Zuo Maodi smiled and nodded: "Sincerity depends on whether Brother Ma is willing to cooperate?" Once we're all familiar with each other, it's much easier to do, right? Of course, we won't be reluctant to do this, after all, this is a win-win situation in Zuo's opinion, I still have a day to do here, and I will set off tomorrow to complete the other tasks ordered by His Majesty the Emperor! Then the rest is for Zheng Guerrilla to find Western friends who are willing to cooperate! ”

Mascolu was also stunned after hearing it, just one day? Suddenly hesitated, and finally took a look at the bright artillery, and then thought about the huge profits brought by this trade, and made a decision in his heart, "Thanks to Lord Zuo, and also recognize the strength of our Portugal, then I wish us a happy cooperation!" After saying that, he performed Western etiquette, and then stretched out his hand. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Zuo Mao was stunned for the first time, understanding that this was Western etiquette, so he also smiled and stretched out his hand, and the two people's hands shook together, which also marked the official start of the first cooperation between China and the West in history.

"My lord! I hope you will allow my lieutenants to take the soldiers to operate this artillery, after all, they will go to Beijing with the adults to guide and train the soldiers of your country! Mascolus also looked at Zuo Maodi with expectant eyes.

Zuo Maodi turned his head to look at Huang Degong, and Huang Degong grinned: "What this brother Ma said makes sense, it makes sense for them to familiarize themselves with it first, okay!" You let that deputy come! ”

Mascolu also nodded happily, and randomly turned to another soldier wearing a high-ranking officer's uniform and said, "Paul, you bring some people over to learn how to operate!" ”

"Yes! Governor! Paul entered a military salute, and then excitedly led a few skilled artillerymen to follow Huang Degong to the artillery, Huang Degong pointed to the artillery and began to tell them the general situation of the artillery, after all, they are all professional, they quickly figured out, it is basically the same as their artillery, but many improvements have been made, the operation is more simple, and some details are more detailed and humane, so that Paul and the artillerymen all applauded.

"Is this a cannonball?" Looking at this cannonball, which was different from anything they had ever seen, these well-informed Portuguese could not help but be dumbfounded.

"It's a cannonball!" Huang Degong happily looked at these Xiyi who looked fussed.

Mascolu also came to the side in person, looked at the cannonball carefully, and then seemed to have some more thoughts in his mind, so he said: "Paul, put it in, fire!" ”

Paul nodded, and then the gunner operated under the command, and soon there was a loud bang, and the boulder of the long-range target was suddenly blown to pieces, looking at this effect, Mascolus also nodded, thoughtfully, and then looked at the artillery and said: "Go on!" Then there was another loud bang, and Mascolus also saw the effect and nodded, "Sure enough!" The design of the cannonball not only allows the cannonball to shoot farther, but also makes it more powerful! The soldiers nodded in agreement.

Huang Degong grinned and said, "Brother Ma! Yes! ”

Mashigaru also smiled politely: "Thank you, General Huang!" ”

Paul and the other soldiers also saluted on the side, and Huang Degong smiled and said, "How do you feel?" ”

The gunners said happily: "General, it is our honor to be able to operate such a cannon, this artillery is so good!" ”

Paul also nodded on the side and added: "This cannon is not only light, but also has a long range and great power, it is indeed the best artillery I have seen so far, and looking at the production process of this artillery, I am afraid it will be very different from our artillery production." ”

Mascolu also nodded on the side and said, "You noticed it too!" Indeed, I am afraid that no other country in the whole of Europe can build this artillery! ”

Their conversation made Huang Degong and the soldiers of Daming who were standing on the side secretly happy in their hearts, after all, their own things can be praised by others, especially these Xiyi, who have long thought that their artillery skills are awesome, and this feeling in their hearts is indeed much cooler.

Zuo Maodi smiled and said to Huang Degong: "General Huang, you and the brothers should get along with this Mr. Paul more when you have time!" ”

"Don't worry, sir! Knowler! Huang Degong grinned.

Ma Shijialu also nodded on the side, "It's to communicate more in advance, so that we can get along in the future!" Then he turned his head and said, "Lord Zuo!" It's still early, so why don't you take you and all the other adults to our warship? ”

After Zuo Maodi heard this, he looked at the others again, and then nodded and said, "So it's bothering Brother Ma!" ”

"Your Excellency is gracious! Come! Everyone, please! "Mascolu is also warm and authentic.

Looking at the warships moored in the port in a neat and orderly manner, Zuo Maodi's heart couldn't help but feel that today's Daming Navy Division is no longer the invincible demeanor of the past, and the main coastal defense is actually supported by a pirate leader who has taken refuge, which is really a little sad.

Mascolu was also very satisfied with his ships, and standing in the middle of the harbor, he drew his sword and said, "Welcome to our most honored guests!" Salute! ”

Then the battleship salute sounded in turn, after that, Mascolu also led the officials of the Ming Dynasty to visit, and also signed the document of cooperation with the Ming Dynasty on the warship, when he signed his name from the moment of time, Mascolu was also full of feelings, he never thought that God would send him such a great gift, I believe that the king of Portugal will see this cooperation of the document will also greatly reward him.

Mascolus also clapped his hands, and the guard brought up two gift boxes, one of which contained some gold and some coral and ivory products, and Mascoluu also smiled and said: "Lord Zuo, I didn't know that you would come here today, so I didn't prepare some good greeting gifts for you in this hurry, these things are just a little heart, and I will send you a better one another day!" ”

Zuo Maodi shook his head again and again after seeing it: "Mr. Ma is polite, this gift is too valuable, Zuo can't accept it!" Can't take it! ”

Ma Shijialu also immediately pretended to be angry and said: "Lord Zuo! Are you looking down on me? Are you also prejudiced against us Westerners? So don't receive the next gift? ”

Zuo Maodi waved his hand again and again: "Mr. Ma is serious!" It's just that Zuo really can't accept this gift! Mr. Ma, don't be so polite! ”

"You Ming people have a saying called courtesy! Lord Zuo is so helpful, I am really grateful! It's just a little heart! I beg you to accept it, if you don't accept it, you really don't want to go in this heart! Mascolu also said earnestly.

"Zuo is just doing things for the court, and then sharing worries for His Majesty, these are all things I should do, not anything else, you make Zuo very embarrassed!" Zuo Maodi smiled bitterly.

Guo Jujing, who was on the side, couldn't stand it anymore, and said, "Brother Zuo, you can accept it!" Wouldn't it be better if you accepted it and then presented it to His Majesty the Emperor? ”

Zuo Maodi looked at Ma Shijialuye, who looked stubborn, and thought about Guo Jujing's words again, so he nodded and said, "That's it!" All right! ”

"Lord Xie Zuo!" Mascolu also said happily.

After Zuo Maodi accepted it, Ma Shijialu also pointed to another big box and said: "The gifts in this box are dedicated to His Majesty the Ming Emperor!" Thank you to His Majesty the Emperor for his trust in our Kingdom of Portugal and to His Majesty the Emperor for his recognition of us people! Please also bother Lord Zuo to bring in the Beijing Division and dedicate it to His Majesty the Ming Emperor! ”

After hearing this, Zuo Maodi nodded and said, "Okay! This Zuo must be brought to you. ”

"Lord Xie Zuo!" Ma Shijialu also said gratefully, after these things were done, Ma Jialu also led everyone to visit each warship, and at the same time introduced the various functions of the warship, as well as the management and distribution in peacetime and wartime, etc., which made the group gain a lot.

Happy times always fly by, looking at the people of the Ming Dynasty who left satisfied, the corners of Ma Shijialu's mouth rose slightly, and he turned to Paul and said: "These days, you will study and learn the culture of the Ming Kingdom, and then go to the imperial capital of the Ming Dynasty with them." ”

"Yes! Governor! Reservation agreed.

"That's it! Let's go! Come with me to church tomorrow! I didn't expect God to give us such a great gift to Portugal! Mascolus laughed, and then turned back into the house, gradually disappearing from Paul's sight。。。。。。

On the other side, Zuo Maodi also said to Zheng Zhihu: "General Zheng, make arrangements, let's go to the Wa Kingdom tomorrow!" ”

Zheng Zhihu was stunned for a moment and said, "My lord, you are tired of traveling, don't you take a break?" I didn't expect the trip to Macau to be so smooth, adults can rest for a day and then go to the country! ”

"Yes! Brother Zuo! This body matters! Guo Jujing also persuaded on the side.

"Macau Star went smoothly in my expectations, although this Masgaru is also a soldier, but in essence he is still a businessman, businessmen seek profits, such a big temptation is difficult for him to refuse! Therefore, it is reasonable to sign these documents smoothly! Zuo Maodi said with a smile.

"Your Excellency, you're amazing! This is still for nothing, helping His Majesty earn this million taels! Your Majesty wants to know that I will reward you well! Huang Degong said with a smile on the side.

"General Huang laughed, it turned out that this million taels was just used as a space for negotiation, if he hesitated to sign in the end, it is not impossible to subtract this million taels, who knows that he didn't, but signed, which made me unexpected." Zuo Maodi said with a smile.

"I wonder if our friendship will end if I tell him the truth!" Guo Jujing smiled bitterly on the side.

"Haha! Brother Guo! Thank you very much for this trip! "Zuo Maodi hugged his fists.

"You're welcome!" Guo Jujing returned the salute.

"Don't think about it so much, come with me tomorrow to the Wa Kingdom, just so you can relax!" Zuo Maodi said with a smile.

Guo Jujing smiled: "It's not unhappy, how to say that they also earned, I believe that this document will be seen by the king of Portugal, and he will be rewarded lavishly!" ”

Zuo Maodi smiled and said, "Is that okay? Let's go! ”

In the midst of laughter, everyone gradually disappeared into the darkness, preparing for a new journey tomorrow。。。。。。