And said that Sun Chengzong was dismissed, Xia Ye returned to his hometown of Gaoyang, Baoding, Beizhili, at this time he was already seventy one, this life has not been in vain, you are the emperor, a very human minister, for the country has made great contributions, enjoyed the glory and wealth of the sky, and I don't want to do anything, I don't want to recover, I just live at home for the rest of my life, I don't go out, and I can study with peace of mind.

Although he is gone, he has a respected status after all, and since he is quiet, the officials of the Ming Dynasty do not want to provoke him and do not disturb his life.

But the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop, on this day, there is a peculiar guest at the gate of his house, with white hair, but his face is full of red light, he looks like he is only middle-aged, wearing ordinary Confucian clothes, and his aura is strong.

He took with him two retinues and a team of capable bodyguards, who had bulging waists and obviously brought guys, but they were not worried about the messengers and gatekeepers on the road, and they took the official documents of the governor of Liangguang and went to Baoding on business.

The entourage went up to knock on the door, the porter opened, and an old man poked his head out and received a gilded greeting sticker, which was Chen Zhenji of the Southeast Mansion who asked to see!

This person's reputation in the southeast region is like thunder, and the high-level officials of the Ming Dynasty also know his name, but the old porter does not know, so he stands in the way and says: "My master doesn't see outsiders, not acquaintances!" ”

"Acquaintances indeed!" Chen Xinji said with a smile: "You just said that Chen Xinji, the uncle of his protégé Yan Changwu, came to worship, he will definitely see it!" ”

The protégé was different, and the old man said, "Then you wait! As soon as the door was closed, the old man went to report.

Soon, the middle door opened, and an elegant middle-aged man came out and said: "Sun Zhan welcomes the arrival of Mr. Chen on behalf of his father, Mr. Chen has come from afar, and he has worked hard!" ”

"Brother Shi is polite, there is work!" Chen Xinji said.

"Please!"

"Please!"

The two humbly conceded and entered the house side by side.

Sun Zhan, the third son of Sun Chengzong, was deeply taught by his father, was modest, and had a pure style.

Chen Xinji saw that Sun's Mansion was not luxurious, similar to the mansion of an ordinary landlord in the north, but it was very elegant, and the sound of Langlang reading came out, and nodded secretly.

A family of poetry and books, worthy of its name.

Sun Chengzong met guests in the study at home, his study was full of books, and even the bookshelves were stacked with books up to the roof, so there was a ladder in the house, to Chen Xinji's surprise, he swept the bookshelf and saw a batch of books from the Southeast Mansion, which were physics, astronomy, medicine, navigation, mathematics and Yan Changwu's "Fleet Warfare" and so on!

This "Fleet War" was newly published last year, and over the years, Yan Dashao and the Dutch have fought at sea, and he has repeatedly learned from it, and wrote this book as a standard reading book for the navy.

"The late Chen Xinji has seen Master Sun!" Chen Xinji took a step forward.

"Shimono idler, what kind of adult is it, Mr. Chen is polite, just call me a childish rope man, please take a seat!" Sun Chengzong pointed to a chair and said.

"Thank you, the young rope man called me Ruiye!" Chen Xinji said.

"Oh, it's the first time that the old man has heard Mr. Chen's words, Ruiye, Ruiye, Yan Shaoyang has your help, it's really full of Rui, and the great cause will be successful!"

"The young rope is overrated, that is my young master's eloquence, I just eat under him!" Chen Xinji said very modestly.

"What do you think about Ruiye? You went deep into the mainland, too reckless! If you have anything, you can write a letter and send it to you! Sun Chengzong asked.

Although the southeast mansion is said to be of the Ming Dynasty, the officials of the Ming Dynasty know that they are anti-thieves, and Chen Xinji is the second master, maybe some officials with an excessive sense of justice want to find trouble.

"It's really disrespectful to come especially for the young rope princess, if you don't come in person!" Chen Xinji took out an envelope, did not seal it, and respectfully handed it to Sun Chengzongdao.

Sun Chengzong opened it and took a look, it was written by Yan Changwu, first asked Sun Chengzong for peace, and then said that the southeast mansion laid down Batavia and the restructuring of the two major events, and then wanted to ask Mr. to move to the southeast mansion, sooner or later, it is good to ask Yunyun!

This eldest young master is so powerful, the idea hit Sun Chengzong's head, if Sun Chengzong goes to Taiwan, then the reputation of the Southeast Mansion will climb to a new level!

After all, Sun Chengzong has been an emperor and a leader in the literary world, although he is in the wilderness, he still has!

After reading the letter, Sun Chengzong just smiled and said, "Shaoyang has a heart!" ”

He was noncommittal, and Chen Xinji was not in a hurry, so he chatted with him.

"Childish rope boy, please look! This is the big map of Southeast Asia! ”

Chen Xinji took out a map and unfolded it on the desk, Sun Chengzong immediately went to the desk to read it, Chen Xinji pointed out the mainland, the southeast province, and the Philippine Islands, Kalimantan, the Malay Peninsula on both sides of the Strait of Malacca, Sumatra, Java, Madura, Bali, the Little Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, the Red Lucca Islands, and so on.

Sun Chengzong looked at the map and sighed: "The world is so big, we are all frogs at the bottom of the well!" ”

"These islands have vast land and abundant resources, and they can be used as the foundation of our Han people for eternity!" Chen Xinji introduced.

"My young master is not interested in the mainland, but intends to attack Southeast Asia and seize these big islands!" Chen Xinji said: "The people in these places are ignorant and backward, and they are not taken by God, but they are to blame!" The young master of my family has made up his mind to overcome all difficulties and achieve his goal and occupy the entire Southeast Asia! ”

Chen Zhenji Zhengse said: "For the future generations of my Han people to fight for the territory under the sun, how can the young rope man sit idly by!" ”

"The old man didn't say he wouldn't go!" Sun Chengzong smiled.

"Childish rope agreed?" Chen Xinji was pleasantly surprised.

"Exactly!" Sun Chengzong readily agreed.

He admits that when he saw this map, he was completely thrilled, and if he could seize the territory of the Han people in the vast Southeast Asia, it would be a great success!

The old man chatted about the madness of youth, ignoring the reputation of the world, no matter what emperor and master he was, as long as he could seize Southeast Asia, the old man would personally take the knife!

He is old and spicy, his fate should have ended in the eleventh year of Chongzhen, it was the year of Jianyu into the Kou, attacking Gaoyang, Sun Chengzong, who was over 70 years old, personally organized to defend the city, resisted Jianyu, and hanged himself after the city was broken.

But if he goes to the Southeast Mansion, such a tragic incident should not happen, and his wisdom and prestige will also benefit the Southeast Mansion a lot!

That night, Chen Xinji stayed in Sun's Mansion and had a night talk with Sun Chengzong, Chen Xinji talked about the experience of the Southeast Mansion, he was the main participant, such as a few family treasures, and he was very honest.

Sun Chengzong listened a lot, occasionally asked questions, and then he felt a lot:

"Clear talk misleads the country, hard work prospers the country!"

"Actively develop the economy, let the people get benefits, buy the hearts of the people, and at the same time educate the people, it's amazing!" Sun Chengzong praised him: "However, the success of your southeast province is difficult to replicate, you have huge profits from trade, and you don't have to exploit the people." ”

"No!" Chen Xinji retorted: "The mainland is more favorable, there are many people and great strength, if I give my young master the government, he will 'concentrate on doing great things', don't say anything about Huangtaiji, Green, Taiji, Lantaiji, three years will be peaceful!" ”

Sun Chengzong really couldn't argue with his words like this, because he knew the combat effectiveness of the Southeast Army.

The two talked about almost twelve o'clock, but Chen Xinji didn't dare to disturb the old man and took the initiative to leave.

……

Early the next morning, the Sun Mansion convoy went out, in the name of going to the mountain temple outside the city to make incense, Sun Chengzong took his two sons Sun Chan and Sun Hao and three grandsons, wanted the golden cicada to get out of the shell, and went to Tianjin.

The carriage was in a hurry, but after leaving the city five miles away, he heard the sound of the horseshoe city behind him, and someone shouted: "Mrs. Sun, please go slowly!" ”

After looking closely, Sun Chan, who was traveling with him, recognized it as Deng Yanzhong, the commander of Gaoyang County, and rushed over with a team of officials!