Take the arsenal to Da Ming

Chapter 102 The Portuguese Ambition
Once upon a time, when the Portuguese dominated the world, the Dutch didn't know where to play in the mud.

But now, they have all been robbed of them, and what's even worse, they have succeeded time and time again.

The situation and strength are not as good as others, so I can only admit it by pinching my nose.

But when he suddenly heard that the Dutch were defeated by the new army, Wannu Bugarao almost instinctively felt that an opportunity had arisen, so he had this meeting.

Tangning didn't seem to realize Wannu Bugarao's shame, he changed the subject and said, "Mr. Bugarao, could it be that you Portuguese are trying to use the strength of our new army to help you regain those strongholds? "

Wannu Bugarao hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Master Tang, you misunderstood us. We are cooperating. If the new army wants to recover the senior officers, we will do our best to help."

Tangning immediately shook her head and said, "It's easy to defend and difficult to attack. I don't have enough new ships, and I don't have enough people. I won't send them to death."

"Chaozhou Mansion is very good now, we have invested almost all our strength, why should we go to the big officials to take risks."

Wannu Bugarao interjected: "Then we can capture Manlaja, Ceylon, and together we can control the waterways and abundant resources there."

Tangning pondered for a moment, then said, "This is a good idea, how much troops can you deploy?"

Wannu Bugarao hesitated, and said, "One thousand."

Tangning chuckled, "A thousand? With 1000 people, do you want to win the Manlaga?"

Wannu Bugarao was startled and asked, "Will the new army not send troops?"

"If you can send [-] troops, our navy of the new army can provide assistance."

"We don't have that many troops in the Far East for the time being. If the infantry of the new army sends another [-] troops, no, as long as [-], it will definitely be no problem to capture Manlaga."

Tang Ning chuckled, "Mr. Bugarao, do you want me to give the Chaozhou Mansion to someone else?"

Wannu Bugarao's face changed, and he quickly denied it.

As for Man Lajia's point of guarding the waterway, Tang Ning naturally wanted it too, but the timing was too immature, unless he poured all of Chaozhou's strength into it and spent at least three months before he could win it.

But in this changing time, too many things can happen in three months.

Moreover, whether it is the new army or the Ming army, since Zheng He, they have not conducted ocean-going operations, and there are too many variables.

In case of failure, it will be a fatal blow to the developing new army.

Besides, even if it can be won, with the participation of the Portuguese, can the new army take it all?In case of being cheated by others, it would be a real loss to the wife and the army.

Suddenly, Tang Ning said with a half-smile, "Mr. Bugarao, the trade volume of Oyster Mirror is quite a lot every year. Do you think it's easier for our new army to conquer Laka, or is it easier to win Oyster Mirror?"

Hearing this question, Wannu Bugarao immediately changed his face. If he said that he didn't have to worry about the Ming army attacking Haojing before, he didn't think that the corrupt Ming army had the strength to take down Haojing.

But now, he didn't dare to think that way anymore. The new army and the Ming army were completely different armies. Although this army was small in number, it had already demonstrated a strong combat effectiveness.

If the Dutch were not attacking the new army this time, but the Haojing, Wannu Bugarao could imagine that even if the Portuguese army could defend the Haojing, they would suffer heavy losses, and it would be impossible to have the same record as the Xinjun.

From this point of view, if the new army really attacks Haojing with all its strength, can their Portuguese army stop it?
Wannu Bugarao quickly said: "Master Tang, we are friendly partners, and we should not use force to solve problems."

"The trade in Haojing is not because of the city of Haojing. Daming is so big, there are many places that are better than Haojing."

"The annual trade volume of Oyster Mirror is because there are good routes, and these routes are now in the hands of us Portuguese. If these routes are cut off, the trade of Oyster Mirror will definitely be greatly affected."

"Between us, only friendly cooperation can benefit both parties."

"I believe that among all the countries in the West, our Kingdom of Portugal is the most friendly to Ming Dynasty, and we are honored to be the best partners with Ming Dynasty and the New Army."

After listening to what Wannu Bugarao said, Tangning's expression relaxed, and she smiled calmly, "Mr. Bugarao's words are very reasonable, and I agree with them."

"If our new army really wants to attack Haojing, I wouldn't take the initiative to say it just now. I will definitely launch a surprise attack like the Dutch."

Wannu Bogarao sighed softly in his heart, he always felt that this young man had a cunning that was completely out of his age.

He always doesn't play cards according to common sense, and he doesn't know what he's thinking in the next moment, so he is often caught off guard.

For such a cunning person, it is obviously unrealistic for him to send troops to assist Portugal in taking Man Laga and other places.

Even if he could be persuaded to send troops, the price he would have to pay would not be small.

Wannu Bugarao was somewhat frustrated, so he turned to the next best thing, and led the topic to another question:

"Master Tang, you should already know the importance of Manlaga. Now it is controlled by the Dutch, and the merchant ships that come and go are often plundered by them, and our Portuguese merchant ships are the same."

"I know that the Shunfeng Escort provides escort missions, so can our Portuguese merchant ships hire the warships of the Shunfeng Escort to escort them through the Manlaga Strait?"

Tangning thought for a while, then nodded, "We can consider this."

Wannu Bugarao breathed a sigh of relief. If this cooperation can be achieved, it will be considered a good harvest, and it is better than returning empty-handed.

Since Manlaga was snatched by the Dutch, it was like strangling the necks of the Portuguese, which reduced their connection with the mainland a lot, and the trade volume was also greatly weakened.

Cooperating with the Shunfeng Escort has other benefits. It can not only strengthen the relationship with the new army, but also observe the tactics of the new army and the various performances of the artillery during the escort process. It can be said to kill several birds with one stone.

Afterwards, Wannu Bugarao asked about how Tangning planned to treat the Dutch prisoners, but naturally Tangning would not tell him.

However, Tangning took the initiative to reveal that she would attack the Dutch merchant ships and teach them some lessons.

Wannu Bugarao's eyes lit up, and he immediately said that the two sides could further strengthen trade cooperation.

This was Tangning's goal, and it was tacitly understood by both parties.

After finishing this conversation, Wannu Bugarau was going to go back to Haojing immediately. He wanted to discuss with Governor Shi Luobao face to face what the Portuguese should do.

The new army and the Dutch have turned against each other. Within a period of time, the two sides should not be able to reach a reconciliation. The Portuguese should make good use of this precious time to strive for greater benefits.

(End of this chapter)