The significance of the Battle of Penghu Bay goes far beyond that.
On the one hand, the imperial court could monopolize foreign trade and charge more tariffs.
Those bold maritime merchants often regarded the imperial ban as useless paper, and doing business at sea was the norm.
What's even more despicable is that these people would rather pay protection fees to pirates than pay taxes to the court.
Historically, the Zheng family collected no less than 10 million taels in protection fees every year.
The total tax revenue of the imperial court was only a few million taels a year.
Taxes at sea are even pitifully low.
Education, railways, strong military, immigration, disaster relief!
Next, there were many places for the court to spend money. How could the imperial court give up on this cornucopia of overseas trade?
On the other hand, from now on, the reputation of the Ming Navy will be known to all pirates.
By then, it will be easier for Ming Dynasty to recruit pirates.
These pirates have been fighting at sea for a long time and are all good soldiers. As long as they are well trained, they can become qualified naval soldiers.
It can help the navy grow rapidly.
In order to show the power of the imperial court, Zhu Dinghai dragged these prisoners along the southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty to make a profit.
When the army returned to Fuzhou again, it was already the first day of March in the second year of Chongzhen.
The sea of people at Fuzhou Port is so lively.
The reason why there are so many people is not only that Zhu Dinghai fought beautifully in this battle, but also because of the small activities of Zheng Zhilong and others.
In order to flatter themselves, Zheng Zhilong and the others decided to give each person who came to watch the fun 1 catty of grain and 5 copper coins.
As soon as the news came out, naturally more people came.
The first batch to enter the port were Zhu Dinghai's Eagle Ship troops, followed by the captured ships, and finally Zhu Dinghai's warships.
As the ships returned to their positions and the personnel continued to arrive, Zheng Zhilong and the others became increasingly anxious. Many people's heads are already dripping with blood.
"They know the strength of the Xiyi fleet best. They also know the strength of Zhu Dinghai's troops. But in total, Zhu Dinghai only lost more than ten small eagle ships and killed the main force of the Xiyi fleet. "
You must know that the main method of combat of the current navy is boarding battle. If you want to seize the ship, you must carry out boarding fighting.
And the Xiyi people were no longer just papery, they were completely defeated.
This made them feel frightened, especially the pirates who sold Zhu Dinghai's naval intelligence to the Xiyi people.
"The Ming Dynasty is mighty and the Ming Dynasty is victorious." The people on both sides were excited.
Although the Ming Dynasty claimed to be a heavenly dynasty, what was it actually like?
The so-called Heavenly Kingdom is just a mask made by oneself.
After the Ming Dynasty implemented a sea ban, its naval strength plummeted. Pirates took advantage of the situation to rise.
Coastal areas and other places were deeply bullied by pirates.
Ordinary people hate pirates deeply.
Now the Ming Navy once again used its strength to prove that it is the master of this sea area.
In addition, the imperial court lifted the sea ban and allowed people to go fishing. The imperial court even signed agreements with many small fishing villages. The imperial caravans regularly purchased dried fish and other shelf-resistant seafood from fishermen.
The people on the beach are living a better life, and their safety is guaranteed. Of course I'm happy.
"That's Nalo, the younger brother of the Dutch Governor of Taiwan." Looking at the familiar faces among the prisoners, Zheng Zhilong shouted directly.
For a moment, many people took a breath of cold air.
"Who is the Governor of Taiwan? Does Ming Dynasty have this position?"
"Where are you from? You don't even know that Taiwan is occupied by red-haired devils."
"What, I am a great person, in the Great Tomorrow Kingdom, there is still someone who dares to occupy our place?
Although many people don't know the younger brother of the Governor of Taiwan, and many people don't even know that Taiwan was occupied by the Dutch, it doesn't stop everyone from breathing in the cool air together.
After all, you won't look ignorant if you follow the crowd.
. . .
"Master Zhu, you are really powerful. When you first arrived in Fujian, you defeated the Western Yi forces in one fell swoop. Such achievements are comparable to General Qi's."
"Lord Protector, a Nanping pirate, was expelled from the Tatars. His contribution is far greater than that of Mr. Zhu.
Your Majesty is now wise. With high ambitions and serious annexation of land in the country, it is imperative to open up borders and split the land. The navy will be indispensable by then. Pirates will never be allowed to stay. I hope you will not disappoint His Majesty. "
As a biological person, the emotions that shouldn’t be had have long been abandoned.
Zhu Dinghai would not feel complacent just because of a few compliments from others.
"What you are trying to teach me is that someone from my hometown has become a pirate. I will go and persuade him to come back and submit to the Ming Dynasty."
No one is a fool. Zhu Dinghai has become the number one maritime force on the southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty, and he did it by stepping on the corpse of the original number one.
In the past, the imperial court did not pay attention to the ocean or the navy. Many of the navy's ships were in tatters and the soldiers were as skinny as firewood.
They couldn't survive anymore, so they naturally dared to slap their butts and go to sea to make a living.
But things are different now.
The imperial court has made it clear that it wants to revitalize the navy. In recent years, although no new ships have been added to the navy, the old ships have been more or less repaired.
The soldiers can also receive full military pay. No matter who drinks the blood of the soldiers, the imperial court will be in trouble.
All this shows that the court has changed. Pay attention to soldiers.
These people have a deep understanding of the prosperity and power of the Ming Dynasty.
They were also well aware of the changes in the imperial court, otherwise they would not have chosen to surrender as soon as His Majesty issued the recruitment order.
You know, the Ming Dynasty had a population of tens of millions and millions of soldiers.
It's not something these little pirates can compare to.
"Master Zhu, the imperial court has won a great victory in this battle. I wonder what to do with these prisoners?" Xiong Wencan asked.
Because Zhu Dinghai had the intention to establish his power, he was not marching along the coast very well. This resulted in some of the Western envoys arriving in Fuzhou early, and they could only stay in the inn, waiting for Master Zhu's call.
"I have great use for these prisoners." Zhu Dinghai said.
In fact, before landing, a secret guard conveyed the news that the Western Yi envoys had arrived in Fuzhou to Zhu Dinghai.
The Xiyi envoys could not enter the inn, and they could not even stay in a good inn. They could only stay in a particularly bad inn. Eat regular food.
I was searched by officers three or five times every day. You will meet gangsters when you go out.
All of this is inseparable from Zhu Dinghai's instructions.
Although Xiong Wencan disagreed, he had to pretend he didn't see it.
After all, times have changed now. With the strong support of the emperor, the status of warriors is no longer inferior to that of literati.
Moreover, His Majesty has given full authority to Zhu Dinghai regarding matters regarding Xiyi.
Xiong Wencan could not influence Zhu Dinghai's other decisions except for a few words to tell Zhu Dinghai not to lose Ming Dynasty's face.
Even the transfer of government officials had to be approved by others.
"Master Zhu, the envoys from Xiyi have been in Fuzhou for a few days. They always encounter rogue people who damage the reputation of our country. I don't know..."
"It makes sense..."
