Smart people tend to speak more concisely and clearly to smart people.

In this spice trade, the Ming Dynasty played the role of a middleman, and the profits were extremely high, which is undoubtedly an unreasonable existence.

Lin Haoran was afraid that Xu Jie's problem was fine, and immediately explained: "The Francois not only need spices, but also silk, so they have always hoped to establish diplomatic relations with our Ming Dynasty!" There are two main reasons why the leaders of these tribes in Nanyang are willing to sell spices to us: one is that the premise of the transaction is that both parties can abide by the agreement, but the leaders of the tribe in Nanyang this time actually do not have the strength to trade fairly with the Franc Machine, they are usually robbed by the Franc Robot or buy spices at a low price, so they need to rely on the Ming Dynasty as the backing of our ceremonial country; Second, the Nanyang countries did not have a strong desire for gold and silver, and they needed more commodities such as iron pots, cloth and porcelain from our Ming Dynasty. ”

"Tea and horses ...... each other" Xu Jie listened to Lin Haoran's explanation, and said something enlightened, but when the words came to his mouth, he felt that it was inappropriate, and turned back embarrassedly: "Uh...... Ruoyu's insight is profound, these Nanyang people do not have the strength to trade fairly with the Francophiles, so they really need to rely on us! ”

The Ming Dynasty and the Mongol Tatar tribes once established a horse market trade. It was only in the process of buying and selling between the two sides that the Mongols had a bad behavior of buying and selling, which caused the Ming to choose to close the horse market.

In the same way, the Nanyang tribe does not have the strength to trade fairly with the Francophiles, so it is reasonable to sacrifice a little profit that cannot actually be obtained to tie the Ming.

Lin Haoran knew that Xu Jie had already understood the mystery, and immediately struck while the iron was hot and talked eloquently: "When Xia Guan was serving as the deputy envoy of the Guangdong Sea Patrol Road in Guangdong, he was also aware of the gap in strength between the two sides, so he had this idea at that time. If this trade relationship can be reached, it will also be beneficial to our Ming Dynasty. First, this will strengthen the influence of our Ming suzerainty on Nanyang; Second, it can be regarded as making profits for the Ming Dynasty, and it can be regarded as sharing worries for the emperor. This policy is a move for the benefit of the country and the people, and I also ask Lord Yuanfu to help! ”

In the trade at the national level in all dynasties, due to the royal face, the Ming Dynasty has always played the role of "wronged leader". Therefore, some eunuchs advised Xianzong to follow the example of Ming Chengzu and go to the West again, and it is no wonder that Liu Daxia angrily burned Zheng He's treasure map and other materials to prevent this kind of "loss of capital".

It's just that in this national-level trade, the Ming Dynasty played the role of a central merchant, although it gave Nanyang more feudal states, but it was undoubtedly able to increase the income of the government.

Xu Jie's eyes glanced at Lin Haoran complicatedly, if this thing is really done, Lin Haoran will not only be supported by more reformist officials, but I am afraid that he will also be able to leave a name in history.

He put down the teacup slowly, and after thinking about it for a moment, he looked up at Lin Haoran and asked seriously: "Lin Shilang wanted to promote this matter at the beginning of his tenure, but he didn't know what selfish motives he had?" ”

After so many years in this officialdom, he naturally knows that people are not saints, and officials are mortals. Lin Haoran spent so much effort to promote this matter, it is absolutely impossible for it to be beneficial to Da Ming only, there must be selfish thoughts in it.

Lin Haoran didn't expect Xu Jie's question to be so straightforward, but he knew that it was better to be open and honest than to deceive at this time, so he responded: "Don't hide it from Lord Yuanfu, Xiaguan has always adhered to the political concept of opening the sea in the Ming Dynasty. If the imperial court reached a trade relationship with the tribal leaders of the Buddha Langji and Nanyang, then the matter of opening the sea would not be easily overturned, and the Guangdong side would have been able to enjoy the benefits of the opening of the sea promoted by the lower officials, and the lower officials would also be able to win higher prestige from it. ”

prestige, this is the explanation given by Lin Haoran.

"Is that all?" Xu Jie's hand played with the teacup, squinting his eyes and looking at Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran smiled, met Xu Jie's peeping gaze and said: "Xia Guan is determined to be in the political career, and he also wants to do more things for the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time wants to share the emperor's worries." Lord Yuanfu won't really believe what the outside world says, Xia Guan accepted bribes from those Nanyang envoys, so he will vigorously push them to face the saint, right? ”

A wry smile immediately appeared on Xu Jie's face, Lin Haoran had a deep relationship with the United Business Group, how could he work hard because of a little bribe from the Nanyang Mission.

Officials at their level, if it weren't for the hundreds of thousands of taels a year like Huaiyan, they would not have been able to personally get involved in danger, for more power.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, knowing that the emperor's intention was already obvious, so he pushed the boat down the river and said: "You send the specific strip to the Chen, if it is really beneficial to the country and the people, the old man is naturally happy to see it!" ”

"In that case, the lower official has thanked Lord Yuanfu in advance!" Lin Haoran saw that Xu Jie agreed, and the big stone hanging in his heart was also put down, and he respectfully gave a salute.

With the support of Jiajing and Xu Jie, this matter can be described as a sure thing.

Seeing that the goal was achieved, Lin Haoran chatted with Xu Jie for a while, and then took the initiative to say goodbye and leave. This trip to Xiyuan has already achieved the expected harvest.

As soon as Lin Haoran walked on his front foot, Xu Fan hurriedly walked in and asked excitedly: "Dad, is Lin Ruoyu really going to be transferred to Nanjing?" ”

Lin Haoran's current popularity and status are enough to attract the attention of the entire Beijing officialdom, and with the news that Lin Haoran was summoned to the palace, the attention of today's Beijing officialdom is all focused on Lin Haoran.

Xu Fan is the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, which is actually a high-level idle position. At the instigation of Tao Shien, who is also the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, he decided to go to the palace to inquire about the news and get first-hand information from his father.

Xu Jie looked at Xu Fan's happy face, but he felt a burst of resentment in his heart, so he responded calmly: "Who did you listen to?" ”

"Dad, it has spread outside now, and it is said that Lin Haoran was demoted to Nanjing as the left waiter of the Criminal Department!" Xu Fan stretched out his hand and pointed outside, looking serious.

This is often the case, even if it is some people's unwarranted speculation, but after everyone's word of mouth, it soon becomes a fact with nose and eyes.

Xu Jie sorted out the notes on the table, but said with a calm face: "Didn't I teach you a long time ago, things should be seen as believing, and hearing is false, why are you so ungrown!" ”

"Dad, Lin Haoran was not transferred to Nanjing by the emperor?" Xu Fan is a smart person, seeing his father respond like this, he is excited and in the mood to ask.

Xu Jie threw a piece of music on the table, raised his eyes and looked at Xu Fan, and said solemnly: "As long as Lin Haoran does not make big mistakes in the future, then he will definitely worship Shangshu officially, and he will also enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister in the future!" ”