wealthy lord

Chapter 570 Obtaining privileges brings disaster

Lin Yun grinned: "After doing this for a long time, is the Eighth Prince worried about this matter? Is it the emperor's intention, or the Eighth Prince's intention?"

"Of course it was a joint decision made by me and the emperor after discussion! What? Are you still reluctant to let go? Or do you have selfish motives?" The Eighth Sage King narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at him up and down.

Lin Yun said meaningfully: "It's just a weapon, what can I be reluctant to part with? However, mass production of landmines will cost a lot of military salary! As far as I know, the Ministry of War can only spend no more than one million Two, just trying to build a border defense line with this little money is undoubtedly a drop in the bucket!"

In fact, one million taels of silver is enough to produce a lot of landmines and more than enough to lay out border defense lines.

But if there is no benefit, he, Lin Yun, won't do it.

With technician Yang Tiexin here in Niubei Village, it has long been possible to keep manufacturing costs to a minimum.

Moreover, the most indispensable thing in Niubei Village is gunpowder and filler. Although the village is not rich in red phosphorus, Yang Tiexin's hometown of Shitou Village is full of red phosphorus.

After calculation, the manufacturing cost is negligible, and it only costs a little labor, which is definitely a huge profit.

But Lin Yun will not tell these secrets!

He was tricked by the emperor last time, and he must get it back this time.

Anyway, if you don't earn this money yourself, greedy people like Fulin'an will try their best to eat it up, so it's better to make yourself fat.

The Eight Sage King sighed and said: "You are just a slippery boy. Although I don't understand the cost of making landmines, do you dare to say that you won't make money from it?"

Lin Yun rolled his eyes and said, "I said I wouldn't fish it out, would the Eighth Prince believe it?"

"Of course I can't! You are a master of plucking the feathers of wild geese. Therefore, I have already greeted the emperor in advance. What the emperor means is...you can benefit from it...you can! But don't go too far!"

The Eight Wise King covered his mouth with one hand and whispered.

It seemed that he was afraid of being heard by anyone except Lin Yun.

The emperor always hated corrupt officials, but the benefits that Lin Yun could bring to the court were too great. Therefore, in order to achieve his goal, the emperor could only give Lin Yun some special privileges.

Of course, the main purpose was to coax Lin Yun. After all, the emperor was indeed dishonest about Fulin'an being pardoned.

Lin Yun's expression softened slightly and he said with a smile: "Well, this sounds relieved! Is this really what the emperor said?"

"Of course! But tell me honestly, how much money would it cost to cover the area near the Panda tribe in Fengyang County with mines?"

Lin Yun chirped, touched his chin and said: "Well...it's hard to say, and it's hard to say! In this way, the Eighth Prince, no matter how slow this matter is, when I figure it out, I will definitely give you an accurate answer as soon as possible! "

The Eight Wise Kings laughed and scolded: "You kid, you haven't calculated clearly how much benefit you can get, have you?"

Lin Yun grinned: "How can that be impossible! Who does the Eighth Prince think of me? After all, I am also the Minister of the Ministry of War, and I am a powerful minister who has joined the cabinet to worship the prime minister. I still have this awareness!"

"Okay! You take your time and calculate! But don't delay for too long, otherwise the emperor will not be able to explain!"

Afterwards, the two walked out of Yun Mansion talking and laughing.

As soon as the Eighth Sage King stepped into the sedan chair, the sound of rapid horse hooves suddenly came from the distance.

I saw Qi Rui and Zheng Li riding back, followed by a large number of soldiers.

Lin Yun was overjoyed, turned around, and looked at Zheng Li meaningfully.

Zheng Li immediately nodded vaguely.

At this time, Lin Yun was completely relieved and secretly sighed that he had accepted a talent.

He didn't need to ask, but he also knew that Zheng Li must have suffered a lot this time. If he came back alive, it was considered a skill, and if he could successfully complete the task, it would be even more awesome.

At this time, the Eighth Sage King stepped out of the sedan chair and asked curiously: "Lin Zhongtang, what does this mean?" He could tell at a glance that some of these soldiers came from the infantry commander's yamen, and some of the soldiers did not belong to any of the capital's Factions.

Lin Yun smiled playfully: "Eighth Prince, the evidence of Fulin'an's treason is back!"

The Eight Sage King's eyes lit up, and he pulled Lin Yun to his side and said, "Hurry up and take that letter with you, and follow me to the palace to meet the Holy Spirit!"

Lin Yun said: "The emperor has pardoned Fulin'an's death penalty. Why is the emperor so anxious for this letter?"

"Humph, you! You only know one but not the other! It's not time to take Fulin'an's life yet! Stop talking nonsense, hurry up... I'm waiting for you!"

"Don't the Eighth Prince want to know the specific details of this time?"

At this time, the team came to the door of Yun Mansion in a mighty manner. Zheng Li got off his horse and knelt directly on the ground and said: "I am lucky enough to live up to my humble duty. I finally completed the task assigned by the Fourteenth Master!"

Lin Yun smiled with satisfaction, bent down to help him up, and praised: "What a great Zheng Li, I really did not misjudge you!"

Qi Rui also dismounted, clasped his fists and said: "Lin Zhongtang, I just arrived at the post station thirty miles away from the capital with my subordinates and horses. I happened to meet Zheng Lili, so we came back together!"

Lin Yun said with a smile: "Commander Qi, go back and thank your father for me! When I am free another day, I will definitely come to thank you personally!"

Qi Rui nodded and said: "Lin Zhongtang, you're welcome! If you have nothing to do, I'll leave first!"

Afterwards, Qi Rui led his men back to the Yamen.

If the Eight Wise Kings were not here, he might still have a chat with Lin Yunjin in the mansion, but it was not convenient to say more now.

Later, Lin Yun and others returned to the house in a grand manner. When he saw Lin Jinbiao being carried in on a stretcher, he was stunned.

Just as Zheng Li was about to explain, Lin Yun immediately made a silence gesture to him.

Zheng Lili understood instantly and ordered people to carry Lin Jinbiao down for treatment.

Running all the way, Lin Jinbiao was injured more and more, and he was already unconscious.

Fortunately, the assassins led by Fu Tianyong had average marksmanship and did not hit Lin Jinbiao's vitals. Otherwise, his life would have been lost long ago and he would not have been able to hold on until now.

Lin Yun and the Eight Wise Kings sat down again, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Zheng Li wanted to speak, but he didn't know whether he should say it in front of the Eight Wise Kings.

At this time, the Eighth Sage King smiled and said, "What? It's not convenient for me to say it since I'm here?"

Lin Yun picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said with a smile: "It's beneficial, the Eighth Prince is not an outsider, tell me what happened along the way!"

Zheng Li then nodded in agreement and explained everything in detail.

When it was mentioned that Zheng Li had a gun battle with the killers brought by Fu Tianyong near Yuncheng, Lin Yun and the Eighth Sage King suddenly became nervous.

The Eighth Sage King was surprised and said: "Where is Fu Tianyong? Is he okay?"

Zheng Li smiled proudly: "He? He has been killed by a lowly official!"

"Crack!"

The tea cup in the Eight Wise King's hands was crushed, and the tea splashed all over him. In surprise, he shook off the tea in his hand, stood up and said, "Is he dead?"

Seeing the unbelievable expression on the Eight Sage King's face, Zheng Li realized that something was wrong. He suddenly looked at Lin Yun and saw his solemn expression and asked, "Fourteenth Master, have you gotten into trouble because of your humble position?"

(End of this chapter)