The third lady sitting opposite heard Governor Xu seem to be scolding an "imperial envoy" and asked quickly: "What imperial envoy are you talking about?"
After all, she was a figure in the northern part of the country and was not that clear about the dynamics of the imperial court. In addition, Lin Qin's mission was very low-key, so she really didn't know the situation.
After Xu Shouqian thought for a moment, Governor Xu replied provocatively: "The imperial court sent a layman to inspect the Xuan Mansion and ordered the horse market to be temporarily closed and all your ministries to be re-examined. Don't you think this is nonsense?"
"How is this possible?" Sanniangzi said subconsciously.
Ever since Longqing negotiated peace, she has always been in charge of horse market affairs here on the grassland.
She crossed the border wall and entered the Ming border town. It was not a secret in the tribe, and many leaders knew about it.
But now if there is news that the horse market is temporarily closed, what will the tribes think of her?
Could it be that she was using Ming's self-respect to force the tribes to support her, or that she angered Ming officials and caused the horse market to close?
Governor Xu added more words of jealousy: "It can be seen that this Imperial Commissioner Lin is very hostile to your grassland tribesmen, and he is probably a hard-liner who takes the lead in the war."
Sanniangzi frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, she replied: "Increasing the tribute and reward is of great importance. I need to return to the outside of the Zhangjiakou Fort to convince the other leaders."
This means that the thirty thousand taels you ask for, Governor Xu, is a bit too much. She cannot make the decision on her own and needs to go back and discuss it with others.
Zhangjiakou Fort is only sixty miles away from Xuanfu Town, and it takes half an hour to get there quickly.
Of course, "the price cannot be negotiated" is just an excuse. Sanniangzi knew that the current situation was unclear and could only listen to Governor Xu's "fooling" unilaterally, so she left first to inquire about the news.
In addition, as an outsider, she did not want to be involved in the fighting between the ministers of the Ming Dynasty, otherwise it would be easy for her to be two-faced.
After the master sent the third lady out for Governor Xu, he came back and said to Governor Xu: "When this lady heard that another imperial envoy had arrived at the Xuan Mansion, I'm afraid she didn't want to wait and see for profit."
Xu Shouqian said confidently: "She has nothing to worry about. If she didn't agree to the 30,000 taels today, it won't be at this price next time."
The beautiful interracial young woman has a unique style, she is quite seductive and I heard she is also very open-minded.
The master added: "The princes in the capital have written letters saying that Lin Tailai is cruel, cunning, capricious, and good at convincing people with force. He is called Jinbu.
Judging from the funding application returned to our Procuratorate, it is definitely a bad person! What’s more, this person has an old grudge against the proprietor, Mr. Zhao, who is from the same hometown as the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
Xu Shouqian snorted coldly: "This is the Xuanfu. He doesn't think that our court and the governors from the mainland are the same species, right?"
This is true. Although the official title of the governor of the border town and the governor of the inland provinces are both governors, their actual attributes are still different. The governor of the border town has a greater military attribute.
For example, the pacesetters of the governors in the interior are basically not full. They often only have two to three hundred people, and even three to five hundred is considered too much. Their combat effectiveness is about the same as that of the government officials.
The governor of the border town often has seven to eight hundred soldiers, and they are all elite soldiers, and there are probably thousands of them.
Then Governor Xu added: "Lin Tailai is still a little clever. On the premise that he cannot seize military power, he knows to seize financial power first after entering the city.
But he didn’t realize that in border towns where officers and soldiers are everywhere, financial power is also a double-edged sword, and it can sometimes hurt him.”
Mutinies in border towns due to pay disputes are nothing new.
The master has followed me for so many years and has already formed a tacit understanding. "Let's let the wind go first? Are you saying that because of the obstruction of Imperial Envoy Lin, the reward money this spring will be suspended?"
Governor Xu ordered: "Let Zhang Zhencheng spread the news and build public opinion first!"
Zhang Zhencheng was the deputy chief military officer of Xuanfu Town and had an iron-clad relationship with Xu Shouqian in sharing the stolen goods.
Watching the master leave, Governor Xu sneered.
Xu Shouqian was able to sit firmly in the position of governor of Xuanfu for several years, and even the emperor's favorite general Li Rusong was able to run away, but he was not the same as those mediocre people from the mainland!
When it comes to creating public opinion, he is a professional, not to mention he is playing at home!
First there were rumors spreading, and then there was the trick of officials and soldiers quarreling over pay. Although it is a classic, it is really useful!
Lin Tailai, the imperial envoy who inspected Xuanfu Town, sat in the Household Affairs Bureau for a day and sorted out the financial work.
He has to go back to Heifu to stay at night, because it is relatively safe here.
After all, Lin Tailai had only brought a dozen followers with him in order to move quickly, and most of the servants and the 200 officers and soldiers of the Beijing Battalion were still behind.
There are also security considerations when choosing to work in the Household Banking Department, because there is a bank in the Household Banking Department and hundreds of kudin are stationed there all year round.
When leaving from Hubu Xingsi, Lin Tailai told the right protector Zhang Wu who was following him:
"Tomorrow you will use my imperial envoy banner and go to various military camps in the city to visit and preach.
Just tell me, Imperial Envoy, I have recently been in charge of the Household Affairs Bureau and started to perform my duties to check whether Governor Xu has engaged in corruption or bribery. Everyone is welcome to come forward and provide information."
Zhang Wu said doubtfully: "With just such a sentence, I'm afraid no one will come to provide information, right?"
Lin Tailai replied: "What do you know? I just want to create public opinion that the governor is corrupt, and I don't really expect anyone to report the governor or provide useful clues!"
When it comes to creating public opinion, Lin Tailai is a professional, even if this is an away game!
That night, I continued to rest in Hei Mansion, but Commander Hei, who was entrusted by Imperial Envoy Lin to carry out errands, did not show up.
On the second day, Qin Envoy Lin continued to spend time at the Household Department, using this gesture to declare his control over the money bag!
In the evening, Zhang Wu, the right guardian who was sent to create public opinion, hurried back and reported: "Something is not good!"
Lin Tailai said in surprise: "You can't even do this little thing well? I just asked you to go to the barracks and complain about the governor's corruption.
You should be very good at pretending to be powerful under my banner."
Zhang Wu quickly continued to report: "When I went to various military camps in the city to convey my intention to sit in the palace, I heard another rumor that spread even more widely!
It is said that because of you, the issuance of the reward money this spring will be stopped! It should be that someone is deliberately spreading rumors and leading!"
Lin Tailai said disapprovingly: "What's there to panic about?"
In a war of public opinion, it is normal to be maliciously smeared by your opponent, and there is no need to make a fuss about it.
Zhang Wu followed Lin Tailai for a few years and learned a few things. He continued: "However, the topic of Lin Qin's suspension of payment and reward money is more popular than the topic of Governor Xu's bribery!"
Damn it! Lin Tailai can't bear it anymore. He can tolerate being smeared by his opponent, but he can't tolerate his opponent creating more heat than himself!
So Lin Tailai became serious, "Awu, you've been following me for so long, haven't you learned the most advanced moves yet?"
Feeling the powerful aura bursting out from Zuo Guan, Zhang Wu, the right protector, said weakly: "I only learned how to hit people. I haven't used any of the most high-end moves in Zuo Guan a few times."
"Then I will teach you step by step this time!" Lin Tailai said without question. His professional quality does not allow anyone to challenge him!
Another day later, Governor Xu was in the procuratorate's public room, listening to the master's report: "In the past two days, the imperial envoy's entourage has been touring various barracks, announcing everywhere that he was ready to investigate whether the proprietor was involved in corruption."
Governor Xu sneered and said, "What's the use of this?"
He was fighting on the home field, and Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang Zhencheng personally deployed and firmly controlled the communication channels. The topic of "governor corruption and bribery" could not be more popular than "imperial envoys' suspension of pay and rewards"!
Besides, "stop hair, pay and reward money" is more straightforward, and it is easier for the audience to care about their immediate interests!
As long as you can control the popularity of the topic, it means that the morale of the military is on your side, and you can let the imperial envoy see what a real mutiny is at any time!
But after the master hesitated for a moment, he still answered truthfully: "Actually, I am more enthusiastic about building momentum for my family."
Xu Shouqian was shocked, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Did you make a mistake, or is Zhang Zhencheng incompetent?"
It makes no sense at all. How could you be less enthusiastic than your opponent?
The master smiled bitterly and said: "When the entourage sent by my opponent visited the military camps, I don't know what dialect and accent they used.
When they mention the proprietor's surname, their pronunciation always sounds like they are asking for money.
As a result, in one day, the title Xu Shouchian became popular throughout the city and spread throughout the barracks. No keyword was more popular than this."
Xu Shouqian collects money in brackets: ""
Young people are not polite! I have never seen such a despicable and shameless person!
The master sighed and said: "I heard that this trick can even win the top prize, but I didn't expect that it would be used on the proprietor today."
"We can also learn from this! Find a way to arrange his name!" Xu Shouqian said through gritted teeth.
The master quickly advised: "Master, calm down! The name Lin Tailai is an auspicious sign designated by the emperor! You can't arrange it randomly!"
Governor Xu: ""
This horse-riding person has absolutely no justice and no royal law! Lin Tailai can do it, but I promise to accept money but can't do it?
