Chapter 023 Trading

Lin Zimo walked on the street to the government and unexpectedly met Zhao Wenxuan, who was leading the soldiers to run. My heart is quite complicated for this team that is not full.

When the two passed by, they nodded their heads to greet each other. Lin Zimo, standing next to the street, looked back and watched them go away, and his heart seemed to add a little favor to Zhao Wenxuan, a hereditary military. He believes that the military attache who can lead the team to practice will not go there no matter how bad it is.

As a recent crossing, Lin Zimo naturally does not know some of the current actual situation. In the Ming Dynasty, civil and military status were managed separately, and hereditary military positions were fully in line with the provisions of the law at that time. At the beginning, Zhu Yuanzhang's move was of positive significance.

When this measure developed into the middle and late Ming Dynasty, most of the soldiers recorded in the military could only cultivate land and did not know basic military skills, and officers' "drinking blood" and "eating empty" also became a norm.

In the 26th year of Hongwu (1393), the Ming court stipulated that in each 100 households, there were 10 firemen, 20 knifemen, 30 archers and 40 gunners, of which the firemen accounted for one-tenth of the team. The army was equipped with so many firearms, which was unique in the world at that time.

The troops led by Zhao Wenxuan were the regular army of the Ming Dynasty, so they were strictly implemented in accordance with the regulations of the imperial court. The reason why his team is not full is that it has been weak and strong. Although his subordinates are only 68, his combat effectiveness is absolutely above the middle level of the Ming army.

Lin Zimo, who was back on the road, noticed that the eyes of the people looked at him were full of trust and worship. In addition, he saw many people giving thumbs up to him, and his ears heard the people call themselves 'great heroes', 'great heroes', 'living bodhisattvas'... Lin Zimo understood that his heroic deeds of leading everyone to defend the city had been widely spread in Pingnan County. He is worshipped as a savior and a star by everyone, and his self-feeling is extremely good.

Lin Zimo suddenly felt the wind under his feet, and there was some fluttering. After crossing, he felt the recognition of his self-worth for the first time, so he held his head high and walked through the familiar street with a smile to the county government. Before one foot stepped into his government office, he was invited by Zhang Chi, who had been waiting here for a long time. It has long been expected that he turned around and walked to Zhang Chi's government office.

Zhang Chi, who put down his figure, smiled and greeted Lin Zimo in person. Although Lin Zimo's self-feeling was extremely good, he was not carried away by victory. I know that Zhang Chi's super-standard courtesy is only temporary. When his crisis is over, I'm afraid he will be another face, and the two will have a real bargain.

After the two sat down separately, Zhang Chi's cronin set tea for them separately, closed the door and quietly retreated.

Zhang Chi, who picked up the tea, first said, "Brother Zimo Xian, this tea is a good dragon well before the rain. If you are used to drinking, then take a catty home and drink slowly.

Lin Zimo, who took a sip, immediately felt the extraordinary tea, so he smiled and said, "It's really a good tea."

"The wise brother stuck to the city, so that there was no chaos in the city and kept the people and one side safe. Thoughtful you are really admirable. Zhang Chi, who flattered Lin Zimo, knew that the topic had been opened and further explored: "Brother Yu went to the government office to recruit troops. He left in a hurry and did not explain it clearly, which made me feel very sad to hear such false rumors. Brother Fool can care about the attitude of others, but I want to know what you think of those rumors?

Lin Zimo, who heard him as a 'fool brother' and a 'virtuous brother', heard a clear and sincere understanding. The meaning of his words is nothing more than to make himself express himself. If he said that he would run for his life alone with his family regardless of the lives of the people in the city, he expected that Zhang Chi's face would turn green.

However, Lin Zimo, who had already had a calculation, is naturally unwilling to give up a good opportunity, hinting: "True or false, false or false. All this can be changed by people.

Zhang Chi immediately understood, stopped turning around and directly threw a profit and said, "Since Li Renjie is dead, the county magistrate of Pingnan County has been vacant. I have the intention to guarantee you to be the county magistrate of this county.

Lin Zimo took a sip of tea, shook his head on the surface, and said with deep meaning: "This Longjing is really good tea before the rain, but it is too little. If the county lord can give me more tea, I think everything will be fine.

Zhang Chi understood the meaning of his words and knew that he thought he had issued fewer bar codes. He said bluntly, "There are only you and me in the house, and there is no third person. The conversation between us is only known by heaven and earth. You know it and I know it. If you have any conditions, just ask."

Lin Zimo, who put down the tea in his hand, smiled and said, "I still hope that the county lord will help me in the future. However, as you know, if there are many people, it will be miscellaneous. In order to garrison them in the city, I promised their benefits. If I can't cash it, it's hard to guarantee that they won't give birth to some right and wrong. This time, Wang's head has contributed a lot, and he hopes that the county lord will also be guaranteed. And my untalented brother-in-law insisted on shouting that he wanted to be a fast catcher, so I hope you can do it.

"Your appetite is really good." Zhang Chi can't accept such a condition. The main reason is that he doesn't want to be empty: "It's my condition for you to replace Li Renjie. As for the rest, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do. Since I can come back safe and sound, I always have a thorough way. Isn't it too unkind of you?"

Lin Zimo, who was not in a hurry, drank two sips of tea. He was sure that he was pretending. After all, it was his trouble, not his own. I just want to take advantage of this opportunity to make progress. Although he is still dissatisfied with Zhang Chi, it is hard to guarantee that the court will not send a more greedy person than him if he really knocks down.

Although there was an exceptional promotion system in the Ming Dynasty, Lin Zimo was only in the position of the main book for a few months. No matter how exceptionally promoted he is, he can't reach the position of Zhengqipinzhi County. If he can be promoted from the main book of Zhengjiupin to the county magistrate of Zhengbapin, he has been promoted to two levels, which can be regarded as an exceptional promotion.

"Li Renjie is dead, so his family must have a lot of property. His family has been put to prison by me. If all the charges are borne by him alone, it should not be difficult. Lin Zimo looked calm and said slowly, "I am in the same boat as the county, so we should be our own people!" It's everyone's business that you help me and I help you.

Zhang Chi was not fooled by his own people, but was a little moved by Li Renjie's family. If you can come back safely, you will use a lot of money. If you can make up for this loss from Li Renjie, it is also a good way.

Lin Zimo saw that he bowed his head and understood that Zhang Chi was making calculations. He must fulfill his promise, otherwise it will affect his prestige and reputation in Pingnan County. If he loses his trust with them, it will be difficult for everyone to stay in the city and fight against the enemy.

After some trade-offs, Zhang Chi said thoughtfully, "I can fulfill the promise you promised to all people and your brother-in-law will take the position of arrest. However, we need to discuss Wang Pengfei's matter in the future. If you don't agree, there is no need for us to talk about it.

I know that I can't directly turn against Lin Zimou. After all, the fatal shortcomings are still pinched by him. He is also a native of his hometown, and after guarding the city, Lin Zimo's prestige is not the same as that of the past. If you want to stay in Pingnan County, you still need to rely on him for many things.

The reason why Zhang Chi promised to reward everyone is the reason for calculating the economic accounts well. Although there are hundreds of people, the amount of silver really needs to be taken out is still relatively small. If those poor people can't collect their money, they can push the boat. He is not very clear about Li Renjie's personal property, but he still has an impression of the general situation. I believe that there should be no big problem if I can get a handful of silver.

As for Zhang Chi's reason for not promoting Wang Pengfei, he wanted to set a trap for Lin Zi. When he returned to Pingnan County, he was not idle and had already sent his cronies to inquire about relevant information. He expected that if Wang Pengfei didn't get any benefit, he would resent Lin Zimo. After all, Lin Zimo's brother-in-law could be promoted. If he is unhappy and kills Lin Zimo with a knife, it will be the most perfect ending.

Similarly, Lin Zimo knew that Zhang Chi had made certain concessions, but he also saw clearly the situation he deliberately set. If I really continue to spend time with him, I'm afraid I will waste the opportunity. Lin Zi was soberly aware that everyone's reward could not go on, which would only attract their resentment and dissatisfaction. The spearhead of all their negative emotions will not be Zhang Chi, but himself. After all, he made his own promise.

"Okay, then let's make a deal." Lin Zimo made the final decision after careful weighing.

In the whole process, what Zhang Chi didn't expect was that he overestimated Li Renjie and underestimated Lin Zimo.

"Since the main book is fast, I will fulfill the agreement reached between us as soon as possible." Zhang Chi was not afraid of him and said back afterwards, "We are grasshoppers on a rope. If you can't run away, you will run away with me."

He knew that as long as he realized these things, he would have more room for operation. He thought that he would let Lin Zi be more proud for a while and find a chance to get rid of them in the future.

Immediately, Lin Zimo also responded with a smile: "The county lord and I went in the same boat and retreated together."