The sky is unpredictable, and people are prone to misfortune and fortune.
In the capital, in a magnificent mansion, three or four people stood under one of the pavilions, pointing at the group of koi carps in the Taiye Pond beside them, talking and laughing happily.
If there were any officials of fifth rank or above here, they would definitely be surprised, because all of these people are important members of the Sixth Department and have real power in the department.
There was a high-spirited young man sitting on the stone bench of the pavilion. He was wearing a golden python robe. He didn't know what an official beside him was saying. He slapped the stone table hard and his face looked a little gloomy.
Suddenly, the young man smiled coldly and said: "Lin Ruhai!! This prince is not done with you!!"
This person was none other than Chu Qian, the second son of Emperor Kangxi of the Ming Dynasty. His biological mother came from the Zhen family in Jiangnan and was named Concubine Li. In these years, he was ordered to start participating in the political affairs of the court. Concubine Li also began to help her son plan and win over the court. As a great minister, my mother's family spared no effort to help my nephew.
The Zhen family was the mastermind behind the transportation of salt from the Yangtze River to the south, and half of the money they received flowed into the capital and into the pockets of the second prince. The second prince used this strong financial resources to win over many important ministers from the six tribes.
More than two months ago, Lin Ruhai brought the matter of salt transportation directly to the imperial court, and produced many evidences, causing a sensation in the court. This overturned all the plans of the Zhen family in Jiangnan, and the private salt trade was directly cut off. , hurt their bones and muscles, and as soon as the private salt business was cut off, most of their income was cut off. It would be a fool's errand to think of using money directly to open the way again like before.
Seeing Chu Qian's anger, the maids and servants in the pavilion quickly lowered their heads, for fear of attracting his attention and becoming the target of the second prince's anger.
At this moment, a man with a goatee next to Chu Qian chuckled and slowly shook a folding fan in his hand, "Your Highness, there is no need to be angry. There is a saying that wildfire cannot be burned, and the spring breeze blows again." Student, so what if Lin Ruhai reveals this matter. In the Jiangnan area, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the capital must be beyond reach. If the superiors really want to take care of it, how can the people below face this overwhelming wealth? Someone who can hold back and not reach out! When the time comes, all we have to do is push the hand from behind. Shouldn’t we still have the final say on the matter of salt luck?”
After hearing this, Chu Qian's expression softened, and he sighed softly, "Master Wensong said, it's just that I can't bear to do it. A good business has to do with Lin Ruhai, a stubborn person who can't get into anything." It’s messed up! The great situation may now come to a halt!”
Hearing Chu Gan's words, the remaining three people were a little embarrassed. Chu Gan was right. The actual situation was really like this. Chu Gan had always used silver to clear the way. There were a few people in the court who didn't like silver, so this time Recruitment has always been unfavorable, but now that the capital chain is broken, doesn't it directly interrupt the current good form?
At this time, a man standing by the Taiye Pond turned around and said to Chu Qian: "If the Second Prince feels angry in his heart, there is a way to make you let out this bad breath, so that the court can be relieved." Those people in the hall know that we are not easy to mess with!!"
Chu Qian looked over after hearing this, his face lit up with joy, and he stretched out his hand to signal, "Come here quickly!!"
The man chuckled, his face a bit wretched, "I heard that Lin Ruhai had no children, only one daughter, and his wife died young. It can be said that he only has such a relative around him, if it is Your Highness~"
Although he hadn't finished speaking, Chu Qian had already understood what the other party meant, and his eyes flickered twice, "I haven't thought about what Wen Liang said, but Lin Ruhai is now a loner, and he only has this one in his hand." The handle, he is my father’s confidant, and my father will never agree to this!”
The man's mouth curled up, and there was something strange in his eyes, "I remember, isn't His Highness's concubine's position still vacant?? As long as the person is in our hands, we are not afraid of that stubborn ass Lin Ruhai not giving in! What should we do next? , It’s not up to your Highness to express your anger however you want. If His Highness doesn’t like it, it won’t be difficult even if there is an accident!”
Hearing this, a somewhat wealthy man beside him sighed softly, "Wen Liang, if this happens, I'm afraid we will have a fight with that old guy Lin Ruhai!!"
The man named Wenliang chuckled and said, "Jingde, do you think our relationship with Lin Tanhua is okay now? He overthrew Yangzhou and messed up Jiangnan. He has long been at odds with us! "
Chu Qian put his hand on the table and started knocking it regularly, with a hint of emotion in his eyes. Although the method was not very glorious, it did help him get rid of the evil in his heart.
"How old is Lin Ruhai's daughter now?"
Chu Qian's voice came from the pavilion. Several people looked at each other and shook their heads. Although they knew that Lin Ruhai had a daughter, they had no idea how old she was.
Chu Qian looked at them, frowned, and guessed that most of them didn't know the specific situation, so he said again: "Lao Jiao, go find out how old Lin Ruhai's daughter is and where she is now?"
Outside the pavilion, an old man who looked like a butler bowed to accept the order, and without saying much, left directly. Inside the pavilion, the previous chatter and laughter resumed once again.
On the other side, under the protection of soldiers from the large camp on the outskirts of Beijing, Lin Ruhai and the personnel of the Third Division came to the Daming Palace to report the illegal salt sale in Yangzhou.
As soon as he entered the main hall, before several people knelt down, Emperor Mingkang waved his hand and said, "My dear friends, please excuse me! There is a case in Yangzhou. You have tried your best to crack this case in a short period of time. I am very grateful to you." What a relief!! I’m so relieved!”
When several people heard this, they didn't dare to take credit for it. They cupped their hands and said, "It's all thanks to His Majesty's God's blessing. I just traveled a little extra distance!"
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After hearing this, Emperor Mingkang nodded with satisfaction, "I can clearly distinguish between merits and demerits. My dear friends have worked hard and made great achievements. They not only eliminated the ills of Yangzhou's officialdom, but also brought back real money and silver, and solved the current situation." Dakang’s predicament is really a timely rain for me, and it is also a timely rain for our Dakang!!”
After hearing Emperor Mingkang's heartfelt words, several people once again handed over their hands, "Your Majesty highly praises you. It is an honor for us to serve your Majesty and contribute to the great prosperity!!"
Emperor Mingkang laughed and said that he would be rewarded in public at the meeting tomorrow, so he asked the officials of the third department to withdraw, leaving Lin Ruhai alone.
Lin Ruhai knew that Emperor Mingkang wanted to inquire about something, so he was not panicked, but the old god was standing below.
"Oh~ Ruhai!! Thank you for all the hard work you have done over the years!!"
Emperor Mingkang looked at Lin Ruhai, who was next to him. He was about forty years old. His beard and hair were all white. He could still vaguely see what he looked like back then. But he was too old, and he felt mixed emotions for a while.
Lin Ruhai cupped his hands and said, "For the country, the country, the people, and for the emperor, it is my duty to share the worries, so what's the point of this hard work!"
Emperor Mingkang felt a little worried. Not only did Lin Ruhai bring him millions of taels of silver every year, but this time he brought back 60 million taels of silver in one fell swoop. This solved his urgent need and gave him enough energy to cope with this year's situation.