Leizhou, located on the Leizhou Peninsula, is at the southern end of the continental plate, and has a tropical monsoon climate. As a result, autumn and winter are mild, with little ice.

With the establishment of Leizhou wharf and the best-selling of Leizhou cloth overseas, it also drove the local economy of Leizhou, and made Leizhou the most important trade port of the Ming Dynasty to the countries on the western route of the South Seas.

Guangchao Street and Zhendong Street in Leizhou City have resolutely become a land where every inch of land is valuable, and some shrewd businessmen have bought shops and transformed them into three-story steel-concrete buildings.

While introducing the baroque clear water red brick wall and the Indian-style lateral colonnade, it also retains the traditional flying corner heavy eaves, presenting a mixed style of architecture.

In Leizhou City, the most eye-catching thing is naturally the United Firm Building. It is a four-storey building, all made of stone building materials, and the four golden characters "Union Silver" on the gate shine brightly.

In the streets, in addition to the female workers who are full of youthful atmosphere, there are also scholars holding scrolls in their hands, plus the academy and library, presenting a humanistic atmosphere.

The rapid development of the economy has also improved the level of education, and there are seven new people from Leizhou in this year's autumn, which is something that I dare not hope for in the past.

A mighty horse-drawn carriage procession came in from Chaotianmen, crossed Guangchao North Street and turned left, entered Zhendong Street, and then went out of the city from Zhenyang Gate and entered the ever-changing Zhenyang Avenue.

Zhenyang Avenue is a mile-long cement avenue that connects Leizhou City and Leizhou Wharf, and in the middle is a super workshop that accommodates thousands of female workers. On both sides of the road, dense houses have already been built, and the population here is already nearly 100,000.

Li Jiu, one of the ordinary residents of the area, was originally from Yulin Prefecture in Guangxi Province, and it was the Yamen of Leizhou who saved his family of four from starving to death three years ago.

After settling here, he originally thought of returning to his hometown with his wife and children, but was told that his family's land was occupied by Qin's Tusi. Although he dismissed the idea of returning to his hometown at that time, he always thought about his hometown and those thin fields.

In the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, he finally couldn't hold back anymore and decided to take leave to return to his hometown first, and then take his wife and children back. It's just that seeing the miserable situation of the villagers, especially the most respected elders, who were beaten to death by Qin's Tusi, there was no way to sue them.

After returning to Leizhou City, the first thing he did was to rebuild his household registration here, and all his children's household registration was left here. Although his hometown has very good memories, he can't bear the tragic situation of his children who have no way to sue.

Now, his family's life is stable and wealthy, and his two children are studying in the school, and his life is unprecedentedly good.

When he learned that his son was a seedling of study, he felt like he had eaten honey, and he also hoped that his son would be able to gain fame and become a good official like Lin Leigong in the future.

"This is Changlin's convoy, right?"

Li Jiu is a very observant person, who was following a few workers to drink and eat food in the yard, and when a motorcade passed by the road in front of the courtyard, he recognized the origin of the convoy at a glance.

A young man with a red face and a thick neck who drank glanced at it, and didn't care whether this was Changlin's convoy or not, and said indifferently: "What's so strange about this, Changlin sends soap here every month, it's strange if you don't come!" ”

"That's not right! The time hasn't come yet, and I remember that soap is usually delivered in the middle of the month! Li Jiu's eyes were still looking at the convoy passing in front of the hospital, and he shook his head with certainty.

"Huh?"

The other five drinking friends also put down their wine bowls one after another, as if they smelled a strange smell.

The young man's brows frowned slightly, and he immediately complained loudly: "Can you Li Jiu take care of the affairs of the human family?" Don't say that you are working under the joint workshop, even the prefect of Leizhou doesn't dare to take care of it, come, let's do this drink! ”

Two drinking friends seemed to want to persuade them to drink, but Li Jiu didn't hold a wine glass, but looked at everyone and shook his head slowly: "I don't care!" It's just that I just heard that Lin Leigong was transferred to the capital to serve as the Shuntian Mansion, are you this team ......?"

Li Jiu has never been a greedy person, and he has understood the truth of Entu since he was a child.

He had planned to work for the government for free for three months, and then return the house to alleviate this life-saving grace. It's just that the plan can't keep up with the changes, and he still lives in the house here, and his life is getting better and better.

is also the case, he has always thought that he owes Lin Leigong a great favor, has always remembered this person, and has always felt that he owes Lin Haoran a word of thanks.

Too many of the people who were drinking were refugees who had fled the famine three years ago, and they were grateful to the former lord.

Although Li Jiu's words were not finished, they all seemed to guess something, and they all looked at the convoy. They also noticed that something was wrong, the team seemed ordinary, but everyone was in excellent spirits.

But at this moment, a person suddenly exclaimed loudly: "Isn't that the personal guard of the tiger girl?" ”

"That's right! Her name seems to be Ali! ”

As soon as the words fell, another person said with surprise.

Ali's presence here proves that Tiger Girl should be here, and another person may be here too. Everyone didn't care about drinking, but they couldn't help but stare at each other.

The convoy seemed unhurried and headed towards the pier, and in the blink of an eye it saw a bustling port.

Lin Haoran opened the corner of the curtain, and watched the earth-shaking changes that took place in Leizhou City under the former rule, especially the resolute transformation of this Zhenyang Avenue into a long street, and his heart was both happy and melancholy.

After nearly two years, I came back here again, and I actually wanted to have a good look here. It's just that his current identity is not suitable to appear here, and he doesn't want to cause too much sensation, he never likes aphrodisiac scenes, and just wants to leave silently through here.

The Leizhou wharf has been expanded, the fishing port and the commercial port have been distinguished, the fort on the hill has been built, the 100 households here have been upgraded to the deputy 1,000 households, and there are two supernumerary teams of 100 households stationed in the fortress all year round.

Lin Haoran got down from the carriage, this place was already guarded by the Leizhou guard, and ordinary people were no longer allowed to enter the wharf.

Leizhou Governor Wei Wenjiao, Leizhou Tongzhi Liu Jiyu, Leizhou Tongzhi Dai Beihe, Haikang Governor Wei Guozhong and other officials have been waiting here for a long time, and it is here that Lin Haoran practiced.

Wei Wen, the prefect of Leizhou, is nearly sixty years old and is a very honest official. Before taking office, he went to the Guangzhou government office to kowtow to Lin Haoran as usual, and he has been behaving in a proper manner since taking office.

The current Leizhou Mansion undoubtedly needs this kind of peaceful official. Lin Haoran has laid a solid foundation for Leizhou, and the inaction of this government is precisely the biggest act.

"Lord Fucheng, the lower officials have come to practice it for you!"

Wei Wen's armpits looked respectful, and his eyes revealed a strong stammer. In the past, Lin Haoran was the object he looked up to, but now that Lin Haoran has reached a higher level, he naturally wants to look up and look up again.

"There's Lord Lao Wei and all of you!" Lin Haoran didn't put on a show, he smiled back, knowing what his eyes desired, so he added: "Lord Wei will go to Beijing next year to take up his post, but don't look at the Shuntian Mansion to visit the official, the official will definitely be the east to invite you to eat and drink!" ”

Wei Wen's armpit was immediately overjoyed, and he nodded again and again: "Definitely!" Certain! ”

Next year will be the year of Jingcha, whether it is to keep this position, or to try to find a better position, the relationship between this capital is indispensable, and Lin Haoran is undoubtedly a thick thigh at the moment.

With Lin Haoran's words, then he can go to Lin Haoran generously, at least in the capital, he will not be black-eyed.

Lin Haoran chatted briefly with Wei Wen's armpit, and then said some words of encouragement to his former subordinates such as Liu Jiyu, the same governor of Leizhou, Dai Beihe, the general judge of Leizhou, and Wei Guozhong, the prefect of Haikang, and affirmed their work.

Dai Beihe and the others were greatly moved, and took the words of the old boss to heart.

At present, Lin Haoran has taken a step further, and walked out of the mud of Guangdong, and with his ability, he will inevitably cause another storm in the capital, and it is a matter of time before he becomes a very popular minister.

And these old subordinates, as long as they can protect Leizhou here, they will inevitably get the support of Lord Lin one day.

After Lin Haoran spoke to everyone, he didn't want to stop too much, so he planned to board the boat and leave.

"Lord Lin, please stay!"

It was at this time that Kang Lao, the most prestigious person in Leizhou Mansion, and others rushed to appear on the dock with crutches.

Behind them, there was also a crowd of black oppressors, and they couldn't even see their heads at a glance. The people who suddenly appeared, not to mention thousands of people, and there were many more people rushing here, and Li Jiu and the others were resolutely here.

What's going on?

A few Nanyang merchants were waiting for the berth to enter the port, only to see thousands of people suddenly rushing to the dock, their faces immediately showed a surprised expression, and at the same time they also noticed the young man.

Lin Haoran turned to look at the black crowd, looking at the anxiety and joy on their faces, especially the beads of sweat oozing from their foreheads, as if they had been struck by something in their hearts.

For this, he originally only wanted to hand over a beautiful sea opening achievement to the imperial court, so as to pursue a higher official position. It's just that with the dedication to come here, looking at the simple and bloody people here, I slowly fell in love with this place, and I also wanted the people here to live a better life.

He did not choose to board the ship, but walked to the people who were allowed in, and in the face of these enthusiastic people, his heart was also infected. After nearly two years, I thought that the people here had forgotten him, but it didn't seem to be.

Everything he did in the past has been remembered by the people of Leizhou.

Even Ali, who has always had a slander against Lin Haoran, had to look at Lin Haoran with admiration when she saw these people who came to see her off.

She thinks that a good official does not bully the people, and if she can uphold justice for the people, he is a great good official. But this man not only did this, but also made the people live a more prosperous life, which far exceeded the standards she set for good officials.

"Lord Lin, you make us look forward to it so hard! I waited until I found out the news, and I'm here to see you off! Kang Lao's old eyes looked at Lin Haoran, and tears were already rolling in his eyes.

"There is Lao Kang and you!"

Lin Haoran looked at Kang Lao, who was full of true feelings, and was also grateful in his heart, and looked at everyone sincerely.

"We don't have anything to give to adults, but this wine is the 100 wines we brewed last year, which represents a little bit of the heart of our people in Leizhou. Please drink this wine, and we will practice it for adults! ”

Kang Lao asked a jar of wine to be opened, poured out a bowl of perfumed wine, and then handed it to Lin Haoran, and said sincerely.

"Please drink this wine, we will practice it for adults!"

The people behind him knelt down one after another and saluted towards Lin Haoran.

As they knelt down, the crowd behind them was dark, and although Zhenyang Avenue was very straight, it was full of people until the end, and the number of people was far more than 10,000.

Lin Haoran drank this bowl of wine in one gulp, and wanted to say something, but his emotions were already infected. He loved the land and the people.

In the send-off of tens of thousands of people, his eyes were already moist, he waved to the people who saw them off, and then left here in a sea boat.

In the days that followed, he was affected by this incident, and even considered what kind of official he would become in the future.

The route from Guangdong to Zhejiang has been opened, although it is under the banner of Guangdong rice going north to stabilize the price of rice in Hangzhou and other places, but many Guangzhou goods are also following to the north.

If it had been a few years ago, Guangdong's goods would certainly not have been superior. With the rise of Leizhou cloth and the layout of Foshan's iron and steel industry, Leizhou cloth and iron products with high quality and low price have become sought-after goods.

Needless to say, the goods in Hangzhou have always been the economic center of the Ming Dynasty, and the silk is the best in the world. When the Guangdong goods went north, the Hangzhou goods also went south under the banner of purchasing Guangdong rice, and naturally easily captured the Guangdong market.

The opening of this new route is like digging a golden mountain. All discerning merchants seized this opportunity to trade on this new route and thus grab huge profits.

Whether it is from Guangdong to Hangzhou or from Hangzhou to Guangdong, they can make money by trafficking goods, so the two places have formed a "win-win" good situation.

It is also the case, whether it is Guangzhou or Hangzhou, they are happy to see this situation.

Even though the price of rice in Hangzhou has long been suppressed, no local official has proposed to stop the northward movement of rice from Guangdong, and they have all blinked and closed an eye to this new route, or even chose to maintain this golden route.

Lin Haoran didn't want to take the mountain road of Guangdong and Fujian, nor did he want to go north through Huguang, so he resolutely chose to take this new route. Under the escort of the combined fleet, it arrived in Hangzhou in late October, and then from Hangzhou to the capital north.

When passing through Nanzhili, Lin Haoran specially went to visit Yin Tai, the secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of Rites, and when he arrived in Shandong, he went to visit his former boss, Ding Yizhong, the governor of Shandong.

Although he has Wu Shan's big backer, and several classmates with good relationships have been working in the capital, after all, he has been away for more than three years, so he has to start weaving a network of relationships.

Lin Haoran entered Beijing this time and brought a lot of attachés. Hu Niu and her people already had a large group, Sun Jixiang, Kang Wanrong and Zhang Zhutou and others chose to continue to follow him, and there were also Lin Fu and his gang of clansmen who acted as guards.

Lin Haoran walked not in a hurry or slowly, and when he arrived in Tongzhou, it was already a few days before the Spring Festival.