The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Lin Mansion

Finally, Georges Macart said to Lin Yun, "Mr. Lin, please translate this sentence."

Lin Yun glanced at Zhou Muzhai, and after seeing that he agreed, he began to translate.

After hearing this, George Macart shook his head and said: "We, Great Britain, and your Great Chu country are equal. I will never accept this kind of etiquette."

"In that case, there is nothing to talk about."

After Ning Yu finished speaking, he turned to Zhou Muzhai and said, "Mr. Ge, I don't think there is any need to continue the negotiation."

Xiao Jiaxuan, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, advised from the side: "Please think again, my lord."

When Zhou Muzhai was thinking about it, he heard George Macarter say: "Mr. Shoufu, I suggest that we adjourn the meeting first and talk about it another day?"

After listening to Lin Yun's translation, Zhou Muzhai nodded and said, "Alright, let's calm down and discuss it next time."

George Macal said again: "Mr. Shoufu, we have a small request."

"Please say."

"There are more than a dozen astronomers, mathematicians, writers, scientists, and artists accompanying our mission. They all want to communicate with their colleagues in Dachu. Is it possible?"

Zhou Muzhai: "We have to go back and discuss this matter, please wait for the news."

"Ok."

...

The first meeting lasted for more than half an hour, but the two sides did not mention anything except the etiquette quarrel.

Coming out of the concierge hall, after Lin Yun sent Zhou Muzhai and Ning Yu away, he saw Peng Yang approaching, and smiled at Lin Yun again: "Ruoyu, sit in my carriage, and I'll see you off."

"Ok."

Lin Yun turned around to say hello to Zhong Yi and Xiao Mo, and then boarded Peng Yang's carriage.

After the carriage left Honglu Temple, Peng Yang asked Lin Yun, "What do you think about today's negotiation?"

Lin Yun smiled bitterly and said: "This disciple is a man of few words, even if he has ideas, it's useless."

Peng Yang: "There are no outsiders here, so there is no imitation."

Lin Yun: "Disciple, I don't understand why Mr. Xiao Ge and Prince Zhongshun refused to give an inch in terms of etiquette? When we talk about it like this, when will we get to the point?"

Peng Yang smiled playfully: "Do you think the dispute over etiquette is irrelevant?"

"That's right. My disciple thinks that the negotiations should get to the point as soon as possible. We can discuss with the British Mission to bring in advanced European technology as soon as possible for my Great Chu's use."

Peng Yang: "What you said is wrong. The dispute over etiquette is related to who is in charge of the cooperation between the two countries. If Great Britain finds it easy to negotiate at the beginning, they will definitely increase the price of the negotiation later. Negotiations will be more difficult."

Lin Yun suddenly said: "Thank you sir for your guidance, I almost misunderstood a few adults."

Peng Yang nodded, and then asked again: "The period of probation for the Shinke Scholars is approaching, do you want to work in the Ministry of Officials?"

Lin Yun was surprised and said, "Let me work in the Ministry of Officials?"

Peng Yang: "I see that you don't like staying in the Imperial Academy very much, why don't you come to the Ministry of Officials to help me, so that I can relax a bit."

Lin Yun: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I am willing to obey my orders."

Peng Yang nodded and said, "Okay, with your words, I'm relieved."

After a pause, Peng Yang said again: "I heard that Mr. Shi may be transferred to be Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and I don't know who will be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

Lin Yun: "My disciple thinks that Mr. should be the most suitable candidate for Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

Peng Yang smiled bitterly and said: "There are many people suitable for this position, I'm afraid they can't be blamed on me."

Lin Yun asked tactfully: "I don't know what the disciple can do to help the master?"

Peng Yang hesitated and said: "I heard that you have a good relationship with Lao Nei, I don't know you~"

"Don't worry, sir. I'll talk to my wife when I turn around, and I'll give you a few words of kindness."

Peng Yang laughed and said, "Then I will trouble you."

"Sir, please don't do this. I'm just trying my best."

After a pause, Lin Yun said again: "I have a roommate friend in Jinling Imperial College, named Du Shaoxuan. He is this year's New Division Fellow Jinshi. If there is a chance, please take care of him."

"Du Shaoxuan, okay, I remember."

"Thank you sir."

...

Near Linyuan, Lin Yun got off the carriage. After watching Peng Yang leave, he thought to himself: "Sure enough, there will be no falling cakes from the sky. This Peng Yang is really scheming. He has paid attention to himself so early."

Then, he thought of Xiao Jing'an again, who helped him so much, what was he trying to do for him?

...

When Lin Yun returned to the mansion, he heard that Lin Ruhai was back.He hurried to the west courtyard to meet them.

After the maid went in to report, Lin Yun stepped into the room and saw Daiyu sitting and chatting with Lin Ruhai and his wife.

Lin Yun stepped forward to salute and greet him.

After the chatter, he asked Lin Ruhai, "Uncle is coming back today, but do you want to ask about the visit of the British Mission?"

Lin Ruhai nodded and said: "I heard in the academy that the British Mission has more than 100 elite talents. Brother Lu wants to invite them to the Yichen Academy to communicate with the scholars. Do you think this is feasible?"

"My nephew also thinks the same way. This morning, I suggested to His Majesty that two subjects, physics and chemistry, should be added to Yichen Academy."

"Oh, are these two subjects important?"

"Very important."

"Come on, let's talk in the study."

"Ok."

...

When Daiyu saw Lin Yun coming back, she abducted her father.

She said angrily: "Brother is really going too far. I finally saw my father, and I was disturbed by him."

Jia Min: "Your father and elder brother have serious business to discuss, you should be considerate of them."

Daiyu: "Mother, why is elder brother busier than father when he was working in the Imperial Academy?"

Jia Min smiled and said: "Your brother, it is said that the capable work harder. Others want to be busy but have not had the chance."

Daiyu said sullenly: "Brother is so busy every day, no one will play with me."

Jia Min remembered and said: "You went to the mansion over there today, why did you come back so early?"

"Don't mention it, Brother Huan messed up the third sister's birthday today."

"Oh! Tell me in detail what's going on."

"That's right, morning~"

Chapter 281 : Happy Cooperation!

In the morning, it began to rain lightly.

Lin Yun got up early, and after exercising, he went to the west courtyard to greet Lin Ruhai and his wife.Later, he came to the front to visit his father and the old genius doctor,

The two old men were about to have breakfast, and when they saw Lin Yun coming, they asked him to stay and eat with them.

It is false to ask Lin Yun to eat with him, but it is true to ask him for news about foreigners.Especially the old genius doctor. He had heard Lin Yun say that foreigners have advanced medical skills, so he was very curious. Now that foreigners have organized a group to visit, he naturally wanted to ask Lin Yun for some news.

...

As soon as the three of them sat down, Xiaoya came in with a food box and served them meals.

Seeing Xiaoya busily preparing tableware and breakfast for the three of them, Mr. Lin suddenly said to his son: "Xiaoya has been by your side for quite a while, you should give her an explanation."

Lin Yun deliberately pretended to be confused, "Father, what confession are you talking about?"

The old genius doctor picked up a bun with chopsticks, and said while eating: "What else can I explain? Your father wants you to take Xiaoya as a concubine."

Xiaoya hurriedly said: "I will be satisfied if I can be the servant girl of the third master."

Elder Lin glared at his son and said, "Listen, how sensible this girl is. Among the girls in your room, who can compare to Xiaoya?"

Lin Yun said speechlessly: "Father, Xiaoya only wants to be a maid, so I can't force her to be my concubine, can I?"

Mr. Lin: "That's why she said that because you didn't let go. Which girl would be willing to be a servant girl."

Lin Yunchong asked Xiaoya: "Xiaoya, tell yourself, do you want to be a concubine?"

Xiaoya lowered her head and said shyly: "Your servant obeys the master."

After speaking, she turned and ran away.

"Uh~"

Lin Yun stared at Xiaoya's disappearing figure with wide eyes, and said in his heart, "What about your integrity? It was agreed that you will only be a maid. Why did you change your mind when the old man came?"

The old miracle doctor laughed and said, "Boy Yun, your peach blossom debt is quite prosperous."

Mr. Lin: "Yun'er, your uncle and aunt told me that they want to adopt one of your heirs to inherit your uncle's incense, and my father has already agreed."

Lin Yun hurriedly said: "It's still early, let's talk about it later."

"You just have to figure it out."

...

The three of them were chatting while eating. When they heard Lin Yun talking about the many gifts brought by the foreign mission, the old miracle doctor remembered and said, "Boy Yun, this time the foreign mission came, did they bring the kind of gifts you mentioned before?" A magnifying mirror?”

Lin Yun nodded and said, "I saw a microscope in the gift list."

The old genius doctor hurriedly asked, "Can you let me see that microscope?"

Lin Yun: "Not yet, the gift is still in the hands of foreigners. After the negotiation is over, I will find a way to let you see that thing."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

Mr. Lin: "Yun'er, since foreigners can give that mirror to the Son of Heaven, there must be some for sale, right? Why don't you just spend some money and buy one for the old miracle doctor and ship it back."

Lin Yun nodded and said: "Okay, I will talk to foreigners later, and try to buy two microscopes from Great Britain and ship them back."

The old miracle doctor said happily: "Yes, you have a conscience."