Gabriel held the trade list given by the Ming Emperor in his hand and walked out of the palace in a tangled manner.

The contents of the list made him extremely excited, but Daming's conditions also made it difficult for him to decide.

Suddenly, he glanced at him, "Hey, isn't this Giorges, the cunning Portuguese merchant!" Damn, he actually came to the capital of Daming! ”

Giorges had come to inquire about the situation at noon, and he had been waiting here for more than an hour before finally meeting the Spaniard.

The two looked at each other, their eyes full of hostility.

"Da Ming's trade privileges, I've got it!" Gabriel ignored the Portuguese, mounted his horse, and went straight away.

The two learned of each other's existence and began to wander wildly around the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Commerce and other yamen. Officials from these departments laughed from ear to ear every day.

No one expected that Westerners would be so generous, and they could get a large sum of money by saying 'I know' casually.

"Please! The official just said that he knew, but he didn't say to help you! What to do so politely! ”

Three days later, Gao Di, who had just returned to Beijing from Shanxi, took the secret report sent by Jinyiwei and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that as soon as I returned to Beijing, fat meat was sent to the door." ”

Ye Hongjin, who was in charge of the investigation, whispered beside Gao Di: "Is the humble position to arrest those corrupt officials first, or will the adults tell the emperor to decide first?" ”

Gao Di slapped Ye Hongjin's head suddenly, and scolded with a smile: "You elm head, what kind of person are you catching at this time!" If you go to their house, you will say that they have been killed, but I am compassionate and willing to give them a chance to mend their ways......"

"Ah...... Humble duty understood! Ye Hongjin suddenly realized that at this time, it is still important to make a fortune!

"Prepare the horse, I want to enter the palace to face the saint." Gaudí instructed.

Originally, when officials returned to Beijing after going out to run errands, they had to wait for the emperor to summon them at the post station outside the city, and they could not enter the city on their own.

However, Gao Di felt that he had worked hard to pacify Shanxi, and he was in the cabinet, and he was also in charge of Jinyiwei, so he was unwilling to make a request with other civil and military generals, so he went into the city on his own, went home first, and then entered the palace to reply to the decree.

After a stick of incense, Gao Di was already standing outside the Heart Cultivation Hall and waiting.

After waiting dryly for half an hour, Gao Di saw two happy Westerners walking out of the Heart Cultivation Palace, and before he could observe carefully, Tian Shouxin came over with a smile and let him in.

Gao Di was ordered to go in, so he knelt down and sat on the soft collapse of Chongzhen's reward, and his heart was surging.

"Gao Qing, I've seen all your performances, and you're doing a good job in Shanxi!"

"Emperor Xie praised."

"I wonder how much you know about the Dutch?" Chongzhen asked suddenly.

"This ...... The minister has always served in the north, and he knows very little about the Hongyi people who have been active in Guangdong and Fujian for many years. Gaudí replied.

"Then you'll have to learn more about it in the future. I have just purchased 10 ships of 1,000 yuan from the Dutch, and there will be more deals in the future, which will need to be presided over by your cabinet. Chongzhen deliberately dialed Gao Di.

"The Ministers are in accordance with the Holy Will. Dare to ask the emperor, why did he purchase their warships and deal with Zheng Zhilong in Fujian? If this is the case, the minister is willing to lead the army south! Gaudi said excitedly.

In Shanxi, although he was the highest official, most of the battles were specifically commanded by Huang Sheng, and now that he has returned to Beijing, Shanxi has also been handed over to Huang Sheng.

It made him a little lost.

The former comrade-in-arms Wu Sangui ruled Liaodong, the former boss Li Yutian ruled Liaoxi, and even the rising stars Huang Sheng and Xiong Wei led the troops.

Chongzhen naturally wouldn't allow him to continue to lead troops, and Wen Yan said: "It's not for Zheng Zhilong, I'm here to balance the forces of the South Seas!" ”

"The minister doesn't understand, please make it clear to the emperor." Gaudí was very humble.

"Nanyang is rich in products, and it is an important transit point between Europe and the Ming Dynasty, and whoever occupies it will have endless wealth.

At present, there are four relatively large forces in Nanyang: Zheng Zhilong, the Spaniards, the Portuguese, and the Dutch.

However, the Dutch grew in military power, and in order to prevent him from dominating the South Seas, I exchanged him for ten warships in exchange for free trade.

Temporarily suppressed his momentum in attacking Spain. ”

Gao first looked like he didn't understand, and shouted: "The emperor is shengming!" ”

Chongzhen sighed lightly, and said in his heart: "This Gao Di is too much in pursuit of fame and fortune, and he knows very little about overseas forces, and now he is assigned to him, and he can't be immediately transparent, it seems that he is not a talent who can control Nanyang." ”

"Alright." Chongzhen smiled, "Don't be a sycophant there." When you returned to Beijing this time, you didn't follow the normal process and entered the city without permission, how should you be punished for this crime? ”

Gao Di saw Chongzhen with a smile on his face, and he had no intention of punishing, so he said with a smile: "The emperor will punish him as he says!" ”

"Then I'll punish you to rest at home for a month."

Gao Di's heart trembled when he heard this, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the ministers are not tired, and there is no need to rest." ”

Gao 10,000 is unwilling to rest, he still has a lot of oil and water to squeeze, and he must carefully inspect the East Factory to avenge Shanxi's report, at this time, he must insist on his job.

Chongzhen squinted his eyes and asked, "What?" Now do you dare to resist the decree? ”

When Gao Di heard what Chongzhen said, he was immediately frightened and hurriedly said: "How dare the minister resist the decree." ”

"Go down and get some rest!"

Gao Di walked out of the palace in a depressed mood, thinking for a long time, and couldn't figure out what Chongzhen meant. If it is said to be a punishment, if he returns to Beijing without authorization, he will be punished lightly, and he will be punished at the worst.

If it's a reward, it's like dismissal.

"The Sacred Heart is unfathomable!"

At night, Chongzhen finished the recital and walked out of the Heart Cultivation Palace, a cool breeze blew, and Tian Shouxin hurriedly put on a windbreaker for him.

Chongzhen sighed, he originally wanted to go north after the Mid-Autumn Festival, but now it seems that he can't wait any longer.

The weather at the end of the Ming Dynasty was much colder than in the 21st century, and it was very cold in the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Since he was well prepared, Chongzhen hoped to go out as soon as possible and conquer Shengjing as soon as possible, so as not to freeze in the ice and snow.

The next morning, Chongzhen sent the holy decree of the royal driver's personal expedition.

Although there were many opposition among the civil and military officials, they could not make any big waves.

In particular, with the strong support of the Cabinet, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Households, no one came out to oppose it.

Chongzhen's Pingliao campaign has since begun.

Three days later, the 30,000 troops who had already been prepared to conquer Liao, together with the 100,000 new troops around Gyeonggi, gathered at the campus outside Beijing for a review before the expedition.

Chongzhen and other officials were already sitting on the high platform, and envoys from Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands were also invited to visit.

In the school field, the Ming army stood solemnly, waving the flag, quietly waiting for the order of the Ming Emperor.

"Let's go!" Chongzhen ordered softly.

Bang bang bang......

Nine huge cannon shots rang out throughout the school yard.

All the soldiers shouted in unison.

Daming Wansheng!

Daming Wansheng!

Daming Wansheng!