Now Yes became the same person as all the new army members of the Zhenguo Kingdom. Even his noble origins, his initial sense of superiority was gone, because no one seemed to care about this here, and even the counselor Wang even had a meal with the soldiers.

It is said that Consul Wang's father was actually the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty. Yes suddenly felt that there was nothing to show off. However, the only thing he was better than others was that others used cloth strips to brush his boots, but he bought a brush from outside at a high price. When brushing the boots, he didn't let go of the slightest dirt, and even the back of the boots had to be wiped spotlessly.

This was his last little pride.

Ye Chunqiu knew that training for recruits was just the first step, it was nothing more than cultivating physical strength and discipline, and working together everyone, and becoming a group.

The navy has to develop combat effectiveness and still has a long way to go.

But Ye Chunqiu was not slow, to some extent, because these Folang sailors saved Ye Chunqiu a lot of trouble, and at least it could increase the speed of the navy's combat effectiveness by several times.

Ye Chunqiu is busy at the same time. When he returned home today, he felt that the atmosphere was different. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw Ye Song standing there with anticipation.

Because he came back late, the stars and moon were already in the sky. Ye Song had a bit of alcohol in his mouth. Seeing that Ye Chunqiu had come back, he hurried forward and said, "I'll go to Lu's house for a drink today."

Ye Chunqiu refused to comment, but continued through the middle door with his hands behind his back, and said lightly: "Go to the hall and talk."

The two of them arrived at the flower hall in the back garden one by one. Ye Chunqiu sat down, and Ye Song bowed to sit beside Ye Chunqiu, and then said, "The Minister Lu invited you again and again, but I couldn't help but go there, so I simply took my place on your behalf. However, when I went there, I was shocked. When I got there, there were many people coming to accompany me. So I tried to remember their official positions, including all departments and churches, and there were also a few people in the Jinyiwei. They also invited me to treat me as a guest of honor and said many beautiful words."

As he said that, Ye Song gave Ye Chunqiu a prepared flower list.

Ye Chunqiu only took a brief look and found dozens of people.

At this time, Ye Song continued: "These are what I remember, and some people may not remember them, or they are wrong in their official position, but there should not be too many differences."

Ye Songshen looked at Ye Chunqiu and said, "Chunqiu, these are people on the table, but they are very scary. Look at this, Hanlin attendant Yang Xiong, you know, this person's reputation is well known to everyone in the world. He was not afraid of Liu Jin. He once impeached Liu Jin and wanted to dismiss his official position. The cabinet kept him tightly. This person also served as a prefect in the Sichuan Provincial Administration and was said to have a very good reputation. Everyone praised him and was a real gentleman."

Ye Chunqiu knew that Ye Song was a smart person. When he saw the list, he felt something was wrong. Ye Song actually recorded everyone without saying a word, which was rare.

Ye Chunqiu said, "And then, what did they say?"

Ye Song said: "Either it is to talk about the friendship between fellow villagers, or... it is to praise the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is all in one go."

"Didn't you mention the sea trade?" Ye Chunqiu put down the list with a smile.

Ye Song shook his head and said, "Nothing."

In this way, it’s just a test that these people will not go straight to the point, so they must be doing it slowly.

"I got some interesting news in Ningbo at this time." Ye Song looked at Ye Chunqiu carefully and said, "There is a fellow villager from Ningbo who is a scholar. The family seems to be unclear with them. However, many times, they are just responsible for providing goods to them, but they are not really involved. I invite him to drink every few days and every day, and he has a good time. He revealed some news, saying that these people should not be underestimated. They are not only connected in the central and local areas of the court, but what is more terrifying is that they are often familiar with Japanese pirates and even the princes of Japan. Whether it is North Korea, Annan, Luzon or Japan, their influence is no less than their connections in the court."

Ye Song looked at Ye Chunqiu's expression and said, "Do you think about it? The court usually has very little contact with the various countries, which is usually the official exchanges. But the fact that countries have dealt with the Ming Dynasty for a long time is actually some smuggled merchants. This large number of profitable goods have arrived in Japan or Luzon. If there is no connection or friendship, you will be transported. Do you dare to sell them? For many ministers and princes of the countries, colluding with them, providing protection for them, and earning a large amount of money at the same time is the most important thing.

It is Japan. It is said that the generals of the Japanese country are now weak. The princes on the island are constantly fighting. Many princes rely on the support of these smuggled merchants to recruit soldiers and horses. Even many Japanese pirates are dependent on their disciples. Some smugglers have hundreds or thousands of Japanese pirates who are raising them. They occupy an island and use it as a place of transportation. These are all managed for a long time. From Zheng He's voyage to the West to now, they have accumulated connections and rules over the past seventy or eighty years. There are even smugglers who even come to the general shogunate of Japan and are also their guests of honor..."

When Ye Song said this, Ye Chunqiu didn't find it strange.

Ye Song was right. In addition to the occasional official exchanges, the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban almost cut off relations with various countries. His attitude towards other countries is just that you can send envoys to the court on time.

For the countries, the specialties they urgently needed for the Ming Dynasty were completely insufficient with a little reward from the court. At this time, the smuggling merchants who insisted on maritime bans were equivalent to replacing the role of the court. They met many high-ranking officials and nobles in the country through trade.

To a certain extent, this smuggling network is of course not just the Ming Dynasty. It cannot be slapped by a single slap. Under the national policy of the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban, it has given them enough room to play. Over the past eighty years, a group that spans the country has been established.

Ye Chunqiu said: "I have heard a saying that Japanese pirates are entrenched overseas. Logically speaking, if no one is instructed, how can these Japanese pirates repeatedly invade the borders of our Ming Dynasty? Therefore, some people even believe that many Japanese pirates are just thugs raised by some people. Originally, I didn't believe this. I thought that there would be a group of robbers in this world to invade their countryside, but now, I find that no one can believe it."

Ye Song finally seemed a little relaxed when facing Ye Chunqiu and smiled: "This... is not very accurate. It is all a matter of spreading rumors, but in this way, Chunqiu should be more careful."
Chapter completed!