In the battle of Bashi Channel, although no prisoners were captured, Zheng's pirates were severely damaged.
The merchant ships led by Guan Zhao met with the Dutch warships and headed north together.
They walk very fast and must report this situation.
Everyone understands that this battle is just an appetizer.
Something earth-shattering will definitely happen later.
The fleet bypassed Taiwan and entered the East China Sea, always in a state of war readiness.
After all, this place still belongs to the Zheng family, and there is no telling when they will be intercepted by the Zheng family.
However, after walking for several days, everything was calm and Zheng never showed up.
Although Guan Zhao didn't understand why Zheng didn't come to take revenge, he was somewhat relieved.
"Report, there is a situation ahead."
The watchtower seemed designed to provoke his nerves, warning him just when he was about to relax.
When Guan Zhao tensed up, the lookout could see more clearly.
"There is a Haicang ship running this way, followed by a large number of warships chasing it, but there is no big ship."
Guan Zhao couldn't help but become curious when he heard that they weren't coming for him.
"Go up and have a look."
The Dutch warship next to it received the signal and also increased its speed.
It didn't take long for the situation directly ahead to become clear.
I saw a Haicang ship running away in a panic at high speed, followed by a large number of Fu ships and Haicang ships swarming in behind, and the flag on it was Zheng's.
"Ready to fight."
Although Zheng's pirates did not hang out their flags during the Battle of Bashi Channel, Guan Zhao would not be polite.
Although he didn’t know who was being chased by Zheng, since he met him, he was his friend.
Zheng, who was pursuing, saw a fleet of ships suddenly appearing directly ahead, including a Dutch warship. He couldn't help but panic and reduced his ship's speed.
The Haicang ship they were chasing not only did not slow down when they saw the situation here, but instead came closer faster.
In order to avoid accidents, Guan Zhao issued the order.
"Let the ship come closer slowly. If it dares to make any changes, just fire."
He was afraid of being deceived.
But the Haicang ship that ran over was very obedient and indeed slowed down. Not only that, there was also a person running to the bow of the boat and waving to this side.
Guan Zhao saw the man clearly through the telescope.
"Isn't that the owner of the Lin family fleet?"
As they spoke, the two sides got closer, reaching a distance where they could talk.
"Is the person opposite you Brother Yaoguang?"
The man on the Haicang boat couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard the shout.
"But the director?"
This time the identity is confirmed.
"He's one of ours."
The merchant ship quickly threw out its grappling hook to connect the two ships, and the people on the opposite ship eagerly climbed over.
"Great, if I hadn't met you, I would have died."
Seeing Lin Jiahui's embarrassed appearance, Guan Zhao had some misunderstandings.
"Brother Yaoguang, was he robbed by Zheng?"
Lin Jiahui was impatient.
"Brother Guan, something big happened."
He then described his experience in detail.
When he heard that Lin Jiahui wanted to go to Nanyang via the Bus Channel, he encountered a storm and drifted to Ryukyu on the way, and then discovered that Japan had actually attacked Ryukyu and forced Ryukyu to become a vassal state. Guan Zhao also understood that the consequences of this incident would be absolutely devastating.
"There is also an envoy from Ryukyu on my ship. The Ryukyu people are suffering terribly from being oppressed by Japan. They urgently hope that the upper country can send troops to rescue them."
Lin Jiahui asked An Ran to come over.
With the testimony of the Ryukyu natives, the evidence on this matter can be said to be conclusive.
Guan Zhao's mind was spinning.
"I have no way of knowing what the higher-ups are thinking. But given the central government's style, I'm afraid they won't sit idly by and ignore it. No matter what, we have to report the situation."
"Director, Zheng's people are gone."
The watchtower reported the situation.
Everyone quickly came to their senses and looked into the distance.
The Zheng family's ships did not rush over when they saw the situation here. Instead, they made a big circle on the sea and went south.
"That's weird. What are these people doing?"
After listening to Lin Jiahui's account, Guan Zhao was a little surprised to learn that these Zheng's ships came from the north on their way back to Xia Kingdom.
Little did he know that the Zheng fleet heading south was Zheng Zhiwan and others heading to Japan.
When the team sent out did not turn around, Zheng Zhiwan realized something was wrong. He did not even notify the Satsuma Domain and directly led the fleet southward back to Fujian.
As a result, they met Lin Jiahui and An Ran halfway.
Although I don’t know what this lonely boat is for, since I came across it, in line with the nature of a pirate, I just robbed it.
Lin Jiahui and An Ran had no choice but to escape desperately in the boat.
If it hadn't been for the encounter with Guan Zhao's fleet, it would have been a disaster.
When Zheng Zhiwan saw the Dutch warships here, he did not dare to cause trouble. It would be wise to simply stay away and return to Fujian.
Batavia and Japan were thousands of miles apart, so Guan Zhao certainly had no way of knowing the situation in Japan, so he couldn't guess what the Zheng fleet was up to.
But the situation in the Bashi Strait and Ryukyu was all of great importance, and he did not dare to delay. He speeded up again and headed all the way to Songjiang Mansion.
"He is from the Zheng family."
Shimazu Jiuqing appeared in front of Shen Tingyang, avoiding all eyes and ears.
Shen Tingyang was both surprised and not surprised by the sudden appearance of this old man from the Satsuma clan.
"We already guessed it."
"The Sammer clan knows where they are hiding."
"Is this surrender? Doesn't the Satsuma Domain hate the Natsu Kingdom?"
Shimazu Jiuqing obediently prostrated on the ground.
"Before, the Satsuma clan did not understand the situation, was arrogant, and disobeyed the heavenly kingdom. It really deserved its punishment. Now that it understands the trend of the situation, it only hopes to redeem its sins."
Shen Tingyang didn't speak, and just stared at Shimazu Jiakei. Let the other person stick out his butt and assume the posture of sitting down.
The rebellion of the Satsuma clan had actually been planned for the Xia Kingdom.
When he decided to attack Japan, Xia Guo had already collected enough information about the internal situation in Japan.
The delicate relationship between the Tokugawa shogunate and various daimyo is even more important.
Although in the Battle of Tsushima, the Xia Kingdom severely damaged the Satsuma Domain, causing this powerful domain to collapse and suffer heavy losses. But everyone knows that the person who can really bring about the demise of the Satsuma Domain is not the Natsu Kingdom, but the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Sure enough, the Tokugawa shogunate took action quickly, not only forcing Shimazu Tadahashi to death, but also wresting the Hyuga Kingdom from the hands of the Satsuma clan.
The Satsuma Domain's territory has shrunk significantly, its naval forces have been completely lost, and its strength is not as good as before. It has reached the point of precariousness.
They must always be on guard against the Tokugawa shogunate's advances.
But how to maintain it, the Satsuma clan was not sure at all.
They could only make excuses with the Tokugawa shogunate and carry out the orders of the Tokugawa shogunate without compromise.
Only then did they provide cover for Zheng's people to attack Xia's transport ship.
But when the incident occurred, the Satsuma clan immediately realized that if effective remedial measures were not taken quickly, it was likely to become a scapegoat.
When life and death were at stake, they betrayed the Tokugawa shogunate without hesitation.
But in Shen Tingyang's view, the selling price was too cheap.
Because Xia Guo cannot obtain more benefits from it.
He needs to think carefully about where to start so that Xia Guo can have enough food.
