However, Qiu Yizhi was no longer a fledgling boy after all. He had to be condescending and put himself in Li Shengjie's shoes at the same time. Therefore, he pondered for a while and said, "My dear brother, what you said is biased. How much effort has been wasted by the old captain? Now that the Li family has finally been recognized by the court, how can they go back? What's more, the Li family used to make a living under the eyes of the court. If you rebel against the emperor, there will be countless eyes from the court. Look, there are countless shameless officials who want to flatter the emperor and want to climb up on the Li family's shoulders... By then, the Li family may not even be able to become pirates and smugglers. "
Li Shengjie was a little angry after hearing this, but Qiu Yizhi made sense in everything he said and was always considering himself. He gritted his teeth and said, "Is there really no way to do it?"
Lin Shuhan on the side shook his folding fan and said: "In Lin's opinion, the advantages of not being absorbed by the imperial court actually outweigh the disadvantages of the Li family's fleet. Now North Korea, Burma, Annan, Luzon, Japan and other countries are fighting with the Han on the sea and on the road. There are some discords, although they are not a personal problem, but when the scabies itches, it makes people scratch their heads and head. Unfortunately, these countries, except Japan, are all vassal states of China. Just like the eldest son in the family makes trouble, I can't kill them. let's hit?"
Everyone smiled when they heard Lin Shuhan's humorous words.
Lin Shuhan was a little proud, and then said: "But we can't let things go, thinking that my big man is afraid of them. At this time, we can use the Li family's fleet to block their ports or plunder their ships. In short, they will be all over the place." It's uncomfortable. These countries are all small and can't stand the trouble. Just a little trick like this can make them unable to survive or die. And in this process, the Li family sent a fleet to come forward in the name of the court. Not a single soldier was used, and there was no shortage of gifts. Isn’t this the best of both worlds?”
In fact, Qiu Yizhi had thought of these principles a long time ago, but he was not as thorough and comprehensive as Lin Shuhan.
So Qiu Yizhi said: "Sir, you are really a great talent. As Mr. Cai said just now, if the emperor and I explain the pros and cons, the emperor will definitely adopt our suggestion and not accept the Li family's fleet for the time being. But... "
Lin Shuhan felt that he had analyzed it in detail and there shouldn't be anything left to say "but", so he asked: "But what? Did Lin not think carefully enough?"
Qiu Yi's way: "The reason why the emperor wants to incorporate the Li family's fleet is actually not to be able to use this maritime power to control all directions. In the final analysis, it is because he is afraid of the Li family's powerful ships and guns. Think about it, you two. , Now the young captain only has one big ship and ten cannons here. If given time, he can gather ten big ships and a hundred cannons, then which city along the coast of the Han Dynasty can be defended? The Li family can even go deep into the inland along the river and blockade the Yangtze River? , split the whole world into two..."
Qiu Yizhi painted such a picture, but it sounded quite disdainful to Li Shengjie. He just heard him sneer and said: "The Li family still wants to do business and make money with the back of the big tree of Han." , there is no reason to cut down trees? If my family really wants to cause trouble, why wait until today? Those rogues in the Japanese country are like hungry wolves. As long as my white whale flag is waved, they can immediately harass the Han Dynasty along the coast. I don't know how much better than Yin Chengliang and Yin Tai, so why should they help the imperial court to exterminate the Japanese pirates? "
Although Li Shengjie is smart, he is still a young man in his early twenties. How could Qiu Yizhi and Lin Shuhan not think of these principles he thought of
Qiu Yizhi sighed and said, "Having said that, we can only give advice and advice from the sidelines. In the end, we still have to listen to the emperor's decision."
Lin Shuhan pondered for a moment and said: "There is another way. The young captain can say that his ship is too weak to be reused by the emperor. If the court wants to build a navy, it can contribute one or two good ships as a template for the court to build a new one. The Li family will then act as an intermediary to purchase and imitate artillery from foreign countries. In this way, the imperial navy will be ready, and the emperor may be able to relax. "
Listening to Lin Shuhan's words, Qiu Yizhi suddenly remembered that before landing in Jinling City, when he fired artillery to bombard Yanziji Pier without authorization, the emperor looked so furious. He might not be willing to listen to his suggestions!
He turned to look at Lin Shuhan and said: "The emperor not only wants to recruit Li Shengjie's fleet. He also wants to invite Mr. Lin to come out. The conditions are very generous, and he doesn't even say how many ranks he will give you. First, he will study government affairs with Prime Minister Zhongli. After Mr. Zhongli retires and becomes an official, Mr. Lin can take over the position of prime minister."
When Lin Shuhan heard this, he immediately became anxious and said repeatedly: "No, no, no, this is not okay. I am an idle person, how can I be the prime minister? Aren't you making fun of me?"
Qiu Yizhi shook his head: "Who would use such a big thing to have fun? I think the emperor is very serious. The emperor is determined to get this pearl of Mr. Lin and must take it into his arms. Mr. You need to prepare early.”
When Lin Shuhan heard this, he was surprised and at a loss. A folding fan in his hand unfolded and closed, closed and unfolded again, as if he was playing with it over and over again, at a loss as to what to do.
Qiu Yizhi smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Lin was eloquent just now. When he gave Li Shengjie advice, he was very clear and logical. How come he is so speechless now?"
Lin Shuhan also responded with a wry smile: "Oh! 'Looking at someone who is struggling to carry a load, his shoulders will be twisted and his mouth will be crooked'. This is a common proverb that has been circulated in the south of the Yangtze River for hundreds of thousands of years. Only today did Lin know that his predecessors and old friends are sincere. Don't deceive me. Oh, Your Majesty, you are a man of words, but Lin is too blunt and pedantic to be driven around. Please make this clear to Your Majesty. If Your Majesty is not generous enough, His Royal Highness, the third prince, has some old ties. Can he also be asked to come forward to protect the memorial? "
The bitter smile on Qiu Yizhi's face did not dilute in the slightest, and she lowered her head and said: "Sir, you asked me to intercede for you? To be honest, the emperor intends to send me to Lingnan to command the army to suppress the remnants of the Lingnan palace and the local indigenous barbarians. , I still don’t know how to refuse!”
After hearing this, Lin Shuhan glanced at Qiu Yizhi blankly, and actually laughed: "I might as well follow you to Lingnan. "If you eat three hundred lychees a day, you will grow up to be a Lingnan native." It is said that people there The taste of fruit is the best in the world. Even if the literati have boasted a little too much, I don’t know whether it is true or not... "
Li Shengjie was stunned by the back-and-forth conversation between Qiu Yizhi and Lin Shuhan. After a while, he caught a crossroads and asked: "Two of you, one of you wants to be prime minister and the other is going to Lingnan to be a general. The emperor is interested in promoting you." , Why do you think you two are still unhappy? You seem to be more upset than me who is about to be disarmed."
After Qiu Yizhi heard this, he was also stunned. He wanted to explain, but he didn't know where to start. In the end, he didn't speak. He only said to Wu Ruofei, who had been listening for a long time: "Miss Wu, today I want to stay here." A boat owner brother is having dinner in Mr. Lin's garden. I wonder if Miss Wu can show his favor? "
Wu Ruofei hadn't answered yet, but he saw He'er coming slowly and swaying slowly. The tears on her face had all been wiped away, and she applied a light pink and white, showing a different kind of beauty from usual.
Qiu Yizhi took the opportunity to peek at Li Shengjie and saw a blush on his face, but the look in his eyes stayed firmly on He'er and could no longer look away. Qiu Yizhi smiled secretly in her heart: Li Shengjie is still a young man after all, and whatever is on his mind is revealed on his face.
So Qiu Yizhi said with a smile: "Brother, don't you feel ashamed to stare at this girl's house like this?"
Li Shengjie scratched his head and replied: "Remember this is Miss He'er, right? She even talked to me a few words on my boat. She was born so beautiful, just for others to see, why can't I see her? Woolen cloth?"
After hearing this, He'er blushed with shame and quickly lowered her head.
Qiu Yizhi knew that it was Li Shengjie who had been interested in He'er for a long time, so she said: "Actually, Brother Yu called Brother Xian here today. The big thing he wants to discuss with Brother Xian is that he wants this girl He'er to follow Brother Xian. I wonder if my dear brother is willing to ask for his origin?"
"Yes, of course I do!" Li Shengjie replied without hesitation.
After hearing this, Qiu Yizhi felt a little worried, and quickly added: "I'm not afraid that brother Xian will blame brother Yu for talking too much. This girl He'er was originally Miss Wen Lingjiao's maid, and Miss Wen was a saint of Tianzun Sect. Now He'er My daughter wants to escape from the Tianzun Sect, but she is afraid that the cult is so powerful and the court does not want to see her, so the filling of this cake seems to be difficult to make... "
"Bah!" Li Shengjie spat, "What's so big about this? I've never been used to what the Tianzun Sect has done, let alone what that bullshit leader has done! If he dares to come over and embarrass He'er, I will escort him to the sea to feed the fish! As for the court... I... I also have a way around it!"
After hearing this, He'er was so moved that she couldn't control herself, and two crystal tears suddenly fell from her eyes.
When Li Shengjie saw He'er's demeanor, he felt pity even more. He grabbed He'er's hand and said, "Why are you crying? Follow me and I won't let you suffer at all from now on. You won't have to cry anymore." Yes. Don’t believe me? I’ll take you on board to see who dares to bully you.”
After saying that, Li Shengjie took He'er's hand and walked out.
He'er also fell in love with Li Shengjie. She neither dodge nor coy, and followed Li Shengjie quickly away with great obedience.
Seeing how anxious Li Shengjie was, Qiu Yizhi hurriedly shouted behind him: "My dear brother, please stay here. Why don't you leave after lunch?"
When these words were spoken, Li Shengjie had already walked away, and I don't know if he heard them.
Lin Shuhan, who was present at the scene, couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "The young captain is indeed a young hero. He is so decisive and heroic. Lin cannot learn from him even if he wants to."
Qiu Yizhi was also filled with emotion and said: "Yes, I finally finished the matter that Miss Wen entrusted to me..." When mentioning Wen Lingjiao, Qiu Yizhi was filled with sadness and bitterness, and hurriedly changed He started a topic, "He'er can be considered a member of the family. I will prepare a dowry for her tomorrow. I can't humiliate her."
He'er's dowry was a trivial matter, but Qiu Yizhi was busy thinking about how to reject the emperor's decree without being rude or compromising. Such a rare problem in the world worried him for several days. After talking to Lin Shuhan all night long for several nights, I even lost countless hairs. I seemed to have aged several years in a few days.