Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and responded calmly: "The details of this project are kept confidential for the time being."

Immediately afterwards, Lin Xiaofeng came up with a brand new concept - closed-door bidding, with limited places. If you are willing to participate, the selection process can be started the next day. "The decision-making power of selecting people lies with me, and we will do it immediately when the number of people is suitable." He added that the people sitting here are all powerful people, and ordinary businessmen may not be able to withstand the pressure of such a major project. "Do you have any more questions?" At this time, someone in the crowd murmured: "It should be a bidding rather than an auction, right?" Although everyone thought this was just a slip of the tongue by Lin Xiaofeng, they did not delve into it further.

Wu Chengjia heard that the poster mentioned the children's tutoring course taught by the former East Palace Tutor, and immediately became fascinated, so he signed up first without hesitation. Guo Xunqi did not show any weakness and expressed his stance immediately. The two people's actions made the atmosphere in the audience more and more enthusiastic, and everyone rushed to sign up to participate. Lin Xiaofeng readily accepted everyone's enthusiasm and asked Xiang Xiehong to record the order of registration in detail. Wu Chengjia asked if the top three would really get tutoring opportunities, and Lin Xiaofeng categorically promised that as long as possible, he would do his best to teach after handling official duties.

Then, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly changed the topic and implored the wealthy businessmen present to lend a helping hand in times of crisis. If they have money, they can contribute, and they can jointly donate disaster relief funds. When everyone heard this, their hearts tightened. They had not yet digested the matter of five thousand taels of silver, and now they were raising funds for disaster relief. However, when Lin Xiaofeng first donated his one hundred taels of silver, everyone felt a little relieved. Then Wu Chengjia and others also raised their hands to express their willingness to donate, and the amount gradually accumulated.

After the donation session, Lin Xiaofeng expressed his deep gratitude to everyone for their generosity. Deep in his heart, he quickly estimated that the total amount of funds raised this time was close to 140,000 taels. Although the amount was considerable, it was still insufficient, and he would need to redouble his efforts in the future. The two family representatives, the Guo family and the Wu family, have made outstanding contributions, and the decision to accept them earlier was obviously a wise move. Although the local disaster is far away, all they can do is try to raise aid funds.

Finally, Lin Xiaofeng bowed his hands, thanked everyone, and asked everyone to hand over all the donated silver to Xiang Xiehong for unified management. People at the scene thought about their thoughts. Some people secretly despised Lin Xiaofeng for amassing money in the name of disaster relief and regarded him as a corrupt official; others admired the positive actions of the Guo and Wu families. However, no matter what others think of him, Lin Xiaofeng has always been magnanimous and selfless, advancing everything according to the established steps. Facing the long and tortuous road ahead, he knows that he must persevere and move forward unswervingly.

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In the evening of the next day, under the bright moonlight, Lin Xiaofeng, clad in stars and moonlight, dressed in official uniform, was ready to set sail from the beautifully decorated boat. Li Dexian followed closely behind, grabbing the corner of Lin Xiaofeng's robe tightly with his hand. His face was full of anger and disappointment. He complained eagerly: "You promised to accompany me to visit Huayue Tower in my spare time and enjoy the world to the fullest." Now, I have not fully enjoyed the joy of fireworks! I have spent three whole days on this boat. Do you know how I spent these three days, handling it for you? All those complicated official documents, seals, and signatures keep coming like a tide. I originally planned to go to the Huayue Club tonight to resolve the depression in my heart, but I never thought you would leave me!"

Lin Xiaofeng stared at Li Dexian's appearance at this moment, feeling deeply moved in his heart. Recently, due to the constant stream of banquets and entertainment events in the past few days, he had indeed entrusted Li Dexian with many of the trivial government affairs in the yamen, in order to hone his skills. Wisdom in life. However, when he was about to leave, he was entangled by this big man who seemed to be stable but actually had a childlike innocence, making him unable to escape easily. Lin Xiaofeng sighed and said sternly to Li Dexian: "Your Highness, although the Huayue Club has infinite charm, it is ultimately a fleeting smoke, which can easily make people indulge in it and forget their big ambitions. If you want to achieve something big, you must start with the details, such as You can study five hundred volumes of classics first to expand your knowledge. Today, I still have an important matter concerning the life and death of the people that needs to be resolved, so I have to give up the fun of entertainment for the time being."

When Li Dexian heard this, his eyes widened instantly, and his voice suddenly rose: "When did Mr. Lin become so harsh? I only want to play once. I heard that the emotional drama staged in the Huayue Club is exciting and exciting, and I am eager to see it in person. Let's experience it. You are traveling alone and you don't care about the friendship between us?" Lin Xiaofeng retorted with a bitter smile: "Your Highness has misunderstood. I am here to handle important national affairs and not to have fun at the moment. The main concern is how to rescue the people who are in distress, and we urgently need to raise relief materials, so we have no time to take care of those romantic matters. At this moment, we only have people’s livelihood suffering.”

After hearing this, Li Dexian's face changed slightly, and he let go of his hand in a nonchalant manner: "Since this matter is so important, I will let you go and see it." Obviously, he has accumulated a lot of suppressed emotions in the past few days of busyness. Lin Xiaofeng saw this and nodded helplessly: "If Your Highness is willing to accompany us, please keep a low profile and stay close to Xie Hongxin to ensure safety."

The three of them then galloped straight to the Huayue Club. Li Dexian couldn't wait to step into the club door as soon as he got off his horse. Lin Xiaofeng followed closely behind Xie Hongxin and whispered repeatedly: "I emphasize again that Prince Zheng must be closely protected. The land of the Yangtze River is complex and the Prince must not be put in any danger. Especially in crowded places, his safety must be ensured." !" Xie Hongxin looked around in confusion: "Where is the prince?" Lin Xiaofeng said slightly reproachfully: "Xiao Zheng is the prince! How could you not know that you are with me all the time?"

When Xie Hongxin heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue. He was dumbfounded and his face was full of shock. Lin Xiaofeng noticed his slow reaction and added: "Do you understand?" Xie Hongxin suddenly understood and asked in a low voice close to his ear: "Master, is it..." Lin Xiaofeng's heartbeat accelerated and he interrupted sternly: "No If you mention these ridiculous words again, you will be punished!" Although he was horrified, he still walked into the Huayue Club resolutely.

Xie Hongxin stayed where he was, dazed in thought, touching his head and muttering to himself: "The things in this world are really like dreams and illusions, elusive..." The two of them entered the club one after another, each with worries and deep thoughts. The night of heavy disaster relief tasks quietly begins, and a battle about responsibility and emotion is about to be staged in this prosperous place.

Lin Xiaofeng stepped into the Huayue Tower. Suddenly, a crowd of heroes gathered and no seat was vacant. Li Dexian is well aware of the world and deliberately avoids the bustling central area. He chooses to sit quietly in a quiet corner to avoid attracting too much attention. Lin Xiaofeng stepped onto the center of the stage with a steady and powerful step. He looked around, and his high-pitched voice echoed: "I am late, everyone has been waiting for a long time. I apologize, today's event will begin immediately!" The scene is unique: there is a dancing candle in each corner, spreading the faint light around; a delicate bronze mirror at the back reflects the light, like a spotlight focusing on the whole scene; in the center, there is an elegant small table with a The gavel added a sense of solemn ceremony. The background wall was still covered with bright red cloth, and the maids on both sides stood respectfully like sculptures. When Lin Xiaofeng walked to the small table, he waved his sleeves lightly, and the two maids immediately understood and tacitly removed the mysterious atmosphere. of drapery.

A majestic map of the Yangtze River City appears behind the curtain. Its scale is jaw-dropping. Lin Xiaofeng's voice was loud and firm: "To respect your precious time, let's get straight to the point today. This is our detailed map of Yangtze River City, and all the projects we are bidding on today are closely related to this." He then elaborated on the rules: " Everyone holds their own number plate in their hands, and every time they raise the card, it means an increase of one hundred taels of silver." After saying this, he pulled out a slender bamboo stick from under the table and pointed it directly at a street on the central axis of the map. Upon hearing the sound, the maids immediately adjusted the angle of the mirror quickly, and the pointed spot was instantly bathed in bright candlelight, clearly visible.

"Today's first bidding project is the comprehensive renovation of Yangtze City's main street." After saying this, everyone in the audience fell into silence for a moment. The audience all looked confused and their eyes focused on the street area on the map. Wu Chengjia was the first to break the silence, decisively raised the number plate in his hand, and loudly shouted: "One thousand taels!" After hearing this, Guo Xunqi, not to be outdone, responded with indignation: "One thousand one hundred taels!" Then the bidding continued. The sounds came one after another, "One thousand two hundred taels", "One thousand three hundred taels", like a surging tide, becoming more and more intense.

The businessmen in the audience looked at each other sideways, and their minds were full of doubts: They thought it was an open tender, but how could it turn into an on-site auction? Not only do you need to invest in urban road repairs, but you also have to pay additional government fees? Could it be that the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that was originally talked about suddenly became someone else's bag and had to pay a huge price? Is this too much of a deception?
Soon, someone couldn't restrain their anger and stood up to ask: "Mr. Lin, the bidding method we agreed on earlier was a bidding method. Why did you change it to an auction temporarily?" Someone else angrily retorted: "You will suffer losses when you work for the government. How can there be such a reason in the world?" "Mr. Lin, do you have any misunderstanding? This must not be done!"

In the face of everyone's doubts and accusations, Lin Xiaofeng remained calm and composed, waving his hands to signal everyone to quiet down, and then said: "Don't be impatient, please listen to my detailed explanation." He touched the map gently with a smile and spoke calmly. Said: "Indeed, the auction was adopted from beginning to end, and there was no mention of any bidding." These words were like adding fuel to the fire, and the eyes of the crowd in the audience were like burning flames, sharp as blades, It seemed that he wanted to devour Lin Xiaofeng completely.

However, Lin Xiaofeng was confident and without fear, and continued to state: "You are all elite leaders in my business world, and the auction items must be valuable. Although there is no guarantee that every bidder can directly profit from it, but I can Make sure that your investment will never lead to losses. Road construction is important, but the method of raising funds also requires ingenuity. While obtaining the qualification to undertake road construction, the benefits contained in it are profound. I hereby solemnly promise that this investment will The potential returns will far exceed the price you pay, and you will be able to discern the huge business opportunities contained therein.”

When everyone heard this explanation, their eyes flickered again, each trying to figure out what kind of mystery was hidden in it. Although there are many doubts, they can't help but be full of curiosity and expectation about the added value described by Lin Xiaofeng. It seems that a game full of unknowns and possibilities is slowly beginning.

Lin Xiaofeng's words were like a shocking bell ringing, causing ripples in the hearts of wealthy businessmen. He caught the subtle changes in the air, and a faint but confident smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "In the final analysis, road construction only has two key points: one is strong and durable, and the other is smooth and unobstructed. If you can get it, With this authority, you can engrave your own promotional pictures and texts on every brick and stone laid, and the government guarantees that it will never interfere, whether it is your company's logo, family mottos passed down from generation to generation, or exquisite paintings. Show it to your heart's content on this street. If the entire street is imprinted with your family's mark, how can others compete with you? More importantly, the successful bidder will have access to this road for fifty years. maintenance and management privileges.”

When everyone heard this, their hearts surged, and they whispered among themselves. It turns out that this move actually turned an ordinary street into a golden signboard for the private use of merchants, and the momentum of being unique in the world is already obvious. A strange voice suddenly emerged from the crowd and asked: "Mr. Lin, although we are businessmen, we also know the importance of face and dignity. How can we put our name at our feet and let others trample on us? If this is the case If the story spreads, wouldn't it become a joke in the market? Furthermore, there are not many literate people in the Yangtze River Basin, so what is the practical significance of this move? "The person who spoke was none other than Cheng Kuichen, a well-known medicinal herb merchant in the Yangtze River Basin. , whose drug stores are located all over the place.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes swept across the room full of doubtful faces, and finally stopped on Cheng Kuichen's sharp face. Faced with doubts, Lin Xiaofeng remained calm and responded with a slight smile: "What Shopkeeper Cheng is worried about is excessive persistence in traditional concepts. It is true that secular people may regard the landing of a sign as unlucky, but as a wise man in long-term management, he should understand Assess the situation and respond flexibly to changes. When people walk in the streets day after day, when do they pay attention to which brand is recorded on the stone slab under their feet? In fact, they do not pay attention to these trivial details. They only remember the Cheng family when they need to buy medicine. Drug store. If this street was built by the Zhang and Li families, how many people would know about the golden sign hanging above the Cheng family store? A real businessman should learn to adapt to the changes of the times and be able to bear both reputation and criticism. , the only thing I’m afraid of is disappearing from people’s memories silently.”

After hearing this, Cheng Kuichen couldn't help but fall into deep thought. The merchants in the audience whispered to each other again, expressing their admiration for Lin Xiaofeng's foresight. Wu Chengjia was the first to stand up and cheered: "Mr. Lin's words are shocking. Who else should I give the right to renovate?" Guo Xunqi, not to be outdone, stood up and retorted angrily: "The conclusion has been made before the words are spoken. Does it mean that the loudest voice counts?" You and I were arguing endlessly, and the people around us quickly stepped forward to mediate.

Lin Xiaofeng's face was calm, with admiration in his eyes. He patted his palms to calm the commotion, and then hit the table with a gavel to restore order. He said earnestly: "Don't make a noise. Real good things should be won with strength." Then he refuted Cheng Kuichen's argument about illiterate people: "In fact, most illiterate people belong to the poor. The impact on your business is actually limited. Moreover, I have ordered schools to be set up outside the city, and children under the age of twelve are free to attend. For adults, there are also schools with tuition exemptions for the people to learn culture. The fifty-year road in your hands. During the maintenance period, I don’t know how many children will grow into talents who are proficient in literature and art, and may even be ranked first, third overall, second in the rankings, or even number one. By then, they will be walking on this street with your name engraved on it. At that time, if you open a new branch. , because local officials and people have been educated, they will naturally have a deep emotional bond with you. Over the years, shops have spread all over the place. Once a chamber of commerce or a consortium is formed, it will be able to influence the direction of the entire industry and be able to bear the welfare of countless people. At that time, how will the officials in the court view such merchants? No one will dare to look down upon the merchants anymore, but they will be in awe!"

The audience was deeply moved by Lin Xiaofeng's impassioned words, and everyone was gearing up and excited. Lin Xiaofeng closed his eyes and raised his head, and let out a long sigh: "But what is the current situation? The status of merchants has still not been improved as it should be. Even though they are rich and beautiful, they can't help but dim their shine during the day. On the other hand, those scholars who study hard in cold windows, But I can be arrogant and respected in society. This situation is really heartbreaking! I, Lin Xiaofeng, come from a merchant family and I know how difficult it is for my parents to raise me up and educate me since I was a child. Who is the most diligent and persistent person? The answer is the merchant! Who is the most attractive person? Therefore, when I grow up, I am determined to change the social status that has been given to you for fifty years. For the right to maintain roads, I am willing to fight for an opportunity even if I am criticized by the court. Who can tell me the answer? "

Wu Chengjia reacted quickly and spoke out again: "In the name of a true merchant!" Guo Xunqi glared at him. At this moment, all the merchants in the room were deeply moved by Lin Xiaofeng's heartfelt words. A court official actually supported the businessman so publicly and bluntly stated that he wanted to clear his name. People couldn't help but tear up and communicate with each other with deep emotion. "Mr. Lin is so upright and upright!" People praised in unison, excited in their hearts.

Lin Xiaofeng's words were like ice-breaking arrows, shooting deeply into the shrewd calculations in the hearts of the merchants in the audience. These wealthy businessmen who have been in business for a long time and have experienced the ups and downs of the world are not easy to shake. After a brief surge of passionate red on their faces, they were quickly replaced by deep and cautious expressions. Mr. Lin's plan to renovate roads and maintain them for fifty years requires a mountain of funds. Coupled with the various silver coins collected by the government, it is enough to put many wealthy gentry into the predicament of bankruptcy. This matter must not be decided rashly because of the excitement of the moment. .

Lin Xiaofeng fully understands the key points and does not deceive everyone with empty preaching. Instead, he carefully outlines a beautiful blueprint for mutual benefit and win-win, and truly provides opportunities for all merchants to share benefits. Despite his inflammatory rhetoric, he always adhered to the core principles of business - symbiosis and mutual benefit. If it cannot help merchants achieve profitability, it is no different from fraud. He not only sympathizes with the victims, but also knows that wealthy businessmen should be treated fairly and reasonably. While relying on their power, he must maintain a balance. As an upright gentleman, Lin Xiaofeng acts aboveboard and aboveboard. How could he do something that violates benevolence, justice and morality?
The crowd in the audience talked a lot, Lin Xiaofeng raised the corner of his mouth slightly and raised his hand to signal. The maids on both sides heard the sound and walked out, each holding exquisite trays filled with sweet potato products, and presented them one by one in front of everyone's table. Mr. Lin slowly said: "Everyone, please taste the golden potato seeds from the capital. The yield per acre is amazing. You must have not been lucky enough to taste its unique delicacy. Today, I have specially appointed someone to carefully prepare it and share it with everyone. Anyone who is interested in participating in the auction. , everyone will receive a hundred catties of sweet potatoes.”

"This product is currently only grown in Huangzhuang. If you can take the lead in introducing planting, your warehouse will be filled with gold and jade within two years. By then, the funds reserved for grain will be transferred to market expansion. Wouldn't it be a good strategy to kill two birds with one stone?" After listening to this After saying that, everyone expressed their gratitude to him and lowered their heads to taste the sweet but not greasy, mellow and glutinous candied sweet potatoes. It was fragrant and had an excellent taste. It was a rare delicacy with a large yield, even better than rice noodles. Nothing less, it can be both a staple food and a great accompaniment.

Suddenly a businessman in the crowd stood up and asked Lin Xiaofeng in a low voice: "Mr. Lin, I have limited wealth. I am afraid that I cannot compete with others for road construction rights. I wonder if I can still get the sweet potato gift?" This statement attracted the attention of many businessmen. Lin Xiaofeng responded loudly: "Of course you can! I regard you all as friends who are in the same boat! There is no friendship between transactions. I have already made a statement that everyone will participate voluntarily and within their capabilities. No matter what the outcome is, I guarantee that someone will send someone to deliver the sweet potatoes to your homes. ." After hearing this, everyone was grateful and thanked in unison.

Lin Xiaofeng pointed to another area on the map with a delicate wooden stick, and persuaded everyone to listen to his plan while enjoying the food: "Please listen carefully for the time being, and make decisions after you fully understand them, so as not to miss the opportunity." There is a huge amount of building materials, and if you pursue high quality or originality, you must operate the brick kiln industry. Please see here, it is a 200-acre special park specially allocated by the government and will be used free of charge by successful bidders in the next ten years.”

"In this park, you can set up diversified industries such as brick kilns, porcelain kilns and even lumber factories. Although the current road condition is not good, the government has promised to invest in building a direct road to the city. In addition, a separate plot of land has been planned outside the city specifically for The construction of residential areas for craftsmen will be provided free of charge. If you can budget carefully and recruit enough workers, the government will even consider reducing the corresponding taxes. You are welcome to come to the Yamen to discuss the specific amount and standards. "

"At this point, all the conditions have been revealed. Please consider it carefully and confirm it before bidding!" This series of preferential policies is like a colorful stroke. Although Lin Xiaofeng's actual financial resources are limited, with the vast territory of Yangtze River Mansion, Resources, although the short-term investment is large, the long-term returns are huge, enough to touch the sensitive nerves of every businessman present. This move breaks the rules, but in turbulent times, sometimes the rules have to be changed to adapt to real needs.

As expected, everyone's hearts were filled with ripples when they heard such generous treatment. Those who were still hesitating now had their eyes bright, staring closely at the map showing the future. At this time, the cost of hiring labor was relatively low, and only a small amount of grain was needed to attract disaster victims to join in. After all, the disaster was severe outside the city, and the risks of food trading were extremely high. Now that there are high-yield crops like Shengshi potatoes, the value of food may drop significantly in the future. Why not take this opportunity to exchange food for labor and invest in building streets? In this way, not only can the entire street be branded with its own imprint within fifty years, but it can also have a large area of ​​free land and potential tax benefits, which greatly reduces risks and provides broad space for future business transformation.

Lin Xiaofeng realized that the timing was just right and announced: "You have obviously thought about it carefully, and the bidding will begin immediately!" Nine bustling streets were clearly marked on the map. Following the order, everyone held their breath and their throats rolled, as if they were about to start a competitive race related to their own destiny.

The bidding process went smoothly. In a short period of time, the construction and maintenance rights of nine streets were all finalized, with a total revenue of nearly 50,000 taels of silver. Businessmen who failed to bid successfully shook their heads with regret, envied the luck of the successful bidder, and lamented that the opportunity had passed by; while those who successfully won the bid began to plan how to adjust their existing business layout, or develop across borders, because it is difficult to operate on the same street again. Find new competitive advantages. The winning bidders were full of joy and congratulated each other in a warm atmosphere.

Wu Chengjia and Guo Xunqi competed fiercely in the bidding session on the first street. In the end, Guo Xunqi won the first place with a high price of 10,000 taels of silver. Lin Xiaofeng was quite satisfied with this result. Among the more than 20 people present, only a dozen households could really afford it. It seemed that the benefits were maximized to the greatest extent. However, for those who fail to bid successfully, there is still the possibility of tapping residual value.

With a warm smile on his face, Lin Xiaofeng congratulated the winning bidders one by one: "Congratulations to all of you for successfully winning the street construction rights. Please come to the Yamen for detailed discussions on follow-up matters." He then turned to comfort those who failed to win the bid: "Don't be disappointed, it's not a good show. It’s not over yet! The opportunity to make a fortune still exists!”

Lin Xiaofeng's words were astonishing, and the passionate voice echoed in the hall: "There is still no way to get rich!" As soon as these words were spoken, the people in the room seemed to be awakened by a surge of energy, and their eyes were focused on this person like a spotlight. Mr. Lin. Although the faces of the businessmen who had just won the bid for road construction rights were filled with glory, they were beginning to feel exhausted inside. They had very little money left and were anxious about how much money they would need to invest in the future.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes swept across the stage like a hawk, and he shouted loudly: "Hurry up and bring today's treasure to the stage for public display!" As the words fell, a strong man walked out of the corner, followed by two strong men. The men, they worked together to carry a unique and heavy loom, their steps were difficult and firm, and their faces were full of tenacity and hard work to carry the load. When this unique loom was placed side by side with the ordinary hand-operated single-spindle loom on the stage, everyone was confused: Why is an ordinary loom so solemn?
However, there were many experts in the textile industry or shopkeepers of garment shops at the table. Seeing this scene, they all left their seats and stood up. They held their breath and carefully looked at this heavy and mysterious loom. They caught an extraordinary breath in the mechanical structure, and sparks of surprise and curiosity flashed in their eyes. Seeing this, other businessmen no longer dared to despise what was in front of them, and they also focused their gazes, knowing that in this place where heroes compete for power, no one dares to easily question the recognition of experts.

One of the businessmen who was well versed in the cloth industry stood up and asked: "Mr. Lin, this loom is obviously extraordinary. I wonder how much it is worth?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and responded calmly: "You are really discerning and can recognize I don’t need to go into details about the uniqueness of this machine. I will simply reveal its subtleties.” He pointed to the loom on the left and said, “This is the most common hand-operated single-spindle loom on the market.” Then he turned to the right. Introduction: "And this is the latest five-spindle pedal spinning wheel developed by our workshop. Its performance far exceeds that of ordinary weaving equipment."

Lin Xiaofeng waved to the maid for a live demonstration. The maid stepped on the shuttle to start the device, and the new loom started operating instantly. The speed between shuttles was astonishing and dizzying. The onlookers were all shocked. Regardless of whether they were involved in the textile industry or not, they were all deeply attracted by the huge performance of this innovative equipment. It can control five thread spindles at the same time, more than doubling the work efficiency. Only one person can operate it to equal the work of seven or eight hand weavers. It is undoubtedly a major technological innovation in the textile industry!
Seeing this scene, the businessmen who had already spent a lot of money once again ignited their enthusiasm for bidding, convinced that only by obtaining such efficient production equipment can they win the fierce business competition. The physical display not only confirmed the effectiveness of the new technology, but also made everyone realize that once such efficient equipment is available, production costs will be greatly reduced, and even newly opened cloth shops can quickly rise and establish competitive advantages.

Since Wu Chengjia's business involves the cloth industry, he asked eagerly: "Mr. Lin, what is the price of this magical loom? As long as there is need, I am willing to buy it all!" His intention is obvious, he wants to cover all new looms and copy them. Process technology to seize market opportunities.

Lin Xiaofeng held the gavel in hand and steadily controlled the scene: "Don't worry, we haven't explained the transaction rules yet. The starting price of each new textile machine is one thousand taels of silver. A total of ten units will be launched this time. We are currently accepting reservations and will follow the order within one month." Delivery in sequence, and the government promises to provide post-maintenance services. Now, please start bidding.”

Wu Chengjia couldn't wait to shout out the high price: "Two thousand taels of gold, I want to buy all ten of them!" Hearing this, Guo Xunqi's eyes widened, and he immediately stood up and called out the price: "Two thousand one hundred taels!" You two! There was a lot of back and forth, and the bidding site immediately fell into fierce competition.

Lin Xiaofeng's face was solemn, and he swung a wooden hammer and knocked on the table to stop this out-of-control competition: "Everyone, be quiet! During the bidding, you must remain calm and orderly. How can you act so rudely! The new textile machine will increase the price by one hundred taels of silver each time. The auction continues."

After a fierce competition, ten new textile machines were finally sold at an average price of 3,000 taels each, with a total profit of 30,000 taels of silver. The cost of these machines mainly focuses on wood selection and craftsman skills. They are all built by Lao Ji, who has excellent skills. The actual additional costs are minimal, making them a profitable investment.

Under Lin Xiaofeng's strict discipline, the wealthy businessmen returned to their respective positions and waited for Master Lin's next instructions. Lin Xiaofeng raised the wooden hammer again and announced: "The next auction will still start at one thousand taels for each unit, and the price will be increased by one hundred taels each time. Continue!" In the end, under standardized and orderly procedures, the remaining auction items Done successfully.

Lin Xiaofeng secretly calculated in his heart. Although he had not expected that the financial resources of the merchants were so strong, he was secretly happy. This transaction not only raised construction funds for the Yangtze River Prefecture, but also brought valuable opportunities for industrial upgrading to merchants, truly realizing a win-win situation between the government and the private sector.

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The two rounds of bidding activities came to an end one after another, and the guests and hosts were all happy. Even the businessman who failed to win the fierce competition was satisfied with the gift of a hundred catties of sweet potatoes. After everyone dispersed, Li Dexian rubbed his beard under his chin, trying to relieve the tense muscles. He was deeply shocked by the heated atmosphere at the auction just now, and was even more puzzled as to why the merchants were so keen to accept the conditions proposed by Lin Xiaofeng. Puzzled. At this time, Lin Xiaofeng walked off the stage and sat side by side with Li Dexian. He leaned on the back of his chair and sighed: "This planning and operation is really hard work, and it cannot be accomplished in a day. It requires insight into people's hearts and adapting to changes." Adjusting strategies and being good at inciting bidders’ emotions requires finding the right person to carry out such an important task.”

After taking a short rest, Li Dexian hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't restrain his doubts and asked: "Master Lin raised 80,000 taels of silver in just a moment. Could this be a deception?" Lin Xiaofeng heard this. Hearing this, he was dumbfounded and retorted solemnly: "How could Your Highness have such a misunderstanding? Business transactions are based on integrity and mutual benefit, so why should we deceive? This should be regarded as a model of cooperation and mutual benefit. ." Then, he deeply analyzed the deep connotation of "win-win cooperation" and "mutual benefit" in easy-to-understand language, although Li Dexian was still confused after hearing this.

Li Dexian said worriedly: "Aren't you afraid that businessmen will be too hasty in building roads, causing the city to fall into chaos?" To this, Lin Xiaofeng responded calmly: "There may be some chaos in the early stage, but eventually it will return to order. The imperial government treats the people like a flood, and the same applies to merchants. At first, merchants may advertise aggressively on the streets, but once the public becomes dissatisfied with this behavior, competitors will take advantage of it. If they act rashly, we advocate simplicity and elegance and rely on the power of word of mouth to defeat the opponent. The market will eventually adapt to the will of the people and adjust itself over time. The most urgent task now is disaster relief. Other trivial matters do not affect the overall situation.”

Lin Xiaofeng reminded him sternly: "There is an important task that must be borne by you personally, Your Highness." After hearing this, Li Dexian's eyes lit up instantly, full of expectation: "So, I finally have a chance to show off my talents? Lin Xiaofeng replied with a smile: "Of course, I just hope you don't complain about the hardship. There are still a large number of disaster-stricken people outside the city who are in urgent need of resettlement. I will arrange manpower to assist you, and you have experience in managing thousands of people before. Today I want to Are you confident that you can handle a management job involving tens of thousands of people?" After hearing this, Li Dexian suddenly became enlightened, straightened his back, and vowed: "Please rest assured, Mr. Lin, I will definitely live up to your trust and do my best. Come on!”

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In the capital, on the day of the court meeting, Emperor Jingjiang sat on the dragon chair, his face as green as stone. Bachelor Cai Yingyang knelt down, and the civil and military officials in the hall were silent with ice-cold faces. The recent incidents in the Yangtze River Prefecture and the other two prefectures were like a thunderbolt, which shocked the whole court: the emperor acted arbitrarily and ordered to deal with the disaster without consulting the ministers. This move undoubtedly made everyone panic. Will he fall into a situation where he has nothing to say? In this case, what is the significance of the existence of hundreds of officials?

At dawn the next day, when the morning light first emerged, the imperial court took the lead in launching an attack, pointing out that Emperor Jingjiang ordered a large-scale construction project when the Yangtze River Prefecture and other places suffered serious disasters, which was not an act of compassion for the people and benevolence. Cai Yingyang was filled with anger and straightened his chest and remonstrated: "I am willing to die to remonstrate with you. Your Majesty's decree has not been reviewed by the cabinet. It is extremely hasty. I beg your Majesty to take back the order to avoid breaking the hearts of the people!" Emperor Jingjiang Hearing this, helplessness and sadness surged in his heart. The prince's mistakes must be borne by his father, but he could not disclose the inside story. He was now in a dilemma, and secretly decided to punish the prince severely when he returned. !
Emperor Jingjiang looked around, his eyes indifferent and stern, and responded: "Although the edict I issued has not been reviewed by the cabinet, my golden words, how can it be easily changed?" Cai Yingyang held his head high and resolutely retorted: "Your Majesty, it is related to the people's livelihood and the country. How can we not discuss important matters with the ministers? Now that the people in the disaster area are suffering, wouldn't it add fuel to the fire if large-scale construction is carried out to waste people and money? The supply of food and salary may trigger a civil uprising! Therefore, I beg your Majesty to think twice and take back the order!" As soon as Cai Yingyang said this, all the scholars agreed. Although other ministers had not yet spoken, their hearts were filled with ups and downs.

Emperor Jingjiang's face suddenly changed, and he became furious: "Shut up! Cai Yingyang, you are so brave! Are you accusing me of being tyrannical and immoral?" Cai Yingyang replied stiffly: "I dare not speak nonsense, but I am just worried if I continue. If this continues, the people will suffer greater hardships. Although the imperial court has ordered to stabilize prices and allocate food, the massive construction projects at this moment are undoubtedly unnecessary. "

Emperor Jingjiang looked livid and was speechless for a moment. After a while, he waved his hand to signal the ministers to stand up, and then asked Lu Yinsheng, the Minister of Household Affairs, about the amount of silver in the treasury. Lu Yinsheng tremblingly reported that he still had 500,000 taels of silver. Emperor Jingjiang then asked whether it could meet the needs of various places and how much relief money had been distributed. Lu Yinsheng answered truthfully, saying that the existing silver taels were far from enough to support the needs of many places across the country. If all were approved, , will definitely shake the overall stability of the country. After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang was heartbroken, knowing that his internal funds had already been exhausted and he could not cope with more expenses.

Emperor Jingjiang told the truth sadly: "The current situation facing the imperial court is that the three prefectures are in urgent need of huge amounts of funds. Lin Xiaofeng is raising funds in Beijing far faster than the actual local needs. Lottery sales have declined, and tea revenue has dropped sharply. The original memorial was thoughtful. Suggestions no longer appear, all because Lin Aiqing is no longer around. Now you are either asking for funds or questioning me every day, how can I still cope with the complicated affairs of the world when my internal funds are at the bottom? "

Emperor Jingjiang sighed and explained why he ordered the three governments to carry out construction: "The finances are actually tight. Even if we have money and food, it will take time to assemble supplies. And the victims cannot wait for rescue, so we can only use the power of the government and the power of wealthy households to implement The work-for-relief policy is the only feasible way at present. This is a decision made out of necessity, not my intention, because many mediocre people are unable to solve the current predicament. "

When the ministers heard this, they all looked confused and thoughtful, and the originally tense atmosphere instantly turned into worries about practical issues. Cai Yingyang expressed concern about the potential problems that may arise from providing relief for work. If it fails, the consequences will be disastrous and may even lead to public dissatisfaction. Emperor Jingjiang responded with a wry smile: "God's will is unpredictable, and I will act on behalf of God's will. The effect of this matter needs to be observed, and there is no need to argue."

At this moment, Bai Yongyuan saw through Emperor Jingjiang's inner struggle and stood up to support Emperor Jingjiang's point of view. He compared the actual effectiveness of ancient disaster relief methods with work-for-relief, and proposed that by taking advantage of the low cost of labor during the disaster period, the court only needed a small amount of investment. Great things can be done, and it is a wise move to use private power to facilitate and encourage civil construction. After hearing Bai Yongyuan's opinions, Emperor Jingjiang's face softened slightly and he appreciated his views. However, Cai Yingyang still insisted on his opinion, believing that local officials might abuse their power in order to complete their tasks. However, the actual situation was that food supplies were scarce, and forced expropriation would only arouse resentment among the wealthy gentry, and may even shake the country's foundation. He once again asked Emperor Jingjiang to withdraw his order, emphasizing that the top priority should be to regulate food prices as soon as possible. The ministers all agreed with this, and the atmosphere became tense again.

Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, Wang Jingwen received a secret report from the young eunuch, and his expression changed suddenly.

Wang Jingwen walked in a hurry and rushed out of the solemn palace gate like a whirlwind. When he raised his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Ou Zhiyong's face covered by the dust. His eyes widened with anger, and his anger turned into a thunderous scolding: "You little brat who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth, you still have the nerve to come back! Why don't you just die outside!" As soon as Ou Zhiyong saw him, he hurriedly took out a knife from his sleeves. It was a heavy letter, with sadness on his face and a trembling voice: "Godfather, this is an urgent message that Mr. Lin specially asked me to deliver to you. The matter contained in it is extremely urgent, and you can tell at a glance that it is not trivial."

When Wang Jingwen heard this, he eagerly grabbed the letter like a cheetah pouncing on its prey. He roughly tore open the seal with his fingers, then slowly unfolded it and read it word by word. As the content of the letter gradually deepened, his face became heavier and heavier like thick ink splashed on rice paper, and the cold sweat on his forehead slipped silently, outlining the ravines carved by the years on his resolute face.

He raised his bloodshot eyes and stared at Ou Zhiyong, speaking quickly but loudly: "Go back quickly. I have important matters at the moment. If anyone asks, don't say another word!" After that, he The figure turned into a gust of wind again, quickly returned to the palace, and went straight to Emperor Jingjiang. He carefully placed the letter carrying many crises on the imperial desk, and lowered his voice to report: "Your Majesty, this is from Lin Xiaofeng. The contents of the secret letter are so important that they can turn the world upside down!"

When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, his body trembled slightly, he grabbed the letter with sharp eyes and began to read it carefully. When I first read the first page, my brows relaxed slightly, as if I was relieved; when I turned to the second page, my heart fluctuated, and my anger gradually heated up like a red-hot iron; until I opened the third piece of letter paper, a wave of The feeling of powerlessness swept over him instantly like a huge wave crashing against the shore. He couldn't help but lean on the dragon chair and sighed: "Wang Jingwen, immediately make the contents of the letter public and let all the important ministers around me know. Look at our journey to Jingjiang." How rampant are local officials? This is Lin Xiaofeng’s message from the bank of the Yangtze River. You must listen carefully and consider it carefully! "

When the ministers heard this, their expressions changed rapidly, and their gazes were all shot at Emperor Jingjiang like thousands of arrows. They all thought to themselves: Something earth-shattering must have happened along the Yangtze River! Wang Jingwen also had a worried look on his face, his heart was beating like a drum, and he wondered uneasily whether his conspiracy with the prince had been exposed. If His Majesty discovered it, the consequences would be disastrous.

Just as Emperor Jingjiang was immersed in deep thoughts about the Xun Liu corruption case, the voice of Wang Jingwen reciting the joking opening lines of Lin Xiaofeng's letter suddenly came to his ears, and he was a little distracted for a moment. He subconsciously sorted out the letter paper and was about to correct it when he heard Wang Jingwen read out the mocking words: "Dear Your Majesty, it's been a long time. Are you in good health lately? I am in a different place, and I miss Your Majesty's Holy Spirit every day. Well, I don't even think about food and drink, and regret is hard to bear..." When the officials heard such inappropriate words, their faces turned pale, and they cursed in their hearts: This guy Lin Xiaofeng can stir up troubles even from far away, why doesn't he just disappear on his own! And Wang Jingwen actually read such words in the main hall, he was really stupid!

When Emperor Jingjiang heard such a frivolous opening, he became furious and shouted: "Shut up! Wang Jingwen, what kind of important document am I asking you to read?" Wang Jingwen suddenly woke up as if struck by lightning and looked at the document in his hand. The letter was written with mixed emotions in my heart, and I almost felt tears in my eyes.

"Oops! It was actually Lin Xiaofeng who made such a stupid mistake!" Wang Jingwen gritted his teeth and learned from the pain. In order to cheer up, he even bit the tip of his tongue through the pain, then hurriedly turned to the next page and read loudly and passionately: "I have arrived. On the border of the Yangtze River, the scenes I witnessed were infuriating. Xun Liu, the prefect of the Yangtze River, was greedy, abused his power, and took advantage of the disaster to make money. He committed numerous crimes and the evidence was solid. In order to quell the public's anger, he was executed in public. "

When the officials heard the bad news, they all took a deep breath. They knew that Lin Xiaofeng was good at flattering people, but they didn't expect that his words would be so bold and direct. What's even more shocking is that he dared to kill local officials without permission. Such courage And means, even the court relatives like the Bai family can't match it.

Lin Xiaofeng went on to reveal in the letter that regarding the food shortage in the Yangtze River region, although the imperial court strictly ordered that food prices should not rise, in reality rice shops were extremely cunning and used various names such as 'shoe gold' and 'rice rice gold' to increase prices in disguise. It makes people's lives miserable. The rise and fall of food prices should follow the laws of the market. Now the imperial edict is like a piece of waste paper. I implore all the wise men in the country to find other countermeasures to deal with it.

Wang Jingwen finished reading the second page of the letter aloud, and the ministers fell into silence like a frozen picture scroll. The ups and downs on their faces reflected the complex and subtle emotions deep in their hearts. Shock, fear and doubt intertwined in their eyes, like a tangled mess. A letter actually revealed such a shocking fact. What everyone didn't expect was that the corruption in the Yangtze River had penetrated into the bone marrow, and Lin Xiaofeng's thunderous methods were nothing compared to his previous impeachment. The spring breeze blows on my face, nothing to worry about. At this moment, there is a strange and depressing atmosphere in the hall, as if there is an invisible ghost hovering in the air. Although it is far away, it can stir up the chaos in the court, making people feel heart-wrenching. chill.

Just when Wang Jingwen was about to turn to the next page of letter paper and continue reading, Emperor Jingjiang suddenly interrupted him: "That's enough, let's stop reading here." Then he asked the ministers, "What do you think about this? I Should we stick to the policy of stabilizing food prices, or temporarily shelve various large-scale projects?" As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Yongyuan stepped forward like an arrow from a string, respectfully bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, if what Lin Xiaofeng said is true, I will come back to you again. It is unwise to forcibly suppress food prices! Wei Chen suggested that Lin Xiaofeng should be appointed governor and given the power to make decisions on the fly!" After hearing this, Chen Shuguang and Li Qiuyan quickly followed suit, and they knelt down to support the proposal. After a brief hesitation, the other officials finally nodded in agreement and expressed their support in unison.

Thinking back to the Yangtze Mansion, Lin Xiaofeng purged the officialdom with lightning speed. Those who were above him all fell. Although the name of the prefect remained, in fact, the power was already controlled by Lin Xiaofeng. Sending new people to take up posts now may not be able to quickly adapt to the complex local situation, and it will only be a waste of time. Now that Lin Xiaofeng has gained real power with his superb skills, why not let him personally manage that mess and see who can truly solve the crisis in the Yangtze River!

Cai Yingyang was lying low on the cold ground at this moment, his heart full of sadness and powerlessness. Just now he was eloquently explaining the truth to the emperor, but now he was disgraced. When he saw Bai Gong's move, he was obviously recommending his cronies without any cover-up, but didn't he know that behind "recommending talents and not avoiding relatives", he needed to uphold the principle of impartiality and selflessness? The post of governor was originally a temporary assignment from the imperial court, but Lin Xiaofeng was given this important assignment just a few months after leaving the capital. This shows that his return to the capital and his return to the central government is just around the corner. Cai Yingyang lamented inwardly and turned pale. Faced with this powerful political torrent, he could only choose silence and had no way to refute.

At this critical moment, Zhao Zhongzhan's voice was like a sharp sword piercing the air, sharp and passionate: "Your Majesty, I think now is the best time to grant Mr. Lin the position of governor! Mr. Lin punishes corruption with iron and blood, and is deeply loved by the people of the Yangtze River. With his His outstanding talents will definitely resolve the Yangtze River food shortage crisis!" Zhao Zhongzhan stood out among the many bachelors, with a solemn face. The people around him looked at him angrily, and secretly cursed him as a villain: "This little slave, Lin Xiaofeng hasn't shown up yet, and you are so swaying with others, you are really losing your personality to the extreme!"

However, Zhao Zhongzhan's eyes are firm and his heart is as clear as a mirror. He knows that by relying on Lin Xiaofeng as a decisive force, he can rise to the top and enjoy glory and wealth, even if he sacrifices some dignity. Emperor Jingjiang watched the situation in the audience quietly, with a sneer on his lips, and spoke slowly: "Draft the decree, and immediately appoint Lin Xiaofeng as acting governor of the Yangtze River. After he has properly handled the food disaster problem, he will be recalled to the capital to resume his duties." Then he said to All the ministers in the palace sternly admonished: "You all kneel down here to reflect on whether I made a mistake in judgment or you were negligent! Think clearly before you get up and leave!" As the words fell, Emperor Jingjiang was wrapped in golden clothes. The dragon robe with fluttering sleeves turned around and left the hall.

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An imperceptible bitter smile appeared at the corner of Wang Jingwen's lips, and he had a lot of thoughts in his heart: Although the prince did not directly intervene in this matter, he invisibly saved his majesty's face. He just hoped that his majesty would not be too angry later. When the figure of Emperor Jingjiang gradually disappeared from the end of his sight, Wang Jingwen held the unread letter tightly in his hand and hurriedly followed the emperor's footsteps. He had mixed feelings in his heart, including worries and expectations. The world was changing and people were unpredictable. What would happen after all? What is a good policy for the country and what is the future of the country? Everything is becoming more and more confusing in the ever-changing world.

The two of them entered the solemn Qianqing Palace. Emperor Jingjiang sat on the dragon chair like a stern statue, his eyes like a cold pool frozen for thousands of years, locked directly on Wang Jingwen. Wang Jingwen was frightened and did not dare to confront the sharp gaze. He could only stand upright in front of the emperor tremblingly, with ups and downs in his heart and extreme fear. Emperor Jingjiang's majestic voice echoed in the hall: "The letter is presented." Wang Jingwen carefully held the letter and placed it respectfully in the center of the imperial case as if holding a treasure. The emperor looked at the content of the letter again, his face became more and more solemn, and in an instant he was furious. His voice was loud and stern: "Absolutely ridiculous! The whole article is full of flattery and flattery, which is unsightly and disgusting!" Before it fell, he folded the letter angrily and threw it violently among the mountains of books next to it.

Emperor Jingjiang turned his head and fixed his eyes on Wang Jingwen with a burning gaze. His tone contained unfathomable indifference: "Eunuch Wang, how many years have you been with me?" Wang Jingwen felt uneasy, lowered his head and frowned and replied: "Reply. Your Majesty, I have been serving you for forty-two years." Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang was slightly moved, and there was a hint of emotion in his words: "You have become old after more than forty years." But. His tone suddenly became stern: "Today there are many turmoils in the court, but you have done such a foolish thing. I have entrusted you with the important position of Dongchang, but what achievements can you show in front of others?" This accusation was like a biting cold wind. From the bottom of Wang Jingwen's heart, he suddenly felt that his heart was broken, and he hurriedly threw himself to the ground, crying and confessing with a trembling voice: "This slave has sinned so much that it is not a pity to die. Please punish me!" He kowtowed repeatedly, and there was a stream of Qin on his forehead. Breaking into a cold sweat. Emperor Jingjiang obviously disapproved of this way of showing his loyalty and said sternly: "Okay! No need to kneel anymore! Every time something happens, you just kowtow and beg for mercy. What else do you know? Not long after Lin Xiaofeng became the inspector, he investigated the Yangtze River corruption case. The truth is out, and what about you? What are you doing? I might as well just let Lin Xiaofeng take over the affairs of the East Factory!"

Wang Jingwen looked up at Emperor Jingjiang in despair, feeling bitter and bitter in his heart: The emperor had long wanted to promote Lin Xiaofeng, but why? Is it just because Lin Xiaofeng is good at observing people's hearts? I have been a loyal servant of the emperor for forty years!

"Your Majesty, please give this old slave one last chance to change his ways!" Wang Jingwen knelt down heavily in grief again, his pleading words filled with heartbreaking pain. After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang sighed softly, closed his eyes and rubbed his eyebrows, and said lowly and firmly: "This is your last chance, remember not to do it again."

Hearing the opportunity given by Emperor Jingjiang, Wang Jingwen seemed to have grasped at straws. Fortunately, he had not completely fallen out of favor, and the emperor still missed his old relationship. He burst into tears with gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gift! I will never forget it!"

Emperor Jingjiang signaled Wang Jingwen to get up, and he picked up the third page of the letter and read it carefully. After reading it, he nodded frequently and expressed his admiration: "It is indeed extraordinary. Lin Aiqing does have real talents and knowledge." The letter listed nearly a hundred officials who had committed crimes. , Lin Xiaofeng only punished the primary evil. This move not only demonstrated fairness and selflessness, but also saved the court from many future troubles. Emperor Jingjiang thought for a moment and then ordered: "Take the original silver medal from the three palaces!" Wang Jingwen acted immediately after hearing the order, and soon he was holding a thick stack of memorials and placed them in front of the imperial case.

Emperor Jingjiang spent a long time flipping through the memorial page by page, and finally a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Wang Jingwen observed the words and asked cautiously: "Has your Majesty encountered any happy events?" Emperor Jingjiang responded with a slight smile: "Lin Aiqing is indeed a rare talent."

"These memorials from the three governments requesting the imperial court to allocate funds for relief have been numerous in the past. Now it seems that after Lin Xiaofeng investigated and dealt with Xun Liu, the various governments did not ask for any silver from the imperial court." Emperor Jingjiang was quite satisfied: "It can be inferred from this. , Lin Xiaofeng had his own way of raising financial resources and did not rely on the court's assistance. "

At this moment, Emperor Jingjiang glanced at Wang Jingwen intentionally or unintentionally, and snorted coldly. Wang Jingwen suddenly felt a chill coming over him, and he quickly lowered his head and remained silent. Emperor Jingjiang continued to read the third page of the letter and whispered to himself: "The identity of the person involved behind Xun Liu is mysterious, which is really interesting."

Emperor Jingjiang raised his head and asked coldly: "It's really intriguing that this person has been hiding under my nose for so long. It seems that some people think that my sword is not sharp enough." So he issued an order: "This case must be thoroughly investigated and investigated. The truth must be known, and eunuchs must be ordered to guard all places. In addition to handling military and political affairs, public opinion must also be reported quickly. "

After everything was settled, Emperor Jingjiang discovered that there was something on the back of the letter. He couldn't help but smile: "It turns out that Lin Aiqing has properly resettled the victims and acted very skillfully. What does this so-called flexible employment mean?" He asked Wang Jingwen, who was extremely nervous. With a dry throat, he stammered after some thought: "I guess it refers to those people who have no job and no one to rely on."

However, Emperor Jingjiang did not accept his explanation, but instead sternly rebuked: "Shut up! It's superfluous to ask you! What's wrong with Lin Xiaofeng and you? Why do you speculate on his actions like this?" He sneered: "What a useless person! "Wang Jingwen looked embarrassed for a moment, and did not dare to say another word. He just stood silently, waiting for the next fateful decision.

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The Prince's Mansion on the Han River is majestic and majestic. In the courtyard of the mansion, the Prince's face is as calm as the autumn water in a deep pool, and he is concentrating on playing with a huge Western telescope. He turned left and right, carefully adjusting the focus, as meticulously as a craftsman patiently carving a rare treasure. To the side, the housekeeper and a pretty maid stood silently, so respectfully that they even breathed carefully.

While the prince was concentrating on the telescope, the housekeeper found the right opportunity to report to him on various matters in the palace during the adjustment period. Suddenly, the prince's movements stopped abruptly, he straightened his waist and asked in a solemn voice: "Xun Liu has died, is this true?" The butler quickly responded: "It is absolutely true, prince, how should we deal with Xun Liu's death?" After hearing this, the prince smiled calmly and said in an understatement: "Such an insignificant person can just be buried hastily." He shook his head slightly and sighed: "A stupid person like Xun Liu actually thinks that this king loves him very much, but he doesn't know that I love him so much." Wang had already warned him not to provoke Lin Xiaofeng, but he still ended up destroying himself."

The prince walked leisurely into the spacious and bright hall. As he walked, he wiped his hands carefully with a handkerchief. At the same time, he did not forget to warn: "The aftermath must be handled carefully and meticulously, and no flaws should be exposed. The recent private salt sales must be temporarily restrained." "It's not appropriate to make any impulsive moves." The steward hesitated and asked, "About the purchase of salt from Yangqu County..." The prince decided decisively: "There is no problem in continuing the transaction. The transaction with Yangqu County can still proceed as usual." During the tea, the prince spoke slowly and slowly: "Now Lin Xiaofeng has grown into a difficult character. When he returns to the capital, I would like to meet him in person." Then he ordered: "Remember to pay tribute to me on my behalf then. He sent an invitation." Then he added: "Let the Yangqu County spy captured before."

Hearing this, the butler showed hesitation: "Your Majesty, should that spy be released?" The prince's eyes suddenly turned cold and he asked slowly: "Did you execute him without permission?" The butler was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat. He replied anxiously: "I dare not, how dare I impose punishment without permission from the prince." After hearing this, the prince nodded slightly: "Since no valuable information can be obtained from his mouth, let him be released." He added: "Lin Xiaofeng is a person who is determined to retaliate and protects his shortcomings. Sooner or later, he will become a pawn in my hands. You must not offend him easily."

A playful smile appeared on the prince's lips: "When Lin Xiaofeng was not in the capital, the city seemed to be less lively. I can't wait to compete with him face to face." He asked what was new in the capital recently, and the housekeeper He cautiously replied: "Your Majesty, there has been nothing special happening in the capital recently." At this moment, the maid Chunxiang interrupted: "Your Majesty, I have an interesting story to report here." A trace of curiosity flashed in the Prince's eyes, and he motioned to her to say Come out and listen.

I saw Chunxiang pulling out a piece of paper from her sleeve like a treasure, looking at the prince expectantly, and said happily: "Today, I bought a No. 1 lottery, and I actually won the jackpot!" However, the prince's curiosity did not last. After a while, he turned to Chunxiang, and although his tone was calm, he concealed his majesty: "Chunxiang, how many years have you followed this king?" Chunxiang felt a chill coming over him, and replied tremblingly: "Five years, my lord."

The prince walked slowly to Chunxiang, put his hand gently on her shoulder, and said in a low and powerful voice: "Cut off her hand." As soon as he finished speaking, the butler pulled out a short knife with a cold light from his sleeve, and his movements were as fast as the wind. Lightning struck Chunxiang's wrist that was holding the lottery ticket with one strike. There was only a "click" sound, the arm fell to the ground, and blood gushed out like a spring. Chunxiang stared at her lost arm with wide eyes. Before she could realize what had happened, severe pain swept through her body like a wave, causing her to fall heavily to the ground and scream in pain: "Why is Your Majesty like this? It hurts me." also!"

In an instant, Chunxiang's dress was stained red with blood, and she struggled painfully in the pool of blood. The prince's expression was still cold, his eyes were watching all this indifferently, and then he sighed softly: "In the past five years, you have been with me, don't you understand that what I can't tolerate the most is those stupid and ignorant behaviors? In the palace To do such a stupid thing, doesn't it mean that this king is nothing?" Chunxiang was unable to respond at this moment. She fainted after wailing, and the broken arm that was holding the lottery ticket was still bleeding.

The prince glanced down at the tragic scene and ordered calmly: "Bury her together and clean up the place quickly." The butler accepted the order and responded respectfully: "I obey, prince." In an instant, the whole palace was filled with solemn killings. The silence and the smell of blood that had not yet dissipated in the air made the scene like a silent and cruel picture.

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In Baihua Tower, Lu Xuanxin was sitting alone in the boudoir, with Sister Pomegranate standing next to her, holding a stack of freshly baked poems in her hands, the fragrance of ink overflowing, and her mouth murmuring.

"Miss Xuanxin, those talented and talented people outside this door are admiring you like a swarm of bees collecting honey. Why do you close your heart and turn away? It's just a social occasion, why are you so stubborn?" Sister Shiliu said. As he spoke, he handed the stack of poems that contained many emotions to Lu Xuanxin, "Look at these poems, every word is the fruit of their hard work. Didn't you also immerse yourself in poetry before and never tire of it?"

Lu Xuanxin's eyes swept over the stack of poems, and there was a hint of helplessness and contempt at the corner of his mouth, but he was thinking secretly in his heart: Ever since he read the letter from Lin Xiaofeng, reading other people's words was like tasting sour grapes. Swallow down. The words written by Lin Xiaofeng seem to be endowed with magic power. If you don't see his new works for a day, you will feel as empty as if you have lost your soul; and every time you read his poems, the emotional world is full of mixed flavors and contradictions. What made her particularly tormented was that Lin Xiaofeng was far away and had not been heard from for a long time, which made Lu Xuanxin extremely anxious.

"Sister Pomegranate, I really can't stand these mediocre works. Please take them back and don't distract me from them anymore." After listening to Lu Xuanxin's words, Sister Pomegranate frowned slightly: "Why do you need to be so persistent, girl? All those young masters and brothers. Sincere, just to win your favor."

"Is it possible that the girl has suddenly become tired of poetry recently?" Sister Pomegranate's eyes flickered and she smiled tentatively: "I understand. I'm afraid it's because Mr. Lin's poems are too otherworldly, and ordinary poems can no longer touch the girl's heart. Heartbroken?"

When Lu Xuanxin heard this, the corners of her eyes twitched slightly. She immediately stood up and took out a stack of letter paper from the cabinet and handed it to Sister Shiliu: "Please take a look at the poems written by Master Lin."

Sister Shiliu took the letter and skimmed a few lines, her face instantly became extremely embarrassed: "Oh! What kind of vulgar words is this! I have seen countless things in this land of flowers and willows, but I have never seen such poor poetry, even in the countryside. Even a child from the village could probably write a higher level of work than this."

Sister Shiliu threw the letter to the ground in disgust, and Lu Xuanxin hurriedly leaned over to pick it up. Seeing Lu Xuanxin's movements, Sister Shiliu asked in confusion: "Does the girl really like poetry of this level?"

A blush appeared on Lu Xuanxin's cheeks. She turned around silently and put the letter back into the cabinet. She thought silently in her heart: "It's not that I like him. I just read his words every day. It seems that my thoughts have been subtly influenced."

When Sister Shiliu saw that Lu Xuanxin did not respond directly, she couldn't help but let out a sad sigh: "Alas, Mr. Lin has left, and even Xie Hongxin has left far away, and his return date has not yet been determined. In my opinion, I should go with him. When Brother Hong Xin comes back, I must let him redeem me from this place of fireworks."

"Master Lin is really a person. He can make a man like Xie Hongxin willing to follow him. There must be something special about him if you follow him." Lu Xuanxin laughed dumbly and asked Sister Shiliu: "That big, rough, reckless and straightforward Xie Hongxin What's the merit? Besides, you are obviously capable of redeeming yourself, so why do you have to wait for a man to redeem yourself?"

Sister Pomegranate smiled slyly, her brows showing wisdom and agility: "Brother Hong Xin is not just rough on the surface. He is a tiger among men. You are still young, so naturally you cannot understand the deeper meaning. As for us women, always Paying attention to some formalities and rituals, how can the emotional sustenance of redeeming one's own body be comparable to that of a man redeeming his own body for a woman? If Brother Hong Xin is willing to redeem his body for me, it is a sign of his intention for me. "

"If Brother Hong Xin can really redeem my freedom, do you think he will marry me? Love comes so unexpectedly, I'm not ready to accept it all, hehe..." Faced with Sister Shiliu's vision that seemed both real and illusory , Lu Xuanxin chose to remain silent, but his heart was like a surging river, thinking about the direction and destination of their respective fates.

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Recently, the construction work in Yangtze River Mansion has been in full swing, and the construction site is noisy and busy. However, outside of this complicated world, Lin Xiaofeng was leisurely in his public house, nourishing his mind with delicious food every day. With a tap of his finger, anyone who had a moment of leisure was immediately dispatched to work everywhere by him. On the construction site, everyone was sweating profusely and exhausted, and the most conspicuous among them was Li Dexian. The figure of the prince shuttled back and forth in and out of the city, as busy as a spinning top urged by a whip. If someone didn't know them well, they would almost mistake him for Lin Xiaofeng. Think of Li Dexian as a tool in your hand that can be driven at will. However, Lin Xiaofeng did not feel any guilt about this. Deep down in his heart was the depression of the workplace in his previous life, which in this life turned into a belief: human happiness lies in doing something, being valuable, and being needed by others. A moment when value is revealed. Therefore, he directs everyone to be busy day after day, claiming to be the messenger who sows the seeds of happiness. Especially for Li Dexian, although he was in the palace and read poetry and books, he had no place to display his ambitions. When he was young, it should be a good time to ride on the battlefield or cultivate the countryside. But as a prince, he should be carefree. Instead, life became a shackles that imprisoned his heart, causing him to suffer internally. Fortunately, Lin Xiaofeng appeared at the right time to help him solve his problems, helping him sharpen his will in the midst of difficulties and promote healthy physical and mental growth.

Although on the surface it seems that Lin Xiaofeng is staying out of things and spending his days leisurely, in fact, he is secretly not wasting his time. In that seemingly quiet corner of the public house, he was quietly studying and innovating technology. Nowadays, Craftsman Ji has become famous for his exquisite Yangqu craftsmanship, attracting wealthy gentry from all over the world to hire him, hoping to use his skillful hands to create new appliances that can improve efficiency. Lin Xiaofeng's heart was filled with emotion: "Others stole the wisdom I brought through time and space and became famous. How could I have nothing to achieve? Otherwise, future generations will regard me as mediocre and incompetent!" So he decided to invent something too. create.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng was concentrating on studying a mysterious object, and it happened that Li Dexian hurriedly returned with his face covered with dust. Although he was exhausted, his eyes were still shining. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng playing with something on the wall, Li Dexian asked loudly: "Brother Lin, what kind of magical thing are you thinking about?" Lin Xiaofeng turned around when he heard the sound, and first expressed concern for Li Dexian: "Thank you for your hard work, Your Highness. Secondly, How is the progress of the dispatch of the craftsmen?" Then he explained: "The matter has been basically settled, and the reporters are actively cooperating. What do you think of the porcelain cup hanging on the wall?" Lin Xiaofeng's lips raised. Mysterious smile: "This is a rare thing, extraordinary."

Lin Xiaofeng led Li Dexian into another secret room, pointed at the porcelain cup hanging on the wall and said, "Your Highness, please observe carefully!" Li Dexian looked confused: "It's just a cup with a rope attached, what is its purpose? Lin Xiaofeng introduced with a solemn expression: "This is a phone! Your Highness is holding this cup and talking to the mouth of the cup. I can hear it from the other end." Li Dexian was stunned: "If it is so magical, why is it so close? Do you need such a device? Wouldn’t it be more convenient to talk directly?”

Lin Xiaofeng frowned slightly: "Speaking loudly in a noisy environment is inconvenient. Your Highness, please lean close to the mouth of the cup and whisper. I can hear you clearly from the opposite side." Li Dexian followed his instructions, waited for Lin Xiaofeng to move to the other side, picked up the cup and called: " Hey, hey, can you hear me clearly?" Li Dexian responded: "You can hear me clearly, but this thing seems redundant." Lin Xiaofeng guided patiently: "Try again, please tighten the rope and feel it with your heart." Although Li Dexian was confused. However, I still followed the steps step by step. This time I finally had a new experience and understanding.

Lin Xiaofeng came over and asked Li Dexian about the effect of using it. Li Dexian held the porcelain cup in his hand. Although he was surprised, he still had reservations about its actual effectiveness: "It is indeed novel, but I don't know what practical value it has. If this rope is a hundred feet long, it can still transmit sound. , that's really amazing." Lin Xiaofeng replied confidently: "We haven't reached that point yet, but..."

Sensing that Li Dexian was a little impatient, Lin Xiaofeng smiled awkwardly and explained: "Ahem, don't worry, Your Highness, this is a phone, created by me, Lin Xiaofeng!" Li Dexian was full of questions: "Even so, what is the meaning of it?" Lin Xiaofeng He explained sincerely: "I sincerely ask Your Highness to inform the historian after returning to the palace, clearly recording that the telephone was invented by Lin Xiaofeng, and recording it in the annals of history." After hearing this, Li Dexian was even more stunned, as if he felt that he was being teased, and said hesitantly: "This thing Since it has no obvious effect, why is it called a telephone? Isn't electricity a phenomenon of thunder and lightning in the sky?" (End of Chapter)