Zhizhang Datang

Chapter 365 Game Rules
The banquet started as scheduled in the royal garden of Zhao Tuo, the king of Nanyue. The original royal garden is now more like the office of the Guangzhou government and also a leisure place for local dignitaries. It is not as heavily guarded as before. At least for Lin Sen and the others, they can open their arms here at any time.

Since this banquet is defined as a cleansing of the dust, the dishes and drinks are actually quite rich, and there are even Kabuki performances to add to the fun. Don’t forget that the Tang Dynasty allowed public funds to eat and drink at this time, and it is a right endowed by the law. It's done in a secretive way.

In addition to a large group of local civil and military officials in Guangzhou, there were also individual representatives of local businessmen in Datang. On the contrary, there was no heavyweight from the Fanshang side who had obtained this qualification.

Even though Lin Sen's political consciousness is very poor, and he lacks sensitivity, he can still feel that the scene is actually not as harmonious as it seems on the surface, and it is actually divided into two camps.

Apparently, the gang of officials headed by the Governor of Guangzhou was genuinely enthusiastic about Lin Sen and welcomed his arrival.

Although Datang's attitude towards soldiers at this time is generally yearning and respectful, but these civil and military officials are supposed to not be so enthusiastic about him, and they even feel a little flattered.

As for the central figures of the other group of people, their positions are not very high. They can only be said to be officials with real power. Looking at the identities of the people around them, it is not difficult for Lin Sen to understand why the scene It will be like this.

Lin Sen soon understood the reason. Most of the Guangzhou governor and his group were parachuted from Chang'an City, or transferred from other places. They were considered outsiders, but in name they held the most important right.

The other group of people is the obvious local faction, also known as the local households, who have a relatively large influence in the local area.

In addition, most of the subordinates under his command are also the minions of this group of people, and even the former Captain Zhechong is on their side, so although these people seem to have low positions, they actually have authority. very heavy.

Because many things really want to be implemented, it is obviously inseparable from these people to implement them.

If there is harmony between these two groups of people, then it is called ghosts.

To be able to maintain the harmony on the surface, it must be said that the governor has a good leadership. After all, the interests involved in the city of Guangzhou are too great, and the hard and soft power of these landowners is too strong.

If it weren't for the governor's clever methods, I'm afraid they would all become puppets who were completely emptied out, and they could only act sadly as individuals.

Of course, among the people present, there were also some who only cared about their own entertainment. Most of them were demoted officials with no hope of official career, or old fritters who were too old to fight. These people were basically marginalized.

And they are also happy to live here for the elderly, and have no intentions to realize their political ambitions, so they can be regarded as neutral.

Lin Sen's arrival is no different from injecting a shot in the arm to those officials from other places, so I really welcome him from the bottom of my heart.

What's more important is that Lin Sen has brought nearly a thousand elite soldiers. These are innocent northern elite soldiers who have nothing to do with the local forces, and they have shown strong combat effectiveness in suppressing the rebellion of the Luodou Dongliao people. .

There were even rumors that he had wrestled with Feng An in private, which made the powerful "King of Lingnan" compromise to a certain extent.

With this group of strong subordinates, at least their safety has become much more assured, and they have more confidence to fight with those local tenants without worrying about being killed one day.

The closeness of this group of people is not empty talk, on the contrary, they show their sincerity very directly.

Probably because he knew that Lin Sen was not a guy who could figure out so many twists and turns, and it was easier to get Lin Sen's favor if he was straightforward.

As a sign of accepting him to really enter this circle, and also to show respect for his current position, the governor of Guangzhou clearly stated that he would take part of the transaction share from the local and fan merchants. Let Lin Sen's men take over.

How much he can eat will definitely depend on his strength, not only economic strength, but political power also has a lot to do with it.

But at least it gave Lin Sen an access right, and he would not be excluded. He could only look at the huge benefits in it, but had no way to start.

Don't think that foreign trade in this era is so easy to do, especially in the famous open ports like Yangzhou and Guangzhou, where you can eat part of the caravans, there must be a person standing behind any one who stomps Chang'an city. The Lord of Three Shakes.

Maybe some inconspicuous caravan is the property of a certain duke, or even a certain family. It is not difficult to understand this point just by looking at the representatives of these merchants present.

Among them were several acquaintances of Lin Sen, and the stewards of the Qin family and the Cheng family were also impressively listed. The presence of these people here does not explain the problem.

The governor of Guangzhou was able to secure his position and circle among many local households. I am afraid that the forces behind these caravans are also contributing a lot. Among these caravans, there is never a shortage of armed forces.

Compared with those officials who were somewhat bureaucratic and veiled, when the two stewards of the Qin family and the Cheng family faced Lin Sen, they basically just dug it dry and talked about it. After going around, I explained everything to Lin Sen. Anyway, the close relationship between the several families is well known.

In the end, he said bluntly that in the future, Lin Sen will be needed to escort several common businesses.

What else can Lin Sen have to say about this? It is also something that should be borne by people who take him to make a fortune and provide them with military protection.

Anyway, before he came, Li Shimin also had a similar confession. It was also part of his mission to curb the power of the locals, so he agreed very happily.

Lin Sen also made a promise, which can be regarded as reciprocation.

In the future, his subordinates will take turns to help guard the government office and ensure the safety of these officials who are truly devoted to the Tang Dynasty.

In addition, there will be some strength, ready to go to the pier to help maintain order at any time, these are also within the scope of his duties.

It's just that the predecessor couldn't make these people trust, and would rather choose to trust the guards he brought.

No matter how much wine he drank, he would definitely not be able to overwhelm Lin Sen, a Dionysus-possessed guy. What's more, what's more, the people in the south drink either fruit wine or rice wine, and spirits like burning knives are not very popular. Basically, it was no different from a drink, so he was in a very sober state the whole time.

Through this exchange of interests, Lin Sen has gained a little understanding of the so-called politics. Generally speaking, he is quite satisfied with the effect of this reception banquet.

As for the landowners, not to mention their natural lack of trust and even hostility toward Lin Sen, an outsider, Lin Sen's own interests cannot be aligned with theirs.

What's more, if he came here this time, if he wanted to complete those real tasks, he would have to confront those local households a few times.

Rather than being unfavorable to both sides, it is better to stand on the same side from the beginning. After all, he, like the governor and the others, has a heart for Datang.

　Thanks to "Tongtongjun" for the reward again, and also to the vote king "Xiaobai in the Book Scarcity" and other friends for their unremitting votes. Thank you to all friends for your support and encouragement as always. This is my greatest motivation and my greatest motivation. harvest. Thanks(ω)

　　
　
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