The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

When Lin Ruhai followed Wei Yinghong to the court hall, the place was already brightly lit, and all the clerks in the sixth class were taking the letter paper given by the prefect and starting to check the information they could find.

Although they don't record boring things like the weather every day, they do keep records every time they go out to do errands. They can always find some details about the conditions on the road and what happened.

After checking 50% to 60% of the information on the letter, and the remaining 40% to 50%, everyone checked another 10% to 20% based on their patched memories. I took it out and compared it with the date and weather on the letter paper, and it turned out to be exactly the same.

The leader immediately rushed to the magistrate to report. Wei Yinghong only raised his eyebrows and waved his hand to the group to check how many inns and restaurants there were in Yangzhou City.

The government office has backup for this kind of thing. After all, everyone has to pay taxes. This person immediately accepted the order and turned around to take his colleagues to the warehouse to collect information.

Huang Weizhong, the magistrate of the prefecture, had just arrived. When the Sixth Section was checking the information, he was slowly listening to Wei Yinghong's explanation of the incident.

At this moment, after the clerk retreated, he couldn't help but said anxiously: Sir, it's broken, what can we do?

Huang Weizhong is from Shandong, and he can't help but express his hometown accent when he gets excited.

For a short moment, he was not without thoughts, but he still couldn't figure out what the prefect meant.

Wei Yinghong has been in Yangzhou for so many years, and Huang Weizhong's help is indispensable on weekdays. Naturally, he would not have any thoughts about this Jinshi who was older than himself.

In official affairs, it has always been important that you respect me and I respect you, so that everyone can cooperate seamlessly.

In three steps, let's take our time in the dark. Wei Yinghong had already discussed the specific ideas with Lin Ruhai.

When Huang Weizhong heard the first sentence, he finally let go of his half-suspected heart.

He was afraid that if Wei Yinghong wanted to do it in a big way, he would be betting the reputation of the entire government official.

It would be easy to say that it would be successful, but it would be a waste of time in the end. The entire Yangzhou officialdom will become the laughing stock of Jiangnan people.

Seeing that the prefect was not eager for quick success, Huang Weizhong calmed down and asked for advice. Wei Yinghong didn't hide anything from him and told everything about his and Lin Ruhai's plans.

The first step for the two of them was naturally to count the number of granaries in the mansion, and then rush to repair the tribute courtyard. They also had to count the vacant houses, inns, restaurants and other places in the city for emergencies. By the way, people were sent to keep an eye on the water levels of the Yangtze River and Huaihe River and pay attention to the rainfall in October.

If there is little rainfall in October, there will definitely be rumors circulating in Yangzhou City.

At that time, it is time to proceed to the second step, secretly informing the counties in the government, and contacting the officials in Suzhou, Zhenjiang, Jinling and other places. Let them prepare for disasters in advance and issue notices on their own side to appease the people.

No matter what, we have to hold on until the spring of the next year. At that moment, there will still be no wind or rain. Then there is no need for the whole government to hesitate, just report to His Majesty to prepare for the disaster.

After hearing this, Huang Weizhong couldn't help but nod his head. What Wei Yinghong said was mature and prudent, both thoughtful and proactive. As the governor of the state, all he can do is check for leaks and fill them. He turned his head and thought for a long time, Sir, do you think there will be refugees and are you going to use the tribute courtyard as a disaster house?

You must be on guard.

Then we need to recruit fifty more people. Huang Weizhong thought about the number of people. Now there are only fifty people in Gongyuan. The completion date we set with them was before February next year.

No, recruit another hundred people. Wei Yinghong shook his head, The required money will be taken directly from the warehouse, and we must do this with great fanfare. We will recruit fifty people in September, and another fifty in October. The wages will be higher. It’s okay.”

Sir, I understand. Huang Weizhong nodded. He immediately understood what Wei Yinghong meant. Since we want to divert people's attention, it is better to call all three newspaper shops in the city. Don't let them talk too much right now.

There are now three newspapers in Yangzhou city. Not to mention Jing'an Daily, there are also two rising stars, Huaiyang Daily and Jiangnan Shibao. Among these three companies, the younger ones publish a newspaper every five days, while the longer ones publish one newspaper every seven or ten days. Each has its own emphasis on content.

Wei Yinghong couldn't help but look at Lin Ruhai and smiled at the same time: That's exactly what I meant.

When Huang Weizhong heard this, he was also overjoyed and said: That's very good.

Lin Ruhai suddenly remembered something and said anxiously: By the way, I also remembered something.

Wei Yinghong quickly turned his head to look at his friend, only to hear the other party say, We have to send someone to pay attention to the situation in the capital.

Naturally, a place as important as the capital would not report to the local government. Even if it was short of supplies and food, it would only issue a decree. In such a situation, wouldn't it mean that they are hiding from each other, which is a taboo in planning.

Huang Weizhong clapped his hands and said: That's right. If the drought in the capital does not go away for a day, Your Majesty will mobilize the whole country to rescue it. At that time, it will also be a great test for the people's livelihood.

The three people put their heads together again and discussed how to appease and coordinate the people's livelihood if the drought was only in the capital and would not go away for a long time.

They kept discussing until it got dark, and Wei Yinghong immediately ordered someone to prepare breakfast. Regardless of their refusal, he insisted on asking them to have breakfast before letting them go.

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The next day, when Chen Heng rushed to the academy, he came to the Tiren Hall first and looked at the peach tree with anxiety. Under that, a new crane was added early.

Without hesitation, Chen Heng quickly came to the Tiren Hall and took out the letter written by Sister Lin to him.

When he opened the letter, Chen Heng felt his heart pounding. Until he saw the message above: Brother, rest assured, dad already knows, it’s done.

Then he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, the ice-smart and intelligent Sister Lin could guess his thoughts.

Chen Hengshai laughed, put away the letter like a treasure, returned to his usual leisurely posture, and walked towards the school leisurely.

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Sister, why did you come so early today? Wei Qijun stood at Daiyu's table, looking at the yawning girl, and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

This good sister of hers is definitely smart, but it is absolutely impossible to ask her to watch the lights at midnight and the chicken at night.

All smart people in the world are somewhat lazy.

But Lin Daiyu smiled and stretched out her hands, folding them in front of her like a fan, I'm giving a message to the frightened goose.

Wei Qijun was confused after hearing this, took Lin Daiyu's hand and began to interrogate her.

Lin Daiyu is such a smart person, how can she be tricked by the coquettish Wei Qijun?

Instead, she got it out of Qi Jun's mouth that the magistrate and his father were busy until dawn before they separated.

The two people were talking and laughing when a cup of tea was suddenly handed over from the side. Lin Daiyu looked sideways and saw Sister Qin's calm and composed face.

Sister, this is the calming tea I brewed myself. Since you didn't sleep well last night, drink some to rest your mind first. Baoqin smiled at her.

Lin Daiyu held the cup and found that the temperature had already cooled down. With her keen temper, she immediately understood that Sister Qin must have just cooled it for herself, so she brought it to her.

Lin Daiyu looked at Bao Qin and said sincerely: Sister Qin, you are so kind.

Bao Qin winked at her and said with a smile: Look, my sister can't transform into a man either.

Sister Lin was so unwilling to listen to her joke that she didn't even bother to drink tea. He moved the stool near her and stretched out his little finger, Then we have to make an agreement. I will be a scholar in my next life. Sister Qin, don't let me down.

Baoqin smiled and tilted his head, and said softly, I will do whatever you want.

Okay, you two left me to play by myself again. Wei Qijun was so angry that he went crazy.

The two looked at each other and smiled. One of them took one of Qi Jun's hands and coaxed the eldest sister with a smile.

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After class that day, Chen Heng received an invitation from Father Lin.

Although he didn't know what it was about, Chen Heng guessed that it had something to do with the letter, and then thought of the information Sister Lin told him during the day.

He knew something was coming, and on the way to the Lin Mansion, he was generally in a mood of excitement and anticipation.

Sitting in the Lin family's carriage, Chen Heng dismounted and walked quickly through the gate and courtyard.

There is no need to elaborate on the scenery on the road. Chen Heng himself has already recognized the road.

All the way to the study room, Chen Heng couldn't wait to push the door open and enter. Then he saw Lin Ruhai sitting on the table, and sister Lin standing behind her uncle, holding a pink fist and beating his shoulder.

This scene really made Chen Heng want to laugh. After finally suppressing the smile on his lips, he quickly stepped forward and saluted Lin Ruhai, Uncle, sister.

You don't need me to tell you to sit down. Lin Ruhai seemed to be in a good mood and even joked with his junior.

Chen Heng chuckled, that's what he was good at. When he should be thick-skinned, he was very willing to be shameless. My uncle often told me to treat this place as his own home, and my nephew would naturally obey.

Brother, you also have this side. Lin Daiyu exclaimed in surprise, feeling deeply that she had come to the right place today.

Is there anything you want to eat tonight? Lin Ruhai didn't know why, so she just chose commonplace words.

Chen Heng was so anxious that he scratched his liver and lungs, and only said hastily, I can do it, uncle.

Will you have a drink with me tonight? Lin Ruhai pretended to be confused and continued to ask.

Chen Heng was also speechless. Is uncle so interested in chatting today? It was because of his enthusiasm that he actually said: I'm afraid it's not good to drink at my age.

You idiot. Lin Ruhai pointed at him with a smile, without further explanation, and said forcefully: Just have a drink with your uncle.

When Chen Heng heard this, he could only nod in agreement.

In fact, Chen Heng is not to blame for this. There is an unconventional agreement among the people. Generally, elders will allow their children to drink their first glass of wine when they grow up.

Although Lin Ruhai could only be considered half of Chen Heng's elders, she persuaded him to have a drink today because she wanted to tell him that she would treat him as an adult in the future.

Chen Heng didn't know about this, but it didn't matter, Sister Lin had already guessed it. She, an outsider, could see clearly from the sidelines and stamp her feet anxiously. After waiting for a while to leave the study, he took his brother to the corner and explained his father's intentions carefully.

You did a very good job on this matter. Lin Ruhai finally got to the point.

When Chen Heng heard these words, he finally let go of the heavy stone in his heart.

He wanted to know the inside story of some things, but he was worried that it would be inappropriate if he asked too many questions, so he was hesitating.

Lin Ruhai asked Daiyu to make a cup of tea for the two of them, took his hand, and told Chen Heng bit by bit about her discussions with Wei Yinghong.

After he finished speaking, he asked about his intention and his own thoughts on each step.

Although Chen Heng was smart, he had little knowledge in the officialdom. Some of his answers were right and some were wrong.

Lin Ruhai was not angry, and only taught and corrected him little by little.

After some prodding from his uncle, Chen Heng finally came to his senses.

After some pleasant teaching, Lin Ruhai's teacher-like side burst out, and he motioned Daiyu to get the chessboard from the bookshelf, saying: Come on, it's still early for dinner, you can talk to me about a game.

After seeing the two of them finish talking about business, dad suddenly wanted to fight with his brother. Lin Daiyu was very happy to see this excitement, and she became excited and said hurriedly: I'll pour you tea.

Chen Heng was dumbfounded and said hesitantly: Uncle, how was your chess game?

Just so-so. Lin Ruhai said modestly. Wei Yinghong rarely played chess with him anyway.

Chen Hengxin immediately put it down and said, Uncle, coincidentally, my nephew's chess skills are only so-so.

The three of them set up a place, with Lin Ruhai holding the white one and Chen Heng holding the black one. Lin Daiyu was busy serving cakes and making tea.

The newspaper is doing well. After playing the first three moves of chess, Lin Ruhai used the opponent's thinking skills to comment on Jing'an Daily.

It's a small fight, a small fight. Chen Heng felt a little guilty. He always felt that Lin Ruhai was moving too fast, and it didn't look like he was careless.

After fifty moves, Lin Ruhai stood up with a dark face, remembering that Chen Heng was still young and he was embarrassed to say: stinky chess basket. After hesitating for a long time, he just said, I think your chess skills are suitable for visiting the Wei family.

Ah?! Chen Heng was stunned. Is this a compliment or a derogation?

Hahahaha. Seeing her brother's appearance, Lin Daiyu suppressed her smile for the whole round, and finally broke through.

Yu'er, go find the Thirteen Chapters of the Chess Classic and ask your brother to take it back and study it carefully.

Yes, Daddy. Lin Daiyu raised her pink and white hand, clenched it into a fist and waved it vigorously in the air.

In the group today, a book friend told me that if you update 10,000 words and manage enough monthly tickets, many more people will join the group.

I take this seriously. I really updated my 10,000 words today. At the end of the day, I didn’t even move my butt off the stool. I'll leave it to you about the tickets.

Love you guys.