After that, Lin Ruhai no longer treated Lin Zhao as a child.
Even if he was drinking with the Qing guests, he would always take Lin Zhao there with him.
In fact, this is quite common in wealthy families. When the host entertains guests, he usually lets his son come out to entertain the guests. Get familiar with this routine early so that he can take on family affairs and make connections in the future.
In fact, when Lin Ruhai went to Yangzhou to take office this time, the Qing Dynasties he hired around him were all capable. However, they did not do well in the scientific examinations and could not hold high-level official positions. They were not willing to commit themselves to subordinates, so they were recommended by their acquaintances.
The staff of high-ranking officials hope that one day they can take advantage of this opportunity to rise to the top.
On this day, the lucky boat arrived at Anqing Mansion. Everyone took a day off and went to Anqing Mansion to play. Even Lin Ruhai was interested. He took Jia Min and Daiyu and hired a car. There were three priests accompanying him.
Got the boat.
However, there were two pilgrims and one worshiper stayed behind.
Lin Zhao thought for a while and stayed. He ordered the kitchen to prepare some wine and food, and invited three people over to enjoy the scenery of Anqing Mansion's lakes and mountains while talking freely.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, everyone was in the mood. It didn't take long for Lin Zhao to realize that this Qingke named Zhang Wannian was indeed a character, and he took the initiative while talking and laughing.
He was the one who initiated most of the topics at the wine table, sometimes making witty remarks, sometimes being naughty but not obscene, but always leaving room for another Qing guest, Chen Yang, to show off, and he also wore tall hats on the forest floor.
Although he is showing off his head, there is not a lot of flattery and humiliation in his words.
That's all. You must know that since the Song and Ming Dynasties, due to the maturity of the imperial examination system and the civil service system, the status of military personnel has been greatly reduced.
Although the few priests around Lin Ruhai were royal servants, they always felt inferior when facing the literati.
But this Ten Thousand Years of Words actually also took care of the worshiper named Li Long.
Zhang Wannian's sense of propriety in his jokes is really impressive.
Moreover, Zhang Wannian's views on officialdom, people's livelihood, and current problems are also somewhat unique. It can be seen that he is not only good at communication, but also has a lot of troubles in his heart.
Lin Zhao recalled the officials he had met since his rebirth, and it seemed that few could compare to him. In fact, in order to perfect his Taoist heart, he had always immersed himself in situations consistent with his age, and he had never met many high officials.
"Brother Lin Shi."
Zhang Wannian said to Lin Zhao: "The improvised composition you composed after taking a swim in the Yangtze River that day was only half a poem, but it was full of pride and joy, which is admirable. I am afraid that in a thousand years, only Su Xinfang's words will be able to do it.
In contrast, with Brother Shi’s talent, I’m afraid the young phoenix will be better than the old phoenix in the exams in the future.”
As he spoke, he shook his head, with an expression of admiration that seemed to come from the bottom of his heart.
Lin Zhao laughed and accepted it calmly.
It turns out that when Lin Zhao was criticizing Zhang Wannian in his mind, Zhang Wannian was also weighing Lin Zhao?
At this time, among the four people at the banquet, Zhang Wannian certainly took the initiative, coaxing Chen Yang and Li Long to dance with his words like marionettes.
But Lin Zhao was like a warm jade, he could hold his own with ease, and he was very informative when talking about people's livelihood and political affairs, unlike the rhetoric of young people who have read a few books nowadays.
At such an age, such a person, he is also the son of a high-ranking official, and his family background is very good. It is really appropriate to use the word "broad future" to describe him!
Therefore, Zhang Wannian couldn't help but feel three parts admiration and seven parts respect for talents, hence this saying.
Lin Zhao smiled when he heard this and was about to say something else when Li Long next to him said: "Mr. Zhang, I don't understand what you are saying and I don't dare to interrupt. But when it comes to your talent, I feel that your talent is both civil and military.
The two sides complement each other. You must know that there are not many people who can swim in the Yangtze River. But those who can swim as fast as a bird in such a short time are probably the only one in this world. It is obvious that the brother has enough true energy, even if he is a military attaché, he can spread his wings.
Fly high."
"Haha... Mr. Li is absolutely right. Why is this handsome young man willing to spend time on documents?"
Zhang Wannian slapped himself on the forehead gently and said with a laugh: "Blame me, blame me. I am a talented young man with both civil and military skills and a bright future. But I only think about the official documents. I will first punish myself with a cup of apology!"
The meal lasted until the sun went down, and other people came back one after another.
Chen Yang and Li Long were talented, but their drinking capacity was low. They were manipulated by two foxes, Zhang Wannian and Lin Zhao, and became extremely drunk. Lin Zhao and Zhang Wannian called their servants and carried them back to their residence.
Then they staggered out of the restaurant on the second floor, walked to the deck, stood side by side, and looked out at the lake, mountains, red sun and clouds in the distance. The gossipers didn't know what they were talking about.
When other people came back and saw two drunkards, one big and one small, watching the scenery, they naturally didn't bother to pay attention.
I don’t know how long they chatted, but Zhang Wannian felt a little tired, so he said good night to each other, and each of them was supported by someone, and they stumbled towards their homes.
However, Lin Zhao walked more than ten steps away and looked back subconsciously. He didn't expect it, but his eyes met Zhang Wannian's. His four eyes were shining with a look of inquiry, but there was no trace of drunkenness.
Can it be said?
The two of them couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then they laughed in unison.
After laughing for a long time, they held their hands in a distant position, and one walked towards the guests' stairs and the other towards the family's stairs, but there was a slight stagger under their feet.
"Little fox, your scheming is unfathomable!" Zhang Wannian thought in his mind.
"Old fox! It seems that this person is not simple." Lin Zhao thought in his heart, and then smiled lightly, feeling very interesting.
At this time, he was not as aloof as before, but he was observing the world and analyzing the characters from the perspective of an official, which was really interesting.
The lives of ordinary people are just as colorful.
The advice given by Master Xuandu really makes sense.
Lin Jiafu's boat continued to set sail the next day and arrived near Zhenjiang Prefecture within a few days.
This night we will stay in Zhenjiang Prefecture.
When the Lin family's boat went to sleep, a dozen businessmen in brocade clothes gathered together in a mansion in Zhenjiang City a few miles away.
The leader was a big man with a rough face and shining eyes. He had tiger-like eyes and a lion's nose, and looked quite majestic. He held two golden bladders in his hands, spinning them around, which made him even more wealthy.
This person is none other than Guo Tianhong, the leader of the Cao Gang.
But in the market, everyone respects him as Mr. Lin, the president of the Huai Merchant Chamber of Commerce.
A shrewd and capable guy was bowing to report: "President Qi, I can clearly see through the screening that the ship of the new salt patrol officer Lin Ruhai is docked at Zhenjiang Pier. In addition to the Lin family members, servants and those sailors, there are also
There are seven or eight Qing Dynasties and seven or eight warriors. There is no one else."
Guo Tianhong nodded, waved him to leave, and then said to everyone: "Everyone, the news came from Chang'an, the capital, that the new emperor has ascended the throne, and this salt patrol censor is the first foreign official he arranged, and the one before him
Just like the Salt Patrol Censor who had to burn three fires when he took office, he also brought seven or eight warriors with him. In my opinion, I am afraid that it is only for the royal family to worship. Do you have any opinions? "
The dozen or so people present were all leading Huai merchants. Although they had a lot of business, they made a large sum of money from smuggling official salt.
According to their experience, every time the salt inspector takes office, he will go through a lot of troubles. The targets they target are usually not the wealthy Yangzhou salt merchants, but the merchants who rely on coolies to smuggle official salt.
Among them, the Cao Gang and the Yan Gang will be hit.
Someone immediately said: "President, I have inquired. This Lin Ruhai is a former convict, talented, and served as the doctor of Lantai Temple. Maybe he is not ordinary..."
"Lao Zhang, can you say this? How can someone who is the most popular student in high school really only know how to read?"
Someone immediately interrupted him.
"Yes, this Lin Ruhai has been a prince for generations, and now he has been promoted to a high-ranking official by the emperor. How can he not show his ambitions? I think there is a high probability that he will attack us out of town first!"
"This is too stupid! Those Yangzhou salt rats are each worth tens of millions, but this salt inspector only stares at us. Haha, it's just too much bullying."
"Yes! It's obviously a persimmon that picks up the weak ones."
"President, what do you think we should do?"
More than a dozen people started discussing with each other.
It's about their pocketbook, how can they not care?
Guo Tianhong watched them arguing for a long time, and finally turned his eyes to him and couldn't help but laugh: "Everyone, I have an idea."
"President, please speak."
"President, we listen to you!"
"President, we will do whatever you say!"
"Very good, everyone, listen to me. Then gather the ships tomorrow. I will give the new salt inspector a slap on the spot! Let them know that I am not someone to be trifled with!"
Guo Tianhong sneered.
Under the candlelight, his face looked particularly ferocious.