Jin Yuliangyuan of the Red Chamber

Zhang Yuming smiled and said, "brother Lin, I'm quite old, what advice can I give you?"

Lin Ruhai smiled meaningfully: "Master Zhang, there is no need to be overly modest. There are some things we know very well, and the lower officials have also heard about them to some extent. As long as your lord opens his mouth and lets go, he will immediately have a lot of money. Let's wait for a while. Wouldn't it be better to say it again? To save time, the Holy One will be furious, we can't even run away!"

Zhang Yuming's heart was full of alarm bells, he stood up and squinted his eyes: "What does Mr. Lin mean by this? I don't understand." As expected of an old man in the officialdom, he looked at Lin Ruhai with a confused face, as if he was real Know nothing.

Lin Ruhai was not in a hurry, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip slowly, then put it down slowly, and then said with a smile: "My lord, Lin has been an official for so many years, and he thinks he is not a fool. In the past, the tax revenue of the salt government has been decreasing year by year, and I know some of the tricks." He paused, and looked at Zhang Yuming's expression, which became more and more unpredictable, "Those private salt dealers colluded with the Dongying people..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Yuming stopped drinking: "Absurd! Doesn't Mr. Lin suspect that I am colluding with Dongying people?!"

Lin Ruhai was not terrified, and still had a gentle smile: "You are such a nobleman, you forget things! I even sent troops to the coast to attack those Dongying people. Didn't you order you not to take care of this matter?" Zhang Yuming carded After he got out of the shell, he faltered and said: "That's because I think the Dongying people are powerful, and I'm afraid it won't look good if I lose the battle..."

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "My lord, why do you need to hide it now? The emperor has already issued an order, and if we don't show results, our wealth and lives will be in danger. The wrath of the emperor will lay down millions of corpses and bleed for thousands of miles!" !"

Zhang Yuming has been worrying about this for a long time, but now he felt relieved after hearing what Lin Ruhai said, but he remained silent.

Lin Ruhai continued: "So why don't we suspend it for a while, at least to make up the tax revenue for this year, and it's okay to continue after the emperor reveals the matter. We all know the huge profits of the Salt Administration, and it won't take long to make up for it Think about it, is life more important, or is it more important to earn less than a few million taels of silver? As long as there is life, there is no end to earning money." After saying this, he didn't speak again, just drinking tea calmly.

The room was quiet for a long time, and Lin Ruhai drank a cup of tea to the bottom, Zhang Yuming just said: "The old man is a little tired, Mr. Lin, please walk slowly."

Lin Ruhai was not annoyed, stood up calmly, brushed off his robe, and said to Zhang Yuming, "Don't disturb your lord's rest, I will take my leave now. . . Your life is entirely on you." After finishing speaking Then he turned and left.

One more fire and it's done.He thought to himself, and couldn't help but lighten his steps.

After returning to the mansion, someone came to report the affairs of Miss Chen and the two masters. Lin Ruhai knew that they were all right, so he nodded and didn't say too much.He started writing letters as soon as he came back, until noon, when he was having dinner with Baoyu Jialian and Daiyu, Baoyu said that he wanted to take Daiyu out for a stroll in the afternoon.

Lin Ruhai felt that something was wrong, after all, Daiyu was a girl, and she was not good at showing her face, but Baoyu didn't care about it, and Daiyu also had a look of hope and hope, and remembered that she was always in poor health and never went out when she was by her side. After visiting the mountains and rivers, after his wife died, she was sent to Jia's house. If Jia Lian Baoyu hadn't been there all these years, what would her life be like?Every time he thinks of this, he feels sorry for his daughter.

Although Baoyu is young, he is stable, so there should be no problem, as long as he sends more people to follow him, that's all.

After thinking about it, he nodded, and smiled lovingly at Daiyu: "Since you want to go out too, being a father doesn't restrict you anymore, and I'm happy as a father if you are in better health. Just be careful in everything and don't be too playful." Daiyu Nod happily.He said to Baoyu again: "I know you have always been safe, and I can rest assured that I will give you Yu'er. Be careful." Baoyu repeatedly promised.

After lunch, Lin Ruhai rested in the study, and Jia Lian, Baoyu and Daiyu also went to take a nap first.When Baoyu woke up after three o'clock in the afternoon, he came to find Daiyu and asked her to change into men's clothes. Lin Ruhai's servants got Lin Ruhai's order, prepared the carriage and waited outside the corner gate, and when they got into the carriage, Baoyu ordered : "Go to Baoyang Lake." The servant got the order and drove straight to Baoyang Lake.

Baoyang Lake, later known as Slender West Lake, is the most famous tourist attraction in Yangzhou. It is named for its long and slender lake surface. It is a famous garden on the lake and also has the characteristics of typical Jiangnan gardens.The winding lake road is strung with beautiful scenery such as Changdi spring willows, flowing stone walls, Diaoyutai, Xiaojinshan, Wangchun Tower, Yueguan, 24 bridges, etc., just like a long scroll of natural Chinese painting.Baoyu finally traveled to ancient times, and many places have not disappeared. Of course, it is worthwhile to visit once.

In ancient times, we didn’t want to charge entrance fees like modern times. In fact, gardens and people’s homes were indistinguishable. There were many boats moored by the river, ready for tourists to rent.The carriage stopped on the shore, and when Baodai and the two got out of the car and looked at the lake, they saw that there were slender boats on the shore, some with a roof, and some open, it was really an authentic Jiangnan Water Village.

Baoyu rented an open boat from a middle-aged boatman so that he could enjoy the scenery conveniently, and he only brought a boy to row the boat.The boatman has a simple and honest face, he is a simple working people.He took the copper coin from Baoyu and said with a smile: "You two young masters, you'd better bring an umbrella, or else you'd better take a coir raincoat, the old man looks like it's going to rain in a while!"

Baoyu knew that these working people had accumulated a lot of experience in their years of work. He said that there would be rain in a while, and that was true in all likelihood. It's on." Turning around, he ordered them to take two umbrellas, and the boatman brought a coir raincoat with him.Baoyu helped Daiyu into the boat, and the boat floated slowly along the lake.

The water of the lake is clear and the scenery on both sides of the lake is picturesque. After Daiyu came back, she stayed in the mansion for many days. Now that she comes out for a visit, her mood and vision are really cleared. She also goes boating with Baoyu on the lake. It's like drinking fairy dew.

Baoyu also intended to take her out for a walk, and was happy to see her so naturally, and the scenery along the coast was so overwhelming that he was overwhelmed, fascinated, and overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery.

Yangzhou is good, the first is Hongqiao, where the willows are as green as three feet of rain, and the cherries are as red as a flute, and they are everywhere in the blue sky.They started to appreciate the beauty of Slender West Lake from Hongqiao. "The flowers and willows on the two embankments are all along the water, all the way from the tower to the mountain." Daiyu whispered.

The boat slowly arrived in front of a pavilion rising from the flat water, and the boy who rocked the boat smiled and said, "Miss, Master Bao, this is the Diaoyutai." Baoyu laughed and said, "It's really interesting, it's summer now, if it's autumn and winter, it must be Don't have a taste!" He took Daiyu's hand and flew ashore, with a graceful and elegant posture, which made the boy stare straight at him.

Baoyu didn't care too much, and took Daiyu along for fun.Standing at a 60-degree angle of Diaoyutai, you can see the majestic White Pagoda through the oval hole in the south.Really ingenious.

After getting on the boat, you will find the famous Xiaojin Mountain. It is the largest island in the Slender West Lake, and it is also the most densely built place on the lake.The two of Bao Dai went ashore, and after looking at the huge stalactite, they climbed up the winding mountain road to the Wind Pavilion on Xiaojin Mountain.

It is the commanding height of the whole lake, and there is a couplet on the pavilion. "The wind and the moon are boundless, why do you have a heart here; the pavilion is still the same, and envy it has all the smoke and water." Baoyu read, "Good couplet, good couplet!" It's named after a single word!"

Daiyu said with a smile: "The ancients said that you can travel thousands of miles by reading thousands of books. You really don't deceive me! I have read a lot from books, but I have never fully appreciated the beautiful scenery around me. I used to work behind closed doors. !"

Baoyu laughed and said, "What others wrote is not as shocking as what I saw with my own eyes. It can also be seen that this world does a lot of harm to women. I will definitely accompany you in the future. Let's visit famous mountains and rivers together."

At this time, the sky had already darkened, and there were dark clouds billowing faintly in the western sky, and it was foreseeable that it would rain soon.There are few tourists, and the servant is still on the boat!Daiyu was used to these rebellious words coming out of Baoyu's mouth, and thought it was normal for him to say that, anyway, no one else heard it.She responded with a smile.

The two continued to tour.There are piano rooms, osmanthus bookstores, chess rooms, and moon temples on Xiaojin Mountain.The two of them had played one by one, and it was raining thinly from the sky.

A thin layer of water mist floated on the surface of the lake, and the raindrops hit the bluestone slabs, and even the moss growing in the cracks between the bricks became greener.The entire garden is shrouded in water vapor, making it even more deep and quiet.Baoyu was in a better mood.

He flew to the boat and took two umbrellas, and asked the boy to roll the boat back and wait in the carriage, while he and Daiyu took the umbrellas and walked away.The young man wanted to say that he should go back when it rained, but seeing Baoyu's expression of interest, he couldn't open his mouth. Besides, he was so good at kung fu, so he thought it would be all right, so he agreed and returned by rocking the boat.

Baoyu went back to the Osmanthus bookstore, where Daiyu was waiting for him.

Holding umbrellas, the two slowly descended from Xiaojin Mountain and walked on the stone road in the rain.On the opposite side of Xiaojin Mountain is Xichun Terrace, which is located at the turning point of the lake.

How big is this garden?In addition, there are Wangchun Tower, White Pagoda, etc., and various flowers and trees along the road are dotted with camellias, pomegranates, begonias, and green peaches. The sound of rain makes it even more lovely.The two of Bao and Dai watched all the way together, too dazzled to see them all, so I can't repeat them one by one.

The two watched as they walked, exuding admiration from time to time, unknowingly they had already walked half of the lake, and they didn't even realize that an hour had passed, and the rain gradually stopped.It was about seven o'clock in the evening, and it was completely dark. Baoyu said "Oh, it's too late, should we go back? They should be worried if it's later." Daiyu was also happy So I forgot the time, and I couldn't help but feel a little late at this time, so I nodded.

The two were about to turn back when they suddenly heard a burst of music coming from somewhere, which seemed extremely quiet on this quiet lake.Daiyu couldn't help but stopped and listened quietly.Baoyu is not very familiar with the rhythm, and he can't tell what kind of musical instrument it is. He just thinks that the music is light and long-distance, and the only word is nice.

Daiyu murmured after listening for a long time: "I don't know who is playing the flute. The sound of the flute is gentle and mellow. The skill of the flute player is quite superb, and the music is also intoxicating. It's just why the strands of melancholy in the sound of the flute are ? It actually weakened Xiao's expressive power."

Baoyu didn't understand this, so she heard her say this and said, "That means he is a man with a story." Interested, Daiyu pulled Baoyu's sleeve and said, "Ziran, let's go and see? I I think this person is very interesting! Let's take a look and then go back, shall we?"

Baoyu was also a little curious about the person who played the xiao. People say "joy comes from the heart". Although he doesn't understand the rhythm, he can still hear the faint melancholy in it. Is this person... depressed?Seeing that Daiyu's little face was full of prayers, she smiled slightly: "Okay, let's go and have a look."

When the rain rested and the clouds closed, the moon showed its head at this time, and shed a clear light.The sound of the flute is still floating.The two followed the sound and came to the side of the 24 bridge. They both had good eyesight and saw a person standing in the Chuxiao Pavilion from a distance, wearing a moon white long gown, like an exiled fairy under the moon.

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