"You mean, you want me to persuade them to reuse you?"
Zhu Ming looked at Ander seriously and couldn't tell that this foreigner's ambition was quite big.
"That's right."
Ender didn't hide anything. He believed that the child would come to him today because the big shot behind him would find him useful.
Navigation charts are not given for free.
"I think you came to me because you must have encountered something that needs me."
Ender looked at the child and felt that he was just arranged here by a big shot, and his tone of voice was a bit condescending.
Zhu Ming didn't care, after all, we were here to talk about business today.
"I do need you. We are going to sea and need someone with experience."
He stood up, and although he was small, he raised his head and looked directly into Ender's eyes, without any intention of avoiding him.
This mature look actually made Ande secretly amazed.
If a child can be raised like this, then the person behind him is probably also an outstanding person.
"However, I need to know where you are from and how much you know about my Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Ming did not trust Ander easily. It is said that if you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be in danger of a hundred battles.
He still understands this simple truth.
"Is this the beginning?"
Ender was obviously stunned for a moment. He had expected that others would ask about his origin and purpose, but he did not expect that it would start with this child.
But then he shook his head: "This is probably what you call knowing yourself and your enemy."
His accent is still very strong, but he can already use some simple idioms. It seems that he has spent a lot of time studying in Daming.
"I am just a civilian, a pirate. I was captured in a collision with Japanese pirates and escaped here."
Ender did not hide his identity as a pirate, but told him openly.
At least, the value of a navigator is definitely much higher than the execution of a pirate.
"pirate?"
Zhu Ming just frowned, then returned to his normal appearance and looked at Ander: "Keep talking."
"There is no doubt that your country is one of the most powerful countries now, so I want to achieve my glory here."
After Ander finished speaking, Zhu Ming also began to think deeply.
If my memory is correct, Europe is still in the hands of the medieval Habsburg dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty's current national strength should still have some advantages over the Holy Roman Empire.
Ender probably wasn't lying.
"I can let you be reused, but not now."
Zhu Ming nodded, this should be enough.
Being able to draw that nautical chart already shows Ender's ability.
Plus with Zheng He keeping an eye on it, it shouldn't be a big problem.
"how long?"
Hearing Zhu Ming's promise, Ander became obviously excited.
Due to the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban, the Ming Dynasty's naval fleet had no experience in going to sea. As the only candidate, I was bound to be able to completely control the navy fleet of this dynasty.
If a pirate can reach this position, it's hard not to be excited.
Zhu Ming just smiled and waited for the Ming Dynasty's treasure ship to be completed, giving this foreigner a little Ming Dynasty shock.
"I don't know, but you can come with me now."
Zhu Ming shook his head. He already had the candidates to go overseas, but now he still needed to settle the money matter.
"Where to go?"
When he heard that he was going to follow Zhu Ming, Ander became wary.
He is an outsider after all.
"Imperial City."
After Zhu Ming left two words, he turned and walked out the door.
He only gave Ender one chance.
Zheng He's seven voyages to the West have proven his ability.
He chose Ander just because compared to Zheng He who stayed with his fourth uncle, Ander was alone and easier to control.
Ander watched Zhu Ming's leaving figure in silence. The kid couldn't walk very fast, but he still didn't have much time to think about it.
Just when Zhu Ming was about to step out of the room, Ander took a deep breath.
"I'll go with you."
He chose Zhu Ming because he and the old man traveling together were unusual, so he made a bet.
He is only one person, even if he loses, he can lose no matter how much he loses.
Zhu Ming just smiled with his back to Ander and walked out of the door without stopping.
"Little Emperor Sun, you have figured it out."
Seeing Zhu Ming come out of the house, Liu Jin, who was waiting anxiously, immediately rushed forward and checked Zhu Ming carefully.
If Zhu Ming loses a hair, even if Yun Qi is his godfather, he won't be able to protect himself.
"Imperial grandson?"
Ande was also surprised when he heard Liu Jin call Zhu Ming.
I didn't expect that my bet would actually be on such an important person.
If it was the emperor's grandson, then the child's previous behavior would make sense.
"Little grandson of the emperor, who is this?"
Only then did Liu Jin notice the blond and blue-eyed weirdo following Zhu Ming, and asked curiously.
I just checked the safety of the little emperor's grandson, but I haven't seen such a big person.
This looks really strange.
"He's the one I want to use."
Zhu Ming responded simply.
"When you enter the palace, you are not one of their ministers, but one of mine. Do you understand?"
Zhu Ming did not look back, but reminded Ander again in a deep voice.
He will start cultivating his own power now.
Even Lao Zhu Chong can't pamper him for the rest of his life.
"Understood."
Ender nodded. In just this brief contact, he had already recognized the ability of this royal family.
"It's so big..."
Following Zhu Ming to the palace, Ander looked at the almost endless city walls on both sides and couldn't help but sigh.
I am afraid that the imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire is not so large.
The military force of the Ming Dynasty was indeed strong, and I made the right choice.
"You have been in the Ming Dynasty for so long, you should know the etiquette."
Zhu Ming looked at Ander, taking him to see Grandpa Huang now, if he lost etiquette, it would give a bad impression.
"A little bit."
In front of the Ming Dynasty's palace, Ander, who looked confident just now, began to show timidity.
"never mind."
Zhu Ming originally wanted to give Ander a brief training, but after thinking about it, he sighed.
There is not enough time, so it is better to settle this matter as soon as possible while Lao Zhu is still a little enthusiastic about going to sea.
With that said, he led Ande directly to the Daming Palace.
"Little Emperor, your Majesty may be discussing something at the moment."
Seeing that Zhu Ming was going to Zhu Yuanzhang's place, Liu Jin nervously began to warn him again.
Even if the little emperor's grandson is favored again, it is really inappropriate to go to His Majesty when discussing matters.
"I'm looking for Grandpa Huang to discuss matters."
Zhu Ming just responded without stopping for a moment.
In order to complete this matter, he was very serious.
This is related to one's future power.
