"What? Ezhou? Lin Qingfeng actually wants to go to Ezhou? Take over Ezhou?"
In the third prince's house, Fan Renli's face was full of disbelief.
In contrast, Zhu Tai was a little excited.
Because Lin Bai wrote to him, saying that he would go to Ezhou, take over everything in Ezhou, and put Ezhou New City back on track.
If it was just like this, forget it, it wouldn't be a big deal to Zhu Tai, something that made him excited, Lin Bai asked him to go with him, and said that he would cooperate with him to do a good job in Ezhou, which was considered as a reward for his last transfer of Xiao Qi. compensate.
It is equivalent to supporting him, increasing his bargaining chips, and achieving good political results.
How could he not be excited about such a good thing?
No one in the entire court knows the current situation in Ezhou. If he can bring Ezhou up at this time, it will undoubtedly be a huge bargaining chip, so...
"Uncle, what do you think? Is Lin Qingfeng's move a fraud?"
Of course, as excited as he was, Zhu Tai couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Fan Renli also frowned at this time and said: "It shouldn't be! What does Lin Qingfeng want? Taking over Ezhou at this time, isn't it asking for trouble?"
Zhu Tai also nodded and said: "I am also a little curious, so I wonder if Lin Qingfeng is cheating and wants to deal with me?"
Fan Renli glanced at him, his eyes a little strange, and thought to himself: Lin Qingfeng wants to deal with you, why does it take so much trouble? Moreover, does the other party have that need?
It wasn't that he looked down on his nephew, but none of the princes in the dynasty could beat him.
Not to mention the prince, His Majesty has repeatedly encountered obstacles, let alone several princes.
Of course, he would not say this. He only said: "That's not necessarily the case. If he was still a prince before, it would have been possible to deal with His Highness. Now, it seems that it is not so necessary."
"Even if Lin Qingfeng wants to rebel, the one he has to deal with is not His Highness, but His Majesty."
Zhu Tai thought for a while, and that seemed to be the case.
The other party is no longer a prince, and there has long been no so-called princely dispute with him.
"Why is that? Lin Qingfeng is doing well, why did he take over this mess? Is it to show favor to this prince? So that he can prepare for the future?"
Thinking of this possibility, Zhu Tai's eyes brightened.
The corners of Fan Renli's mouth twitched, and he felt so tired that he almost said: Don't urinate to look after yourself.
But he said: "Maybe!"
"However, the greater possibility is reputation. Lin Qingfeng single-handedly promoted the restart of Ezhou New City. He made a guarantee in front of countless people in Ezhou, but now it has become a mess. He is probably afraid that his reputation will be damaged."
Zhu Tai was in disbelief and said, "Is that why?"
Fan Renli said: "Lin Qingfeng is a scholar after all, and he is comparable to Ya Sheng. Scholars like him usually regard their reputation as extremely important."
"Besides, Southwest has the strength, so it's not surprising that he wants to take over this mess."
"However, I am a little curious. Your Majesty has sealed off the southwest. Materials from the southwest cannot enter the interior at all. Moreover, he wants to take over Ezhou. Can your Majesty agree?"
"What can he do?"
His Majesty's attitude was resolute. Since Dali's return, Zhu Tai tried several times to lift the southwest blockade and obtain Lin Bai's support, but was rejected.
Lifting the blockade is not enough, but taking over Ezhou will probably be even worse...
Fan Renli thought thoughtfully, "I'm afraid this is the reason why Lin Qingfeng is looking for His Highness."
In fact, it wasn't just Fan Renli who was curious, Gu Ling'er was also curious.
At this moment, watching the huge fleet heading towards Ezhou, she asked: "Husband, can we just go ahead rashly like this? What if the checkpoint ahead is not allowed?"
This girl is really worried.
This is because although your Majesty has been notified by your Majesty in organizing merchants and mobilizing supplies this time, Your Majesty did not reply, and your husband's words did not mean to ask for instructions.
If the checkpoint is not released by then, it will be equivalent to wasting the work.
Compared to her worries, Wu Qiaojun looked calm and said: "My husband is the king of Southwest, a majestic prince. Who dares to stop me? I have to let him go even if he doesn't."
Gu Ling'er was startled for a moment, and it seemed like this, "But what if His Majesty strictly prohibits it? The people below will not dare to let it go without authorization."
Lin Bai said with a smile: "Isn't it true that you, the princess of the Wu Dynasty, will take the lead when the time comes, who dares to make a mistake?"
this!
Gu Ling'er was startled for a moment, then pursed her lips and smiled, "Are you planning to force your way in?"
Lin Bai curled his lips and said, "What else should I do?"
"Lao Zhu is a stubborn old man and refuses to let me go. You don't want your husband's reputation to be damaged. Moreover, my husband originally promised those people and businessmen who invested in Ezhou, so it's really unreasonable for him to just walk away like this."
Many businessmen in Ezhou were trapped, and those who escaped were only some, the more powerful businessmen.
But more small businessmen did not flee.
It's not that they don't want to, but they don't have enough strength, perhaps out of trust in the great talent.
You know, when Lin Bai established the Ministry of Commerce and proposed improving the status of businessmen, he attracted countless businessmen, and these businessmen spontaneously restarted Ezhou to support him.
Those businessmen who were not strong enough would work together, a few or even dozens, to undertake a project, all to help him restart Ezhou New City.
He still vividly remembered the time when so many businessmen gathered in front of his mansion, waiting to give him money.
At least half of these businessmen are trapped in Ezhou.
And the people of Ezhou also have great trust in him.
It is precisely because of this that Lin Bai made this trip, just for the businessmen and people who supported him, no matter how stupid he was, he would do it again.
Because the foundation of Southwest lies in the trust and support of businessmen and people.
Southwest is what it is today because of this.
This root cannot be lost.
Gu Ling'er said: "I'm afraid that Your Majesty won't appreciate it and will interfere with it."
"Ling'er has communicated with those businessmen. They all want to know what the relationship between my husband and His Majesty is going on, and they are very worried about the future of Ezhou."
There were various rumors before that so many businessmen fled Ezhou, and Ezhou also turned into a mess.
Now that Lin Bai said he was going to Ezhou, it was normal for businessmen to be suspicious.
Lin Bai smiled and said: "That's why I asked Zhu Tai..."
With Zhu Tai coming forward, Lao Zhu should have nothing to say, right? "
Lao Zhu is just afraid that he will steal the limelight and threaten his status. If he doesn't steal the limelight this time, he can take advantage of Zhu Tai, a prodigal son of the bank!
With Zhu Tai coming forward on behalf of the court, businessmen no longer have to worry about the future of Ezhou, and they can also reassure Lao Zhu. In addition, they have fulfilled their promise to support Zhu Tai and achieved multiple benefits with one stone.
Although it is a loss-making transaction no matter how you look at it, sometimes you have to do a loss-making transaction.
Just think of it as a betrothal gift to Lao Zhu!
Lin Bai thought to himself.
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