"Oh, Magistrate Tian, although I am from Hangzhou, I am not doing business in Hangzhou. As I said just now, my family is doing business outside. You know, although Hangzhou is rich and prosperous, it is also very competitive.
There are so many big and wealthy families that small families like us cannot compete with them. Therefore, after I took over the family business, I transferred the business to the inland capital. Now our family is established in Yingtian Mansion. Yingtian Mansion
It's not far from here. In the first few years, I went to Haizhou to receive goods, but this year I came to Guixian with the attitude of giving it a try. Hahaha." Lin Jue said with a smile.
Magistrate Tian nodded and said: "I see. Indeed, there are many wealthy families and merchants in Hangzhou Prefecture, so business must be difficult. Fang Dong's family must have a reason for doing this. Speaking of Hangzhou Prefecture, this county reminds me of one
People are coming. You have a Lin family in Hangzhou, do you know if the Fang Dong family knows about it?"
Lin Jue was startled and glanced at Magistrate Tian to see if he was deliberately testing him. Could it be that he actually saw through his identity? But when Magistrate Tian was smiling and his eyes were very calm, it didn't seem like he was.
He discovered his identity and deliberately tried to test it.
"The Lin family? You know, they are a wealthy family. The Lin family does a lot of business. They basically have a monopoly on overseas trade and dock shipping. We, a small family, have no business dealings with them. We only know that they are
The specific situation of the wealthy families in Hangzhou is unclear." Lin Jue took a precaution first and told Tian Guilin that he was not familiar with the Lin family to prevent him from asking questions.
Magistrate Natian didn't ask any more questions, he just sighed and said: "Yes, the Lin family is a wealthy family. Not only does their business do a lot, but they also have a lot of talents. The former deputy envoy of the Third Division of the imperial court
He is Lin Bonian, the second brother of the head of the Lin family. In recent years, another person named Lin Jue has emerged. This man is really a genius, both civil and military, resourceful, and successful at a young age. He is not old, but he is
In just a few years, he reached the position of the third minister. If...if something hadn't happened, Lin Jue would have become the prime minister. It's a pity, it's a pity."
Lin Jue's heart moved. He didn't want to talk about this topic at first, but seeing Magistrate Na Tian's tone, he seemed to have great respect for him, so he wanted to ask a few more questions.
"Does Magistrate Tian know Lin Jue?" Lin Jue asked.
"I have only met him once. That was when the religious bandits rebelled last year, when Lin Jue led the army to put down the rebellion. Not long after I came to Bohai County to serve as the county magistrate, the religious bandit rebellion also spread to Bohai County, but it was not serious.
At that time, I went to Qizhou with Mr. Hu, the prefect of Binzhou, to report the situation of local religious bandits. I saw him once from a distance and did not speak to him. In fact, I admired Lin Jue very much because I had read his poems.
, I am astonished by the heavenly beings." Tian County Magistrate said.
Lin Jue remembered that when he led the army to quell the rebellion, after the rebellion was finally quelled, he indeed summoned officials from Shandong Road, Jingdong East Road, Hebei East Road and other places to go to Qizhou to conduct an intelligence gathering. The Tian County Magistrate should have
I went with the Binzhou prefect, but I couldn't get to know each of these people one by one. Even if I met them, I might not be able to remember the names and looks of so many officials.
"It seems that County Magistrate Tian admires this Lin Jue very much. But I seem to have heard that Lin Jue seems to have left the capital and raised a flag in some mountain to rebel. As a court official, how can Magistrate Tian still do this?
can this
Do you like this kind of person?" Lin Jue chuckled.
Tian Guilin smiled and said: "Fang Dong's family knows a lot. We don't need to say more about this matter. None of us know what's going on here. Lin Jue shouldn't be the kind of treasonous person. What happened in the court?
What, including this official, I don’t know much about it. Of course, Lin Jue has now raised his flag and rebelled against the imperial court. This is still sad. But we don’t need to say more about these things.
It’s harmful and useless.”
Lin Jue laughed and said: "That's right, that's right, don't talk about state affairs, don't talk about state affairs."
Magistrate Tian nodded and said: "It's best to say less. I and the Fang Dong family just chatted about this topic. When talking about Hangzhou, I can't help but think of this person. That's all. I had a great conversation with the Fang Dong family today. Although the Fang Dong family
He is a businessman, but he is obviously someone who has read a book. He speaks elegantly and makes people want to make friends. How about this, I will be a host in the county in two days. How about I invite you to the humble house for a drink and make friends? "
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Isn't Magistrate Tian using this method to make me come here every year to collect dry goods?"
Tian Guilin was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "It also means that if you and I become friends, why are you so embarrassed not to come and help your friend?"
Lin Jue laughed and nodded and said: "It's true that Magistrate Tian is quick to talk. At least he is more worthy of association than the secretive people. We can make friends, and there is no need to drink water and wine, because we can't stay here for a few days.
I'll hurry up and collect the goods in the next two days, and then I'll be on my way. The New Year is approaching, and the head of the family, my wife, children, and the children are still waiting for me to go back to celebrate the New Year. I can't say that a businessman values profits over separation."
Tian Guilin nodded and said with a smile: "You are right, it is not advisable to value profits over separation. In this case, it is a bit regretful, but it doesn't matter, the future is long."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Yes, there is a long way to go. By the way, Magistrate Tian, I may need your help with something."
Tian Guilin said: "The Fang Dong family just said it, what do they need from this county to help?"
Lin Jue pointed to the noisy scene outside and the piles of dry goods in the yard and said: "I originally just wanted to come to Bohai County to see the way, and thought I wouldn't receive so many dry goods here. However, all this is beyond my imagination.
I thought that the people here have so many dried seafood stored in their homes. Look, they are piled so high. It weighs more than 10,000 kilograms at least. Originally, I thought it was only a few thousand kilograms, so I thought about hiring someone locally.
The truck transportation responded to Tianfu. However, under the current situation, I am afraid that even one hundred and eighty large trucks cannot be transported back. The journey is long and the road is difficult. If there is wind and snow, it will be all over. It will be blocked.
On the way, it rained and snowed, and all these goods would spoil, and I would lose all my money. Therefore, I was afraid that I could not transport them by big truck. I thought that I could transport them by waterway, which is fast and convenient, and I would not be afraid of the rain.
It’s snowy weather. I just made some inquiries. I thought that Bohai County is adjacent to the sea and there should be many boats for hire. But they told me that there are no big boats in this county, they are all small fishing boats that go out to sea. What’s wrong with me?
Worry. Can the county magistrate be willing to do me this favor and find a way to hire two large ships for me, so that I will have no worries. I can purchase all the marine goods in this county and ship them back."
Tian Guilin pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "This is indeed a difficult problem. It is indeed difficult to travel by land. It is almost the twelfth lunar month, and the rain
Snow is definitely indispensable. It takes ten and a half days to reach Tianfu by land. If it encounters rain or snow, we will lose all our money. This county is just a small county on the coast, and only small fishing boats go out to sea, so it is really impossible.
And if we go by water, ordinary large ships can't do it. It's the middle of winter now, the sea is frozen, and ordinary ships can't break through the ice and leave the shore. It's troublesome, it's really troublesome."
Lin Jue's heart felt cold, and he actually forgot that the sea ice had risen during this season and ships could not go to sea. He originally took this opportunity to ask Magistrate Tian to help him get a big ship, and under the guise of transporting dry goods, he went to Snake Island to see
Look. But now it seems that the trouble is really not small.
"Okay, Fang Dongjia, let me think of a way. You have also helped the people of this county, and this county should open doors for you and think of ideas for you. Later, this county will go to Binzhou, Jinghai Navy
The army is stationed in Binzhou, I'm going to see if I can get two iron warships, so that we can have smooth sailing," Tian Guilin said.
Lin Jue was overjoyed when he heard this. If he could get an iron-headed ship, he would not be blocked by sea ice. However, if he used a warship, he would not be able to do anything if the other party's soldiers accompanied the ship. This was not possible.
"Magistrate Youlaotian has taken the trouble, but I have never dealt with the government and the army. If I use the military warships, I'm afraid I will be in trouble. I'll keep this in mind. I can rent the ship at a high price, but I don't want to be with the army.
I will deal with it. I hire all the people myself, but I dare not ask the military master to help me transport the goods."
"This county understands that this matter may not be possible, and this county is just saying it. This county will go and ask, and then we will decide. If it works, it will be best. If it doesn't work, we will find a way. I also understand your thoughts. The merchants are not willing to follow
It's understandable that the government and the army interact with each other. After all, the atmosphere between the government and the army is so bad, and this county knows it." Magistrate Tian nodded.
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said, "Then Magistrate Laotian will make a trip. As long as the goods can be shipped out, I will naturally buy them with all my strength. If it cannot be shipped out, I will have to consider stopping here."
After Tian Guilin heard this, he felt worried. He stood up and said, "Without further delay, I will go to Binzhou with my delegation. Don't worry about Fang Dong's family. There is always a way. There will be news tomorrow morning at the latest. Say goodbye."
"
Lin Jue stood up and handed him off, and Na Tian Guilin hurriedly left with the people.
Lin Jue looked at his back and thought: It may not be easy to get ships from the army. I am afraid that Tian Guilin will return empty-handed. He has to think of another way. He just needs to find a reason to go to sea. If he can't do it
If you go to sea in the name of transporting dry goods, you have to think of another reason to find a boat to go to sea. If it doesn't work, you will have to rent a few small fishing boats. But this reason is difficult to find. If you ignore the renting of a boat and go to sea, it will definitely arouse suspicion.
. And even if there are supplies and equipment on Snake Island, they cannot be transported out. It is really a troublesome thing.
Lin Jue did not stop the acquisition. He regarded this matter as a means of relief. In fact, the money did not cost much. Looking at the trend, it would not cost two to thirty thousand taels to collect all these dry goods. It was not a big deal.
A large amount. If this allows the people to survive this winter, have enough to eat, and live in peace for a short time, it will be a merit. It is best to go according to plan and find a ship to go to Snake Island. The equipment and supplies are still there.
There, the money spent is nothing compared to the rewards received.
