Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 105 Big People and Big Patterns! 【Super large cup (Starbucks level)】

In a luxurious mansion in Jinling.

The pavilions are magnificent, and the carvings of dragons and phoenixes are extraordinary.

It used to be the palace where Emperor Taizu stayed.

Later, the place that violated the rules was slightly modified, and it became the garden of the Zhen family.

In the study in the front hall.

In front of an old man who was nearly fifty years old and had a warm smile on his face, making people feel like a spring breeze.

Zou Mingdu was respectful, standing with his hands down, waiting for instructions.

After listening to his report, the old man frowned and pondered for a while.

Watching Zou Mingdu made his heart tense.

Fortunately, soon he stretched his brows again and smiled lightly.

"Benevolence, everyone says we should learn from history. Do you know how many schools of morality there are in this history?"

"This……"

Zou Mingdu didn't understand what the other party meant, hesitatingly said:
"I'm afraid it's countless?"

"Not bad! Just too many to count!"

The old man got up and sighed, then smiled and asked:

"But do you know why only the Tao of Confucius and Mencius has survived?"

Zou Mingdu was confused when he was asked, he honestly shook his head and said, "I don't know about benevolence."

"Confucius said to achieve benevolence, and Meng said to obtain righteousness. These are the foundations of morality, so the world generally recognizes them."

The old man looks like a pedant, like a teacher teaching a student.

"But other genres are more or less vain in the world, high-spirited and modest."

That's definitely true, very insightful.

There have been many schools of thought throughout history.

In these genres, more or less, ethics are involved.

However, its ambition is too high.

I can't wait to make everyone look like a saint who has no desires or desires!
But few people can really reach that level.

This also led to the world almost completely ignoring it.

These so-called morals.

Go about your business as usual.

The law of the jungle is preying on the strong in the world, and it is getting worse.

There are also male thieves and female prostitutes, emerging in endlessly.

But these people of morality are still talking nonsense.

His ideological grade is high, and the level of the world's behavior is low.

It's like a cloud and mud.

To put it bluntly, it is ungrounded.

The old man's words clearly explained the predicament of Qingliu in the past dynasties.

High and low.

Zou Mingdu was quite touched when he heard the words, but he still didn't understand.

Does this have anything to do with Feng Yuan's matter?

He could only flatter him with admiration on his face, and said, "Lord Zhen has a great opinion, Renhou has been taught!"

This old man is naturally the president of Jinling Provincial Institute of Physical Education.

The head of the Zhen family in Jiangnan, Zhen Yingjia.

Seeing Zou Mingdu's receptive face, he smiled again and said:
"A man with a hairpin tassel is often inferior to a lonely son who can resist integrity and become loyal."

As soon as these words came out, Zou Mingdu was taken aback.

He didn't expect Zhen Yingjia to become ruthless and scolded himself together.

The man with the hairpin tassel, isn't he just talking about a son of a rich family like him?

If he knew that Zhen Yingjia had a deep connection with the Japanese pirates.

I'm afraid I only think that people have self-knowledge.

That's not counting, Zhen Yingjia went on to say:
"The people in the temple are often inferior to the people in the mountains and fields."

This time, he scolded all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

They are pointing their noses and saying that these people don't understand the truth, and they are not as good as mountain peasants.

But if you think about it carefully, you will feel that it is true.

The officialdom of the Wei Dynasty has long been decayed.

One by one, they formed gangs and only cared about their own interests.

Even the royal family, didn't they all participate in the sale of officials and nobles?

Some people may say that the eunuchs did it.

But what is a eunuch if there is no consent from the person behind it?
If it weren't for the imperial court, how could the little pirates run amok?
Selling the country and selling officials are both selling.

In Zhen Yingjia's view, there is no distinction between superior and inferior.

Just business.

If Feng Yibo knew what he was thinking, he would definitely sigh.

This is the original capital, right?
Speaking of this, Zhen Yingjia looked at Zou Mingdu with a half-smile and asked:

"What is this?"

Zou Mingdu vaguely understood the meaning of the other party at this time, but still shook his head cooperatively, saying:
"Benevolence doesn't know."

Fortunately, Zhen Yingjia did not continue to play tricks, but directly gave the answer:
"He loses his aspirations by being rich and beautiful, and this is true by being indifferent."

If you don't know what he did, you will know that Zhen Yingjia is a great contemporary Confucian.

Talking about the current situation is all about criticizing the current situation.

In fact, Zou Mingdu basically understood what Zhen Yingjia meant at this moment.

But still pretending to be ignorant, as if flattering:

"Master Zhen means..."

"I thought that the person who wrote 'I don't want to be a Marquis, I only hope that Haibo will be peaceful' must have a pure mind and a benevolent man full of ambition to serve the country."

Speaking of this, Zhen Yingjia couldn't help shaking her head with regret, and then continued:
"But I didn't expect that the dignified Xinke Tanhua has been blinded by his official career!"

It sounded like he was feeling sorry for Feng Yuan, but Zou Mingdu naturally knew that was not the case.

He still looked at Zhen Yingjia suspiciously, as if he was waiting for the next sentence.

Sure enough, Zhen Yingjia smiled and added:
"He can tell you like this, no matter whether he knows something or not, this Feng Yuan is nothing to worry about."

"I see!"

Only then did Zou Mingdu feel stunned.

This is a big man who likes to talk like clouds and fog.

Otherwise, it is not enough to reflect his profundity.

Even if Zou Mingdu understood, he wouldn't point it out.

Only by letting the other party speak out for themselves will there be a sense of accomplishment.

Now that the other party said it himself, Zou Mingdu immediately seemed to be instructed, and echoed:

"On the surface, Feng Yuan is an upright person, dedicated to serving the country, but in fact, he is concerned with his official career, and he does not hold back his hands."

Zou Mingdu looked unhappy, and said again:

"And what he said inside and outside the words, he is showing his favor to Mr. Zhen."

"Even if you really know something, you must not dare to provoke the Zhen family because of your official career."

After a pause, he added: "Even, it is very likely that I will take the opportunity to cling to the adults!"

"Sure enough, I'm not mistaken, Renhou has a high level of comprehension."

Zhen Yingjia looked like a teachable child, nodded with a smile, and said:

"Whether he is true or not, at least it shows that he knows the importance."

"Good regards, Mr. Zhen!"

Zou Mingdu immediately flattered him, saying:
"I'm still worried that this Feng Yuan is fooling me, and I don't know what to do for a while."

"Fortunately, Lord Zhen's words awakened the dreamer, and now Renhou can rest assured."

After talking a lot of nonsense, I finally couldn't help but confirm:
"So, this Feng Yuan, let's not move for now?"

"Don't move him for now."

Zhen Yingjia nodded, pondered for a while, and said:

"If he really wants to take refuge in him, it's all right to give him a ride in his official career."

"After all, he also has some talents, and he is good at training troops."

Speaking of this, he changed the subject and said:
"But if he is blinded by lard and dares to talk nonsense, then..."

After a pause, the smile remained undiminished.

The voice is cold.

"Give him a ride too."

Although he still had a gentle smile on his face, it made Zou Mingdu feel a little chilly.

After all, Feng Yibo is also a Jinke explorer.

If there is nothing wrong with it.

Even if the emperor wants to dispose of it, he must also consider the opinions of scholars.

But Zhen Yingjia didn't pay attention to it at all.

It seems that dealing with Feng Yuan is easier than dealing with a slave.

Seeing the twinkle in Zou Mingdu's eyes, Zhen Yingjia knew what he was thinking.

But he didn't care.

He smiled again and said, "Your kindness, it's been a hard trip."

Zou Mingdu bowed quickly when he heard the words, and said flatteringly:
"Don't dare."

When Zou Mingdu stepped back, the iconic smile on Zhen Yingjia's face disappeared.

He pondered for a moment, then called someone and ordered:
"Abe's business is suspended for a while. Didn't Fujiwara send someone here?"

"If the price is right, pass it on to them."

The Fujiwara family is also a common surname in the Japanese country, and even has a lot more strength than the Abe family.

The purpose of sending people to negotiate with the Zhen family this time is to see that the Abe family has a rising trend.

Naturally, they also want a piece of the action.

The person in front of Zhen Yingjia is one of the housekeepers of the Zhen family.

The name is Zhen Youcai.

She was born as a side branch of Zhen's family, and was accompanied by Zhen Yingjia when she was young.

Later, Zhen Yingjia succeeded the head of the family, and knowing that he was shrewd and capable, he always took him by his side.

Now in charge of the Zhen family's external business.

Zhen Youcai hesitated when he heard the words, and said:
"Master, how can we explain to Abbes?"

Zhen Yingjia immediately sneered and said:
"A bunch of trash, what should I tell them?"

No matter in his demeanor or tone, Zhen Yingjia was completely different from just now.

Externally, he is gentle and refined, always maintaining his own smile.

Don't let others see through him easily.

Internally, he is also an ordinary person with emotions.

Especially Zhen Youcai who has been with him for a long time, he doesn't need to put on airs.

"Yes! I understand!"

Zhen Youcai didn't ask any more questions, turned around and wanted to do it.

"That's right! I almost forgot!"

Zhen Yingjia suddenly stopped him again and ordered:
"Immediately ask someone to go and sweep all the lairs of the Japanese pirates who participated in the ambush on Big Nose Island this time. I think there will be a lot of gains."

Zhen Youcai's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he blurted out:
"What the master said is true! These dogs and people are gone, and if we don't go, it will be cheaper for others."

"Looking at the accounts we have gone through over the years, these dozens of Japanese pirates have sold nearly one million taels of stolen goods."

As he spoke, Zhen Youcai couldn't help licking his lips, then rubbed his hands together, and said:
"Combined with the property they robbed directly, at least there can be an accumulation of 300 million."

"That's right, they have money and have nothing to spend it on, so they can only save money and wait to retire."

Zhen Yingjia nodded in agreement when she heard the words, and said:
"I thought about fattening it up, but now that the pigs have been slaughtered, the meat can't rot there."

After hearing this, Zhen Youcai felt impatient.

With a big grin, he said, "Okay! I'll make arrangements now!"

Zhen Yingjia rarely showed a sincere smile, waved her hands, and said:
"Go! Be quick!"

The Zhen family just thought of cleaning up the Japanese pirates' lair.

For Feng Yibo's side, go and clean up the dogs in the Japanese pirates' lair.

They have all returned to the new army camp.

After seeing the ceremony, I looked at the dog who was tanned a lot but had a happy face.

Feng Yibo asked with a smile: "Tell me, how did you gain from this trip?"

"Hey hey hey! I'm afraid the little master has already guessed it?"

Hearing Feng Yibo's question, Gouzi couldn't close his mouth.

He smiled and said, "In terms of wealth alone, including those on Big Nose Island, the total can exceed one million!"

"Oh? There really are so many!"

Although Feng Yibo was somewhat mentally prepared, he couldn't help being excited when he heard the words.

But after the excitement, he immediately asked:
"Where is our ship?"

Before coming back, Feng Yibo told Gouzi not to stop at the port when the boat comes back.

Lest interested people see the history.

Of course, the concern is not that the ship's provenance is seen.

They are not stupid, they have already lowered the official banner.

Replace it with a makeshift caravan flag.

Moreover, although the Fuchuan is the main warship of the navy, there are also many merchants who use the Fuchuan for long-distance voyages.

It's just that they are new faces after all, another ship of professional soldiers,
It can be seen at a glance from the temperament that it is very different from ordinary people.

If you transport a large amount of goods, it will be too easy to be targeted by interested people.

That's why Feng Yibo was worried.

"Don't worry, little master! Our ship is now docking on a deserted island in the sea."

Gouzi heard Feng Yibo's worry, responded with a smile, and said:
"I also went to a shoal, changed boats, and reported a letter first."

Feng Yibo felt relieved after hearing the words, and urged:

"Be sure to act with caution, the fewer people who know about this, the better!"

"I'll write a letter later, and you let the cargo ship go to the navy's water village to dock."

Liu Zhao knew more or less why he kept the dog, but those had little to do with him.

After all, on Big Nose Island, he had already promised him a hush money.

Now that he is not missing the credit, he must not have any other thoughts.

"Transport the things back first, and then go to the port to stop, and act as a caravan to buy goods."

"Other ships can go back to the port directly, and our future fleet will have to go back to the port for shipment."

"Understood!" Gouzi nodded upon hearing this.

Feng Yibo warned again: "Remember, the soldiers stay on the boat and guard them, don't take them down."

"Okay!" Gouzi nodded again.

Seeing Gouzi's serious face, Feng Yibo was relieved a lot.

He asked again, "Apart from goods, is there anything else?"

When it comes to capture, Gouzi is excited again.

He said excitedly: "We also captured 21 Zhuyin ships this time, and they all came back together."

Now Feng Yibo has 22 lucky boats and [-] Zhuyin boats.

It's already a pretty good fleet.

"At the same time, a total of 2000 Wei people were rescued from the five islands, which is similar to the situation on Big Nose Island."

Gouzi continued to count, and added:
"Most are women, and the rest are artisans."

"I don't know how to deal with it. Just like before, the craftsmen are added to the fleet, and the women are arranged on Big Nose Island first."

The capture of the ship was a pleasant surprise.

In terms of personnel, Feng Yibo had already expected it.

"You handled it well, but although Big Nose Island has a good location, it's still a bit small."

Feng Yibo nodded, as if hesitating for something.

After a while, he finally made up his mind and said:
"We want to occupy a bigger territory!"

Hearing this, Gouzi suddenly hesitated and said:
"The lairs of the five pirates are not as good as Big Nose Island."

"Not those."

Feng Yibo shook his head, with a strange expression on his face, and said:
"After following me for so long, the pattern is bigger!"

After speaking, he turned around and took out a chart from the bookshelf.

Pointing to the southeast of Dawei, an island the size of an egg, he said in a deep voice:
"right here."

At this moment, Feng Yibo had a serious face, looking at him inexplicably.

With a sense of mission that only he himself understands, he said decisively:

"What I want is Liuqiu!"

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