When Wang Yuan returned to Hangzhou, it was already the middle of April in the lunar calendar.
He did not meet with the Francois immediately, but looked at the report materials of the Francois.
Zhang Cong cupped his hands and said: "President, I sent people to the Manlajia Port to find out that the Folangji people have at least thirty ships! Most of the ships have more than twenty cannons, but fortunately
There aren’t any big ships, and the largest French ship only has five or six hundred pieces of material.”
The word "material" has nothing to do with displacement, but specifically refers to the volume of the cabin. About 1 cubic foot is 100 materials.
However, it is also possible to make inaccurate calculations. The displacement of a sea-going ship of 500 to 600 tons is about 200 to 300 tons, which is slightly larger than the Chinese battleship. Today, there are only a few Ming Dynasty battleships left, and
It has been in disrepair and has not been put to sea.
In fact, the Portuguese Governor of India should have a large ship worth more than 800 pieces.
The big ship was called "Flower of the Sea", with a displacement of 400 tons. The hull was particularly long and narrow, with a length of 36 meters, three masts and six sails.
It was the ship of the first Portuguese Governor of India. It participated in the conquest of Socotra Island, the conquest of Arabia, and served as the flagship in the Battle of Diu. Then, it participated in the conquest of Goa and the conquest of Malacca, and it can be said that it has numerous military exploits.
The ship has long exceeded its normal service life, and there is a lack of large shipyards in Asia to carry out thorough repairs.
The Duke of Goa looted the palace of the King of Malacca, packed 60 tons of gold, 200 gems of various kinds, and other precious cargo, and sailed back to Portugal. This is equivalent to asking an old and sick BMW to carry a fat man thousands of miles.
It was a long journey, but in the end I was exhausted after walking only a few miles.
The "Flower of the Sea" had just set out to sea when it encountered strong waves and sank to the bottom of the sea. All its treasures were lost, and the Duke of Goa was rescued by force.
The treasure, which was later valued at US$2.6 billion, all knew the location of the sunken ship. However, Indonesia, Portugal, and Malaysia were at loggerheads, and no one could obtain the right to salvage it, so they could only let it continue to lie on the seabed.
The bird boat Wang Yuan asked the Zhejiang craftsmen to practice had only 400 materials, which was equivalent to most of the sea-going ships under the command of the Governor of Portuguese India.
The Portuguese only had a few sea ships in Malacca, and they were larger than the bird ships Wang Yuan practiced on.
Of course, naval battles cannot be purely compared to size. The Portuguese’s artillery is indeed powerful!
After learning the European cannon-casting technology, Wang Yuan waited for the day when he would have a head-to-head fight with the Portuguese, capture Malacca, and seize the east-west maritime trade channel. Is it possible that the Portuguese still dared to use the "1,000-ton displacement"
"HMS Henry" sailed to the east to fight a war?
If the battle is really going to be lost, if the Henry is sunk, a bunch of European countries will be secretly happy, at least Spain will go crazy with joy.
During the Zhengde period, the British Empire could not even afford to use piracy to rejuvenate the country. Spain could only control the American waterways, and Portugal was the overlord of the ocean world. All waterways from Europe to Asia fell into Portuguese hands, and they could make astonishing profits every year.
As for European shipbuilding technology, the 1,000-ton displacement Henry is already on the ceiling of giant ships. Portugal only has two warships of the same level, and Spain currently has none.
Well, Spain is almost catching up.
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"Fernand Pires de Andrade, the Portuguese Governor-General of India, has met the distinguished Governor-General of China." Pires took off his hat and bent down to salute.
Malacca translator Huozhe Yasan said: "Governor Fo Langji sends his regards to the Governor of Heaven."
Wang Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Nice to meet you!"
Camilo followed with greetings: "Italian Franciscan friar Russo Camilo Costazzo, it is a pleasure to meet His Excellency the Governor. May the Lord bless you."
Fireman Yasan translated: "Monk Fo Langji sends his regards to the Governor of Heaven."
Wang Yuan handed over his hand again: "Nice to meet you!"
Suddenly, Wang Yuan asked Huo Zhe Ya San: "Which country are you from? You don't look like a Thai or Westerner."
Fireman Yasan said: "I used to be a Manchurian official."
Wang Yuan's face turned cold and he asked: "The palace of Manlajia has been occupied by the Folangji people. You don't want to restore the country, but you actually became the enemy's translator! What crime should you do?"
The Ming Dynasty was the country of Malacca's parents. The king of Malacca was preparing to go into exile. His ultimate goal was to go to Beijing to ask Zhengde's father for help.
Fire Man Ya San was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "My Lord Governor of Heaven, please spare my life. I have a wife and children at home, so I dare not not be the translator for Fo Langjiren."
"If you are honest and obedient? I will naturally not pursue your treason!" Wang Yuan said confidently.
Fireman Yasan said quickly: "But it depends on the orders of the governor of heaven."
Wang Yuan smiled and said: "At critical moments, you will naturally be useful. Just understand it in your heart."
Pires asked curiously: "What is the Chinese governor talking about?"
Fireman Yasan looked ashamed: "He called me treason."
Pires was a little nervous: "Is he going to hold us accountable for occupying Malacca?"
Fireman Yasan's eyes rolled around: "I have to bribe him with a lot of money."
Pires was well prepared and ordered someone to bring a box and said: "Your Excellency, Governor of China, this is my meeting gift. I hope to be summoned by the Emperor of China."
When the box was opened, it was not silver, but gold!
Wang Yuan's eyes widened when he saw the money, and he smiled and said: "Since you are so sincere, I will accept it and donate it all to the school."
Huo Zhe Ya San quickly translated: "The governor of China wants to donate money to the school."
Camilo was immediately impressed and said: "Your Majesty the Governor has a noble character, and the Lord will bless you."
Fireman Ya San said: "Monk Fo Langji is praising the Governor of Heaven."
Wang Yuan said to Pires: "If you want to see the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, you need to pay tribute to five different crops, and these crops must not be available in Ming Dynasty."
Pires was quite disappointed, but still said: "The merchant ships returning to Portugal are already doing this, and they will definitely bring crops next year."
"Then come again next year to see the emperor." Wang Yuan said.
Pires asked again: "The Hangzhou Shipping Department only issued me temporary trade documents. How can I obtain a long-term effective trade contract?"
Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Shipbuilding technology, gun casting technology, once the Chinese craftsmen have learned these technologies, they will naturally give you formal sea introduction documents. If you dare to teach the problematic technology, Franji will never even think about having a ship."
Entering Chinese waters!”
Pires quickly said: "There will definitely be no lies."
The matter was settled in this way. Pires came with unlimited hope and paid a lot of money for his comeback, but received no substantial feedback at all.
Well, allowing him to temporarily trade in Hangzhou can be regarded as a reward of real money and silver.
Seeing that Wang Yuan did not want to talk about business anymore, Camilo suddenly asked: "Your Excellency, Governor, have you ever heard of Christianity?"
Huozhe Yasan translated: "Monk Fo Langji asked the Governor if he had ever heard of Nestorianism."
Wang Yuan directly scolded: "Nestorianism is one of the three barbarian religions, and Emperor Taizu has long banned it. If you dare to preach in the Ming Dynasty, you will be imprisoned at least, and beheaded at worst!"
When Camilo heard this, his face turned pale.
It's a pity that Camilo doesn't understand Chinese, otherwise he would definitely refute: Nestorianism, which was banned by Zhu Yuanzhang, is a Persian sect derived from Orthodox Christianity, and it has nothing to do with our authentic Catholicism.
(The name of the Portuguese Governor is wrong. The real Governor is Albergaria, and Pires is just a subordinate of the Governor. It is just a mistake, I am too lazy to correct it.)