"The Japanese country on the other side has few people and narrow land. In order to be a local emperor, they are 'closed to the country' and do not communicate with the outside world. They do not have firearms. Once the red-haired people invade, they are unable to resist... I believe you still remember the Japanese pirate rebellion, these red-haired people are not Japanese pirates..."

Fu Zonglong and Fang Kongxu were both frightened, and their faces changed at this moment, and they were all guessing Zhu Xu's words.

"They have a musket that can kill people and animals at a distance of ten times the distance of a bow and arrow. If they cooperate with the cannon, what can stop them?" Zhu Xu tried his best to be concise and did not make a long statement.

He said it was a bit expanded, and Western weapons have not yet advanced to this level, but he must give these "old hats" enough to shock them.

Fang Kongzhao and Fu Zonglong were not unaware of the knowledge. They knew more or less about the red-haired people. When listening to Zhu Xu's words, their hearts suddenly became heavy.

Nanzhili is near the sea. If the red-haired man landed here and had such weapons, wouldn’t the entire Nanzhili be able to be mermaid meat?

Zhu Xu looked at the expressions of the two with leisurely leisurely, and his tone slowed down and said: "My Ming Dynasty is now facing changes that have not been seen in a thousand years. On the one hand, there are internal and external troubles, the government is corrupt, officials are floating in the affairs, and the country is in danger, and the people are living in poverty; on the other hand, the enemies overseas are approaching, and their fangs are already biting to Taiwan. How do we deal with it? They all shouted to "slow down" and "take slow down". The adults in the capital teach me every day to "govern a big country like cooking a small freshman". Don't be anxious... But the officials in the world have a few real understandings and concerns about the situation facing the Ming Dynasty. They are all frivolous all day long, calculating their own small abacus, and they always "recommend" and "begging for home". They seem to be righteous and proud, but what is the benefit of the country and the people? Tell me..."

Fang Kongzhao and Fu Zonglong both changed their faces slightly. The emperor's words were really heavy, and every word hit their minds.

The emperor was right. Resigning from his official position with a clear reputation is to protect oneself, not to "for the country and the people". To give up the big self and be small, is not a gentleman's way.

Of course, there are also various reasons, such as "the court is dark", "the treacherous ministers are in power", "political disagreements", etc., but they cannot escape the four words "belief in protecting one's own self". If you seriously discuss it, it is really unbearable.

Zhu Xu looked at the expressions of the two, and felt secretly happy. For some reason, he scolded these two people, and felt more accomplished than those in the capital. He knocked his fingers on the table and continued to say lightly: "As an official, you must have a sense of self-consciousness, that is, those who are officials serve the people, not for themselves, and have been determined to be a high-ranking official since childhood. What you want to do, and what you want to do, and what you want to do, are all false! An official, you should have some ideas after observing something, instead of having some ideas to become an official... What you do should be adapted to local conditions, conduct in-depth investigations, and specialize in research. You cannot have a passion for doing things with willfulness, just talk about the salt merchants. Why is it so troublesome? Your governor's yamen has no way to adapt. Do you have to obey the orders of the cabinet and slap the sternly? Those ingenuity and talent in studying cannot be used slightly in government affairs?"

Fang and Fu were a little stuffy when Zhu Xu knocked and beaten, and cold sweat broke out on their heads.

Zhu Xu said these words to the whole of Nanzhili. Seeing that the two of them had nothing to say for a moment, he waved his hand and said, "Go back, just what I just said, write a copy and send it to the newspaper. I want to take a look."

Fang and Fu were now in a mess and didn't know what to say, so they had to get up and raise their hands and said, "I obey the order, I will take my leave!"

The two of them went out, and when the cold wind blew, they looked at each other in an instant.

They woke up and were worried that the emperor would make dumplings tomorrow, so they came to discuss tomorrow's affairs and find out the truth, but now they only received a scolding!

Both of them sighed in their hearts, the emperor is the emperor after all, and they are still a little more tender.

Zhu Xu watched the backs of the two gradually disappear, his fingers still tapping, and his expression was calm.

He wanted to say a lot, but at this moment he felt that he could not say it out loud, haste would be ineffective.

Cao Huachun waited for a while, and saw that Zhu Xu was not moving, and stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, why not have a meal first?"

Zhu Xu had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but he was quite confused. He thought about it and said, "Well, let them come down too."

‘They’ refer to the two sisters Hai Lanzhu and Bumubutai.

Cao Huachun responded and ordered someone to serve the food, and went to invite the two of them in person.

Hai Lanzhu's expression returned to her previous joy, and she kindly pulled Bumubutai.

Bumu Butai was as usual, with a somewhat gentle expression, no longer so cold, and kept people from thousands of miles away.

Zhu Xu invited the two to have a meal, thinking while eating.

The most noteworthy thing in Nanzhili is not agriculture, but business. Zhu Xu's "tender note" has not been written yet. He held the bowl and took a few bites. He suddenly looked up at Bumubutai and said, "Go to my room later."

Hai Lanzhu immediately pursed her lips, then smiled, lowered her head and said nothing.

Bumubutai frowned slightly, and after a while, he said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu didn't think about anything else. Seeing Bumu Butai responded, he continued to eat while thinking. Later, he would dictate that Bumu Butai's pen was a good cooperation.

The Qinhuai River water flows quietly as usual, full of the smell of rouge.

The business of Jiaofang, which has not been closed, is getting better and better, with crowds and noises resounding across the Qinhuai River.

Some people are drunk and forgetful, while others are tossing and turning, and they are destined to be sleepless tonight.

With Zhu Xu, the "source of chaos", there is no peace in the entire Nanzhili.

Officials in the court, nobles, old ministers, tycoons, gentry, etc., were all involved in an invisible net.

In the court, Qian Qianyi's second wife, Li, looked firm and leaned forward to look at Qian Qianyi, who was sitting not far away, with a condensing and bitter look on her face.

"Why are you?" Qian Qianyi smiled bitterly, and on his right hand was a document of Heli.

Li was less than thirty years old, and she was in a state of beauty, but her face had an inconsistent color, her voice was extremely firm, and her eyes were as iron as iron, and she said, "Although the concubine was not well-born, she would never be punished! The master's character really made the concubine despise her and could not bear it anymore. I also asked the master to allow her to leave. If the master refused, please give her a divorce letter and let her leave!"

Qian Qianyi knew that his second wife was like a fire and could not rub the sand in her eyes. He did something stupid yesterday, but she discovered it.

This "one divorce letter" is actually equivalent to burying a woman's life. After all, a couple is together, Qian Qianyi is unwilling to harm her. He sighed and signed Heli.

Li's expression was calm, and he took the Heli document and said righteously, "For the last time, the naughty concubine advised the master, as a court official, to abide by the rules and regulations, and strictly adhere to himself. Don't do anything else if you are confused that day!"

Qian Qianyi was not embarrassed, but just nodded lightly and said, "You go."

Li looked at Qian Qianyi again, took a bag and left with a big stroll.

Qian Qianyi didn't feel much about the departure of the second wife. He took out a letter from his arms and did not open it, and his expression became solemn.

He was famous in literature and talented in Jinling. He had made friends all over the world in Jiangnan. However, the only one who wrote letters without signing was the third uncle of the Wu family.

This person was very kind to him. He was able to escape Wei Zhongxian's persecution back then. It was this third uncle who dealt with it and used a lot of money. His resumption of the Wu family also put in the effort.

In terms of emotion and reason, if the Wu family asks, Qian Qianyi will not refuse!

However, he knew better in his heart what the content in this letter was, but he could never agree to it!

Qian Qianyi put the letter on the table and just watched it, his face changing constantly. He stopped several times when he wanted to take it apart.

Like Qian Qianyi, there are not one hundred or eighty in Nanzhili, including the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture and Shi Bangyao.

Shi Bangyao stood in the pavilion, looked at the letter, and sighed to the bright moonlight.

Our Shi family owed a favor from the Wu family back then, and it was too big to repay it. Now it is time for them to request some of it to repay.

But if this is to be repaid, it may really have to take over the entire Shi family...

The Wang family, Wang Beicheng, and Mr. Wang also received a letter, including a puppet.

Mr. Wang held the letter and the puppet, and remained silent and silent.

This puppet was stained with blood. He was a child who was loyal and killed by someone. It was protected by the old master of the Wu family. If the Wang family is today, the Wu family's help is indispensable.
Chapter completed!