After Shi Jinqing was called, as soon as he entered the door, he saw Han Du, one sitting at the table and the other standing at the door. The two of them were neatly dressed, and obviously nothing happened as he expected. He couldn't help but wonder, could it be that Jing Haibo had too high a standard and looked down on his second sister?
Before Shi Jinqing could think clearly, he felt two unkind eyes cast towards him. He came back to his senses immediately and said with a smile: "Uncle, second sister, are you all here?"
"Why is it weird what you did?" Han Du said coldly.
Shi Jinqing's heart suddenly tightened when he heard this, and he quickly explained: "Uncle, that's not what I meant to be lowered..."
Han Du didn't wait for him to finish, so he waved his hand to interrupt him and said, "It doesn't matter what you mean. What matters is that Uncle Ben has something to tell you."
"Uncle, please make it clear." Shi Jinqing looked like he was all ears.
Han Du glanced at Shi Jinqing and said, "I am Jing Haibo of the Ming Dynasty, but I am also the consort of Princess Anqing of the Ming Dynasty."
Having said this, Han Du paused and looked at Shi Jinqing quietly. If he didn't know about the consort, Han Du would explain it to him.
Fortunately, Shi Jinqing also knew about it. When he heard this, he suddenly realized, and then said awkwardly: "I see, I have misunderstood my uncle. Please forgive me."
Han Du waved his hand and said: "It is not a crime for those who don't know, but if you do such a thing again in the future, you'd better find out, otherwise..." Han Du shook his head, too lazy to talk to Shi Jinqing anymore. Say something and let the two of them go out.
The two of them went out, but before they had gone far, the second sister Shi sarcastically said: "Some people are just smart enough to flatter themselves on the horse's legs. It's so funny."
"Second sister~" Shi Jinqing looked embarrassed.
"Go away! Don't call me Second Sister in the future. I can't bear it." After saying that, Second Sister Shi left angrily. But the anger in her heart was not directed at Shi Jinqing alone, but part of it was directed at Han Du.
She, Second Sister Shi, has been famous throughout Old Port since she was fourteen or fifteen years old. She is the undisputed number one beauty. There are countless people who want to peep at her. As a result, I was sent to bed today and was even rejected. Originally, Second Sister Shi was angry with Shi Jinqing, but now she is angry with Han Du instead.
People are like this, the more they are abandoned like worn shoes, the more angry they will feel.
Shi Jinqing looked helpless as he saw the second sister leaving in a hurry. When he could no longer see her, a smile appeared on his face. He originally thought that Han Du was just an ordinary uncle of Ming Dynasty, but now he knew Han Du's more important identity. Originally, he was wondering why Han Du, the uncle, was the talker of the Ming Dynasty Navy, while Hua Zhong, as a marquis, acted as if he was obeying orders. He thought that Huazhong did this on purpose, but now it seems that Han Du's status is really higher than that of Huazhong.
Although Han Du is only an earl now, I am afraid it will not be difficult to become a marquis or even a duke in the future.
The next day, Han Du and Shi Jinqing were visiting various places in the old port.
Han Du asked as he walked: "Actually, the reason why I came to Old Port this time is for one thing."
"Please give me my uncle's orders. I can do whatever I need from my subordinates." Shi Jinqing said, patting his chest.
Han Du nodded and continued: "About ten months ago, did you find a huge fleet coming from the back? If so, I would like to know which direction they went. .”
"A huge fleet? Please tell me clearly, what kind of fleet it is?" Shi Jinqing frowned slightly after hearing this. Han Du's description was too brief, making it impossible for him to find out.
Han Du sighed and said, "I'm not hiding this from you, and I don't know. But I guess there are probably twenty or thirty ships."
Shi Jinqing recalled it carefully and shook his head affirmatively, "If it is such a fleet, then there is no such thing."
"Are you sure?" Shi Jinqing's affirmative attitude and answer were somewhat beyond Han Du's expectations, so he couldn't help but ask again.
"Definitely." Shi Jinqing nodded heavily and said, "Let alone ten months ago, I have never heard of such a huge fleet since I started working."
Han Du lowered his head and pondered after hearing this. Logically speaking, it was impossible for those people to disappear. Since Shi Jinqing said he has never seen them, does that mean those people have not come here?
Suddenly, Han Du thought of the Strait of Malacca and asked, "Tell me, is it possible for them to leave through the Strait?"
After Shi Jinqing was silent for a moment, he said: "It is indeed possible. After all, although the old port is at the entrance of the strait, the entrance is dozens of miles wide. If they choose to leave quietly when it is dark, Xiaguan really cannot find them. But I think this possibility is very small."
"Oh? Why?" Han Du is not a god who knows everything. On the contrary, Shi Jinqing is a local snake here. Naturally, he has his own reasons for saying this.
Shi Jinqing explained: "The Old Port is the best port around here. Whether it is for a temporary rest or to replenish fresh water supplies, it is the best place. If they really come here, it is impossible not to stop at the Old Port."
Han Du couldn't help but nod after hearing this. Sailing on the sea is not just about taking a boat and floating thousands of miles away. You have to be careful about the fresh water and food along the way. When sailing for a certain distance, you have to dock for replenishment. Even the people on the ship cannot stay in the small space on the ship all the time. They always have to go to the ground to adapt.
The reason why Old Port can be so prosperous in this wild overseas is because of its excellent geographical location. It can be said that whether it is a ship coming from the west or a ship wanting to go east or north, the Old Port is their best transfer station.
However, these are only for the general fleet, and are not very suitable for those people.
"Do you think it's possible that they replenished supplies in advance and then left directly through the strait?" Han Du thought for a moment and asked.
After hearing this, Shi Jinqing immediately thought carefully, paused and said, "I don't know this official. But if that's the case, they can only supplement in Champa or Java. And there is nothing to supplement for almost ten thousand miles west of the strait. port, it’s probably too risky for them.”
adventure?
Taking risks may not be something most people dare to do. But those people can do anything. After all, even the emperor's direct grandson dares to attack, so there is nothing they dare not do.
But what Shi Jinqing said makes sense. Champa or Java...
Those people who have never been to Champa must have never been there, so Java is the only one left~
