"Hader pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and pays homage to the Marquis of Zhenhai." Following Han Du for so long, Hader finally learned the formal etiquette and titles of the Ming Dynasty. Weird titles like the ones Hader used to make Zhu Biao feel uncomfortable
It's awkward, it's just that I didn't care about Harder because of my status.
"No courtesy, get up." Zhu Biao glanced at Hader with satisfaction and nodded.
Han Du was much more direct. When he saw Harder standing up, he asked, "Have all your goods been loaded on the ship?"
"In reply to the Marquis, everything has been installed. I would also like to thank the Marquis for sending sailors to help Hard, and also gave Hard more goods." Had put his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and first looked towards Zhu Biao
I bowed before thanking Han Du.
Of course, pirate robbery would not only rob Harder. When he found the place where the pirates hid their goods, Harder discovered that in addition to his goods, there were other stolen goods.
These goods were all brought back from the old port by Western merchants. Handu rewarded some of them to Hard, and took the other part with him to disguise himself as a merchant and go to Khrumos.
Han Du waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, as long as you remember our agreement."
"Hard doesn't dare to forget. I will definitely take the Marquis to Hulumos." Had smiled with a smile on his face.
Handu and Hade had already made an agreement, asking him to take him to Horumos. The main reason why Handu did this was to use Hade, a local, to gain a foothold in Horumos. ??
Since Han Du came to the West this time to open up the waterway and help the Ming Dynasty merchants come to trade with Hulumos. Then it is impossible for Handu to lead the navy to attack Hulumos, right?
There are rules for doing business. No one dares to do business with the Ming people if they just fight and kill.
Suddenly, Harder's expression changed as if he had thought of something.
Han Du saw the change in his expression and asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"
Hader smiled awkwardly, and after pondering for a moment, he said it with a solemn expression: "Your Highness, Lord Marquis, are all the fleets of the Ming Empire going to Horumos?"
Han Du and Zhu Biao looked at each other, looked back at Harder, and said with a smile: "Of course, what's the problem with this?"
Hard's face became uncertain, and he looked extremely embarrassed. He hesitated and said: "Here, the Ming Empire's fleet is invincible. Hard is worried that if he goes to Hulumos, it will cause misunderstandings."
Han Du glanced at Hader intently and sneered in his heart. This guy kept saying that he was not from any kingdom. But in fact, in his heart, he was still more inclined to Horumos.
The reason why he surrendered to him without hesitation in the first place was
I'm afraid it's because he was burdened with debts that he couldn't repay. Now that he has money to repay the debts, is he shaking again?
"I also went to Khrumos to do business, what misunderstanding could it cause?" Han Du looked at Hard with a smile.
Harder heard a hint of coldness in Han Du's tone, and immediately did not dare to say anything more. He just smiled and nodded in agreement.
In this way, the fleet set off that day, following the direction pointed by Hard, and headed for Horumos.
After a few days, the fleet sighted land again.
Only then did Han Du give the order, "Remove all the sails and leave only one side sail on each mast. In addition, ask people to put away the steel shields and waist knives. We are Ming merchants who came from the distant east to do business."
, not the empire’s naval fleet.”
"Follow the order!" Bai Yunhu hurriedly smiled and clasped his fists at Han Du. After speaking, he turned to look at Hade who was standing aside.
The sails were lowered one by one, and the originally unique sailing warship became an ordinary sailing ship. It was not even as good as a paddle sailing ship, and there were no oars on both sides of the hull.
Harder looked at the changes in front of him and was speechless. Who could have imagined that such an ordinary-looking sailing caravan would turn out to be an invincible fleet?
After throwing away the steel shields and waist knives, those sailors looked exactly like sailors. But who knew that the firearms in the leather boxes on their waists were a hundred times more terrifying than the steel shields and waist knives?
While Hard was looking frightened, he didn't notice that Han Du's eyes were always on him.
Hader suddenly turned around and met Han Du's eyes.
Han Duxiao turned to look at him and said, "Had."
"Master Hou." Faced with Han Du's question, Hader quickly bowed.
Han Du looked at him, sighed and said: "You have never been to the Ming Dynasty, and you don't know the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. What is the use of you here in Hulumos? Will its king be able to provide convenience for you to do business, or will he grant you a title
Title?"
Han Du's words made Hade silent for a while. Even though his business was quite big and he could go to the old port for transactions, he was just an ordinary businessman in Horumos, and he couldn't even get close to the king's palace. I thought.
It is simply impossible for the king to grant him a title.
Han Du saw the change in Hader's expression, smiled and continued: "If you sincerely join the Ming Dynasty, I promise to find you a title, at least a county title."
Son, how is it?"
"County son!" Harder's eyes widened and he blurted out in shock.
After staying in the navy of the Ming Dynasty for so long, he also knows the titles of the nobles of the Ming Dynasty. The highest level is of course the king, but unless you are a prince, it is impossible to get this title. Even if the ministers get it, they will die.
After that, it was sealed.
Next is the Duke, which is actually the highest level of title that a living minister can obtain. Until the Ming Dynasty, there are only three living Dukes, each of whom is the commander-in-chief of thousands of troops.
Then there is the Marquis, just like Han Du. When such a title goes out, it is also the presence of commanding an army. Just like when Han Du went to sea this time, even if the prince was there, the command of the navy was still in Han Du's hands.
inside. .??.
Finally, there is the earl. Whether it is Han Du or Tang Ding, they were all earls. Although this title is at the bottom of the nobility, it is also extremely rare. Generally, it can only be obtained by important ministers of the Ming Dynasty who have made great contributions.
The Ming Dynasty also had two levels of titles, namely viscount and baron, but according to the Ming Dynasty, they were called county sons and county men. Although these two types of titles have a very low sense of existence among nobles, no one can deny that they are not nobles.
.Even the dukes and marquises have to admit that the county sons and county men are also part of the nobility.
Han Du smiled calmly, waved his hand and said, "What does it mean to be a county magistrate? If you have the ability to make great contributions, you will be granted the title of earl even."
Seeing that Hade was already moved, Han Du stopped forcing him and said calmly: "Think about it for yourself."
Then he turned around and ignored him. Anyway, this was not the first time Han Du had told Hard about such a thing. I believe he would make a choice.
Zhu Biao listened to the conversation between the two from beginning to end and glanced at Han Du. The two walked to the bow of the ship and stood there, facing the sea breeze. Zhu Biao asked with a smile: "Are you really planning to go to Hulumo?"
Do you want to do business?"
"Of course." Han Du replied without hesitation. When he came to his senses, he asked Zhu Biao strangely, "Why did Your Highness say this? I went to Khrumos not to do business, so what else was there for?"
"
Zhu Biao immediately smiled and said, "No reason, I just feel like this is not your style."
"What is your style?" Han Du asked speechlessly. Looking at Zhu Biao's expression, when did he have a bad impression in his mind?
Zhu Biao looked at the land in the distance and said: "When you were in Ceylon, when you guessed that the King of Ceylon wanted to harm us, you decisively used the trick and directly defeated the Kingdom of Ceylon. But now you are
He looked like he wanted to do good business with Horumos,
It always makes Gu feel strange. Why are you so nice to Horumos?"
Han Du looked at Zhu Biao speechlessly and said solemnly: "In the eyes of His Highness, am I just a madman who fights?"
"That's not true." Zhu Biao shook his head.
Han Du let out a long sigh and explained: "The main reason for conquering the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom is of course that he attacked us recklessly. Of course, another reason is that the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom is very weak and there are rich products there. Even if there is no
They don't have to worry about having nothing to eat or starving. They have been accustomed to living comfortably for generations and have no spirit or courage to resist. As long as we capture it, we can easily rule it."
When Zhu Biao heard Han Du's words, his expression suddenly changed and he asked in a deep voice: "What about this Hulumos? Is it true?"
Han Du guessed that Zhu Biao had noticed what he was implying, and nodded and said: "Well, from what Hade said, Hulumos is the distribution center and transit center for goods from the east and the west. Do business here.
There are not only Khrumos and Persians, but also Ottomans, Byzantines and Timurids. If a war breaks out in such a place, then I am afraid that all the merchants will disappear, and it may not be possible for eight or ten years.
It can be restored. Without trade, we can just occupy it, but what’s the use?”
"Besides, the fact that Horumos is able to stand firm among so many kingdoms and empires must have its own merits. Until we find out more about it, we'd better not act rashly."
Zhu Biao nodded frequently when he heard this. It was indeed difficult to launch an attack rashly in a place like this.
Han Du continued: "Also, does your Highness know what this place was called before?"
"What's it called?" Zhu Biao asked curiously.
Han Du smiled and replied: "I asked Hader, and based on the records in history books, when the Central Plains was still the Tang Dynasty, this place should be called Western Qin. With the power of the Tang Dynasty, this place could be named after Qin. It can be seen that at that time
The strength of the kingdom here cannot be underestimated.”
Qin is a symbol of strength in the Central Plains. How powerful is the king of Qin when he sweeps Liuhe?
"The people here are completely different from those in the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom. They have been constantly divided and fighting with each other for many years. This has not stopped for hundreds of years, so this has led to the extremely tough folk customs here. They disagree with each other.
It is common for swords to be pointed at each other, which is completely different from the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom."
Zhu Biao understood. It turned out that this Hurumos was so troublesome. No wonder even Han Du was preparing to disguise himself as a businessman and sneak in. It was not that the strength of the navy could not defeat this Hurumos, but to attack it.