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Chapter 262 The sky is high and the emperor is far away 4
In fact, these are nothing compared to what Yuan Keli did. Many pirates were indeed killed and caught, but some of them not only did not escape, but lived a prosperous life along the coasts of Guangzhou, Fujian, and Zhejiang.

They were all recruited by Yuan Keli. Instead of serving as the navy, they openly ran a smuggling fleet under the protection of the navy.Whether it is the Nanyang countries or Japan and Korea, as long as someone dares to buy it, they dare to transport it.

Black and white?Don't be ridiculous, the smuggling fleet is not an ordinary cargo ship. There are no less than ten new three-masted sailing ships, more than a thousand sailors, and iron cannons installed on the deck.In a head-to-head confrontation with the Folanji people's galleons, it's hard to tell who will win and who will lose.

It is easier to deal with the officers and soldiers. If you take out the documents from the admiral's office or the navy, neither the guard station nor the city shipping department has the right to interfere. Even if you know that the other party is selling dog meat and smuggling it secretly, you can only go one level at a time. There is no other way to report it to the court.

"It would be better not to come back... Fantai, Dusi, Lingdingyang is ahead!" Suzaku really didn't understand what he meant by saying he might come back in a few years, and he didn't intend to ask.

Although he has never been in official circles, he has learned one thing from a young age: when hanging out with officials, he must ask clearly about matters related to him, and it is best to have them written in black and white.But it’s best not to hear a word that has nothing to do with you. Knowing too much is not beautiful.

"Since ancient times, no one has died, and his loyalty will be remembered by history..." Looking at the endless Pearl River estuary, Yuan Yingtai finally showed some of the characteristics of a scholar.Facing the hunting sea breeze, it seems as if time has turned back hundreds of years, and he has become Wen Zhonglie, who was defeated and captured, and his expression becomes more determined.

Although he comes from a family of officials, he has never suffered much hardship since he was a child, and he has not experienced many twists and turns since joining the officialdom. He cannot feel the broken mountains and rivers, the wind and the fluttering catkins, and the ups and downs of his life experience.

However, during my three-year tenure in Liaodong, I spent a lot of time visiting local border residents and border troops, trying to understand their needs.After experiencing the baptism of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians entering the customs, I know that it is not easy to be an official, and it is even harder to make a difference.

At present, he is trusted and reused by the emperor. He has already reached the third rank in his 40s. In time, he may succeed Li Zhi as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. It can be said that everything is smooth sailing.

However, the emperor's trust cannot last forever, and it is still unknown whether the New Deal will be rolled out smoothly despite the opposition of most courtiers. It is still uncertain whether he can withstand the pressure by then.

This pile of unknowns is like a sharp sword hanging over the head, which may fall down at any time, making him, like many ministers who tried to reform in history, end up dead personally and politically.

"..." Zhuque was confused by Yuan Yingtai's poem that didn't quite fit the occasion.

When Gao Sheng took office, he won the favor of the governor before he even arrived. He personally sent someone to pick him up at sea. It was obviously a good thing, but why did he suddenly become melancholy? What was the reason?
"..." Seeing Suzaku's questioning look, Li Rumei quickly shook her head to indicate that she didn't know.Although the two of them treated each other politely along the way, they were not the same kind after all. They didn't have a deep relationship at all, and they couldn't tell their tempers.

"President Zhu, how far is it to Guangzhou City?" Before Zhuque could figure it out, Yuan Yingtai had already returned to normal.

"Uh... From here, it's a hundred and ten miles north, and it will take about five hours. If Fantai is tired, you can go to the cabin to take a rest and have a sip of the Jian tea specially prepared by Zhu."

Suzaku didn't know how to calculate the sea route, so he had to ask the boatman. After getting the accurate answer, he allowed the distinguished guest to enter the cabin again.The wind is very strong on the deck, and it can feel cold to the bones for a long time. People from the north are especially not used to it. "It's so far away... I would like to take this opportunity to ask President Zhu some local details, is it okay?"

Yuan Yingtai didn't move at all. What kind of tea was he drinking? This time he came to Guangzhou with a very important mission. He didn't dare to delay for a moment. He wished he could meet Li Zhi immediately, hand over the emperor's secret message, and then start arranging the implementation of the new policy as soon as possible.

However, he can be regarded as a real official in the local area. He is well aware of the principles of the land and the people in the same place. It is not advisable to act rashly before fully grasping the details of the situation.

"I'd like to ask you a question from the feudal lord. I know all the answers." Zhuque clucked his lips and began to worry about his future work.It is not always a good thing to catch up with such a resolute official. Sometimes being too hasty often fails to achieve the desired results.

"His Majesty once personally told Yuan that he would try to negotiate with the Folangji people so that they could continue to purchase grain from the Southeast Asian countries and transport it northward for our country. I wonder if President Zhu can help."

Looking at the blurry horizon in the west, Yuan Yingtai revealed the thing that worried him the most.It is not difficult for him to handle local government affairs, and he also has ways to deal with local powerful people.But it was a bit difficult for him to negotiate business with the Folangji people, mainly because he had never been in contact with them before and didn't know what the other party's character was.

"Please rest assured, Governor Li. I have been entrusting the negotiation with the Fo Langji people to me. Zhu is fortunate enough to fulfill his mission. As soon as the southeast wind blows, the Fo Langji people's grain transport fleet will go north from Nanyang." , I will definitely not delay His Majesty’s errand.”

Suzaku readily agreed to this request and did not dare to relax even if there was no urging from the new chief envoy.Let’s not talk about whether the governor of Guangzhou and Guangxi would agree. As a member of the royal family, the emperor did not even need to write an imperial edict. With just one oral edict, the two father-in-laws of Guangzhou Admiral Shibo Company would have to kill themselves.

And this deal was not difficult to negotiate at all. Fo Langji left his hometown all the way to the Ming Dynasty, and only wrote one word from his hair to his toes, money!As long as the price is fair and the payment is quick, let alone food, even if they kidnap the King of Luzon, there is no problem.

In the name of the emperor, Li Zhi, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, handed over all the sugar sold from Guangzhou to the Francois. They were secretly enjoying themselves before it was too late. How could they miss the contract because of a few shipments of grain?There is no need to talk about it at all, just reminding him every now and then is enough.

"If I promote the cultivation of wheat and sweet potatoes here, and open some factories, will there be any trouble?" After solving the problem of shipping food, Yuan Yingtai's heart immediately fell by a third.

These grains will be stored in the naval warehouses in Dengzhou and Tianjinwei respectively. They are usually used to pay for the repair projects of water conservancy facilities in the northern provinces. The remaining portion will only be used to provide relief to the victims when disasters in various places are serious in the coming year.

It is said to be food, but in fact it is the sea-fixing needle of the current emperor.As long as there is food, no matter how much trouble is made in the court, the people will not be in chaos.Without food, all the people in the court are useless.

Only by stabilizing the people could the emperor have the time and conditions to reform the past shortcomings.If you want to implement the New Deal, you must first ensure that the people have enough to eat. No matter how many saints talk about it, it is all in vain.

(End of this chapter)