Liu Jin didn't have any favors to anyone in the south. He used to have a good relationship with Xu Xun, so he turned a blind eye to Xu Xun actually from Jinling. But now that he had almost completely fallen out with Xu Xun, he naturally hated people from Jiangnan. So, when Qian Ning mentioned that Jiangxi scholars were talking about the government affairs, he frowned for a moment, and remembered Jiao Fang's absurd proposal in his mind. When he heard that King Ning actually said he wanted to pay homage to him, he was immediately happy.

You should know that Emperor Xiaozong's younger brothers were all vassal early, and the current emperors have never had any brothers. Therefore, since he gained power, he was very powerful in front of civil and military ministers, but he had never had the opportunity to show off his power in front of these relatives. So, in a good mood, he almost forgot that he had once made the idea of ​​giving up King Ning, and a smile appeared on his face.

"What about those charges that Yang Shen impeached King Ning before? The royal family doubled the annual salary of the land in the royal family, exchanged glazed tiles to pay the local area, forcibly seized the property of official land and civil property, and killed innocent people. There was one thing in it, and it was all light to denounce it. What's more, he had a grandfather who almost got rid of the title of king. The incident was so big before. This was not something you could easily fool with just one word!"

"Hasn't Yang Tinghe sent him to Nanjing?" Qian Ning said with a smile on his face, then glanced at Zhang Cai again, and then said flatteringly, "This is thanks to Lord Zhang. This annoying Yang Tinghe is no longer in the court. What's more, His Highness Ning sent his former confidant to Beijing and was willing to offer 20,000 taels of silver and 1,000 taels of gold to his father-in-law. He only hopes that his father-in-law can speak a few good words for him."

When King Ning gave gifts to Liu Jin, it was when Liu Jian, Xie Qian and others had just stepped down and Liu Jin had just tasted the sweetness of power, but now he is in charge of the ranks and rituals, and no one in the palace dares to go against him. Although there is a political enemy like Xu Xun in the court, you can see how many people are trying to be attentive and flatter, so he doesn't take this large sum of money seriously now. Since Qian Ning said that, he gently raised his chin and said, "Since that's the case, then you will bring people back and see him, and then talk about others."

"Yes, my father-in-law is wise."

Seeing that Liu Jin's attitude was not as warm as he imagined, Qian Ning suddenly muttered in his heart. However, he did not just make a match today, so he persuaded Liu Jin to have a glass of wine. He took out something from his arms and presented it with respect, saying, "Because of Eunuch Liu's support, I was able to go to Jiangnan. To be honest, since the adoptive father of Beizhi's first retired from the position of the eunuch of Nanjing, Beizhi has never been to Jiangnan again. Now he has returned home in glory, and it is all the blessings of his father-in-law. Beizhi has nothing else to respect. This is a house that his father-in-law bought in Nanjing that year. Beizhi is afraid that he has no time to live there, so he dedicated it to his father-in-law."

Qian Ning was the adopted son of Qian Neng, the eunuch in Nanjing, who had been known to him. However, Qian Neng had his own nephew, and more than Qian Ning had adopted sons. Therefore, Qian Ning did not get much of the Qian family's property back then. It is conceivable how this house came from now on, and Liu Jin didn't care. However, Qian Ning gave the house to himself, and the meaning of real refuge was very obvious. Although Zhang Cai was already there, he was still very satisfied and laughed immediately.

"Since you have such a heart, if our family loses your affection, wouldn't it be that we look down on you? By the way, have you just returned to Beijing?"

"Yes, Bei Zhi had just returned to Beijing and went to Xixinsi's factory, and learned that his father-in-law was in his private residence, he rushed over immediately."

This means that Qian Ning has never been to the Xu family!

Liu Jin valued this more, and his mood naturally improved. He even held the pot and filled it with a cup and pushed it to Qian Ning. Seeing that he was flattered, he immediately thanked him and raised his neck to drink. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Qian Ning, you are a talented person. Just look at the inner factory and the atmosphere in your hands, our family will praise you very much, so since you are back, the east factory will naturally give it to you. As long as you are dedicated in the future, our family will not treat you badly."

"Yes, Beizhi will definitely live up to the cultivation of his father-in-law." Speaking of this, Qian Ning looked at Zhang Cai who was drinking and enjoying himself while drinking, and did not make a sound. He immediately laughed and said, "But, Beizhi was promoted by the Marquis of Pingbei after all, and this time he went to Beijing, he should also visit the mansion."

"Go." Liu Jin waved his hand generously, but said in a pun, "You have to pay attention to what you say."

"Yes, yes, yes, can be avoided."

When Qian Ning quit, Liu Jin put the deed on the table casually, and Zhang Cai sat upright and bowed, but he didn't mention Qian Ning to see Xu Xun, but said directly: "Dad father-in-law, what are you going to deal with about Ning King?"

"Well..." Although now is different and Liu Jin is no longer as fond of King Ning's gift, he is always reluctant to push the money delivered to the door. Therefore, he said after a moment of consideration, "Since the previous incident was initiated by Yang Shen, it should be the joint efforts of Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe. But now Yang Tinghe has gone to Nanjing and Lin Han has retired again. Xu Xun has not had many people who can take action, so he should not chase after this matter. As for Li Dongyang, it should be a bit calmer, so our family thinks that this matter can be smoothly passed. If someone really holds it tight, our family doesn't mind killing the chicken to warn the monkeys, give them some color!"

"My father-in-law is such a bad word!"

Seeing that Liu Jin changed his color for a moment, Zhang Cai said calmly: "Goodbye, please be honest. Although King Ning is a relative vassal, where does this money come from? The huge expenses of the production of the royal family farmlands are already left, so it is absolutely impossible to give so much to my father-in-law. But King Ning cannot steal official treasury, so it is naturally exploited by exploiting the common people. If the father-in-law sheltered him this time, then he could use the situation to relieve himself and exploit more. At that time, the public complaints are everywhere, and others will not only scold him, but also criticize him. Isn't it because of the small loss of big things?"

As soon as these words were said, Zhang Cai noticed that Liu Jin was stunned at first, and then he began to ponder. He said sincerely: "Brother-in-law, it's not just the truth of King Ning. The officials who walk under your sect also have the same truth. Their income from 100,000 taels outside, and only 10,000 taels dedicated to their father-in-law. The father-in-law thinks they are very sincere in offering these 100,000 taels. They give them a high position for a while. But it should be noted that among the people, because they were only able to be promoted or maintained by the power of the father-in-law, the 100,000 taels they bribe will be counted on the father-in-law. They get great benefits and get away with the law, but they have to bear the danger of complaining. Which one has more benefits and which one has less benefits? Just ask your father-in-law to think twice."

Since Liu Jin became powerful, there have been almost no one who dared to point out the wrong things in front of him. Even though Gu Dayong and Zhang Yong and others were barely on an equal footing with him, everyone knew that Liu Jin was not obsessed with his temper, so no one would do such thankless things. As for Xu Xun, he had no need to do such unfavorable actions. So today, when Liu Jin heard this kind of honest advice that clearly touched his interests, he gradually showed a deeply touching expression on his face after his initial unhappiness.

"It's worthy of being Mr. Xilu, no one dared to say this to our family!" Liu Jin calmed down and asked cordially and anxiously, "Why does Mr. Xilu think that our family should be the King of Ning to serve as a warning to others?"

"Of course not." Zhang Cai saw a hint of relief expression flashing across Liu Jin's face, and he said with a smile. "King Ning is a relative vassal after all, not to mention that this matter was finally because Yang Shen proposed it in public at the high-end banquet of Pingbei Hou. So, let's see what Pingbei Hou is doing. Just be more aware of the situation. As for the ones I just mentioned, my father-in-law might as well find a few infamous punishments among the officials who came to the door to give gifts, and kill one to warn him. This will be of great benefit to my father-in-law's reputation!"

"well!"

Liu Jin only felt that Zhang Cai could say everything he said to his heart every time he made a statement, and was very excited for a moment. What moved him even more was that Zhang Cai bowed again and said sincerely: "If the father-in-law is rude and not taught and punished, I am afraid that the people who depend on the father-in-law's family will be in a panic. So after taking those targets, my father-in-law might as well say that it is my suggestion to punish corruption. If this comes, my bad reputation will be my peace!"

"How can this work? How can this make sense!"

After instinctively opposing, Liu Jin immediately thought of the benefits of doing so. All the bad reputations of punishing corruption and bribery belonged to Zhang Cai, and he had the reputation of accepting advice and being decisive. Perhaps there were still people who were truly capable to vote for him. As for those who were really willing to give gifts, they would not give up their thoughts because of one or two unlucky ones. So, when he persuaded Zhang Cai a few more words, he refused to take back the preface, he finally reluctantly accepted the proposal. While continuing to have a banquet, he was extremely grateful in his heart.

This is really a national sage that cannot be exchanged for tens of millions of dollars. That boy Xu Xun is really frivolous and has no vision!

When Qian Ning rushed to the Xu Mansion, he could only hear a whisper. He was puzzled and saw a lot of people gathered in a sedan chair and parked at the door of the Xu family. He almost thought he had read it wrong. If it was a sedan chair entering the door, it would be fine. Maybe it was Xu Liang, the Marquis of Xing'an, who was willing to re-rest, but that was the sedan chair going out! Xu Xun had no brothers and sisters, who was the one who got married?

Thinking of this, he simply dismounted, went to the crowd watching the fun, grabbed a casually and asked, "Liaojia, what kind of happy event did the Xu family do?"

"Oh, this is really a rare thing. Mrs. Pingbei Hou married a confidant girl who had been with him for many years. I heard that she almost married out like a sister. The rare thing is that the Marquis of Xing'an or Marquis of Pingbei Hou were happy, so the show was so big. You haven't seen you send a dowry the day before, and you have to carry a total of thirty-two. Even ordinary officials and families are not so generous in marrying their daughters. The husband's family is really a blessing over there!"

The mistress of an ordinary family of nobles and nobles promised the maid to the outsiders. Perhaps some people would be confused and doubt that there was something unclear about the master's family. However, although some people called the Xu family a nouveau riche in the court, the people were inspired by the dream of Jinling and the words "Xu Liang's "repeated strings" that made people say that the bride is beautiful and the husband's family is very blessed. When Xu Xun finally squeezed to the door of the Xu family, he saw that the sedan chair was not stopped at the gate, but Dongjiaomen, and he felt relieved.

Even if you almost marry a sister, it cannot be the same as the official’s daughter, otherwise it would be too contrary to the etiquette system!

Since he caught up, even if he was just a girl, since the Xu family was willing to offer thirty-two dowry for this, Qian Ning was naturally willing to send a gift, and immediately reported to Xijiao Gate. As soon as he signed up, the two gatekeepers looked at each other for a while, and immediately invited him in with a smile. As soon as he entered the door, Qian Ning happened to see the bride coming out of the inside with a hive patty covered by someone. At the door of the main hall, Xu Xun held a young woman's arm, and Xu Liang was standing beside him, and he thought that the young woman must be Shen.

"What a good thing, why are you crying?" Xu Xun said as he reached out to wipe the tears from Shen Yue's face. Seeing him biting his lip and pushing his hand away, he smiled, "I'm an old husband and wife, I'm still afraid that people will see it. Besides, there are no outsiders! I don't want Ruyi to be uncomfortable. Isn't this the officials who have not invited me, but our own home is lively?"

"Who said no? What are your eyes?" Shen Yue knocked Xu Xun's ribs with her elbow. Seeing that he finally looked up, she said softly, "Didn't Qian Ning go to Jiangxi? When did he come back?"

"It should be today, he was a coincidence." Xu Xun said and said to Xu Liang, "Dad, I'm going to meet the guests. If there is anything else to do, you and Yue'er will consider it."

After going down the steps, Xu Xun saw Qian Ning quickly step forward to salute, he reached out and held him in a smile, "When did you come back? You happened to run into me for a wedding?"

"It's better to be a coincidence than to get there!" Qian Ning said, then took out a pink purse with an embroidered worker from his arms and said with a smile, "This is some Nanzhu that I got from the south of the Yangtze River. But the wives in my family don't use these. The Marquis might as well ask someone to make a few beads and wear them for the wife, just add two pieces of jewelry to the bride today, and just treat it as my gift."

Xu Xun took it, opened his purse and poured out a bead. He looked at the color and purity in the sunlight calmly, and then smiled and said, "I'm not polite to you, so I'll accept it now. The outside is all messing around just now. I went to the study to talk to me, and I happened to have something to say to you."

When he arrived at the study room, before Qian Ning could say anything, Xu Xun asked bluntly: "Cao Xiong had just been transferred to Yansui Town. Now, although the general officer of Guyuan has been transferred, I am not so relieved. Now the deputy general of Guyuan is also in a short time. If you want, I can recommend you. You can control one side in just a year or two. What do you think?"

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