I am a temporary worker in Jinyiwei, how did I become a powerful official?

Chapter 139 Lin Shisan Xuanfu made five contributions, and Emperor Jiajing rewarded Shi Longen three times (-character chapter)

Half an hour later, Lin Shisan knelt down in front of Emperor Jiajing.

Lin Shisan took out Yan Hao's second confession from his sleeve and handed it to Lü Fang, who then passed it to Emperor Jiajing.

After reading it, Emperor Jiajing asked, "Did Shen Lian have any last words before he died?"

Lin Shisan replied: "He left eight words as his last words - Heaven and Earth are righteous, long live the emperor."

Lin Shisan's words were half true and half false. He added "Long live the emperor"

Emperor Jiajing showed a regretful expression in the green tent. After a moment, he said: "Lin Shisan, you have done a great job in your mission to Xuanfu this time."

"You have destroyed the evil ways, exterminated the barbarians, increased the treasury, and obtained evidence for Shen Lian to clear his name in the future. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Lin Shisan knelt down and kowtowed: "I am so bold as to ask for a job in the palace."

Emperor Jiajing asked: "Oh? What errand?"

Lin Shisan replied: "The Imperial Household Department is responsible for the ice cellar and ice storage in the Imperial Palace. I heard that the Imperial Palace uses 60,000 cubic meters of ice every summer. My family runs an ice cellar. It can supply the Imperial Palace with 6,000 cubic meters of ice."

"I hope the Emperor will show mercy and give one tenth of the imperial palace's Xia Bing supply to my family."

Lin Shisan is asking Emperor Jiajing for money.

He thought about it before entering the palace. The imperial palace Xia Bing has always been managed by the internal officials, and there is a lot of money and water in the palace. As long as he does not cause any harm, the eunuchs in the palace will not be jealous of him.

After all, 16,000 cubic meters is a huge number. The Lin family can earn 6,000 taels of silver every year by supplying 6,000 cubic meters of ice.

This is not a one-time deal. As long as Lin Shisan does not lose power, it will be a long-term business.

With this business, the Lin family will become the number one ice merchant in the capital, and have a continuous source of income.

Those who have desires can be controlled, but those who have no desires cannot be controlled. Lin Shisan openly asked Emperor Jiajing for money, but Emperor Jiajing was not angry but very happy.

Emperor Jiajing said, "Well. You are both greedy and not greedy. Lu Fang, tell the Internal Affairs Supervisor to approve what Lin Shisan said."

Lin Shisan was "greedy" and he openly asked Emperor Jiajing for profitable business.

Lin Shisan is “not greedy” and he only wants 10% of the whole business.

Lin Shisan kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I kowtow to thank you for your grace!"

Emperor Jiajing said, "Tell me, what is the situation in Xuanfu?"

Lin Shisan reported the situation truthfully, telling the Emperor Jiajing everything he had seen and heard in Xuanfu. He spoke for two quarters of an hour.

Finally, Lin Shisan added: "The emperor asked me to go to Xuanfu to catch insects. But the real borer in Xuanfu is neither the short-winged stove cricket nor the demon Yan Hao."

Emperor Jiajing asked: "Oh? Who is that?"

Lin Shisan gritted his teeth and said what he really thought: "The real termite in Xuanfu is Governor Yang Shun."

Lin Shisan regretted saying this. How could a small official like him be allowed to talk too much in front of the emperor?

Lin Shisan didn't expect that his words touched the heart of Emperor Jiajing.

Emperor Jiajing has always been trying to strike a balance in the court.

Now that the two powerful governors of Xuanda and Zhejiang have all belonged to the Yan Party, he is already worried.

Zhejiang Province was not so bad. Hu Zongxian was a capable minister. After he took charge of the southeast, the situation in the southeast became stable. Emperor Jiajing was very satisfied with him.

Yang Shun of Xuanda was a mediocre official. He had no other ability except making money. The defeat of Yingzhou was all due to him.

Emperor Jiajing had long been dissatisfied with Yang Shun and wanted to take the military power of Xuanda away from the hands of the Yan Party.

Emperor Jiajing in the green tent laughed and said, "Lü Fang, your nephew is really bold. A mere sixth-rank centurion dares to criticize the governor of Xuanda in front of me."

Lin Shisan kowtowed and said, "I will report this to you even if I die. What Shen Liancan and Yang Shun said is true."

Originally, Emperor Jiajing had not yet made up his mind to replace Yang Shun. He just wanted Wang Chonggu and Zhang Siwei to go to Xuanda University to stir up trouble for him.

Lin Shisan's words helped Emperor Jiajing make up his mind.

Emperor Jiajing suppressed his smile and said, "Lü Fang, inform Yan Song. Yang Shun has been stationed in the north for a long time and has made great contributions. He will be promoted to the Minister of War in Nanjing and given the title of Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince."

"The cabinet drafted the decree, and the Imperial Household Department immediately approved it."

"As for the candidate for the governor of Xuanda, Prince Yu submitted a memorial to me a few days ago, recommending Wang Zhigao, the governor of Liaodong."

"Let Wang Zhigao be promoted to the governor of Xuanda..."

Although Wang Zhigao was recommended by Prince Yu, he was not a member of Xu's party.

This person was a Jinshi in the 23rd year of Jiajing. He started as a county magistrate in the local area and served as the Director of the Ministry of Revenue, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of War, and the Assistant Censor of Henan Province.

In the 32nd year of the Jiajing reign, he suppressed the Henan uprising and was promoted to the position of Henan Provincial Surveillance Counselor and Deputy Military Commissioner. Three years ago, he was promoted to the position of Liaodong Governor.

This man not only understood civil affairs, criminal law, and military affairs, but was no less talented than Hu Zongxian. He governed Liaodong for three years, and the territory was in a peaceful state.

Moreover, he was in the prime of life, only 44 years old.

By recommending such a talent, Prince Yu was not afraid of being accused of having connections with the feudal lords. He was recommending talents for the country.

Wang Zhigao was from Jingzhou, and Zhang Juzheng, the director of the Imperial Academy and a popular figure around Prince Yu, was also from Jingzhou. The two were good friends from the same hometown.

It goes without saying why Wang Zhigao was able to connect with Prince Yu.

Lu Fang said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Jiajing asked Lin Shisan, "I heard that you gave the amulet I gave you to Shen Lian's orphan, Shen Xiang?"

Lin Shisan immediately broke out in a sweat. The emperor in front of him seemed to be living in a secluded palace, not attending court for nearly 20 years, and obsessed with cultivating immortals. But he seemed to know everything about the capital.

Lin Shisan kowtowed: "I deserve death. I promised Shen Lian to leave incense for the Shen family."

"Loyalty and integrity cannot be lost! Therefore, I will give the amulet bestowed by the Emperor to Shen Xiang."

Emperor Jiajing praised him, "A promise is worth a thousand gold. It is a rare thing to be loyal and righteous."

The implications of these ten words are as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Emperor Jiajing ordered Lu Fang: "Tell Zhang Yun in Bao'an Prefecture to take good care of Shen Xiang. Also allocate another 2,000 taels of silver from the imperial treasury to Zhang Yun and ask him to help Shen Xiang find a famous teacher to teach him."

"The bloodline of the loyal and righteous Shen family must be continued. One day I will vindicate Shen Lian."

Lin Shisan shouted: "Your Majesty, you are wise!"

As for whether Emperor Jiajing was truly wise or just pretending to be wise, Lin Shisan didn't know.

Lü Fang said, "Your Majesty, Lin Shisan has caught a top-quality short-winged cricket for you. Shall I present it to you for your inspection?"

Emperor Jiajing was not Emperor Xuanzong. He was not interested in cricket fighting, but only in instigating fighting among his ministers.

Emperor Jiajing said, "I won't look at it anymore. Give the insect to Lin Shisan. I know he likes this."

Lin Shisan kowtowed and shouted, "I thank the Emperor for his grace."

Lin Shisan walked out of the Yongshou Palace. Although he did not get a promotion this time, he received three rewards from Emperor Jiajing.

The first reward was a 10% supply of summer ice from the Inner Palace Supervisor.

Excluding the money distributed to the eunuchs according to customary practices, the Lin family had an income of at least six thousand taels a year.

The second reward was the top-quality short-winged stove bug.

If Lin Shisan could train this kind of insect king, he would be invincible in the insect fighting industry in the capital this autumn.

The third reward was also the most important one. Emperor Jiajing praised him for giving the amulet to Shen Xiang.

Emperor Jiajing also made it clear that he would treat Shen Xiang well. Lin Shisan fulfilled his promise to Shen Lian, and the Shen family continued its success.

After leaving Yongshou Palace, Lin Shisan did not return to his new house on Fushou Street or his old house in Gouqibo Hutong. Instead, he went to Yan's house.

Yang Shun gave him a large box to take to Beijing to present to Yan Song and his son. This matter could not be delayed.

As soon as he entered the Yan residence, the housekeeper Yan Nian came to greet him: "My dear nephew, I miss you so much!"

Lin Shisan knelt down and kowtowed without hesitation: "Dad! I was away on business for a while and was unable to be filial to you. I am ashamed!"

Yan Nian got goosebumps all over his body. He helped Lin Shisan up and said, "From now on, we should address each other according to the Beijing custom. I will call you my nephew, and you can call me old father-in-law."

Lin Shisan smiled and said, "Then I'll listen to the old man. Are the elder and young elder here?"

Yan Nian replied: "The elder cabinet member is on duty in the Western Garden Cabinet, and the younger cabinet member is in the mansion. Yan Maoqing, the chief salt officer of Yan, has returned to the capital to report on his work, and is chatting with the younger cabinet member in the study."

Lin Shisan smiled and said, "Please tell the old man that Lin Shisan wants to see you."

Yan Nian's face changed when he heard this, he stopped smiling and said seriously: "What are you talking about? Do you need to be informed when you enter the Yan Mansion to see the young minister?"

"The young minister praised you as a great contributor to the Yan family a few days ago! Now you are like Luo Longwen and Yan Maoqing. You can walk through the halls and rooms of the Yan Mansion without your wife avoiding you."

"If you are so distant, you are no longer a beloved relative of the Yan family!"

Lin Shisan smiled and said, "Yes, yes. Oh, by the way, Yang Shun, Minister of the Yang Department, asked me to bring a box of gifts to Beijing to present to the Grand Master and Junior Grand Master. The gifts are in the carriage outside the door."

Yan Nian ordered the servants: "Hurry up and bring the gifts down."

Then Yan Nian said with a smile: "Come on, I'll take you to see the young elder."

On the way to the study in Yan's house, Lin Shisan asked Yan Nian, "Is there any news about Doctor Luo Longwen?"

Lin Shisan was actually very worried about Luo Longwen's safety. This was not an act, but a sincere one. Yan Nian shook his head slightly: "Once he went to Japan, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, and there was no news from him."

Lin Shisan said, "Wulian Tianzun. May the Three Pure Ones protect Doctor Luo and help him turn misfortune into fortune, and return home safely."

After serving as the Grand Master of the Xian Cricket Sect in Xuanfu for a few days, Lin Shisan got used to calling him "Wulian Tianzun".

Yan Nian took Lin Shisan into the study.

Seeing him smiling, Yan Shifan said, "Brother Lin, you are back. You missed me."

Lin Shisan bowed his head and said, "I am Lin Shisan, your humble servant. I greet Young Minister and General Yan."

Yan Maoqing smiled and said, "Young Lord just praised you for your intelligence and ability. You helped us kill Shen Lian during this trip north. I cannot accept your respect."

Yan Shifan personally helped Lin Shisan up: "Hurry up. Why do we need those empty formalities as a family?"

Yan Shifan turned around and told Yan Nian: "Tell the kitchen to prepare the eight delicacies of land and sea. I want to welcome Brother Lin at noon today."

The three of them sat down.

Yan Shifan said: "You did a good job in killing Yan Hao. You have cut off the possibility of Shen Lian overturning the verdict."

"Oh, Shen Lian's heart and liver were dug out and used as a drink. Let's see who dares to go against the Yan family in the future."

Yan Shifan was smart all his life, but he was foolish for a moment. He was sold by Lin Shisan and still helped him count the money.

How could Yan Shifan have imagined that Lin Shisan had handed over the evidence to overturn Shen Lian's case to Emperor Jiajing.

Lin Shisan spitted and said, "That bastard Shen Lian overestimates his own abilities and dares to cause trouble for the elder and junior elder. He is courting death!"

"I have received so much kindness from you, young Lord, so naturally I have to help you. As soon as I arrived in Xuanfu, I made up my mind to kill that bitch Shen Lian."

When he got excited, Lin Shisan slapped the table hard, which scared Yan Shifan.

Lin Shisan slammed the table and gritted his teeth and said, "The two capitals and thirteen provinces are the responsibility of the elders and junior elders. There are always some noisy crows who want to cause trouble for the Yan family."

"Who the hell is Shen Lian! He wants to pick a fight with the Yan family, we won't agree!"

"I swore in Xuanfu that if I didn't kill Shen Lian, I would stand upside down, have diarrhea, or swallow feces and commit suicide!"

Lin Shisan became more and more excited as he spoke, his face flushed red. He seemed to be more protective of his master than the lion dog that Yan Shifan raised.

Yan Shifan hurriedly said, "Brother Lin, don't be angry. Calm down. Shen Lian is already dead. Why would you get angry and hurt yourself over a dead person?"

"Quick, serve Lin Chuan a cup of pearl powder calming tea."

Lin Shisan drank a sip of pearl powder soothing tea and calmed down his mood: "Anyway, I am very lucky to be able to help the elder and the young elder this time."

Several servants carried up the box that Yang Shun had sent to Yan's house.

Lin Shisan said, "This box was given to me by Yang Butang to bring to the young elder."

Yan Shifan stepped forward, opened the box and looked at it: "Well, it's hard for Yang Shun to be so thoughtful."

At this moment, Lin Shisan slapped himself twice.

Yan Shifan was surprised: "Brother Lin, what are you doing?"

Lin Shisan said, "I suddenly remembered that I didn't bring back any gifts for the young elder during this trip to Xuanfu. Isn't this ungrateful? I really deserve to be beaten!"

Yan Shifan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You caught Yan Hao and killed Shen Lian, which is the most precious gift!"

Yan Maoqing was stunned as he watched coldly from the side.

Old Yan thought to himself: I am also a veteran official who has been in the officialdom for many years. I have never seen such a shameless person as Lin Shisan who is good at flattery.

Those who knew him knew that he was the Northern Department of Flying Fish and the official of Yongshou Palace. Those who didn't know him thought he was the son of the young cabinet minister.

Yan Shifan said, "Brother Lin, you are so loyal to my Yan family. I will make you a promise. From now on, your affairs, Lin Shisan, will be my Yan family's affairs."

“Whoever dares to go against you, the Yan family will be the first to disagree!”

It's a pity that Lin Shisan didn't join the opera industry. His tears came as soon as he said it, and two lines of tears flowed down his cheeks: "With these words from the young minister, Shisan's life is enough!"

"I will repay your kindness on the Golden Terrace and die for you by supporting Yulong! From now on, I, Lin Shisan, am willing to serve the Yan family as a dog and a horse!"

Yan Shifan held Lin Shisan's hand tightly: "Thirteen."

Lin Shisan said sincerely, "Young Lord."

Yan Maoqing beside him clapped his hands and said, "Oh my. This is really a good story of senior officials helping junior officials and junior officials repaying their senior officials."

Only God knows whether it is a good story or a lie.

Yan Shifan sat back in his chair: "After all, Shen Lian was Lu Bing's best friend. You killed him, and your big shopkeeper Lu is very unhappy."

"I heard that Lu Bing was furious and said he would punish you according to the family rules."

"Don't worry, the Yan family will protect you. Lu Bing will only give you a warning but won't do anything serious."

Lin Shisan bowed his hands: "Ah, thank you very much for saving my life, young master. You are simply my benefactor!"

Yan Shifan waved his hand and said, "Family members should not talk about outsiders. You offended someone when you were doing things for the Yan family. If the Yan family doesn't protect you, who will?"

"You can tell me any difficulties you encounter in Beijing in the future."

Lin Shisan stammered, "I do have a problem."

Yan Shifan slammed the table and Lin Shisan was startled.

Yan Shifan said, "If you have any problem, just speak up! If you keep hesitating, don't you treat me as your own family?"

Lin Shisan said, "That's what happened. The Emperor supplied 10% of the summer ice from the Internal Affairs Bureau to my ice shop today."

"Even though it's only 10%, it's a huge number for my small ice shop."

"Although my father opened some more ice cellars this year, they are only enough to supply ice for elephant training. To supply the palace, more ice cellars must be opened. I have calculated that at least 50,000 taels of silver will be needed."

"I'm ashamed that I can't afford such a huge fortune. If I go to a bank in Puzhou to borrow money, I can, but the interest is too high."

Yan Shifan's face was full of joy: "Hey. I thought it was some kind of problem. It turns out that you are short of money for business turnover."

"That's easy. Yang Shun's box of gifts is worth at least 40,000 to 50,000 taels of silver. I'll give it to you as a gift, and you can take it with you when you leave."

"If it's still not enough, send someone to tell me and I'll make it up for you!"

Yan Shifan had the same mentality as Emperor Jiajing. He was not afraid of Lin Shisan's greed, but was afraid that Lin Shisan would not care about worldly matters.

Lin Shisan jumped up from his chair and pretended to kowtow to Yan Shifan.

Yan Shifan said, "Stop it. Sit still. You are not tired from kneeling. Even I am tired from supporting you."

Lin Shisan chatted with Yan Shifan and Yan Maoqing for a long time. The study was filled with a happy atmosphere and laughter.

Lin Shisan suddenly remembered something. He asked Yan Maoqing, "General Yan, you have been in Jiangnan for a long time. Do you have any news about Doctor Luo Longwen?"

Yan Maoqing said: "He went to a dangerous place, it was very difficult to send a message back. However, Hu Zongxian revealed that he was temporarily safe in the Japanese lair."

After hearing this, Lin Shisan felt relieved: "I'm glad I'm safe. If he hadn't saved me, I'd probably be an unknown corpse in Tiaoji Mountain now."

Yan Maoqing took a sip of tea and said, "Hu Zongxian has made some progress in recruiting Wang Zhi."

"Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou have also won several battles recently. Although they are small victories, they can also boost the morale of the anti-Japanese forces."

Just at this moment, Yan Song walked into the study.

Yan Shifan asked, "Dad, why are you back so early?"

Lin Shisan and Yan Maoqing knelt down together: "Greetings, Lord."

Yan Song said, "Jing Qing is here, oh? Thirteen, you are here too? You guys go down first. I have something important to say to Dong Lou (Yan Shifan's pen name)."

Lin Shisan and Yan Maoqing went to the side hall to wait.

Yan Shifan asked, "Dad, what happened? Do you want to get rid of Old Yan and Lin Shisan?"

Yan Song took a sip of tea and said: "The emperor wants to promote Yang Shun to be the Minister of War in Nanjing. It's called a promotion, but it's actually a waste of time."

"The Liaodong Governor Wang Zhigao, who was recommended by Prince Yu, was promoted by the Emperor to become the new Governor-General of Xuanda."

Yan Shifan's face turned pale: "What? The emperor wants to seize the military power of my Yan family in Xuanda? It must be Xu Jie's gang who did it!"

Yan Song nodded: "The person recommended by Prince Yu replaced our person. It was Xu Jie's doing."

The father and son did not know that the reason why Emperor Jiajing deprived Yan's party of their military power in Xuanda was not because of Xu Jie's mischief.

It was because of what Lin Shisan said in the main hall of Yongshou Palace an hour ago: "The real termite of Xuanda is Governor Yang Shun."

It was not because of Xu Jie that Wang Zhigao caught Prince Yu's eye, but because of Zhang Juzheng's matchmaking.

No matter who the father and son suspected, they could not suspect Lin Shisan.

Shen Lian handed his head to Lin Shisan as a token of his loyalty to the Yan family. With this token in hand, how could the Yan family doubt him?

Lin Shisan held a welcoming banquet at the Yan family, and returned to his old house in Gouqiong Hutong with a box of huge wealth, feeling very proud.

When Lin Youniu finds out that his eldest son has brought him a big business in the palace, he will probably slap himself in the face again to prevent himself from being blinded by joy.

(End of this chapter)