Jiangning took a boat up the river and arrived at the boundary of Jinling in less than two days.

He stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the wide river scenery, and his heart was excited.

As long as you stay in Jinling for a few more days, you will be able to go home.

When the time comes, you will be able to meet Yun'er, Luoxian and Ming'er.

Thinking like this, Jiang Ning's heart was even hotter.

At that moment, he suddenly saw a large forest in front of him, which seemed to hide many buildings.

He immediately asked Zhang He next to him.

Zhang He replied:

"My lord, this is the dock that I opened here in the court, and the treasure ships of the year were all built from it, so that they went to the Western Ocean seven times and shocked the four seas."

Jiang Ning was overjoyed and shouted, "Stop the boat quickly, I'm going to go there and have a look." ”

That's a treasure ship!

A treasure ship that can go to the Western Ocean!

If the grand occasion of the year can be restored, the basic conditions for opening the sea will not be met.

Just as Jiang Ning hurriedly led people to get off the ship, a young boy suddenly walked out of the cabin.

"My lord, why did the ship suddenly stop?"

Jiang Ning looked back and was stunned for a long time before he said, "Are you, Miss Yuyao?" ”

Brother Gongzi smiled:

"Adults have good eyesight, it's the slave family.

The slave family is dressed like this, but few people can see it. ”

Jiang Ning responded: "It really scared the official, and I thought that when someone got on the boat." ”

When He Yuyao heard this, she immediately pouted, made a sobbing appearance, and said aggrievedly:

"Although the slave family is men's clothing, he is also a rare handsome boy, how can he look like a villain?"

Jiang Ning did not continue this topic, but said directly:

"The official found that there was a dock in front of him, and he was going to take a look, so he didn't spend much time with the girl."

"Slow down, adult."

He Yuyao stopped Jiang Ning and said:

"The slave family is bored in the cabin, and they want to go out to breathe, why don't you go and have a look with the adults?

What do you think? ”

"That's fine."

Jiang Ning hesitated, but nodded.

Anyway, after arriving in Jinling, there is no need to meet again, and it doesn't hurt to agree.

Immediately afterwards, a group of seven or eight people disembarked and walked into the woods.

Unlike Zhang He who followed behind with Fanzi, He Yuyao walked directly side by side with Jiang Ning, and even leaned towards him intentionally or unintentionally.

Jiang Ning moved quietly, looked at the barren dock, and said strangely:

"How come it is that you have been walking for so long and have not seen a single figure?

Isn't that where they work, not here? ”

Without waiting for Zhang He to answer, He Yuyao took the initiative to say:

"The dockyard here is no longer what it used to be, it's just a matter of building some small boats, and it's very easy.

Those shipwrights didn't have much to do, so in order to have food and clothing, they went to work elsewhere to earn a living.

You see, these towering trees, which were originally used as wood, are now growing unscrupulously. ”

When Jiang Ning heard this, he was heartbroken, and couldn't help but say:

"In this way, it is no wonder that my Daming Sailor has been decadent for a long time, and he has never even had a ship that can go to sea.

Take some small boats in the rivers and lakes all day long, what kind of combat power can you have? ”

He Yuyao blinked her beautiful eyes and said:

"Are you worried about the Japanese Invaders?

But if you want the slave family to see, they are just some annoying ringworms, although there are small disasters, but there are no major troubles, why should adults be so distressed? ”

Jiang Ning shook his head:

"What the official is worried about is not only the wolf, but also the crux of it.

Because of the ban on the sea in our Ming Dynasty, there are many businessmen who smuggle out of the sea, but the sea is dangerous, and it must be guaranteed by force.

In this way, the court was afraid of them, so it would organize an army to suppress the sea, forcing those maritime merchants to turn into pirates and harass the coastal people.

And the growing power of the Japanese is inseparable from this. ”

"So, my lord, do you want to promote the early opening of the sea?"

He Yuyao looked at Jiang Ning's melancholy look on his face, pursed his lips and said.

Jiang Ning bowed slightly, looked at the dock in front of him in a daze, and stopped talking.

After the group returned to the ship.

He Yuyao entered his cabin, took off the hairpin, and instantly her black and beautiful hair poured down like a waterfall.

is a little less handsome than Shicai, and a little more coquettish.

The maid Luzhu greeted her and offered a cup of tea.

"Miss, we're going to Jinling soon, should we go and ask where Lord Jiang is staying?"

"What is this?"

"Of course, it's a good visit."

He Yuyao smiled bitterly: "You are shy and cheeky, people may not want to see you." ”

"Then Miss, did you really decide not to see him again after you arrived in Jinling?"

At this time, the red sleeves said coquettishly:

"Let the slave and maid say, 'It's better not to see you.'" The young lady saved him, but he had this attitude, and he had no conscience. ”

He Yuyao looked at her with disgust:

"Don't say that. He removed me from the identity of the family member of the criminal official, and was able to take me with Jinling without avoiding suspicion, which has already repaid the favor. ”

As she spoke, she sighed faintly: "In this way, the two don't owe each other." ”

"What does the young lady plan to do in the future?"

The corners of He Yuyao's mouth curled up, and she smiled:

"What to do? A different way of living, of course.

In the past, although I never stained this innocent body, I did some bad things to greet me with a smile all day long.

As a result, others misunderstood, saying that I was a lowly woman.

Even he must have thought so.

My charming figure greeted me, and he didn't look at it, and he couldn't say that he still hated me in his heart.

So, I'm going to use my intellect as a guide to lean on. ”

Red Sleeves was puzzled: "Why does Miss have to have something to do with him?" ”

He Yuyao looked at the window in a daze, and said for a while:

"Because I'm a woman, I really don't know what to do."

Half an hour later.

The official ship finally arrived at Jinling Wharf.

As soon as he got off the boat, Jiang Ning saw the officials of Nanjing who had come to greet him.

And what made him pay special attention was that Xiang Yuan, the envoy of Jinyi Weinan Town, was also among them.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but think about it.

He and Jinyiwei are actually in a proper quarrel now.

But this far away still came to greet him.

Could this mean that he is showing favor to himself?

After all, there are two divisions in the north and south of Jinyiwei, and the Nanzhen Fu Division has always had little authority, far inferior to the North Town Fu Division.

If this Xiang Yuan has been in this position for a long time, it is normal to want to move.

And this person is not valued by Mu Bin, and it is reasonable that he intends to change his court.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning decided to try to touch it.

Because he needs power, a lot of power, to really realize his political ideas in the court.

He had to grow as soon as possible.

After Jiang Ning got off the boat, he exchanged pleasantries with a group of officials for a while, and then was led to the place where he was staying.

It is the famous Wuyi Lane.

There are many high-ranking officials and dignitaries living in it, and it has the grand scene of Wang Xie in those years.

As soon as he sat down, he couldn't wait to send someone to recruit Li Changhe.

His second brother-in-law.

When Jiangning established the inner factory before, he was transferred to the Nanjing garrison army and served as a general.

Now in the army, he also has a certain status.

The two exchanged eagerly and told about the recent situation after separation.

And Zheng Fangrui stood beside Jiang Ning slimly, looking at him with a smile, and adding tea from time to time.

Before I knew it, half an hour had passed.

Li Changhe finished talking about his affairs in the army, and said:

"I'm used to life in the army, and I think this is the right day for me.

But after staying in Nanjing for a long time, I can't help but think that this place is too rich and comfortable, and I almost didn't soften my bones. ”

After a pause, he said with a serious face:

"So, if you can, I still hope that you can transfer me to the important town of the Nine Sides, no matter how bad it is, it will be along the coast, kill the Tartars, kill the Japanese Kou, and then I will be happy."

Jiang Ning smiled bitterly.

Why did he arrange it in the first place, didn't he think it was because he wanted the Li family father and son to have a stable and wealthy life.

It's good now, and the belligerent factor of this uncle has been stirred.

However, after thinking about it, Jiang Ning felt that if he wanted to rebuild the Great Ming Water Division in the future, he must have a trustworthy person to go in.

There's a good candidate right in front of you.

"Second brother, don't worry, I will definitely fulfill your idea if I have the opportunity."

Li Changhe was overjoyed, stroked his palms and said: "It's so good, I still want to make a meritorious contribution to the marquis." ”

The two immediately looked at each other and laughed.

After sending Li Changhe away, Zhang He walked in.

Jiang Ning took a sip of tea and said, "Why is there news soon?" ”

"My lord doesn't know that in the city of Nanjing, there are so many depressed internal prisons.

A casual lookup reveals that there are many suitable candidates.

As long as the adults speak to them, discipline them and be grateful, and die for their allegiance. ”

Jiang Ning smiled slightly and said:

"Then this matter, let the people below do it, contact a few more, and see the character.

Also, I have something for you to do personally. ”