Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Everyone looked at his chubby figure and secretly cursed him for being a shameless person. He was on par with Jia Cong. No wonder they liked to quote his words.

I cursed in my heart, and had to pretend to be a grandson when asking for money.

Chen Dao, the Minister of Rites, said: "In recent years, the weather has been good for most of the country, and I have never heard of a spring drought. Even if there is, it is just a scabies disease, and it doesn't hurt to give it a little relief.

But this year's spring is imminent, and the whole country is about to enter Beijing one after another.

The Gongyuan has been in disrepair for a long time and is dilapidated in many places. There is no shelter from the wind and rain above, and it is full of bricks and mud below.

Master Feng, you are also from Gongyuan, so you should know the ups and downs involved.

Please Sir Feng, as a plan for the world, please first allocate the cost of repairing the Gongyuan, otherwise the imperial court will be disgraced. Please give me permission. "

Feng Yuan cursed secretly, of course I know how greedy you are, which subject you don't study in Gongyuan, you still study like that, a group of greedy and shameless people.

Emperor Xifeng said calmly: "Feng Aiqing, does the Ministry of Household Affairs have this kind of money?"

Feng Yuan knew that it was hard to refuse this matter, otherwise the pressure from the Shilin Feng Review would be great, so he said: "Back to the Emperor, if it is just to repair the Gongyuan, I can squeeze out some money by doing my best.

What Grand Uncle Zongcai said just now makes sense. He was also born in the second rank of Jinshi. How could he not know that Gongyuan was in disrepair? I just don’t know how much money it will cost? "

Chen Dao perked up, and it was not easy for Fatty Feng to let go. He said: "At present, there are more than 15000 examination booths in Gongyuan, as well as various court halls, government offices, living rooms, roll call halls, garrison halls, surveillance halls, and printing, engraving, transcribing, and sealing halls. Such places require at least 80 taels of silver to be barely restored for examination.”

Feng Yuan sneered in his heart, bastard, you are so reluctant, this is laying the groundwork for the next time he asks for money.

Yin said calmly: "The Ministry of Household Affairs can only squeeze out one hundred thousand taels at most."

Chen Dao was furious. He didn't expect Fatty Feng to bargain so hard. Not to mention getting some profit, he might have to pay back the price.

Yin resisted and said: "Your Majesty, please send a skilled craftsman from the Ministry of Works to the Gongyuan to conduct an on-site inspection to see if it can be repaired with one hundred thousand silver."

Wan Ziyi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, said hurriedly: "I am willing to go." Building the Gongyuan is also a good project. We should first cooperate with the Ministry of Rites to get it.

Emperor Xifeng glared at Feng Yuan and said, "Let's discuss it later."

Feng Yuan understood the look in Emperor Xifeng's eyes, which meant don't argue with me. He thought for a moment and said,

Said: "The Spring Palace is a literary event that attracts the world's attention. The Ministry of Revenue is willing to sell iron to squeeze out 40 silver. If Mr. Chen still objects, the Ministry of Revenue will repair this year's Gongyuan and ensure that it is completed before the Spring Palace."

Chen Dao and Wan Ziyi looked at each other and knew they couldn't push Fatty Feng too hard, otherwise they would break up.

"Your Majesty, I think Mr. Feng has tried his best. I have no objection. I should plan carefully and try my best to ensure that the Gongyuan is in good condition."

Feng Yuan sneered in his heart, "It's just an errand that can be done with only a hundred thousand silver, but you are still acting like a beast after giving you 400,000!"

Suddenly Dai Quan came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Princess Ruyi and her consort are asking for an audience outside the palace."

Emperor Xifeng nodded and said, "All the ministers, please go ahead and discuss the remaining matters in the afternoon."

"Yes, I will retire."

Everyone retreated and met Jia Cong Ruyi outside the palace, greeting each other politely.

When Jia Cong saw Fatty Feng was there, he smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Hey, Brother Zhengfang, I seem to be looking gloomy today."

Feng Yuan rolled his eyes at him. How can you laugh when someone extorts money from you?
Because he returned the courtesy and said: "Brother Zilong, forget it, it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice, how can you not feel depressed?"
Who can be as proud of the spring breeze as my brother, who can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day? I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess. "

Jia Cong heard the profound meaning of his words and said with a smile: "It depends on people. With my brother's great talent, there should be no difficulty in the world."

Ruyi didn't hear Xuanxu, and when she saw the two complimenting each other, she stood away in disgust, for fear of being disgusted.

"Princess Xuan Ruyi and the Prince Consort are here to see you."

"See you later, Brother Zhengfang." Jia Cong winked at Feng Yuan and went in with Ruyi to pay his respects.

Feng Yuan rolled his eyes and turned to leave.

In the palace, Emperor Xifeng called the two of them and gave them a few casual admonitions, which was just to tell Ruyi not to be arrogant and unruly.

Under the offensive of Ruyi's coquettishness, he gave Jia Cong a few more words, telling him not to bully Ruyi, not to play around with flowers outside, or fight cocks and horses, otherwise he would not be lenient.

Ruyi smiled happily and thanked his father for his kindness.

Jia Cong reported some more official duties before he and Ruyi retreated to Changchun Palace to wait. They received the banquet at noon before coming out.

After leaving the Meridian Gate, Jia Cong asked Ruyi to go home first.

Ruyi asked doubtfully: "Where are you going?"

Jia Cong said: "I have an appointment."

Ruyi's heart moved slightly and said: "Is it Fatty Feng?"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Yan'er is really smart."

Ruyi muttered: "You two were sneaking around just now. Who do you think is a fool? Go ahead and come back early."

Jia Cong was stunned and said: "Yan'er, have you forgotten that I still have a Yamen messenger?"

"Bah, isn't it the same as handling the affairs of your Jinyiwei Yamen at home? Do your subordinates still dare to take care of you?" Ruyi spat.

Jia Cong laughed dumbly: "Yan'er, are you instigating my husband to miss work? According to the law, if you don't go to the Yamen without any reason, you will be whipped twenty times."

Ruyi laughed and scolded: "You are a filthy bitch, and you lied to me again. Who in your yamen dares to execute you? If there is an unselfish and strong order, you can go with my Ruyi."

Jia Cong asked curiously: "Why does Yan'er insist that I come back early? Is there something wrong?"

Ruyi leaned into his ear and chuckled: "Bad guy, didn't you just say you should go home and continue?"

Jia Cong's heart felt hot, he hugged her and kissed her hard for a few times, and said: "Hao Yan'er knows and understands, I am very lucky for my husband. Go back and wait in vain, I sent Fatty Feng away and came back." Ruyi covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Aren't you going to sit in the office anymore?"

"Sit down, I'm not a civil servant, who dares to take care of me? Let's go." After saying this, Jia Cong got out of the car, got on his horse and drove off.

Ruyi looked at his retreating figure from the window, blushed and spat.

A little experimentation revealed that this bastard was a pervert who couldn't stand the temptation. He had to be careful in the future not to let the fox charm seduced his soul.

Jia Cong met Feng Yuan in the elegant room of Jiangyue Tower last time.

This is the old place where they agreed to meet.

"Brother Zilong, please sit down, please sit down. Brother, I have something to ask of you. Unexpectedly, I summoned you right away. It's really a good understanding." Feng Yuan stood up and said with a smile.

Jia Cong smiled bitterly upon hearing this. This shameless bastard, before I even opened my mouth, he laid out the conditions first.

Knowing that Feng Yuan never engages in loss-making business, he said: "Brother Zhengfang has something to do, but it doesn't matter. As long as Cong can do it, it's his duty to do it."

"Okay, I'm a quick talker. Brother Yu admires me."

Feng Yuan laughed so hard that the fat on his face trembled, and whispered: "The money from last time is running out. When will the remaining money from Jiangnan be shipped?"

Jia Cong was shocked: "Thirty million silver, gone in less than a month? Brother, if you do this, even a cornucopia of money won't be enough."

Feng Yuan smiled bitterly and said: "Brother, do you really think that I am a gold-eating beast?
I didn't spend the money. Although the money is still in the treasury, it has been spent on the account.

Let me tell you one by one, at the end of the year, the salaries, annual quotas, rewards, and money for upholding integrity will be distributed to Beijing officials, clan members, and nobles. This alone cost more than 600 million taels. "

"So much?!" Jia Cong said angrily: "I only received a dozen ingots of gold."

Feng Yuan's eyes were strange and he said with a smile: "Brother, are you also concerned about these secular affairs? You are talking about the spring festival silver. Your and your father's salary and annual salary combined are several thousand taels, don't say you didn't receive it."

Jia Cong smiled awkwardly. Whenever he received his salary, Jia Lian would collect it on his behalf and hand it over to the official. No one would report this trivial matter to him.

"Even so, my noble marquis only has this little money. How many marquises are there in the country?"

Feng Yuan smiled and said: "I don't know something. Although the salary of an honorable person is not high, it can't handle the number of royal family members. There are so many princes, princesses, princesses, governors and auxiliary princes. Who is not waiting for money?

A family with less than a few thousand or more with tens of thousands, wouldn't this money just be spent? What's more... Hehe, we civil servants have been busy for a year, so we have to get some hard-earned money, right? "

Jia Cong glanced sideways at him and sneered: "How much did you receive?"

Feng Yuan stretched out two carrot-like fingers and said "ashamedly": "It's only more than 20,000 taels, which makes people laugh."

Jia Cong changed his expression and said: "You... you are a ballbag. How can a second-grade official be so much more powerful than me, a super-grade marquis?"

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, not that much. In fact, my brother Yang Lian Yin only has more than ten thousand yuan a year. This year, I repaid some of the debts owed in previous years, so it is a little more." Feng Yuan said without changing his expression.

Jia Cong smiled helplessly, no wonder civil and military officials are incompatible. Given the virtues of these civil servants, they should stick to themselves when good things happen, and let Wu Xun take over when bad things happen.

"Why don't you repay your outstanding debt?"

"Isn't it because Curry can't make money?" Feng Yuan said naturally, spreading his hands.

Seeing his shameless look, Jia Cong was so angry that his stomach hurt even though he didn't wait for the money. He said angrily: "The remaining property in Jiangnan is being sold, and we won't be able to get cash for a while."

Feng Yuanyuan looked unkind, rolled his eyes, and said with a smile: "I'm not in a hurry.

I don’t know what my brother’s orders are, but it doesn’t matter. Brother, I’m going through water and fire. You can see if I frown at all. "

Jia Cong took out Guan Pu's book from his arms and handed it to him.

Feng Yuanfei read it quickly, already guessing something in his mind, and said with a smile: "What a great article on the New Law. Ping Yangong's writing power is still the same as before, and he is becoming more sophisticated."

"What do you think?" Jia Cong asked.

"What is it? Please tell me, dear brother." Feng Yuan said with a smile.

Jia Cong glared at him: "Are you still playing hide and seek with me? Does Guan Pu have any hope of returning to Beijing?"

Feng Yuan smiled and said: "Well, if Dongfeng doesn't go along with Zhou Lang, Tongquechun will lock Er Qiao deeply."

Jia Cong was so angry that there was nothing he could do about the humiliation of this civil servant.

He said: "I have ordered to capture Lu Jie and Zhao Huaian. Brother Zhengfang, please submit this article to Prime Minister Jiang and recommend it to the emperor."

Feng Yuandao: "This is not difficult. I have an old relationship with Guan Pu? Why are you helping him like this?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "My younger brother is just like Brother Zhengfang. He likes to make friends, but he can't bear to let talented people wander in the wilderness."

"The virtuous brother's determination to promote virtuous people for the country is admirable. I will take over this matter. Regardless of success or failure, I will try my best."

Jia Cong saw his eyes flickering and knew that the meaning of "try your best" meant that it would not work.

"I asked the Jinling Guards to raise 10 million silver and transport it as soon as possible to help Brother Zhengfang relieve the siege. Brother Zhengfang also knows that it is inconvenient to sell those goods in a hurry, otherwise they will be worthless."

Feng Yuanxi said: "I understand, I understand, and the rest will be sold slowly. Don't sell it at a low price. Don't be in a hurry, get 10 million first, and it can also relieve the urgent need."

As for Ping Yangong, if such a famous person cannot serve the country, wouldn't it be a hatred of a lost treasure? Don't worry, just leave it to my brother. "

"That's it, thank you very much, brother."

"You and I are brothers, what's the difference between us?"

The two smiled at each other and left the teahouse one after another. (End of chapter)