The sky was very low and dark, and it seemed like it was going to rain! The waves hit the rocks, making a deafening roar. The sea breeze became stronger and stronger, and the salty smell inside became stronger and heavier.

A man stood on the reef, letting the sea breeze blow against him. His blue gown was blown by the sea breeze. The sea water splashed by the waves fell on this man from time to time, but he seemed not to notice it. His eyes looked towards

The distance was low and profound, and the whole person exuded a fierce aura. His right hand slowly grasped the sword at his waist, as if he was ready to strike at any time.

"One officer, one officer!" A voice sounded from a distance, and a man ran over quickly and went straight to the man standing on the rock.

This person was none other than Zheng Yiguan, who had come to Taiwan. He looked back at Cheng Yu, who was running towards him, and could only shake his head with a wry smile. He slowly let go of the hand holding the knife and waited quietly.

Cheng Yu ran over.

"Yiguan, please go back quickly! Some people have come from the headmaster's house, and they seem to be looking for you!" Cheng Yu did not feel that he had disturbed Zheng Yiguan at all, and said with a bit of urgency on his face.

He frowned slightly, looking for himself? Who knew he was here? What were he talking about? Looking at the panting Cheng Yu, Zheng Yiguan asked in a deep voice: "Do you know who he is? They are looking for him.

what I do?"

"I don't know what they are doing, but there are Dutch people among them. It seems there is something big to discuss." Cheng Yu shook his head. He really didn't know this anymore, and the pride on his face was gone.

He nodded slowly, he turned out to be a Dutchman! Zheng Yiguan had a bit of a sneer on his face, these people were all feeding unfamiliar wolf cubs. You have to be careful when dealing with them! But Zheng Yiguan also felt that in his heart

I understand that I don’t have the capital to fall out with the Dutch yet.

Thinking of this, Zheng Yiguan sorted out his mood, turned around, glanced at Cheng Yu, and said, "Let's go! Let's go see where they are?"

"At the boss's place. All the brothers are waiting for you!" Cheng Yu came to invite Zheng Yiguan, and he would not interfere with other matters. Cheng Yu was a rough man, so he was able to get Zheng Yiguan's kiss.

Lai, because he knows how to advance and retreat.

Cheng Yu knows better than some smart people what things he should ask, what things he should not ask, what things can be done and what things cannot be done.

When Zheng Yiguan walked to the door of the living room, he heard loud laughter coming from inside, and his face suddenly changed. This person's voice made him feel very familiar, but even though it was familiar, Zheng Yiguan felt

It's very uncomfortable. It's as if this person's voice is inherently annoying to me, boring to my core.

But when he got here, he naturally wouldn't not go in! Just after walking in, Zheng Yiguan didn't look sideways or looked at anyone on the side. He walked directly to Yan Siqi's lower body and saluted: "Brother, you are looking for me!"

"Yiguan! You're here! These are all your acquaintances, come and meet them!" Yan Siqi had a smile on his face. Although there was no change, his tone was still full of satisfaction. For Zheng Yiguan,

Yan Siqi has always valued him, not only for his extraordinary force, but also for his good strategies, and most importantly, he has always respected himself.

"Yes, brother!" After giving Yan Siqi enough respect, Zheng Yiguan turned around and glanced at the two people sitting there. He really knew them all.

The one at the top is a Dutchman, wearing leather boots, tight pants, and a wide belt. The most eye-catching thing is the two short muskets on his waist, which are placed in his wallet. He has a full beard and is looking at

He looked Zheng Yiguan up and down. This man was Zheng Yiguan's old boss when he was in the Netherlands. Brian, the deputy commander of the Penghu Fleet of the Dutch East India Company!

Sitting next to Bran is a Chinese man in his forties. He is very thin, but his eyes are very bright. The whole person is sitting there, showing a shrewd energy! This man

Zheng Yiguan is no stranger to him either, because this is Xu Xinsu, his adoptive father Li Dan’s brother-in-law!

This Xu Xinsu is very special. Rather than being brothers, he and Li Dan are more suitable to be business partners. This person is very powerful in the mainland, and he has to give face to both officials and businessmen. Li Dan is the largest smuggler from mainland China to Japan.

Character, all his sources of goods were raised with the help of Xu Xinsu.

Although Fang Shihong also engaged in smuggling trade, almost all of it was done through Xu Xinsu, a man with great energy.

After the Dutch invaded Penghu in the second year of the Apocalypse, Xu Xinsu became a hostage and was detained by the local government because of her relationship with Li Dan, forcing Li Dan to lead the Dutch to Taiwan. This experience became the first link between Xu Xinsu and the Dutch.

Taking an opportunity, Xu Xinsu used her status as a trader with Taiwan to gradually gain the trust of the Dutch and became a representative figure in trade with the Netherlands.

The Dutch were in urgent need of trade with the Ming Dynasty in order to obtain raw silk and other items urgently needed by the Japanese shipping line and the head office. Xu Xinsu had repeatedly received advance purchase funds from the Dutch, amounting to tens of thousands of taels. These funds not only showed the Dutch's trust in Xu Xinsu,

It also illustrates the scale of Xu Xinsu’s business and his position in Taiwan Strait trade at that time.

Xu Xinsu did not disappoint the Dutch. He actively used his mainland business network and once received advance payment from the Dutch to transport 250 loads of raw silk to the Dutch at one time.

Two hundred and fifty loads of raw silk doesn't sound like a lot, but when converted, it's nearly fourteen tons! This is just the goods for one trade, which shows Xu Xinsu's great energy.

Regarding these matters, Zheng Yiguan was very clear in his heart. He had always kept a respectful distance from Xu Xinsu. Although he and Li Dan were brothers, their personalities were different. Li Dan, who was a pirate, exuded a sense of heroism.

, he is still loyal. This is why Zheng Yiguan is willing to become a disciple of Li Dan and work hard for him. Of course, it is inevitable that Li Dan can give him a good future.

But Xu Xinsu is a businessman, an out-and-out businessman! In his opinion, there is no business that cannot be done. As long as the price is right, he can do anything! In his eyes, there is nothing else except profit.

Zheng Yiguan didn't want to be tricked again, so he was always on guard against Xu Xinsu.

"It turns out to be Commander Brian. I didn't expect you to come here. It's really surprising!" Zheng Yiguan said with a smile on his face, cupping his hands towards Brian, and laughing.

"Nicholas, it's been a long time! I thought you would go back to Penghu, but I didn't expect you to be here. I still want to go to Penghu when I have time. Commander Waite misses you very much!" Brian

In fact, he didn't like Zheng Yiguan, but Waite repeatedly confessed that Zheng Yiguan was a very special person, and he had to cheer up.

Xu Xinsu smiled and turned her eyes to the side. Zheng Yiguan cupped his hands and said, "Commander Brian is so polite. I didn't expect that it was Uncle Xu who accompanied Commander Brian. I wonder how Uncle Xu is doing today?"

"Okay, okay! The official is interested." Xu Xinsu looked at Zheng Yiguan with a smile. The expression on her face seemed to be very pleased, and her tone of voice was also very friendly.

After sitting down, Zheng Yiguan smiled and said to Yan Siqi: "Brother, I wonder what General Brian is here for? Have you talked about it?"

Yan Siqi felt happy when he saw that Zheng Yiguan put himself first in everything, and said with a smile: "Not yet, we want to wait for you to come and talk together. After all, you and General Brian should get familiar with each other, and we should discuss it easily!"

There is no suspicion about Zheng Yiguan and Yan Siqi. This is telling Zheng Yiguan that these people must have bad intentions. You are familiar with them both, so you should be careful at home.

Zheng Yiguan naturally understood what he heard. With a smile on his face, he nodded to Yan Siqi and said, "Brother, don't worry, Yiguan understands!" Then he turned his eyes to Brian and said, "Commander Brian, I don't know you.

What's the matter with this visit? We're all old acquaintances, there's no need to hide it, just say it if you have anything to say!"

Xu Xinsu on the side was stunned and narrowed her eyes, but Brian laughed. This way of doing things suited him very well. He laughed and said: "Nicola, you are so refreshing! Then I will tell you the truth, Daming

The emperor of the country was really unhappy and did not allow us to do business. We had a talk with the new governor of Fujian a few days ago, but we couldn't reach an agreement."

Zheng Yiguan sneered in his heart. He was very disdainful. It's strange that you can talk to each other! He didn't even look at who those people were. Would they listen to you? But he had a curious look on his face and said:

"Then Commander Brian, what are you going to do?"

"The governor of Fujian said that Penghu is the territory of their Ming Dynasty and asked us to withdraw! Otherwise they will send troops to attack Penghu. Their attitude is very determined! At the same time, the governor of the Ming Dynasty also said that Taiwan is not the territory of the Ming Dynasty. We can

Retreat to Taiwan. Xu Xinsu is working as a peacemaker, and he can speak well with the governor of Fujian." After Brian said this, he closed his mouth, seemed to be very depressed, and sat there, sulking.

Yan Siqi's face suddenly became very ugly. He had just stood in Taiwan, how could he let the Dutch in? With the temper of the Dutch, they would definitely take this place away! He was not willing to let it go. The court was really cruel.

plan.

This time Yan Siqi thought wrong. The governor of Fujian did not have the idea of ​​gobbling up tigers. He just wanted to drive the Dutch out of the Ming Dynasty's territory! He sent troops to attack Penghu, but the Ming Dynasty's navy was really unable to do anything.

Then he came up with a way: as long as the Dutch are brought to Taiwan, they will no longer be Ming Dynasty territory!
Chapter completed!