It was a new arrival, and it was not Spanish territory, so Jiexuan established a new rule.
Any ship owner or captain who owns a ship can receive a full amnesty as long as his ship does not sink, regardless of whether it is carrying merchandise or not.
Sometimes the ship compares the goods first, and sometimes it's just the opposite, but no matter what, it must be the same.
There is no need for Jiexuan to be too polite to the shipowners who came all the way without catching anything.
This rule aroused the opposition of all shipowners whose ships had sunk, because then they were ruined.
That is to be captured by these enemies on their ships and sent to the distant east as slaves.
Every ship has a roster, so all it takes is a roll call, but there are always people who try to take advantage of everything.
There were two boats on the spot claiming that the same boat was his own, which was tantamount to deliberately making things difficult for them.
But this little episode is not difficult for the fleet commander with superior IQ, and there is no need to use anyone to solve the case.
Before the verdict, Jie Xuan asked the translator to announce to the two ships that those who lied would be lit with sky lanterns, that is, they would be doused with oil and burned to death.
Although the punishment is severe, someone is sure that the speaker cannot make a correct judgment, as long as his colleagues do not betray him.
But Jiexuan didn't take the usual route and asked his soldiers to bring in the wolf dogs he raised...
I asked people to find some items from the captain's cabin, and then let the wolf dog touch their noses, and then the results came to light.
"Pull this man out and light the sky lantern to open the eyes of these barbarians!"
"yes!"
"..."
The liar said a lot of words, including begging for mercy, insults, and curses, but it was too late and all of them were of no avail.
Everyone present was dumbfounded. They didn't expect that the fleet commander could actually come up with such a method. It seemed that it was difficult to succeed by deception.
Therefore, those captains or ship owners who lost their ships wanted to pay the data in installments. To put it bluntly, it was an IOU.
The specific method is to write a letter from Brazil to Portugal, and then ask family or friends there to use money to redeem themselves.
This cycle may take half a year. Jiexuan couldn't wait, so he rejected it directly.
The letter can be sent out, but the place where the money is paid to redeem the person must be in Dengzhou of the Ming Dynasty. During this period, everyone is escorted to the Ming Dynasty for mining.
If there is no redemption within two years, then it will be considered as cool and you can mine with peace of mind for ten years.
In Rio, the army looted about thirty silver coins and a bunch of other valuables.
This was a certain gap from Jiexuan's expectations, but at least the trip was not in vain.
All food, as long as it is not moldy, will be carried on the ship and can be eaten by the prisoners on the way.
Fresh fruits and vegetables were also taken away, and as long as the prisoners were fine after eating, they could be enjoyed by the fleet.
As for attacking the inland area, Jiexuan never thought that this was not the Viceroyalty of Peru. Without the assistance of enough local people, it would be difficult for the army to succeed as soon as possible. It must return immediately, go around Cape Horn, and join the other two armies. Convergence.
There was no idleness on the way back, and the hunting of rabbits had to continue. Catching one more ship meant earning tens of thousands more silver coins, and the ship itself was worth tens of thousands of silver coins.
This time, the fleet had 145 more plywood ships than before setting off from Lima, but Zheng Guangying was extremely happy.
Including the previous trophies, the total number exceeds two hundred ships, which is equivalent to earning the uncle ten million taels of silver!
Others rely on shipbuilding to strengthen their strength, but Zheng Jun relies on stealth!
But there’s nothing wrong with it, that’s what everyone in the industry does anyway!
If anyone is robbed, it only shows that they are not strong enough!
After arriving at the coast of the mining area, Jie Xuan was also stunned by the results of Zheng Jiaqi and Zheng Haiying's busy work during this period.
These two guys actually used steam tanks to transport copper ingots. If you don't see it with your own eyes, you won't believe this scene.
Zheng Guangying allocated 400 ships to load copper ingots and saltpeter. After unloading the goods at the local port, tens of millions of taels of silver could be cashed out.
Including the weapons and equipment that had been left behind before, Jiexuan left a total of 200 steam tanks, 72 bronze cannons, 10,000 flintlock muskets, 1,500 revolvers or short muskets for the advisory group. Twenty thousand grenades, and ten airships.
If used properly, the combat effectiveness of the armored forces alone can be enough to replace tens of thousands of Spanish cavalry.
If Philip IV really sent tens of thousands of cavalry, it would mean that the advisory group had achieved great success in the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Jiexuan believed in the quality of the advisory group. As long as these people were the backbone of the resistance against the Spanish, plus the tens of thousands of people gathered by Poirot, they could at least defend Lima.
It only takes up to two years for the expedition fleet to arrive here, which will not only replenish it with weapons and ammunition, but also send more soldiers from the King's Division.
The reason why no more weapons can be left for the advisory group and Poirot is that a batch should be sent to Zhang Xianzhong, so that he cannot lose the capital of trouble in North America.
The advisory group and Poirot were used to contain the Spanish in the Viceroyalty of Peru, while Zhang Xianzhong's role was to compete with the army in the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
Zheng Ju and Zheng Shao had previously sent a ship to Lima to tell everyone that their destination was Panama. Now Jiexuan roughly knew their destination.
With the strength of their troops, they can indeed reach Panama if they do not underestimate the enemy and do not suffer from tropical diseases.
As for why we are going there, is there any need to ask? ? ?
It's just that the fleet has loaded a large amount of ores, prisoners, supplies, and weapons and equipment, and the number of remaining empty ships is already very small.
If these two guys collect a bunch of trophies, they can only send a boat to Long Beach to unload the goods for Zhang Xianzhong, and then come back to load the trophies.
When the fleet arrived in Panama, the two men leading the team were lying on deck chairs under the coconut trees on the beach, enjoying the sea breeze and the care of the ocean horses around them!
Both Zheng Ju and Zheng Shao believe that this is life. They must make money as soon as possible, prepare a pension, and then take advantage of their youth and strength to find a good piece of land in a tropical coastal place as a place for them to live their lives.
I am determined not to wait until I am 70 or 80 before I think of doing this kind of thing. Some things must be done while you are still young, so that you will not regret it.
In fact, Zheng Ju and Zheng Shao had just captured Panama not long ago, because in order to scrape the land along the way, the Marine Brigade had very little time to take the boat.
Of course, this price also comes with generous rewards. Everyone in the entire brigade pockets at least ten silver coins, and other items are not included.
There is no need to worry about eating and drinking. Basically, all the livestock you see along the way and cannot be taken away are cooked...
There are pigs, cattle, sheep and poultry, plus various tropical fruits to supplement the nutrients needed by the body.
Except for those who are sick, the bodies of the other Marines are getting stronger and stronger.
This is much better treatment than the treatment at home. No wonder the guys who participated in the first expedition actively signed up for the second expedition.
It is a great thing to be able to make money, eat and drink a lot, ride horses, enjoy the scenery and broaden your horizons.
Even if a married man is fighting and riding horses overseas, his wife and concubines at home have nothing to do with him.
Besides, we have to be unable to land for a long time when we return home. When we arrive at the home base, the wives and concubines will not be able to check it out at all...
The fleet sailed into the sea off Changtan. Zhang Xianzhong had already recaptured the Changtan Fortress, so he set sail nearby and waited for the Ming Dynasty fleet to return.
This time they finally met. Instead of waiting so many days in vain, Zhang Xianzhong ordered a large banquet to entertain these distinguished guests from afar.
Whether in North America or South America, there are good places to eat beef, especially here at Zhang Xianzhong. The owner will enthusiastically provide a large amount of delicious beef, without even the step of grabbing it.
When he was in the port of Buenos Aires, Jiexuan had to calculate the amount of beef consumed by the fleet in order to take some of it to those who didn't eat it.
When we get to Long Beach, there is no need to calculate at all. As long as there is room in the belly of the fleet, Zhang Xianzhong will not hesitate to let his cooks continue to slaughter the bison.
The bison are knocked down with anesthetics and then transported to the beach. Otherwise, they are killed directly inland. If the beef is not put in the refrigerator, it will definitely be stale.
Besides, this is a critical period in the fight against the Western Army, and the assistance from the Ming Dynasty is very important. This is what Zhang Xianzhong attaches most importance to.
Without the large amount of arms and supplies sent by the fleet, Zhang Xianzhong was unable to withstand Kuva's large-scale counterattack.
This time, Jiexuan sent Zhang Xianzhong 200 steam tanks, 36 bronze cannons, 100 small Folang machines, 200 mortars, 10,000 flintlock muskets, and 500 revolvers. rifles, fifty thousand grenades, and six airships with corresponding fuel and ammunition.
Steam tanks are the hottest weapons on the market now. One tank is worth tens of thousands of taels of silver. It is still priceless, because Ming Dynasty will not sell it casually.
All arms sales related to technical weapons are targeted, which means that only countries with a relatively good relationship with the Ming Dynasty will have the opportunity to obtain these weapons and equipment.
Other countries can only envy and hate it. For example, Spain cannot buy one with any money, and France and the Netherlands are even less likely to sell to this major competitor.
So much so that Kuva had to use tens of thousands of cavalry to fight against the steam tanks equipped by Zhang Jun, and would pay a huge casualty price.
Accompanied by Zhang Xianzhong, Jiexuan had the opportunity to witness the military appearance of Zhang Jun's elite troops, and also browsed the corresponding weapons and equipment.
Without even thinking about it, many steam tanks must have been lost during the battle, which meant that some tanks would fall into the hands of the Spanish.
But it’s one thing to get the real thing, but it’s another thing to be able to imitate it.
The industrial level of France and the Netherlands is considered top-notch in Europe, but it is still difficult to imitate steam engines.
I don't have ten years to see the Spanish army equipped with steam tanks they made themselves, unless their gods appear!
Zhang Xianzhong was naturally elated when he saw that he had obtained a large number of arms. With these gadgets, he could regain the territory he had lost before.
Two hundred steam tanks can withstand the assault of 20,000 enemy cavalry, and can also kill thousands of enemy cavalry.
Zhang Xianzhong believed that at least his troops would have no problem sticking to the coastal line, but he was afraid that the Spanish fleet would move north again.
Jiexuan is not worried about this aspect. He also hopes that the Spanish fleet will come again to kill them, so that they can be sunk or captured in batches.
Pulling a net on the sea and catching fish one by one is too strenuous, and it is far less satisfying than catching them all in a short period of time.
Kill two to three hundred large ships of the opponent at one time. After ten times, the Spaniards will probably have to use fishing boats to go north.
Although the craftsmanship of wooden sailing ships is far inferior to that of ironclad ships, the construction period is not short and the cost is not low.
Jiexuan thought about organizing a fleet for Zhang Xianzhong, but it was unrealistic and was automatically ignored.
Zhang Xianzhong's army is a group of land troops, and there are almost no people who are good at water warfare.
Allocating local fleets to station here for a long time is not worth the gain.
Because without ironclads, the Ming army had a small number of warships, and even with anti-ship missiles it would be difficult to withstand the Spanish fleet's attack.
After the opponent closes the distance, they can use Fire Boat, which can still cause considerable damage.
After some ironclad ships are transferred to North America, the mainland's maritime defense capabilities are bound to be greatly reduced.
After comprehensive consideration, Jiexuan believed that it would be more cost-effective to use the forts along the coast as bait because the Spanish took the bait.
Not only will the opponent lose a large number of ships, but also thousands of soldiers, and the captured weapons will be used by Zhang Jun.
Therefore, Jie Xuan's suggestion to Zhang Xianzhong was to occupy these fortresses and then fish...
When the other side comes and the enemy's troops are small, we will hold on.
Otherwise, give up on your own initiative and wait for the Ming fleet to come again, then you can advance both by land and water.
Zhang Xianzhong felt that this strategy was feasible, and this was how he gained a lot of loot.
Those Spanish prisoners can just be used to pay for part of the arms cost. Together with the previously captured people, various trophies and local products, and a subsidy of some silver coins, this batch of weapons and equipment is completed.
The price given by Jiexuan was also a friendship price. If the price was too harsh, it would not be conducive to the long-term cooperation between the two parties. Emperor Haojing did not intend to make much money from Zhang Xianzhong.
The role of Zhang Xianzhong's department is to contain half of Spain's overseas troops and then disrupt the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
Providing them with weapons and equipment on a regular basis is much more cost-effective than allowing the Ming Dynasty King's Division to land in North America.
There is no need to pay wages, and there is no need to pay victory rewards. This deal is really a bargain.
If Zhang Xianzhong wanted to expand his troops, in addition to obtaining prisoners from the Ming Dynasty, he could also ask his men to marry local Indians.
In this way, after twenty years, a group of mixed-race warriors will be obtained. Even if Zhang Xianzhong dies, his son Zhang Tianbao will be able to enjoy the results.
Jiexuan left after making enough money in America and did not send Ming soldiers and horses to North America. Zhang Xianzhong was relatively relieved about this.
This time is no exception. After the clearance sale, Jiexuan will lead his troops across the strait before the end of the Arctic summer.
Because there were so many things loaded this time, when passing by Chongguo, the fleet had no room to load sulfur.
It doesn't matter if you can't load anything, at least everyone in the fleet can have a good meal, and King Chong can also earn a sum of catering expenses.
You can go home all the way to the southwest. Everyone is in a good mood and has a good appetite.
After arriving at the base for a physical examination and weighing, it was found that each person had gained more than ten kilograms on average.
Moreover, it doesn’t cost anyone’s money to supplement their own nutrition. Everyone agreed to participate in the next expedition unconditionally!
