The Ruan family was shocked by Zheng Zhilong's powerful force, but did not want to offend the giant Ming Dynasty, so they finally handed over many Dutch people on the shore without hesitation.
Later, due to changes in the war situation with the Zheng family in the north, the Ruan family realized that only the Ming Dynasty's flintlock guns could counter the flintlock guns in the hands of the Zheng family. Therefore, the Ruan family had to take advantage of the friendly atmosphere with the Dutch to renew
A transaction request was made.
Jinyiwei Qianhu Yu Haijing and Zheng Zhilong began to play a double act. They went from disagreeing to reluctantly agreeing and then showed their intention to resell the flintlock gun at a high price, which made Ruan swallow the bitter pill of being unwilling to trade at the beginning.
Zhong Jinwei was overjoyed when he heard that the situation in Jiaozhi was under control. Generally speaking, Southeast Asia just waited for the passage of time and things came to fruition.
Zhong Jinwei went to the beach in person to wait for Zheng Zhilong's fleet, which returned in triumph, on the day Zheng Zhilong had agreed.
While the messenger sent by Zheng Zhilong burst into tears of gratitude, Zhong Jinwei was looking at the blue sea at the beach with a myriad of thoughts.
The Ming Dynasty, a huge ship that is about to sink, has finally repaired almost all the leaks with its continuous efforts, and has even been covered with iron sheets. It will not sink again for a long time to come. The Chinese nation
, there will no longer be the regrets of the original history.
And I was originally just a technical geek. Through this experience, I grew up into a great Ming Dynasty Duke Xingguo who guided the country and wrote passionately. The harvest was not small.
Thinking that he had accomplished what he wanted to do in Ming Dynasty and gained a house, wife, children, reputation, and status, Zhong Jinwei couldn't help but shout to the blue sea: "I love, therefore I am."
Zhong Jinwei's guards looked at the Duke and were numb to his sudden shout. They just did what they should do.
Liu Xingzuo didn't see Zhong Jinwei often, so he was slightly surprised. However, he didn't dare to think that the Duke was crazy. He only thought that the Duke was unpredictable.
At this moment, Zheng Zhilong's messenger suddenly pointed in a direction on the sea and shouted loudly: "Coming, coming."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Jinwei looked in the direction he pointed, and indeed he vaguely seemed to see a ship.
So, Zhong Jinwei stretched his hand back, and Gu Baichuan quickly put the telescope into his hand.
Through the telescope, Zhong Jinwei could clearly see the fleet situation at sea in the distance.
The number of the fleet was far greater than the three-pronged battleships led by Zheng Zhilong, but when I saw the flags on the battleships, I was not afraid of admitting my mistake.
Leading the way through the wind and waves was Zheng Zhilong's three-bow Western-style warship. Behind them were sea-going ships of various sizes, with as many as ten bows.
Slowly the distance got closer and closer, and Zhong Jinwei could see more clearly. After a while, he couldn't help but said in surprise: "Ah, why is he back?"
Liu Xingzuo didn't have a telescope on hand. Hearing the Duke's surprise, he couldn't help but ask: "My Lord, who is back?"
Zhong Jinwei did not put down the telescope and continued to look into the distance, but still replied: "Our Ming Sanzang is back!"
Ming Tripitaka? Liu Xingzuo was even more puzzled after hearing this. Who is this? Why haven't he heard of it? But judging from the appearance of the Duke, he seems to be a relatively important figure!
Gu Baichuan had a good memory. He heard Zhong Jinwei say this word before, so he confirmed: "My lord, Xu Xiake, who was sent to Europe as envoy, is back?"
"Yes, that's him. I can't help but want to see what he has gained!" Zhong Jinwei put down the telescope at this time and handed it to Liu Xingzuo for him to take a look, while he turned to Gu Baichuan and said.
Gu Baichuan was not as excited as Zhong Jinwei. He seemed very calm and just responded to Zhong Jinwei: "The fleet will be here soon, and the Duke will see him soon."
People here did not understand the importance and significance of Xu Xiake's mission to Europe, so naturally they were not as excited as Zhong Jinwei.
Zhong Jinwei paid no attention to them and looked at the growing fleet of ships in the distance alone.
The saying "Looking up the mountain and running to death" is actually applicable to the current situation. Although I had seen the fleet a long time ago, I still waited for about half an hour before the fleet came close. Then several boats on the bow put down small boats.
Come to Zhongjinwei's office.
The first to reach the shore was Zheng Zhilong, a veteran at sea. He had already seen the Duke here and actually greeted him personally. He was so happy that he paid homage to Zhong Jinwei as soon as he landed ashore: "My Lord, I will fulfill my mission and have completed it."
Cochin’s mission.”
"Okay, okay, okay, I'm very satisfied! Get up and talk." Zhong Jinwei praised repeatedly, "The Nanyang authorities you contacted have also returned with grain shipments. I have written a memorial and sent it to the capital to ask the emperor for your credit.
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When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he was even more happy. He stood up obediently and replied humbly: "It's what the general should do with a little effort."
After being polite, he remembered that he should report the matter to the Duke, and said quickly: "My Lord, the grain that the Ruan family of Jiaozhi exchanged for the flintlock guns is all on the ship over there, with as many as eleven bows."
After he finished speaking, he pointed to the sea. Zhong Jinwei nodded repeatedly and praised Zheng Zhilong again.
"My lord, when the general set out to return, he happened to meet Mr. Xu returning from his mission to Europe." Zheng Zhilong pointed to the boat that was getting closer and closer and explained to Zhong Jinwei.
Zhong Jinwei nodded and focused his attention on the boat coming over.
Xu Xiake was on this small boat and came to see Zhong Jinwei. He looked at the young people gathered on the shore and was filled with emotions.
After I met this young man by chance in the capital, my destiny changed accordingly. Not only did I get an official position, I also traveled thousands of miles and saw a world completely different from the Ming Dynasty.
After returning, he found that Zheng Zhilong, the overlord of the sea, had already bowed his head to the court, and his words showed great respect for the young man.
It was also from Zheng Zhilong's mouth that Xu Xiake learned about the current domestic situation in the Ming Dynasty. Unexpectedly, his benefactor actually destroyed the Jianqi who had been helpless for several dynasties, pacified the north, and even launched a war against the Western barbarians without a single defeat.
I had seen the strength of their navy in the west, and I was really worried that the Ming Dynasty's naval force was too weak, but on the way I met the Ming Dynasty navy who had just returned from a victorious battle.
From Zheng Zhilong's mouth, he also learned that the imperial court is now vigorously developing the navy, and several shipyards are vigorously building Western-style warships. When he returned to the Ming Dynasty, he could quickly see the huge fleet of the Ming Dynasty. This allowed Xu Xiake to see many fleets in Europe.
After that, I finally let go of my worries.
As soon as the boat docked, Xu Xiake jumped vigorously from the top onto the beach, walked a few steps quickly, knelt down to Zhong Jinwei, who was walking towards him, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Xu Xiake, pays homage to Duke Xingguo!"
Zhong Jinwei could hardly recognize Xu Xiake anymore. He had lost a lot of weight and his skin was very tanned, but he was in good spirits.
"Get up quickly, thank you for your hard work." Zhong Jinwei stretched out his hands and said while supporting me.