Daming: Apocalypse of Longevity

Chapter 68 The Sincerity of Franji

After making up his mind, Zhu Tianqi suddenly leaned over and hugged Zhang Yan, "Okay, it's getting late, let's go back to the room and sleep early!"

Zhang Yan hadn't recovered from what happened just now, so she was taken aback by Zhu Tianqi's sudden action, and hurriedly hugged Zhu Tianqi's neck tightly, and buried herself in Zhu Tianqi's chest with a blushing face, Let him carry him into the Nuan Pavilion.

Afterwards, Zhu Tianqi opened the Krypton Life Store in the system and searched for Ming Dynasty clothes.

According to Zhu Tianqi's previous analysis of the prices of goods in Krypton Life stores, the price should be related to the difference in time and technological content, but it has to be said that some valuables will not be cheaper no matter where they are!

Although there is no era difference or technological generation gap in the clothes of the Ming Dynasty, the phoenix crown is still not something Zhu Tianqi can afford now. This is on the premise that it is not an antique cultural relic for him.

So Zhu Tianqi had no choice but to settle for the next best thing and decided not to buy Fengguan yet, but to just pick out two sets of clothes. Fortunately, the clothes in the Krypton Life store were not expensive. Although the fabrics and workmanship of the royal clothes were top-notch, But a suit of clothes can still be obtained in one year's life.

Having only one set of clothes for one year of life, Zhu Tianqi had nothing to worry about. He immediately bought two sets for Zhang Yan, one set of formal clothes and one set of regular clothes, and placed them on the small table next to the bed.

Seeing that Zhang Yan had fallen asleep a little tired, Zhu Tianqi did not disturb her anymore. He would give her another surprise when she wakes up tomorrow.

After the "bizarre" encounter when Zhu Tianqi wanted to stay at Kunning Palace last time, he had ordered all the red tape to be waived, so Zhang Yan often came to Qianqing Palace to stay overnight recently.

Early the next morning, Zhu Tianqi got up early. While having breakfast, Wang Yuanbao came to report that Sun Yuanhua, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, was asking for an audience outside the Qianqing Gate.

Zhu Tianqi nodded, while speeding up the movements of his hands, he said: "Pass!"

Wang Yuanbao hurriedly took orders and went out to invite Sun Yuanhua.

Before Sun Yuanhua went to Haojing'ao, when he came to see him, he was having breakfast. At that time, he could say that he would not see Sun Yuanhua outside and there was no need to have any scruples. However, now that Sun Yuanhua has fulfilled his mission and came back to meet him, he Don't treat meritorious ministers too lightly.

So Zhu Tianqi quickly ate half of the egg in his hand, picked up the bowl and drank the porridge in several mouthfuls, and then quickly called the maids around him to quickly remove the food. The maids quickly cleared the table and brought the basin. Zhu Tianqi was asked to wash his hands. Zhu Tianqi washed his hands casually twice, then stood up while wiping his hands, and walked quickly towards the bookcase.

Fortunately, Zhu Tianqi moved quickly enough. As soon as he sat on the chair, Wang Yuanbao led Sun Yuanhua into the palace. Sun Yuanhua stepped forward quickly, knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, Sun Yuanhua, kowtow to the Emperor. Your Majesty bows to Jin An." !”

Zhu Tianqi got up quickly, bypassed the book case and stepped forward quickly, and helped Sun Yuanhua up, "Sun Aiqing, please get up quickly, it's really hard for Aiqing to go to Haojingao!"

Sun Yuanhua was very excited when he received this courtesy. He quickly bowed and gave another salute, "I am fortunate to have lived up to my command, all thanks to the emperor's grace for protection!" Zhu Tianqi smiled, nodded to Sun Yuanhua, and then gave Wang Yuanbao instructions Said: "Quick, give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Yuanhua quickly saluted and thanked him, and then sat down on the chair brought by Wang Yuanbao.

Zhu Tianqi also sat back on his chair and said with a loud smile: "Sun Aiqing has gained a lot from her visit to Haojing'ao. I heard what the king said. Not only did you successfully purchase a hundred Hongyi cannons, but you also returned I brought back hundreds of Thai and Western craftsmen, which really surprised me!"

Sun Yuanhua hurriedly raised his hand and said: "I am just lucky. Thanks to the help of the parishioners of Haojing'ao diocese, I was able to successfully purchase the Hongyi cannon and recruit so many skilled craftsmen from the West in such a short period of time! "

Zhu Tianqi didn't think much about Sun Yuanhua's words. Instead, he smiled and said: "Many ministers in the DPRK have impeached you and Xu Aiqing for believing in foreign religions. In my opinion, your belief is not a bad thing. At least you go out on errands and you can still It will be a lot of convenience if we can have fellow believers to help us!"

Sun Yuanhua could not hear the specific meaning of Zhu Tianqi's words, whether he approved or denied the church, so he did not dare to say anything else, so he could only take out a memorial from his sleeve and changed the subject: "Your Majesty, this is your honor. This is the account details of the purchase of Hongyi cannons from Haojing'ao, as well as the tentative salary standards set by the minister and the Taixi craftsmen!"

Zhu Tianqi took Sun Yuanhua's memorial and unfolded it. The unit price of the Hongyi cannon written on it really surprised him, so much so that he looked up at Sun Yuanhua in disbelief and asked: "One cannon Hongyi cannon, Franji people only need 2000 taels of silver?!"

Sun Yuanhua nodded with a smile and replied: "Back to the emperor, it is indeed 2000 taels per gun. The Franji people attach great importance to this transaction with the imperial court and asked me to express their respect and respect to you on your behalf." Greetings, among the Thai and Western craftsmen who returned to Beijing with me this time, there are representatives sent by the Franji people, and they also brought gifts to the emperor!"

"Oh, really?" After Zhu Tianqi heard what Sun Yuanhua said, he was not surprised. Instead, he started to ponder in his heart. Seeing this, Franji seemed to have some ulterior plan!
After all, throughout the history of the Ming Dynasty, both the Francois (Portugal) and the Spanish and Dutch have tried to invade the Ming Dynasty's land and pry open the Ming Dynasty's customs more than once, not to mention being very respectful to the Ming Dynasty court. Even though the foreigners were defeated by the Ming Navy in several wars, the ambitions of these foreigners did not curb.

When things go wrong, there must be monsters. This time, the Franji people can be said to have shown great sincerity to the Ming Dynasty and to themselves. Often at this time, what the foreigners want to get from them must be extraordinary. Benefit.

This is not because Zhu Tianqi is suspicious. I believe that any Chinese who knows modern history will not naively believe that the goodwill shown by foreigners towards China is purposeless and selfless!

Sun Yuanhua did not realize that Zhu Tianqi was secretly wary of Franji people, and continued: "The church in Haojing'ao also sent gifts to the emperor!"

Zhu Tianqi nodded and did not show any displeasure on the surface. After all, he still needs these foreigners now, so no matter what ulterior motives they have for coming to the capital this time, he can only "stop them with troops" The water will come and the soil will cover it up.”

In fact, this was a helpless move for both Zhu Tianqi and the Ming Dynasty. Hao Jing Ao had been occupied by the Franji people for many years. The Ming Dynasty did not have the strength to expel them, but considering that Hao Jing Ao was now considered a Ming Dynasty. As a window for the North to purchase advanced firearms, the Ming Dynasty could only acquiesce to the existence of the Franji people.

Of course, although for Zhu Tianqi, it is not yet time to deal with these foreigners, it will not be long before the navy of the Ming Dynasty will not only expel these foreigners from the land and waters of the Ming Dynasty, but also sail all over the world with strong ships and powerful ships. Let the cannon knock on their country's gate!
(End of this chapter)