Daming talker

Chapter 643: We still need to solve the problem

If Governor Zhao forced his way into the "Welcome Road" in the direction of Fengqiao, he would definitely collide with the blocking ships.

The governor had standard-bearers following him on boats as his escort, so it was no problem for him to wipe out any provocative clowns who blocked their way.

However, he then had a conflict with Lin Tailai, and the two sides fought for the right of way into the city, and finally a "fierce" conflict broke out over this little thing.
If the governor did not go in the direction of Fengqiao, leaving the welcoming road to Lin Tailai and taking a long detour to enter the city from Xujiang, where would the governor's face be?

Neither of the two paths ahead was suitable, and Governor Zhao, who was in a dilemma, finally chose to retreat!

He gave the order: "Turn the boat around! Return to Hushu Pass to rest and enter the city tomorrow!"

If you are patient, you will have peace of mind. If you take a step back, you will have a broader horizon. If you act impulsively this time, won’t all your efforts go to waste?

I don’t believe that you, Lin Tailai, can occupy the “welcoming road” every day! Back off, and try again tomorrow!
At this time, Lin Tailai's fleet was following the governor's fleet, ready to provoke 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, Mr. Lin Jiuyuan could not find any reason to cause trouble.

Sitting on the bow, Lin Tailai was very disappointed and said angrily: "Why are there fewer and fewer upright officials in my Ming Dynasty?
Especially in the past two years, there have been more and more weak-willed people, which makes me very sad! "

Gao Changjiang, who was standing nearby, was deeply touched when he heard this and said, "The officials of the Ming Dynasty are still the same officials, but you, the chairman, are no longer the same as before.

I wonder if the chairman still remembers the Governor Wei who colluded with the Xi family, the wealthy merchants from Dongshan, to deal with the chairman six years ago?

If it were today, the Governor Wei would still be timid in front of the Lord. He would definitely not dare to collude with the Xi family, let alone think of dealing with the Lord. "

To sum up what Gao Changjiang meant, the original mentality of many officials was that if they were to be timid in front of a small figure like Lin Tailai, it would be shameful and a great humiliation, and sometimes they would rather lose their jobs than be timid.

As for my current mentality, it’s okay to be a coward in front of Lin Tailai, I can endure and accept it, and it’s no longer a great shame.

Lin Tailai sighed, "That is to say, it is becoming increasingly difficult to take shortcuts and cut corners. We can only rely on our hard power and face the enemy head-on?"

Gao Changjiang replied: "What you need to guard against now is that others may take unconventional measures and take shortcuts against you, such as the three major actions taken by Governor Zhao when he took office this time!"

Lin Tailai added: "Even if you fail to take advantage of the situation again and again, 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, or that I can easily and openly deal with Governor Zhao."

As they were talking, they arrived at Fengqiao Wharf. Lin Tailai needed to go ashore to accept the welcome of the prefectural and county governments and the folks. He had no time to think about Governor Zhao.

He still did not give up and said to Gao Changjiang: "Spread my words, whoever in the society can make Governor Zhao break through the defense will be rewarded with 500 taels of silver!"

In fact, Lin Tailai had no interest in this kind of welcoming ceremony, but he had no choice.

You can refuse social engagements to show your nobleness in other places, but how can you be noble in your hometown?

After getting ashore, they saw that the leader was a fourth-rank official in a red robe, so Lin Tailai knew that this must be the new prefect Tu Shufang.

Although he was surprised in his heart, he said calmly, "I am really surprised that the Lord of the Mansion actually came out to welcome me."

Tu Shufang, like Governor Zhao, was a member of the Qingliu Party. From the perspective of the faction, they should not go out of the city to welcome Lin Tailai.

Moreover, the prefect was of the fourth rank, so if he did not go out to greet him, there would be no problem with etiquette and he would not be criticized for his gift.

Tu Shufang replied: "We are showing respect to each other not for your Excellency, but for the good governance of saving the people from disaster!

This summer, Jiangnan suffered from floods again. Fortunately, your Excellency initiated the dredging of the old course of the Wusong River, which saved the people of Suzhou and Songjiang from suffering. "

Lin Tailai looked around and smiled, "Our Lord is quite good at talking."

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

Then Lin Tailai said: "I would rather there was no flood than be praised for my good governance."

Speaking of the past decade or so, the climate across the country has been very abnormal, and it can be said to be a period of small climate fluctuations.

In recent years, there have been frequent droughts in the north, and last year it was even considered a disaster. In the south, there have been frequent floods. Since Lin Tailai traveled through time, he felt that there was a flood every other year. Fortunately, the foundation left by Zhang Juzheng's era was strong, so the court was able to withstand it and did not cause too much unrest.

This summer, Suzhou and Songjiang were hit by floods again. The dredged old course of the Wusong River played a huge role in discharging floodwaters, greatly alleviating the disaster.

So this is also the reason why the folks here today come to welcome Mr. Lin back home.

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

Xu Zhenming, the former prefect of Songjiang Prefecture but recently promoted to the position of Left Councillor of Fujian, was also in the crowd.

After presiding over the dredging project of the lower reaches of the Wusong River, Xu Zhenming played a minor role in Songjiang Prefecture and was sent to Fujian last month by Lin Tailai, who was short of available personnel.

Later, Xu Zhenming heard that Lin Tailai was about to return home and had been waiting in Suzhou City after leaving his post as prefect of Songjiang.

After dealing with the boring welcoming ceremony, Lin Tailai continued to enter the city and invited Xu Zhenming to board the boat together.

On the ship, Xu Zhenming took the initiative to ask: "Why did you promote me to Fujian? For maritime trade?"

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

Xu Zhenming: “.”

Can cooperation in smuggling business be described in such a high-sounding way?
Maritime trade is so highly professional that it is not something that Lin Tailai can just launch on a large scale in the Suzhou and Songjiang areas on a whim.

From shipbuilding technology to sailing 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 since two years ago, and I will also recruit a large number of people from Fujian.

So I promoted you to Fujian to make it easier for you to handle these matters. You should be prepared to serve as an official in Fujian for a long time."

Although Xu Zhenming achieved nothing in history, he had some "no guilt in war" factors, and his ability to get things done is estimated to be better than 90% of the officials of this era.

The time he spent in Suzhou waiting for Lin Tailai was not wasted, as he visited some Fujianese 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 seen that if you want to recruit a large number of people from Fujian, it is very feasible with your local reputation.

Of course, what those who dare to take risks and make a living at sea need most is a backer who can protect them on land.

But there are obstacles. The biggest obstacle at the moment 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 previously the governor of Fujian and had always strictly prohibited sea travel. He even arrested and killed many people on the charge of colluding with Japanese pirates.

Now that Zhao Canlu is the governor of Jiangnan, how can those people from Fujian who go out to make a living not be afraid?
Even if you, Lord Jiuyuan, try to recruit them vigorously, they may not dare to come."

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

Not only did the governor start three fires against me, but I didn't expect that he would also engage in smuggling. No, it was the biggest obstacle to the development of maritime trade.

We still have to solve the problem, and it can’t take too long. If North Korea starts a war next year, we won’t be able to take care of it.

Thinking of this, Lin Tailai turned around and said to Gao Changjiang: "Pass my words on. If anyone can help Governor Zhao break through the defense, there will be a reward of 1,000 taels of silver!"

Gao Changjiang: "."

The waterways in Suzhou city were too congested, and the boats had to stop and go all the way.

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

(End of this chapter)