Daming talker

Chapter 388 The profound meaning

The matter about the old leader Wang was just a topic for greetings when meeting.

Lin Daguan knew very well that the others definitely did not come here today to chat about the current situation of the old alliance leader, let alone to visit his new home.

So after talking about the old leader Wang, Lin Daguan took the initiative to ask: "How did the three of you meet together?"

Second Master Shen answered first: "I went to Songjiang Mansion for a walk a while ago, and I happened to meet Senior Feng."

Then Mr. Zhang Fengyi replied: "Brother Feng invited me to be our guest."

Official Lin turned his attention back to Feng Shike and said with a smile: "If Mr. Feng has something to do, you might as well tell him directly."

Feng Shike sighed and said, "I have a niece who married Wang Heng, the son of Wangge Lao of Taicang.

Now that Wang Heng has come to Suzhou to study, my brother is afraid that his son-in-law will suffer a disadvantage, so he entrusts me to come to Suzhou to have a look. "

The big families in the south of the Yangtze River all marry each other in this way, and there are many relatives and friends.

Lin Daguan almost blurted out, "Get a divorce as soon as possible", but he suppressed the words.

He vaguely remembered that in history, Wang Xijue's son Wang Heng was destined to kill his wife, and it seemed that one of his wives died every few years.

I don’t know how old Mr. Feng’s niece is. If nothing happens, I’m afraid she won’t be alive for a few years.

But you know you know it, but you can't tell it, otherwise you will become enemies.

Anyway, after hearing Master Feng mention Wang Heng, Lin Daguan generally understood the purpose of his visit, and he probably just wanted to "make peace".

Then he turned to Mr. Shen and asked knowingly: "Is Li Hong your brother-in-law?"

When outsiders are around, Mr. Shen usually looks paralyzed and replies coldly: "No."

Official Lin was shocked, right?

Could it be that because he rejected Li Hong, Second Master Shen didn't even recognize this relative?

If that's the case, that's a bit touching.

Then Second Master Shen said calmly: "He is really not my brother-in-law, but my brother-in-law."

Lin Tailai suddenly felt that he had been moved just now for nothing.

In fact, Second Master Shen felt a little regretful. If Lin Tailai had been born a few years earlier, he would most likely have been recruited by his father as a son-in-law.

Mr. Feng sighed again and said: "You refuse them to enroll now, which makes them very embarrassed.

You are all young talents of this generation in Suzhou Prefecture, and we could have become friends. "

Lin Daguan gathered his thoughts and responded: "I have helped many people over the years, and now many people want to seek my help every day.

I have also made many friends over the years, and now many people want my friendship every day.

However, no one can help everyone, nor can anyone give friendship to everyone. "

Neither Mr. Shen nor Mr. Feng could say anything. This time, Zhang Fengyi, the oldest person, was curious and asked, "What kind of person can get your help and friendship?"

Lin Daguanren replied: "When I make friends, I never look at family background, wealth, or talent. I mainly look at two words, fate!"

To the ears of the other three people, Lin Tailai's words were as if he had not said them. What is fate?

Lin Daguan said casually: "Master Feng and I are very destined, so I fulfilled Master Feng's reputation of loyalty and became a general of the retro style.

I also have a close relationship with Mr. Shen, so I applaud Mr. Shen as the leader of the Renewal Society. "

Second Master Shen didn't want to beat around the bush and reason, so he asked directly: "People of the Ming Dynasty don't speak secretly. Li Hong is my brother-in-law, and you are my son and daughter's in-laws.

Can you give me this face and not be like Li Hong and others? "

How to answer at this time is the greatest test of a person's speaking skills. Lin Tailai can't tell Mr. Shen directly that he won't give you this face.

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Daguan replied: "The Master said, a wise man will not be confused, a benevolent man will not be worried, and a brave man will not be afraid.

Specific to Wang Heng and Li Hong, they cannot understand the painstaking efforts behind the arrangements of their elders, which shows that they are stupid.

Of course, if being stupid is not a problem, there are many stupid people around me, but being stupid without knowing it is a problem, so the rule that a wise man should not be confused is definitely gone.

At the same time, they will cause me a lot of trouble, but they still remain superior; they may need my help, but they are not grateful. There is no such thing as a benevolent person.

Finally, if the two of them can appear here in person to apologize, I will admit that they at least have responsibility.

But they only dare to hide behind and let you come forward to change things. The brave man is not afraid of this.

So what is there for me to associate with two people who are without wisdom, kindness, and courage? "

Lin Daguanren's long speech made Mr. Shen's head buzzing, and he said a little impatiently: "Even if they are two pigs, isn't my face worth two pigs?"

Lin Tailai said seriously: "Second Master, you have also taken part in the imperial examination. You have experienced being reported and having your results invalidated.

So you should be able to anticipate the risks I may face, right? "

Second Master Shen nodded subconsciously, feeling a little sympathetic when he said this.

Lin Tailai has been very troublesome in the past two years, and has repeatedly intervened in court politics, continuously inflicting heavy losses on the anti-Zhang Juzheng fundamentalist forces and the Qingliu forces.

Therefore, Lin Tailai will definitely be watched. As long as he is on the list after the exam, he will definitely be reported or even re-examined.

Lin Tailai immediately followed up and said: "Everything is inferior, only the imperial examination is high!

What else is more important to me now than the imperial examination? In this case, the risk must be as small as possible, and as little as possible!

If these two people have outstanding qualities and abilities, then it is not impossible to consider sharing risks and coping with difficulties.

But these two are unintelligent, unkind, and unyielding. They will only bring me greater risks and troubles. How can I dare to be tied to them? "

Finally, Lin Daguanren threw out a small moral kidnapping to Mr. Shen:

"Are you willing to see me taking them with me even though I know that I will be dragged down by them and put myself to death?"

At this point, Shen Er was speechless.

He had to admit that Lin Tailai's concerns were reasonable. At the same time, he began to complain in his heart that the performance of those two people was too poor.

When Shen Yongjia, the leader of the Renewal Society, and Lin Tailai were doing things, he always greeted them politely. Why couldn't those two people lower their status?

Feng Shike and Shen Er had previously discussed that this time, Lin Tai would come to negotiate a settlement with Shen Er.

But seeing that Mr. Shen had been blocked and had nothing to say, Mr. Feng felt helpless and winked at Zhang Fengyi, who had come to accompany him.

Zhang Fengyi could only come forward and say: "Wang Heng, Li Hong and others may not be able to lose face because they are from noble families and are still young." Lin Daguan responded simply: "Since you can't lose face as a person, then don't come out to take the test for merit. If you pursue an official career, Ansheng's home is the best."

Mr. Shen stood up and walked out. As he walked, he expressed his position: "I don't care about this matter! I shouldn't care about it at all!"

Seeing that the main lobbyist Mr. Shen was about to leave, Feng Shike and Zhang Fengyi had no choice but to stand up and leave.

Official Lin was very polite and sent the three of them out of the ceremony gate.

Today Gao Changjiang also came out to accompany the guests. At this time, he stood behind and sighed softly: "I am getting married soon, and I am already feeling self-reliant."

The guardian Zhang brothers on the left and right said in confusion: "Isn't it a bit unhuman to sit in the pavilion?"

Gao Changjiang replied: "What do you know? I am just sitting here to test the reactions of the people around me!

Those who are intimidated by the names of the Chief Assistant and the Grand Scholar or who have other ideas and dare not stand firmly on the side of the seat will be labeled as untrustworthy from now on!

Haven't you noticed that even Mr. Shen is not willing to distance himself from his brother-in-law?

The purpose of sitting here is to tell the world that as the overlord of Suzhou and the brother-in-law of the Minister of Household Affairs, he is on an equal footing with the elders, not a vassal of them! "

When Mr. Feng came to Suzhou this time, he still stayed in Qiuzhiyuan of the Zhang family, so he left with Zhang Fengyi.

Today, Master Feng failed to persuade Lin Tailai to accept his niece-in-law Wang Heng, and he felt very depressed.

Now Wang Heng's academic status has been transferred from Taicang Prefecture School to Suzhou Fufu School. However, if he is blocked by Lin Tailai and cannot enroll normally, he will be in a state of being unable to rely on both sides, which will be troublesome later.

At the very least, registration for the provincial examination is a big problem!

The next day, when Zhang Fengyi and Feng Shike went out together again, they saw their younger brother Zhang Youyu lying upright in the doorway, looking at the blue sky and white clouds while drinking heavily.

"Hey, how were you yesterday? Judging from your faces, it's just as I expected. It definitely didn't happen!" the drunk Zhang Youyu said with a smile.

Zhang Fengyi said angrily: "You can't predict it! Get up and get out of the way! Don't block the way!"

Crazy Zhang Youyu sat up on the ground and said unconvinced: "Why didn't I expect it? When you left, I knew it was doomed to fail!

If you want to successfully acquire Lin Tailai, in my opinion, two major elements are needed!

First, find someone with an identity that can suppress Lin Tailai, such as me, a teacher! Second, give Lin Tailai enough benefits, even exceeding the standard!

If you can't do these two things and still want to impress Lin Tailai, no way! "

Feng Shike thought about it according to Zhang Youyu's thinking and found that it was still nonsense, because there was no "exceeding standard" benefits for Lin Tailai.

At present, what Lin Tailai wants most is definitely fame, but he can't give it to him.

Other things such as money, beauty, land, house, reputation, etc. Lin Tailai didn't lack these at all, and no one else could give him anything better.

At this time, Zhang Youyu picked up the wine gourd and took a few sips of wine, then wiped his mouth with his sleeve and continued:

"The most ridiculous thing is that you should have asked Lin Tailai for benefits and asked Lin Tailai to give you a confession!

But you don't have this awareness at all. You simply reversed the subject and the guest, and were manipulated casually by Lin Tailai. "

Feng Shike: "."

Looking for Lin Tai to ask for benefits? This crazy celebrity really dares to think and speak, isn't he afraid of being put in a bamboo basket and sinking in Xujiang River?

Oh yes, this is Lin Tailai's teacher, that's okay.

Zhang Fengyi, the eldest brother, was ashamed and couldn't help scolding: "How many kilograms did you drink today, and you talked nonsense in front of the guests!"

Zhang Youyu looked up to the sky and laughed a few times, then said: "Others laugh at me for being crazy, but I laugh at others because they can't see through it!

How much psychological awe of Lin Tailai do you have that causes you to lose your ability to think and fail to understand such a simple thing? "

Feng Shike immediately responded to Zhang Youyu: "I will give you fifty pounds of fine wine tomorrow! Senior, please make it clear!"

For the sake of fifty pounds of fine wine, Zhang Youyu, who wanted to show off and run away, said patiently:

"If according to Lin Tailai's idea, Wang Heng and Li Hong are excluded from enrollment, affecting the registration for the provincial examination, or simply not allowing them to participate in the provincial examination, then who will be the biggest beneficiary?

Didn't you think that the biggest beneficiary was none other than Lin Tailai himself? "

Afraid that others would not understand, Zhang Youyu explained: "To be honest, they can only rely on the efforts of the chief assistant to pass the imperial examination.

Originally, our chief assistant needed to protect three people, Lin Tailai, Wang Heng, and Li Hong.

If Wang Heng and Li Hong are both squeezed out and unable to participate in the provincial examination, or are no longer worthy of protection, then wouldn't Lin Tailai be the only one left who the first assistant needs to protect?

In other words, Lin Tailai will enjoy the full protection of the first assistant by himself at that time, and no one else will need to share it.

If the first assistant protects three people at the same time, it may not be comprehensive, but if he only protects one person with all his strength, it is definitely not a problem.

For Lin Tailai, isn't this the best result? "

Zhang Fengyi and Feng Shike stood at the threshold, their heads seemed to have been struck by lightning, and they were both stunned.

According to Zhang Youyu, Lin Tailai deliberately rejected Li Hong and Wang Heng, was unwilling to join forces with these two people, and adopted a posture of "with him and without me", not because he did not want to be held back by these two people, but because he wanted to Exclusive care from the first assistant?

Why couldn't they find the key to the problem from this perspective before?

Zhang Youyu sincerely advised Feng Shike: "Instead of begging Lin Tailai to accept Wang Heng and Li Hong, you should blackmail Lin Tailai on the condition that Wang Heng and Li Hong withdraw from the current imperial examination!"

Feng Shike was stunned for a moment and then said to Zhang Fengyi: "Senior, is it true that only when you are drunk can your mind become clearer?"

Zhang Fengyi shook his head and said: "Brother Feng, you are a kind-hearted person, so naturally you can't think of those tricky angles."

Zhang Youyu shouted again: "Feng Er! I heard that you have been having a hard time recently because your Feng family has been separated.

There are many brothers in your generation, and you are a generous and loyal man, so you gave most of your family property to your brothers!

In the end, you didn't get much, so you are much more embarrassed now than before?

Life is difficult when you don’t have money in your hands. I know that very well! Especially for a sociable celebrity like you, it’s even harder to get involved if you don’t have money! "

"Shut up!" Zhang Fengyi scolded angrily, how could he tell the truth?

Feng Shike smiled and said, "Money is something external to the body, why should we cherish it?"

Zhang Youyu said: "So don't worry about your niece and son-in-law, let Lin Tailai give you advice!

For example, I bought ten acres of land on the south bank of Xujiang River the year before last, and now the land price has increased several times! "

Zhang Fengyi stared at Zhang Youyu suspiciously and said thoughtfully: "Did Lin Tailai teach you what you said?"

Zhang Youyu quickly got up and walked into the courtyard, shouting: "It's nothing! Don't think nonsense!"

Zhang Fengyi looked back at Feng Shike and said with a wry smile: "Lin Tailai was afraid that we were too stupid to understand his deep meaning, so he actually arranged for my little brother to reveal it."

(End of this chapter)