Xu Yuanzuo quietly listened to Xing Mingfan's story. If this kid's writing was better, he might be able to write a good novel. It's a pity that he only retells it dryly, with occasional expressions of luck and pain, which is one of the few spices in this story.

Even so, Xu Yuanzuo could feel the suffering and torture that Xing Mingfan had suffered along the way.

"I didn't expect this letter to be delivered so slowly...... Xing Mingfan muttered, "I'm afraid I missed Zuo Ge'er's matter......

Xu Yuanzuo gave Xing Mingfan a smile: "Do you want to know what is written in this letter?" ”

Xing Mingfan's eyes showed a look of longing. Over the past few months, he has struggled with this letter countless times. He wanted to give up the mission, go home and have a good meal and a good night's sleep; He wanted to burn the letter and walk away; He wondered what was so important in the letter that had caused him so much torment.

He lowered his head and shook it gently: "The little one is just an apprentice, so I don't dare to know." ”

Xu Yuanzuo smiled: "Shui Sheng said in the letter: This young man who sent the letter has a great future, as long as he is allowed to complete this circle, increase his horizons, and hone his perseverance, he can be entrusted with important tasks." ”

Xing Mingfan raised his head, and his eyes burst out with brilliant brilliance.

"It turns out that the aquatic sees very well, and you polish yourself very well." Xu Yuanzuo smiled: "From now on, you will be a member of Renshoutang who will never be abandoned." You'll be a big guy, a treasurer, a manager, and maybe even an official. ”

Xing Mingfan followed Xu Yuanzuo's tone, only inhaling, as if he was about to suck his lungs. When he heard the word "being an official", he shook his head heavily: "My mother said that as long as I am a big man, I don't have to worry about it in my life." My salary can pay for my brother's education. I can buy a loom for my family, and I can raise chickens and pigs in the future......"

Xu Yuanzuo patted Xing Mingfan on the shoulder: "Once you set foot on this road, you won't want to stop." By the way, how much do you remember about the people who helped you along the way? ”

"Remember every single one." Xing Mingfan blurted out: "When I was in chaos, Monk Ma didn't let people kill me." Let me stay and work. Although he beat me with a whip, he finally turned a blind eye and let me escape. He is a Zhejiang sailor, and his home is outside Yuhang...... Inspector Liu's home is in Willow Lane, Xingye Fang, the county seat...... Brother Lu in the Ban Army is a native of Huang County, Laizhou Prefecture, and he went to Datong to fight on the border...... Capital...... Bull Market ...... Zhenjiang Fort ...... Fushun City...... Fuzhou ...... Luan Guguan ......"

"The two gentlemen in Liujiagang didn't tell me their names and surnames, but one of them called the other 'Mei Yigong'." Xing Mingfan reported the names and addresses of his benefactors one by one, and helped himself when, where, and in what way, without even a trace of stammering.

Xu Yuanzuo heard him talk about the first monk Ma in the rebellion, and he knew that this son was kind-hearted, and he remembered it so clearly. It also proves that he knows how to be grateful in his temperament. Just as the entourage brought the freshly boiled ginger soup, Xu Yuanzuo said to him: "You drink this bowl of hot soup first, go back to the cabin and sleep well, and then write down these people one by one." Those who are kind to us Renjudo must not be taken lightly. ”

"The little one understands, and he will definitely repay the kindness of these benefactors in the future!" Xing Mingfan said resolutely.

Xu Yuanzuo shook his head slightly and corrected: "It's not a kindness to you." This is a kindness to our Renjudo. There is no need to wait for you to repay in the future, our Renshoutang will naturally repay them. Kindness will be rewarded. Debts must be repaid, which is the foundation of our business. ”

Xing Mingfan was a little flustered - why did Zuo Ge'er take this matter over!

Xu Yuanzuo pushed the ginger soup: "Don't wait for it to be cold." Drink quickly. He raised his head again and said, "Oh, who is that, prepare a few winter clothes for Ming Fan to change into." I don't have any eyes at all. ”

Who-Cha-cha ran out to prepare her clothes with a flushed face.

Xing Mingfan picked up the ginger soup and felt hot. He took a small sip, tears already rolling down.

This dry and somewhat boring story has made many people listen to God. Luo Zhenquan waited for Xing Mingfan to leave. Fang Cai breathed a sigh of relief, and when he saw Xu Yuanzuo staring at him, he was puzzled: "What?" ”

Xu Yuanzuo smiled: "How do you feel after hearing it?" ”

Luo Zhenquan felt a lot of feelings, if it weren't for this young man sitting in front of him and saying these words, he couldn't believe that there was such a person in the world. This is commendable loyalty. Or is it a brain tendon? Is it perseverance, or is it bad luck? All kinds of thoughts turned in his heart, but when he came to his mouth, he couldn't explain clearly, and there was only one word that could express his mood at the moment:

"!"

Xu Yuanzuo commented: "It's very expressive. ”

Luo Zhenquan frowned: "The first time I saw you, I felt that you were a little ...... Unusual from ordinary people. He wanted to say "there is a hole in his head", but he still can't keep his mouth shut when he thinks about it. Although Zuo Ge'er will not turn his face and ruthlessly throw him into the sea to feed the sharks like those sea lords, there will always be retribution for offending his boss.

"It's no wonder you're able to recruit a group of people who are out of the ordinary...... No, it seems that ordinary people are different from ordinary people when they come to you. Luo Zhenquan tasted it, and was a little shocked: I won't be different from ordinary people, right?

Xu Yuanzuo really smiled: "Are you also different from ordinary people?" ”

Luo Zhenquan touched his chin and said with some uncertainty: "I, haven't you yet?" ”

Xu Yuanzuo stood up and took two steps: "Under me, it will only be different from mediocre people." Because I let them see that life can be improved, life can be created, and it is not necessarily just mediocre to follow the old path of one generation. When people have spirit, they are naturally different from the mediocre people around them. In fact, if you put them in the county school, you will find that the gap is not so big. Because most of the scholars in the county schools have their own spirits, the imperial examination is a great opportunity that can change their lives - although I think the imperial examination is a loss-making business for most people. ”

Luo Zhenquan tasted the product, felt that Xu Yuanzuo had some truth, and said: "Although what you said is true, but you just told someone to be an official...... That's a bit fake, isn't it? Can he still go to the imperial examination? ”

Xu Yuanzuo smiled: "Who said that only the imperial examination can be an official? ”

Luo Zhenquan was stunned: "I can also buy an official in Daming?" ”

"Officials can't buy it, but they can donate it to prison. Of course, the number of regular prison places is very limited, and I can't donate a prison sentence to everyone. And the prisoner came out to be a teacher and died the magistrate, what can he do? Xu Yuanzuo said with a smile.

"The so-called official ......"

"The Taiwan we are going to has not yet been regained from the territory, and there is only a private port built by Fujian maritime merchants. If we are cultivating land there, recruiting people, and collecting taxes, do we need people to take care of them? ”

"That's not an official!"

"When the power grows, the imperial court will either recruit an official, or canonize a local official such as a consolation envoy, is it considered an official?" Xu Yuanzuo said.

Luo Zhenquan said: "It can still be like this!" ”

"There's a faster way." Xu Yuanzuo said: "As long as we have enough sea ships, go to Borneo and Java, and ask for tribute in the name of a native king, we can directly list the country of the country, is it considered an official?" ”

The corners of Luo Zhenquan's mouth twitched: "How can it be so simple, how powerful was Wang Wufeng back then?" The court didn't behead him yet. ”

"That is that he did not go the right way, and he wants to be the king overseas, which is like rebellion. Second, he disturbed the coast, was hated by the powerful family, and still wanted the court to recruit him? Xu Yuanzuo said: "If he occupies an island overseas, clings to, or directly fabricates an ancestor, for example, he is a remnant of the Southern Song Dynasty." Now I admire the sanctification, and I ask for it to be attached. Then open up the way from the Ministry of Rites to the cabinet, why is it difficult to be crowned a king? ”

Xu Yuanzuo smiled and pointed at himself: "I have this way." ”

Luo Zhenquan felt a little stuffy in his chest, but he couldn't deny that Xu Yuanzuo was telling the truth. As an old fur dog, he had heard the story of the founding of Annan, as if he was originally a general of the Central Plains who led the troops in the past, and now the court has not recognized it. There is also the bearded guest in the Three Heroes of Wind and Dust, who entered the Fuyu Kingdom and established himself as the king, which is also fascinating.

"Do you really have the heart to do that?" Luo Zhenquan couldn't help but ask.

"Of course." Xu Yuanzuo said with a smile: "To the south of the South China Sea, there are still many islands that are not known!" At that time, he pretended to be stupid and said that he didn't know that Meng Yuan had been destroyed, and now he heard that the sun and the moon had reopened the Great Song Dynasty, hoping to return to Chinese orthodoxy, what else is the problem. ”

Luo Zhenquan was full of hope: "Then I can also be an official!" ”

"It's up to you to behave." Xu Yuanzuo pretended to be serious and said: "Maybe I'll let you be a king." ”

"What about you......"

"Little earth king, I can't look down on it yet." Xu Yuanzuo said confidently.

"I can see it!" Luo Zhenquan shouted out solemnly.

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