"It's snowing." Quan Jiu stood by the window of the imperial study and shouted happily. "Guan family, come and see. It's the first snow in Lin'an this year."
I walked to the window and saw that snowflakes were really falling outside. The snowflakes were not big. They were in the shape of small flakes. They were only slightly larger than snowflakes. Under the reflection of the weak light, they looked a bit gray. They fell sparsely from the dim sky. towards the ground. Then it turned into nothing.
A year has passed. Has the original world changed? Has Hoshisugi changed too? It's another winter. Will Hibisugi go to the North Country to enjoy the snow? If so, who will he go with?
I couldn't help but think of Lelingshan. It has been more than three hundred days and nights. My heart is still the same. I still can't forget every bit of the past. When I think of these, there is another pain in my heart. Although this pain is uncomfortable, but I still can't help but think about it. I once read this sentence in a romance novel. It only takes a second to fall in love with you, but it took me a lifetime to forget you. I feel the same way now. Maybe the author has The same experience makes the writing so real and so helpless.
I sighed secretly and looked at the snowflakes passing by outside the window uneasily.
Quanjiu didn't know what I was thinking. She said softly: "The snow in Lin'an City this year seems to be a few days later than in previous years. It's almost the end of November. It's the first time I've seen it. I don't know if it's good or bad."
"This is just an ordinary change in the celestial phenomena. Jiu'er doesn't need to worry unreasonably."
"Yes, I understand. The official family." Quan Jiu read for a while and returned to the desk with me. He picked up a memorial and said, "The official family. This is the joint name of the two adults, the imperial censor Chen Yizhong and the criminal minister Chen Zongli. The memorial is an investigation report on the construction of a new campus for Lin'an University."
"It's been found out. I'll take a look first." I hurriedly opened the memorial and saw that it said that Jiang Yundi, a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, took advantage of his position to accept a bribe from the contractor during the construction of the new Lin'an University site. It was worth approximately There is a house with three thousand taels of silver. There are also furniture and utensils. The total should be more than three thousand five hundred taels. The evidence is conclusive. Please give your Majesty's instructions.
A house worth three thousand taels.
According to the rough exchange algorithm, the three thousand taels of silver in the Song Dynasty are estimated to be equivalent to the nine hundred thousand to one and a half million yuan in later generations. In other words, if Chen Yizhong's report is true, Jiang Yundi accepted about one million to two hundred yuan. A bribe of 10,000 yuan will be left for future generations. Given Jiang Yundi's status as a minister, it is nothing.
The housing prices in the Song Dynasty varied greatly depending on the region. "Water Margin" records that Wu Dalang was able to rent a house facing the street in Yanggu County just by relying on his income from selling sesame cakes. However, in the capital city of the Northern Song Dynasty, even people like Su Dongpo and Ouyang Xiu could not rent a house. None of the high-ranking officials and celebrities could afford to buy a house in the capital. They could only live by renting a house. This was a strange phenomenon in the Song Dynasty. The salary of officials in the Song Dynasty was not low. According to historical records, the annual salary of the prime minister in the Song Dynasty was about 100 yuan. As many as ten thousand. However, many high-ranking officials cannot afford to buy residences in Beijing. This only shows that the housing prices in Beijing are too outrageous.
By the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, although housing prices in Lin'an City had not dropped, everyone among these officials had a house. I think it was probably gray income from outside their salaries. Anti-corruption is a must, but I have to think about it. Accommodation issues for future new officials.
"This is probably the first case since I promulgated the Code of Conduct for Officials."
"Is a bribery case of 3,500 taels of silver considered a big deal by an official?"
"Jiu'er. Compared with the corrupt officials in the past, these 3,500 taels of silver are nothing. However, there are a few ordinary families in our country who have been able to accumulate such wealth by working hard throughout their lives."
"Officials. How should we approve it?"
"Strictly investigate to the end." I said calmly. After saying that, I picked up a hard pen and wrote these four words on the memorial, and stamped it with a big seal.
"I hope Mr. Jiang was not involved."
"Yes. I believe in Jiang Wanli."
Despite my repeated orders, someone still committed the crime. And he was also a minister of the DPRK. It seems that the temptation of money is really strong enough. No wonder people often say that people die for money and birds die for food. This is really not the case at all. Fake.
"Xuan Baiguan enters the palace and goes to court."
Snowflakes had been falling all night, and white snow had begun to appear on the road. For the court officials, it was a hard job to go to court in the morning in the middle of winter, and it was snowing again. But no one dared to complain.
The snow is getting heavier and heavier. In the morning, the light snowflakes flying last night have turned into heavy snow like goose feathers.
"Dear dear friends, since the anti-corruption campaign, most of the ministers in the DPRK and China have been able to abide by the rules and laws and set an example. The political atmosphere in our DPRK has become increasingly clear. However, there are always some bad apples who turn a deaf ear to my advice. .For the sake of the resurgence of the Song Dynasty, I will never tolerate this small group of people who violate laws and disciplines."
I glanced sharply at the ministers and continued: "Recently, someone reported that Jiang Yundi, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry, accepted bribes from the contractor during the construction of the new Lin'an University. Whether this is true will be left to the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice to jointly verify. If If it is true, it will be dealt with according to the law. If it is not true, the person who reported the report will be held accountable for the crime of false accusation."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Dali Temple has accepted the order." Qin Mi, the minister of Dali Temple, came out.
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment has received the order." Chen Zongli, the Minister of Punishment, also came out.
I thought for a while and called out again: "Master."
"The old minister is here."
"I would also like to trouble my supervisor to supervise this case. We will report the trial status in a timely manner."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Wen Aiqing of the Government Affairs Council."
"I'm here."
"Wen Aiqing has drafted a decree with the Secretary Provincial Committee to order Chen Wenlong of the Fujian Provincial Independent Commission Against Corruption to return to his office (Lin'an) before the end of the year to establish the General Office of the Independent Commission Against Corruption of our country. I want to see who else dares to violate laws and disciplines."
"Yes. I obey your order."
When I retired from the court, I saw Jiang Wanli's solemn face. There seemed to be shame, anger, and a hint of helplessness in this solemnity. As Jiang Wanli's only nephew, Jiang Yundi has always been loved by him, no less than his biological son. .Now he has violated the national law. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to Jiang Wanli, who is upright and upright.
When I arrived at Shifeng Trading Company, the snow gradually stopped.
"Ah, the young master is here." Xiao Tiandao, who rarely appeared in the trading house.
"Well, Xiao Tian. Why are you free today?"
"Sir, things are getting smoother at the Red Cross Society. In addition, there won't be many affairs before the end of the year. I just need to take turns being on duty at the meeting with Miss Fang and President Pu. So I have time to deal with Shifeng's affairs."
"It's the end of the year. Commercial banks and the Red Cross must make a summary of this year and plan for next year."
"Yes, sir. I understand."
"Okay. Go and do your work. Is Fang Ling still at the Red Cross?"
"Go back to the young master. He's here."
"Xiao Qi, go call Fang Ling. Let's go for a walk outside."
"Sir, it seems like the heavy snow will fall again. I really want to go."
"Why don't you go and see the snow scenery? It's also a good enjoyment."
After Xiaoqi left, I said: "Sir, regarding the Jiang Yundi case, is there any latest news from the Longya Intelligence Department?"
"My lord, not yet. But Jiang Yundi's bribery is basically true. It's just that the cause and effect is still being investigated."
"Well, everything has a cause and effect. Especially when I just announced the fight against corruption and upholding integrity in the DPRK, Jiang Yundi still accepted a lot of bribes despite the wind. The whole story really needs to be investigated carefully."
"Yes, Young Master," Yuan Ji said after brewing tea. "Sir, have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
I said favor and picked up the tea cup.
"Brother, let's go enjoy the snow." Fang Ling shouted excitedly as soon as he entered the house.
"Yeah. No problem."
Yuan Ji said: "Miss Fang, let's have a cup of hot tea before leaving."
"Yes. Listen to sir."
Looking around, there is white everywhere. The roofs and roads seem to be covered with a pure white quilt. The branches are also covered with a white cloak. The sky and the earth are completely the same color. Except for white, there is nothing else. Just This single silver color does not make people feel monotonous at all. It is wrapped in silver and is extremely enchanting. It is no less than the gorgeous colorful world.
At this time, the snowflakes had stopped flying. The sun, which had rested for half a day, began to show its smile. Although the winter sunshine was not strong enough to dissolve the thin snow, it made people feel a little warm in their hearts.
Go west from Tianjie and exit out of Kinmen. In less than half an hour, you arrive at the West Lake.
In my opinion, the most beautiful thing about West Lake is the snow scene. Maybe it’s because Fang Ling called me “Brother” during the snow scene of West Lake last year.
"Sir, the West Lake shrouded in white snow, with beautiful branches and jade leaves, decorated with silver, seems to be announcing that the coming year will be another good year with auspicious snow heralding a good harvest." Yuan Ji said happily.
"Haha. Sir, this comes from your feelings."
"Well, sir. I really got to know you last winter. It was actually a great blessing in my life."
Fang Ling also smiled and said: "Yes. Brother, Ling'er also met brother last winter. I have the same view as Mr.. It's a blessing."
"You are all praising me. It seems that I have to spend a lot of money to entertain you tonight."
"That goes without saying, right, sir."
Yuan Ji smiled and said: "That's right. I agree with it."
Continue westward, which is the famous Su Causeway. Xiaoqi is in front and Yuan Ji is behind. The place in the middle is left to me and Fang Ling.
"Brother, I will go home on the eighth day of next month."
"Hey. Why is it so early this time?"
"My father wrote a letter saying that he would take me back to the clan to celebrate the New Year this year. So he asked me to go home early. Since my brother, my father and I have not returned to the clan for several years."
I know that Fang Ling is thinking about her eldest brother again. Last year, when Fang Ling and I were walking in the snow, I heard Fang Ling talk about her eldest brother. It has been several years. It seems that Fang Ling and her father can never forget it in their hearts.
I changed the subject and said, "Ling'er. I wonder if your father likes you joining the Red Cross."
"Yes. My father has always been chivalrous. He has taught me to do more good deeds since I was a child. If you know that I am doing this charity this time, you will definitely be very happy."
"Well, by the way, Ling'er, the affairs of the Red Cross Society are now smooth. You should also spend some time on your escort agency. Otherwise, your father will say that you are not doing your job properly."
"Haha. Brother, just don't worry about this. I don't know how much the profit of the escort agency has increased this year. How can my father still talk about me?"