Ricardo looked back at the stunned soldiers, gritting his teeth and his face full of hesitation and struggle.

He was unwilling, really unwilling.

With such a powerful fleet, the Portuguese navy, which was rampant at sea, was defeated so easily.

Just as Ricardo was thinking about whether to launch a final offensive and sink the ironclad ship in front of him with the only remaining ships, a loud bang suddenly sounded.

I saw a huge fireball shoot out from the ironclad ship and bombard the reef not far away.

The rubble rolled down, earth-shattering.

Ricardo's body trembled violently.

He realized how ridiculous his ideas were.

I'm afraid that before I can attack, my own side will be bombarded.

"Lower the sails, my soldiers.

We...... Defeated. ”

Ricardo sighed and hung his hand feebly.

After a stick of incense, he took a small boat to the ironclad.

Walking up from the bottom layer, everywhere you go is the Ming army soldiers with sharp blades, solemn expressions, and straight postures.

Their faces were full of confidence.

Because Da Ming is the winner!

Ricardo hung his head and landed low and was led to the command cabin by several Ming army soldiers.

I saw Jiang Ning sitting on the top seat, watching him walk in for a long time.

"Welcome, Colonel."

Ricardo showed a smile that was more ugly than crying, fell to the ground on one knee, untied the saber hanging from his waist, raised it above his head with both hands, and said with difficulty:

"Your Excellency the Governor of the Ming Dynasty, I, Ricardo, Colonel under the command of Commander Almeida, the Portuguese Governor in the Indian Ocean, on behalf of all the officers and men of the First Fleet, surrender to you!"

Immediately after, he heard a crisp female voice translating his words.

Ricardo was stunned.

He didn't expect that there were women in this Ming army's sailors.

Jiang Ning actually took a woman to fight!

Ricardo had never felt so humiliated.

He was stern, but he didn't expect to face an opponent who didn't take himself seriously.

However, this opponent also played himself around, and easily defeated him.

Ricardo raised his head abruptly and looked behind Jiang Ning.

Two figures came into his eyes.

One is the most glamorous oriental face.

Another......

Ricardo's pupils shrank and he exclaimed, "Second Lieutenant Diana! ”

Diana had a great reputation in Franc, and there was no one in aristocratic circles who did not know about her.

And both served in the Navy, and the two naturally had several encounters.

"That's right, it's me."

Diana graciously admitted her identity.

"Why are you here?"

Jiang Ning smiled slightly, walked over and took Ricardo's sword, and said:

"Your Excellency Colonel, Diana is now a staff member under the command of this officer, and the counselor is concerned with military affairs. She is also my fiancée, and I would welcome you to our wedding if you have the chance. ”

As he spoke, Jiang Ning hugged Diana and kissed her on the pink cheek.

The girl's pretty face blushed slightly, revealing a touch of shyness and sweetness.

Ricardo stared at the scene in front of him in amazement.

He just thought it was so funny all day.

Half an hour later.

The Ming fleet officially sailed into the Manraka seaport.

After entering the palace, under the leadership of the rescued Minister Manraka, Jiang Ning took He Yuyao, Diana and others to a secret room.

As soon as the door was opened, an incomparably brilliant golden light appeared.

Everyone was stunned.

The eyes are full of gold and silver jewelry, and agate is rare.

There is not only the accumulation of Manraka for a hundred years, but also most of the property plundered by the Franco fleet all the way east.

And just now, Jiang Ning collected mountains of gold and silver from Kurosaki Sawaichi and Antonio.

But it's still not a tenth of what it is.

"Okay, well, now I really won't be short of money, it's enough to support the rebate of Kaihai."

Jiang Ning stroked his palms and laughed, beckoned, and said, "If you come, you will all be taken away by this official, and you are not allowed to let go of a single golden leaf." ”

"Yes!"

Wu Chounu excitedly received the order, and took his own soldiers to the golden mountain and began to pack.

"Yao'er, you'll be in charge of kissing later."

"Got it, sir."

He Yuyao responded sweetly.

She knew that Jiang Ning would give her such a heavy responsibility because she trusted herself the most.

At this time, the Minister of Manraka suddenly wailed, knelt on the ground and wept: "Your Excellency, there is still the wealth of my Manraka treasury, you can't take it all." ”

Jiang Ning frowned, and said impatiently: "This used to be your treasury, but now it has become my Ming Dynasty's spoils." ”

Minister Manraka howled even harder, climbed two steps forward, and protected Jiang Ning's thighs and said:

"Your Excellency the Governor, after Manraka was captured by the Westerners, it was burned, killed, plundered, and left in ruins, if there was no gold and silver, how could Manraka be rebuilt.

Please also show mercy to the Celestial Empire and leave some! ”

Jiang Ning was so noisy that his ears hurt, and he said helplessly: "Okay, then I will take out half of the original Manraka treasury, and the rest will be used as the cost of my Ming Dynasty's troops." ”

"Thank you, thank you, thank you."

The minister got up and thanked him again and again.

"In this case, then you can take out the previous account books, screen them clearly, and cooperate with Lord He to count them."

Jiang Ning looked at He Yuyao, and his eyes revealed a deep meaning.

He Yuyao blinked her beautiful eyes and smiled.

Following.

Inside the hall of the Royal Palace.

Ricardo asked to see Jiang Ning and offered to return the captured Franc battleship.

"Do Western countries, when they start wars, return the spoils of war to the vanquished?

I don't think there's that in the world. ”

Jiang Ning's meaning is obvious, that is, there is no negotiation at all.

Ricardo was anxious and ready to argue with reason, but Eduardo grabbed him, stepped forward and said with a smile:

"Dear Governor, I am deeply sorry for this time when we started a war for no reason, and I also respect all the decisions made by the Ming Dynasty.

But we have to face the fact that this fleet is vital for Portugal.

Our two countries are about to sign a corresponding trade treaty, and without a fleet, Portugal will not be able to secure the Indian Ocean shipping routes.

At that time, not only will the interests of our country be damaged, but the Ming Dynasty will also be attacked by pirates. ”

Jiang Ning smiled:

"It couldn't have been easier. You can leave this route to Da Ming to take charge of.

We have a treaty, and the Ming Dynasty makes money, isn't it you who make money? ”

"No, it's absolutely not going to work."

Ricardo finally couldn't take it anymore and shook his head in refusal.

"Don't be in a hurry to deny it yet, listen to what the official has to say."

Jiang Ning has long had an idea about this.

According to the strength of the current Daming sailors, it is not enough to fully control this huge Indian Ocean and sea routes, and it is necessary to find a partner.

And there is no one more suitable for this candidate than the battered Franc machine.

"What this official means is that the Ming garrison is Manraka and is in charge of the Indian Ocean together with Franco, half of the family, which is always fair.

After all, with your current strength, you no longer have the ability to control the entire Indian Ocean.

If there is no Ming Dynasty, Spain will tear you apart! ”

Ricardo's face turned blue and white.

He knew that Jiang Ning was right.

Edward thought for a while, then nodded helplessly:

"Your Excellency the Governor, I have to report this matter back to the king, and I can't make a decision alone."

"Of course. It was only before Daming received the news that Colonel Ricardo and thousands of officers and soldiers were asked to stay in Manraka as prisoners of war. ”

After having Ricardo and Eduardo taken away again, Jiang Ning and the generals discussed the matter of stationing troops in Mangara.

This is a top priority, and there is no room for sloppiness.

It took nearly an hour of deliberation to draw up a rough plan.

At this time, Gao Renshan couldn't help but ask:

"My lord, what are we going to do with those Furlong cannons that we have captured? This has saved a lot of military expenses for the Ordnance Supervisor. ”

Obviously, he was so hungry for artillery that he wanted to hold it all into his hands.

And as soon as these words came out, all the sailor generals pricked up their ears, wanting to know the results of the distribution.

Gao Renshan can be said to have spoken their hearts.

If they could have such good things, their combat power would be greatly increased.

Jiang Ning glanced back and forth with a smile, and finally fixed his gaze on a figure.

It was Wang Liang, who had not been attached for a long time.

He is now the Admiral of the Daming Naval Division, merged into the Zhejiang Naval Division, and controls a formed fleet.

But this so-called fleet, the guns are all old goods he used when he was a pirate.

The combat power is not satisfactory.

"Lord Wang, these cannons will be handed over to you, and I hope you will use them without permission, and continue to win big battles in the future."

Wang Liang's eyes widened and he looked at Jiang Ning in disbelief.

A feeling of death for his confidant suddenly welled up in his heart.

"What are you doing stupidly, thank you."

Gao Wannian smiled and gestured to the junior.

Wang Liang came back to his senses and hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, my lord, I will not be disappointed in this life!" ”

At this moment, the Minister of Manraka burst in in a panic.

"My lord, it's not good, someone suddenly broke into the treasury, not only snatched all the gold and silver, went to sea to escape, but also injured Lord He!"