Fang Zheng was speechless and choked. He really didn't know how to reply.
He really couldn't keep up with Wu Sheng's brain.
How about calling him a master... Is this the realm of a master?
Sure enough, none of the talents who can be called a master are simple!
Fang Zheng was silent for a while and then said, "That's fine. Let's talk in detail tomorrow."
Wu Sheng nodded, returned to the bed with the dinner plate, and started chatting with the others.
Everyone enjoyed this meal.
The food is indeed delicious, but the beautiful scenery in front of you is even more rare.
Emperor Jing was in a good mood and immediately got drunk.
After that, he was sent to the bedroom to rest.
Many of the other officials chose to stay in the room to chat, while some went downstairs to continue their research.
Some officials who were particularly curious asked to go to the equipment room to see how the steam engine worked.
In the end, there was only a small group of particularly worthless people left, who surrounded Wu Sheng and ran off to who knows where...
Until evening, everyone was called back by Fang Zhengyi.
After enjoying a unique fireworks show on the rooftop, we got on the train back to Beijing.
As for Fang Zhengyi, he took leave and stayed in Taoyuan County.
...
The next day, in the backyard of the county government office.
Fang Zhengyi and Wu Sheng sat opposite each other.
There are some snacks and tea on the table.
Since Wu Sheng decided to go, he had to plan well in advance.
The reason why I suggested to Emperor Jing that Wu Sheng go was not purely because of Wu Sheng's indescribable creativity in certain fields.
But Master Wu has really been an official and has rich experience.
In addition, he performed exceptionally well in Jianjiang and helped Xueyuelou as a consultant, which made him prosperous.
Such talents are one-of-a-kind in terms of ability, adaptability, and creativity.
The two had some refreshments, and Wu Sheng asked first: "Master, regarding overseas matters..."
Before he could ask the question, Fang Zheng said, "The reason why I asked you to go overseas was something your Majesty and I discussed together. The situation overseas is complex and ever-changing, and there are churches watching from the sidelines."
"We have now laid down the basic foundation, and the most important thing at the moment is to maintain the situation. Putting aside the church, the rest are neutral or even biased towards our country. We must try our best to win the hearts of the people, and at least occupy the minds of the people. If we influence the bottom, we can influence the top. "
"If you want to have a good start, there is no better place than the Holy City. According to the news from the West Sea, since Father Sorje became the pope and abolished many church tax burdens, the number of pilgrims coming here is more than before. many."
Fang Zheng continued: "Dajing took action to conquer the Holy City. Although the non-church jurisdictions have benefited, they must be afraid of Dajing. You need to start from the Holy City to promote Dajing's culture and products. You can visit it on weekdays. Visit other countries and establish good relations with the higher-ups.”
"I guess in the next few years, Western countries will organize fleets to visit our beautiful scenery."
"You should try your best to weaken Da Jing's tyrannical image there. We must shape ourselves into a perfect partner and form a sharp contrast with the old church. Only in this way can we become the leader of the world's rules in the future."
Wu Sheng picked up the tea cup and thought: "But what does this have to do with opening a brothel? What role can the brothel... play in this?"
"No, who told you to only open a brothel? And you are not the only one." Fang Zhengyi explained, "There are many plans in the future. In addition to brothels, we will build houses, schools, hospitals, shops, Newspaper offices, restaurants, charity... starting from the lowest level of the people, improving the image of the scene in all aspects."
"As for you, whatever you do in Taoyuan County, you can do whatever you want when you get to the Holy City. The poor, rich, civilians and nobles only like a few things, mansions, delicious food and beautiful women. If you can handle these things, what kind of relationship can't be done? ?”
Wu Sheng sighed: "That's true. Apart from the language barrier, I don't think it's difficult at all. Do you have any other plans?"
"Don't worry about the language barrier. You must have heard of Lai Gou'er, right? Let him arrange it for you when you get there, and you can do whatever you want." Fang Zhengyi continued to preach, "This matter is not difficult to say. But it’s always a bit complicated to do.”
"This requires internal and external cooperation. If you publicize the good things outside, I will also publicize the benefits of overseas."
"Huh?" Wu Sheng asked in astonishment: "Why do you want to promote the benefits of overseas? What is good about overseas?"
Fang Zheng smiled: "That's not important, what's important is publicity! Do you think, what would happen if we promoted the benefits of overseas countries internally and aroused the envy of the people?"
"They will be dissatisfied with the court..."
"That's true, but the purpose is not here, but to encourage people to go to sea! Now the shipbuilding industry in Dajing has been very stable, and some big families have begun to acquire sea-going ships to go to sea for trade, but this is not enough. I hope more people will go overseas to obtain profit."
Wu Sheng hesitated and said: "But... the impact of this will be bad. What will happen if the people complain about the court?"
"Then let them complain! What's wrong with us shaping overseas as a perfect goal, and then the people raise questions and dissatisfaction, forcing the court to get closer to that goal?"
"Our foundation is strong and the people's lives are getting better year by year. What are we afraid of if we complain? Can they still rebel?"
"Besides, let me tell you, this situation will not last long. Think about it, when those businessmen who were deceived to go overseas find that it is completely different from the perfect paradise they imagined, what will happen to them when they come back? Woolen cloth?"
"Uh... I feel cheated, what else can I do?"
"Tsk!" Fang Zheng knocked on the table one by one, "The more you go abroad, the more patriotic you become!"
"Ah! I understand what's going on!" Wu Sheng suddenly realized, "I have a great talent."
As soon as Fang Zheng picked up the snack and took a bite, he said proudly: "This is nothing. Make good use of the yin and yang, and victory or defeat lies in it."
"At the end of next month, the imperial court will have a fleet going to sea. Do you think the time is suitable?"
Wu Sheng thought for a while: "It's a bit hasty, but I have nothing to prepare for this, and my family is stable. Whatever, it all depends on the master's arrangements."
"That's good, I won't say much more. Tomorrow, you pack your things and go back to the capital, and we will make a detailed plan. I also have a Marco Polo propaganda plan for you. You don't have to worry when you get to the Holy City, just do what's easy. Can."
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