Lin Fu has a tall and straight figure, a thin and handsome appearance, and a resolute and capable temperament. In the cold weather, he wears a jacket under a blue gown, a saber tied around his waist, and a maroon horse. He also looks somewhat imposing. Before he came over
, Zhou Pu, Chen Enze and Liu Yue'er all came over first, surrounded him with Zhao Hu, dismounted, and led the bay-red horse away.
The Dongyang Township Party present looked at Lin Fu giving a good servant, surrounded by beautiful maids, with extraordinary grace. Even some people had heard rumors about Lin Fu before, but they felt that the rumors were really unbelievable. The saying is that hearing is false and seeing is believing.
They all thought to themselves that the man in front of them was so magnanimous, how could he be so cowardly and useless?
Lin Mengde also had to admit that Lin Fu had some tricks. Although there was no rumor about the second son, Ye Xunzong, who was forced to kneel with a knife in the mule and horse market, Lin Mengde knew it very well and was even more wary of Lin Fu.
Fu, Yang Pu and others walked inside, introducing a few people around them to them.
These people are all outstanding figures in the Dongyang Township Party in Jiangning, among whom Wang Yuanliang, the magistrate of Moling County in the east of Jiangning Fucheng, is the most famous.
Wang Yuanliang was born in a humble family and was in his forties this year. He passed the imperial examination in the 2nd year of Chongguan and was appointed magistrate of Zhengqipin County, Moling County, Jiangning Prefecture. The day before yesterday, he crossed the river to visit Gu Wuchen at Chaotianyi. There were so many visitors that he sat down and followed him.
Gu Wuchen talked about it for half a cup of tea before saying goodbye and leaving. He really didn't know how deep of an impression it would leave on Gu Wuchen. The Chu Party was about to rise, and Wang Yuanliang was eager to label himself as a Chu Party. He heard that Gu Wuchen's confidant Yang Pu was going to attack him at night.
When he arrived at the guild hall, he chased him in his car, wanting to get close to Yang Pu. Wang Yuanliang naturally appreciated Lin Fu's ability to pass the provincial examination at a young age, but there was no way he could make a special trip from Moling County to the city for Lin Fu.
Come here for a banquet.
Another person who has the same status as Wang Yuanliang in Jiangning is Zhang Yubo, Zuo Sikou of the Jiangning Prefecture, who was also a Jinshi in Chongguan 2 years. Due to his position of authority, Zhang Yubo knew more about Gu Wuchen's assassination in Shiliang County than Wang Yuanliang. He knew
In front of him, Lin Fu saw that the assassin had saved Gu Wuchen's life, and later he was almost retaliated by the assassin's associates. He knew that Lin Fu had some status in Gu Wuchen's eyes. Seeing Wang Yuanliang eagerly walking shoulder to shoulder with Yang Pu, Zhang Yubo naturally became cordial to Lin Fu.
They tied their arms and exchanged greetings.
Jiangning paper merchant Zhengye Tang Caidong Ye Kai followed a little behind. Zhengye Tang is one of the largest paper shops in Jiangning and also operates an engraving and printing shop. All the paper it sells is supplied by Lin Ji Warehouse. His eldest son married Lin Tingxun.
The youngest daughter is his wife and has the closest relationship with the Lin family. Naturally, he knows better than anyone else the details of Lin Fu's past. Lin Mengde invited him to come to Lin Fu to wash his hands. He couldn't refuse, but his attitude was cold. This was also Lin Mengde's.
original intention.
Lin Fu carefully noted down the three people introduced by Lin Mengde. Apart from these three people, Lin Fu naturally had the deepest impression of Xiao Mi, the wealthy owner of Xiao Ji's pawn shop. Xiao Mi was worried that Lin Fu would remember the past and was even more afraid that he would
He came out to greet Lin Fu very eagerly and wanted to try his best to make up for the previous incident. He squeezed to Lin Fu's side and handed a gift list into Lin Fu's hand.
He said affectionately: "Young master Lin, a young and talented man, lives in Jiangning. It is really a blessing to be with us. Mr. Xiao and the Dongyang Township Party put together a congratulatory gift and asked Mr. Lin to accept it. Wang Zhixian, Zhang Canjun
They all expressed..."
Lin Fu glanced at the gift list when he received it. Lin Mengde and Xiao Mi both gave twenty taels of silver as gifts. The gifts of others were naturally far less generous. They wrote a long list densely, and I was afraid that there would be more than fifty or sixty people.
The gifts given by Wang Yuanliang and Zhang Yubo were different from others. Wang Yuanliang gave a pair of Hu pens. Although the best Hu pens are only worth two handfuls of silver, it showed some thought. Zhang Yubo gave a white jade pendant. At this time, it was impossible to see the actual object.
I don't know how much the white jade pendant is worth. Lin Fu folded the gift sheet and stuffed it into his arms, and thanked Wang Yuanliang, Zhang Yubo and others: "The two adults love Lin Fu so much, I'm afraid, I'm afraid..." He also knew that today was just a dust-washing banquet.
Xiao Mi actively initiated the initiative, so there was no such thing as a congratulatory gesture. He bowed his hands to Xiao Mi and thanked him, "Thank you for your trouble, Xiao Caidong."
"It should, it should..." Xiao Mi said happily when he saw that Lin Fu understood his kindness.
Yang Pu took out a jade finger from his arms and handed it to Lin Fu: "I see you have a callus on your thumb while practicing archery. This jade finger is a congratulatory gift between me and Tianqiao..." He looked at Lin Fu's dust-washing banquet like this.
It was lively, Lin Mengde, Xiao Mi and other prominent figures in Jiangning were so devoted to Lin Fu'an. Wang Yuanliang, Zhang Yubo and other people whose status was higher than Lin Fu also went to the banquet without any slack, thinking about Lin Fu.
It was really remarkable that Fu could be appreciated by adults, so he decided to put aside his past prejudices against Lin Fu, hoping to get closer to him in the future.
"I don't dare to accept it, I don't dare to accept it..." Lin Fu looked at the jade plate handed over by Yang Pu and pointed out that the jade was bright and beautiful, obviously it was Yang Pu's treasure, and he hurriedly declined.
"Master Gu invites you to join us. If you refuse, you will be able to make your own future. I wish you a happy future by moving to Jiangning. If you refuse again, you will break my heart and Tianqiao's heart." Yang Pu said.
Everyone else was slightly frightened when they heard Lin Fu thanked Gu Wuchen for inviting him to the scene. Only then did Wang Yuanliang look at Lin Fu seriously, thinking that despite his young age, he had talent and knowledge that Gu Wuchen could appreciate.
Lin Mengde felt bad after hearing what Yang Pu said: Yang Pu deliberately said these words to build Lin Fu's reputation in the Dongyang Township Party. But he was not qualified to interrupt Yang Pu in front of Wang Yuanliang and Zhang Yubo.
Lin Fu then took Yang Pu's jade plate into his arms and followed him into the courtyard. Lin Mengde and Xiao Mi introduced him to the other Dongyang Township Party members in the courtyard.
Lin Fu couldn't remember so many people at the same time. With the congratulatory gift list, he could go back and think about these people slowly.
Dined in a private room.
Wang Yuanliang and Zhang Yubo both relied on their status and left first after three rounds of drinking. Others left one after another after the wine was over and the banquet was over.
Lin Mengde was drunk but his mind was sober. He and Lin Fu went to the entrance of the guild hall to see Yang Pu off, and Gu Tianqiao left in a car. Lin Mengde was still thinking about what Yang Pu said before taking the table that Lin Fu had been swinging in the sky.
He had previously refused Gu Wuchen's invitation to enter the scene. He thought that Yang Pu could not speak big words for Lin Fu. On the one hand, he was surprised that Gu Wuchen appreciated Lin Fu so much. Yang Pu's words really established Lin Fu's reputation among the Dongyang Township Party. On the other hand, he was surprised that Gu Wuchen appreciated Lin Fu so much.
On the other hand, Lin Fu's refusal of Gu Wuchen's invitation to join the show confirmed Lin Mengde's guess: Lin Fu came to Jiangning to replace him.
Lin Fu had the support of the Seventh Madam in Shanglin, and was friends with the upstart Gu family of the Chu Party in Jiangning. He also had a great reputation. Lin Mengde thought that Lin Fu would come to fight for him, and he really didn't have much confidence that he could keep Jiangning's position as chief.
seat. During the banquet, watching Lin Fu socializing with everyone without any stage fright, chatting and laughing, Lin Mengde was somewhat discouraged, gave up and drank more wine. At this time, he came out to see Yang Pu off, and Gu Tianqiao left.
, as soon as the cold wind blew, my mind immediately sobered up, and I thought: The second master Lin Tingli and the second master Lin Xuzong should not want to see the situation in Jiangning controlled by the people of the seventh lady. Should they send their confidants to contact the second master Lin Tingli tomorrow?
Or the second son, Lin Xuzong? There may be a glimmer of hope.
"Uncle Mengde, I want to thank Uncle Mengde for helping Lin Fu today. Lin Fu still has something to discuss with Uncle Mengde..." Lin Fu looked at Lin Mengde, Zhou Pu and Zhao Hu who were all drunk and looked pale.
, Lin Jingzhong and others stood aside.
Lin Mengde was startled and glanced at Lin Fu in confusion, wondering if he didn't want to wait any longer and wanted to show off his cards now? This kid is too deceptive. I will hand over all of Nuoda's properties to you.
No matter what, what can you do to care? Lin Mengde was angry and said coldly: "Xiu Cai Xiang Nephew, if you have anything to do, just give me your orders."
Lin Fu just pretended not to hear the resentment in Lin Mengde's words and said: "Lin Fu had no intention of offending the second young master in Shanglin and it was against the clan rules. Although the master of the family said he was lenient, Lin Fu felt that he had no face to stay in Shanglin any longer.
Then I drove myself to Jiangning..."
Lin Mengde thought to himself: You are still "unintentionally offending". If you intend to offend, wouldn't you cut off the second young master's head with a knife? Lin Mengde said in a loud voice: "These things were mentioned in Shang Linli's letter, and they are indeed wrong.
Not with you."
"After arriving in Jiangning, Lin Fu always wanted to survive, but he had no shame to support his family," Lin Fu said. "Lin Fu wanted to set up his own business in Jiangning, and asked Uncle Mengde to help him secretly..."
"Ah!" Lin Mengde, who was smart and capable, stared at Lin Fu in surprise at this time. He never expected that Lin Fu came to Jiangning with high spirits and wanted to set up his own business. He had no intention of competing with him for a position.
Lin Fu ignored Lin Mengde's surprise and continued: "Except for tea and paper, there are no other famous products in Shiliang County that can be shipped to other places. After much thought, I decided to start with tea and paper when setting up a business in Jiangning.
What does Uncle Mengde think?" He stared at Lin Mengde with bright eyes.
Lin Mengde still felt bitter in his heart.
Jiangning is the distribution center for tea and paper in Shiliang County to the ten prefectures in Jiangdong. Annual sales of up to 100,000 kilograms of tea and more than 10,000 baskets of paper account for more than 60% of Shiliang County's export tea and paper. The Lin family has a monopoly on transshipment and distribution.
Meng De was the person in charge of this monopoly business. If it were him, if anyone wanted to step in to get a share of the pie, Lin Meng De would naturally use all his scheming and tricks to cause harm. However, after Lin Fu gained the upper hand, he proposed
To establish his own business, Lin Mengde found that he had no excuse to refuse.
Lin Mengde finally understood in his heart why Lin Fu was so high-spirited. If he didn't want Lin Fu to compete with him for the position of Jiangning's chief, he had to help him establish his own business in Jiangning.
Lin Fu suppressed a slight smile and moved his eyes towards the night at the end of the long street.
In this era, most of the profitable businesses were controlled by the imperial court, the government or local powerful men. If he wanted to set up a business in Jiangning and rashly compete with other businesses or government-run workshops, he would inevitably be severely suppressed, even if a bloody incident occurred.
It's really normal; not to mention that he has already broken up with Du Rong and vowed to be at odds with each other. Qingfengxing is a huge threat that he will face with his eyes open, but it does not give him time to slowly explore and accumulate experience.
Lin Fu must first get a piece of the pie from Lin Ji Warehouse to gain a foothold in Jiangning. At least he hopes that he can successfully transport tea paper out of Shiliang County and the merchant ship will not be inexplicably caught on fire or scuttled in the river on the way.