For Sun Chengzong, Liaodong has always been his heartache. Emperor Tianqi's trust in him made Sun Chengzong feel gratified, but things in Liaodong were not right after all. He supervised Liaodong and promoted too many "own people". Fortunately,

There were Yang Lian, the governor of Liaodong, and Chen Hong, the guarding eunuch, both of whom were tricked by Emperor Tianqi.

Now that Emperor Tianqi has transferred Xiong Tingbi to the capital and Zhu Xieyuan to Liaodong, Sun Chengzong feels that he has completely handed over power back to Emperor Tianqi. Although Sun Chengzong feels that Xiong Tingbi is more suitable for Liaodong and Zhu Xieyuan is more suitable for the capital, Sun Chengzong knows that he cannot say.

Firstly, this was Emperor Tianqi's promotion to Xiong Tingbi. Secondly, Emperor Tianqi could not keep a person as governor of one place for too long. However, the current governor has begun to reduce his power. Sun Chengzong believes that soon the governor will become a mere governor.

Military chief. The governor governs civil affairs, and the governor governs military affairs. One is civil and the other is military, and the civil and military systems are divided.

After the appointment of two high-ranking generals, there was nothing major going on in the court for a while. Everyone was preparing to celebrate the New Year, and there was no delay in salary arrears in the court, so it was a good time to take a rest.

The time soon came to the fifth year of the Apocalypse, and everyone in the imperial court was busy with one thing, and that was the recruitment ceremony in February. The talent selection ceremony has always attracted much attention, and the entire Ming Dynasty has begun to gather like a gathering in the capital.

Beijing is busy, and another place is also busy, which is Penghu. Waite is a Dutchman, in his thirties, with a big beard. His face was injured in his early years, which made Waite see

He looks very fierce. But anyone who is familiar with Waite knows that behind his rough appearance, there is a cunning mind.

As the highest commander of the Netherlands in Penghu, Waite's life was relaxed and comfortable. He made a lot of money from the trade between the Ming Dynasty and Japan. As a director of the East India Company, Waite was able to

All the goods produced here are sold at a good price.

But Waite is no longer satisfied with the status quo. For Waite, how to knock on the door of the Ming Dynasty is very critical. But Waite also knows very well that the Ming Dynasty and other weak countries

Different, this is a very powerful country. But Waite has never given up. He has taken a fancy to a place, and that is Xiamen! It is close to Penghu and has an excellent port.

Gently shaking the wine glass in his hand, this is a bottle of good red wine. He has not drunk such good wine for a long time. Although he does not like drinking Ming Dynasty wine, some people do, and Waite knows that it is very good.

valuable.

"How is it? Is there any news from the Ming Dynasty? Have they agreed to our request for trade?" Looking at Brad walking in, Waite asked intentionally or unintentionally. In fact, Waite knew the answer very well in his heart.

It was just a question out of habit.

"Waite, you know this is a thankless job, why do you have to send me there? The governor of Fujian has a very firm attitude. Unless we withdraw from Penghu first, we will not discuss trade matters." Bradna said.

He picked up the bottle of wine on one side and poured himself a glass without looking at Waite. He drank the wine in one gulp.

Looking at the remaining half bottle of wine with pity, Waite hurriedly took it over and said reluctantly: "Brad, this is a good bottle of wine, but it is not suitable for you! There are a lot of wines in the wine cabinet.

If you want to drink, go get a bottle yourself!”

Waite seems to be more interested in his own wine. As for Daming's reply, it doesn't seem to be that important.

Brad wasn't angry either. He walked to the wine cabinet, got himself a bottle of wine, and said, "Waite, you know that things are going to be like this, why do you have to try it? According to me, we should just go ahead and try it."

Attack the Ming Dynasty and turn it into our colony. That is the most important thing."

Glancing at Brad, Waite's eyes flashed with contempt, and he gave him two words in his heart: Idiot! Back then, whether it was the tyrannical Spain, or Spain with its invincible fleet. Or that powerful pirate country, who

There was no way to turn this place into a colony.

Can the Netherlands do it? Waite has never thought that the Dutch are better at fighting than those people. Now that Portugal and Spain have declined, and Britain is busy fighting among themselves, the Dutch have such an opportunity. Waite is very sensible, and he has not been

The immediate benefits went to his head.

The Ming Dynasty was extremely powerful, and he did not have the ability to occupy a place, but others did not think so, including Brad, who was a member of the East India Company like himself. He frowned, took a sip of wine, and flashed on his face

With a look of comfort, Waite said: "Brian, have you heard the information you asked me to inquire about?"

"Waite, the Ming Dynasty is a country that does not pay attention to the sea. It is no different from the countries we have seen before. They do not have a strong navy and do not have the strength to compete with us at sea." Brian seemed to be very disapproving. He was very disapproving of Wei.

Te's inaction has actually made me unhappy for a long time.

"Brian, I am the manager here, you are just my assistant!" A flash of displeasure flashed across Wait's face, he stared at Brian and said in a serious voice.

Raising his hand, Brian said with a smile: "Okay! Waite, you win! I got the information you asked me to find out. Ming Dynasty did build a fleet. But what does this fleet look like? I

I haven’t seen it and can’t find any information. As for the combat power, we don’t even know!”

Seeing that Waite was silent, Brian continued: "Waite, a country without a navy, why should we be afraid of them? Even if they build a fleet, so what? They can't be our opponent.

.We have the most powerful navy in the world and we have nothing to fear!"

"Brian, the most powerful is the Spanish Armada, but where are they now? They have sunk into the sea. I don't want to lose the company's fleet and the company's soldiers because of your stupidity." Waite said ruthlessly.

He glared at Brian fiercely and said without politeness at all.

"Waite, you don't know what those people's warships look like? They are also called warships? What should the warships of the Ming Dynasty look like? We have ten warships, and each warship is equipped with

Thirty-six cannons, why don't you have confidence?" Brian couldn't understand it. Although there were only fifteen warships here, could his warships be comparable to theirs?

It's not like I haven't seen the warships of the Ming Dynasty before, that kind of big-bellied fortune ship, which is more like a cargo ship than a warship. The hull is not strong enough, and the cannons equipped are pitifully small. They are still relying on ramming angles and

Fighting on a springboard is a tactic that even pirates disdain to use.

If you want to get close to your own warships, you are just wishful thinking. These fifteen warships of yours are absolutely invincible to the power of the sea.

Waite on the other hand was not inspired by Brian's words. He knew that Brian didn't understand this country, and he didn't. As a Dutchman who had stayed in Macau in his early years, Waite was well aware of the power of this country. They had firearms, and they had

Artillery, and very advanced. Although they did not have warships, it was impossible for them to defeat the Ming Dynasty's army on land.

He cannot suffer losses. The entire East India Company only has fifty warships and ten thousand naval personnel. He has fifteen ships here, which are to protect Japan's strongholds and at the same time find ways to open up Ming Dynasty's strongholds. If

The stronghold was not opened, but a battleship was lost here. Waite felt that he would definitely be dismissed from his position in the company.

"Waite, aren't you listening to me?" Brian suddenly became angry when Waite looked distracted. He knocked the bottle of wine in his hand and said loudly.

Glancing at Brian, whose face was red, Waite smiled bitterly and shook his head. He really didn't know what the board of directors thought and why they sent Brian to his side. After thinking about it, Waite said: "Brian, you

Do you think it would be better to spend some money on it?"

"The effect? ​​What was it like when you said you would take measures at the beginning? It hasn't worked yet. I haven't told you yet. This time the Ming Dynasty changed officials again. It turned out that the governor of Fujian was dismissed. It seems that he participated in the rebellion and was killed by the Ming Dynasty.

Kill the emperor of the country, and all the money you saved will be in vain." Brian laughed loudly, it was really not easy to find something that made Waite laugh.

Ignoring Brian's ridicule, he is just his subordinate, although he is not very obedient. Waite is a person who understands the overall situation, and now is not the time to care about it. Waite has a detailed understanding of the history of the Ming Dynasty. This is a

It is a very large country, with one province equivalent to the size of the Netherlands.

As early as two hundred years ago, this country was able to build a large ship, a warship called a treasure ship by the locals. It was a warship capable of carrying 10,000 cavalry, but Waite initially regarded it as a joke.

Ten thousand cavalry, not only men, but also horses!

But later, Waite knew that it was true. It was an extremely powerful warship! After hearing that the Ming Dynasty had established a new fleet, Waite's heart sank. Could it be that kind of invincible warship? Waite had always

Unwilling to act rashly, I wanted to find out the news, but so far there is no news.

Bang! Slapping the table hard, Waite stared at Brian and said seriously: "Brian, have you seen the newly appointed governor of Fujian in the Ming Dynasty?"

Seeing that Waite really lost his temper, Brian was also a little afraid, and he seemed to have sobered up a little. He squinted his eyes and said: "I saw it, it's a guy named Nan Juyi, he is a very stubborn person. Give him

I have accepted all my belongings, but the conditions are unsatisfactory. Unless we withdraw from Penghu, there will be no discussion." After saying this, Waite also became very excited and took another sip of wine.
Chapter completed!