1635 Han style rises again

Chapter 35 Sulu ([-])

"Uncles, brothers, now, in this area of ​​the South China Sea, we are the Daming Navy, and what we represent—is Daming!"

As soon as Qi Tian finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

"200 years ago, our Emperor Yongle sent a huge fleet to visit Nanyang seven times (Zheng He's seventh voyage to Nanyang was not in the Yongle period), and the natives around him all convinced me, Daming!" Qi Tian looked at the former Daming water in front of him. Officer of the division, "It was from that time that my Ming Dynasty established a clan relationship with the surrounding native nations. Our Ming Dynasty is the master, and these small native nations are grandchildren. Naturally, our Ming people are superior to the native people! Therefore, We pretend to be the Great Ming Navy and stop for supplies in this Sulu country, so we should enjoy preferential treatment."

"Furthermore,... we only stay here for a day or two. Even if the Sulu Kingdom wants to go to my Ming Dynasty to seek proof, it is too late. In addition, although this Sulu Kingdom is paying pilgrimage to my Ming Dynasty, it may have been to Daming, but that is generally It's every few years, and they don't know how the Daming Navy patrols the sea, let alone when the Daming Navy will come to Nanyang for inspection. And, everyone, a few years ago, you were really my officers and soldiers of the Daming Navy! "

"What if the other party comes to my ship to investigate?"

"Navy gunboats are the country's most important weapon. How can we allow the small country of Fanbang to peep at them at will!" Qi Tian said with a smile. The natives are not to come near."

"Little boy is thoughtful?" Yu Fukun said, "When docking, tell the brothers to guard the boat and avoid contact with the natives. After the supplies are over, let's leave!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, which means they approved the idea of ​​impersonating the Daming Navy.

Cao Xiong led four large ships to join the remaining fleet of the Sulu Kingdom and helped them salvage the people and bodies that fell into the water.After this battle, more than half of the personnel of the Sulu Kingdom who were preparing to harass and attack Luzon Island were lost, and a lot of weapons were also damaged, making it impossible to continue the attack mission.

Mabujia looked at the boat under his hand with some sadness, not knowing how to explain to Shangguan after he went back.The Spaniards did not catch any of them, and their military deployment information was not detected, but the loss of personnel and ships was huge.

However, the biggest gain may be meeting the navy of the Celestial Kingdom, and also knowing that the other party has hundreds of large ships patrolling the South Seas.As a foreign country of Ming Dynasty, shouldn't it be possible to ask Shangguo Navy to expel the Spaniards?
Ma Bujia felt relieved and led the rest of the boats, leading Cao Xiong's troops in front, heading towards Sulu Kingdom.

That night, four large ships from Cao Xiong's department followed Mabuja's boat into a pier located in Puerto Princesa on the east coast of the central part of Palawan Island.

Mabujia went ashore first, and went to report the situation to his superior.Cao Xiong also sent a few people to disembark, inspect the surroundings, check the surrounding situation, and told the ships to be vigilant at all times, just in case.

About an hour later, a group of people came hurriedly from the depths of the pier.They lit torches, held knives and guns, and surrounded the two people in front of them and came towards the big ship.

Cao Xiong ordered people to raise their guard and wait attentively.

"Where is the general of the Heavenly Kingdom? The commander of Xiaobang's guards, Dun Techa, is waiting for the general here." The leader, a stocky figure, stroked his beard under his chin, and raised his hand respectfully.

Cao Xiong and the others looked at each other, and were stunned on the spot for a moment, obviously a little timid.

Qi Tian shook his head, even if it was a bluff, at this point, what's the use of being afraid?We don't rely on fighting and killing now, but rely on acting skills.

At this time, it is not advisable to be too cold and spend too much time, otherwise, people will think that our general is too arrogant.Qi Tian poked Cao Xiong with his finger, motioning him to step forward and answer.

Cao Xiong hesitated for a moment, walked to the ship's side, and said loudly, "I am Cao Xiong, the patrolling guerrilla general of the Daming Navy. I was ordered by the superior to patrol our Daming sea area. Today, I will pass through you and other countries to resupply my boat. Second, I hope that the Commander will arrange it properly. I would like to thank you!"

Qi Tian stretched out a thumb silently, what he said was watertight.After all, he was an official, even though he was only a sixth-rank member of the Dengzhou Navy.

After Cao Xiong finished speaking, under the gaze of the Sulu people, he led Qi Dajiang, Hu Wenjin and others off the boat.With a thought in his mind, Qi Tian and Gou Zi followed him ashore.

"Forgive me, General Shangguo. It's late at night, so it's inconvenient to resupply. In addition, my king came here from Sulu City recently and is still resting. I will report to my king after dawn. Please enter the hall to rest temporarily. If there is any need, please ask the Lord of the Kingdom to order." Dun Techa, the commander of the Sulu Kingdom Guards, bowed and said.More than ten years ago, as an attendant, he followed the three great kings of the Sulu Kingdom to the Ming Dynasty for a pilgrimage, from Guangdong to Shandong, and then entered the capital by land.In the Ming Dynasty, the vastness of the country, the vastness of the people, and the splendor of the Forbidden City all made him admire and admire him.Now, the Daming navy has suddenly arrived in Sulu country, and everyone in the country must be overjoyed.Perhaps, the intrusion from the Spaniards and the dispute with Boni can be resolved by the Kingdom of Heaven.

Techa and his team led Cao Xiong and others to a building not far from the wharf, cupped their hands and said, "Xiaobang is mean, I have wronged General Shangguo to rest here for a while. I will report to my queen in the morning before we go again." As a national gift, if you think about it, you will definitely treat the generals of the Shang Kingdom favorably."

Cao Xiong cupped his hands in thanks.

"It's late at night, so I won't disturb the general's rest, so I'll take my leave. Tomorrow, the general, please wait here for my king to see you." Techa bowed his hands and said.

Cao Xiong really wanted to ask the commander of the guard army if the ship supply has been arranged.But the other party has always been polite and respectful, which made it difficult for him to speak.Forget it, we will talk about it tomorrow.

After Cao Xiong and others parted ways with Techa and other Sulu state officials at the gate of the building, they prepared to arrange sentry guards to make some repairs in the building.

"Master Cao, a man who claims to be a merchant of the Ming Dynasty wants to see you." Niu Hu came in from outside the door and reported to Cao Xiong.

"You son of a bitch, don't call me Master Cao!" Cao Xiong smiled and kicked Niu Hu, "We are now the Daming Navy!...you have to call me a general!"

Niu Hu scratched his head and smiled foolishly, "Oh, yes, General. Daming maritime merchants from outside, see you?"

"We are a maritime merchant from Ming Dynasty?" Cao Xiong pondered, "If you want me to tell you, the merchant is so courageous that he even ran to this Sulu country!...Why does he see me? Does he want to do business with me?"

"I didn't ask." Niu Hu said, "The sea merchant only brought two guards and no weapons. Cao... General, if you don't see me, I will drive him away!"

"Wait!" Seeing Qi Tian expressing his opinion, Cao Xiong ordered Niu Hu to invite him in.

Zhou Yingping left the guards outside the door, and calmly walked into the hall.He was born in a family of Huizhou merchants, but because he was the son of a concubine, he was not valued in the family.As an adult, relying on his mother's private savings, he went to sea with others.Traveled to Japan and North Korea a few times and accumulated some capital.But as Zheng Zhilong gradually monopolized and controlled the maritime trade in Japan, North Korea, Annan, Champa and other places, it became more and more difficult for a small maritime merchant like him.So, he turned to go south to Guangdong, and began to run Zheng Zhilong to control the relatively weak Nanyang trade.

Three days ago, I took my lucky boat to the island of Sulu, intending to buy some local specialties such as sea pearls, tortoise shells, and bird's nests, and sell them to Guangdong.When I was a guest at the home of the Commander of the Guards, I heard someone report that the warships of the Daming Navy visited Sulu, and I was very surprised. When will the Daming Navy have the ability to patrol Sulu?Commanding the adults to meet the Daming Navy, he returned to the inn.After thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't find a way, so he decided to also pay a visit to the Daming navy who patrolled here, so as to make contacts for future business routes.

Holding a box of gifts, he walked up to Cao Xiong and the others.Well, the few people in front are wearing the military uniforms of the Ming Dynasty, but their grades are a bit lower, and the official uniforms are also a bit worn out, the highest is only the sixth rank.Didn't it say that a coastal defense guerrilla general came? Looking around, did the general take a rest?

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Cao Xiong saw that there were about twenty people with short beards on the corners of his mouth, he didn't speak after he came in, instead he looked around, he felt a little displeased.

"... General, are you the Ming guerrilla who came here to patrol?" Zhou Yingping asked hesitantly.

"It's my official!" Cao Xiong said in a deep voice.

"...Oh, you are the Daming Navy who patrolled here?"

"That's right! Do you have any doubts?"

"..." Zhou Yingping smiled, "Everyone, I'm afraid you are not an officer and soldier of my Daming Navy?"

"Huh? How do you say this?"

"I think everyone, they should be wandering here... pirates!"

When the crowd heard this, they were shocked.

(End of this chapter)