After exchanging harsh words with Wang Yusheng outside the gate of Yi Laoyuan, Lin Daguan didn't take it to heart.
According to the scheduled plan, I went to Nancheng again to inspect Canglang Pavilion.
Speaking of the economy and culture of Suzhou City at this time, the west and north directions were the most developed. The main commercial districts were in these two directions, while the east city and south city were weak.
So as you go south from the city, you will find that there are fewer and fewer commercial shops.
When you get to the south of the city, you will feel a clear sense of desolation when comparing the north and west of the city, and you can even see large tracts of vegetable gardens.
Gao Changjiang pointed to the corner of the wall exposed across the river in front, and introduced the situation: "In front is Canglang Pavilion, to the east is Dayun Nunnery, Canglang Pavilion is now attached to Dayun Nunnery, and to the west is Suzhou Fuxue."
The layout of Canglang Pavilion is different from all other gardens. It is surrounded by water on all sides, with mountains in the middle, and only one bridge leading to the garden.
Another special feature is that there is not only Canglang Pavilion in the Canglang Pavilion garden, but also a mountain-viewing pavilion close to the south wall.
It is said that this is the commanding height of the city. Standing at the Shankan Pavilion, you can even see Lingyan Mountain on the other side of Mudu Town outside the city.
Lin Tailai did not enter the garden, but walked around the entire Canglang Pavilion garden.
Then he couldn't help but marveled and said: "The layout of this garden is really like a small castle. There is a moat around the outside. There are two rockeries in the garden, one in the south and one in the north.
If we can capture this place, we can really use it as a castle by heightening and strengthening the courtyard wall. It will definitely be easy to defend but difficult to attack!
It is really a waste of natural resources to let monks occupy such a good place when it is not used as a community hall."
Gao Changjiang: "."
Isn't your focus abnormal when sitting in a restaurant? What you see in your eyes is the garden, and what you think about in your mind is the castle's defense and defense. Don't you feel like burning the harp and boiling the crane?
Also, you want to live in a fortress in the city. How lacking is the sense of security?
Then Lin Daguan stood outside the door of Dayun Nunnery and watched for a while.
Although the name of this place is "an", it is actually full of monks and it is considered a small temple, so it is called "an".
Lin Tailai turned around and left thoughtfully, and said: "We've seen enough for today, that's the end of it."
Gao Changjiang said in surprise: "Since we are sitting in the museum for on-site inspection, why don't you go in and take a look?"
Lin Daguan waved his hand and said: "There is no need to look inside. What we want is Canglang Pavilion's hundreds of years of history and reputation. It doesn't matter what it looks like inside."
Then Lin Tailai pointed to the outer wall of the Canglang Pavilion garden and said to Gao Changjiang in a pretentious manner:
"Actually, you've seen everything you need to see. Have you seen a way to defeat the enemy?"
Gao Changjiang looked confused. He didn't even go in. He just walked around outside. What could he see?
Lin Daguan sighed in disappointment: "How can I safely entrust you with such a heavy responsibility when you show no progress?"
But after experiencing so much, Gao Changjiang has gradually become resistant to PUA.
Moreover, the word "heavy responsibility" instinctively brings out a lot of resentment.
He immediately responded: "Anyway, my main job is to spread rumors. I don't even think about any important responsibilities."
Lin Tailai said seriously again: "I originally wanted to leave all the development of Nancheng and the Canglangting area to you."
Gao Changjiang said calmly: "It doesn't matter if you don't want to leave it to me to sit in the restaurant. I'm doing well in Nanhao Street. I have food and drink, I'm respected by others, and I'm at ease."
Lin Tailai said angrily: "I am still working hard when I am less than 20 years old, but you want to lie down when you are only over 30 years old?
Who has taught you bad things recently? Who dares to spread the idea of ​​lying down to the backbone of the society?"
Gao Changjiang replied: "Mr. Lin from Linsong Village, Hengtang Town, taught me that most of people's troubles come from dissatisfaction.
As long as you realize your mediocre nature and are willing to accept this mediocrity, the world in front of you will become wider."
Lin Tailai: "."
I can't have this Gao Changjiang, and I don't know why he's a little perverted.
The Zhang brothers quickly smoothed things over and said, "It's better to teach us two brothers more while you're sitting in the hall. What did you see after going around for a while?"
Lin Daguanren, who failed in PUA, could only put away his words and start talking directly:
"Look at this exterior wall, with white walls and black tiles, and exquisite leaky windows. There are almost no signs of damage to such a long courtyard wall.
Looking at the small bridge in front of the door, the railings are exquisite and also well maintained.
After reading this, do you realize the problem?"
The Zhang brothers were all at a loss, still not understanding what they wanted to express by sitting in the hall.
Lin Tailai could only analyze it alone and said: "It's like this outside, you don't have to look inside, it's definitely not much different!
This is a garden covering an area of ​​20 acres. Although I don’t know how much it costs to maintain the garden, it is certainly not small and most people cannot afford it.
Moreover, this maintenance fee is not a one-time expense, but occurs every year.
It has been thirty years since the Canglang Pavilion was rebuilt in the Jiajing Dynasty at Dayun Nunnery, right?
Being able to renovate 20 acres of gardens and maintain them carefully for thirty years shows that the monks in Dayun'an are very rich, and their income is steady and steady.
Then the question becomes, where does such a small temple get the money?”
After being prompted to this point, if Gao Changjiang still can't guess, he's really a fool.
He blurted out: "Money lending!"
If it is a temple in the mountains and forests outside the city, it may be possible to obtain stable income through land rent.
If it is a large temple in a city with extremely strong incense, it can be considered a high income.
But for a small temple like Dayun'an in the city, which doesn't have much incense and little land rent income, how can it get a stable and high income?
After much deliberation, the only option was to lend money. After all, loan sharking is a traditional skill that has been practiced in Buddhist temples for thousands of years.
Lin Tailai looked back at Dayun Nunnery and concluded: "This may be the breakthrough, and the strategy to defeat the enemy may come from here!"
The Zhang brothers suddenly realized this when they heard this. They didn't expect that they could deduce this to this extent just by looking at the outer wall of the garden and the bridge at the entrance!
As the two old men who have followed Zuo Guan for the longest time, the Zhang brothers have witnessed Zuo Guan's insight many times, but they still admire him.
Lin Tailai ordered Gao Changjiang: "Don't say I won't give you a chance, this time I will leave it to you to operate independently.
No matter what method you use, I will not interfere with you. I can allocate manpower and material resources to you, and I can also use official connections for you.
But I only want one result, and that is to win Canglang Pavilion!
If you do well, it can also prove that you can stand alone."
Saying this, Gao Changjiang became a little interested, "You really don't interfere with my work when you sit in the restaurant?"
But when you are sitting in the office, you always talk about delegating power, but when do you really let it go?"
Zhang Wen, the Zuo protector, said: "Don't worry, Old Gao! The Spring Festival is coming soon. After next spring, either the Academy of Liberal Arts will take the exam to admit talents, or the Capital Martial Arts Association will take the exam to select martial arts scholars."
Faced with such a heavy exam task, how can I have the energy to do other things while sitting in the library? People may not be in Suzhou, let alone take care of you!"
"I'll take this job!" Gao Changjiang agreed immediately, "I'll definitely get good news after I finish the exam!"
After arranging the affairs of the New City Gate and Canglang Pavilion, Lin Daguan's work this year is completely over.
I also said hello to the leaders of each business line and distributed all the New Year's money that should be paid.
Then Lin Daguan returned to his old house in Linsong Village, Hengtang Town, and prepared to celebrate the New Year with peace of mind.
Although he has several residences, he can only celebrate the New Year in his old house with his parents and three older brothers.
This year, the Lin family had a fat year for the first time, and they even discussed going to Huqiu for a visit.
Most of Lin Tailai's relatives are in Linsong Village, and they celebrate the New Year in one day.
Father Lin reminded: "You said you know many noble people in the city, why don't you go visit and pay New Year's greetings tomorrow?"
Lin Daguanren replied: "These days are too sensitive and I can't go to the city."
"Mysterious!" Father Lin couldn't help but cursed.
According to Suzhou city customs, the most lively places in the city during New Years and festivals are undoubtedly the Xuanmiao Temple in the north of the city and the East-West Central Market.
The most lively place outside the city is the line from Shantang Street to Huqiu in the northwest, which is even more lively than in the city.
I don’t know why, but Tiger Hill has a very special status in Suzhou festivals in this era.
Whether it is the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Spring Festival, as long as it is a festival, Suzhou people like to gather in Huqiu outside the city.
In addition to those who go in and out of the city to pay New Year's greetings and visit relatives and friends, the population flow inside and outside Suzhou during the Spring Festival must be on the order of 100,000.
To be continued...