Chapter 203 Charlie, disappointed but hopeful

"Professor He, have you finished your research?

Sorry, I've been busy with company matters these past two days and I really can't reply in time. As you know, this archaeological process is a costly process."

Chen Ye replied while shaking hands with He Minggui.

"I understand. It's just that I have researched a lot of major breakthroughs in the past few days, but I can't communicate with you. It's really uncomfortable.

Director Chen, you have already read these nautical logs, let’s talk about them together? You should have a lot of related documents, right?”

"Well, I've roughly read it, but I don't have much in-depth research on it. I can't tell you about other documents at the moment."

"That's better than us. I didn't know anything about it before. The maritime records of the Ming Dynasty that have been handed down in books are simply unparalleled in the world."

He Minggui said excitedly that sharing these contents among the members of the archaeological team is a completely different feeling than sharing them with the sponsors.

The archaeological team spent Chen Ye's money, and the morale was low before. A large part of the reason was because there were no results, whether they were for Chen Ye or for themselves.

Without achievements, there is no sense of accomplishment, and you cannot concentrate on work. At this time, Chen Ye appeared with the voyage book.

The information recorded in these completely original sets of navigation logs is simply too heavy for several archaeologists and history professors who study the Ming Dynasty.

As I chatted with Chen Ye, I found out that Chen Ye lived in the Ming Dynasty during this period. Last time, he saw the navy near South Zhili from the air. He was a first-hand witness to the shipping conditions of the Ming Dynasty.

Under this circumstance, he and He Minggui chatted frequently. Through the nautical log, He Minggui was able to understand the maritime trade of various countries in Nanyang during the Yongle period, as well as the governing cultural customs.

"It's really rewarding, Mr. Chen, I wonder if you are willing to publish these logs publicly?

Or can you authorize me to publish a few papers based on these logbooks?"

"Well, as for the thesis, you can write it if you want. This can be discussed. As for making it public, I actually plan to bring these navigation books back home."

Chen Ye touched his chin. He Minggui wanted to write a paper. It just so happened that he needed to make him famous so that he could have more cooperation in the future.

"That's great, great! Such a cultural treasure must not be lost overseas. Don't worry, Mr. Chen, we will carefully search for the next few shipwreck sites based on the records above.

But Mr. Chen, I always feel that your other supplementary record about the shipwreck is too vague and has a serious sense of fragmentation.

Of course, you can rest assured that as long as you are willing, we will scan this entire sea area."

He Minggui first said happily that with this nautical log as the basis for his thesis, he would become famous in the Chinese historical circle and even the public circle.

However, he remembered the main task of himself and others in Kenya, which was to salvage the boat.

There are very few records about the sunken ship in the navigation log, and the specific location is even vaguer. However, the copy of the location given to them by Chen Ye was too accurate.

Although the paper was made in the Ming Dynasty and Chen Ye had made it so old that you couldn't tell, the content was too nonsense. It was just a mountain of a certain shape and a river as a reference.

"Well, there are three points left. Let's start from the day after tomorrow. If we still can't find it, forget it.

By the way, Professor He, are you interested in taking on some private work? Become a consultant for our company.

Because I am personally very interested in Chinese culture and even more obsessed with archeology, I recently want to vigorously promote commercial activities about our ancient civilization.

Look at the summer festivals in Japan and Christmas in the West. In China, traditional festivals have become less and less popular in recent years.

So I want to do my part and try my best to carry forward these cultural heritages.

For these promotional activities, we hope to have a person with weight and strength to stand on the platform.

For example, if we make a piece of ancient music, he can tell the story clearly and clearly, and if we make an ancient opera, he can tell the image of the source of the allusions behind it."

"I didn't expect that Director Chen would have such thoughts. I really admire him."

He Minggui was a little moved when he heard Chen Ye's words. It's not like he has never seen rich people before, but it's rare to see someone talk about making money in such a fresh and refined way.

"Since Director Chen invited me, I naturally followed suit. Being able to cooperate with a young man who is obsessed with Chinese civilization, I think I will be more comfortable doing research in the future!"

He Minggui said with a smile, and added in his heart, especially for a master who obviously has goods, money and strength.

"Then I welcome Teacher He. Don't worry, your original job in the country does not need to change. If necessary, we will normally apply for you to come and assist.

Professionals will also be responsible for other publicity matters for you. You only need to check the professional content on history and culture."

"Then I really want it. By the way, Mr. Chen, I received a video forwarded by someone for me to identify, so I commented on it when I had time.

The above is a classical orchestra playing a song that should express killing. Now that I think about it, that was also posted by you?"

He Minggui suddenly remembered this and asked Chen Ye.

"The thing you're talking about is that I based it on a lost piece of music and then paid a lot of money for it to be restored.

Oh, speaking of this, I would also like to ask Professor He to help promote it in the industry."

"No wonder, no wonder. It turns out to be a lost piece of music. Don't worry, Mr. Chen, I will definitely let the entire Chinese historical and cultural circle seriously evaluate this piece of music.

Director Chen, your arrangement of the entire service road is what surprises me, whether it is music or costumes..."

He Minggui's comments made Chen Ye feel a little familiar. He felt that he had heard it somewhere before, and he suddenly realized that this was the top comment after a certain video from his company was uploaded.

The extra money he earned before was his own?

Wait, this idiot actually took on private work during the archaeological period?

I continued chatting with He Minggui for a while, and agreed on how to promote it in the future. I was going to announce the release of the song next, and wait a few days before going out to sea before leaving the ship.

Ming Dynasty time and space.

Banduma and Abel returned to the cathedral in tandem with sunny faces.

Charlie, who was waiting in the main hall of the Catholic Church, was slightly surprised when he saw the two people coming back. It was obvious that there was good news.

"Banduma, Abel, do you have any good news?"

"That's right, that's right, Charlie, we made an appointment with the shopkeeper today and made a major discovery."

"Come with me quickly. We'll find Master Tang first, and be careful of the Jin Yiwei. I've heard people say these days that Jin Yiwei is pervasive. Maybe there's one on our roof."

Charlie looked around and saw no one around. He breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly pulled the two of them to the chapel.

Banduma looked at Charlie and felt funny.

"Charlie, don't be so nervous. Jin Yiwei's abilities are exaggerated, and they are far from being able to make people listen through walls all the time.

And we are speaking Dutch now, how many of the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty can speak Dutch?"

"I have learned a saying in the past two days. A small mind can sail a ship that is tens of thousands of years old. Who knows if the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty will send a royal guard who can speak Dutch?"

Charlie said this and obviously relaxed. After calling Tang Ruowang over, Banduma and Abel made a complete reversal of the content of today's meeting.

"Charlie, let me tell you some good news. Because we have always been in contact with the shop owner, and we haven't seen him for a long time, he warmly received us today."

"Banduma, Abel, I knew it was right to let you go. You have the most contact with them and have the best relationship."

"Master Tang, I will definitely write down your name in the record. You can rest assured that with the interests of Ming Dynasty, the Portuguese Jesuits and us Dutch will definitely be able to reach friendship.

Banduma, Abel, you can rest assured that with your help, I will definitely become a director of the East India Company.

You two will definitely become shareholders of the East India Company. When the time comes, we will jointly run the Ming Dynasty and let you be the emperor in the Ming Dynasty."

Charlie looked at the three people with satisfaction, two losers and a guide. His beautiful life in Ming Dynasty can start in a year at most.

Banduma and Abel laughed and agreed, but there was a slight embarrassment in their eyes.

The interests are completely unequal. Others gave us high-ranking officials and big iron ships, and asked me to directly become the emperor of the entire Europe.

At this point, you want us to be the third level of the East India Company for you? You still want us to be your little brother?

What are you thinking about?

But the play still has to go on, otherwise wouldn't Chen Ye's arrangement be in vain?

"Charlie, remember what you promised us. The information we are going to give you next is very important and will affect the success of our plan."

Banduma said with a serious face, making both Charlie and Tang Ruowang sound serious.

"There is bad news. That is, not all of the Royal Army has left the capital, or even only half.

Moreover, they also know the nobles’ plan, and this army can easily kill the rebels.”

"How is that possible! Where did the Ming Emperor get the money to support so many elite troops?

Didn't you say that the country is very poor? In order to support this army, didn't you say that he had sold everything in the palace and ransacked the houses of many ministers to get enough?"

Charlie looked in disbelief, with disappointment written all over his face.

This is also Chen Ye's trick. First, he must give them some real information so that no one will doubt him.

Tang Ruowang spoke from the side and confirmed Abelbanduma's news.

"It seems that you have indeed gained the trust of this shop owner. I also know this from our believers in the Ministry of War.

It is said that only three of the regiments left the capital in the past few days, and the remaining three regiments are still in the capital.

The reason why the Ming Emperor was able to support them was because of the Royal Merchant Company. The Royal Merchant Company subsidized the military coupons. Although it was not silver, it could be exchanged for many valuable things.

According to this shop owner, the royal business is actually mainly run by the Zheng family, and they are just giving benefits to the emperor to get him to agree to the maritime ban."

Tang Ruowang's words made Charlie even more uncomfortable. This was because their previous plans were based on Chongzhen's inability to hold on.
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