The matter about the old leader Wang was just a topic for greetings when meeting.
Lin Daguan knew very well that the others were certainly not here to talk about the current situation of the old alliance leader, let alone to visit his new home.
So after talking about the old alliance leader Wang, Officer Lin took the initiative to ask: "How did you three meet together?"
Second Master Shen answered first: "I went to Songjiang Mansion for a walk a while ago, and I happened to meet Senior Feng."
Then Mr. Zhang Fengyi replied: "Brother Feng invited me to be our guest."
Official Lin turned his attention back to Feng Shike and said with a smile: "If Mr. Feng has something to do, you might as well tell him directly."
Feng Shike sighed and said, "I have a niece who married Wang Heng, the son of Wangge Lao of Taicang.
Now that Wang Heng has come to Suzhou to study, my brother is afraid that his son-in-law will suffer a disadvantage, so he entrusted me to come to Suzhou to have a look."
The big families in the south of the Yangtze River all marry each other in this way, and there are many relatives and friends.
Lin Daguan almost blurted out, "Get a divorce as soon as possible", but he suppressed the words.
He vaguely remembered that in history, Wang Xijue's son Wang Heng was destined to kill his wife, and it seemed that one of his wives died every few years.
I don’t know how old Mr. Feng’s niece is. If nothing happens, I’m afraid she won’t live for a few more years.
But if you know it, you know it, but you can't tell it, otherwise it will lead to enmity.
Anyway, after hearing Mr. Feng mention Wang Heng, Mr. Lin roughly understood the purpose of his visit, and he probably just wanted to "make peace".
Then he turned to Mr. Shen and asked knowingly: "Is Li Hong your brother-in-law?"
When outsiders are around, Mr. Shen usually looks paralyzed and replies coldly: "No."
Official Lin was shocked, right?
Could it be that because he rejected Li Hong, Mr. Shen didn't even recognize this relative?
If that's the case, that would be a bit touching.
Then Mr. Shen said calmly: "He is really not my brother-in-law, but my brother-in-law."
Lin Tailai suddenly felt that he had been moved just now for nothing.
In fact, Second Master Shen felt a little regretful. If Lin Tailai had been born a few years earlier, he would most likely have been recruited by his father as a son-in-law.
Mr. Feng sighed again and said: "You refuse them to enroll now, which makes them very embarrassed.
You are all young and talented people of this generation in Suzhou Prefecture, and we could have become friends."
Lin Daguan gathered his thoughts and responded: "I have helped many people over the years, and now many people want to seek my help every day.
I have made many friends over the years, and now many people want to gain my friendship every day.
However, no one can help everyone, nor can anyone give friendship to everyone."
Neither Mr. Shen nor Mr. Feng could say anything. This time, Zhang Fengyi, the oldest person, was curious and asked: "What kind of people can get your help and friendship?"
Lin Daguanren replied: "When I make friends, I never look at family background, wealth, or talent. I mainly look at two words, fate!"
To the ears of the other three people, it was as if Lin Tailai had said this as if he had not said it. What is fate?
Lin Daguan said casually: "Master Feng and I have a close relationship, so I fulfilled Master Feng's reputation of loyalty and became a general of the retro style.
I also have a close relationship with Mr. Shen, so I applaud Mr. Shen as the leader of the Renewal Society."
Second Master Shen didn't want to beat around the bush and reason, so he asked directly: "People of the Ming Dynasty don't speak secretly. Li Hong is my brother-in-law, and you are my son and daughter's in-laws.
Can you give me this face and not be like Li Hong and others?"
How to answer at this time is the most test of a person's speaking skills. Lin Tailai can't directly say to Mr. Shen, I just won't give you this face.
After thinking about it, Lin Daguan replied: "The Master said, a wise man does not be confused, a benevolent man does not worry, a brave man does not fear.
As for Wang Heng and Li Hong specifically, they cannot understand the painstaking efforts behind their elders' arrangements, which shows that they are stupid.
Of course, if being stupid is not a problem, there are a lot of stupid people around me, but being stupid without knowing it is a problem, so the rule that a wise man should not be confused is definitely gone.
At the same time, they will cause me a lot of trouble, but they still remain superior; they may need my help, but they have no gratitude. There is no such thing as a benevolent person.
Finally, if the two of them can appear here in person to express their apology, I will admit that they are at least responsible.
But they only dare to hide behind and let you come forward to change things. The brave man is not afraid of this.
So what are the two people with no wisdom, no benevolence, and no courage worthy of my friendship?”
Lin Daguanren's long speech made Mr. Shen's head buzzing, and he said a little impatiently: "Even if they are two pigs, isn't my face worth two pigs?"
Lin Tailai said seriously: "Second Master, you have also taken part in the imperial examination. You have experienced being reported and having your results invalidated.
So you should be able to anticipate the risks I may face, right?"
Mr. Shen nodded subconsciously, feeling a little sympathetic when he said this.
Lin Tailai has been very troublesome in the past two years, and has repeatedly intervened in court politics, continuously inflicting heavy losses on the anti-Zhang Juzheng fundamentalist forces and the Qingliu forces.
Therefore, Lin Tailai will definitely be watched. As long as he is on the list after the exam, he will definitely be reported or even re-examined.
Lin Tailai immediately followed up and said: "Everything is inferior, only the imperial examination is high!
Currently, what else is more important to me than the imperial examination? In this case, the risk must be as small as possible, and as little as possible!
If these two people have outstanding qualities and abilities, then it is not impossible to consider sharing risks and coping with difficulties.
But these two are ignorant, heartless, and courageous, and will only bring me greater risks and troubles, so how can I dare to be tied to them?"
Finally, Lin Daguanren threw out a small moral kidnapping to Mr. Shen:
"Are you willing to see me taking them with me even though I know that I will be dragged down by them and put myself to death?"
At this point, Shen Er was speechless.
He had to admit that Lin Tailai's concerns were reasonable, but at the same time he began to complain in his heart that the performance of those two people was too poor.
When Shen Yongjia, the leader of the Renewal Society, and Lin Tailai were doing things, he always greeted them politely. Why couldn't those two people lower their status?
Feng Shike and Shen Er had previously discussed that this time they approached Lin Tai to make peace with Shen Er.
But seeing that Mr. Shen had been blocked and had nothing to say, Mr. Feng felt helpless and winked at Zhang Fengyi, who had come to accompany him.
Zhang Fengyi could only come forward and say: "Wang Heng, Li Hong and others may not be able to lose face because they are from aristocratic families and are still young."
Lin Daguan responded simply: "Since you can't lose face as a human being, then don't seek fame and pursue an official career. It's best to live in peace and quiet."
Mr. Shen stood up and walked out. As he walked, he expressed his position: "I don't care about this matter! I shouldn't care about it at all!"
Seeing that the main lobbyist Mr. Shen was about to leave, Feng Shike and Zhang Fengyi had no choice but to stand up and leave.
Official Lin was very polite and sent the three people out of the ceremony gate.
Today Gao Changjiang also came out to accompany the guests. At this time, he stood behind and sighed softly: "I am getting married soon. I am already feeling self-reliant while sitting here."
The guardian Zhang brothers on the left and right said in confusion: "Isn't it a bit unhuman to sit in the pavilion?"
Gao Changjiang replied: "What do you know? I am just sitting here to test the reaction of the people around me!
Those who are intimidated by the names of the Chief Assistant and the Grand Scholar, or who have other ideas and dare not stand firmly on the side of the seat, will be labeled as untrustworthy from now on!
Haven't you noticed that even Mr. Shen is not willing to distance himself from his brother-in-law?
The purpose of sitting here is to tell the world that as the overlord of Suzhou and the brother-in-law of the Minister of Household Affairs, he is on an equal footing with the elders, not a vassal of them!"
When Mr. Feng came to Suzhou this time, he still stayed in Qiuzhiyuan of the Zhang family, so he went with Zhang Fengyi.
Today, Mr. Feng failed to persuade Lin Tailai to accept his niece-in-law Wang Heng, and he felt very depressed.
Now Wang Heng's academic status has been transferred from Taicang Prefecture School to Suzhou Fufu School. However, if he is blocked by Lin Tailai and cannot enroll normally, he will be in a state of being unable to rely on both sides, which will cause trouble later.
At the very least, registration for the provincial examination is a big problem!
The next day, when Zhang Fengyi and Feng Shike went out together again, they saw their younger brother Zhang Youyu lying upright in the doorway, looking at the blue sky and white clouds while drinking heavily.
"Hey, how were you doing yesterday? Judging from your faces, it's just as I expected. It definitely didn't work out!" the drunk Zhang Youyu said with a smile.
Zhang Fengyi said angrily: "You can't predict it! Get up and get out of the way! Don't block the way!"
Crazy Zhang Youyu sat up on the ground and said unconvinced: "Why didn't I expect it? When you left, I knew it was doomed to fail!
If you want to successfully acquire Lin Tailai, in my opinion, two major elements are needed!
First, find someone with an identity that can suppress Lin Tailai, such as me, a teacher! Second, give Lin Tailai enough benefits, even exceeding the standard!
To be continued...