How could Dai Lanfen not know about the officialdom for more than ten years? There are policies and countermeasures at the top. Although the court officials around the emperor still make some small moves secretly, they are scruples after all. However, the officials below, especially those places where the emperor is far away, are not the same. It is also a big problem. It is naturally much difficult to manage China when it is too big. Dai Lanfen couldn't help but think of the iron horses of the English people. If this thing is introduced to China, it will definitely have many benefits.

"You haven't come back for a long time, and now there are some changes in the personnel and affairs in the court."

When Dai Lanfen heard Tao Shu say this, he turned around and listened carefully.

"The army's jet ski Chong'an is old and is now at home. The Minister of Lifan Academy Xien also retired in advance and returned home. Yinghe was transferred from the Minister of Revenue to the Minister of Lifan Academy. Bao Shenbo served as two positions, both the Ministry of Management and the Ministry of Revenue. Lord Wang of the Ministry of Rites also retired, and Mu Zhang'an was changed from the Censor of the Left Capital to the Minister of Rites. Do Tao Zijun and Wanxiang know?"

"Brother, I'm talking about Tao Tingjie and Jingshi Tao who are good at writing."

"It was this person who impeached Xien to the emperor and accepted officials Bing Jing, Tan Jing, and Shou Jing. He reported that Xien lived for less than ten times a year."

Dai Lanfen laughed when he heard this. How could he not know this? Not only was his birthday the reason for receiving gifts, but his parents, children, wives and concubines' birthdays could all be the reason for receiving gifts. This has become the routine for Beijing officials to collect money. Unexpectedly, the emperor took it seriously.

Dai Lanfen couldn't help but interrupt and asked, "Is the emperor's instructed?"

Tao Shu waved his hand, pulled the fox-haired scarf tightly and said, "Now it is not Jingshi Tao, but Tao Zongxian. He has served as the Censor of the Left Capital, and is in charge of supervising all officials. Some people in the court have compared him to the emperor's hunting dog."

Dai Lanfen agreed with Tao Tingjie's actions, and he said: "Is it possible that the Lord Zhongtang doesn't like this person?"

Tao Shu knew that Dai Lanfen was joking with him and also said with a smile: "This person is a kind person and is very honest and speaks out for advice. However, this makes no officials dare to celebrate their birthdays. But his parents refuse to give up their birthdays, but they have to invite Tao Zongxian, and at least one witness is added."

Dai Lanfen smiled and said, "I have seen Master Tao's handwriting at Wenfeng Tower. His writing is like a man, he is not afraid of the powerful and upright."

Tao Shu nodded and said, "In fact, Tao Zongxian has done good things for all officials. The silver for raising integrity was often owed. Tao Zongxian advised the emperor in the court. If this silver is not issued, how could all officials not be greedy? At that time, the Ministry of Revenue had no money, and the emperor used private property as a guarantee, so the bank urgently distributed it to officials from all provinces and departments."

After Tao Shu said this, Dai Lanfen also knew it, but the officials of the Military Affairs Office who really had real power were the officials of the Military Affairs Office. Without waiting for him to ask Tao Shu, he said: "The current military operations in the Military Affairs Office include Cao Zhenyong, Yinghe, Huang Yue, Changling, Jiang Youzhi, Tao Shu, Bao Shichen, and Tao Tingjie."

Dai Lanfen was surprised when he heard the names of these eight people. Among them, Han people accounted for six, Mongolian people accounted for one, and Manchu people accounted for only one. Today's emperor really has extraordinary capacity and courage to value Han people so much.

Tao Shu could see his surprise from Dai Lanfen's expression. Anyone who had just heard of this matter would be surprised. According to the rules, half of the Manchu and Han ministers in the court were each, and those who held real power were all Manchu ministers. Now the Military Affairs Office has completely violated the convention. The emperor is breaking the Manchu ancestor system. Who can not be surprised? However, what is more surprising is that after the Eight Banners Leader's Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guards' Inner Guard

The emperor's military talismans cannot be mobilized. The Nine Gate Admiral Cheng'an, who released the rebels during the rebellion, was also replaced a year later. The current Nine Gate Admiral Cheng Tinghua is a hero in the rebellion. However, Tao Shu did not talk about these things with Dai Lanfen. Because no matter how good the relationship with Dai Lanfen was with Da Shu, Tao Shu knew this rule that must be followed. Once the topics in the palace were involved, he must be ruined. For example, in fact, the Queen Mother imprisoned in the palace, everyone tacitly said that imprisonment was a retirement life.

The night was as cold as water, and both of them felt a chill. So they went into the house together. Tao Shu felt that the topic was really dull and asked Dai Lanfen about his impression of the West.

Dai Lanfen has answered this many times. Before each answer, he always has to remain silent for a while, and then find something to answer in his hand. Now he holds the iron rod that is exploring the fire in his hand and fiddles with the red charcoal in the furnace.

"It's OK, it's a very special country."

Tao Shu has also heard many talks from returning students. Dai Lanfen's answer is shorter than him, and it seems like a perfunctory thing. However, he knows Dai Lanfen's personality, and it is useless if he doesn't say it's useless if you ask.

The two of them chatted casually again and then went to rest.

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The Old Summer Palace has a good show today, and famous actors in the capital gathered here to celebrate the birthday of the eldest son Yiwei. This is the only son left by Daoguang Minning. Liu Ji was somewhat resistant to this "son" who suddenly appeared. After so long, he said only a few words, which are all formulaic languages ​​for greetings. Liu Ji felt that it was necessary to improve the relationship between the two. A few days ago, he selected a teacher for the eldest son of the emperor among the overseas students, and today he used Yiwei's 19th birthday to sing opera for him in the Old Summer Palace.

"Sanchakou" is a famous sermon in Peking Opera. Two martial artists fighting in the dark on the stage often made the audience cheer. However, Liu Ji only felt that his eyelids were fighting, and his upper eyelids were always leaning down and his lower eyelids could not get along. After a while, Liu Ji held his face and felt drowsy.

Seeing that he was about to fall asleep, an eunuch came to report to the Grand Secretary Tao Shu and Dai Lanfen, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, to ask for a meeting. The old voice woke Liu Ji up. He calmed down and sat upright on the dragon throne. Everyone around him covered his mouth and looked at Liu Ji quietly, as if he was laughing and watching a show.

Cao Jinxi leaned into Liu Ji's ear and quietly reported it again. Liu Ji nodded and looked at Yiwei. Seeing that the 19-year-old boy from Jinqin was watching with relish, he walked out by himself.

Walking north from the Lion Garden, the lanterns hung from Yuanxiao Festival are still on the trees by the roadside. The beautiful scenery of the lantern festival last night appears in Liu Ji's mind again. The mountains, rivers, pavilions and pavilions are added to the enchanting figures of the garden on the moonlit night, like a beautiful girl with charming charming clothes full of night pearls.
Chapter completed!