Chapter 214 Spoiler Party

In addition to the black technology that transcends the times, the biggest weapon in the hands of the time-travel group is the understanding of the original historical process. This kind of grasp of historical trends can allow the time-travel group to take as few detours and make as few mistakes as possible in its growth.

When you need to take sides, you can ensure that you stand on the side that is beneficial to you every time, which is a very powerful golden finger. When necessary, you can also play some spoiler tricks appropriately to establish the image of a prophet in the minds of Akito.

Of course, this kind of spoiler must be controlled carefully, otherwise it may be self-defeating, or even get into trouble. When Li Nai visited Victory Port last time, Ning Qi used the map brought by later generations to popularize science with Li Nai

After learning about world geography, some people later questioned whether Ningqi's disguised spoiler might be exposed, because the Spanish and Portuguese had arrived in the Americas and established colonies more than a hundred years ago, and the Dutch had also established colonies in 1610.

It landed in North America in 2011, and one year before the Crossing Group came to this world, it shamelessly defrauded the ownership of Manhattan Island from the local Indians for 60 Dutch guilders. If "Furuifeng" is like these businessmen from Western countries,

If there is a trade relationship, then the bullshit that Ning Qi boasted at that time will probably be exposed easily.

However, Ning Qi has a different view on this. He believes that the areas occupied by the Spanish at this time were mainly the west coast of South America, the Caribbean Islands and the Gulf of Mexico, while the Portuguese did not set foot in North America at all. Their colonies were in South America.

The area of ​​Brazil in later Americas. The French, British and Dutch were the ones who really settled in North America. However, at this time, the colonists from these countries had not yet penetrated deep into the interior of North America. They only established a few settlements on the east coast.

It's just a colonial point. For these countries, there is still a vast unknown area in the northwest of North America. Who can have evidence to deny that there will not be a "Haihan Republic" there?

As for some people who think that letting Li Nai see the world map is not a wise move, Ning Qi also gave a corresponding explanation - Italian missionary Matteo Ricci had already published "Kun Yu Ten Thousand Kingdoms Complete Map" in the Ming Dynasty as early as 1584.

The famous scholar Li Zhizao improved and reprinted this picture in 1602. In addition to him, the work of the late Ming Dynasty Neo-Confucian Zhang Huang's "Book Collection", the scholar Feng Yingjing's work "Yue Ling Guangyi", and the scholar Pan Guangzu's work

Each of the "Compiled Map Preparations" includes world maps. Most of these maps refer to the "Kunyu Wanguoquantu" in terms of geographical names, but there are differences in details. Among the intellectuals of the Ming Dynasty at that time

Quite a few people already know the general geographical distribution of the world. The map presented by Ning Qi is just more accurate. It may not be that surprising.

Some people in later generations also examined some details from the "Kunyu Wanguo Complete Map" and believed that this map was very different from the European maps of the same period. Many of the details were modified by Chinese scholars at that time, especially the drawing of the west coast of North America, which was completely impossible.

Appeared on the maps made by European navigators who had not yet reached there at this time, it can be deduced that the Chinese should have arrived on the west coast of North America earlier than the Westerners.

Despite this inference, it is a pity that all seven original copies of "The Complete Map of Kunyu and All Nations" published by Li Zhizao in the early 17th century were lost abroad, so that everything can only remain on theoretical speculation. Two of them

One copy is in the Vatican Library, one is in France, one is in Italy, and three copies are in Japan. However, these maps in Japan were not taken away during the war of aggression against China in the 20th century, but in the 19th century.

From the 7th to the 18th century, it flowed into Japan through the hands of Western missionaries and became a collection of nobles. As for the "Kunyu Wanguo Complete Map" that can be found online in later generations, it basically came from the Japanese Arai Shiraishi based on Li Zhizao's map.

Original, color version made in the early 18th century.

Having said that, Ning Qi thinks that Li Nai does not know the geography of the world. That is just because his personal knowledge is limited. It does not mean that the knowledge of Ming intellectuals remains at this level. Where do the Westerners come from and where is the other side of the ocean?

, there are actually quite a few people in the Ming Dynasty who know it, but the proportion among the people is not that high. And letting Li Nai take a look at the world map and popularize geographical knowledge will not actually hinder the overall situation.

But what Schneider wanted to reveal to Li Jifeng now was not as simple as just looking at the map. But when the matter came to an end, Schneider was still a little hesitant. He was not worried about whether what he said could convince Li Jifeng, but

I was afraid that Li Jifeng would be frightened and go crazy after hearing this.

Seeing Li Jifeng waiting for him to speak, Schneider couldn't help but emphasize it again: "Shopkeeper Li, remember not to let others know what we said here today, otherwise it will really be a disaster!"

Li Jifeng became a little impatient: "Mr. Shi, you have said this once just now!"

Schneider laughed dryly and said: "Because it is very important, I have to say it twice. What I am going to say next is of great importance, shopkeeper Li, don't be scared!"

The more Schneider emphasized, the more Li Jifeng became convinced that he was making a fool of himself. He just snorted and didn't answer.

Schneider turned his wrist and looked at his watch, and thought to himself: "Today is September 21st, well, the lunar calendar is... yes... the lunar calendar is August, the seventh year of the Apocalypse... August..."

Li Jifeng saw that he was babbling, and couldn't help but answer: "It's August 12th!"

"Yes, yes! That's right, it's August 12th!" Schneider finally clarified the time, cleared his throat, and then lowered his voice and said: "Just yesterday, a major event that shocked the whole country happened! But this one

The incident happened in the capital, and because of the long distance, it has not reached Guangdong yet, but we have learned the news through some secret channel."

Li Jifeng almost laughed out loud: "Mr. Shi, don't be ridiculous. The whole country is shocked? Our Ming Dynasty is now peaceful and peaceful, and the world is at peace. How can the whole country be shocked?"

Schneider slandered: You have almost lost Ming's territory in the north, but the country is peaceful and the people are safe. Those pirates on the coast of Fujian are fighting so hard that the officers and soldiers have retreated. Is this called peace? Li Jifeng, your ability to tell lies with open eyes is worthy of the position of the big shopkeeper.

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Schneider asked calmly: "In Shopkeeper Li's opinion, what kind of thing can be regarded as shocking the whole country?"

Li Jifeng thought for a while and said: "For example, the chaos in She'an in the first year of Tianqi, the great victory in Ningyuan in the sixth year of Tianqi, and the great victory in Ningjin in June this year can all be called events that shocked the whole country."

Schneider nodded and continued to ask: "Then if it is a change of throne, will it be enough to shock the whole country?"

Li Jifeng responded smoothly: "Of course it's enough...what did you say? Change of throne?"

"That's right." Schneider looked at Li Jifeng's slightly out-of-control expression, and finally felt a little satisfied in his heart: "I'm talking about the current Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Tianqi."

Li Jifeng stared hard into Schneider's eyes, as if to check whether he was lying, but Schneider's calm expression clearly told him that this was not a joke.

Li Jifeng's breathing gradually became thicker: "Mr. Shi, this kind of thing should never be joked about!"

Schneider shrugged and said: "This is not a joke, Emperor Tianqi was seriously ill and passed away yesterday...

"Silence!" Li Jifeng jumped up from the chair, walked quickly to the door of the hall and looked around. Seeing that there was no servant nearby, he hurriedly came back and said, "How can Mr. Shi do this for such a big event?"

Nonsense!"

Schneider stared at Li Jifeng and said calmly: "Are you just talking nonsense? You will know in a few days. The death of the emperor is such a big event that it can be considered a shock to the whole country? If we follow normal procedures, we will announce the funeral at this time.

The messenger is rushing to all parts of the country with a speed of 800 miles. Although Guangdong is a long way away, normally, there should be news in about ten days. By then you will know whether I am talking nonsense."

Li Jifeng asked suspiciously: "Are you really not joking?"

"I'm not bored enough to joke about this kind of thing." Schneider gestured with his hand to behead someone: "I know that talking about this kind of thing is a capital offense in Ming Dynasty, so I specially emphasized that you should keep it a secret.

Of course, I believe you will never spread this matter around."

Li Jifeng glared at Schneider and thought to himself, I am not an old man who hangs himself because he thinks he will live longer. How can I dare to talk about this matter? If Jin Yiwei hears any rumors, even if he has a deep foundation in Guangzhou, I am afraid he will not be able to stand up to this arrogant person.

Felony.

Li Jifeng sat back on the chair, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, but there was no taste in his mouth. The impact of this news on him was so great that for a moment he forgot what happened between the two of them.

What topic are we talking about.

Schneider waited for a long time and saw that Li Jifeng was still in an out-of-body state. He coughed dryly and said: "Shopkeeper Li, such important news should be enough to prove that our news channels are reliable, right?"

Li Jifeng came back from his deep thoughts, looked at Schneider, and thought for a while before saying: "Even if this news is true, it doesn't mean anything. I heard Quanzi say that you have a secret weapon that can be used even if you are thousands of miles away."

We can communicate with each other at any time. If you arrange for someone in the capital to use this secret device to send the message back to Guangzhou, it will naturally be much faster than a messenger on horseback."

Schneider was angry and amused when he heard this. Li Jifeng was extremely stubborn in his guard against him, but he was also able to accept new things. He was actually able to connect this matter with the wireless communication system that Li Nai had seen in Victory Port.

It's quite imaginative.

Schneider took a deep breath to calm down before continuing to ask: "Then Shopkeeper Li thinks this is not enough to prove our ability?"

Li Jifeng did not speak, but shook his head gently. It seemed that throwing such a big bomb did not have enough effect.

Schneider cursed secretly in his mind and had no choice but to continue: "Then what if I can guess the candidate for the new emperor to succeed?"

Li Jifeng shook his head and said: "Everyone knows that Emperor Tianqi is optimistic about King Xin. If Mr. Shi wants to say King Xin, then that's it."

King Xin was Zhu Youjian, who later succeeded Emperor Chongzhen. This really blocked Schneider's words. If he didn't want to continue to cooperate with "Fu Ruifeng", Schneider wouldn't even think about taking action.

Yes.

"Fortunately, I have done a solid job and made sufficient preparations!" Schneider comforted himself in his heart, and cheered up to continue his persuasion work: "It is indeed true that King Xin will ascend the throne, but we have to say when King Xin will ascend the throne.

, there’s no way to guess this, right?”

When Li Jifeng thought about it, this question was indeed as Schneider said. It was impossible to guess. Emperor Tianqi succeeded to the throne one month after Emperor Wanli died, while Emperor Wanli waited for half a month to succeed Emperor Longqing.

Only God knows when the next emperor who will succeed Emperor Tianqi will choose to ascend the throne.

The emperor must choose a good and auspicious day for his ascension to the throne, and it is not the new emperor who decides on the time of his ascension. It is necessary for the Qin Tianjian to first propose several alternative good days, and then the cabinet bachelors will discuss and decide.

The results were informed to the new emperor and relevant departments. Li Jifeng believed that in this matter, it was absolutely impossible for the Haihan people to know the results in advance. Even if the Haihan people bribed the cabinet bachelor, Emperor Tianqi had just passed away yesterday, and there was no time to make a decision at this time.

The time when the next emperor ascends the throne.

Thinking of this, Li Jifeng finally nodded and agreed with Schneider's statement. Li Jifeng thought to himself that if you can even say this, then I will follow your instructions from now on, Haihan guide, and I will never go north.

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"Shopkeeper Li, please remember, August 23rd." Schneider threw the final blow very proudly: "It doesn't matter if you don't believe me now. When the news from the capital reaches Guangzhou in a few days, the result will be natural

We'll see. I just hope you can accept my proposal and select sales targets in accordance with the strategies formulated by Haihan in the future."

"If Mr. Shi's words are really what he said, there is no need to say more. I will naturally look at you with a straight face. As for what Mr. Shi wants to know, I will definitely tell you one by one." Li Jifeng saw Schneider's confident look and said

When I spoke, I lost the toughness I had before.

"It's a deal!" Schneider finally breathed a sigh of relief. The energy it took to convince Li Jifeng was far beyond his expectation. If the previous preparations hadn't been solid enough, I'm afraid today's meeting would have been difficult.

Talk about some decent results.

Having said that, I had to reveal so much information to Li Jifeng before changing him to a dubious attitude. Being a spoiler party was a bit of a failure. But there was nothing I could do about it. Even if Ning Qi asked Ning Qi today

Talking about it, I'm afraid I can't name any historical events that can be fulfilled immediately to prove Haihan's prediction ability to Li Jifeng. Schneider even thought of directly revealing the reign name "Chongzhen", but considering that the reign name of the Apocalypse is about to come

The changes will not be made until next year. Li Jifeng can wait for verification slowly, but he cannot wait for such a long time, so he gave up in the end.

For the sake of being able to talk about this, Schneider had done his best and spent a lot of time on his brain. He was about to get up and leave. At this moment, Li Jifeng suddenly said: "I have one more thing I want to ask Mr. Shi for advice."

"I don't want to accept it, shopkeeper Li just said so." Schneider had to swallow the farewell words that were already on his lips.

"If it is true as Mr. Shi said, the new emperor will succeed to the throne, will it have any impact on Fuzhou and Guangzhou?" Li Jifeng asked.

Schneider rolled his eyes and responded with a smile: "If I understand correctly, shopkeeper Li probably wants to know if this will bring any opportunities to make a fortune, right?"

Li Jifeng said seriously: "It's not all about seeking wealth. When the new emperor ascends the throne, there will be changes in the officialdom. It is difficult to predict whether it will be a blessing or a curse for us businessmen. If we can get more information, we can do more.
To be continued...