Li Hong continued:

"The Franc Machine is an organized, but not in power, sometimes cooperating with each other, sometimes not caring whether the other is alive or dead...... In short, this is a profit-oriented force. ”

"Maritime adventurer...... Li Qing muttered to himself, recalling the few points of historical knowledge.

It stands to reason that at this time period, the Age of Exploration in Europe has not yet opened, but the Ming Dynasty has been open for a long time, and since the Taizong period, the maritime trade has been decentralized to the people, and half a century has passed, which must have had a profound impact on the overseas pattern......

Li Qing breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "How many people are there in the vicinity of this Buddha Lang Ji at the moment?" ”

"It's hard to say." Li Hong frowned, "They have a clear division of labor, and there is a clear division of fields between them, and the well water does not interfere with the river water; Although they occasionally cooperate, most of the time they are wary of each other, and even ...... Hostile. ”

Li Hong said: "They don't have a strong sense of belonging to their own country, they are more like robbers of the same clan, plundering resources, and being at peace with what happens." ”

After a pause, he added: "They are not blindly plundering, sometimes they also do trade, buying and selling goods between Manraka, Dragon's Tooth Gate, and Java countries, but there is not much difference with looting, buying at a super low price, and selling at a super high price." ”

"Also, they don't have a strong sense of awe for Daming, but they are more tempting with an unknown attitude." Li Hong said, "Our civilian merchant ships have also been plundered, but in comparison, their methods are more gentle. ”

At the end, Li Hong made a summary:

"This is a mercenary barbaric force!"

Li Qing nodded slowly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Based on what you know, roughly calculate how many people are on the other side?" ”

"This ......" Li Hong pondered for a long time, and said, "There are about two or three thousand people in the nearby sea, in total...... No more than 20,000 in the top sky, or even less than 10,000. ”

Seeing that Li Qing frowned and was silent, Li Hong smiled and said: "Godfather, in fact, there is nothing to worry about, since we have met, we will solve it with our hands;

First, this can show the strength of the Ming Dynasty, and make the vassal states feel that the Ming can be relied on, so as to get closer to the Ming Dynasty;

Second, it can also reduce the losses of private traders, you say? ”

"It's going to be fought." Li Qing affirmed Li Hong's statement and said: "It is inevitable to win, and in a head-to-head showdown, they have no chance of winning, the problem is ......

As long as the other party is not kicked in the head by the donkey, he will never start a war with us. ”

Li Hong couldn't help but think of the situation when the ship first docked, when he encountered that group of pirates, he came quickly and went more urgently!

Obviously, people just want to get rich, and they don't want to die.

"This is indeed a problem...... Li Hong muttered, "It seems that we are going to dock here for a while longer, this Franc machine is a cancer that must be eliminated!" ”

Li Qing bowed his head and advised: "Find a way to build a Franc machine artillery." ”

Li Hong laughed and said: "Godfather, you don't really think how powerful the other party's artillery is, right?" ”

"Don't be arrogant, if the opponent's artillery has no merit, it will definitely not be so strong, know yourself and know that the other side will win all battles, and there is no big mistake in being careful." Li Qing said, "Also, our ship is too big, it's okay to fight head-on, if it's a chase battle...... Far less flexible than the other party, you discuss with the king of Manraka, you can requisition, you can build, we are clearing the obstacles for them, there is no reason for him not to cooperate. ”

Li Hong nodded: "Godfather's words are reasonable, I'll talk to the king after I'm busy with trade later." ”

"Hmm." Li Qing said with a smile: "We went to sea this time, not simply for trade, but an opportunity to promote the prestige of the Ming Dynasty." ”

Li Hong also smiled: "I just don't know if the other party can withstand the beating." ”

"Regardless of whether you are beaten or not, you will fight with the strongest posture." Li Qingdao said, "It's not easy to come out once, and Liwei must gain a foothold." ”

"yes, okay."

~

On the fifth watch, before the stars disappeared, Tang Bohu got up early, washed up in a hurry, and prepared to go out to find a secluded place to review his homework.

Spring is coming, especially looking at the candidates coming from all over the world, how can he not be pressured?

Of course, with his talent, Zhongdi has no accidents at all, however, his goal is not just Zhongdi, but Huiyuan, and even ...... Hit the three yuan!

"Squeak!"

As soon as the door opened, I saw a man standing in front of him, yawning softly and looking tired.

When someone came to see him, he bowed his hand and asked, "But Tang Dacai is in person?" ”

"It's me." Tang Bohu nodded helplessly, returned the salute, and said with a wry smile, "Your Excellency came early enough!" ”

The man was a little embarrassed, and sneered: "Didn't disturb my brother?" ”

"I didn't even knock on the door, so I didn't bother." Tang Bohu was very helpless, but he couldn't say anything, but he was moved.

Looking at each other like this, it was obvious that they had been waiting for a long time, and maybe they would come in the middle of the night.

Tang Bohu sighed secretly and said politely: "What do you call Brother Tai?" ”

"Jiangyin Xu Jing, the word is straight." Xu Jinghan said with a smile, "I have heard the name of Brother Bohu for a long time, and I have come to visit, and I also invite Brother Tai to be strange." ”

"Uh-huh...... No blame, no blame. Tang Bohu touched his nose and said tentatively, "Why don't you come in and sit?" ”

Everyone is here, and they have waited for themselves for so long, no matter how unhappy they are, they must always talk about the scene.

Xu Jing was overjoyed, and just wanted to agree, but seeing that the talented man was not very enthusiastic, he hurriedly changed his words:

"Come to think of it, Tang Dacai has been annoyed by the chatter during this time, so he got up early and went out, how can the students not know what to do?"

When he said this, Tang Bohu was embarrassed.

"Whereever, you and I are both candidates, Brother Tai calls himself a student, but it is a pain in Tang Yin." Tang Bohu smiled bitterly, "I can't hide it, I did hide from them......"

After a pause, he said: "As soon as the sky is bright, there will be a lot of noise here, if Brother Nao doesn't mind, why don't we find a quiet place?" ”

"That's very good." Xu Jing was flattered, "Brother Bohu, please." ”

…

When the two of them came to Jingshi Street slowly, the sky was just slightly bright, and many restaurants had not yet opened for business, so they simply rested in a bun shop.

Tang Bohu's white hair was tightly hidden, but it didn't attract attention, after all, ...... Who would have thought that the famous genius in Jiangnan would be like this...... Down-to-earth?

Watching people come and go, the two chatted while eating.

Xu Jing is gentle and elegant, has a funny conversation, and his family is also in business, which makes Tang Bohu feel good.

After eating breakfast, the two got acquainted with each other.

is also a businessman family, Xu Jing is much richer than Tang Bohu.

"Brother Bohu, I have chartered a restaurant in Jingshi, if you don't dislike it, you can live here temporarily." Xu Jing invited, "With Bohu's talent, don't say that he is in the middle, and Huiyuan is also nine out of ten, however, after more than ten years of hard study, it is better to be safe, and not to be disturbed by the world." ”

This said to Tang Bohu's pain point, he now wants to find a secluded place to sprint for the imperial examination.

Tang Bohu was excited, but he felt embarrassed.

Seeing this, Xu Jing hurriedly said: "Brother Bohu doesn't need to mind, as the saying goes: those who are close to Zhu are red, and those who are close to ink are black; will try soon, the little brother still wants to touch your talent as a talented Tang man. ”

"Then bother."

"Where, you and I are Jiang... The Sioux people, why should this be the case among fellow villagers? Xu Jinghan said with a smile, "The little brother is still looking forward to Brother Bohu's advice." ”

"Be polite, supervise each other, and make progress together."

~

Qianqing Palace, partial hall school.

As Yang Tinghe walked out of the door, Xiao Zhu and Xiao Wang breathed a long sigh of relief.

said in unison: "It's time for class." ”

As soon as they spoke, the two couldn't help but look at each other, feeling a sense of sympathy.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly became interested and said: "Lao Wang, the test is imminent, almost all the students have rushed to Beijing now, why don't we go out and have a look?" ”

"There's nothing to see, prince, you don't have to participate in the imperial examination." Wang Shouren politely refused.

"Huh? That's not what I said, Lone is the prince, the future son of heaven, how can he not pay attention to talents? ”

This is Zhu Houzhao, the average prince says this, it is tantamount to looking for death!

Zhu Houzhao said vigorously: "I heard that Tang Bohu, a great talent who is famous in the south of the Yangtze River, is also here, and he is very interested, don't you want to meet together?" ”

"I've seen it." Wang Shouren said.

"Huh?" Zhu Houzhao was first surprised, and then said dissatisfiedly, "Na Na Na, you are not righteous, you have seen it, but I haven't seen it yet, take me there." ”

Wang Shouren: "...... Don't bring! ”

Zhu Houzhao frowned, "Still not friends?" ”

"His Royal Highness is the prince of the country, how dare Shouren?" Wang Shouren's face was full of helplessness, "If Your Highness really regards me as a friend, you shouldn't trap me like this." ”

After getting along for a long time, Wang Shouren lost his sense of awe, and his daily life with Zhu Houzhao was very casual.

Especially in the absence of Yang Tinghe.

"Where did I cheat you, if you don't say it, I won't say it......" Zhu Houzhao glanced at Zhang Yong at the door and shouted, "Zhang Yong, what did you hear?" ”

"What?" Zhang Yong was confused, "Your Highness, the slave doesn't understand what you mean. ”

"Look, it's okay!" Zhu Houzhao bumped Wang Shouren with his little shoulder, and said affectionately, "You have a lot of ideas, there must be a way to take me out of the palace." ”

Wang Shouren rolled his eyes and said, "Take you out of the palace?" Hehe...... It's purely a birthday star hanging - it's a long life! ”

"Don't worry, even if I am discovered, I will never betray you." Zhu Houzhao patted his chest and gave him benefits, "When I become the emperor, I will make you a general, don't you love military affairs, and then I will give you a military secretary!" ”

Wang Shouren was speechless, and Zhang Yong's face changed slightly at the door.

Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you really dare!

This is going to be listened to by the emperor...... Well, it doesn't seem like much...... Zhang Yong secretly smiled bitterly.

"How is Lao Wang?" Zhu Houzhao raised his stubby eyebrows, "That's a general, even I envy it." ”

“…… I envy you for doing it yourself. ”

Wang Shouren was also drunk.

With that, he bowed his hand, got up and left.

"Alas, Lao Wang, Lao Wang......"