, and it lasts for two or three generations.
That's why Li Rusong said that Uncle Chengyi and Wei Guogong were feuding.
While Lin Daguan was thinking, he heard Li Rusong continue:
"After arriving in the capital, Uncle Chengyi was punished because of the etiquette of sitting in a sedan chair, so he felt resentful.
Probably this is the reason why he rode wildly, in order to vent his resentment."
Lin Daguan suddenly realized and understood everything, and immediately said: "Uncle Chengyi rushed his horse into me, he definitely did it on purpose!
Because I was close to Wei Guogong, Uncle Chengyi must be extremely dissatisfied with me, so he wanted to hit me with his horse as revenge!
As a police inspector, Governor Li must be aware of the truth and should report it truthfully."
Hearing this, Li Rusong's face changed slightly. If this was true, then the nature of the matter would be completely different.
Lin Daguan emphasized: "If you don't believe me, you can ask the people and soldiers nearby if you heard Uncle Chengyi yelling at me by name?"
Li Rusong asked in confusion: "Why did Uncle Chengyi bump into you on purpose? Just because you have contacts with Wei Guogong?"
Lin Daguan said modestly: "Last year, Wei Guogong served as Nanjing's garrison minister, which objectively played a small role, but it may have caused Zhibo to hold a grudge."
Li Rusong: "."
So the answer to your reading comprehension of this passage is that you have a good relationship with Wei Guogong? You also helped Wei Guogong rise to power?
Lin Tailai suddenly remembered another thing and asked quickly: "The Holy One went out of the city to survey the land of Shougong. He must have summoned many ministers to accompany him. Won't Mr. Wang and Situ also go?"
Li Rusong replied: "In addition to the chief minister, all the ministers have gone, a few ministers have also gone, and Ding Guogong Xu Wenbi has also gone.
But Wang Shao Situ was not summoned, so you can rest assured and don’t have to worry about Wang Shao Situ not being at home."
Most of the ministers in the capital live in Xicheng, so the Wang Family Residence is not too far from the Shen Mansion, just two blocks to the west.
When we arrived at the Wang Family Gate, the process was similar to that at the Shen Family Gate. We called the door first and then asked the gatekeeper to report inside.
Lin Tailai visited the Wang family for the first time. Of course, he wanted to see Wang Zhiyuan, who had the highest official position. Anyway, he brought a letter from Wang Zhiyuan.
Not long after, I saw a man in his thirties coming out, claiming to be the supervisory censor Wang Xiangmeng.
Among the three imperial officials of the Wang family, Wang Xiangmeng has the lowest seniority, so he is often asked to take part in such matters as welcoming guests.
Wang Xiangmeng asked carefully about Uncle Chengyi, and then said:
"When my younger uncle was in Xushuguan, he was under the care of Lin Jieyuan, but my uncle was slightly ill at this time and it was inconvenient to meet foreigners.
Therefore, I ask Lin Jieyuan to live temporarily in the Shandong Guild Hall, and all expenses will be borne by my Wang family. When my uncle gets better, we will meet at another date."
The younger uncle mentioned by Wang Xiangmeng and Wang Yushi refers to Hushu Customs Envoy Wang Zhidu, and his uncle is Wang Zhiyuan Wang Situ.
But the implication behind the words was that Lin Tailai was still not allowed to come in. What was better than the Shen Mansion was that the Wang family was willing to take the initiative to arrange a place to live.
Probably in the eyes of the Wang family, being able to arrange things like this is a sign of good etiquette.
After all, official Lin's visit brought a lot of trouble, and he was not a close relative of the Wang family, nor was he a big shot.
Therefore, according to common sense, the safest policy is to wait and see the situation cautiously.
But Official Lin was speechless. The Shen family didn't invite him in, and the Wang family didn't invite him in either. Is it because the two families are too high-ranking, or are they too cautious in doing things, or is his status too low?
Although it is said that this is social reality and people should learn to accept reality, Lin Daguan is still a little unhappy.
Since he has built a large business, Lin Tailai no longer likes being looked down upon and continues to kneel down and lick people!
If you don’t show off your muscles, you wealthy people won’t know who has the real thighs!
After thinking for a while, Lin Tailai said to Wang Xiangmeng: "You said that Mr. Situ is ill. Could it be that he is suffering from a mental illness?"
Wang Xiangmeng said displeasedly: "Lin Jieyuan speaks carefully!"
Lin Tailai said: "It's spring and the flowers are blooming, so it's time to go out to the city for fun.
I heard that the six ministers and several ministers have left the city, but Young Master Situ has no chance. It is really embarrassing."
If you were not a member of the officialdom, you would really not understand what Mr. Lin meant.
The emperor's longevity palace mausoleum has not yet been decided. The specific question is whether it should be located at the foot of Dayu Mountain.
The two ministers have been arguing fiercely for two years, and the construction of the mausoleum has been delayed.
For this reason, the emperor recently went out to the city to conduct inspections, and also summoned a group of ministers to accompany him to help make the final judgment.
The first assistant, Shen Shixing, went, as did all the six ministers, and several ministers were also summoned.
At this time, you, Mr. Wang, Situ, are staying at home and not being favored by the Holy Family. No wonder you are suffering from heart problems.
Lin Tailai's words were like adding salt to the wound. Wang Xiangmeng looked unhappy and scolded:
"Stop talking nonsense! For the sake of my uncle, I won't argue with you!"
Hearing what Wang Xiangmeng said, Lin Daguan suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed several times.
Wang Xiangmeng was a little confused, and he was talking calmly. Why are you, Lin Jieyuan, laughing?
Lin Tailai added: "I came to visit you today. My original intention was to give you some wealth and wealth to your Wang family. I didn't expect that your Wang family didn't know what to buy!"
Wang Xiangmeng is still confused. What kind of wealth does the Wang family need from you with Wu Jieyuan?
It feels like Lin Jieyuan has been talking crazy words all the time, and there are only a few reliable words in his mouth.
I really don’t know how a simple and honest person like my uncle Wang Zhidu got to know this person.
Lin Tailai then added: "I have heard for a long time that Shandong is the hometown of Confucius and Mencius, and I often heard from the tax envoy of the king of Xushuguan how the Wang family's family tradition was.
I didn’t expect that hearing everything is worse than seeing it. I’m not even allowed to come in for a cup of tea. It seems that the tax envoy Wang is really exaggerating!”
Then he half-turned around, pointed at Li Rusong and said, "If the Wang family is not so lucky, I will give this wealth to Governor Li just to escape!"
Wang Xiangmeng couldn't resist, so he said: "I have friends coming from afar, why not come in and have a cup of tea?"
Lin Tailai waved his hand firmly and said, "It's not sweet if you force yourself to do it. If you don't have the chance, there's no need to force it!"
Wang Xiangmeng felt a little angry in his heart, Lin Jieyuan, don't go too far!
Young people are too arrogant and like to have strange yin and yang to make them angry. There will be times when you will regret it!
Lin Tailai snorted towards Wang Xiangmeng: "Don't bully young people into poverty! It's such a pity that a minister of your Wang family is gone! What a pity!"
Since the Wang family doesn't want this wealth, they might as well use it to bribe Li Rusong.
After all, judging from the original history, Li Rusong is a very useful character.
Immediately, Officer Lin walked towards Li Rusong and sighed: "I have nowhere to go today. It seems I have no choice but to capture him."
Li Rusong led Lin Tailai out of the street and suddenly asked, "What do you mean by wealth just now?"
Lin Tailai replied: "For example, if Duke Wei of Xu serves as the Minister of Defense in Nanjing, he will be a little more wealthy."
Li Rusong continued to ask with great interest: "How can I get this wealth?"
If others said this, Li Rusong would just think he was talking nonsense, but the Jie Yuan in front of him seemed to have something.
I heard that the former Nanjing garrison minister fell into the hands of a certain Jieyuan, and then Duke Wei of Xu came to power.
Lin Tailai said calmly: "It is enough to write a memorial and send it to Changping as soon as possible!"
Li Rusong said in disbelief: "It's so simple? What's written in the memorial?"
Lin Tailai replied: "Of course I should write words that would please the Holy Lord Longyan."
Li Rusong felt that this sentence was nonsense, and asked again: "How can I make the Holy Lord Long Yan happy?"
Lin Tailai replied again: "The thing that the Holy One is most concerned about right now is the location of the Longevity Palace.
The Holy Spirit summoned so many civil and military officials to accompany the survey, but he was undecided and wanted to hear more opinions.
Even though Governor Li didn't go, he could still express his opinions to Shu and win the praise of the Holy One."
Li Rusong was speechless. After listening to it for a long time, it was still nonsense. Who doesn't want to express his opinion and get the emperor's praise and reward?
However, the power of God is unpredictable, especially the longevity palace, which involves issues of life and death. The topic is quite sensitive, and if you make a mistake, it will easily be misunderstood by the emperor.
Lin Tailai said confidently: "If you believe me, just write as I say, and you and I are destined to give you a fortune!"
Don’t worry, so many ministers have accompanied the Holy One, only for your memorial to steal the limelight. Wouldn’t it be nice?”
Li Rusong still couldn't resist the temptation, "How to write it?"
Lin Tailai pointed out: "In the Tianshou Mountain mausoleum, Chengzu Changling is in the center, and the rest are distributed to the left and right.
Among them, the Yongling Tomb of Emperor Sejong is located at the foot of Yangcuiling, to the left of Changling, and is second only to Changling in terms of regulations.
The longevity palace originally proposed by the Holy One is located at the foot of Dayu Mountain, but the mixed reviews have left the Holy One uncertain.
All you need to do is to explain in Shangshu that Dayu Mountain and Yangcuiling stand east to west. If the longevity palace is located at the foot of Dayu Mountain, it will correspond to the east and west sides of Emperor Sejong’s Yongling Tomb, forming a symmetry. This is a blessing from heaven!
When the Shougong Palace is built, it can follow the rules of Yongling, so that it can form a pattern that echoes Yongling."
Li Rusong was still a little confused and said, "Is this really possible?"
Lin Tailai did not explain, only said: "Believe me and it will work. But if you don't believe it, then there is nothing I can do."
Official Lin certainly had his reasons, but out of caution he couldn't say the reasons. Because it was always a bit taboo to speculate on the emperor's heart privately, so he wouldn't say it if he could.
Li Rusong asked again: "Why don't you go to the doctor in person?"
Lin Daguan said helplessly: "I would like to take advantage of this wealth myself, but I don't have a way to send the memorial directly to the bank!"
If you are worried, Governor Li, you can include my name and say that you have heard my comments!
If something goes wrong, I will be in trouble too!"
Hearing this, Li Rusong felt a little relieved.
This was not what I wrote at first, but then I changed it again. It’s really tiring.
