The host family is in urgent need of hiring people, and the applicants are also anxious to find jobs, so the interview came very quickly.
Being a guest is different from a domestic servant. The host needs to act like a "courteous and virtuous servant", so the interview can only be done by the head of the family in person.
Two days later, Gu Bingqian, Qian Shiyang and their sons Qian Qianyi and Zhou Daodeng came to Lin Mansion after being invited to wait for the interview with the legendary Nine Yuan True Immortal.
The three of them informed each other about the origins of their names and chatted for a few words after getting to know each other.
After the servants served tea, Gu Bingqian, the oldest, sipped the tea while looking at the two "competitors".
It stands to reason that the Lin Mansion is large enough to accommodate three diners, and there is not much competition between the three of them.
Today, as long as everyone passes Lin Tailai's level, there will be no problem, but Gu Bingqian thinks deeper, further, and more than everyone else.
Under normal circumstances, it would be enough for Suzhou Lin Mansion to recruit two retainers, but today three people came for interviews.
Therefore, Gu Bingqian boldly speculated that Lin Daguan would choose one of the three retainers and bring him to the Lin Mansion in the capital.
Therefore, the opportunity that we should really strive for is to follow Lin Daguan to the capital.
Gu Bingqian was awarded the title of Juren, but he failed the examination four times in a row and had lost his determination to pass the Jinshi examination on his own ability.
I’m 40 this year but I’m not confused, life can’t wait any longer.
If you follow Lin Tailai to the capital, and after two or three years of being a disciple, you can try to rely on Lin Tailai to get through the joints.
This is the closest path to success that Gu Bingqian can currently see.
When several applicants were thinking about their own concerns, they saw a giant man in a robe striding into the living room.
There was also a young man in his twenties, walking quickly behind him, shouting: "Brother Jiuyuan, don't be like this! It's not easy for me to save some money in the past few years."
Lin Tailai sat on the main seat and said impatiently: "Second Master Shen, please go back first! I have other things to do today, so I'll excuse you!"
When several applicants heard the name "Second Master Shen", their hearts tightened, and they all thought in unison that they were right to come to Lin Mansion.
Didn't you see that the second master of the prime minister's house also seemed to be groveling in front of Lin Daguan?
Lin Tailai glanced around and asked: "Thanks to the respect of several of you, you are willing to be a teacher in my Lin Mansion.
I only have one question for today's interview, why do you want to join the Lin Mansion as a disciple?"
This question seems simple, but in fact it is very skillful to answer.
The reason why everyone wants to come to the Lin Mansion to be a retainer is, of course, to seek a personal future and to achieve social status improvement in the literary circle.
But you can't say it so straightforwardly, as if you are a purely profit-oriented animal. This is a test of a person's ability to express himself.
There is naturally a way of ranking among scholars. Gu Bingqian, who is the oldest and has the earliest scientific name, speaks first.
"I have had two major regrets in my studies so far. One is that I specialized in the Book of Changes but did not study the Book of Changes well, which resulted in me failing the examination many times.
Secondly, the literary talent of the poems is mediocre, so that it is unknown in the literary world, which is a deep regret!
Joining the Lin Mansion can perfectly make up for these two major regrets in life. If you can practice day and night next to Jiuyuan in this world and study the Book of Changes and poems, you will definitely make great progress!"
If he hadn't been trained by Zhou Yingqiu for so long and had developed a certain resistance to kneeling and licking, Lin Daguan would be in a state of ecstasy again at this moment.
Listen, listen, this is what a person who once served as chief minister in history said!
What would it be like to take him to the capital and let the future "Pig's Trotters General Constitution" and "White Bearded Chief Assistant" kneel and lick him together? Enjoy the treatment of nine thousand years in advance?
The second person to speak was 36-year-old Qian Shiyang. He said sincerely: "I have been wandering around for half my life, accomplishing nothing, and I have no hope for the future in this life.
The main reason why I am willing to stay in the famous Lin Mansion this time is for Quanzi, I only hope to give Quanzi more opportunities for growth and better environment and environment for growth."
Lin Daguan praised him very officially: "What a pity for the parents in the world! I didn't expect that Mr. Qian would be willing to live under someone else's roof for the sake of his son!"
Eight-year-old Qian Qianyi was standing behind Qian Shiyang. He grabbed his father's sleeve at the right moment and shouted excitedly:
"Father! A child does not seek fame, wealth, or honor, but only seeks to be able to serve his father forever. It is difficult to repay the kindness of his parents!"
This scene shows a father's kindness and his son's filial piety, and the deep love between father and son. It is touching and so positive.
Gu Bingqian, who had spoken before, glanced at little Qian Qianyi in surprise. He didn't expect that this child was a strong enemy. No wonder Qian Shiyang brought his son here.
I also have a son. If I had known better, I should have brought my son here.
What Gu Bingqian didn't know was that Xiao Qian Qianyi was actually brought here to meet him at the designated request of his master.
Immediately, Officer Lin looked curiously at the youngest applicant, Zhou Daodeng.
All your high-sounding words have been said by others, and the family card has been played. What else can you, Zhou Daodeng, say?
But Zhou Daodeng said in a deep voice: "Although I have been studying since I was a child, I have always admired the high-spirited and chivalrous spirit in my heart.
Now in the whole of Jiangnan, no, in the whole world, only the Lin Mansion can make me feel that way!
Apart from Lin Mansion, there is no other place that I would like so much!"
Lin Tailai: ""
Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as you have a will. As long as you have a will, you can always find an angle.
Gu Bingqian took a deep look at Zhou Daodeng, and once again he did not expect that this little-looking Zhou should not be underestimated.
What shocked Gu Bingqian even more was that he heard that Lin Jiuyuan had received two to three hundred letters of recommendation.
After only reading the recommendation letters once, Lin Jiuyuan selected three people, including himself, from two to three hundred.
At present, it seems that there is no weak one among the three people. What a terrifying vision is this?
After listening to the speeches of the three people, Lin Daguan felt generally satisfied.
Let’s not talk about talent. At the very least, IQ and EQ are online, and conversation and other things are passable.
After that, Official Lin directly changed his words: "You gentlemen are all among the best, and the Lin Mansion welcomes you to the palace!"
Because the situation in Lin Mansion is quite special, I suggest that you, gentlemen, take all your family members over and place them directly in Lin Mansion.
Our Lin Mansion occupies five roads and seven entrances, so we can still make room for three families."
The three of them said together: "Thank you for your trouble, proprietor!"
Then Lin Daguan began to explain his work: "In addition to daily correspondence and receiving guests, your recent focus is to participate in the preparation of literary conferences.
There are two main points. First, communicate more with Mr. Zhang Fengyi and assist him on behalf of the Lin family.
Second, write hero posts according to the list and send them to literary celebrities from all over the country, inviting them to Suzhou at the end of September."
Gu Bingqian was more thoughtful and asked: "Are these hero posts written in the name of the proprietor?"
Lin Daguan shook his head and said: "No, write it in the name of Wang Yanzhou Gong, the old leader of the literary world!"
Newcomer to Sanmen: ""
I didn't expect that I would receive such a big impact when I first joined the Lin family. I actually wrote a post for an old leader in the literary world who was unattainable in the past.
At this time, Zhang Wen, the Zuo protector outside, came in with a letter in his hand and reported: "Mr. Xu, the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture, has sent a letter."
Lin Tailai opened it and looked at it, and saw that the content in the letter was related to the dredging project of the lower reaches of Wusong River.
There are several main points: “First, the preliminary land statistics and consolidation work has begun.
Second, after repeated calculations, it is recommended that the river surface in the project section be widened to 30 feet to facilitate the passage of large ships, and the cost may increase.
Third, the tide near the planned outlet is strong, and seawater intrusion may often occur, so some preventive facilities need to be added.
Fourth, the relevant application has been submitted to the governor and the official process has begun.
The key point below is that the governor, whether he is arguing with the imperial court, recruiting manpower across prefectures on a large scale, endorsing projects, or related land policies, is inseparable from the governor's decision.
Fifth, please continue to work hard to implement funds and policies."
After reading the letter, Mr. Lin was very pleased that the big project that had been conceived for two years had finally made a substantial start.
In his mind, this project will have as much impact on the Jiangnan region as the Grand Canal and will fundamentally change the economic geography of the Jiangnan region.
I have the heavy responsibility of bringing the Ming Dynasty’s economic center to the ocean. I have a long way to go.
"The people of Suzhou in ten years will never imagine that this year will be the beginning of a new era!" Lin Daguan said to Mr. Shen who was still standing beside him.
Second Master Shen took the opportunity and started croaking again: "What you lack is hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. The three melons and two dates in my pocket are of no use at all. Just let me go and don't let me pay!"
Lin Daguan, who hated iron and steel, scolded: "Am I doing this to get your money?
I’m giving you a chance to get on the boat with me! Ticket! Do you understand?”
Second Master Shen muttered: "You went to Yangzhou to play in the salt industry, why didn't you take me on the boat?"
Official Lin said sarcastically: "You still want to go to Yangzhou? Do you want your father to be ousted early?"
If you had told me earlier, I would have found someone else to support you!"
The three new customers who had not yet left were dumbfounded and did not dare to interrupt at all.
It’s really not wrong to go to the Lin Mansion, the upper limit seems to be unlimited!
Official Lin said to Mr. Shen again: "Don't talk about money now. Tomorrow you will come with me to visit Governor Zhou."
Press him to do things carefully and don't hold him back!
Now that there are no problems at the provincial level such as Songjiang Prefecture and Suzhou Prefecture, it is time for the governor to shoulder the burden."
At this moment, Zhang Wu, the right protector from outside, also rushed in, "Urgent report! Urgent report! Urgent report from the garrison department!"
So the trio of new diners, who were still adapting to the environment of the Lin Mansion, discovered a new niche.
Everyone knows what the Suzhou Garrison Department, which was established only two years ago, does. It also has military and police functions and is responsible for suppressing the local area.
When the Garrison Department encounters an emergency, shouldn't it notify the governor? What does it mean to report to the Lin Mansion urgently?
It seems that as a retainer of the Lin Mansion, he will still have the responsibility to contact and control the Remote Control Department in the future?
Then I heard Zhang Wu, the right protector, continue to say: "They said that Governor Zhou just left half an hour ago!"
Official Lin said in surprise: "Please explain clearly! What do you mean you just left?"
Zhang Wu said in detail: "It is reported that Governor Zhou has left Suzhou and is leaving Suzhou!"
Lin Tailai was surprised: "Are you leaving Suzhou? Not going on a patrol?"
Zhang Wu replied: "I'm very sure! Some patrol officers and soldiers saw that the governor's boat was going northwest, and it must be going to the canal!
Moreover, the police officer left behind by the Procuratorate also said that Governor Zhou left with a large amount of luggage!"
Bang! Official Lin stood up and shouted angrily: "You dare to run away this week!"
Just after applying to the Songjiang Prefecture Magistrate Xu, Governor Zhou left Suzhou immediately. What else could this be if he didn't mean to run away?
The following are the nodes that need the most supervision. For a large river basin project like dredging the Wusong River, the frontier official must take the blame, the frontier official must come forward to resist the pressure, and the frontier official must allocate resources!
It seems that Governor Zhou is afraid of difficulties and does not want to cause trouble, so he ran away!
Now Governor Yingtian has two residences, one in Nanjing and one in Suzhou.
Governor Zhou could delay the time limit by running to Nanjing or finding a place further away.
After going back and forth a few times, a few months passed, and the term of office was almost over.
Official Lin was so angry that the whole room was as silent as a chill!
Only Mr. Shen burst out laughing, "Look, even the governor was scared away by you!
It requires at least 100,000 labors and hundreds of thousands of silver. What governor would not be afraid after hearing this?
That Zhou Ji is an honest man, and he can't stand your oppression."
It is really impossible to live without the governor now. Lin Daguan shouted: "If you don't change your mind, change the person!"
"It's too late to replace someone." Mr. Shen reminded calmly and rationally.
If construction starts in early October, the preparation period will only be two months. If you want to change the governor for no reason, it is unlikely that he will take office within two months.
Official Lin gritted his teeth and said, "Then bring the governor back!"
The three new disciples, who had been silent for a long time, all shuddered. Is this an order that a normal local tyrant and evil gentry can give?
To be honest, this tone is a bit like a rebel king.
The guardian Zhang brothers on the left and right looked at each other. Of course, they were determined to carry out the order to the letter.
But how is the order to "capture the escaped governor" technically implemented?
Even if they stage a mutiny, they are now theoretically not qualified to mobilize troops.
Moreover, Governor Zhou was not standing still, so catching up would be a difficult task, and there were also soldiers from Biaoying around the governor.
Lin Tailai glanced at the few new customers he had just interviewed today, and told the Zuo Protector Zhang Wen:
"The three new gentlemen must go back to their residences to pack their luggage. You can send the new gentlemen off for me first!"
Gu Bingqian and the other three people wanted to express that the topic was so exciting that they didn't want to leave and they wanted to continue listening.
But there's nothing they can do. As newcomers, it's certainly impossible for them to have access to all secrets.
Protector Zuo Zhang Wen sent the three guests outside the gate, and then warned:
"It doesn't matter whether you call yourself a disciple of the Lin Mansion, a teacher, or a staff member, but you must never call yourself a member of the family.
Although in other people's homes, Mr. Xixi is often called Zuiguan, but under the Lin family name, Zuiguan can only refer to Mr. Jiuyuan, which is the exclusive honorific title given to Mr. Jiuyuan by our old brothers.
Others must not assume arrogance, remember this!"
The three of them answered together: "Of course we know these rules."