East Factory Governor

Chapter 786 Questioning from the Dutchman (two chapters in one)

In late December of the seventh year of Chongzhen, fifty battleships gathered at the port of Weihaiwei.

At a glance, huge battleships like hills are neatly arranged on the sea surface, and its magnificence makes everyone who sees it excited.

On the shore, more than 2000 students from the Naval Academy looked at these huge warships, and their faces were flushed.

Excited, excited, and a little nervous.

Because today is the day they officially graduate and join the Daming Navy.

For more than a year, under the leadership of the instructors, they have practiced on the training ship with the sea breeze blowing, and they have already understood what a ship is, what a gun is, and what a life-and-death sea battle is!
In addition to these, they also know what sea territory and sea power are, and what kind of threats and attacks Daming's merchant ships and ports are facing today.

Now, the mission of defending the sea area of ​​Daming and protecting the merchant ships of Ming Dynasty falls on their shoulders.

The enlistment ceremony at the Naval Academy is grand, but it is even more passionate against the backdrop of these fifty behemoths.

In particular, the personal presidency of Qin Shuhuai, the great scholar of Wuyingdian, the first-class An Guogong, the admiral of Dongchang, the Liaodong economic strategy, and the governor of the national military equipment, made everyone's hearts flutter, as if they had already set foot on a battleship, speeding across thousands of miles. In the middle of the border!

There was no viewing platform set up, Qin Shuhuai wore a military uniform, and walked directly onto a battleship on the shore.

The audience stood in silence, all tensed their chests, stood upright, and quietly waited for the words of the legendary God of War of the Ming Dynasty.

Qin Shuhuai stood on the boat, pointed at the ocean, and shouted with majestic qi, "Brothers, did you see that? There are fifty battleships here, each of which was forged by countless craftsmen with sweat and blood! In rush work, 5 craftsmen fell from a high place to die while working at night, 3 craftsmen died when the gun bore exploded while testing the barrel, and 7 craftsmen died in a large kiln collapse accident! But they finished it! They made it !"

The north wind was blowing, and it was icy cold, but everyone's chest was burning like fire!

"They used sacrifices to build these fifty giant ships for Daming! But I want to tell you, these sacrifices are just the beginning! For my Ming merchant ships and fishing boats to travel farther and safer, for my coastal people Being bullied and robbed, our navy will make more and greater sacrifices in the future! I ask you, are you afraid?"

More than 2000 teachers and students of the Naval Academy shouted in unison, "Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!"

The roar was like thunder, deafening.

When Qin Shuhuai heard such shouts, he also felt hot all over.

They are all good men with passion!
He said loudly again, "Okay! Today you are going to set foot on these warships and end your student career. From now on, the burden of defending Daming's sea area and expanding its borders and seas for Daming will fall on your shoulders! Remember, the emperor is watching I am watching you, my lord is watching you, and the [-] people of Ming Dynasty are watching you! Where there are seas and borders, there will be safety, there will be a prosperous and powerful Ming Dynasty, and there will be a prosperous age that lasts forever! You are the guardians of the prosperous age!"

"I will give you one last word. There is no retreat on the sea, and there is no limit to the vast expanse! Welcome to join the Daming Navy!"

The short speech completely pushed the atmosphere to a climax.

Amidst the sound of the majestic horns, the battle flags of the Daming Navy with a red background and a yellow border slowly rose from the fifty battleships, facing the fierce sea wind, hunting!

Zheng Zhihu, the commander of the Nanyang Navy who came to receive these cadets, shouted at the cadets, "All listen to the order! Get on board!"

beep!beep!beep!
The horn sounded even worse!
The cadets and soldiers all held their heads high and lined up to board the ship without hesitation.

On the shore, countless people watched with enthusiasm, applauded and cheered loudly.

And the parents of those student soldiers all burst into tears when they saw this.

But no one yelled a word to spoil the atmosphere, they just stretched their necks and shouted words like "be careful, take care".

After more than an hour, fifty battleships slowly left the port of Weihai and headed south.

In order to deal with emergencies, Zheng Zhihu personally led the team this time, and there were [-] veteran sailors from Fujian on board, so that even if there was a surprise attack, it would be enough to deal with it—otherwise, the new recruits would inevitably be in a hurry.

Eighteen majestic Hongyi cannons quietly pointed at the ocean.

Another [-] Fran cannons are also occasionally involved, which are used to deal with small melee fast boats.

The firepower of a battleship reached an astonishing 36 guns-who made this batch of battleships so large?
In fact, these fifty battleships sailed together, and no force dared to provoke them.

To put it bluntly, even if they encounter the Dutch now, the Dutch will never dare to attack rashly-there are fifty large battleships, and the Dutch only have more than 20 battleships of the same level in the Far East.

Zheng Zhihu was standing at the bow of the boat, and the current trend was surging.

Not only because they finally returned to the sea and took control of the navy, but also because of what Qin Shuhuai said just now.

He knew that the imperial court's determination to open up sea areas and ports was real and strong.

He knows even more that the era belonging to their Zheng family has just begun!
He also knew that now he had enough bargaining chips in his hand to crush Liu Xiang and the Dutchman, the two sworn enemies!

It's time to understand the grievances from back then!
If our Zheng family was still afraid of you back then, then now, behind the Zheng family is the entire Daming!

Whenever he thinks of this, he will feel an invisible force.

That's right, there is the entire Ming Dynasty behind him now, what a huge power it is.

This power reassures him and gives him confidence.

Just like these fifty battleships—fifty battleships built in just one year.

The seven years of Chongzhen passed away again.

In this year, the Ming Dynasty destroyed the Houjin, pacified the Western Regions and the Mongolian tribes, and the signs of ZTE became even worse.

This year is brilliant and of great historical significance.

This year's Spring Festival, there are more fireworks than ever before.

During the New Year's Eve dinner, Hua Chen, Lao Dao, Lai San'er, Qiu Dali, and Zhang Xiao also came.These guys are all single, so they naturally want to come to eat.

After drinking for three rounds, Hua Chen suddenly said, "Master, I want to marry Miss Liu Yan."

Qin Shuhuai slipped his hand and almost shook the food in his hand.

The others also opened their eyes wide.

Only the old man had a hippie smile on his face.

Liu Yan, of course, refers to the "Emerald Attendant" of the White Lotus Sect, who almost followed Qin Shuhuai's.

Back then Chongzhen spent a lot of money to see her but couldn't.

Didn't expect to hook up with Hua Shen?

Qin Shuhuai looked at the old man, "Old man, tell me how these two hooked up?"

The old man laughed, "What kind of hookup is it? Old Hua is a nympho herself and wants to marry someone. But Miss Liu Yan said that she is a maidservant and cannot marry."

Hua Chen glared at the old man, and then said to Qin Shuhuai, "Master, as long as Miss Liu Yan doesn't become a maidservant, I will definitely be able to marry him."

Qin Shuhuai smiled, "Why?"

Hua Shen asked back, "What's wrong with my old flower?"

"Hahaha!" Qiu Dali, Lai San'er and others laughed immediately.

Qin Shuhuai shook his head helplessly, "Okay, later I will issue a decree to remove Liu Yan from her position as a permanent attendant. It's a pity that such a beautiful girl can't get married in her lifetime. But Laohua, I won't help you Whether she wants to keep this matchmaker or not is up to her to decide."

Hua Chen grinned, "That's right, that's right! My old Hua is not a villain who bullies men and women, it's all up to him voluntarily."

Qin Shuhuai sighed deeply in his heart, it has been more than five years in a flash.Now that the world has been settled, brothers should consider their own affairs.

Thinking of this, he looked at Lai San'er, "Lai San'er, what did your Chunhua say? How many years has it been, and you haven't married yet?"

Lai San'er scratched the back of his neck and smiled.

"Master, I was just about to tell you about this. I plan to marry Chun Hua'er in the first spring, and then I want to ask the master to help me be the officiant. Also, both my parents died when I was young, so it's best to ask Protector Qiu again Help me to propose relatives and offer employment."

Qiu Dali laughed, "It's done, you have to prepare a good gift and invite me to my house first, and then I will go."

Qin Shuhuai patted Lai San'er's shoulder and said with a smile, "It's ok, now I finally know how to be anxious? Okay, if you drag it on, they might not wait for you."

Lai San'er sniffled, and laughed to himself.

"No, I've already slept with her."

"What?"

Suddenly everyone's eyes widened!
This is simply indecent!

Shameless!

"Lai San'er, good boy!" Qiu Dali turned his head and said to Qin Shuhuai, "Master, this thief dares to have an affair with a woman from a good family without a proper marriage. ? How should we punish him?"

Everyone became enthusiastic immediately.

"Take off his clothes and tie them to a tree?" the old Taoist said very "seriously".

"Yes, wrap him with a few more firecrackers, crackling and crackling will be called lively." Hua Chen added.

Even Zhang Xiao, who usually doesn't joke much, interjected, "According to our hometown's method, we have to soak the pig cage."

Qin Shuhuai spread his hands, "Well, Master, aren't you also in charge of the Law Enforcement Hall? I think it's up to you to decide."

At this time, Lao Dao and Hua Chen rushed forward first, laughing and knocking down Lai San'er.

Lai San'er hurriedly yelled at Qin Shuhuai, "Don't, boss, you can't let me fall into the hands of these bastards! Don't you know what virtue they have?"

"Hahaha……"

In the dining hall, there was laughter.

Outside the house, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers.

Chen Qing'er walked in and said to Qin Shuhuai, "Husband, it's time! It's time for us to ask grandma for auspicious new year!"

So Qin Shuhuai left Lai San'er and others behind, took Qing'er's hand, and walked out of the house.

It's a new year again!

On the eighteenth day of the first month of the eighth year of Chongzhen, all fifty battleships departing from Weihaiwei entered Fujian.

At the same time, the Dutch discovered this huge fleet for the first time.

They were shocked.

They couldn't figure it out, where did the Ming Kingdom come up with so many large warships?

And it can be clearly seen from the telescope that these battleships are all equipped with heavy cannons.

When did the Ming Dynasty have such powerful gun-making and ship-building capabilities?
Shock, nothing but shock or shock!
On the second day after receiving the battleship, Zheng Zhilong received a special envoy sent by the governor of the Dutch East India Company, Putesman.

The envoy was furious.

Because he feels cheated.

Zheng Zhilong had repeatedly shown his favor to the Dutch before, and even almost told the Dutch that they could garrison troops in Penghu. Now they suddenly pulled out a large fleet of as many as [-] battleships. What is this?
The special envoy asked Zheng Zhilong loudly what he meant.

What does Ming mean?
He also told Zheng Zhilong that the Dutch East India Company was very disturbed by this fleet, and they demanded that Zheng Zhilong give an explanation immediately and immediately.

But at this time, Zheng Zhilong's old face has become completely different from that of a month ago.

He chuckled, and said to the special envoy, "Is it necessary to explain? Okay, then the governor told you that we are going to destroy you. By the way, not only destroy your fleet, but also destroy all of your East India Company. Port, do you understand?"

Only then did the special envoy know that Zheng Zhilong, who had suddenly become cowardly, was using a tactic to delay the attack!

All his previous so-called "negotiations" and showing weakness were just delaying time.

He is waiting for the arrival of these battleships!
The special envoy was furious, pointed at Zheng Zhilong and said, "Okay! Then we will see you at sea! General, our East India Company has never been afraid of any challenge. In Europe, we are known as sea coachmen, and your Ming Dynasty will become today's untouchables." It pays the price."

Zheng Zhilong laughed loudly after hearing this, and then said with a serious face, "Listen well, you don't care about me in that tiny place in Europe, but this is Daming! Anyone who offends my Daming border will be killed without mercy! Don't worry, Ben Du I'll let you see it for yourself!"

After finishing speaking, he shouted to the left and right, "Tie up this red-haired envoy and imprison him on the Bendu's flagship! The Bendu wants him to see with his own eyes how their coachman overturned his cart!"

The special envoy's face turned pale with fright, and he shouted, "General Zheng, there is a saying in your Ming Dynasty that 'when two countries fight, don't kill them'. You can't tie me up, you're not aboveboard."

Zheng Zhilong said, "Oh? You red-haired people know how to say idioms? Ben Du has spent his whole life on the ocean, and there have been many things that are not upright. Is this one missing? Also, you red-haired people sank me on the ocean, Daming was unarmed The merchant ships are open and aboveboard?"

"You, you wait to be judged by the gunfire of the Dutch battleship!"

"Hehe, okay! Just rely on your twenty-foot-long flagship Schmidt and a bunch of broken Galen ships?" Zheng Zhilong laughed contemptuously, "I still worry about whether these goods are enough to fit between my teeth!"

Historically, the Dutch had about [-] main warships in the Far East, and eleven of them participated in the Battle of Liuluo Bay. According to the records of Ming army officials, the flagship ship Schmidt was about [-] feet long and more than [-] feet wide. , about the size of the treasure ships of the Ming Dynasty, that is, the battleships Qin Shuhuai is building now.

In addition, the Galen ship is also a large warship, the main battleship installed by the East India Company at that time.This kind of ship is well-known in Europe, but its length is only more than ten feet (about 50 meters), and it is not at the same level as the battleships of the Ming Dynasty.

Although due to historical changes, the Dutch have now deployed seven Galen ships and more than twenty smaller warships in the Far East, but when Daming released these fifty Treasure Ship-class battleships, their Pointing the battleship is completely nothing to worry about.

In this era, big ships and ruthless guns are the guarantee of maritime hegemony!

Of course Zheng Zhilong has absolute confidence to crush all opponents in the Far East, not only the Dutch!

After the Dutch envoys were tied up left and right, Zheng Zhilong immediately gave another order.

The whole army is ready to go to sea!

(End of this chapter)