Chapter 294: Good news comes

Luo Nansheng walked into Li Weizheng's mansion with a nervous mood. At this time, Li Weizheng's prime minister's mansion was no longer in the suburbs. Instead, his Liu Jun Shiqiao's mansion expanded several times and bought the dilapidated Taoist temple together. The mansion was not luxurious, but the eyes were full of green. Luo Nansheng led two guards to Li Weizheng's outside study room. Here, several guards conducted strict body searches on him. A book boy came out and said, "Mr. Luo, the prime minister is already waiting in the study room."

Luo Nansheng entered the study and saw Li Wei standing up with a smile, "Lord Luo, I haven't seen each other for many years, how about being overseas?"

In Ronansheng's memory, Li Weizheng was young and heroic seven years ago, and his whole body was full of sharpness. At this time, Li Weizheng had completely changed his body. His jaw had long beards, which greatly changed his appearance. But this was not the main thing, but more importantly, the change in his temperament. At this time, Li Weizheng could no longer see the sharp temperament of the past, but became restrained and calm. In his gentle smile, there was a kind of domineering aura of a powerful person.

Luo Nansheng immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying respectfully: "Caughter Luo Nansheng meets the prime minister."

Li Wei was coming forward to help him up, and smiled faintly, "There is gold under the knees of men. Yesterday, I called for the abolition of the kneeling system in the newspaper. I am the prime minister and should set an example. When Lord Luo meets me, don't kneel down again."

"Xie Prime Minister is enlightened."

"Come on! Sit down and talk."

Li Wei was asking him to sit down and asked someone to serve him tea. Then he looked at him and said with a smile: "It seems that Master Luo is doing well in Nanyang. Do you plan to rebuild the portal of Guangdong's No. 1 Maritime Business when he comes back this time?"

"To be honest, I came back this time to come specifically to find an adult and report important things."

"What's up?"

The smile in Li Weizheng's eyes gradually disappeared. He looked at this former big businessman seriously. He went to Nanyang for seven years and was eager to report the situation to himself the first thing he did when he returned to China. What big thing would it be?

"Sir, my subordinates have a large plantation in Boni Country, and have hired many local natives, and some of them were slaves who escaped from islands south of the South China Ocean. I heard them say that there is a continent in the extreme south of Boni Country. Compared with the territory of the Ming Dynasty, there is only a small number of local natives..."

"Australia!" Li Wei was blurting out.

"What?" Luo Nansheng looked at the prime minister in confusion.

Li Wei was paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. Of course he knew that Australia, New Zealand, and he also knew that there was a wider land on the other side of the ocean. Now there was a hundred years before Columbus discovered America, and the Ming Dynasty had a full chance.

"Sir, do you know that continent?"

Luo Nansheng understood something from Li Weizheng's expression. He was extremely surprised. He only knew about that continent by chance. For this reason, he thought it was his opportunity for the Luo family. He wanted to establish his own country there, but their family had too few populations and was no match for the local natives. It is said that the natives there were people-eating, and the power of the Boni Country was also too weak to occupy such a large area of ​​land. The only thing he thought of was the Ming Dynasty. Only the Ming Dynasty could conquer that land. For this reason, he waited for two years. Suddenly, he heard from the merchant ship that had been passing by that Ming Dynasty had abolished the sea ban. He finally realized that the opportunity had come.

Li Weizheng smiled and said, "I naturally heard of that land from others. I have this plan, but it is not now, at least ten years later."

When Ronansheng heard that Li Wei was interested in the land, he couldn't help but feel happy. He immediately stood up and wanted to kneel down. However, he suddenly remembered Li Weizheng's explanation and immediately bowed and said, "Master, Caomin also has a fleet, willing to go to the New World for the vanguard, and draw a chart of seas for the Ming Dynasty."

Li Weizheng glanced at him, and saw a kind of unconcealable heat in his eyes. Li Weizheng understood in his heart. He pondered for a moment and said without rushing, "It is rare that you have the desire to serve the Ming Dynasty. I agree with your plan. If you do make great contributions to the matter of the New World, then I will consider dividing a piece of land for the Luo family on the New World or nearby islands to allow you to establish a country."

Luo Nansheng was extremely excited. He took a deep breath and said, "My lord gave us a chance to rebirth seven years ago, and now we have another opportunity to develop. My Luo family will remember the kindness of my greatness for generations."

Luo Nansheng said goodbye, Li Wei was sitting in the study without saying a word for a long time. For so many years, he had been considering the issue of the Ming Dynasty's expansion overseas. The Ming Dynasty's overseas expansion will stimulate the internal changes of the Ming Dynasty through external forces and more strongly stimulate the Ming Dynasty's development towards capitalism.

In fact, he began to do this a few years ago, from Danluo Island, Taiwan Island, to Goryeo and Sakhalin Island in the north, these were just his first phase goals. When he grasped the real power of the Ming Dynasty, he began to consider the goal of the second phase, which was to establish an expeditionary fleet, rebuild the Maritime Silk Road, develop trade with the Arabs and even Europeans, and took five or six years to mature and stabilize the trade route. In the third phase, he was to find new colonies, Australia, America, and these vast lands brought the rise of the West, which was also an opportunity for the Ming Dynasty.

Li Weizheng also realized that if he relied on the power of the country, he would not be able to cultivate the emerging bourgeoisie. He wanted to give them this overseas adventure to seek wealth. The Luo family is one of the representatives. In the future, there will be big businessmen like Gu Ying. Not only them, but Li Weizheng's descendants will also take this path and build their own country overseas.

Just as Li Wei was working hard to expand overseas in the future, a sudden burst of rapid running sound came from the yard, and some personal soldiers shouted excitedly: "Sir, the latest battle report!"

Li Wei pushed open the window and asked, "What kind of battle report?"

The personal soldiers bowed their knees and saluted loudly, "The news came from Taiyuan and Beiping at the same time that Taiyuan City was broken, and Zhu Gaoxi was shot and killed by our army during the breakout. Taiyuan has been captured by General Ping'an."

"Is there any news from Lu Siyuan?"

"Lu Siyuan was captured by General Gao Wei and is currently on his way to Beijing."

Li Weizheng felt relieved, and he asked again: "What's the situation in Peking?"

"Zhu Gaochi surrendered under General Sheng Yong's advice. He also ordered all Yan troops to put down their weapons and surrender. The Ming army has occupied the entire territory of Hebei."

"Okay!" Li Wei was breathing a long sigh. He looked at the sky happily, "It's finally over."

A heart suddenly relaxed, and he had never been so relaxed. At this time, the sound of firecrackers suddenly came from afar, one after another, more and more, and gradually spreading to the whole city. Half an hour later, the capital of the Ming Dynasty was drowned by the deafening sound of firecrackers.

In November of the second year of Qiyuan, the Ming army conquered Taiyuan and Beiping. Zhu Gaoxi was killed and Zhu Gaochi surrendered to the court. With the surrender of the last Yan army in Zunhua, the four-year rebellion of the King of Yan finally ended, and the history of the Ming Dynasty was completely rewritten.

Half a month later, Bifeng Temple on the outskirts of the capital, Bifeng Temple is a temple with a vast area. Nearly 500 monks practice here. Every day, smoke and incense are endless. Early that morning, thousands of soldiers began to clean up Bifeng Temple. All the pilgrims were evacuated to another nearby temple, Tianjie Temple, to burn incense. The gate of Bifeng Temple was locked and no one was in and out. At noon, Li Wei was taking his father, stepmother, sister, and his wives, concubines and children in three carriages to Bifeng Temple to burn incense and fulfill their wishes. A few years ago, when Li Wei's wife and daughter left the capital, they made a wish in this temple. If the chaos in the country ended, they would return to the temple to fulfill their wishes. Now the rebellion of King Yan has ended, so it is naturally time for them to fulfill their wishes.

The gate of Bifeng Temple opened, and Abbot Zhiren led hundreds of monks from the temple to greet him. He walked down the steps and clasped his hands to Li Weizheng, "Amitabha, welcome the prime minister's family to the temple to burn incense and fulfill his wish."

Li Weizheng also clasped his hands and smiled, "Repaying his wish is my family's wish for many years, but I have another intention to come to the temple today."

Abbot Zhiren smiled knowingly and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister, everything is good and very peaceful. I will benefit a lot from being with him."

"Okay then! I'll go see him."

The melodious bells rang in the temple. Zi Tong, Su Tong sisters, Yao Ji, Xiaoqian, and Zhao Shunji, who had just arrived in the capital, and other five wives and concubines, led a group of children to the Guanyin Courtyard under the strict escort of their own soldiers. Abbot Zhiren personally accompanied them to burn incense and fulfill their wishes. Li Weizheng came to the backyard under the guidance of an old monk. There was an independent side hall here, enshrined in Maitreya Buddha. The yard was very quiet, and there was only a little novice monk cleaning the fallen leaves. He suddenly saw a large group of soldiers coming in with an official. He was so scared that he threw down his broom and ran away, "Master, some ordinary people are here!"

At this time, a Buddha's name came from the hall: "Amitabha! But has the Li Xiangguo arrived?"

"Master is so smart, I can guess it's me." Li Wei was walking into the side hall with a smile. He saw an old monk sitting cross-legged in front of the statue of Maitreya Buddha. His eyes were clear and his smile was calm. It was Yao Guangxiao, the military advisor of the King of Yan. He had abandoned his common name and was officially called Daoyan. The hundred soldiers who monitored him had also retreated for ten days. Now he was completely free.

"Prime Minister, please bow!" Daoyan waved his hand and pointed at a cucumber.

Li Wei was kneeling down and kowtowed to the statue of Maitreya Buddha. Then he sat down and said, "Will the master plan to practice here for a long time in the future?"

"For me, it's the same wherever I practice. Thank you for the arrangements of the prime minister."

Li Weizheng nodded and smiled, "Don't the master want to ask Zhu Gaochi's ending?"

"If the Prime Minister can tell me, I would like to know."

"Zhu Gaochi had already arrived in the capital yesterday. He is now Duke Yan. I talked to him yesterday. He hoped to return to Hebei to serve as a local official, benefit the people, and atone for his father. I agreed. Tomorrow, the court will formally appoint him as the left envoy of Hebei governor and in charge of Hebei government affairs."
Chapter completed!