The Xia State delegation set out from Qingdao, met Xu Erjue and the caravan at Songjiang Prefecture, and then went south all the way, arriving in Batavia with smooth sailing.
Today's Xia Navy is the overlord on the Eastern Sea, and has already swept away all ghosts and monsters.
It turned out that there were some sporadic pirates in Guangdong who were doing evil. Zuo Hua was so angry that he asked Shang Kexi to lead several warships to approach the Pearl River Estuary.
The local officials were so worried that they immediately tried to bring all the pirates who had escaped ashore to justice.
Since then, people who make a living on the sea have known...
Times have changed, you have to abide by the rules.
After the pirates were wiped out, the people who were sailing and doing business obviously felt much more comfortable.
When going to sea, there is no need to burn incense and worship Buddha, and there is no need to leave any last words for family members.
"Alas! Other people's royal relatives are rich and famous, and enjoy endless wealth and splendor throughout their lives. Only our family puts hardship first and enjoyment last. Europe is thousands of miles away, and my third brother-in-law is really tolerant. Let you run so far!"
Under the coconut tree, Xu Erjue complained loudly and felt unfair for his younger brother.
If it weren't for the fact that he was wearing big flower pants, bare arms, lying in a rocking chair, and had two local beauties massaging his legs and feet, Xu Erjue would have really believed his lies.
"It is precisely because we are relatives of the emperor that we should be more respectful to my brother-in-law. But having said that, my eldest brother also suffered a lot in Batavia. I will write a letter to my sister-in-law and ask her to come and take good care of my eldest brother's life. .”
Xu Erjue's face changed drastically.
"I regard you as my brother, but you regard me as my enemy, right?"
Xu Erjue pursed his lips, holding back his laughter, and felt comfortable.
The mission stayed in Batavia for three days, replenished fresh water and food, then joined the Dutch and began sailing westward.
Because of his outstanding contributions in the East, Putmans was called home and promoted to a high level, and this time he was also the leader of the Dutch fleet.
But he preferred to stay on Xia's battleship.
One look at it, and I liked it even more, and the turmoil in my heart became even more unbearable.
It is clear that the Netherlands is the coachman of the sea and the king of European shipbuilding. But compared with Xia Guo, a latecomer, the lag behind is a bit obvious.
Thinking about the situation facing the Netherlands today, Putmans decided to make a report on his ideas after going back.
"There is the strait ahead. The Johor people are very tough, so everyone must be more careful."
Putmans was also a very good guide, and he made Xia's colleagues understand a lot of things along the way.
The fleet sailed into the strait, and the Johorese came after hearing the news and blocked the way.
I planted this tree, I opened this road, if you want to live from now on...
The naval officer understood the meaning, waved his hand, and several warships crossed the sea.
The gun window was opened and aimed at the south bank.
Amidst the earth-shattering noise, smoke and dust billowed on the land on the south bank, like an earth dragon turning over.
The people of Johor immediately put on smiling faces.
"I was just joking. It is an honor for us and other barbarians to have the Kingdom of Heaven come to Johor. Please take a seat quickly!"
Watching the whole process from the side, Putmans' lips twitched.
The Dutch have long been dissatisfied with the issue of setting up a personal card to collect taxes in Johor.
However, after several battles, the Netherlands always suffered. There is no choice but to pay the money quickly.
It is said that Chinese people pay attention to etiquette, have a gentle personality, and prefer to persuade others with virtue.
Why is this Xia Kingdom different?
Liao Zhongjian was unaware of Putmans's inner slander. He walked in the strait and kept observing the situation here.
"This is an important channel connecting the East and West. Countless merchant ships and trade must pass through it. The water here is covered with gold. Such an important place must be in your own hands."
The general who accompanied the navy on this trip was Kong Zhiguang, the captain of the Yangzhou.
Liao Zhongjian's ideas coincided with his.
The King of Johor was so happy to hear that the people from the Celestial Empire were coming, that he even sent the Prime Minister to personally greet them.
Faced with pressure from the Netherlands over the years, Johor has been in a more difficult situation. It's not that they didn't send people to China to complain, hoping to get help from the superior country.
However, the once majestic Zheng He fleet had disappeared, and the Middle-earth Dynasty could no longer organize a large army to support his younger brother.
Now that the mighty fleet has arrived, the people of Johor seem to have hope again.
But when they saw the Xia people and the Dutch people getting together, the Johor people instinctively felt that something was wrong.
Just as they were trying to find out what was going on, a Chinese from Temasek on the north shore of the Taiwan Strait ran over.
The Chinese have settled in Temasek for hundreds of years, and some of them are even descendants of Zheng He's fleet.
This time I heard that someone from the local area was coming, so I hurriedly came to see him.
The fellow villagers burst into tears when they saw the fellow villagers.
The Temasek Chinese were really happy to hear the voice of their hometown.
Kong Zhiguang "misunderstood" their tears and asked on the spot: "Were you bullied by the Johor people?"
Temasek Chinese are a little baffled.
"ah?"
Kong Zhiguang's eyes flashed with stern warning.
"You must have been bullied by the people of Johor."
The Temasek Chinese nodded immediately.
"Yes, yes, we are indeed being bullied by the Johor people, and we ask the general to make the decision for us."
Looking back, Kong Zhiguang appeared in front of the Johor people, with murderous intent all over his body.
"Why do you bully my people?"
The Prime Minister of Johor was trembling with fear, and his voice was filled with tears.
"This small country in the faraway country has always respected the Celestial Kingdom and would never dare to insult the people of the Celestial Kingdom. I would like to ask the general to warn you."
Kong Zhiguang threw the testimony of the Temasek Chinese in front of the Prime Minister of Johor.
"What else do you have to say?"
The Prime Minister of Johor vaguely felt that the arcing sky was slowly getting dark, much like a cauldron.
"I promise with my life that this will never happen."
Behind Kong Zhiguang, the entire fleet was already busy.
The artillery was aimed at the shore, and the crew fired their muskets.
The entire mission, including battleships and merchant ships, totaled more than forty ships. Not counting the dozen or so Dutch ships, there were more than 15,000 members.
If this power comes ashore...
The prime minister of Johor shivered in excitement and quickly sent someone to report to the king.
The king was also confused.
When did the Heavenly Kingdom become so overbearing?
He quickly issued an order to the prime minister. He must not let the Shangguo become angry under any circumstances. He must try his best to make the Shangguo calm down.
The Dutch were already difficult to deal with. If the Xia Kingdom attacked again, Johor would be destroyed.
Faced with the low profile of the Johor people, Teacher Kong Zhiguang pointed unceremoniously at Temasek on the north shore of the strait and several islands in the center of the strait.
"In order to ensure the safety of the Chinese here, from now on these places will be taken over by the Heavenly Kingdom. The Heavenly Kingdom will station troops here to supervise your words and deeds. If your words and deeds are inconsistent, the Heavenly Kingdom will not give you mercy!"
PS: The third update will be restored today!
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