Chapter 510: Capture the Governor!

The master was in urgent need of people, and the applicants were also anxious to get a job, so the interview came very quickly.

The retainers were different from domestic servants and helpers. The master needed to show a "courtesy" attitude, so the interview could only be conducted by the master himself.

Two days later, Gu Bingqian, Qian Shiyang, his son Qian Qianyi, and Zhou Daodeng, who were invited, came to the Lin Mansion, waiting for the legendary Nine Yuan Immortal to meet them.

The three of them informed each other of their names and origins, and chatted for a few words after getting to know each other.

After the servants served tea, the oldest Gu Bingqian tasted the tea while looking at the two "competitors".

In theory, the Lin Mansion was large enough to accommodate three retainers, and there was not much competition between the three of them.

Today, as long as everyone passed Lin Tailai's test, there would be no problem, but Gu Bingqian thought deeper, farther, and more than everyone else.

Under normal circumstances, the Suzhou Lin Mansion would only need two retainers, but today three people came for the interview.

So Gu Bingqian boldly speculated that Mr. Lin would choose one of the three retainers and bring him to the Lin Mansion in the capital.

Therefore, the opportunity that should be pursued is to follow Mr. Lin to the capital.

Gu Bingqian was a juren, but he failed the imperial examination four times in a row and had lost his determination to pass the imperial examination by his own ability.

This year, he is forty years old and has no doubts. Life can't wait any longer.

If he follows Lin Tailai to the capital, after being a retainer for two or three years, he can try to get through the imperial examination with Lin Tailai.

This is the closest way to success that Gu Bingqian can see at the moment.

When several applicants were thinking about their own thoughts, they saw a giant man in a long robe striding into the living room.

There was also a young man in his twenties, walking behind him with small and quick steps, shouting: "Brother Jiuyuan, don't be like this! It's not easy for me to save some money in the past few years."

Lin Tailai sat on the main seat and said impatiently: "Master Shen, please go back first! I have something else to do today, so I'll leave you!"

When several applicants heard the name "Master Shen", their hearts tightened, and they all thought that it was right to come to the Lin Mansion.

Haven't you seen that Master Shen seemed to be humble in front of Mr. Lin?

Lin Tailai glanced around and asked: "Thank you for your appreciation, I am willing to come to my Lin Mansion to be a teacher.

I only have one question for today's interview, why do you want to join the Lin Mansion as a guest?"

This question seems simple, but it is actually very skillful to answer.

The reason why everyone wants to come to the Lin Mansion as a guest is, of course, to seek personal opportunities and to achieve class advancement in the literary circle.

But they can't say it so bluntly, as if they are purely profit-seeking animals, which tests a person's ability to express themselves.

There is naturally a ranking system among scholars. Gu Bingqian, who is the oldest and has the earliest academic achievement, spoke first.

"I have two regrets since I started studying. First, I studied the Book of Changes but did not study it thoroughly, which resulted in repeated failures in the imperial examinations.

Second, my poetry and prose are mediocre, so I am unknown in the literary world, which is also a deep regret!

Joining the Lin Mansion can perfectly make up for these two regrets in life. If I can practice day and night with the Nine Yuan of the time, and learn the Book of Changes and poetry, I will definitely benefit greatly!"

If it weren't for Zhou Yingqiu's training for so long, and he had a certain resistance to licking, Mr. Lin would start to be proud again at this moment.

Listen, listen, this is what a person who has been the Prime Minister in history said!

If he was taken to the capital, and the future "Pig Trotter General" and "White Bearded Prime Minister" licked him together, what would it feel like? Enjoy the treatment of a nine thousand year old in advance?

The second speaker was the 36-year-old Qian Shiyang, who said sincerely: "I have been wandering for half my life and have achieved nothing. I have no hope for a future in this life.

The main reason why I am willing to stay at the famous Lin Mansion this time is for my son. I just hope to give my son more opportunities and a better environment for growth."

Mr. Lin praised in an official manner: "It's really pitiful for the parents in the world! I didn't expect Mr. Qian to be willing to live under someone else's roof for his son!"

The eight-year-old Qian Qianyi was standing behind Qian Shiyang. He grabbed his father's sleeve just right and cried out with emotion:

"Father! I don't ask for fame, wealth and honor, I just want to serve you forever, and it's hard to repay my parents' kindness!"

This scene, the father is kind and the son is filial, the father and son are deeply in love, touching, too positive energy.

Gu Bingqian, who had spoken earlier, glanced at little Qian Qianyi in surprise. He didn't expect that this child was a strong opponent. No wonder Qian Shiyang brought his son here.

I also have a son. I should have brought my son here earlier.

What Gu Bingqian didn't know was that the little Qian Qianyi was actually designated by the host to be brought here.

Then Mr. Lin looked at the youngest applicant Zhou Daodeng with curiosity.

The high-sounding words had been said by others, and the family card had been played. What else could you Zhou Daodeng say?

But Zhou Daodeng said in a deep voice: "Although I have been studying since I was young, I have always admired that kind of chivalrous spirit in my heart.

Now in the whole Jiangnan, no, in the whole world, only the Lin Mansion can make me feel that way!

Except for the Lin Mansion, there will be no other place that I yearn for so much!"

Lin Tailai: ""

There is nothing difficult in the world, as long as you are willing. As long as you are willing, you can always find an angle to enter.

Gu Bingqian looked at Zhou Daodeng deeply, and once again did not expect that this unremarkable little Zhou should not be underestimated.

What shocked Gu Bingqian even more was that he heard that this Lin Jiuyuan received two or three hundred recommended books.

After only reading the recommendation letters once, Lin Jiuyuan selected three people, including himself, from two to three hundred.

At present, it seems that no one among the three is weak. What a terrifying vision is this?

After listening to the speeches of the three people, Lin Daguan felt generally satisfied.

Let’s not talk about talent. At the very least, my IQ and EQ are online, and my conversation skills are passable.

After that, Official Lin directly changed his words: "You gentlemen are all among the best, and the Lin Mansion welcomes you to the palace!"

Because the situation in the Lin Mansion is quite special, I suggest that you, gentlemen, take all your family members over and place them directly in the Lin Mansion.

Our Lin Mansion occupies five roads and seven entrances, and we can still make room for three families. "

The three of them said together: "Thank you for your trouble, proprietor!"

Then Lin Daguan began to explain his work: "In addition to daily correspondence and receiving guests, your recent focus is to participate in the preparation of literary conferences.

There are two main points. First, communicate more with Mr. Zhang Fengyi and assist him on behalf of the Lin family.

Second, write hero posts according to the list and send them to literary celebrities from all over the country, inviting them to Suzhou at the end of September. "

Gu Bingqian was more thoughtful and asked: "Are these hero posts written in the name of the proprietor?"

Lin Daguan shook his head and said: "No, write it in the name of the old leader of the literary world, Wang Yanzhou Gong!"

New visitor to Sanmen: ""

I didn't expect that I would receive such a big impact when I first joined the Lin family. I actually wrote a post for an old leader in the literary world who was unattainable in the past.

At this time, Zhang Wen, the Zuo protector outside, came in with a letter in his hand and reported: "Mr. Xu, the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture, has sent a letter."

Lin Tailai opened it and looked at it, and saw that the content in the letter was related to the dredging project of the lower reaches of Wusong River.

There are several main points: “First, the preliminary land statistics and consolidation work has begun.

Second, after repeated calculations, it is recommended that the river surface in the project section be widened to 30 feet to facilitate the passage of large ships, and the cost may increase.

Third, the sea tide near the planned outlet is turbulent, and seawater intrusion may often occur, so some preventive facilities need to be added.

Fourth, the relevant application has been submitted to the governor and the official process has begun.

The next key point lies in the governor. Regardless of arguing with the court, recruiting manpower across prefectures on a large scale, endorsing projects, or related land policies, they are all inseparable from the governor's decision-making.

Fifth, please continue to work hard to implement funds and policies. "

After reading the letter, Mr. Lin was very pleased that the big project that had been conceived for two years had finally made a substantial start.

In his mind, this project will have as much impact on the Jiangnan region as the Grand Canal and will fundamentally change the economic geography of the Jiangnan region.

I have the heavy responsibility of bringing the Ming Dynasty's economic center to the ocean on my shoulders. There is a long way to go.

"The people of Suzhou in ten years will never imagine that this year will be the beginning of a new era!" Lin Daguan said to Mr. Shen who was still beside him.

Second Master Shen took the opportunity and started croaking again: "You are short of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. The three melons and two dates in my pocket are of no use at all. Just let me go and don't let me pay!"

Lin Daguan, who hated iron and steel, scolded: "Am I doing this to get your money?

I'm giving you a chance to get on the boat with me! Boat ticket! Understand? "

Second Master Shen muttered: "You went to Yangzhou to do salt business, why didn't you take me on board?"

Official Lin said sarcastically: "You still want to go to Yangzhou? Do you want your father to be ousted early?"

If you had told me earlier, I would have found someone else to support you! "

The three new customers who had not yet left were dumbfounded and did not dare to interrupt at all.

It's really not wrong to go to the Lin Mansion, the upper limit seems to be unlimited!

Official Lin said to Mr. Shen again: "Let's not talk about money for now. Tomorrow you will come with me to visit Governor Zhou.

Press him to do things carefully and don't hold him back!

Now that there are no problems at the prefectural level such as Songjiang Prefecture and Suzhou Prefecture, it is time for the governor to shoulder the burden. "

At this moment, Zhang Wu, the right protector from outside, also rushed in, "Urgent report! Urgent report! Urgent report from the garrison department!"

So the trio of new diners, who were still adapting to the environment of the Lin Mansion, discovered a new niche.

Everyone knows what the Suzhou Garrison Department, which was established only two years ago, does. It also has military and police functions and is responsible for suppressing the local area.

When the Garrison Department encounters an emergency, shouldn't it notify the governor? What does it mean to report to Lin Mansion urgently?

It seems that as a retainer of the Lin Mansion, he will still have the responsibility of contacting and controlling the Remote Control Department in the future?

Then I heard Zhang Wu, the right protector, continue to say: "They said that Governor Zhou just left half an hour ago!"

Official Lin said in surprise: "Please tell me clearly! What do you mean you just left?"

Zhang Wu said in detail: "It is reported that Governor Zhou has left Suzhou and is leaving Suzhou!"

Lin Tailai was surprised: "Are you leaving Suzhou? Not going on a patrol?"

Zhang Wu replied: "I'm very sure! Some patrol officers and soldiers saw that the governor's boat was going northwest, and it must be going to the canal!

Moreover, the police officer left behind by the Procuratorate also said that Governor Zhou left with a large amount of luggage! "

Snapped! Official Lin stood up and shouted angrily: "You dare to run away this week!"

Just after applying to the Songjiang Prefecture Magistrate Xu to go through the procedures, Governor Zhou left Suzhou immediately. If this wasn't intentional running away, what else could it be?

The following are the nodes where the governor is most needed. For a large river basin project like dredging the Wusong River, the frontier officials must take the blame, the frontier officials must step in to resist the pressure, and the frontier officials must allocate resources!

It seems that Governor Zhou is afraid of difficulties and does not want to cause trouble, so he ran away!

Now the Governor of Yingtian has two resident stations, one in Nanjing and the other in Suzhou.

If Governor Zhou goes to Nanjing, or finds a place farther away, he can delay the time limit.

After a few rounds of wrangling, a few months will pass, and his term of office will be exhausted.

When Mr. Lin was angry, the whole room was silent!

Only Mr. Shen laughed out loud, "Look, even the governor was scared away by you!

At least 100,000 labor and hundreds of thousands of silver are needed. Which governor would not be afraid after hearing this?

Zhou Jiben is an honest man and can't stand your oppression."

Now it's really impossible to leave the governor, Mr. Lin roared: "If you don't change your mind, change him!"

"It's too late to change people." Mr. Shen reminded calmly and rationally.

If the construction starts in early October, the preparation period is only two months. If you want to change the new governor for no reason, it is unlikely to take office within two months.

Mr. Lin gritted his teeth and said, "Then bring the governor back!"

The three new retainers who had been silent for half a day shuddered together. Is this an order that a normal local tyrant can give?

To be honest, this tone is a bit like a king who is raising the flag of rebellion.

The left and right protectors Zhang brothers looked at each other. Of course, everyone was determined to carry out the order of the host without any compromise.

But how to technically implement the order of "catching the escaped governor"?

Even if they were to mutiny, they were not qualified to mobilize troops in theory.

And Governor Zhou was not standing still. It was difficult to catch up with him, and the governor also had his own soldiers.

Lin Tailai glanced at the new retainers who had just been interviewed today, and said to the left protector Zhang Wen:

"The three new gentlemen must go back to their residence to pack their luggage. You can see them off for me first!"

Gu Bingqian and the other three wanted to say that the topic was too exciting and they didn't want to leave. They wanted to continue listening.

But they couldn't do it. As newcomers, they certainly couldn't get in touch with all the secrets.

Zhang Wen, the left guardian, escorted the three retainers to the gate, and then told them:

"You can call yourself the retainers of the Lin Mansion, teachers, or staff, but you must not call yourself the master.

Although in other families, teachers are often called the master, but under the Lin family, the master can only refer to Master Jiuyuan. It is the exclusive honorific title for Master Jiuyuan by us old brothers.

Others must not usurp the title, remember it!"

The three of them answered together: "We naturally know such rules."

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