Faced with the reward and punishment decision made by the Ministry of War, there were not many doubts in the court.

First, it is not empty talk about the strong civil and military power in the Ming Dynasty. It has long been a glorious tradition for civil servants to make things difficult for military generals; second, public opinion in the capital has turned, and the achievements of suppressing Japanese troops have been reduced to freezing point; third, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou's backing

When Hu Zongxian fell, no official in the capital would challenge the dignified Minister of War Yang Bo for these two military generals.

Since the matter was linked to "Hu Zongxian's resumption", the two outstanding military achievements were coldly dealt with by the court, and there was a faint smell of "the birds were hidden all over the bow".

In this atmosphere that reveals a faint sadness, time quietly comes March, a good time for flowers to bloom.

The small gathering in the same year has long become a fixed theme of the Wuwu Department of Jiajing.

After Lin Weiran became the Left Minister of Rites, his status naturally increased, and there were endless officials visiting him, which led to his recent gatherings being interrupted.

After several weighings, he decided to avoid these officials and change the meeting place to a quiet place.

Beijing City is built with a land area. There are a total of six lakes in the city. Influenced by the Yuan Dynasty's name of the lake, the people in the capital are also called Liuhaizi. Among them, the Central Sea, the South Sea and the North Sea are all in the Xiyuan, and these three lakes are all

Jiajing took it.

Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai are collectively known as Shichahai, and are occupied by nobles and royal relatives in the capital. However, as time goes by, especially the Tumu Fort, the fall of nobles, and these houses built on the lake also have

Some of them fell into the hands of wealthy gentry or Ming merchants in the capital.

Lin Weiran quietly arrived in Houhai in a carriage, located in the north of the city. The curtains were naturally stirred by the spring breeze blowing from the lake.

It is March, and the lake is surrounded by willows, the spring waves are bright, and a group of chirping swallows are frequently appearing in the eaves or attics by the lake. The surroundings of the lake are filled with antique fragrance.

There were no municipal rules in this era, especially the north of the city was already an old city, which made the roads and houses in this area look like a maze.

The carriage passed through the streets and alleys, and finally drove into a relatively narrow alley and stopped in front of the innermost house.

There is a plaque with the words "Food is the Sky" hanging in front of the door of the house. If it weren't for seeing it with your own eyes, no one would have thought that there would be a restaurant in this place where there is so difficult to find, in this place where there is a wealth of money and land.

Of course, existence is reasonable. This restaurant is naturally not aimed at ordinary people, and even ordinary people cannot enter. It must be a specific noble official or rich businessman who can only get here.

As Lin Fu knocked on the red painted door, only a few people in the dress opened the door, but not only met the people, but also welcomed them together with the carriage.

The steps in front of the Tianmen of the Food have long been removed, allowing the carriage to enter and exit here freely. This not only facilitates customers, but also maximizes the secret of the customer's identity.

As the carriage entered, the door here was closed again, and even those who came to this place would not enter here easily.

When Lin Weiran got off the carriage, he was already in front of a courtyard gate. There were chrysanthemums of the same season in front of the courtyard gate, which added a bit of spring and festive atmosphere here.

"Mr. Lin, the young one has been arranged, and your friends of the same year are all inside!" Li Yunbao, dressed in an exterior outfit, appeared and greeted him respectfully.

Although this restaurant is a restaurant, its nature is very similar to that of the clubs in later generations. The main people serving are famous figures in the capital. At the same time, the gatherings of Guangdong merchants are scheduled to be held here.

Lin Weiran nodded slightly and walked into the courtyard. After passing through the house in front, he came directly to a Jiuqu Bridge. He looked up and saw a loft built against the lake, which was resolutely Yang Futian and others

Human figure.

This lake is actually an artificial lake, which attracts the water of Houhai. There are many lotus flowers planted in the lake, but the lotus flowers are in bud and are about to bloom. The best time may have to wait for a month.

Yang Futian and his group came here first. The environment here seemed to have passed the freshness. They were drinking and chatting here. When they saw Lin Weiran, they called him to sit down at the first table.

Before Lin Qingran sat down, he took the initiative to clasp his fists and explained: "I was originally going to go out early, but when I went out, my teacher called me over!"

When Xiao Jinian heard that it was the teacher who was looking for Lin Qinran, she immediately asked curiously: "What did the teacher ask you for the past?" Yang Futian and others also looked at Lin Qinran curiously, and had a deep interest in their own teachers.

Lin Weiran sat down at the first seat and said without hiding it: "Isn't the teacher's birthday coming soon? He asked me to give you a few of you. You can come, but the courtesy must not be too expensive!"

this……

Yang Futian and others looked at each other, but they didn't know what to do. They naturally remembered the teacher's birthday, but this "not too expensive" standard is difficult to grasp, and it is not true that the teacher has any other hints.

Lin Weiran saw through their thoughts at a glance and made a statement directly: "Let's do it according to his wishes! I'll make a statement here, and I'll give him a Duan inkstone that day, so don't compete with me for the limelight.

!”

Yang Futian and others heard Lin Junran say this, but they couldn't help but smile bitterly. This son-in-law and chief disciple actually gave only one Duan inkstone. However, they were also at ease and had a clear mind about giving gifts.

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With Lin Weiran's arrival, the rich wine and food were sent. There was no abalone ginseng wings, but there was no shortage of all kinds of meat, including the Cantonese-style char siu.

Their group of people gathered together on the first day of the month. In addition to reminiscing about the past, they also talked about some of the things that happened in their respective yamen.

Zhou Youqing of the Ministry of Personnel talked about changes in some important local officials, while Sun Zhengang of the Ministry of Works talked about the recent construction of the Ministry of Works, while Yang Futian continued: "Tell you one thing I want to do.

Things, because of this Changhong Palace, our capital officials’ salary next month will probably be delayed again!”

"Because I will not be like this when I build this more Qianhong Palace, right?" Xiao Jinian said in surprise.

Yang Futian immediately smiled coldly, faced the curious eyes of everyone, and responded: "After years of repairing altars and palaces, all the materials that can be used have been used! These sandalwood, mahogany, marble and granite must be recruited from various provinces.

, Farmers and craftsmen have to ask for food and wages! Even if they save money, the budget will be 300,000 taels!"

"Last brother rectified Huai Yan last year. Didn't he impose an additional salt tax of 1.4 million taels this year?" Xiao Jinian was not too surprised by this amount, but was full of confusion.
Chapter completed!