The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

Finally, Mo Xiren reported again: "Yesterday, I finally found a vacant river house by the river, which can be used by high-ranking officials."

After Lin Tailai pondered for a moment, he gave instructions: "Just put a notice board at the door. You can usually be there to accept reports. I won't go there."

The one hundred officers and soldiers assigned to Lin Tailai by Hai Qingtian were all transferred from Nanjing Jinyiwei.

Lin Tailai invited the two general flag leaders over and continued to assign them to patrol the streets in groups.

He also instructed that people-oriented and civilized law enforcement must be implemented.

After this arrangement, there is a fixed office space, work arrangements, study plans, reporting channels, and front-line patrol operations, everything is perfect!

Anyway, the superficial skills that should be given must be done in place, and Hai Qingtian cannot be caught with any evidence of malfeasance.

After thinking about it again, and realizing that there should be nothing missing, Lin Daguan sighed:

"Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind. I don't know when Hai Qingtian will print out the collection of poems and start education and study as soon as possible."

After everyone dispersed, Protector Zuo Zhang Wen couldn't help but remind him: "Did you forget something while sitting in the hall?"

Lin Tailai asked, "What's missing? You might as well tell me."

Zhang Wen replied: "I've been in Nanjing for a few days, but I haven't even gone to the Ministry of War to sign up. It's broken after the deadline!"

Lin Tailai patted his forehead, "I almost forgot! It's all Zhao Ji's fault, ah no, Hai Qingtian is too annoying!"

Zhang Wen also reminded: "The original intention of going to Nanjing was to gain fame in martial arts. Even if it was an activity, I should go to the Ministry of War to get involved, but it ended up being so messy and distracting."

Lin Tailai sighed, for educated people like them, the martial arts exam may not be required, but this guy must pretend!

He explained a few more sentences: "Since we have come to a place like Jinling and Qinhuai, we cannot let it go to waste. We must take the opportunity to spread our talent and reputation."

Culture follows politics, and we have to admit that Suzhou is more regional in the cultural field, while Nanjing, the nominal capital, is more national.

In other words, it is easier to spread your reputation across the country if you build a reputation in Nanjing. At least Nanjing and the capital are directly connected.

Now that Hai Qingtian has handed over the old Qinhuai Courtyard into his own hands, it would be a crime if he did not seize the opportunity to expand his reputation to the north and south of the country!

Zhang Wu, the right protector, also interjected in confusion: "Since I am responsible for rectifying the public morals, why don't I issue an announcement and patrol the streets in person to intimidate?

As the saying goes, there are three things a new official needs to do when taking office. Just having low-key meetings behind closed doors and conveying instructions in private is really not impressive. "

Mainly because Zhang Wu wanted to follow Wei Feng, but Lin Ziguan stayed at Zhao Caiji's house and rarely went out.

Official Lin scolded: "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. Only those with sick minds should be high-profile!"

If you think about this kind of thing, you will know that it is impossible to ban it. In fact, the nature of the job is only one thing, and that is to fool the superiors.

If you go to the front line in person, you will definitely encounter someone who violates the ban. Should you arrest them or not?

If he is caught, he will offend others, but if he is not caught, Hai Rui will regard him as dereliction of duty.

Therefore, after thinking about it carefully, Lin Daguan realized that since he had taken on such an errand, being high-profile would only cause trouble for himself. It would be best if others did not know that he existed.

Hundreds of years of experience are here. It is safest to implement meetings behind closed doors through meetings and implement documents through documents.

Of course, if someone is reported, you can't blame Lin Tailai. It's the person who was reported that is not considerate.

In the end, Lin Daguan concluded: "The sage said, running a big country is like cooking small dishes. Even if you become the chief minister, you will still do things in this way!"

If it weren't for the fact that the guardian Zhang brothers were loyal and reliable and prepared to use him for a long time, Lin Tailai wouldn't bother to teach him so much.

Two days later, Senior Official Lin was at Zhao Caiji's house, feeling very quiet and thoughtful, and then went out to register at the Ministry of War.

The Old Qinhuai Courtyard is not far from the Imperial City, less than half an hour's walk to the east.

On the way you will pass a famous scenic spot, which is the Banqiao at the eastern end of the Inner Qinhuai River, also called Chang Banqiao.

It is said that you can see many beautiful scenery from the top of Banqiao.

But Lin Tailai stood on the bridge and took a few glances, only to see few pedestrians in the Jiuyuan neighborhood below, let alone the beauties walking along the street.

The water-painted boat under the bridge, which was supposed to be full of traffic and carry laughter and laughter, has also disappeared.

Official Lin couldn't help but sigh: "Whose fault is it that all industries are in decline?"

The Zhang brothers almost said they had the guts to complain in front of Hai Qingtian.

Registration for the martial arts examination is also very simple. There are not many candidates, and the procedures are not that complicated. It can be completed in the morning after starting in the morning.

After leaving the Ministry of War, Lin Tailai headed north of the city.

The Zhang brothers quickly asked: "Where are we going?"

Lin Daguanren replied: "While you have nothing to do now, hug your thighs first!"

The Zhang brothers were very surprised. Lin was hiding from Hai Qingtian. Why did he want to send him to his door again today?

You can reach the Metropolitan Procuratorate by walking straight north. I have walked this road twice. In the minds of the Zhang brothers, the thigh Lin Zuiguan was talking about could only be Hai Qingtian.

"It's not Hai Qingtian!" Lin Tailai said again: "A thigh thicker than Hai Qingtian!"

Zhang Wen didn't quite believe it: "I don't have much education, so I don't want to bluff people while sitting in a restaurant! Who can be more powerful than Hai Qingtian in Nanjing today?"

In terms of power, of course the Minister of War is the most powerful, and in terms of rank, of course the Duke of Wei is the most powerful.

But in people's minds, they must simply believe that Hai Qingtian is the most powerful. This is popularity.

Lin Tailai said confidently: "Of course there is, it's in the Imperial College!"

Now even Zhang Wu, who was not as smart as Zhang Wen, felt that he was treating them as fools again.

How could a place like the Imperial College be more powerful than Hai Rui?

Talents were scarce in the early Ming Dynasty, but the Imperial College was still very powerful. After graduating, the Imperial College students were not much worse than the Jinshi.

But as time went on, the status of the Imperial College became worse and worse. Now, the status of the Imperial College students was not even as good as that of the Imperial Examiners, and it was even lower than that of the Jinshi.

Not even the Imperial College in Beijing, let alone the Imperial College in Nanjing with the same decoration.

Nowadays, there are no official officials in Nanjing Imperial College to offer wine. A 62-year-old man named Zhao Zhigao, who graduated from the Fifth Rank Imperial Academy, is concurrently appointed as the director of Nanjing Imperial College and is in charge of the Imperial College Supervisor.

So when they heard about the Imperial College, the Zhang brothers thought that Lin Tailai was joking, and they casually made fun of the Imperial College.

But on the way north, Lin Tailai suddenly turned a corner and asked for directions, heading towards the Nanjing Imperial College.

The management of the Imperial College in Nanjing was very lax. There was no guard at Jixian Gate at the gate, so Lin Tailai walked straight in.

The east and west side rooms of Minglun Hall are the public rooms for wine worship and business affairs respectively.

Lin Tailai took a look and saw a handyman standing outside the door of the public room on the east side.

Then he walked up the steps, handed the name card he had written in advance to the servant, and said: "Lin Tai, a member of Haigong Gangfeng, the censor of Youdu, came to ask to see Zhao Hanlin."

Hai Rui's name was so useful that the handyman immediately went into the house to report it without any delay.

Then without much waiting, he was ushered into the house again.

The Zhang brothers just felt that they were losing their minds and going crazy sitting in the palace. Is he really here to visit people in the Imperial College?

After Lin Tailai entered the room, he saw an old man sitting behind the public case, Zuo Chunfang Zuo Yude and Zhao Zhigao, the director of Nanjing Imperial College.

If we only talk about official positions, they seem to be very powerful. Zuo Chunfang, Zuo Yude, is also the imperial eunuch, and he is absolutely clear in Hanyuan.

But looking at his age, he is already sixty-two. What future does a sixty-year-old from the fifth rank still have as an official in Nanjing have?

Moreover, Zhao Zhigao was ranked second in the second year of Longqing, his teacher was Gao Gong, and his power had been purged many times.

So from any point of view, Zhao Laohanlin must look like a veteran. His career in officialdom has come to an end, and he has become a non-mainstream figure in the officialdom.

"Haizhong Cheng, why are you here on business?" Zhao Zhigao asked doubtfully.

He thought that Hai Rui had some official business to attend to and sent this person to deliver the message.

Lin Tailai replied respectfully: "It's not because of any official business, but because I admire the scholar Zhao's demeanor and came here specifically to visit."

Zhao Zhigao: "."

He is very self-aware. What is it about him that others should admire?

In response, he just wanted to sing a folk song. My house is not a temple of wealth. How can a rich man come to offer incense?

Lin Tailai said sincerely: "I never choose people based on their clothes and rank. I only admire the bachelor's personality and character."

Zhao Zhigao still had a very easy-going and down-to-earth personality. He asked simply, "Do you want to go to prison to study? Just say so."

He only thought of the possibility that although the Imperial College was in disgraceful decline, it was not ruled out that some people wanted to gild it.

Lin Tailai replied: "I am not a scholar now, and I have no favor. How can I go to prison to study?"

Even if the Imperial College is in decline, not just anyone can enter. Lin Tailai is indeed not qualified.

So Zhao Zhigao was even more confused. What do you admire?

Lin Tailai sighed again: "I have no other request, I just feel sincerely about the old bachelor's plight and feel indignant in my heart.

Therefore, I also wrote a small order. If you don't believe it, old bachelor, please read it. "

After that, he handed over another piece of paper.

Zhao Zhigao took it casually and looked up, only to see it written:

"Putting your lips and eyes closed is as early as three lords, your bare sleeves and your fists are open to the public, and you will be used to talking nonsense.

The outline is all about coaxing and talking about heroes. Who is the hero?

The five-eyed phoenix sings in Qishan, the two-headed snake crouches in Nanyang, and the three-legged cat flies in the Weishui River. "

After reading it, Zhao Zhigao smiled bitterly and said: "It's too much. Your ridicule of current affairs is too much. I'll just take a look at it, so there's no need to pass it on to others!"

Lin Tailai boasted without any bottom line: "With the character and talent of an old scholar, living here is really a sign of disrespect for the imperial court!

This small order is actually to prevent the old bachelor from complaining! "

Which veteran cadre sitting on the bench can withstand such a test?

Zhao Zhigao had never enjoyed this kind of treatment since he entered the officialdom, and he was immediately shocked.

He couldn't help but also fell into hesitation. Could it be that this son truly admired him? Otherwise, it cannot be explained logically.

Being a powerless and idle official cannot do much good.

From a profit perspective, it is completely unprofitable to flatter oneself. Only "sincerity" can explain it.

Lin Tailai was secretly proud. If he captured Zhao Zhigao today, he would make a lot of money.

To use a business metaphor, it is a huge profit!

On the surface, it seems that this sixty-two-year-old man, who was born second in the rankings and was only a fifth-rank official, has come to an end, and his career has become more difficult.

But historically, the old man entered the cabinet six years later and became the chief minister nine years later.

Moreover, he was one of the longest-serving chief ministers in the Wanli Dynasty, which had fierce party conflicts. Most of the famous Wanli three major conquests were fought during his term.

Therefore, in official circles, there is never a shortage of miracles.

No one who is not a time traveler would have thought that this old man hiding in Nanjing Imperial College and sitting on the bench is the thickest thigh in Nanjing today.

Making friends with Zhao Zhigao now is a way to "make a lot of money".

Moreover, Zhao Zhigao also has an advantage, that is, he has a soft and gentle personality and is very easy to get along with.

From Lin Daguan's personal point of view, he also prefers to deal with people who have puppet potential.

While Lin Tailai was thinking about how to add fuel to the fire and completely "conquer" Zhao Zhigao, a man suddenly walked in from outside the door.

Lin Tailai turned around and looked dissatisfied. Who was so rude and walked in without even saying hello?

"Why are you, a vicious thief, here?" When the man came in and saw Lin Tailai, he was surprised at first and felt a little physically sick at the same time.

At this time, Lin Tailai also recognized it. The person who came turned out to be Hu Yinglin!

Wang Shizhen is a friend of the old alliance leader, a popular candidate for the new Five Sons, and a famous literary theorist!

A few months ago at the Suzhou Literary Forum, I was defeated by someone who I had defeated in literature and art!

The progress of "conquering" Zhao Zhigao finally went smoothly, but suddenly a hostile Hu Yinglin appeared. Now there will be trouble again!

Lin Tailai was thinking of words urgently, and asked: "Why can't I be here? I admire the old bachelor's character and talent, so I came here to visit, but this is not allowed?"

Hu Yinglin didn't believe this reason at all.

Lin Tailai also gradually recalled that Zhao Zhigao and Hu Yinglin were both from Lanxi, Zhejiang, and they were authentic fellow townsmen.

Historically, Zhao Zhigao, as an old fellow from his hometown, took great care of Hu Yinglin, and the two had a very close relationship.

So when Hu Yinglin walked into Zhao Zhigao's apartment just now, he could just come in without saying hello.

Zhao Zhigao asked Lin Tailai: "What are you celebrating?"

It's really rare that Hu Yinglin, a petty man with a bad temper, can come in and scold evil thieves.

Lin Tailai smiled and said: "It's nothing, we just don't know each other without fighting!

When we were talking about literature in Suzhou that day, we all thought that Du Gongbu's "Deng Gao" was the first of the seven rhymes in ancient and modern times, and Zhang Ruoxu's "Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night" was the most buried poem of the Tang Dynasty.

Old bachelor, do you think this is a coincidence? "

Zhao Zhigao exclaimed: "If they are so connected, it will be a good story."

"It's not like that!" Hu Yinglin was a little anxious, "Senior, don't be fooled!

This person likes to have a false reputation, is accustomed to speculation, and forgets his righteousness at the sight of profit! "

Lin Tailai asked back: "Then tell me, what can I do when I come to the old bachelor's place? What can I speculate on? What profits can I make?"

Hu Yinglin couldn't answer for a while, and he knew very well that the old man really had nothing to gain from Lin Tailai.

Lin Tailai pointed at Hu Yinglin again, "You, on the other hand, don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything! Are you here for a purpose?"

Hu Yinglin did have something to say, and he came to do it under the orders of the old leader Wang. But after being squeezed like this, how can you open your mouth?

Lin Tailai sighed to Zhao Zhigao and said: "Nowadays, people are impetuous, and all advantages come first, even you, a fellow countryman, is no exception.

There are very few pure people like me who visit the old bachelor without any selfish thoughts. "

Hu Yinglin: "."

It was clear that he was playing half the battle at home and had the initiative, but in a few words he was completely at a disadvantage.

He just doesn't understand, what's the point of Lin Tailai attaching so much importance to Senior Zhao?

I know that this little order is from the Yuan Dynasty, but I just pretend it doesn’t exist in this time and space!