The resistance to the opening of the sea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang lies in the power of the local gentry, and only a small Zhengwupin Ningbo City Bo Si can not promote this reform, so it is necessary for officials with greater authority to support it.

Hu Zongxian, the former governor of Zhejiang, was an enlightened official who had always been supportive of the opening of the sea, so he invisibly alleviated a lot of resistance, and Lin Haoran was also willing to promote the opening of the sea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

It's just that people are not as good as heaven, Hu Zongxian, who had great military achievements, was eliminated by the Xu Party, and after Guo Pu's recommendation, the important position of governor and governor of Zhejiang also fell to Zhao Shanran.

Lin Haoran not only wants the position of Ningbo City, but also needs the support of Zhao Shanran, the governor and governor of Zhejiang, only in this way can he promote the process of opening the sea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

It's just that after this small temptation, Guo Pu is not even willing to give him a position promoted by Ningbo City, how can he let Zhao Shanran vigorously support Kaihai?

It was also at this time that he understood that the reason why Guo Pu was so contemptuous of him was not only that Guo Pu's current power had soared, but that Guo Pu essentially belonged to the old school.

At this moment, Guo Gongzi strode in from outside excitedly, and said loudly to Guo Pu: "Dad, Xu Shaoqing came to visit, I have already asked Steward Guo to bring him over!" ”

When he said this, Guo Gongzi also glanced at Lin Haoran demonstratively.

Lin Haoran knew that this Xu Shaoqing could not be someone else, it was Xu Jie's eldest son Xu Fan. And Guo Gongzi was so excited, firstly, he hoped that they would be friendly with the Xu family, and secondly, he was demonstrating to himself.

Guo Pu's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately turned his head to look at Lin Haoran and said lightly: "Lord Lin, if there is nothing else important, please go back first!" ”

Guo Gongzi watched Lin Haoran being driven away, and couldn't help but show a smug smile on his face, and his eyes were even more gloating.

Lin Haoran couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, his current status was no longer comparable to Xu Fan, and his dignified Shuntian Mansion Yin even had to give up his seat in Xu Fan, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple.

It's just that years of officialdom experience have allowed him to control his emotions well.

There was no displeasure on his face, but he looked up at Guo Gongzi with a smug face, and took the initiative to ask with concern: "Guo Gongzi, I heard that you don't plan to continue the scientific examination, do you want to enter the official position through the official shadow?" ”

Guo Gongzi didn't know why, but he looked proud and raised his chin and replied, "Not bad!" ”

"This official is not talented, but now he is also a court official of the third grade! When your father goes to work, if you encounter any trouble in the officialdom, you can find the refuge of this official! Lin Haoran promised with a slight smile.

Guo Gongzi suddenly felt uncomfortable in his heart, and immediately snorted coldly: "Who cares about you!" ”

"It seems that Guo Gongzi still doesn't understand officialdom! This generation of newcomers replaces the old, and when the old people go, the newcomers will inevitably be liquidated! Lin Haoran smiled slightly, and preached again.

Guo Gongzi is not a stupid person, he has already heard what Lin Haoran said, but he turned his head to look at his father in confusion.

Guo Pu is so smart, even if he knows that these words reveal a bit of threat, his face can't help but become ugly, and he looks uncertain and stares at Lin Haoran.

It's just that he has to admit that Lin Haoran does have an excellent future.

Lin Haoran created an unprecedented Lianzhong Liuyuan in the imperial examination, was born in the Hanlin Academy, and was already an official at the age of 22 to the Yin of Shuntian Mansion. Most importantly, Lin Haoran is also a very politically wise official.

Not to mention that there is a great chance to enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister in the future, and it is even possible to win the throne of the first assistant, and he is the most promising young man in the entire Ming Dynasty.

"Guo Shangshu, the kid is bothered, say goodbye!"

Lin Haoran stood up and bowed his hand to Guo Pu in a regular manner, but he didn't care about that face, and turned around and left the living room.

In the best plan, it is natural to win over Guo Pu. It's just that Guo Pu is now sitting big, and he doesn't look down on their side at all, and he is not even willing to maintain superficial respect.

In this officialdom, there are no permanent friends, only eternal interests. On the contrary, Guo Pu and Xu Jie are in the honeymoon period, and it is even more unlikely that they will wholeheartedly help their side.

And now, he only hopes that Guo Pu can be afraid of the future and not do too much on their side.

Leaving from the living room, I happened to meet Xu Fan in the corridor.

Xu Fan's body is tall, his face is full of red light, and he looks like a tiger when he walks. In the wake of this Jingcha, he has also become the object of many officials' desire to stammer.

Lin Haoran faced Xu Fan, who was walking towards him, but he smiled and quipped: "Xu Shaoqing, when you come to visit Guo Shangshu in Guo's Mansion at this time, you won't come here to run for officials, right?" ”

Xu Fan also saw Lin Haoran coming towards him, and was thinking about passing by him arrogantly, not wanting to pay attention to this difficult kid. didn't want the other party to throw out this question, and the arrogance just now disappeared into invisibility.

He, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, was naturally among the Jingcha, and this time he had no chance of promotion, but he replied unnaturally: "Lin Haoran said that he laughed, this official came to visit Guo Shangshu on the order of his father!" ”

"Oh, but I don't know what?" Lin Haoran pretended to be stunned, and immediately inquired.

Xu Fan didn't expect Lin Haoran to be so ignorant, he was slightly stunned at first, but immediately refused: "You can't say anything about this!" ”

"It's related to this official, so it's inconvenient to say, right?" As if he had guessed, Lin Haoran stared at his facial expression and speculated.

Xu Fan's eyes looked to the left a little unnaturally, and he immediately arched his hand again: "Lin Mansion Yin is too worried, it has nothing to do with you, this official will leave first!" ”

The smile on Lin Haoran's face slowly disappeared, and he looked thoughtfully at the back of Guo Pu, who left in a hurry, but handed Lin Fu a look.

Lin Fu is now not only Lin Haoran's guard captain, but also Lin Haoran's henchman. Following Lin Haoran, he already had a heart, and even if he nodded, he quietly walked in another direction.

After leaving the Guo Mansion, Lin Haoran did not return to the Wu Mansion directly, but sat down in a nearby restaurant facing the street, looking at the street below like an idle person.

After a while, Xu Fan's sedan chair came out of the alley of Wufu and happened to pass by the street below.

Lin Fu walked upstairs and handed a note to Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran opened the note, which was some of the conversations in the living room of Guo's mansion.

"Uncle Nineteen, does Xu Jie really want to deal with our side?" Although Lin Fu recognized some words, he hadn't read all the contents of the note, and asked curiously.

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