Chapter 590: No Talk

As for Lin Tailai's tone of greeting, it was not because he was malicious.

Lin Tailai can even accept Zhuti Zongxian and Bai Xuer's chief assistant, so he won't immediately regard Kuaibai as an enemy.

So that tone is just a subconscious ridicule after seeing a historical celebrity.

Of course, it is also inseparable from the mentality of looking down on others after gaining a high status.

If you can depose a meritorious official and make fun of others, what can you do?

However, this kind of tone is very harsh to the ears of the Kuai family father and son who travel wildly in the northwest.

Just like someone in Suzhou said frivolously "Xiao Linzi" to Lin Tailai.

Among the three old, middle-aged and young people in the Kuai family, the young man who was probably the one who paid homage to his adopted son Kuai Yun rushed directly towards Lin Tailai and punched him.

Lin Tailai likes to tease others when he talks, but an important reason why he hasn't been beaten yet is that he himself is very good at beating.

So when Lin Tailai saw Kuai Yun charging towards him with a fist, he didn't panic and dodged away.

Then he raised his hand and punched slightly, hitting the side of Yiyun's face, causing a visual effect that was almost knocking him away.

Looking at the unconscious Kuiyun, Lin Tailai said contemptuously: "How dare you attack me? You really don't know whether to live or die!"

The civil and military officials in the hall did not expect to see a fight in the governor's quarters, and were shocked.

Some well-informed people have heard of Lin Tailai's reputation as an invincible opponent in the capital, and they can only say that there are no empty warriors under the fame.

The guardian Zhang brothers appeared on the left and right, and dragged Kui Yun out skillfully. They didn't know whether they wanted to destroy the body or eliminate traces of it, but they were stopped by the Kui family's followers.

Seeing his adopted son being beaten, Kuaibai was furious and cursed: "You bastard who deserves to be cut into pieces with a thousand cuts, you have the guts to tell me your name!"

Until now, Kuai Bai and his son, who had just arrived in Jincheng, still didn't know who the giant man in front of them was.

When they were in Ningxia, which was far away from the capital, Kuai Bai and his son were not familiar with Lin Tailai, perhaps because of the limited social circle and information cocoon.

Unlike civil servants who have a huge network of connections and better access to information, many people can guess Lin Tailai's identity even if they have never met him.

At this time, Lin Tailai suddenly rushed forward from the side and punched Kuai Chengen away who did not react.

Everyone: "."

It was clearly Kuaiba who scolded you, why did you beat his own son?

Only then did Lin Tailai calmly reply: "I have long heard that Kuai Bai and his son relied on force to run rampant in border towns.

But it's really not as good as being famous in person, just mediocre. "

Everyone was speechless. Is this what a top scholar with Hanlin status can say?

At this time, suddenly the governor's flag officer ran over and issued an order: "Lin Tailai, Kuaibai father and son, and Da Yun come in together!"

This is not surprising. There was a conflict in the waiting room in the hall, and it must have been reported to the Governor.

Lin Tailai couldn't help but sigh: "The local governor is really rude.

He actually allowed me, a Hanlin scholar and a doctor from the Third Department of the Imperial Academy, to come in together with an arrogant and rude warrior like Kuai Bai.

That is to say, I have a broad mind. If it were anyone else, I would have fallen out on the spot! "

While walking, he muttered to Da Yun: "If we were in the capital, this would be unruly."

Kuaibai, who was in his sixties, suddenly turned his head and said fiercely: "This is the northwest!"

From the flag official's mouth, Kuai Bai already knew Lin Tailai's identity.

But Kuaibai is not afraid. Even if you, Lin Tailai, can make all the difference in the capital, what can Kuaibai do to him?

The thousands of soldiers, horses and servants under his command are his confidence!

And unlike ordinary military attachés, these soldiers and horses were recruited and managed with great pains by themselves. They only obeyed their own orders and were regarded as the property of the Kuai family!

In the entire northwest, there is no one who can fight better than him!

Ningxia Town cannot live without him! Without him, a big gap would appear on one of the nine sides!

The worst case scenario is that he will turn into a bandit and return to the grassland!

With thousands of cavalry, he is also one of the strongest chiefs back on the grassland!

Governor Zheng felt a headache when he saw Kuaibai and Lin Tailai coming in one after another.

One is a arrogant and powerful general, and the other is also a arrogant and powerful general.

One is a arrogant and powerful general who can barely control himself, while the other can't even control his chief assistant.

These two people met outside, had a small conflict and refused to give in to each other. It was really painful!

After entering the lobby and saluting, Kuai Bai immediately said to Governor Zheng:

"Xia Guan led his two sons and three thousand elite soldiers to rush from Ningxia to Gansu's aid without any trouble!

Unexpectedly, both sons were seriously injured in the cabin! Please ask Zheng Junmen to make the decision for the lower official! "

Kuaibai, an unpopular alien general who defected, was promoted from guard to deputy commander step by step. In addition to being able to fight, he was also eloquent.

Governor Zheng turned to Lin Tailai, "What did you say?"

Lin Tailai sipped the tea and said slowly: "I thought Taiwan was trying to give me a kick."

Governor Zheng: "."

Can you, Lin Tailai, say something humane? How come you can get a bigger label than Yan Guan?

In Governor Zheng's mind, Lin Tailai was more at fault, and Kuaibai and the three thousand elite soldiers would play a greater role in the future.

But because Lin Tailai had a distinguished status, he could not force Lin Tailai to apologize to Kuaibai.

Therefore, Governor Zheng could only advise Lin Tailai with sincerity: "This is the time to employ people. The morale of the Ningxia soldiers is very important and cannot be undermined lightly."

Lin Tailai said disapprovingly: "Are three thousand people already indispensable to Taiwan making?"

Kuai Bai said proudly: "How can my three thousand elite soldiers be comparable to those tofu soldiers from others?"

Lin Tailai said with disdainful sarcasm: "You boast so loudly, but I haven't heard of any achievements in recent years."

Haibai counterattacked: "At least we worked hard to defend the border for the Ming Dynasty. You are just a paper talker, what have you done?"

Lin Tailai immediately put down the teacup and said with a smile:

"Oh! I didn't do anything. I just organized two battles in Xining and Ganjunshan this month, all of which were great victories!

A total of 1,500 heads were beheaded, countless people and livestock were captured, and the two major captive chieftains, Wala Tabu Nang and Bushitu Jinong, were killed!"

Haibai: "."

It had not been long since the two previous great victories, and Governor Zheng had not yet announced them widely on the grounds of careful verification.

You can't just believe what others report, right?

And Governor Zheng had some other thoughts. He was afraid that after the great victory was announced, the generals in various places would think that the crisis was resolved and slack off.

However, the enemies in the main direction, Huo Luochi and Zhenzhen Taiji, are still active, so we must not slack off at this time.

And Haibai and his son have just arrived in Jincheng, and many news have not yet reached their ears.

So Haibai really doesn't know about the two great victories now, and was stunned by Lin Tailai's words.

As a figure who has been on both sides of the border wall for sixty years, Haibai certainly understands the value of Lin Tailai's victory data and the killing of the two great chieftains.

He was very incredible. When did the Northwest Ming Army become so brave?

Haibai looked at Governor Zheng again, and then saw Governor Zheng nodded slightly, indicating that this was true.

Taking advantage of Haibai's temporary distraction, Lin Tailai began to report to Governor Zheng.

"I was ordered to urge the Tuolu to return north, and I have successfully completed the task. The specific situation will be reported later.

While urging the Tuolu, I also completed two great victories.

In these two great victories, a total of 7,100 Xining Guards and tribesmen and 9,000 Gansu officers and soldiers were mobilized, totaling more than 16,000 people who need rewards."

Hearing the word "reward", Haibai suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly said to Governor Zheng: "I need a reward of 10,000 taels for my troops to march from Ningxia to Jincheng!"

Haobai actively led troops from Ningxia, wasn't it just to earn some money?

This 10,000 taels of silver for the departure reward must be asked for. Using the court's silver to buy the hearts of his own troops and then taking a little bit of greed from the middle, it is a sure win.

He knew that when Governor Zheng took office, he temporarily brought 100,000 taels of silver from the Imperial Household Department, and the later silver had not yet been issued.

If he didn't ask for it actively earlier, the 100,000 taels might be taken away by someone else, and he would not have any share left.

Lin Tailai looked at Haobai with dissatisfaction. Playing is fun, but why are you making trouble at this time?

It's just a matter of 10,000 taels of silver, why are you arguing about it?

It can only be said that Lin Tailai, who was born in the wealthy Jiangnan area, had a higher vision after the Lin Group became prosperous, and he didn't think 10,000 taels of silver was a big amount.

But for the relatively poor Northwest region, 10,000 taels of silver is still a huge amount.

After careful consideration, Governor Zheng said to Lin Tailai:

"Things have different priorities. There is no rush for rewards now. Wait for this department to report to the court separately."

Lin Tailai pointed at Haibai and frowned, "What about his 10,000 taels?"

Governor Zheng answered very fairly: "The frontline troops in Taozhou and Hezhou are currently empty and urgently need to be supplemented with new troops.

It is very necessary to issue reward silver to boost morale for the new troops coming from other towns to help."

Governor Zheng was not thinking of favoring anyone. He believed that his decision was made out of public interest.

Of course, the 3,000 elite cavalry brought by Haibai are more important and are the most urgently needed resources at present.

It is not that Lin Tailai is not important, but no matter how good Lin Tailai is, he cannot be used as 3,000 people.

Also, although Lin Tailai also won two great victories, they were unsustainable behaviors.

It is not of universal significance, and the success cannot be replicated, and the most important enemy at present, Huo Luochi, has not been solved.

The government troops who participated in the great victory can't escape, so they can be put aside for the time being.

Therefore, after comprehensive comparison, it is more important to appease the three thousand cavalrymen of Haibai.

Lin Tailai was slightly stunned. Is your Governor Zheng mentally ill? Can he be an official?

Is it a question of fairness or injustice now? Now it is a question of face for him, Lin Tailai.

In front of Haibai, he stepped on his face. Is he trying to make a mortal enemy with himself?

In theory, the ability of Governor Zheng Luozheng is still outstanding. Whether in Xuanda or the northwest, he is conscientious and well-organized. He has no selfishness and does not drink the blood of soldiers.

But no one is perfect. Is Governor Zheng's brain circuit different from that of ordinary people in some places?

No wonder in history, Governor Zheng, who did a good job, ended up being impeached and dismissed by the censors!

Haibai got what he wanted and smiled triumphantly at Lin Tailai.

In the northwestern border town, everything is under military control, and having soldiers is hard power! And they must obey his orders completely!

To put it bluntly, although you, Lin Tailai, are the Nine Yuan True Immortal, a mutiny can ruin you, Lin Tailai!

Finally, Haibai looked at Lin Tailai with disdain and walked away.

Today at the Governor's Headquarters, he managed to regain some ground. As a foreign general, facing a figure like the Nine Yuan True Immortal, he could only do so much to regain ground for the time being.

As for the future, we will wait and see!

Lin Tailai remained calm, sat and waited for Haibai to leave, and asked Governor Zheng: "Is your brain okay?"

Governor Zheng's face turned dark. If someone else had said this, he would have pushed him out to beat him with a military stick!

After taking a few deep breaths and mentally building up his mind, Governor Zheng advised: "You have to take the overall situation into consideration."

"What's the big picture!" Lin Tailai said angrily, snapping the case!

Governor Zheng couldn't help but be very surprised, why did you, Lin Tailai, suddenly become so angry? What’s wrong with the word “big picture”?

Lin Tailai cursed and said: "I have worked hard for so many years, but in the end I am forced to take care of the overall situation. Then isn't my hard work in vain?"

Governor Zheng was also angry and asked: "The decisions of this department are all based on public opinion! What do you really want?"

Lin Tailai sneered and asked: "Is a person like that worthy of stepping on my head?

I am the hero of two great victories, and you use my face to please Kuaibai? "

Governor Zheng said angrily: "The headquarters will explain again that his three thousand soldiers and horses are urgently needed here, and the morale of the officers and soldiers also needs to be encouraged!

You shouldn’t understand this truth! Even if you have two major victories, it won't change the reality that there is a shortage of major generals here! "

In Zheng Luo's mind, although two great victories may seem fancy, they are really not that important.

It neither solved the weaknesses of the front lines in Taozhou and Hezhou, nor severely damaged Huo Luochi and Zhentai-Ji, the two main forces on the border.

Lin Tailai refuted unceremoniously: "Even if you need soldiers and horses, your indulgence in treating arrogant and powerful generals will only encourage Kuai Bai's arrogance!"

Governor Zheng argued: "If you can conquer and fight well, what if you are a little arrogant? Is it because you are arrogant that you can't tolerate and use people?"

Lin Tailai replied: "I am good at observing people, but I have a traitor in my head!

If he rebels because he despises us, it is all your fault, Zheng Luo, for your appeasement and connivance! "

Governor Zheng was so angry that he was shaking all over, "This is simply unreasonable!"

Just say what you say, why are you trying to make fun of feudal superstition?

You say whoever is rebellious will be rebellious?

The fundamental reason why the two of them didn't agree was that Lin Tailai didn't think Kuai Bai could be used. He was now an old bastard who only came out to get money and food, so he couldn't really work hard.

Zheng Luo valued Kuai Bai very much and expected Kuai Bai and his son to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds.

Coming out of the governor's residence, Lin Tailai asked Dayun next to him:

"Lao Da, what are your border town military generals' methods for dealing with civilian officials? Come and tell me."

Dayun felt something in his heart and quickly declined: "Counsellor Lin is joking. I'm not that kind of person. How can I understand this?"

"Open your mind and be bold!" Lin Tailai urged.

Dayun still wanted to ask: "Why does Counselor Lin ask this?"

Lin Tailai sighed: "I am worried that someone is going to deal with me, so I want to think about how to prevent it."

As a supporting general who was assigned to the military counselor's side, Dayun had been working with Lin Tailai for two months, and he knew Lin Tailai to a certain extent.

Counselor Lin, when you ask this, is it really for prevention?