The shadow of the ship is getting bigger and bigger in everyone's eyes, and almost everyone can see that this is definitely not a Ming Dynasty ship, nor is it the flat-headed sea-going ships that are occasionally seen passing near Pi Island, with their towering masts and exaggerated
The sails and the exotic ship shape clearly told the people on the dock that this was definitely a sea ship they had never seen before.
Kong Youde had already seen Jiang Wan walking out of the house. With his current posture, he estimated that the people on the sea had seen the movement on the shore and would not come to the shore again. He smacked his lips with regret.
I should have been able to make a little fortune at first, but it's a pity.
"Have your people come over and prepare to unload the goods from the ship!" Jiang Wan saw Kong Youde walking beside him and ordered with a smile: "Also, please don't make a fuss with your people. There may be some weird people on the ship, but
It doesn't matter!"
"This is your ship, Marshal...?" Kong Youde was stunned: "This doesn't look like our Ming Dynasty ship!"
"It's not the imperial court's ship!" Jiang Wan smiled and didn't explain much: "Go and call someone, the ship will dock soon. Remember, don't make a fuss!"
Kong Youde's disappointed heart suddenly began to surge again. No wonder Marshal Jiang was not in a hurry these days. It turned out that he had supplies, so why should he worry about it? He could just follow Marshal Jiang to enjoy the good times and enjoy the hot food.
He turned around and summoned his people. When the ship was about to dock, hundreds of people had gathered on the dock. Of course, most of them were Jiang Wan's people.
Mei Xiaofei walked off the boat and saw Jiang Wan standing not far away. His depressed expression suddenly brightened and he walked towards Jiang Wan.
"Meet the adults!"
"It's been a hard journey!" Jiang Wan pointed to the ship not far away: "It's not easy to sail this ship. I thought it was Yanran, but I didn't expect it was you!"
"According to your instructions, after the young lady got the ship, the first thing she did was to recruit captains and sailors who could sail the ship. I don't know anything, but the young lady just asked me to be the captain. Sir, how about you change it?"
Let’s do it alone, I’m still comfortable with adults!”
Mei Xiaofei said bitterly, he must have suffered a lot these days.
"You have a good idea. There is no one trustworthy around the lady. Can I rest assured?" Jiang Wan laughed and scolded: "If you are allowed to be the captain, it is because the lady respects you!"
Mei Xiaofei stammered for a long time and finally stopped talking.
"I've seen General Jiang!" A man flashed out from behind Mei Xiaofei.
Jiang Wan was greatly surprised: "Aren't you that so-and-so, that priest?"
Father John smiled slightly: "It's me, Miss Jiang's Sihai Trading Company, who has organized a fleet to trade with North Korea. I think I can still be of some help!"
He smiled very humbly: "Now I can be regarded as an employee of Sihai Commercial Bank!"
"Sir, the priest gave himself a Ming name, Tang Ruowang. We all call him Lao Tang. It's really thanks to him that we got here all the way. He also helped recruit the people on the ship!" Mei Xiaofei explained on the side.
"It's interesting!" Jiang Wan laughed. Apart from the dozen or so Western instructors training musketeers in the Nanhai Guard, this was probably the first Westerner to take the initiative to serve him.
And this person is not one of those vulgar desperadoes, but a figure who belongs to the real elite of the West. Listening to Mei Xiaofei's tone, I am afraid that this guy not only understands the Ming dialect, but is also highly regarded by the Victor Chamber of Commerce.
He also has considerable attainments in navigation.
"Xiao Fei, you go and take someone to unload the things on the boat. I'll have a chat with Lao Tang!"
"Are you just unloading supplies? There is also some porcelain and silk on the ship. We plan to go to Busan. That is where the trade has been decided by Miss and Lao Tang!"
"Unload them all!" Jiang Wan ordered: "Except for leaving enough food and fresh water, unload all other things. Your ship will not go to Busan for the time being. Just stay here. I have use!"
Mei Xiaofei would not question Jiang Wan's order, so he responded and turned around to execute it. However, Tang Ruowang behind him flashed his eyes, revealing a somewhat complicated look.
There was a noise on the pier, mixed with waves of lowered cheers. Jiang Wan smiled and shook her head, leading Tang Ruowang towards the house where she was temporarily staying.
"When I was in Haojing'ao, I thought the priest was an important figure in the Victor Chamber of Commerce!" Jiang Wan sat down and said with a smile: "I was really surprised to see the priest here suddenly!"
"General, just call me Lao Tang!" Tang Ruowang nodded reservedly: "Don't forget, I am an employee of your trading company now, so there is no need to be so polite!"
"Okay, Mr. Tang!" Jiang Wan waved her hand: "Can you explain to me why you joined Sihai Trading Company if you don't work as a good priest?"
"I heard from Miss Jiang that the general came here to take office!" Tang Ruowang did not answer Jiang Wan's question directly, but looked outside: "This is the border of the Ming Empire. The general guards here and commands hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians.
, resisting the invasion of barbarians, no matter how I look at it, the generals should be important ministers of the Ming Empire!"
"You think so highly of me, I'm just a soldier!" Jiang Wan smiled slightly.
"I'm very well-informed!" Tang Ruowang looked at Jiang Wan, with a hint of cunning in his eyes: "The general married the daughter of one of the most powerful dukes in the dynasty, and he also rules such a large area of land, so
If I can have his support, I think the help to my missionary career will be unimaginable!"
"I can't refuse such a temptation!" He said calmly: "Miss Jiang's Sihai Trading Company is recruiting people, and I think I still have some knowledge and experience to be able to help Miss Jiang, so..."
"Does your church not care if a priest is involved in secular things?" Jiang Wan was still a little surprised.
"I was appointed by the Jesuits to preach in the East!" Tang Ruowang said frankly: "Spreading the glory of God on this piece of land in the East, and making more people become believers in God, is my biggest task. As for the other
The local church will not interfere with the matter and has no right to interfere!"
Understood!
The other party spoke so bluntly that it was difficult for Jiang Wan to understand. However, he was also a little funny. If Tang Ruowang wanted to take a shortcut to preach, he couldn't be said to be wrong. But to achieve his goal, he only needed to
I'm afraid he still has a long way to go.
"I can't promise you anything!" Jiang Wan said: "Besides, many things I do may not be in line with your teachings. Have you really thought about what you do?"
Tang Ruowang looked at Jiang Wan and said slowly: "If a farmer does not have cattle for plowing, the trough for feeding the cattle will be empty. This will reduce a lot of troubles. But there will also be a lack of help for plowing. If we want to make our lives easier,
When there is a dispute, the only way is not to interact with others. But if we do not interact with others throughout our life, life is worthless; if we live only for ourselves, our life is meaningless. Don't avoid people, but obey them.
We should serve others, share our faith with others, and seek fairness and justice. Should our lives have nothing to do with others and become empty, or should we serve God wholeheartedly and live a fulfilling life?"
"Hahahaha!" Jiang Wan laughed, "Okay, I understand, please don't quote your scriptures to me. Okay, it's been a hard journey. Take a good rest. In two days, maybe you can return it."
I need to work hard on you!"
"Is the general in trouble?" Tang Ruowang blinked and asked, "I'm very willing to make some suggestions for the general, if the general is willing to tell me!"
"Huh?" Jiang Wan turned her head and looked at him. If the person standing opposite was a Ming Dynasty man, then these words would undoubtedly mean that he did not understand the rules and was arrogant. However, if the person standing opposite was a Westerner like Tang Ruowang, they would not
If Tang Ruowang dares to say this, he must be conceited.
"In addition to theology, I also studied astronomy, geography, mathematics, etc. in the seminary. I also did some research on mechanical manufacturing and navigation. I also had some adventurous experiences and visited many places!" Tang Ruowang said: "The secular world
By participating in suffering and happiness, you can better understand God's will. I have always practiced this aspect very well!"
Jiang Wan looked at him quietly. He knew that this was because the other party was eager to show his ability in front of him and reflect his value to him. However, he would not rashly believe in such a guy who relies on his words these days.
There are too many people, and it just so happens that he also made a living by relying on his words.
"I'm short of food now!" After a long silence, he said, "I'm short of a lot of food!"
"How much is many, many?" Tang Ruowang asked.
"I can appease as many soldiers as I have food, and I can have as many warriors under my command!" Jiang Wan said, "A lot means a lot, no matter how much I have, I won't be too much!"
"How does the general plan to solve the food problem?" Tang Ruowang continued to ask. Although he seemed a little tired of asking for the root cause, Jiang Wan felt that the other party's attitude was quite objective. If the other party did not even ask about the specific situation, he would pat his chest and say
If he can solve it, then he is definitely a bragging liar.
"I plan to be a pirate!" Jiang Wan smiled slightly: "I have the ship now, I have the people now, but I don't have the money for normal trade, so I can only become a pirate!"
"This..." Tang Ruowang was speechless. He didn't expect such an answer to come out of the other party's mouth.
"Well, although the Luochuan has six cannons, there are not many qualified gunners. No, to be precise, there are none!" Tang Ruowang swallowed hard: "Except for a few muskets on the ship, this merchant ship
If our armed forces encounter pirates, it will be difficult for them to protect themselves, let alone become pirates themselves!"
"It doesn't matter!" Jiang Wan said: "All I need is a transportation tool, and I don't intend to rob ships at sea. Regardless of its speed and capacity, I think this ship is qualified to be a pirate ship."
of!"
"It seems that you already have a target!" Tang Ruowang regretted slightly. He must have participated in the other party's military operation, which was not in line with his original intention.
I feel like I've been on a pirate ship!
Jiang Wan smiled and stopped answering him: "Go and have a rest. I will call you when we set off!"
Dried meat, vegetables, flour, this time the vegetables are real vegetables, not those bean sprouts, which is a rare delicacy for people in Huweiying or Jiangwan.
What's even more exciting is that there is actually wine on the ship, and Mr. Jiang generously rewarded Kong Youde and his subordinates with ten altars, which made these guys who hadn't smelled the smell of wine for who knows how long.
He was so happy that even Kong Youde couldn't help but drink for a few more nights. Seeing his brothers happily eating meat and drinking wine, he was filled with emotion.
It seems that following Marshal Jiang will make life much easier for him and his brothers. If Master Guerrilla knew that people like him lived such a happy life here, I don't know if he would regret it.
If days like this can continue, he hopes that Marshal Jiang will stay here and not enter the island. However, he knows that this is unlikely. Big shots come to do big things, so he can stay here.
After more than half a month, it is already very good. No matter how stupid the imperial court is, knowing that the current situation in Dongjiang Town is so chaotic, it will not send a deputy who can only mess around to control Dongjiang.
What a pity!
He smashed the drink in his mouth. If the commander had brought thousands of people here, things would not be like this. Kong Youde would naturally follow this gentleman wholeheartedly, but now this gentleman is like this
Just a few people, just to bring together the various ministries that everyone is in danger of, and just want to directly seize the military power of Marshal Shen and General Liu, that is simply a dream.
Perhaps, this gentleman just came to Phidao to make a fortune. When the weather got cold, he slapped his butt and left. It was considered that he had gone to Phidao to take up his duties. However, the situation on Phidao was too chaotic for him to control, so
, he would rather be punished by the court than go back.
Kong Youde felt that he had grasped the big man's mind, but after he understood this, his heart suddenly became even hotter.
That's right, Kong Youde came to Pidao because of Mao Shuai. Now that Mao Shuai is gone, what does Kong Youde have to miss about Pidao? Where does he go to serve as a soldier and eat food instead of serving as a soldier?
By leaving this island with this master, he must have found a way out for himself!
Especially since the man in front of him is a manipulator. If he performs well, he might be able to take him away when he leaves.
I didn’t see the soldiers around this lord. All of them are well-fed, well-clothed, and well-equipped, which makes people jealous. Even if he never does this job, he can get a soldier next to this lord.
It doesn’t seem to look bad either!
Someone got drunk and started making a fuss. Soon, the fuss turned into a fight. Kong Youde glanced back and saw that the people near the fire were useless. He turned his head away with relief and continued thinking.
own thoughts.
How about going to discuss this gentleman's opinion tomorrow and see if he has any use for me?