Qin Shuhuai walked out of the imperial study and walked outside the palace humming a small tune.

The mood is quite good.

Along the way, not to mention the palace maids and eunuchs, when they saw him, they all hurriedly came up to say goodbye, and for a while, the greetings of "Grandpa Guo is good" were endless.

Qin Shuhuai responded one by one with a smile, and when he saw a few old eunuchs, he also took out broken silver to reward one or two, which moved those old eunuchs again and again.

The reward given by Grandpa Guo can be taken in a righteous and bright way. Why? Because that's not called bribery! In the realm of the Ming Dynasty, have you ever heard of anyone who still needs a bribe from Grandpa Guo? Grandpa Guo really feels sorry for you!

Just walked out of Donghua Gate all the way, and after walking a few steps, Qin Shuhuai saw a "snowman" standing at the door.

Who else could it be if it wasn't Zheng Zhilong?

Zheng Zhilong was covered in snow at the moment, shivering in the biting cold wind and snow. In the Ming Dynasty in the Xiaoice River period, there is no need to say more about the cold in winter, even Qin Shuhuai, after staying outside for so long, he also feels cold. And you must know that Zheng Zhilong has been standing here for more than an hour, if he hadn't also practiced martial arts, and he still had a true qi in his body, I am afraid that something would have happened to him early in the cold.

Seeing him in such a situation, Qin Shuhuai couldn't help but sigh in his heart, in order to show his sincerity, this person would rather give up the warm teahouse that is far away, but also suffer from freezing in this snow, this perseverance is rare in the world. So there's a reason why people are the number one pirate in history.

Thinking about it like this, I thought a little more highly of him.

He stepped forward and hugged Zheng Zhilong, he asked knowingly, "Lord Zheng, how can you really stand in the snow?

Seeing that Qin Shuhuai had finally appeared, Zheng Zhilong hurriedly stretched out his frozen stiff hand and saluted Qin Shuhuai.

"Returning to China, Grandpa, Xiaguan...... Ah sneeze, the lower official is waiting here, and the grandfather of the country can see the lower official at a glance when he goes out, and he saves himself from looking for it. ”

Qin Shuhuai dusted the snow for Zheng Zhilong, then took off his mink coat and draped it on Zheng Zhilong.

said, "Lord Zheng, you are an important minister of the court, and you are entrusted by the emperor, but don't catch a cold." ”

Zheng Zhilong was flattered, and hurriedly excused himself, "Grandpa Guo, I can't help it, I can't make it ......."

Qin Shuhuai patted him on the shoulder, "Wear it, don't shirk it." ”

Zheng Zhilong was grateful, and hurriedly thanked him again and again.

At this time, two carriages came not far away, one large and one small.

Apparently it was prepared by Zheng Zhilong.

"Grandpa Guo, please. Zheng Zhilong pointed to the carriage and said respectfully.

Qin Shuhuai smiled and got into the carriage.

But I saw that the carriage of the carriage was extremely spacious, and it was like a small room, and there was even a small couch. And in the center of the carriage, there is also a charcoal brazier that burns red.

Zheng Zhilong saw Qin Shuhuai get into the carriage, so he turned around and got into the first carriage behind.

He could have called a big carriage again, but he just wanted to take a small carriage - there was a difference between dignity and inferiority, how could he sit in the same carriage as Grandpa Guo? This kind of carriage should be sitting, and there will be no chance to sit in the future?

Because Zheng Zhilong had just arrived in the capital, he had not yet moved into Chongzhen's mansion, so he temporarily lived in an inn.

Naturally, he would not entertain Qin Shuhuai at the inn, but booked a large private room in the best restaurant in the capital to entertain Qin Shuhuai.

entered the private room, Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao were naturally there.

When the two saw Qin Shuhuai, they immediately got up to greet him and invited him to take a seat.

Qin Shuhuai did not shirk, and after taking a seat, he talked and laughed and exchanged pleasantries with them. And the three brothers of the Zheng family did not hesitate to praise them, probably because they meant to pat themselves on the back.

It didn't take long for the wine and food to come up. Although Qin Shuhuai had already drunk a lot with Chongzhen, he still raised his wine glass, staggered with them, and drank bitterly.

He was determined to accept the three brothers of the Zheng family, because he still had the dream of letting the Ming merchant ship run all over the world.

And to completely subdue them, it is not enough to be a high-ranking official, but also to get some extra tricks!

Drink!

The three brothers of the Zheng family kept toasting to Qin Shuhuai, and Qin Shuhuai did not refuse to come, and there was no shelf at all.

The wine doesn't matter, it's just that he has eaten a lot of skewers before, and his stomach is a little supportive, so he almost didn't move his chopsticks on a table of delicacies from the mountains and seas.

After three rounds of drinking, Zheng Zhilong said, "Grandpa Guo, Xiaguan will leave for Zhejiang in the near future, and in the future, my two younger brothers, as well as all the family members, will be taken care of by Grandpa Guo!"

After that, he got up and sat down, and made a big bow in a dignified manner.

Qin Shuhuai also got up, helped Zheng Zhilong up and said, "Lord Zheng doesn't have to be like this. If it weren't for his admiration for Lord Zheng's means and pride in competing with Dongying people and Westerners for domination in Nanyang over the years, my father would not have spent so much effort to bring Lord Zheng back to Beijing. ”

"Grandpa Guo has an overreputation, but the lower officials are not ......"

"Master Zheng doesn't have to be humble. Qin Shuhuai interrupted Zheng Zhilong's words and said, "Not only Lord Zheng, but also the two brothers Zhihu and Zhibao, are all the pillars of my Ming Dynasty. Therefore, no matter how busy my father is, he will make a special trip to southern Fujian, and invite you to come to Beijing to do something big!"

Zheng Zhilong said yes again and again, and then glanced at Zheng Zhibao.

Zheng Zhibao comprehended, immediately took out a delicate box, and said to Qin Shuhuai, "Grandpa Guo, the Zheng family thanks you for your kindness of reconstruction. This time, we came in a hurry, and we didn't bring anything decent, but this small specialty from our hometown was brought, and I hope that Grandpa Guo will not dislike it. ”

Qin Shuhuai smiled and took the box.

I weigh it lightly very much.

I understood in my heart that where the specialty was, it was clearly a silver ticket.

So he smiled, "The specialty of Lord Zheng's hometown is really a good thing that everyone loves!"

Zheng Zhilong smiled tacitly, "Grandpa Guo doesn't look down on such mundane things, but we always have to express our intentions, otherwise what's the difference between them and that wolf-hearted gangster?

After saying that, the three of them suddenly knelt down and said in unison, "The subordinates are willing to die for the grandfather of the country!"

The meaning of refuge could not be more obvious.

even faintly stated that they could not be loyal to the imperial court, but only to the grandfather of another country.

But the more anxious they are to show their loyalty, the more indicative it is of the anxiety in their hearts now.

They are confused about their future and fate, and they are desperately looking for the big tree of Qin Shuhuai, which is nothing more than an instinct to survive.

Qin Shuhuai helped the three of them up, and then said, "Lord Zheng, Brother Zhibao and Brother Zhihu, you have done such a great thing!"

When the three of them heard this, their faces suddenly changed, and their hearts tightened.

What does Grandpa Guo mean by this?

But listening to Qin Shuhuai, he laughed again, "My father is planning to build a naval academy for a while, but he is shy and weak! Hehe, now it's okay, with the silver you donated to the imperial court, this naval academy can be opened!"

The three of them were shocked and puzzled.

"Grandpa Guo, what is the Sailor University Hall?" Zheng Zhibao asked.

Zheng Zhihu answered, "Is there a school dedicated to training sailor soldiers?"

Qin Shuhuai nodded, "Brother Zhihu is right. Our merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty have to run all over the world, and they can't do it without the escort of sailors. But looking at Daming, we don't have a decent academy to train water master students!"

The three brothers of the Zheng family were all stunned when they heard this, does the grandfather of this country want to use this money to build a school? No, even if he wants to build a water master school, it should be funded by the imperial court!

What does Grandpa Guo mean?

After a while, Zheng Zhilong patted his head, thinking that he had figured it out.

Busy said, "Grandpa Guo is right, cultivating water master talents for the country is exactly what my generation should do." In this way, about this water master school, the Zheng family pledged another 1 million taels!"

He thought that Qin Shuhuai's words just now were hinting that he would give him some more money!

But although he said this, he was somewhat unhappy in his heart. There are two million taels of silver tickets in this box! This grandfather has taken a wave openly, and wants to secretly have another wave, and the food is really ugly!

However, to his surprise, for his generous donation, Qin Shuhuai smiled and waved his hand, "Lord Zheng donated one million taels last time, this time...... This box should not be less than that, right? That's enough to run several university halls with thousands of people. Besides, when Lord Zheng's family first came to the capital, it was when they needed to spend money, so they should not donate anymore. ”

Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Zhihu, and Zheng Zhibao were all stunned.

And too many gifts? What kind of routine is this?

I only heard Qin Shuhuai say again, "By the way, since this university hall is the money of the Zheng family, then according to this father, it will be called the Zhilong Water Master School." Well, the first water master school in my Ming Dynasty is called the Zhilong Water Master School! Lord Zheng, you won't spend this money in vain, at least a royal archway is indispensable!"

Only then did the three brothers of the Zheng family understand that Grandpa Guo was not playing tricks with them, nor was he joking with them!

He really wants to open a water master school!

Moreover, it is named after "Zhilong"!

At this point, they finally fully understood that Grandpa Guo not only wanted to use them, but also wanted to use them for a long time! Even, from another point of view, they would be the founders of the future Great Ming Water Master!

Zheng family, worry-free!

And, in the next twenty years, as long as the Zheng family does not make mistakes, there will be a day of the Daming Water Master, and there will be a day of the Zheng family!

Twenty years of wealth, can't run!

The three of them all exhaled heavily, this was probably the most relaxed moment they had since Qin Shuhuai appeared!

"Grandpa Guo, the lower official...... Xia Guan is really short of words, I don't know what to say!" Zheng Zhilong said gratefully, "In short, from now on, Xia Guan's life is Grandpa Guo's!"

Qin Shuhuai laughed, "Don't say that." By the way, Daming is now implementing a new policy, and you don't want to do what the Donglin Party used to do. All the money you give to this father, this guild allocates all to the Sailor Academy. As for the other officials in Beijing, this father reminds you, don't go to stuff silver. The current superintendent of the imperial history can be ruthless, if they find out that you are doing this, my father will not be able to protect you!"

It's not that Qin Shuhuai likes to preach, it's that he doesn't want the atmosphere that Daming has just improved to start losing from himself again.

Just imagine, the grandfather of other countries has received money, and the officials below will not accept it?

Therefore, he must make a clean and honest posture, and he will probably have nothing to do with blackmailing officials in the future.

But it doesn't matter, after all, money is of little meaning to him personally now-he doesn't want to rebel against the army, what do you want to do with that money? Besides, the endless wharf income of the Jianghe Gang is enough for him to be rich and noble for a lifetime, and even if he is really short of money, he will ask Chongzhen for one or two million taels for any name, and Chongzhen will definitely give it without saying a word.

It's just that the three brothers of the Zheng family looked at each other after hearing these words.

I couldn't help murmuring in my heart: This Da Ming, has it really changed?

......

Anyway, for Qin Shuhuai, a powerful Daming Water Division is already on the way!

Next, it's nothing more than throwing money, throwing money like crazy!

After drinking, the three brothers of the Zheng family happily sent Qin Shuhuai back to the mansion.

After half a year of absence, Chen Qing'er's joy when she saw Qin Shuhuai is needless to say.

Even in the middle of the night, Qiu Dali and other Jianghe Gang people who were guarding the Guogong Mansion were alarmed, these old people of the Jianghe Gang had no eyesight at all, and in the middle of the night, they didn't care whether Qin Shuhuai wanted to sleep with his wife or not, they all ran over, some couldn't figure it out, and even proposed to set up a table and banquet overnight for the gang leader to catch the wind and wash the dust, and got a unanimous response from a group of rough men waiting for wine, and finally Qiu Dali understood the matter and kicked them out of the door one by one for Qin Shuhuai.

The room was quiet, and in the jumping candlelight, Qin Shuhuai saw Chen Qing'er's little face flushed, which was extremely charming.

When he married Chen Qing'er, in fact, the bigger factor was that he wanted to gather the entire martial arts to come to the Jianghe Gang, which can be described as extremely utilitarian.

But now, he thinks he's made the right choice.

Little Bie is newlywed.

......

When I woke up the next day, it was already dawn.

Qin Shuhuai didn't dare to snooze, because he knew that the Northern Expedition was imminent, and he couldn't afford to be lazy!