Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Those damn foreigners, living the good life!

Is the nationality of my Great Jing so easy to obtain?

However, their thinking this way isn't entirely a bad thing; it should make subsequent training easier to coordinate.

Fang Zheng Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "Hey, it's not like you can stay here either. Offering you a job with the Embroidered Uniform Guard is because you're international friends; it's just to find you a way to make a living. Once our Great Jing's fleet sets sail, you'll have to go home, whether you want to or not."

Da Zhuang stammered, "Life at home isn't good; it's better here. Sir, can't we just stay here and be Embroidered Uniform Guards?"

"What about your faith?!"

"I dropped it in the sea."

"......"

What a genuine person, Fang Zheng Yi sighed, looking up.

"Are you four sure you don't want to go home?"

The four nodded in unison, and Fang Zheng Yi said with satisfaction, "Alright, since you sincerely want to stay, this official will be merciful once. However, being an Embroidered Uniform Guard isn't that easy. From now on, if the court tells you to go east, you can't go west. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

"Good, I'll be honest with you. Our Great Jing's fleet is setting sail in about two months, and it just so happens that we'll be visiting Western countries to establish friendly relations, so we need some guides... This time, whether you're willing or not, you must go back once."

"But considering that you all want to stay, this official has decided to only choose two people to go. As for which two are chosen, it depends on your performance in the capital during this time. The other two will stay in the translation hall to teach your native languages. Any objections?"

The four foreigners looked at each other, and sparks flashed in their eyes.

They still have to go back?

They don't want to take a ship anymore. They don't know how to get to Fika from Great Jing, or how far away it is.

If they encounter a shipwreck in the middle, they'll be done for!

And although they've been forced to learn the language and eat army stew every night, which is very painful,

life in other aspects can be said to be quite wonderful!

The majestic and peculiar architecture of the capital has dazzled them.

The clean streets are also unlike those in their hometown, where sewage flows everywhere, spreading a foul stench.

If a rainstorm were to strike, they would inevitably step in mud.

The food in the capital is also particularly tempting. Although they don't eat well in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the food from the roadside stalls they eat when working outside is delicious; the landlord's food is delicious!

The governance is also clear and bright, unlike the lords of Fika who are bossy. If they encounter an Embroidered Uniform Guard, they are even more amiable!

Most importantly, the women here smell better than those in their own homes! Why go home? What's the point of making themselves suffer?

It's a comprehensive beatdown of their hometown. Isn't it good to settle here? Why look for trouble?

As for faith, screw it! No one came to save them even when their throats were hoarse from shouting at sea.

The people of Great Jing don't have faith, so how can they live better than us? It's all fake, all lies.

Even if it's true, it can only prove that Great Jing is a land favored by the gods.

In an instant, the four of them went from being friends in a foreign land to being competitors!

They all secretly vowed to keep their chance to stay in Great Jing!

The atmosphere became somewhat subtle for a time.

Xiao Shuai reacted the fastest, and spoke first, "Sir, the people of Great Jing need me! They can't find their lost things without me!"

Grass?

A hint of disgust flashed in Fang Zheng Yi's eyes.

It's this kid; since he's being so proactive, he'll be sent away first when the time comes.

Although he felt a little uncomfortable, Fang Zheng Yi still smiled and said, "Oh? That's great."

"However, you've been working hard lately, and there are currently no special tasks that you need to do."

"The only thing you need to do is live your lives well in the capital. I will return the silver you previously handed over to you, and give you an advance of three years' wages."

"With this money, you can spend it however you want, and live your lives however you want. However, remember to report to the nearest guardhouse every day."

"I will notify you when it's time to set sail."

That's so good! The eyes of the four immediately lit up.

"However, let's make one thing clear in advance: if there is any wrongdoing, I will never tolerate it."

"That's all for today; you can go home now."

With an order from Fang Zheng Yi, the four happily left the Zhenfu Division.

Seeing that the four had left, Lu Fa, who had been silent on the side, said, "Sir, aren't you being too good to them? Foreigners cannot be trusted easily."

Fang Zheng Yi said, "Yes, they cannot be trusted, so we must be cautious when setting sail in the future. Therefore, during this time, observe them and send the one who is the most loyal and wants to stay in Great Jing the most to sea."

"Remember to give them some lessons when they come to the guardhouse to report, and instill some correct thoughts!"

"Also, it seems that they speak a little slowly; urge them to study hard."

Lu Fa offered a treasure, saying, "Sir, I have a plan that will guarantee they can accelerate their learning progress."

"Oh? You kid was able to learn foreign languages so quickly; you were indeed hiding a secret skill. Tell me!" Fang Zheng Yi became interested.

Lu Fa smiled slyly, "Sir, I'm purely talented! But for these foreigners, you can use special methods to motivate them."

"The method is also simple: find a few pretty girls to study with them. With female study partners, wouldn't they learn quickly?"

"In the end, they'll marry them as wives and have a child or two, and wouldn't their hearts be rooted in my Great Jing?"

"......"

After listening, Fang Zheng Yi stared at Lu Fa with a blank expression.

Suddenly, he grinned and waved his hand, saying, "Come, come, I'll show you something good."

Lu Fa's eyes lit up, and he happily stepped forward.

As expected, this plan is very good; it seems that the master will have a generous reward today.

"Slap!"

A loud slap instantly left a mark on his face!

Lu Fa was stunned in place, his cheeks slightly bulging.

"If you give me this kind of lousy idea again, you can go to sea with the foreigners!"

Lu Fa was frightened and knelt down with a thud, crying, "Don't send me to sea! Don't send me to sea! What's wrong, sir? Why did you hit me! I think what I said was pretty good..."

"Good your head!" Fang Zheng Yi said angrily, "If those foreigners have the ability to find wives themselves, we can't control it. You dog, you still want to rush to send them? Giving them some silver is already generous enough; you still want to send them wives; do you have to treat them like foreign fathers and worship them!"

Lu Fa said aggrievedly, tears welling up, "Sir, I didn't mean that... These four people are alone and helpless; having a family isn't the same as holding a hostage?"

"Hold your mother! Do you still think you're a bandit! Would you be willing to send the women in your family out?"

Lu Fa lowered his head in shame.

Fang Zheng Yi went up and gave him another kick, saying, "Don't cry here! Go and watch those foreigners for me. As long as they don't break the law, they can do whatever they want. Once they violate the law and disturb the people, their crimes will be doubled!"

"Whoever dares to make trouble, drag them directly to the Embroidered Uniform Guard training ground to eat stone pot bibimbap."

Lu Fa raised his tearful eyes and asked, "Sir, what is stone pot bibimbap?"

"Fool, you don't understand anything! Pour the swill into the pig trough."

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