However, not all things that benefit the country and the people can be implemented.
Seeing Xu Zhenming patting his chest and saying "it can save half of the water transportation in the south of the Yangtze River", Lin Daguan somehow remembered the promise of "Ping Liao in five years".
A good thing is a good thing, but you must also pay attention to the method. Lin Tailai sighed and urged with his conscience: "There are some things that can be done but not talked about. Master Xu, please encourage us!"
Xu Zhenming said in surprise: "What does this mean?"
Lin Tailai then advised again: "For example, if you can save half of the water transportation in the south of the Yangtze River, don't say it first. It would be too publicity."
Xu Zhenming disagreed and said: "If we don't make it clear first, how can we impress people and make people realize the benefits?"
Lin Tailai was a little helpless. Xu Zhenming looked like a technical expert who was extremely ignorant of the world.
Ming Dynasty needs such talents, but such talents are easily buried by reality.
So he repeatedly persuaded: "If your words spread, I am afraid that the northern gentry will be shocked and frightened, and then they will rise up to oppose!
They will only think that half of the water transportation saved in the south of the Yangtze River will be taxed to the north!
Therefore, although cultivating paddy fields in the north is good governance, don't rush for success, and don't talk about it in a big way.
After all, this is a matter of great stakes, and the human heart is the most complicated thing.
That’s why I say, there are some things that can be done but not said, and the less attention-grabbing the better.”
But Xu Zhenming did not listen to the advice and retorted: "Things cannot be accomplished by looking forward and backward and being timid."
So Lin Daguan stopped trying to dissuade him: "I dare to conclude that if you act in such a public and radical manner as your Excellency, the paddy field reclamation project will definitely fail."
Xu Zhenming's expression changed slightly: "I originally thought that we were from the same camp."
However, Lin Daguan became more serious and said: "And if I dare to stop my career, I will definitely fail next year!"
Xu Zhenming immediately became angry because these words sounded like a curse.
Even if it fails, it's okay to persist for three to five years, right? How can it fail immediately next year? Who are you looking down on?
Lin Tailai took the opportunity and said, "If Mr. Xu doesn't believe it, make a bet with me."
Xu Zhenming was already very dissatisfied and sneered: "What kind of gamble should I make with you?"
Official Lin quickly said: "If Mr. Xu can continue next year, I will admit defeat and promise to put your achievements on Shen Shoufu's desk.
If you fail next year and can't continue to cultivate paddy fields, just agree to do something for me, which is also related to farmland water conservancy, and I won't embarrass you!"
"It's a deal!" Xu Zhenming said without hesitation.
Lin Daguanren also responded: "Then I will wait for the good news from Mr. Xu. To be honest, I hope I lose this bet."
After returning to the house, Zhang Wen asked: "You want to recruit this person here?"
Lin Tailai only replied: "If this person cannot be used by the country, it will be a waste. It is better to use it to help me."
Zhang Wu came up and said, "I really don't see what this person's specialties are. Why do you like him so much?"
Zhang Wen shouted: "Don't you know that sitting in a restaurant is good at meeting people?"
After a night of silence, Lin Tailai and his party set off for the capital the next day and arrived at the end of the journey.
First, enter the outer city, that is, Nancheng, which was built during the Jiajing Dynasty, through Dongbian Gate, and then enter the inner city through Chongwen Gate.
Anyone who knows a little about history knows that although the Chongwenmen Customs is of low grade, it is a big gap.
However, Lin Daguan did not bring any goods, and he was a surrogate son, so he did not face any difficulties in the Chongwen Sect.
The gate of the city is so big, unless you are a big boss who is shouting in front of you and someone is clearing the way, everyone has to follow the crowd into the city.
Lin Daguan, who had just arrived, certainly had no privileges in the capital. As soon as the crowd squeezed out of the dark city gate, Lin Daguan took a few breaths of fresh air.
Before they were far away from the city gate, suddenly there was the sound of rapid horse hooves from behind, followed by the sound of howling and screaming.
Lin Tailai and his party looked back and vaguely saw a few people riding horses through the doorway.
Zhang Wu said in astonishment: "Are the powerful people in the capital so arrogant and domineering? It's even more outrageous than sitting in Suzhou!
When we were in Suzhou, we never saw horses riding in the busy city!"
Zhang Wen added: "The main reason is that I rarely ride horses in a pavilion and mostly ride boats, so there are no opportunities to ride horses in the city."
Chapter completed!