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

Chapter 782

The Fuzhou garrison commander's surname is Tu. He has been rooted in this land for many years. He must have considerable power, but he can't compare with those real big guys.

Today he has the opportunity to meet the only military marshal who has been crowned king for military merit since the founding of the Jin Dynasty. He had to talk his mouth off and give eight thousand taels of silver to the commander-in-chief to get this opportunity.

I thought that I could show my face in front of the Duke and have a chance to move up. Who would have known, who would have dared to imagine that when all the governors of the province were here, his son would cause such a big mess.

This beast!

But Zhou Yuan would not pay attention to his psychological activities. He just sat on the top and said lightly: "Zou Xueqing, as the governor, what do you think about this matter?"

Zou Xueqing was also under great pressure, with sweat on his face. He said in a deep voice: "Prince, Fujian only has a trading port due to the treaty, but we always think about how to drive the foreigners out and maintain the dignity of our Great Jin."

"We will never tolerate such stupid things as being servile to foreigners!"

The young man was dumbfounded. He seemed to hear some extraordinary titles.

Prince? Governor? This... My father said that there are not many people in Fuzhou that we can't afford to offend.

But I just offended these few?

He was also trembling with fear, and couldn't help kneeling on the ground, saying miserably: "Dad! Dad, save me, I don't want to be beheaded!"

The Fuzhou garrison really wanted to punch this dog to death!

Zhou Yuan said: "A provincial governor should set an example and stop the bad atmosphere in the province, especially the bad atmosphere among officials."

"Zou Xueqing, I will leave this matter to you. From now on, I don't want to see similar phenomena happen again."

Zou Xueqing said quickly: "Yes, I understand."

Zhou Yuan looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "This time I went south, I was the governor of Fujian and Guangdong provinces, and the admiral of the Guangdong Navy. There are several main purposes."

"First, we have to watch our treasure ships go to sea. Secondly, we have to take back the control of the sea and restore normal and healthy import and export trade. Third, we have to eliminate the island bandits and restore the southeast."

"Things will be done step by step. You have to cooperate with me in all aspects."

"Four generals of the Fujian and Guangdong Navy, you have to inform your subordinates and do a good job of your subordinates. I am ready to take over at any time."

Many ministers nodded quickly, and they were a little nervous for a while.

They knew that wherever this living devil went, a large number of officials would die. I hope that Fujian would not be reshuffled this time.

Zhou Yuan looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Everyone! The land left to us by our ancestors cannot be lost! The blood of Yanhuang, which has been passed down for thousands of years, cannot be insulted!"

"As an official in charge of a matter, you must do your job, work together, drive out the foreigners, and safeguard the dignity of our Great Jin and the interests of the people."

"You have also read the books of sages, or have taken up swords on the battlefield. You should have blood in your hearts."

"I came here, I don't want to see open and secret struggles, I don't want to see deceiving superiors and subordinates, I don't want to see spineless and traitors."

"I hope you understand what I said, and I hope you understand the meaning of the official robes on your body."

Many officials looked solemn and bowed immediately, saying: "We will remember it!"

This is a meeting, and the specific matters are not discussed in such occasions.

Everyone left tactfully, and of course, took the young man with the broken forehead.

As for how Zou Xueqing would deal with him, that was the business of their governor, and Zhou Yuan was too lazy to care.

He still had a lot of things to do, such as... comforting the mother and daughter in the garden.

He tidied his clothes and went to the courtyard where Kolodiya was.

Before he got close, Zhou Yuan heard the melodious sound of the piano. The tune was a little low, like the windless sea before the rainstorm, depressed and full of power.

Dai Si's musical attainments were not low.

Zhou Yuan knocked on the door gently, and the maid opened it and saluted Zhou Yuan, and the piano stopped.

He strode in and saw the two people sitting in the pavilion.

Kolodiya Avina was wearing a black long skirt and a Western-style white round hat with a red embroidered flower on it.

The white face, delicate features, tall nose, red lips, and blue eyes all exude sexual charm.

She was very dignified. After seeing Zhou Yuan, she stood up with her skirt lifted and bowed slightly.

Dai Si also put down her zither and bowed with her mother.

She was slightly shorter than Kolodiya, about 1.65 meters, with a slim figure and wearing a white Western-style long skirt, very ladylike.

As for appearance, the two looked very similar, but she had her ownThe youth and immaturity of the girl, with an inexplicable shyness between her eyebrows, but she stared straight at Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan smiled, performed a Western-style greeting, and then slowly said: "Ms. Kolodiya, it's been a long time since we last met. You are more beautiful than two years ago."

"And Dai Si, it's the first time we met, I actually forgot to bring a gift, you are also very beautiful."

Dai Si's face flushed and she lowered her head.

Kolodiya took a deep breath, and it seemed that her emotions were surging.

She said solemnly: "Master Zhou Yuan, we haven't seen each other for almost two years. The promise you made to me has not been fulfilled yet, and even... my situation is worse than before."

Zhou Yuan strode over and smiled: "Madam, believe me, if it weren't for me, your situation would be worse than it is now. Maybe you and Dai Si have become McPherson's playthings."

Kolodiya frowned and whispered: "Dai Si, go and rest, I will talk to Master Zhou."

"Yes, mother."

Dai Si was very polite. Before leaving, she saluted Zhou Yuan and left with her piano.

Zhou Yuan looked at her back and squinted slightly, saying, "She lives here now. Is she used to it?"

Kolodiya sighed and said, "She has long been used to wandering around. At least the conditions here are good and she likes it."

She changed the subject: "But I don't like it. I am like a lover who is kept by others. I live here alone. I have no social status and no power. My fate is completely controlled by others. I am even caught occasionally."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Calm down, ma'am. At least you are safe so far. At least I am here."

Kolodiya said, "What's the use of you coming here? After the signing of the Treaty of Guangdong Sea, thousands of Portuguese came here to do business. McPherson's strength has greatly increased. You can no longer decide anything."

"The world is too big, Lord Zhou Yuan. Every country knows about this place. There is a mysterious oriental country here. They all want to come here to pick up gold."

"McPherson spread the news. Dajin is almost finished."

Zhou Yuan was stunned and then laughed.

He said softly: "In this small world, there are a few flies hitting the wall, buzzing, a few shrill sounds, and a few sobs."

"Ants brag about their country by climbing a locust tree, but it is not easy for ants to shake a tree."

"Madam, they think there is gold everywhere, which is right."

"But if they really dare to come, hey, I will let them know why the civilization of this land can last for so many years."

Kolodiya couldn't help but say: "Lord Zhou Yuan, I know your ability, and I also know that you have accomplished many great things in the past two years. You are already a prince."

"But …This is not important to me, because you have never proved anything to me, and now you don’t need to prove anything to me. I have no other ability except those craftsmen. "

"I think my value is not enough to cooperate with you, do you understand?"

"I, Kolodiya, feel very insecure now."

Zhou Yuan looked at her exposed ankle and said solemnly: "Madam, the black on your legs is really beautiful."

Kolodiya immediately retracted her feet and covered them with her skirt.

She looked at Zhou Yuan angrily, her long eyelashes trembling.

Zhou Yuan said: "Do you feel safe now?"

Kolodiya said: "The sense of security built on beauty is the most fragile."

Zhou Yuan said seriously: "For me, it is not fragile at all, I am very fond of it."