After settling the mission, Suleiman eagerly gathered his ministers to discuss a solution to a major problem.

Yan Yi was the supporter, so he took the lead in proposing: "Luo Yan, although I don't know if Sha Yao and Na Bi Ge were really destroyed, but Manraka was indeed destroyed by these Westerners. We should heed the orders of the Ming Dynasty to expel the Spaniards and regard them as our enemies in Manila. ”

As soon as the words ended, Morabi, the assistant minister in charge of finance, objected: "Everyone has seen the ships and cannons of the Spaniards!" If we cut off trading with them, we're afraid we'll be annoying the Spaniards directly, have you ever thought about the consequences? ”

It is worth mentioning that although the Spaniards searched for spices in places such as Sayao and Na Biji, they would sometimes come to Manila, where the products were more abundant, to purchase supplies, and had certain commercial contacts with Luzon.

Suleiman frowned slightly, and asked Morabi: "We don't have a conflict with these Spaniards, but it's hard to guarantee that they will do something to us, what should we do then?" ”

"Luo Yan, there is no need to worry about this!" Morabi looked very confident, looked at the crowd and said loudly: "I have been in contact with these Spaniards, they are here for the pepper, but we in Luzon do not have the pepper they need. In other words, the Spaniards do not have a conflict of interest with us, and they certainly do not attack us for no reason! ”

"Morabi, I see that you are carried away by the immediate benefits, and you only think about selling your goods to those Spaniards, but you put Manila in danger!" Yan Yi's face was slightly gloomy, and he accused him hatefully.

Morabi snorted coldly, and said-for-tat: "I'm just thinking about our interests in Luzon!" On the contrary, it's you, you have half of the Ming blood, how can you be everywhere towards the Ming! But don't forget, our real enemy is in the south, and Lacandura has been trying to annex us! ”

Luzon was not peaceful, although Suleiman was the most powerful force and was crowned King of Luzon by the Ming Emperor. It is only in the southern part of Luzon that there are forces led by Lacandula, who have been eyeing Manila, which has fertile fields.

Suleiman was obviously inclined to Molaby, so he asked: "Molaby, what you said is very reasonable, but we can't offend that Lord Lin, we are the vassal kingdom of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

"Luo Yan, this is easy to do!" Morabi seemed to have an idea, and said confidently: "We pretend to agree to the Ming mission, but we turn a blind eye to the Spaniards, so that neither side will be offended!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Suleiman's eyes suddenly lit up, which undoubtedly solved the problem that plagued him immediately.

Yan Yi watched the development of the situation and knew that Suleiman was a very thoughtful person, so he could only sigh deeply.

The plan was agreed upon by the majority, and so was decided.

The next day, Suleiman changed his previous hesitant attitude and immediately said that he would join the "anti-Spanish alliance" and join the Ming Dynasty in resisting these devilish Spaniards.

If he could have known the prophet, he probably wouldn't have been so excited. A few years later, the Spaniards invaded Marani, and Suleiman eventually died at the hands of the Spaniards, thus becoming the last king of Luzon.

In May, the city of Guangzhou is full of enthusiasm, a scorching sun hangs high in the clear sky, and rays of sunlight are scattered on the blue brick streets of this thousand-year-old city, as well as the flow of people who often come and go on the streets.

Although the government test has been over for many days, the enthusiasm of Guangzhou City is still there. Not only because of the upcoming examination of Guangzhou Prefecture, but also because Guangzhou has resolutely become a gathering place for many merchants and a window for maritime trade in the Ming Dynasty.

With Lin Leigong, who is known for his fairness and strictness, he sits in Guangzhou Mansion, and there is no need to worry about being exploited by the Nantou Sailor from the Pearl River Wharf to the Haojing Wharf, which makes the entire Guangzhou City full of vitality, showing a rare peaceful and prosperous atmosphere.

If this development continues, Guangzhou will probably become a super city in a few years, only after Beijing and Nanjing.

In the backyard of the Yamen of the Chief Minister, the lychee tree, which was originally full of pale yellow flowers, has already borne green fruits, and many green fruits are showing a full form, which undoubtedly proves that ripeness is imminent.

In an elegant pavilion next to it, a little old man wearing a second-grade regular dress was sitting there playing chess, and the whole person looked very energetic.

Since the last victory in Guangzhou, Wang Bai's status has undoubtedly been greatly improved. Although there is no news of his promotion, there is no guarantee that he, who has been favored by God, will suddenly rise to the top.

In addition, although he is still in the position of political envoy, his official status has never been what he holds. If he is separated from the local officials and has no strong backers in the capital, even if he serves as the governor of Liangguang, it may be a false title.

Now, Wang Bo has received the surrender of some officials in Guangdong, and has formed an alliance with Lin Haoran. With this newly condensed force, he already had the capital to compete with the governor of Liangguang.

It's just that after the ups and downs of officialdom, Wang Bai looked down on a lot of things. Although he did not refuse the official's surrender, he did not take the initiative to send people to the capital to seek anything, and stayed in the position of political envoy in Guangdong with peace of mind.

Syllable!

Wang Bai stared intently at the chessboard for thought, and the old face suddenly smiled, put a white piece heavily on the square, and then raised his head to look at the other party with a smile.

Opposite him sat a young man wearing a four-grade official uniform, who was the brightest new star in the Ming officialdom and the current bigwig-level figure Lin Leigong in the Guangdong officialdom.

It's just that in recent days, Lin Leigong seems to be in Taoguang, and he hasn't made any big moves, just concentrating on the official affairs of the government, and often finds time to come over and play chess with Wang Bai.

It is worth mentioning that Lin Haoran has a very high talent for playing chess. From the beginning of watching Wang Bai and Ding Yizhong fight inseparably, to finally playing a game with Wang Bai in person, now the two have won and lost each other.

It is indeed a creation that makes people, and the two have changed from old enemies in officialdom to today's allies and chess friends, and they are determined to become a pair of old friends.

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Haoran dropped a sunspot on the chessboard, I don't know if he deliberately wanted to intervene in the other party, or if he really suddenly thought of the topic, and suddenly asked: "Wang Gong, I heard that the imperial court has just issued an official document asking all places to seize silver mines, but is there such a thing?" ”