Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 130 Qualified Allies

"Auntie, don't worry about things at home. I have everything under control. But in the Lin Mansion, my nephew doesn't seem to be very particular."

Jia Lian brought the topic back again. Just because Jia Min's dowry was left in Suzhou, Jia Lian could tell that something was wrong.

To save others by oneself, in the Rongguo Mansion in the original work, Mrs. Wang and Wang Xifeng's dowry are not low-status, and they can speak and manage things.

Jia Min was stung by these words. After closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she opened her eyes and whispered: "After your poor cousin died young, the Lin family members around your uncle began to have some thoughts. They spent all day with him. Do you think that such a big family has no future and is taking advantage of outsiders? The second room of the Lin family specially sent a nephew over, apparently to take care of your uncle, but in fact..."

Jia Min couldn't bear to say what he meant, but Jia Lian realized that he was in poor health and had been recuperating, so he couldn't take care of some things.

In other words, Lin Ruhai didn't go too far, and the couple's relationship was relatively stable, otherwise Jia Min would have had an attack long ago.

But Jia Lian couldn't give up lightly, and said with a sneer: "Father told me that my aunt in Rongguo Mansion is skilled in bow and horse, and is also the best in female beauty. When I was at home, my aunt always said the same thing, and my brother and sister-in-law had to give way to the three. Yes. Right now, I am just taking care of my body, and someone pounces on me to act like a monster. Do I really think that my mother-in-law in Rongguo Mansion is just a decoration?"

Jia Lian said that there was no problem at all. Jia She and Jia Zheng should be defeated.

The youngest number one scholar in the Zhou Dynasty, he had a mentor named Ge Lao in the court, and there was also a cheap uncle named Wang Ziteng in the army.

Compared with penicillin, the biggest feature of allicin is its safety. The extraction of penicillin is an extremely complex systematic project, not to mention purification and other processes. Penicillin is highly poisonous, and under ancient conditions, 99% of people would die from penicillin.

After hearing this, Aunt Mei immediately went to prepare. Not to mention, what Jia Lian wanted to get here was naturally allicin.

Seeing her worried look, Jia Lian stretched out his hand to touch the little girl's head and comforted her softly: "It's okay, the medicine is ready."

It can be said that the halo is full!

Jia Lian's self-confidence gave Dai Yu great confidence, and her nervous mood quickly calmed down. Aunt Mei's filtered spirits entered. Jia Lian, who was standing at the door, heard coughing. Judging from the situation, Jia Min's good condition before temporary.

Watching Daiyu go back to rest, Jia Lian silently recalled the original novel in his heart. The sharp teeth and sharp mouth of the motherless child might be protective. If she has her mother protecting her, why does she need to face everything by herself? In this world, if there is one less Daiyu who is "three hundred and sixty days a year, the wind, sword, frost, and sword are at each other's throats", there is nothing to regret that Song of Burying Flowers cannot be released.

"Take it three times a day, after meals. Remember not to spread the word! Even if someone knows about it, they will say it is a folk remedy given by Mr. Mei Da."

Seeing Daiyu yawn, Jia Lian bent down and said with a smile: "Cousin, please go back and rest too, everything will be fine."

The sharp-tongued Daiyu in her memory was now particularly well-behaved.

The young Daiyu looked very quiet after watching the whole process, but she felt a special feeling in her heart, um, peace of mind!
Since the arrival of this cousin from my uncle's family, the sadness in my mother's brows has been swept away, which makes people feel particularly at ease. One can be sure that whenever mother and daughter feel aggrieved, the cousin will rush to deal with those who caused the aggrievement.

After Jia Lian explained again, Aunt Mei nodded seriously. Although she didn't know why, she didn't want to find out.

Jia Min was a little surprised when he saw it. They were the same two people just now. Their faces changed so quickly.

Daiyu came in quietly and whispered: "Aunt Mei, mother coughs non-stop again, and there is blood. Mother still won't let me say anything."

"My aunt's health is urgent. Could you please Aunt Mei to get some garlic and a bottle of strong wine?"

Speaking of Daiyu, Jia Lian felt more pity for her!

After half an hour, Aunt Mei came out holding Daiyu and said softly: "Master Ciao, my wife fell asleep after taking medicine."

Jia Lian asked Jia Min to rest first. Aunt Mei watched the whole process with her and silently took notes in her heart.

With a supporter, Jia Min was in a rare good state of mind. Her face showed the unique arrogance of the Jia family, and she sneered: "Let's see what your uncle arranges. If it doesn't work, I will take my son back to my parents' home."

This is Jia Lian's biggest support for Jia Min. If you get anxious, can I go back to my parents' home?
"My aunt of the Jia family cannot be insulted, and I must save some respect for my uncle." Jia Lian put away his sneer and changed his face.

"This recipe cannot be saved and can only be used immediately." Jia Lian specifically explained, and Aunt Mei nodded to take note of it.

Jia Lian nodded and listened. There were sporadic coughs in the room, probably unconscious.

Guixiang came over after settling down in the guest room. Jia Lian saw her looking around, smiled and went over to ask: "Have you settled in?"

"The utensils in the guest room are all brought by the family. The Lin family can't speak, right?" Guixiang asked cautiously. She was still very keen and noticed that the accompanying family members were not relaxed.

Jia Lian wrote to her Zhun Xin: "It's no big deal. My aunt can't die, and the Lin family's back house can't afford to make big trouble."

Although the allicin produced by Jia Lian is not very pure, it was really a special medicine for the ancients.

Jia Lian went to the guest room to freshen up and rest. Jia Lian didn't care what happened to Lin Ruhai outside. After all, it was someone else's private matter.

Of course, if Jia Min gives the slightest hint, Jia Lian will take his family to clean up the inside and outside of the Lin family.

Jia Lian arrived in Yangzhou in the afternoon. After a lot of trouble, he only rested for half an hour when Lin Lu, the housekeeper of the Lin family, came to see him.

Looking at Jia Lian who had no airs, he smiled and took the initiative to hand over his hand: "Thank you for your hard work, Butler Lin."

Lin Lu, who was in his thirties, did not dare to show any slightness and bowed in return: "I would like to invite you to speak to the young master in the study."

"Lead the way!" Even though he knew how to go, Jia Lian still did it deliberately. Lin Lu didn't show any dissatisfaction. He leaned forward slightly and carefully led the way, giving people a very deliberately pleasing feeling.

At the door of the study, Jia Lian stopped and turned around and said, "Among the people I brought, there is a man named Jiao Da. Go and call him to guard the door."

Lin Lu's face did not tense up this time. Although he was stunned, an unspeakable emotion flashed in his eyes, and he quickly lowered his head and said: "Yes!"

As he spoke, he turned around, lowered his head, and hurried away. Jia Lian knocked on the door. Lin Ruhai's voice came from inside the house, and Jia Lian pushed the door open and entered.

Lin Ruhai, who was sitting on the official chair, looked tired. He closed his eyes and leaned back with no intention of speaking. Jia Lian stood aside silently. After waiting for a while, he heard Jiao Da's voice coming from outside: "Second Master, Jiao Da has been ordered to come."

Jia Lian replied: "Guard, no one is allowed to come within ten steps. Anyone who violates the rules will be cut down without warning."

Seeing Lin Ruhai's cheeks twitching several times, Jia Lian pretended not to notice, and Jiao Da at the door responded loudly: "No!"

Lin Ruhai finally opened her eyes, looked at Jia Lian, and said with a wry smile: "I also have a share of the medicine prescribed by Mr. Mei Da to strengthen the body and strengthen the body. After taking it for half a year, it didn't have much effect. On the contrary, my health is getting worse."

Jia Lian thought of Mr. Mei Da's origins and nodded with a smile: "My nephew is not familiar with medicine, but he also knows that a prescription is a prescription. When decoction, adding or subtracting even one ingredient will have completely different effects. Furthermore, , Chinese medicine teaches one person to treat the disease and prescribe the right medicine."

Lin Ruhai was born in Tanhua, and is definitely a member of high IQ. How could she not understand Jia Lian's obvious hint?
For unknown reasons, Lin Ruhai skipped this topic and avoided Jia Lian's "domineering" in the Lin Mansion. As if nothing happened, she calmly changed the topic: "Let's talk about the affairs in the DPRK." .”

Seeing this, Jia Lian could only believe that Lin Ruhai could handle family affairs well. Judging from what he said before, Lin Ruhai should have noticed it. The details were unknown and he could not ask further questions. "Things in the court have not changed much. Both saints are thinking of ways to make money. The one related to the Jia family is Wang Taiwei. If he can follow the impeachment incident in the Western Regions and retreat bravely, he should be able to maintain a good situation. King Jia The three Shijia families are colluding together and have controlled the military power of the Beijing camp for decades. A minister should know how to advance and retreat."

Lin Ruhai's eyelids twitched when he heard this. He used [Collaboration], which is really not a high evaluation.

"Wang Taiwei is speechless. The four major families without military power are like a tiger without its teeth." Lin Ruhai really did not speak for the four major families, but had a deep understanding of this court.

"What my nephew wants is to lead the troops in another place. Isn't it enough to be far away from the capital? The nephew of the Supreme Emperor doesn't understand, but he is a kind-hearted person now. As long as he does things to his liking, he will not lose money in a short time. I'll give you the title of Lieutenant Wang, and you'll have to wait and see what my ministers' hearts are like." Jia Lian spoke out his understanding and judgment unhurriedly, and Lin Ruhai nodded slightly after hearing this, expressing his approval.

After all, he is an official, and what he cares most about is the emperor's thoughts.

"During my second term, I kept a close eye on the salt tax, which offended a lot of people. The boss of the Zhen family didn't give me face. Many powerful people in Beijing, the governor of Liangjiang, and the salt road people, privately Don't complain that I'm blocking the way to make money. In fact, I just focus on collecting salt taxes on time and rationing, and escorting them to the capital on time. Even so, I am regarded as a thorn in others' eyes."

Of course Jia Lian could hear the meaning. It was normal tax payment, reasonable and legal, and part of the responsibility.

The problem is this, tax evasion has been banned repeatedly throughout the ages. Whenever there is a little loophole, someone will take advantage of it. If there is a little bit of power, someone will use it in a wrong way.

"My nephew has three strategies that can solve my uncle's current predicament." Jia Lian quickly came up with corresponding strategies and spoke with a smile.

Lin Ruhai has a pessimistic personality, so he asked directly: "Tell me what to do first!"

"The next step is very simple. At present, the imperial court's taxation is in chaos and local powers are too great. My uncle can secretly inform your Majesty that the taxation power should be divested from the Ministry of Household Affairs, and a special taxation department should be established to issue new tax laws and tax collections, and a special tax army should be established. , if you encounter uncooperative taxpayers, you can violently collect taxes."

This last move made Lin Ruhai sweat all over his head, and he waved his hands feebly: "Say the right strategy!"

"The middle strategy is also simple. First, rectify the salt industry, and then crack down on illegal salt sales. Select a less powerful salt merchant to sacrifice the flag, kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, and pretend to overturn the table. By then, someone will naturally want to fight, and my uncle has enough means. If you are ruthless and kill enough people, the people behind the scenes will definitely come forward to ease the relationship. When the time comes, everyone will sit down and talk and set the rules one by one."

Jia Lian stopped as he spoke and stared at Lin Ruhai. The meaning was very clear, can your body handle it?
Lin Ruhai was obviously moved by the persuasion. He had been in the position of Salt Patrol Censor for three years, but he was still too weak. Now he is in his second term. He has been working for a year, and the situation is basically clear. Under the premise, it is indeed feasible to do it suddenly and hard.

"Best idea!" Lin Ruhai still had no decision. He looked up at the ceiling, his tone was erratic, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"The best policy is the simplest. I will report my illness to your majesty and ask your majesty to allow my uncle to return to Beijing to recuperate."

Lin Ruhai, who had always been calm, suddenly sat up straight, his eyes as bright as xenon headlights, staring at Jia Lian and saying: "Can your Majesty agree?" Jia Lian shook his head: "Probably not, your Majesty can do it with his hands. There are not many ministers, but during my uncle's tenure, he was far better than the previous salt inspector. In my nephew's opinion, the most your majesty can do is let my uncle change his position to a more leisurely position."

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai's tense body relaxed again, and she leaned softly on the back of the chair, completely refusing to treat Jia Lian as an outsider.

When Lin Ruhai arrived, he didn't make a decision. He stood up and said, "Let's have dinner first. Unfortunately, I'm not in good health and can't drink. I can only take medicinal food!"

After hearing this, Jia Lian continued: "Uncle's body, eat something light, drink some rice porridge, and slowly take care of it for good."

Lin Ruhai had just returned to the reality of Lin Mansion. She looked at Jia Lian with complicated eyes and remained silent for a long time.

Jia Lian refused to give in at all in terms of his momentum, and stared back calmly. It seems to be saying that it’s okay to lose face for the sake of my aunt.

"The Qingming Festival is approaching. How about Brother Lian lending me a few people to escort Lin Lu and others back to Suzhou to worship their ancestors?"

Lin Ruhai finally relaxed, and a smile appeared on Jia Lian's calm face: "It's okay for you!"

There must be something wrong with the Lin family, and Lin Ruhai must have been aware of it. The reason why he failed to deal with it decisively was probably because he had no heirs. It can be gleaned from the original work that Lin Ruhai prepared a lot of money for Daiyu's future, but unfortunately it was all wiped out by the Jia family, and in the end he failed to take good care of Daiyu. Among them, Jia She, Jia Lian and Mrs. Wang all played disgraceful roles.

Previously, Lin Ruhai's isolation from both inside and outside only said that Jia Lian did not approve, but he did not communicate with Jia Min privately and could not say anything more. Now after communicating with Jia Min, Jia Lian sent a strong message. In order for Jia Min to never give in, Lin Ruhai must react. As for the previous topic about the court situation, it should be the test questions Lin Ruhai gave Jia Lian.

The result was obvious. After Jia Lian briefly summarized the situation in the court, the topic pointed directly at what Lin Ruhai was most concerned about. How to deal with the specific situation of the four major families, and finally fell on Lin Ruhai's choice of personal destiny.

The three strategies, upper, middle and lower, fully cover Lin Ruhai's possible choices, and there is no direct command line, so the answer is not perfect. In this way, Lin Ruhai saw the reality that Jia Lian had no shortcomings due to his age and could become a qualified ally without taking time to practice, which was much higher than Jia Zheng and Jia She.

After seeing all this clearly, Lin Ruhai also showed his decisive side and made a clear choice.

This is how people are, seeing hope and not seeing hope are completely different things.

Lin Ruhai had been forced into the position of Salt Patrol Censor by Emperor Chenghui before, and became a passive target. Although he had made certain achievements, it was not what he wanted. The situation at home is not good, and my personal health is also not good. I am in trouble both internally and externally.

Is this the current situation of Lin Ruhai alone? The current situation of the Jia family is similar.

But under such a situation, Jia Lian turned out to be born. All the resources surrounding the Jia family suddenly discovered that a lighthouse appeared in the fog in front of them. They determined that this lighthouse was enough to illuminate and could wait for a long time. Then all the previous The choice of arranging an escape route can be thrown aside.

It must be said that Jia Lian's age advantage is too obvious. As long as he does not get sick or suffer from disasters, it is absolutely guaranteed that Jia Lian's health will last until the end of Emperor Chenghui's reign. that's enough!

For Lin Ruhai, Jia Lian showed enough kindness and was tough enough.

If Jia Lian is a cowardly person, even if he is the number one scholar, what can he do?
A cowardly person is equivalent in the officialdom to "This person is easy to bully, everyone should bully him quickly." 】

Two words, mature! Jia Lian, who is only sixteen years old, has matured!
The so-called young and mature, in the eyes of many people, this is just an appearance, while the inside is still immature.

But what Lin Ruhai saw was a different kind, or a monster.

This child cannot be judged by ordinary theory. Recalling Jia Lian's palace examination essay, Lin Ruhai felt at the time that such a vigorous Jia Lian should be a young man who was full of energy and was only capable of recklessness.

Looking back now, I should give a calm and strong evaluation!
In this way, the environment in Jia's family is really nurturing. Why are the two uncles useless? I thought Jia Zheng could be saved before, but after a few years, this second uncle has not managed to do well, which is really disappointing.

During dinner, Lin Ruhai accompanied the guests. The two of them didn't drink, they just ate. Lin Ruhai didn't taste a bite of the prepared medicinal food. After eating a bowl of rice, she was in a good mood and had a good appetite, so she ordered another half bowl.

There was a table full of dishes, but the two of them didn't move much. Jia Lian mainly cooked rice and only ate a few dishes in front of him.

It’s not that I dislike the Lin family’s food because it’s not delicious, or that I’m afraid of being poisoned, it’s just that I’m not thinking about eating.

The Lin family will stay for a few more days. When Jia Min's health improves significantly, it will be time to get up and go to Jinling.

When going to Jinling, it is inevitable to encounter the Xue family. Speaking of the Xue family, Ziwei’s family members are gone. Aunt Xue is in trouble!
After dinner, Jia Lian and Lin Ruhai went to the study together. Many details still needed to be discussed. Before the two could chat, Daiyu came in and shouted happily: "Father, mother hasn't coughed since she woke up."

Jia Lian couldn't help but be surprised. He hadn't coughed for a while, but he surprised his little cousin Daiyu like this.

Looking at Lin Ruhai again, he also said with a happy face: "Let's go and have a look."

Jia Lian followed him and calculated the time. It was less than three hours after taking the medicine. Is it such an immediate effect?
(End of this chapter)