The first lord of the poor family

Chapter 89 What, I am Jing Zhaoyin?
The officials who came to take over the mine in the past few days have also arrived.

Although he is a confidant of the Queen Mother, he was specially warned by Gong Yanwu when he came.

When you see Lin Hai, you must ask for advice humbly and never put on airs.

The official who came was named Zhang Chenghe, who was originally a royal censor.

Because he refuted the minister and offended the powerful, he was imprisoned. Gong Yanwu took the opportunity to release him and demoted him to a remote place.

Only then did he lead his troops to the mine.

Lin Hai didn't hide it either.

He taught Zhang Chenghe everything he knew.

This allowed him to completely trust the hunters in the village, and to keep these core craftsmen under strict supervision, so that the iron-smelting method must not be leaked.

Zhang Chenghe was very happy when he saw that the ironmaking efficiency was so high.

Iron was a very valuable thing in ancient times. With so much refined iron, elite weapons could be made.

Defeating all enemy countries is his biggest dream.

Follow and learn very carefully.

A few days later, another urgent express delivery arrived.

Lin Hai smiled and said to Zhang Chenghe: "The prince must have sent a letter, and all the money has been successfully sold. If my prediction is good, the 500 million taels of silver should have been raised."

"Congratulations, Sir, you have made great contributions to me, Daxia." Zhang Chenghe said with excitement, clasping his fists.

"Master Zhang, thank you. Let's go over together and see if there is anything else stated in the prince's letter!"

"Okay, Sir, please!"

The two came to the house together.

The person who delivered the letter was still the same official who sent the six hundred miles express report last time.

After seeing the two people, he quickly stood up and saluted: "I have met the lord and Master Zhang!"

"Sit down and tell me slowly, did the prince send you a letter? How is the raising of money going? Is it going well?" Zhang Chenghe asked quickly.

"The money-raising matter went very smoothly. It only took half a day to raise 500 million taels of silver. And the price was also quite good, one to two and a half taels of silver per pound of refined iron.

The prince has given you a message, saying that all the iron must be handed over within one year. "

"Great, this really solves the court's urgent need!" Zhang Chenghe was extremely happy.

Walking back and forth excitedly.

"Sir, Sir, it's amazing that you can solve such a difficult matter easily."

Lin Hai was very modest, "This is just a chance encounter! If you ask me to get another 500 million taels of silver, you won't be able to get it all even if you sell me."

"But the price is quite high! A pound of fine iron here only sells for one tael of silver, but when it's shipped to the capital, it can be sold for one tael or five taels of silver.

The price is half the difference. Even if shipping costs are added, it is still cost-effective to transport it to the capital. "

Lin Hai has decided not to let Zhang Xuelong help sell iron anymore, and will transport it all to the capital for sale.

"This is what it should be. After all, there are a lot of people in the capital, so it is normal for it to be more expensive when transported from here.

In addition, this price does not include shipping costs.

Shipping costs are borne by the merchant! "

The official explained.

"Wouldn't it be better? When we need to spend money here in the future, we can transport the iron to the capital and sell it. Unless the merchants here can also raise prices accordingly.

Otherwise, iron will never be sold to them again.

Turn around and ask someone to tell Zhang Xuelong. Lin Hai said in a deep voice.

After all, they are selling futures and the price is high. If they are sold too cheaply in the countryside, the merchants in the capital will definitely not be happy.

This will affect the credibility of the court and the prince.

After all, they are the guarantee.

Zhang Chenghe nodded quickly and agreed: "I understand!"

"By the way, Lin Hai takes the order!"

The official was just busy saying hello and greetings, and almost forgot about the imperial edict.

Lin Hai was stunned for a moment.

Why is he giving himself an imperial edict again? "According to the emperor's edict, Baron Lin Hai raised money for the court and made great contributions. His wife was awarded the fifth rank imperial edict.

Lin Hai is a fourth-rank Jingzhao Yin, and he must take office immediately!
Appreciate this! "

Lin Hai was stunned after hearing this.

He had indeed made meritorious deeds, so how could he suddenly be rewarded with such a high official position?

You must know that even if you are a Jinshi in the imperial examination, it will take at least ten years to achieve a fourth-grade official position.

This can be regarded as a high official in the imperial court.

The official position of Jing Zhaoyin actually far exceeds that of an ordinary fourth-grade official.

He has great power in the capital and manages the security of the entire capital.

The key is that there are too many high-ranking officials in the capital. If you throw a brick casually, you might hit someone higher than your own official position.

Or those extremely powerful family members.

And he is just a scholar, not even a scholar. Even if he has a title, he is only the lowest baron.

If you let yourself become Jing Zhaoyin at such a young age, wouldn't it mean that you are going to die?
Seeing Lin Hai in a daze, he refused to accept the order and thank him.

The official quickly urged in a low voice:
"Mr. Lin, what's wrong with you? Hurry up and receive the order to thank me!"

Only then did Lin Hai react: "I accept the order and thank you!"

After receiving the imperial edict, I was still in a daze.

"This is wrong! I told the prince that I don't want to be an official, so why would Jing Zhaoyin ask me to do anything? Isn't it clear that he wants to harm me?"

Zhang Chenghe was even more puzzled after hearing this.

"What did the lord say this time? Jing Zhaoyin is a fourth-rank official in the capital. He also ensures the safety of the entire capital.

It can be said to be a huge responsibility.

Allowing you to take this official position shows the Queen Mother's trust in you. "

Lin Hai said with a wry smile: "It's better to give this trust to others! I still want to live for a few more years, but I don't want to die so soon."

Zhang Chenghe was a little silent after hearing this.

Of course he knows what is going on in the capital now.

If a person without any foundation is suddenly promoted to become Jing Zhaoyin, he will definitely become a thorn in the side of many people.

Although Jing Zhaoyin has complicated affairs, he has considerable power.

Especially in front of the emperor.

If something happens, the emperor and the queen mother will know about it.

Of course, if you perform meritorious service, you can be promoted quickly, but if you make a mistake, you will be punished immediately.

"Congratulations to Mr. Lin for being promoted to a fourth-grade official. This is probably the first time since the founding of our country in Daxia.

This shows that both the prince and the queen mother value important people.

The future will definitely be limitless! "

Lin Hai was in a very bad mood and did not look happy at all.

He took out a piece of silver and threw it to the officer.

"Okay, I got it!"

The official looked confused, sighing at such a good thing.

If it was him who was promoted, he would have jumped for joy.

This is simply a good thing with smoke rising from the ancestors’ graves!

Seeing that Lin Hai was not very interested, he got the reward he wanted and left directly.

Not even a meal was left to eat.

The hunters were very happy. Lin Hai had just become a lord, and now he had become a fourth-grade official.

Now they can also take advantage of it.

After all, such a large official would definitely need a lot of yamen servants.

I have said before that as long as I can become an official, I will definitely take them with me!
(End of this chapter)