Chapter 2199: Seeking Help

Huang Jinlu is now enjoying retirement with an official title.

Yes, he is retired in advance, this is the reward given to him by the emperor.

His salary plus the floating wealth he has accumulated in the past are enough for him to live the life of a rich man, but he lives like an ordinary citizen.

But he is happy with such a life. Compared with Chen Mo who is "like a fish in water" in the Ministry of Rites, he is like a small fish lurking at the bottom of the water.

So when he saw Chen Mo, he just hummed.

Chen Mo looked at this ordinary home and said with a bitter face: "Old Huang, who is it?"

Huang Jinlu lowered his head and fiddled with the disassembled chair, saying: "You are now in a high position, but after being in a high position, you must be kept an eye on, lest you rebel one day without knowing it."

Chen Mo's legs softened, and he said in panic: "Old Huang, how could I rebel? This is slander, shameless slander!"

Huang Jinlu was just wooden: "I remind you once, even if it means ending the friendship between everyone, you should take care of yourself."

"Old Huang! This is a frame-up!"

After Chen Mo pleaded, Huang Jinlu sighed: "You are a small chief, but you have won the favor of His Majesty, and you have also taken charge of the important matter of receiving envoys in the Ministry of Rites, but what about those people above? Are they all wooden statues? They just watch you, Chen Mo, smug and willing?"

Chen Mo panicked when he heard it. He thought carefully about his situation in the Ministry of Rites, and the more he thought about it, the more panicked he became.

People like him are just lucky to be promoted in the eyes of those officials with a proper background. As for any merits, they are just clouds in their eyes. Those who have not passed the imperial examination are lucky to be promoted.

Moreover, Chen Mo makes them feel frivolous and vulgar, which is the most fatal.

This is the Ministry of Rites!

When did such frivolous and vulgar people get reused in the Ministry of Rites? !

Chen Mo's body shook and said, "Old Huang, who are those people?"

"It's either the East Factory or the Jinyiwei. Chen Mo, think about who you have offended."

...

"The Westerners must be building ships crazily."

In the study of the Fang family, Fang Xing and Zheng He were talking about the situation.

"The so-called mission is just to explore the truth. Frank may be more conservative. After all, they are still failing. But Lisbon and Plantagenet saw our ship, so going outside to seek wealth will definitely be their best choice."

Fang Xing was analyzing the map, and Zheng He refuted from time to time, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"What you said about seeking wealth is just one point. Hong Bao said that the Westerners are jealous of our warships. If they were not vigilant, they would probably all stay in the Westerners."

"Threat?"

"Yes, it is a threat. The Westerners feel threatened."

Zheng He felt that the most fundamental reason was this.

"Hong Bao said that they are still boarding or using bows and arrows. When our warships use artillery to sink their ships, the Westerners will definitely think deeply and then respond."

"They feel enough threats and will inevitably be vigilant. So the next time they go to the Westerners, their strength will definitely be very different, and the war between the Franks and the Plantagenets will end."

Fang Xing felt a little absurd.

He didn't know when the war between the Franks and the Plantagenets ended, but now it has ceased because of the Ming Dynasty.

"Then after the navy is formed, the target will be them."

The two began to discuss the possible bases of the navy outside, from the strait all the way to Mugudushu.

"It's a pity to go to Lulong Bay, but it's also good for us to wait for them. If they can come out, we will hit them head-on. Are we afraid?"

"It's not easy to resupply in Lulong Bay. At present, it's not suitable for us to go too far forward. But there are islands behind Lulong Bay. We can find a few points to resupply and repair ships."

The two discussed for a long time. Zheng He recorded many key points and went back to make plans.

And Chen Mo, who had been waiting for a long time, was finally able to come in.

"Xinghe Bo, help me..."

As soon as they met, this guy knelt down,

and hugged Fang Xing's thigh, almost crying.

Fang Xing was stunned and said, "What life? Who wants to kill you?"

Chen Mo raised his head, tears and snot on his face, and said, "Xinghe Bo, someone followed me and was discovered by Lao Huang, who reminded me."

Chen Mo and Fang Xing have a deep relationship, so if he touches him, he should at least tell Fang Xing.

But no one has ever said anything to him.

"You go back now. I'll have someone check it out later."

As soon as Chen Mo left, Fang Xing asked Huang Zhong for questioning.

"Chen Mo... has been a little proud recently. He's been getting carried away. He's married but still seduces girls. Someone pointed it out. It seems to be someone from the East Factory."

"Interesting."

Fang Xing felt that the people from the East Factory were so kind as to stop the situation from developing. It was really a case of the weasel paying New Year's greetings to the chicken!

"What does An Lun mean by this?"

Fang Xing didn't think that a head of the Ministry of Rites was worth An Lun's attention. He said playfully, "Is he provoking me?"

Huang Zhong shook his head, then nodded hesitantly, "My Lord, I can't say for sure!"

"Then I'll go and see."

...

"Keep an eye on those people, especially those local prominent families. Anyone who is dissatisfied with the new policy should be recorded. When the time comes, take them all down!"

In the East Factory, An Lun sat on the steps, and there were people standing below.

He had become much whiter, and his temperament was much more feminine. He just casually stroked his temples, and his cold eyes could make people feel cold.

Chen Shi was in the first place, and he listened carefully.

An Lun glanced at him, then slowly rolled the hair on his temples on his fingers a few times, and said calmly: "Don't think about any relationship, any prominent family, these are all fake, loyalty to His Majesty is the real thing."

He looked at his subordinates coldly, but in his heart he was thinking about the recent developments in the court.

"How great is the contribution of the Dingguo Mansion? But the Dingguo Duke cleaned up the surrender himself and went to the palace to apologize, what are those gentry? Ah! It's nothing!"

"Loyalty, I have said it many times, what is the first priority of the East Factory? It is loyalty."

An Lun stood up, waved his right hand and shouted: "Without loyalty, no matter how many achievements there are, they are all malicious and crazy!"

Chen Shi's cheek trembled, trying to remind him that he should not use crazy, but should use the word "fly-catty".

But An Lun's majesty is growing, and he can only pretend not to hear it.

He glanced down, and saw that the clerks were very honest, and some of them looked at An Lun with curiosity.

This is talent!

"Disband!"

After beating his men, An Lun dismissed them with a cold face, leaving Chen Shi behind.

"How is Yan Chunhui now? How does the Ministry of Personnel evaluate him? What does the Fujian Provincial Government think of him?"

When An Lun asked this question, his eyes were cold and he stared at Chen Shi.

Chen Shi didn't know why An Lun was so concerned about Yan Dajian and his son, but he didn't want to interfere, so he immediately told him what he knew.

"Father-in-law, Yan Chunhui has been dormant for the past two years. He was rated above average twice by the Ministry of Personnel and was said to be eligible for promotion, but Yan Dajian personally went to Jian Yi to refuse."

He glanced at An Lun, and then continued: "As for the Fujian Provincial Government, there is an old friend of Yan Dajian there, so Yan Chunhui has not moved, and he is very cautious in his official duties and has no bad reviews."

An Lun nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"Don't dare!"

An Lun's expression eased a little, and he said, "Keep watching. There are some problems with the father and son, and our family has always wanted to find evidence."

Chen Shi hurriedly responded. At this time, someone came to report that Xinghe Bofang had woken up.

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