Chapter 259: Raising a Dog

Liu Xiang is a person who knows the severity, put away his thoughts, and sat down: "It's not very good, I was caught off guard by Zheng Yiguan, his cannon is sharp, and it hits far." It's a rare thing to see over there. ”

"Long-barreled cannons, 12-pounder and 18-pounder. In the Taixi countries, 24-pound cannons can be built, but there are many short-barreled cannons, and very few long-barreled cannons. Chen Xie explained unhurriedly, and then looked at Liu Xiang's reaction.

Liu Xiang knew very well in his heart that if he didn't express it at this time, he was afraid that it would be difficult for the young chief soldier in front of him to make a decision to support him. "Master Chen, Liu Xiang is a straight temper, I will say it if I have something to say." Chen Xie nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"Liu Xiang is an only son and wants to send him to Dengzhou to study. And over the years, I have saved more than 100,000 taels of silver. I was thinking about whether to keep it for my son, but now I want to fight. Gritting her teeth, Liu Xiang felt that she still had to struggle for the last time. At this time and space, he was defeated very badly in the sea of Fujian, losing more than half of his ships and manpower.

Chen Xie looked on his back to the sky, and thought for five or six minutes before he spoke: "Let's celebrate the New Year first, and someone will settle you when you go back." Here in Dengzhou, you can have a good year with peace of mind. Since you are here, I think the brothers on the sea have also settled down. Today, you have to think about it and what you want. ”

Chen Xie stood up as he spoke, Liu Xiang knew that he was going to leave, stood up and arched his hand, "Master Chen stays." Chen Xie nodded: "I'm busy, so I won't send it." Hanshan, bring the guests to Dengzhou Hotel, and ask for the best house. By the way, the distinguished guest also has two subordinates. Settle down together and come back to your life. ”

Chen Xie finally added, and Liu Xiang's soul was frightened. feelings, I entered Dengzhou City, and my every move was under the noses of others. Liu Xiang left, and Gu Xi, who came out of it, took a sip with disdain. said angrily: "The thief's eyes are cut indiscriminately, and I can't wait to deduct him." Chen Xie stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around his thin waist, and Gu Xi sat on his lap.

"A thief has a thief's use, so you don't need to ask about this. It's the New Year, so pack up in the afternoon and bring new clothes. Follow me to Zhangjiazhuang. It doesn't matter if you're not together at ordinary times, you have to get together for the New Year. ”

When Liu Xiang came out, he saw two men standing at the door with their heads downcast, surrounded by a circle of black men. Everyone has a short gun in his hand. Movement is a hole in the body. I sighed in my heart. Liu Xiang didn't have much energy to think about anything else. It seems to have been in there before. The attitude is good, otherwise I really don't know how to die. Thinking about it, I was also confused and bold, so I came to Dengzhou. Think again. It's all forced. is not convinced by Zheng Yiguan, and wants to fight him to the end.

Speaking of Liu Xiang and Zheng Zhilong, they are not good things. Chen Xie will not let Zheng Zhilong become big alone, and he will lay a wedge now, so that he can reach out in the future. It's just that Chen Xie really didn't think about how to support Liu Xiang, the original plan was to wait for Liu Xiang to go to Xiamen with the Dutch, and after being beaten back by the concerted efforts of Fujian, this was the time to make a move. Now this incident shows a point, Liu Xiang is not very willing to look at the face of the ghost to eat.

Staying in the Grand Hotel, Han Shan explained a few words and left. It didn't last long, and the men in black were gone. Liu Xiang sat in the room and looked at each other. After a while, he said, "What do you think?" ”

"Amazing, amazing. Before the two of us could react, the short gun was pressed against the door of the head. ”

At this time, someone knocked on the door, and Liu Xiang signaled his subordinates to shut up and come out to open the door. The shopkeeper smiled and held a package, put it on the table and said, "This is the surname Li of the three guests, and Han Ye asked me to send it." By the way, living in this store, any expenses are counted in Mr. Chen's account. There is a bathhouse downstairs where you can go and take a shower. There are also women from Dongying to accompany them. If you want to eat something, tell the guy on the counter that there is a kitchen here, and you can cook it at any time. Three, it's not early, I have to get busy. ”

In the bag were their respective short swords, Liu Xiang didn't move anymore after taking a look, and gritted his teeth after sitting down: "This old man Chen, I think it means that he plans to raise a vicious dog." It is a dog to be a ghost, and it is also a dog to be a dog. Since they are all dogs, why don't you choose a Ming official to be the master? ”

"Big brother, this Master Chen, he doesn't have any strength at sea, right? Rely on it. ”

"We still have more than thirty boats, and some silver, and it is enough to buy dozens of boats. As long as he gives the cannons, he will destroy some small groups of pirates when the time comes, and he will have both men and ships. Liu Xiang said viciously that black eating black is the best means of development.

It should be said that Liu Xiang didn't think wrong, at least it wasn't outrageous. With an idea, Liu Xiang stayed in Dengzhou with peace of mind, eating and drinking well every day, and the Dongying woman called the two to vent their energy. In order to save trouble, I don't go out of the hostel. At most, look at the excitement in the corridor, this Spring Festival in Dengzhou, this is lively. The streets were full of people, and the stage was set up at the back of the hostel, singing non-stop every day. Lion dance, marquee, stilt walking, all kinds of tricks.

When Liu Xiang was a little impatient in Dengzhou, Han Shan appeared. He was invited downstairs, and he was put into a carriage, and Tata Tata went out of town. Out of the city, the carriage ran fast. Han Shan sat opposite and didn't speak, Liu Xiang closed his eyes and pondered in his heart. I don't know how long it took, the carriage stopped, the door opened, and a cold wind penetrated into his neck, Liu Xiang shivered and glanced ahead.

The tall fence and the strictly inspected gate guard, even Han Shan was repeatedly inspected before he was released. After the carriage entered the gate, it met another gate, checked it again, and checked it three times before it saw the sea in the distance.

Dock, a row of docks, Liu Xiang can see clearly at a glance what kind of place this is. After counting it, I soon felt that my breath was a little uncomfortable, there were ten docks in total, and there were ships under construction on them. After a cold war, Liu Xiang was knowledgeable, and when he looked at the size of the dock, he knew that these ships were not under 500 materials.

Chen Xie's side, followed by a ghost who nodded and bowed, almost wagging his tail. Liu Xiang saw it clearly, the ghost kept talking, Chen Xie smiled and nodded all the time, and followed Han Shan closer, Chen Xie saw him and took the initiative to say: "Here, how is this ship?" ”

This position is relatively high, less than ten meters away, is a huge dock. Just looking at the appearance, Liu Xiang replied very simply: "This is the soft sailing ship of the ghost, we can't use it." Look at the size, how can there be 2000 materials. ”

Chen Xie looked at Fran Aranda, and the cargo immediately stepped forward to introduce: "This is the first real warship we have built, mainly used for cruises. The battleship has a standard displacement of eight hundred tons, and has been redesigned and modified according to the drawings of the fifth-class battleship you provided. According to Daming's algorithm, it should be about 2500 materials. The battleship was the first attempt of our factory, and when completed, it could be armed with 12-pounder guns and 40 guns. Taking into account the pursuit of speed, I personally believe that it is possible to reduce 10 guns. As long as there is a skilled sailor to operate, the speed of 12 knots can be guaranteed. ”

Chen Xie looked at Liu Xiang at this time, and sighed: "You came too early, did you see it, there are nine docks over there, and the 500-material Fu ship has only started construction for less than two months." Two months later, the ship will be launched. Originally, I planned to use these lucky boats for fishing, but since you are here, these boats will be kept for you. Do you know what to do? ”

No matter how stupid Liu Xiang is, he knows what to do, this kind of 500-material lucky ship is equipped with Chen Xie's kind of cannon, and its combat effectiveness is definitely not under Zheng Zhilong's big ship. In Zheng Zhilong's hands, ships with more than 1,000 materials are also a minority. In the last naval battle, Zheng Zhilong's losses were not small.

"The younger one will send his son to Dengzhou to go to school, and there are 200,000 taels of silver, please accept it with a smile." Seeing Liu Xiang, who saw hope, naturally there would be no hesitation. What is 200,000 taels of silver? With a strong strength at sea, you can earn it back in a month. It's not a good time for a lost dog.

"Liu Xiang, if the Dutch want to fight Zheng Zhilong, what are you going to do?" Chen Xie suddenly asked, Liu Xiang didn't think about it, and said, "Of course, it's to help the Dutch kill Zheng Yiguan." Chen Xie's face sank instantly, and he looked at him coldly and didn't speak.

This time, Liu Xiang's heart sank, knowing that he had said the wrong thing. Hurriedly bowed down and said, "Please make it clear to Master Chen." ”

Chen Xie put away his face at this time, walked forward unhurriedly, stood on a high place and raised his hand to the southeast and said: "You have also seen the world, and you know that this sea of trade makes money." Have you ever wondered why the Dutch can come to Daming and we can't? Are you fighting with Zheng Yiguan in the East China Sea? ”

Liu Xiang learned to be obedient this time, lowered his head and said, "The little one has no knowledge, please teach Master Chen." ”

Chen Xie said lightly: "I'll sell you a good girl, this world is very big, so big that you can't imagine how big it is." Cross the Straits of Malacca and make a turn. Tianzhu, you know, right? There is gold everywhere. In the future, if we want to get rich and make a windfall, we should not focus on this big fart in the country. To rush out of the Ming Dynasty and rob the world. The ghosts are all under our noses, and you are still thinking about fighting with Zheng Yiguan, and there is no interest at all. watched him fight with the Dutch first, find an opportunity to stab the Dutch in the back, and divide the big man with Zheng Yiguan as a base. I say that, do you understand? ”

Liu Xiang nodded vigorously, he had nothing to choose at this time. Chen Xie's strong strength, when it is displayed in front of him, even if he has an idea, he can't reveal it. With such a strong shipbuilding capability and the ability to build such sharp artillery, the combination is a powerful maritime power. Chen Xie is indeed very strong, but Liu Xiang, who is used to being the boss, how can he be a dog for others. Let's get some benefits first, the emperor is far away, and Chen Xie is still an official of the Ming Dynasty. I don't know how to do it then.

"What if Zheng Yiguan refuses to cooperate?" Liu Xiang asked a question, and he was not stupid. You can't be beaten passively, right?

Chen Xie sneered and said angrily: "If it hurts, he will be obedient." If you are good, you can sit down and talk. (To be continued......)