If he had a choice, he naturally hoped that the imperial court would directly cut the knight, but he knew that this matter could not succeed. Jiajing would never agree to do such a thing that angered the clan, and even Longqing would not agree to such a plan.

However, when encountering things, you must know how to be flexible, since you can't be tough on cutting the knight, then you can only find another way. If you want the sect people to take the initiative to put down the "iron rice bowl", you can give them a certain temptation.

Engaging in Shinong industry and commerce and giving compensation are naturally far from enough for the upper-class sect members, but some bankrupt or brainy clan members are likely to choose to give up.

After all, it is impossible for every member of the more than 20,000 clans of the Ming clan to like to be pigs for the imperial court to breed, and some of them are also pursuing something, and their careers and wealth are also a happy life.

It is based on this judgment that Lin Haoran wants to throw out this plan with a certain temptation, hoping to achieve the goal of "cutting the knight" through this indirect means.

Naturally, this plan will not cure the ills of the clan, but it can give a new way of thinking to solve the problem of the clan and the feudal domain, and historically break the barrier between "clan people" and "people's nationality".

Wu Shan, who was dressed in home clothes, picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip of tea slowly.

Although he already had a high opinion of this son-in-law, he couldn't help but take a deep look at his son-in-law when he heard this unexpected plan. In terms of advice alone, I am afraid that no one in the entire officialdom is the opponent of this son-in-law.

Lin Haoran was a little furious by Wu Shan's heart, but he seriously asked for advice: "Father-in-law, but there is a problem with this plan?" ”

The sun had set, and the clouds in the sky were burned red, causing a layer of gold dust to scatter on the entire pavilion and the two people sitting opposite.

Wu Shan's skin was fair, and at this time there was a touch of ruddy, but he looked up at Lin Haoran and analyzed it seriously: "This plan is beyond my expectations, and the feasibility is also very high, but the emperor may not agree, and others will definitely obstruct it!" ”

"What does my father-in-law mean: Xu Jie will definitely stand up against it?" Lin Haoran's brows furrowed slightly, and he asked worriedly.

Up to now, only Xu Jie is the one who makes him the most fearful and can make his plan stillborn. After all, after Yan Song left, Jiajing would actually choose to discuss with Xu Jie when he encountered many major events.

"I'm afraid it's not just Xu Jie! You're so dazzling, if everything goes according to your plan, where will other people's faces go? Wu Shan put down the teacup gently, looked at Lin Haoran with complicated eyes and said, "I told you a long time ago: the moon is full and the water is full. You have been a left attendant of the Ministry of Rites since you were young, and what you have to do now is to hibernate and keep your eyes on it. It's just that you come up with an ordinary plan, but the feasibility of this plan is very high, but you take the lead in doing this, even if Xu Ge Lao doesn't feel good in his heart, how should the history books evaluate him as the first assistant in the future? ”

To reach their position, they are not only thinking about doing everything possible to climb up, but also thinking about their reputation in the history books.

There are actually very few emperors like today's saints who do not pay attention to reputation, and many emperors are burdened by history books, not only do not dare to do things that are too out of line, but also work hard to implement benevolent government and leave a good reputation.

Lin Haoran is already so good now that he is only the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, if he is allowed to continue to shine like this, then others will look bleak, which is intolerable to many officials who have struggled for most of their lives.

It is also for this reason that the son-in-law came up with this very feasible plan this time, but it is destined not to be easily passed, and it will definitely be blocked by many officials.

"The disadvantages of the clan have dragged on to this day, and it has become the most urgent problem to solve in the Ming Dynasty. These things should have been solved by them in the first place, and now that they don't do it, they should thank me! Although Lin Haoran knew that his father-in-law was telling the truth, he still complained indignantly.

"It's useless to say this! The current court is not a comparison of how many things have been done, a comparison of who does not make mistakes, and a comparison of who has survived for a long time! Wu Shan's face was a little helpless, and he seemed to teach seriously.

In the past, his teacher Xia Yan supported the recovery of the Hetao, which can be described as a good thing, once it is really done, his teacher Xia Yan will definitely be able to pass on through the ages.

As a result, today's saint is capricious, and because of this incident, he has a grudge against his teacher Xia Yan, and at this time, he was used by the traitor Yan Song, causing his teacher to be guillotined.

What Lin Haoran is doing now is certainly for the benefit of the country and the people, but it is easy to make mistakes, not only to face huge resistance, but also to be careful against the open guns and hidden arrows of all parties.

Lin Haoran knew that his father-in-law was right, but he was not willing to die of the plan, so he seriously asked for advice: "Father-in-law, if the son-in-law wants to implement this plan now, but I don't know what to do?" ”

Wu Shan glanced up at Lin Haoran, as if he didn't need to think about it, he directly dipped a little tea in his hand and wrote a word on the table.

After nearly 30 years in the officialdom and nine years as Shangshu, he also has his officialdom wisdom and methods, but his methods are usually more upright and upright.

As the red sun sets over the West Mountain, the colors of the sky gradually dissipate on the horizon, until the last ray of light in the west is gone, and night falls on the city of Beijing.

There are priorities in things, and Lin Haoran took Zhou Youqing's matter to heart. After dinner, he said goodbye to Wu Shan, who was about to entertain the guests, and then went directly to visit Zhu Heng, the left attendant of the ministry, in a sedan chair.

When passing by the Xu Mansion, he heard that the Xu Mansion was quite lively, so he curiously opened the sedan curtain. Looking inside from the gate of Xu's house, I saw Tao Chengen, the young secretary of Taichang Temple, standing in the front yard.

Tao Chengen is the son of the former Heavenly Master Tao Zhongwen, but this second ancestor failed to withstand his father's exquisite alchemy, so he naturally could not take over his father's mantle, but relying on his father Meng is also an official to Taichang Temple Shaoqing, from the son of a Taoist priest to the Ming Dynasty's four officials.

Lin Haoran glanced at it, then lowered the curtain, and didn't think much about Xu Fan and Tao Zhongwen getting so close. After all, both of them are the second ancestors who rely on their father's shadow to ascend the throne, and they are colleagues of Datsuneji, so it is normal for them to smell like each other.

Tao Chengen seemed to be aware of it, and couldn't help but turn his head to look out of the door, and saw a sedan chair passing in front of the door, and faintly felt that this sedan chair was a little familiar.

Xu Fan didn't care about the movement outside the door, and raised his hand to Tao Chengen with a smile on his face and said, "Brother Tao, my father is already waiting in the study, please inside!" ”

Tao Chengen no longer paid attention to the matter of the sedan chair, and was busy saluting Xu Fan, and the dignified Ming Shoufu actually wanted to meet him, which made him flattered.

Most of the high-ranking officials are concentrated in Da and Xiao Yongfang, where the east side is close to Dongjiang Rice Lane, and the west side is not far from Xiyuan, so everyone is keen to live here.

Zhu Mansion is located in Dashi Yongfang, the location is relatively close to the west. Although the location is relatively remote, it can be described as a place where every inch of land is valuable, but it is impossible for everyone to live in a good house here.

Zhu Heng is a native of Wan'an, Jiangxi, Jiajing Eleventh Jinshi, first a county magistrate, and was later recalled to serve as the head of the Criminal Department, released to Fujian Inspector, Shandong political envoy, and then served as the governor of Shandong, was recalled to the capital as the right waiter of the Ministry of Industry, and now serves as the right waiter of the Ministry of Officials.

has been in officialdom for more than 30 years, and can be described as an old fritter in officialdom. Although he was a member of the strict party in the past, he still had some incense with Xu Jie, so his current position is quite stable.

However, there are inevitably officials wandering around in the mansion of the right attendant of the dignified ministry, and many big businessmen take the initiative to hand over the prayer posts, but these prayer posts are usually lost in the sea.

When Lin Haoran's sedan chair arrived, Lin Fu had already taken the famous thorn to the Zhu Mansion first, and at this time, the middle door of the Zhu Mansion had been opened, and the sedan chair went directly to the front yard.

"Uncle Shaozong is here, and the humble house is shining!" Zhu Heng was already an old man who had reached the age of sixty, and the whole person seemed to be in good spirits, and greeted Lin Haoran warmly like a spring breeze.

Lin Haoran faced Zhu Heng, who came out to greet him in person, and also saluted respectfully: "This official suddenly visited, disturbing Shaozuka Zai, please don't blame Shaozuka Zai!" ”

"Huh...... The old man can't wait for Uncle Zuo Zongbo to disturb him every day! Uncle Zuo, please inside! Zhu Heng was still wearing a crimson three-grade official uniform, and invited Lin Haoran with a smile.

Although he has great authority as the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, in terms of identity and status, he is not as good as Lin Haoran, who is the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites. What's more, he still has the imprint of the Yan Party on his body, and there is almost no hope of winning the Six Shangshu, and Lin Haoran is the one who wants to enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister.

Zhu Heng enthusiastically led Lin Haoran into the living room, pointed to the chair and said politely: "Hehe...... Uncle Zuo, please take a seat! ”

"Thank you Zai Tsukasuk!" Lin Haoran maintained his courtesy, raised his hand to Zhu Heng and pointed to the main seat, signaling the other party to sit down first, and then sat down on the seat.

Officialdom is like this, everyone wears a mask on their face, but it is impossible to judge the other party's hypocrisy from their expressions.

In the face of such a distinguished guest, the housekeeper also personally brought the best tea.

Zhu Heng observed Lin Haoran's reaction with a teacup, and when Lin Haoran's eyes looked over, he smiled and asked: "Uncle Zuo, I don't know why I came, but it doesn't hurt to say!" ”

"This time, I actually came here to ask Shaotsuka Zai for advice!" Lin Haoran put down the teacup gently and said to Zhu Heng seriously.

Zhu Heng smiled at first, and responded humbly: "Uncle Zuo is the dragon and phoenix among people, I will live a few years better than you, but there is nothing to ask you for!" You and I are not outsiders, if there is anything to say, you can help the old man and never stand idly by! ”

"Then you're welcome!" Lin Haoran smiled slightly on his face, and said seriously to Zhu Heng: "This official is trusted by the great sect uncle, and now he has taken over the matter of reforming the sect domain, but I am only shallow in my wisdom, and I specially came over tonight to ask Shaozuka Zai for advice!" ”

Zhu Heng knew that Lin Haoran had recently taken over the hot potato of cutting the rice of the sect, but he didn't expect Lin Haoran to take the initiative to come to the door to ask for advice, and his face also showed a look of sudden realization.

In the face of such an "open-minded advice" of the Ministry of Rites, Zhu Heng also told Lin Haoran some of the statements he had accumulated in his heart.

Lin Haoran is a very qualified listener, especially he is very good at answering calls, and he can always make Zhu Heng achieve psychological resonance with one sentence, as if he has found a like-minded person.

Zhu Heng is a very talkative person, the more he talks, the more excited he becomes, and he has long had ideas about the affairs of the sect, so he poured out to Lin Haoran endlessly: "The number of sect people is so large, mainly because they have a group of wives and concubines. It's just that I have raised pigs in my family and know that if you want to control the number of pigs, then raise fewer sows...... Ahem, I mean to curb the number of their concubines, and to charge the low-level clansmen with monogamy, we can catch half of their lives! Of course, they can't be made out of the house, and for the thirty-year-old clansmen who have no heirs, they can be allowed to take another concubine! ”

For a long time of incense, the two sides could be said to have talked very happily, and Zhu Heng insisted on sending Lin Haoran to the front yard as if he had found a confidant.

Lin Haoran seemed to be quite rewarded, but when he was leaving, he suddenly said: "Although Zhou Youqing and Shaotsuka Zai are fellow villagers, he is the same year as him, I am afraid that I know this person better than Shaotsuka Zai!" This person has the upright spirit of Shaotsuka Zai, and he is diligent and studious, and he has a good reputation since he joined the office, and he can entrust important tasks, but I don't know what Shaotsuka Zai thinks? ”

In the end, he said the true purpose of the trip lightly, and looked at Zhu Heng with blazing eyes.

Zhu Heng finally reacted at this time, where is this young man in front of him who humbly asks for advice, and he is obviously an extremely shrewd politician. It's just that in the face of this request, he hesitated a little and responded: "Zhou Youqing, this person has outstanding ability, and he is indeed the most suitable candidate for the test secretary Wailang, but whether the thing is successful or not depends on the main hall, I can't be the master!" ”

"Don't hide it from Shaozuka, I'm actually from my father-in-law...... In this way, there will be Lao Shaozuka! Lin Haoran glanced at Zhu Heng meaningfully, and then said goodbye and left.

The reason why Lin Haoran spared no effort to promote Zhou Youqing to serve as the test leader was not only for Zhou Youqing's affection, but also because he wanted to have more helpers in the future.

After all, he wanted to do something in the Ming Dynasty, and the resistance of this officialdom was too great. If there is no support and assistance from the people below, many things will not be able to be done at all, and this case is a good example.

Zhu Heng gently stroked his gray beard and watched Lin Haoran's sedan chair leave, and sighed secretly in his heart, but there was a feeling that the back waves of the Yangtze River were pushing the front waves.

It's just that he knows that if he helps with this, there will definitely be a good return in the future.

He is sixty years old this year, and he is destined not to have the opportunity to advance again, and forming an incense relationship with a thriving Zuo Waiter of the Ministry of Rites is undoubtedly more important than anything else.

It was from this night that Lin Haoran suddenly made frequent moves.

For several nights in a row, under the banner of asking the Pope about the affairs of the Sect, he successively went to the mansions of some court bigwigs, including the mansions of Yuan Wei, the second assistant, and Yan Ne, the secretary of the household department.

Such a big move naturally can't hide the eyeliner of all parties, but many people don't understand what medicine is sold in Lin Haoran's gourd, why is this Lin operator, who has always been a last resort, suddenly so humble?

It's just that regardless of whether he believes it or not, Lin Haoran did humbly ask many officials of the Sixth Ministry for advice, which also made many people see Lin Haoran's serious side.

Seeing that the end of early July was about to end, Lin Haoran did not continue to drag it out, but directly sent the new plan that had been prepared long ago to Li Chunfang.

Li Chunfang is a very talkative boss, he will not find fault with Lin Haoran's plan, and after there are really no major problems, he will let people deliver the plan to the cabinet.