Chapter 569: For the Dragon (Additional update for brother jojoooo)
"I've seen it before, what's wrong?"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Liu Si in surprise: "Tell me how the Jiangnan Navy's ships compare with the Japanese ships?"
Liu Si pondered for a while: "The boats of the Jiangshui navy are long and thin, while the boats of the Japanese are short and wide. It's hard for me to tell who's better!"
"That means you can't intuitively judge who has stronger combat power, right?"
"That's right, Liu Si doesn't dare to make any judgment without actual comparison!"
"That's good. Generally speaking, everyone has his or her own merits. This is good news. I am both curious and worried about the appearance of Dalong's ship. You have given me some reassurance."
"Master, are these ships really that important? I have seen that you have been worried for several days!"
"You don't understand the important weapon of the country!"
Liu Si didn't say much after hearing this, and consciously returned to the chair and sat down.
Liu Mingzhi held up the lampstand and looked carefully at Haijin Town on the map, which would later become the Tianjin Port area.
"Zhe He and his friends came ashore here, and the Japanese also came ashore here. It seems that Haijin Town is a good place. We need to prepare in advance to build a port here."
Rolled up the map and put it on the bookshelf. Liu Mingzhi waved his hand: "You guys should step back first!"
"My subordinates resign!"
After the two left, Liu Mingzhi opened the drawer in front of him, looked at the neat rice paper inside and smiled strangely: "It's hard to guard against thieves day and night!"
Enduring the pain, he pulled off two strands of hair and placed them on the gap in the drawer. Liu Mingzhi exited the study, tied the two strands to the door lock and walked out, shaking his head.
"Qinglian, are you awake?"
"Husband, I'm already up. Please wait while I open the door for you!"
"OK!"
The door opened and Qinglian had already walked out with Liu Yiyi in her arms. Liu Yiyi was eating her meal with big mouthfuls!
Young Master Liu was satisfied after seeing the three children who were neither crying nor making trouble. Once again, he was kicked out by Qinglian with a red face because of the words: "Good girl, if you don't want to eat, daddy will!"
"Oh, people's hearts are not as old as they used to be. I'm just teasing the kids, how can you take me seriously!"
Seeing that the sky was getting brighter, Liu Mingzhi asked Liu Song to prepare the carriage and drove slowly to Xianghonglu Temple.
"Comers should stop, they are not allowed to stop in front of the Honglu Temple Yamen!"
"Uncle Tongyuan is here, why don't you get out of the way!"
Liu Song watched with a sullen face as several government officials from Honglu Temple reported their names.
Several government officials looked at each other and saluted: "Uncle Tongyuan, wait a moment, I will report to you right now!"
Liu Mingzhi got out of the carriage and moved his hands and feet a few times: "Thank you!"
Liu Mingzhi carefully looked at Honglu Temple, which was no less majestic than the six yamens, and stretched his body: "After all, it is a place of diplomacy. I am really willing to spend money! The face of representing the imperial court is different. Just be willing to spend money.
You have to spend it to earn it back!”
After a cup of tea, Wang Hezheng, the chief minister of Honglu Temple, came out in crimson official robes, followed by many officials in different robes and uniforms.
"I said that the magpies are chirping today. It turns out that Uncle Tongyuan has arrived, and he is not welcome from afar!"
Liu Mingzhi also returned a courtesy: "Master Wang, you are polite!"
"I have met Uncle Tongyuan!"
"My lords, you are polite!"
After exchanging pleasantries, Wang Hezheng looked at Liu Mingzhi curiously: "Uncle Tong Yuan, please come in, let's talk while we're at it!"
"Thank you very much, please, Mr. Wang!"
"Uncle Tongyuan, your status as the headmaster of Honglu Temple has long since disappeared. I wonder what you are doing at Honglu Temple today?"
"Uncle Tongyuan, please have tea!"
"Thank you, thank you!"
Liu Mingzhi took the tea cup and took a sip: "Master Wang, I am here today for the Japanese mission. I wonder if the documents from the Japanese mission have been submitted?"
Wang Hezheng was stunned, looking at Liu Mingzhi with narrowed eyes and thinking about the purpose of Young Master Liu's visit.
Could it be that the Japanese mission had some old relationship with Uncle Tongyuan? Or was there some old enmity?
It would be easy to deal with old enemies, but Honglu Temple would join forces with this famous man to bully the Japanese people, but it would be difficult to deal with old enemies.
Honglu Temple has been asking people from the Japanese mission a lot these days. It would be difficult if Uncle Tongyuan came to help the Japanese mission collect debts.
With the name of this Lord, the officials dared to make a big fuss. Compared to the officials, Honglu Temple is nothing!
Wang Hezheng was not afraid of Liu Mingzhi, but he was afraid that he would expose the affairs of Honglu Temple.
Everyone knew that Honglu Temple was cheating and asking for money from the envoys of other countries, and they all acquiesced. The same was true for the previous chief minister of Honglu Temple. Everyone knew it well in their hearts.
But if he is found out, it will be hard to say. His Majesty will definitely punish him for the sake of face. In that case, as the chief minister of Honglu Temple, he will bear the brunt of the important responsibility.
For a moment, Wang Hezheng was a little unsure.
"Lord Wang?"
"Lord Wang?"
"Ah? I'm rude. I'm rude. Don't blame me, Uncle Tongyuan. I tend to get distracted easily as I get older!"
"It's okay. I wonder if the Japanese documents have been submitted? Has Your Majesty agreed to receive the Japanese envoy?"
Wang Hezheng frowned slightly, waved his hand and stepped away, then looked at Liu Mingzhi calmly: "Uncle Tongyuan, I wonder if there is any old relationship between the Japanese envoy and you?"
Seeing Wang Hezheng's appearance, Liu Mingzhi would be a fool if he didn't understand. Of course he was aware of these activities of Honglu Temple. Not to mention Dalong, even the Kingdom of Jin had a lot of money. Liu Mingzhi had nothing to say about the general trend.
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang. I'm very aware of what my colleagues are doing, and I don't want to ask any questions. After all, it's a bit difficult to support a family with a salary. I understand, and it's no problem."
Wang Hezheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Liu Mingzhi with a faint smile: "Uncle Tong Yuan is indeed a man who understands righteousness. I admire him very much. The documents of the Japanese mission are in my study, and the seal has been sealed.
, I will be ready to serve Your Majesty in two or three days."
"That's very good, Mr. Wang. The Japanese envoys have come all the way, and they have to make arrangements for the long journey. Dalong is a big country, and we can't wrong these countries. We have to let them rest for a while. And they are attached to Dalong.
But important matters between the two countries cannot be taken lightly and need to be reviewed for a few more days!"
Wang Hezheng narrowed his eyes and said, "How many days will it take for Uncle Tongyuan to tell you?"
"Well, ten or eight days is fine. We must let these friends rest!"
Wang Hezheng looked at Young Master Liu with a faint smile: "Uncle Tong Yuan, you are good or bad, but I like you!"
Young Master Liu shuddered and looked at Wang Hezheng, who was no different from a bad old man: "It's all for Dalong. I hope Master Wang can understand!"
"But what should I do if His Majesty asks?"
"It's a small matter, just leave it to Uncle Ben to handle. I guarantee that Sir Wang will not be accused of slacking off!"
"Uncle Tongyuan is a great righteous man. Thank you very much!"
"It's natural for officials in the same dynasty to support each other! It doesn't have to be like this, but I have something I would like to ask Mr. Wang to help me with. Is it convenient for Mr. Wang?"
"Uncle Tongyuan said it doesn't matter!"
Liu Mingzhi came close to Wang Hezheng and whispered softly.
I saw Wang Hezheng frowning slightly from time to time, showing a trace of surprise: "This is not good, Mr. Liu!"
"It's all for the dragon!"
ps: I’ll give you another update tonight, brother!