Chapter 32 Escort
Songjiang, Shenfu.
Chen Youlong looked at Zheng Sen standing there and smiled and said, "General Feihuang has seen him. He is a burly and magnificent man, but he has never been able to give birth to such a good young man."
"Mr. Shen is joking, but I am really ashamed of myself." Zheng Sen said with a smile. Logically, Chen Youlong's words were a bit rude, but in terms of their identities and seniority, they were very close.
Seeing that Chen Youlong loved him quite a bit, Zheng Sen smiled slightly and said respectfully: "Mr. Shen, can you tell me if you are the one who mentioned in the letter from my father? I'll make preparations early."
After hearing this, Chen Youlong sat there, tapping the handrail of Huanghuali with his fingers, as if he was considering it. Zheng Sen said, "Mr. Shen, I have always admired you and I want to ask for advice on the way to accompany you to take office."
"Haha, I think Mr. Zheng is extremely smart, but..., it's really unfortunate that you came here. Your Zheng family is the second person who is willing to send me to Guangdong." Chen Youlong said with a smile.
Chen Dachun, who was standing aside, was stunned. As Chen Youlong's son, he didn't know that his father had anything else in mind.
"Oh, I dare to ask which fleet it is, the Xu family in Zhejiang?" Zheng Sen asked in surprise.
Chen Youlong shook his head slightly. At this time, the housekeeper brought someone in. Zheng Sen looked at the man. He was not tall but extremely burly. His big hands were used to using swords and spears at first glance. His legs were slightly separated. After entering the door, he saluted with his hands. He was a typical style of a lower-level general in the Ming Dynasty.
"This is Qi Dazhi, General Qi Qian. Ten days ago, he drove out the pirates and made great contributions." Chen Youlong introduced, and then said to Qi Dazhi: "General Qi, as soon as he was promoted, he was busy and rushed to the official's house. Thank you for your hard work."
Qi Dazhi naturally knew Zheng Zhilong's identity and quickly said, "I have to see the Governor, and I have the honor of my three lives. How can I get the hard work?"
"You can tell me what happened in Jiangyin that day, and just tell the truth. I am not your superior, and I will not blame you for the trivial matters." Chen Youlong said directly, clearly telling Qi Dazhi that you didn't care about the matter of Li Mingxun's rise to power.
Qi Dazhi had been told long ago, so he naturally did not dare to hide it. He hurried forward and asked Li Mingxun to fight. He attacked Jiangyin Wharf with three schooners at night, attacked the Jiangyin Wharf with guns and cannons, and sank thirteen pirate ships. The small boats were infinity, and he rushed into the enemy's formation and captured hundreds of capturing and killing. Zheng Sen listened on the side, and his heart was filled with passion.
Chen Youlong squinted his eyes and listened quietly. Qi Dazhi's language was simple and unpretentious, without much modification, but he participated in the entire battle and the description was real.
"General Qi, in your opinion, what kind of person is this shopkeeper Li with?" Chen Youlong asked.
Qi Dazhi said in a deep voice: "My Lord, I am afraid that I have been favored by Manager Li, and I am afraid that I am biased."
"It's okay, you just think it's a fun chat and just talk casually. If you say it well, I will accept the gift list from Chengyi Bo. How about it?" Chen Youlong said with a smile.
Qi Dazhi was immediately excited. When he came to the Shen family this time, Cao Jiang's Admiral's Office knew about it. Chengyi Bo also intended to take the line from Chen Youlong, but Chen Youlong has always been disagreeing with the powerful and nobles, especially the honorary relatives. If he received the gift list this time, he would be a great contribution, and he would be promoted and wealthy. He became Chengyi Bo's confidant, which would have a great impact on his career.
Holding back the excitement in his heart, Qi Dazhi said: "Then I will tell the truth. I feel that whether Manager Li rescued Mr. Chen overseas, expelled the Chongming pirates, or recruited refugees to cultivate overseas, it was because these things were beneficial to the country and himself, but it was not said that Manager Li was so noble. Manager Li also said that he was a businessman and only did favorable things. According to Mr. Bei, he saw true love in times of trouble. When the country was in trouble, Manager Li was willing to give up his personal gain and fight. He was a real hero and a hero."
The hall was silent, and Qi Dazhi said, "This is just a humble opinion. If you are offensive, please do not blame me."
After listening to Qi Dazhi's words, Chen Youlong said, "Young Master Zheng, this is the one who wants to send my official south to take office. What did the shopkeeper Li Mingxun of Tenglong Trading Company do? On Jeju Island, the shopkeeper Li's plywood ship saved Dachun, but he was not considered an outsider."
Qi Dazhifeng dared not speak. He once suspected Li Mingxun's identity, but was afraid of the posts in Li Mingxun's hands. Today, when Chen Youlong said this, he never dared to doubt it again. He silently recorded it in his heart and explained it to Shangguan after he went back.
"Mr. Qi, is the marshy sailboat you mentioned? Is it the front of the spinnaker and the middle of the sail? Only the top has a horizontal sail? Oh, there are six cannons on one side!" Zheng Sen asked seriously.
Qi Dazhi didn't know Zheng Sen's identity, but before coming in, he was reminded to answer truthfully, and he nodded quickly to say yes. Zheng Sen's face turned cold and he thought to himself: "It's indeed that weird Clipper."
"Mr. Shen, after hearing what General Qi said, Li Mingxun does not seem to be a member of the Ming Dynasty." Zheng Sen suddenly said.
Chen Youlong smiled: "Then Li Mingxun is an overseas Chinese, doing serious business. Now he has settled in Taiwan. It is necessary to see whether it is calculated or not. Besides, things in the world are impermanent. Today is not, and tomorrow may not be the case."
Zheng Sen heard the meaning of comforting him in this sentence, and did not dare to ask again, but said, "Do you want to take his boat south?"
Chen Youlong said: "I have agreed. Moreover, Manager Li is fast, General Qi, do you think so?"
Qi Dazhi immediately said, "Mr. Shen said very much. Manager Li's ship is extremely slender and fast. It is not as good as ordinary ships. Even if he sails against the wind, it is comparable to the fastest blessed ship. I have seen countless ships in recent years. I think only the paddle boats can compete with him in terms of height. Moreover, Manager Li's ship is equipped with cannons and the sailors are equipped with muskets. It is really sharp. If it is on the sea, ordinary pirates will not be able to get close to you!"
When Zheng Sen heard that it was difficult to change Chen Youlong's idea, he could only say: "Oh, General Qi has never seen such a Clipper before. I am really curious. Lord Shen, why not let me walk with you and see it, okay?"
Chen Dachun did not wait for Chen Youlong to answer, and immediately said, "Shopkeeper Li is the sea owner, so it is better for Storekeeper Li to make the decision."
Chen Youlong shook his head indifferently: "Shopkeeper Li has always been careless. Young Master Zheng is so young, will Mr. Li still make things difficult for him?"
As he said that, Chen Youlong looked at Zheng Sen and said, "I am here to accept the situation for Manager Li. You should stay at home first. When Manager Li arrives, you and I will board the boat and go south."
"As for you, General Qi, I will not accept the gift list of Chengyi Bo. You go back and report it, and then say that Chen will take a boat south soon. It is really inconvenient. If Chengyi Bo is interested, please take care of Chen's relatives' industry in Songjiang. Chen is very grateful!" Chen Youlong said at last looking at Qi Dazhi.
"I thank Lord Shen for your kindness!" Qi Dazhi hurriedly knelt on the ground, which was even more affectionate than receiving a gift.
Chapter completed!