Mongolia is not a completely unified country. In addition to dividing thorns and Tatars, there are also tribes of all sizes, and some tribes are scattered outside the Great Wall.

For example, the three Mongolian tribes that once surrendered to the Three Guards of Duoyan were three Mongolian tribes outside the Liaodong Great Wall. Because these tribes had a good relationship with the Ming Dynasty, they were often escorted by Mongolians or Han people who came out of nowhere, or

Transmit some intelligence.

Of course, they need to repay these things, and they require senior officials of the border army to give them some rewards, thereby achieving a mutually beneficial and friendly relationship.

At that time, the Gubeikou general sent sent sentries out to the frontier, but was captured by Duoyan Wei. The chief Tonghan asked for rewards. Deputy General Hu Zhen captured him and his party more than ten people, and finally used Tonghan's son as hostage.

It was only then that Tonghan was released. The court praised Yang Xuan for his strategy and gave rewards to Yang Xuan, Governor Xu Shen and others.

Doyanwei was not restrained, but chose to betray the Ming Dynasty and became the guide for Huang Taiji to invade Liaodong, and then brought Huang Taiji to the city of Beijing.

Lin Xuran knew that the Ming Dynasty did not have the ability to push everything at the moment, and winning over these idle tribes would help weaken Altan's power, so he asked lightly: "Why do they say when you come to the Ministry of Revenue?"

"Ge Shangshu is just an iron rooster. He told his lower official that there is no silver in Taicang now, so I will pay it to the summer grain again! I said there is no seven thousand taels, so I can give it three thousand taels, but he still disagrees!" Liu Tao's

An angry look appeared on his face and said with anger.

Lin Hai came in and added tea to Lin Yanran, then stepped back lightly, and stood at the door with all his duty.

Lin Qingran picked up the teacup and said calmly: "The Ministry of Revenue is really stretched now. It is not surprising that Ge Shouli's attitude is so good. Even the emperor was so disappointed when he was planning to ask for money from him!"

"Gei Master Lin, the official knows that the Ministry of Revenue's finances are indeed not abundant, but this is a bank that concerns border defense. The official is now at a desperate situation. Please lend a helping hand and ask you to give me a gift.

Is it a way to save Jizhou?" Liu Tao pointed out the seriousness of the matter, and then asked Lin Qingran for help.

Lin Junran knew that Liu Tao was too alarmist, but he held the tea lid and splashed hot tea, but shook his head bitterly and said, "Last time I took action to solve the Datong military salary, it has been criticized. Fu Yiyin

We have to continue asking the Ministry of Revenue!”

When he reaches his position, he cannot solve the problem blindly, but must consider the consequences of all aspects. Even if he has a hundred ways to solve it, he still has to consider the interests.

In addition, this reward silver is more important at the strategic level, but in the eyes of ordinary people, it is a gift to the barbarians, and things are not worthy of doing.

Liu Tao looked at Lin Junran and wanted to give up, and immediately begged anxiously: "Gei Master Lin, the official knows that you have been working hard to do practical things for the border army, but you have been repeatedly criticized for right and wrong. But today's Ming Dynasty is the only one.

Only then can we have a solution. For the sake of the people of Jizhou, please be sure to help me!"

Lin Qingran took a sip of tea silently and gave a light idea: "This cabinet is not careless. You have to go to the Ministry of Revenue to ask for money. He refused to give it to Ge Shouli, so he asked for three calligraphy and paintings, and then sent it to the joint auction.

You can do a charity shot!"

"Old Master Lin, can three calligraphy and paintings really cost 7,000 taels?" Liu Tao's brow frowned slightly, and he looked suspicious.

Lin Qingran looked up at Liu Tao and said confidently: "Even Xu Shuchang's painting can be taken over 10,000 taels, and Ge Shangshu is also famous. What's so strange about three calligraphy and paintings being taken over 7,000 taels?

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The joint auction house was first established to solve the military expenditure of Datong, but Lin Weiran has always had far-reaching plans for doing things, but he used later financial knowledge to make some long-term plans for the joint auction house.

The essence of commodity value is driven by funds. Even if it is a certain currency worthless, as long as there is enough funds coming in, it can still be priced at a sky-high price.

The United Business Group has long been a good person who is not short of money. After the calligraphy and paintings are labeled as "joint identification", they first support the bottom at 200 taels, then support the bottom at 300 taels, and finally

The calligraphy and paintings of Xu Wei and Jin Da and others were directly priced to sky-high prices.

Human beings are all greedy, and capital drives profits. After seeing considerable "speculative returns", more and more funds flow into trading venues established by joint business groups.

Even though the joint business group has already supported the bottom of 400 taels, after the "joint appraisal", the price of 400 taels cannot be obtained at all, but it was taken away by other buyers in the capital, a crazy one.

The speculative market has taken shape.

However, officials of this era cherish their reputation and rarely take the initiative to participate in this market. In particular, Ge Shouli, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, did not lack this matter, so he has never intervened in such auctions.

Seeing Lin Xuran so confident, Liu Tao asked worriedly again: "Georg Lin, what if Mr. Ge refuses to write and paint for me?"

"Ge Shouli is a smart person, and he should know the stability of the border defense in Fuyi Yin! You can tell him directly, either give you silver or three pairs of calligraphy and paintings, anyway, it's just entangled him! If you can't hold your face down, then look for it

Qi Jiguang or Yu Dayou, anyway, just make a fuss with him, I think he will still take into account the overall situation!" Lin Qingran gently put down the teacup and asked in a bad way.

If Ge Shouli offered paintings to solve the problem of comforting the silver of the Yi, he would definitely gain a good reputation, so he would never be stingy with a few calligraphy and paintings.

Liu Tao's eyes lit up slightly, and he stood up excitedly and bowed: "Thank you, the old master, for your advice. I'll go and handle it now, and say goodbye first!"

"Go!" Lin Qingran nodded softly.

Liu Tao once again gave a gift to Lin Qingran, then turned around and left the duty room excitedly, and strode away in the direction outside the palace.

Before coming, he didn't have much hope. But the matter proved again: no matter what difficult things are, this Master Lin can solve them easily, and it seems that there is nothing rare in the world that will ruin him.

Lin Xuran watched Liu Tao leave, looked up at the endless drizzle outside the window, but he did not have the poet's sentimentality, but knew that the people of Ming Dynasty would soon be sown in spring.

It is worth mentioning that since Jiajing has not been officially buried, this year's plowing gift will not be held.

The status of the cabinet minister is equivalent to that of the former prime minister. Now the cabinet has already assumed that the cabinet is commanding the six ministries. Therefore, the cabinet ministers not only have a lot of official duties, but also have many officials or generals to visit.

Lin Hai brought in a strong young man and walked in. Seeing Lin Junran, he immediately greeted him respectfully and said: "Blacky Qiao Yifeng, please pay homage to the elder!"

This person is undoubtedly an old acquaintance. Qiao Yifeng was originally a hereditary small banner in Leizhouwei. Since his mother was from Changlin Village, she was also considered to be half a member of the Changlin clan.

During Lin Junran's tenure as the governor of Leizhou, he became the commander of Xiangshan Guard because he made many military achievements, especially in the battle to capture Haojing.

For many military households with low-level backgrounds, this has undoubtedly reached the ceiling of their career. But when a transfer order was sent to Xiangshan County last year, he knew that he had a greater future.

Lin Qingran looked at Qiao Yifeng who was more energetic than he had back then, but asked lightly: "I suddenly transferred you to the capital but did not give you military positions. Do you know why?"

"Wei Zhi and others don't think about these things on the road. We are grateful to the Master. No matter what errand the Master gives us, we will definitely apply for the master!" Qiao Yifeng raised his face and looked at Lin Weiran, and said with loyalty.

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Lin Weiran didn't expect that they had retained this loyalty for so many years, so he said straight to the point: "Last year, I asked the Senior Emperor to set up a secret service department under the Military Information Department. The secret service department is also directly under the head of the Minister of War, but
Chapter completed!