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Chapter 387: Losing Ling Yun in vain

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    A thousand cups of wine is too little to meet a close friend, and half a sentence is too much to say without speculation.

    Although Du Hong and Qin Kan are sons-in-law, they really lack a common language. They sit together drinking their own wine and having their own thoughts.

    Of course, if Du Hong knew what evil thoughts his son-in-law was harboring at this moment, the discussion would definitely turn into a fight.

    Taking a sip of wine, Du Hong absentmindedly picked through the side dishes on the Kang table with his ivory chopsticks, and said: "My dear son-in-law, I am already in my old age. I thought that I would never advance further in my official career and would only serve as the prefect of Shaoxing until the end of my life. I didn't expect that  Today, I feel happy and sad at the same time."

    Qin Kan smiled and filled Du Hong's glass of wine and said, "Where does my father-in-law's worries come from?"

    Du Hong looked at Qin Kan and said solemnly: "Today we are fatuous, the powerful eunuchs are in power, the court officials dare to be angry but dare not speak out, the people are in dire straits, the country is in turmoil, can't we see the virtuous son-in-law?"

    "Of course I can see it, but the eunuch Quan is deeply favored by the emperor, and many of the courtiers are protecting themselves and clinging to them. The current political situation is like this, what can I do?"

    Du Hong's face gradually turned red, and he didn't know whether it was from drunkenness or excitement: "A good son-in-law is a capable man. I looked down on you back then. Now when it comes to holy family members, a good son-in-law is not inferior to Liu Jin, so why can't he do it despite his strength?  "

    Qin Kan sighed secretly. He really had the temper of a scholar. No wonder he had been an official all his life and had no backer. Anyone with such an old and angry temper would be unlucky if he had a backer.

    "Father-in-law, my son-in-law is not incapable of doing something." Qin Kan sighed: "The prerequisite for upholding justice must be based on strength. Strength alone is not enough. It also depends on the weather.  Depending on the current situation and waiting for the opportunity, Your Majesty will not care about political affairs. All government and military affairs will be determined by Liu Jin. Liu Jin is arbitrary. Many courtiers cling to him, and his power gradually increases. He has your Majesty's trust and the support of many party members. His power is at the peak of the sky.  To bring him down would be to bring down half the court, father-in-law, do you think you can do it on your own?"

    Du Hong's excited expression suddenly dimmed, and he sighed solemnly: "Do the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty just watch this eunuch rise to power?"

    Qin Kan smiled and said: "It's not a big deal. My father-in-law has read the history books thoroughly and realized that the eunuchs in this dynasty are different from those in previous dynasties. For example, in the late Tang Dynasty, the powerful eunuchs in the palace could cover the sky with one hand. Their power was so great that they could even control their own affairs.  The intention was to kill the emperor at will and establish a new king, which truly enabled the emperor to control the princes. However, this dynasty is very different. I have to admit that the unique cabinet system of this dynasty is indeed a good thing. The cabinet of the outer court  , the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the three-power system of the Ministry of Personnel balances the monarch's power, the inner court's ceremonial supervisor checks and balances the power of ministers, and the emperor is in the middle to balance the inside and outside. The eunuch may be able to dominate the power for a while, but if he goes against the grain for a long time, when the emperor feels that he can no longer keep this person,  No matter how powerful an eunuch is, his downfall is often just a word from the emperor."

    "The eunuchs of this dynasty are actually parasites, and their existence depends entirely on the nourishment of the imperial power. Once the imperial power feels that they can no longer nourish them, the emperor only has to stretch out a hand and gently crush them like bedbugs.  .¡±

    Du Hong stroked his beard and thought for a long time, shook his head and said with a smile: "The words are correct, but the metaphor is a bit disgusting. In the opinion of a good son-in-law, when will your majesty feel that Liu Jin can no longer be kept?"

    Qin Kan's smile was filled with coldness: "When Liu Jin becomes more and more crazy and cruel because of his power, and he walks towards the cliff step by step, it is almost time for him to perish."

    Du Hong calmed down completely: "According to your words, the heat is not yet there?"

    "good."

    Du Hong's eyes were full of meaning: "What will happen in the future after Liu Jin is destroyed? Where will the good son-in-law go? You have been granted the title of Marquis, and now everyone in the civil and military circles says that you are a traitor. Aren't you afraid that after Liu Jin is destroyed, it will be your turn next?"  "

    Qin Kan smiled and said: "Liu Jin and I are fundamentally different. At least I won't do any of the stupid things he does"

    "Then what? When a man wakes up to take over the world, does a good son-in-law have ambitions to expand? You don't really intend to be a sycophant who lives and works and lives in glory, do you?"

    Qin Kan sighed: "You don't understand my ambition if I tell you"

    Du Hong was stunned for a moment, then got angry: "Nonsense! I've only heard of ambitions that you can't realize, but I've never heard of ambitions that others can't understand!"

    "Father-in-law, it's not that my son-in-law looks down on you, you really don't understand"

    Du Hongzhen was angry: "You can just say it!"

    Qin Kan sighed: "Okay, my son-in-law will tell you what you can understand first Let me first talk about the territory of the Ming Dynasty. The Japanese pirates in the southeast, the Mongolian tribes in the north, and the chieftains in the southwest frequently rebelled. The White Lotus Sect in the interior is everywhere inciting people's hearts, and the country is not enriching the people.  Without a strong military, there will be no power. These must be resolved"

      Du Hong said angrily: "These old men understand nonsense."

    Qin Kan smiled and said: "Then let's talk about things abroad?Does my father-in-law know that in the far west of the continent, there is a country called Italy? This country produced a talented man named Columbus. He was a navigator in America.  The mainland was discovered by him. Unlike our Ming Dynasty Sanbao eunuch, after he led his fleet to discover the American continent, he did not preach his country's so-called benevolence to the local indigenous people, but directly conquered them with guns and cannons.  This newly discovered continent became a colony of the West, and this talent named Columbus was also called a hero by people in his country. This year is the first year of Zhengde. This man should have died of illness. It is really gratifying  "

    Du Hong had a blank expression on his face like a dog looking at the stars: ""

    "Since my father-in-law is so fascinated, how about my son-in-law talk about foreign affairs? If Columbus's discovery of the American continent has nothing to do with our Ming Dynasty, then the next one has something to do with our Ming Dynasty, and he is still far away.  In the west, Francois now also has a talented man named Vasco da Gama. This man is also a navigator. He led a fleet from Europe around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa to our neighboring country India, thus opening up the  The sea route from Europe to India is incredible. I don¡¯t know how many Indian monkeys will be killed by the big-nosed white people who are like wolves and tigers who follow the route. I don¡¯t know how many gold and human slaves will be killed.  The big nose was packed and shipped back to his country. Counting the days, Vasco da Gama had just opened up a shipping route. Francois was crazy about Chinese music. He was building a sea ship and preparing to form a group to grab things and people. The whole country was singing and dancing.  , I really envy others"

    ?????? Du Hong¡¯s dazed old face was filled with green energy: ¡°¡­¡­¡­¡±

    Qin Kan sighed a few times with envy and hatred, and then shook his head angrily: "Father-in-law, you see, people opened up shipping routes all the way across the country, and the whole country rejoiced with joy. Look at our Ming Dynasty, the surrounding area  These small countries pay tribute every few years and are as happy as anything. They think that they are really the most powerful country in the world. When it comes to ambition, others have left us several blocks behind"

    Du Hong opened his mouth, then closed it tightly.

    Qin Kan turned his head and looked at Du Hong with a smile, and said, "Father-in-law, do you understand what my son-in-law said just now?"

    Du Hong said with a livid face: "What kind of cloth and horses are these brothershow did you know?"

    "Jin Yiwei told me."

    "Are you treating me like a three-year-old? Jin Yiwei's hands are stretched out so long?"

    "That's Eunuch Dai's Dongchang fanzi. I forgot who it is."

    "Shuzi! There is not a word of truth in your mouth!" Du Hong said angrily: "What does this have to do with your ambition?"

    "Of course it does matter. If my son-in-law takes power, I would like to do what Columbus and Vasco da Gama did."

    As Qin Kan spoke, a look of excitement suddenly appeared in his eyes that no one had ever seen before: "The 'world' in your eyes is definitely not the same thing as the 'world' in my eyes. The world in my mind is better than  You are much older, father-in-law. It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t understand what I just said, but just remember that we live on a ball, and this ball is the real world! Ming Dynasty is only a few tenths of this ball.  It's just one of them. Now we have been a step behind. Westerners have begun to explore the whole world, and we cannot fall behind. My ambition is this ball!"

    Du Hong looked increasingly confused.

    Qin Kan suddenly felt that his excitement just now was meaningless, and it was basically equivalent to playing the piano to an ox.

    I haven¡¯t done anything stupid like this in years.

    Yes, in this era, the learned people only have the classics of Confucius and Mencius in mind, and they are dizzy after shaking their heads and studying. The officials only have power and profit in mind, and they will do whatever it takes to get promoted and make money. Who can know how big the world is?

    While Western emperors and cabinets vigorously encouraged private navigators to discover and conquer new lands, the Ming Dynasty still adheres to Emperor Taizu's prohibition of "nothing is allowed to enter the sea". On one side, it is rapidly changing technology, and on the other  It is the arrogance of being stubborn. Hundreds of years later, will we still repeat the history of Westerners using strong ships and cannons to open the door of China?

    This is the first time Qin Kan has spoken out about his ambition. This ambition is obviously very far away and cannot be accomplished by one person, not even in one generation. But it doesn't matter. With him as the first person to see the world, history will definitely change.  no the same.

    Du Hong staggered away, leaving only half a glass of residual wine on the Kang table in the room.

    Qin Kan let out a long sigh, and an unknown loneliness suddenly hit his heart. At this moment, he finally realized the loneliness of the traveler.

    Holding the ivory jade chopsticks at hand, Qin Kan suddenly tapped the cup and saucer, and while tapping, he chanted loudly: "Is the old travel, the old travel, here now? Huawailou, Liu Xiazhou."

    "It's a dream, but I can't dream. The cold water flows empty. The yellow clouds in the desert are soaked through the kapok fur. No one is as worried as me. It's snowing tonight, and there are plum blossoms, just like me."

    After finishing chanting, Qin Kan smiled bitterly and took the remaining half of the glass of wine. He raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. The wine was cold and his heart was cold.

    In this world, he is unique and the loneliest.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com  )While knocking, he chanted loudly: "are you there now? Huawailou, Liu Xiazhou."

    "It's a dream, but I can't dream. The cold water flows empty. The yellow clouds in the desert are soaked through the kapok fur. No one is as worried as me. It's snowing tonight, and there are plum blossoms, just like me."

    After finishing chanting, Qin Kan smiled bitterly and took the remaining half of the glass of wine. He raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. The wine was cold and his heart was cold.

    In this world, he is unique and the loneliest.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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