But I found that this person looked like a conscientious old scalper, and he was definitely qualified to be a governor.
To put it bluntly, even if this person lacks ability, he can still handle it with Lin Tailai's help.
Then Hai Qingtian met Zhao Zhigao in person. After talking with him, he felt more and more that Zhao Zhigao was not a cunning person, but rather a loyal elder.
Moreover, after Zhao Zhigao offended Zhang Juzheng, he had served as a local official for several years and had a good understanding of grassroots work, so his talents were definitely sufficient.
So from all aspects, there is indeed no problem with Zhao Zhigao as a candidate for governor.
So Hai Qingtian was confused again, how could someone like Lin Tailai recommend Zhao Zhigao?
One is an opportunistic and cunning young man, and the other is a loyal and capable elder.
As the saying goes, people of the same kind flock together, and Lin Tailai and Zhao Zhigao don't seem to get along.
Hai Qingtian followed the sudden feeling and sighed: "How can I become a thief when I am a beautiful woman?"
Zhao Zhigao: "???"
When did the upright and stern Hai Qingtian learn the yin and yang? Is this character going to collapse?
"We are not well-educated and made a blunder. Don't be surprised, Master Zhao." Hai Rui quickly put his words back.
Then he added: "This college just wants to ask, how did you, Xuexian Zhao, get together with someone like Lin Tailai?"
Zhao Zhigao replied: "Because Lin Tailai is the only person who is willing to get close to me in recent years and actively advises me."
Hai Rui couldn't help but fell into deep thought. Could it be that his treatment of Lin Tailai was based on superficial appearance?
Time was running out, so after Hai Rui consulted with Wei Guogong, Nanjing's Minister of War, and Nanjing's Minister of Personnel, he recommended Zhao Zhigao to the imperial court.
Then finally in mid-October, after the tax collection began, the imperial court rushed to send an edict to Nanjing, promoting Zhao Zhigao to the title of censor of Youqiandu, prime minister of grain storage, governor of Yingtianfu and other places, which is commonly known as governor of Jiangnan.
Then Zhao Zhigao quickly set off for Suzhou City, and Lin Tailai also wanted to follow Zhao Zhigao back to Suzhou.
The main reason is that when things have reached this point, the Jiangnan governor who is most valued by Lin Daguan has been "obtained", and the rest does not matter.
For example, the exact number of years the Xi family members were sentenced to and where they were exiled, or the specific time when Linhuai Marquis Li Yangong was dismissed from office, were all insignificant matters that did not require Lin Tailai to keep an eye on them every day.
It is more important to follow Zhao Zhigao back home in glory and harvest the fruits of victory.
Moreover, after the autumn harvest, the slack time for farming has arrived. According to the practice of this era, the slack time for farming is also the time to work on projects.
Lin Daguan, who is concerned about the infrastructure construction in his hometown, is eager to return to his hometown and contribute his efforts to the construction of infrastructure in his hometown.
He was afraid that if he went back too late, he would not have the chance to contribute to the construction of his hometown this year.
Lin Tailai accompanied Governor Zhao all the way.
Governor Zhao looked back at the Stone City that had disappeared from sight, and couldn't help but ask: "Now we should be able to tell you how to calm down the storm, right?"
The premise for his previous agreement to serve as governor of Jiangnan was that Lin Tailai was willing to help resolve this tax protest.
Suzhou government's tax resistance has always been a traditional art and is also rich in unruly people. Any official who encounters such a large-scale anti-tax public opinion after taking office will find it very difficult.
If it weren't for Lin Tailai's sworn guarantee, Zhao Zhigao wouldn't want to wade into this muddy water.
Lin Tailai said confidently at this time: "If it were at other times, it might not be easy to handle.
But times make heroes, and even a pig can stand on the current trend. Oh no, I mean it is not difficult to be the governor.
The first step is to exempt money and food to appease people's hearts!"
Zhao Zhigao turned around and wanted to shout outside the cabin, turn around, go back to Nanjing, and resign!
The exemption of money and food that Lin Tailai just said is just useless nonsense!
In the face of the tax war, all fools know that exempting money and food is most effective!
But is this realistic? If you want to be exempted from having to bear one-sixth of Suzhou's grain supply, be careful that the imperial court exempts you first!
"Mr. Zhao, don't worry! Listen to me!" Lin Tailai said quickly, "What if what I say is that you should first waive the money and food arrears accumulated in the past ten years?"
As mentioned in the previous article, Suzhou Prefecture has very heavy taxes, but it is difficult to collect them all. If you can collect 70% of the quota every year, you are considered qualified.
Since it is not collected in full every year, there are taxes owed every year. Over the years, Suzhou Prefecture often owes the court several million dan.
Every few years, when the tax arrears accumulated to the point where it was impossible to recover them, the court was often forced to exempt them once.
Zhao Zhigao was not a novice with no knowledge of government affairs. After being reminded by Lin Tailai, he raised his head and asked professionally:
"When was the last time the imperial court exempted Suzhou Prefecture from tax arrears?"
Lin Tailai replied: "In the third year of Wanli, the governor of Jiangnan and the Ministry of Household Affairs had a fierce quarrel over the tax arrears of the Suzhou government.
At that time, Zhang Jiangling, the prime minister, took the initiative to exempt Suzhou Prefecture from all taxes owed over the years in order to calm the dispute."
Zhao Zhigao said thoughtfully: "It's been ten years since the third year of Wanli, so it's time to be exempted again."
Lin Tailai said: "In the past ten years, Suzhou Prefecture may have owed millions of dan in taxes.
The court also knew that it was impossible to recover these tax arrears, but if they continued to default on the taxes, it would affect the court's prestige.
Therefore, the best way is for the imperial court to take the initiative to issue an edict to exempt Suzhou Prefecture's millions in tax arrears as usual, which can also save the imperial court's face and build a reputation for good governance.
And don't forget, Mr. Zhao, there are two Suzhou people in the cabinet now, one of whom is the chief minister.
Therefore, by assuming the position of governor at this time, Mr. Lao is standing in the spotlight. It is not difficult to appease the people with this opportunity to petition for exemption of tax arrears.
Then we can get the Jinongcang and mobilize the grain stored in the Jinongcang to make up for part of the gap. It is still very easy to fool the people."
The more he thought about it, the more he thought there was something wrong. Zhao Zhigao couldn't help but open his eyes wide and looked at Lin Tailai in disbelief, as if he were looking at a monster.
How can a person who is less than twenty years old and comes from an ordinary farmer's family know everything about the operating mechanism of the imperial court?
How can any ordinary person so clearly recall the three-year exemption in Wanli, and then be keenly aware that now ten years is another cycle?
I was reminded of a book review by a book friend from Wuxi who said that he couldn't bear the people in Wuxi being bullied by the people in Suzhou and abandoning the book. I said it wouldn't be a problem if he read a novel. If everyone was so sensitive, this novel would be impossible to write.
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Chapter completed!