At the beginning of the Hongwu Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty still retained the Penghu Inspection Department established by the Yuan Dynasty, which was subordinate to Jinjiang County as the administrative body to govern Taiwan and Peng.

However, from the first year of Hongwu, the Japanese Japanese exiled samurai, unemployed ronin, and unscrupulous profiteers began to frequently invade the southeast coastal area.

In the 31 years of the Hongwu Dynasty, there were as many as 48 recorded cases of Japanese raids, and there were countless small-scale invasions and plunders.

In the seventeenth year of Hongwu, Emperor Taizu Gao ordered Tang He to rectify the coastal defense, built 59 new guards on the coastal line, sent more than 58,000 troops to defend it, and at the same time added a patrol inspection department to patrol the sea.

In Fujian Province alone, there are as many as 45 inspection divisions.

The Ming Dynasty laid more than 2,000 warships and more than 300,000 troops on the long coastline.

Even so, the plague continues.

Later, there was really no way, so Emperor Taizu moved the island residents to his brother-in-law and abolished the Penghu Inspection Division.

"Let the ships behind change formation, one battleship and two cruisers follow me, all the rest are suspended, the merchant ships in the middle follow, and when all the merchant ships have passed the strait, the battleships and cruisers behind will come again and dock in the South China Sea in front."

Ma Sanbao hurriedly asked people to wave the flag in the back.

Zhu Gaoxian pointed out what he saw with his eyes to Ma Sanbao, helped him perfect the chart, and guided the warship to follow the safe route he saw with his eyes.

The warship gradually moved forward, and at Zhu Gaoxian's request, the speed slowed down, his vision was very open, and the situation of the sea area was unobstructed under his keen eyes, a thick gold line stretched forward, which was the route of navigation, and the surrounding golden branches stretched in all directions, and the reef part appeared in the shape of a black cube, which was numbered in white font.

When Zhu Gaoxian was instructing Ma Sanbao to draw the charts, he was hesitant to let him write down those white numbers, because even he didn't know what these numbers did.

He learned that the system must have allowed him to see modern charts, but unfortunately, his knowledge in his previous life was too narrow, and he knew a little about the industrial field, but he didn't know anything about navigation.

That being the case, Zhu Gaoxian decided not to draw the charts completely according to the ones he couldn't understand for the time being, he couldn't understand them himself, how could he explain them to others?

And the most important thing is to identify the reefs, shoals, islands and other information that mainly affects the safety of ships on the chart, after all, there is no satellite positioning now, and the concept of latitude and longitude has not yet been popularized to the Ming Dynasty.

After receiving the flag order, the boats behind began to line up in an orderly manner.

When the ship came here, the captain of the Xu family in Ningbo was very nervous, the Taipeng Strait was narrow, and the ships had always rarely taken this road, and they would generally go around from Xiaoliuqiu and float directly to Luzon Island.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxian's head ship moving forward, the Xu family was anxious and regretted, they trusted His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince to follow him to the sea, and they felt very safe when they saw such a mighty and gunfire-filled warship.

However, when the fleet began to take this road, the Xu family regretted it, and had to believe that "the mouth is hairless, and the work is not firm", even if His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince made such an outstanding contribution in the Ming Dynasty and built such a powerful warship, when it comes to the sea, this kind of arrogance will still kill people!

But at this moment, the flag in front came.

The Xu family leader hurriedly rushed to the deck, saw the flags of the ships in front of them, and asked to line up, and only three ships were allowed to march at a time, and they should strictly follow the route in front of them, without any deviation.

The leader of the Xu family held on to the railing tightly with both hands, staring at the ships in front of them, when entering the narrowest bay, the boats basically became a straight line, no one knew what would be under the sea, but the ships in front of them all passed through the bay safely.

In the past, ships rarely took this section of the strait, after all, it was too narrow.

There are many shoals and reefs on both sides, and many ships have had accidents in this area.

They preferred to bypass the island of Great Ryukyu, where the monsoon would send their ships directly to the nearest island, Luzon, to bypass the forested, barbaric island that had been inhabited by pirates all year round.

There are not a few who have the same worries as the leader of the Xu family, but the main ship in front has already issued an order, and before coming, the imperial court has repeatedly emphasized discipline, and along the way, all ships must obey orders and obey the dispatch.

When all the ships had passed through the narrow strait safely, almost all the families had their own seafaring knowers to draw up a simple chart.

After all, it takes a long time to cross the Great Ryukyu Islands, and the farther away from the coastline of the Ming Dynasty, the more rampant the Japanese invaders, sometimes losing money and goods are small things, and being captured and sent to those islands where the Japanese are entrenched to work as coolies is not as big as death.

The Ming ships cautiously passed through the strait like a solitaire, converging in the South China Sea, southwest of Penghu Island. Waiting for the ships of the wealthy merchants of Fujian to come and meet.

Zhu Gaoxian stood on the high deck of the main ship, holding a telescope in his hand, looking at the small Liuqiu Island in the east, the high mountain peaks, and the dense jungle, which is a bright pearl embedded in southeast China, but it is by no means the pearl of the Ming Dynasty at the moment.

Compared with the beautiful Taiwan treasure island in later generations, the current Xiaoliuqiu Island is still in an era of uncivilized and slash-and-burn farming.

"Heaven Descends"

Zhu Gaoxian handed the telescope to Ma Sanbao, leaned on the railing of the deck, looked back at the direction of Daming, the wind raised the hair tied at the back of his head, and the moon-white robe was also rolled up by the sea breeze, revealing snow-white knee pants, and the golden dragon pattern on the neck of the shirt lined the young man like jade.

"Your Highness!"

The dog carried the hem of his robe and walked up quickly, with a happy face, "Wu Ning, the prince of Zhongshan, Wang Yingzu, the king of Shannan, and Pan'an, the king of Shanbei, please see!" “

Zhu Gaoxian nodded and said, "Then arrange to see them and let them come up!" ”

The dog went by his own arrangement, Zhu Gaoxian turned around and pointed to Tsushima Sanbao on Xiaoliuqiu Island, "Send two battleships and a cruiser to that small island to have a look!" “

Ma Sanbao also felt that he should go and take a look, basically as soon as the Ming warship started, the surrounding small affiliated countries heard the wind and stayed by the side, waiting to see if there was a chance to meet the Fourth Highness.

Only this small Ryukyu country, for so many years, not only did not send envoys to the Ming Dynasty to meet the emperor, but now they have arrived at the doorstep, and they are indifferent.

This is simply rude to the extreme!

Zhongshan, Shannan, and Shanbei are said to be countries, but they are just three tribes distributed on the island of Daryukyu.

The name Ryukyu Island has a bit of a history. During the period of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, Zhu Kuan, the commander of the Yu Cavalry, went to sea to visit overseas exotic customs, and when he traveled to the southwest of Diaoyu Island, he saw a pearl-like island floating on the water, like a dragon, so he named the famous Qiu.

Later, in order to avoid the emperor's dragon, the place was renamed Ryuqiu.

In the fifth year of Hongwu, the place name was beautified as Ryukyu, which means glazed treasure jade and pearl ball, like a handful of pearls sprinkled on the sea.

At this time, the Ryukyu Kingdom had just experienced the period of the Yingjo Dynasty, and the small country with the size of the palm was divided into three parts, and the geographical location was named Shannan, Zhongshan and Shanbei, and entered the "Three Mountains Era" in history.

Ma Sanbao ordered a precious Persian carpet to be spread on the deck, moved a chaise longue and placed it on the bow of the ship, and placed two small pestles on the lower heads on both sides, and put a small few in front of each other.

The three kings and the prince stood in their toy-like boats, looking at the behemoth in front of them made of unknown materials, and their feelings were very complicated, they were both in awe, cautious, and yearning, hoping that they would gain something after seeing the angels of the great kingdom this time, and therefore became more and more respectful.

The planks on the warship stretched out, slowly lowered, and fell to the same height as this simple wooden ship, and then extended forward, as if handing an ascending path to the three men, to the trio of men, to their astonishment.

A feeling of being valued arises.

King Shannan took a deep breath and took the lead in the front, "Let's go!" ”

He was a little impatient.

The two people behind him also hurriedly followed, but unfortunately, the board was only one meter wide, and it was categorically impossible to squeeze two people to walk at a time, so they could only pass one by one.

Carefully observe the board under their feet, although it is coated with a layer of black paint, but the three of them still guessed and gave an answer in their hearts, this board is actually made of iron, could it be said that this big ship is also made of iron?

The three of them gasped, if it was made of iron, this ship would not sink on the sea, what did Da Ming do to this ship? Do they have a spell that can't be done?

When the three of them walked over the board, both legs trembled, and at this time their hearts were not only jealous, but also infinitely magnified awe, which was the piety of the gods when they met them.

"Please!" The dog was on the warship, bent down slightly, and stretched out his hand, "Your Highness is waiting for the three!" ”

"Yes!" Beads of sweat as big as soybeans oozed from the foreheads of the king of Shannan, and they couldn't help but speed up their pace, how could they let the noble angels wait for them?

The dog waited for all three to come up, then turned around and led the man across the deck, towards the third deck of the outer staircase.

There was a solid feeling of metal under their feet, and when they went up the stairs, their hands were on the handrails, and the cold touch came from them, and where they could not understand the turrets and turrets, and what made them even more incredulous was that they only saw the mast on the ship, but strangely did not see the sails.

The nervousness made it difficult for all three of them to breathe.

The dog climbed up first, stood on the deck of the third floor and waited for the three of them to come up, bent down slightly again, and guided the three of them, "In front is my Royal Highness the Fourth Prince of the Ming Dynasty, please!" ”

After the three of them came up, they all involuntarily glanced at the head of the warship, the red sandalwood chaise longue single head cocked, the straight legs of the Ruicao roll beads turned outward ball, the withered tooth strip made of fuwen scroll sketch eucalyptus, and the fence was the two dragons playing with the beads through the clouds and spraying water through the withering, which was very eye-catching.

A fairy-like person stood at the tail of the chaise longue, wearing a moon-white round-necked robe, the hem of the robe was embroidered with a flying dragon pattern made of gold thread to show that the person's identity was unusual, and the head was tied in a bun with a dragon pattern green jade hairpin.

The dog glanced at the Fourth Highness with jealousy, and quickly retracted his gaze.

When His Royal Highness was in the capital, he was good, perhaps because he was with his parents, he was kind and approachable, but since he left the dock in Jiangning, His Royal Highness was like a different person, which made people feel awe.

The steps of the three of them couldn't move, their legs were weak and trembling, and they took a few steps forward with difficulty, and then they all knelt on the ground and saluted, "Wait for the ministers to meet His Royal Highness the Sect Lord!" ”

Zhu Gaoxian heard the movement, turned around, his elegant face was picturesque, and he looked more and more clear in the sun, seeing the three of them, he walked over quickly, but he stood five steps away from the person, raised his hand and made a gesture, and said cordially, "Please get up quickly!" ”

The three of them kowtowed as if they heard the sound of heaven, and then they raised their heads and quickly glanced at this picturesque young man, and couldn't help but marvel at each other's faces, elegant as magnolia, and sharp between their eyebrows and eyes, but people did not dare to blaspheme.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

The interpreter has been serving beside him, and when Zhu Gaoxian nodded, turned around and sat on the chaise longue, he guided the three of them to walk on the carpet.

"Sit down!" Zhu Gaoxian pointed to the small pestles on both sides, "On a warship, when you go out, you don't pay so much attention." This king didn't expect you to be so enthusiastic, please forgive me for the rudeness! ”

Zhu Gaoxian's legs were slightly separated, his hands were crossed, his elbows were propped up on his knees, and he looked at the three of them, Wang Yingzu, the king of Shannan, was the oldest, about fifty years old, and looked slightly old; Wu Ning, the son of the king of Zhongshan, is over thirty years old and looks like he is in the prime of life, and the king of Shanbei, Pan'an, is in his early twenties, with a pair of bright eyes.

The three of them saluted Zhu Gaoxian again, and then sat down, the king of Shannan and the prince of Zhongshan sat on the small pestle on the left side of Zhu Gaoxian, and the king of Shanbei sat alone on the small pestle on the lower head on his right side.

Ma Sanbao approached Zhu Gaoxian and said in a low voice, "In the sixteenth year of Hongwu, the king of Zhongshan and the king of Shannan joined forces to compete with the king of Shanbei and attack each other. ”

Zhu Gaoxian nodded almost invisibly, understanding that there was such a gap between the three kingdoms.

"The three of them came to see the king, but I don't know what is important?" Zhu Gaoxian started first, looked very approachable, and asked with a smile.

Wang Yingzu, the king of Shannan, was the oldest, so he was the first to speak, and hurriedly arched his hand, "The kingdom of ministers, since the fifth year of Hongwu, I knew that Emperor Taizu Gao was enthroned and established the Yuan, and was edicted, and had close contacts with the big countries of Shangbang, and every year I met the emperor, and the emperor was richly rewarded. ”

Zhu Gaoxian nodded slightly, waiting for his next words.

Seeing that Zhu Gaoxian did not answer, the king of Shannan was a little surprised, looking at Zhu Gaoxian's age, and he was the youngest son of the current Ming Emperor, thinking that if the words were complicated, did he not understand, so he was concise and enthusiastic, "In the twenty-ninth year of Hongwu, Emperor Meng Taizu Gao rewarded the crown and gave 36 boatmen in Fujian to build ships with Shannan, so as to exchange envoys. The kingdom is gracious, and the ministers weep and are grateful. ”

Zhu Gaoxian raised his hand towards Wu Ning, the prince of Zhongshan Kingdom, "Say it!" ”

Wu Ningzheng was at a loss, he understood what the king of Shannan meant, seeing such a huge iron ship as Daming, but it did not sink, but floated on the water, and there were no sails, no oarsmen, and still able to sail like flying, who didn't want it?

The king of Shannan made a start, so when it was his turn, he should euphemistically ask if the Ming Dynasty could give them such a ship, preferably a boatman who made such an iron ship.

"Minister, minister......" Wu Ning knelt on the ground, he was so anxious that hot sweat and cold sweat alternately appeared, and in an instant, his clothes were soaked, he intuitively felt that Zhu Gaoxian was different from the former Hongwu Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and today's Yongle Emperor, he didn't dare to open this mouth.

"The minister's father is mourned, and now the minister is the throne of his father, and he is not allowed to be canonized by the edict of the great state, and the minister is panicked and wants to ask the emperor to send an official to give the canonization."

Zhu Gaoxian smiled, he raised his chin at the dog, the dog hurriedly turned around, and gestured to the little eunuch waiting at the bottom of the stairs, and the little eunuch hurriedly entered the cabin on the second floor like a cat.

When the eunuchs in the palace served, they generally did not make any sounds, and they had a mature set of gesture commands, which were able to convey the meaning silently and accurately without disturbing the superiors.

Zhu Gaoxian looked at him, and the dog knew that he was going to summon Jingqing to come, and the little eunuch had already arrived in Jingqing's room at this time, and asked Jingqing to go and meet the kings of the three small countries.

Jing Qing hurriedly clipped the documents under his armpit, and followed the little eunuch to the three-story deck.

The weather in February is still a little cold in Yingtianfu, but in the vicinity of the Penghu Islands, it is very warm, the warm sun of Sanchun shines overhead, and the wind blowing from the sea carries the smell of slightly drunk spring flowers, which is intoxicating.

"The minister has seen His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince!" Jing Qing hurriedly saluted Zhu Gaoxian.

"Get up!" Zhu Gaoxian put down the spring tea he had taken a sip of, and pointed to the three guests, "This is the king of the Three North, Shannan and Zhongshan Kingdoms, Wang Shizi, you tell them about my Ming policy." Lord Jingqing is my Dali Temple of the Ming Dynasty, and he will explain to you my Ming Dynasty's new foreign policy. ”

"Yes!"

Jing Qing thought to himself, after preparing for so long, this day has finally come.

The two little eunuchs brought a rose chair to Jing Qing and placed it on Zhu Gaoxian's next vacant seat, demonstrating the superiority of the great power of Shangbang.

"Three, I have formulated a set of foreign national policies." Jing cleared his throat, sat upright, and tried to state the key points in concise words, "If you want to be a vassal of my Ming Dynasty, you need to sign a diplomatic agreement with my Ming Dynasty, and this agreement must state the responsibilities and obligations of both the two countries. ”

The three of them all looked up at Jing Qing in extreme shock, their minds were full of pulp lake, and they didn't know what Da Ming wanted to do?

"First of all, as the suzerain, once a country signs a diplomatic agreement with my Ming Dynasty and is willing to be a vassal state of my Ming Dynasty, then it is necessary for the subject country to hand over 20% of the treasury income every year, not less than 10,000 taels, to my Ming Dynasty, and at least every year on New Year's Day, Wanshou Festival and other festivals to send congratulatory gifts, there must be no rudeness......"

Of course, with the character of His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, this congratulatory gift will inevitably not be simple, and if you want to return the gift of several times the value of the Ming Dynasty, it is basically impossible.

Because he still needs a translator, Jing Qing's words are relatively slow, and after he finishes, he will pause slightly.

Twenty percent? Ten thousand taels?

The three of them screamed these two words in their hearts, but because of fear, they didn't dare to be so rude in front of the princes and high-ranking officials of the great powers.

Their annual tax income may not be 10,000 taels!

Isn't this a money grab?

"And I will also fulfill the responsibilities and obligations of the suzerain, once diplomatic relations are established, my Ming will also send envoys to congratulate you on the same festival of your country, at the same time, the most critical point is that my Ming will support the development of your country's resources, if these resources you don't know how to use, you can exchange them with my Ming at the same time, at the same time, I Ming is willing to set up a military base in your country to protect the security of your country's territory, help snipe the Japanese and maintain regional peace."

Jing Qing looked at the expressions of the three of them nervously, he was very worried, Da Ming was obviously taking advantage of the other party, first paying two percent of the treasury income, which was not a small amount of money; Secondly, the so-called development resources are actually the non-renewable resources that the Ming Dynasty needs such as ore, wood, and oil, which are completely useless to countries that are still in the stage of agricultural development.

However, should a country always be in such a backward state? Will never be able to follow the path of industrial development?

Jingqing is actually not sure about himself, sometimes he deceives himself, if it were not for the leadership of His Royal Highness, I don't know how many years it would take to develop these whimsical industrial machines that broke through the sky, perhaps, for these small countries around them, it would be difficult for them to embark on this road in their own lives!

Therefore, these resources, for them, are really useless. Instead of holding on to these useless possessions with a long-term plan, it is better to be realistic and exchange for immediate benefits.

Thinking about it like this, Jingqing has no psychological burden again.

And the last one, the establishment of military bases in other countries, for the Four Highnesses, is limited to the large and small Ryukyu Islands, Champong, Luzon Island, all the way to Australia and other countries, its main purpose is to control the maritime hegemony against the Japanese invaders, and ensure the unimpeded navigation of the Ming sea transportation routes.

In the words of His Royal Highness, who is idle to help others guard the country? My merchant ships have to come and go, and we can't keep using warships to go back and forth, there must always be a stronghold, we help others fight a dozen pirates, they provide us with supplies, why not?

It's taking advantage of others everywhere, but it looks like it's a deal.

Jing Qing observed the words and looks, and saw that the three of them were pondering, so he thought that the other party might not have discovered the scheming of the Ming Dynasty for the time being, so he added, "With the support of my Ming Dynasty, your country's resource exploitation will be very convenient, save money, and at the same time, with the military protection of my Ming Dynasty, your country's army does not need to be tired of dealing with pirates and evil forces, which is also a saving, I think these are definitely more than twenty percent of your country's treasury revenue." ”

More than that!

The three of them calculated an account in their hearts, and they thought it was true, but they always felt that something was wrong, but it sounded very reasonable, and everywhere reflected the demeanor of a big country in Shangbang, thinking about their weak vassal states, reflecting the bearing of helping people, so that people could not find fault.

It's a new rule of the game.

From the perspective of the Ming Dynasty's ministers, this stems from the stingy nature of their Four Princes, His Royal Highness, but it is completely in line with the actual status quo between the Ming Dynasty and the vassal countries.

The Ming Dynasty collects simple money and provides help and protection to the subject countries, which is as simple as that.

"These are the protocols!" Jing Qing handed the agreement that had been drawn up to the three kings or heirs, and the words were printed out by typewriter in the pavilion style of the Ming Dynasty, not hand-copied, and the small characters were arranged very neatly and uniformly, and even each text reflected an enviable sense of superiority.

Wu Ning had studied in Daming, so he was very familiar with Daming's writing, and when he saw the first article, he became more and more shocked, "Lord Jing, if I don't sign a diplomatic agreement with Daming, the people of Zhongshan are not allowed to go to Daming, how can there be such a rule?" ”

Didn't you always go when you wanted to?

"Yes, this is my foreign policy today." Jing Qing unconsciously ignored the humble temperament of the literati, and his words and demeanor reflected a sense of lofty pride, "I am not what it used to be, please imagine Wang Shizi, if it were not for your relatives, would you allow casual people to visit, eat and drink at your home?" ”

That's the truth!

At this time, the three kings all got together, their heads crowded together, and they couldn't even take care of the past grievances, and interpreted the diplomatic agreement together.

The stakes are so high that none of the three dare to joke with their lives and the future of the country.

Zhu Gaoxian was crooked on the chaise longue, taking a book to read, next to the freshly brewed tea, he instructed the dog, "Give Master Jing a cup of tea too, moisten your tongue." ”

Does this mean that he is talking too much?

Jing Qing hurriedly stood up and saluted and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Highness!" ”

A little eunuch stood on the stairs and gestured to this side, and the dog saw it and whispered to Zhu Gaoxian, "Your Highness, the person who went to Xiaoliuqiu Island sent a letter, and Commander Gu asked to see you!" ”

"Let him come up!" Zhu Gaoxian put down the book and sat up.

After the success of the Battle of Jingyan, Hua Ju was promoted to commander, and Gu Yun was promoted to command, and he was still by Zhu Gaoxian's side.

When Gu Yun came up, the three kings and princes all stopped, looking at the general in armor, everyone's eyes showed a look of horror, could it be that the prince of the Ming Dynasty planned to force them to sign an agreement?

Gu Yun knelt down on one knee in front of Zhu Gaoxian and arched his hand, "Your Highness, after my Ming warship approached Xiaoliuqiu Island, all the nearby villages were empty, and the other party avoided me like a snake and scorpion. The subordinates finally caught an old man who didn't have time to escape, and inquired about the situation of the Japanese invaders, who had a permanent garrison on Xiaoliuqiu Island, but the village community here was oppressed by the Japanese invaders, and when they learned that our Ming fleet was coming, they were all held hostage and transferred by the Japanese invaders. ”

Zhu Gaoxian heard the meaning, saying that he was oppressed by the Japanese invaders, but whether this was the case or not, is it still two words.

Perhaps, these village communities are also part of the Japanese on weekdays, and being held hostage and transferred is also to put gold on Daming's face, so that people don't know themselves at all.

Zhu Gaoxian's eyebrows and eyes condensed a sharp aura, and the surging murderous aura lingered, he sneered and ordered, "Let all the warships go out, surround Xiaoliuqiu Island, sink all the ships, and fire artillery bombardment at the same time at the farthest range, tomorrow and at dawn." ”

Zhu Gaoxian calculated the circumference of Taiwan Island in his heart, estimated the time according to the speed of the warship, and gave the node of Yinshi.

Gu Yun raised his head in surprise and glanced at Zhu Gaoxian, not because of this slightly tight time, but because His Highness was obviously angry.

Yes, the leader of this small Liuqiu Island is in the water in his brain, ignoring His Highness, this is to be killed as a chicken and a monkey.

"Yes, my subordinates obey!"

After Gu Yun got the order, he hurriedly got up and left.

The three comers looked blankly at the interpreter, who looked at the dog with an inquiring gaze, and the dog nodded slightly, meaning that he could translate the matter to the three of them.

The interpreter was inevitably proud, and smiled at the snubbing of the Xiaoliuqiu Kingdom, and said the punishment that His Highness was about to take, he pointed to the sea not far away, "Three of you, please see, my Ming warship is still fast?" ”

The speed of battleships and cruisers was thirty knots, which was still about ten times faster than the treasure ships of this generation in history.

Strong power, no need for the speed of the sails, the scene of the warships attacking one after another after the order made the three of them stunned, and their legs trembled.

Zhu Gaoxian was a little blind, he didn't want these three people to ruin his afternoon time, so he sent the three of them, "Presumably, it will take some time for the three of them to see these agreements, it is better to go to the room first, and when it is clear, it is not too late to sign it in a day." “

They had to stay here for three days, one was to wait for the ships from Fujian, the other was to supply the water, and the third was to deal with the affairs of Xiaoliuqiu Island.

This is an order to expel guests, and also issued an order to retain guests, and also gave a time limit, and the interpreter who thought that he had comprehended the order of His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince hurriedly said, "Three great joys, His Royal Highness left three of them to spend the night on the ship, study this agreement well, and watch my Ming navy's conquest of Xiaoliuqiu Island together tomorrow." ”

"Requisition?" Wang Yingzu finally heard this word, he was shocked, he couldn't help but look at Zhu Gaoxian, the bright spring light shone on the young man's face, crystal like snow, sword eyebrows and starry eyes, in the background of the sea and sky, like a frame of ancient paintings, timeless and gentle, it is really hard to believe that this order was issued from the mouth of such a person.

Under the leadership of the interpreter, the three of them went down to the public area on the first floor, which was divided into several functional areas, fitness, catering, leisure and entertainment, etc., and the area on the right served drinks, and several sergeants were gathering there to talk, bursting into laughter from time to time.

As the four of them passed through the corridor, the three of them looked over at the sergeants and saw that they were wearing strange clothes, different from the robes of the Great Ming, which seemed to be wearing the middle coat outside, but it didn't seem to be.

He had a belt around his waist, pockets all over his body, and some suspected weapons, but they were hung on his body by something that the three of them didn't know.

Two people were holding their right hands in their right hands, their elbows resting on the table, and they were competing for strength.

"My lord, I don't know what they have hanging on their waists, what are those?" Shanbei Wang Pan'an knew that he was younger, and he couldn't help the curiosity in his heart, and he was confident that the Ming sergeant couldn't understand his words, so he secretly asked the interpreter.

However, these sergeants are from southern Fujian, and they are across the sea from Daliuqiu Island, although they are not particularly true when they listen to Pan Anzhi's words, they can guess what the other party is talking about?

They laughed loudly, naturally laughing at the ignorance of the three people, and one of them took out the fire gun from his waist, put it on the table, and said with a smile, "Fire gun, do you want to taste this gun?" ”

"Hahaha!"

Another burst of laughter.

Pan'an, the king of Shanbei, was annoyed and ashamed, no matter what, he was the king of a country. These people are just the lowest sergeants of the Ming Dynasty, and they dare to be so rude to him.

But the interpreter knows that today's Ming is different from the past, and in the eyes of the Ming monarchs, their own people are more noble than these vassal kings who only know how to reach out to the Ming Dynasty.

Without him, the common people create wealth value!

"Go, go, go!" The interpreter hurriedly urged the three of them to leave quickly, he was very afraid, for fear that the Ming sergeant would shoot at Pan'anzhi if he didn't agree with him, if he really killed someone, with the temperament of His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, he might punish the sergeant who shot casually, but he would definitely not hand over the person to Shanbeiguo.

Pan Anzhi was angry, but he didn't dare to make a mistake, so he quickly left the public area and came to the cabin with humiliation.

He was very angry when he entered the door, and when the interpreter closed the door, he said in a loud voice, "This king is the king, and a small sergeant in your country dares to humiliate me to my face, don't think I don't know what he's talking about, he wants to kill me with that weapon!" ”

Although Wu Ning, the prince of Zhongshan, and Wang Yingzu, the king of Shannan, did not speak, at this time, it was rare to stand on the front of the king of Shanbei in unison, and the rabbit died and the fox was sad, and they were very annoyed, and looked at the interpreter dissatisfied.

They were blaming the interpreter for not helping them save face, at least, they didn't even scold them twice.

It humiliated them.

The Ming did not put them in their corresponding position, nor did they respect them as a vassal state.

"You may be seated!" The interpreter wiped the sweat from his forehead and took the lead in sitting on the chair, he breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the ceiling, "Three kings, you calm down first, listen to me!" ”

The three of them looked at each other, and decided to give in for the time being, and listen to what the interpreter had to say, if they could not give them a good reason, they would not give up.

"I, Daming, now have the final say in many things by His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince!" The interpreter stepped on the warship under his feet, "You guys feel it well, how is this warship?" You see the speed of the warship, and you don't need people to rock it, and you don't need to use the monsoon wind to move it fast. ”

Do you need to say this?

"Do you know where all this came about?" The interpreter pointed in the direction of Zhu Gaoxian, "These are all from the hands of the Fourth Highness." I won't say too much, but by this time tomorrow, you will know how powerful this warship really is. ”

"We admit that Da Ming is very powerful, but Da Ming prides itself on being a state of etiquette, and we have never had any disrespect for Da Ming, but Da Ming actually allowed your soldiers to humiliate us at will, you know, I am the king of Shanbei." Pan Anzhi is still dissatisfied.