The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1434

[1434. Chapter 1362 Liu Wenshan attacks]

Fang Jifan hurriedly met with many gentry, and after talking to them in a reasonable manner, he discovered that the world was full of individuals who betrayed the class.

The gentry of the Ming Dynasty really understood the righteousness.

It seems that it is imperative to select officials as officials.

He ordered people to send these “public opinions” to Ouyang Zhi.

…

the Ministry of Personnel.

Ouyang Zhi looked at the dense “people’s sentiments”.

Then, he took a breath.

After being silent for a long time, his eyes turned slightly red.

The clerk who was sorting out official documents for Ouyang Zhi glanced at him: “Ouyang Butang, what… is going on?”

Ouyang Zhi took a breath and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.

Then he sat down seriously.

This official was brought by him from Baoding. He was the most trustworthy official and was Ouyang Zhi’s confidant.

Ouyang Zhi seemed to think about it for a moment before saying: “These things my master sent…you should take a look at them.”

The clerk nodded, picked up these ‘people’s sentiments’ and looked at them one by one.

Then, the clerk’s expression became strange, and he glanced at Ouyang Zhi cautiously.

Ouyang Zhidao: “What do you want to say?”

“This… forgive the student for being ignorant, these things sent by Qi Guogong… ah…” The clerk sighed again: “Student, to be honest, Qi Guogong’s reputation is a bit domineering. . He invited those gentry to come. Those gentry were all helpless. Although the gentry usually stomped their feet in the countryside, the ground would tremble, but in front of the Duke of Qi. , Who do they think they are? Duke of Qi said that it is good to select officials as officials. How dare they say a bad word? Even if Duke of Qi says that they like men, don’t they have to nod obediently and say yes happily? “

The clerk raised his head again and said so cautiously ?

He glanced at Ouyang Zhi. Ouyang Zhi’s face was still expressionless.

But… the clerk is used to it.

Ouyang Budang is like this.

After a pause, he continued: “So the students think that these ‘people sentiments’ will not be of any help to Ouyang Butang. Although Qi Guogong has taken the trouble, it is a pity…”

It only took a long time…

Ouyang Zhi suddenly said: ” You don’t understand.”

The clerk looked at Ouyang Zhi in confusion and couldn’t help but said, “Please give me some advice.”

Ouyang Zhi slowly closed his eyes, then opened his eyes and looked at this stack. With a deep look in his eyes, he said: “This is your opinion, but for me, my teacher did this. These people’s sentiments are not what my teacher wanted to give me.”

“Not for you?” Secretary Li He looked suspicious and even more confused.

“This is for others to see.” Ouyang Zhi said sadly after a short silence: “For the outside world, this is what my mentor told the people of the world. You see, his disciple Ouyang Zhi became the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and was tossing around selecting officials. Official, I want to dig up the roots of many gentry and scholars. This is all the instruction of my mentor, and I, Ouyang Zhi, I, Ouyang Zhi, just respect my teacher’s orders. I am just confused for a moment, which is excusable, but my mentor, The crime is unpardonable.”

The official’s expression suddenly changed. He was shocked and understood something at the same time.

“Students understand, what Ouyang Budang means… Qi Guogong’s move is to share the pressure of Ouyang Budang. Before, Ouyang Budang was the target of public criticism, but now, the hatred of countless people has been transferred to Qi Guogong. Go on. He seems to be fooling around, but he is actually protecting Ouyang Budang?”

After saying that, the clerk couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

Look at Ouyang Budang, why he can soar to the sky, not only because he has real ability, but also because he has such a mentor.

Well, someone else’s mentor…

Ouyang Zhi nodded slowly and said: “My master… ah… he treats me as his own son. As a disciple, even though I am an official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, It’s really embarrassing to have to be protected by him.”

His eyes turned red again.

Then he gritted his teeth and said: “My master is making such a big show of his thoughts. As a disciple, I already understand. Now… the only thing I, a useless disciple, can do is to get things done as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.” “Don’t embarrass your mentor, Sir Lu, please bring the unfinished articles of association. I want to take a look at it, think about it, and think about it.”

Sir Lu said with a serious face: “Yes.”

Ouyang Zhi said at this moment. , has turned grief into strength.

He was so ashamed of his mentor’s good intentions.

…………

Keppel Seaport, Malacca.

The country of Malacca was founded a hundred years ago and occupies a small area. It belongs to a peninsula and is almost surrounded by the country of Johor in the north.

Keppel Harbor happens to be at the southernmost tip of the Malacca Peninsula. This small harbor was previously borrowed by the Ming Dynasty to build a harbor here. A large number of Ming Dynasty ships had to cross the Strait of Malacca. They often stop here.

Not only that, with the rise of the Siyang Trading Company, merchant ships from the Ming Dynasty often came here, bringing some of the Ming Dynasty’s treasures.

Many of Ming’s products are among the best in the world.

Tea, silk, porcelain, and even the most fashionable cotton textiles, and even glasses now appear.

Merchant ships from various countries will also arrive here to trade with Siyang Trading Company, and then transport these goods back to the country.

Under the management of the Ming Dynasty, Kebao Port is prospering. Before, it was just a fishing village. Now, it is overcrowded. Ming-style buildings are rising from the ground, and countless merchants are constantly flowing here.

There were also merchants from the Western countries and the Indian countries, and during the shuttle period, a large number of ships came in and out every day, and the scene was unprecedented.

This place is a thoroughfare, with an excellent geographical location, and because it is related to the supply of the Ming Dynasty’s ships sailing to the West, it is even protected by hundreds of specialized soldiers. In addition, the Ming Dynasty’s fleet will come here to cruise every three to five times. Keep it safe.

The Portuguese came occasionally, although relations with each other were strained.

But when it comes to business, they will never dare to make mistakes. Now the two sides are at war with each other, but despite the friction between them, the Ming Dynasty’s fleet did not attack the Portuguese settlements in Luzon and Java. The two sides seemed to have a tacit understanding, and they carefully maintained the tacit relationship.

A few days ago, a huge fleet from the Four Oceans Trading Company arrived here.

When Liu Wenshan and Liu Jin’s father and son got off the ship, they were warmly welcomed by the ambassador of Keppel Port in Malacca.

Liu Wenshan and others got off the boat and immediately traveled a hundred miles north to meet the King of Malacca.

Although the King of Malacca was enthusiastic, he also complained about many things.

However, Liu Wenshan didn’t care and returned to Kebao Port and lived in the Houyashe of Xuanwei Mansion.

Here, a temporary camp was set up. Inside it was protected by spies from the Siyang Trading Company, and outside it was hundreds of Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers stationed at Kebao Port.

Under this heavy guard, a large map was hung on the wall.

At this time, Liu Wenshan was holding his hands behind his back, raising his head, and staring at the map on the wall seriously.

He said calmly: “The King of Malacca has repeatedly complained about the constant disputes between the Han people in Keppel Port and the natives in Malacca. Liu Jin, what do you think?”

Liu Jinben sat aside with a tea cup and listened to Liu Wenshan’s question. Putting down the tea cup, he thought carefully for a moment and then said: “I think back then, when the Franconian came with great force, all the Western countries were trembling with fear. When they heard that the Ming Dynasty was going to sail to the Western Ocean, they really wanted to take my Ming Dynasty’s ships. But now, the expansion momentum of the Francois has been suppressed, and they are beginning to dislike us for taking root here, coveting our port, and fearing the influx of a large number of Han merchants here. , In the eyes of his son, these are all ungrateful white-eyed wolves, why should you be polite to them?”

Liu Wenshan looked at Liu Jin, but smiled and said: “This is human nature, even if they are brothers, they can’t tell them apart. What about the account, let alone here? Because of this, we have an important mission. Only by promoting the treasure, from then on, the Western countries will have to vassalize them militarily. It’s hard to convince people, and it won’t last long. Only economic control is crucial.”

Liu Wenshan did not continue.

He was silent for a moment, then raised his head and continued to look at the map: “You are the boss of Siyang Trading Company. If it were you, what would you do here?”

Liu Jin: “…”

Seeing that Liu Jin did not answer, Liu Wenshan smiled and said: ” You need to learn this carefully. This is the real art of managing the world. Only if you learn it, the Siyang Trading Company will be able to grow stronger in the future.”

Liu Jin then solemnly said: “Yes, my son has been reading your books recently and has become more familiar with it. But…”

“Then don’t be impatient, learn slowly.” Liu Wenshan sat down, took a sip of tea, and said with an easy-going expression, “The next step is to sell the goods we brought, silk, Tea, cotton, porcelain, everything that can be sold is sold. Not only that, we also have to set a rule. Since we want to do business with us, of course we have to agree on the currency. The currencies of different countries are different. I think Siyang Commercial Bank needs After contacting various countries, they have the final say on what currency they use.” “They have the final say?” Liu Jin

looked

surprised: “This…this…dad…doesn’t this make them easier?”

Here, real money and silver are used for transactions. If the initiative is now given to various countries, wouldn’t this be…

unreasonable? Liu Jin was puzzled…

Liu Wenshan said with a smile: “If you want to take it first, you must give it first.” After all, economics is actually very simple. Do you know why the tulip bubble was successful? “

Liu Jin: “…”

Well, he admitted that he was not good at studying.

Liu Wenshan said: “Can’t answer?”

Liu Jin said: “Please tell me, father.”

Liu Wenshan suddenly opened his eyes: “Greed! All economic problems stem from this. The human heart is the most greedy and excessive. If you can Take advantage of this and you will be successful.”

Liu Jin remembered this time.

Liu Wenshan then said calmly: “This time, it will be the same!”

(End of Chapter)