Zhao Lin smiled slightly and said, "Even if you are powerful and trusted by His Majesty, it would not be easy for me, a recent Jinshi, to be appointed as a prefect of a state."
Zhu Zhongyan said proudly: "It is not easy, but it is not difficult for our family either."
Zhao Lin said, "If, when you were finding a position for me, you had mentioned that after so many years of research, you have some ideas on how to increase grain production, so you want me to go to Qingzhou to conduct experiments..."
Zhao Lin's words stopped abruptly.
Zhu Zhongyan spoke up for Zhao Lin, saying, "Even if everyone in the world calls us eunuchs, that can't erase our contributions to the world. Who can compare to our contributions?"
Zhu Zhongyan gave Zhao Lin a deep look and said, "In terms of eloquence, ten Feng Siyuans are not as good as you. Let us see your ability. As long as you are eloquent, it will be easy for you to become a governor, a governor-general, or even a marquis or prime minister in the future."
Zhao Lin quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, eunuch. Please keep an eye on me. I will definitely live up to your trust."
"Um."
Zhu Zhongyan nodded and said, "How many people and money do you need?"
Zhao Lin said, "You can find the staff and students yourself. As for the silver, it might be more in the early stages because we need to build various facilities. Let's start with 10,000 taels."
"Ten thousand taels? So much?" Zhu Zhongyan screamed.
As a eunuch, he had no power over women and could not hold an official position, so he only focused on making money.
Basically every eunuch is greedy for money.
Seeing Zhao Lin asking for ten thousand taels, Zhu Zhongyan felt so heartbroken that he almost bled.
Zhao Lin secretly complained that Zhu Zhongyan had at least several million taels of silver in his hands, and asking him for only ten thousand taels was like asking for his life.
Zhao Lin explained: "At the beginning, it cost a lot because we needed to build all kinds of equipment. But once everything is in place, it won't cost so much."
Zhu Zhongyan said distressedly: "Our family's money didn't come from the wind, you must produce results."
Zhao Lin said solemnly, "Don't worry, sir. If I waste your money, I will compensate you tenfold."
"That's more like it."
Zhu Zhongyan's expression brightened slightly. He pulled out a ten thousand tael silver note from his sleeve and threw it to Zhao Lin: "Take the note and get out of here! Don't let me see it. It would be heartbreaking if I saw it."
"The student has left."
Zhao Lin took the 10,000 taels of silver note and left happily.
Anquan came over and said, "It's always been other people who give gifts to Godfather. Today, Zhao Lin actually took money from Godfather. It's really strange."
"You bastard, I'm already feeling sorry for you, and you still say that?"
Zhu Zhongyan cursed with a smile, saying, "Keep a close eye on Zhao Lin. If he dares to cheat us out of our money, we'll skin him alive."
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"You actually got some silver from Zhu Zhongyan? A full ten thousand taels?"
Su Di and Yun Zhiyi were surprised to see Zhao Lin come back with a silver note after paying New Year's greetings.
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "For eunuchs, money is important, but for Zhu Zhongyan, reputation is more important."
Zhu Zhongyan has reached the highest point a eunuch can reach.
Second to none, above ten thousand others.
Even the prime minister and the chancellor had to avoid his edge.
But among the people, there is endless criticism.
"Powerful eunuch" is a nice word, there are many more unpleasant ones.
Zhu Zhongyan had no other aspirations except to gain a good reputation.
Zhao Lin, this gift touched my heart.
Not to mention ten thousand taels, even one hundred thousand taels would be something Zhu Zhongyan would be willing to pay.
Of course, he definitely won't spend it for nothing, he wants to see results.
"What if it can't be done?" Sudi asked worriedly.
Zhao Lin smiled slightly and said, "The emperor is old."
Su Di and Yun Zhiyi were stunned at first, then looked horrified. They quickly looked around and felt relieved when they saw that there was no one around.
When Zhao Lin said that the emperor was old, he meant that once the emperor passed away, Zhu Zhongyan's power would immediately disappear, and Zhu Qiansui, who was second only to the emperor, would immediately become a rat crossing the street, a dog that had lost its home and was hated by everyone.
And this is absolutely foreseeable.
The eunuchs' power came from the emperor. Zhu Zhongyan had followed the emperor since he was a child, so he was able to gain such trust.
Regardless of whether it was Crown Prince Li Jingxian, Prince Yu Li Jingzhong, Sixth Prince Li Jingyi, or even Imperial Concubine Li Weibai, no matter who became emperor, it was impossible for them to give Zhu Zhongyan such high trust.
He also has his own personal eunuch.
So Zhao Lin didn't care whether Zhu Zhongyan would pursue the matter in the future.
He should save his own life first.
On the third day, Zhao Lin went to visit Li Weibai, the businessman, to wish him a happy new year. He used the same rhetoric to trick Li Weibai into giving him five thousand taels of silver as research funds.
There's no way around it. The more unrighteous a person is, the more he wants a good reputation.
Li Weibai wanted to be the empress, but she was worried about opposition from the civil and military officials and the people. But if she could be given the title of the Agricultural Saint, who would dare to oppose her?
So Li Weibai, like Zhu Zhongyan, knew that most of what Zhao Lin said was lies, but still reluctantly took out five thousand taels.
"Your Highness, rest assured. If it fails, I will bring my head to you."
At this point, Zhao Lin changed his words again.
Li Weibai glanced at Zhao Lin angrily: "What's the point of having your head? I have to succeed."
"Yes, it must succeed." Zhao Lin replied.
Zhao Lin asked, "Your Highness, what I asked of you last time..."
Li Weibai said unhappily, "I'm making arrangements. We'll have results in the next few days at most."
After returning from the *** Mansion, Zhao Lin breathed a sigh of relief.
These are the only three things he needs to wish a happy new year, and then he can read quietly.
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