New Shun 1730

Shi Shiyong, who was recovering from his weakness, did not ask for a boat to Weihai or find a way back to Beijing as his first thing after getting off the boat. Instead, he went straight to the restaurant with his smiling wife and children.

After sitting down, he put out a silver coin and said, "Just serve the meat, but don't eat fish. You are so thirsty! Come quickly!"

Fearing that the waiter would not be in a hurry, he threw another silver bean.

The waiter took the money and knew at a glance that it was silver from Japan, which was common in Songjiang.

I thought it was probably another sailor from a trading company who had been back from Japan. It didn't matter where the silver came from, it was all silver.

Not long after, all kinds of meat dishes were served, and Shi Shiyong asked for a large jar of wine, laughing and scolding, "You are so thirsty. Not to mention beef, you have never even eaten mutton."

The wife just laughed and poured him a bowl of wine, without saying much, eating rice silently.

After two bowls of wine, Shi Shiyong knew that this was "his territory". He had lived cautiously in Edo for several years and had been a vegetarian for several years. He was in a good mood at this time and even said a few happy words.

While eating, his ears were perked up. Most of the people around him spoke Wu dialect. He couldn't understand what they were saying and felt bored.

There were too many Shaanxi people and Henan people in the official language of Beijing, so there was a yellow earthy smell after a bit of stew.

This Wu dialect was very different. The later "Flowers of Shanghai" was written in Wu dialect. If someone hadn't "translated" it into Mandarin, I'm afraid it would have been difficult to spread.

After listening for a while, when I was feeling bored, I heard a few more people coming, but they were speaking Mandarin.

"Emperor Ying Suo is going back to Weihai soon. Once he leaves, I don't know when he will come back. Earl Ying Suo has handed over the affairs of the trading company to the elected committee. He is a big man. If he says he doesn't care, he really doesn't care."

"I seem to hear that there will be more shares next year. I have to buy more shares then. I won't leave this year. I will stay in Songjiang and keep an eye on it."

"I heard that the stock exchange will be opened in a few days. In the future, the stocks of trading companies, glass workshops, etc. can be traded there. With Earl Ying Suo's guidance, it is very safe. Even if it costs more stamp duty, it is safe to trade there."

The words of these people are very simple.

If they are separated, Shi Shiyong thinks he should know every word. But put them together, it is difficult to understand.

However, he still listened to the two words "Weihai" very carefully, and then thought of those strange names of trading companies, and thought to himself, could it be that the Earl Ying Suo they are talking about is Lord Liu? He was conferred a title at such a young age?

Earl Ying Suo? Where is this?

Could it be that the Western Regions have been settled, and Lord Liu has been awarded a title for his merits?

During the years in Edo, the news from the court was completely cut off, and he truly knew what it meant to close the country to the outside world. Not to mention the news from the country, he didn't even know the news from Nagasaki.

At this time, he was completely in the dark, so he walked to the table, sang a bow, and asked: "Sorry to bother you. Is this Lord Ying Suo, Lord Liu Yu, the son of Duke Yi?"

The people at the table laughed and said, "Besides him, who else is Lord Ying Suo? Are you here to invest as well? It's a pity that you are late. Lord Ying Suo will return to Weihai tomorrow, and the investment has been settled."

Shi Shiyong almost habitually showed a look of loss on his face, and he sighed subconsciously and returned to his seat.

After asking this question, he was in a good mood.

It's not the kind of good feeling that comes from meeting an acquaintance, but thinking that if Liu Yu was awarded a title, it must mean that the Western Regions have been pacified, otherwise how could there be such a great achievement?

His Majesty must be delighted that the Western Regions have been pacified, and the country can finally compare itself to the Tang Dynasty. He was happy from the bottom of his heart, and poured another large bowl of wine, shouting that he was happy.

This was a shout of happiness for the Western Regions, and he drank by himself and congratulated himself.

After drinking, he found an inn to stay in, asked around a little, disguised himself, put on a bamboo hat, took the half token, and went to the trading company.

Not long after the half token was delivered, someone came out and led him into a room after a few turns.

As soon as he pushed the door open, Liu Yu was waiting inside. He took the initiative to greet him and said, "Brother Heisei! But you have suffered!"

The word "suffering" naturally brought Shi Shiyong closer. Shi Shiyong saw that Liu Yu was still the same as before and smiled, "It was extremely bitter, and you couldn't eat meat. How could it be as comfortable as you? I was just in the wine shop and heard that you were conferred a title? Was it because of the Western Regions?"

Liu Yu nodded, and Shi Shiyong slapped his thigh and said, "What a pity! What a pity! Otherwise, I would like to I want to go to the Western Regions to see the skills of the Western Tartars, so that they know that there are also good archers in the Central Plains. "

"Brother Heisei, it is true that the Western Tartars are good archers. But times have changed, and they use muskets instead of bows and arrows. Brother Heisei has also made great contributions in Japan. The whole world belongs to the king, so what is the difference between the Western Regions and the East Ocean?"

After comforting Shi Shiyong's anxious and regretful heart, Shi Shiyong also felt quite useful. After sitting down, he told Liu Yu about the situation in Japan in recent years.

He was full of anger over there, but he could only endure it. At this time, he finally met someone who could speak freely, so naturally he talked about the things that made him feel quite unhappy after seeing them.

He didn't know much about Confucianism, didn't know the direction of Confucianism in Japan, and didn't understand that some scums advocated that Japan was orthodox, but he naturally thought of the book "The Battle of Koxinga".

Xia Libaren.

Just talking about this drama, Liu Yu almost jumped up with excitement. Fortunately, he has become calm in the past few years. Xindao sent you there just to make you angry in front of the emperor. With this book, this fire Isn't it just arched?

This is really great!

"Uncle Ying Sao, this Japanese wolf has never changed its ambitions. The sentence of a snipe and a clam competing for the fisherman's profit is even more obvious. There are also some insults to me, a Han man. If it were not for a big event, I would kill him in Edo that day. A few."

"I don't read much, and we don't understand those things that are hidden. But this drama makes me angry. From this, we can also know that the ambition of the Japanese has not changed, and they will become our formidable enemies in the future. Once this happens, There are changes in the Central Plains, and I am afraid that the "snipe and clam" mentality will be ready to stir up again. "

"His Majesty sent me to the Japanese country that day, and I still wonder why. I really don't know if I don't go, but I will be shocked when I go."

Liu Yu just pretended not to know, with a look of displeasure on his face.

Shi Shiyong handed the book over and glanced at it a few times. Liu Yu couldn't recognize much of it, so he said, "Then I'll trouble Brother Pingcheng to translate this book into Chinese. Don't avoid taboos, just write it truthfully. Your Majesty, after all, I don’t know the Japanese language, so if I were to offer it, it would be difficult to understand it.”

The cultural level of Shi Shiyong is not very high. Although I know that I can understand it, it is not easy to write it down.

Liu Yu saw his expression and knew what was on his mind, so he smiled and said: "This is an easy matter. Mr. Kang can help you. We are all our own people and can be trusted. It just so happens that I have to go back to Weihai tomorrow. There are many people and I have to wrong Brother Pingcheng. ”

"Don't worry, sir. As long as you return to your hometown, there will be no grievances. There is one more thing..."

Shi Shiyong's face gradually became a little melancholy. Liu Yu couldn't guess what he was thinking, so he asked, "Brother Pingcheng, please tell me."

"Sir...is this art of riding and shooting really useless? I have learned my skills for more than ten years, are they really worthless in your eyes? I'm afraid that both Your Majesty and Your Majesty will know about the wolfish ambitions of the Japanese country. . But even so, you still allow me to teach the Japanese riding and shooting skills, this... ah!"

Although he didn't want Shi Shiyong to be too depressed, Liu Yu still told the truth.

"To be honest, Brother Heisei, Your Majesty has decided to reform the army. From now on, unless the Mongolian cavalry is recruited, there will be no need to ride and shoot. All bows and arrows in the army will be abolished; regular cavalry will either use long spears or swords, accompanied by flintlocks. Short muskets and horseback shooting will also be eliminated from the Wude Palace assessment."

"Mounted archery is really outdated. Even the quasi-combatants don't use it much anymore. In the Battle of Pingzhun, I fought with the quasi-communist. Most of the casualties among my subordinates came from the quasi-communist's Turkish muskets. The cavalry shooters who died... actually There are less than ten people. However, it only takes three months for ordinary people to learn how to fire a gun. If Brother Heisei is capable, it is not difficult."

"Besides, Brother Heisei has made great contributions this time, and your Majesty must reward him. In the future, it will be rare for him to be able to carry out serious tasks. Even if he wants to attack Japan, he must rely on muskets and cannons."

"Brother Pingcheng must be aware of this matter. If cavalry and archery are not out of date yet, but I send my brother to Japan to teach cavalry and archery, then how am I different from Qin Hui and Wu Thief?"

Shi Shiyong sighed. In fact, he already knew it in his heart. He just wanted to hear these words from Liu Yu's mouth before he gave up his last glimmer of hope.

The skill that I have worked hard to learn for more than ten years, my thumb has hurt countless times, and I have to twist many feathers and arrows to develop this skill, but now it is useless.

I am nearly forty years old. Even if I want to learn new skills, how can I keep up with those I have practiced since childhood? Is it possible that from now on, his life will be retiring in the capital?

He stood up dejectedly and said goodbye, muttering: "Times have changed? Alas!"

He handed over his hands and left first, leaving only the copy of "The Battle of Guo Xingye".

As soon as Shi Shiyong left, a strange smile appeared on Liu Yu's face.

After flipping through a few pages of this book, I can see that I have a good heart and a good diction. Once I translated this book, the emperor would definitely be furious after reading it.

With the addition of a fire, Japan will now wake up and cut off trade, so there is nothing to worry about.

I'm afraid that would be better. The trading company must contribute money and efforts to support shipbuilding.

In the future, this book can also be used as a reason to persuade the DPRK and China to go to war. The ministers of the DPRK and China are not fools. Although this is just a small play, the ambition expressed in it is enough to arouse the anger of the courtiers, at least on the surface, they will act in anger. appearance.

Ask people to go to Ryukyu again to make sure that Ryukyu pays tribute to both sides. Then throw this translated playbook into the market to cause an uproar in the world.

Water can carry a boat or capsize it. In those days when scholars were allowed to form associations and civil society was encouraged to discuss politics, as well as the magnificent Han and Tang style that has been advocating legitimacy over the years, this pamphlet will surely arouse anger.

But this matter cannot be done by oneself. It is better to leave it to the emperor first and let the emperor use the cards in his hand to feel the feeling of controlling the world's public opinion instead of controlling public opinion privately.

Orthodoxy, Ryukyu, ambition...and most importantly, the temptation of money, just in line with the hypocritical righteousness.

Going to war is a name for great justice, but in reality it is about making great profits.