After understanding the above reasons, Qi Yu's anxious heart finally calmed down.
If you cannot understand the holy will, how can your heart be at peace?
However, after getting settled, he realized another problem.
What?
Could it be that he is the only one who knows this secret?
Not really!
The emperor said that in addition to the monarch and his ministers, there was another person who knew some fragmentary information.
However, he is dead now.
Who?
——The King of Yong.
Yes!
He settled in Tuen Mun, built his own wharves, and built warships. He was clearly the unrivaled hegemon in Southeast Asia.
Judging from his cards at the time, he had the ability to travel to and from Java. If he gets the imperial seal and ascends the throne in southern Xinjiang, wouldn't he become the second King of Yan?
Even better than that.
It was precisely for this reason that the emperor expressed his tacit approval of Qi Yu, torture and defeat of King Yong.
Ah, so this is the logic!
Qi Dalang thought to himself: No wonder His Majesty didn't want King Yong to come to Beijing in the first place. It turned out to be because of this crux. Now that King Yong has passed away, this secret has basically been sealed away.
But the emperor was thinking: Even if you are smart enough to realize the emperor's intention in time, if you really escort King Yong back to the capital, there is no guarantee that there will be some gossip.
All gone!
Counting romantic figures, but also looking at the present.
Qi Yu came back to his senses and asked: "From what Your Majesty said just now, could it be that you want the minister to go to Java and ask for the exiled Emperor Jianwu from that country?"
"Yes, but not entirely!" The emperor's eyes flashed and he said: "Now that time has passed, the deposed monarch is already old. Maybe he has turned into a handful of loess at this moment. The main reason I let you go is to let you go. You found the lost jade seal of the country. However, I heard that Java has purchased a batch of gunboats from Western countries. Although the number is not large, it is quite powerful. If you do not have strong force to deter, then Java How can the king be willing to cooperate?"
Logically speaking, this is indeed the case.
It's just that Long Live Lord underestimated Qi Yu.
In fact, Qiongzhou's true strength is not as weak as the outside world thinks.
In the final analysis, the imperial court did not know enough about new firearms, and it was easy for major deviations to occur in its research and judgment.
However, Qi Yu was happy to see Ru
this.
He said with humility and approval: "Qiongzhou is like the sun that has just risen. Although it lacks heat, it has great stamina. I believe it won't be long before I have the capital to challenge Java."
"My dear, I am neither humble nor arrogant, neither arrogant nor impetuous. I am much calmer than before."
However, the emperor changed his tone and asked curiously: "I don't understand one thing. Why are you so keen on developing firearms as a military?"
this……
It’s hard to answer...
Qi Yu thought for a while and defended himself: "Your Majesty, I am building a naval force entirely out of self-defense considerations. In fact, the vast South China Sea is not as calm as imagined. That The gathering of foreigners in this area is complicated. As long as you are not careful, you may be bullied. Look at Dawan, which is also a giant island. Isn’t it a ready-made example? Wei Chen believes that if you don’t have some strong strength, , it is impossible to defend that territory."
There is some truth.
The emperor nodded when he heard this and said: "The situation in southern Xinjiang is indeed different today. How could I not know it? Forget it, you can just develop your Qiongzhou with peace of mind. No one will make irresponsible remarks about it. "
"However, there is one thing you must do. I give you three years to find the lost imperial seal. For this purpose, you will not hesitate to go to war with Java."
Three years?
Haha, that should be enough!
Huh?
There is something in these words!
The meaning was obviously a hint that he would continue to stay in Qiongzhou.
It’s so good!
After Qi Yu had an epiphany, he quickly stood up, cupped his hands in thanks and said, "My lord, thank you for your kindness!"
The emperor nodded and smiled, and said regretfully: "Originally, I planned to call you to the capital and the palace to serve as my adviser, leaving the conquest of Java to others, but who knew that the situation in Nanyang suddenly deteriorated? , I have to re-examine it. Yesterday, Lu Boxuan once told me that you are both civil and military, and you have the appearance of a famous general like opening up new territories. If you are recruited to the capital, it will be like Kunpeng trapped in the wilderness. It’s useless. Therefore, I gave up the idea of recruiting you to Beijing.”
Mr. Lu actually helped me speak. Well, he is a good person.
However, it is not difficult to hear from these words that the emperor still attaches great importance to border affairs, and for the sake of the overall situation, he can make appropriate concessions.
Qi Yu, who was in a good mood, turned on the flattering mode and said against his will: "There is a saying in "The Book of Songs: Xiaoya": In the whole world, there is nothing but the king's land;
On the shore of the land, could it be the king's ministers? No matter where I serve as a deacon, aren't they all loyal to Your Majesty? In this case, why should we distinguish between each other? "
Cough, spit!
How can you, Qi Dalang, say such shameless words?
The emperor naturally didn't believe it.
After glancing at him, he snorted like a feigned anger.
But hey, hey, the atmosphere is more harmonious.
Taking advantage of the emperor's happiness, Qi Yu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you hope that I will use force to threaten Java. However, my current status is only a fourth-grade prefect and I have no power to develop arms. You said... this should What should we do?"
It means that we have the intention, but we are powerless.
Because this is against the law.
The emperor smiled knowingly and asked, "In your opinion, what should I do?"
"In fact, it's not difficult. As long as Your Majesty, with a wave of your pen, declares the vassal to be the 'Governor' of Qiongzhou, then he can legitimately raise the flag of command!" Qi Yu flattened his mouth and said what he had been holding in his heart for a long time. He spoke it freely and freely.
"No! The Qiongzhou Prefecture is small in area and conforms to the administrative plan of the state capital level. If it is forcibly promoted to a provincial capital, how can it convince the public?" The emperor shook his head and flatly refused.
What? Small area?
Is this a thing?
Qi Yu almost without thinking, immediately took out two pieces of documents from his arms, then held them up with both hands and said: "Your Majesty, don't rush to draw conclusions, let's take a look at this. If the two places in the memorial are merged into Qiongzhou Mansion , is its area still small?”
oh?
What's the meaning?
The emperor reached out to take it out of curiosity, and was about to open it to take a look when he suddenly saw San Dezi running over: "Your Majesty, there is urgent military information arriving at the border from 18 miles away. Cabinet ministers, please hurry up." Return to the palace quickly and assess the military situation!"
Any military information?
This is a top priority and cannot be delayed.
After hearing this, the emperor hurriedly raised his feet and prepared to leave.
However, after taking a few steps, he turned back, shook the document in his hand, and said: "I will take this book back to the palace to read it. After reading it in detail, I will reply to you."
"yes!"
Although he felt a little unhappy about being interrupted, Qi Yu had no choice but to agree.
At this moment, this snow viewing appointment is officially over. However, today, I was only focusing on drinking and reminiscing about old times, but I forgot about the theme of enjoying the snow.
