Yang Yan also knew that he had said something too much, but he was arrogant and did not bother him much, so he said it more bluntly. "Does the navy, which we invested millions of taels of silver, have no chance of winning against Heyi?"

Liu Konghe frowned this time, without answering.

Chen Huarong looked ugly, and he looked at everyone present, but he wanted to speak but stopped.

Among the merchants in Nanyang, he is a leader known to everyone. But here, his words have no weight.

As a businessman, especially a successful big businessman, he never lacks the ability to understand himself and observe his words and expressions. He was very anxious, fearing that the result of their discussion would be to give up on Nanyang. But he knew that speaking rashly at this time would not only be useless, but would likely have a counterproductive effect.

Chen Huarong turned his eyes to Li Yan, thinking secretly that he would definitely be useful in calling himself back. But Li Yan sat upright and could not see any intention of talking.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, Huang Zongxi deliberately changed the topic and said, "In addition to the Chinese, there are many Ryukyu and Korean merchants in Manila, and they are also in the slaughter. Because they were worried about their own safety, they flocked to Nanlu County with boats with many Chinese. Qi Guerrilla was moral and accepted them all. Now, in addition to our soldiers, there are nearly 30,000 people in Nanlu County, with consumption increasing day by day. However, because Sulu and Brunei were worried that our army would leave due to defeat, they provided a lot of food and grass for it. Therefore, the place was stable for the time being. However, there were related rumors that the Heyi was preparing to launch an attack on Nanlu County."

Tan Shimai suddenly asked: "When is Lao Han's latest reply?"

Huang Zongxi replied: "Twenty days ago, in the letter, there were two main things mentioned by General Han. One was to request the proper placement of the people returning to the South China Sea. There was a resolution on this matter, and they will be temporarily placed in Zhoushan. The other was to request reinforcements. General Han proposed that he hoped to transfer some naval troops from Ishigaki Island and Keelung, Taiwan to the South China Sea."

Speaking of this, Huang Zongxi paused and said, "General Han Governor suggested that he should not build a newly built three-masted warship, but should act pirate ships with agile action. Doing this is not only for the defense of Taiwan and Zhoushan, but also shows that he does not want to fight the Decisive battle with the Hakka and the Yi. He just wants to use the pirate ship to attack the Hakka and the Yi merchant ships, thereby damaging its interests and forcing him to talk to us. This is the consensus between him and Qi Guerrilla."

Yu Chenglong said coldly: "What are you talking about? How do you calculate the murder of Heyi's slaughter of my comrades? Will Heyi take the initiative to hand over the murderer through negotiations?"

Huang Zongxi's face changed slightly, "This is also helpless. After all, our army has just entered Nanyang, and it is difficult for our army to have a chance of winning there."

Yu Chenglong shook his head, "Some things can be discussed, but some things cannot be discussed. Human life is more important than heaven, let alone thousands of people were slaughtered for no reason. The Dutch and Yi despise our Chinese people so much. Now when they talk to them, they can only talk about a city alliance at most. Also, have you ever thought about where our army retreated and set up Sulu and Brunei? They sailed to China and recruited our army into Nanyang, hoping that we would protect the security of their two countries. If even their own people cannot protect them at this moment, can they continue to count on us? Once a vassal country loses confidence in its sect leader country, then the next step is likely to be rebellion. The situation we had just opened up in Nanyang is likely to be completely lost. Have you considered all these?"

Huang Zongxi frowned and did not answer.

At this time, Song Yingxing suddenly coughed lightly.

Wan Ji's eyes lit up, "Donald Chang Geng, do you have something to say?"

Song Yingxing nodded slightly and said in a low voice: "I went to Liugong Island to carefully look at the Portuguese warships, armor, and weapons used, and also talked with the Portuguese missionaries. According to them, the situation on the side of the Hebrews is also the same as that. To be honest, it is indeed desirable, but it is not without disadvantages. For example, its warships are tall and strong, but they are slow to move. The armor is a whole piece of plate armor, which is strong and durable, but extremely bulky. Even the cannons and muskets they use are not much more clever than what we have made, but they are just a large number. Zhao Yu, what Lao I said is correct?"

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "What Mr. Song said is very true. The officials of the shipbuilding department do not understand much, and they dare not talk nonsense. But the armor, cannons, and muskets they use can be made at any time as long as you speak."

Song Yingxing nodded and said to everyone: "I have improved my iron making skills some time ago and made a whole piece of iron sheet with many craftsmen that is nearly two meters long and wide, with a thickness of less than half an inch. I was thinking that if the iron sheet is placed on both sides of the vulnerable warship, it will definitely reduce the damage caused by artillery bombardment. At the same time, the lower side of the hull is separated and closed. In this way, even if one of the bottom of the ship is penetrated, the warship can still be kept from sinking. I am willing to do my best to do this so that new warships can be built for you in the shortest time."

Song Yingxing paused, glanced at everyone and said, "When did I lose to the barbarians in my brilliance in skills? I am not military and don't understand why you all say that we have no chance of winning against the Hajiyi? But the reason why I finally agreed to the governor Zhou here was because he said that he was determined to attack and destroy the Manchus. Now the barbaric and unreasonable, and massacre the people of the Chinese, can I ignore it? If so, I will dismiss the office from now on and return to my hometown and will not serve him." After that, he shook his sleeves and walked out with a big stride.

Wan Ji quickly got up and called Song Yingxing and said, "Donald Chang Geng, isn't this matter yet?"

Song Yingxing turned his head and said coldly: "Then let me know after that, and Song will say goodbye." His tone was decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

Everyone here, especially when they first supported avoiding the war, was immediately embarrassed.

They argued with each other, weighed the pros and cons in order to convince someone who had different opinions from them. However, they did not expect that the first person to express their attitude so clearly was Song Yingxing, who usually did not care about the world, and was so determined.

At this moment, a man suddenly walked in from outside, and walked directly to Wanji, who was standing in the middle hall. He bent over slightly and presented a note to Wanji with both hands.
Chapter completed!