April is destined to be an uneasy month.

While the Xu Mansion was plotting, Lin Mansion far north of the city seemed very lively. Unlike the low-key Xu Mansion, the lights are brightly lit here, and the sound of drinking at the wine table keeps coming.

Lin Weiran, wearing a crimson official uniform, sat on the chief, and the table was filled with officials of all sizes.

Now, the three-year external inspection has finally settled. As Lin Weiran took the initiative to give up the throne of Shuntian Prefecture, he gained more voice, resulting in Guangdong's victory.

Whether it was the Yan Party or the Xu Party, their attempts failed.

Wang Bai's position was not transferred, and even Huang Hui, the commander of the Guangdong Metropolitan Commander, was not kicked home because of his age.

Although Lei Changjiang was rated as the second-class rating, he served as deputy envoy of the inspector and deputy envoy of the Guangdong submission of the sea route, becoming the highest chief of coastal defense in Guangdong. Chaozhou prefect He Tong took another step and took over the position of Guangzhou prefect.

In addition, Qin Zhongzheng, the Guangdong Salt Class Tingju, who was not very good at dealing with Lin Qinran, had been kicked out by Lin Qinran, and was replaced by Su Changgui, the former Haibei Salt Class Tingju.

From the left governor Wang Bai, to the governor of Guangzhou He Tong and the deputy governor of Guangdong's patrol, Lei Changjiang, Guangdong's current officials have continued to be dominated by the officials led by Lin Qingran.

Lin Qingran knew that Wang Bai was a capable official and originally wanted to bring Wang Bai to the capital, but with his current energy, it was impossible to achieve it overnight.

Only when the Beijing Procuratorate will be found in the next six years, after a major earthquake occurred in Beijing officials, especially after the fall of the Yan Party, can we find a glimmer of opportunity.

This is true in the officialdom, the more you go, the harder it is.

Yan Song has been in charge of the position of the chief minister for more than 20 years, and Xu Jie has been in charge of the second minister for ten years. Even his father-in-law has occupied the position of the Minister of Rites for six years. Many high-ranking officials have died in office.

It seems that the capital has the position of twelve six ministers, but it is difficult for Wang Bai to find one of them. The most important thing is that the officialdom has a tradition of xenophobia, and such important positions are often only

The Beijing officials took over.

Although he failed to get a good official position for Wang Bai, things were also gratifying.

After this external investigation, the Guangdong power led by Lin Qingran was not weak but strong. This was something that no one expected in advance, which made the officials very happy.

The Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi Zhang Nie has been changed to the Governor of Fujian and Guangxi, and is still in charge of Guangdong. It is just that it has not made any brilliant contributions to the eradication of Zhang Lian's party, and his military talents are worrying, so his situation is not very good.

Not to mention expanding its influence in Guangdong, it would be good to stabilize its position, but it would not be a threat.

"Come on! Let's treat Lord Lin with a drink!"

He Tong was a fair and fat man. He took the initiative to pick up the wine glass and shouted at the official at the same table.

Although he is also a fourth-rank official, he is incomparable to Lin Weiran. Beijing officials and local officials have always been at the same level as three levels, not to mention Lin Weiran's age and background.

Now, Lin Qingran has a great chance to take another step. Once he was promoted to the third-rank Shuntian Prefecture, he had outstanding achievements in the local area and did not even need to be a local governor and governor, so he was fully qualified to directly serve as the Minister of the Sixth Ministry.

With his age and background, once he takes this step, it is a foregone conclusion to enter the cabinet and become a minister.

Especially during this external inspection, Lin Junran showed an influence that even senior officials in the ministry did not have. Three years later, who would know where he would go, and then this adult would still need to protect him.

them.

"Mr. Lin, I wish you a bright future!"

Su Changgui and other officials raised their wine glasses high and expressed their gratitude to the "benefactor".

Lin Qingran naturally didn't show off his airs. After all, these were his team in Guangdong. He picked up his glass and stood up and said, "Drinke together!"

The wine is Guangdong wine, and the dishes are Guangdong dishes, and everyone enjoyed it. In order to prepare this meal, it took some time and invited the famous chef from the joint restaurant to call it over.

After drinking, Lin Qingran did not rush to sit down, but gave a speech in a good mood: "You will be an official in Guangdong, this is a kind of fate. We can join Guangdong as an official, and we are all determined to promote it.

When the Ming Dynasty opened its sea, we were like-minded. If Guangdong could develop and become the richest place in the Ming Dynasty, you would definitely be able to leave your name in history!”

"To leave a name in history, let's drink this glass again!" Dai Beihe helped other officials fill the wine, and then picked up the glass and echoed loudly.

Lin Qingran highly valued this former official and had already talked to him alone before. This time he patted his shoulder and told him seriously: "Brother Yishan, this Leizhou Prefecture is handed over to you, don't let it go.

I'm disappointed!"

"The subordinate officials will definitely live up to the expectations of the emperor, and will do their best to continue the Qingming Festival in Leizhou!" Dai Beihe immediately bowed and made a promise very seriously.

He was able to rise from a small magistrate to the prefect of Leizhou in just a few years, and his chrome mark was deeply stamped with Lin Qiran. Not to mention his loyalty to Lin Qiran, his feelings for Leizhou Prefecture were just his

That was enough to make him determined to do practical things for the people of Leizhou.

After a pause, he said seriously again: "Mr. Lin, I'll tell you! The official has bought a house in Leizhou City and plans to settle in Leizhou City in the future. He will definitely not dare to do anything to let the people of Leizhou hit the backbone!

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When Lin Weiran heard this, his eyes lit up and said, "This is a good idea to buy a house! Whoever wants to buy a house can find Yang Chunlai, just say it was said by me, and you will be half the price!"

"That's how I'll thank you Lord Lin!" Su Changgui and other officials' eyes lit up immediately, and they hurriedly thanked him.

Lin Weiran now does not expect Guangdong to achieve more dazzling achievements in opening the sea and open up more routes. He only hopes to stabilize the current situation and maintain this Ming Dynasty’s external window.

If this continues, more and more adventurous gentry in Guangdong can benefit from it, even if the court wants to close the Guangdong coastal areas, it will not be able to close it.

Lin Qingran found Lei Changjiang and said sincerely: "Brother Qing, you have the heaviest burden on your shoulders! Only when the coastal areas of Guangdong are peaceful can the situation in Guangdong be stable and the Ming Dynasty's foreign trade be guaranteed! I mentioned it before the emperor

When I came to this matter, I personally recommended you. Don’t let me down!”

Lei Changjiang was born in a second-class Jinshi, and he contained the greatest potential and was a person who really wanted to do things. Facing Lin Shiran's advice, he knew the responsibility on his shoulders and answered seriously: "Mr. Lin, you

Although I don’t worry, the subordinates will do their best to ensure that the coastal areas of Guangdong are fine!"

This was undoubtedly the last gathering in Beijing. With the end of the external inspection, they were going to return to Guangdong to serve. Although they had been through the three-year external inspection, they were also safely living, but the burden on them was undoubtedly heavier.

As Lin Weiran said, they were all the founding factions of the Ming Dynasty and the pioneers of the founding sea in Guangdong.

The banquet quickly dispersed, and Lin Weiran took them to the door, watching them disappear into the night by carriage or sedan chair, but his eyes surged with reluctance.
Chapter completed!