Huang Taiji took the coin handed by Zhou Quan, put it in his hand and said: "Ben Khan knows that this coin has been used in this mutual market, and Ben Khan also has some, but Ben Khan doesn't know who came up with this coin, is it the minister of your court?" ”

"Return to the Great Khan! Not really, I heard that our Emperor Majesty came up with it! Zhou Quan responded. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Oh?! Not bad! Huang Taiji nodded, and then said as if he remembered something: "Ben Khan heard that cement is also a good thing, what is it like?" ”

"Back to the Great Khan, this villain has seen it, that thing is indeed a good thing, water and fire do not invade, that is, the villain has so many goods on the carriage driving on it without leaving any traces, but it is very hard, now not only many roads in the Ming Dynasty are built with this cement, but also this city wall also uses this thing, this cement is in short supply in the Ming Dynasty, more scarce than this food, this prince and minister, Xun relatives and nobles are waiting in line to buy, the old guys in the Ministry of Industry are stunned not to buy, It's also very helpless! Zhou Quan sighed helplessly.

"Oh? Can't you royal relatives buy it? Huang Taiji wondered.

"Return to the Great Khan! That's true, the villain even personally begged our Emperor Majesty to give a little, so the villain is also the ruler of the country, His Majesty the Emperor should always give a favor, right? As a result, His Majesty the Emperor said that he couldn't help this, even if he gave an order, the Ministry of Industry couldn't arrange it, and many departments were waiting to be used, and everything was based on the imperial court, alas! Zhou Quan sighed again and again.

Huang Taiji didn't continue to ask, but said with a smile: "This new emperor of the Ming Kingdom is much more capable than the previous Emperor of the Apocalypse, but it has impressed Ben Khan!" Happy today, sir, why don't you dine with Ben Khan in this palace, Ben Khan still wants to talk to you!"

At this time in the south of the Ming Dynasty, Zuo Maodi and Guo Jujing, under the protection of Huang De's power army, went all the way from BJ along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to Hangzhou, and then under the escort of Zheng Zhihu, the group came to Macao, and the local officials in Macao personally led people to meet them at the port.

"Your Excellency! Adults have worked hard all the way! Please also go to the mansion with your subordinates to rest and rest! The officials greeted warmly.

Zuo Maodi politely replied one by one: "Zuo still has important things to do, and Zuo understands the wishes of the adults!" ”

Seeing the officials from the court so polite, it made these officials' good impression of Zuo Maodi rise a lot, and Zuo Maodi said to the leading officials: "This time I came mainly to talk to those Xiyi people, but I don't know where they are now, and I have to bother the adults to tell them!" ”

"The lower officials don't dare! The lower officials don't dare! Adults are really loved! It turns out that the adults are here to find those Xiyi, and those Xiyi people mainly live in the south, but it will not be too far, and the lower officials will show the way for the adults! The official at the head said enthusiastically.

"It's hard work!" Zuo Maodi smiled back.

Then a group of people, led by this leading official, marched to the Portuguese residence.

At this time, the Governor of Macau, Portugal, Ma Shijialu, was also sitting in the hall with his legs crossed, listening to music leisurely, drinking wine, shaking his head very comfortably. Suddenly, the soldiers rushed in, gave a standard military salute, and then said, "Report to the governor, officials from the Ming government are leading an army towards our station, and will arrive in about half an hour." ”

Mascolu, who was in a good mood, almost squirted out a sip of wine, opened his eyes, looked at the soldier and said, "Do you see clearly?" Not the government of the Ming government, but the army? ”

"Report to the Governor! The army indeed! The soldier affirmed.

"How many are there?" Mascolu also asked.

"Report to the Governor! At least a thousand people!" The soldier reported.

"Strange! We didn't make trouble in Macau, we have been fine all these years, and we haven't seen how the Ming Kingdom has treated us, why did we suddenly bring the army over, is it difficult to go to war? Mascolus wondered, too.

"Governor, do we need it?" The soldier did not finish.

"What is needed? Ready for war? With our current strength? Mascolus also looked at the soldier speechlessly, and then thought for a while: "Prepare to prepare!" Move some important things to the warship in advance, and set sail immediately if the situation is not right, by the way, the Ming army did not blockade the port, right? Mascolu also asked.

"Report to the Governor, no!" The soldier responded.

"That's good! Get ready to go! Tell some men to come with Ben Governor to meet them! Mascolu also put down the wine in his hand.

"Yes!" The soldier gave a military salute and withdrew, and Mashigaru was not in a comfortable mood at this time, went back to the house and changed into a formal military uniform, and went out to bring people to prepare to welcome the people from the Ming Kingdom.

Shortly before Mashigaru arrived at the gate of the station, the people led by Zuo Maodi appeared in his line of sight, and Mashulu also observed through the binoculars and said, "Welcome team ready!" As soon as Zuo Maodi's men approached the station, Mascolu also ordered music to be played to greet the officials of the Ming Kingdom.

Zuo Maodi looked at the enthusiastic Portuguese from a distance, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect this Yi people to be as enthusiastic as our Ming people!" ”

"Not really! But this music doesn't sound very comfortable, and our people play it well! Huang Degong said with some sarcasm.

Immediately attracted everyone couldn't help but agree, which made Zuo Maodi smile helplessly, and even Guo Jujing on the side showed a wry smile, it is not easy for Chinese and Western cultures to have a good exchange, Guo Jujing sighed in his heart, all the way from BJ, these Ming people on the road except Zuo Maodi, other people really don't treat him, the so-called Xiyi people, these experiences impressed Guo Jujing.

Before and after Zuo Maodi arrived at the station, Mashigaru also knew that Zuo Maodi was the leader of this line, so he stepped forward with a smile and performed the standard etiquette of a Portuguese meeting officials, and at the same time said: "Masgaru also meets Lord Mingguo!" ”

Zuo Maodi smiled and nodded, then hugged his fists and said, "Brother Ma!" ”

"Brother Ma?!" Ma Shijialu was also stunned, and then reacted, the Ming people are called like this, and at the same time, this official is obviously called himself to an equal position with him, which makes his good impression of Zuo Maodi skyrocket, it seems that this Ming official is much easier to get along with than the local officials in Macau before.

"Your Excellency is gracious! Come! Inside please! Saying that, Mascolus also said respectfully.

Zuo Maodi nodded, and then walked to the hall, and then Guo Jujing and Ma Jialu also performed a Western friend meeting etiquette with each other, because time was pressing, Ma Jialu only whispered: "LfizaroCatfino (Guo Jujing's English name), do you know what these Ming people are here to do?" ”

Guo Jujing smiled bitterly and shook his head, and Ma Shijialu suddenly had a bottom in his heart: "These people are not benevolent. ”

Soon, Mashigaru also beckoned everyone to take their seats, and prepared some Western wine and food for everyone, Huang Degong saw a crystal cup filled with wine, immediately picked it up, took a sip, and then chirped: "This wine is not good, boring, and take such a small cup!" After speaking, he noticed the way Ma Jialu looked at him, and suddenly grinned: "Huang is a rough man, it's okay, you drink yours!" If there is any other wine, give me some more! ”

Ma Shijialu was also speechless, so he ordered the soldiers to go outside to buy some good Ming wine to entertain the guests, Zuo Maodi looked at Huang Degong helplessly on the side, sighed at this living treasure, and ate some snacks in small sips elegantly, seeing that the atmosphere was quite harmonious, Ma Jialu also smiled and said: "I don't know what adults call it?" ”

Zuo Maodi responded politely: "According to your Western way, you can call me Mr. Zuo!" ”

Of course, Mascoluu will not really call him Lord Zuo, he has been in Macau for so long, he still knows how to get along with the officials of the Ming Kingdom, and he must lower his posture and give them enough face, so he can reap some benefits, so Mascoluu also smiled and said: "I have never seen Lord Zuo before, and I see that Lord Zuo's face is not very good, I think it should be tired all the way, and it should be by boat, right?" ”

"Zuo came all the way from my Ming Dynasty's Jingshi!" Zuo Maodi said with a smile.

Ma Shijialu also felt a sudden in his heart, it seems that it will not be a trivial matter to come to a small place like Macao from Jingshi, and then said with a smile: "I heard that this Jingshi of the Ming Dynasty is the most prosperous place in the whole East and even the world, I really want to see this dream capital full of gold with my own eyes, but I don't have this opportunity!" ”

Zuo Maodi smiled and said, "You and Mr. Shen are friends, you can come to Jingshi to visit when you are free!" ”

Ma Shigaru also smiled bitterly: "My lord doesn't know that we Westerners are not so free in Daming!"

After listening to this, Zuo Maodi asked with a smile: "Mr. Ma just wants to see my Ming capital?" ”

Mascolu's eyes lit up and said, "I have dreamed of this, and I believe that this is the common dream of all Westerners!" ”

The corners of Zuo Maodi's mouth twitched: "In this case, how about Zuo recommend Mr. Ma to my Majesty of the Ming Dynasty to be an official in Beijing?" ”

"What?!" Mascolus also didn't believe his ears a little, and his eyes widened and said, "Is this true? ”

Zuo Maodi said solemnly: "Of course, as long as Mr. Ma signs this document!" Saying that, he handed Ma Shijialu a piece of paperwork, and Ma Shijialu also took it and read it carefully, and immediately understood, it turned out that he was going to recruit himself to teach the soldiers of Daming to be more proficient in the use of firearms and the use and management of warships, and the above treatment was also set according to the standards of Daming officials, which was much higher than the standard in his mind, and at the same time, it was also written that as long as he performed well, he could be promoted, which made Mashijialu also a little excited.