King of Song

Chapter 136
After a lot of trouble, there are infinite business opportunities!

Cotton is a good thing, and Lin Zhao has full confidence in cotton cloth.Make a bloody road between silk and linen, and the operator will get incalculable benefits!

No matter in this era, what kind of development trajectory do you want to have, whether it is business or official career.Economic benefits are the most basic, and you need to operate well at any time.

These can be regarded as compensation after being busy in Hangzhou and experiencing risks several times, sometimes it is like this, it is barely a blessing in disguise!
Now that he is the magistrate of Qiantang County, and he has the title of male of Qiantang County, his status is very different. Lin Zhao's life in the Song Dynasty has become more and more nourishing.

Zhao Zongyong and his son have already been sent away, and the search of the house is being carried out in an orderly manner. Lin Zhao left with just one confession.At this time, the major treason case has just passed, and the limelight is on the rise. Who dares to commit crimes against the wind?Few people have Zhao Zongyong's impulsive courage, not to mention his final result is also a disastrous failure.With this lesson learned from the past, Lin Zhao is still very at ease with his subordinates.

After dealing with the affairs of the Prince's Mansion in Yuhang County, Lin Zhao hurried back to the Meng's house.

"Mr. Lin is back, and the ladies are all in the west courtyard!" Li Guanshi greeted Lin Zhao politely.

After Lin Zhao became the county magistrate of Qiantang, his status went up to another level.Li Guanshi admired his five bodies, and his heart was full of joy, and he was happy every day.Like many servants of the Meng family, they look forward to Lin Zhao becoming the son-in-law of the Meng family as soon as possible!
As for the ladies mentioned, apart from Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun, there is also Mu Sihong.

That day on the ground, Mu Sihong blocked a knife for Lin Zhao and was seriously injured.Fortunately, he was treated in a timely manner, and he was safe and sound.However, Mu Sihong's injury is really not serious, and she needs to rest for a while.

The West Lake flower boat was obviously not a place to recuperate, so they simply moved to live in the Meng family business. The place is quiet and there are maids and servants to take care of it, so it is suitable for recuperating.

Lin Zhao deeply agrees with this, and what is even more gratifying is that this is Meng Ruoying's initiative!
Before that, Meng Ruoying looked down on Mu Sihong a little bit. It was completely reasonable for a rich lady from a wealthy family to look down on Qinhuai prostitutes.When he came to Hangzhou for the first time, he was jealous and annoyed, and had a big fight with Lin Zhao.Later, although the previous suspicions were resolved, it reflected Meng Ruoying's emotions and thoughts from one side.

But that day on Leifeng Peak, Meng Ruoying's attitude began to change drastically when she saw Mu Sihong willingly rushing forward to defend Lin Zhao.

You must know that Meng Ruoying and Lin Zhao were hugging each other at that time, if they were stabbed, they would probably both be injured and die.Before she knew it, Meng Ruoying had already valued Lin Zhao more than herself, and she must be grateful to save Lin Zhao.

From this, she began to be grateful to Mu Sihong, and then they became more and more fond of each other.As for Mu Sihong's family background, she also learned some reasons. Although her family background has something to do with private salt sales, it has become a thing of the past and has nothing to do with her when she was young.On the contrary, Mu Sihong, in order to avenge his family, did not hesitate to commit himself to the dusty place, and endured humiliation for many years. This quality is really commendable.Meng Ruoying felt a little more admiration in her heart.

After more than a month like this, the relationship between the three daughters has become very harmonious, and they have become best friends who talk about everything.

As the saying goes, there are three women in one show, but right now it is a rare exception, so Lin Zhao naturally wished for it.

Walking outside Mu Sihong's boudoir, he could hear the three girls talking and laughing from a distance, enjoying themselves happily.Lin Zhao walked in, and asked with a smile, "What's so funny!"

"Hey, County Magistrate Lin is back!" Meng Ruoying greeted Lin Zhao with a smile. As a woman who is good at business and financial management, Lin Zhao is undoubtedly the most successful investment in her life.How many people would have thought that a book boy in the Meng family mansion would become a county magistrate?The future will be brighter!
Is the golden scales a thing in a pool, it will transform into a dragon when encountering a storm, this sentence is most appropriate for Lin Zhao.

"Cousin, what are you up to today?" Gu Yuelun asked with a smile.

Lin Zhao smiled lightly, turned to look at Mu Sihong and said, "Chase the house!"

"Whose house are you copying?"

"Zhao Zongyong, King of Yuhang County!" Lin Zhao spoke loudly. Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun thought it was very normal, and even a little indifferent, but Mu Sihongning looked moved, and suddenly burst into tears looking at Lin Zhao's face.

On the night of the Yuan Dynasty a few years ago, my grandfather's house was attacked and set on fire. Almost all relatives, including my parents, were killed in the fire.The cause is a conflict of interest in private salt trafficking, which has been investigated, and the murderers behind the scenes are the former Yuhang County King Zhao Zongyong and the former Qiantang County Magistrate Chen Qi.

Chen Qi's crime of selling smuggled salt is huge, and he can't escape the heinous crime. He doesn't have the protective coat of Zhao Zongyong's royal family, so he can only consider himself unlucky.Fortunately, there is a tradition of scholar-officials not to be killed in the country. Although Chen Qisui is only a county magistrate, he was born in the imperial examination anyway.In addition, he is not the mastermind, and he has the credit for correcting Zhao Zongyong and his son, so there is a way to survive.But after hearing the news of his son Chen Hong's death, Chen Qi felt like a walking corpse, and now he was dying!Such a situation is unavoidably embarrassing.

For Mu Sihong, the orphan of the victim, it is a great relief that the murderer behind the scenes deserved what he deserved.

Chen Qi did it, and he was about to die, but what about Zhao Zongyong's family?That is the royal family, and he is also the uncle of the official family. Before that, everyone thought that the official family would protect the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion.At least he won't be punished for serious crimes. Mu Sihong didn't have much hope for this, but he didn't expect his dream to come true in the end.

The county palace was ransacked, and Zhao Zongyong and his son were imprisoned. Although they didn't pay for it with death, they paid for it with their lives.But Mu Sihong is already satisfied, it is already quite good for such people to have such results in the end.

And all of this was achieved by Lin Zhao's active running and even taking risks.Today Lin Zhao went to the palace, apart from the imperial edict, there may be other reasons.

Mu Sihong is an extremely sensitive woman, some things need not be explained, but they can be felt clearly.Lin Zhao is using some very subtle ways to compensate, or repay!

Did he do it for me, or just to make up for the cut?After being injured, Mu Sihong was even more sensitive and thoughtful.Then there was some worry and fear, and her feelings for Lin Zhao became more and more complicated.

"Sister Mu, why are you crying?" Gu Yuelun picked up a handkerchief and wiped away Mu Sihong's tears.

Meng Ruoying also comforted: "Okay, now that the big revenge has been avenged, you can rest assured, take good care of your wounds, your body is important."

However, Mu Sihong was saddened from her heart, and she sat alone and wept silently.It has been suppressed for too long, and it is all released at this moment, like a flood breaking a bank.Lin Zhao, Meng Ruoying and the others just watched silently from the sidelines, and they could fully appreciate Mu Sihong's heartache over the past few years.

"Thank you Mr. Lin!" After crying, Mu Sihong struggled to get up and thanked her gracefully.

Lin Zhao hurriedly helped Mu Sihong who was weak, and said, "They are lawless and misbehaving. They should have been punished by the law. By the way, your revenge will be avenged. Don't worry!" Then a soft voice asked Said: "How is your injury?"

"It doesn't matter anymore!" What could be more effective than spiritual comfort?Mu Sihong was in a much happier mood now, and replied: "The wound has completely healed, but occasionally there is a little itching and a little pain. The doctor told me to keep it for a while and it will get better."

Mu Sihong's injury was serious. Even after a month or two, his body was still weak, and he had a slight cough when he spoke.

"Well, now that the matter of revenge is over, and you have nothing else to worry about, don't think too much about it, just recover from your illness." The doctor said that even if Mu Sihong recovers from his injury, there will definitely be some sequelae. Zhao is very sorry.Now I am thinking about where to find a doctor with excellent medical skills, hoping to cure this stubborn disease.

Seeing Mu Sihong's pitiful appearance now, Lin Zhao's heart was full of love and pity. How could a woman who was willing to sacrifice her life to protect herself be moved?The affection for Mu Sihong in my heart also gradually changed, and began to transform into love.

Meng Ruoying could see clearly, and the way Lin Zhao looked at Mu Sihong became more and more unusual. If this continues...but now the repulsion in her heart has dropped to the minimum.

She is clearly aware of the fact that she likes Lin Zhao, and Lin Zhao may also care about herself.But right now he has no name and no role, Lin Zhao is completely free to associate with any kind of woman, and he is not qualified to make irresponsible remarks.Meng Ruoying finally realized that she was too jealous, but in the end it was because she cared too much.

It was also this time that she really realized her affection for Lin Zhao.Obviously clear, but began to feel a little shy.As for whether to marry Lin Zhao, there are too many factors.The most important thing is Lin Zhao's thoughts. From the fact that he single-handedly rescued Lei Feng that day, it can be seen that Lin Zhao cared about himself in his heart.

But to what extent?She had never heard him say it personally, and she didn't show it on weekdays. Meng Ruoying became more and more restless in her heart.

As for Mu Sihong, it can be seen that Lin Zhao and her are already in love with each other.She no longer has any negative emotions about this, but Mu Sihong's background determines her future identity. As Lin Zhao's woman, she can only be a concubine, that's for sure.In ancient times, a man had three wives and four concubines, one first wife and two second wives, and the concubine room below, and the number of them was not fixed.

What about yourself?Meng Ruoying was vaguely looking forward to the future!

And Mu Sihong knew it well, and had always positioned herself accurately. If she could be with Lin Zhao after her injury recovered, she would be very satisfied. As for the status, is it that important?

"Ruoying, I found a very good business opportunity today, you should start to deal with it!" Lin Zhao said immediately after thinking about the matter of cotton.

Meng Ruoying was already used to Lin Zhao's ideas, and she had long since found it wrong, and asked, "What is it?" Usually, as long as it was an idea that Lin Zhao said, she would do it wholeheartedly.On the one hand, it is economic gain; on the other hand, Meng Ruoying feels that implementing Lin Zhao's idea is a very happy thing.

Lin Zhaodao: "I saw a few Arabs today, that is, big cannibals. They brought something called cotton from Tianzhu. It grows white cotton wool-like flowers that can be drawn like silkworm cocoons. Silk cloth... and that thing can be used to sew quilts and cotton coats. This winter, each of you will have a big warm quilt.

If this thing is planted and utilized on a large scale, it will have a bright future. At least in the next few years, it can become the most profitable business in the Song Dynasty. "

"Really?" Gu Yuelun felt that his cousin was getting more and more powerful!

Meng Ruoying also asked with interest: "Is it true? I really want to see what a quilt is!"

"Hey, you'll know when the time comes..." While speaking, Lin Zhao glanced at the three beauties in front of him, and a word popped out of his mind involuntarily—Big quilt sleeping together!
Enjoy the blessings of all people!Lin Zhao shook his head violently, why am I so evil...

"Okay, if you agree, then we'll do it!" Meng Ruoying's trust in Lin Zhao was no longer as simple as obeying what she said, and even a kind of blind obedience and unconditional trust.

Lin Zhaodao: "However, there is a little trouble, that is, the land for cotton planting is limited. I mean, I recently purchased some land in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and will start large-scale planting next year!"

"Okay, I'll get started right away!"

Lin Zhao couldn't help feeling that it would be a happy thing to marry Meng Ruoying, at least the financial management and business management of the family can be completely assured.

He also realized that the relationship with these women must be handled carefully!

"More than that, there are a few more things. I'm investigating, and I'll tell you when I have any clues." Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Stay on Liangzhe Road for a few years, and the Meng family will become one of the world's richest men. !"

"Money fanatic!" Meng Ruoying said angrily, "Half of the money is always yours..."

Meng Ruoying had a vague idea in her heart, if they didn't separate each other in the future, who would own the money in the end?

Mu Sihong looked at the flirtatious conversation between Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying, and was very envious. It would be great if I could do this anytime soon!At the same time, she vaguely felt that if she wanted to become Lin Zhao's woman, she had to master some skills...

Lin Zhao originally thought that there was nothing to do today, so he could stay at home, flirt with a few beauties, and continue to deepen the relationship amidst the ambiguity.But in the officialdom, he couldn't help himself, and soon after noon, someone came to report: "Magistrate Lin, the new magistrate of Yuhang County is coming soon, and Su Tong judge invites you to meet him!"

Meng Ruoying smiled and said, "I heard that the new magistrate of Yuhang County is this year's new champion. I'm afraid I'll beat you this time!"

Speaking of which, Emperor Zhao Xu is really interesting this time. It is rare that the two most important counties in Hangzhou have completely hired newcomers.

Lin Zhaorao said with interest: "Since that's the case, then I'll go see and see what the new No. [-] scholar looks like!"

When I came to Hangzhou Prefecture, I saw a young man in official uniform when I entered the door. Su Shi greeted him and said with a smile: "Dongyang, come here, this is the new magistrate of Yuhang County. Let's meet and get acquainted today! "

Immediately, a polite young official came forward, and was about to bow his hands to greet Lin Zhao, when he suddenly looked at Lin Zhao's face and asked in surprise, "It's you?"

know me?
Lin Zhao looked at this person's face and tried hard to remember.Suddenly remembered, isn't this the scholar I saw in the nunnery outside Yingtian Mansion?
Has he passed the exam?
I couldn't help being a little surprised, when the number one scholar announced his name, Lin Zhao was so shocked that he couldn't speak!
(End of this chapter)