Chapter 232 I am for the world, not for Chongzhen
"Wang is always familiar with the reputation of Governor General. You are both civil and military, and you are honest and upright. Not only have a good reputation, but also have strong ability to do things. I am really a model for us. I admire you. In theory, it is a honor for Wang to be able to serve for the adults. What's more, whether it is a thief or a Qing person, they kill innocent people and rob property indiscriminately. We don't like it at all. It is Wang's wish to fight with them, but Wang is not willing to serve Chongzhen, so please forgive Wang for not being ordered."
"Oh?" After hearing this, Ma Mingfeng showed an unexpected expression on his face. He looked at Wang Xing, wanting to hear his further explanation.
But Wang Xing said, "When Chongzhen took office, he pacified the eunuch party, and restored the Qingming Party to the Ming Dynasty. The military and civilians were excited. I thought we would meet a wise ruler, but I didn't expect that he was narrow-minded and had no tolerance. In addition, he was partial and believed, killed important officials and destroyed the Great Wall by himself. Those pure currents claimed to be honest, but they only knew that they had nothing to do in the court, and they did not help the current situation. Those royal relatives, officials and celebrities made great disasters and wealth, but few people could destroy their families and relieve themselves like Prime Minister Wen, and even some external things were reluctant to donate. Such a court was simply terminally ill and could not save them. I felt it was unbearable to let me serve these people even if I thought about it."
Wang Xing originally thought that his words would definitely be criticized by Ma Mingfeng. After all, Ma Mingfeng is nominally a member of the Donglin Party, so it would be fine if he talked about corrupt officials. How could the other party to tolerate himself discussing those emperors and those clean people?
However, unexpectedly, Ma Mingfeng clapped his hands and smiled, "Well, it's so good. I was worried that you would scold me for letting the Ming Dynasty not save me, but instead staying in Guangzhou. I had the words to keep with you, but now it seems that there is no need."
"Sir, what do you mean?" Wang Xing asked in surprise after hearing this.
Ma Mingfeng smiled faintly and said, "Tell me this way, the things I have done, including the past, the present and even the future, have never been for Chongzhen, nor even for the Ming Dynasty. I am for the world, for the people of the world, for the generations of China! Today, Chongzhen and the court where he is located are almost ruined. Except for a very few capable ministers, I do not doubt their loyalty. If Chongzhen has something to do, they will commit suicide and sacrifice their country as soon as possible, but the country has nothing to do, and they will follow
The old ones would fall into various party struggles, and they would still be quarreling in the court, and the only thing they could do for the Ming Dynasty was dead. Even these were only a few. Once the thieves entered the city, more officials chose to surrender and serve their new masters. Some even refused to surrender even if they surrendered to the Golden Dog. This was not because of hatred, and naturally it was even less likely for their ancestors. Instead, they felt that they could gain more benefits from the Golden Dog. They despise the thieves in their hearts, that's all."
When Wang Xing heard this, he nodded with consent and said, "Sir, I have been in the officialdom for a long time. I have really understood those people in the officialdom. The ancients said that bystanders are clear and those in the authorities are confused. Wang originally thought that only I, the bystander, knew so clearly about these people in the officialdom. He did not expect that you, the official, would understand so thoroughly. However, Wang really didn't understand one thing. Since this is the case, why should you obey Chongzhen and insist on being the governor of Luo Shizi Jinghai? This is not helpful to the current situation at all."
Ma Mingfeng said seriously: "Wang Zhuangshi, maybe you know something about the current situation in the country, but you don't know anything about the general trend of the world. Do you know where the Folang Ji is? How far is the country? Do you know how many powerful countries there are in the continent where the Folang Ji is located? What is happening there? Do you know how invaded these strong countries are now by these strong countries? Although these powerful countries are not as good as our Ming Dynasty, one hundred and two hundred years later, when these countries come to China on new giant ships loaded with heavy artillery, who can resist?"
"Hmm? You said that Wang knew nothing, only knowing that Folangji was far away, and it seemed to be closer to Malaga..."
"You don't know this. Flangji is more than ten thousand miles away from Malaga. And Flangji is not like many people think of a country. In fact, there are many countries there. They have a common name, but not Flangji, but Europa. There are many countries in Europa. The most powerful ones are Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, England and France. You have all heard that Spain is an empire that is much stronger than Portugal. However, this country was later established by the Netherlands, England and France.
The alliance was defeated, and now the Netherlands is the strongest on the surface, but at most in a few years, the Netherlands will be defeated by England and France. These two countries you have never heard of will become a huge hidden danger to China in the future. The reason why I want to be the governor of Jinghai is to buy powerful firearms to prepare for fighting thieves and golden dogs, and on the other hand, I also need to prevent problems before they happen. Compete with England, France and the Netherlands overseas. Maybe you can't understand now, but after ten or twenty years, you may be able to understand my painstaking efforts."
"Mr. Wang really doesn't understand your plan, but Wang is very interested in your plans. Although Mr. Wang doesn't know where you know these secrets, as long as the master holds the world in his heart, as long as the master is willing to fight for me, China, Wang is willing to contribute to the master. However, there is a little bit that Wang is very puzzled. The master is not loyal to the Ming Dynasty, but he is under what banner to unite the patriots in the world to seek the great things in his heart?"
"You might as well say it straight. Although I am not loyal to the Ming Dynasty, I am loyal to the world. Once the Ming Dynasty perishes, a new Ming will rise. Although this Ming Dynasty also holds the name of the Ming Dynasty, it is completely different. In this new Ming Dynasty, I will be able to show my ambitions, quell the thieves and chaos, resist the Jin people, expand trade, build ports, and develop artillery, so that my China can truly stand among the nations of the world!"
Chapter completed!