Yang Ding rolled his eyes at Anthony, "This hellish place in Europe, where you have the Pope, the King, the Army, and the Religion, has become a mess. I won't go there!"

At this time, Yang Yan felt his head pounding. He clearly understood every word of the conversation between Yang Ding and Anthony, but he couldn't understand anything when these words were connected. What about a saint, a saint, and a saint? It was this horse and that horse. Not only had Yang Yan never heard of it, but he thought it was a roundabout way of talking about it, but his second brother could just tell it as if he had walked by it himself.

When Anthony heard Yang Ding's words that revealed the current situation of the Ottoman Empire, he just smiled but was not very shocked in his heart, because in Anthony's heart he had already determined that Yang Ding was their holy son who would be left in the east tomorrow. It is not surprising that the Son knew this.

"Mr. Anthony, since the Ottoman merchants came here ostensibly for trade, you also know that our Ming Dynasty has implemented a maritime ban, so trade is naturally impossible. However, the Ottoman merchants can exchange the goods back by paying tribute. , According to the tradition of our Ming Dynasty, my return gift to the emperor will only be more, not less. As for how to get these Ottoman merchants to lower their profile and come to pay tribute, it depends on the level of your deception!"

Although Yang Ding said this, he shook his head in disapproval in his heart, thinking about how grand Zheng He's voyages to the West were. At that time, since the Ming Dynasty had opened up the Maritime Silk Road in the West, there was no such thing as The reason for not getting rich suddenly is a tribute system. The emperor of Ming Dynasty gave away a lot of wealth for the sake of the face of the heaven. He just gave away the vain money like this. It can be said that the Ming Dynasty is What the bully did is the best in the world.

Unexpectedly, when Anthony heard what Yang Ding said, he said with great joy: "Don't worry, Serak, as long as the Ottomans can get tangible benefits, they are shameless, but--"

"But what?" Yang Ding asked.

"But your Ming Dynasty must come up with ways to convince these Ottomans, otherwise even if these Ottomans I deceived this time pay tribute to your Ming Dynasty, it will not be of any benefit to you in the future!"

Yang Ding couldn't help but tilted his lips. Although Anthony's words were inappropriate, this shameless attitude was what Ming Dynasty lacked the most. However, under the influence of Confucian culture, Ming Dynasty's shameless spirit obviously cannot be promoted.

"Of course I know this. Tomorrow afternoon we will show our Ming Dynasty artillery to these three Ottoman distinguished guests at the military exercise field outside the city. I will also ask Mr. Anthony to act as a translator for me!"

Yang Ding returned home and came to the backyard. Yue Ya quietly winked at Yang Ding. Yang Ding asked without knowing why: "Yue Ya, what's wrong with your eyes?"

Yue Ya said: "Husband, Minister Li is here!"

Yang Ding smiled and said: "Shilang Li is here as soon as he comes. Why are you nervous, Yue Ya? We are neighbors with Shilang Li. Isn't it okay for neighbors to visit each other?"

Yue Ya said again: "Husband, if only Li Shilang is here, why would Yue Ya be so nervous? In addition to Li Shilang, Lord Shang is also here!"

"Ah? Shang Ren! Yue Ya, you didn't let Mr. Shang and Mr. Li meet, did you?" Yang Ding was shocked. Normally not a single colleague from his house would come, but today two of them came all at once, and they even came. It was such an unlucky coincidence that these two people came to his house at the same time.

"Of course not, husband, what should we do? Who is my husband going to see first?"

Whoever Yang Ding meets first will represent who of the two is more important in Yang Ding's heart, and who is more important to Yang Ding.

It shows Yang Ding's political inclination, but Yang Ding does not have a clear political inclination until now, which is why he does not have any helpers in the court.

Li Xian is Yu Shaobao's absolute supporter, and Shang Ren is a member of the cabinet. How can he decide?

In both courtesy and affection, he should meet Shang Ren first, because Shang Ren is not only a member of the cabinet, but also a friend of Yang Ding and a partner of the book club, and Yang Ding believes that as long as he and Shang Ren get closer,

, Shang Ren will definitely become his best partner in politics, but at this time, Yang Ding's heart is obsessed with seeing Li Xian. Yang Ding himself can't explain the reason for this.

"Yue Ya, Master Li or Master Shang, who came first and who came last?"

Yue Ya said: "Master Shang came first, and Master Li came later!"

Yang Ding's heart moved. Li Xian was his close neighbor. Yang Ding couldn't help but never visited Li Xian's house, and Li Xian had never been to his house. Today, Li Xian suddenly came to visit. This shouldn't be just a coincidence, right?

"Yue Ya, where is Mr. Li?"

Yue Ya said: "Master Li is in my husband's study! Master Shang is in the backyard living room!"

There was a study room and a living room. Yang Ding was hesitating and didn't know where to go. Li Xian and Shang Ren were both virtuous ministers. It could be said that he could meet anyone first. Suddenly, Yang Ding's face showed a slight smile.

With a smile, he secretly said that he was really blinded by fame and fortune. At that moment, Yang Ding no longer hesitated and walked straight towards the living room.

"Lord Shang, Sir Shang came to my residence so late. Isn't he just here to congratulate me on my promotion?"

Shang Ren looked at Yang Ding's smiling eyes and seemed not to hear Yang Ding's joke. Instead, he said with a serious face: "Ding Hong, the emperor wants to depose the prince!"

The corner of Yang Ding's mouth couldn't help but twitch. It seemed that he was convinced that he was "red". Yang Ding was stunned when he saw Shang Ren telling such a shocking secret with just one mouth.

After a long while, Yang Ding swallowed deeply, forced an awkward smile on his face, and said: "Master Shang, you, did you come to the wrong place to find the wrong person?"

Shang Ren said: "You're not looking for the wrong person. It's you I'm looking for today, and this is what I'm talking about!"

Let me go, what is this No. 1 pick in three yuan going to do today? Why does he make such a big move as soon as he comes up?

Yang Ding couldn't smile anymore. Seeing Yang Ding's reaction, Shang Ren said: "You are indeed not surprised that the emperor wants to re-establish the crown prince. What you care more about is why I came to your house."

Telling you this, have you already guessed that one day the emperor will depose the crown prince?"

Yang Dingdao: "Yes, people always have a selfish side, especially in the face of power. It is difficult for anyone to be selfless and open-minded!"

Shang Ren looked at Yang Ding, and then said word by word: "I accepted fifty taels of bribe money from the emperor, what should I do?"

I'll go! Yang Ding looked at Shang Ren in surprise again. Is this guy crazy? What are you saying to him?

"Fifty taels? The emperor is really stingy. He just wants to win people's hearts with fifty taels? You really can't afford to suffer a loss or be fooled with these fifty taels!"

Shang Ren said: "The emperor is buying the wishes of the ministers. I don't believe you can't see this. If I accept the money, it will be bad for my reputation. If I don't accept the money, it will be bad for my life. What do you think?

What should I do?"

Yang Ding smiled and said: "Didn't Mr. Shang say that this money is actually the emperor's word to buy you? Lose your reputation and save your life. Isn't Mr. Shang still hesitant?"

Shang Ren said: "If it were you, what would you do?"

Yang Ding said: "If I were Shang Ren, I would choose to save my life. If I were Yang Ding, I might choose to save my name!"

"Oh? What do you mean?" Shang Ran asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Yang Ding said: "Because Shang Lu is in the pavilion and Yang Ding is not in the pavilion, so Yang Ding's protection of his name also saves his life. This is the benefit of speaking lightly!"

Shang Ren nodded and said, "You mean, I'm going to lose this name, right?"

Yang Ding nodded and said: "This is the consequence of eating the emperor's salary. His reputation is ruined but he still has his heart. As the saying goes, only those who understand the current affairs are outstanding. Mr. Shang can ask himself, has Mr. Shang's original intention of becoming an official changed? The teachings of the saints.

Have you forgotten it again? If you don’t have these two points, what’s the matter if Mr. Shang loses a little bit of his nickname!”

Shang Ren was silent for a long time this time. When Shang Ren raised his head again, most of the sadness on his face had disappeared.

Yang Ding said: "Master Shang, I am curious about this matter. Shouldn't Master Shang go to Master Peng to discuss it as soon as possible? Why did Master Shang come to your house first?"

Shang Ren said: "Because you, Ding Hong, have taken an unusual path. I, Shang Ren, consider myself knowledgeable about the past and present, but I have never seen anyone as an official as you, Ding Hong. If it is an ordinary problem, I, Shang Ren, will solve it myself."

, and the problems that I can’t solve through consultation can’t be solved by others either. I can only support you, I’m not sure!”

Yang Ding smiled and said: "So, I would like to thank Master Shang for your love for me!"

Shang Ren said: "Dinghong, what do you think about the emperor's intention to depose the prince---"

Shang Ren left, not knowing that Shang Ren was dissatisfied with Yang Ding's answer. Yang Ding also couldn't figure out the real purpose of Shang Ren's coming here. Unknowingly, Yang Ding had already walked outside the study door.

As soon as the door opened, a wise look looked towards Yang Ding, and then a voice asked: "Is Shang Ren gone?"

Yang Ding's heart was moved. Mr. Li, who usually seemed silent, could see it more clearly than anyone else. I really don't know how he could tell that he went to see Shang Ren first and then came back to see him.

"Let's go!" Yang Ding said without further explanation, simply speaking openly.

"What do you think about the emperor's desire to store money easily?"

Yi Chu? Yang Ding's heart was moved. Shang Ren was talking about the deposed prince before, but Li Xian directly mentioned Yi Chu. Yi Chu could explain the emperor's thoughts better than the deposed prince. Li Xian pointed out it directly in one sentence.

The emperor's ambition is now inflated!

Yang Ding hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Bad move!"

For a minister to talk about the current emperor behind his back like this would be enough to kill the nine tribes, but Yang Ding told the truth, telling the truth that everyone could understand!

Li Xian didn't seem to be much surprised. He just nodded and said, "Yu Shaobao has already acquiesced in this matter!"

Yang Dingdao: "Yu Shaobao did something wrong!"

A bright light flashed in Li Xian's eyes and he asked: "Why?"

Yang Dingdao: "The emperor was ordered to do so when he was in danger, and he saved me from the great Ming Dynasty and the fire and water. Therefore, the emperor's right to take the throne is understandable. Even if the emperor later imprisoned the Supreme Emperor in the Nangong, this can also be seen as for the overall interests of the country, because the Supreme Emperor

Returning to the court was originally a plan, but Yi Chu has only disadvantages and no benefits. I don't believe that Yu Shaobao can't understand this matter. He is not afraid of being shattered to pieces. If he wants to leave his innocence in the world, Yu Shaobao will still be in this matter after all.
Chapter completed!