Nan Juyi's idea of ​​feeding the Honan Franji barbarians in Batavia Harbour was finally lost.

In order to show sincerity, Governor Cohen sailed out of the port on a warship with a white flag on a warship, intending to find Li Kazi and others to express his willingness to stop the army and seek peace.

As soon as he left the Port of Batavia, Cohen was shocked.

The twelve warships in front of them were flying the national flag of the Ming Kingdom, which was taller than the warships that I had seen before, which acted as the flagship of the pirates. They were densely covered with small pieces of sails, and nearly a hundred dark gun barrels were extended from the side, just like an ancient giant beast entrenched on the sea.

Cohen couldn't understand why, in just one night, he didn't know where he ran out so much that it showed that it was a giant ship of the regular navy of the Ming Dynasty.

The muzzles of these giant ships were obviously aimed at the three-masted sailboats in the Port of Batavia, or the entire port.

As for the distance between these giant ships and the port, Cohen directly judged that the cannons on these giant ships had a range of at least about ten miles.

If you are not sure, the warships on the opposite side can just push the distance forward a little. Why should they be ten miles away?

After all, the range of the entire shore defense cannon is less than eight miles, and the carrier-based cannons on the three-masted sailboat are only about six or seven miles.

It is impossible for those pirate gangs who have fought with the Batavian Port fleet for several times to be unclear about the situation of the Batavian fleet and shore defense.

Governor Cohen, who was able to become a member of the Seventeen Gentlemen and pioneered the new headquarters of Batavia, was obviously not a good role to be with.

In fact, because he was coveting the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and to be able to bite a piece of fat on the Ming Dynasty, Cohen had a lot of research on the Ming Dynasty.

These studies are not only reflected in Cohen's research on the terrain and maritime strength of the Ming Dynasty, but also in his self-taught Ming Dynasty's writing and language.

Although the Ming Dynasty's official language sounds awkward, at least in the eyes of the Ming people, they can be regarded as "talking people" and are no longer a barbarian.

Cohen originally planned to discuss with Li Kazi and others, and decided to give up directly. After instructing the helmsman to change the channel, he planned to go directly to find the leader of the Ming Navy fleet to discuss.

Nan Juyi was still closing his eyes in the cabin. When it was not involved in the issues related to the South China Sea Fleet, Nan Juyi was more like a great scholar than an admiral who led his troops.

As for the twelve battleships in the front row, they were handed over by Nan Juyi to Zhou Liangzhi, Qian Haocheng and others for command, for the purpose of cultivating young people.

Of course, Zhou Liangzhi, Qian Haocheng and others also knew in their hearts that Nan Juyi was just to be lazy.

But who would be willing to let go of the opportunity to show your command ability?

Zhou Liangzhi stood on the deck of the bow of the ship early, and held up a telescope to observe the Batavia Port opposite.

Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng saw the warship that drove out of Batavia Port early in the morning, of course, but were curious about why the barbarians who were facing came out with white flags.

Ask for peace? Beg for mercy? Peace talks?

When Zhou Liangzhi discovered the warship where Cohen was, these words immediately popped up in his mind.

Turning his head and looking at Qian Haocheng next to him, Zhou Liangzhi was about to speak, but he saw Qian Haocheng, who was still holding a telescope, and said, "What should you do if you think about this?"

Zhou Liangzhi said: "What do I think? I can see with my eyes! The barbarian warship is coming with a white flag. Can it be sunk directly?

If you want me to tell me, we still have to report to the Admiral. Let’s see what the Admiral thinks. We two cannot decide on this matter!”

Qian Haocheng nodded and said, "A coincidence, I think so too."

Zhou Liangzhi curled his lips and said nothing. Instead, he ordered his personal soldiers around him: "Order, prepare for artillery, no fire is allowed without orders!"

Cohen, with two beards, leaned on a civilization stick with his right hand, followed by an interpreter, boarded the battleship where Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng were, and took off his hat first, bowed slightly and said, "I'm glad to see you, my friend."

Qian Haocheng blurted out: "Damn it! You can speak human words!"

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Who am I? When can I speak human language? Did I say animal language before?

Cohen, who had a dark face, reacted for a while, then smiled and said to Qian Haocheng: "Yes, if you mean I can speak the Ming language."

Qian Haocheng knew that he had made a mistake, so he poked Zhou Liangzhi with his hand and signaled Zhou Liangzhi to answer the situation in front of him, so he should let Zhou Liangzhi, who is more sensible. He is better off having a rough man like him and he should not be able to talk to these barbarians who can talk to others.

Zhou Liangzhi smiled and bowed to Cohen and said, "I don't know the name of Mr. Gao?"

After hearing Zhou Liangzhi's question, although Cohen was surprised by Zhou Liangzhi's youth, he was not so surprised that he was rude.

After learning Zhou Liangzhi's actions and bowing, Cohen said, "Jane Pittszon Cohen, you can call me Cohen."

Zhou Liangzhi bowed and said, "It turns out it is Mr. Cohen, who has long admired him, long admired him."

Cohen was stunned. Has my name been passed to the mysterious country in the East? Even their naval generals had heard of my name?

But Cohen's face turned a little ugly.

I heard of my name, and now I will bring my army to block the door? Twelve warships lined up in a row, preparing to shell the port of Batavia?

After taking two deep breaths of the air with the smell of the sea, Cohen's mood finally calmed down a little.

After all, the Ming Navy's warships are stronger now, so they are so blocked that they dare not go out, rather than blocking the Ming Navy and they dare not go out.

After a smile came out of the corner of his mouth, Cohen said, "I guess the general has guessed the purpose of my visit this time?"

Cohen's face changed again and again just now, and in the end he could squeeze out a smile, which was amazing.

If this guy hadn't had the deep eye sockets, pale skin, and a pair of blue eyes, Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng even thought this guy was a strange person who could change his face in Sichuan.

Zhou Liangzhi smiled and said, "We will naturally know your purpose. We will introduce you to the Admiral Nanju Yinan, the Admiral of the East China Sea Fleet in the Ming Dynasty."

Cohen was stunned, then smiled and said, "Please both of you."

Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng have good feelings for this man-talking man.

After all, meeting a barbarian who speaks human beings and is polite at sea is like waving a needle in the sea.

It was precisely because of this excellent impression that Zhou Liangzhi reached out and pointed: "Please."

Cohen was not surprised by the inspection on the warship. After all, Batavia and the Ming army were both sides in war. It was normal for him to come to see the other party's commander, so it was normal for him to undergo the inspection.

After a tedious body search procedure, Cohen finally met Nan Juyi, the admiral of the South China Sea Fleet in the command cabin where Nan Juyi was located.

At this time, Nan Juyi specially put on the python robe given by Emperor Chongzhen, and also wore a jade belt around his waist. He sat upright on a chair waiting for Cohen's arrival.

When Cohen saw Nan Juyi, his heart skipped a beat and said in his mind that it was not good. This old man is definitely not a good deal.

Silence, expressionless, and did not take the initiative to stand up to welcome him. There was no feeling in his eyes when he looked at him. It should be the most appropriate way to describe it as condescending.

But the situation is better than that of others. I know what the situation is. When I am in a different place, I may do more than the old man in front of me, and I may not meet a loser at all.

Now I am the loser I am received.

After moving forward two steps, Cohen took off his hat again and stroked his chest with his hands: "Great and invincible Navy Commander, please accept me, Jane Pittszorn Cohen's most sincere greeting."

Youdao is to stretch out your hand and not to hit people with a smile, not to mention that Nan Juyi is very interested in this man who speaks humans. He then stretches out his finger to the chair opposite him and smiles: "Mr. Cohen, please sit down."

After Cohen sat down, Nan Juyi spoke: "I am currently in a war. I wonder what Mr. Cohen came to see Nan?"

Cohen said simply: "No, I want to point out a little mistake in Mr. Nan's words, that is, both of us are not in a state of war now, or there may be some misunderstandings, but the misunderstandings will eventually be resolved, right?"

Nan Juyi laughed softly, not caring about it.

Whether he is in a state of war is not up to you, nor is he that the barbarian on the opposite side has the final say, but Emperor Chongzhen, who is far away in Nanjing, will decide.

Your Majesty said that he was in a state of war, then that was in a state of war. Your Majesty said that he was not in a state of war, then everything would become a misunderstanding that occurred under the instigation of a small group of villains with ulterior motives.

Nan Juyi, who is well versed in the officialdom, naturally no longer refuted Cohen’s statement, and turned to laugh and said, “So what is Mr. Cohen coming here for?”

Cohen nodded before speaking, "Actually, I came to meet Admiral Nan to clear the misunderstanding between you and me."

Nan Juyi still nodded and said with a blank expression: "Mr. Cohen, please speak."

Seeing that Nan Juyi on the other side had no expression, he could not draw any conclusions, and Cohen felt ache in his heart.

The most troublesome thing on the negotiation field is this kind of scheming guy.

After clearing his throat, Cohen said: "Your country is a maritime power, with a naval strength that is better than Eurasia. The Netherlands has just defeated the Spaniards and is also a maritime power.

Now that such a misunderstanding has occurred between your country and our Netherlands, it is really a pity. Why not stop the army and reconcile the two families?"

Nan Juyi nodded slightly and said, "According to what Mr. Cohen said, the incident of the Great Ryukyu is also a misunderstanding?"

Cohen's face remained unchanged, and he was not even embarrassed at all. Instead, he confirmed Nan Juyi's words in an extremely certain tone: "No, right! The matter of Da Ryukyu is a small wave of villains with ulterior motives in it to destroy the friendship between us.

Here, I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the Dutch King Frederick Henry. Thank you for attacking the illegal vendors who are entrenched in the Great Ryukyu and destroying the feelings and friendship between our two countries.

Secondly, on behalf of the Dutch King Henry and the people of the government, I regret the misunderstandings that have occurred between me, and I am willing to work with Mr. Nan to maintain the friendship and feelings between me."

Nan Juyi understood every word Cohen said, but after listening to it, he felt something even more painful.

This man who speaks humans is indeed good at speaking Ming Dynasty. And it has to be admitted that this guy is very familiar with the Ming Dynasty's official language. Even in the officialdom, few people in the officialdom can say such shameless words like this guy.

The meaning of this barbarian is nothing more than admitting that his killing of the Henan barbarians in Daliuqiu is legal, humane, and politically correct.

However, the Henan East India Company did not mention any of the role it played in it, and even threw all the pot to the Henan barbarians who had already sunk to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish.

This shameless spirit is very similar to the one who is on the dragon throne in the Ming Dynasty.

But unfortunately, the master on the dragon throne can be shameless or shameless, but he is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He has received the order, held the heavens and said the heavens, said the law and so on and other words are used to describe the master.

After all, that man has factory guards, garrisons, navy officials, people's hearts, silver, and power. It can be said that he does whatever he wants and no one can control it.

The guy in front of him was just a barbarian. Even if he wanted to go higher, he was just a bigger businessman.

Let’s learn about the eight Jin merchants who were killed by nine clans and tens of thousands of heads. Let’s learn about the Zhejiang merchants who were killed by nine clans and Hui merchants.

When I met this barbarian myself, I had already given him a lot of face.

Seeing that Nan Juyi was still expressionless, Cohen was a little anxious. Due to the pressure brought by the twelve battleships lined up, Cohen simply gave in: "Of course, those vendors who have hurt the friendship and feelings of our two countries were once a member of my East India Company. I am willing to provide you with certain compensation on behalf of the East India Company.

What we should be more concerned about now is how to put aside disputes, open up this boundless sea, occupy more colonies together, and bring more taxes and silver to the kings of our two countries."

Seeing that Cohen finally said the topic he was interested in, or finally convinced, Nan Juyi's face was squeezed out with a smile: "So, is Mr. Cohen surrendering on behalf of the East India Company?"

Nan Juyi didn't care about what misunderstandings and disputes Cohen said.

Nan Juyi strongly agrees with the truth that Emperor Chongzhen once said is only within the range of the cannon!
Chapter completed!