After returning home, all the officials in the capital were waiting for Lin Fengjin. Although Lin Fengjin kept them waiting for half an hour, no one had any objections.
Therefore, after Lin Fengjin announced several major business decisions that he had made after careful consideration--although these decisions seemed a bit unbelievable, these shopkeepers all followed the orders one by one without any objection.
Immediately afterwards, Lin Fengjin ordered a thorough investigation into Zhang Lei's identity. Naturally, someone would do it. Lin Fengjin believed that everyone has his own shortcomings, and as long as he successfully grasps them, he can be controlled.
Then the entire Lin family seemed to be a huge machine. Under the bite of each extremely precise gear, it began to click and roar. Under Lin Fengjin's instruction, the first one was taken out and sold for cash.
, which are several farms outside Yedu that Lin Yuanwai has worked tirelessly to build in recent years.
At that time, people's love for fields could only be described as fanaticism. With the influence and financial resources of the Lin family in Yedu over the years, as well as Lin Yuan's shrewdness, they built five middle and lower houses near Yedu.
If you wait for Gianzhuang, you will know how popular this thing is.
Because at this time, as long as God doesn't deliberately cause trouble, a farm is like a money tree, with an output of hundreds of taels of silver every year. Such a fixed flow of water is a good thing for both big and small families.
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However, Lin Fengjin, who has forward thinking, understood that since the family's roots are in commerce and handicrafts, things related to this series cannot be touched. Therefore, when Lin Fengjin plans to cut down some industries, he can move
It can only be things that have nothing to do with it.
Originally, Lin Fengjin planned to explain the powerful relationship to the old man. It could even be said that he was mentally prepared to be scolded by the furious Lin. However, what surprised Lin Fengjin was that his old man
Unexpectedly, he was rare and did not get angry. Instead, he sat next to him and was bored for a long time and then said:
"Since you want to sell, then sell. Just don't sell at a loss."
Faced with such an answer, Lin Fengjin was shocked. After being stunned for a long time, he suddenly said:
"Are you my dad?"
Lin's eyes suddenly bulged out. He picked up the tea cup next to him and smashed it. Although the smash was very crooked, it fully demonstrated the resentment in his heart. He cursed:
"You little bastard, if you don't fight for three days, you're going to have to go to the house, right? How do you say that??"
Lin Fengjin immediately escaped from the flower hall. At this time, Lin Yuanwai said angrily to himself:
"Do you think I can't see the reason why a big tree attracts the wind? Handing over the best soup in the world is a good move. Although I haven't read any books, I know that for a tree to grow well, it must be pruned frequently. The family
It’s not a good thing to have too many practices in it, and it’s okay to cut back on some, but you can’t make a loss-making business.”
Following a series of actions by the Lin family, the silver was spent at a reasonable price, and then a large amount of city defense equipment flowed to Wu Zuocheng. This matter even attracted Lu Yu's attention. Lin Fengjin directly went to
Zhezi said that someone was interested in a fur trading stronghold on the grassland, and something might happen, so he needed to purchase some defensive ordnance.
After receiving Lin Fengjin's explanation and confirmation from many parties, this batch of ordnance was indeed flowing to Wu Zuocheng and could only be used for defense. After it was difficult to use for siege, Lu Yu nodded-----He
In fact, it is also very clear. After selling such a large amount of ordnance, the money obtained by the governor, in addition to being turned over to the treasury, can also be used to develop newer and stronger ordnance, which is very beneficial to his rule. At the same time, he
I also really want to see the Lin family's private wealth consumed in the endless battles on the grassland.
Under this circumstance, Wu Zuocheng's city defense began to be further improved, and several old ships filled with rocks were also deployed around the port. As long as the plugs in the bottom tanks of these ships were removed, they would quickly flood.
, sank, and then blocked the waterway, causing the greatest trouble to the opponent's landing.
Under Lin Fengjin's order, Wu Zuocheng also began to hoard goods. The intuitive reaction was simple, that is, the shortage of goods suddenly made the market that had been developed become particularly hungry. Although Lin
The market occupied by Feng Jin at this time is not a market for necessities (such as oil, salt, and grain), so it may cause a certain market shrinkage. However, it has become a fact that a series of related prices have begun to rise.
To be honest, Lin Fengjin's accountants have already issued a warning, and the message was conveyed through Lin Yuwai's mouth. That is, the series of measures Lin Fengjin has taken at this time will cause horrific direct losses.
3.44 million taels of silver, the indirect losses caused are even more astonishing. 40% of the customers who have worked hard to develop will be lost, and the transaction volume has shrunk to two and a half years ago. Therefore, the expected cumulative losses will exceed 20 million taels.
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This amount indeed surprised Lin Yuanwai. However, when Lin Fengjin asked Lin Yuanwai how much Wu Zuocheng was worth, Lin Yuanwai immediately frowned.
Because he has been to Wu Zuocheng several times. To be honest, that place cannot be measured by money! Because there are some things that cannot be bought by money, such as those powerful tens of thousands of people who control strings in Sanlibu at this time.
For example, the land within hundreds of miles around Wuzuo City is a wealth that cannot be measured in money!
Even after understanding the status and influence of the Lin family in Wu Zuocheng, the four mysterious words "Wangba Jiye" appeared in Lin Yuanwai's mind.
Therefore, when Lin Fengjin suddenly mentioned Wu Zuocheng, Lin and other members suddenly became nervous, and they scolded him simply that money is an external thing, and Wu Zuocheng is the foundation and life that can make the Lin family prosperous! Therefore, in the Lin family,
After both generations of men, old and young, made the decision at the same time, the Lin family even began to transfer the equity of some shops in Yedu.
Time began to pass quickly. Lin Fengjin never received news about the possible war in the east, but at this time he believed that the teachers in the academy would not lie, and Zhu Xi would not risk his lifelong reputation.
Come to deceive people. Therefore, Lin Fengjin even wished that the other party would come late, because with the support of the Lin family, which was almost bankrupt, Wu Zuocheng's defense level would increase by one point for every extra day.
While waiting like this, what Lin Fengjin had been waiting for finally happened.
Qingmei Xiu’s weapon soul revived.
Shi Nu and Shui'e have confirmed that the reason why this weapon soul did not communicate with the outside world before was very simple. It was not that it refused to communicate with the outside world, but because its crazy self-destruction after entering Qingmei Xiang's body had exhausted its energy.
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If Lin Fengjin hadn't done a lot of timely replenishment and maintenance of it, I believe that the soul of this weapon would have been annihilated in this world.
When Lin Fengjin saw Qingmei's sniffer soul again, it had turned into a ball of faint white light. It had completely lost the feeling of mania and rage, as if the resentment had completely disappeared from its body.
, and the feeling of this weapon soul to Lin Fengjin was completely like a piece of burning ice, exuding wisps of cold air that penetrated into the bones.
Shui'e showed her prototype and turned into that indescribably clear drop of water, which then adhered to Lin Fengjin's fingertips.
Next, Lin Fengjin slowly stretched out his fingertips, letting Shui'e's body come into contact with the green plum sniffer soul hanging in the air. Immediately, Lin Fengjin couldn't help but shudder, because in
At this moment, he could clearly feel that his thoughts were connected to something extremely cold, which even made his thoughts freeze abruptly!
"I need your power." Lin Fengjin said his purpose straight to the point: "So, I can find a way to forge a new body for you. It will definitely not be as inferior to you as Qingmei Xiang.
weapons. But you can give full play to your power!"
After a long time, Qingmei Sniffer Soul's reaction came back:
"I remember your breath. Human being, you saved me from the seal of darkness, and you helped me fulfill my wish to destroy the original cursed body. However, this definitely does not mean that I want to surrender to you.
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Lin Fengjin squeezed out a smile from the corner of his mouth:
"Really? If I can recreate your body, I don't just say it casually. Perhaps, I am the only one in the world who has the confidence to say this, because, by coincidence, I obtained it several years ago.
The powerful star iron fell from the depths of the Nine Heavens. Such a material, even among the forging materials of artifacts, is a kind of luxury! In addition, as long as you need something, go to heaven or earth, as long as you have it,
I have no problem!”
As Lin Fengjin spoke, he kicked open a box next to him, and dozens of silver-white metal ingots rolled out from the box! What is this? This is what Lin Fengjin found in the tomb of King Panbo.
The most expensive treasure discovered——the piece of meteorite gold that fell from the sky and trapped the giant snake transformed by Panwang Ganbo to death!!
In order to completely purify this piece of meteorite gold, Lin Fengjin spent millions of money, and even five blacksmiths were exhausted to death. At this time, Feng Khan, who was famous on the grassland, used
It is made of meteorite gold that has not yet been completely purified. With such a twist, it can already be ranked in the spectrum of divine weapons.
At this time, the fifty gold ingots brought by Lin Fengjin were the biggest bargaining chip to convince Qingmei's sniffer soul!
Facing the meteorite gold brought by Lin Fengjin, Qingmei Xiu's weapon soul obviously became excited all of a sudden. Its spirit was connected with Lin Fengjin, and it obviously started to throb. It was sending out waves.
After receiving a series of "I want to see" messages, Qingmei Xiu's weapon soul suddenly cut off the spiritual connection with Lin Fengjin, and then fled into the stacked Tianwai Meteor Gold Ingots.
The tea time passed, and Lin Fengjin waited with a smile.
An hour passed, and Lin Fengjin continued to remain patient, but the smile on his face became a little stiff.
An hour passed, and Lin Fengjin began to feel restless and frowned.
Okay, next Lin Fengjin brought a book over and started to sit here and read slowly. Until sleep came over him, Qingmei Xiu's weapon soul still showed no signs of coming out.
Lin Fengjin could only smile bitterly and tell himself that this was a good thing, just like if you were not interested in a girl. Would you spend a lot of time walking on the road with her, going to the library, eating, and watching movies? That's definitely not the case.
Yes. Although Lin Fengjin guessed that Qingmei Xiu's weapon soul might be quite picky and spend a long time in the Tianwai Meteor Gold Ingot, he did not expect that this period of time would span more than three days.
And it seems that it will continue to be extended.
But if you think about it, it's normal. It's an artifact, not to mention an artifact like the Qingmei Sniffer Soul, which was once difficult to find. The requirements for the future body must be extremely high.
Lin Fengjin also has a unique advantage here. That is, he can directly communicate with Qingmei Xiang's weapon soul through Shui'e's body. In this case, it is better than relying on the experience of the forging master to select materials and judge the forging.
The direction is a hundred times better.
The normal birth process of a magic weapon is to first forge the body of the magic weapon. Then the characteristics of the body of the magic weapon determine what kind of weapon soul is born. This process seems very simple, but it is actually a bit more straightforward.
, that is the process of beasts and birds slowly turning into monsters.
For example, the most typical ones are Lin Fengjin's two trump cards in the evil-recruiting tower at this time: the big root of the three-tumed demon tree and the thick leaves of the giant mandrill.
Hundreds of years ago, these two guys, one was a ghost locust tree, an ordinary tree species living in the Shura world, and the other was a camphor tree growing in the mountains. They were both ordinary trees without spiritual consciousness that slowly grew by chance.
Coincidence has given rise to its own spiritual wisdom, which also has its own special features.
At this time, for the situation of Qingmei's sniffer soul, it is somewhat similar to "resurrecting a soul through a corpse", which should be regarded as going in the opposite direction. The point is that this "corpse" is not unwanted by other souls and has flaws.
What was damaged was a brand new body that was selected, manufactured and tailor-made by the soul itself. This can be said to be perfect!
Therefore, it can be imagined that Lin Fengjin took this matter very seriously. For this reason, he specially left Shui'e, who could communicate with Qingmei's sniffer soul, to wait in the secret room before he went to do other things.
And he also ordered his subordinates to inform him as soon as possible if there is any news. At this time, it feels like being able to create a magic weapon with your own hands, which is also extremely exciting.
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At this time, it has gradually entered the midwinter time, and every household has begun to prepare for the New Year. At this time, Zuo Yasi and Fu Miner also took the time to come and meet Lin Fengjin several times. Zuo Yasi was engaged to be engaged.
, In addition, Mr. Zuo also relies on this son-in-law in the officialdom, so it is more legitimate and logical.
Fu Min'er, on the other hand, was controlled too strictly, so she was naturally very dissatisfied in private. When she saw Lin Fengjin, she pouted and looked like she was about to cry. Lin Fengjin could only comfort her with gentle words. Fortunately, Fu Min'er was also at this time.
Now that he has his own career, although he still has some complaints against Lin Fengjin, he also has his own opinions. When they met this time, he tried his best to ask Lin Fengjin to elope with him, and wait until he has a baby before he comes back to make a meal.
.......It gives Lin Fengjin a headache.
Naturally, Lin Fengjin would not hide the news about the chaos in the East China Sea from Li Hu. Both sides were prosperous and both suffered losses. Li Hu also attached great importance to this matter at this time.
I also sent a special envoy here to discuss this matter.
Li Hu's special envoy is called "Chongguang", and he was recruited two years ago. Li Hu had already mentioned this man, saying that he was extremely talented, and when he came to join him, he was from the lowest level.
He started as a scribe, but he had everything in his pocket, and he stood out in an instant. At this time, Mr. Chongguang was already regarded by Li Hu as a figure like Zhang Liang, Xiao He, and Chen Ping, and he could be the mastermind.
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After meeting Lin Fengjin secretly, Chongguang asked some relevant questions and the latest news, and finally told Lin Fengjin that according to their judgment, even if there were any changes in the countries in the East China Sea, they should not be comprehensive now.
Invaded.
The most accurate and favorable time for their attack will be when the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming next year. In this case, firstly, they can take advantage of the strong winds blowing in the spring to quickly cross the sea and reduce the number of attacks as much as possible.
Days spent at sea.
In this case, adding an adaptation period after landing can be just enough to destroy the local spring plowing when attacking and seizing the city. Youdao is that the year's plan is spring, which will have the worst impact on people's livelihood and economy.
If the opponent wants to fight steadily, they can choose the period of attack when the awns are growing. In this case, the winter wheat can be harvested. This is an excellent strategy of "taking food from the enemy".
After listening to Chongguang's analysis, Lin Fengjin couldn't help but nodded slightly. Several countries in the East China Sea joined forces to invade. After all, they had to face a huge problem, that is, the supply was not smooth across the ocean. Lin Fengjin also considered that the distance between the two countries was
Dongxia, which is the closest to Deno Country, is likely to be the first to be attacked. The reason is that attacking Dongxia has the shortest distance to transport food by sea.
However, it seems at this time that the ambitions of the countries in the East China Sea are estimated to be much greater than imagined. Their attack can be said to be quite sudden, and in this country, coastal landing raids have never been taken seriously.
Judging from the times, the countries in the East China Sea should take the suddenness of the first attack to the extreme.
In this case, they will probably divide their troops and log in on the coastlines of Eastern Xia, Northern Qi, Nanzheng, and Middle Tang Dynasty at the same time. Then, they will not aim to conquer cities and territories, but to loot and destroy! In this case, they will immediately become passive.
In order to take the initiative, this "get a fortune and run away" method is like a hyena hunting. It does not pursue killing its prey in one go, but tears off a large piece of fat flesh and blood from the prey with each bite. It will come back after digesting it.
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In this case, because of such a strategy, oneself is slowly strengthening, but the opponent is quickly weakened because of such a strategy. Rapid blood loss, and then to achieve the goal of defeating the superior, cannibalizing and then swallowing, with the purpose of the weak defeating the strong.
At the same time, with the support of this strategy, the tactics of dividing troops and plundering are fully rolled out. A large amount of intelligence can be collected more comprehensively, and the main force is less likely to suffer a devastating blow.
At this time, the five countries were in dispute. Except for Xirong, which had no coastline, the other four countries also had land adjacent to the coast. Among them, the coastlines of Dongxia and Nanzheng were the longest.
Unfortunately, these two countries, or most of the people in the five countries, have not yet realized the importance of sea control, let alone that the other party comes from the sea to directly carry out landing operations, or even
The huge threat posed by the long drive up the river!
The enemy can rely on the natural advantages of waterways to exert amazing mobility, and can also rely on various weapons carried by ships to turn encounters in the wild into siege battles. What's more terrible is that the city construction at this time
, most of them will also be built based on waterways. In this way, whether it is collecting water, transporting stones for city construction, etc., as well as future mutual transportation, they can rely on waterways to become faster.
Unfortunately, at this time, this also makes it more convenient for the coalition forces of several countries in the East China Sea to harass.
What's even worse is that even if Lin Fengjin repeatedly emphasized it, Lu Yu still felt that it was just a group of bandits at sea who wanted to rob. He even commented on Lin Fengjin's post with the four words "Scabies Disease".
To describe it, because the impressions of Lu Yu or the kings of other countries, and the impressions of overseas countries, even remain at the level of the Davidic Dynasty.
At that time, when all nations came to court, envoys from kings and kings from overseas countries were also among them. They behaved no differently from those envoys from barbarian kings who only owned an island and a small piece of land. They were like a group of dogs all wagging their tails and begging for mercy. They were even more humble.
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Therefore, with such a preconceived impression, it is no wonder that even according to Lin Fengjin's favor in front of Lu Yu, Lu Yu's subjective impression cannot be changed.
Of course, this is also due to the fact that the coastal border of Northern Qi is not very long and is also quite barren and barren. If there were not several large salt drying fields there that could serve as the mainstay of the economy, it would really be considered uninterested. In Lu Yu's heart
, the primary goal is of course to expand the territory and open up new territories. Pirates are just a matter that the prefect can handle...
However, Lu Yu ignored one crucial thing. The Davidic Dynasty was the most powerful empire at that time. How could its deterrence be comparable to the chaotic era of the current five kingdoms? It was not long before the envoys came to the DPRK.
In a short period of time, how is it possible to tell who is the real pug wagging its tail and who is the wolf with hidden strength and teeth?
And the coalition forces of several countries that are about to attack from the sea are not pirates, nor are they paper tigers. They are also armed to the teeth and well-disciplined regular troops!
When Lin Fengjin noticed Lu Yu's disapproval, he felt anxious. After mentioning it several times in front of Lu Yu, not long after, his father-in-law, Mr. Zuo, sent someone to deliver a message, saying that someone had started spreading rumors.
Lin Fengjin pretended to be a public servant. He offended someone he couldn't afford to offend by doing business on the grassland, so he wanted to muddy the waters, and then wanted to use the power of Northern Qi to kill people...
After hearing this, Lin Fengjin could do nothing but smile bitterly.
Sometimes, observing people's emotions is a must-have characteristic in the officialdom. If someone wants to say something bad about Lin Fengjin in front of Lu Yu, it will definitely not be possible to say it in front of Lin Fengjin. Nor will he say it in front of Mr. Zuo.
, mostly made in private.
So, how could Mr. Zuo know about the other party's informant? Of course there is only one explanation, that is, Lu Yu wanted him to know, so he knew it.
Therefore, when such a rumor spreads, the rumor itself is no longer important. What is important is that Lu Yu is expressing his attitude - Lin Fengjin, you see you have provoked others to attack you, shut up quickly.
I'm not interested in this topic, so I just pretend I've never heard of it before.
Faced with such a situation, what else could Lin Fengjin do besides sigh? He simply kept silent.
Next, the news fed back from Nanzheng was not optimistic. Nanzheng had already shown the form of separatism between the north and the south. In this case, if you want to convince King Fu or King Heng, there is suddenly a bad visitor from the East China Sea.
Come up, quickly move the troops to the coast, and stop fighting among the people... I believe that whoever says these words will be pulled out with a spit on his face, and then his head will be chopped off.
Bar!
On the other hand, Li Hu's vigorous deployment of troops on his own territory attracted the attention of many people around him, and he immediately triggered military expansion and preparation wars in several surrounding counties... At this time, Li Hu had no idea at all.
I went to explain it because for these frightened birds, no matter what you say, the other party will think it is a conspiracy, so it is really wrong to talk too much. It is better to shut up and say nothing.
As for Dongxia, Lin Fengjin fulfilled his greatest responsibility and explained the matter clearly to Princess Cui. The best thing in the world is pillow wind, and Princess Cui actually replied to the letter very simply.
, I believe in Lin Fengjin’s judgment. However, in addition to informing her cronies, friends, and relatives, she asked them to resell the properties near the sea and at the same time evacuate the focus of the family as much as possible.
Then...there is no more...
Lin Fengjin was surprised and asked why. Only then did he realize that Princess Cui was no longer omnipotent in the country at this time. She was still the daughter of the late king, both in terms of filial piety and the relationship between sister and brother.
Generally speaking, he has no intention of always controlling the government. He is still slowly training the king of the Eastern Xia Dynasty, and then cedes all the power in his hands to the king at the appropriate time.
When Princess Choi said this, she took her younger brother and swore an oath in front of their parents' graves. Then the two siblings hugged their heads and cried, and then they reached mutual understanding and trust. Therefore, although the relationship between the two is still very awkward and stiff,
However, the relationship between the two people has finally broken the ice.
And if Princess Cui accepts Lin Fengjin's words, she will inevitably cause some turmoil in the entire Eastern Xia Dynasty. The first thing to focus on is the deployment of military forces across the country, which is to withdraw troops from the border with the Central Tang Dynasty and Northern Qi Dynasty, and then move
These soldiers who are good at recruiting and fighting were placed in important towns near the coastline.
Just saying that such a big move would definitely arouse the suspicion of the king of Dongxia, and wipe out some of the tacit understanding that the two people had finally gained before.
Why do you say that? Because Princess Cui has no way to give any reasonable explanation for such a move!
Unless she tells the king of Dongxia that there will be a large number of threats from the East China Sea, these threats are likely to be more deadly than those from Northern Qi and Xirong, because at least Dongxia has several dangerous passes at the borders between countries that can be guarded, and
These bandits coming from the sea will appear in the undefended hinterland of Dongxia and do whatever they want.
If Princess Cui said this, there would be no need for the King of Dongxia to raise his own questions. Several ministers of the Ministry of War would jump out and ask why they didn't hear the slightest news? Dare I ask where the source of His Highness's intelligence is? Can Princess Cui
Did you say that Lin Fengjin from Donglin Academy in the Northern Qi Dynasty told me? By the way, Lin Fengjin was also the city lord of Wuzuo City?
If she really answered like this, then maybe all the civil and military officials would immediately go crazy and suspect that Queen Cui was the one who caused the fiasco at Wuzuo City a few years ago! This is completely self-inflicted...
Facing the cruel reality, Lin Fengjin could only sigh and just do his own thing well. Now it seems that it is still very difficult for him to help the world, so the goal of being alone in this troubled world is
It should still be possible.
Of course, the only good news for Lin Fengjin is that the time that Chongguang judged for the overseas coalition's attack should be accurate. It can be said to be reasonable.
This means that Wu Zuocheng still has plenty of time to improve the city defense and many other things. When the time comes, he must dare to let the incoming East China Sea coalition forces meet and break up under Wu Zuocheng!
However, look further. The longer the coalition forces of the East China Sea countries delay before attacking, the more fully prepared they are and the bigger their plan is. It is like clenching the arm of a fist and the strength of the recovery.
The bigger it is and the longer it takes to accumulate power, the more powerful the punch will be!
It is precisely because of this that Lin Fengjin also faces a huge choice, that is, whether to go to Wu Zuocheng to take charge after the spring.
There is no doubt that if Lin Fengjin went, if Wu Zuocheng had already been very strong, he would have been able to exert 12% of his combat power. The truth is that a snake can't do it without a head. The effect can be said to be particularly obvious.
In many key battles, even ten people may decide the outcome in a stalemate, let alone the extra 20% of strength?
However, if Lin Fengjin goes, it can be expected that it will be a very difficult battle, and it is only a speculation that the coalition forces of several eastern countries will divide their forces! But once the opponent does not divide their forces and uses Wu Zuocheng as the main breakthrough point,
, Lin Fengjin's death was really in vain. No matter how strong Wu Zuocheng's construction is, he will never be an opponent of the multinational coalition, and the human sea tactics will overwhelm you!
According to Lin Fengjin's cautious character, his first choice would probably not be to go. However, if Wu Zuocheng happens to be able to hold on just shy of going, let alone others, he will be upset for the rest of his life! As for Wu Zuocheng, for Lin
There is no need to explain the significance of Feng Jin. Just look at the effort and money he spent on it. You will know its importance.
But once Lin Fengjin did not go, and Wu Zuocheng also came to guard. According to the custom on the Sanlibu grassland, Lin Fengjin did not come to live and die with them, and his reputation would definitely plummet.
Of course, there is another option: Lin Fengjin goes to Wu Zuocheng to wait and see, and if he finds that the situation is not right, he immediately flees. In fact, this option seems safe, but in fact, others are not fools. Running away in the face of battle is the most despised behavior, which is quite
It is absolutely undesirable for Yu Lin Fengjin to destroy his reputation!
Therefore, there are great benefits and great hidden dangers and disadvantages between going and not going. It is quite difficult to choose! Even a decisive person like Lin Fengjin feels very entangled.
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No matter how the situation changes, the New Year still arrives as scheduled. Things such as peach charms, burning bamboo whips, temple fairs, and Spring Festival couplets begin to fill Lin Fengjin's life, and Lin Yuanwai has been working tirelessly to transform the Lin family from a "merchant"
The Zhongding family has become a "gentleman" in nature, so the various etiquette and rituals during the New Year can be said to be extremely complicated, enough to keep Lin Fengjin busy. The most terrible thing is that Lin Yuanwai himself
It seemed that they didn’t understand the rules of the “Jin gentry” during the festival, so the whole family seemed to be in a mess.
Fortunately, according to the rules at this time, the Zuo family sister, as the engaged woman, would come to the door as a courtesy and present her embroidery to her parents-in-law. Naturally, she discovered the chaos in the Lin family. Zuo sister immediately showed it
Recognizing her potential as a shrewd and capable hostess, she decisively took over the housework. It only took a short while to get everything in order. She even cleverly avoided the follow-up of her grandma who came with her, and met Lin Feng.
Please have a private meeting for a while.
Zuo Yasi is also a smart girl. After chatting with Lin Fengjin for a few words, she realized that he seemed to have something on his mind. Lin Fengjin was not willing to hide it from her. In terms of the current atmosphere, even if Lin Fengjin is dead now,
Most likely Zuo's sister will never remarry in this life and wants to keep his integrity for the rest of her life. She can't believe it, but no one can.
Therefore, Lin Fengjin told Zuo Yasi one by one his current worries. Lin Fengjin was also talking about this matter to Zuo Yasi, and he did not expect to get any answers or anything constructive.
However, after Zuo Yasi listened for a while, he said firmly to Lin Fengjin:
"Ms. sir, I think you should go."
After hearing this, Lin Fengjin's heart moved and he couldn't help but repeat:
"You think I should go?"
Zuo Yasi nodded simply and said:
"If there is nothing wrong with the information you just told me, then I think the division of troops by the other party is inevitable, because my husband, you seem to have overlooked one thing, that is, these people coming from the sea are not from the same country.
It's a coalition of multiple countries! There is always intrigue between countries. One second they were laughing and the next second they were stabbing each other."
"Therefore, these multinational coalition forces should be seemingly inseparable from each other. Before there is enough external pressure, the alliance between them is actually very fragile. I believe they themselves are very aware of this. Then... when there is a huge threat
Before enemies appear, instead of getting together to cause internal strife and strife, it is better to first divide their respective spheres of influence and act separately. In this case, even if the spoils are unevenly divided after looting, it is also an internal conflict."
"Therefore." Zuo Yasi concluded: "Since the enemy will divide his troops to attack, according to your description, it is almost a sure thing to defend Wu Zuocheng. So why not go? As long as you can successfully defeat these robbers from the sea
If you block it, when the entire Central Plains is filled with thousands of people silent and complaining, your reputation will surely rise even more rapidly! You will gain both fame and fortune!"
After listening to Zuo Yasi's analysis, Lin Fengjin suddenly looked at Zuo Yasi blankly. It was as if it was only the first day that he got to know the girl in front of him clearly, until he looked at Zuo Yasi and became embarrassed, even his face
Both cheeks were flushed and tingling. Then he said in a low voice:
"What are you looking at?"
"Hahahaha!" Lin Fengjin suddenly laughed cheerfully and said:
"I really didn't expect you to have such vision and insight. Yes, what you said is absolutely correct. What the overseas coalition forces only want is a huge momentum. It does not mean that they can really fight together. I am also there.
In the game, I care too much about my own success or failure, so I can’t look away.”
Zuo Yasi pursed her lips and smiled. She said shyly:
"It's not as powerful as you said. It's just a little girl's humble opinion."
Lin Fengjin suddenly smiled slyly and said:
"Then I will test you again. If you can answer it correctly, I will reward you."
Zuo Yasi's eyes lit up and he said:
"What reward?"
Lin Fengjin said:
"It will definitely not be inferior to the reward on the top floor in the world."
Zuo Yasi immediately said seriously:
"Sir, please tell me."
Lin Fengjin muttered:
"Although I am probably facing only the army of one country among the Eastern countries, it is inevitable that the other side will be stronger, so we will naturally be on the weaker side. What do you think our chances of winning are?"
Zuo Yasi was stunned for a moment. She was not an ordinary lady who stayed away from home. In the academy, she even read historical records, Chinese books and other masterpieces, and she also had her own unique opinions. After thinking about it, she said:
"Obviously, the enemy comes from the ocean on a floating boat. The biggest weakness is the unstable supply and foundation. That's why they choose the spring season to come by sea. In this case, the green grass and young leaves everywhere can also be used for livestock.
It provides an effective supplement in addition to feed. Young Master, you don’t need to attack at all, you just need to act steadily and not be affected by the external situation, then you will definitely succeed."
Lin Fengjin suddenly smiled after hearing Zuo Yasi's words:
"That's good. It's true at all. I didn't expect it. I really didn't expect it. It turns out that there is a female Zhuge beside me who knows everything."
Zuo Yasi was naturally very sweet in her heart when her sweetheart praised her like this. The girl's reserve still made her bite her lower lip and say nothing, but her eyes were still very proud. She twisted around and said with some embarrassment:
"What about the reward you said you would give me?"
At this time, the two of them were alone, and naturally some servants who were not discerning ran in. Lin Fengjin coughed, called a servant in, and gave instructions. Not long after, someone came over with the account book.
Lin Fengjin handed this account book to Zuo Yasi. Zuo Yasi glanced at Lin Fengjin with some doubts, but his expression became more and more solemn, because all the records in this account book were astonishing amounts.
Specialties include those from the grasslands and those from the Eastern Xia Kingdom!
"What, what's going on?"
Lin Fengjin said calmly:
"This time several countries in the East China Sea invaded. However, no one in the whole country was willing to believe me. They were all saying sarcastic words. In the end, it was my Lin family who faced it alone. In this case, my Lin family has to contribute, and these military expenditures must be given.
They just need to make up for it and come back."
"So, I started to slowly reduce the shipment volume a month ago. When the war broke out, I completely stopped shipments, allowing the prices of these specialty products to climb to the highest point, and then slowly released the goods.
I want to maximize my family's interests, because there is a war in the East China Sea and trade routes are cut off. Therefore, things are rare and valuable, and no one can find fault with it."
Zuo Yasi held her cheeks with her hands and listened carefully to Lin Fengjin's words without interrupting. Lin Fengjin continued:
"Originally, I wanted to leave this matter to the old man, but after all, his courage was a bit weak, especially when it involved the court and officials, so he never got up. So now it seems that this matter
Leaving it to you is the most reassuring thing for me. According to my estimation, our family can earn at least four times the profit from these hoarded goods. In this case, we can basically support the deficit of this war."
When Sister Zuo heard that Lin Fengjin had entrusted such an important task to herself, she suddenly became excited. You know, for such a transaction, it is estimated that the amount of money flowing through her hands will definitely not be less than ten million.
Two! This is a huge income that can even be compared with the national treasury.
Lin Fengjin then said:
"Finally, I calculated that the layout of the world's most expensive building still seems too small for you. Since Fu Min'er can support the world's most expensive industry, you should also be able to manage similar industries.
It has to be done properly.”
After hearing the three words "Fu Min'er", Sister Zuo suddenly became very uneasy and snorted:
"Why don't I think it's hard to take care of the most expensive person in the world? The Lin family's top shopkeepers have transferred three of them. If you can't take care of it, then you might as well find a piece of tofu and kill it. You
Are you planning to get me a similar business? Aren't you afraid that I will crush your sister Fu's business?"
Lin Fengjin laughed and said:
"In the final analysis, an industry like the most expensive in the world is still making money from wealthy people. Its foundation and potential are actually quite limited. Do you know what the most profitable business in the world is? It is not selling jewelry, jade, gold and silver.
They are engaged in some inconspicuous things. For example, salt merchants who sell salt, oil merchants who sell lamp oil, silk merchants, druggists, etc. can be involved in the essential necessities industry for thousands of households.
It is the industry with the greatest potential and the strongest viability.”
When Zuo Yasi heard what Lin Fengjin said, he found it difficult to understand at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he really realized that the most profitable business is not selling jewelry, jade, gold and silver. He couldn't help but say:
"Do you want me to go into the salt business?"
Lin Fengjin laughed and said:
"We'll talk about this later. We'll talk about it later. I only have a preliminary plan in my mind now, and it's not yet complete."
***
Now that he has made up his mind to go to Wu Zuocheng to take charge, Lin Fengjin has to plan many things in the long run and make arrangements. All kinds of emergencies that arise after he leaves Yedu must be prevented one by one, and these things must be taken care of.
After everything was done, Lin Fengjin thought about it carefully and felt that the power around him was still a little weak.
Especially on this bloody battlefield with thousands of troops and horses, if the worst happens, you have a warrior like Wild Boar who can take the lead and break out of the encirclement and find a way out for you. It is even more important to have a warrior who is ferocious enough.
The strong and evil ones cut off the rear and intercept the pursuers.
It is extremely difficult to find such a candidate for the throne. Fortunately, after going to Xirong this time, there was a person who just met such conditions!
This man is ferocious and crazy, and is a person who is born to be killed on the battlefield. The bloody energy on the battlefield is his best tonic! This is a man who was born for war!
There is no doubt that the candidate selected by Lin Fengjin is the blood general under Prince Wu Qian Zhen.
And it happened that Lin Fengjin also had what the blood general longed for, which was the "real steel" that could perfectly evolve the blood armor on his body.
As soon as he thought of this, Lin Fengjin simply took out the jade box that General Xue left for him, placed it on the lamp flame and slowly smoked it, evaporating the drop of blood inside and treating it as a drop of blood.
When it evaporated completely, the jade box dissolved quickly and turned into a curl of smoke. The smoke quickly twisted and formed in the air, and the appearance of the Blood General was quickly outlined in the air like a sketch. It can be said that it is lifelike.
, lifelike.
The illusion of General Xue in the air grinned widely and said:
"I knew you would be unable to bear it and come to me! Tell me, what's the matter?"
Lin Fengjin smiled slightly and said:
"I'll ask you to do something for me with one tael of real steel. I'll pay five cents first and then five cents after you finish the work. You know, I only have half a catty of real steel in my hand."
The two words "real steel" were undoubtedly extremely attractive to General Xue, so much so that even if it was an illusion that appeared in front of Lin Fengjin, there was a greedy and crazy light in his eyes, but he immediately
He roared:
"Too little! Too little! And I don't even know what you want me to do." (To be continued)