Lin Shiran heard this answer and Wang Bai's tone, and his heart was finally overwhelmed. Although he knew it was difficult to win Wang Bai's support, Wang Bai obviously did not really want to reject him thousands of miles away.

This undoubtedly gives the two sides the possibility of reaching cooperation.

Although Wang Bai is very cunning, it might be a great help if he can really reach an alliance with him.

Wang Bai is the highest-ranking official in Guangdong, two levels higher than Wang Sheng, which is undoubtedly his capital. It is difficult for him to go further. He has lost his own set of capital and is also looking for it.

The needs of the alliance.

As soon as he thought of this, Lin Qingran said seriously: "Master Fantai, Leizhou City can rise because of the opening of the sea, and the officials thought that Xiangshan City could be the same!"

This is not a false statement. If Xiangshan is planning according to his plan, Xiangshan New City will inevitably enjoy the dividends of Haojing Port development, and thus have the opportunity to become the second Leizhou City, even more prosperous and prosperous than Leizhou City.

"The trouble of Japanese pirates is the trouble of our Ming Dynasty! Xiangshan is located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Once Japanese pirates attack, the people of Xiangshan will be the first to bear the brunt and suffer deeply!" Wang Bai shook his head gently, obviously recognizing Yan Rudou.

Some of the views do not seem to advocate the construction of Xiangshan County in the Linhai place.

Lin Weiran did not choose to persuade Ding Yizhong to convince Wang Bai, but argued seriously: "Master Fantai, the power of Haojing is irreversible, and its goods in and out are worth a million yuan, which will inevitably lead to the coveting of Japanese pirates. If it is true

For the people of Xiangshan, this Xiangshan New City should be built as soon as possible, otherwise the people of Xiangshan will have no city to rely on, and there will be no city to guard the thousand houses of Xiangshan!” After a pause, he continued, "The reason why Lord Yan opposes the officials is not allowed to defend!

The construction of Xiangshan New City is not for the safety of the people of Xiangshan! The reason is that Lord Fantai was once the deputy envoy of Guangdong's patrol, so he knew what Lord Yan's move meant!"

Wang Bai reexamined Lin Weiran and found that this man had clear eloquence and ideas, except for some scoundrels. In particular, the real motivation of Yan Rudou against Xiangshan New City was analyzed thoroughly. This seemed to be a good official who loved the people, but

However, Wang Bai knew that Yan Ru Doutu was only self-interest, and wanted to continue to legitimately exploit the passing merchant ships.

It's just one thing to recognize, but Wang Bai would not choose to support him, but continued to pick and say, "Although your words make some sense, it is the fact that Guangdong's navy's serious lack of strength is the truth. I am afraid that Xiangshan New City will be like paper

It’s just a mess! This move will not only cause trouble for the people and the soldiers of Xiangshan.”

Lin Qingran simply let go of his concerns and talked freely: "When the Xiaguan just arrived at the prefect of Leizhou, he was also afraid of the infamous Three-Color Gang, worried that Leizhou City could not resist these vicious pirates. It was just that

When the official made up his mind to do his best to reward the meritorious people, the soldiers of Leizhou Guard and others killed all the Sanse Gang and recovered more than a thousand bandits. Now the coastal line of Leizhou Prefecture is the most peaceful place in Guangdong!

It’s not that my Ming soldiers are not good, but the essence is that some of our high-ranking officials are too greedy for stability and do not even want their soldiers to make meritorious contributions and affect their finances. If we can treat Xiangshan soldiers well and reward those who have meritorious, the Japanese disaster is actually not worth worrying about."

It has to be said that this is a stubborn disease left by the Ming Dynasty's emphasis on civil servants over military affairs. Civil officials with real decision-making power only want peace in one side. Even if they are repeatedly violated, they will only shirk the incompetence of the soldiers, but they never want to take risks to solve the problem.

By just living by, this has become the mentality of many officials. As long as the country is still in the Ming Dynasty and their lives are still free, they often do not care about the lives and deaths of the people. Beauty is for the overall situation.

The same is true in Guangdong. Yan Rudou, the highest coastal defense chief in Guangdong, is more focused on merchant ships passing by the Pearl River Estuary, rather than the Japanese pirates who appear in Chaozhou area repeatedly, and are even more indifferent to their occupation of Nan'ao Island.

ask.

Lin Weiran is now pointing out his chronic disease and suggesting solutions that will definitely hit many people's pain points.

"Lin Futai, this statement... is inappropriate!" Wang Bai reminded kindly that his views were destined to not be recognized by the civil servants, and even directly regarded Lin Weiran as a "heretic".

Lin Weiran was relieved when he heard Wang Bai's reminder, and played the emotional card and said: "Thank you, Lord Fantai, for your advice. Just as the governor of Guangzhou, you have the responsibility to do something practical for the people! Lord Fantai recommended it hard.

The Ming Dynasty traded with the vassals through Haojing, so it should naturally support Xiaguan to build Xiangshan New City to strengthen Haojing's defensive power."

Wang Bai's heart was slightly moved. This Haojing was indeed the place where he had vigorously promoted the trade with the vassals and barbarians, and left something disgraceful. Once Haojing really became a prosperous place, he was committed to building Xiangshan New City.

Historical books may list him as a meritorious official.

It was at this moment that the housekeeper brought tea with his maid and interrupted the conversation between them.

"Haha...please try this oolong tea in my husband!" Wang Bai did not choose to express his opinion, but took the opportunity to change the topic.

Lin Xuran sighed in his heart a pity, but he paid attention to the set of white porcelain tea cups, and then looked up at Wang Bai with some emotion.

Wang Bai personally made tea and said proudly: "This tea was sent by my brother Wang Yi. He said he couldn't buy it even if he had money. I drank it twice, and it was indeed a rare good product!"

"Good tea also needs good tools to match, but I don't know that this set of tea set is made in Jingdezhen?" Lin Qingran picked up the thin tea cup as thin as wings and asked quietly.

The butler standing next to him looked at Lin Yanran in surprise, but Wang Bai said calmly: "Lin Futai really has good eyesight, but our Jingdezhen porcelain is not as good as other places!"

"But I don't know that Wang Yike, the clan of the Lord Fantai, is in Guangzhou City. The officials are very fond of this kind of porcelain. They have to ask him to get a few sets for him. The price will definitely not be treated unfairly!" Lin Qingran held up the white porcelain and picked up the white porcelain.

The tea cup seemed to be quite fond of it.

Anyone with some common sense of drinking tea should know that this era was regarded as purple clay teapots, but Wang Bai mentioned Jingdezhen's tea sets and Wang Yi, which obviously meant something else.

"Is Wang Yi in Guangzhou City?" Wang Bai asked at the butler.

The housekeeper replied respectfully: "Report to the master, Wang Yi went to Leizhou a while ago. Now, he should come back to Guangzhou City in a few days!"

Lin Xun was certainly eager and immediately responded: "If this happens, when Wang Yi comes back, he will also ask him to go to the government office!"

"Okay!" Wang Bai looked at Lin Weiran seriously, then nodded slightly.

After drinking a pot of tea, Lin Qingran left on the pretext, while Wang Bai was only sent to the entrance of the garden, which looked neither hot nor cold.

The yamen of the governor and the Guangzhou Government Office were next to each other, but they didn't even have to sit in the sedan chair. Lin Qingran walked out of the door and headed straight towards the government office gate.

Different from the last time I looked for Ding Yizhong, I couldn't get a clear answer this time. However, the result was not too bad. Through this ceramic tea set, the two already have the possibility of cooperation.

As for whether Wang Bai can write a letter to support him, there is still a lot of work to be done, and at the beginning, we should give benefits that can satisfy Wang Bai's appetite.
Chapter completed!