Ming Dynasty, New Rome, and Infinite Divine Machine

"Be good. I'll give you some money later, and you can take her around for fun. Besides," he lowered his voice, "Actually, she must have come over here because she had something she had to tell you. . If he told you and you feel there is no need to tell me, you don’t have to tell me."

"Is this okay too?"

"Yes. You should decide what you want to do. If you think it will be beneficial to the future heaven, then you should keep it secret from everyone, including me."

"That side of the Dao Ancestor"

"You don't need to worry about the emperor. You don't need to tell me. Essentially, Daozu will know everything. If Daozu doesn't care, I naturally don't have to worry about it. Wei Liya chose this meeting place, which is whether there is any I intend to keep it a secret. I just don’t know what she plans to bring here.”

"Ah, I understand." Shangluo nodded, "That puts me at ease. I can decide everything by myself, but I don't know what to do."

"Okay. I'll let you know the specific date, because Victoria didn't tell you the specific date. I won't let you have dinner. You have to work overtime at night and there's nothing delicious to eat. Oh, by the way, let me remind you before I leave. "

He looked at Shangluo: "As I said before, you should not directly tell Zheng Shijie that it was your idea to help Lan Fang carry things. I will handle the details. Just say it is my suggestion. This matter is relatively simple. Damn it, you’d better not get involved, I just want you to be a good person in the end, so that the favor can be counted on you.”

Shangluo went out and closed the door gently.

"Tsk, there's going to be a guest at home, so let's clean it up."

Seeing Shangluo go out from the door, Zhu Xianfen picked up a blue phone on the table.

"Hello? Who are you looking for?" The person on the other end of the phone was obviously a little surprised that the call was connected, because this phone seemed to rarely ring.

"Looking for your king. Ask him to answer the phone."

"Ah! Okay, please wait a moment -"

Before he finished speaking, there was a rush of footsteps on the other end of the phone, followed by a loud slap:

"How presumptuous! Do you know who it is that you dare to say 'wait a moment'? Do you know who you are asking to wait! You despicable insect."

With the sound of a heavy object falling, the call was temporarily interrupted, and then reconnected less than 1 second later.

"Senior, are you looking for me? The people under my command don't understand the rules and asked you to wait. I have already taught you a lesson."

Zhu Xianfen did not stop at the question of "wait a moment" and said:

"Brother Furen, I have something to do for me. Are your supplies and tributes ready?"

"It was all ready three months ago. It was shipped all the way from Pyongyang to Sunchon. I will present it to you all the way."

"Just be ready. Let your Li Cao go to the Ministry of Rites to report and fill out a form."

"But senior, there isn't one over there."

"What's there?" Zhu Xianfen asked, "It's bright and clear in broad daylight, what can be there at the gate of the Ministry of Rites?"

"Ah!" He understood immediately, "I'll go right away. If I see something dirty, I'll clean it up. I'll call you back when I'm done."

"Yeah." Zhu Xianxin nodded slightly, "Just understand. Someone is coming to the house soon, so we should clean it up quickly. Brother Furen can decide how to clean it. This is not the first time I have asked you to do errands. Do it beautifully. .”

"According to the order."

After coming out of Zhu Xianfen's side, Zheng Shijie arrived at the gate of the Ministry of Rites.

"Guo Xing, what did you ask us to see here?" Lin Chengyang asked. Apart from him, there were only a few followers following him.

"Don't worry, just watch. You performed very well in this car race. I think it is necessary to let you know some more profound things. In addition, we are from the same hometown, so as a senior from the same hometown, I also have to let you see some There are things you can’t see in Nanyang. Just think of it as showing you the scenery of Kinai.”

The one crying at the top of his lungs at the entrance to the ceremony was the envoy from Boni Kingdom. They carried the portrait of the tombstone of the King of Bo Ni and knelt at the door - this is opposite the Grand Palace. Although each of the six bureaus and Jiuqing yamen has its own yamen, which are distributed in various parts of Yingtian, the yamen of the six bureau headquarters are arranged on both sides of the central axis according to the rules.

Across the street is the gate of the imperial palace, flanked by the Ancestral Temple and the altar of sacrifice. Not far from the door, across the road, the envoy from the Boni Kingdom was wailing beside the 10-lane two-way road.

The guard of the Ministry of Rites was watching there, but his attempts to persuade him were in vain. The Minister of Rites and the Minister inside also made no move. Because it was next to the road, the passing vehicles even slowed down to look at it, and even the road was somewhat congested for a while. Although this is opposite the Royal Palace, it is also a downtown area. The passing citizens also saw it and stopped to watch the excitement.

Chapter 660 Doing Business

Across the street, Zheng Shijie was holding a cup of Ceylon black tea in a paper cup, wrapped in a scarf and standing there warmly, with his entourage lighting a small heater next to him. On the cold day approaching the winter solstice, he just stood here and watched. If there was a teahouse or something like that, he would sit in the teahouse and watch the excitement, as if it had nothing to do with him.

"Should we take care of the national surname?" Lin Chengyang asked. Although Lanfang is not the same country, people from Nanyang are more or less concerned about Lanfang, because Lanfang is the face of Nanyang. Someone was putting Lanfang on the fire in front of him, and he was indeed feeling a little uncomfortable.

Zheng Shijie sneered: "Don't worry, we don't need to worry about it at all. They came to mourn and seek death years ago. We are here to wait for them, not them. If my guess is correct, Li Mu's people are about to arrive."

"The King of Joseon's people are coming?" As he spoke, Lin Chengyang heard the movement over there, "It's really coming! I saw the King of Joseon's car coming over there! How do you know the country's surname?"

"To be honest, I'm not being reasonable about this matter." Zheng Shijie took a sip of tea. "Generally speaking, most people who are bad people don't think they are bad people. I am different. I know that I am a bad person. I am doing what I am doing. Bad things. But everything we do is for the sake of the world. We have made so much money, and we have to make a big splash so that people know that we do not spend the money we earn indiscriminately. We need to let people know that the money is spent in real ways. - and in reality, nothing is better than aerospace.”

"Ah!" Lin Chengyang was stunned for a moment, "So we built the moon cannon to make others think we are doing something?"

"That's not entirely true. It's just that this gimmick is very important - if not for gimmicks, wouldn't it be great if I also made rockets? But when we do things, we must also pay attention to the spread. When Kinai sends rockets, if we He also fires rockets one after another, always wanting to compete with Kinai. So when Kinai fires rockets, we set up a cannon. Every once in a while we will hit it with a cannon. Everyone likes to see the explosion."

Zheng Shijie added: "We have to prove ourselves. You have to remember, but if we want to get everyone's attention and become filial and honest, we have to do something earth-shattering. Take the twenty-four filial piety as a comparison, within the twenty-four filial piety, I personally think it is reasonable for Huang Tingjian to give his mother a bathtub. I would wash it if it were me. Everything else is nonsense. But if you want to make a big splash, you have to be as exaggerated as possible. There are twenty-four filial piety in ancient times, and today we will do it Get a moon cannon.”

"Are we doing performance art by building a moon cannon?"

"That's not entirely true." Zheng Shijie shook his head and said, "We have at least demonstrated that this matter can be done, so we are advancing like this. But while we are doing it, we can set off fireworks for everyone from time to time. Refreshing our sense of presence and bringing technology news to the front page will be good for all of us. But you also need to remember-"

Zheng Shijie suppressed his voice: "We have to stop at the boundary of propriety after all. So I say that Huang Tingjian's case is worth learning from. Because many of the untrue cases in the Twenty-Four Filial Piety have exceeded the boundary of propriety. So our behavior, It can’t just be performance art. We have to compromise between performance art and technological development so that the two complement each other. Only in this way can we satisfy the court, satisfy the people, and satisfy our shareholders and stakeholders. In the final analysis, you have to spend money to do it. Let people know you’re on business.”

"Ah" Lin Chengyang nodded, "I understand. So how will our matter end? Just wait until the King of Korea comes?"

"I'm waiting for my boss to come down with it." Zheng Shijie took a sip of tea, "I know I'm doing performance art, I know I'm doing something wrong, I know I'm being unreasonable - but I didn't overstep the bounds of etiquette, I didn't There's a lot of nonsense in the capital. I went to interview the emperor, but that's all. When doing things here, it's important to be reasonable, but it's more important to be polite. Because the gentlemen are kind-hearted and don't want to see people suffering."

"Ah, what about the King of Korea?"

"Sometimes when the court cannot come forward on its own, there must be someone to deal with the problem for the court. The King of Joseon knows the general picture, and will handle things in such a time. As for why it is the King of Joseon who handles it - because the King of Joseon He plays the role of Li Kui. He knows a little etiquette, but not much. After all, North Korea is a foreign vassal, and everyone’s impression of the foreign vassal is that they are ‘straightforward’ and don’t ask for too much. So in the final analysis, do you know what it is?”

He looked at Lin Chengyang: "Because everyone has high demands on the 'countrymen' and has high expectations for the countrymen. But the expectations for those vassal states are not that high, so they will not use big gifts to ask North Korea. The imperial court I am also happy to take advantage of this and occasionally let North Korea do some inappropriate things. Afterwards."

He smiled and said, "Afterwards, just drink three glasses of wine as punishment. But..."

Suddenly, his face darkened again. "He's really here. Li Mu is here in person. It seems the emperor called him directly, so he came in person. Very good, then I'll strike while the iron is hot."

Looking at the Boni people, a cold light appeared in his eyes——

"Your Majesty, there is someone over there who wants to see you."

"No time." Li Mu got out of the car and was wearing gloves. The weather was very cold, and he wouldn't have wanted to come out if it wasn't for the emperor's orders. But when he looked to the side, he knew that person.

Surrounded by people wearing black trench coats and black sunglasses were his people, about seventy or eighty of them. These people got off 15 vehicles and were standing in line.

"Oh yo yo, Marquis Yanping, it's a pleasure to meet you. What's the wind that brings you here?"

"Hahahaha, Brother Furen is really joking. Everyone is here today just for trivial matters. How can I not come and take a look?"

King Li Mu of North Korea glanced at the other end, then looked at Zheng Shijie, and then raised his hand toward the palace: "Li came here today not to express gratitude to God, but just for some personal matters. It's Chinese New Year, and I'm here to present it. Fangwubiao, there is no other reason.”

"But they blocked the door. It's difficult, right?"

"This, I have my own plan."

"That's it." Zheng Shijie took a step forward and took out a brochure bag from his waist, "This is for Brother Furen. Everyone here today has a small gift to give to you. This is a little bit of Lan Fang's. My best wishes." Before Li Mu could say anything, he waved to the side and someone came up to hand out red envelopes. One for each person, and every North Korean who got out of the car took one.

"What's your national surname?"

"It's a small thing, a small thing. It's a small sum of money for the brothers to burn the stoves to keep warm in the winter. Just burn more stoves, just don't burn the stoves. Some things are good, but if they are over , it’s not polite, is it?”

"It's hot in Nanyang, so the stove needs to be bigger." He looked at the Boni people who were mourning in front of the ceremony department in the distance. "This stove burns really beautifully. I don't know who is fanning the flames behind the scenes and letting them commit suicide." He came to the royal road to cause trouble. Okay, just leave it to us, just wait a moment."

Chapter 661 In front of the ceremony department

The kit was handed over to Li Mu. He roughly touched the outline and it seemed to be a jade plaque.

Marquis Yanping, whose surname is Shijie, is known to be a wealthy man.

Because as we all know, Nanyang operates in the form of "companies", and those Chinese colonial companies themselves are the origin of the modern company system. Including the Lan Fong Company that developed Borneo, Temasek Company that developed Sin Chau, and a series of small and medium-sized colonial companies such as Hesheng and Dagang. These companies originated from the overseas extension of Nanggong Temple and have the characteristics of trading companies, gangs and countries, but they are entirely aimed at profit and development.

The company's system is generally strict, but also open-minded. The company does not have a county government, but instead there are two laws - apologies for minor crimes, red silk and candles to apologize for personal disputes, and fines for company mistakes. Those who commit serious crimes will be directly expelled from the company and sent back to the prefecture to be handed over to the government for processing.

These are all practical and efficient measures that allow the people of Kinei to live in a smoky land they are unfamiliar with - and make money. Making money is the most fundamental purpose of those companies. If they don't make money, there is no need to go to Nanyang.

The pinnacle of this overseas governance system is the "national surname Shijie" standing in front of the Marquis of Yanping.

It is known that he is the richest. As a North Korean, Li Mu actually doesn't quite understand how the Nanyang system works, just like he doesn't know how other companies work, but it is known that he is very rich.

Gifts given by rich people should always be good things. There were so many people here that he was too embarrassed to take apart the bag to see what the jade plaque was made of. But there are roughly two possibilities: very expensive Hetian jade, or jade from Nanyang. However, the jade industry actually belongs to the Jingnan Hou Li family, and the Zheng family is not very cheap to get the goods. So it should probably be Hotan Topaz.

"Oh, by the way, here is a gadget. It would be disrespectful to give it to Brother Furen to play with."

As he spoke, he took out a radiant stone with eight stars and eight arrows from his cuff, as big as a chess piece.

"What's this?"

Zheng Shijie told a story:

"Diamonds are worthless gadgets, usually used to make drill bits. But someone gave me a big one some time ago. I thought that although it is a worthless gadget, it is considered a rarity to grow to such a big size. , according to its material, people polished it into a large piece of diamond that will shine. You see, it is quite bright. I planned to use it as a paperweight, but it seems a little too bright. Since I have a fate with Brother Fu, I will give it to you today. Yes." He added:

"Worthless gadgets, just Tu Yile."

"Ah~~" Li Mu nodded and said, "The gifts given by Guo Xing are not too small. I have to hide them well when I go back."

"Hey, you can't say that. It's just a joke."

The two sides looked at each other and smiled, then handed over the gadget.

"However." Li Mu accepted it properly and then said, "I understand the meaning of the surname Guo. I just don't know whether you want the surname Guo to be a big deal or a small one. Both are fine. , it all depends on your request. After all, the superiors didn’t say what to do specifically.”

"Brother Fu Ren, what do you think?"

"These people really don't understand the rules." Li Mu replied, "But their sins are not worthy of death. But sometimes people who die are not always guilty. There are so many dead people in the world, how can there be so many sinners. But... "

He thought for a while: "I also know a little bit about the country's affairs. These Boni people are blocking the way, right?"

"exactly."

"I'm not familiar with what's going on in Southeast Asia. After all, Guoxing, as you know, Korea has already annexed China. As the King of Korea, I rarely return to Korea except to pay homage to my ancestors. I only live in the capital. You see, I barely speak Korean. I only know about what's going on in Southeast Asia through the news—but there's one thing I'm clear on. Guoxing, you're working on aerospace, which is the most virtuous and capable thing in the world. They're blocking your way to building aerospace facilities, which is really blocking the way for virtuous people."

"That's right!" Zheng Shijie clapped his hands. He didn't even think of blocking Xian Road. After all, he still wanted to show off occasionally.

"Then, let's do something big?" Li Mu suggested.

"Okay, okay, then leave it to Brother Furen." Zheng Shijie cupped his hands at him. Leave the matter to the professionals and he will feel at ease. Very reassuring.

"Huh." Zheng Shijie watched from the side, and Li Mu also walked out of the crowd with his hands behind his back. The weather was cold, and his white breath covered his glasses. Walking to a place near the door, he took out a lens cleaning cloth, wiped his glasses alone, and put them on himself.

The Boni people were crying, facing the red lacquer gate of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites headquarters, right in front of him.

He waved to the side, and someone passed by the crying Boni people and walked to the door and knocked: "Please open the door. We are the envoys of North Korea, here to present the gifts."

"From North Korea? Please come back today. The door of the Ministry of Rites will not be open today."

If the door is not open, the goods cannot be presented. Because there is no reason to go through the side door when submitting gifts, you must go in directly from the main door. After all, presenting official gifts is a ceremony in itself. Not to mention North Korea's unwillingness to enter through the side door, the Ministry of Rites will not violate the rules.

"Our king has arrived. Please ask the gentlemen from the Ministry of Rites to open the door."

"No! It really can't be done. Our minister said that we can't open the door today under any circumstances. As soon as we opened the door, those Boni people came in."

"Okay, got it."

The attendant walked to Li Mu, bowed, and relayed to him what the person from the Ministry of Etiquette had said.

"Tsk, it's not just blocking the virtuous road, it's also blocking the tribute road. You've done a lot of wrongdoing." He turned around and faced the Bo Ni people. He signaled with his eyes, and an attendant came out and shouted:

"Who is your leader! Our king wants to talk to you."

There was a pause, and they all looked at one of the people in the crowd - that person said a patois, and then continued to cry, and everyone also cried.

"You won't answer, right?" Li Mu sneered, "No one will answer me reciprocally, so there will be slaves here. Come on! Get them away! Remember, don't strike first. Please 'please' them properly." go out."

Dozens of people in black clothes and black robes and black sunglasses gathered around and "struggled" the Boni people out, pulling them up by their arms. Of course the Boni people were not happy, and they knelt on the ground struggling and yelling. In the panic, his erratic elbow hit the man in black in the stomach——

"Ah!" The man in black immediately somersaulted three times and rolled on the ground holding his stomach: "Your Majesty! They beat people! They beat people!"

Chapter 662 Take action

"What? You dare to hit us? You are so unruly! Everyone, even if we are punished by the laws of the heaven today, we can't swallow this breath. Beat us!" Li Mu suddenly waved his hand, and twice as many people rushed out from behind. The men in black all held a stainless steel iron ball for fitness in their palms. Holding it in their palms, they aimed it at the Bo Ni people and then dunked on them, hitting their ribs, temples, back of the head and other vital places.

"Good guy" Zhu Xianfen received the news during dinner, "All of them beaten to death?"

"Not killed." Lu Huaiyang replied, "Although not killed, all of them are seriously injured and are being treated for injuries. North Korea has paid all the medical expenses in advance, and dozens of people are being treated for injuries. Some are bleeding from internal organs, and some are suffering from brain injuries. Those who were bleeding were all in danger of death. But because they were sent to the hospital immediately, they would not all die immediately. We estimate that they will die within half a year."

"Ha." Zhu Xianxen sneered, "You're pretty good, Li Furen, you're getting more and more skilled. I didn't know you were so good - killing dozens of people at once would definitely make the news. There's no way this thing will end. But if they are all seriously injured and then hanged in the hospital, dying slowly within half a year, no one will care about it when the limelight passes. I said, Lu Qianhu, what do you think?"

"They were very efficient in their work. However, although I didn't say I couldn't kill people, their work seemed to be too neat, and it looked a bit pretentious and deliberate. In addition, the hands were really dark, and I wouldn't have been able to do it. . This matter needs to be dealt with. What did North Korea say? Where are the people who beat them? "

"Everyone lined up to surrender at the Xiamafang Police Station of Shangyuan Patrol Division. Everyone was there."