When Kangxi heard that I mentioned the Japanese country, he was not annoyed that I was swearing. He laughed and said, "You just don't study. The Japanese country and the Japanese pirates are not the same thing."
I couldn't help but wonder: "Aren't the Japanese pirates just Japanese? Why did the emperor say they are not the same thing?" Kangxi sat down, picked up a small bowl on the table, took a sip of goat's milk, and then said: "Although the Japanese pirates are
The Japanese people were not ruled by the Japanese court. They were composed of wanderers and refugees who brought harm to the Japanese country. They later fled to the sea and invaded the coastal countries. They were called Japanese pirates. The Japanese pirates were the most serious in the former Ming Dynasty, and the people of the previous dynasty were deeply affected.
As a result, not only did the imperial court send heavy troops to encircle and suppress the Japanese, but the Japanese also sent troops. However, the number of Japanese pirates was too large, and they were too ferocious to suppress them. As time went by, the people of the previous dynasty also hated the Japanese and no longer called them
Japan was renamed the Japanese nation. The government was gnashing its teeth with hatred, but could not do anything to deal with the Japanese pirates. Later, they even regarded the merchant ships coming from the Japanese nation as Japanese pirates and killed them instantly. After that, the two countries had no contact with each other."
I said: "So that's it. The slaves thought the Japanese people were Japanese pirates." Kangxi said: "Many people also think so. I don't know whether Taiwan and the Japanese have any contact with each other, but the Taiwan Navy is at war with the Japanese pirates.
It’s very possible.”
I said: "In this way, although Taiwan has fought with Japanese pirates, it is still possible to have contacts with the Japanese country." Kangxi said: "That is not necessarily the case. The Japanese country is currently closed to the outside world and does not communicate with the outside world. Taiwan may not be able to
Get supplies from Japan."
I was very surprised and said: "The Japanese country also practiced seclusion? How did it learn from our Qing Dynasty?" Kangxi smiled and said: "We did not seclusion, we just banned the sea. Otherwise, how could the Lifan Yuan continue to have envoys from various countries coming to pay tribute?
Sir, after Emperor Shizu entered the customs, he sent envoys and merchant ships to the Japanese country, hoping to make peace with them and facilitate trade between the two countries. How did you know that the Japanese country had already closed its doors and did not communicate with any country at that time. It prohibited its subjects.
To trade with other countries, the mission ultimately returned without success.”
I was very angry and said: "What a big arrogant person. We in the Qing Dynasty have nothing, so we go to do business for him with good intentions, but the thieves are so ignorant." Kangxi laughed and said: "The Japanese country produces copper and silver, but I am a big country.
The Qing Dynasty is in urgent need of copper pounds to make money, and Shizu's move is also for the sake of the livelihood of the people of the Qing Dynasty."
Hearing this, I became greedy again and said, "In that case, why not send hundreds of thousands of troops to destroy the Japanese country in one fell swoop, and just grab the gold and silver?" Kangxi laughed and said:
"You, you have no knowledge and you are smart. Japan is no better than North Korea. It can be fought easily. The Mongolian army is powerful, but they failed in two attacks on Japan, losing hundreds of thousands of troops and thousands of warships. Before
The Ming Dynasty also fought against the Japanese in Korea. It took several years and all the efforts of the whole country to achieve a small victory. However, the national strength has declined since then. Do you think this battle is easy to fight?"
After hearing this, I immediately became angry, as if little Japan is so difficult to deal with. Kangxi stood up and said, "Okay, I've told you so much, don't give me any bad ideas, and be careful to complete your errands."
It’s done. If you pretend to be a North Korean merchant ship and encounter Taiwan’s navy, you should be fine. If you encounter Japanese pirates, just put up a good fight. You don’t have to worry about the Japanese. I heard that they have locked themselves up in these years and there is no decent navy anymore.
Already."
At this point, I just said goodbye. I left the palace and went directly to the heaven and earth. I found Qian Laoben and ordered him to take someone to pick up a load of smoke. After taking a carriage, we rushed to Wu Yingxiong's residence.
Qian Laoben didn't understand and asked me why. I said: "We traveled thousands of miles to get these things. We must find a rich owner to sell them. Otherwise, why keep them? You and I can't eat them. I
I will take you to see Wu Yingxiong and sell him all our treasures." Mr. Qian said happily: "The incense owner is wise, I really admire him. But I don't know what price is appropriate?"
I smiled and said: "You are an old businessman, why are you asking me about it?" Mr. Qian said: "I am ashamed. Before I met the incense owner, I thought I was good at doing business, but now I have followed him.
Xiang Master, this subordinate just realized that this subordinate's ability is simply inferior compared to Xiang Master. That's why I asked Xiang Master for advice."
I was really amused by him and said: "Old Qian, not only are you doing well in business, but now your eloquence has also become first-class. I think it won't take a few years for me to be the incense owner."
Qian Laoben was startled and said hurriedly: "The Xiang Master made fun of me again, and my subordinates followed the Xiang Master. Only then did they realize that there is a better world. What I did before was just a child's play. Now I can do some big things."
I feel like I want to learn from Master Xiang for a few more years."
I said: "Don't fool me with nice words. I am an incense owner in name only. I am busy with messy things every day and have no time to care about our Qingmu Hall. If you work harder, old man, I will be free."
A lot." Mr. Qian said: "These are all matters within the scope of my subordinates."
I continued: "As for the price of the opium land, you can discuss it with Wu Yingxiong later. In short, the price should not be too high. Let's not kill him all at once. There will be a steady stream of opium shipped in the future, so we have to deal with him."
It's a long-term business, you say." Mr. Qian said, "The incense owner is smart, and his subordinates know how to do it."
I said: "It's good to know. You still have to send people out to sea to purchase opium. As long as Wu Yingxiong can eat it, we can get him as much as he wants." Mr. Qian agreed, and I said again: "This time you
You'd better go there in person, I have an important errand for you. You go and buy some Dutch warships from the red-haired ghost." Qian Laoben was surprised and said: "What's the use of Lord Xiang buying warships? What's the use of us?
I don’t know how to do it.” I smiled and said, “If you don’t know how to do it, I will send you a helper.”
Qian Laoben said curiously: "It seems that no one in our Qingmutang can sail a Dutch ship, but I don't know who the Lord of Xiang sent to follow me?" I said word by word: "A thunderbolt from the sea, Shi Lang!" Qian Laoben said: "Shi Lang
! He fought in Taiwan and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. How could it be possible...how could it be possible..."
I said: "Don't worry about how he is willing to help us. In short, this person is very good at sea. Only if he goes with you can I rest assured. But you have to tell the brothers that this person is currently interested in us."
It's useful, you can guard against him, but you can't hurt his life." Qian Laoben nodded and said: "Master Xiang, don't worry, my subordinates will understand."
During the conversation, we had arrived in front of Wu Yingxiong's house. Before he ordered anyone to come in to announce, Wu Yingxiong had already greeted me. It turned out that he had been waiting at the gate. Wu Yingxiong came to me, bowed to the ground, and said: "Master Wei is here to come, I humble my duty."
I'm deeply honored. Please come in quickly. Please come in quickly." I laughed and said, "Your Majesty is still so polite. I haven't seen you for a few days, Your Majesty is getting healthier and healthier, haha. Your Majesty, please come in." After that, I stepped forward and held him.
His hands walked inward together.
Wu Yingxiong saw that I was in a good mood. I was a little nervous at first, but now I relaxed a lot. He smiled and said: "Your Excellency, I would like to show you my humble abode. I would be very grateful to you." Then he lowered his voice and whispered: "I am the imperial guard in my humble home."
I have just withdrawn, and my kindness and humiliation will be remembered in my heart."
I laughed and said, "Brother Wu, what are you talking about? We are good friends. What does it matter if I do such a thing, brother?" Wu Yingxiong clicked his tongue twice and praised: "Your righteousness is so great that I admire you even though I am humble."
The two of them greeted each other politely, walked through the yard, and entered the hall. Wu Yingxiong talked nonsense with me for a few more times, and then ordered people to exit, closed the door, and suddenly knelt down to me and said, "Please help me, sir." I was busy.
He stepped forward to help him and said: "Your Majesty, why is this happening? Please get up quickly." Wu Yingxiong's eyes were red, as if tears were about to roll down at any time, and he said: "The villain's family has an old case that has not yet been resolved, and they have been wronged again. I am humbled by my position and look at it."
Of all the officials in the dynasty, only your Excellency can save the lives of all my Wu family members. I beg you, Your Excellency, to clear away the injustice of your humble position."
I secretly laughed in my heart, you Wu Yingxiong, how dare you call me Chuang Tianqu. If I hadn't taken the risk to get the letter myself, I would have been deceived by your acting skills.
I helped him up and said: "You are worried about that letter." Wu Yingxiong said: "Your Excellency, I have never seen that person named Yang in my humble position. How could I have written letters to him? It must be these rebels.
The second time he entered the palace to assassinate me, but failed to frame the Wu family, he also hatched a conspiracy and created this letter to confuse the Holy Spirit."
I nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. I have written down these words. I will explain them to the emperor when I get back. Prince, I want to believe you and will not have an affair with the rebels." Wu Yingxiong was so excited that he finally shed tears.
, said: "Your Excellency is really the reborn parent of my Wu family, humble position... humble position... ugh..." This kid actually cried.
I quickly tried to persuade him and said, "It's just a trivial matter, it's easy to do with a little effort. Your Majesty, don't get too excited." Wu Yingxiong said, "It's a trivial matter to you, but to me, the Wu family, it's a sign of virtue. I don't know how to repay your kindness because of my humble position."
Already."
I laughed and said, "How else can I repay you? The gift that the Crown Prince gave me this morning was already too big to be bigger." Wu Yingxiong said, "That is just a woman, how can it be compared with your merits and virtues?" I haha.
He laughed and said: "But as for this gift, brother, I like it very much. Haha, no, I came here just to thank the prince for this great gift."
Wu Yingxiong was puzzled and looked at me doubtfully. I walked over and opened the door and said to Mr. Qian outside: "Bring it in." Mr. Qian led his entourage to pick the pick in and put it on the ground. There was a layer of cloth covering the smoke.
, I couldn’t see what was inside. Wu Yingxiong saw it and didn’t understand my intention, so he said: "Sir, this is..." I said: "I always accept gifts from Brother Wu, brother, I am embarrassed, this is not,
I got some high-quality opium just to repay the prince." As he spoke, he picked up the cloth on the burden, revealing spherical black soot——
Wu Yingxiong picked up a piece of smoke, put it under his nose, smelled it, and said: "Sir, this is not opium, this is the best hot pot spicy base!" After speaking, he faced the audience and continued: "Winter tonic, hot pot is your choice.
The best choice. Make soup with selected charcoal and big bones. Add this, wait until the red oil is gone, pick up a chopstick of mutton, rinse it in the pot, pick it up and put it in your mouth, um~~~~then
The wonderful taste is like the feeling of first love, refreshing the heart and lungs."