Li Xiang and the others called Zheng Zhilong Zheng Baimian because it was said that Zheng Zhilong rose by selling chrysanthemums.

Although I don't know if the matter of Lu Dao is true, Zheng Zhilong's nickname of Zheng Bai's face can be regarded as spreading in the southeast sea.

In this regard, Zheng Zhilong was angry and helpless.

Although he is a pirate leader, he can't control other people's mouths.

Because people won't say it in front of him, but behind his back, you always have no choice.

Therefore, on Li Xiang's side, everyone will call Zheng Zhilong that, instead of saying his name.

"First of all, Zheng Zhilong has the support of the imperial court, and he has some bigwigs from the DPRK and China up and down, as well as the sailors and generals along the coast. Now they are dealing with us together, and our fleet will not be able to get supplies along the coast of the Ming Dynasty, and we will often be surrounded and suppressed by the imperial court sailors, which is really damn good. ”

When this matter was mentioned, the bearded man beside Li Xiang was indignant.

When Li Xiang's name was called on the southeast coast, those princes of the imperial court and the coastal sailors also had to act according to their faces.

Because those bigwigs in the court always have to do business at sea, they don't dare to offend Li Xiang at all.

And the sailors of the imperial court, there were also many generals who wanted to unite with Li Xiang to do some secret trade to make money, so Li Xiang was very mixed at that time.

But now, after seeing that Li Xiang had declined and was obviously about to be replaced by Zheng Zhilong, they immediately began to change their faces and draw a line with Li Xiang, and began to help Zheng Zhilong's side deal with Li Xiang.

I have to say that the blow that such a change brought to Li Xiang is still very big.

This is also the reason why Li Xiang did not agree when someone from the court secretly contacted Li Xiang, saying that he wanted him to disband his fleet and then return to the Ming Dynasty with money to become a rich man.

As long as not fools understand, disbanded their own fleet. Then there is absolutely no way to live.

If he didn't have this little strength in his hands, then he would be a little lamb, and he would still be a golden little lamb.

I don't know how many people are staring at themselves and want to get it on their bodies.

Li Xiang knew very well that the guy who made this proposal to himself was not for his own good, but wanted to kill himself.

Therefore, Li Xiang gritted her teeth, when this situation was extremely unfavorable, the reason why she had to fight Zheng Zhilong to the death.

Put together!

At least one more chance to live.

If you don't fight, you'll definitely die.

It doesn't matter if he, Li Xiang, is dead. But what about his family?

And the old brothers who are with him, these are all things that have to be considered.

Fortunately, he and Zheng Zhilong have been fighting for such a long time, and although his vitality is greatly damaged, he is not without the strength to fight.

He also controlled the shipping lanes between the Wa Kingdom and Goryeo, as well as the power of merchant ships.

If it weren't for the fact that there were too many warship losses, the situation would not have become so bad.

I heard that some people dared not to pay the fee, so they dared to go to Goryeo and the Wa Kingdom to do business.

This is a big provocation for Li Xiang.

Fortunately, this matter has just appeared, but as long as you don't have time to take care of it for a while, then this matter will start to become erosive.

In this regard, Li Xiangzhi said that this was Zheng Zhilong. There are also ghosts made by coastal sailors.

Even, there are some bigwigs from the DPRK and China behind this.

The reason is very simple, those merchant ships that no longer pay protection fees and bear the dragon flag of Li Xianghai are mostly merchant ships of the Korean and Chinese bigwigs.

They have begun to ignore his authority Li Xiang. It began to trample on it completely.

If Li Xiang's face is gone, and he can't pick it up himself, then why does he still rule this sea area.

When you come out to mix, what you pay attention to is a face.

If you don't even have face. Then you can't mess up.

This incident made Li Xiang very resentful and headache.

Why, because he really lacks sea ships in his hands now.

But. Now this problem is solved.

Because the crown prince of the Americas gave him eleven Spanish ships and eight Dutch ships at one time, a total of nineteen ships.

Not to mention anything else, the Dutch sea ships are fast, have double decks, and have 14 shipboard guns, which is an absolute weapon for sea combat.

At the same time, the Spaniards' warships were also good, they were also fast, with double decks, and iron sheets to defend Li Qiang, with sixteen guns.

These nineteen sea ships are grouped together, and with his other sea ships, Li Xiang believes that he can definitely make Zheng Zhilong amazed.

Moreover, the Portuguese who sent the ships at that time said that these ships were originally Spanish and Dutch, and it is impossible to understand that the owners of these ships are the ships of those guys who are united with Zheng Zhilong.

If this is the case, wouldn't it mean that Zheng Zhilong's strength has been weakened invisibly.

Therefore, even if Zheng Zhilong is the chief soldier of the imperial court, Li Xiang does not have to be afraid of him.

As for the few rotten ships in the imperial court, they have never been taken seriously by Li Xiang at all.

Therefore, Li Xiang is now wondering whether he should re-establish his maritime authority and use a few victories to save face.

"Yang Biao, you kid talk about it. Now that we have these nineteen sea ships, shouldn't we take the initiative to attack Zheng Zhilong? Thinking of this, Li Xiang turned his head to look at the bearded man and asked.

This bearded man who has been asking and answering questions with Li Xiang, his name is Yang Biao, nicknamed Sea Wolf, and he is Li Xiang's absolute henchman. Many times, Li Xiang will discuss any major decisions with him.

And this stout and swarthy Yang Biao, although he looks honest and honest, he is a very scheming person. At the same time, he also practiced a good kung fu and walked on the boat as if he were on the ground.

At the same time, Yang Biao also knows how to measure and knows when to say what to say and what not to say.

So he is deeply valued by Li Xiang.

Most importantly, Yang Biao is also Li Xiang's nephew.

is the so-called family or not, Yang Biao's status as a nephew can be seen.

"The big boss, now Zheng Baiyan has taken refuge in the imperial court. If we take the initiative to attack, won't it become a provocation to the imperial court, and we can't do such a thing. ”

Yang Biao thought about it seriously and said to Li Xiang.

Li Xiang also understands this very well, but he can't swallow the evil anger in his heart.

And. They have been pressed and beaten by Li Xiang for a long time, and he really needs a few victories now to stabilize the hearts of his brothers.

Otherwise, the people's hearts will be scattered and it will be over.

"Biaozi, I don't know what you're talking about. But you also know our situation, and now our prestige is not as good as it used to be. I've even heard that many merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty went to Goryeo to do business, and they didn't pay fees when they passed by our land and sea, which is very bad for a long time. ”

Yang Biao's expression also became serious.

He was also clear about what his uncle said, and when they were in Nagasaki, they also saw a lot of Ming merchant ships, and they didn't put the flag of their Li family at all. Just parked in the harbor with such a big grin.

Although there are not many merchant ships doing this now, as time goes by, I know that there will be more and more ways to do it.

Because everyone is not optimistic about their Li family now, they think that there is no need to continue to pay them at all, in order to protect them at sea.

If there is no source of income, why should he Li Xiang and his brothers fight with Zheng Zhilong.

This trick is really ruthless, and it is an absolute bottom of the kettle plus a slap in the face.

Come to think of it, this trick is definitely not something Zheng Zhilong can come up with. The ghost knows that the way was made by that bastard in the court.

"Uncle said yes, but we don't have to find Zheng Baimian directly." , Yang Biao thought about it, and a seemingly innocent smile appeared on his honest face. "I have a solution here. It can make Zheng Bai's face uncomfortable, and at the same time, it can restore the prestige of our Li family, and make those guys who are ready to fall into the well feel distressed. ”

Wow, the way to kill three birds with one stone.

It's really a nephew who values him. Good ideas come up with every time.

This made Li Xiang's eyes suddenly light up.

As the person who knows his nephew best, Li Xiang immediately knew that his nephew had a good idea.

Every time this nephew has an idea, it's like this.

I have to say. The honest appearance of his nephew is really too deceptive.

I don't think anyone would think that such a simple man who looks like five big and three rough has a pair of fancy intestines.

"So if you have any ideas, you might as well tell me about them."

Li Xiang asked.

Yang Biao hurriedly came up and whispered in Li Xiang's ear: "After we go back, we will gather all the sea ships and start to crack down on those merchant ships at sea that refuse to pay fees, no matter which merchant ship they are of the imperial court, we will not let them go." Otherwise, they won't know how powerful they are, and it's best if they don't go to sea for a year or two, and that's the best......"

Yang Biao's plan is very simple, that is, to strike at those merchant ships that refuse to pay fees, and at the same time seize the merchant ships and kill people.

In short, if you want to make money, as long as you are discovered by the Li family's fleet, it will be a death!

Doing so will certainly offend the bigwigs behind the scenes, but now that they have begun to spit on the Li family and stand with Zheng Zhilong, why should they care about them.

You are unkind to me and unjust, and you are just courteous.

Besides, Li Xiang doesn't have to worry about anything at all, anyway, he is a pirate, and at the same time he doesn't live on the side of the Ming Dynasty.

Since the face has been torn, then simply tear off the crotch cloth.

Only in this way can those guys feel pain and let them know how good they are.

At the same time, those bigwigs who have suffered losses, after such a lesson, have nowhere to vent their anger in their hearts, and they will definitely be counted on Zheng Zhilong's head.

Hehe, Zheng Zhilong's life will not be so easy at that time. (To be continued......)