Chapter 721 The plan can't keep up with the changes
The Malacca, which later known as Malacca, has been in the hands of the Portuguese for sixty or seventy years. During these sixty or seventy years, the last sultans were initially in exile, organizing resistance, and seeking help from the Ming Dynasty court. However, during the Zhengde period, all from the emperor to the court were deceived by the Portuguese. During the Jiajing period, although the court faced the so-called Bolangji people, that is, the threat of the Portuguese, in military and diplomatic terms, it was also loud and low, and even developed into Siam, which asked them to send troops to help the restore of the country of Malacca, without considering that Siam and Malacca were always mortal enemies.
So much so that the last sultan carefully selected the king's uncle who acted as an envoy eventually died in the capital.
During the fall of the Manlacca country, the Portuguese were still full of Lagarga, and sent a delegation to lied that they wanted to enter from Guangzhou. After being seen through, the Portuguese who were rejected and rampant along the coast with Japanese pirates. Later, they surrendered and rented the Haojing. These are well-known things.
In other words, since the Ming army officially withdrew from Annan during the Xuande period, and at the same time, Zheng Hebao shipped his treasures into the shelf, the Ming Dynasty, which had always regarded itself as the sect leader, had long since lost its might. During the Jiajing period, in the entire forty-five years, Siam paid tribute twice, once in Annan and once in the city. Compared with the scenes where more than a dozen countries often gathered together during the Xuande period of Yongle, it naturally seemed extremely down and outdated. Of course, Wang Fulin knew very well the mentality of some conservative old men in the court. They were afraid that they were just hoping that such a group of people who gave them a bunch of things, but reached out to ask for more rewards.
In fact, there have always been many officials who secretly regarded the mission as emperors and whitewashed the peace!
Xu Xiucai worked in Haojing for many years and was praised by Wang Fulin at this time. He sighed and said, "As far as I know, the South Ocean is not only a great country, Siam, which is still a great country. Pahang, Boni, Aru and other countries either paid tribute to the Portuguese or surrendered to them. Instead, they were to our Ming Dynasty. The so-called tribute was just for trade and seeking rewards. Even this kind of tribute has basically not been seen in the past ten years of the Longqing period."
"This is a good thing." Since Du Maode has been a pirate, he naturally has no less knowledge of those countries in Southeast Asia than Xu Xiucai. He even added, "In fact, since the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the people of our country who have moved to Siam Manlaga and other places have been tens of millions, and it is not a small number to reproduce and grow over the years. Earlier, the eunuchs of the Sanbao were very powerful in the West, and the Han people had a high status in the local area. However, the imperial court has not cared about these overseas vassal states for many years, and the Han people have had a difficult life. Especially now the red-haired master is on his head, which is even worse. For example, Lin Daoqian was able to take root in Peking University. Lin Afeng was able to march into Luzon, and the Han people were dissatisfied with the rule of the Folangji people and mobilize the natives. This is also one of the reasons..."
Xu Xiucai and Du Maode said one by one, and they talked about the situations of the countries in Southeast Asia that they knew. Even if Chen Bingchang helped to sort out the catalogues of European countries, he could only listen. When the two finally came to an end, Wang Fulin fell into deep thought. He couldn't help but whisper: "But if they recruited pirates and asked them to attack Nanyang, they just spoke verbally, would they not want to? Even if Ling Zhitai and Zhou Zhan finally nodded, the court acquiesced, but they would not give any substantial benefits. Pirates are not fools, how could they work hard easily?"
"The substantial benefits are naturally very simple. Even if the people of Flangji can trade in Haojing, what's wrong with other countries? If the Malacca restored their country, then they naturally gained the power of tribute. In other words, as long as they send tribute ships, they can come to Guangzhou directly to purchase porcelain, silk and tea produced in my country, etc. As for whether they will sell them to the Southeast Asian Sea or to the East Asian Sea, that's the Malacca business, right?"
This is still possible!
After hearing Wang Fulin's words, not only Chen Bingchang suddenly realized, but even after Du Maode and Xu Xiucai exchanged glances, they also felt that Wang Fulin's conditions were indeed quite feasible. However, the three cobblers discussed how to win the support of Chen in the court for this Chen in the end, but they still had no idea. After all, they were all scholars. The big figures in the court only heard their names, did not see them, and they did not understand the opinions of others. How should they raise this constructive opinion?
But Wang Fulin suddenly thought of Zhang Ning, the eunuch of tax control whom he met in Beixinguan. The Hangzhou officials had changed a lot, but this person was still strong before. He was either Feng Bao, the number one character in Silijian, or Zhang Hong, the second character. Can he think about it from this? Especially since Feng Bao's good days are likely to end with Zhang Juzheng's death. Zhang Hong, the eunuch who is loyal to Emperor Wanli, doesn't remember much about the ending. Can he exert some influence on Emperor Wanli through this second character in Silijian? However, not long after this thought came to his mind, he simply put out the enemy.
The values of creatures like the emperor have been influenced by the eyes since childhood. What's more, Wanli is a famous emperor who is notorious and has been with the eunuchs who have been with him since childhood. Feng Bao didn't say anything, but others just threw them away. The greed for money has reached its core. Instead of relying on this little emperor who is still suppressed by Zhang Juzheng, it is better to rely on himself!
At this moment, Xu Xiucai suddenly came up with an idea: "Mr. Wang, the wealthy merchants in Guangdong and Fujian who operated marine trade in Haojing have more or less related to the court. They have longed for a complete opening of the sea for countless years. Recruiting pirates to go to Southeast Asia to make a strategy, and why not understand this matter with those reliable ones? If they can persuade the officials in the court who support them, there will be more people who support them. The most important thing is that the court and the government have always liked the most is the one that is not the one that is not cost-effective?"
Following Xu Xiucai's words, Du Maode naturally would not be undecided and immediately said with a sigh: "Ling Jiantai Office, as long as he is impressed with his political achievements and achievements, he will at least allow Mr. Wang to give it a try. Since there is already Mr. Lu, in order to ensure that everything is foolproof, I might as well take Qiu Sihai and others to take action next, but not to recruit Lin Afeng, but his subordinates who have fallen apart now! There has always been no justice among the pirates. If the court is concerned about Lin Afeng, the thieves may have internal conflicts. Kill him or even give him up. Without the benchmark among the pirates, Lin Afeng, the concerns in the court would not be so great."
Because of the fact that Lin Afeng almost sent Qiu Sihai to Liangshan again, Du Maode completely sacrificed his life. He knew very well that if he failed, he would definitely lose his life. Even if he succeeded, contacting Lin Afeng's subordinates to plot against Lin Afeng, his past might be exposed, and what kind of reputation would become at that time. But anyway, Wang Fulin has agreed to take care of his wife and children, and even if he gave up his life, he would be willing, let alone reputation?
Xu Xiucai once again showed an extremely shocked expression. But in the end he wanted to speak but stopped and did not object. Chen Bingchang was completely speechless.
Faced with the suggestions of these two scholars to complement each other, Wang Fu and Linzai thought carefully and finally said, "Lin Afeng Lin Daogan is a giant thief for the court, but for the countries of the South China Sea, it is also a banner. If you get rid of these two just to make the court feel at ease, it is probably not that easy to survive the South China Sea. After all, two giant thieves that made the Portuguese and the Spanish scared. Compared with a few unknown people, who is more intimidating. It goes without saying that. And not busy for a while, there is still some time now. Zhou Guan has only visited the disease once before, so it is not appropriate to go again, but Du Sheng, you should not show up in front of others now, and go back to your room to continue to sort out those things. Chen Bingchang, visit Zhou Guan again for me, but don't mention the property. As for Guangdong and Fujian Maritime Commercial Bureau, Xu Sheng, you also contact me on my behalf, but remember, if you don't speak clearly, you might as well go to the Pan family first."
"yes!"
Seeing Du Maode and Xu Danwang get up to answer the order, Chen Bingchang quickly stood up. When the two companions and seniors left, the boy's head suddenly drooped and he didn't move his foot. When Wang Fulin looked up in confusion, he whispered: "I... I really can't help much, otherwise, I will return Shu Xiu to Brother Wang, and you can invite someone else...ah!"
Before he could finish his words, he felt a heavy slap on his shoulder, and then he realized that Wang Fulin had stood up and came to him.
"How much do they have? How much do you have? Besides, I invited you to be a secretary, the so-called secretary, that is, the things that are about the document and bookkeeping, and you just need to learn other things. Don't forget that you are here to learn, not to be alone. If you can be alone, you still have to be this secretary? Thirty-two liang hire a secretary with skilled writing and beautiful calligraphy. Are you still afraid that I will lose money? Haven't you seen how much money can those writers in the six rooms of the county yard openly and secretly make?"
Wang Fulin knew very well that Chen Bingchang didn't understand some real situations, so he changed his concept lightly. Seeing that Chen Bingchang finally had some confidence, he struck while the hot: "Besides, Xu and Du are both people who have no ambitions in the imperial examination, but you are different. If you can get a Juren or even a Jinshi in the future, would you forget the hardships you have with me today? Or do you think you are an ungrateful person and when you are successful in the future, you stand by and watch when you see me encounter something, huh?"
"How is that possible! Brother Wang, you are in love with my brothers, I will never forget this life!" Chen Bingchang was no match for Wang Fulin. He was completely brought into the rhythm in a short while. The next one was to express his determination and go to work with great enthusiasm. "By the way, there were many letters sent by the Tianjing before. I will take them before I go to Zhouguan there!"
When he left, Wang Fulin smiled and then sat down thoughtfully, but he was not planning to add another staff member. For his position as an inspector, the team is now very sufficient. Chen Bingchang is not experienced enough, but he is quite competent as a secretary, and he is loyal and reliable. In a popular saying in later generations, it is very cost-effective. He is thinking about whether he should make a surprise visit to the Nanhaiwei, Guanghaiwei, Jieshiwei in Huizhou Prefecture, Haimen Institute and Jinghai Institute.
After all, if he planned to appease the pirates and manage Nanyang, if the army did not lay a solid foundation, it would still cause trouble.
At this time, Wang Fulin suddenly felt that the capital was thousands of miles away. Even if he passed the express delivery back and forth, it would often take a long time to go. It was really not convenient. You know, his backers were all in the Ministry of War!
After Chen Bingchang left, some of the letters sent in person were opened and some were not opened. The standard was naturally determined by Wang Fulin. Any letters such as Wang Daoyun, Wang Daokun, or Ye Junyao, or even senior officials of the She Party such as Tan Lun, Yin Zhengmao, Xu Guo, Cheng Naixuan, Chen Maoxue, and Ye Qinglong, She County, and even the minor officials and servants in the three ranks and six rooms may involve any sensitive or confidential matters. In the same year, the letters of fellow townsmen or other people in the officialdom, as well as letters of various officials and merchants in Guangdong, are all included in the list of open and replies.
It has to be said that Chen Bingchang imitated Wang Fulin's handwriting and replied to those who were not familiar with him according to the general principles. This skill is also another major reason why Wang Fulin is very satisfied with this secretary. After all, complicated submissions and even letters require replying has always been the most troublesome thing for an official. If Wang Fulin hadn't known that Chen Bingchang had room for his crime scene and could not let him get involved in some of his own private affairs and had too deep deployment, he even planned to hand over the stall in She County to the secretary.
At this moment, Wang Fulin absent-mindedly looked at the three letters he had not yet opened for delivery that he had not yet sent in those days.
One letter was from his father Wang Daoyun, who was full of concern between the lines, but most of them were asking Xiaobei, the daughter-in-law, saying that the marriage that Wang Xiaomei finally finalized was the Fang family in Yan Town, which was not far from Songmingshan Village, and was also close to Mrs. Fang from the Xu family in Doushan Street. The other letter was from Ye Qinglong, reporting on the income and expenditure of the Rice Industry Guild in the first half of the year, as well as the latest commercial talents discovered. The first two letters did not require much brains, and only the third letter made Wang Fulin sit up straight all of a sudden. Because the letter from Wang Daokun clearly stated that the body of the Minister of War Tan Lun seems not very optimistic recently!
Before leaving the capital, didn’t he specifically recommend Zhu Zongji, the imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital to Wang Daokun? Could it be that Tan Lun has really exhausted his energy and has reached such a point?
"Mr. Wang, Tu Nietai, the external inspector, sent someone to come, saying that there is something urgent!"
Wang Fulin was originally shocked by the incident mentioned by Wang Daokun. It might have been delayed for several days. He was a little upset. He heard that Tu Yuan sent someone to tell him something urgently, and he immediately threw this worry aside for the time being. After all, even if he had the ability, it would be difficult to affect the personnel changes that might occur in the capital thousands of miles away. However, what happened in front of him would be immediately connected to him for three minutes. Naturally, he got a clear distinction between the primary and secondary. When he came to the front yard to meet someone, he saw that it was Tu Yuan's confidant.
"Master Wang." The person who followed him hurriedly bowed and immediately said without stopping, "My master investigated the case where Mr. Wang was assassinated, and finally found Wu Youwang, the wife and children of deputy inspector of the Haojing Inspection Department. Who knew that when Pangfuzun in Guangzhou was playing the card ticket to get people, Wu Youwang's son, who was famous for his hockey meat, died at home with a pair of scissors in his chest, and left a bloody word, saying that he was the one who killed me... Wang!" (To be continued.)
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