The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Liu Jin sat on the beach and ate steamed buns, which he made specially for himself without adding salt.

"We poisoned two hundred and thirty-one Japanese pirates to death. Hey, His Highness will definitely praise us for our ability if he finds out."

The Japanese pirates were displayed on the shore. At a glance, they were lying on the beach in an orderly manner, sleeping peacefully.

Liu Jin stood up excitedly and threw the bun away. He saw a few small black spots in the distance.

Picking up the monocular, I saw Wang Shouren on the bow of the ship.

After a while,

After landing, Wang Shouren was surprised to see a row of Japanese pirates lying on the beach.

The corners of Zuo Zongyi's mouth twitched fiercely: "You poisoned me to death?"

Liu Jin said with a smile: "We only administered a pound of poison. Those who survived were stabbed to death by us."

The Japanese pirates who ate the buns at the back only took a few bites before they noticed something was wrong. The dose of medicine was too light, so they had to take advantage of it.

"A big ship was recovered!"

Zuo Zongyi climbed onto the bow of the boat excitedly. Fortunately, apart from being a little messy, the hull was not damaged.

Liu Jin said happily: "Let's go back quickly and send someone to report to the court!"

Wang Shouren boarded this big ship and prepared to return to Jinshan Guards Station.

At this time, the sailor held up his telescope and said in panic: "Sir, there are four large ships in the southwest!"

Wang Shouren and others raised their monocular telescopes, and sure enough, four large ships came to surround them.

Zuo Zongyi asked anxiously: "Can I still go back today?"

Wang Shouren squinted his eyes slightly and looked: "If you don't want to fight, go back to Songjiang Mansion first."

There were only more than a hundred people on board.

The Japanese pirates had four ships, each equipped with at least 200 people.

He saw panic on the faces of Zhenhai Guard and Jinshan Guard. It was impossible to fight like this.

At this point, retreat is the best option.

…

Beijing,

The bronze engraving plate Yan Chengjin asked Wang Busui to make was finished.

“The craftsman’s workmanship is really exquisite.”

I am afraid that future generations will not be able to find craftsmen with such good skills. The lines are fine and fine. When printed on paper, a cartoon will soon appear.

"Master, are you still satisfied?" Wang Busui asked in a flattering tone.

Yan Chengjin nodded: "Add a few taels of silver to the craftsman."

"If the young master likes it, the younger one will give the craftsman more money." Wang Busui said with a smile.

These comics must be hidden first so that Jin Yiwei cannot discover them.

…

Li Mansion,

Li Dongyang was sitting in the hall, with a scholar kneeling below him, kowtowing three times to him.

"My nephew Zhaofan, I have met my uncle."

"It must have been a hard journey coming from your hometown, right?

Your father has passed away, and I will be your father from now on. "

Li Dongyang remembered his brother's request and was not polite.

After his younger brother passed away, his nephew stayed in his hometown to observe mourning for three years. Now that the mourning period has passed, he came to the capital.

Li Zhaofan lowered his head and called daddy.

Li Dongyang nodded: "This is your sister Qing'e, your eldest brother has gone to Hainan."

Li Qing'e called out "Second Brother" sharply.

Li Zhaofan replied: "Sister."

Li Dongyang's father was a soldier and did not leave much wealth, but his four sons were very successful and read poetry and books.

Li Zhaofan came to the capital to join his uncle this time in order to prepare for the imperial examination three years later.

The next morning,

Li Dongyang got on the sedan and went to court.

In the square in front of the Meridian Gate, I saw Yan Chengjin and a few other officials.

Yan Chengjin also saw him: "Good morning, Mr. Li!"

"Good morning, I'm here to take a look at Shu Zuo first. What are you doing here so early?" Li Dongyang looked happy.

Yan Chengjin said matter-of-factly: "I'm going to go to the East Palace."

Zhu Houzhao's cartoons were also printed.

Before sending it out, for fear of being traced by Jin Yiwei, Yan Chengjin asked Zhu Houzhao to stay in the palace for these two days and not go to Lao Wang's bookstore.

Arriving at the East Palace, Zhu Houzhao was about to go to Minglun Hall for class.

Yan Chengjin took out the comic from his sleeve: "The first volume has been printed. Please take a look at it secretly, so that the master of James Mansion doesn't discover it."

Zhu Houzhao was ecstatic in his heart: "I know that the seal is good, but Lao Gao, why is he known as Murakami's heartless man?"

Yan Chengjin patiently explained: "This is to avoid being recognized by the Japanese. It cannot be revealed that it was painted by the Ming Dynasty prince, otherwise big trouble will occur."

Zhu Houzhao had a dark face and pinched Yan Chengjin's neck: "I mean, why do you call me a heart-breaking man? Do you think I am illiterate?"

"What does your Highness want to be called? However, 10,000 copies have been printed. Your Highness had better not change the name at will, otherwise, the Japanese will think that the author has been changed." Yan Chengjin explained.

Zhu Houzhao thought about it carefully and said, "I will call you Xiao Zhu Xiucailang. Don't try to scare me."

In fact, Yan Chengjin only printed three copies, and the name can still be changed.

"I have gone to the morning court."

Zhu Houzhao put the comic in his arms and said happily: "I am also going to class."

Early morning,

Yan Chengjin stood in the main hall, listening quietly like a tool to gather people.

It's just that there's a flood somewhere, or there's a big epidemic somewhere.

When it comes down to it, there are only three things that matter.

The first one is that Wang Shouren suppressed Japanese pirates in Songjiang Prefecture, but there is no news yet.

The second thing is to build the Great Wall in the northwest. It is winter, and it is difficult to use concrete. The construction period has been extended, and only more than a hundred miles have been built.

The third thing is that there is no news yet on the progress of land reclamation in Hainan.

Previously, I received Xu Jinzhong's land reclamation and plans, and only sailed to Qiongzhou Prefecture. Now the ship is gone, and there is no news at all.

After listening to the introductory speeches of each ministry, Emperor Hongzhi said: "Let's do this for today and withdraw from the court."

Your Majesty is worried about the eight large ships and the Japanese pirates in Songjiang Prefecture, and has no intention of listening to the government.

Li Dongyang hesitated to speak, but finally didn't say it.

After leaving the hall, Xie Qian asked: "Mr. Li has something to say, why didn't you say it just now?"

"Well, it's a private matter. My son has completed his mourning period and came to Beijing to seek refuge with me. I adopted him as my adopted son and wanted to ask Your Majesty to allow him to enter the Imperial Academy as a student."

Li Dongyang said ashamedly.

Now that Your Majesty is troubled, how can I add to His Majesty's troubles for my own selfish reasons.

Xie Qian nodded: "It's really not easy to mention this matter, it's better to let others mention it."

If I mention it myself, it would seem too thick-skinned, as they are all people who value reputation.

Li Zhaofan is not Li Dongyang's biological son, but his stepson.

If he also enjoys Li Dongyang's favor, it feels like one person's success will bring prosperity to the whole family.

If the censors make a little fuss, it can also be said to be abusing power for personal gain.

But Li Dongyang promised his dead brother that he would take good care of his nephew.

Li Dongyang frowned: "Ask someone else, who?"

Xie Qian raised his head to signal, and Li Dongyang followed his gaze and saw the tool man Yan Chengjin just passing by.

"Chengjin!"

Yan Chengjin was about to go back to the Censorate to review the Ming Dynasty Law.

The Ming Dynasty Law is good, and every time you review it, you will have new insights.

But he heard the kind voice of his old father behind him.

He turned his head slightly and saw the brothers Li Dongyang and Xie Qian, smiling and walking towards him with ill intentions.

He was a little cautious and said: "You two adults are looking for me?"

Li Dongyang sighed: "There is something I want you to help me mention to His Majesty. Even if it doesn't work, I will be grateful to you."

After listening to him, Yan Chengjin's mouth twitched slightly. Another brother-in-law?

Historical records show that after Li Dongming died, Li Dongyang adopted Li Zhaofan as his son.

Li Dongyang was really too upright, and there were many places in the Imperial College.

With his power, he could just give the chief priest a look and it would be done.

Why bother His Majesty?

"It's a piece of cake." Yan Chengjin continued, "However, I'm afraid that I'll be in trouble soon. I hope that the teacher can help me when the time comes."

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian looked at each other. It's likely that they had caused some trouble with the prince, and His Majesty hasn't discovered it yet.

I've saved five chapters for the weekend and will post them all today. It's the end of the month, so I'll have a little burst of energy