Lin Tailai, a Shaoqing of Taichang Temple who is also a bachelor and a doctor in the Third Division, led the guardians on the left and right and two hundred servants to march in Qinglong Street.
Finally, the team stopped outside the gate of Honglu Temple, and Lin Tailai entered the hall and entered the Zhengqing Court Hall.
He Yishang, the chief minister of Honglu Temple, was also very old. He looked at Lin Tailai doubtfully and asked, "But what is the official business of the Ministry of Rites?"
The work of Honglu Temple is mainly about etiquette, on-site etiquette guidance and etiquette training, including training for foreign envoys. This work is connected with the host and guest department.
Lin Tailai replied: "Dahonglu! I was ordered to establish a communications department and I want to borrow precious land for use."
He Yishang stared at him and asked, "What does this have to do with Honglu Temple?"
Lin Tailai said domineeringly: "Our Communications Department also needs land in the sun. If we want to share the government office with Honglu Temple, Dahonglu only needs to say yes or no."
Bang! He Yishang was so angry that his beard and hair stood out, he slapped the table and shouted: "I have never suffered such humiliation since I debuted!"
Listening to this tone, it seems that he is also a person with stories? Lin Tailai asked threateningly: "Old man! Are you good at fighting? Do you want to compete with me, Lin?"
He Yishang said harshly: "In the past, when the late Emperor Shizong was here, I and Haigangfeng were both the chief ministers of the people's family. They were both imprisoned and received a hundred sticks. They almost died without regrets!
So I’m not even afraid of Emperor Sejong, so why should I be afraid of you in my old age?”
Lin Tailai was very surprised. What was going on? Why did he bump into a close comrade of Hai Rui?
If you dare to follow Hai Rui and criticize Jiajing, you must be a ruthless character!
He Yishang suddenly stood up and shouted emotionally: "This place of Honglu Temple was inherited from Emperor Chengzu and has remained unchanged for one hundred and seventy years.
If this inheritance is ruined in my hands, wouldn’t I become the laughing stock of the world?
How will future generations treat me when I am so late in my life?"
Lin Tailai was speechless, you old man, you take Honglu Temple Minister too seriously, right?
Even the Nine Yuan True Immortal would not even look at such a third-rate official position!
However, being born in a Juren family and being able to serve as the chief minister of five temples under the Six Ministries can indeed be regarded as a lifelong pride.
Then Lin Tailai said viciously: "In recent years, the emperor has not been in court, preached, or worshiped. The court does not need much ceremonial work. Your Honglu Temple is just a decoration most of the time!"
Then why are you still occupying such a big place? Why not let the virtuous people live there!"
Stanley Ho pointed to the beam above his head and shouted in a stern voice: "If you want this land, I will give you my life! The day the Communications Department of the Ministry of War moves in, it will be the day when the beam is hung in my court!"
It also saves me from being ridiculed by the world for not being able to protect myself in my old age, and losing my reputation for life in my old age!"
Lin Tailai: "."
I can't afford to offend him. I can't afford to offend him. If an old man like Hai Rui dies in front of you, who can bear it?
The key is that such a strong person really dares to die. If he is forced to die, his reputation will really be ruined.
Lin Tailai didn't even say harsh words, turned around and left Honglu Temple. After leaving the gate, he sighed: "People are not afraid of death, so how can they be afraid of death?"
Watching Lin Tailai leave, Stanley Ho's legs suddenly became weak and he almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, there were servants on his left and right to support him.
Stanley Ho sighed: "It's dangerous, it's dangerous! I am not a person who takes risks. I do it because I have no choice."
Today was an unfavorable start, but Lin Tailai didn't take it too seriously. After all, victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists, and people can't always have their dreams come true.
Without Honglu Temple, wouldn’t there be Taiyuan Hospital here? So Lin Tailai turned around and walked into Taiyuan Hospital next to it.
An old man named Han Shixian came out and welcomed Lin Tailai into the hall.
Looking at the Han court judge who was over seventy years old, Lin Tailai couldn't help but murmur in his heart, why is he an old man again?
Now he is a little allergic to the old man. He recently met Tang Hezheng in Taichang Temple and He Yishang in Honglu Temple, but he failed to get any benefits.
My Ming Dynasty should really pay attention to the fact that cadres are getting younger. Even these second- and third-rate government officials are all in their sixties or seventies.
After the Han court ordered the servants to serve tea, he smiled and said: "Speaking of which, I and Jiuyuan are close friends."
Lin Tailai: "?"
Who are you? I don’t even know you, how can I have any family friends?
The Han court judge stroked his white beard and continued: "I am also from Suzhou and lived in Taohuawu in my early years.
He was weak since childhood, so he abandoned Confucianism to study medicine, and got along well with Doctor Feng. Jiuyuan should know Doctor Feng and his son Feng Menglong, right?
Speaking of which, I would like to thank you Jiuyuan. At that time, I returned to my hometown for two years, and it happened that Jiuyuan was conquering Suzhou, which promoted my medical skills to advance by leaps and bounds, so I was later recommended as a court judge."
Lin Tailai: "."
This kind of thanks is not necessary.
Then I heard the Han court judge say: "Although I am not talented, I have a younger brother Han Shineng, who was a concubine in the second year of Longqing, and was the eldest of the same period. In the past few years, he was appointed as the minister of the Ministry of Rites. He resigned due to illness and returned to his hometown.
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This reputation is worthy of respect. Lin Tailai has heard the name of this senior fellow countryman. He is also a low-key person and is not public in Suzhou.
The Han court judge chuckled a few times, "What's even more coincidental is that my brother-in-law has a good relationship with the wealthy businessman Chen family.
Not only did he teach in the Chen family at that time, but your close friend Chen Yunjian of the same age, who was transferred to the Ministry of Civil Affairs by you as the head of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, had received a job from his younger brother."
Lin Tailai frowned slightly, this relationship is not easy to move. It doesn't look complicated, but it seems like a spider web has wrapped itself around him layer by layer.
The old man Han said "family friends", although it was a bit harsh, but it was not completely nonsense.
Judge Han remembered something and added: "Shen Shoufu came to me the day before yesterday and asked about my younger brother's physical condition. Do you think you thought of using my younger brother to teach the common people?"
Huh? Lin Tailai thought about it and realized that this is indeed very possible.
A ready-made minister with senior qualifications and a fellow countryman, the probability of being selected by Shen Shoufu was too high.
Judge Han looked at Lin Tailai and asked with a smile: "By the way, I was only busy reminiscing about old times, but I forgot to ask about my intention.
Jiuyuan suddenly came to Tai Hospital today, why did he come? Could it be that he wanted to see a doctor? "
Lin Tailai stood up and left, "Nothing, just passing by!"
From the time he came in to the time he left, Lin Tailai didn't say a few words. It was Old Man Han who kept talking.
But he succeeded in nagging so much that Lin Tailai couldn't do anything cruel and had no choice but to leave.
Protector Zuo Zhang Wen smacked his mouth a few times and said suspiciously: "I went out today and didn't read the almanac? Why do I feel so uneasy?"
Among the intended targets, only Supervisor Lin Yuan was left in an instant. Lin Tailai prayed silently in his heart, hoping that he would not encounter the old man again.
In fact, many people don't know what Shanglin Yuanjian does, and are confused by the name of this yamen, thinking that it is engaged in gardening.
In fact, the most important job of the Shanglin Yuanjian was to produce and supply non-staple food for the royal family, such as beef and mutton, chicken, duck and goose, fruits and vegetables, etc.
At this time, there was no longer a permanent supervisor in Shanglinyuan. Generally, low-level supervisors were responsible for the work inside the prison.
Finally, the Jian Cheng was no longer an old man. A middle-aged man named Li called himself the Jian Cheng. He had a rough and arrogant demeanor, unlike ordinary civil servants.
Lin Tailai got straight to the point and directly explained his purpose: If you want to borrow the treasure land, half of it will be fine, or all of it!
Li Jiancheng readily agreed, "Want to borrow our office? No problem!"
Can't you? Lin Tailai couldn't believe it. It was so smooth. It was so smooth that it was unreal. There wasn't even a push.
Just when I was confused, I heard Li Jiancheng say immediately: "But I have to report it to Dongchang and get Dongchang's permission."
Lin Tailai wanted to ask why Dongchang was still involved!
Li Jiancheng explained very thoughtfully: "Our Shanglinyuan Supervisor has to supply meat, fruits and vegetables to Dauchi, which is quite sensitive. Therefore, starting from last year, Shanglinyuan Supervisor has been fully supervised and controlled by Dongchang.
If it involves such an important issue as the office, it must be reported to Dongchang."
Lin Tailai sneered and said: "Don't use Dongchang to pressure me. Where did the last factory boss serve as a clean army? Who sent him there?"
Li Jiancheng said quickly: "I don't mean that! Don't worry, Lord Jiuyuan, the factory owner is my foster father, and I will help you put in a good word in front of the factory owner!"
Seeing the sincerity on Li Jiancheng's face, Lin Tailai felt that it was all a routine. It turns out that you, a little seventh-level monster who breeds vegetables, also has a heel!
What can you do if Dongchang doesn't agree? To start a war with Dongchang just to grab an office space? Isn't that a serious mental illness?
Besides, the current factory boss Sun Siam is usually very low-key and has no flaws, unlike the previous factory boss Zhang Jing who was full of flaws.
Coming out of Shanglinyuan Prison, the guardians on the left and right said: "It's really not a good time to go out for business today. Of the three targets, we didn't capture any of them!"
Lin Tailai was a little doubtful about life. What happened to him? Why did he fail in three third-rate yamen in a row?
If you include the previous rejection by Taichang Temple, there are four.
There must be some internal logic here, but I'm just a fan of the authorities and haven't figured it out yet.
In this way, Lin Tailai was not in the mood to work anymore today and went home to rest.
When talking about today's events with his guest Gu Bingqian, Lin Tailai couldn't help but sigh:
"I have always been successful in the court, and I can deal with the emperor and the chief ministers with ease, but I always can't deal with these ministers and eunuchs. It's really strange."
After Gu Bingqian thought for a moment, he suddenly stood up, bowed to Lin Tailai, and said loudly: "Congratulations to the proprietor, congratulations to the proprietor! This is a good thing!"
Lin Tailai looked at Gu Bingqian doubtfully, could it be that you are also good at turning bad things into good things? Could this be the skill of "White Beard Chief Assistant"?
But Lin Tailai really wanted to hear how bad things turned into good things.
Gu Bingqian added: "This shows that the proprietor has become a truly influential and widely recognized big shot!"
Lin Tailai liked to hear this. He waved his hand and encouraged: "Tell me more!"
Gu Bingqian then replied: "The Art of War says that if you know yourself and the enemy, you will be victorious in every battle. This is also true between people.
In the past, when the proprietor faced a famous big shot, he knew the big shot very well. It could be said that he knew himself and his enemy.
Now that the proprietor is also a big shot, he has become the subject of careful study by others, so the situation is reversed from the past.
When the proprietor meets those little people he is not very familiar with, it is the other person who knows himself and the enemy, so it is normal for the proprietor to occasionally encounter passivity.
Many of the celebrities in history suffered at the hands of little people, that’s the truth.”
Lin Tailai couldn't tell for a moment whether Gu Bingqian was taking the opportunity to praise himself or whether he was really analyzing it seriously.
It seems to make sense. I know a lot about famous people in history, so I have the advantage of poor information, and most of these people are gathered in the upper echelons.
For those who are not very famous, they do not have the advantage of poor information, but they are not as easy to handle as big people.
I have been aloof for a long time. I usually go in and out of the ministry and the prime minister's house, but I have never looked down.
I walked around the Sanliu Yamen today, and everything I thought I could settle in one go turned out to be unsolvable.
In this court, there are really all kinds of people, and everyone has their own wisdom for survival.
Gu Bingqian added: "Regarding the location selection of the Communications Department, the proprietor's intention is too obvious.
Now it is known to everyone on the street and others are on guard, so it is very disadvantageous for the proprietor.
It is suggested that the proprietor should not be in a hurry, but wait for a few days to see if there are any new changes in the situation in the court, and then wait and act."
Lin Tailai thought for a while and said, "The main situation in the court recently seems to have little to do with me."
Although Lin Tailai has been very calm recently, the court is actually very lively.
The hottest thing was of course the fight between the emperor and his ministers over the East Palace issue.
The Qingliu party members once again clamored for the establishment of the East Palace, but the emperor dismissed Song Hui, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and took advantage of the words of Lu Guangzu, the censor of Zuodu.
Then the Qingliu Party members had to "rescue" Song Hui and prevent Lu Guangzu from being dismissed from office.
So the court became a quarrel, and Lin Tailai stayed out of the matter after throwing Song Hui and Lu Guangzu to the emperor.
It seems that all the excitement is other people's, and Lin Tailai is only managing his own "little luck", such as focusing on the organizational construction of the Update Society, guiding the publicity work of the Literary Forum, and starting to establish the Communications Department.
Finally, Lin Tai said: "If you interfere in the court situation just to select the location of the Communications Department, it will not be worth the loss."
When the country faces a great calamity, you can hide as far as you can.
In the Shen Mansion, Shen Shoufu also expressed similar emotions while having dinner with his son.
"Lin Tailai started the whole thing, but now he acts like nothing has happened." Shen Shoufu said with a bit of resentment.
The emperor and his ministers were fighting fiercely, and the chief minister must be the most troubled one in the middle.
Shen Yongmao replied: "Isn't that what being the chief assistant does? Lin Tailai is not the chief assistant."
Shen Shoufu said angrily: "I really don't want to talk to him now!"
At this time, someone from the Imperial Hospital suddenly came to report: "The dismissed Minister Song of the Ministry of Industry has been seriously ill and has died just now!"
Shen Shoufu was shocked. Song Hui was not young and his health had not been good. He fell ill after he submitted his resignation. He didn't expect that he would die so quickly!
The emperor was using Song Qi to shift the focus and quarrel with the ministers.
Now everyone is gone, and the pull is broken! The inertia of the current situation must be directly changed!
Shen Yongmao asked: "What does father want to do? Report to the emperor first?"
Shen Shoufu immediately ordered: "No, go and notify Lin Tailai first!"
Shen Yongmao: "."
Is this what you said about not wanting to deal with Lin Tailai?