A white man next to him came out, with a trace of doubt in his eyes, looking at Zheng Zhilong in front of him and asked.
The white man was the famous Dezague. He spoke in French. Zheng Zhilong didn't understand. He was slightly stunned and subconsciously looked at the translator beside him.
The translator quickly translated for Zheng Zhilong.
Zheng Zhilong quickly said to Dezag in front of him: "Sir, we are almost there! Not far ahead, you can see our coastline! We are almost arriving in Daming!"
The translator next to him said something to Dezag in front of him.
Dezag shook his head.
"This is too far. I feel like my body can hardly bear it!"
"Don't worry, I didn't lie to you. Really, if you keep patiently, we will be here soon!"
Zheng Zhilong is still comforting Dezag.
"land!"
"There's land ahead! We're getting there!"
“We’re getting there!!!”
"We're getting home!"
At this moment, many sailors on the side looked forward, but they could only see the vast ocean. Only the first mate holding a telescope in his hand could see clearly. At this time, the first mate's eyes
There was a look full of excitement.
Zheng Zhilong also quickly took out the telescope from his waist and quickly looked in the direction to the side.
Soon, he saw a slender continental line through the telescope.
There was a hint of excitement in his eyes.
At this time, Dezag was communicating with the translator. After talking for a while, Dezag showed a curious look in his eyes. When he asked the translator to ask, Zheng Zhilong said to Dezag in front of him: "Mr. De! That's right in front of you.
It’s time to arrive in Daming!!!”
Zheng Zhilong said excitedly to Dezag in front of him. As he said this, Zheng Zhilong handed the telescope in his hand to Dezag in front of him.
When Dezag heard the interpreter's words, he quickly raised his telescope and looked in the direction Zheng Zhilong was looking at just now.
Soon, he saw the mainland coast.
At this time, Dezag showed excitement in his eyes.
It’s finally here! Who knows what he has gone through along the way.
What he experienced at sea made Dezag a little uncomfortable looking back. He even regretted it many times. He was deceived by Zheng Zhilong into coming to the Ming Dynasty, but he was already on the way. At that time, it was impossible for the Ming Dynasty's fleet to turn around for him.
Therefore, Dezag can only be forced to come here like this!
Now, we have finally arrived in this mysterious country in the East!
There was a trace of expectation in Dezag's eyes. There have always been legends about this ancient mysterious country in the East in Europe. Those legends are almost miraculous.
There are various rumors. Dezag almost grew up listening to the legends of the mysterious ancient country in the East!
The reason why he agreed to Zheng Zhilong's invitation may not be without this element.
After all, silk and porcelain are both things that Dezag likes very much.
When he came to the East this time, he only brought two or three of his students with him.
Because they saw hope, the sailors and first mates were instantly filled with energy, and the ship sailed quickly on the sea.
Sometimes, people are like this. After seeing hope, they will burst out with completely different power than before.
Gradually, the original coastline became clearer and clearer. Eventually, almost all the sailors could see the port pier in front of them clearly!
The largest port in Dengzhou, the exchange of goods at the port is very fast at this time, and countless people are busy.
The ship of Zheng Zhilong and others was soon discovered by people at the port. Seeing Zheng Zhilong's ship and this huge ship, the people at the port quickly told the people in the local shipping department about the news.
People from the Shipping Department quickly began to report the news to everyone.
At this time, Zheng Zhilong's ship had slowly docked at the port.
"See Mr. Director!"
Officials from the local Customs and Taxation Bureau quickly came to Zheng Zhilong's side and bowed respectfully to Zheng Zhilong in front of him.
Zheng Zhilong is the first director of the General Administration of Customs and Taxation. This is not an empty shelf. He has already set up a shelf. However, at present, this shelf is not under the control of the imperial court.
Because Zhu Cihong had contracted out the tax money for this racket, Zheng Zhilong needed to pay five million taels of silver in taxes a year!
This money is mainly used as war funds!
Therefore, Zheng Zhilong established the Customs and Taxation Bureau a long time ago!
In fact, the cabinet has always been quite controversial on this point, but Zhu Cixiang also gave his own reasons.
It's very simple, five million taels of silver can cover most of the military expenses!
Moreover, many expenditures in Shandong can be fully covered. Otherwise, the money will have to be paid by the cabinet.
Therefore, after Zhu Cihong said these words, several adults in the cabinet suddenly had no opinions.
joke!
If officials were allowed to take charge of the Customs and Taxation Bureau!
In that case, it is simply impossible to turn over five million taels of silver to the national treasury every year. How can we give this money to His Highness when the time comes???
After weighing the pros and cons, several adults in the cabinet no longer objected to His Royal Highness doing this!
"No gift!"
Zheng Zhilong looked at the bustling dock in front of him with some emotion and said to the officials on the side.
At this time, Dezag also walked off the boat.
"Oh! The bustling pier! I haven't seen such a bustling pier in a long time!"
Dezag said with emotion in his eyes.
His eyes looked at Zheng Zhilong standing aside.
At this time, Zheng Zhilong smiled slightly and said to Dezag in front of him: "Mr. De, I have told you a long time ago that the Ming Dynasty will never let you down! You will see a prosperous and beautiful Ming Dynasty!"
"Haha! I hope so!"
Dezag had a smile in his eyes.
"Okay! Wait for me to pack these things on the ship. Later, I will take you to Qingzhou to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and a professor who is as smart as you!"
Zheng Zhilong smiled and said to Dezag in front of him.
After listening to the words of the translator next to him, Dezag's smile became even bigger.
"Okay! Thank you!"
Dezag said to Zheng Zhilong in front of him.
Zheng Zhilong smiled slightly, and he quickly began to order the sailors around him and the porters at the dock to quickly move the goods from the ship.
These things are all important artifacts imported from Europe. Many of them are requested by Huang Ming Zhicheng University. He doesn't dare to show any neglect. Many of the things here can be sold for a lot of money!