"The Lin family is indeed a wealthy family in the County of Yan. Their mansion is far more luxurious than my prefect's mansion.”
Lin Xuan was like a grandmother entering the Grand View Garden. He looked around and said envious words.
"Milord is too modest."
Lin Zhentian smiled apologetically." I happen to have two courtyards in Yanzhou City. They aren't big and have been vacant for a long time. Why don't I give them to you to house my family or use them as warehouses?"”
"In addition, in order to thank Milord for your hard work these days, this commoner is willing to contribute fifty thousand taels of silver to repair Milord's mansion.”
"These are some yellow and white items as a form of respect.”
Lin Zhentian bowed and groveled, like the kind of villain who shook his head and begged for his tail.
However, Lin Xuan knew that the person in front of him was an out-and-out ruthless character. He just hid it deeply.
"Master Lin is really generous."
Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows." You gave me a house and silver. No wonder I kept hearing people say that the Lin family of Qi County is rich.”
"They're all gossiping villains."
Lin Zhentian shook his head.”
After passing through the front yard and the corridor, they arrived at the main hall under the escort of a group of servants.
After the tea was served, Lin Zhentian began to pour out his grievances, saying that the Lin Family's business had been declining over the years.
He also said how many carriages and goods had been robbed by the Huqiang.
In short, the current Lin family was in a difficult position. They were not as generous as the outside world said.
If not for Lin Xuan knowing the details of the Lin family, he would probably have really been deceived.
"What kind of tea is this?"
He picked up the teacup and sniffed it. The faint fragrance entered his nose and was faintly discernible. He was quite surprised.
"Sir, this is the specialty of our Yan County, the camelia from the depths of Mount Dafu.”
Lin Zhentian said," Every year, they have to rush into the mountains to pick it before the Qingming Festival. Moreover, they only need a little bit of the tender tip, so it's also known as the needle-point eye."”
"If Milord likes it, I'll get someone to install some later.”
"What's wrong? The Lin family's head was already kicking him out?”
Lin Xuan took a sip and smiled faintly.
"I wouldn't dare."
Cold sweat appeared on Lin Zhentian's forehead.
"It's just a joke. There's no need for you to be so flustered, Patriarch Lin.”
Lin Xuan laughed loudly.
Lin Zhentian cursed in his heart. If he could, he really didn't want to deal with this killing god of Northern Liang.
"You can't write two Lin characters with one stroke."
Lin Xuan put down his teacup." I'm new here and unfamiliar with the place. The situation in Yan County is extremely complicated. I still need to rely on the Lin family head in the future.”
"Lord, please rest assured."
"As long as it's of use to you, sir, just let me know." Lin Zhentian quickly nodded.”
The head of the Lin family had traveled far and wide and had seen countless high-ranking officials, generals, and officials. However, none of them could give him such a strong pressure as the person in front of him.
"I was waiting for you to say that."
Lin Xuan nodded slightly,"Since family head Lin is so generous, I won't hide it."”
"Not good."
Lin Zhentian thought to himself,"I fell for this kid's trick."”
Lin Xuan said,"I believe family head Lin knows that the autumn harvest is about to begin in the counties on both sides of the Chang River."
This official has already received news that this year the Huqiang tribe will march west on a large scale.”
"What does Milord want me to do?"
Lin Zhentian's expression was grave.
"Naturally, I will not watch as the Hu Qiang troops trample on the County of Yan and kill the people of the Northern Liang.”
"Sigh."
Lin Xuan sighed.
Seeing that Lin Zhentian did not reply, he continued,""Unfortunately, the heart is willing but the strength is insufficient."
"Did Milord encounter any problems?”
Lin Zhentian had no choice but to reply.
"Yes, I am."
Lin Xuan frowned,"Although the soldiers are trained well, they lack warhorses and crossbow armor.
These few days, I've been so worried that I can't eat or sleep well at night.”
It seemed that he was here to take advantage of her.
Lin Zhentian's mouth twitched, and his expression immediately became bitter."Daren is truly serving the country and the people.”
Then, he gritted his teeth and said," Since it is to defend against the Hu Qiang and protect the people of Yan County, I will give you another fifty thousand taels to purchase warhorses and weapons."”
"Alright."
Lin Xuan clapped his hands and praised,"As expected of the Lin family head. When the battle is over, I will definitely report to the Qing Liang Mountain and ask for merit for the Lin family head."”
"It's all thanks to my lord."
Lin Zhentian thought that 50,000 taels of silver could send Lin Xuan away, and a smile appeared on his face.
"But…"
However, Lin Xuan changed the topic and frowned.
Lin Zhentian's heart cracked.
"I'm afraid it won't be easy to purchase enough warhorses and weapons in a short period of time.”
Lin Xuan looked at Lin Zhentian and said,"I heard that the third brother of the Lin family head is always doing business outside. He must have channels in this area."”
Lin Xuan said,"Why don't I give this 50,000 taels to the Lin family head along with the 50,000 taels that the Lin family head promised previously?"
The Lin family will purchase 2,000 strong bows, 500 strong crossbows, 2,000 warhorses, and 3,000 sets of armor for horses and horses.”
"I hope that Patriarch Lin will not decline."
The more Lin Zhentian listened, the gloomier his mood became. In the end, he was already suppressing his anger.
As expected, this killing god didn't have any good intentions. Today, he simply came to find trouble.
"Sir, please don't make things difficult for me." Lin Zhentian smiled bitterly.
The Lin Family does all kinds of decent business. Bows, crossbows, armor, and private transactions are all beheaded. We never dare to touch them, let alone you asking for so much.
Even if they sold the Lin family, they wouldn't be able to take it out.”
"So the Lin family is doing serious business.”
Lin Xuan was surprised and immediately cursed,"It must be Wang Qing who tricked me."”
"I'll go back and investigate."
"Sir, what did the Deputy Prince say?"
Lin Zhentian asked.
"It's nothing."
"It's just that there are a few small officials from the prefecture who are trying to get close to Patriarch Lin in prison. They say that the Lin family colluded with the Huqiang tribe and smuggled weapons to the Hu people. Moreover, they privately opened iron mines and several weapon workshops.”
"This is slander."
"It's framing."
Lin Zhentian suddenly jumped up. His face was pale and his body was trembling with anger."Sir, the Lin family is innocent."
"Don't believe in the framing of these villains.”
In a few words, Lin Xuan revealed the entire Lin family's background. Lin Zhentian could not be bothered to think about how this man in front of him knew.
"That's right."
Lin Xuan nodded.”
"However…"
Lin Xuan shook his head,"There are too many people who have accused the Lin family head. If I don't investigate carefully, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public."”
"Since Master Lin is innocent, it doesn't matter if we investigate.”
"I'm not afraid of investigation."
Heavenly Queen Lin Zhen broke out in a cold sweat.
"Moreover, there are also people who say that the Lin family's head keeps private soldiers.”
Lin Xuan tilted his head as if he could not remember clearly,"How much was it? Nine hundred or two thousand?”
"Right, it seems to be a thousand private soldiers.”
"There's no such thing."
Lin Zhentian's face turned pale.
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