The two of them talked for a while, and the topic gradually turned to Zhao Yu. Zhou Xian asked, "Brother Zhao, what are you going to do in the future? You won't just want to die of drunkenness in the local area like this!"

Zhao Yu smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do? When I opened a book shop in the past, I lost more and made less money. Now the book shop is only empty, and I don't have any extra money to buy new books. Now the inner person is dead from illness and his family is so dilapidated, what else can I do?"

Zhou Xianxiao said: "It is indeed not the director of Brother Zhao, and you don't have enough money to buy a manor. If you live like this, you will be at the end of your life."

Zhao Yu's face was dull and he was silent for a long time and said, "I know too. But now, I really have no choice!" As he said that, he picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all, his face extremely dull.

Zhou Xian pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Zhao, I went south to Xiangyang this time and came to Kaifeng. First, I came to see you and talk about my past friendship. Second, I value Brother Zhao's talent and I can't bear to see you consuming your talents in mundane affairs. If you can let go of your identity as a scholar, I can point you a way."

Zhao Yu looked puzzled and looked straight at Zhou Xian and said, "Brother Zhou, you said."

"Brother Zhao, you gave me a pistol in the past, and all three shots were hit. I once showed that pistol to a craftsman, and he was amazed at your skills. He also said that if you give time, you will definitely become a master in the future. In my opinion, why don't you go to the capital and go to the Ministry of Works to seek a position in order to study firearm production."

Zhao Yu was silent for a while and said, "I am really interested in the production of firearms. I have made some gadgets in my daily life. But those are not special things. There are many people who can be made in the Ministry of Works. Besides, the capital is far away, and I don't know any high-ranking officials there. I am afraid that even if I go there, I may not be able to do anything."

"Brother Zhao, what if you learn how to make artillery in Western style!"

Zhou Xian saw Zhao Yu's face change and continued, "The artillery was first used by our Ming Dynasty, but at this time the most advanced and farthest-range red artillery was purchased from the Macau barbarians, and it cost countless years. In the ninth year of Chongzhen, His Majesty ordered the foreigner Joshua Wong to set up a factory to cast cannons. However, Joshua Wong was a missionary and just wanted to use His Majesty's trust to preach for him. It was impossible to cast cannons with all his heart. In a few years, he had only cast more than 20 cannons, which was far from enough for the army. Moreover, artillery was a powerful weapon to attack cities and destroy the enemy. If only foreigners were allowed to master it, it was not a good thing for our Ming Dynasty."

Zhao Yu looked puzzled and said, "Brother Zhou, I have heard what you said. But I am a little bitch and I always feel that these are too far away from me."

Zhou Xian shook his head and said, "This is not far away. When I was in the capital, I had a lot of contact with Johnson Chan himself. Although he knew how to make artillery, he was not interested in it. He always wanted to find someone to do such a thing on his behalf, so I recommended Brother Zhao to him. If Brother Zhao, you are willing to go to the capital, although he cannot grant you a high-ranking official, it is OK to give you a low-class deputy entourage. At that time, as long as you learn how to make artillery, are you still worried that the court will not value you?"

Zhao Yu was silent for a while. "Brother Zhou, what do you mean is to let me follow Johnson Tang to learn how to make artillery?"

Zhou Xian nodded and said, "I think this is not difficult for you based on Brother Zhao's talent. But now scholars are often noble and unwilling to be craftsmen because they feel that they will reduce their identity. I am here to persuade Brother Zhao to let go of this and do some real things."

Zhao Yu's eyes were slightly red, and he picked up the wine glass on the table, but found that there was no wine. Zhou Xian saw it and quickly poured him the wine glass. He picked it up and drank it and said, "I can't even keep my food and clothing anymore, so why do I talk about my identity? Since the death of an insider, my heart has died. I should be sure of this opportunity at this moment. Brother Zhou, thank you for your friendship. When I sold my shop and ancestral home, I will go to the capital in a few days."

When Zhou Xian heard Zhao Yu's agreement, he felt relieved. "Brother Zhao, you and I talk to each other in this room. Some words come out of my mouth and come into your ears. Even a talent like Brother Li has become a thief. The world may not be completely changed. Therefore, I don't give you much time. I hope Brother Zhao will study it carefully at that time and don't slack off. In the future, it is better not to drink this wine."

Some embarrassment flashed across Zhao Yu's face and said, "I drink often now because... I will definitely not do it in the future."

Zhou Xian waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, I have no other intentions. I just feel that in the troubled times, a good man must have a skill to change the world. Don't waste your life between wine and sex. Besides, I really think that Brother Zhao will be a master of his generation in the future, and don't waste your talents."

Zhao Yu's face was silent. After a long time, he bowed to Zhou Xian and said, "Brother Zhou's reminder, Zhao Yu knows."

Zhou Xian reached into his arms, took out a letter and a piece of paper and handed it to Zhao Yu and said, "Brother Zhao, this letter is a letter of recommendation I wrote to Chau Wang for you. There is also this one, in addition to the address of Chau Wang's residence, there is also the address of my house. If you need any help, go directly to Zhou Tai, and he will do his best to help you."

Zhao Yu took it and said with a touching expression: "Brother Zhou, you have considered me very thoughtfully. I will never thank you for your kindness. When Zhao achieves something in the future, I will repay Brother Zhou's kindness."

The two of them had a drink for a while, and soon Zhao Yu's face turned red and his voice was too high. "Brother Zhou, where is the little girl named Jinse next to you! Why didn't she come with you? Since I met her last time, I have been thinking about her!"

When Zhou Xian saw his appearance, he knew that he was drunk again. He wanted to quickly pass over, so he smiled and said, "She stays in the capital. If you go this time, you may not be able to see her."

Zhao Yu smiled with his eyes, which was brighter than peach blossoms. "Brother Zhou, has Jinse become more beautiful?"

Zhou Xian thought for a while, pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "It looks good."

Zhao Yu looked at Zhou Xian with a smile on his face, and said in a very strong way: "Brother Zhou, I saw you only one ten years old last time, and I'm afraid you haven't felt anything yet. Now I have learned to appreciate beauty. It seems that I will definitely be a playboy in the future. But you are not as lucky as me. This time you go to the capital, you can always be with Miss Jinse."

Zhou Xian smiled and couldn't help but say, "It's just you..., you think Jinse can see you."

"What's wrong with me? I, Zhao Yu, is so romantic and handsome, and I'm not a mortal at first glance. Instead, Brother Zhou, you, Jinse, have been by your side for several years, taking care of you everywhere. You just went to Xiangyang like this and didn't take her with me. I'm really not afraid that one day in the future, she will be snatched away by someone else."

"Just you..., I'm not afraid."

"A gentleman does not take away what others love, I just take advantage of it. But Brother Zhou, you must be careful. When dealing with girls, you must be bold and careful, and never let them get rid of their hearts."
Chapter completed!