The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

Lin Daguan stayed at Xushuguan that night, drank and socialized with Dong Shishi, and then returned to Suzhou City the next day.

When turning from Fengqiao to Fengtang, a large fleet suddenly overtook Lin Daguan's ship.

Official Lin frowned and said, "Whose car is this?"

Protector Zuo Zhang Wen went out to take a look and came back to report: "It belongs to Governor Zhao!"

Lin Tailai was speechless and could only wave his hand and said, "Forget it."

Seeing that the autumn harvest is approaching, as usual, the governor of Jiangnan Yingtian will move to Suzhou to take charge.

Official Lin didn't expect that Zhao Zhigao would arrive so quickly.

Also starting from Yangzhou, Zhao Zhigao walked a day or two later than himself, and actually arrived at Suzhou City at the same time as himself.

When outside, Lin Daguan was always on the road for fear of not being able to catch up with the birth of his child. But when he arrived in Suzhou City, he was no longer in a hurry. He was close to home and could make it in time.

So Lin Daguan went to the city and went to the Suzhou Health Department to report on official business.

After meeting the commander Li Tianyou and exchanging a few words, Lin Daguan reported seriously:

“Although we encountered many obstacles, the last batch of grain from Suzhou this year has been successfully transported to Yangzhou Shuici warehouse, and this year’s water transportation mission has come to a perfect end.

In addition, our Suzhou Guards officers and troops rose to the challenge, bravely overcame all difficulties, completely took over the defense of Shuicicang in Yangzhou, and completed the imperial edict issued to us.

This errand has been basically reported. Does Chief Li have any other instructions? "

Commander Li: "."

What other instructions could he give? What instructions does he dare to give?

When Lin Tailai said that he had overcome all difficulties, did he mean that he took two to three hundred soldiers and captured the governor, patrol officer, and military commander of Jiangbei in succession?

The key is that Lin Tailai came back alive and kicking after what he did. Oh, but he was demoted by the imperial court.

Commander Li was thinking to himself while saying: "Just finish the errand. Last time you left in a hurry and didn't decide on the location of the branch office."

Official Lin quickly said humbly: "If you want to open a branch office, you must at least be a commanding officer. And now that I have been demoted by the imperial court, I am only a member of a thousand households.

If you don't have the rank of commander, why would you open a branch? Isn't that ridiculous? Don’t mention this matter again! "

Commander Li said: "The Suzhou Guard opened this branch to manage the transportation of troops and supervise the transportation of grain, and it was not established for any one person.

And you are still responsible for these affairs, and the court has not exempted you from your duties.

If the branch office needs someone with the rank of commander to be in charge, then let Lao Zhang, the commanding comrade, name him, and you will be in charge of daily affairs! "

"Isn't this appropriate?" Lin Daguan said hesitantly.

Commander Li waved his hand and said categorically: "Everything is in compliance with the law, there is nothing inappropriate! This is a military order, you cannot disobey it!

In fact, I have already chosen the location. It is on Bachelor Street under the city wall. It is very close to Xumen, making it convenient for you to enter and exit the city gate!

A short walk from there, you can go out of the city gate to Xujiang Wharf and Genxin Academy. "

Lin Daguan said helplessly: "Then I have no choice but to obey my order."

Commander Li was in a trance and had the illusion that it was the first time he heard the word "下官" from Lin Tailai's mouth.

Then Lin Daguan said: "I just came back today, I have a lot of things to do, and I have to visit the governor."

Hearing the word "governor", Commander Li said even more considerately: "Go! I have nothing to do here, so it doesn't matter."

After watching Mr. Lin leave, the attendants on the left and right said to Commander Li: "It's understandable that Mr. Lin is so good to Mr. Lin, but isn't it a bit too much?"

Commander Li wisely said: "He has just been demoted by the imperial court, so he must be in a bad mood and dislikes everything.

At this time, it is better to be too kind to him than not too little! "

When Lin Daguan walked out of the Suzhou Health Department, he was still muttering in his heart, how come the military attachés he encountered, who were theoretically rough people, were better behaved than the civilian officials?

Commander Wan of the Yangzhou Guard, Commander Li of the Suzhou Guard, both conduct themselves and do things that make it difficult to find fault.

Leave Weiqian Street and turn south to reach the Governor's Court.

Sitting in the back hall of the procuratorate, Senior Official Lin exchanged pleasantries: "I didn't expect the old gentleman to come back so quickly. I almost missed him."

Zhao Zhigao teased and said: "I don't have to write poems or lyrics along the way. Every hotel I visit must have Lin Shilin Ci, so the journey will naturally be faster."

Then Zhao Zhigao felt that as an elder with rich experience in career failure, he should give some encouragement to the young people who had just been demoted, and said again:

"You don't need to be discouraged, you should still focus on your official duties. This court can recommend that you be reinstated to your original position before leaving office.

So you can’t just slack off, must work hard! As long as you have performance, I will be firm when speaking for your promotion. "

Lin Tailai replied: "My official position is insignificant, but now is your most critical time, Mr.

Last year, the collection of money and grain in Jiangnan was completed very well. If you continue your efforts this year and add in the credit for quelling the chaos, your political achievements will be very strong.

After the grain shipments start in the spring next year, I will help you exert your strength with the chief minister, and maybe you can be promoted to the minister of the Ministry of official affairs. After all, sir, you are also from the Imperial Academy, and you are qualified to join the Ministry of Personnel as a court official.

No matter how bad it is, with his performance in collecting money and food in Jiangnan in the past two years, he can still be a minister of the household department! "

Zhao Zhigao couldn't help but subconsciously said: "Is this really true?"

Lin Daguan encouraged him and said: "So no matter what, the old gentleman must not slack off and must work hard!

As long as you have money and performance this year, I will be strong-willed for your promotion. There will definitely be a place for you in the Liubu Hall official position next year! "

Zhao Zhigao: "."

Why does this sound so familiar?

He originally wanted to motivate Lin Tailai, but why was he motivated in turn?

Then I heard Lin Daguan say: "I just came back today, I have a lot of things to do, and I have to visit the Shen family."

Upon hearing the word "Shen Family", Zhao Zhigao said very considerately: "Go ahead! I have nothing to do here, so it doesn't matter."

After coming out of the Procuratorate, Lin Daguan sighed in his heart, Suzhou is better. People in my hometown are considerate in what they say and do, and they are much more comfortable than people outside.

After coming out of the governor's court, Lin Daguan went straight to Shen Mansion without stopping.

The guardian Zhang brothers also followed Lin Daguan around, thinking to themselves, why every time I go back to Suzhou, it's like an old shopkeeper inspecting his various shops, as if he doesn't feel at ease unless he sees it with his own eyes?

Arriving at the Shen Mansion in a blink of an eye, the second master Shen Yongjia Shen was still sitting in the front hall drinking tea.

After seeing Mr. Lin, Mr. Shen nodded and said, "You performed well this time. You came to visit me on the day you returned to the city."

Then he added: "Last time you talked about building a garden, now there are two places to choose from, and I have been struggling for more than half a month.

One is Taohuawu in the northwest of the city, and the other is Dongzhuang Old Garden, which has been abandoned for decades in the east of the city."

Lin Daguan replied without thinking: "No need to worry! It must be Taohuawu!"

Second Master Shen asked in confusion: "Why? Because Taohuawu is close to the prosperous areas in the west and north, and Dongzhuang is in Fengmen, so its location is relatively remote?"

"No, no." Lin Daguan replied objectively: "Because your Shen family is doing a lot of construction work in Taohuawu, I can take the opportunity to expand my Taohua Temple."

Second Master Shen: "."

One Canglang Pavilion is not enough. Do you want to build a big Peach Blossom Nunnery? "

Lin Daguanren explained: “The functions of each place are different. Taohua Temple is suitable for public activities, while Canglang Pavilion is a private garden.

Two more are too many? Then Wang Hao is not even the top scholar, but he still has three gardens. What's wrong with me, the top scholar, having two gardens? "

Shen Yongjia also wanted to chime in on something like "Is it over the limit to sit in a pavilion or garden and surpass the leader of the alliance?"

Lin Daguan quickly said: "There is a big deal now, will the second master come to participate?"

Second Master Shen quickly asked: "What big deal?"

Lin Daguan simply introduced: "Some people transport grain from Huguang to Suzhou, and I can transport salt from Yangzhou to Suzhou.

Then use Yangzhou salt to exchange for Huguang grain. It is expected to start immediately after the autumn harvest! "

Mr. Shen turned around in his mind several times before he figured out the business logic, but there was still something he didn't understand.

"What are the special benefits of exchanging salt for food? If it's just to make money, why do you have to work so hard? Wouldn't it be over if you just do more projects?"

Lin Daguan then said: "These rice grains are all going to the Jinong warehouse in the two counties of Suzhou City, and then the Jinong warehouse will be transformed into a joint venture between the government and the people.

At that time, those of us who are major food donors will become representatives of public opinion and directly participate in the management of the agricultural warehouse.

I am in Wu County and you are in Changzhou County. Each person is in charge of the Jinongcang in one county. "

"This is very good!" Mr. Shen said.

Second Master Shen's tasks in the family are, firstly, to keep sowing seeds and spread the seeds, and secondly, to strengthen the family's foundation and reputation in Suzhou and build a century-old family.

Participating in the management of Jinong warehouse is exactly what he wants, and he is covering up 10,000 acres of land.

Then Mr. Shen asked again: "I know you went to Yangzhou to build territory, but do you have a way over there in Huguang?"

Lin Tailai replied: "The Yuan magistrate of Changzhou County, whose family is a big grain merchant in Jingzhou, can transport 10,000 kilos of rice to Suzhou to test the waters.

Moreover, all the joints along the way have been basically opened. From Huguang to Jiujiang Pass, from Jiujiang Pass to Nanjing, and then from Nanjing to Suzhou, it can be as smooth as possible. "

So Mr. Shen no longer doubted the feasibility of this matter, and said with a smile on his face: "I can rest assured that you will do the work."

Then he asked: "I heard that your two wives are about to give birth? How about we get married?"

Official Lin said: "I still don't know if it's a son or a daughter, how can I decide now?"

Second Master Shen Zhizhu said confidently: "It doesn't matter, I have a son or a daughter added to my house this year. It doesn't matter if you have a son or a daughter, it can match!"

Lin Daguan said again: "I just came back today, I have a lot of things to do, and I have to visit Yuan Zhixian."

When he heard the words "Yuan Zhixian", Mr. Shen said very considerately: "Go! I have nothing to do here, it doesn't matter."

So Official Lin came out of the Shen Mansion smoothly and went straight to the Changzhou County Government Office without even returning home.

As the largest public affairs manager in Suzhou City, Lin Daguan, who shoulders important responsibilities in urban construction, taxation, industry and commerce, shipping, entertainment, public welfare and other aspects, is such a dedicated and conscientious person.

There is still a period of transition before the next big stage opens, but I don’t know what to write about. Can anyone leave a message and tell me what plot you want to see? Make up your mind and sprint towards the end of the month