"I write to the lord of your country, please be kind to the French missionaries, saying that I am not afraid of the law and tyranny, but how can I kill and arrest indiscriminately in my country of oriental etiquette? Between these countries, there is a way for countries to get along with each other, and there is also such a rule. If you are worried that its heresy will deceive people, you can simply expel it. ”

Ye Zhao tasted the tea and said lightly.

Ruan Bozhai actually didn't agree with Emperor De's indiscriminate killing of missionaries, but he would not accuse the monarch in front of Ye Zhao, and even defended his Emperor De: "The French missionaries are possessed by demons, their minds are stubborn, and they refuse to leave even if they die. ”

Ye Zhao nodded slightly: "I know your difficulties, why is it not difficult for me to clear the Qing Dynasty?" In this thousand years of unseen changes, Xiyi is menacing, and his mind is full of some evil and foreign ways, what can he do? You can only make rules with them, and you can't let them all have the final say, but if you set up rules, we have to abide by them, right? The same reason, this rule is established, and he has to keep it even if he pinched his nose. The difference is only whether we are in charge when making the rules, or whether he is the matter. ”

Ruan Bozhai nodded again and again, he always felt that dealing with Xiyi, hiding was not a way, and there was no way to sign a draft contract to deal with others, you were dealing with things, but people really took that section of the charter seriously.

Ye Zhao put down the teacup in his hand: "In short, no matter how the way of the world changes, but all laws do not deviate from their sects, there are no rules, and there is no circle." ”

"Bo Zhai has been taught!" Ruan Bozhai arched his hand, a face of curiosity, China is a local outstanding person, but the management of books is very strict, I remember that when I was in my twenties, I read this Cantonese carved West Chamber, and I was fascinated at that time, China is really a romantic character, even if the love between men and women can be so twisted and turned.

The affairs of the military state are even more incomparable, even if the emperor claims to be the emperor of Dayue and considers himself the overlord of the south, but who is the monarch and minister who is unclear in his heart? In the eyes of the people of the Central Plains, Vietnam is really a barbarian land, the country is humble, this heart has a faint sense of inferiority and a sense of vanity that hopes for the recognition of the Central Plains Kingdom, since Jiaonan separated from the Central Plains territory, it can take root and sprout in the rising tribes one by one, lingering.

Ruan Bozhai begged for permission again: "General, Bozhai has a reluctant invitation here, there are many thieves in our country, privately going out to go abroad, luring the sect to become bandits, the lord of the country is anxious, because the Central Plains Wang Wei has not arrived, so that the bandits are not convinced, the lord of the country implores the general to mention an elite heavenly master Fuchun Yaowu, then all the people are obeyed, and Annan is worry-free." ”

Ye Zhao didn't know that the old department of the Li Dynasty in Vietnam was so troublesome, and it actually made Emperor Duc ask for help from him, and now the tribes in the mountainous areas of Laos and other places are also barbarians in the eyes of the Vietnamese, and the rebellious old department of the Li Dynasty mostly developed their strength from the mountainous areas of Laos.

However, Emperor Duc didn't really need to send troops to help him quell the chaos, but he had not paid tribute to the Central Plains over the years, and now the old Li Dynasty was in trouble, and he was worried that the heirs of the Li Dynasty would be canonized in the Central Plains, which would be terrible.

Thinking about the key points, Ye Zhao's face remained silent, and he said lightly: "The Vietnamese state invites this official to know, and the official will think about it carefully." ”

Ruan Bozhai hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, the envoy understands." "Nowadays, the roads in Guangxi are blocked, and the Cantonese soldiers can only go to Annam by sea, but it is faster than the land route, from Guangzhou to Tuodan Port, the first port in central and southern China, if the wind is good, it only takes five or six days to sail.

"I also ask the general to have mercy on my lord's sincerity, move his heart of compassion, and do the things of the kingdom." Ruan Bozhai was really worried in his heart, and he didn't know what the young commander was thinking. In the current domestic situation, if there is no clear statement from this suzerain, I don't know how long it will be chaotic, and even if the sparks burn the prairie and endanger the foundation of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Ye Zhao nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, Bo Zhai, I have my own thoughts." ”

Nguyen Bo Zhai didn't dare to say any more, chatted with the general for a few more gossips, and replied a few words about Vietnamese customs and customs, and then got up to say goodbye.

Not long after Ruan Bozhai left, Chang Shun came in and reported, "Master, there is a Mrs. Tao outside who asks to see you." Chang Shun was full of strangeness, I don't know who this Mrs. Tao is, how dare she come to the Guogong Mansion to deliver a post? But this Mrs. Tao was really unusual, so she got out of the carriage and waited by the side door, seeing her snow greasy and crispy elegance, Chang Shun didn't dare to slack off, but really ran to report.

Mrs. Tao? Grandma Nishikiji? Ye Zhao was slightly stunned, she had never been on the gate of the Governor's Palace, and this was the first time that Zhengda Guangguang came to see her.

Ye Zhao pondered for a while, and then said, "Please." ”

Chang Shunrui and the others are all top people who observe words and feelings, otherwise how can they stand out among the slaves and become the long-term followers of the little prince? Seeing that the master did not show a different color, Chang Shun knew that the master knew this Jiner grandmother, and he had to be more careful.

The master is young, and Grandma Jin Er is such a beautiful woman in her prime, and she knows that there are a bit of inexplicable romances in it.

It was Chang Shun who welcomed Grandma Jin Er when she entered the house from the back door, but she was extremely attentive, and she almost treated Grandma Jin Er as a housewife.

"The concubine has seen the grandfather of the country!" Entering the flower hall, wearing an emerald green smoky skirt, Jiner's grandmother bowed down, with a soft voice and a graceful posture.

"No need to be polite." Ye Zhao waved his hand, and waited for the little maid who served the fragrant tea to retreat, and said strangely: "Why are you here?" Has something happened in Foshan? "A few days ago, Ruisi reported that the preparation of the iron plant was extremely smooth, and it is estimated that the furnace will be opened in one or two months.

Ye Zhao had just met Ruan Bozhai, so he naturally changed into the court clothes of the Duke of the Kingdom, surveyed Guangzhou, and was given a three-eyed dazzling and a stone blue four-clawed python suit, which made him even more majestic and vicious in the eyes of Jiner's grandmother.

"Back to Grandpa, everything is in Foshan, and the Yingyi engineer is also doing his best, and Jin Feng is not here, and nothing can go wrong."

Ye Zhao made a gesture and said, "Sit down and talk." "In fact, if I had expected that there would be no such thing as knocking on the Tao family's money, the iron factory could be invested by the Guangfu Bank, of course, I am afraid that the preparation will be a year or two better than tonight.

Grandma Jiner's willow waist swayed lightly, swaying, and sat gently next to the tea house.

Ye Zhao asked again: "Then you are looking for me, is there something important?" ”

Grandma Jin Er couldn't help but sigh in her heart, this wicked person is also exquisite, but it's a pity that he has a smart body. But think about knowing this wicked man, in fact, he has not suffered any losses, the iron factory is about to start, the silver will be recovered within ten or eight years, and there is also a wealth of industry, especially with this wicked man, there is really no need to worry about business matters, once it should be sold, this wicked man has his own solution.

Knowing this wicked man, his horizons are broadened, and now, when he encounters great difficulties, the first thing that comes to mind is this wicked man.

And only he can help himself.

"Tell me, what's the matter? I'll help if I can. "Anyway, it's a bit apologetic to take away someone's property. Thinking back to how many times he scared this little woman out at the beginning, Ye Zhao couldn't help but feel that he was a little too much while being funny.

Grandma Jin Er hesitated, and finally opened her voice: "Grandpa, the concubine has an elder brother, called Rong Chunlin, who is doing business in the two Guangdong areas, three months ago, he and a few friends partnered to set up a boatload of cloth dyes to sell to Tuo Dangang, Annan, who knows that there is no return, the concubine's family has inquired in many ways, but there is no news, I still don't know whether it is life or death, if it is alive, where is it now?" If they die, where are the bones? Speaking of which, Grandma Jiner's eyes were slightly red, after all, he was a brother, connected by blood, although the relationship was not very good, but life and death were uncertain, and Grandma Jiner couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.

"The concubine has no plan, that's it, the grandfather can help the concubine, but the concubine is reckless, the grandfather wants to blame, and Jin Feng is willing to be punished." After all, Grandma Jiner was not an ordinary woman, so she quickly held back her grief and begged softly.

Ye Zhao picked up the teacup, tasted it, put it down again, and said, "You are really good at news, do you know that the Vietnamese envoy visited me today?" ”

"Yes." Grandma Jin Er lowered her head, and the delicate gold pendant earrings made her snow-white and smooth jade neck even more charming.

Ye Zhao picked up the teacup again, Grandma Jin Er hoped that she would ventilate with Vietnam, so that he could help find Rong Chunlin's traces after returning to China.

"According to your speculation, why hasn't Gongzi Rong returned for a long time?"

Grandma Jin Er sighed softly and said: "The area around Annan is now in chaos, and there is a nest of officers and soldiers, thieves, snakes and rats, I heard that a few years ago, there were merchant ships that were plundered by its sailors, and twenty-three people on board were framed as pirates and killed their surnames, not to mention that thieves are swarming now. But my brother, who is not a good person, must take this boat just for the sake of good profits, Jin Feng persuaded him, but he just didn't listen. ”

Ye Zhao nodded silently, a vague plan in his heart gradually took shape, and when Ruan Bozhai asked him to send troops to Vietnam to support Emperor Duc, an idea came to him, and now, this idea has gradually become firm.

Of course, the British instructor corps on the Dinghai has not yet been evacuated, but Ma Dayong submitted the charter saying that the sailors in each post have basically learned how to work, and have determined the candidates for each post, such as the first officer, the second officer, the second officer, the second officer, the chief and deputy guns, and so on.

Nowadays, the Dinghai is inseparable from the British Army Instructor Corps, but going to Vietnam is a good opportunity to exercise.

The Cantonese naval division, consisting of a third-class ship and several steamships, was already a formidable force in the China Sea, and the early announcement of the Chinese navy in Vietnam could make the French, who had always tried to infiltrate Vietnam, more cautious and have to consider the risk of another armed conflict with China in the event of an invasion of Vietnam.

This time, I also have to go on a trip, bring some businessmen, and strive to encircle a sphere of influence in Vietnam that can truly reflect China's sense of existence.

(To be continued)