Liu Haiqian's lips moved, but in the end, he lowered his head dejectedly.

Ning Xiu waved his hand and said, "Take it away!" ”

Immediately, two officials stepped forward and escorted Liu Haiqian away.

Seeing this scene, Han Qi's Chong Ningxiu knocked his head a few times, and choked up: "The county lord is really the master of the blue sky, and I hope that the county lord can rescue the little girl from the demon cave." ”

Ning Xiu accepted Han Qi's flattery in full, raised it with one hand and said, "This official has his own plans. Then he cleared his throat and said, "Quit!" ”

Ning Xiu Shi Ran left the second hall, and as soon as he walked to the third hall, Zhao Guangning followed.

"The county respects and stays."

Ning Xiu turned around and saw that it was Zhao Guangning, showing a playful smile.

"What's the matter with Zhao Yuanwai?"

"County Honor, Governor Silva is very sincere in reporting Liu Haiqian and Huang Yidao."

It turned out that when the official was ordered to go to Liu's mansion to get people, Zhao Guangning came to the county government and brought the report letter from Governor Silva.

Ning Xiu was naturally overjoyed when he saw the report letter.

Although Han Qi was a direct participant in the smuggling of the sea trade, after all, he was soft-spoken, and it seemed a little reluctant to convict Liu Haiqian and Huang Yidao just by relying on his confession.

But with Silva's letter, Ning Xiu can let go of his hands and feet to try the case.

Liu Haiqian and Huang Yidao obviously understood this, so they didn't even have the mood to defend themselves.

As for the timing of Zhao Guangning's arrival, it was indeed just right.

He didn't come early or late, but he came at the juncture of Ning Xiu's trial and judgment, if it was a coincidence, it would be too coincidental, right?

Ning Xiu believed that this was an indication of an attitude, that of Governor Silva.

Sure enough, as soon as Ning Xiu left the hall, Zhao Guangning followed.

This is to invite merit and reward!

From this, it can also be seen that Zhao Guangning's status in the heart of Governor Silva. This person is not ordinary!

"Governor Silva is selfless and does not shield his subordinates, which is admired by the county."

Ning Xiu snorted, ready to see Zhao Guangning's reaction.

Zhao Guangning was a little anxious when he heard this.

He gritted his teeth and said, "County Zun, can you take a step to speak?" ”

Ning Xiu nodded and took the lead in walking forward.

Zhao Guangning followed behind, maintaining a position behind Ning Xiu, so as not to offend the tiger power of Ning County's order.

The two of them passed the weeping flower gate one after the other and came to the backyard, and Ning Xiu said in a voice: "What can Zhao Yuan talk about, there are no outsiders here." ”

Zhao Guangning looked around left and right, and then said cautiously: "County Zun, Governor Silva means that the matter of sea trade can be cooperated with County Zun. ”

Ning Xiu is not pedantic, he has already guessed Silva's intentions, but now it is slightly different when he says it directly through Zhao Guangning's mouth.

Ning Xiu pondered for a moment and said, "The imperial court only opened one port in Yuegang, how can this county, as an official of the imperial court, smuggle maritime trade?" ”

"Your Excellency's words are wrong."

Zhao Guangning was waiting for this opportunity, and he arched his hand at Ning Xiu and said: "Da Ming has only opened a port in Yuegang, but the trench is not among them. The trench is the concession of the Francophone Kingdom in the Ming Dynasty, so it is natural to go to the sea to do business. If you really want to cooperate, going to sea is in the name of Governor Silva, and you don't need a platform. ”

Zhao Guangning said it so clearly, it was impossible for Ning Xiu to be vague.

In fact, this is indeed the truth.

The cooperation between Huang and Liu Haiqian and Silva is actually the same. It's just that because of a Han Qi, this delicate balance was broken.

In addition, Governor Silva seems to be not very happy with these two partners.

"Governor Silva did not hesitate to report Huang County, how does the county know if Governor Silva will report this county at that time?"

Ming people don't say dark words, and Ning Xiu simply expressed his worries.

"Haha, you don't have to worry about this. Because the county respects you and Huang Yidao is different. ”

"Oh?" Ning Xiu asked with interest, "What is the difference between this county and Huang County?" ”

"The old Taishan of the county is Qi Shaobao, and the county is so high that he doesn't know where to go."

Zhao Guangning said faintly: "As long as Governor Silva still wants to mix in Daming, it is impossible to offend Qi Shaobao, so the county can rest assured." ”

There are no permanent allies, only eternal interests.

Zhao Guangning said this, but Ning Xiu believed it even more.

Qi Jiguang did stand out in the Ming generation, and his fame was well-known both during his lifetime and after his death.

With such an old Taishan here, Silva really didn't dare to bully Ning Xiu.

"How does Governor Silva want to cooperate?"

Ning Xiu really wanted to pass through the South Seas, but not only for himself, but also for the sake of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty has been forbidden to the sea for many years, resulting in too little Western technology at the official level, most of which were brought by missionaries, which is of course problematic.

If a country cannot absorb the strengths of other countries, sooner or later it will be pulled behind.

This is also why Ning Xiu wanted to learn how to use firearms from the Franc Machine, and why he bought out the fifteen Franc Mechanic mercenaries.

Of course, that's not enough.

Ning Xiu needed a systematic way for Daming to absorb the strengths of other countries.

Working with Franc is obviously the best way to go.

"Fifty-fifty."

Zhao Guangning said lightly.

"Both sides of the source of goods account for half, and the income is divided equally between the two sides. Fairness and justice. ”

Ning Xiu frowned secretly, the mention of the heart was direct.

In fact, Silva can go to sea trade by himself, but in this way, it will be problematic for the trafficked goods to enter the Ming Dynasty for sale.

Most importantly, Silva wanted to take the opportunity to take advantage of his own line.

He's very optimistic about himself.

"In addition, Governor Silva can send mercenaries to teach the Ming craftsmen some firearm casting and making techniques."

Seeing that Ning Xiu was a little hesitant, Zhao Guangning hurriedly added.

Compared with the former, this sentence obviously moved Ning Xiu more.

He took a deep breath and said, "In this case, the county agreed." However, there is also a condition for this county. ”

"County honor, please speak!"

Zhao Guangning was overjoyed when he saw that Ning Xiu finally nodded, and said excitedly.

"Governor Silva must not smuggle opium to the Ming Dynasty, and if the county is made known, the cooperation will be nullified immediately."

Ning Xiu said categorically.

Opium is a significant reduction in human willpower. Just look at the Manchu Qing Dynasty, a country from the princes and magnates to the people of Li are all obsessed with this kind of thing, what kind of spirit does the country have?

Ning Xiu will never allow opium to enter the Ming Dynasty, this is his principle and bottom line.

"Zhao knows, and he must truthfully convey it to Governor Silva."

Zhao Guangning arched his hand and said, "Zhao still wants to reply to Governor Silva, so he won't bother the county honor." Leave! ”

Looking at Zhao Guangning's distant back, Ning Xiu had words in his mouth.

"Haimao, this is really the lifeblood of a country."

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