The moonlight is like water, and the sky is filled with stars.
There was no one on the street except Fang Zhengyi and Shen Yi.
Shen Yi didn't know what Fang Zheng had planned when he called him out alone, but he was still a little excited after finishing the passionate speech.
It wasn't until he walked for a few minutes and finally calmed down that Fang Zhengyi spoke.
"Shen Yi, I have a foreign job here. I wonder if you would like to go?"
Shen Yi said: "Since it is arranged by the adults, Shen Yi does not dare to refuse."
Fang Zheng smiled and shook his head: "Don't say such things. The path I choose for you may not be what you like. If you stay in the capital, you may have a bright future in the future. Aren't you afraid that I will delay you?"
Shen Yi thought for a while and said: "Don't be afraid, sir, you always think about us, and we also see your character."
Fang Zheng stood still and looked at Shen Yi.
He still has a very good impression of Shen Yi, who is down-to-earth and willing to do justice.
Have a bit of your own style, and the most important thing is to have the spirit of a cow and a horse.
"Okay, since you trust me, then everything will be according to my arrangements. This time I am going out to a place called Yuding City, and you will go to Yuding City to run errands. The official position will not be too high and cannot be compared to Liu Jing, but I guarantee you There won’t be any problems in life.”
"Actually, even without your guidance, Shen Yi still wants to choose a poor place to do business. I want to do something for the people, but I feel that I may not be able to do much if I stay in the capital. It is better to be a reporter than to be tied up." Shen Yi said.
"I wonder why the Lord asked me to go to Yuding City. What are the arrangements?" Shen Yi asked again.
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "It's nothing. There won't be any hard work when we get there. Before I leave, I'll ask someone to help me arrange the shipbuilding. You only have to be responsible for one thing, supervise the work for me."
"I will find someone to take care of you in life, so you don't have to worry about anything when you get there."
"Building a ship?" Shen Yi asked in surprise: "Why do you want to build a ship?"
"Have you heard about King Wu?"
"There is some news. I heard from the prince that King Wu seems to have rebelled?"
Fang Zheng continued walking with his hands behind his back, saying as he walked: "Well, now that you know, there is nothing to hide. When it comes to royal secrets, don't talk to outsiders."
"The King of Wu fled overseas by boat, and the imperial court wants to send people to pursue him. I, Dajing, only focus on infantry and not on sailors. I think the current navy of the imperial court is powerless."
"In addition, there are many countries overseas that we have not yet understood, and these require ships to explore."
"I left Yuding City in a hurry, and I'm not worried about the people I left behind. You are a practical person, and I feel at ease when you are watching over me."
"There are still some things I forgot to tell them. The King of Wu fled in such a hurry that he probably didn't have time to contact the foreign countries that he had exchanged goods with before. If you find foreigners at the port, you must detain all the people on the ship and cargo, and then order someone to escort them. Enter Beijing!"
Shen Yi asked hesitantly: "From your tone...it seems that you attach great importance to foreigners? Dajing also has tribute exchanges with some countries in Southeast Asia. Are the barbarian lands overseas very important?"
Fang Zheng smiled helplessly.
Perhaps this is the limitation of the times. Due to its precocious political development, it may be the strongest country in the world, both culturally and technologically.
But what follows is arrogance and contempt, and it’s always good to prepare for a rainy day.
"Shen Yi, no one knows how big the world is and how many countries there are overseas. Isn't Beirong a barbarian? He is still a thorn in my side."
"The most important thing for Dajing right now is to broaden our horizons, learn what we have never learned before, and see what we have never seen before."
"Are there no saints overseas? It is useless to be arrogant. What we want to pursue is the doctrine of appropriation."
"Using ism?" Shen Yi asked.
Fang Zheng nodded: "Well, we will absorb and learn the good things, and ignore the rest. It's that simple."
As he spoke, he patted Shen Yi on the shoulder: "Don't think so much, just do it. Follow me and you will step into history!"
Fang Zheng couldn't help but feel a little proud.
When I watched the news in my previous life, I would always find people getting stuck with crooked nuts on TV, and my ancestors would be brought out to make trouble when they were bullied.
Everything has its roots in the East, and the West is all pseudo-history and other nonsense. Ah Q is quite energetic, but it is of no use if he cannot solve the problem.
You can't just bring up your ancestors to show off your appearance in everything. Your ancestors were generous, but showing off every day has changed.
Now that we have done so much, we can take precautions and benefit the country and the people.
Shen Yi nodded and said: "I understand, Mr. Fang, I will do as you say when I get to Yuding City, but Shangguan..."
"There is no one above you, and I am still a bit thin. No one will dare to embarrass you with my letter. By the way, the people in charge of building the ship are the Chu family. They have some kindness to me. You can take care of me for me."
"Um."
Shen Yi agreed, then fell into silence, walking as if he was worried, and said no more.
Fang Zheng looked at his worried look and couldn't help but ask, "What? Are you unwilling to go or have other ideas? Don't worry, I won't force you."
Shen Yi's expression looked a little more troubled and entangled.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Your Excellency, you misunderstood. It's not that I don't want to go. But... I want to be an official, but I also want to do something for the people. I just supervise the shipbuilding and have someone to take care of me in my life. I always feel a little unwilling."
"Oh, that's it. There's no problem with it. If you're not afraid of hardship, then go ahead and do it. Just leave a few capable people to watch over it."
As expected of the newspaper's gold medal reporter, with the highest academic qualifications, Fang Zhengyi could not help but be in awe of him at this moment.
Such practical talents would indeed be wasted if they only supervise shipbuilding.
As expected, Shen Yi had a look of surprise on his face after hearing this: "Thank you, Mr. Fang! Actually, Shen Yi has another unkind request..."
Shen Yi's expression began to become awkward and even a little red, but it was too dark and Fang Zhengyi didn't see it.
After hearing half of what he said, Fang Zhengyi urged: "Tell me quickly, how can you be an official if you are so coy?"
"I would like to ask your Excellency for advice on how to serve as an official."
Fang Zheng burst into laughter: "The way to be an official? I really don't know what the way to be an official is. I only have some superficial experience. If you want to hear it, I can tell you."
"Sir, please speak!" Shen Yi pretended to be listening.
"Let me ask you first, how do you think you govern the people?"
Shen Yi was stunned for a moment, then said without hesitation: "Of course we govern the people with virtue!"
"Wrong! Big mistake. I have never known what it means to govern the people with virtue. In my opinion, there are only two ways to be an official. Solve troubles and lead people to make money. It's that simple!"
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I really can’t stand it anymore, I’ll make it up for you tomorrow
