"Take you to Beijing City?"
"What are you doing? Isn't this a trick on you? Is it because you defeated the deputy commander-in-chief Yu Zigao and killed Xu Xinsu before?"
"Yu Zigao's father is Yu Dayou, who together with Qi Shaobao is called Yu Long Qi Hu. How could he give birth to such a small-minded son?
If you lose, you lose. There is no shame in it. Why should you write to the court and use the court to suppress an official? "
"As expected, officials protect each other, and famous generals will not be spared. Alas..."
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"Fellow folks, please don't make blind guesses about things that don't exist!"
Listening to the people's discussion, Zheng Zhilong broke out in cold sweat on his forehead again.
He knew that the people were good for him, but they criticized him so much that he made a lot of enemies even before he accepted his recruitment.
"Fathers and fellow villagers, think about it, even if I violated the Ming Dynasty law, it would not be the Jin Yiwei's turn to arrest me. The governor would just do it to me.
Besides, Jin Yiwei wanted to arrest someone, so how could he be so polite? You see, even after you scolded him for a long time, he didn't get angry. "
"Then why is the emperor looking for you? Tell us so that we can feel relieved!"
Zheng Zhilong thought for a while, with a smile on his face: "It's hard to say, maybe seeing that I have done so many good things for southern Fujian, why not reward me with an official position?
Or maybe they know that I defeated the Dutch army stationed in Penghu and gave me a reward.
Your Majesty eradicated the Wei Party, returned the land to the people, punished the eight major locust merchants, promoted sweet potatoes, etc. These are all actions of a wise king, and he will not embarrass me.
I think it’s a good thing. Don’t worry, I’ll be back in two months at the latest.
During my absence, Lao Qi will take everyone with him. Just like usual, just like now, let's all disperse. "
After some kind words from Zheng Zhilong, the people gradually dispersed.
When he said this, Xiong Wencan and Cheng Mingyang both looked at him deeply.
The common people may not be able to hear it, but they naturally understand the meaning of Zheng Zhilong's words.
Seeing the people disperse, Xiong Wencan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a wry smile: "Yiguan, your prestige in southern Fujian is higher than mine!"
"The people are the most honest, and they will be kind to anyone who treats them well. I just helped everyone when they were in the most difficult time.
I never thought that people would treat me like this. I feel that everything I have done is worth it! "
After Zheng Zhilong finished speaking, he looked at Baihu Cheng Mingyang: "Cheng Baihu, when will we get up?"
"You've made the arrangements here. The sooner we do it, the better!"
"Okay, let's take the sea route. The wind is southeasterly in summer. If the wind continues, we can reach Beijing in eight or nine days."
"Can we get there in eight or nine days?"
Cheng Mingyang was shocked. He knew that the distance from Nan'an County to Beijing was more than 3,000 miles, and it would take at least a few months to travel by land. Now it only takes eight or nine days, which is faster than the 300-mile express.
"Don't worry, we are all good at sea. Many of us are fishermen for generations. Our skills and experience must be richer than those of the imperial navy. Otherwise, how could I defeat Yu Zigao and the Dutch garrison?
It's dawning early and darkening late, with a southeasterly wind and three crews of sailors, so it won't be a big problem. "
"Okay, it's up to you!"
Zheng Zhilong also nodded, gave some instructions to his men on one side, then said goodbye to Xiong Wencan, and followed Cheng Mingyang towards the outside of the city.
When they walked out of the city gate, several Jinyi guards each carried two baskets.
The basket was full of pastries, eggs, etc., and they were all said to be for Zheng Zhilong to eat on the road, which shows how popular Zheng Zhilong is.
Although they had already investigated Zheng Zhilong's hundreds of ships, they didn't know what it meant to be shocked until they actually saw hundreds of ships gathering together.
"Cheng Baihu, while they are preparing food and arranging sailors, I will show you around!"
"That one is an eagle ship, a light warship with pointed ends, no head or tail. It can advance and retreat like flying. It has strong maneuverability. It can be used in conjunction with the sand ship to charge, lure the enemy, inquire about the enemy's situation, chase the enemy, etc."
"This one is a shuttle boat. It is super small, shaped like a shuttle, with bamboo masts and wooden sails. The draft is only seven or eight inches. It can accommodate two to four people inside.
Under normal circumstances, we don't use this kind of ship very much, but once we use this kind of ship, it means that we have reached the most dangerous time, a street battle similar to land warfare! "
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"That one is a lucky ship. The one I usually ride on is also the flag ship of the entire fleet. The Imperial Navy has this kind of ship.
The standard configuration is 1 tribute cannon, 6 Qianjin Folang machines, 3 bowl-mouth blunderbuss...
It carries fifty-five soldiers, divided into five armors. One is the Folang mecha, which operates the ship's bow cannon and Folan mecha, and can throw fireballs and fire bricks at close enemies...
It has great power, but it is not flexible in operation and steering. Once it is targeted by the enemy's artillery, it is dead. "
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"This time we are sitting on the improved centipede boat next to us. It has a pointed and wide bottom and can sail quickly. The most important thing is that it can sail against the wind and is not afraid of wind and waves. The journey back this time is long, so this is the most appropriate!"
For a full two-quarters of an hour, Zheng Zhilong introduced several types of ships in the fleet. While gaining insights, several people became dizzy. The navy really requires skills.
"Brother Long, you are ready and ready to go at any time!"
"knew!"
Zheng Zhilong nodded and looked at Cheng Mingyang: "Cheng Baihu, let me explain a few words!"
Cheng Mingyang nodded, and Zheng Zhilong pulled Lao Qi, who came to report, ten feet away: "Lao Qi, when I go to the capital this time, you have three things to keep in mind.
First, stop all selling activities to avoid being caught, and move all fleets to Kinmen Island.
Second, try to avoid all frictions as much as possible, especially the Dutch. Don't start any conflicts. We will deal with those foreign devils sooner or later. There is no rush now.
Third, after I set off, immediately send someone to Fusang to inform your sister-in-law that you must not return to Daming before you get news about me. "
"Brother Long, didn't you say there is no danger?"
"I guess there's no danger, but you have to be on guard."
"Brother Long, if that's the case, then we won't go, we will continue to eat and drink as usual, how cool!
As for these Jin Yiwei, as long as you say something, brothers will ensure that their bodies will not be seen! "
"Nonsense!"
Zheng Zhilong reached out and slapped Lao Qi on the head: "Smuggling is not a long-term solution. I have to consider it for my brothers.
It's okay now, but what if one day the court wants to deal with us?
What to do with these nearly ten thousand brothers? Are you willing to drag your family with you, travel overseas, and die in a foreign country?
You have also seen those three battle reports. Fundamental changes have taken place in the court situation. I am very optimistic about the future of Ming Dynasty.
Offering help in times of need and icing on the cake have different meanings. I can't explain it to you right now.
Just do as I say. When has your Brother Long ever suffered a loss? "
"Okay, I'm leaving, take care of the family!"
After Zheng Zhilong finished speaking, he boarded the centipede boat without looking back. Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the three centipede boats left the port and rushed into the vast sea.
Facing the wind, Cheng Baihu and others breathed a sigh of relief, with faces showing joy.
They were happy, but thousands of miles away in Ningyuan City, the Governor Ji Liao's mansion was in a quarrel, and there was a strong tendency to draw swords at each other.
