Knowing that the head of the household was coming, the servants of the Gao Mansion hurriedly opened the middle door of the Gao Mansion.

When Gao Gong learned the news, he also hurriedly walked from the inner house.

It is a very common phenomenon for men in the Ming Dynasty to grow beards, like Lin Haoran has grown a little beard, but Gao Gong is not to mention that compared with Lin Haoran, it is also a rare beard in officialdom.

Gao Gong was born with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a relatively round face, and the whole person carried a majestic spirit. When he greeted Lin Haoran, he said politely: "The lower official has seen Lord Shangshu, please forgive me for my sins!" ”

Although his qualifications and age are far above Lin Haoran, there is a two-level gap between the two identities after all, even if he is Yuwang's teacher, he must be commensurate with Lin Haoran.

"This official came uninvited this time, I bothered Gao Shilang!" Lin Haoran didn't put on too much of an official show, and responded gently.

Gao Gong said according to the usual routine of officialdom: "Lin Shangshu's arrival makes the humble house shine, how can it be disturbed!" Lin Shangshu, please take a seat! ”

When they arrived in the living room, the two sat down as guests of honor, and the servant brought tea.

The two worked together in the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites for a period of time, and then Gao Gong was promoted to the left waiter of the Ministry of Officials, and Lin Haoran was promoted to the Secretary of the Ministry of Households, but they had different circumstances. Although the authority of the left servant of the ministry is extremely heavy, there is still a bigger gap with Lin Haoran, the head of the household who is attached to the title of the prince of Yipin.

Gao Gong drank tea, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

His current status is indeed lower, but he is Yuwang's most important teacher, even if Yuwang encounters something now, he will often ask him to go to discuss, which is his most lethal political capital.

Gao Gong was already a little worried, and said straight to the point to Lin Haoran: "If Lord Shangshu comes to persuade the old man to support Diao Min's book, this matter will still be exempted!" ”

This......

Lin Fu stood next to Lin Haoran, and he also knew why Lin Haoran came, and when he heard Gao Gong refuse so bluntly, he couldn't help but look at Lin Haoran worriedly.

Lin Haoran, who was holding a tea cup, smiled, always knowing that although Gao Gong was arrogant, he lived a very free and easy life, and he did not hide himself as deeply as Xu Jie.

It's just that Gao Gong's firm attitude also shows that Sun Jixiang's analysis is not wrong, even if Gao Gong is an innovator, he wants to be the leader of innovation.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and then asked with a smile: "Gao Shilang, what do you think...... Will King Yu be able to inherit the throne? ”

"Lin Shangshu, do you think there is still suspense in this matter?" Gao Gong heard this question, but asked rhetorically with a sneer.

Although forced by the authority of today's saints, none of the 100 officials of the Manchu Dynasty dared to ask for the appointment of King Yu as the crown prince. It's just that King Yu is Jiajing's only son, even if he doesn't have the title of prince, it is a sure thing that King Yu will inherit the throne in the future.

Lin Haoran stopped at the moment, reached out and took out a notebook from the wide cuffs, and handed it directly to Lin Fudao: "Gao Shilang, I have a copy of the data that has just been sorted out here, you can take a look!" ”

Lin Fu handed the book to Gao Gong, and Gao Gong took the book and looked at it seriously. When he saw the amount of military spending in the previous years, his brows couldn't help frowning, and he immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

Lin Haoran saw his reaction in his eyes, and his mouth rose slightly.

This time, Yang Futian's Yunnan Division sorted out these data, firstly, to provide data support for Yang Bo, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and secondly, to use it as a bargaining chip to persuade Gao Gong.

After reading the above data, Gao Gong raised his head in shock and said, "Is this really the case?" ”

"Could it be that in Gao Shilang's heart, this official doesn't even have this bit of integrity, is he a deceitful person?" Lin Haoran held the lid of the teacup and lightly splashed the hot tea, and asked rhetorically with disdain for explanation.

Gao Gong realized that this was indeed a little inappropriate, although he knew that Lin Haoran was here for the matter of Diao Minji, but he knew that Lin Haoran would not make up such a book, and his face looked solemn and said: "Lin Shangshu, this matter is really too shocking!" Although the official has always known that the expenditure on border salaries is quite large, he did not expect that it has reached as much as 2.63 million taels, and this data is obviously on the rise! If this goes on for a long time, Daming's finances will really collapse! ”

The power of this booklet is reflected not only in the amount of 2,630,000 taels, but also in this upward trend with a weak presence, which is the most terrible problem.

"Elder Xu Ge is so opposed to Diao Minshu, it is said that I, the head of the household, should not be so insistent! It's just that I've been in charge of the household department for more than a year, and I think I'm a household secretary with some financial management ability! Lin Haoran said as if he was talking to an old friend.

When Gao Gong heard this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but feel a trace of bitterness.

This demonic young man is not only "some financial management ability", it is after he became the secretary of the household department, the various measures in the past year or so can be said to have helped the household department generate a lot of income.

Even if he is in the position of his household secretary, he must be far inferior, and the young man in front of him can be said to be the most suitable candidate for the entire Ming Dynasty.

"The expenditure of the household department has far exceeded the expenditure, and all these years it has been through unconventional means such as levies, levies and miscellaneous taxes to maintain fiscal balance! It's just that this situation can't be sustained, not to mention the increasing number of displaced people in the Ming Dynasty today, and the revenue of this grain tax is also obviously declining year by year! Lin Haoran raised his eyes and looked at Gao Gong, looking serious and authentic.

Gao Gong glanced at Lin Haoran complicatedly, and found that Lin Haoran was not only intelligent, but also eloquent and eloquent, but there were really few people who could compare with him, but he still shook his head firmly and said: "Lin Shangshu, I'm afraid that you will return in defeat, Diao Minshu is very involved, and I will not agree to this plan in the court meeting!" ”

Ay......

When Lin Fu heard that Gao Gong still chose to refuse clearly, he couldn't help but sigh silently in his heart, and looked at Lin Haoran who was breaking the wall here worriedly.

Lin Haoran faced Gao Gong's refusal, but he shook his head lightly and said, "No, I think Gao Shilang you have misunderstood, I didn't come to lobby you this time!"

Hey?

Gao Gong was immediately stunned, looking at Lin Haoran suspiciously. Tangtang took the initiative to come to his door from the Yipin Household Department Shangshu, and even said that he didn't come to fight for himself, could it be that he couldn't chat with himself in emptiness?

"I have done enough for the Ming Dynasty, whether it is for the current saint or for King Yu, it can be said that I am worthy of my heart! I came here today to talk to Gao Shilang about the current situation of Daming, if Gao Shilang thinks that Daming still has to wait, then do as you like! Lin Haoran didn't mean to ask Yu Gaogong, he stood up and arched his hand after speaking: "You can keep that notebook, but it's best not to leak it out, and say goodbye!" ”

As he spoke, he turned around and was about to leave here, as if he was really just here to send warmth.