"There are not only the Folang Jiren in Shuangyu Port, but also the Japanese pirates. The reason why the two are in peace is that the Folang Jiren is more powerful."

Xu Yan paused for a moment and then continued: "This balance is actually very clever. It's okay on weekdays, but it's hard to say if it's wartime."

Zhu Wan stroked her beard and smiled, "What does Xu Xiaoyou mean to spread rumors and make them suspicious of each other?"

Xu Yan praised: "The master of the Ministry is wise. The island barbarians and the pirates of the Bolangji are in harmony. They only need to add a handful of fire to make them suspicious of each other or even join in fire."

Of course, this premise is that the Ming army is in a hurry and puts enough pressure on it.

"This is indeed a good way."

Zhu Wan was very satisfied with Xu Yan's suggestions.

Seeing that Zhu Wan was in a good mood, Xu Yan chanted:

"Xiaozhu is temporarily at ease, worrying about the past alliance.

He called the jar and bowed to the guest, and waved his wings to sit and talk about war.

The cloud protects toothpick is full, and the stars contain swords are horizontal.

It is not my intention to be a marquis, I hope the sea will be peaceful."

Zhu Wan knew that Xu Yan had talent in poetry, and when she saw him suddenly recited a poem, she praised him and said, "Xu Xiaoyou's poem is good."

Xu Yan hurriedly said, "Mr., this poem was not written by a late child."

"oh?"

Zhu Wan was a little surprised.

"This poem was written by Qi Jiguang, the commander of Dengzhou Guard."

Xu Yan said without hesitation.

"Qi Jiguang?"

Zhu Wan obviously had never heard of this name and was very confused.

This is not surprising. At this time, Qi Jiguang was just a young boy who had just inherited his ancestral position and had no reputation.

"The Lord of Qibingmen Hall, this person is from Dengzhou, Shandong. He inherited his ancestral position in the 23rd year of Jiajing. This poem was written by him in the 25th year of Jiajing."

"Oh? Xu Xiaoyou and Qi Jiguang also have a relationship?"

Zhu Wan asked with great interest.

Xu Yan knew that he would ask this, and had already thought of the words.

"If you go back to Master Wutang, Wansheng once went to Dengzhou to study and met Qi Jiguang."

The original Xu Yan really likes studying abroad very much, and is called increasing knowledge, but in fact he is just traveling around the mountains and rivers.

He has indeed been to Dengzhou, but he probably has never seen Qi Jiguang.

However, such things cannot be verified at all. In other words, even if Xu Yan had really met Qi Jiguang, he was one of the many people who participated in the banquet, Qi Jiguang might not remember it.

After hearing that Xu Yan and Qi Jiguang had no friendship, Zhu Wan said curiously: "Xu Xiaoyou has not had a close relationship with Qi Jiguang, why did he recommend it to him?"

Xu Yan thought to himself that I can't say that I know that he will become a famous anti-Japanese general in the future.

Difficult, really difficult!

"I report to the master of the ministry, just relying on his words, "I don't want to be a marquis, I hope the sea will be peaceful."

Xu Yan said this actually makes some sense.

The reason why he stood out among the crowd at the banquet left a deep impression on Zhu Wan was because he recited a poem.

The poem he wrote is actually very similar to the poem by Qi Jiguang, both of which express the desire to serve the country and maintain peace and defense.

In other words, Xu Yan can say that he met his confidant and appreciated each other.

Logically speaking, this is a clear explanation.

Sure enough, Zhu Wan nodded slightly when she saw him saying this: "Heroes know heroes, Xiaoyou Xu is trying to promote the country's wise men."

In fact, Xu Yan also mentioned Qi Jiguang to Zhu Wan with a try-and-see attitude.

After all, Qi Jiguang first appeared on the important historical stage in the 32nd year of Jiajing. After being recommended by Zhang Juzheng, Qi Jiguang became the assistant commander of the office. He managed the 25 garrisons of the Third Battalions of Dengzhou, Wendeng and Jimo to defend against Japanese pirates on the coast of Shandong.

Two years later, Qi Jiguang, who had some experience, was transferred to Zhejiang as the assistant chief, serving as the position of general, defending the three prefectures of Ningbo, Shaoxing and Taizhou.

Now Xu Yan recommends Qi Jiguang, which is a bit like asking him to skip the level.

In fact, it would be easier to ask Emperor Jiajing for someone as Zhu Wan.

After all, Zhang Juzheng could do it in the 32nd year of Jiajing, and at that time Zhang Juzheng was just an idle official in the Hanlin Academy.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Wan shook her head.

"I cannot recommend him. Qi Jiguang is the assistant commander of Dengzhou Guard and a military officer. He is the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. If he recommends a military officer, he may be easily given a handle."

As soon as Zhu Wan finished speaking, Xu Yan suddenly realized.

Civil officials and military officials were actually two separate groups in the Ming Dynasty. If there was an intersection between the two, it would be quite troublesome.

Especially Xia Yan, when Zeng Xian’s incident happened, it was even more sensitive to civil officials making friends with military generals.

If Zhu Wan recommends Qi Jiguang at this time, it will definitely cause criticism.

The reason why Zhang Juzheng recommended Qi Jiguang was safe and sound was probably because Zhang Juzheng was just a Hanlin poet at that time and did not hold a high position, so he would not have caused suspicion from Emperor Jiajing.

Different people do the same thing, the effect is completely different.

When Xu Yan thought of this, he was sweating coldly. An inadvertent decision almost harmed Zhu Wan and himself.

There is so much knowledge in the officialdom, but he still has no consideration!

It seems that Qi Jiguang still has to wait a few more years before he has the chance to come out!

After chatting with Zhu Wan for a while, Xu Yan took the initiative to leave.

It can be seen that Zhu Wan is indeed very busy and has not tried to keep Xu Yan too much.

But after Xu Yan left the Governor's Office, he went straight to Chen's Mansion.

It is really unreasonable to come to Hangzhou and not go to my grandfather's house. Moreover, Xu Yan is planning to inquire about his future brother-in-law from his grandfather.

Xu Yan has always been careless, and coming to his grandfather's mansion is like returning to his own home.

He came to the backyard and saw his grandfather and uncle sitting by the pond, so he walked over.

When I got closer, I found that there was another person in the pavilion.

This man is extremely burly, much taller than Xu Yan, and his body is even bigger.

What's even more strange is that the man was wearing a Confucian robe and a jade pendant hanging around his waist, dressed like a scholar.

Xu Yan was a little confused and asked his grandfather: "Grandpa, who is this?"

Mr. Chen squinted his eyes and smiled, "Good grandson, this is Hong Feng, the eldest son of the Hong family."

What?

Xu Yan was really surprised.

Hong Yu?

His future brother-in-law?

How could this guy appear here? Isn’t this too unexpected?

Xu Yan was completely unprepared and didn't know how to answer the conversation.

Moreover, the image of this future brother-in-law is very different from what Xu Yan imagined.

Shouldn’t Hong Qing be a handsome young man?

But although he was wearing a Confucian robe, he didn't feel that way at all...

Just looking at her figure, she looks like a muscular man...

"Ah, I've seen Mr. Hong."

Xu Yan was stunned for a long time before he thought of bowing to Hong Qi.

"You are Xu Yan."

Hong Qing's voice was very distinctive, with a strong and bold spirit, which made Xu Yan subconsciously swallow and spit.

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Chapter completed!