Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

For a long time, in the minds of the yamen servants, Mr. Meng is a person who is stern and selfless and never gives good looks to others.

After all, he has a very high status and is a close minister of the emperor, even the elders of the cabinet are polite when they see him.

But today, it's strange to be so polite to a young man who doesn't know his background, and a little scholar.

In fact, Master Meng figured it out in just a moment. It seems that this matter has alarmed the emperor, and the emperor sent the prince to deal with it.However, the crown prince is still young and has not yet reached the age of observing politics or supervising the country. If it is spread, he is afraid that he will be criticized by the officials.

Therefore, the prince changed into casual clothes, and came with the Jin Yiwei to preside over the overall situation.

As for Hu Shun's claim that the crown prince is his subordinate and Su Mu is his master, he just forged an identity to cover up others.

It can be seen that the emperor attaches great importance to this matter.

In the Hongzhi Dynasty, the status of trusted civil servants and scholars was very high.The imperial examination will be held soon, if they make such a fuss, things will be troublesome.

If one is not handled well, his Master Meng's reputation will be ruined for the rest of his life.But if it is handled well, Jane is in the heart of the emperor, and it will be easy to talk about going to Nanjing to serve as the minister of Dali Temple for the elderly in the future.

In just a split second, Meng Yang figured out the joints, and felt very excited.

He took a step forward, helped Hu Shun up, and said gently: "Hu Baihu spared no effort to serve the country, and dared to rush into the government office with arrows and stones. seat."

Hu Baihu didn't expect that Mr. Meng still had a stinky face just a moment ago, shouting and shouting, and he would be so kind in a blink of an eye, and he couldn't change his face so quickly.

But being supported by such a noble person, Hu Baihu still felt a little lighter, his body trembled, and his words were choked up: "Whatever the elder says, this is the duty of a villain. In front of the master, how can there be any words?" The villain sits."

It stands to reason that if Hu Baihu refused to sit down, Mr. Meng should gently persuade him a few more words.

However, to his surprise, Meng Yang ignored Hu Shun and sat back in the main seat, talking to the crown prince: "What is the name of this young master?"

Very respectful attitude.

Zhu Houzhao felt a little embarrassed when he looked at him.However, he was a bold person, so he was not afraid, and said with a smile: "Master Meng, you can just call me Zhu Shou."

While talking, his legs were shaking dumbly.

"Well, Mr. Zhu." Meng Yang naturally knew the prince's temperament, so he didn't say anything: "How does Mr. Zhu plan to solve this matter, is there a regulation?"

He was so polite to Zhu Houzhao, which made Su Mu next to him a little puzzled: Zhu Shou is just an ordinary son of the clan. Although he has a special status, he is just a rice bug waiting to die. There is no need for the governor of Shuntian to treat him so respectfully. , it is strange.

However, when Su Mu saw Hu Shun who had a flattering, fearful and terrified expression beside him, he felt a little sad for him.

Thinking about how domineering, majestic, and respectable Hu Baihu was when he was in Baoding, but once he entered the capital, he was restrained everywhere, and he no longer had a trace of heroism.

How terrible is the official standard system in this feudal society.

Even if you are a hero, you have to curl up when you meet your boss.

"I, Su Mu, will live my life in vain if I become a high-ranking person like Mr. Meng in the future." Thinking of this, and seeing Hu Shun so pitiful, Su Mu sympathized with him, but felt angry at his anger. suddenly disappeared.

Zhu Houzhao looked like a modern person again, shrugged his shoulders, and spread his hands: "It's none of my business, this is the responsibility of Jinyiwei and Shuntian Mansion. You can ask others, I am just a spectator."

Meng Yang's heart moved, and he gave a secret praise: the prince is getting older, but he is calm.

Hearing that he was mentioned, Hu Baihu hurriedly took a step forward, cupped his hands, and was about to reply.

Master Meng ignored it, and asked Su Mu: "What do you think, Mr. Su?"

Hu Shun was so embarrassed that he stood there in a daze.

Meng Yang had already seen it clearly just now. From the prince's affectionate attitude towards Su Mu, it could be seen that this person must be extraordinary, and he didn't know where he was.

Seeing that Su Mu has a reputation, he must have come to Beijing to take part in the provincial examination. If he can get together with the prince, he will definitely be a Jinshi in the future, and he may not be a rising star in the political arena in the future.

It can be considered that today's matter, on the surface, seems to be presided over by the prince himself, but in fact all the ideas and orders come from this Su Mu.

Since Su Mu came here today, he wanted to help Hu Shun. To help Hu Shun is to help Miss Hu.Looking at the situation in front of him, the Governor of Shuntian Mansion didn't know how to deal with this matter, and he didn't care about other things, so he said: "Master Meng, I have limited information at hand. The matter was rushed, and when I came, I only knew that this Shuntian Mansion was going to be built. The Lumi Warehouse needs to demolish the houses of hundreds of households, and Lin Wenliu opened his mouth wide open. I would like to ask Mr. Meng to talk about the specific situation."

"Okay, I will tell Mr. Zhu and Mr. Su about this matter." Meng Yang nodded and told the matter from beginning to end.

After hearing the question, Su Mu finally understood.

Just like what Hu Jin said earlier, the imperial court had to relocate hundreds of households in order to build Lumi warehouses.This matter was originally simple, but it was to send people to measure the area of ​​the people's houses and compensate them according to the market price.Housing prices in ancient Beijing were not as ridiculously expensive as in later generations. According to historical records, in the first year of Wanli, Wu Changfu, a resident of Xiuning County, Huizhou, sold his house.This is in a small county town. If it was a capital city, the price would be ten times higher at most. In other words, a small house would only cost 40 taels.

A flat of tens of taels of silver is not difficult to earn. During the Wanli period, in the Beijing labor market, ordinary migrant workers could earn five cents of silver if they worked hard for a day. Money, if you don't eat or drink, you can buy a courtyard house with two years' wages.

Emperor Hongzhi was a generous man, and this time the demolition was specially ordered to add [-]% to the original basis.Not only that, after the demolition, the common people will give each household ten taels of silver as a transitional rent.

In this way, each family has dozens of taels of silver, and even hundreds of taels for large houses, which can be regarded as a small fortune.

Unlike modern Beijingers, the ancients had certain requirements for the location because of their work units. It is best to buy a house within the third ring road, but if it is not possible, it must be within the fifth ring road.Don't buy Tongzhou or turn on your mobile phone and say "Hebei Mobile welcomes you."

Apart from the imperial city and several major commercial districts in today's Beijing city, many places are still deserted.For example, the area around Liulichang, which is the most prosperous in later generations, is still full of farmland, and there are no people to be seen.

This place is not bad, just build a small courtyard, it is only a few dozen taels, and there is a lot of spare money on hand, it is good for the court and the common people, it is a good thing that everyone is happy.

Many people are still looking forward to the demolition, but they can't get it!

Originally, everyone was willing to relocate, but Lin Wenliu quit, feeling that the money was less and it was not worthwhile.

His father-in-law originally had a yard of 100 square meters. According to the regulations, he had to pay him [-] taels, and there was also [-] taels of excessive expenses.

But Lin Wenliu quit. We can be regarded as dignified masters, how can we compare with ordinary grassroots. If 100 taels is less, the sky-high price of 2000 taels will be called out.

Naturally, this requirement cannot be met.

Therefore, Lin Wenliu gathered a large group of scholars to surround Shuntian Mansion under the banner of opposing the imperial court's demolition and relocation of the remnants, in order to seek an explanation.

Su Mu took a breath of cold air: "2000 taels, this Lin Juren really dares to speak." 2000 taels, ordinary people may not be able to earn this amount in two lifetimes, and he is not afraid that the wind will flash his tongue?

Meng Yang smiled wryly and nodded: "Who says it's not, hey, how is this going to end?"

The two were talking, Hu Shun didn't dare to sit down, he just stood beside Su Mu, like his follower.

After listening to Mr. Meng finished speaking, Hu Shun finally couldn't help interjecting: "I said, Mr. Meng, since the incident is so serious, the court has always been sympathetic to the scholars. It's just a tael of silver, just give it to him. Spend a little money , everyone, take it easy, why bother to make it so troublesome."

He, Hu Baihu, has been working as a Jinyiwei in Baoding for the past few months. He is full of money and money. He has accumulated thousands of taels in his hands.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lord Meng snorted coldly, contemptuous in his heart: He really is a rough and reckless man!

Su Mu also looked at him like an idiot, and didn't bother to explain.

Hu Shun was a little puzzled: "Zi Qiao, what's going on, if you tell me, I can't figure it out."

Su Mu gave him a blank look: "What do you know? If Lin Wenliu's compensation is increased ten times for nothing, what will others think? Will the money not be added? The imperial court built the Lumi warehouse this time, and the money allocated by the Ministry of Household There is a fixed number. Everyone adds it up, and one hundred households equals 20 taels, so where can I find it?"

Seeing Su Mu dismissing him, Hu Baihu was annoyed in his heart, held back his anger, and asked, "Lin Wenliu is a recruiter, and it should be more money. Others are ordinary people, so don't pay attention."

Su Mu said angrily: "It's okay for ordinary people to swallow their anger, but silver is white, and eyes are red. When the time comes, as long as someone with a heart provokes it, a little spark will fall into the hot oil. One man initiates chaos, and ten thousand people respond immediately. It will lead to chaos. At that time, the capital will be in chaos, what will you Hu Baihu say?"

"This..." Hu Baihu knew how powerful it was, and broke out in a cold sweat.

Meng Yang suddenly gave a high praise: "Su Xianggong is right, he really sees far and sees clearly, I admire it!"