November 18th, the seventh year of Chongzhen, Penghu.
Penghu is full of joy on this day.
Ding Yunyi is getting married.
For many years, things have not been so festive in Penghu. Everyone took out the clothes they only wear during the New Year and wore them solemnly.
Inspection Ding has done so much for Penghu, and now he is like one of his own family members. If a member of the family is getting married, can it be a grand ceremony?
It seems that Ding Yunyi also wanted to make this wedding grand. He organized the entire military camp and nearby open space as a place for banquets. The tables, stools, bowls and chopsticks were all brought by the people of Penghu.
Early in the morning, Ding Yunyi got up early. He put on the groom's official clothes and looked around him. All the brothers were wearing brand-new clothes with smiles on their faces. There was no sign that an earth-shattering event would happen soon.
The tension is going to happen.
"Every ship is ready. The 'Happiness' and the 'Fighter' have taken the lead in setting out to sea."
Ding Yunyi nodded with a smile on his face: "Brothers, today I, Ding, am getting married. I will put aside all other matters for the time being. Come and grab the bride from me!"
"Go and steal the bride! Go and steal the bride!"
Amidst the roar of applause, the brothers surrounded Ding Yunyi and left the military camp in a mighty manner...
...
Taiwan.
Today is also the birthday of Governor Putmans, but the atmosphere here is much worse than in Penghu.
Those Taiwanese people who were considered weak by Hongyi actually started an uprising under the leadership of Guo Huaiyi. This is simply intolerable.
Putmans must suppress this riot as soon as possible, otherwise it will inevitably cause a series of troubles.
Four hundred soldiers, led by Major Calcha, have gone to suppress the attack, but Governor Putmans is not sure whether they can successfully suppress it in the shortest time and restore "tranquility and peace" among the generals.
However, there are some happy things. The bronze statue specially customized by Father Candinius for the Governor has been completed.
This tall and large bronze statue will symbolize the "merits" of Governor Putmans and will forever be "admired" by those who come after him.
When the bronze statue was unveiled, the city of Relanja was also very lively, as if the battle going on outside could not affect their mood.
They watched with joy as Governor Putmans personally unveiled the red cloth, and then the tall bronze statue appeared in front of them, followed by bursts of applause and cheers.
"I hope that your successor, whenever he sees this bronze statue, will be reminded of the supreme contribution you have made to the Netherlands." Father Candinius said with a smile on his face: "No matter who comes here from now on,
The first thing they see is your bronze statue, which will urge them not to forget their sacred mission."
Although he was upset by Guo Huaiyi's riot, the completion of the bronze statue still greatly eased Putmans' irritability: "Father, I have spent so much money on you. I will be deeply grateful for this honor."
I am proud. When I retire, I hope to bring my grandchildren here and tell them that their grandfather finally did something for the country."
Father Cantinius took the lead in applauding.
What good words, what a respectable Mr. Governor.
Just as everyone was cheering, a discordant sound of artillery was heard outside. Putmans frowned, it must be his own soldiers firing at the rioters.
These rioters deserve to be hanged!
He adjusted his mood and turned to Xie Tian with a smile: "Mr. Xie, I heard that you have also contributed a lot. I think I must also thank you for the completion of the bronze statue. You are our true friend.
Ah, what a pity, we also have a common friend, Mr. Ding, who didn't come."
"He will come, he will come soon." Xie Tian smiled and told the Governor with a pun.
Yes, "Mr. Ding" will come soon, but of course, it will not come as Putmans imagined.
Chen Dong and Lieutenant Jeremy also witnessed the completion of the bronze statue. Lieutenant Jeremy cheered loudly as if it was his own bronze statue.
"If it weren't for those rioters, this would be the most perfect day." Lieutenant Jeremy said happily: "It's a pity that I can't follow my companions to exterminate those rioters, but I can see the unveiling of the bronze statue with my own eyes.
, this is enough for me to show off when I return to China."
Chen Dong smiled slightly.
In his opinion, the greatest tragedy is that Jeremy stays in the city of Geranje. When the appointed time comes, he will be the first person he has to deal with.
To be honest, he still couldn't bear to kill this Hongyi. After all, they had spent so much time together, and some feelings had developed.
"It will be very lively today, right?" Chen Dong asked smoothly.
"Yes." Jeremy said enthusiastically: "There will be a reception and a dance. Ah, you and your crew can also join in the carnival. Of course, you must not leave the city of Relancia. It is really difficult outside.
It's too dangerous, those rioters will rip your neck open at any time."
"Okay, I'll explain it carefully to my crew."
When he returned to the boat, Chen Dong's whole person changed suddenly, and the smile completely disappeared from his face.
Dozens of brothers also stood there with solemn expressions. Chen Dong's eyes swept over them one by one: "Brothers, in a few hours, it will be time to take action. Are there any of you who are afraid of death?"
"No!" A low reply came from the brothers' throats.
"No one is afraid of death. This time we will fight vigorously." Chen Dong said with satisfaction: "Rong Youxiong, you are responsible for leading nineteen brothers to deal with the enemies to the west."
"yes!"
"I will personally lead nineteen people to deal with Jeremy and his men and take control of the city tower. Zhao Guangyi, take your brothers and forcefully rush to the city gate, open the city gate, and welcome the guards into the city."
"yes!"
After the orders were delivered one by one, another burst of cheers came from outside, and Chen Dong said coldly: "Did you hear that? The Hongyi are gathering there, and they actually installed the bronze statue on our Ming Dynasty land. Such a shame, I
The people of the Ming Dynasty will never tolerate it. Many of us will die, but it is worth dying. In the future, our bronze statues will be bigger than Hongyi's. Those who are alive, when the Tomb Sweeping Day comes, don't forget to pay tribute to the brothers who have died.
Put up some incense sticks and bring two bottles of good wine."
The brothers were silent.
They are not afraid of death, and they don't care about what is coming. For them, being able to fight vigorously is worth more than anything else.
This is November 18th, the seventh year of Chongzhen reign in the Ming Dynasty.