From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1254

"The Analects of Confucius says: If you are not in the position, do not meddle in the affairs of others."

"The time on the ship is always long. I read a lot of books, including some ancient books of the Jin Dynasty, and benefited a lot."

"Therefore, my inner thoughts also changed."

"Your Highness, although I used to be the Minister of Trade of Macau, I had no real power and immature political ambitions. I was essentially a businessman."

"Now I am the real Minister of Maritime Trade of Portugal and the Governor of Macau. I hold real power. I am received by the prince wherever I go, and I meet the top people."

"This makes me see some things that I couldn't see before, Such as the international situation, political judgment, trade trends and military changes. "

"I saw an era of huge waves, with countless angry waters rushing forward, countless splashes of water sacrificed on the way, and every character wanted to be the tallest wave."

"France is like this, England is like this, the Netherlands, Spain and our Portugal, including the Tsarist Empire, the Swedish Royal Palace, the Kingdom of Poland and Lithuania, and the Great Jin that just entered the sea... and Austria-Hungary, Prussia... too many characters want to break out of the siege..."

"It is undeniable... our Western powers are in a period of drastic changes in this era, and their internal The cake is not big enough to share, so they have to extend their tentacles to the East. "

"But the rise of the Jin Dynasty was too sudden, and they all felt threatened. They have regarded the Jin Dynasty as the biggest stumbling block for their exploitation and plundering of the East in the next hundred years."

"With the Jin Dynasty, they can't plunder the East. If the Jin Dynasty falls, they can plunder the Jin Dynasty as well."

"Based on this consideration, I have to suspect that they have a tendency to unite."

"The leader among them is the Netherlands. They can't swallow the loss of Dongfan Island."

"The Portuguese are also one of them, but the royal family is more inclined to be a double-faced party and want to make a fortune from the war. . "

"Your Highness, the Great Jin is about to face the biggest challenge in this world, the challenge of maritime hegemony."

"Everything seems calm, but in fact, there are undercurrents."

"As wise as you are, as far-sighted as you are, you must be able to see the crisis hidden in it."

"I'm back in Fuzhou Prefecture, I'll wait for you here."

"Also, thank you for taking care of Dai Si for so long. She has changed a lot and has really grown up."

It was a very long letter, with almost no lyricism, and no mention of the situation of those international students, but a detailed description of the maritime crisis, which shows that Kolodiya is worried about the maritime situation.

If a country wants to rise and wants to gain a certain position in an important sea, it will definitely experience challenges.

But Zhou Yuan did not expect that this challenge would come so quickly.

It seems that a necessary factor has appeared, which has powerfully integrated many countries and forces with complicated grievances in a short period of time.

Is this necessary factor really the Great Jin?

Zhou Yuan fell into deep thought and finally put the letter away.

Madam Xuesang had walked out of the tent without knowing when. She couldn't help asking, "Your Highness, Prince Wei, is there something wrong in Yining City?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head.

He looked at the dark sky and said slowly, "The Western Region can't waste my time any more. The farce here should end."

"Be prepared to stabilize the overall situation. Solve everything here within ten days."

Zhou Yuan's back walked into the darkness. Madam Xuesang frowned. She felt the change in his attitude.

It seems that this letter does not bring good news.

Madam Xuesang returned to the tent and whispered, "Ayinizi, did you see that? Even if he is as high-ranking as he is, he will have great pressure and troubles."

"You are good at everything, but you have never experienced hardships and adversity. You must learn from him in the future."

"Because there will be many adversities in the Western Regions."

Ayinizi nodded as if she understood, and couldn't help but whispered, "If you have power over the world, will you also have pressure and troubles?"

Madam Xuesang said, "If you have the world in your heart, then the troubles of the world will be his troubles."

...

It was just dawn, and Zhou Yuan was called up before he woke up.

Zhang Fei had captured a total of eight people, who were already kneeling outside the tent.

Zhou Yuan wiped his face casually, then walked out, glanced at the group of captives, and said nothing.

Zhang Fei said: "I have interrogated him several times, and he has confessed everything he should have. He was indeed a messenger to various camps."

"Erken wrote a total of six letters, which were sent to six camps. These are two of them. We are still following the other four messenger teams. I estimate that there will be news soon."

Zhou Yuan said: "Did Guan Lu read the letter?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "He has read it., he said that these letters were nothing more than some speeches to win people's hearts. Although they were very inflammatory, there was no need for the prince to spend time on them. ”

Zhou Yuan nodded, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Untie them and feed them something. I will question them later."

"Yes. "

Zhang Fei did it immediately, but the captives were not so relieved. They were all very nervous and could not eat after just two bites.

Soon they were arranged together. They were not tied up, but had stools to sit on. They were all a little confused for a while.

Zhou Yuan came out, accompanied by Xiaoying and Ye Qingying, both holding his hands.

Zhou Yuan also sat on the chair, and Ye Qingying and Xiaoying slowly massaged his shoulders.

The two of them were beautiful, with different styles and gathered together, which made the eight people stunned.

Zhou Yuan stretched out his hand, and Chenxi came over with hot tea, blew it, and then handed it to Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan took a sip, and Chenxi immediately took it, then squatted down to massage his legs.

The captives were already mixed with mixed feelings, and this one seemed more beautiful.

Zhou Yuan finally spoke: "People always hope to live comfortably."

"Life is only a few decades long. Why can't you have what others have? "

This sentence itself is inflammatory, but not convincing enough. However, Ye Qingying, Xiaoying and Chenxi are standing here, so it is convincing now.

Zhou Yuan continued: "If you send out the letter, you will be rewarded with dozens of taels of silver, or promoted one level. What can change?"

"After spending the money, you still live like cattle and horses."

Several people looked at each other, unable to say a word.

Zhou Yuan looked at them and said slowly: "I also have letters, two letters, written by the eldest prince and the fifth prince to your commander."

"Keep it secret and send it to him. After Yining takes it back, you will become real officials."

"You can marry a few more girls and live like me."

"Of course, you can refuse and continue to help the ninth prince and live like cattle and horses. I won't make things difficult for you. ”

He stood up and said calmly: "I only have one thing to say. I have had countless choices, but no matter how many times I choose, I will choose to be a big man, not a cow and horse. ”

"Your chance has come, what will you choose?"

"Choose loyalty? Then you should be loyal to the Khan and help me deliver letters."

"Choose to be a big man? Then you should be loyal to me and help me deliver letters."

"There is no other choice, unless you are a fool."