wealthy lord

Chapter 582: Weighing the pros and cons, to kill or not to kill?

"Thank you, Lord Zhongtang!"

Afterwards, Lin Jinbiao happily left with the letter of recommendation.

Meng Yuan was the official minister.

Based on their current relationship, Meng Yuan would definitely not refuse to help.

This is also an unspoken rule in officialdom.

Meng Yuan helped Lin Yun with things, and this favor must be repaid in the future.

What's more, Lin Yun also had the matter of Meng Yuan taking advantage of the fact that the Ministry of War had no owner, and used his power to secretly embezzle military pay from the Ministry of War.

Once Lin Yun became serious and reported this matter to the emperor, he would feel uncomfortable. If the emperor was angry, he would probably be the second unluckiest person after Fulin'an.

Lin Yun watched Lin Jinbiao leave, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

I have to admit that Lin Jinbiao's analysis of the situation is very accurate. Once Cui Mingchong shows up, it will definitely cause another fight.

When he thought that the Fifth Prince and Fu Tianchen would secretly pursue Cui Mingchong, Lin Yun's eyes gradually showed murderous intent.

He got up and left the house, took a sedan chair and rushed straight to Qi's house.

He has not yet made up his mind to silence Cui Mingchong. Even if he really wants to silence him, he still has to find the right person.

Zheng Li is definitely not suitable anymore. There are too many people who know him now. In addition, Lin Yun will arrange for Zheng Li to enter the Ministry of War. He cannot be allowed to do these dirty jobs.

Moreover, killing Cui Mingchong requires a suitable reason.

Don't let anyone around you know, otherwise, Lin Yun will kill people and silence him after taking advantage of Cui Mingchong. The reputation will not be good if it spreads.

In Qi Mansion's study, Qi Changyun stood up and said with a smile: "Lin Zhongtang doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, so what's the point of doing that?"

Lin Yun smiled and said: "If you have nothing to do, why don't you chat with Master Qi? To promote feelings?"

"Haha! This is not Lin Zhongtang's style! However, I really have a problem, and I hope Lin Zhongtang can help!"

Lin Yunyi raised his eyebrows: "Master Qi, are you going to update the weapons and equipment?"

Qi Changyun's eyes lit up: "Oh, Lin Zhongtang really has a sharp eye..."

"Okay! There is no need to compliment me, Mr. Qi! There is no problem in updating the ordnance and equipment! But..."

"Haha! I know that Lin Zhongtang is also in trouble, so naturally I won't let you pay out of your own pocket!"

As he spoke, he took out a stack of banknotes from the drawer.

Lin Yun took a closer look and saw that each face value was one hundred thousand taels. A rough estimate was that it was at least one million taels.

"How many people do you plan to equip, Mr. Qi?"

"Well, the infantry commander's office controls 13,000 officers and soldiers! Therefore, at least 10,000 sets of equipment are needed! This is one million taels, I don't know if it will be enough! But I really can't afford much military pay now, so I still need Please bear with Lin Zhongtang!"

Lin Yun took the banknote, played with it in his hand, and casually took out two hundred thousand taels and threw it in front of Qi Changyun.

Qi Changyun was stunned for a moment, raised his eyes and asked, "What does Lin Zhongtang mean by this?"

Lin Yunhan said with a smile: "Master Qi is not an outsider. He has helped me many times before. How can I make money from you! I helped you with these 10,000 sets of ordnance and equipment! The rest of the money will be collected Just keep it for yourself!" Qi Changyun suddenly realized and praised: "It is said that Lin Zhongtang was a businessman before he became an official. I still don't think so. Now it seems that you regard the officialdom as a shopping mall! Haha!"

Lin Yun curled his lips and said: "Okay, Mr. Qi, don't take advantage of it and act like a good boy! This matter of taking kickbacks was not invented by me, Lin Yun, so don't say more! Otherwise, we won't be able to take advantage of it! The emperor's most important thing in his life is What I hate are these shady transactions!”

Qi Changyun nodded and put two silver notes worth two hundred thousand taels into his arms.

"I heard that the emperor wanted to get the mines that showed great power in Niubei Village. This thing is indeed an extremely important strategic military commodity for the imperial court. If it can be laid over a large area, the surrounding foreign barbarians will have to cause trouble in the future. Think about it!"

Lin Yun smiled and said nothing. Although Landmine was born half a year ago, it was not well-known in Fengyang County at that time.

If the emperor hadn't learned about this from the Eight Wise Kings, he probably wouldn't have believed that such a time-honored weapon as landmines really existed in the world.

Therefore, by using the emperor to issue a decree this time, Lin Yun also hopes to build his reputation and make landmines his business card.

"Hey, Mr. Qi, I haven't even said a word about this yet, so don't laugh at me!"

"Oh? What's going on? Does the Emperor have any objections?"

Lin Yun looked up at him and said: "If you want to lay landmines on a large area on the border, you need to spend a lot of military pay! Now the Ministry of War can't get much money at all! I told the emperor about this, and the emperor asked me why!"

Qi Changyun said playfully: "As the Minister of the Ministry of War, Lin Zhongtang still doesn't know the reason?"

"Of course I know! But I won't say it, let alone offend anyone when I'm full! The emperor said that he would let the clan investigate, so he probably guessed the problem!"

The Zongren Mansion is a department that specializes in managing the clan and the royal family. The emperor's arrangement is obviously aimed at the two princes. The significance of this is worth pondering. Otherwise, it may lead to another fight.

Therefore, Lin Yun was extra careful this time.

"Haha!!" Qi Changyun raised his head and laughed: "Lin Zhongtang's adaptability is really amazing! He has actually learned to protect himself wisely! However, this matter is caused by the Ministry of War, and Lin Zhongtang can't hide even if he wants to!"

Lin Yun shrugged and said: "I have no intention of hiding! Whenever the emperor issues a decree, I will conduct a symbolic investigation! Just act in accordance with the emperor's instructions! Moreover, there is no news about this matter yet. Maybe the two princes will secretly send the money back after a while!"

Qi Changyun nodded, but felt nervous.

"By the way, Lin Zhongtang is here this time, but has something else to do?"

Lin Yun then remembered the purpose of his trip and said, "Well, is Cui Mingchong still here?"

"Of course, he is very honest now and lives in seclusion all day long. Except for the two servants who are dedicated to serving him, no one in the house knows about his existence! Has Lin Zhongtang decided how to deal with him?"

Lin Yun heard the hidden meaning and asked playfully: "What do you mean, Mr. Qi?"

"Haha!" Qi Changyun just smiled enigmatically and turned to look out the door.

They are both smart people, and they understand each other's thoughts even if they don't say it.

Knowing that Cui Mingchong is a hidden danger now, assassinating the fifth prince is a big deal, even though the emperor once said that he would save his life.

But that was an urgent moment. Now that Fulin'an has been brought to justice, Cui Mingchong has lost value.

His best destination is death. Only the dead can keep secrets forever.

But when it comes to killing people and silencing them, neither Lin Yun nor Qi Changyun want to take the initiative to mention it. After all, it is not a good reputation, especially when they don't know what the emperor means.

At this time, Lin Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Does Cui Mingchong still have any relatives in the capital?"

(End of this chapter)