There was a roaring sound in the night sky, which attracted people's attention;
I saw fireworks bursting from the direction of the harbor pier, and there was another round of enthusiastic cheers.
Soon after, music was playing from upstairs and the dishes were served.
"Brother Zhou, Miss Si Nuo."
"Dong Mou gives you a drink, please..."
Push the cup and change the cup, the atmosphere is just right.
In the main building of the Siyi Pavilion, roars of laughter could be heard several times, causing people outside the building to raise their heads frequently and express their eagerness.
Dong Chengfeng smiled bitterly at this scene.
Xue Nu asked curiously: "Why does Shopkeeper Dong have such an expression?"
It still reminded him of his dream that decades ago, when he was still a young boy, he saw Chairman Yuan and a group of guests praising and praising him.
Two dollars can open the door to a fortune of five million.
"%%￥......"
People outside the building swarmed up, hoping to seize any chance of good luck.
As a result, the guards of the Ming Dynasty who were about to take action stopped.
"Zheng He will not stay in Quanzhou for too long. As for Dong Chengfeng...if we are destined, we will meet in the capital."
"%%￥......"
"This can be regarded as a convention;"
"Brother Zhou, Miss Si Nuo, I'm going!"
"Dear envoy, I also have a treasure to give you..."
But when he turned around, all the guards looked shocked and confused.
Gaza's steps suddenly stopped, and he looked dazed. He thought it was just hallucinations in his ears, or the shouts of the Malindi people beside him.
Wow——
This excerpt from the poem originally came from the Ming Dynasty, and was later included in Zengguang Xianwen during the Wanli period. The specific author cannot be identified.
"Then why don't I show my true self directly?"
When the chasing guests saw them stop, they became even more enthusiastic: "Master Imperial Master, please talk to me."
As soon as Gaza showed up, it was surrounded;
Of course, the so-called containment only means asking the envoy to stay a few steps away. No one dares to offend the foreign envoy.
The old man, who was nearly sixty years old, grabbed Dong Chengfeng's shoulders with both hands: "%...￥???"
He couldn't understand what the old man said at all, so he could only bite the bullet and speak the foreign language taught by Mr. Zhou again——
Zhou Li'an smiled and said: "Brother Dong has narrowed down the range of answers."
"But Brother Zhou didn't say that he would help...wait a minute, that's not what I meant. I have said before that whether Brother Zhou helps me or not, I value our friendship very much."
"The poor live in the busy city and no one cares about them; the rich live in the mountains and have distant relatives!"
"good."
"Praise my Lord, praise the balance!"
His sudden appearance aroused the anger of the Ming guards who were about to lead the way——
But the problem is...
Dong Chengfeng had sobered up a lot at this time. He was stunned for a moment and then realized: "Brother Zhou, what you just taught me was Malindi? You have indeed been there..."
Even if the Ming Dynasty did not trade with it, it would certainly not dare to block the transaction between Malindi and Dong Chengfeng.
The snow girl's eyes became brighter and brighter, and she suddenly said: "Are they waiting for the envoy from the building to come out?"
"Let's put it in a roundabout way."
A figure rushed out.
But he was sure that Brother Zhou would not lie to him.
When Dong Chengfeng came into the crowd, he felt uneasy and looked back.
Dong Chengfeng could feel the heavy pain on his shoulders, but seeing the surprise and shock on the old man's face, he knew that he should have passed the previous level.
Dong Chengfeng finally understood and nodded blankly: "Yes, I, I know this sentence..."
Everyone didn't know what he meant and why the Imperial Master stopped.
A wealthy businessman is, after all, a low-class existence.
Zhou Li'an: "Let's take the 'lucky man' as an example. What do you think of his ending?"
Dong Chengfeng was drunk and confused;
It wasn't until a moment later that he confusedly asked: "The guests outside the building don't seem to be in the mood for a banquet?"
"it works!"
The guards of the Ming Dynasty dared to let him mess around, shouting: "Be careful of the assassin, take this person down!!"
Just at this moment.
Dong Chengfeng seemed to feel a chill spreading throughout his body on this July day, making him shiver uncontrollably.
"It gives people outside the building a slim chance."
Outside the building.
Dong Chengfeng and Xue Nu looked at him, neither knowing what he meant. The former asked, "What do you mean by Brother Zhou's words?"
"They are close to the water, so they can promote business opportunities."
"So, it's Malindi?"
With real-life cases, Snow Girl can understand more deeply;
As for Dong Chengfeng, not only should we point out a trade route for him, but we will also make use of this person in the future.
"How can a Quanzhou businessman survive in the capital's dragon-tank-tiger den?"
Dong Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh at this. Seeing that Zhou Li'an had implemented it, he praised: "Brother Zhou pays close attention to every detail."
"Maybe you say there is a first-come-first-served principle, but that's why I say cruel."
Seeing Miss Si Nuo's solemn expression, Dong Chengfeng knew that what was at stake here was of great importance. After reciting it silently several times, he nodded solemnly: "Master Zhou and Miss Si Nuo will help me. No matter whether this matter can be accomplished or not, I will not reveal anything."
Half an hour later, Dong Chengfeng was speaking correctly.
However.
Both of them looked shocked, as if they had been enlightened.
The guards all shook their heads in denial.
"Hahaha, why do you think the news has been lost? If that person is really successful, how come there is no news at all?"
Just as he was about to speak, Snow Girl overcame him: "Sir, don't reveal the answer yet, let Si Nuo guess!"
The snow girl knew my lord's will and kept her eyes on the building. After the familiar figure appeared, she immediately said: "Here we come! It's Gaza!"
"Wrong, it's %%￥..."
"When the envoys leave the building, there will be an opportunity to make friends and talk."
Snow Girl almost praised the maxim given by our Lord, but Dong Chengfeng read it several times...
He exclaimed in pain and almost called out the name Mr. Zhou;
"Which one of you is shouting?" he asked others.
His voice was hoarse and he shouted with a bit of anger.
“It’s really useful!”
"There may be grassroots rises in the past dynasties to break the old system, but in the end it is just a reincarnation."
Not to mention the main building.
Before he could take a few steps, a shout rang out from the noise——
The words fell.
It not only adds fun to the wine table, but also trains the two of them.
Zhou Li'an shook his head and sighed: "Cruel."
On the main floor.
No matter what Ming Dynasty's attitude is towards the Balance, Malindi, who has been regarded as a member of the Balance, will definitely not be ignored, at least not on the surface.
And he also knew that everything he gained was due to Malindi's status as a national teacher, and everything Malindi gained was due to balance.
It was at the moment when the voice fell.
Gaza was stunned, and all the guards were also stunned.
"Back off!"
"That's all you can say?!"
The snow girl frowned: "This is sin and falsehood, and it should be treated like a god..."
The three of them continued to chat, and talked about the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, explaining things in simple terms.
8pm.
He obviously could speak Chinese, but he pretended to be language-impaired and ordered his guards to escort him there quickly for convenience.
This feeling and scene are like falling into a fantasy dream, from which I cannot extricate myself.
Dong Chengfeng took a deep breath, cupped his hands and said, "Dong has never served anyone in his life, only Brother Zhou."
The guards of the Ming Dynasty swarmed forward and pressed Dong Chengfeng to the ground, restraining his hands and feet.
In his ecstasy, he stopped delaying and pushed his way through the crowd until he was within the safe distance deliberately maintained between the crowd and the Malindi mission.
In fact, it is just a broken sentence, mainly for the sake of correct accent.
From behind, a Malindi guard also spoke the same language in Malindi and made the same move——
The snow girl said again: "Sir, why do you say cruel?"
Zhou Li'an took a sip of rice wine and said, "Tell me more?"
"That's right!" Dong Chengfeng clapped his hands and asked again: "Then what do you think they are waiting for?"
"I made an oath. If I violate it, I will be struck by five thunders from heaven!"
"Hehehe." Zhou Li'an interrupted her with laughter.
"Otherwise, why would you know balance and praise His holy name even more?!"
"Business?" Dong Chengfeng was stunned, "What business?"
Zhou Li'an smiled and said: "Why are you thinking of leaving before the business is done?"
The guests all came to persuade me to drink, and the flattery was constant;
Gaza was in disbelief and confused: "Then do you know the meaning of this sentence? Or is it said in Chinese?"
Dong Chengfeng naturally did not understand foreign languages, so he could only continue to use the obscure pronunciation of holding the feet of Mr. Zhou: "Praise for balance!"
The original atmosphere of "I hate meeting you so late" suddenly took a turn for the worse.
One master and one servant left quietly without making a sound.
"But Shopkeeper Dong must swear an oath not to reveal anything about the young master and me!"
And he had no doubt about Zhou Li'an and was extremely convinced of him.
"%%￥......"
"But everyone who enters the banquet here will also have an opportunity. Brother Zhou, Miss Si Nuo, if you look at the expressions of the guests outside the building, you should be able to find something."
"Wait?" The snow girl pondered.
On the contrary, Dong Chengfeng is a Ming Dynasty person, just like Zhou Li'an's general Malindi is a representative, and Dong Chengfeng is an agent of the Ming Dynasty.
The snow girl continued to observe.
He had made an agreement before His Highness the Prince to only directly connect with the Ming Dynasty court and fleet. Hundreds of treasure ships will be the basis of shipping, which will definitely allow Malindi to earn endless wealth and strengthen itself.
"Praise my Lord, praise..."
"Uh..." Dong Chengfeng was embarrassed, but nodded: "Yes, but there was only one person. However, he later went to Beijing with the envoys and seemed to have started business there, so he lost news."
Then, he suddenly raised his wine glass: "Chitose, Brother Zhou! What he said is that he has seen through the worldly nature of the world, so drink!"
"That is?"
"%......￥!"
At this moment, Zhou Li'an didn't stop much, "Let's go, it's time for us to leave!"
Zhou Li'an asked: "Has anyone really taken this opportunity to promote business opportunities over the years?"
If Dong Chengfeng succeeds, the next step can be to "push" him to another "balanced agent" Song Feiyin.
But.
"Your Majesty, I am the owner of Fumen Trading Company. I would like to invite you to talk and drink wine together."
Snow Girl said: "Leaving? Master, we are leaving Nanjing...but we haven't said goodbye to Shopkeeper Dong yet."
Snow Girl said: "Shop Manager Dong, the young master only created an opportunity for you, the rest will depend on you!"
After hearing these words, the old man's eyes filled with tears, and he crossed his hands on his chest and prayed quietly and deeply——
Dong Chengfeng shook his head: "Well, I don't know and I can't."
At this point, without further delay, Gaza asked in Malindi: "Are you also a believer in Kinkou, one of our brothers and sisters?"
But at this time, Mr. Zhou and Miss Si Nuo were nowhere to be seen;
The atmosphere became more and more lively, and guests upstairs began to go out.
"Whenever anyone asks you where you got these words, you must say..."
Just because the words are in Malindi dialect, a branch of Swahili...
Zhou Li'an clinked glasses with him and drank it all in one gulp.
Gaza has been a state advisor for some time and is used to being sought after;
However, he had never seen anything like this tonight.
Dong Chengfeng was so excited that he stopped asking questions and said instead: "But can it really happen with just this sentence?"
"Master Imperial Master, I have a treasure here that I would like to dedicate to you."
Dong Chengfeng was confused and only responded: "Okay."
On the other hand, everyone outside the building was looking forward to the entrance hall of the main building.
And with Zhou Li'an's guidance.
My ears are filled with noise:
Even if it is as powerful as the Ming Dynasty, no matter the imperial envoys, state officials, wealthy people, or merchants, they all treat me with great courtesy.
Zhou Li'an glanced around, then took another focused look at the laughter and laughter in the building, and he had the answer in his heart.
"He also said that the current 'convention' outside the building is that the people inside the building are powerful and could monopolize all business opportunities in one fell swoop. Instead, they want to show a benevolent and moral character and give a slim hope to those outside the building. In fact, they are completely toying with these people.
…”
"%￥￥……"
Dong Chengfeng was naturally afraid, but at this point, he had no choice but to shoot!
He closed his eyes and shouted loudly——
"Don't you want to look for overseas business opportunities?"
People outside the building immediately greeted him and fawned over him.
Imperial Master Malindi suddenly took a step back, became furious, and pointed at Dong Chengfeng: "Take this person down!"
"..."
"Isn't this cruel? Just like a desert traveler who is on the verge of extinction. He sees the desert oasis in the distance as a hope of life, but when he gets closer, he suddenly realizes that it is just a mirage!"
"Go quickly." He nuzzled at Gaza who had just left the building. "Don't miss this opportunity."
"The rules established by ordinary people only benefit a small number of people, and all living beings will only suffer."
Only Dong Chengfeng was shocked...
“%%￥……!!”
He never thought that he would be where he is today.
This can be used as a middleman to test and adjust with each other, and it can indirectly strengthen Malindi and support its rise in East Africa.
"You two need to know one thing..."
Dong Chengfeng turned sideways and said: "Those who enter the main building are all extremely rich."
"One more time..."
Zhou Li'an took the trouble and taught him dozens of times.
Dong Chengfeng looked at it, feeling a little uneasy.
Zhou Li'an smiled and said nothing.
"Do you remember?"
Banquets are boring, but the interesting thing is the various behaviors in this world.
Zhou Li'an patted him: "Since I promised, I will implement it. Just wait a little longer. You can drink a few cups of tea and sober up, so as not to miss the important event that is waiting for you."
Snow Girl, Dong Chengfeng only appreciates it as a "fun show"...
But he remembered his earlier vow;
At this time, Zhou Li'an said to Dong Chengfeng: "Brother Dong, I will teach you a foreign language overseas, and you learn it from me!"
"I feel it in the dark, like seeing the light coming!"
It's not that I'm gloating about others' misfortunes, it's just a mixed feeling of pity for the world.
Dong Chengfeng said: "Thinking about the past, I was just like them, full of fantasies about things that were out of reach."
It is almost the same as the donation of tickets for the banquet during this time.
Zhou Li'an pulled Dong Chengfeng and said: "Brother Dong, tell the envoy what I just taught you, and he will talk to you..."
More and more foreign envoys, drunk, came to the courtyard for a walk or to go to the palace.
Zhou Li'an stepped forward and patted his shoulder again: "Brother Dong, you need to adapt to the situation in the future..."
But the former has been understood and turned into Chinese——
Of course, this is all another story.
Dong Chengfeng gradually became drunk. Maybe he looked at the crowd and saw his former self. He turned around and said: "Brother Zhou, Miss Si Nuo, why don't we leave the table? I will go back to the small courtyard with you tonight and have a few more drinks."
Isn’t it better than the atmosphere here?”
"Balance exists among all things!"
The snow girl likes this kind of test the most. Her face is covered with a veil, leaving only her bright eyes dancing around.
Just the next moment.
It looks like a group of people who sit in front of the lottery data chart all day long, trying to figure out the number sequence that will make them rich overnight.
With Malindi and Dong Chengfeng promoting the wealth of trade routes, they could also help Song Feiyin rise in Nanyang.
Then he turned to look at Dong Chengfeng: "So Brother Dong understands?"
Only at this moment.
"It is a crime for a common man to carry a jade without any guilt."
Zhou Li'an nodded and admitted.
He took another gulp of wine and strode away.
"Young Master, are you saying that he is dead?"
Therefore, even the wealthy people inside the building could not get their hands on him, let alone the small businessmen outside the building.
Dong Chengfeng nodded and revealed the answer: "People have three urgent needs. When the wine is in their stomachs, they always do the most convenient thing."
At this moment, Xue Nu whispered: "Master, do you want him to get to know the others in Tiaoyu?"
"What do you want to do? How dare you offend your noble envoy!"
I can only endure it again and just cry in my heart——
