After the cannonfire on the sea stopped, Wu Yizhou ordered five warships and ordered them to approach the three English warships. and commanded them to find out their intentions. If they really have no intention of going to war, let them stay where they are and wait for news.

The five battleships immediately broke away from the battle line and headed for the English fleet. And the English fleet was quite cooperative, completely lowering the sails, and closing all the gun doors, and the personnel were also standing on the deck. Indicates that he has no intention of fighting.

In fact, Colonel Clark didn't know if the other party would attack him. Just when he was worried, the first mate whispered, "Captain, will these heretics open fire?" I don't want to be blown up by that strange artillery! ”

Colonel Clark drew a cross on his chest and whispered, "It's all up to God's will!" Now we have to take the risk! Also, stop calling them infidels! ”

At this time, the five battleships on the opposite side were already approaching. The leader of the fleet was Zhou Donglei. Seeing that the English fleet was very cooperative, he ordered the fleet to close the gun doors, indicating a relatively peaceful posture. This relieved all the English people!

The two fleets stopped in the distance, and Zhou Donglei led people to row a small boat close to the English fleet. The English sailors threw down the rope ladder and welcomed them aboard.

He had just boarded the battleship with him. Colonel Clark greeted him. Colonel Clark also made a mockery of learning from the Han Chinese. Zhou Donglei returned the salute with tears and laughter when he saw it. Then he said, "You are the fleet there?" ”

As a result, there was no one on the British fleet who could speak Chinese, and the two of them did not understand after a few strokes. However, there were people who could speak Spanish on Zhou Donglei's ship, and there were people in the English fleet who knew Spanish. With the help of two translators, the two began to communicate formally.

At this time, English was not popular at all, and it was still the language of the despised countrymen. The most popular at this time were Spanish and French, especially the latter, which in the following years were considered by the aristocracy to be the language of high society. Even the heyday of Britain was not recognized by Europeans.

After having an interpreter, Zhou Donglei said directly: "I am the captain of the Red Eyed Dragon King

Zhou Donglei, may I ask your identity? ”

Colonel Clark said, "It's an honor to meet you! I'm Clark Connelly, Captain of the Royal Navy's Far East Fleet. ”

Zhou Donglei asked: "Why do you hold white flags and dock on the edge of the battlefield, neither participating in the battle nor running away?" ”

Colonel Clark said, "We are here as battlefield observers, just to observe the battle. ”

Zhou Donglei smiled and said, "Watching the battle? I'm afraid I'll have to gather some information, right? ”

Colonel Clark shrugged his shoulders and said, "This is an inevitable move in war, and no one will not want to appreciate a good battle!" Also, can you tell me what that kind of shell that explodes? ”

Zhou Donglei smiled slyly and said, "It's a cannonball that will explode!" ”

Receiving the expected answer, Colonel Clark changed the subject and said, "Of course this is a secondary question. The main problem is that the kingdom sent us here to establish a trade route. That's what we're really calling! ”

Zhou Donglei asked, "What else?" ”

Colonel Clark spread out his palms: "There is no other purpose!" We're here just for trade! ”

Zhou Donglei nodded slowly and said, "If you really are just here for trade, then I can guarantee that you will make a fortune!" The premise is that you follow the rules of our boss and pay tolls and taxes on time. ”

Colonel Clark said with great interest: "Tolls and taxes? Is it to the venerable Pirate King? ”

As soon as Zhou Donglei heard Clark say this, he also became interested. "Of course it is!" But I'm curious to know, what do you hear about the Pirate King like? ”

Colonel Clark recalled, "We heard the legend that the terrible Pirate King had red eyes like a dragon, and that he had terrible sorcery!" He throws a branch into the water and it turns into a battleship! Sprinkle wheat on the ground and you'll become a soldier! So he defeated all the pirates in a very short time and ruled the seas! Honestly, I'd love to know if this legend is or not

It's true? ”

Zhou Donglei listened to the translation's words, and his stomach was about to burst with laughter! However, he said with a very serious face: "What you heard is roughly true, just a little exaggerated. ”

Now it was Colonel Clark's turn to be shocked! He originally thought that the legends were all fictional, but he didn't expect that the pirate king's subordinates actually confirmed the reliability of the rumors to him! However, due to the rigor of the soldiers, he still doubted the authenticity of this matter. But he didn't dare to talk about it anymore.

This is not surprising, even in the modern age of science, there are still people who believe in religion! And even in the technologically advanced United States, it is still firmly believed that God created the world and mankind! Not to mention Europe that has just emerged from obscurantism!

Colonel Clark said calmly, "Allow me to ask, if there is trade, will it trade directly with you or with the merchants of the Ming Dynasty?" ”

Zhou Donglei said: "My Dragon King has already considered it! He had chosen an island to use as a transit point for trade. There are trading floors, shops, warehouses, and inns. Everything you want to buy is there! ”

Colonel Clark exclaimed in surprise and said, "Praise God! This pirate king is truly a true genius! That's a lot of time savers! It's just that I don't know when, what conditions are required to be allowed to land on this island? ”

Zhou Donglei said: "As long as you abide by the rules and pay taxes on time." You have to ask the tax collector about the tax rate, and the toll is 3,000 taels of silver per ship. But don't think about going for now. None of you can leave my sight until this battle is over. ”

Colonel Clark rolled his eyes and said, "My dear friend, I vouch for it with my honor, we will not do anything that violates the rules of the armistice!" You and your fleet are ready to go into battle! This will end the battle faster, because I can't wait to trade! ”

Zhou Donglei thought about it and understood the truth. He said with a smile: "It seems that you Yiren are not monolithic!" And it seems that your contradictions are still very deep! You make it clear that you want us to beat them to death! ”