Chapter 221 Port Interlude
() "Dear Reyoz, if you don't mind, can you describe your experience to me again?" The alliance conditions given by the other party are very tempting, but Roy still wants to know how strong the alliance is.
If there is a chance, it may be easier to succeed directly than to use conspiracy.
"Just tell me more. I also want to hear Sir Roy's views on this war!" So far, although Cohen is willing to admit that his fleet has been completely wiped out, he still doesn't believe that the other side has won so much.
Easy. In his opinion, it would have taken more than half a year for the Luermen fort to be hit with iron bars even if he didn't fight back, and it was even more impossible for a warship with the latest design to sink without even a chance to escape. All of them
Putting everything together, except that Reyoz was lying and betraying his motherland, it can only be that the devil of the Ming Empire had already used the locals to set up an ambush. If it was the former, he would have to reconsider Zhu Youcong
His true intentions. Even the latter could allow him to learn a lesson and adopt more stringent supervision measures for those slaves in future colonies.
"As you command, my Lord Governor!" Closing his eyes, the tragic scene of that day reappeared. Reyoz was reluctant to recall this scene, but he knew that this was Cohen asking the equally astute British gentleman to help analyze it.
Have you ever betrayed your motherland? "When I heard the deafening explosion coming from the Luermen Fort..." . .
"Are you sure no Ming people approached our warship at that time?"
"Yes, Lord Governor! The area around the Luermen Fort has long been designated as a military restricted area by me. Not to mention those humble Ming people, even our own civilians are not allowed to approach. And since the fleet arrived, I have completely blocked it
The entire port was patrolled, and additional personnel were deployed to patrol day and night to strictly prohibit anyone from entering the sea, in order to guard against enemy sneak attacks."
"Sir Roy, can you hear anything strange from this?" If only the Luermen Fort was destroyed, Cohen would still think that Reyoz was afraid of taking responsibility for the fat man's negligence in planting explosives around it.
responsibility, and fabricated this reason that no one would believe. But this could not explain the fleet's encounter.
"This..." Although Roy also looked down upon the wealth of Cohen, who was also his defeated general, he had to admit that he wanted to completely destroy the enemy fleet like the fat man from the Ming Dynasty, let alone give him two ships.
It is absolutely impossible to mobilize the entire East India Company's warships. "Dear Governor Cohen, although I want to believe that your men did not deceive us, I still can't imagine what kind of horror it is until I see it with my own eyes.
combat effectiveness..."
Roy and Cohen were not just randomly suspicious. After all, there had been warships with wooden tires and iron armor in the West. As long as Reyoz, who was so skilled in craftsmanship and was stunned, it would not be easy for him to discover the strangeness. The other party would not let this happen.
The cowards who entered the so-called power room might just be trying to be mysterious, trying to hide their primitive technology of using human-powered oars to drive the ship.
"Dear General of the Ming Dynasty, our Governor is temporarily unable to come to greet you because he is busy with official duties. Please forgive me..." On the pier, there was no grand welcome ceremony as expected. The person responsible for taking Zhu Youcong off the Dutch warship
Still Reyoz.
"It's okay, it's okay! Just lead the way!" This time he came to fool people and divert their attention. Zhu Youcong didn't feel any aggrieved by such a deserted scene. The welcome was not important. He would wait for the opportunity to create a scene in the future.
Just make up for the larger surrender ceremony.
"Get out of the way! I can't understand what you are mumbling here!" As soon as he landed on the beach and was about to get into the carriage prepared by others, the roar of Ma Chengzu, the loud guy behind him, made Zhu You
Cong has a headache. This is not on our own territory, at least not now! Why don't these proud soldiers know some etiquette? Why are they showing off?
"Devigne, can you go back and see what happened?" Outsiders must of course respect the Archbishop of the East. They can no longer boss around as usual. Fortunately, Zhu Youcong hid Gary when he went to Macau this time.
He brought out all those foreign magicians, otherwise he would really have to talk to each other about his own affairs.
"General... General..." Devigne, who had inquired about the situation clearly, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Those Dutch people were stunned. They actually dared to ask the Ming soldiers who were used to walking sideways in front of foreigners to put down their weapons.
Can you get ashore? Even if you want to be beaten, don't use this method. Can you afford the consequences of offending these demons?
"Mr. Reyoz, is this the etiquette you use to welcome distant allies?"
"No! No! General, they are not making trouble for your soldiers, but they are resolutely carrying out the governor's orders to maintain order in the port. Please forgive me!" Because it was Bowery who was responsible for blocking the attack outside the city of Relanja.
A group of Western knights, so Reyoz couldn’t tell how terrifying the Ming Dynasty’s army was, so he followed Cohen’s arrangement and wanted to take the opportunity to test it out. If this fat man would bully others with his broken ships, then in the future
At worst, I would change my career and have trouble with him on land every day.
"Really?" Zhu Youcong's fat face had begun to change color, and he tried his best to maintain restraint and said: "But even if our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty die in battle, they will never put down their weapons! You must do this too.
clear!"
"What the hell are you doing?" Before Reyoz could continue to fool him, Ma Chengzu over there couldn't bear it any longer and slapped a guy who was trying to forcibly take away his weapon away from him with a hard slap.
"All troops on alert!" As Zou Weilian shouted, the generals who had already disembarked from the ship quickly started guarding Zhu Youcong. The soldiers who were about to go ashore quickly occupied the vantage point on the ship and raised their guns to take aim. Ten ships that had already entered the port
All the wooden battleship portholes were opened, revealing the dark gun barrels.
"Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding!" Cohen, who was hiding not far away just now, rushed over with Roy pretending to be out of breath. Is this fat guy too unreasonable? We just want to see the soldiers under your command.
What's so great about a gangster? Who told you to pose as if you were going to attack the Port of Batavia? Can the things we piled on the dock now withstand ten Dutch warships with powerful firepower and smash them wantonly? "Respected
Guests, please forgive me for my negligence, they are just faithfully executing my previous orders..."
"Misunderstanding?" Zhu Youcong finally understood what he wanted to do. Isn't it just to show off his power? I'm still worried that I can't find an excuse to scare people so that you can cooperate properly.
"Yes!" In any case, they are indeed here to give a big gift, not to mention that there are people like Shi Weila and others staring at him. Cohen has already shown his face and is too embarrassed to bother him. He turned to the guard next to him and said: "Take that
Anyone who offends our guests will be pulled down and dealt with severely according to military law!"
"Wait a minute!" I haven't even started to use the topic yet, are you ready to find a scapegoat? Zhu Youcong pointed to the unlucky guy in front of him who had just been slapped and was now being picked up by his own people and said: "Devinie
, you translate for the translator, what else is he yelling about?"
"General, he said..." Devigne really didn't dare to say what he heard, otherwise this fat guy might turn Batavia Port into a pile of ruins regardless of the overall situation.
"explain!"
"He...he said! We come from the dirty and backward Ming Dynasty, and we cowards are not worthy of holding weapons in front of proud soldiers! He wants to duel with us, otherwise he will curse you every day even if he accepts the punishment of his own governor!
"Looking at Zhu Youcong's livid, fat face, Devine suddenly had an idea. Isn't that why Jacob Luo became the Archbishop of the East precisely because he helps this devil deceive people all day long? I'm a little more capable. But if I can talk nonsense, it will be smooth.
If I understand the general's wishes, will he not think about me next time if it's good for him?
"Duel?" Zhu Youcong smiled when he heard the word and said to Devine: "Please help me ask the Governor, is this their way of hospitality? If he doesn't mind, I am.
I am very willing to help that unlucky guy!"
After another jabbering that made Zhu Youcong faint, Devigne reported back: "Reporting to the General, Governor Cohen said that he can stop the rude behavior of his soldiers but cannot control their thoughts..."
"Don't be wordy, just get to the point!"
"He supports his soldiers in dueling to defend their dignity. But at the same time, he also reminds you that duels will cost lives. If you are afraid that your men will be harmed, you can also refuse!"
"Liu Ying!" Will anyone die? Otherwise, I would be really embarrassed to send people to play with you! Zhu Youcong said to Devine: "You tell them, if there are still people who want to duel, fight them out, I will
Happy to accept the challenge!”
"General, what are your orders?" There are few women around Zhu Youcong. This time, in order not to affect the negotiations, he left the Zhang Yan sisters on the test ship offshore. But Liuying, who is as cold as an iceberg, is an exception.
, as the most outstanding killer among the Shadow Guards, more than a hundred assassins have fallen under her gun so far. If it hadn’t been for this temporary decision to go south to Java Island, she would have gone after the battle in Dongfan.
Reported by Lu Shanji's staff.
"Send those guys to meet their God!" No one needed to translate this time. Zhu Youcong could also understand that the five unlucky guys standing in front and gearing up had decided to die. Why don't you say there aren't many of them?
How about sending someone? There are six bullets in the pistol. You can't give the remaining one to Cohen to chew and drink?
"Yes!" There is no hesitation. In the eyes of a good killer, it doesn't matter how many enemies there are. What matters is how to get rid of them as quickly as possible without getting hurt.
"Insult! You are insulting us!" Seeing that they only sent a delicate woman out, the five people who wanted a fair duel with Zhu Youcong shouted loudly.
"Insulted?" Zhu Youcong smiled and asked Devigne to translate: "Tell them that they should feel honored to be insulted by me! If it weren't for the sake of their governor, I wouldn't even bother to pay attention to them!"
Five gunshots were fired. There was no waste and no accident. Liuying was still standing next to Zhu Youcong expressionlessly. The slight change was that those who were shouting just now had beautiful red spots on their foreheads.
The one who moved the slowest fell into a pool of blood before even leveling the gun.
"Dear Governor, I hope this unexpected incident will not affect our negotiations!" Zhu Youcong's smile was still bright, and he said to Cohen, who had not yet recovered from the panic: "Just now Devigne told me
, you were delayed because a merchant ship accidentally hit the rocks and blocked the channel. If you agree, I can help you clean it up for free!"
Zhu Youcong really had good intentions this time. Although it is common for ships these days to have neither sonar nor radar to occasionally hit some reefs, this is an important port for trade after all. Let this broken ship block the waterway.
, not only will you get into trouble when you go out, but it will also waste other people’s precious time doing business!
"Thank you General for your kindness! It would be great if you could help!" Sir Roy was not the ignorant Governor Cohen. Although he was also shocked by the beautiful woman's neat killing method, it was fair after all.
Duel. And he also wanted to see what method Zhu Youcong could use to tow away the broken ship that had no power but was filled with stones.
"Then please let everyone on the boat get off. I will clean it up within an hour!" Zhu Youcong really didn't have the time to waste time here. In order to get ashore as soon as possible and have a warm sesame seed cake, he asked the people around him
Chapter completed!