nycdaug Chapter 153 I Don’t Participate in Politics
Chapter 153 I Don’t Participate in Politics
"I remember you are... Lord Hao!"
"Long time no see, I wonder how your life is going now?"
Lin Yi stepped forward to greet him with a smile.
Although he didn't remember this person's identity very well, he had seen him before in Liangzhou City.
This person is one of Huangfu Qingling's subordinates.
"Now it's Minister Hao."
Hao Zhong smiled and his voice was very friendly.
"But I'm just a businessman. I don't know what Minister Hao wants me to do."
Lin Yi nodded slightly, still smiling.
After all, these are people who have fought for the "United Front".
"His Majesty wants to choose a prime minister recently."
Hao Zhong frowned slightly as he spoke, "I know that Lord Lin doesn't want to participate in politics."
"That's true. Even this so-called Duke status was forced upon me by His Majesty."
Lin Yi continued to nod, "I wonder what Minister Hao's opinion is?"
Hao Zhong did not answer immediately, but his eyes were a little evasive. After confirming that there was no one outside, he closed the door and spoke.
"To be honest, I want to be the prime minister."
"In this way, Your Majesty will not have to worry about the Prime Minister's problem."
"Lord Lin will not be expected by His Majesty to become the Prime Minister every day."
Hao Zhong spoke slowly, a hint of embarrassment on his face, "I wonder if Lord Lin could recommend someone?"
"In fact, it was His Majesty who asked me to persuade you this time."
"Fortunately, Minister Ning said that you must pass the imperial examination before you can enter the official career."
As he spoke, he observed Lin Yi's expression.
"This should be an internal matter of your court, right?"
Lin Yi frowned slightly, "I'm just a businessman. Since I don't participate in politics, how can I recommend someone?"
These words made Hao Zhong almost lose his temper.
But even with this "escape", Huangfu Qingling will always find a way to make Lin Yi the prime minister.
When he was in Liangzhou City, he had witnessed Lin Yi's management ability.
Not only can he manage the food and grass in an orderly manner, but he can even keep the officials in an orderly manner.
In fact, based on this alone, Lin Yi is already qualified to be the prime minister.
After all, no one can manage to this extent.
Moreover, Lin Yi's management style also gives the officials under him sufficient freedom.
Now is the time when Huangfu Qingling's own team is in charge, and even Xiao Changyun's accomplices have to act according to their wishes.
After his comeback, people would naturally publicize how capable Lin Yi is.
"But as long as you don't become the Prime Minister, His Majesty will always find someone to persuade you, Lord Lin."
"If His Majesty gets angry, I'm afraid you won't even be able to do business!"
Hao Zhong began to explain the pros and cons to Lin Yi.
"Your Majesty knows me well and will not let me become the Prime Minister just like that."
"Minister Hao, you have to work hard."
Lin Yi said with a relaxed look, "I congratulate you in advance. I hope you can become Prime Minister Hao in the future."
Having said that, Hao Zhong felt somewhat helpless and could only leave.
After seeing Hao Zhong off, Lin Yi began his busy work.
After all, the entire capital city needs to undergo a certain degree of transformation.
Whether it is renovating a house or rebuilding some high-rise buildings, it takes time to plan and design.
Otherwise, it would be terrible if you are stuck with the current design when you want to make changes in the future.
Lin Yi handed over business matters to Chen Chong and Xu Chuan.
Although one of them was from the "Liangzhou School" and the other from the "Beijing School", they got along surprisingly well.
The most important thing is that they only know that Lin Yi has outstanding business capabilities and the ability to create new products.
Under Lin Yi's leadership, they will all do their best.
The most bored people during this period were probably Yang Jian and Huang Chang.
After all, they couldn't hold an official position within five years, and naturally couldn't become generals. Now that only more than a year has passed, they are even more helpless.
As Lin Yi's guards, they were even more bored.
After Xiao Changyun's forces were wiped out, no one would want to harm Lin Yi.
Not to mention murder, there was no robbery.
After all, everyone in the capital knows about Lin Yi now, whether it is his business or the many ingenious strategies he came up with when Xiao Changyun rebelled.
There are storytellers who will recite stories there.
It was precisely because of these things that Huang Chang and Yang Jian acted as if nothing had happened.
An hour after Hao Zhong left.
Yu Jin is here.
He is the busiest person during this period.
On the one hand, new assistant ministers and ministers of the Ministry of War had to be selected, and on the other hand, the army had to be reorganized.
After all, no one can tell how many of these soldiers accepted money from Xiao Changyun.
Being able to get these things done in just over a month was also thanks to Prince Qing’s help.
This time Yu Jin came with Prince Qing.
Prince Qing had not returned immediately. After strolling around the capital and resting for a few days, Yu Jin asked Prince Qing for help.
The two of them came to Lin Yi's study and saw Lin Yi writing furiously.
"Lin Yi, what are you busy with?"
Prince Qing asked with a smile after knocking on the door.
"There are many things to do. The planning of the capital city still needs to be done in detail."
Lin Yi stopped writing and slowly stood up. "Your Highness, are you going back?"
"No, I want to discuss something with you."
Prince Qing said, "It's about the military."
"I'm not a general either. Why would you discuss military matters with me?"
Lin Yi forced an awkward smile on his face.
Hao Zhong had just left, and now Yu Jin and Prince Qing are here.
"Cough cough!"
As Prince Qing spoke, he also glanced outside, and after confirming that no one was peeping, he closed the door.
"There should be room for improvement in bombs, right?"
He slowly said, "I heard from Yu Jin that Yang Jian and Huang Chang have heard it."
"If the two of them report this to Yan Nan in the future, it won't be a good thing."
Lin Yi had actually predicted what Prince Qing would say.
It's just that he didn't expect these things to be brought up now.
"Uh... I have a request. We need to find at least three mines that can produce bomb materials."
"I also need a large amount of iron ore, at least three iron mines."
Lin Yi said, "I can come up with the design, but without these things, I don't think it can hold up."
"To make something, on the one hand, you need money, which the Chamber of Commerce can help you with. On the other hand, you also need materials."
Upon hearing Lin Yi's requests, Prince Qing's face was immediately filled with anticipation.
With such a huge demand for bomb materials and iron ore, this thing is definitely a magical weapon!
"Why don't you tell me first? I want to know what it's like."
Prince Qing was a little impatient.
"It's too early now. These things of mine require a lot of materials and silver to support. Let's first take care of the food problem and city construction."
"Aren't the Black Tortoise Chariot and fully armored elite troops enough?"
Lin Yi looked at each other in confusion.
"Not enough, I just want to hear your thoughts!"
Yu Jin said, “Even if it’s just an idea!”