Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 270 The Governor of Shandong is waiting for you

Wang Qi?

Zheng Zhilong was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became extremely exciting.

The dignified Duke of Qi, the prestigious Marquis of Zhenliao, the nobles of hundreds of households who crushed the ferocious beasts like slaughtering pigs and sheep, were standing in front of him?
  No wonder even the guards around him are so powerful!

"Goodbye, little one."

Just as Zheng Zhilong was about to bow down, Wang Qi had already supported him: "We are both tourists when we go out. It doesn't have to be like this. If you have time, can we have a drink together?"

"Don't dare to disobey!" Zheng Zhilong nodded excitedly.

To be supported and recognized by the Duke of Qi is a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes!

When the captains and merchants on the side saw the fierce guards around Wang Qi, they quickly gave up the idea of ​​coming forward to thank him - ordinary big shots sometimes don't want to be disturbed, so even thanking him is unnecessary.

Not long after, Wang Qi and Zheng Zhilong were sitting opposite each other in a clean and tidy guest room on the deck.

"I'm going to Shandong, do you have something important to do?" Wang Qi had three tea cups in front of him, and a faint fragrance of tea rose up.

The first official's nickname is Zheng Zhilong, which is considered a close nickname.

"Go to Dengzhou Prefecture in Shandong and take a boat to Japan Island to do something for my shopkeeper, Mr. Li Dan." Zheng Zhilong was a little cautious at this time and sat opposite Wang Qi. When he spoke, he bowed first and then spoke softly.

"Li Dan?" Wang Qike heard that the pirate leader just now was in charge of Li Dan.

"That pirate is just bluffing people. My shopkeeper doesn't do such low-level things. Killing people and stealing goods is a small profit, so you can't do it." Zheng Zhilong chuckled, obviously looking down on those pirates: "The real source of wealth comes from the sea. My shopkeeper has connections with trade, Japan, the Ming Dynasty, South Asia, and even the Western Yi countries. This time I went to Japan to visit the Matsuura family and open up a maritime trade route with Japan."

"The Japanese shogunate," Wang Qi said with a hint of doubt between his brows: "Who is in power in Japan now?"

"Returning to your Majesty," Zheng Zhilong traveled around Japan and before the Ming Dynasty for a long time, and obviously knew the local area of ​​Japan quite well: "In the forty-third year of our reign in Wanli, Tokugawa Ieyasu defeated the Toyotomi family in the Battle of Osaka and established Jiang The Toshogunate can basically be said to have ended the internal strife and wars among the various daimyo as a result of the war, and unified Japan."

"So, currently, in addition to the emperor, the Tokugawa family has supreme power in Japan! But if it is just to do business, it is enough to make friends with the local daimyo and princes. This time I am going to visit the Matsuura clan of the Hirado domain. .”

"Liaodong Hetuala, our Liaodong Army has also had contact with the Japanese army," Wang Qi fiddled with the tea cup in his hand, with a smile on his face: "Tokugawa Shogunate? I would like to visit!"

"If you are interested, I can recommend you!" Zheng Zhilong knew that this was a great opportunity to attach himself to the Duke of Qi!

If you want to truly become a dominant figure in the Ming Dynasty's maritime territory, then there must be a powerful figure in the court.

And besides Qi Guogong, is there anyone else who has this qualification and right to speak?

Although Zheng Zhilong has been traveling at sea recently, he has also heard about the recent events in Xuzhou Mansion and Nanjing City. In fact, in Zheng Zhilong's view, it is impossible for such trivial matters to cause serious injury to the Duke of Qi.

Even if the imperial court wanted to suppress Duke Qi, the worst possible outcome would be to send Duke Qi to serve outside the capital. Liaodong? Shanxi? Shandong? There are many places away from the court, and the world is so big that there are many places where the Duke of Qi can go.

If you serve as the Duke of Shandong, it will be much more comfortable than being in the court!

As for those rumors in the world: Duke Qi was going to be arrested for treason, and the emperor was so angry that he wanted to kill him, etc., they were all lies made by the young man in the temple.

Anyone who knows the past achievements and power of Duke Qi will not think that the imperial court dares to issue an order to arrest Wang Qi. Unless Zhu Youxiao doesn't want to secure his throne. Therefore, when the time comes, the Duke of Qi slightly admits his mistake, the emperor nods and punishes himself with three cups of wine, and everyone is happy.

Who dares to say a word?
  Dare he Zuo Guangdou?
  A mere Nanjing Military Department, nothing more!

At this moment, sitting in front of Wang Qi, Zheng Zhilong tried hard to calm down his nervous state of mind: "If you are interested in exploring business in Japan, and if you are willing to do your best, my shopkeeper will definitely be happy to be able to do what Qi Guogong does at sea." With the backing of mountains, the wind, waves and sea water will become docile.”

"This matter is not urgent. When you come back from Japan, you can come to Shandong to find me. Then you can also call your shopkeeper. Let's discuss everything in detail. As for now," Wang Qi picked up the tea cup and said, "Let's drink together. Enjoy some leisure time with this tea.”

"Your Majesty!" Zheng Zhilong picked up the tea cup and stood up respectfully.

Wang Qi and Zheng Zhilong chatted for about two hours. When it got dark, Zheng Zhilong respectfully left.

At this time, the ship was already less than two hundred miles away from Lingshan Guard and would arrive early tomorrow morning.

Silent all night.

Early the next morning, with the sound of seabirds chirping and sea breeze blowing, Wang Qi was fully dressed.

With a creak, the wooden door of the cabin was pushed open, and standing on the deck, the harbor of Lingshanwei not far away was clearly visible - tall masts connected to the sky, seabirds flying, waves bursting, and the noisy voices seemed to be carried by the sea breeze. Blow to the ear.

"Sir, the ship will dock in half an hour," Wang Shouxin came to Wang Qi's side at some unknown time and spoke in a low voice.

"Well, get ready," Wang Qi nodded.

Before boarding the ship, Wang Qi had already sent someone on foot to inform the magistrate of Zhucheng County in Shandong Province of his whereabouts.

Presumably by now, Jinan Mansion and the imperial court have also learned about his arrival in Zhucheng, Shandong.

After beheading a few people in Xuzhou Mansion and returning to his hometown in Shandong, Wang Qi was upright and had no intention of hiding.

rebellion?

As long as these two words are not spoken by Wang Qi, anything said by anyone in the world will be slander!
  Don’t you believe it?
  You ask if the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in Liaodong believe it?
  Ask Zhu Youxiao, who is sitting high in the Qianqing Palace, whether he believes it?

Do the ministers of the imperial court believe it?
  As long as the Wang Qi people are south of Shanhaiguan, no one dares to do anything to them.

Not long after, the ship had slowly docked, and as the ladder was set up on the deck, the merchants who wanted to get off were already stunned in place.

Lingshanwei Harbor, what kind of formation is this?
  Hundreds of guards armed with steel guns were lined up, and more than a hundred officers and ceremonial guards were among them, surrounding a sedan with a black top patterned with dragons.

The entire harbor was silent, except for the sound of wind and waves, and even the seabirds had gone away.

"Yu Yicheng, the governor of Shandong, has been ordered to wait here for Duke Qi! When Duke Qi returns home this time, all matters related to him will be handled by Jinan Mansion, which will be handled by your Majesty!"

Yu Yicheng, the governor of Shandong, knelt on the ground and greeted Wang Qi, who was standing on the deck not far away and did not move at all.

Not far away, Zheng Zhilong, who was still on the deck, was looking at this scene with fascination: Only the Duke of Qi could have such power!

(End of this chapter)