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Lin Han and Zhang Zhou, young and old, did not discuss any major marriage matters, but instead studied the "Da Ming Huidian".

Zhang Zhou brought all the books to Lin Han, and Lin Han asked for them one by one, volume by volume, and even reviewed them word for word.

In fact, Zhang Zhou felt that Lin Han was a bit bragging.

He, Zhang Zhou, is very knowledgeable. He has been wallowing in old papers for many years. Even those who have read through or even studied the written books cannot guarantee that he can remember them all.

As for Lin Han, he was just serving as a minister of the Imperial Academy, and many of his professions were not directly related to him. The most he could do was provide detailed information on the parts he knew.

"...Why is this section about the Ministry of Rites and Honglu's affairs so different from the previous one?" Lin Han thought he had found something wrong.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The North Huitong Hall is located on the east side of Qingchengfang Street. It was built in the 6th year of Zhengtong's reign and rebuilt in the 5th year of Hongzhi. It has a total of 376 rooms. The South Huitong Hall is located on the north side of Yuheqiao West Street in Dongjiangmi Lane and was also built in the 6th year of Zhengtong's reign.

It was built and rebuilt in the fifth year of Hongzhi, with a total of 387 rooms. In the sixth year of Zhengtong, all the affairs of the north and south were moved to Honglu Temple. Nowadays, when the princes’ envoys arrive in Beijing, they are usually received by the Ministry of Rites, but in fact they should be transferred to

The Huitong Pavilion is solely responsible for Honglu Temple."

Lin Han frowned.

Although he was not clear about some things, what Zhang Zhou said made sense.

The first thing Emperor Hongzhi wanted to rewrite was the "Zhu Si Responsibilities" to clarify the things that each government office in the court was responsible for and to prevent omissions and overlaps.

This is also because many problems have arisen from the founding of the Ming Dynasty to the present. The laws should also have the opportunity to add and amend or add cases, and even make some unreasonable job arrangements, or legal provisions that are too heavy or too light.

Modification, but this is a very huge matter and requires careful consideration.

And Zhang Zhou took advantage of a "prophet".

These things were originally decided by you, I just came to explain them to you before you decide.

If you feel that my decision is wrong, then just raise it and treat it like you are now and slap your future selves in the face. I will happily watch your jokes!

"Um."

Lin Han couldn't fault it and continued reading.

The more I look...

The more he was shocked, because it covered so many aspects that it would be an exaggeration to say that it could be directly used as a book.

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The yard next door.

Lin Ting is comforting his sister. Lin Yi may also know that she is getting married. She doesn't know how she feels. Sometimes she sheds tears, sometimes with some expectation or confusion.

"I guess my father will have an agreement with Bingkuan soon. You can see that Bingkuan is a childish person sometimes, but he is very talented and has a lot of sense."

Even Lin Ting felt sorry for his sister.

But after all, this is Yuci's marriage, and in terms of face, my sister is not bad at all.

Lin Ting smiled and said: "Remember me, Da Ming, besides you, who else is qualified to get the marriage gift from the emperor? After you go there, you will not be neglected."

That's the truth.

But just because of her status as concubine, Lin Ting felt that this was purely for psychological comfort.

The only marriage granted by the emperor during the Hongzhi period was when Kong Hongtai, the Duke of Yansheng, proposed to his nephew Kong Wenshao for his only daughter Li Dongyang in the ninth year of Hongzhi. At that time, the emperor only intervened to help negotiate a peace. This was because Kong Wenshao's father Kong Hongxu had committed adultery at that time.

After killing someone, he was deprived of the title of Duke of Yansheng, and Kong Hongtai was childless.

Letting Kong Wenshao marry Li Dongyang's daughter was more to enhance the legitimacy of Kong Wenshao's succession to Duke Yansheng.

Li Dongyang once personally wrote the epitaph: "...my daughter's features are clear and graceful, and she is like a jade-like figure. It means that she is an extraordinary son. Many noble families have proposed marriage, but they have all refused..."

But in the end he couldn't bear it and all the ministers in the court came together to make peace. Li Dongyang felt resentful, but agreed to wait three years before getting married.

These days, everything is about family background and family status. Who is willing to marry their precious daughter to a brat whose father has a murder record?

Historically, it was not until the thirteenth year of Hongzhi that the marriage took place.

After this girl got married, although she followed the etiquette, she was not treated well: "...my daughter mourned the loss, wore no clothes, and worshiped each other diligently. She lived in harmony with her sisters-in-law, and was not arrogant when marrying her relatives. She was a maid and a servant.

Thousands of fingers control them all, and they are all kind. They live in one room, even though they are famous gardens and villas, not one of them has arrived. They have been pregnant many times, and they have concubines of their own, which is difficult for people to compare. They are male, and they are often infertile. This is why they get sick.

Constant thoughts. Disobeying parents, weeping endlessly..."

Unable to give birth to a son, she could only keep concubines for her husband. She often missed her parents to the point of "crying every day".

As a result, Zhengde passed away five years ago.

Before Li Dongyang died, all his biological children died of illness, and only one adopted step-son was still alive.

"Have you finished talking to father?" Lin Yi shed a few more tears and raised her head to look at Lin Ting.

Lin Ting said: "Let's go over and have a look."

"No...isn't it good?"

Lin Yi was crying in tears before, but now she looked shy.

Lin Ting roughly understood at a glance, what else was he trying to do to persuade his sister? It was just him... who had nothing to do to make trouble for himself.

"What's wrong? It's not like I've never seen it before. Just follow me and don't let anyone see you."

Lin Ting took his sister out of the door, which was also next door. The alley was very narrow. After all, it was just a dormitory alley next to the Imperial Academy, and carriages were not usually used.

"Why is there no movement at all?" Lin Ting was also curious and pushed the door open.

But I saw that all the gifts from before were placed in the yard, but the books were missing.

"Second Young Master Lin, what's wrong with you?" Liu Shun greeted Jin Yiwei and other visitors from the Zhang family at the entrance of the alley. When he saw Lin Ting coming out, he hurried over to ask.

"It's okay! You go back!"

Then Lin Ting entered the courtyard.

Lin Yi wanted to go in, but after thinking about it, she turned around and went back to the yard next door.

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In a small study room.

The young and old pair, Lin Han and Zhang Zhou, were still looking through the provisions of the imperial laws. Lin Han studied the parts of the "Da Ming Code" the most carefully.

"Father!"

At this moment, Lin Ting appeared at the door.

Lin Han raised his head and frowned: "What are you doing here?"

Lin Ting looked at the pile of books next to the desk and said, "Father, is there anyone I can help you with?"

"You are not needed here! Are you Xiu Mu today? If nothing happens, go back to the Yamen!"

Lin Ting left again in disgrace.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Shilang Lin, why don't I leave this book with you first and let you read it in detail for a few days? Don't be in a hurry."

When Lin Han heard this, he felt a little embarrassed.

He was originally going to find fault with the "Da Ming Hui Dian" compiled by Zhang Zhou, but almost every time it started in an aggressive manner, and was ended by Zhang Zhou's backlash... Lin Han also discovered that this person seemed to not understand the rules and laws of the Ming Dynasty.

, is himself.

You still have the nerve to help people get the details?

"No need." Lin Han said, "You should ask more people at the Hanlin Academy. They are compiling this book and have consulted more classics. They may be able to give you some advice."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said nothing.

Lin Han glanced at him and said, "You don't intend to share the credit with others, do you?"

"I don't mean that." Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "I still have to ask them for details, but before that, I'm going to ask Mr. Lin and Bachelor Cheng to check it out together."

"Cheng Keqin?"

Lin Han frowned.

Lin Han and Cheng Minzheng had a good personal relationship. Cheng Minzheng now had nothing to do in his mansion in Beijing because of an unfounded proposal. Lin Han regretted it a lot.

Probably people who create knowledge will feel sympathy for each other.

Lin Han himself is not that kind of professional politician, so he is particularly sympathetic to Cheng Minzheng's experience.

Because this kind of thing might happen to him one day.

For example, let him be the examiner of the general examination... With the precedent of Cheng Minzheng, he will definitely not become the examiner again, and it will be easy for him to lose his job at the end of the year.

Zhang Zhou said: "It's him."

"Yeah." If it had been anyone else, Lin Han might have asked Zhang Zhou to check whether it was appropriate. But when he heard that Zhang Zhou was looking for Cheng Minzheng, Lin Han just nodded. "He has been in Hanyuan for many years and has extraordinary knowledge. Go and ask

It's right to ask him."
Chapter completed!