Fang Zheng was speechless and choked up. He really didn't know how to respond.
He really couldn't keep up with Wu Sheng's train of thought.
Otherwise, he is called a master...Is this the realm of a master?
Sure enough, none of the people who can be called masters are simple!
Fang Zhengyi was silent for a while before he said, "That's fine. We'll discuss it in detail tomorrow."
Wu Sheng nodded, took the food tray and returned to his bed to chat with others.
This meal was considered delicious by everyone.
The food is indeed delicious, but the beautiful scenery in front of you is even more precious.
Emperor Jing was in a very good mood and got drunk.
Afterwards, he was sent to the bedroom to rest.
Many of the other officials chose to stay inside and chat, while some went downstairs to continue their research.
Some officials were particularly curious and asked to go to the equipment room to see how the steam engine worked.
In the end, a small number of particularly useless people were left, surrounding Wu Sheng and running off to who knows where...
It was not until the evening that everyone was called back by Fang Zhengyi.
After enjoying a unique fireworks show on the rooftop, we boarded the train back to Beijing.
As for Fang Zheng, he took leave and stayed in Taoyuan County.
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The next day, in the backyard of the county government office.
Fang Zhengyi and Wu Sheng sat opposite each other.
There were some snacks and tea on the table.
Since Wu Sheng has decided to go, he needs to plan well in advance.
The reason why I suggested Wu Sheng to Emperor Jing to go was not simply because I was impressed by Wu Sheng's indescribable creativity in certain fields.
But Master Wu actually served as an official and had rich experience.
In addition to his outstanding performance in Jianjiang and his assistance to Xueyue Tower as a consultant, he was doing very well.
Such talents are top-notch in terms of their ability to handle affairs, adaptability, and creativity.
The two of them had some tea and snacks, and Wu Shengxian asked, "Master, regarding the overseas affairs..."
Before he could ask, Fang Zheng said, "The reason why I asked you to go overseas is something that I have discussed with His Majesty. The situation overseas is complicated and unpredictable, and the church is watching closely."
"We have already established a solid foundation. The most important thing right now is to maintain the situation. Aside from the church, the rest are neutral or even leaning towards our country. We must do our best to win over the hearts and minds of the people. If we can influence the lower classes, we can influence the upper classes."
"If you want to have a good start, there is no better place than the Holy City. According to the news from the West Sea, since Father Soljie became Pope and abolished many church taxes, more people have come to make pilgrimages than before."
Fang Zhengyi continued, "Da Jing took over the Holy City as soon as it was launched. Although the areas not under the jurisdiction of the church benefited, they must be afraid of Da Jing. You should start from the Holy City and promote Da Jing's culture and products. You can visit other countries on weekdays and build good relations with the upper echelons."
"I guess in the next few years, there will be fleets from Western countries visiting our Dajing."
"You try to weaken Dajing's tyrannical image as reasonably as possible. We need to shape ourselves into a perfect partner and form a sharp contrast with the old church. Only in this way can we become the leader of the world's rules in the future."
Wu Sheng chased the teacup and thought: "But what does this have to do with running a brothel? What role can a brothel play in this?"
"No, who said you can only open a brothel? And you are not the only one going there." Fang Zhengyi explained, "There are many follow-up plans. In addition to the brothel, we are going to build houses, schools, hospitals, shops, newspapers, restaurants, charity halls in the Holy City... Start from the grassroots level of the people and improve the image of Dajing in all aspects."
"As for you, you will do the same thing in the Holy City as you did in Taoyuan County. The rich and the poor, the common people and the nobles only like a few things: luxury houses, delicious food and beautiful women. If you can handle these things, what relationships can't you handle?"
Wu Sheng sighed, "That's right. Apart from the language barrier, it doesn't seem to be that difficult. Do you have any other plans?"
"Don't worry about the language barrier. You should have heard of Lai Gou'er, right? Let him arrange things for you when you get there, and you can just do what you want." Fang Zhengyi kept talking, "It's not difficult to say, but it's a bit complicated to do."
"This requires cooperation both inside and outside. You promote the good things about Dajing outside, and I will promote the benefits of overseas inside."
"Huh?" Wu Sheng was surprised and asked, "Why do we need to promote the benefits of overseas? What are the good things about overseas?"
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "That's not important. What's important is publicity! Think about it, if we publicize the benefits of overseas countries internally and make the people envious, what will happen?"
"They will be dissatisfied with the court..."
"That's true, but the purpose is not this, but to encourage people to go to sea! Now the shipbuilding industry in Dajing is very stable, and some big families have begun to purchase sea vessels for overseas trade, but this is not enough. I hope more people will go overseas to make profits."
Wu Sheng hesitated and said, "But... this will have a bad influence. What if the people complain about the court?"
"Then let them complain! We shape overseas into a perfect goal, and then the people raise questions and express dissatisfaction, forcing the court to move closer to that goal. What's wrong with that?"
"We have a strong foundation, and the people are living better every year. What's the harm in complaining? Can they still rebel?"
"Besides, I tell you, this situation will not last long. Just think about it, when those merchants who were deceived to go overseas find that the place is completely different from the perfect paradise they imagined, what will happen to them when they come back?"
"Uh... I feel cheated, what else can I do."
"Tsk!" Fang Zheng knocked on the table. "The more you go abroad, the more patriotic you become!"
"Ah! I understand what's going on!" Wu Sheng suddenly realized, "Master is very talented."
Fang Zheng took a bite of the snack and said proudly, "This is nothing. Make good use of the principles of yin and yang, and victory or defeat will depend on it."
"The imperial court will have a fleet sailing out to sea in the latter part of next month. Do you think the time is right?"
Wu Sheng thought for a moment and said, "It's a bit hasty, but I don't have much to prepare, and my family is stable. Well, I'll just follow the master's arrangements."
"That's good. I won't say more. Tomorrow, you pack up and go back to the capital. We'll make a detailed plan. I have a set of Marco Polo publicity plans for you. When you get to the Holy City, you don't have to worry about anything. Just do what's convenient for you."
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