Chapter 217 Thoughts

This time when he returned home, Lin Ruhai took Chen Heng and went straight to the main hall of the house, not even paying attention to the study. Seeing the teacher and student coming together in a happy mood, Jia Min already noticed something strange, "Why are you back so late today?"

"Your Majesty has something to do, so Heng'er and I stayed a little longer." Lin Ruhai's tone was very happy, and he didn't try to hide the smile on his lips.

Jia Min couldn't guess what the two masters and apprentices were keeping, but Lin Daiyu exclaimed "Ah", and she immediately noticed Xinda who followed in. The latter was holding a tray in his hand, on which was Chen Heng's new official robe. Daiyu was surprised and said, "Brother, have you been promoted?"

Being looked at by his sister's bright eyes, Chen Heng rarely showed a little shyness. I don't know if it was because Baoqin pointed it out, he is now a little afraid to look Daiyu in the eye. He only murmured, "Yes."

Jia Min took the opportunity to look over and saw that it was a brand new blue robe with a pair of water-playing patches on it. The 㶉𫛶is a bird that looks like a mandarin duck, which symbolizes the steadfast loyalty of the ministers .

Marrying into a family of civil officials, Jia Min was naturally very clear about such things. Although it was only a seventh-rank official, it was good for the younger generation to be promoted. Although she looked happy, she did not show much excitement. Just as she was about to congratulate and encourage the younger generation. Lin Ruhai had already held his wife's hand and smiled.

"You, don't think that Heng'er is just an ordinary seventh-rank official."

Jia Min blinked, and Daiyu looked puzzled. In the court, the only seventh-rank official who counted as a noble official was the editor of the Hanlin Academy. That was set up for the role models and the third place winners of each palace examination. Lin Ruhai's first position was this. But Heng'er was not a Jinshi, how could he be a Hanlin Academy official?

"He is now a six-department official." Lin Ruhai turned his head and looked at the student beside him, his face full of pride and complacency.

Hahaha, what a good kid, I found him in Yangzhou, hahaha.

Lin Daiyu didn't know much about the positions in the court, and Jia Min was really shocked. She knew that Chen Heng was summoned to the capital by Li Zhi, but she only knew that His Majesty valued Chen Heng so much. After one year of experience, he can hold such a position. Whether it is the speed of promotion or the importance of the official position, it can be regarded as very exaggerated and terrifying.

"This is really a great thing." Jia Min said in surprise, and at the same time took a deep look at Chen Heng. Now looking at this mountain village boy again, he actually felt that the other party had a handsome face, and there was a faint momentum to surpass Baoyu at home.

Lin Daiyu also vaguely guessed the power of the six departments through her mother's expression. Her heart jumped, and she couldn't help turning her head, looking at Chen Heng with surprise and joy. The boy just sorted out his complicated feelings, and in front of Jia Min, he only dared to smile back with a guilty conscience.

"Brother, you are amazing."

"Sister too."

Chen Heng regretted it as soon as he said this. Others were kind enough to praise him, but he was too nervous. What kind of words should he say this time?

Lin Daiyu was filled with joy, and she just curled her lips mischievously. She walked to Xinda, stroked her brother's official robe with her fingers, and glanced at Chen Heng's figure, and said happily: "Brother, this dress needs to be altered."

Before Chen Heng could speak, Lin Ruhai nodded and said: "It really needs to be altered, otherwise it will be troublesome to be criticized for being untidy in the morning court tomorrow."

Chen Heng suddenly realized that, yes, he was the Six Departments of the Imperial Censorate, and he still had to rush to the morning court.

"Eat first, eat first. After dinner, I will arrange for someone to measure Heng'er's size." Jia Min said in a neat tone, but Lin Daiyu heard a little opportunity. Her smart eyes turned a few times and looked at her brother. As soon as Chen Heng thought about it, he guessed what the other party wanted to do, and blinked his eyes subtly to show his response.

The two of them had been together since childhood, and they seemed to have a tacit understanding. Just by looking at each other, they understood each other. Lin Ruhai was very clear-sighted, but he didn't care about the thoughts of the two juniors.

The family sat happily at the table, with bright candles lit all around. Because of the good news, Jia Min asked the kitchen to cook two more dishes. Everyone was not eating fast, and Lin Ruhai frequently drank by himself. Chen Heng was not good at drinking, so he was a drunk guest.

Lin Ruhai was in a good mood today. He drank until his face was red, and then he slowly told Chen Heng what happened in the Linjing Hall after the other party left.

It turned out that Li Zhi wanted to promote Chen Heng after several twists and turns. At the beginning, Li Zhi and Wen Shiqian both wanted him to go to the Ministry of Revenue as the head of the department to help continue to handle the details of maritime affairs. But Gu Zaiyong was the first to stand up and oppose, thinking that it was inappropriate for a juren to be the chief official.

The Minister of Personnel naturally followed suit, as this was against the rules of the court. Although Yan Hu was the second to speak, he opposed it most fiercely. He suggested that Chen Heng be given some rewards, and he could go to the Ministry of Revenue if he wanted. But the position of chief official must not be given.

Chen Heng's qualifications in the court were too shallow after all. Although Lin and Wei had a say, the Ministry of Personnel had too much say in the appointment and removal of low-level officials. It was so important that Li Zhi had to listen to Yan Hu's opinion.

"Is that why there is the position of six departments?" Chen Heng suddenly realized, while picking up the wine glass to pour wine for Lin Ruhai.

"Yes. You know the six departments, and the appointment and removal here are all in the hands of your majesty." Lin Ruhai talked a lot today. One reason was to tell his wife and children about things outside to broaden their horizons. The second reason was to popularize the ways of officialdom to Chen Heng.

"My nephew knows."

After taking this position, no matter what he does in the future, he will be regarded as Li Zhi's direct descendant and confidant. Chen Heng also accepted this calmly. There is no way, as a person with little influence, he should be content to have a big tree to protect him. He is far from the time to make a choice.

"Can the promotion of a person be regarded as a success?" Lin Jue was still a child, very curious about such things, and also curious about the difference between a scholar and a candidate.

"This is where His Majesty reserves talents and cronies, so it's natural. But gossip is inevitable." Lin Ruhai vaccinated Chen Heng in advance, "And you are in this position now. During the examination, you can only pass three Dingjia, otherwise it will be a success, and there will be criticism from outside. "

Chen Heng could guess what kind of criticism there would be without thinking too much. He said hurriedly: "My nephew understands that after finishing His Majesty's errands, I will quietly study behind closed doors."

Lin Ruhai nodded happily. The more he looked at Chen Heng, the more satisfied he became. I always feel that this guy is good in every aspect, even if he is dark, he is so special. I am more assured of the other party's ambition and do not want to give too much advice on this matter.

Lin Daiyu was most concerned about Chen Heng's affairs. She was doing some calculations and found out that there would be another provincial examination next year and the general examination in February of the year after that. Calculating this way, it will take less than two years. She expressed concern again: "Then if my brother goes to take part in the examination, won't he have to start all over again?"

When she asked this question, Lin Ruhai and Chen Heng chuckled at the same time. The former said: "Even if you are observing political affairs, qualifications naturally count." He then said to the student, "If you can pass the Three Tripods A, You can go to the Hanlin Academy or not. If you want to gain more experience in governing, you can go there."

The world here is naturally not talking about some ordinary counties, but the larger state capitals. Chen Heng also knew this well. This is also the preferential treatment given by the National Examination Committee to those who are willing to go through events. If this is not possible, how can the six ministries recruit labor to do the work?

There are only more than a hundred Jinshi in the three-year examination, which is not enough to divide the six bureaus and the state capitals all over the world. Although there are now signs that there are fewer officials and more people, it is far from the level where Jinshi were everywhere at the end of the dynasty.

Daiyu put a chopstick into her father's bowl. Chen Heng also asked at the right time: "What do you think, uncle?"

Knowing what the child wanted to ask, Lin Ruhai pondered for a moment and answered the question: "Nowadays, the government pays more and more attention to the experience of officials in charge of government. You see, Brother Wei and I served as the governor of Yangzhou successively. Mr. Wen once served as the governor of Lianghu, and you are the governor of the Ministry of War. Mr. Sha even took charge of Shuntian Mansion."

Lin Ruhai paused for a moment, "After the provincial examination next year, Shen Tingfang, the governor of Guangdong, will also be promoted to the cabinet as the second assistant. If you are interested in the cabinet in the future, being appointed outside is a necessary process. And the sooner, the better, and the longer, the better. Wait Once you have enough experience, you can return to the center and don’t have to think about external transfers.”

Chen Heng took a sip of wine and nodded as he listened to the teacher's plan. After listening to the words of the teacher and student, Jia Min on the side truly understood the young man's promising future. In Xianggong's eyes, can the other party's future extend to the cabinet?

"What about dad? Can dad join the cabinet?" Lin Jue said excitedly. The official position is of the first rank, and it is not a bonus of honorary rank. He is a serious first-class official. Can I still be a government official for a while?

Lin Ruhai smiled and shook his head, directly dispelling his family's expectations. "Dad, I am satisfied to be able to sit in this position for the rest of my life."

He couldn't explain the reason in detail to his wife and children, so he only gave the student a subtle glance. When Chen Heng thought about it carefully, he understood the key. There are elements of the Jia family in his uncle. Even if the Jia family is ransacked in the future, Li Zhi will not allow any element of the noble family to be mixed into the cabinet.

Wen must be Wen, Wu must be Wu. This is a taboo for those in power and has nothing to do with how much Li Zhi admires Lin Ruhai. In fact, one can tell from the fact that Li Zhi appointed Lin Ruhai as the censor of Zuodu. The road ahead has been exhausted, and the relationship between monarch and minister should end here. If we try harder, we will make things difficult for each other.

No matter how smart Lin Daiyu is, she still can't figure out the secrets of officialdom. But she was too lazy to guess at this moment. All her thoughts were occupied by the joy of Chen Heng's promotion, and she felt that her body was light and airy.

After dinner, Chen Heng returned to his room. Not long after he sat down, Lin Daiyu led Zicuckoo to the door. The two men knew clearly that they were in the house, but they knocked on the door and asked deliberately: "Brother, are you in the house?"

"Come in." Chen Heng was speechless, feeling that Daiyu was getting more and more naughty.

The girl first leaned in halfway and covered her eyes with her hands, "Brother, you didn't do anything you shouldn't have done. Then sister, please come in..."

"Nonsense, you are obviously peeking." Chen Heng glanced at the girl's fingers, and then made a gesture of invitation in a dumbfounded way.

"After all, brother has grown up." Daiyu raised her chin, her face full of cleverness.

"Uh..." Chen Heng felt inexplicably guilty when he heard this word. He had no choice but to stiffen his neck and nod, and then asked the other party why he was here.

Who among them is following whom? Do you need to guess? Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Brother, if you don't like my sister coming, my sister should leave now."

"Wrong, wrong, brother is wrong. Sister, come on." Chen Heng had no choice but to stand up and open his hands.

Lin Daiyu laughed, took the string from Zijuan's hand, stood behind Chen Heng, and measured the size of his body.

A faint fragrance hit his nostrils. Chen Heng stood as steady as an old pine tree on a cliff, but his heart was filled with excitement as ants crawled over him.

"Sister, hurry up."

"Why rush?" Lin Daiyu glared at him, "I'll take my time."

I want to change your clothes with my own hands, but you still dislike my slowness. It's true that a dog bites Lu Dongbin, but he doesn't recognize a good heart.

"Don't make my clothes smaller." Chen Heng also said with a guilty conscience. Then he remembered that he had never seen his sister take needle and thread several times in his life.

"Master, I will help the young lady." Zijuan hurriedly shouted to help. She is such a discerning person, how could she put the young lady at a disadvantage?

Lin Daiyu raised her eyebrows proudly, with a look on her face. Chen Heng smiled, and while he had nothing to do, he simply recited the Three Character Sutra in his heart.

After slowly finishing Chen Heng's meal, Lin Daiyu guessed that her brother was deserting when she saw that her brother had been silent. While the other person was lost in thought, he hurriedly asked, "What is brother carrying?"

"Three..." It was so dangerous that Chen Heng stopped abruptly when the words came to his lips.

Lin Daiyu smiled, held up her skirt and said, "Brother, remember to drink some hangover soup before going to sleep at night. My sister will go to work with Sister Zicuckoo first, so I won't delay your going to court tomorrow."

"Thank you, sister."

Chen Heng did not dare to say anything, and respectfully sent Daiyu out. Then he sat back down thoughtfully, thinking about the close contact he had just had with Daiyu, and was lost in thought for a moment.

When Xinda came back with the washbasin, he saw his usually calm second brother pinching his cheek with one hand.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you?"

Chen Heng coughed quickly and said, "You're still young, so don't worry too much."

Wanting to marry the daughter of a second-grade official, this kind of thing, until there is no concrete way. He won't allow anyone to know, for fear that if he talks about it, everyone won't be able to go back to the past.

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Lin Ruhai was also preparing to take a rest under Jia Min's service, and the couple dismissed the serving servants. It was rare to sit side by side on the bed and talk to each other. Since the Lin family moved to the capital, Lin Ruhai has been busier than in Yangzhou. The couple hadn't had such a tender moment for a long time.

Waiting for the drunk Lin Ruhai to take off his clothes, they were all old couples. Jia Min directly pushed Lin Ruhai to go to bed quickly. Tomorrow, this man has to go to court early.

"Madam..." As soon as Lin Ruhai lay down, her hands were not honest.

"Stop, stop, stop." Jia Min was very worried and had no time to talk to this drunkard. He only stretched out his hand to grab the husband, trying to control the drunkard to do whatever he wanted.

Seeing the worried look on her face, Lin Ruhai immediately smiled, broke away from Jia Min's hands, leaned up and asked, "Madam, are you thinking about Heng'er?"

"Hey." Jia Min sighed. Before, she only thought that Chen Hengfei had to get the top prize in order to be qualified to be her daughter. But looking now, I can see that the other party is walking forward in long strides. Thinking of his daughter's infatuation with him, he couldn't help but worry about gains and losses again.

Heng'er has such age, character, and talent. It is the only one that stands out in the capital. The previous gaps have become less important in the face of the promising future of the younger generation.

Is this a good thing? This is certainly a good thing. But Jia Min tasted it. In the past, daughters were married off, but now if they talk about it, the most people can say is, "The Lin family is so quick to act, tsk tsk, what a great son-in-law who rides on the dragon to get a quick son-in-law, it's a pity."

What is this? I, Jia Min...

"Okay." Lin Ruhai knew best what the person next to her was thinking, it was just to save face. But he also knew that Jia Min's nature was not bad, but the arrogance of the young lady from the Duke's Mansion was rising, and she began to have a rebellious mentality. He hurriedly comforted her, "Then if Heng'er's family comes to propose marriage, will you agree or not?"

Jia Min was speechless for a moment, how could she disagree? Let’s not talk about Yu’er’s thoughts. Your Majesty likes Heng’er so much, and he refuses it. What do you think of asking your Majesty later? His beloved minister from a humble family still can't get into the eyes of a wealthy family?

"Hahahaha." Lin Ruhai already had the answer, and then said, "Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. I just said that you and I don't have to worry about this matter. Heng'er and Yu'er both have a character that values ​​friendship. As long as they keep it to themselves. Broken window paper can help them remember each other better than us interfering from the side. "

Okay, you Lin Ruhai, you are planning on your daughter and future son-in-law. Jia Min stretched out her hand, pinched Lin Ruhai's waist, and asked, "Is that why you keep pretending to be a confused family man?"

"Am I confused..." Lin Ruhai turned over, pressed on Jia Min, and said drunkenly, "I have to let Madam know something."

"you……"

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In the Wei Mansion.

Wei Yinghong had just seen off his future son-in-law Du Yunjing at home, and he grabbed his wife and kept saying: "Tomorrow, you go find Brother and Sister Lin to find out."

Mrs. Wei was a little strange. She came to her husband with tea and asked, "What happened again?"

Wei Yinghong told Chen Heng's matter in a few words. He said hurriedly: "While the gang of naughty people in the capital haven't reacted, go and ask Chixing if he is married in his hometown in Yangzhou. If not, we will take action quickly. Qijun's life-long matter has been solved, and Shu'er's matter has also been solved. You can't be slow. If it weren't for seniority, Shu'er should be married off first..."

Wei Yinghong rubbed his hands excitedly, what a good child, and he was so destined. He didn't know if he would be Chen Heng's examiner during the exam next year. Hahaha, when the time comes, he will be named on the gold list again and make up for the bridal chamber by himself. It's not a double happiness, it's a good thing to say it out loud.

Mrs. Wei nodded. Wei Shu was her and Ying Hong's first granddaughter, and she was a treasure. He said: "Then I will go see my siblings tomorrow."

"Okay, after the court, I'll go and sit in Ru Hai's concierge. Just ask, and I'll stop Ru Hai from going home for you." Wei Yinghong was very proud, feeling that he had run out of tricks. The marriage of a dignified minister of rites to a daughter cannot be rejected by the Chen family.

Thinking of the future, there will be Du Yunjing on his left and Chen Heng on his right. The three of them, the father-in-law and the son-in-law, will go to court together. He is really happy in his heart, and he hopes that this matter will be settled soon.

Ahhh, I am begging for monthly tickets from my benefactors like crazy. I am very happy to write today, and I hope you will enjoy reading it too. But I am hungry, and I have to go out for dinner, hahaha.