1837: Why don't you let me punch
The reception on the dock was extremely high, but after a group of people settled down, the circle of the evening banquet was extremely small, and there were only Qin Feng and his wife, Shu Chang and Luo Yishui.
But this arrangement not only did not make Luo Yishui feel irresistible, but instead was even more satisfied.
Such a welcoming banquet is even more like a gathering of relatives and friends who have not seen each other for a long time. If there are a lot of guests and a lot of noble people, Luo Yishui will become more and more apart.
To be honest, even now, the deflection in Luo Yishui's heart has not been completely turned around. Qin Feng's arrangements have just given him time to adapt.
The family brought back by Luo Yishui was taken care of by Yinggu, the King of Qi Qinwu and the eldest princess Qi Wen, who accompanied him. After more than a year of experience last year, Qin Feng, the King of Qi, had already lost his youth and had become an adult. In the hall outside, in just a few words, the alienation of Luo Yishui's family disappeared without a trace, and the laughter and joy seemed very harmonious.
In the small hall inside, five people sat around a round table, and the tables were filled with home-cooked dishes from the Ming Dynasty.
"I can't forget the food in my hometown, the sweetest water in my hometown. Brother Luo, welcome back." Qin Feng raised his wine glass and invited Luo Yishui to drink together.
Luo Yishui raised his wine glass and said with some emotion: "It's been more than ten years, and I have returned to my hometown in my dreams many times. However, when I returned today, it is very different from the scene in my dreams. I almost can't recognize it. His Majesty Hong Tuweiluo is worthy of the Holy Emperor, and Luo admires it."
The two of them touched their wine glasses gently, and the transparent glass made a tingling sound, and both of them drank it all in one go.
"Today's private banquet is only about friendship. I don't call you a waiter. If you don't call me Your Majesty, how about?" Qin Feng smiled and put down his wine glass. Wang Yueyao, who was on the side, immediately stood up and filled the two of them again.
Rubbing his fingers at the wine glass, Luo Yishui looked at Qin Feng and smiled bitterly, "Only about personal friendship? Well, I just don't say anything, but I can't speak up."
"Brother Luo said bluntly that there are only family members here today, and you can say anything." Qin Feng said seriously.
"Can you say anything?" Luo Yishui looked down at the clear wine in the glass and murmured. When he raised his head again, his eyes were filled with pain. "Brother Qin, more than ten years ago, all the Luo family was killed. Luo Yishui rose up in anger, but in the end, he was forced to sail overseas by the times. Brother Qin, you, jumped into the Longmen. For more than ten years, you have been thriving. Now the Ming Dynasty is trembling overseas. If I leave that time, I am willing to leave, but this time, I was forced by you."
Qin Feng nodded slightly, Min Ruoxi turned the wine glass, Shu Chang looked at Luo Yishui with interest, while Wang Yueyao was a little nervous.
"For more than ten years, I have worked hard and finally gained a foothold and laid the foundation. But in a blink of an eye, I have to give up all this under your strong ship and cannon, Kaihaihou, Kaihaihou, Luo Yishui will really be able to make wedding clothes for you in this life?"
Speaking of this, Luo Yishui was already in tears. Not only did he think of his hard work and grievances over the years, but he also remembered his junior brother Mo Luo who had been dead for many years.
It can be said that Qin Feng took advantage of the situation to rise up. When Molo started his army in Changyang County, Qin Feng began his journey of dominance. Until the end, Molo gave up his life and fulfilled the other party. More than ten years later, his achievements over the years have now been cheaper than Qin Feng's Ming Dynasty.
Seeing a nine-foot man crying, even Qin Feng and Shu Chang could not help but feel assumptions. Wang Yueyao silently took out a silk handkerchief from his arms and handed it to Luo Yishui. Shu Chang, who was on the other side, opened her mouth, but said nothing.
Qin Feng was silent for a long time before he spoke slowly: "Brother Luo, I don't want to say anything false. No matter what happened to Moluo, I disagree with his way of doing things. He only knows destruction but not construction. This is just a bandit, so when the two are in opposition, I naturally want to try my best to annihilate him. As for now, on a private standpoint, I admire you very much and do not want to take away your achievements, but on a national standpoint, I have to do this. The Ming Dynasty cannot tolerate a country that can compete with the Ming Dynasty in that sea. This has a great impact on the national interests of the Ming Dynasty. This is one of them."
"If you have one, you will naturally have the second one!" Luo Yishui said.
"Naturally." Qin Feng said: "Brother Luo should also know that in the West, a powerful unified country has appeared, and Qin Li, the general of Qi, has arrived there. If nothing unexpected happens, it will not take long for a powerful army to come from the West. I don't think you have the ability to resist them. Even in the Ming Dynasty, I must make plans and prepare early."
"You mean the Tiger Dynasty of Dance?" Luo Yishui said.
"Yes." Qin Feng said: "When Dan came from the east, it must be the time when a large-scale war broke out with Qi. The Ming Dynasty will fight on both sides. Therefore, we cannot tolerate that there are factors that we cannot control in Manila."
"If Dan came from the east, I will naturally help you resist." Luo Yishui retorted.
"Maybe!" Qin Feng refused to comment, "But it is also possible that Brother Luo, you will join forces with Danxi to take the opportunity to trick us. The Ming Dynasty has too many interests in Manila, and the erosion there is deeper. Didn't Brother Luo think about taking this opportunity to get rid of the Ming Dynasty's control? Danxi came from the east, and its foundation was unstable, and it needed a stable supply point or transit station. Manila is in an excellent position. Brother Luo, as I said, for personal emotions, or you don't want to do this, but standing above the interests of the country, will you be allowed to do it at that time?"
"How could I do such a thing?" Luo Yishui said angrily.
"Can't do it?" Qin Feng's mouth curled up slightly, "Brother Luo, in the eyes of you and those in Manila, the Tiger Dynasty is too far away and has no foundation for roots. The Qi State's navy is too weak, and it cannot pose a powerful threat to you. But only our Ming Dynasty not only has a great influence in that sea area, but also has a strong navy power. If we fail, then you will truly master that throat. Can you, Brother Luo, alone, control such a thing? In my opinion, even Brother Luo, will do it again and again, right? This is a national plan, how could it be shaken by personal friendship?"
Luo Yishui sighed and said for a while: "Forget it, you're right. There's really one day when I might do that. But will Danxi really come? If he is as powerful as you said, can you resist it in the battle between the two sides?"
Qin Feng smiled and said, "I believe Brother Luo has seen the power of our navy. Now our Ming Dynasty has truly mastered that sea area and has a stable logistics supply area and a transfer station. If Danxi doesn't come, I will let him know why the flowers are so red! One or two fleets are enough to keep them firmly outside Manila. The Qi people thought that relying on external forces can make my Ming Dynasty busy, which is too natural."
Luo Yishui was silent when he remembered the speed of the Ming Navy's warships and the power of artillery. He could sweep Manila in just six ships. The two fleets were dozens of main warships and other auxiliary ships. The Western fleet that came from afar was ignorant of the situation of the Ming Dynasty. How could it be fortunate to be famous when encountering the two?
"Will you still attack Manila without the threat from the Western Tiger Dynasty?"
"Yes!" Qin Feng did not hesitate, but immediately replied: "The Ming Dynasty is not used to people pinching their throats. Brother Luo, the Ming Dynasty in your hearsay is very different from the Ming Dynasty in reality. We are now carrying out a great revolution. In this process of what we call the industrial revolution, the productivity of society will be greatly released and countless goods will be produced. In order to sell these goods and to make our Ming people richer, even if Danxi does not come, after I destroy Qi, I will march to the West and use strong ships and cannons to pour our goods into their markets. So, at such an important node as Manila, how can we tolerate a strong unified country there? They will always maintain their current appearance, which is what we most hope to see."
"Aren't you going to directly incorporate there into the territory of the Ming Dynasty?" Luo Yishui was a little surprised.
Qin Feng smiled and said, "The world is very big. We cannot turn all places into the territory of the Ming Dynasty. We just need to maintain a strong influence in all places. What I want to do is that anyone in the Ming Dynasty walks anywhere in this world. People in this place have great awe of him, because behind him is a powerful Ming Dynasty."
Listening to Qin Feng's seemingly plain words, Luo Yishui was stunned for a while.
"Is this your mind? Is this far behind you? I'm really far behind you. I'm not unfair to lose!"
"Brother Luo, I am not guilty of my country, and I am indeed not grateful to you for my personal friendship." Qin Feng picked up the wine glass: "But I don't want to lose a friend like you. What do you want me to do to let go of your past grudges?"
Luo Yishui looked at Qin Feng and said for a while: "Why don't you, let me punch."
As soon as these words were said, everyone was surprised. Even Qin Feng widened his eyes and looked at the other party for a while before laughing: "Okay, if this can make Brother Luo exhale your anger, let alone one punch, there is no problem with ten punches!"
Qin Feng stood up and raised his chest. Luo Yishui clenched his fists tightly and pounded Qin Feng's chest in the nervous eyes of everyone. It seemed powerful, but when it fell, it was as light as a feather.
Chapter completed!