Chapter 416: Magellan

Magellan's lame legs, the rhythmic pounding of the ground on the deck, made his figure even more awkward. But in this way, he already wanted to maintain his dignity, and as a nobleman's dignity, he tried to raise his head, and secretly said in his heart: "Look at these ships and artillery, they are the legendary fleet of the Ming Dynasty." ”

This was not the first time Magellan had been to the Far East, at least he had been there as a Portuguese soldier and had participated in the conquest of Malacca. Although the flag behind him changed from the Portuguese flag to the Spanish flag when he came here again, it was not enough to dampen Magellan's wisdom.

Magellan tried to recall his impression of Daming, and thought about how to get a chance to live from the mouth of this Ming nobleman, Magellan secretly said in his heart: "God bless, my wife and children are still waiting for me here." I must go back alive. ”

Zhu Houhuang looked at the brown-haired beard and limped over under the guarded by the soldiers. He was already a little sure that the person in front of him was the famous Magellan.

Zhu Houhuang suddenly thought that even if he died now, he might be able to leave a faint reputation in Western historiography because of his contact with Magellan.

Although he just got this ridiculous idea out of his mind.

What he wants is the right to interpret the future world, and the future he wants, the history of the whole world, must find an authoritative explanation from the twenty-four histories, not the other way around.

Zhu Houhuang did not ask Magellan a question directly, but asked Wei Ruizhou and said, "How did you know about the affairs on Cebu Island immediately?" ”

"Your Highness," Wei Ruizhou said, "the many island countries north of Sulu and south of Luzon are all within the scope of the Nanyang Fleet's inspection. Moreover, all the tribes rely on the power of the Great Ming and are willing to be the people of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, everywhere the Nanyang Fleet went, it surrendered. Therefore, the ministers did not make much effort, and they were all concubines of the Ming ministers on the above islands. ”

Zhu Houhuang also underestimated the leadership authority of ancient China in East Asia. Even if there is a Manchurian country that falls into the hands of the Franc machine, it will affect the authority of the Ming Dynasty a little. However, the Ming Dynasty accumulates great power, as long as the Ming flag is hung in the South Seas, some large countries still maintain their independence, but for some small countries, in the face of the Ming Dynasty's might, there is no ability to resist at all.

So, as soon as Magellan arrived in Cebu, Cebu immediately reported to the Luzon side.

At that time, Wei Ruizhou thought that Magellan was the pioneer of the Franco, and he reported to Zhu Houhuang in this way. Only then did the following action.

Zhu Houhuang nodded, didn't say anything more, he turned his head to look at Magellan, and said, "Who are you?" ”

As soon as Zhu Houhuang's voice fell, the interpreter next to him immediately translated this sentence into Cheng Fu Lang's words.

Magellan was Portuguese, so he naturally understood these franc words, that is, Portuguese dialects. Said: "Under the Royal Spanish Admiral Magellan. If you can treat us well, Your Highness will be able to gain the friendship of the Red Hair. ”

In Chinese, which Magellan does not understand now, every word he says is translated and paraphrased.

Zhu Houhuang heard clearly that the person in front of him was Magellan, and he couldn't wait to look up to the sky and howl. But I held back. Zhu Houhuang said: "The entire Luzon Islands is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, no matter who you are, you trespass into the territory of the Ming Dynasty without authorization, and kill the direct people of the Ming Dynasty, you must pay the price." ”

Magellan frowned, he didn't know where to enter the country of the Ming Dynasty. Since he crossed the Pacific, he has done a lot of things on many islands.

After all, after months of drifting in the Pacific Ocean, the water is approaching, everyone is going crazy, and they can't bear the pressure without venting. Therefore, on many islands, they have done a lot of disgraceful things, and now, Zhu Houhuang has said it, and Magellan doesn't know where to refute it.

"So your highness? What price do we have to pay? If I want a ransom, I can write to the Spaniards to ransom it. ”

"Is Lone a greedy man for money?" Zhu Houhuang snorted coldly, and the righteous words he said in this sentence seemed to have no false ingredients. As if the person who attacked Annan for money some time ago was not himself.

"The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped, and you will all be punished for hard labor in Dongyong. Take it down. Zhu Houhuang said.

He also slowly thought about a little experience, some people are not embarrassed at all, if you are too good to him, he will kick his nose in the face.

Therefore, even if he wanted to use Magellan, he would not do anything like a corporal of Lixian, but would first beat the killing stick, and after beating the killing stick. Then slowly clean him up.

To deal with different people, you have to use different techniques, if he uses this method to deal with the scholars and doctors in the Ming Dynasty, not only will he lose his reputation, but he will not even get the right hand man, but it is very suitable to deal with Magellan.

Zhu Houhuang thought so here, but it was a bolt from the blue for Magellan. Magellan finally came to Luzon after many dangers, and it can be said that the rest of the routes are known routes. The most difficult part of Magellan's circumnavigation of the world has passed.

Magellan had just wanted to establish his kingdom on the island of Cebu, and in the blink of an eye, he became a prisoner. To endure an unknown number of years of hard labor, for a time Magellan even had the intention of dying.

Zhu Houhuang wanted Magellan to dry, and with a wave of his hand, a soldier immediately dragged Magellan down, and I don't know if it was Zhu Houhuang's decision to him that made Magellan desperate all of a sudden, or the soldier's rough drag, so that his injured leg could not bear it, so he could only go down with ups and downs.

After Zhu Houhuang saw Magellan go down, he said to Wei Ruizhou: "Wei Qing." ”

"The minister is here." Wei Ruizhou said,

"From today on, we will tear our faces with the Franc Machine, and if we can't say no, the Franc Robot will not be able to commit a crime in the north in the next few days. Therefore, if you want to go south, you can go south and camp in Cebu, or south of Cebu, and watch out for the Franco. Zhu Houhuang said.

Zhu Houhuang had long wanted to separate Wei Ruizhou from Xu Beiwang, and he just took advantage of this opportunity. Keep them separated. In addition, it is more and more important to warn the Franc machine.

Zhu Houhuang understands very well.

Zhu Houhuang conquered Annam, captured Da Nang, and Haiphong. And with Zhancheng as a vassal, and Luzon as an internal vassal, it can be said that Zhu Houhuang's offensive is like a pair of arms holding the entire Nanyang in his arms.

With such an aggressive momentum, it is difficult to make the Francophone people not react.

However, Zhu Houhuang also knew that he still had a little time. Not because of anything else, but for the benefit of trade.

Under Zhu Houhuang's hard work, the profit from trade with the Francophone is no longer Zhu Houhuang's biggest financial income. But it's still one of the pillars, and it's the same for the Franco.

The Francophone came and went thousands of miles just for money, and the war with Dongyong meant that the Ming Dongyong Malacca trade route was completely cut off. Such a loss is so great that the Francophone people will not make a decision easily.

In fact, Zhu Houhuang didn't want to intensify the contradiction with the Franc machine man so quickly, Zhu Houhuang just wanted to farm well, wait for Dongyong's strength to grow little by little, and wait for him to have enough certainty, and then go south to solve the Franc machine.

The lesson given to Zhu Houhuang in the battle of Thang Long is not to take risks.

Every time Zhu Houhuang thinks of the battle of Shenglong that day, if no one is in battle, how his battle should end, Zhu Houhuang still doesn't dare to think about it.

The older the so-called rivers and lakes, the less courage they have.

Zhu Houhuang fought a lot, but instead of cultivating enough courage, he became more and more cautious. Therefore, Zhu Houhuang didn't want to tear his face with Franc Jiren so quickly.

But the plan is not as fast as the change, and I didn't expect the sudden arrival of Magellan. disrupted all of Zhu Houhuang's plans, and a confrontation came down. Let Zhu Houhuang want to maintain the surface peace. It was shattered all of a sudden, and where the situation would develop in the future made Zhu Houhuang himself unable to see clearly.

In any case, Zhu Houhuang must also be prepared. Be prepared to deal with the possibility of a sudden attack by the Franc machine.