Ning Yi, who is far away in the southwest, casually throws the seeds of such a team of more than 40 people over, and now it seems that sooner or later, they will become outstanding people in their own right. On the surface, it seems that they have brought various experiences from the southwest

After leaving Fuzhou, what role would they actually play in the future Wu Dynasty court? Thinking of this, Zuo Xiuquan felt a little headache.

Of course, it was just getting started at this time, and it was not the time to worry too much. He went all the way to the nearby second floor. Zuo Wenhuai was climbing down from the roof with the team's deputy Xiao Jingyi, and they seemed to be saying "pay attention to the shift."

After the two sides said hello, Xiao Jingyi left with the excuse of preparing for a midnight snack. Zuo Wenhuai and Zuo Xiuquan went to the study room next to them, poured a cup of tea, and began to discuss things.

"...I left Fuzhou for a while and just came back. I heard some things in the evening, so I came here...I heard that recently, you suggested to His Majesty that you should focus on sea trade in the investigation of things? Your Majesty is quite interested?"

After the Fuzhou imperial court made great reforms, it hurt the hearts of many aristocratic families. However, after all, there were many old Confucians who had been favored by the country. The aristocratic families had wavering thoughts. In this regard, the Zuo family had always been the most favored by the Fuzhou imperial court.

A useful lobbyist. After Zuo Xiuquan returned to Fuzhou, he began to go out again. When he came back, he realized that things had changed.

When he asked at this time, Zuo Wenhuai showed a relatively soft smile: "Mr. Ning used to pay great attention to this aspect. I just mentioned it casually. I didn't expect that His Majesty really meant this."

Zuo Xiuquan frowned slightly and looked at him.

At first glance, his nephew seemed weak and easy to bully, but after traveling with him for several months, he truly understood that the face underneath this smiling face was actually ruthless and resolute. He may not have understood most of the rules of officialdom not long after he came here, but the prelude was right

In such a crucial place, there is nothing to mention casually.

Seeing Uncle Clan's expression, the smile on Zuo Wenhuai's face changed: "The innovation here in Fuzhou is too much and there are not many allies. If we want to support the situation, we must consider large-scale open source. Now we are going to

It may not be wise to attack the north. Once the territory expands, if you want to implement the reforms, the expenses will only increase exponentially. At that time, the court can only increase exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. The people will not be able to make a living, which will kill themselves. Located in the southeast, large open sources can only

It’s a sea trade route.”

"There are several big problems in sea trade." Zuo Xiuquan said, "First of all, after His Majesty acquired Fuzhou, he told the outside world that he would go north and return to Lin'an. This matter can be delayed for a year or two. It has been delayed for a long time. Today we stand

People on our side will slowly walk away; secondly, sea trade management is not something that one or two people can get familiar with in a day or two. If we want to take this road to open up the world, when will we be able to make achievements? Nowadays, all waterways in the southeastern sea are

There are corresponding maritime merchant forces. If one of them is not good, dealing with them may be protracted. On the one hand, it will damage the morale of going north, and on the other hand, the trade route will not be opened up. I am afraid the problem will be even bigger..."

"We have also considered these things, but Uncle Quan, have you ever thought about the purpose of His Majesty's strict reforms?" Zuo Wenhuai looked at him, and then paused slightly, "The aristocratic families in the past were pointing fingers.

, you want to add sand to the court. Now that you are facing internal and external troubles, you really can’t survive. Your Majesty just said that you should respect the king and resist the barbarians. This is the first principle of today’s innovation. Use whatever you have on hand. It’s really hard to control.

I don’t think about him much anymore.”

"... Our Zuo family is lobbying all parties, hoping that those who still trust the court will contribute money and efforts to support His Majesty. Of course it is a good thing for someone to do this, but if they can't be persuaded, should we meet their expectations? Xiao Xiao

The nephew thinks that at the moment, there is no need to attach too much importance to the illusory support of these aristocratic families. For their expectations, he will fight back to Lin'an, and then raise his arms and defeat He Wen with all the subsequent support... Not to mention that this is

I underestimated Ho Wen and the Fairness Party. In fact, the whole process was too idealistic..."

"...The future is an era of elite soldiers. Uncle Quan, I have lived in the southwest. If I want to train elite soldiers, one of the biggest problems in the future is money. In the past, the imperial court and the scholar-bureaucrats jointly ruled the world, and various aristocratic families gave their hands to the army and the court.

There are millions of troops at every turn, but they are on empty pay. They support the army but also rely on the army to make money... If you want to cut off their hands, you have to get the money yourself. The past method does not work. Solve this matter

Things are the focus of innovation."

"... Regarding the second thing you said, Uncle Quan, the imperial court has two fleets on hand now, saying that there are no talents to use them. In fact, in the past, there were many talents in the navy who had gone to sea. Moreover,

The imperial court's emphasis on maritime trade will be beneficial to all those who rely on the sea in the long run. There are short-sighted merchants and there are long-sighted merchants. The imperial court's encouragement may not be able to combat divisions. Mr. Ning said that the conservatives are not

They are extremely afraid of innovation. The essence of their fear is losing profits..."

Zuo Wenhuai's tone is not high, but he is clear and logical, and he talks eloquently. He is completely different from the naive person he occasionally showed in the Golden Palace.

After saying this for a while, Zuo Xiuquan said: "But have you ever thought that your identity is that you are from the Chinese Army after all. When you come here, the first innovative idea you put forward is so contrary to common sense. Continue

When you come down, some people will say that you are spies sent by Mr. Ning to confuse the public and hinder the rise of orthodoxy in the Wu Dynasty... Once such a statement is made, all the reforms you want to do next may be half the result with half the effort."

When Zuo Xiuquan mentioned this, Zuo Wenhuaicai was slightly stunned. He lowered his head and thought for a while. When he raised his head, there was already a frightening murderous look in his eyes.

"Uncle Quan, we are young people." He said, "What we have learned in Southwest over the years is studying things, speculating, and reforming. But in the final analysis, what we have learned the most over the years is to go to the battlefield and kill us.

enemy!"

His words were filled with murderous intent. After he finished speaking, the room fell silent. After a while, Zuo Wenhuai finally said: "Of course, we are new here, so many things are inevitably not considered carefully. But the general direction is

Yes, we still think this should be better. There are many craftsmen in His Majesty’s Gwuyuan. It only requires some people to copy the southwest Gwu technology, and it should be appropriate for the other group to explore the direction of sea trade."

"Actually, it's amazing that you can consider so much. In fact, some things are just like what you said in Jiazhen. Maintaining the confidence of all parties is just the icing on the cake. If you attach too much importance to it, the gain will outweigh the loss." Zuo Xiuquan smiled and said

"People's words are scary. There are some things that you should consider when you can. But when you just said about killing the enemy, I was very moved. This is what you young people need, and it is also what the Wu Dynasty wants right now. People's words are a matter of

, then it’s up to us old people to repair it. Now that you’ve thought it through, you can concentrate on your work. Of course, don’t lose your caution and think more about it at any time.”

"Yes, Wen Huai has learned a lesson. Thank you Uncle Quan for taking care of me."

Zuo Xiuquan stood up, sighed slightly, and then patted Zuo Wenhuai on the shoulder. They were both people with strong opinions. They couldn't understand each other for a while, so they gave in to each other. But for people like Zuo Xiuquan, seeing

He has a real talent in his family, and even if he thinks differently for a while, he will always feel proud and gratified.

The two of them walked out the door, chatting just about various household matters. When they went downstairs, Zuo Xiuquan patted him on the shoulder and said, "There are still secret whistles on the roof."

"After all, we haven't been here for long, so get used to it." Zuo Wenhuai said with a smile.

"Now that we are here, His Majesty pays great attention to you. The forces of the Zuo family are also watching here. Now that we are home, there is no need to be so vigilant. Don't tire them."

"I know." Zuo Wenhuai nodded and responded to the elder's words with a smile.

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In the early morning, in the Fuzhou Imperial Palace, Tie Tianying walked through the eaves and patrolled the post.

In the imperial study room, the lights were still on.

When Zhou Pei and the palace maid came over with lanterns, Junwu was wearing pajamas, holding a writing brush in one hand and an oil lamp in the other. He was looking at the map of the southeast on the wall. On the table was a half-written letter.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time to rest."

"There are still things to write." Jun Wu did not look back, holding the oil lamp and still looking at the corner of the map. After a long time, he said: "If we want to open a sea route, I have been thinking about where to break the situation...

...Mr. Xianning once said about the spider web. The so-called innovation means exerting force on this spider web. No matter where you go, there will be people holding you back for profit. People who have interests in them will not change if they can. This is

It’s common sense in the world, but I thought yesterday that if I really make up my mind, maybe I can solve the problem in Guangzhou next.”

Zhou Pei frowned, and then his eyes lit up.

Junwu still held up the oil lamp: "Since we settled down in Fuzhou, we don't have much land in our hands. We can only go south to Quanzhou. Most of the people who support us can't transport anything in. Over the past year, we have been pinching Guangzhou's neck.

I keep shaking, and I really want a lot of things. Didn’t Sister Huang recently say that they also have ideas?"

"In the past two months, several cargoes were said to have suffered accidents. The details are still unclear."

"Our Wu Dynasty has lost the entire country after all. The merchants in Fuzhou are happy to recapture Fuzhou, but the interests of those far away in Guangzhou will inevitably be damaged. Liu Fuming guards Guangzhou and has been delivering supplies to us, which can be regarded as conscientious. But for Guangzhou

For merchants and ordinary people, what is the difference between the so-called sharing of hardships and the scrapping of their people's wealth and wealth? If we want to develop maritime trade this time, we will use the power of the Gewuyuan to improve the ships, coupled with the new artillery from the southwest, open it to Guangzhou

Maritime merchants will be able to form a mutual benefit with Guangzhou. At that time, we will be able to truly... gain an additional territory..."

Zhou Pei looked at him quietly, nodded, and then asked softly: "Are you sure? Do you want to go like this?"

Countless pros and cons analyzes usually end up settling on a certain general policy. Whether to go north to Lin'an or to look to the sea, once started, two completely different policy routes may be formed. Jun Wu put down the oil lamp and said nothing for a while.

.But after a while, he looked up at the night outside the door and frowned slightly.

There seemed to be some faint movement in the distance.

"...The city is flooded?"

Originally, the palace was not large in area and was located at a high place. Signs of commotion could be felt from a distance. Because something might have happened in the city, the guards in the palace were also mobilized. Not long after, Tie Tianying came to report.

"Your Majesty... Wenhanyuan was attacked by bandits and a fire broke out..."

Jun Wu was slightly stunned: "...what?"

"Wenhanyuan was attacked, and the ministers have sent nearby guards there. According to reports, there was fighting and fires inside, and there are not many casualties..."

With a bang, Jun Wu's fist hit the table, and the bloodshot eyes accumulated from staying up late were particularly obvious at this moment.

"Take the sword and put on the armor. I want to leave the palace."

"The situation is still unclear at this time, and it is not appropriate for Your Majesty to move."

"Don't be impulsive"

Tie Tianying, Zhou Pei and others quickly stopped him.
Chapter completed!