Chapter 17 The prince comes, allies welcome
On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, on the last day before the New Year's Day, from Xinjiuzhou in the north to Chengxun in the south to Chengxun in the south, from Dongfan Chengtian Prefecture in the east to Kandahar in the west, the entire Ming Dynasty was filled with joy. Whether it was ordinary people, officials and merchants, almost everyone was busy posting Spring Festival couplets and making New Year's goods.
Even most vassal states inherited the customs of the Ming Dynasty, and every family was decorated with lights and was full of joy and joy.
However, at this time, the Eurasian city at the entrance of the Eurasian Canal did not have the atmosphere of the New Year. It was not that they were alone overseas and it was only the New Year. Last year, it was also decorated with lights and bustling, but the situation this year was different. The Anti-Habsburg Alliance launched a raid on the allies. As the closest Ming army base to the continent, the soldiers here could not celebrate the New Year.
At that time, the Ming army soldiers stationed in various bastions suddenly flocked out of the bastion and ran towards the port in neat rows. All merchant ships from vendors from various countries were driven to the north bank of the canal, and the entire port was surrounded tightly.
What is the Ming army doing? It’s fine if you don’t rest during the Chinese New Year, but you even ran to the port to get some air. Are you sick?
Of course they were not sick. The port was blocked because a big man was coming. Not only did the South China Sea Fleet commander Zheng Xing, Wuwei Army commander Li Mingfu, Ottoman Empire Vizier Suiman, Portugal Prime Minister Schvira, Spanish Admiral Okundo all stood respectfully at the port, waiting for the arrival of this big man.
This formation is really scary. So many prominent men from the Habsburg Alliance of the Ming Dynasty welcomed him together. Could it be that the Emperor of the Ming Empire is coming?
Of course, it was not His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire, but Zheng Chenggong, the eldest son of His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire, the prince of Zhennan and the Navy Marshal Zheng.
Just after noon, a black line suddenly appeared on the sea in the distance. Slowly, the black line became thicker and thicker. Many vendors from all over the country watching the fun on the north bank couldn't help but take out their telescopes to look at the black line.
Immediately afterwards, the North Bank recalled a thunderous sound, and as the telescope was transmitted, the thunder became louder and louder, and finally even suppressed the sound of the waves.
Everyone knows that the black lines on the sea surface mean that a large fleet is approaching, but they never expected that the fleet is so large that it can be seen from the telescope that there are definitely no less than a thousand ships coming, and they are all warships!
There are four outrageous warships at the front of the fleet. Judging from the size, everyone on earth knows that they are the lucky ships of the Ming Empire!
These vendors have heard some time ago that Spain, Portugal and other European powers have fought, and they suffered a great loss, but they were beaten out of the sea. Everyone is speculating whether the Ming Empire will send troops to aid.
Some people guess that the Ming Empire would not care because the navies of Spain and Portugal were crippled, which proves that the navies of other continental powers are not weak. If the Ming Empire comes to help, it is not easy to say whether they can win. It is certain that the losses are heavy. Who would have trapped themselves for the sake of their allies?
Some people also guess that the Ming Empire will take charge, because His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire is a famous good man and has nothing to say about his allies. Now that his allies are bullied, he will never stand idly by.
Well, the latter part of the people guessed correctly, because the fleet of the Ming Empire had arrived, but they did not expect that the Ming Empire would send so many warships, more than a thousand warships. This is probably all the warships of the Ming Empire. In order to help his allies, he actually sent all the navy. His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire is really a great man!
Did Zhu Cijiu sent all the warships? Of course not. He only sent three fleets, six hundred super battleships, and six hundred. They were armed blessing ships from the Royal Marine Company of the Ming Dynasty, used to transport the army and food and supplies.
According to Zheng Chenggong's tactics, there was actually no need for too much force in the early stage, so in the end, Zhu Cijing only transferred the Beiyang Navy, the Nanyang Navy and the East China Sea Fleet to support it. The army only sent three legions, namely the Guanning Army, the Dongjiang Army and the Dingliao Army.
Zheng Chenggong was standing at the bow of the ship of the Chenggong, looking forward. When he saw that the port was approaching, he immediately ordered: "Tell me that all the super battleships and armed blessing ships entered the Eurasian Canal, in a single formation, docked along the right side of the canal, and all treasure ships entered the port with the flagship."
The flag bearer behind him began to wave the order flag. The flag bearer on the mast immediately cast the same flag words to inform the warship behind him, and the order was quickly passed backwards. Soon, the fleet was divided into two, four treasure ships headed straight to the port, while the other warships began to line up and enter the canal.
Now the vendors who like to watch warships are blessed. The Ming army warships beat them one by one and passed by them not far away, neatly and endlessly. They can see whatever they want.
Some people who were erratic even started counting one by one, wanting to see how many warships the Ming army sent. This count was afraid that it would take at least a few hours, but they did not feel bored at all. Instead, they were talking to the people around them and were very excited.
In the port, Schvira and Okundo were also very excited. When they came, the Ming army's support finally came, and it was not perfunctory at all. The dense warships told them that His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire was really going to help with all his might!
The treasure ship finally landed, and the ladder was put down. Zheng Chenggong led a group of senior generals to slowly walk towards the dock. His momentum was not even inferior to Zhu Cijiu, but there was no one in the port to shout long live.
Schvira knew that the young man in front of him was His Majesty the closest brother of His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire. His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire even surpassed Prince Emperor Xin. From his position, he could see that he was appointed as the Marshal of the Navy of the Ming Empire at less than 20 years old, holding the most powerful navy in the world. Who can compare this trust in the Ming Empire!
Faced with such a favorite minister of the Emperor of the Ming Empire, who can even be said to be the second-person of the Emperor of the Ming Empire, Shivera's talent for flattery was revealed again. As soon as Li Mingfu and Zheng Xing saw the ceremony, he immediately came over and gave a respectful tribute to the chest, and then said in a coquettish manner: "Your Highness, it's been a long time since I saw you. Thank you for leading your army to support us. We will never forget the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire and your kindness."
This guy's flattery skills are getting better and better. Zheng Chenggong smiled after hearing this, and even stepped forward to hold his hand and said kindly: "Earl Shi Weila, long time no see, our Emperor Majesty said that the Ming Empire must definitely keep its promises, abide by the alliance, and help its allies. You have no need to be polite, you have no need to be polite."
Later, Sueman and Okundo were led by Schvira, so they had to respectfully step forward to compliment and thank them again. The position of the leader of the Ming Dynasty, the ally, became more and more reliable.
Chapter completed!