"Master, Master, I like it so much, can you give me this gem?" As expected, Xiao Niangpi saw it again and couldn't take it out.
"This is really not possible. This has a very important purpose. I can leave other jewelry to you and you can handle it." Although Yang Fan felt a little guilty, there was really no discussion on this.
The little girl's face fell. But then I thought about eighty boxes of jewelry. The master left everything to her, but she became happy again.
Then boxes of jewelry were opened. Countless exquisite necklaces are studded with various gemstones. The variety of gold jewelry is also dazzling.
Xiao Niangpi and Lin Yueru were completely addicted to it. Yang Fan sighed as he watched.
He has no love for these things. No matter how beautiful these things are, they are not as beautiful as the wives. These things can't be eaten when hungry, and can't be clothed when cold. What's the use of these things except to show off their wealth and pretend to be 13?
Soon more than two hundred boxes were carried onto the ship. The entrance to the cave was blown up by engineers using explosives. This place was completely buried. Sod was transplanted on top. It is estimated that after a few rains, there will no longer be any clues here.
Back on the ship, Yang Fan sent a message to the three cruisers of the eastward formation to set off eastward immediately to search for the English fleet at sea.
Yang Fan completed the task. When I returned to the cabin, I saw these two silly women, kneeling on the carpet, taking out the jewels from the treasure box and admiring them.
Chen Xi and Mei Xiang were also drooling on the side. Sure enough, women are unable to resist certain things.
"Master. Master, do you think this necklace looks good on me?" Mei Xiang held a string of turquoise necklaces to compare with her chest.
Yang Fan wiped his face and said helplessly: "Meixiang, turquoise is for mature women. You wear this to look older. I think that topaz necklace is more suitable for you."
Mei Xiang stuck out her tongue. He took the topaz necklace from Yang Fan. I happily put it on and looked in the mirror.
Wives picked up this one and then that one, almost all of them had trouble choosing.
Yang Fan almost went crazy looking at them. Walking over, he grabbed all the gemstones and jewelry and put them back in the box. With tears in his eyes, the little girl grabbed an emerald necklace and pouted, with a look on her face that said, "Master, you are a bad person."
"Be obedient, stop playing around with it, wait until you get home to play with it, it's all yours, and I won't fight with you. Come here to eat, the food is already cold." Yang Fan finally closed the treasure box and got them to the chair Have a meal.
I'm really speechless, I'm so obsessed with these shiny things.
Yang Fan asked the maid to move the treasure box away, put it back in the bottom warehouse and locked it up. Then he tied the small key on a red string and hung it on the little girl's chest. Put the key in and hide it close to your body.
"Okay, don't worry this time. Eat quickly. No more playing around at this time."
Xiao Niangpi supported her chin with her little hand and looked at the food on the table, losing her appetite for any of them.
"Master, what are we doing now?" Xiao Niangpi asked.
"I have always wanted to contact the troublemakers in Europe, but there was no chance. Now they are here. Of course I can't let them go. I should talk to the leading noble." Yang Fan said.
The sailor of the Kraken armed merchant ship who rescued the man who fell into the water had already asked him clearly about his origin. Yang Fan already knew the Englishman's intention. Since they were short of money, there was a lot to talk about.
Of course there is no free lunch in this world. Yang Fan will also set his own price. He was willing to finance the established European shit-makers, but they would also have to come up with mortgages. Yang Fan plans to set up a bank in London to purchase British government bonds.
Yang Fan guaranteed the bonds and underwrote them in continental Europe. Charles I did not need to threaten Parliament, and his court could rely on national debt to finance his affairs. Whether it is fighting a war or maintaining financial expenditure, it is a good choice.
The Hengshan set sail early the next morning, thinking the storm had subsided. The other three cruisers were at full speed heading toward the eastern sea yesterday. Four ships fanned out to search the east.
Other ships encountered along the way would be intercepted and asked about the whereabouts of the English.
The sea is not a desert, there are many ships sailing on it. Routes in this era were also limited. Sailboats also cannot leave water sources and supplies.
Seven days later, the exact news was finally received, and the English fleet hid in Manila Harbor.
On the ninth day, Yang Fan's fleet blocked the port of Manila. This operation was the longest voyage since the founding of the Navy. From Ryukyu to Manila, it was a full voyage of 2,500 kilometers.
Apparently, the English also knew that the pirate fleet was looking for them. Their boat wasn't fast enough and they were worried about being overtaken. He simply hid in the Spanish territory.
Yang Fan's fleet blocked the outlet of Manila Bay. Yang Fan stood on the bow of the ship, looking at the largest trading center in East Asia at this time. This is also a estuary port. This river is called Pasig River. The city of Manila is built on both sides of the Pasig River.
But at this time, there is only a city composed of castles. This is known in modern times as the ruins of the Spanish Royal City. The royal city has seven gates and is surrounded by medieval walls.
Legazpi laid out the blueprint for Manila by royal decree issued in San Lorenzo, Spain, in May 1573, on the orders of King Philip II of Spain.
The city was designed as a star-shaped fortress and was a typical European-style fortress-shaped city. The city's 64-hectare Intramuros district is surrounded by a stone wall 2.44 meters thick and 6.7 meters high.
Legaspi built roads, fortresses, churches and schools in the Intramuros. The Imperial City was also designed to withstand native rebellions and Chinese pirates. The Imperial City District was completed in 1606. This is a fortified city.
After Yang Fan's fleet arrived, it quickly alerted the Spanish. Their batteries immediately fired warning cannons. At the same time, alarm bells sounded in the Spanish capital.
A large number of Spanish soldiers climbed onto the city walls and forts. Start taking off the gun jacket and loading the cannon.
"Sir, we have found out that there is a lake above the river beside the city wall. The British and Spanish galleons are anchored there. If we want to attack the English, we must sail in through this river." First Mate Huang Hai said.
Yang Fan looked at it with a telescope and found that the river was very wide and the water seemed to be deep enough. What's annoying is that there are forts in Hebei. Henan is a Spanish city. There are also many artillery on the city wall. If you attack directly, you will easily be flanked by heavy coastal defense artillery from both sides.
"Find someone who can speak Latin to inform the Spanish governor and give them three days to hand over the English and the fleet. Otherwise, we will attack the city." Yang Fan said expressionlessly.
The reason why it is three days is because three pirate regiments and the remaining cruisers will arrive here in three days.
