The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

If Governor Zhao forced his way to the "Welcome Road" in the direction of Fengqiao, he would definitely run into the blocking ship.

On the governor's side, there were pacesetters who followed him by boat to protect him, and it was easy to eliminate the provocative clowns who blocked the way.

However, there would then be a conflict with Lin Tailai. The two sides fought for the way into the city, and finally had a "fierce" conflict over this trivial matter.

If the governor does not go in the direction of Fengqiao, but gives up the welcome road to Lin Tailai and makes a long circle to enter the city from Xujiang River, then where will the governor's face be?

The two paths ahead were neither suitable, and Governor Zhao, who was in a dilemma, finally chose to retreat!

The order was given: "Turn the ship around! Return to Xushuguan to rest and re-enter the city tomorrow!"

Endure the calm for a while and take a step back to open up the world! If we act impulsively this time, wouldn’t all our previous efforts be in vain?

I don’t believe you, Lin Tailai, can still occupy the “Welcome Lane” every day! Go back and do it again tomorrow!

At this time, Lin Tailai's fleet was trailing behind the governor's fleet, ready to cause trouble at any time.

So when the governor's fleet turned around, it passed by Lin Tailai's fleet.

Watching the governor's fleet retreat and leave, official Lin Jiuyuan could not find a reason to cause trouble.

Sitting on the bow of the boat, Lin Tailai was very disappointed and said with hatred: "Why are there fewer and fewer officials with integrity in our Ming Dynasty?

Especially in the past two years, there have been more and more cowardly people, which makes me very sad! "

After Gao Changjiang heard this, he was deeply moved and said: "The officials of the Ming Dynasty are still these officials, but you are no longer the same person as you were in the past.

I wonder if you still remember Governor Wei who colluded with the Xi family, a wealthy businessman in Dongshan, to deal with him six years ago?

If it were today, Governor Wei would still be intimidated in front of Zuo Guan. He would definitely not dare to collude with the Xi family, let alone deal with Zuo Guan. "

To sum up, Gao Changjiang's meaning is that the original mentality of many officials is - to give in in front of a small person like Lin Tailai is embarrassing, a great shame and humiliation, and sometimes it is better to lose one's position than to give in.

As for my current mentality, it's okay to be timid in front of Lin Tailai. I can tolerate and accept it. It's no longer a shame or humiliation.

Lin Tailai sighed: "In other words, it is getting more and more difficult to take advantage of the situation and take advantage of opportunities. We can only rely on hard power and face off in an upright and upright manner?"

Gao Changjiang replied: "What you need to guard against now is that others will take advantage of you and take advantage of you. For example, Governor Zhao's new official took office with three tricks!"

Lin Tailai added: "Even if repeated opportunistic attempts fail, it is not difficult to deal with Governor Zhao in an upright manner.

But the difficulty is that I can't let the court see that these things are related to me openly, or that I can easily and openly deal with Governor Zhao. "

As he spoke, he saw the Fengqiao Pier arriving. Lin Tailai needed to go ashore to be welcomed by the county government and his fellow villagers, so he had no time to think about Governor Zhao.

He still refused to give up and said to Gao Changjiang: "Tell me, whoever in the society can let Governor Zhao break the defense will be rewarded with five hundred taels of silver!"

In fact, Lin Tailai had no interest in this kind of formal welcoming ceremony, but he couldn't help himself.

You can refuse to socialize elsewhere to show your aloofness, but how can you be aloof in your hometown?

After landing on the shore, he saw that the leader was a fourth-grade red-robed official, so Lin Tailai knew that this must be the new prefect Tu Shufang.

Although he was surprised in his heart, he said in a neither salty nor bland, neither negative nor positive manner: "It really surprises me that the Master of the Palace actually came forward to take the initiative."

Tu Shufang, like Governor Zhao, were both people who were run by the Qingliu Party. From the perspective of the camp, they should not go out of the city to meet Lin Tailai.

Moreover, the prefect is also a member of the fourth rank. If he does not go out to greet him, there will be no problem with etiquette and he will not be picked on by others.

Tu Shufang replied: "Respecting each other with courtesy is not for your Excellency, but for good governance to save the people from fire and water!

The south of the Yangtze River was flooded again this summer. Fortunately, your Excellency initiated the dredging of the old Wusong River, which saved the people of Susong and Song Prefectures from suffering. "

Lin Tailai looked around and said with a smile: "Our Palace Master is quite good at talking."

The tone was obviously condescending, but everyone present took it for granted.

Then Lin Tailai said: "Rather than being praised for my good governance, I would rather there were no floods."

Speaking of the past ten years or so, the climate across the country has been very abnormal, which can be regarded as a period of small climate fluctuations.

There have been severe droughts in the north in recent years, and last year it was even reported as a disaster. Floods are common in the south. Ever since Lin Tailai traveled through the country, he felt like there would be a flood every other year.

Fortunately, the foundation left by Zhang Juzheng's era was strong, and the court was able to withstand it without causing too much turmoil.

Susong was flooded again this summer. The old Wusong River channel that had been dredged played a huge flood discharge role, greatly reducing the disaster.

So today, the folks came to welcome Mr. Lin Daguan back home, and this is also the reason.

"Don't be so extravagant in the future, keep everything simple!" Lin Tailai finally criticized the county government and Gao Changjiang.

Xu Zhenming, the former magistrate of Songjiang Prefecture but who had just been promoted to Fujian Leftist Political Consultant, was also in the crowd.

After presiding over the dredging project of the old lower reaches of the Wusong River, Xu Zhenming's role in Songjiang Prefecture has become less important. Last month, he was sent to Fujian by Lin Tailai, who was short of available people.

Then Xu Zhenming heard that Lin Tailai was about to return to his hometown, and waited in Suzhou City after leaving Songjiang Prefecture.

After dealing with the boring welcoming ceremony, Lin Tailai continued into the city and invited Xu Zhenming to board the ship with him.

On the ship, Xu Zhenming took the initiative and asked: "Why was I promoted to Fujian? For sea trade?"

Lin Tailai replied seriously: "To promote the exchange between the people of Fujian and the Jiangnan region, so as to achieve the goal of mutual learning and common progress."

Xu Zhenming: "."

Can the cooperation in smuggling business be said so grandly?

Maritime trade is too professional, and it is not something that Lin Tailai can immediately launch on a large scale in the Suzhou and Songjiang regions.

From shipbuilding technology to navigation experience, large-scale learning and introduction are required.

Lin Tailai added: "Fujian is the most active place for maritime trade today. I have been recruiting Taihu boat owners to study in Fujian two years ago, and I will also recruit a large number of people from Fujian.

So I promoted you to Fujian to make it more convenient for these things. You must be prepared to serve as an official in Fujian for a long time."

Although Xu Zhenming has achieved nothing in history, he has some "non-war crimes" factors, and his practical ability is estimated to exceed 90% of the officials of this era.

The time he stayed in Suzhou waiting for Lin Tailai was not wasted in vain, and he visited some Fujian people who lived in Suzhou Prefecture.

After all, Suzhou City is the largest economic center in the south, and people from all over the country do business here.

Therefore, based on the results of the visit, Xu Zhenming reminded: "It can be learned that if you want to recruit a large number of seafarers from Fujian, it is very feasible with your local reputation.

Those who dare to take the risk of going to sea to make a living, of course, need a backer who can protect them on land.

But there are obstacles. The biggest obstacle at present is Governor Zhao Canlu!"

Lin Tailai said in surprise: "Why do you say that? Do they think that I am not as good as Zhao Canlu in Suzhou?"

Xu Zhenming explained: "Zhao Canlu was the governor of Fujian before, and he had always strictly banned the sea. He even arrested and killed many people on the charge of colluding with Japanese pirates.

Now that Zhao Canlu is the governor of Jiangnan again, how can those people in Fujian who go to sea to make a living not be intimidated?

Even if you, Jiuyuanjun, recruit vigorously, they may not dare to come."

Damn! Lin Tailai couldn't help cursing a few words, but he didn't expect that the problem was still with Governor Zhao.

This governor had already started three fires against me, but I didn't expect that he would start smuggling. No, it was the biggest obstacle to the development of maritime trade.

The problem still needs to be solved, and it can't take too long. When the war with North Korea starts next year, it will be even more difficult to take care of it.

Thinking of this, Lin Tailai turned his head and said to Gao Changjiang: "Pass my words on. If anyone can help Governor Zhao break the defense, he will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver!"

Gao Changjiang: "."

The river in Suzhou City was too blocked, and the boats stopped and started all the way.

When passing the garrison in the west of the city, Lin Tailai couldn't help but go ashore and borrow a horse to go home.