The resistance to the opening of the sea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang lies in the power of local officials and gentry. Just a small promotion of a small fifth-rank Ningbo Shipping Secretary cannot promote this reform, so officials with greater authority are needed to support it.

Hu Zongxian, the former governor-general of Zhejiang Province, was an enlightened official and had always supported the opening of the sea, which virtually alleviated a lot of resistance. Lin Haoran was also willing to promote the opening of the sea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

It's just that fate is not as good as fate. Hu Zongxian, who had great military exploits, was eliminated by Xu Dang. After Guo Pu's recommendation, the important post of governor and governor of Zhejiang fell on Zhao Bingran.

Lin Haoran not only wanted to be promoted to the position of Ningbo Shipping Secretary, but also needed the support of Zhejiang Governor and Governor Zhao Bingran. Only in this way could he promote the process of opening up the sea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

After this small trial, Guo Pu was not even willing to give him a promotion position as Ningbo Shipping Secretary. How could he possibly get Zhao Bingran to strongly support the opening of the sea?

It was also at this time that he understood that the reason why Guo Pu was so contemptuous of him was not only because Guo Pu's power had greatly increased now, but also because Guo Pu essentially belonged to the old school.

It was at this time that Mr. Guo strode in excitedly from outside, and loudly announced to Guo Pu: "Dad, Xu Shaoqing is here to visit. I have asked Butler Guo to bring him over!"

When saying this, Mr. Guo also gave Lin Haoran a demonstrative look.

Lin Haoran naturally knew that this Xu Shaoqing could not be anyone else, but Xu Fan, the eldest son of Xu Jie. Mr. Guo was so excited, firstly because he wanted them to have a good relationship with the Xu family, and secondly, as a demonstration to himself.

Guo Pu's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately turned to look at Lin Haoran and said lightly: "Master Lin, if there is nothing else important, please go back first!"

Mr. Guo watched Lin Haoran being driven away, a proud smile appeared on his face, and his eyes were filled with gloating.

Lin Haoran couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. His current status was no longer comparable to that of Xu Fan, and his dignified Yin of Shuntian Prefecture actually had to give up his seat to Xu Fan, the young minister of Taichang Temple.

It's just that his many years of experience in officialdom have enabled him to control his emotions well.

There was no displeasure on his face, but he raised his head to look at Mr. Guo, who looked proud, and asked with concern: "Mr. Guo, I heard that you do not plan to continue the scientific examination and want to become an official through the official shadow?"

Mr. Guo didn't know why, but he raised his chin proudly and replied: "Not bad!"

"I am not very talented, but now I am a high-ranking court official! When your father leaves office, if you encounter any trouble in the officialdom, you can seek my protection!" Lin Haoran promised with a smile.

Mr. Guo suddenly felt uncomfortable in his heart, and immediately snorted coldly: "Who cares about your care!"

"It seems that Mr. Guo still doesn't understand officialdom! This new generation replaces the old ones. When the old ones go, the new ones will inevitably go through liquidation!" Lin Haoran smiled slightly and preached again.

Mr. Guo was not a stupid person. He had heard something in Lin Haoran's words, but he turned to look at his father in confusion.

Guo Pu was so smart, even though he knew that these words contained some threatening meaning, his face couldn't help but become ugly, and he stared at Lin Haoran with a look of uncertainty.

But he had to admit that Lin Haoran did have an excellent future.

Lin Haoran created an unprecedented six consecutive exams in the imperial examination. He was born in the Hanlin Academy and was promoted to Shuntian Prefecture at the age of only 22 years old. The most important thing is that Lin Haoran was also an official with great political wisdom.

In the future, there is a high chance that he will join the cabinet and become prime minister, and he may even aspire to the throne of chief minister. He is the most promising young man in the entire Ming Dynasty.

"Guo Shangshu, I'm sorry for disturbing you, please take my leave!"

Lin Haoran stood up and bowed his hands to Guo Pu in a polite manner. He turned around and left the living room without paying any attention to that face.

The best plan is to win over Guo Pu. But now that Guo Pu has become a powerful person, he doesn't look down on their side at all, and he is not even willing to maintain superficial respect.

In this officialdom, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. Unfortunately, Guo Pu and Xu Jie are in the honeymoon period, and it is even less likely that they will help them wholeheartedly.

Now, he only hopes that Guo Pu can be wary of the future and not go too far on their side.

Leaving the living room, I happened to meet Xu Fan in the corridor.

Xu Fan's body is tall, his face is red, and he looks like a tiger when he walks. With the coming of the Beijing police, he has become the target that many officials want to curry favor with.

Lin Haoran faced Xu Fan who was walking towards him, but he smiled and joked: "Xu Shaoqing, you are here to visit Guo Shangshu in Guo Mansion at this time, are you here to run an official career?"

Xu Fan also saw Lin Haoran coming towards him, and was about to pass him by arrogantly. He didn't want to pay attention to this difficult boy. But he didn't want the other party to ask this question, and the arrogance just now disappeared.

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As the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, he is naturally on the list of imperial guards, and there is no chance of promotion this time, but he replied unnaturally: "Lin Haoran is joking, I am here to visit Guo Shangshu on the order of my father!"

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"Oh, but I don't know what it is?" Lin Haoran pretended to be stunned and immediately asked.

Xu Fan didn't expect Lin Haoran to be so ignorant. He was slightly stunned at first, but then refused: "We can't talk about this matter!"

"It has something to do with me, so it's not convenient to say, right?" Lin Haoran seemed to have guessed it, staring at his facial expressions to speculate.

Xu Fan's eyes looked to the left unnaturally, and he immediately raised his hands and said: "Yin Lin is too worried. It has nothing to do with you. I will take my leave first!"

The smile on Lin Haoran's face slowly disappeared, and he looked thoughtfully at the back of Guo Pu who was leaving in a hurry, but he gave Lin Fu a wink.

Lin Fu was now not only Lin Haoran's guard captain, but also Lin Haoran's confidant. He followed Lin Haoran with a clear understanding of each other, and even though he nodded, he quietly walked in another direction.

After leaving Guo Mansion, Lin Haoran did not return directly to Wu Mansion. Instead, he sat down in a nearby restaurant facing the street and looked at the not-so-busy street below like an idle person.

After a while, Xu Fan's sedan came out of the alley of Wu Mansion and happened to pass by the street below.

Lin Fu walked upstairs and handed a note to Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran opened the note, which contained some of the conversation in Guo's living room.
Chapter completed!