From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 846

Once the plan was completed, it meant that the decision had been made. Li Yu'an knew that it was difficult for her to interfere with Zhou Yuan's path.

Although the two of them supported each other, she knew that she did not have much say in major events.

After all, from the factual evidence, the final results of every decision Zhou Yuan made were pretty good.

"I can't persuade you, I'll let Ningyue and the others persuade you."

Li Yu'an strode out of the main hall and walked towards the backyard as if she was angry.

Zhou Yuan did not stop him. He knew that the Virgin Sister had a sense of propriety and would not tell Ningyue and the others about such things.

Some pressure should be borne by key people. Ningyue and the others went south mainly to get together.

Since it was for a reunion... then spend a few days with them!

He came to the backyard and found that the girls were chatting happily. Qu Ling seemed to be talking about something, which attracted Ningyue and the others to listen fascinatedly.

Zhou Yuan guessed that Qu Ling was telling them stories and current affairs. After all, Mo Yunzhai was doing this, so Qu Ling must have extensive knowledge.

He gradually approached and heard the content.

"This company was founded about 40 or 50 years ago. It was co-founded by the most successful businessmen. They were recognized by the queen and obtained a 21-year trade patent license in East India."

"Their company has a unique equity structure, which is an area that our Dajin business has never developed. It avoids the arbitrary rule of family-style businesses and is more conducive to making decisions and deployments that are more in line with the overall interests of the business."

"Each has its own duties, and the rights and responsibilities are clear, which can achieve a truly virtuous cycle."

Speaking of this, Qu Ling blinked his eyes, as if he had a yearning look: "Now they have more than 20 bases in India, which is what we call Tianzhu, such as Fort William, St. Fort George, Bombay Castle, etc. "

"A company with a fleet comparable to that of a country, and almost able to rule a country in a practical sense, is simply unheard of and unbelievable."

"They monopolize trade in various places, colonize local people, constantly absorb the world's wealth, strengthen themselves, and re-promote the start of new industries."

"Can you believe it? They not only sell goods, but also people."

"They sell strong men from Africa to distant America as slaves and laborers, earning unimaginable wealth."

Ningyue and others turned pale, while Dai Si sat there quietly, his eyes moving constantly, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Zhou Yuan stopped and stood there, a little at a loss.

Li Yu'an walked slowly to his side and chuckled, "Let me guess why you are in a daze. You must think that the girls must be talking about romance or family matters."

"But the content of their conversation this time shocked you."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "I have never mentioned the East India Company to them. I only talked to Clodia."

Li Yu'an said, "But you can talk to Clodia, doesn't Qu Ling know? She can also talk about these things with Dai Si."

"Little nephew, what you are doing is actually very much "The Battle of Fenglangjuxu has given people a lot of courage. The many victories in the war have made people start to open their eyes to the world and reflect on the decline and rise of the navy." "You may just be doing what you should do, but people all over the world are taking you as an example." "Influence is subtle and silent." This sentence made Zhou Yuan feel a lot of emotion. He looked up at the sky. At this moment, he suddenly had an inexplicable enlightenment, as if... the whole world has become his anchor, as if... there is really a feeling of leading the times. He took a deep breath and smiled, "The more times like this, the more you should put aside distractions and concentrate on doing your own things."

"I hope they will imitate my positive energy, not my romantic and suave."

Li Yu'an curled her lips and said, "What I want to say is that you have influenced so many people, so don't take risks. The Great Jin is in the early stages of its full rise, so how can it be separated from you?"

Zhou Yuan said, "Paying too much attention to one's own honor and influence will only make people slowly become tablets on the altar. Apart from being respected, there is no use."

"You must focus on the matter itself and keep making progress, so that you can cultivate spirit."

"Recalling the time in Sichuan, I was young and made a duke, commanding a large army, and always facing the people of Shuixi and the tenant farmers of Sichuan, the sense of superiority in my heart could not be stopped, and gradually I put myself higher and higher, and arrogance and impetuousness quietly grew."

"Virgin sister, I should learn from the second sister, she really did itMany things, but never any pride, but constantly do, to make progress, to achieve the ideal. "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Forget my identity, from the rational point of view, I should implement my plan. "

Li Yu'an couldn't refute it.

Yes, she did have a feeling that the little nephew who went south this time was more mature than before.

There were fewer frivolous times and more rigorous times.

"Why?"

She couldn't help asking: "Why did you have such a change?"

Zhou Yuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "I used to be arrogant because I felt that my achievements were very high, my power was very great, and I had accomplished a lot. "

"Now... look at the people along the coast. We can't even protect them from going out to sea to fish. What power is all bullshit. "

"The nation lags behind the world, so what is there to be proud of no matter how big an official is?"

"If one day, I can make Dajin truly rise and truly stand proudly at the top of the times, then I will be proud again! "

As soon as the words fell, a voice came from behind.

"Your Highness!"

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Zhou Yuan turned around and happened to see four young men bowing respectfully.

Bai Yu, Wu Shang, Kong Liyan, Xia Jianghe.

They were only in their teens, but after this trip to the south, they seemed to have grown a lot, with more determination and firmness in their eyes.

"You all came here together, what's the matter?"

Zhou Yuan thought they wanted to ask something, after all, after this battle, they should have gained a lot.

"We are here to say goodbye."

Bai Yu bowed and said, "Your Highness, we plan to return to Shenjing."

"The war in the south is so tragic, but the students of the Imperial Academy are completely unaware of it. The cold words on the official newspaper cannot convey the real situation here."

"We want to go back, we want to make all this public."

"We must unite all young people with lofty ideals and go south together. "

Zhou Yuan frowned and said, "This is meaningless. Of course, it is a good thing to make it public, but it is not necessary to go south together."

Bai Yu said, "Your Majesty... we want to... go to the West."

Zhou Yuan suddenly raised his head and looked at the young men in horror.

Kong Liyan choked and said, "Brother Kang, Brother Yuan, and Brother Yi have all gone and died for the country. We also want to do something."

"We know that we have already had a gap with the West in all aspects, including ship technology, navigation methods, handicrafts, etc..."

"We are not good at fighting, but we are good at learning."

"We want to follow Ms. Avina to the West. We want to learn some skills and come back to serve the country."

The four people bowed to Zhou Yuan together.

"Please allow me, Your Majesty!"

"Please help me, Your Majesty!"

Their voices seemed to shake the whole world, making Zhou Yuan unable to hear any other sounds.