Jiang Yanran met the Dutch captain who was so frightened by her that he ran away.
When he learned that the girl in front of him was the manager of this port and the governor of the Ming Dynasty Overseas Security Bureau and Ryukyu Comfort Division, a look of surprise flashed across Renroz's face.
However, he controlled his expression well and offered his respectful blessings to the other party.
Strength has nothing to do with age. If the opponent can defeat the Japanese who originally occupied this place and has the strength to destroy the entire Japanese fleet, then no matter how young the opponent is, they can be ignored.
Lenroz understood this truth early on.
"Want to know why we own a large sailing ship made by Portugal?" Jiang Yanran pursed her lips slightly and said with a serious face: "This is our trophy. Is it okay to explain it this way?"
"The spoils of war?"
Lenroz showed a hint of joy: "So, the Ming Empire and the Portuguese are now in a state of hostility?"
"Besides the question about the ship, do you have any other questions?" Jiang Yanran did not answer the other party's question. If she hadn't frightened the other party into abandoning the ship's cargo and escaping hastily, she had some intention of compensating the other party. In fact,
She was not even interested in meeting the Dutch captain.
Of course, what's more important is that before coming back, the family had already made a division of labor in Zhenjiangbao between the Portuguese and the Dutch, but Catherine was responsible for it. If she got involved, wouldn't that mean that her own family was robbing her own family's business?
?
Jiang Yanran's arrogance was taken for granted in Lenroz's eyes. People with strength should have the qualifications to be arrogant.
He left without any resentment. In the next few days, the Zanya replenished food and fresh water at Naha Port, repaired the ship, and even escaped a sudden storm at the port.
A few days later, the Lizan embarked on its return journey again. However, after leaving the port of Naha, the pockets of everyone on the ship were as empty as the cargo warehouse of the Lizan. The hospitality of the Ryukyu people, the delicacies of the Ming Dynasty and various
Such enjoyment emptied the last silver coin in their pockets.
In fact, the cost of berthing and supplies in Naha Port is not low, but everyone from Lenroz to the crew feels that such a price is completely acceptable. At least Lenroz feels that if such a price can get safety, enjoyment and supplies
If so, it is simply worth it.
As for whether he would get nothing in this trip, Lenroz was not worried. The news about the Ming Dynasty and the Portuguese that he brought back from Ryukyu should be enough to recover all the losses in his trip.
Edric, the Governor of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has always been enviably generous in his rewards in this regard.
More than ten days later, Dongyi Island, Relanja City.
Strictly speaking, although the Ming Dynasty people called this island Dongyi Island, in the territory of the Dutch, it was the Dutch province of Reland, and the city of Relandja was the largest castle in the province of Reland.
It is the general hub for foreign trade that governs the entire province.
Of course, it is also the most prosperous place on this huge island, and the governor's palace of Edric, the provincial governor, is located in the middle of the city of Relanja.
Renroz parked the Praise of Merit and took people directly to the Governor's Mansion to ask for an audience with the Governor. What surprised him slightly was that although the Governor received him, there were actually other guests at the Governor's place.
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A woman, a very beautiful woman, with a Portuguese face, but she was dressed like a Ming Dynasty noblewoman.
Hmm, a very strange woman.
"Oh, Lenroz, my most promising captain, did you bring something surprising to Geranze again this time?"
Edric smiled and greeted Lenroz, but did not move. His hand hung down beside the chair, and a trace of blood slowly flowed from his wrist and fell into the container next to the chair.
Beside him, a barber with a gray beard stood behind him with an expressionless face.
"Have you been feeling a little unwell these past few days, Lord Governor?" Lenroz asked with concern. Although the other party received him during the bloodletting treatment to show his closeness to him, he did not want to have too much contact with a patient.
"Even if there is nothing wrong with your body, occasional bloodletting is good for your physical and mental health!"
Edric's face was a little pale, but he was still very energetic. He turned his head: "Do I make sense, Miss Catherine!"
"You are absolutely right. Unfortunately, the people of Ming Dynasty cannot accept our advanced scientific medical technology. In their view, only those strange bark and grass roots can treat diseases. This makes me feel very confused.
!”
"If Miss Catherine is not used to living in the Ming Empire, you are always welcome in the Province of Relancia. Not only does it have the most advanced medical conditions, but it also has a variety of things that Miss Catherine cannot get in the Victor Chamber of Commerce.
In return, I have to say, Miss Catherine, you made the wisest choice to leave the Victor Chamber of Commerce. The Ming man who became your husband will never know how lucky he is!"
"Victor's flower?"
Lorenz realized the identity of the woman in front of him. He shut his mouth decisively and decided not to reveal any news he had brought back in front of this woman. Although he did not know why this woman could be received by the Governor, and
Still received in such a private environment.
Seeing this woman's face and plump figure, he seemed to have guessed something.
"That was what happened before!" Catherine glanced at Len Rhodes: "I am now working in the Sihai Trading Company in Ming Dynasty. This time I came to discuss some business with Sir Edric. Captain, if your matter is more urgent,
If so, Jazz can handle your matters first!"
"No hurry, no hurry!"
Lenroz waved his hand: "I can wait until His Excellency the Governor and Miss Catherine finish discussing the business, if you two don't think I am an eyesore here!"
"You should also listen to it. Lizan may also be involved in this business next time!"
Edric's face twisted slightly, as if his wrist hurt a little. However, as a nobleman, he must maintain his grace in front of ladies no matter how painful it is.
"Ms. Catherine, go on!"
"The Governor should have verified the information I gave you last time. Your Excellency the Governor will no longer doubt my sincerity!"
"Yes, I have sent someone to verify it. The Portuguese Far East Fleet does indeed have a squadron of four warships that disappeared from Malacca. The external news is that they are out on a cruise, but with Miss Catherine's daughter, we are in Daming
As expected, traces of these two warships were discovered in the waters of Guangdong!"
"If nothing else happens, they will soon join the Victor Chamber of Commerce in Haojingao in the name of retired naval warships!" Catherine said lightly: "The four active naval battleships are now in the battlefield without you knowing.
You know how much impact joining the battlefield will have on the battle situation!"
"That's why I receive Miss Catherine like a friend!"
Edric smiled reservedly: "I completely believe that Miss Catherine has really left the Victor Chamber of Commerce!"
"So, this time, Miss Catherine, what did you bring me?"
"A message and a proposal!" Catherine also laughed: "Don't be nervous, Sir, both my message and proposal are free now. Only after you decide to adopt my proposal can I make a profit."
picture!"
"I hope you bring me a surprise, not a fright!" Edric nodded with a smile and said tactfully.
"You know that the Ming Empire is engaged in a protracted war with the barbarians in the north!" Catherine said.
"I know, but what does this have to do with us?"
"When there is a war, there will be prisoners of war, and it is such a waste to use these well-trained prisoners of war as slaves to work as coolies!" Catherine smiled slightly: "So, our Ming Sihai Trading Company spent a lot of money to obtain military supplies from the Ming Empire.
Fang purchased a large number of such prisoners as mercenaries. After careful training and instruction by our instructors, these prisoners of war are now able to fulfill all contracts as mercenaries!"
Her eyes flashed: "Although I don't want to have any more interactions with the Victor Chamber of Commerce, I will not be embarrassed by money. Therefore, this is not very good news for Sir Sir. The Victor Chamber of Commerce has never
My Ming Sihai Trading Company has hired at least five companies of mercenaries, and we have also signed long-term contracts!"
"This is really bad news!" Edric shuddered, and the wound on his hand hurt even more. He couldn't help but glared at the barber behind him: "That's enough, stop the bleeding. I'm enjoying it now."
The joyful mood brought by bloodletting is gone!"
"Five companies!" Lorenz on the side was silently calculating how many people there were in the five companies when he heard the woman in front of him continue to say.
"I don't know where the Victor Chamber of Commerce may send these five companies of mercenaries, but I think they won't keep them in vain. As a friend, I feel it is necessary to remind Sir Sir of your opinion.
Risk, as a businessman, I think the Province of Relancia should also improve its military preparedness to cope with all changes!"
"The Kingdom of the Netherlands has enough power to protect its territory!" Edric said solemnly: "Moreover, even if the armed force is not enough, I can urgently recruit civilians, businessmen, and craftsmen in my territory to join the army!"
"Thank you Miss Catherine for the reminder, but I'm afraid I will disappoint Miss Catherine as a businessman!"
"It doesn't matter, this is just a suggestion. If necessary, Sir, you should know where to contact me!"
Catherine stood up with a smile and said goodbye: "Also, Sir, you must verify the news I brought. I don't want to leave the impression that I took advantage of others. For me, if I can make money, I can also
Ruining the affairs of the Victor Chamber of Commerce is the happiest thing in life!"
"I will!" Edric nodded: "Someone, send Miss Catherine away!"
"One thousand people!" As soon as Catherine left, Lenroz spoke slowly: "If we count it in terms of companies, at least five companies are an army of one thousand people, plus the weapons owned by the Victor Chamber of Commerce.
Soldiers, even if it is not a battle at sea, we have no advantage at all on land!"
"There are definitely more than a thousand people!" Edric shook his head: "This woman is very cunning. If you only look at her face, you will be deceived by her. Even if she is expelled from the Victor Chamber of Commerce, she will be deceived in the blink of an eye.
The fact that she can find a new backer in the Ming Empire is enough to prove her scheming and methods, and I am afraid that a large part of her information was provided to them by the people of the Ming Dynasty, otherwise, she would not be so powerful!"
"However, selling prisoners of war as mercenaries is indeed a good business. This is much more profitable than the slave trade!"
Lenrozi nodded: "This and the news I want to bring to the Governor are somewhat corroborated. The Ming Empire seems to have made considerable progress in the battle against the northern barbarians, not just against them.
On my own land, even the Naha port in the Ryukyu Kingdom is occupied by the Ming army. I just came back from there!"
"Why did you go to Naha Port?" Edric frowned: "I remember that you are going to bring back a group of slaves for Relanze this time!"
"Accident, just an accident!" Lenroz said: "How we got there is not important. What is important is that I discovered the Portuguese Galen ship in the Ming Dynasty's fleet. According to their general's personal announcement, this is
Their spoils of war!”
"Is there such a thing?" Edric's eyes widened immediately: "The Ming Dynasty and the Portuguese are clashing again, at this time?"
"The specific situation needs to be verified by the Governor. However, perhaps from this news, the news brought by Miss Catherine is not without credibility. At least, we can now confirm that the Ming Empire's influence on the Portuguese
The impression is not very good. I don’t know if Miss Catherine’s patronage in the Ming Dynasty played any role in this. But since this news is beneficial to our Kingdom of the Netherlands, Your Excellency Governor, then we must take advantage of it!
"
"It seems that when I asked you to be the captain of the plundering ship, it was indeed more suitable than being a company captain in the army!" Edric nodded slowly: "Your mind and knowledge are more suitable than your combat skills.
Skills can contribute more to the kingdom!”
"Also!" Lenrozi continued: "It is understood that the army of the Ming Empire fought a battle with the Japanese state not long ago. A certain fleet of the Japanese state was completely destroyed. The Ming Empire seems to be showing signs of being tough. I suggest the governor
Your Majesty, please adjust the attitude of our kingdom towards the Ming Empire, at least be more tolerant towards the merchants in our territory and let them convey our goodwill to the officials of the Ming Empire!"
"It's not necessary!" Edric thought for a while and shook his head: "This is a decadent and huge empire. It's just that some places are already rotten, and some places are still intact. The battle with the Japanese can't prove anything.
, and the location of our Relan Province is itself the territory given up by this empire. As long as we don’t actively provoke him, it will be fine. For other things, if we do more, we will make more mistakes, if we do less, we will do less!”
"Mr. Governor, you have always been wise!" Lenroz nodded, not sure if he really agreed with Edric's view.