It has been sixty or seventy years since Manraka, or Malacca, later known as Malacca, fell into the hands of the Portuguese. During these sixty or seventy years, the last sultan initially went into exile, organizing resistance, and at the same time seeking help from the Ming court. However, during the Zhengde period, from the Son of Heaven to the imperial court, they were all confused by the Portuguese, and in the Jiajing period, although the court and the central government faced up to the threat of the so-called Franco, that is, the Portuguese, but in military and diplomatic terms, it was also thunderous and rainy, and even once developed to Siam, so that it sent troops to help Manchuria restore the country, without considering that Siam and Manchuria have always been mortal enemies.

So much so that the king's uncle, who was carefully selected by the last sultan to act as an envoy, eventually died in Jingshi.

During the fall of Mangara, the Portuguese also risked to be full of Raga and sent a mission to falsely claim tribute, wanting to enter from Guangzhou, and after being discovered, the Portuguese who were turned away from the country wreaked havoc on the coast together with the Japanese invaders, and then they relented and leased Haojing, which is a well-known thing.

In other words, since the Xuande period, when the Ming army officially withdrew from Annam, and Zheng He's treasure ship was put on the shelf, the Ming Dynasty, which had always regarded itself as the suzerain, had long since lost its former prestige. During the entire Jiajing period, for forty-five years, Siam paid tribute twice, Annam once, and Zhancheng once. Compared with the scene of more than a dozen national missions gathering together during the Yongle Xuande period, it naturally seems extremely depressed. Of course, Wang Fulin was well aware of the mentality of some old-fashioned elders in the DPRK, and they were only afraid that they would like to send a bunch of things, but they would reach out to ask for more rewards.

In fact, there have always been a lot of officials who secretly regarded those missions in the early Ming Dynasty as the Son of Heaven and whitewashed the peace!

Xu Xiucai has been a general officer in Haojing for many years, and was appreciated by Wang Fulin at this time. He sighed and said, "As far as I know." In addition to Siam, which is still a big country. Pahang, Bo Ni, Aru and other countries either paid tribute to the Portuguese, or submitted to them, but to my Daming, their so-called tribute is only for trade and reward, that is, this kind of tribute, from the Longqing period to the present decade, there is basically none. ”

"That's a good point." Dumoud had been a pirate. Naturally, he knows no less about those countries in Southeast Asia than Xu Xiucai, and even added, "In fact, since the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, tens of millions of Chinese people have moved to Siam, Manraka and other places, and it is not a small number that has multiplied for many years." Earlier, there were three treasure eunuchs who went to the West, and the power of the **** was great, and the status of the Han people in the local area was quite high, but the imperial court did not care about these overseas vassal countries for many years, and the life of the Han people was not easy. Especially now that the red-haired master is on his head, it is even worse. For example, Lin Daoqian can take root in Pattani. Lin Afeng was able to march into Luzon, and the Han people were dissatisfied with the rule of the Franco-Mechanics and mobilized the natives, which is also one of the reasons......"

Xu Xiucai and Du Maode said a word, talking about the situation of the Nanyang countries they knew, even if Chen Bingchang helped sort out the catalogue of European countries, he could only listen. When the two of them finally came to an end, and Wang Fulin fell into deep thought, he couldn't help but whisper: "But if you appease the pirates and let them attack the South Seas, and they are just talking in the open air, will they be unwilling?" Even if Ling Zhitai and Zhou Guan finally nodded, the imperial court acquiesced, but they didn't give some substantial benefits, and the pirates were not fools, how could they sell their lives easily? ”

"The substantial benefits are naturally simple. If the Franc machine people can still trade in Haojing, why can't other countries? If Manraka were to restore the kingdom, then they would naturally gain the power to pay tribute. That is to say, as long as you send tribute, you can come directly to Guangzhou to buy porcelain, silk, tea, etc. produced in our country, as for whether they will sell to the South Seas or the East Sea, that is a matter of Manraka, isn't it? ”

And so it goes!

Hearing Wang Fulin's words, not only Chen Bingchang suddenly realized, but even Du Maode and Xu Xiucai exchanged glances with each other, and they also felt that Wang Fulin's conditions were indeed quite feasible. It's just that the three stinkers discussed how to win the support of the DPRK and China for this Chen, but they still didn't have a clue in the end. After all, they are all just showmen, and they only hear their names and do not see those big figures in the DPRK and China, and they are not clear or clear about their political opinions, so how can they put forward such constructive suggestions?

But it was Wang Fulin who suddenly thought of Zhang Ning, the tax eunuch he met in Beixinguan. The officials in Hangzhou have changed, but this one is still strong before, and the backer behind him is either Feng Bao, the number one person in the ceremonial supervisor, or Zhang Hong, the second person, can you use your brains from here? Especially based on the fact that Feng Bao's good life is likely to come to an end with Zhang Juzheng's death, Zhang Hong, a eunuch loyal to Emperor Wanli, doesn't remember much about the ending, can he exert some influence on Emperor Wanli through this No. 2 person in the celebrant eunuch? However, not long after this thought came to his mind, he simply extinguished it.

The emperor is a creature, and his values have been touched since he was a child, not to mention that Wanli is a notoriously unkind emperor, a eunuch who has been with him since he was a child, Feng Bao doesn't say it, others also say throw it away, and the greed for money is even more in the bones, rather than counting on this little emperor who is still being crushed by Zhang Juzheng, it is better to count on himself!

At this time, Xu Xiucai suddenly thought of an idea: "Master Wang, those wealthy businessmen from Guangdong and Fujian who operate maritime trade in Haojing are more or less related to the DPRK and China. And they yearn for a complete opening of the sea, I don't know how many years, to appease the pirates to go to the South Seas, undoubtedly also opened up a way for them, why not deal with those who are reliable? If they can talk to the officials in the DPRK who support them, there will be more supporters. The most important thing is that the court and the government have always liked the favorite, isn't it the one that benefits but does not cost? ”

Following Xu Xiucai's words, Du Maode naturally would not be without determination, and immediately said angrily: "Ling Zhitai, as long as he is impressed by his political achievements and merits, he will at least allow Wang Ye to give it a try." And since there is already Lu Gongzi all the way, in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, I might as well take Qiu Sihai and others out next, but I am not appeasing Lin Afeng, but his subordinates who have now fallen apart! There has always been no righteousness among pirates, and if the court is concerned about Lin Afeng, the group of thieves is likely to have internal strife. Kill him. Or even give it away. There is no Lin Afeng, a benchmark among pirates. The concerns of the DPRK and the Central Committee are not so great. ”

Because of the fact that he was almost forced to Liangshan again by Lin Afeng's Qiu Sihai before, Du Mao Deche completely let it go - he knew very well that if he failed, he would definitely die, even if he succeeded, the matter of contacting Lin Afeng's subordinates to calculate Lin Afeng would spread out, and his past might be brought out, and what kind of reputation would it become at that time. But anyway, Wang Fulin has promised to take care of his wife and children, even if he gives his life, he is willing, not to mention his reputation?

Xu Xiucai once again showed an extremely shocked expression. But in the end, he stopped talking and did not object. And Chen Bingchang was completely speechless.

Faced with the suggestion that these two talents complement each other, Wang Fu Lin Tsai thought carefully and carefully, and finally said: "Lin Afeng Lin Daoqian is a giant thief for the imperial court, and for the Nanyang countries, it is also a banner, if you get rid of these two people just to make the imperial court feel at ease, I am afraid that it may not be so easy to go through Nanyang." After all, two giant thieves who terrified the Portuguese and the Spaniards. Compared with a few little-known people, who is more deterrent. Go without saying. And not busy for a while, there is still a little time. Zhou Observation I have only visited Zhou once before, so it is not appropriate to go again, but Du Sheng, you should not show up in front of people now, and go back to the room to continue to sort out those things, Chen Bingchang, you will visit Zhou Observation on my behalf again, but don't mention the matter of that property first. And the Guangdong-Fujian Maritime Affairs Office, Xu Sheng, you also went to contact me on my behalf, but remember, if you don't have a thorough conversation, you might as well go to Pan's house first. ”

"Yes!"

Seeing that Du Maode and Xu Danwang got up to answer the order, Chen Bingchang also hurriedly stood up. It wasn't until the two companions and seniors left that the boy's head suddenly drooped and he didn't move his steps. When Wang Fulin looked up with some confusion, he whispered, "I...... I really can't help much, otherwise, I'll return the bundle to Brother Wang, and you can hire someone else...... Yes! ”

Before he finished speaking, he felt a heavy tap on the shoulder, and then he realized that Wang Fulin had already stood up and came to his side.

"How much is their girdle, and how much is yours? Besides, I originally invited you to be a secretary, the so-called secretary, that is, those clerical bookkeeping things, and you just need to learn other things. Don't forget that you are here to experience and learn, not to be in charge alone, if you can be alone, then you still need to be this secretary? Thirty taels hire a secretary who is skilled in writing and beautiful in calligraphy, are you still afraid that I will lose money? I didn't see how much money those scholars in the sixth room of the third class of the county government could make openly and secretly? ”

Wang Fulin knew very well that Chen Bingchang didn't know some of the real situation, so he changed his concept lightly and skillfully, and saw that Chen Bingchang finally had some self-confidence, so he struck while the iron was hot and said: "Besides, Xu Du and the two are people who have no ambition for the field, but you are different, if you can take the exam in the future to raise people or even jinshi, will you forget the grinding here today?" Or do you think you're an ungrateful person, and when you soar in the future, you see what happens to me, but you stand by and watch, huh? ”

"How is that possible! Brother Wang, your affection for my two brothers, I will never forget it in my life! Chen Bingchang was Wang Fulin's opponent, and he was completely brought into rhythm after a while, and then he showed his determination and went to work with full energy, "By the way, there were a lot of letters from those Tianjing Divisions before, before I go to Zhou Observation there, go and get them first!" ”

As soon as he left, Wang Fulin smiled, and then sat down thoughtfully, but he was not thinking about adding another staff member - in terms of his official position as a district inspector according to the imperial history, this team is now very sufficient, Chen Bingchang is inexperienced, but as a secretary, he is still quite competent, and loyal and reliable, in the popular words of later generations, that is, the cost performance is very high - but to think about whether he wants to surprise visit Nanhaiwei or Guanghaiwei, or Jieshiwei of Huizhou Mansion, Haimen and Jinghai of Chaozhou Mansion.

After all, the pirates he planned to pacify and pass through the South Seas, if the army did not lay a good foundation, it was also possible to cause chaos.

At this time, Wang Fulin suddenly felt that the Jingshi was thousands of miles away, and even if it was delivered by fast horse, it would often take a long time to go back and forth, which was really inconvenient. You know, all of his backers are in the military department!

After Chen Bingchang left, he personally sent letters, some of which were opened, and some of which were not. Among them, the standard is naturally set by Wang Fulin, but all elders such as Wang Daoyun, Wang Daokun or Ye Junyao, and even senior party officials like Tan Lun, Yin Zhengmao, and Xu Guo, friends like Cheng Naixuan and Shen Maoxue, Ye Qinglong of She County, and even the small officials in the third class and six rooms, because there may be any sensitive or confidential matters involved, they are all put first. In the same year, the letters of fellow villagers or other people in the officialdom, as well as the letters of various officials and merchants in Guangdong, are all among the ones that can be opened and replied to.

I have to say that Chen Bingchang's imitation of Wang Fulin's handwriting and reply to those who are not familiar with him in accordance with the general gist is quite vivid. This skill is also another major reason why Wang Fulin is very satisfied with this secretary. After all, complicated submissions and even the need to reply to letters have always been the most headache for an official. If it weren't for Wang Fulin knowing that Chen Bingchang still had room in the science field, and he couldn't let him get involved in some of his private affairs and deploy too deeply, he would even plan to hand over the stall in She County to this secretary.

At this moment, Wang Fulin absentmindedly looked at the three unopened letters that he had delivered in those days.

One is from his father Wang Daoyun, and the words are full of concern, but most of them are asking Xiaobei, the daughter-in-law, saying that Wang Xiaomei's marriage has finally been finalized, and it is the Fang family in Yanzhen, which is not far from Songmingshan Village, and is also related to the old lady Fang of the Xu family on Doosan Street. One is Ye Qinglong's, reporting on the income and expenditure of the rice industry guild in the first half of the year, as well as several newly discovered business talents. The first two letters didn't require much braining, and only the third one made Wang Fulin sit up straight all of a sudden. Because this letter from Wang Daokun said that Tan Lun's body, the secretary of the Ministry of War, does not seem to be very optimistic recently!

Before he left from Jingshi, didn't he specially recommend Zhu Zongji, the imperial doctor of the Tai Hospital, to Wang Daokun? Could it be that Tan Lun has really run out of oil and dried up to this point?

"Master Wang, the outside world sent someone according to the judge's office, saying that there is an urgent matter!"

Wang Fulin was originally shocked by the matter mentioned by Wang Daokun, but he was afraid that it had been delayed for a few days, and he was a little annoyed in his heart, and when he heard that Yan Yuan had sent someone to tell him about something urgent, he immediately put this worry aside for the time being. After all, the personnel changes that may occur in the Jingshi thousands of miles away, even if he has great ability, it is difficult for him to influence, but what is happening in front of him will immediately be linked to him, and he will naturally have a clear score. When he came to the main hall of the front yard to meet people, he saw that it was one of Yan Yuan's henchmen.

"Master Wang." The relative hurriedly saluted, and immediately said without pause, "My lord tracked down the case of Wang Ye's assassination, and finally found the wife and children of Wu Wang, the deputy inspector of the Haojing Inspection Division. Who knew that when Pang Fuzun of Guangzhou Mansion took out the card ticket to take people, Wu Fu, the son of Wu Wang's famous hob meat, actually died at home with a pair of scissors in his chest, and left blood letters, saying that he was the one who killed me...... Woof! (To be continued.) )