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

Wang Qi ignored Ye Xianggao's dejected look.

Sometimes, after sitting in a high position for a long time, you will naturally be afraid of being pulled down.

Not to mention the position of a great councilor with authority comparable to that of the emperor?
Just now, Ye Xianggao has laid enough groundwork.

First, he used his grandson's willingness to develop in his hometown in Fujian as a guide to express his worries about his lack of prestige. Then he wanted to retreat in order to advance. By resigning as a senior council member, he wanted to get Wang Qi's guarantee!

At the same time, because he was afraid that his weight was not enough, Ye Xianggao also submitted a petition - through his own proposal, he asked the Queen Mother to marry Wang Qi with her adult beauty!

In exchange for Wang Qi's compromise.

Who knew that Wang Qi had never thought of marrying the Queen Mother.

This time, the horse stumbled.

Moreover, besides following Wang Qi's arrangement, is there any other way for Ye Xianggao?

Ever since he stood with Wang Qi, Ye Xianggao has been branded with the royal party in his bones, which can no longer be erased.

Even if he retires and returns to his hometown, Ye Xianggao has no way out.

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"Sir, Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan are here! Waiting in the hall." As soon as Wang Qi returned to the palace, an attendant came forward.

"Oh? You came just in time!" Wang Qi nodded and walked to the living room.

Since Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan were on a mission to Japan last time, they visited three times in a row in the next six months. Basically, the trade terms between the two countries have been signed, and Nagasaki County, Japan, has also officially started indefinitely in accordance with the agreement. It was leased to the Chinese Parliament and served as an intermediate port for trade between the two countries. It was also a bridgehead for cultural exchanges between Chinese and Japanese cultures.

After Japan's trade gradually stabilized, Wang Qi wanted to gradually expand China's territory.

Today, the arrival of Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan plays into Wang Qi's wish.

"I'm here to pay my respects to the ruling lord!"

Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan both stood up and bowed to Wang Qi.

"Sit down, sit down, sit down," Wang Qi has never asked for false courtesy, especially for close acquaintances. It is good to just say hello when meeting. There is no need to give big courtesy every time.

Both sides are tired.

"Sir, this time Japan's trade port and trade plan have begun to be implemented. Judging from the trade volume in the first three months, it is conservatively estimated that the trade volume between the Chinese Parliament and Japan in the next year will be seven times that of this year. Not only that. There are also a large number of people in Japan who plan to work in China. Before Xiaguan returned from Japan, the Tokugawa shogunate had already started to create a labor department to manage the people who went to work in China. "

"Well, you did a good job!" He looked down at the memorial handed over by Qiu Tong, and at the same time expressed satisfaction with the work he had done. After a while, Wang Qi raised his head slightly: "But one thing to note is that between the Tokugawa and Matsuura clans We don’t need to intervene in the struggle, nor do we need to take a stand. Our demand is only trade colonization, not land colonization.”

Regarding Wang Qi's request, Qiu Tong said doubtfully: "Sir, if you support one side, it will be of great help to our trade dumping." "It is not the time yet. When the Japanese handicraft owners really wake up, we will When we take action, if we support one side now, it will intensify the tension in Japan, which is not conducive to our purpose. We must remember that if we control their economy, we will pinch their throat, and the rest will be just a cloud. !”

"My subordinates understand!" Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan both nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Communication with Wang Qi has always been simple and efficient.

Different from the soil where traditional Chinese Confucianism and Taoism grew up, there is quite a bit of blank space left in it.

Wang Qi's words are generally direct and efficient, pointing out the questions directly and not leaving you to guess blindly.

Not long after, after chatting for a while, Wang Qi brought up another topic: Taiwan.

"Yesterday, the Parliament received a report about the Dutch occupation of Taiwan Island. After discussion, the Parliament decided to form a navy in order to regain Taiwan's territory and annihilate all the Dutch at the same time!" Wang Qi looked at Zheng Yiguan: " Official, you are from Fujian, not far from Taiwan. Do you have any suggestions on this matter? "

"The Dutch have been thinking about invading Taiwan for a long time. They took action during the Wanli Dynasty and lasted until the Apocalypse in the previous dynasty." Zheng Yiguan thought for a while and then said slowly: "And since the Ming Dynasty imposed a sea ban, The water army has been in decline. Although it has made great progress under the leadership of the Parliament in recent years, in fact, it is far behind compared with countries such as the Netherlands. I have a close friend who once traveled between Japan and China. Trade and become brothers! If I can recruit him and train him as a navy, my plan to regain Taiwan will be feasible!"

"Who?" Wang Qi had great expectations for Zheng Yiguan. After all, he was the largest pirate on the southeast coast in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. He must have something special to achieve such a big name.

Originally, Wang Qi wanted Zheng Yiguan to personally lead the team and establish a navy, but since he intended to develop in Japan, he wanted to listen to his recommendations.

"Yan Siqi, whose courtesy name is Zhenquan, is from Haicheng County. He is a forthright person, generous with his wealth, tall, and proficient in martial arts. In Japan, we Han people were all led by him and made a big difference. However, later because of Having offended the shogunate, the Zhenquan brothers are now temporarily dormant on the Ryukyu Islands. If your Excellency wishes, an official can convey the wishes of the council."

"I have written to the Great Council to give you an official position in the Council - Deputy Director of the Shipping Department of the Council. The assignment is still for Japanese trade. You go to talk to him as a council. My conditions are one, three Within the year, Taiwan will be taken back and a permanent garrison will be stationed on it. As for his conditions, you can negotiate first!"

"My subordinate understands that I will personally go to Fujian tomorrow to facilitate this matter!" Zheng Yiguan was overjoyed when he heard this!

Although he has always followed Wang Qi, he is considered a confidant of the consul in the eyes of outsiders.

But in fact, there is no official position and no clear identity.

This always leaves you in an awkward position.

Now that Wang Qi has confirmed Zheng Yiguan's official position and assignment with a piece of paper, how can he not be overjoyed?
Wang Qi's time every day is extremely precious, and countless people are waiting in line to meet the ruling adults.

Therefore, after Qiu Tong and Zheng Yiguan finished talking, they quickly stood up and left.

Wang Qi took advantage of this interval to write a reply to the urgent report and the local secret letter.

"Huh?" Wang Qi's eyes fell on the letter paper, his pen paused, and his brows wrinkled slightly, with a trace of doubt on his face.

After a long while, Wang Qi looked at the place where the signature was signed: "Liu Mao, a member of the Land Section of the Department of Reform and Development of the Parliament."

Wang Qi's eyes moved up again and saw the key sentence: Today, about seventy-eight out of ten people in Xiazhou County are trapped in inns, and only two out of ten in inns are used for official business, and eight out of ten are used for private matters. Therefore, please cut off the post!
"Hey," only three words popped into Wang Qi's mind: Li Zicheng. (End of chapter)