After leaving Zhao Kang's private residence, Jia Cong went to Shanhai Bookstore in the west small city outside Xuanwumen. Luo Gaocai and Zheng Yeliao have become wealthy businessmen now, with Jia Cong as the main force, Chen Sanguan and Gui Buyan also had contact with them. In the bookstore, they mainly discussed the affairs of the Jiangsu Qingli Department of the Ministry of Revenue with the alliance, and also managed Lianghuai Salt Field.

In addition, Shen Dechen, a student of the Imperial College of Yanjing, often came to ask for advice, and he regarded himself as a disciple of Jia Cong.

This year is quite special. The old emperor passed away and the new emperor ascended the throne. It is the year of Ji Mao, Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are the three-year provincial examination. Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are the year of the palace examination. The special thing is that the new emperor ascended the throne and was given the Enko.

In other words, there will be a palace examination this year. After this year, the regulations on the imperial examinations will be as usual. Imperial College Supervisors can directly participate in the provincial examination. No wonder Shen Dechen runs so diligently.

It was early spring that was about to end. The wind and sand in the north were strong. When the spring breeze blew, I didn’t wear a hat to cover my eyes. That would make me confused. The natural environment of the capital was originally very polluted. However, from the south to the north, from Hui merchants and Zhejiang merchants to Shanxi and Shaanxi merchants, there were many people, and occasionally there were camel bells. The guild halls outside Xuanwumen and Chongwenmen were even more common.

Because of the power of the cabinet, it was almost controlled by Zhang Fenyi and Yu Chenglong. In the next two days, Jia Cong did not interfere in everything and never exercised the "right to vote". He gave in everywhere and made decisions by others. The two cabinet masters took them more and more seriously.

The chief assistant Yang Qinghe repeatedly complained about illness and asked for retirement, but Ling Juezhi did not allow it, but Yang Qinghe had been entrusted with illness and waited for the burial of the imperial tomb to be completed. This year, the spring rain had not yet fallen, and the Imperial Heaven Supervision reported that it was "unlucky". The cabinet also asked the emperor to do two things: the first was to hold a sutra and the second was to worship the Temple of Heaven.

There was no choice but to go. As soon as these two "great events in the court" came out, Yang Qinghe and Jia Cong had to bite the bullet and go into battle. Of course, before that, these two oldest and youngest auxiliary ministers were still staying at home to enjoy themselves.

"The Grand View Garden, which is "carried with mountains and rivers, has built essences" and "all the scenery in heaven and earth" is now in full bloom, and has undoubtedly become a paradise for women and girls. At first, Jia Yuanchun only allowed Jia Baoyu, a male relative to go in, but Jia Cong, who had seen Yangzhou, Suzhou and Jinling Gardens, may not be attracted to the Grand View Garden, but when he went in, who dared not say no?

In the open yard of Qiushuangzhai in the west, Jia Mu and other women were drinking a banquet. After Jia Cong drank two cups, he came out by the stream to relax. On the lake leading to Ou Xiangxie in front, rows of bamboo rafts were floating in direction, and Xiangling followed him out.

After a while, Xue Baochai and Xiren also dissipated. Xiren had her hair tied up. She was older and now she was in her twenties. Rong Chang's face had become more mature and thinner than before. Xiangling said, "Auntie Hua gave birth to a brother. I will be able to catch the week today."

Jia Cong was speechless and raised Xue Baochai's gaze. It was estimated that Lin Daiyu would have to die of resentment. Jia Cong nodded and said, "Okay, okay."

"My brother has come out. He has been in the Tianzhuan of the Ministry of Justice for so long and has lost a lot of weight." Xue Baochai ordered the maids to bring fishing rods and baits, so people started fishing in a game.

Jia Cong really couldn't like Xue Pan, but no matter what, Xue Pan was able to come out, it was completely delaying Jia Cong's official relationship. The Ministry of Justice had his alliance, and Qiu Bin, the Genshin Iron Guard, was not as heavy as the Yongle period. He probably would have to change it soon and might not dare to go against him.

It is precisely because of this that Xue Baochai couldn't say anything about Jia Cong taking concubines outside.

The economic and political power is in the hands of Jia Cong.

"Do you still want to ask him to do business?" Jia Cong said.

Xue Baochai knew that his brother was not the material, but she was still maintaining it: "It's better to be able to keep his achievements. It's not unreasonable to say that wealth is not rich for three generations. Just say that the pawn shop we opened in our family cannot be started without tens of thousands of taels of silver. Things that others pawn need to be kept, moisture-proof and mildew-proof, and there are many things involved."

"No, what kind of living is simple?" Xiren was very respectful to the couple Jia Cong and Xue Baochai. They were respectful on their faces, but they felt glorious and generous about their life and status today.

Qingwen on the other side said: "There is something that is simple. The second wife's accompanying house accepts land. I heard that the cap tax was abolished and the levy was levied by acres, which was divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower levels. The land is good, and if it is reported to be inferior, it can save much better. Because I cleared the land back then, and said that it was bought, but it was just someone else who invested it in our name and reported to be inferior. Everyone has benefits."

Li Wan interrupted, "This is the way. You have to save some things, and you can really think of it."

Xiangling said: "It's just someone who gives Mr. Cong's face. After the Qing dynasty, there is not much land left by the title."

Everyone thinks this is normal, and this is true for the clan. Isn’t it normal for Jia Cong to help the second house?

To put it bluntly, this is a "legitimate and reasonable" method of exploiting loopholes. China's "loophole rules" knowledge is "broad and profound" and has been seen from ancient times to the present. Jia Cong doesn't want to say anything about this. When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and sometimes he just closes his eyes.

Just like the people under his command, who would do it without giving any benefits?

"Who is the chief examiner of the Northern Examination this year? I don't know what the literary style is." Li Wan asked Jia Cong.

Jia Cong looked at this beautiful woman and said no answer. He begged me... If he didn't ask, I wouldn't tell you.

Li Wan stopped asking, her ears were a little red, fearing that someone would find them, so she hurried to the other side.

Sanchun said a lot less. They are all big girls now. Judging from this era, they know more and are more reserved.

"Isn't there a Dongyue Temple outside Chaoyang Gate? It is said that the Dongyue Emperor Concubine is very popular and is dedicated to seeking children." Jia Cong said inadvertently.

The Dongyue Temple outside Chaoyang Gate was expanded because there were emperors obsessed with ghosts, gods, Buddhas and Taoisms in the Ming Dynasty. It was expanded at that time, just like a palace, and the people could enter and exit, and the incense was constantly ongoing.

The ancients have always been awe of ghosts and gods and integrated into daily life. For example, "Send Name Talisman", which means that when a child is born, he sends his name to a temple and prays for blessings. In this way, this child has been a disciple of the god in that temple since he was a child, and the role of a substitute is similar to that of a substitute.

Jia Baoyu also sent it to the temple since he was a child, so Ma Daopo was his godmother. Wang Xifeng also "sent" Jia Qiao to Tiekan Temple in the Red Chamber. It is the same reason. There is a lot of money given to "Ghosts and Gods" by wealthy families. Speaking of which, who are the suckers of ghosts and gods?

The speaker is unintentional, the listener is intent, Baochai said she was going, and Li Wan glanced at Jia Cong. What does he mean? Could it be...

...

The endless Taihang Mountains are separated from Jingjingguan and Daomaguan Dunbao on a mountain peak on several mountains. Dunbao has also been established here. There are thatched houses around Dunbao. There are such dunbaos on the defense lines around the capital, but this peak is not official.

"Master, the root of our lineage is also white lotus. The ancestor Wenxiang was also a disciple of Xu Hongru. If there was a rebellion, the Hongyang sect's church was spread all over the canal, from Tongzhou, Zhili to Hangzhou, all of them were handed over."

"The people from Shandong, Zhili, Henan, Jiangsu, and even Yunnan, Sichuan, Bailian have never died... It is a drought nowadays, and there are many people who flee the famine. King Yu has not yet settled his position... Once the King of Qin rebelled, we can also get a share of the pie..."

The great guardian Leng Xingyu sat in the thatched hut and analyzed: "Don't look at Shunchao's steadily, the Tibetan lama and the Mongolian Weilath Alliance often have contacts. Mongolia has been in trouble because of the Red Sect and the Yellow Sect. The Jurchens are unwilling to accept it... I heard from the brothers in the canal that there is chaos in the southeast..."

The master seat was a charming woman with sharp eyes. The Yinxiang Sect has a deep foundation in Hebei, and belongs to the branch of the White Lotus Sect. The Hongyang Sect and Luo Sect were the same. At that time, Tang Sai'er and a woman were able to raise money with the White Lotus Sect and could still save her life and drift away. Then, Li Fuda, a Maitreya Sect, was able to make friends with high-ranking officials in the court. The case was delayed for several dynasties before it was resolved. Xu Hongru, Shandong, started the business with the White Lotus Sect, and the terrifying crowd reached a 2 million.

This is a terrible hidden force. The so-called "Warring States Period" of Japan are not as powerful as the White Lotus Sect.

"Look at the news about the Qin King. Shaanxi Sanbian, Yulin, Yansui, Gansu, and Guyuan have been uneasy. As far as I know, Dashun's military power has been divided into layers, and it is not so easy to tune troops... It is necessary to have the military talismans from Shangbao Department, the Ministry of War, and the Jingying Governor's Office, so neither eunuchs nor powerful ministers can transfer troops privately..."

The leader of Wenxiang looked down on the map: "When Emperor Zhengde went on a tour and wanted to dispatch troops, he was rejected by Wang Shouren, saying that he would be verified by the Ministry of War and the Cabinet, for fear of fraud. Even the emperor would do this, let alone the prince?"
Chapter completed!