There was a dead silence in the study, and the occasional sound of Li Zhaoji playing with the tea cup could be heard.

Li Zhaoji was full of confidence, knowing that even if what he said was all false, Shen Youlong would not do anything to him, because he still expected him to get him 100,000 taels of donation.

And what Li Zhaoji just didn't know was that Shen Youlong also thought so, he couldn't tell whether what Li Zhaoji said was true or false, because those in power would never believe that the truth was in the hands of a few, not to mention that Li Zhaoji was in a situation where everyone was drunk and sober.

Shen Youlong thought that what Li Zhaoji said was three points true and seven points false, but he was not ready to debunk it, because he felt that these true and false information was Li Zhaoji's foreshadowing for the '100,000 taels donation', and if he messed up this foreshadowing, the 100,000 taels of silver would be gone.

Compared with 100,000 taels of silver, what is the importance of the real and the fake?

Shen Youlong thought about this and said softly: "What Zhaoji said is quite reasonable...... ”

He was ready to start the conversation and let Lin Cha accept these points of view, after all, Lin Cha still needs Lin Cha's help for the next '100,000 donation', but he didn't know that his attitude directly made Lin Cha's heart split, and after he said a word, Lin Cha knelt on the ground with a puff.

"Lord Governor, you are guilty of lowly duties, you deserve to die for your humble duties, but you were accidentally deceived by Franco, fortunately Mr. Li told the truth, if you ruin the major affairs of the court because of the stupidity of your humble duties, it is really difficult to redeem your humble duties." Lin Cha knelt on the ground, his mouth screaming for mercy, and his head clanged.

Shen Youlong smiled, and said in his heart that he didn't need to bother now, he directly picked up Lin Cha, and said: "Mr. Lin, the old man already knows the inside story of Yangyi's offense, so it depends on whether you are obsessed." Now it seems that Mr. Lin is reining in the precipice and is going to change his past.

This is very good, you get up and speak, and the old man will punish you, so he will not see you in the study. ”

Li Zhaoji smiled, and said in his heart Shen Youlong is really an old fox, obviously he learned the truth from himself, but he pretended to know it a long time ago, and immediately gave Lin Cha the 'grace of sparing his life', so that this general soldier was grateful to Dade, this is an official's skill, which is really breathtaking.

"It turns out that the adults have long known it, and they are afraid of their humble duties, and they are determined to work wholeheartedly for the adults." Lin Cha thanked him and showed his attitude, and he didn't dare to insist on anything.

Lin Cha sat down and glanced at Li Zhaoji secretly, he was nervous again, and he was worried that this guy would say any more information and make himself doomed.

But Li Zhaoji's next words made Lin Cha feel at ease.

Li Zhaoji said: "Your Excellency the Governor, the younger generation thinks that the incident of Yangyi Kouhai was the cause of the Franco-machine, and since the Jiajing Dynasty, the Franco-Japanese people have a foothold in Macao, which is the monopoly of the imperial court and the Taixi Zhuyi, so that the imperial court is deceived today.

The younger generation thinks that this matter must not be made public, otherwise where is the majesty of the imperial court, and how should the governor and the chief soldier deal with themselves? ”

Shen Youlong nodded slightly, he didn't want to make a noise about this matter, and asked: "What Zhaoji said is reasonable, but the Francois people have been favored by my Heavenly Empire, but they don't want to repay the effect, but deliberately deceive and use the Ming Dynasty to eliminate dissidents, which is really hateful."

Mr. Lin, what do you think should be done with Franco? ”

Lin Cha didn't dare to have any opinions of his own at this time, and only said that it was all up to the governor to decide.

And Shen Youlong saw that he had been beaten into a donkey, so he was relieved, and looked at Li Zhaoji: "Zhaoji, you tell the inside story here, which can be regarded as a merit, and it can also be seen that you really understand Yiqing, what do you think?" ”

Li Zhaoji said: "Nowadays, Guangdong is not quiet, and the governor still has to calm the eight rows of Yao chaos, but it is not appropriate to have an affair with Franco, if you are strict and accountable, it is easy to cause trouble and cause trouble." It's better to take advantage of this time and beat it a little to let it redeem itself. ”

Zhao Wenji's eyes lit up, and he said: "Zhaoji, you said that you can raise 100,000 yuan for the imperial court, and you still put this situation on Yangyi, which is to use the Francois to deceive ......." When Zhao Wenji said this, the light in his eyes disappeared immediately, he looked at Shen Youlong, and found that there was also a look of disappointment on his face, that is, he knew that his thoughts were the same as his own.

Although the Francois is at fault now, but with this fault, they ask for 100,000 taels of silver, how can people make it?

It was precisely because they understood this that the two were a little disappointed, and their hearts expected too much from Li Zhaoji.

But Li Zhaoji didn't think so at all, and immediately said: "What Mr. Zhao said, this matter is not big, but it is not small. If you ask for sin, this matter will be made public, and the majesty of the court will be damaged, if it is not made public, how can the Francois take silver to atone for his sins?

The younger generation dares to make a military order because there are other ways. ”

As soon as these words came out, the disappointment on the faces of Shen Youlong and Zhao Wenji was swept away, and Shen Youlong hurriedly asked: "Zhaoji, how do you plan, let's hear it." ”

Li Zhaoji said: "My lord, although Yangyi is across the sea, after all, he makes a living from trade. Originally, Macau was the center of oriental trade, and Luzon had silver from the Americas, and its port ships stretched from Nagasaki in the east to Tianzhu and Taixi in the west, but because of internal and external events, these trades had long been interrupted.

The Franco-Robot people now rely on trade with Guangdong to make a living. Adults have never been to Macao, Lin Zongbing has been, and he knows that now the market in Macao is withering, and it is difficult for the Francois to continue. ”

Lin Cha saw that Shen Youlong was looking at him, where did he dare to tell a lie, and immediately said: "Exactly, especially after the former governor Lord Zhang did not allow the Francois to come to Guangzhou to trade, the life of the Francophile was unsustainable. Some time ago, he was ordered to go to Macau to Xuanwei, and the Francois asked the lowly to ask the governor for mercy, lift the city ban, and reopen the Canton Fair.

Yimu also said that if it can be done, he is willing to give 5,000 taels of silver to the governor, and he thought that if the city ban is released, he can donate 10,000 yuan by a little means. ”

What Lin Cha said was also a half-truth, and the governor of Macao promised to give him a bribe of 5,000 taels if Lin Cha got the Canton Fair done.

Shen Youlong smiled, and said in his heart that he would discuss today and no matter what the result is, at least another 10,000 taels of silver will be obtained.

Li Zhaoji continued to introduce the situation in Macao, from Portugal's independence and the severance of trade with Spain, to Japan's closure of the country and the prohibition of European countries other than the Netherlands to trade, and then to the Netherlands' East India, Du Company's seizure of its strongholds in India, Duyang and Nanyang, and explained in great detail, explaining the plight and inventory of the Franc machine people in Macao, so that Shen Youlong and others not only had a more comprehensive understanding of the Franc machine people, but also knew that Li Zhaoji was indeed capable.

After listening to Li Zhaoji's introduction, Shen Youlong became more and more convinced of Li Zhaoji's ability, and said: "Zhaoji, you said that the 100,000 yuan donation that fell on Yangyi, how to handle it, you can tell me in detail. ”

Li Zhaoji smiled, stood up and said: "My lord, as the saying goes, the icing on the cake is not as good as sending charcoal in the snow, but the younger generation thinks that sending charcoal in the snow is not the ultimate." ”

The so-called charcoal in the snow, for the people of Macau, is to lift the ban on the city and reopen the Canton Fair, which the other three people already know.

Shen Youlong asked, "What is the extreme?" ”

"The ultimate is to fall into the well." Li Zhaoji said with a smile, and confessed again: "It's the junior Meng Lang." ”

Zhao Wenji smiled and said: "Zhaoji's words are sincere, and they are also planning for the country, how can Dong Weng blame you, you are a businessman, even if you plan something, it doesn't matter, just say it." ”

Li Zhaoji looked at Shen Youlong and nodded, no longer twisted, and said: "Macau Franco, the only thing to rely on to live now is its monopoly trade with the Ming Dynasty.

Now that the English are seeking trade in the open sea, the imperial court simply made a gesture of agreement, and there was a lot of discussion. And we already know that it is the English red hair, not the Dutch red hair that is the enemy of my Ming Dynasty, and Fran himself can't use the Yin damage trick, in addition to donating food and salary, to serve the court, is there any other way?

If you send people to Xiangshan again, secretly ask him for deceiving the old things, and let him know the wrath of the Ming Thunder, Francis will not commit it? ”

After Li Zhaoji finished speaking, he looked at Shen Youlong carefully, and found that he nodded slightly, as if he was quite moved, but he was a little hesitant.

Shen Youlong accepted this method, the problem is face, how could the Celestial Empire use the strategy of falling into the well to blackmail Yangyi?

Li Zhaoji figured this out and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter if the Francois asks whether the crime is or not, in the end, the two sides have stumbled over the years, and the Francosis has also helped the Ming Dynasty to suppress the thieves and quell the rebellion.

If the deception does not happen, let's just treat it as if it is the first time for the English red hair, and the adults see their humility and are willing to give them the opportunity to trade. The Francois is willing to donate, which is his gratitude for the great grace of the imperial court and his intention to repay.

To put it bluntly, the Governor only nodded and was willing to negotiate with the English Red Fur on trade matters. ”

Shen Youlong nodded even more with relief, he was only willing to contact and negotiate, there was no problem, whether it was for the interests of the court or for his personal reputation, Shen Youlong looked at Lin Cha with a smile.

No matter how stupid and stupid Lin Cha is, he has already understood at this time that he is here to be this bad guy, and let him do whatever he falls into the well and extorts.

"Your Excellency the Governor, I think what Mr. Li said is very reasonable, and the humble position is trusted by the Lord to preside over the affairs of foreign ships, and of course this matter is handled by the humble position." Lin Cha took the initiative to take the pot.

Shen Youlong nodded: "The old man knows that Mr. Lin is a solid worker, which is very good." ”

Lin Cha asked again: "It's just that this trade with the English red hair, what is the final result, please show me." ”

Shen Youlong smiled, twisted his neck, and said: "The weather is hot these days, and when it comes to noon, it will be sleepy, so let's discuss it here today." Mr. Zhao, Mr. Lin and Zhao Ji are tired, you do the east, entertain an afternoon banquet, the old man will rest for a while, and there are important things to do in the afternoon. ”

Lin Cha and the others all understood that Shen Youlong was unwilling to intervene too deeply, so that he could get rid of his responsibilities in the future, and this matter was nominally presided over by Lin Cha, and Shen Youlong was controlled by Zhao Wen and the remote.