Fu Wenqi was a little worried.
"Xiong Hui's background is extremely unusual. The Xiong family is a prominent family in Jiangnan. They have long controlled the salt fields and are wealthy enough to rival a nation. Relying on their wealth, they are everywhere, scheming for personal gain and have connections with many aristocratic families."
"Whether it's among the clean officials, corrupt officials, eunuchs, or the military, the Xiong family has business in them."
"When Zhao Jingzhou was building the Zhenbei Army, he borrowed money from the Xiong family. It's said he borrowed millions of taels of silver. In return, he allowed the Xiong family to operate tax-free at Zhenbei Pass."
"The Xiong family has officials both in the imperial court and in the localities. Elder Xiong is Xiong Hui's uncle. In the local area, besides Xiong Hui, the governor of two provinces, there is also a provincial governor, several prefects, and countless county magistrates. It's a huge network of relationships."
"Xiong Hui and Zhu Zhongyan are also connected. If a fight really breaks out, there's no telling who Zhu Zhongyan will support."
Fu Wenqi explained Xiong Hui's situation one by one, and finally said, "Speaking of which, Xiong Hui once visited my father and wanted to ask for Qing'er's hand in marriage on behalf of his son, but he was driven away by my father. Therefore, the relationship between our family and Xiong Hui is not good. I didn't expect him to wait until now to trouble you."
"Is there such a thing?"
Zhao Lin's expression immediately darkened. He said, "It seems I was right not to give him face. He came prepared. Even if I kneel down to respond, it will be useless."
Fu Wenqi smiled bitterly: "I am just talking about his situation. As the governor of two provinces, he may not still remember these grudges. Even if he does remember, he may not embarrass a junior like you."
Zhao Lin sneered: "He's already come to make things difficult, and you're still saying it's uncertain? This is the enemy. Yes, the enemy!"
Seeing that Zhao Lin instantly defined Xiong Hui as an enemy, Fu Wenqi opened his mouth and looked at Gong Qiubai for help.
Gong Qiubai said calmly, "Master Zhao is right. Xiong Hui definitely came prepared. It's not just because you didn't go to see him after taking office."
Su Yinghan put it more bluntly: "On the one hand, he remembers the old grudges, and on the other hand, he feels embarrassed that the Lord didn't come to see him. But I think the most important thing is that he is jealous of the money that Feng Siyuan and his corrupt officials have amassed."
Zhao Lin nodded. "Master Su is right. I have given His Majesty over five million taels of silver, and I have also given Zhu Zhongyan over a million taels. As for the other lords, the total is nearly ten million. According to their thinking, they have given away so much, and they still have a lot left, but it's not a small amount. They all want it."
Sudi sneered, "Not only do you want it, you want it all, and you don't want to give anything in return."
Everyone was silent.
This is an irreconcilable contradiction.
If it was just a previous grudge, it would actually be easy to deal with. At most, it would embarrass Zhao Lin. It would depend on whether Zhao Lin could bear it or not.
Be patient, nothing will happen.
But now, when interests are involved, it will be a war to the death.
No wonder Zhao Lin directly defined Xiong Hui as an enemy!
It really is an enemy.
"What are you going to do?" Fu Wenqi asked.
He had to persuade Zhao Lin not to beat everyone who came.
The way to be an official is to plant more flowers and fewer thorns.
If you have too many thorns, sooner or later you will prick yourself.
Among these people, only Fu Wenqi could persuade Zhao Lin.
Firstly, he is Zhao Lin's brother-in-law, and secondly, Fu Wenqi's status is no lower than Zhao Lin's.
If Fu Wenqi had not voluntarily given up his position in the court to help Zhao Lin, Zhao Lin would have to politely call him "Sir Fu" every time he saw him.
So Fu Wenqi still hoped that Zhao Lin and Xiong Hui could make peace.
It’s best not to fight.
Otherwise, Zhao Lin would have forced the former governor to death as soon as he took office, and dealt with all the officials in the governor's office, and then started a fight with his superior, the governor.
It is easy to criticize Zhao Lin for being a bad official.
It's okay if you're a low-ranking official, but once you get to a certain position, you have to be careful with your words and actions at all times and not have any stain, otherwise you'll be found out at a critical moment.
Zhao Lin said, "I don't have time to deal with him right now. If he behaves honestly, everything will be fine. He will get the benefits he deserves. If he doesn't behave honestly, don't blame me for being rude."
Zhao Lin smiled at his attendants and said, "No matter how good a governor is, he's no match for a governor. If I don't leave, how can I give up my position to you? If you don't move up a level, how can you give up your position to your subordinates, right?"
Everyone smiled knowingly.
Yes, as the saying goes, a single move can affect the entire body. If Zhao Lin doesn’t move forward, how can everyone else move forward?
It seems that Xiong Hui must be eliminated.
Fu Wenqi smiled bitterly: "Even if Xiong Hui is eliminated, you may not be able to take the position of Governor. You are being promoted too quickly. Not to mention the ministers in the court, even His Majesty may not agree."
"He will agree." Zhao Lin said.
Fu Wenqi wanted to persuade them again, but suddenly remembered what Yun Zhiyi told them, that Cheng** would not live long.
Just within one or two years.
Most people who are dying are a little crazy.
In addition, Cheng** is extremely satisfied with Zhao Lin's work, so he might even make an exception and make him the governor.
So what if the ministers are unwilling?
That is the emperor's order.
Fu Wenqi smiled and shook his head: "I can't convince you, so I can only advise you to think twice before acting. It's best to discuss it with father or Lord Li."
Zhao Lin nodded and said, "I will write to them."
Although Zhao Lin has memories of two lives and has worked within the system in his previous life, he has never been a big leader after all. He still has to consult these two old seniors on some matters in the officialdom.
Seeing Zhao Lin listen to his advice, Fu Wenqi finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I heard Yunchuan is also clamoring to become an official?"
Zhao Lin said: "He is still young, the most urgent thing is the scientific examination."
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