The Xia State delegation set out from Qingdao, met up with Xu Erjue and the caravan at Songjiang Prefecture, and then headed south, arriving in Batavia with smooth sailing.
Today's Xia Navy is the overlord on the Eastern Sea, and has already swept away all ghosts and monsters.
It turned out that there were some sporadic pirates in Guangdong who were doing evil, so Zuo Hua was so angry that he asked Shang Kexi to lead several warships to approach the Pearl River Estuary.
The local officials were so worried that they immediately tried to bring all the pirates who had escaped ashore to justice.
Since then, people who make a living on the sea have known...
Times have changed, you have to abide by the rules.
After the pirates were wiped out, people who were sailing and doing business obviously felt much more comfortable.
When you go to sea, you no longer need to burn incense and worship Buddha, nor do you need to leave any last words for your family.
"Alas! Other people's royal relatives are famous for their food and drink, and they will enjoy endless glory and wealth in their lives. Only our family puts hardship first and enjoyment last. Europe is thousands of miles away, and my third brother-in-law is really tolerant.
Let you run so far!"
Under the coconut tree, Xu Erjue complained loudly and felt unfair for his younger brother.
If he hadn't been wearing big flower pants, bare arms, lying in a rocking chair, and two local beauties massaging his legs and feet, Xu Erjue would have really believed his lies.
"It is precisely because we are relatives of the emperor that we should be proud of our brother-in-law. But having said that, my eldest brother also suffered a lot in Batavia. I will write a letter to my sister-in-law and ask her to come and take good care of my eldest brother's life.
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Xu Erjue's face changed drastically.
"I regard you as my brother, but you regard me as my enemy, right?"
Xu Erjue pursed his lips, holding back his joy, and felt comfortable.
The mission stayed in Batavia for three days, replenished fresh water and food, then joined the Dutch and began sailing westward.
Because of his outstanding contributions in the East, Putmans was called home and promoted to a high level, and this time he was also the leader of the Dutch fleet.
But he preferred to stay on Xia's battleship.
One look at it makes me like it even more, and the turmoil in my heart becomes even more unbearable.
Obviously the Netherlands is the coachman of the sea and the king of Europe's shipbuilding industry. However, compared with the latecomer of Xia Guo, it is a bit obvious that it lags behind.
Thinking about the situation facing the Netherlands today, Putmans decided to submit a report on his ideas after going back.
"There is a strait ahead. The people of Johor are very tough, so everyone must be more careful."
Putmans was also a very good guide, and he helped Xia's colleagues understand a lot of things along the way.
As the fleet entered the strait, people from Johor heard the news and came to stop them.
I planted this tree, I opened this road, if you want to live from now on...
The naval officer understood the meaning, waved his hand, and several warships crossed the sea.
The gun window was opened and aimed at the south bank.
Amidst the earth-shattering noise, smoke and dust billowed on the land on the south bank, like an earth dragon turning over.
People in Johor immediately put on smiling faces.
"I was just joking. It is an honor for us and other barbarians to have the Kingdom of Heaven come to Johor. Please take a seat quickly!"
Watching the whole process from the side, Putmans' lips twitched.
The Dutch have long been dissatisfied with the issue of setting up a personal card to collect taxes in Johor.
However, after fighting several wars, the Netherlands always suffered losses. There was no other choice but to pay the money as quickly as possible.
It is said that Chinese people pay attention to etiquette, have a gentle personality, and prefer to persuade others with virtue.
Why is this Xia Kingdom different?
Liao Zhongjian was unaware of Putmans's inner slander, so he walked in the strait and kept observing the situation here.
"This is an important passage connecting the East and West. Countless merchant ships and trade must pass through it. The water here is covered with gold. Such an important place must be in your own hands."
The general who accompanied the navy on this trip was Kong Zhiguang, the captain of the Yangzhou.
Liao Zhongjian's ideas coincided with his.
The King of Johor was overjoyed when he heard that the people from the Celestial Empire were coming, and even sent the Prime Minister to personally greet them.
In the face of pressure from the Netherlands in recent years, Johor has been in a difficult situation. It is not that they have not sent people to China to complain, hoping to get help from the above country.
However, the once majestic Zheng He fleet had disappeared, and the Middle-earth Dynasty could no longer organize a large army to support his younger brother.
Now that the mighty fleet has arrived, the people of Johor seem to have hope again.
But when they saw the Xia people and the Dutch people getting together, the people of Johor instinctively felt that something was wrong.
Just as they were trying to find out what was going on, a Chinese from Temasek on the north shore of the Taiwan Strait ran over.
The Chinese have settled in Temasek for hundreds of years, and some of them are even descendants of Zheng He's fleet.
This time I heard that someone from the local area was coming, so I hurriedly came to see him.
The fellow villagers burst into tears when they saw the fellow villagers.
The Temasek Chinese were really happy to hear the voice of their hometown.
Kong Zhiguang "misunderstood" their tears and asked on the spot: "Have you been bullied by the people of Johor?"
Temasek Chinese people are a little baffled.
"ah?"
Kong Zhiguang's eyes flashed with stern warning.
"You must have been bullied by the Johor people."
The Chinese people in Temasek nodded immediately.
"Yes, yes, we are indeed bullied by the Johor people, and we ask the general to make the decision for us."
Looking back, Kong Zhiguang appeared in front of the Johor people, with murderous intent all over his body.
"Why do you bully my people?"
The Prime Minister of Johor was so frightened that he was shaking all over and his voice was filled with tears.
"This small country in the faraway country has always respected the Heavenly Kingdom and would never dare to humiliate the people of the Heavenly Kingdom. I would like to ask the general to warn you."
Kong Zhiguang threw the testimony of the Temasek Chinese in front of the Prime Minister of Johor.
"What else do you have to say?"
The Prime Minister of Johor vaguely felt that the arcing sky was slowly getting dark, much like a big pot.
"I promise with my life that this will never happen."
Behind Kong Zhiguang, the entire fleet was already busy.
The artillery was aimed at the shore, and the crew fired their muskets.
The entire mission, including battleships and merchant ships, consisted of more than 40 ships. Not counting the dozen ships of the Dutch, the number of members was more than 15,000.
If this power comes ashore...
The Prime Minister of Johor was so excited that he had a cold war and quickly sent someone to report to the King.
The king was also confused.
When did the Heavenly Kingdom become so overbearing?
He quickly issued an order to the prime minister. He must not let the Shangguo become angry under any circumstances. He must try his best to calm down the Shangguo.
The Dutch were already difficult to deal with. If the Xia Kingdom attacked again, Johor would be destroyed.
Faced with the low profile of the Johor people, Teacher Kong Zhiguang pointed unceremoniously at Temasek on the north shore of the strait and several islands in the center of the strait.
"In order to ensure the safety of the Chinese here, from now on these places will be taken over by the Heavenly Kingdom. The Heavenly Kingdom will station troops here to supervise your words and deeds. If your words and deeds are inconsistent, the Heavenly Kingdom will not be lenient!"