For, far away in Goa.

No, it should be said that Zheng Zhilong, who is the "Xihai County" of the Ming Dynasty, had no idea that the big and small storm that happened in the Ming Dynasty, nor did he know how many kilograms of ginseng the emperor gave him. Even if he didn't care, it was also the emperor's kindness and despise money, but it was always face.

In fact, he has been in the middle of hesitation and entanglement for a while.

"Shizi, you are a scholar. You said, shouldn't this marquis send His Highness the Princess to Nanjing?"

Facing Wang Jiezhi, Zheng Zhilong asked directly.

The princess he mentioned was the princess of the Kingdom of Vichayenagar. Although the kingdom had perished twenty years ago and the last king died, the prince was alive, just to mess with the prince. But when he learned that the powerful Ming Dynasty had driven the Portuguese away, the prince not only sent money, but also his daughter. It was not only the only Chinese foreigners who used the beauty trick, but also familiar with it.

Although the princess is indeed very beautiful, Zheng Zhilong dared not want it, so why didn’t he dare?

Because they pointed out that this was given to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty.

Send to Nanjing?

He didn't dare either.

His daughter is the concubine in the harem. Can the father even send other women to the palace?

This is not...but as a minister, it is also the duty of being a minister.

"Mr. Marquis, this matter is not done by a minister!"

Wang Jiezhi said righteously.

"If you don't ask about anything else, just talk about the identity of the woman who is a princess, she is just a native woman from a foreign country. If the marquis sends her to Nanjing, the foreign girl will enter the harem, that's really..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zheng Zhilong said.

"It's okay, you don't have to worry about this. There are more than one foreign girl in Your Majesty's harem. In addition to the imperial concubine, there are also Western women. Your Majesty is determined to be in the world, intermarrying the country and returning to Xia, and naturally sets an example..."

These are just high-sounding words.

In the Ming Dynasty, who doesn’t know that Your Majesty is so romantic, and even said that he was “a good wife” in his early years, but that was also for state affairs and to attack Huang Taiji. He snatched all the concubines of that guy.

This is a matter of relieving your hatred!

Even Huang Taiji had a great concubine who offered the imperial seal to please His Majesty. This matter was written into historical books. Not to mention historical books, many people in the folk wrote them on this subject. Of course, those who cannot be directly written into His Majesty today, but they can be replaced with obscure nouns.

For example, the prince of Jinan, how about it? In this way, the court will have no choice. There is no literary inquisition in the Ming Dynasty. Isn’t it just about writing something related to the emperor? At most, I would bring some fun in the boudoir. What’s the big deal? Besides, this is something the emperor has done, and nothing hasn’t done?

The same is true for art to come from life and above life.

All right!

Your Majesty is so romantic.

It was so romantic more than ten years ago, but now... the same is true.

Why don’t you civil officials know how to understand the best? Only when Your Majesty is happy can Your Majesty handle national affairs well. The late emperor is not willing to be romantic, but where is the country?

None of you understand!

"Why are you not afraid of public opinion calling the Marquis a "flattering minister"?"

Wang Jiezhi's question made Zheng Zhilong feel angry.

If I hadn't had this worry, I would have sent it there long ago, and more than one, there are so many Indian women who can be called beautiful women.

Seeing that the Marquis was silent, Wang Jiezhi said again.

"Since that's the case, why should the marquis be upset about this? The natives have ulterior motives to send the princess, and they try to use my Ming army to restore the country. Why should the marquis wade into this muddy water and send people back directly?"

You don't understand!

It is easy to send someone back, but if someone mentions this in the future, what should I say about Marquis?

Emperor, I am sending the beauty I gave to you back. How about it, I am loyal! In this way, you don’t have to be a lustful fool.

You are a wise ruler, and your subject is a wise minister.

Xian, Xian... He clearly thinks that his head is not enough!

As he was muttering in his heart, Zheng Zhilong regretted why he talked about this with Wang Jiezhi. This scholar would definitely make a big fuss about this to make himself famous, saying how he advised himself not to present a beautiful woman, how righteous he was, and what in the end?

The jealousy and dissatisfaction all fell on my head. These scholars were so colorful... When they were in Colombo, this kid was talking nonsense in his letters.

This head was kicked by the donkey, and he actually asked him to discuss it.

After a few words, Zheng Zhilong waved his hand to signal Wang Jiezhi to leave.

"Oh, it's hard to deal with!"

Just as Zheng Zhilong thought, as the highest civil servant in the Xihai of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Jiezhi, in private, certainly mentioned quite proudly how he dissuaded the marquis from "the act of a slanderous minister". Naturally, he was praised by a number of officials.

Of course, some people don't think so.

After learning about this from other people, Chen Yechen said to himself.

"This matter is not that simple!"

When he entered the Marquis' office with the documents on the same day, he saw that the Marquis was also there, Chen Yechen plucked up the courage to say.

"Mr. Marquis, please report to the Marquis if you have any questions!"

"What's wrong with you?"

Just a clerk.

Chen Yechen was indeed just an official, and he took the initiative to ask for an official in Xihai. This was his only chance. Only in this way would his son have the opportunity to take the scientific examination in the future. Who made his father Chen Mingxia a thief and a traitor? Besides, with the experience of taking office in the Xihai Governor's Office, he could at least find a background in the vassal state in the future.

"Marty, I believe that the princess of Vichayenagar should be sent to Nanjing!"

"oh?"

Zheng Zhilong said curiously.

"Speak and listen."

"Marquis, as we all know, since the Battle of Taligoda eighty-eight years ago, Vichayenagar has been divided, and local princes and princes have become independent one after another. Twenty years ago, after the king's death, the king has completely become a country. This time, his attempt to give his daughter to His Majesty was nothing more than to revive Vichayenagar to the Ming Dynasty's military power, but on the other hand, it may not be a chance for my Ming Dynasty."

Seeing that the Marquis had been listening carefully, Chen Yechen said again.

"My Ming Dynasty is just right, and I can take the opportunity to interfere in the things of Vichayenagar. The country like Mysore and other countries are all from Vichayenagar. Now I can use the excuse to support them and force them to cede the land in the sea to our Ming Dynasty..."

Regarding Chen Yechen's suggestion, Zheng Zhilong just nodded slightly. These things were originally what he was going to do, but... he ignored the princess's part.

"... Therefore, sending the princess to Nanjing is not to pay tribute to beauty, but to the great cause of the Ming Dynasty's expansion in India, and to allow Your Majesty to understand the things in India!"

The assertion after a long discussion made Zheng Zhilong laugh.

"What you said is so good. I thought of going with me. By the way, you're called..."

"Report to the Marquis, who is under the post of Chen Yechen, and his ancestral home is Nanzhili, and now he lives in Nantianmen with his father for generations."

Chen Yechen reported respectfully.

"oh……"

It turns out that I was a thief and vengeful minister. It’s no big deal. In places like the West Sea, it doesn’t matter if you never follow the thief. The most important thing is that someone can use it. Otherwise, how could His Majesty allow them to move overseas?

"Work hard, the imperial court has always been the only way to choose talents. I have recorded it. If you have the chance in the future, I will recommend you to the Governor of Xihai."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yechen said excitedly.

"Thank you for your support!"

Even if there is no promise, just this sentence is enough. After the Governor of Xihai takes office, the Marquis will naturally not forget him.

"Okay, you go down first!"

After Chen Yechen retreated, Zheng Zhilong was so excited!

I can finally be a "flattery minister" openly. It's better to be a "flattery minister" and to please the emperor. What kind of wise ministers... Isn't it nonsense to let the emperor go without please? You are civil officials, and I am a good minister. It's natural for me to please the emperor.

This sent the princess to Nanjing and let His Majesty put her on her... I learned about India from her.

"Come..."

Without waiting for anyone to come in, Zheng Zhilong said to himself again.
Chapter completed!