Zhou Yangfan's bad mood has finally improved over the past few months. Walking on the Fuyuan, the main warship of the third-layer scarred country, he looked at his subordinates with a smile, and made the final restoration of the warship.

In the last naval battle, he suffered a great loss. After losing most of the auxiliary warships, he struggled to escape from the battlefield and fled back to the port. But even so, the Fuyuan was seriously damaged and had almost no power to fight again.

The investigation report submitted by the Ministry of State Security afterwards made him furious because his time and route to sea were leaked by the Manila, an ally of the Ming Dynasty, whom he had always trusted. His return from defeat caused the Lei Wei troops, who were fighting on Pattaya Island, to lose fixed supplies, and thus fell into the quagmire.

From then on, he knew that Luo Yishui had two hearts. He could no longer trust the other party.

He moved directly into this small military port from his luxurious mansion and took his subordinates to repair the seriously damaged warship. Because he did not trust Luo Yishui and Chen Ci and others, Zhou Yangfan refused the help from Manila. Instead, he selected some craftsmen and suppliers from the Ming people in Manila and completed the entire restoration work independently. Although this time took longer, it could ensure that the warship would not have any problems.

He knew very well that in such a state, it would be impossible for him to go out to sea to help Lei Wei again, because if he attacked again, he would probably be sunk.

He must exist because the existence of him and his warships here represents the existence of the Ming Dynasty.

His happy expression also infected all the soldiers on the warship. Zhou Yangfan's face that was so dark that it dripped into water these days made everyone tremble.

Zhou Yangfan's happiness was not only because his Fuyuan finally returned to its peak state, but also because he already knew that the fleet led by Ning Zeyuan was about to arrive at Yangang, and the court finally took action to rectify the order here. The anger he suppressed in his heart was about to find the outlet for venting. How could he not like it?

Thinking about the past few days, when he had to smile and deal with these people in Manila, Zhou Yangfan only felt that he wanted to vomit, especially when he fled back from overseas with scars, facing those hypocritical care, he really wanted to draw his sword and chop down on those big faces that seemed to be caring but were secretly happy.

This small military port was one of the rewards after the Ming Dynasty assisted Luo Yishui and others in seizing power. It was quite far from the center of Manila and its geographical location was relatively remote. However, over the past decade, it has developed rapidly, and the speed has far exceeded the development speed of the entire Manila. The desolation of the past has long disappeared, but replaced by neatly planned streets, steel and concrete houses, and warehouses.

The Ming maritime merchants who came to Manila prefer to come here to unload goods, rather than to go to the main port of Manila, even if they have to pay more costs. Nothing else, it is just because the Ming sun and moon flag is floating in this military port. When they see this flag, they will feel more at ease.

It is precisely because of this that this area has become the richest area in Manila in more than ten years. It is also called Mingren Street by Manilans. Being able to own a house and a shop here is basically synonymous with wealth.

Here, the Ming people had an absolute advantage. Not only Zhou Yangfan's small fleet, but also each of the maritime merchants stationed here had many guards. All of these guards came from retired veterans from the Ming Dynasty. They changed into military uniforms and took swords and guns, and they were fierce soldiers.

The shops you meet on the street who are enthusiastic about attracting customers, the restaurants are wearing white towels and constantly wiping tables, chairs and benches, the doormen lazily lying on the bench basking in the sun in front of the warehouse door, and the merchants who sit and look harmless, as long as they hear the familiar sound of assemblage, they will become a well-trained army in the shortest time.

In this area, if Zhou Yangfan wants, he can gather a team of one to two thousand people in a very short time. Of course, this is the home court, and a team of one or two thousand people cannot do much, unless there is a special situation.

It is precisely because of this that an army of up to 3,000 people in Manila were stationed between this area and the core area of ​​Manila, which isolated the area from the main urban area. It is naturally self-evident what Manila wants to be prepared for.

The warship was carrying out the final painting. When the last step was completed, the Fuyuan completed the final restoration and could be put into battle again. The strong smell of paint did not affect Zhou Yangfan's mood at all. He even picked up a brush and painted a newly replaced board with color.

There was a crisp sound of horse hooves coming from afar. Zhou Yangfan exclaimed, holding a brush in his hand, and his eyes were already looking at the dock. This is the military port wharf, and outside the dock is a bustling trade zone. Under normal circumstances, horses are not allowed to gallop. Now, more than a dozen war horses are rushing towards them.

In his vision, the knights on the dozen war horses were all Manila soldiers. Zhou Yangfan couldn't help but frown deeper. Are they tired of living by daring to act wildly on his own land? Even if he cut off these guys who didn't know anything, would the Manila authorities still have a few soldiers publicly turn against him?

Just as he was about to throw away the brush, he raised his hand halfway, but put it down again, because among the more than ten riders, there was actually a person's costume that was the uniform of the Ming Navy that he was very familiar with.

A Ming soldier came from the city under the protection of Manila soldiers. It seemed that something had happened. After a change of mind, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. There was only one possibility, that is, the main force of the navy of Shilang Ning had arrived.

He quickly got off the boat.

When they walked off the springboard, more than ten powerful horsemen arrived. The group turned over and dismounted. The knights in the uniform of the Ming navy took a few steps forward and saluted Zhou Yangfan: "Ma Qiang, the captain of Zhenwu, the first fleet of the Ming navy, met General Zhou."

Grabbing Ma Qiang's wrist, Zhou Yangfan asked anxiously: "Have Mr. Ning arrived? Where is he now?"

"Returning to General Zhou, Mr. Ning arrived at Yangang ten days ago, and the Taiping of the First Fleet of the Ming Navy and five escort warships were accompanied by him." Ma Qiang said with a smile.

"The first fleet did not arrive? Was it divided into batches?" Zhou Yangfan was a little disappointed.

"No more, but it's enough." Ma Qiang smiled and said authentically. Zhou Yangfan has been stationed in Manila for a long time and only knows one thing but not the other about the development of domestic navy. It is not surprising that he has such concerns.

"Why are you here?" Zhou Yangfan naturally knew that Ma Qiang came here just to tell him the news. If he wanted to convey the message, there was enough means, and there was no need to let Ma Qiang appear in Manila so solemnly.

"Mr. Ning has issued a convening order. Ten days later, he will ask the kings of all countries in this sea area to go to Yangang to meet and discuss the development plan together. The subordinate officials are only one of them." Ma Qiang said.

Zhou Yangfan blinked and instantly understood the mystery here: "What if someone doesn't want to go?"

Ma Qiang smiled and said, "General Zhou, Minister Ning, has a saying that with the messenger, the Ming Dynasty came here to help everyone become prosperous and strong. If some people bite Lu Dongbin and don't know the good people's hearts, then don't blame Daming. If you are not kind, don't blame me for being unrighteous. Ten days later, those who do not attend the party in Yangang will bear the consequences."

Hearing such tough words, Zhou Yangfan laughed happily. That's right. This is the courage that the Ming Dynasty should have. Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.

"Have your mission been completed?" he asked looking at Ma Qiang.

"Yes, the convening order has been sent to His Majesty Chalan, the King of Manila. The subordinates came to General Zhou to convey the orders of Minister Ning to General Zhou."

"I will obey the order!" Zhou Yangfan stood up straight.

"Mr. Ning ordered General Zhou's fleet to escort His Majesty Chalan to Yangang." Ma Qiang said, "General Zhou, you will be busy next."

"It's better to be busy. Next, I will go to contact the Manila court and see when His Majesty Chalan will set off? It will take several days on the way from Manila to Yangang!" Zhou Yangfan said with a loud laugh.

After sending more than ten Manila cavalry away, Zhou Yangfan pulled Ma Qiang and said, "Let's go, brother, please have a few drinks and a good slack. You can tell me about the situation in our country in Ming Dynasty. Of course, the most important situation of the navy. I have been stationed in Manila for so many years. There are many things, but I am not sure about it. I am afraid that it has fallen behind. You have to ask for some good lessons for me."

"Of course there is no problem." Ma Qiang nodded repeatedly.

"As for Manila, let's not bother with others today. We always have to give them some time to discuss what to do, right?" Zhou Yangfan said with a wink.

The two of them looked at each other and laughed.

When we arrived on the Fuyuan, Zhou Yangfan's face became serious, "Person Ma, Luo Yishui is already very clear about my Ming Dynasty's freedom and virtue. Will the Minister Ning be counterproductive? Our main fleet did not come. With the Taiping and the five warships alone, oh, no, plus I have six in total, can I really suppress the formation?"

"General Zhou is relieved. If the lion enters the flock of sheep, no matter how many sheep there are, how can it be the opponent of the lion? You can get some good wine and drink it with the general while slowly saying it's okay?" Ma Qiang said freely and authentically.
Chapter completed!