The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Lin Mansion

Lin Yun took the test questions and fell into deep thought. The current problem of Dachu is the solidification of classes, serious slavery, population growth, and fewer and fewer people who can pay taxes.

There is only one way to solve this financial problem, and that is to share the income from the households, to return the fire consumption to the public, and the government and the gentry pay the grain as a whole.

But once this reform plan is put forward, he will become the mortal enemy of those with vested interests. Thinking about the fate of Zhang Juzheng in the Ming Dynasty, he backed down.

But if you don’t write about this, what else should you write about?As the leader of the examination, not coming up with a distinctive policy statement will definitely be detrimental to his reputation.

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Just as Lin Yun fell into deep thought, Emperor Zhide on the throne was also paying attention to him.Although it was a bit far away and the light was not very good, Lin Yun didn't start writing for a long time, which still surprised Emperor Zhide a little.

As far as Emperor De knew about Lin Yun, writing policy articles was Lin Yun's strong point.This question may be difficult for other scholars, but for Lin Yun, it should be easy to answer.

Emperor Zhide waited for about as long as there was a cup of tea, then stood up and left.As soon as he left, most of the civil and military officials also left, leaving only a dozen important officials in the court. They were the examiners who would judge the examination papers of the three hundred new scholars, select the top ten, and hand them over to the emperor. Browse and select the top pick, second pick, third overall pick and the top two picks.

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At this time, Lin Yun had already made up his mind. Since there was too much resistance to internal reform, he suggested that the court reduce the army, expand the navy, reopen the shipping department, and resume maritime trade.

This suggestion will also be hated by others, but relatively speaking, the resistance will be much smaller.At the same time, he also has a selfish intention. It would be great if Emperor Zhide could put him on the southeast coast to rebuild the Shibo Department.

After thinking clearly, he immediately started to write a draft.The imperial examination only needs this article of about a thousand words.However, fewer words does not mean easier to write.On the contrary, if you want to write a good policy theory within a thousand words, you must carefully craft your words and carefully brew your sentences.

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There are three days in total for the palace examination, one day for the exam, one day for marking the papers, and one day for the release of the results.

Just after noon, some scholars began to hand in papers.The examiner sealed the test papers face to face, covered them with a barrier, and then took them to the side hall and handed them over to more than a dozen examiners for review.

Although the test papers are smeared, everyone tacitly takes extra care of the top few in the test, and will never select the scholars who are late in the test into the first class, and will not let the top few in the test The child fell too far.

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In the side hall, Zhou Muzhai, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was sitting behind the table, and smiled at more than a dozen examiners: "My lords, who do you think is the most likely to win the first prize in this subject?"

Song Yue, the second assistant, glanced at Zhou Muzhai when he heard the words, feeling a little surprised in his heart. Everyone sitting here knew that the emperor appreciated Lin Yun very much. Since Mr. Zhou Ge asked this question, he must be trying to mess with Lin Yun.

Yang Hong, the second assistant, said with a smile, "I thought that Zhao Lin of Jinling was outstanding in literature and knowledge, so he should have a chance to win the number one prize."

Xiao Jing'an was not happy when he heard this. Yang Hong's words were clearly accusing him of inappropriately naming Lin Yun as Hui Yuan.

He cupped his hands at Zhou Muzhai and said, "Mr. Zhou Ge, I think that Lin Yun from Suzhou is worthy of the number one scholar in this subject in terms of knowledge and talent."

Zhou Muzhai smiled and said: "Suzhou Lin Yun is indeed talented, but this person is still young, rashly promoting him too high may be detrimental to his career."

Shi Fengwu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, nodded in praise and said: "Old Zhou Ge is right, although that Lin Yun is talented, he should not be promoted too high."

Zhou Muzhai asked Song Yue, "Master Song, what do you think?"

Song Yue smiled and said, "Old Man Ge is right. However, I think it's better to wait until I see the test papers before making a judgment."

As soon as the words were finished, an official from the Ministry of Rituals walked up to Zhou Muzhai with an examination paper and whispered something to him.

Zhou Muzhai quickly took the test paper and read it carefully.

After a moment, he raised his hand and slapped his hand on the table, and said angrily: "You are too crazy!"

Yang Hong hurriedly asked: "Old Zhou Ge, what's the matter with you?"

Zhou Muzhai handed the examination paper in his hand to Yang Hong and said: "In the examination paper, Suzhou Lin Yun suggested that the court restore the Municipal Shipping Department, lift the maritime ban, and resume maritime trade."

When Song Yue heard this sentence, his heart skipped a beat, "The sea ban is a national policy, and it's hard to change it. That kid Lin Yun is not stupid, how could he make such a big mess at this critical moment."

After reading the examination paper in his hand, Yang Hong sneered: "I thought this person had some real talents and practical learning, but now it seems that he is just a boastful person. In my opinion, he can be ranked among the top ten. out."

Xiao Jingan: "Mr. Yang, can you show me Lin Yun's examination papers?"

Yang Hong stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Master Xiao, this time you have missed your point."

Xiao Jingan took Lin Yun's test paper and said calmly: "Master Yang, what you said is wrong. Lin Yun's Pingnan policy was not a lie, right? If it falls outside the tenth place, how can we explain it to the scholars? "

Zhou Muzhai: "Let's put Lin Yun in the top six or seven, so as not to cause outside discussions on this matter."

Shi Fengwu: "I second the proposal."

Yang Hong: "I also agree."

Just as Song Yue was about to speak, another household official rushed in, handed a test paper to Zhou Muzhai, and whispered something to him.

Zhou Muzhai's face darkened when he heard the words, he quickly picked up the test paper and looked through it.

Immediately, he slammed the test paper on the table and angrily said: "His heart is damnable!"

Yang Hong hurriedly asked: "Old Zhou Ge, what's the matter with you?"

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Zhou Muzhai picked up the examination paper, handed it to Yang Hong, and said, "Guangdong Sun Zhaolin suggested that the court implement the allocation of the land to the mu, and the government and the gentry should pay food and errands together."

Everyone gasped when they heard the words. This suggestion is tantamount to digging up the ancestral graves of the gentry. This Sun Zhaolin is a hundred times more crazy than Lin Yun.

Shi Fengwu said with emotion: "Young people nowadays are really bolder than each other."

Chapter 268: Small Group

The sky was dark and the rain was pouring.

In the study, after Lin Yun took a bath, he changed into light and loose clothes, leaned on the wicker chair, and flipped through the court newspaper.

Behind him, the gentle and well-behaved Xiangling was combing his hair.

Lin Yun was watching intently, when suddenly he saw a figure outside the window, and immediately, Ping'er walked in from the door carrying a tray.

Xiangling quickly stood up, and saluted Ping'er: "Hello, sister Ping'er!"

Ping'er put the tray in his hand on the table.Chong Xiangling smiled and said: "Sister Xiangling, I have something I want to talk to the third master."

"Then I'll go play with Sister Parrot."

After Xiangling finished speaking, she handed the comb in her hand to Ping'er, then turned around and walked outside, closing the door when she went out.

Lin Yun picked up the teacup from the tray, and while drinking tea, he asked Ping'er, "What's the matter? Don't let Xiangling know yet."

Ping'er walked behind Lin Yun, brushing his hair, and said in a low voice: "Our girl celebrated her birthday that day, and the second grandma saw that the birthday cake you made was very beautiful, so she wanted to find you to open a store as a partner. A few days ago you While preparing for the imperial examination, the servant did not say that I would like to ask you for an idea today."

Lin Yun said mockingly: "Sister-in-law Feng is really good at calling people. You have been away for so long, and she still treats you like a maid."

Ping'er hurriedly said: "Second Grandma said, no matter if this matter succeeds or not, she will not blame me."

Lin Yun said speechlessly: "Isn't she talking nonsense? Since you have opened your mouth, how can I refute your face?"

Ping'er was full of guilt and said: "Third Master, did the servant make you difficult?"

Lin Yun put down the teacup in his hand, stretched out his hand and pulled Ping'er into his arms, put his arms around her small waist, stared at her bright beautiful eyes and said with a smile: "It's too difficult. But I'm curious, Feng Sister-in-law treats you like that, why are you still grateful to her?"

Ping'er said softly: "This servant has been with grandma since she was sensible, she treats me like a sister, if there is no grandma, I would not be where I am now."

Lin Yun asked curiously: "In that case, why didn't she let Second Brother Lian accept you as a concubine?"

Ping'er shyly said: "Yi Nubi guesses that grandma may be worried that if the second master accepts the slave as a concubine, she will no longer be able to trust me."

Lin Yun nodded when he heard the words. From sisters to wives and concubines, it is indeed difficult to get along with each other.

Suddenly his heart moved, he looked into Ping'er's beautiful eyes and said with a smile: "Sister Ping'er, do you think Sister-in-law Feng likes you, that's why she is reluctant to let you~"

Ping'er blushed and said: "What nonsense is the third master talking about?"

"I'm not talking nonsense. When I asked Sister-in-law Feng for you, she resisted me. If it hadn't been for the old lady's words, I'm afraid you would still be staying in Rongguo Mansion."

Ping'er said anxiously: "Sir, don't talk nonsense, Second Mistress only thinks of me as a younger sister, and absolutely doesn't have the kind of thoughts you said."

Lin Yun looked at the shy and anxious Ping'er in his arms, and couldn't help wanting to bully her.He lowered his head, and while kissing Ping'erxue's neck, he asked softly, "Have you guys ever done that?"

Ping'er stammered, "W-what's the matter?"

"Like this~"

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The wind was getting stronger and stronger, and the raindrops hit the banana leaves with a rustling sound.

As if disliking the noise, the window sash was shut with a snap.

A gust of wind blew by, as if wanting to get into the window and take a look at the beautiful scenery inside.

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The next morning, when Lin Yun was chatting with Qin Keqing in the inner house, the lady guarding the door came to report to him that Zhao Lin and the others had come to visit.

It is said that after the scholars passed the Jinshi examination, they began to form cliques intentionally or unintentionally. For example, Zhao Lin, Shangguanjie, and Du Shaoxuan were all candidates in Nanzhili, and they would approach Lin Yun intentionally or unintentionally.

Several people have a common wish, which is to support each other in the officialdom in the future, hold together to keep warm, and strive for a good future.

Naturally, Lin Yun would not push these people away in a high-spirited way. He would end up miserable in the officialdom without a few helpers.

Even Lin Ruhai has several friends from the Hanlin Academy. This time Lin Yun won the first place in the examination, in addition to Xiao Jingan's support, it was also inseparable from the support of Peng Yang, the imperial lecturer.

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Lin Yun walked into the living room in the front yard, and saw that besides Zhao Lin, Shangguanjie, and Du Shaoxuan, there was another person sitting in the room, which was Wen Yingxing.

When several people saw Lin Yun coming in, they all stood up to greet Lin Yun.

After the greetings, everyone had just sat down when Shangguanjie asked Lin Yun, "Ruoyu, I heard that you suggested to the imperial court to lift the sea ban and restore the Maritime Department during the palace examination. Is there such a thing?"

Lin Yun was surprised and said: "Brother Shangguan, the palace examination has not yet been released, how do you know?"

Shangguan Jie: "This matter has been spread among the scholars."

Zhao Lin said eagerly, "Ruoyu, is this really the case?"

Lin Yun nodded and said, "Yes."

Du Shaoxuan said anxiously: "Ruoyu, you are so confused, how can you write such a controversial policy theory at such a critical moment in the imperial examination."

Shangguanjie: "I really think it's good to be stupid, but banning the sea by the court is bad government. If the ban can be lifted, how many people will be benefited."

Zhao Lin: "Although that's the case, I think it's not too late to write a letter to the court after the imperial examination is over and the court confers an official position."

Lin Yun pretended to be righteous and said solemnly: "Only by mentioning this matter during the palace examination can it attract the attention of the emperor and the ministers of the court. If you write the letter after the examination is over, I am afraid that you will not even see the emperor's face, and nothing will happen. .”

Wen Yingxing: "If what Yu Yu said is right, this matter will only be brought up during the palace examination before it will be discussed by the courtiers."

Du Shaoxuan: "But in this way, Ruoyu's champion will probably be lost."

Lin Yun said with a smile: "The number one scholar is nothing to me. If I can persuade the court to lift the sea ban, I would rather lose the imperial examination."