After hearing Jia Lian say that if he and Daiyu don't have a son in the future, they will directly let the acting clan leader become the new clan leader, the people of the Lin family were immediately relieved.
It seems that Jia Lian really has no intention of getting involved in the Lin family's ancestral property.
That's right. For such a noble person, the wealth we have seen must be beyond our imagination. From this point of view, the patriarch really asked him to take care of the Lin family's funeral affairs for the good of the Lin family...
Therefore, they all put aside their doubts, and because Jia Lian controlled their interests, they immediately said good things to Jia Lian in an attempt to gain Jia Lian's favor and gain the identity of the acting clan leader.
Even if you don't get the status of clan leader, it would be a good thing to be familiar with someone like Jia Lian.
Jia Lian had no intention of wasting too much time with them. When he saw that the matter was finished, he stood up and finally said: "Uncle trusted me, so he entrusted Sister Lin and his funeral to me.
I, Jia Lian, naturally remember my uncle's kindness.
Therefore, even though the Lin family has fallen, I still have this kindness. If anything happens to the Lin family in the future, I will naturally help if I can.
What's more, if there is any promising person in your Lin family, such as... After passing the scientific examination, he can't go further and has no chance to find an official position, as long as he is willing to come to me, I will not be stingy in helping him.
Well, I have some important things to do, and I have to leave Suzhou tomorrow, so I have to worry about your uncle's funeral. "
Jia Lian left after saying this.
But the Lin family members in the hall were reluctant to leave because of Jia Lian's words.
"If I'm right, this Lord Lian is a close minister of the emperor, and someone who even the prince must try his best to curry favor with..."
The clan elder, who was over seventy years old, glanced at the clan members with a serious face.
"My grandpa is right, he is indeed. In the afternoon, my nephew saw with his own eyes that the grandpa and those officials who we usually don't see in person were following Brother Lian, riding in front and behind, as if they were serving his own father. …”
This is why the Lin family is not so afraid of Jia Lian. Jia Lian also came to Suzhou back then. At that time, Jia Lian was simply a junior with some background, and they, the elders, did call him Brother Lian.
However, none of them dared to say this title in front of Jia Lian just now.
The old man used his cane and said, "So, the patriarch has a sharp eye! He has given our Lin family a backer, and also left a hope for our Lin family to regain its glory.
As long as the Marquis is sincerely willing to help our Lin family, in the future our Lin family may not be able to produce another person who can win an official position and support the family! "
As he said that, the old man's eyes suddenly fell on the middle-aged scholar: "Sanlang, now you have the highest reputation in the family, and you are also the most promising to become the master of the nation.
The Marquis just now said that as long as you can get the title of a civil servant, then you don't have to worry about having no way to become an official? Do you understand the relationship? ! "
The middle-aged scholar's eyes were also a little excited at this time.
Although after winning the imperial examination, it is considered as entering the Shilin. However, it is also the lowest level. If you really want to get a serious official position, the competition is very fierce, especially for those who have no background and backing. I don't know how many years they will have to wait before they can wait.
But with Jia Lian's promise, it's different. They had no doubt that with Jia Lian's status, it was very easy to find an official position for a juren. Even if he can win Jia Lian's favor, it is not impossible for him to have a prosperous official career in the future.
So, how could he not be excited?
As long as, as long as I can make further progress and pass the provincial examination, wouldn't I be able to stand out and be shining brightly?
Seeing the middle-aged scholar's expression, other members of the Lin family could not help but feel a little envious, but at the same time they were also secretly intrigued.
It's so difficult to get a good name, and most of them know they can't do anything about it. However, if you can send your own incompetent boy to the Marquis to be a boy who works in front of the horse and behind the horse, maybe there will be a bright future.
Jia Lian didn't care too much about the Lin family. After trying his best to help Daiyu settle the Lin family's affairs, he left the Lin family and went out of the city the next day.
Jinling City, as the old capital of the country, was second only to the capital in terms of prosperity and number of dignitaries.
As the head of the military and political power of Jinling Province, Liao Jihong, the second-rank governor of Jinling, who had the highest level of civilian officialdom, was an absolute feudal official.
In Jinling, there may be some more noble people than Liao Jihong, but in terms of power, no one can be greater than him.
Early in the morning, he was rocking the imperial chair in the back office of the Governor's Palace and having morning tea leisurely.
Suddenly, he heard that someone was visiting him. At first, Liao Jihong didn't care. With his status, there were countless people from all over Jiangnan who wanted to visit him. He was not something everyone could see.
But after hearing the name passed down by the other party, Liao Jihong suddenly stopped kicking his legs, widened his eyes and said, "Who are you talking about? Jia Lian, the Marquis of Zhenyuan?"
"That's right, sir, it should be him. He has the Imperial Guard with him..."
"Is it really him? Isn't it a rumor that he went to Yangzhou to supervise the salt affairs? What is he doing here to see me?"
After muttering, Liao Jihong didn't show any worry or fear.
To be able to sit in this position, he also has the background and foundation. Although Jia Lian is a strong dragon, he is not a snake.
But neglect is definitely out of the question.
"I would like to take a closer look at what is so special about this legendary young prince who is said to be so miraculous!"
After saying that, Jia Lian was ordered to be invited to the main hall. He immediately changed into his regular clothes and came out to receive him.
"Haha, when I got up this morning, I heard a magpie calling in the back yard. I guessed that a distinguished guest would come to the door today, and sure enough! I didn't know that the Marquis of Zhenyuan came to visit. I am not welcoming you from afar, and I am disrespectful and disrespectful!"
Liao Jihong laughed loudly before he entered the main hall. His voice was loud and cheerful, full of joy, as if he had been friends with the visitor for many years.
When I entered the door, I saw a few strange figures at the entrance of the hall. In the hall, a slender and handsome figure also stood beside the guest seat, slightly arching her hand towards him.
"I have admired the reputation of Governor Liao for a long time, and today I paid you an unauthorized visit. I hope the Governor will not be offended."
"No wonder, no wonder! I have long heard that the Marquis of Zhenyuan is a very talented person among men. When I saw him today, I realized that the rumors were indeed true.
Hahaha, Mr. Hou, please take a seat.
Come, serve tea. "
After a natural and neat courtesy that seemed to go deep into the bones, the host and guest took their seats.
The person coming was naturally Jia Lian.
In order to avoid people's eyes and ears, when he was in Suzhou, Jia Lian divided his troops into two groups and went all the way to Yangzhou. He only took more than 20 people to Jinling City.
"I came to see the Governor today because Jia Lian has a merciless request and asks for the Governor's help."
After hearing Jia Lian's straightforward words, Liao Jihong's expression moved slightly.
Although he maintained his identity and did not call himself a lower official in front of Jia Lian, he also knew that Jia Lian was on official business in Jiangnan.
Generally speaking, imperial envoys who go out of the capital with the emperor's orders like this, even if they are high-ranking officials from various frontiers, must be treated with caution.
Otherwise, if someone makes a small report to the emperor after returning to Beijing, even if it doesn't hurt them at all, it will still be troublesome.
Therefore, Liao Jihong immediately smiled.
"Oh? The Marquis has something to do, but please tell me. As long as I can do it, I won't dare to disobey you."
"The Governor is so cheerful, so I won't be polite to you.
Your Excellency must also know that I went to Jiangnan this time to supervise the salt administration.
It's just that I left the capital alone and was weak, so I was afraid of being fooled by the salt merchants and local officials.
Therefore, when I come to see the Governor this time, I want to ask the Governor to mobilize a team of officers and soldiers to assist me in going to Yangzhou to supervise the salt affairs. "
"You want to mobilize troops?"
Liao Jihong was a little surprised, but then relieved.
Everyone knows that Yanzheng is in deep water. When he first learned that the imperial court had sent a young prince to the south of the Yangtze River to supervise the salt administration, Liao Jihong was still a little scornful. He felt that in the end, this matter was just a matter of thunder and rain, and it was passed over in a fool's errand.
After all, he, the local governor, knows better than anyone how powerful the Yangzhou salt merchants are.
Unexpectedly, Jia Lian suddenly appeared in Jinling and threatened to mobilize troops. I'm afraid I came prepared.
Therefore, I couldn't help but curiously ask: "Could it be that the imperial court is really going to take action this time?"
After saying that, seeing Jia Lian looking at him with a smile and not answering, Liao Jihong was a little embarrassed, then stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Although I am willing to help the Marquis on errands, the deployment of troops is a big deal after all, so I dare not agree to it casually. Mr. Hou.
I wonder if the Marquis can ask Your Majesty for the right to mobilize troops when he leaves Beijing? "
They are both imperial envoys, and they also have different powers and priorities.
If anyone could send troops to the local area, there would be no chaos.
Jia Lian smiled slightly, took off Shang Fang's sword from his waist, and said with a smile: "Since I dare to ask the Governor to mobilize troops, I am certainly not willful.
However, I do not have a special decree to mobilize troops. If the Governor has any doubts, he might as well check this sword.
This sword is Shang Fangsi's highest standard sword of the Emperor. Wherever this sword passes, local officials, big or small, are subject to its jurisdiction.
Lord Governor, please. "
Although it stands to reason that Jia Lian could have asked Liao Jihong to cooperate with him. But Jia Lian did not go to Jiangnan to show off his power, but to do something.
Therefore, the top priority is to get things done well and avoid unnecessary complications. Otherwise, even if these local officials dare not resist him openly, it is still impossible to prevent him from doing things that are both overt and covert.
In addition, in the officialdom, it is important to have multiple friends and multiple paths, so Jia Lian was naturally happy to give Liao Jihong face and happily obtained people from him.
Liao Jihong had already told Jia Lian that he was holding the highest standard Shang Fang sword, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
As a feudal official who takes charge of one side on behalf of the imperial court, he is naturally no stranger to Shang Fang's sword.
He believed even more that Jia Lian did not dare to fool him on this matter.
But I couldn't help but sigh in my heart that Jia Lian was so trusted by the emperor at such a young age.
What he was thinking in his heart was not shown on his face. When Jia Lian stood up and held his sword with both hands, he also stood up quickly and excused himself with both hands: "The Marquis' words are serious, I have no intention of questioning the Marquis.
Since the Marquis has already received the holy will, I should help you. I just don’t know how many officers and soldiers the Marquis is planning to deploy? "
"You don't need too many, just eight hundred elite soldiers."
Hearing that it was only 800, Liao Jihong breathed a sigh of relief, immediately agreed with a smile, and immediately went out to ask someone to make arrangements.
When he came back, he had already put on a more cordial look. He joked that he had hit it off with Jia Lian and asked him to stay for lunch.
Jia Lian declined on the grounds that he still had secular affairs to attend to, and only said that he would come to express his gratitude in person after the success was achieved.
Liao Jihong didn't say much. He knew that the Jia family was a prominent family in Jinling, and Jia Lian wanted to visit some old relatives in law, so he didn't stop him.
After Jia Lian left, the staff saw a thoughtful look on Liao Jihong's face and couldn't help but said tentatively: "Sir, should we send a message to Yangzhou in advance?"
Although the Governor's Palace is not in Yangzhou, the Lianghuai Salt Administration covers the entire Jiangnan area.
Therefore, even the salt in Jinling City is controlled by salt merchants based in Yangzhou.
Since doing business in his territory is still the most profitable salt shop, it is naturally impossible not to pay him some respect.
"No need, it seems that the imperial court is really going to take action this time.
Also, the salt merchants in Yangzhou are all so rich that even I am jealous when they see them. It’s time to put things in order.
They were also greedy, which made the court really angry.
Whether they can successfully escape this disaster depends on the methods of the Marquis of Zhenyuan. Zizzi, even I am looking forward to it. "
Liao Jihong stroked his beard, looking interested.
Of course he is not worried that the collapse of the salt merchants will implicate him. Firstly, he has his own support, and secondly, what does the little salt merchants pay him every year? On the contrary, he controls the military affairs, but not the salt administration. Naturally, those salt merchants don't need to be too afraid of him, they only need to do superficial things.
When the staff saw what Liao Jihong said, they naturally said nothing more.
However, Liao Jihong suddenly turned around and asked, "I remember that there is a Qian Boss under the Xishan Camp, who seems to be a descendant of the Jia family?"
"Reporting to your lord, it seems that there is indeed a person. What do you mean, lord?"
"This Jia Lian is a new member of the imperial court. Although he doesn't have much to do with me, now that we have met him, it is better to make friends with him than to offend him. Well, let him lead the team and accompany Jia Lian to Yangzhou this time. Bar."
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