Jinyi champion

Zhu Hao and his party entered the city of Nanjing through Shuimen in the afternoon of September 22.

The Ministry of Household Affairs in Nanjing sent people to the pier to greet them. Represented by Yuan Ying, a member of the Qing Dynasty in Zhejiang Province, and Yang Weicong, the principal, they met Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun who had landed.

Yuan Ying is in her forties, and she lives up to her name, with a smile on her lips, giving people the feeling of a big girl on a sedan chair.It's almost October now, and the weather is getting colder. He still holds a folding fan in his hand, and speaks with a drake voice, which makes people feel uncomfortable.

Yang Weicong only paid attention to Yu Chengxun and ignored Zhu Hao. Even when Yu Chengxun introduced Zhu Hao to him, Yang Weicong didn't pay attention.

Zhu Hao was secretly happy: Young man, you have deep grievances!
The group got into the carriage and went to the place where they stayed. When they reached the place, Zhu Hao realized that it was neither a post station nor an inn, but a house arranged by the Ministry of Household Affairs. Bypassing the screen wall, you can see a Wangbitan, surrounded by pavilions and pavilions.The rockery pavilion, not to mention receiving two Hanlins in such a place, even if the prince and duke came, it would not be shabby at all.

"It was all arranged by Huang Butang... Huang Butang knew that the two of them were coming, so he not only invited the best chef in Jiangnan, but also the troupe. , it’s pleasing to the eye, that delicate little appearance... Hehe, it’s really a beauty.”

Yuan Ying smiled and explained the romance to Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun.

Nanjing is far away from the center, although it is not considered as far away as the emperor, but it is also self-contained. Officials from the DPRK and China are sent to Nanjing, which can be regarded as a blessing.

The more affluent the place is, the more it pays attention to eating, drinking and having fun. It seems that Yuan Ying is very good at welcoming and delivering. No wonder he was arranged to receive the two of them.

However, Zhu Hao knew that there was another important reason for Yuan Ying to go out, and that was that the accounts that Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun wanted to investigate involved coastal defense. It is clearer to think about the accounts, and it is more convenient and quick to hand over the documents and files.

Yu Chengxun was very excited when he heard it, and smiled and asked Yang Weicong beside him: "Dafu seems to have gained weight during his stay in Nanjing. Do you want to come to the south to support people?"

When Yang Weicong heard this, he felt uncomfortable.

Do you think I like staying in Nanjing?
This place is leisurely, but I don't want to stay longer for a moment. I am the second in the list, and I still want to make a difference in the court. Who wants to come to Nanjing to retire at a young age?
Yuan Ying beckoned, and called an officer who was in charge of the garden: "This is shopkeeper Han, and he is in charge of taking care of the garden. If you have anything to do, just tell shopkeeper Han. This time, the household department allocated 600 taels of silver for special use. Welcome to the two..."

When the amount of "600 taels of silver" was mentioned, not to mention Yu Chengxun, even Yang Weicong was slightly surprised.

It's normal for Nanhubu to greet and send some money, but who are Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun?Just two Hanlin compilations!
The official rank is not high, even if he is an imperial envoy, he can't have much contact with the high-level, so he allocated a huge sum of 600 taels?

Hey, if this is allocated, it will cost 300 taels per person. If you only live in Nanjing for one month according to the plan...the hospitality standard is ten taels per person per day...just think about the annual salary of a county magistrate in this era is only more than 30 taels of silver, I know how scary it is.

Zhu Hao had a surprised expression on his face: "This...how is this so embarrassing?"

But Yu Chengxun asked hypocritically: "Will it... affect the year-end accounts of the household department?"

We arrived in Nanjing as special envoys of the imperial court, and the Nanhu Department gave us a reception fee of 300 taels of silver per person, which made it clear that there were tricks in the accounts and wanted us to help cover it up.

Otherwise, Nanjing is so rich that if any official came over, he would have such a high reception standard?

Go dream!

Yuan Ying said: "The two of you have met outside. Everything was arranged by Huang Butang of the household department, and the money used did not go through official channels. In fact, the yamen only allocated... less than ten taels of silver to greet you two."

Yang Weicong and Yu Chengxun looked at each other.

Nanhu yamen paid 590 taels, and Huang Zan paid [-] taels alone?
No wonder I lived in a private mansion when I came up, and it was
Hiring a cook and an opera troupe, treated Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun like emperors. Even Yang Weicong, who grew up in a wealthy family, was eye-opening.

A little pride appeared on Yu Chengxun's face. He felt that it was all thanks to his father-in-law Yang Tinghe. Huang Zan wanted to curry favor with them and let them speak nicely in front of Yang Tinghe after they returned to the capital.

Thinking of this, Yu Chengxun nodded and agreed: "Then thank Huang Butang for the arrangement for us, we are here for business, please arrange as soon as possible so that we can check the relevant accounts."

Yuan Ying's face was full of flattering smiles, and she said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, I will send the account books to the house later. Shopkeeper Han, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and arrange wine and food, and then let the troupe Let’s get ready, tonight, two channels will sing together, the more lively the better, the more lively the better, the Kunjiao wants to have a red role, so please greet the two superiors..."

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Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun lived in the house.

The garden pattern in the south of the Yangtze River is not the quadrangle courtyard in the north. It doesn’t look very neat, but in fact the layout of the front and rear yards is neat. There are five courtyards. Zhu Hao lives in the east courtyard, and Yu Chengxun is arranged to live in the north courtyard. In the front yard, there is also a west yard dedicated to receiving guests...there are also west-span yards and north yards for offices...

That night Yuan Ying was going to welcome the two of them, but Yu Chengxun declined because he wanted to talk to Yang Weicong alone at night.

Before Yuan Ying left, she reminded with a smile: "Both of you, since this case is an important one, the Nanjing Household Department, Nanjing Jinyiwei and Nanjing Garrison Yamen will send people here, and they may come to the door at any time, or if someone takes the liberty to visit at an inappropriate time, just say One word, another arrangement will be made."

The Nanjing household department was in charge of receiving Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun.

But in fact, the case mainly involved the Nanjing garrison yamen.

Nanjing Jinyiwei is responsible for the investigation, which is tantamount to following orders, while the Nanjing household department is only responsible for providing support for the accounts... But since the accounts have been sent to the household department, they must be processed, and it is impossible to find problems from them.

Looking back, I have to visit various warehouses in Nanjing, and then review the budgets, appropriations, expenses, and settlements of various places in Haiphong. In fact, the work of Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun will not be easy.

Yu Chengxun said: "I'm here for business, not for enjoyment. Tell the visitors that no matter how late it is, as long as we are here, we will come out to meet each other. Don't have any worries."

"Yes Yes."

Yuan Ying smiled all over her face, bowed her head and said, "Since that's the case, I won't disturb the two of you...ah no, the three of you are resting. Take your leave and come back tomorrow."

The reason for mentioning three is because Yang Weicong, who was sent to Nanjing earlier by Yang Tinghe, considered himself Yang Tinghe's loyal subordinate. In the next few days, Yang Weicong also planned to make this yard his home.

Knowing that Huang Zan allocated 600 taels of silver as a reception fee, wouldn't Yang Weicong take the opportunity to come over to get some credit?
Just singing at night, there are two channels on the left and right, and they are still called by a troupe with beautiful female actors. After the singing, there will naturally be entertainment programs... It’s a waste of money, wouldn’t it be a big loss if you don’t enjoy it?

Reunited after a long absence, Yang Weicong wanted to discuss something with Yu Chengxun, so he winked and signaled to find a room to talk alone.

Yu Chengxun was afraid that Zhu Hao would think too much, so he wanted to invite Zhu Hao to join him, but Zhu Hao insisted on going to the East Courtyard to rest and recuperate first because of the exhaustion of the journey.

Zhu Hao didn't care what Yang Weicong wanted to say to Yu Chengxun.

Originally, Yang Weicong, as Yang Tinghe's confidant, should have a bright future, and insisting on following the Imperial Academy system to finally join the cabinet is the right way.

Zhu Hao knew very well that Yang Weicong was a fledgling and had no foundation in the court. When he was dispatched to Nanjing, he thought he could continue to be valued by Yang Tinghe, but he didn't know that even Yu Chengxun was a little too lazy to greet this villain who "eating inside and outside".

Zhu Hao arrived at the east courtyard.

Before entering the door, I saw four beautiful maids coming out. They came here specially to deliver daily necessities such as bedding, washing up, candlesticks, etc.

Shopkeeper Han stood in the courtyard and waited respectfully. When he saw Zhu Hao, he knelt down and kowtowed.

"Shopkeeper Han, what are you doing?"

Zhu Hao didn't help, but asked with a smile.

Shopkeeper Han said: "The villain is a slave of the Su family. The owner of the house is not in Nanjing at present. When he learned that the adult is coming, he specially asked the little one to arrange everything so that there should be no mistakes."

One sentence tells the truth.

Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun were able to receive such good care, obviously because of Zhu Hao's face.

"Get up, why is this so embarrassing? In public, shopkeeper Han, you should be careful to avoid suspicion."

Reaching out to avoid hitting the smiling face, Zhu Hao said with a smile while holding his hands up.

Shopkeeper Han hurriedly got up when he heard the words, and said sincerely and fearfully: "Please forgive me for being careless... If you need anything in the future, just let me know. The head of my family said that even if you want the moon in the sky, I will find a way to get it for you. .”

"Hey! What is Dongzhu Su doing? It's as if I'm here to enjoy a blessing." Zhu Hao shook his head and sighed.

Shopkeeper Han said: "My lord, when you come to Nanjing, the Patriarch of my family will naturally greet you well. In addition, Mr. Huang sent someone to pass down a message, saying that when it is convenient for you, you can go and meet and discuss some things. You see..."

Su Xigui knew that Zhu Hao was going to Nanjing, so he naturally wanted to say hello to Huang Zan.

Although Su Xigui doesn't know how much Zhu Hao has done for the emperor, at least he is clear that the current Zhu Hao is unambiguous in front of Emperor Jiajing. Zhu Si must listen to Zhu Hao.

In this way, even if Su Xigui was not in Nanjing, he would quickly write to tell his brother-in-law, and ask Huang Zan to greet Zhu Hao well, but Huang Zan didn't put his Nan Shangshu airs on, and was about to meet Zhu Hao directly.

It should be said that Zhu Hao had been dealing with Huang Zan for some years, but he had never had any direct contact with him.

Zhu Hao also wanted to see what this veteran courtier who was the first to change his destiny by him looked like.

"Okay, find a time that is convenient for everyone these two days, and finally I will meet with Yu Hanlin when we are working separately... Otherwise, I can't explain the situation."

What Zhu Hao meant was to avoid Yu Chengxun first.

Is this person here to supervise me, or should we supervise each other.

Although this kind of supervision is not strong, it is still necessary to avoid some secrets from being discovered by it.

Shopkeeper Han smiled and said, "Then don't disturb your lord's rest...Oh, by the way, your uncle...Master Qianhu Zhu sent someone to come to visit tonight."