The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 211

The South Study Room is located in the southwest of the Qianqing Palace. It was originally the reading place of Emperor Qian Sheng, commonly known as Nanzhai. In order to discuss knowledge, recite poems and paint with the officials of the Hanlin Academy, Emperor Qian Sheng built a special room in the southwest corner of the Qianqing Palace, named Nanzhai. In the study room, among officials such as the Hanlin Academy, "those with both talents and talents as poets and poets were selected" to be valued, and it was called "South Study Room Walking".

It is obvious that Emperor Qian Sheng created this South Study Room to study knowledge, recite poems and paint, which was just an excuse to hide from others. The real purpose was to create a small circle and secretly support his own team.

There was nothing that could be done about it. Although Emperor Qian Sheng was the emperor, there was still a Supreme Emperor who controlled the affairs of the government. If he didn't do it secretly, there would be no way to build the South Study Room.

In the first one or two years, Emperor Qian Sheng did only discuss knowledge, recite poems and paint with the Hanlin poets. However, when his confidants were trained, Emperor Qian Sheng stopped pretending and began to discuss political affairs with the poets. Some countries The policy was decided directly after everyone discussed it, so the South Study Room took over some of the functions of the cabinet.

Especially in the past few years, as Emperor Qian Sheng gradually gained control of the court, the power of Nan Shufang also increased, and it seemed to compete with the cabinet. If the Supreme Emperor stepped forward one day, it would be possible for Nan Shufang to directly replace the cabinet.

In the afternoon of this day, Emperor Qian Sheng received Lin Ruhai's secret document in the Yangxin Hall. He quickly opened it and took a look. He suddenly became angry, slapped the imperial case and shouted: "There is such a fart, it's simply ridiculous." It is lawless and must be thoroughly investigated, and I will eradicate this group of insects."

The reason why Emperor Qian Sheng was shocked and angry was because according to Lin Ruhai's eclectic statement, a mere salt merchant dared to liaise with pirates to sell private salt, and ordered thieves to attack and kill court officials. This shows how arrogant he was. Moreover, local civil and military officials are also suspected of colluding with each other, making this a widely-involved case.

The emperors of the past dynasties had no doubt that their military power was against them. Whoever touched them would die. These bastards dared to reach out to the local army. How could that be okay?Today these people dared to collude with officials and bandits to attack and kill the imperial officials, and tomorrow they dared to rebel against the emperor. Therefore, Emperor Qian Sheng immediately had a strong murderous intention and got up and went to the south study room.

The person on duty in the South Study Room on this day was none other than Zhao Dehui, a Hanlin scholar, who had the courtesy name Mingcheng and was given the privilege of walking in the South Study Room.This person was the one who orchestrated the "Hongyan Tower Incident" that year, and helped Emperor Qian Sheng seize control of the Shenji Camp. Unfortunately, in the end, the Supreme Emperor made a superior move and not only took advantage of the Tatars' southern invasion to recapture the Shenji Camp, but also took back the Shenji Camp in one fell swoop. Further control of the army and court.

However, as the saying goes, things have turned. In recent years, due to the defeat of the Liaodong War, the prestige of the Supreme Emperor has plummeted, and his voice in the court has also been greatly reduced. Nan Study has risen rapidly, and Zhao Dehui, as the chief of Nan Study, is the third emperor of Qian Sheng. With a confidant and a wise man, the power will naturally be overwhelming for a while, and the spring breeze will be proud.

"I see you, Your Majesty!" When Zhao Dehui saw Emperor Qian Sheng coming angrily, he couldn't help but feel a sudden shock in his heart and quickly stood up to greet him.

Emperor Qian Sheng didn't say anything, but handed Lin Ruhai's secret folder to Zhao Dehui. The latter hurriedly took it with both hands and opened it, but a smile gradually appeared on his face.

Emperor Qian Sheng frowned and said, "Why is Mr. Zhao laughing?"

Zhao Dehui smiled and said: "What a coincidence, I have here a secret document from Jiao Fang, the censor of Nanzhili, and I am planning to hand it over to the emperor. It may be related to this matter. Your Majesty may wish to take a look first.

After Zhao Dehui finished speaking, he presented a folding box wrapped in yellow cloth, which the General Affairs Department had just sent to the South Study Room.

Emperor Qian Sheng's heart moved and he hurriedly opened the folding box and took out the secret folding box inside. Zhao Dehui lowered his head and did not look sideways to show respect and did not dare to peek.

This secret report was submitted by Jiao Fang, the imperial censor, and the report was indeed the same thing. However, Jiao Fang's report mentioned the raid of Kang Mansion, and also mentioned Ji Jinxiao and others, so Emperor Qian Sheng After reading it, his eyes flashed, and he thought for a long time before he said calmly: "It's shocking that property worth millions of taels of silver was seized from a mere salt merchant." "Jiao Fang's secret is better than Lin Ruhai's. For more details, please take a look at it, Mr. Zhao." Emperor Qian Sheng casually handed the secret fold to Zhao Dehui.

Zhao Dehui took the secret document and read it carefully, then coughed slightly and said: "According to my experience, this is a case with extremely wide implications. How is the emperor going to deal with it?"

Emperor Qian Sheng's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he said coldly: "Of course we will investigate thoroughly and pursue it to the end. Those who should be beheaded will be beheaded, those who should be dismissed will be dismissed, and those who should be demoted will be demoted. No mercy will be given lightly!"

Zhao Dehui stroked his beard and said: "According to Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor Lin Ruhai Mi Zhe's intention, he wants to ask the emperor to send an imperial envoy to handle the case. What does the emperor want?"

Emperor Qian Sheng frowned. He didn't like people from the old Xungui Group. Lin Ruhai was also a member of the old Xungui Group and was married to the Jia family. This was the reason why he was unwilling to reuse Lin Ruhai further. However, Lin Ruhai was undoubtedly He is a very capable official. He has been working hard since he served as Yangzhou Salt Inspector for seven years. He has paid the Lianghuai salt tax in full every year. He has achieved outstanding achievements, which makes him very satisfied.

However, this case obviously involves Prince Yi Zhong, so he takes this opportunity to defeat him. However, Prince Yi Zhong is the banner figure of the old Xungui Group. If Lin Ruhai continues to be used to investigate the case, Emperor Qian Sheng will feel a little uneasy, so It is preferred to send another imperial envoy to take charge of the case.

However, when Emperor Qian Sheng glanced at the smiling Zhao Dehui, he suddenly felt something in his heart and asked, "Mr. Zhao, do you have any suggestions?"

Zhao Dehui said hurriedly: "I don't dare, but I do have some insights for the emperor to refer to."

Emperor Qian Sheng said calmly: "Would you like to hear it?"

Zhao Dehui said with profound meaning: "Lin Ruhai is a capable official and is more than capable of investigating the case. In fact, there is no need to send another person. The emperor can appoint Lin Ruhai as the governor of Yingtian to be responsible for thoroughly investigating the case, and also send Jin Yiwei to assist. "

Emperor Qian Sheng couldn't help but look thoughtful, suddenly his eyes flashed, and he nodded and said: "Mr. Zhao, please do as you say. I would like to ask you to draw up an edict."

Although Emperor Qian Sheng was not as powerful as Emperor Kang Ping, and his political skills were not as sophisticated as Emperor Kang Ping's, he was not necessarily worse mentally than him. After Zhao Dehui mentioned something, he immediately understood the connection.

The reason why Lin Ruhai, an old fox, asked someone else to take charge of the case was because he didn't want to offend the Supreme Emperor, but it was also a test of my trust in him.

In this case, I am not going to let you try the case as you wish, and then send the Jin Yiwei to supervise it, so I will not be afraid of you engaging in malpractice for personal gain. In this case, Lin Ruhai will inevitably drift away from the old Xungui Group, or even break up completely. For my use.

Moreover, Lin Ruhai himself is the Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor, and this case is also within the scope of his responsibilities. If another imperial envoy is selected, he will have to go through the cabinet and court recommendations, which is troublesome and easy to create side effects. It is better to just let him go directly. Lin Ruhai continues to be in charge of this case!

(End of this chapter)