After all, Ling Fugui has traveled all over the country for many years and has extremely rich experience.
In an instant, he recovered.
Ling Fugui said respectfully: "The villain is not afraid of the Duke, but I was so surprised to see the Duke all of a sudden. The Duke, you are a very important person in the sky, with many things to do and busy with affairs, but to receive the villain in person, it is very flattering to the villain."
Lin Feng said calmly: "You are good at talking, and you are worthy of being a businessman."
Ling Fugui said: "The Duke of the State praises Miao."
He was still uneasy in his heart. There was a huge identity gap between Lin Feng and him. A person of extremely noble status was meeting him, so he was not sure.
Regardless of what Ling Fugui thought, Lin Feng asked directly: "You came to Liuli, what's the matter?"
Ling Fugui didn't dare to hide it.
Everyone knows Lin Feng's wisdom. He couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.
Ling Fugui said directly: "Reporting to the Duke, the villain is from Jin, and Princess Liuli is also from Jin. So the villain wants to use this relationship to visit Princess Liuli, establish a relationship with Princess Yuyao, and strive to resolve the issue with the Lin family. contradiction."
"In business battles, although both sides have restraint, they are even competing by legitimate means. But when it comes to money, the future is unclear, and it is easy to further intensify the problem after all."
"It will be difficult to reconcile then."
"So I hope that asking Princess Liuli to come forward can resolve the conflict."
There was a hint of appreciation in Lin Feng's eyes. As soon as Ling Fugui came to Xianyang to do business, he first paid a visit. Now that Bai Yuyao has taken action, the competition between the two parties has intensified. Regardless of the conflicts between the two parties, Ling Fugui decisively came to seek peace.
This man is very discerning.
There are also decisions.
Lin Feng suddenly had an idea and said: "Ling Fugui, the commercial struggle between the Lin family and you is not a big problem. You don't have to worry about anything. But since you came to Xianyang in person, you must have recognized Qin's commercial market and thought that Qin will develop well in the future, right?"
Ling Fugui gradually calmed down. He didn't know Lin Feng's intentions, so he just told the truth.
As it should be, so be it.
In front of a smart person like Lin Feng, there is no need to play tricks, and you may not be able to hide it from Lin Feng.
Ling Fugui said: "My lord, when it comes to commercial development, the Qin State has been really good in the past few years, and overall it is prosperous. However, compared to the Jin State, the Qin State is still far behind, and the Jin State is truly wealthy. This place is the most prosperous area.”
"Of course, the competition in Jin is fierce. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If you are not careful, you may be in danger of overturning."
"Qin has more opportunities."
"So I came to Qin, hoping to open up more trade routes. People who do business must not only seek progress in stability, but also open up sources of income and constantly open up trade routes to have a future. This is a humble opinion of a villain."
Lin Feng said: "Your consideration is correct."
Ling Fugui didn't know how to answer the question for a moment. Lin Feng had just stated his position that the business battle between the Lin family and him was not a big deal, and there was no need to mention it again.
But what else to say?
Ling Fugui was at a loss for a while, and after thinking about it, he said: "Thanks to the Duke for not caring about it, my Ling family pharmacy will continue to operate. The Duke is busy with business, so I won't bother you anymore and I will retire."
"Don't worry."
Lin Feng waved his hand.
Ling Fugui said: "What other orders does the Duke have?"
Lin Feng said: "When it comes to being a businessman, you have already reached the top. If you want to go further, it is just a matter of making more money and less money. Do you have other ideas, such as switching from a businessman to an official career?"
call! !
Ling Fugui's breathing suddenly became rapid.
Career!
That is so far away, and it is an untouchable word.
Ling Fugui was born a businessman, and his ancestors were also businessmen. He had no chance of becoming an official. What's more, Jin's officialdom was controlled by aristocratic families.
People like him don't have any chance.
Even in his heart, he had countless dreams, hoping that he could enter an official career and completely change the fate of the Ling family. But the reality is that if you are a businessman, you will not have any chance.
After Ling Fugui waited for a while, he suppressed his excitement and asked, "Is what the Duke said true?"
"certainly!"
Lin Feng smiled and said, "It depends on whether you are willing or not?"
"Yes, of course I do."
Ling Fugui didn't even think about it and said directly: "As long as the villain can enter the official career, the villain is willing to do anything?"
"Are you willing to cooperate with the Qin State?"
Lin Feng's words were more serious.
This is Lin Feng's intention.
Ling Fugui was doing business in the Jin State and was an imperial merchant, so his network of connections must be strong. With the help of Ling Fugui, you can spy on a lot of information and operate many things.
Ling Fugui hesitated.
The so-called cooperation with the Qin State is tantamount to becoming the enemy of the Jin State, and even he must betray the Jin State.
Lin Feng saw Ling Fugui's hesitation and said: "Ling Fugui, you are a businessman. You work in Jin State and you will be a businessman all your life. Your descendants will all be businessmen. They want to be official, but there is no prominent person in their ancestors. , can you become an official?"
"impossible."
"Only Qin can give you a chance."
"You don't have to think that your choice is a betrayal. It's a good bird choosing a tree to roost in. For example, I was born in the Xia Kingdom and went to work in the Qin Kingdom. For example, my master is from the Xia Kingdom and also teaches in the Qin Kingdom."
"Going a step further, don't many of your officials in Jin come from Xia and Qi? Are they betraying Xia and Qi when they work for Jin?"
Lin Feng's words were confusing, and he continued: "What's more, you are just a businessman, not an official of the Jin State. If you are an official, eating the emperor's salary, and you are loyal to the emperor, then it is betrayal for you to serve the Qin State. . But you are not, you are just a good bird choosing a tree to roost in."
There was a touch of emotion on Ling Fugui's face.
As Lin Feng mentioned, the Jin State had a strict hierarchy, and aristocratic families monopolized everything. It is extremely difficult to break through class and become an official. If we were talking about being the chief registrar of a small county, or a small official in a county government, Ling Fugui could also operate.
But what's the point?
Since you are an official, you must have sufficient growth prospects in the future. Rather than being a minor official in the chief register when he becomes an official, he will also be a minor official in the chief register throughout his life.
Lin Feng said again: "Ling Fugui, you are a person of good character and know how to make choices. I admire you very much. So, I give you this opportunity. Of course, it's all voluntary. If you don't want to, just forget it."
"willing!"
Ling Fugui gritted his teeth and answered.
Jin is the Jin of aristocratic families, not his, and he is just an ordinary businessman. If the State of Qin is willing to let him become an official, he is willing to stay.
Lin Feng looked at Ling Fugui who answered decisively, with a smile on his face.
Ling Fugui is a good move.
This was Lin Feng's idea. In fact, the Qin State also had a certain intelligence network in the Jin State, but the Qin State's informants were far behind people like Ling Fugui. Lin Feng was able to instigate a rebellion against Ling Fugui, which was of great help to the Qin State.
Lin Feng confirmed Ling Fugui's heart and said: "You are willing to serve the Qin State, and I believe in you. But, how can the Qin State believe in you?"
Ling Fugui fell silent.
He also knew that what Lin Feng said was true.
He is from the Jin State, and if Lin Feng is willing to let him enter an official career, the Qin State will also agree. However, to gain the trust and reuse of Qin, it requires sufficient conditions.
In other words, a certificate of name is required.
Ling Fugui thought about it, and after a while, he said seriously: "My lord, I have quite a few channels in the Jin State. After I finish arranging things in Xianyang, I will personally go back to Jinling City to inquire about where the Jin State is placed in the Qin State. Hidden stakes. After the investigation is clear, the list will be handed over to the Duke."
"good!"
Lin Feng nodded and said with a smile: "A gentleman's words are hard to follow, I believe you."
Ling Fugui said: "I will definitely live up to the Duke."
After a pause, Ling Fugui said: "Now Lin's Huichun Hall has proposed a strategy to join. If our Ling family continues to develop drugs, we may not be able to compete with the Lin family. So I am willing to change our strategy and join Lin's Huichun Hall. With Lin's It operates a pharmacy in the name of Huichuntang and purchases medicines from the Lin family for sale."
Lin Feng said: "In terms of business matters, do whatever you want to do. Your Ling family has been dealing in medicinal materials for several generations. There are many medicinal materials in Jin State, so your medicinal materials can be signed with Huichun Hall. Responsible for supplying medicinal materials."
"As for the details, you can arrange to contact Yuyao yourself. The key point is your list. I'm waiting for your list here."
Lin Feng said: "For you, your current duty is to serve Qin."
"Here!"
Ling Fugui responded respectfully.
He was happy and looking forward to it.
Lin Feng thought for a while and said again: "I won't do anything about empty-handed wolves. You go and collect the list, and I can promise you. As long as you successfully complete the task, I will give you two choices. First, allow you Go to the local level and serve as the magistrate of a county, but whether you can adapt and perform your duties depends on your ability?"
"Second, transfer to the Black Ice Platform of the Qin State, work at the Black Ice Platform, and inquire about the news of the Jin State for the Qin State."
"I can tell you that the Qin State has ambitions for the world. The Qin State will not be satisfied with this and will expand in the future. You will not be inferior if you work for Heibingtai. In the future, when the world is settled and rewards are based on merit, It’s time to reward you.”
Lin Feng said: "Of course, the choice depends on you."
Ling Fugui was even more happy inside.
This is being an official.
The magistrate of a county or the people in Heibingtai are actually good.
Ling Fugui said: "My lord, I am willing to serve as a county magistrate. It may be difficult, but I am willing to go."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Actually, I think you will choose the second one? Can you tell me why?"
Ling Fugui said: "As long as I become a county magistrate, the Ling family has completely changed their identity. I believe that no matter how difficult the problem is, as long as you are willing to work hard, it can be solved. If I can transfer to serve as a county magistrate, my descendants will be able to Even better. Working on Black Ice Terrace may be good, and even more profitable, but it’s not what I want.”
Lin Feng nodded. He even praised Ling Fugui. This person was very decisive.
And, know how to choose.
Lin Feng waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, I'm waiting for your good news."
"Goodbye, villain."
Ling Fugui bowed his head, turned around and walked out.
"Wait a minute."
When Ling Fugui walked to the gate, Lin Feng's voice suddenly came again.
Ling Fugui turned around and said, "What other orders does the Duke have?"
Lin Feng said: "There are some things you should say and some things you shouldn't say. You have to think carefully about it yourself."
"Young man, please remember the teachings of your father."
Ling Fugui immediately agreed.
Lin Feng's words were obviously a reminder to him that he should not let others know that he was serving Qin this time.
This is a plan of interests between countries.
Therefore, it must be kept secret.
Lin Feng had expectations in his eyes. If Ling Fugui could become a thorn in the side of Qin and dig out the list of names buried in Xianyang by Jin, he would definitely gain a lot. This information will be key in the future fight with Jin.
