Hai Lanzhu nodded obediently, "Your Majesty, my concubine's health is much better! Your Majesty, you should also take care of yourself!"
"Haha, my heart feels much better when I see that you are fine, my dear concubine! By the way, my beloved concubine, I heard that the green apricots in the south garden are about to ripen. Later, I will personally pick a few for you.
Come and have a taste!" Huang Taiji lovingly took Hai Lanzhu's hand and placed it in his warm palm.
Hailanzhu's pretty face turned red, and she couldn't help but feel a little moved in her heart!
The relationship between her and Huang Taiji was a bit complicated. Huang Taiji was not her first choice at the beginning, but Huang Taiji was already the great khan of Hou Jin and Mongolia at that time, and his status was respected. When Hailanzhu got married, that
There is also no choice!
Although as the saying goes, women chase men, there is a barrier between them, and men chase women, there is a barrier between them!
But humans are not grass and trees, how can they be ruthless?
After getting along with each other for these years, Hai Lanzhu also understood in her heart that the man in front of her was really good to her. Slowly, her heart began to develop a strong dependence on this man, and her heart slowly began to grow.
Hanging on Huang Taiji!
But~the beloved son died young, which became the eternal pain in Hai Lanzhu's heart!
The most important honor in a woman's life does not depend on how respected her status is, or whether she has ever been so magnificent. The most important thing is whether she has completed the most important historical mission - carrying on the family line!
Moreover, that child's status is extraordinary. He is the crown prince appointed by Huang Taiji!
You know, since Hai Lanzhu's son died in infancy, Chongde never established a crown prince again. Even Huang Taiji's eldest son, Hauge, was also excluded. This also laid the groundwork for the subsequent civil strife in the Qing Dynasty!
"Thank you, Your Majesty! But it's too cold today, so let's take a good rest in the thermal pavilion!" Hai Lanzhu said with a smile.
Although she also wanted to eat green apricots, she didn't want Huang Taiji to pick them himself. You must know that Huang Taiji's physical condition has been deteriorating since returning from Pinggu. In addition, Huang Taiji had to do many things by himself in addition to the complicated things in the Qing Dynasty.
, his energy is completely overdrawn!
"Haha! That's good. Today, I will spend time with my beloved concubine!" Huang Taiji put down the memorial in his hand, smiled and pulled Hai Lanzhu to sit down on the soft couch beside him. He was about to say some love words, but he heard
A guard outside reported, "I beg you, King Kong Youde, to ask for an audience!"
Huang Taiji couldn't help but be stunned, and then he remembered that he had indeed recruited Kong Youde into the palace just now!
"Your Majesty, please go and do your government affairs first! I will be waiting for you in the Nuan Pavilion at the back!" Hai Lanzhu said with an understanding smile.
Huang Taiji couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and apologized: "My dear concubine, this, this, oh! This is really wronging you!"
Hai Lanzhu smiled and walked towards the back!
After a moment, the sharp voice of the little eunuch on the side sounded, "The emperor has an edict, and I declare my obedience to the king!"
"The Emperor has an edict, and I declare my obedience to the King and give him an audience!"
Not long after, Kong Youde, led by a young eunuch, quickly stepped into the study room of Guanju Palace!
Kong Youde was about to kowtow, but Huang Taiji waved his hands impatiently. He looked into Kong Youde's eyes and asked directly: "My dear, I have read your plan! I have decided to give you the money you want.
!But, I only have one thing to say, how long will it take you to train this strong army for me?"
Just when Huang Taiji summoned Kong Youde, Liu Ruyi, who had just returned to Jinan City, also received a report from his own soldiers. Louis and Peter's fleet had arrived at Antonwei Pier. The munitions Liu Ruyi had previously asked for had basically been purchased.
They are all here, and traveling with them is Louis, Peter's uncle and the messenger of the Governor of Macau!
Liu Ruyi did not dare to neglect such a big event, so he quickly asked someone to pick up Louis Peter, ordered five hundred personal guards, and went straight to Anton Guard!
In fact, almost two years have passed since Liu Ruyi rescued Louis Peter and when Liu Ruyi prepared to purchase the Portuguese arms!
During this period, many complicated little things happened, causing the plan to be delayed until now!
Louis~Peter is also very excited. He has been looking forward to this day for a long time. As long as this deal can be completed, he can breathe the 'free air again!'
Although Liu Ruyi did not abuse him, being alone and under house arrest in a foreign country was not a pleasant feeling!
Of course Liu Ruyi could understand Louis Pete's mentality, but he didn't say much. He just shook Louis Pete's hand vigorously and said with a smile: "Brother Pete, we are destined to meet you thousands of miles away! I just
I hope our friendship will last forever!"
Although Louis Peter is half Portuguese, he is a British nobleman, especially his father, the Duke of Liverpool. In Chinese saying, 'This family has a big mouth and a very solid foundation!'
Although the energy of Portugal and Britain is currently not in Southeast Asia, Liu Ruyi knows that in just a few years, the navy that cannot match the empire will destroy the arrogant Spanish 'Armada' and truly control the maritime hegemony.
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Now, by making good friends with Louis Peter, even if China Ocean Trading Company does have a conflict with the Dutch in the future, it can still put pressure on the Dutch through his relationship!
Louis~Peter obviously didn't understand Liu Ruyi's intentions. The closer he got to Anton Wei and the sea, the better he felt!
"Honorable General Liu, look! This is Mother Dahai! Our friendship will last forever under the witness of Mother Dahai!"
For Liu Ruyi, a powerful warlord with a large number of troops and strong military strength, Louis~Pete was also very respectful!
Although, in Westerners' accounts of their experiences, the far-off and mysterious East is a backward but virgin land full of gold, but after Louis ~ Peter's personal experience, the result is obviously not like this!
Westerners naturally worship the strong!
For Louis Piet, some of Liu Ruyi's qualities were also the objects of imitation for his aristocratic son!
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When going to Anton Wei this time, in order to show her closeness, Liu Ruyi did not ride a horse, but shared a carriage with Louis and Peter. The two traveled far and wide and had a great time chatting!
When the group of people arrived at Anton Guard, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but be shocked by the scene on the sea!
I saw a dozen huge wooden warships parked neatly on the vast Antonwei Pier!
These battleships are about six or seven stories high, and are entirely made of wood. On both sides of the deck, there are several rows of dark muzzles that reflect the golden light of the sun, which makes people feel chilly!
Although Liu Ruyi didn't know much about battleships, he could tell that these battleships were definitely powerful weapons!
However, when he walked into the rowing room where he saw the ins and outs of these battleships, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but be stunned!
These seemingly ‘big Mac’ warships, in terms of power, basically rely entirely on sails and manual oars~!
But immediately, Liu Ruyi felt a little relieved!
You know, it is only 1640, and it will be more than a hundred years before the first industrial revolution breaks out in Europe, and Watt, who invented the steam engine, is still in a micro-cell molecular state!
However, even so, the craftsmanship level of these warships is far from comparable to that of the Ming Dynasty! Of course, except for the treasure ship of the Three Treasure Eunuchs!
These warships do not entirely belong to the same group. More than half of the ships are flying the national flag that the sun never sets, and a small half are flying the Portuguese flag!
It seems that these people have spent a lot of effort looking for Louis Peter!
Sure enough, when the white sailors who had been waiting by the pier saw Louis Pete walking in, they couldn't help but gathered around him and burst into tears. They were even closer than when they met their own father!
Louis Pete waved his hands coolly, obviously disdainful of these sailors!
However, the sailors not only didn't take it seriously, but became more respectful to him!
Seeing this scene, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but laugh. It seemed that the so-called nobility and emotions of European aristocrats were all staged in this way!
Everyone exchanged pleasantries, and soon, an old man in his sixties, wearing a black missionary uniform, walked up to Liu Ruyi.
He bowed respectfully to Liu Ruyi, and then took out a list from his arms, "Honorable General Liu, our Lord Governor has received the deposit you paid! And Lord Governor, for what you need,
I am also very interested in your business! This time, in order to thank you for your help to Mr. Peter, we have brought you a very generous gift!"
After he finished speaking, he blinked at Liu Ruyi and waved his hand behind him!
Soon, there were a dozen tall and strong white sailors carrying several large wooden boxes and moved them in front of Liu Ruyi!
Liu Ruyi glanced at Louis Peter, who quickly explained: "General, this is my uncle's butler, Mr. Michel, an old man from Yorkshire, England!"
Liu Ruyi nodded, no wonder this old man is so powerful and emotional, he is also a person of status!
Old Michel signaled the sailor to open the lid of the wooden box. Soon, rows of dark muskets were exposed to the dazzling sunlight!
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but feel a little moved in her heart, 'Hey, these things are all treasures!'
Although Liu Ruyi's Caishi Army's muskets are already very sharp, the gunpowder ignition and firing device are not very sharp!
The most important thing is that Liu Ruyi is not from an engineering background, and he currently does not understand the extent of Western advanced musket technology!
And with the ‘true god’ Louis Pete, Liu Ruyi believed that these old ghosts would not dare to fool themselves with some Xibei goods!
However, Liu Ruyi had experienced many storms after all. He quickly suppressed the emotions in his heart, waved his hand to Huo Lang, and said with a smile: "Huo Lang, go~!~~ try the gun and see what these foreign devils can do.