The aid provided to Sakhalin is valuable, but it is not free.
When Chonghua and Zhang Keda returned, the fleet was full of harvest.
Not to mention anything else, there are hundreds of top-quality thousand-year-old giant trees.
Transporting wood by sea is actually the most convenient.
Just drag it behind the boat.
The wood was brought back to Shandong and processed into ships.
Besides wood, the most abundant thing is fur.
Today, there are very few people around Nurgandusi, and it is a paradise for wild animals.
Mang Gurtai, Wu Jiang and others hunted countless animals and accumulated tens of thousands of furs alone.
There are also valuables such as pearls and gold, which are of no use in a place like this. But after it was shipped back to Shandong, it became very valuable.
There are also some goods that are products of the cold water in the most beautiful places.
King crab and salmon, which were expensive seafood in later generations, are now very easy to catch.
Chonghua and Zhang Keda specially built three ships to load all these things.
All added up, the materials Shandong supports for Sakhalin are far cheaper than those harvested here.
Zuo Mengeng is not someone who takes advantage of others. All Shandong's foreign aid materials are charged.
This is true here on Sakhalin Island, and it is the same in North Korea.
North Korea even had to use slaves to pay for goods because it did not have abundant resources and money to purchase.
Anyway, through these trades, Shandong has made a lot of money.
July is here and summer is scorching hot.
Monsoon winds from the depths of the Pacific blow across the southeastern coast, filling the air with tension.
The hot and humid climate made Zuo Hua unable to sleep. He simply ran to the deck and stared at the Zheng Zhilong fleet lurking in the middle of the night.
"Isn't Zheng Zhilong still taking action?"
The staff officer remained focused on his work.
"Zheng Zhilong is very patient. He is like an experienced hunter. I think the Dutch will definitely lose this time."
Zuo Hua shook his cattail leaf fan and saw more clearly.
"Of course Zheng Zhilong will win, but Daming's losses will definitely not be too small."
The staff officer hesitated.
"Sacrifice is inevitable for victory, right?"
Zuo Hua chuckled.
"But these sacrifices are clearly avoidable."
Seeing that the staff did not understand, Zuo Hua pointed to the map of the Fujian coast.
"Although Zheng Zhilong is now the largest force in this sea area, what is his original identity? He is a pirate. The government has always been wary of him and does not fully trust him. If it were not for the pressure from the Dutch and other pirates, both sides would He has already fallen out. Doesn’t Zheng Zhilong know this? Of course he does. What is the best way for him? Of course, it is to hide his strength first and sit back and watch the court fight with the Dutch. When the court’s inherent power is lost After everything was done, he came out as a savior to clean up the mess. In this way, he could not only defeat the Dutch, but also unify the sea, which could be said to be two birds with one stone. He had calculated everything, but he ignored the life and death of the people along the coast. "
Everyone suddenly understood after hearing this, and at the same time they also understood the gap between them and Zuo Hua.
The navy was established first, and Zuo Hua was established later.
Therefore, many people in the navy were actually quite unconvinced by this foreign chief officer.
But because it was appointed by the headquarters, everyone could only obey orders.
Whether Zuo Hua can gain a foothold in the navy must show his strength and performance.
This time, he convinced his staff through simple analysis.
The situation in the southeast, which was originally foggy, suddenly became clear after his guidance.
This time the war is about to break out. On the surface, the Ming court and Zheng Zhilong unite to fight against the invasion of the Dutch and pirates.
But in fact, Ming Ting and Zheng Zhilong also seemed to be inseparable, and they were on guard against each other.
Zheng Zhilong had an advantage that the Ming Dynasty did not have.
That is, he does not need to care about any losses on the southeast coast.
However, the Ming Dynasty had the responsibility to defend its territory and could not avoid it.
Therefore, the first wave to bear the Dutch attack must be the Fujian local army.
Zheng Zhilong was hiding aside, always paying attention to the direction of the battle. When the time is right, he will take decisive action to clear the situation.
If Zuo Huadong watched the fire, he could see Zheng Zhilong's thoughts clearly.
Although he admired Zheng Zhilong's resourcefulness, he deeply understood Zuo Mengeng's evaluation of Zheng Zhilong.
This is a pirate with no moral integrity and no ideals.
Such a person only has immediate interests in his eyes. It cannot see the development of historical trends at all, and it does not have a long-term strategic vision.
In this naval battle, Zheng Zhilong should be able to defeat the Dutch, but he was unable to repel the Dutch.
The result is that even if the Dutch fail, it doesn't matter, they can make a comeback at any time.
But both Zheng Zhilong and the Ming Dynasty could only defend passively.
As long as we fail to defend it once, the consequences will be the fall of the sea and the unrest of the country.
Zuo Hua's understanding of the navy has just begun.
Zuo Menggeng taught him a lot of knowledge about the ocean, and he transformed it into his own through practice bit by bit.
For example, Zuo Mengeng told him that the navy was an offensive service, but he still didn't understand what he meant.
But this time, after observing what Zheng Zhilong did, he completely understood.
If the Chinese navy can attack and drive away the Dutch, Spanish, and English, and even approach their homes, wouldn't it be completely safe?
The third day of July is not a calm day.
On the sea of South Australia, a Galen warship flying the Dutch flag and these three Chinese-style ships appeared.
This small fleet did not dock, but kept cruising around South Australia.
"Report it quickly, these Francois are coming with bad intentions."
Fan Ruyao, the commander guarding Nan'ao Island, is always vigilant.
He sensed that this small fleet was probably a scout for the Dutch, and perhaps a large Dutch force would arrive soon.
The troops and horses on Nan'ao Island are limited, and they may not be able to defend themselves once they are attacked.
At this time, you must ask for help.
News from Nan'ao Island was quickly sent.
However there was no response.
The decay of the Ming Dynasty is most vividly reflected in this incident.
During the current war, Fujian officials were completely unwary and continued to muddle along.
Fan Ruyao has been waiting anxiously since he reported the news.
But after waiting for several days, no reinforcements were seen.
The seventh day of July is a not very auspicious day.
Far far away on the sea, a thick black line came slowly.
Soon after, thirteen Dutch warships approached Nan'ao Island.
Seeing this scene, Fan Ruyao knew that the situation was dangerous.
"Blow the gong and prepare for battle!"
Although he is just a boss, even though he is just a penniless little person. However, Fan Ruyao was not afraid in the face of a powerful enemy.
Compared with those officials who had nothing to do with their bodies, this humble soldier embodied the character of the Chinese people.
A war for dominance in the Taiwan Strait is imminent.
