Chapter 285: Sea negotiation

In the sea of ​​Xiamen, two double-brigged wooden boats stopped quietly in the wind and rain, and the raindrops were like lines, hazy in sight. At this time, the wind and waves were not heavy, and the boat was gently undulating in the sea with the waves. The fine rain wet the deck and was as wet as oil.

Several navy generals were wearing straw raincoats and stood quietly on the bow of the boat. The rainwater hit the strawcoats and made rustling sounds. Drops of raindrops condensed and rolled down, but they still stood still, as if they were paying attention to something.

Two sloops came in the rain and fog. A navy general waved his hand and signaled that his ship had gone out. A sailboat on the other side also came up, three hundred feet, two hundred feet, one hundred feet..... The two ships moved closer. When the ships collided, their hulls shook gently, and then the sailors on both sides quickly threw out their hooks and pulled each other's ship.

The two ships, which were split into one another, moved closer together, and the two pedals were handed to each other from the ships of both sides at the same time. The soldiers took the boards and tied them to the side of the ship quickly, while looking at each other curiously and carefully. Different hairs and different appearances, but they could feel the identity of a soldier on the other side.

This was the first time they were so close and looked at their opponents so peacefully. Jia Qingyou rushed over. The shipping merchant accidentally acted as a witness to a major historical event, although he was so reluctant.

The generals of the Ming army boarded the ship. The Portuguese side had the first negotiation on the Portuguese ship for security reasons. They took off their straw raincoats, exposed their bright and neat armor, and wore a narrow sword under their ribs, and boarded the Portuguese ship as if nothing had happened. Their calm expressions and calm movements dispelled the tension of the Portuguese soldiers. The musketeers standing under the bulging on both sides of the ship's side loosened their hands and their muzzles quietly hung down.

"This is General Han Wu, the admiral of the Fujian Navy of the Ming Dynasty, the consul of the Fujian Governor's Office, the councillor of the Fujian Seaway Envoy, and the chief Peng Xiaoyang, the Qianhou of the Zhejiang Navy."

The Portuguese leader on the opposite side responded with the newly learned Chinese etiquette. Jia Qingyou's nervousness gradually calmed down and continued: "Sir, this is General Sander, the Royal Navy Colonel of the Flangji Kingdom, and the priest Miguel. This is the representative of Captain Pedro who was doing business in Luzon, his assistant Mr. Valente, uh... and the handsome warrior of the Japanese Pig Claws."

Several Ming army generals focused their eyes on Pig Claw's 'handsome' face. Pig Claw handsome habitually grabbed the wet warrior bun and tried to show an indifferent expression. Han Wu smiled contemptuously, turned to Sander and smiled, "The characters in the group are really diverse. The eight of us meet on this sea. It tastes like the "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea".

Several Portuguese people didn't understand what the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, but Pig Claws handsome understood. He couldn't help but smile, but no one looked at him. Pig Claws smiled twice, feeling bored, and then held it awkwardly again.

Jia Qingyou is very familiar with Portuguese, but communication is not a problem. He said a few words to Sander in his stuttering Portuguese, and then told Han Wu: "General Sander, please let you and all of you enter the cabin."

Sand also acted like he reached out to invite him. Han Wu nodded and walked towards the cabin first. Peng Xiaoyang shook his strong body. When he passed by Zhuzhao's handsome side, the armored elbow guard suddenly shook, rubbing through Zhuzhao's handsome chest and abdomen, and glanced at him provocatively.

Pig Claw roared in pain. He took two steps back. He was furious and twisted his face and grabbed the long hilt of the samurai sword. With a "crack" sound, he wanted to pull out and kill.

Priest Miguel held the back of his hand and shook his head slightly. At this time, Peng Xiaoyang and others had already entered the cabin. Pig claws pushed the knife into the sheath with a gritted teeth. He followed the three Westerners into the cabin. He was short and strong. Standing behind, he could only see the back of the person in front of him, and he would not have conflicts with Peng Xiaoyang again.

After a few words of the two sides, Sand said straight to the point: "We come from the distant Kingdom of Portugal and have no intention of offending the Ming court. Manshiga is a small kingdom of barbarians. They have been annexed by us, but as the territory of the Kingdom of Portugal, we respect the supreme position of the Ming Kingdom in the East. We are willing to negotiate with the Ming Kingdom on this matter."

Han Wu shook his head and smiled, "General Sand, I really want to know what your country wants to negotiate with us? Manta Ka is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. He prides himself and accepts the protection of the Ming army. You have now occupied Manta Ka. The Sultan of Manta Ka Sultan Su Duan Mamo has asked my Emperor of Ming to send troops to help restore the country. We should safeguard the interests of our vassal states, right?"

The priest Miguel smiled and said, "God General, our king is very eager to establish a good cooperative relationship with the greatest empire in the East. Our navy is the most powerful force in the West. Because Mantaga is neglected to us, we have acquired them and replaced their dominance. Now, as the master of Mantaga...."

The governor, Senator Zheng Rongran, immediately said: "No, without the recognition of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, you are not the masters of Mantaojia, and you have no right to speak on behalf of Mantaojia."

Sand shrugged unhappily and sneered: "I'm sorry, you, in fact, it's all we decide on to make the thorns now."

Peng Xiaoyang immediately shrugged and said tit-for-tat: "So, we are here!"

When Valent saw the strong smell of gunpowder, he hurriedly became a peacemaker and said, "Sir, please be quiet, please be quiet, please let me say something!"

He shouted once and saw no one paying attention to him, and hurriedly pulled Jia Qingyou over and asked him to repeat it twice in Chinese before both sides calmed down for the time being.

The rain outside seemed to be heavier, and the buckles on the roof of the cabin made a rustling sound. Valent looked at the white rain and fog outside the cabin and muttered: "This is not a good weather for negotiation, but... it is also not a good weather for combat."

He tightened his cloak and smiled and said, "General Han, sir, I have been to the East for a long time. I also know that although His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has a vast territory and... an army with a larger population than our entire country, the broad-minded King of the Ming Dynasty has no intention of using his powerful forces to interfere in the affairs of small countries around the surrounding areas, as long as no one offends the dignity of the Ming Dynasty. He is a kind giant."

He pointed to Sand and Miguel and smiled, "And we are some people who did not want to offend the Ming Dynasty. As the issue of Mantaoga as a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, we understand this way: we want to occupy it and live here, just want to do business with the Eastern people. After the merger of Mantaoga, we also have an obligation to replace Mantaoga. We fulfill our obligations as a subordinate to the Ming Emperor, that is, General Sand's government will pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty like the Mantaoga Kingdom. If General Yangling agrees, we can immediately send an envoy to the capital of the Ming Dynasty to pay tribute."

The priest Miguel nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes. For the Ming Dynasty, there was no change. Although Mantaga changed his master, he was still a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty and was willing to fulfill his duties as a magistrate to the Ming Dynasty. I think His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty would be satisfied with this."

Han Wu, Zheng Junran and others looked at each other, feeling a little surprised. Before they set off, they also estimated that the conditions that the Folang Ji people might have proposed, which was just a deterrent by force. At the same time, they gave some more benefits to ensure that they did not infringe on the territory of the Ming Dynasty and to ensure that they did not obstruct the countries in the South China Sea to take advantage of the road to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

However, even Yang Ling's estimate did not expect that the Westerners would agree to pay tribute. After all, at this time, Flangji was the overlord of the sea, and a group of adventurers and speculators dominated the country. They would not surrender weakly because of the destruction of a few ships.

This matter was beyond their expectations, and one regime subverted another regime and expressed obedience to the Ming Dynasty. As the governor of the government, Zheng Junran, he was satisfied. He did not need to use weapons, and could also ensure the status of the Ming Dynasty as the central government. Then there was no need to worry about the changes and changes within the small and small man and internal changes.

In fact, after the internal regime changes in Japan and Annan, the new rulers surrendered to the Ming Dynasty. Generally speaking, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty would accept it. This is a precedent. So when he heard it, his expression was very gentle. He had already started nodding slightly.

Sander was also a little proud of this. The Orientals care about these false reputations. So what if they hold him to the position of God? As long as the actual interests and power are in their own hands, not to mention that when we have firmly stood up here and the power gradually becomes stronger, our navy can continue to come to the East and tear down this deed at any time.

Han Wu, Peng Xiaoyang, Zheng Junran, and the Haidao Tsang Xingyun and others whispered, Zheng Junran said: "General Han, in my opinion, this condition is worth discussing. Do you think you can reply to the Governor and ask him to make another decision?"

Han Wu hesitated for a moment, looked at Tang Xingyun and Peng Xiaoyang, and asked, "What about your opinions?"

Tang Xingyun twisted his beard, looked at the four people opposite him, and then whispered: "This............, we all know that the pirates in Folangji are very powerful. The pirates in Mantaga are not pirates, but the official army of the voluntary kingdom. Their combat power must be stronger. I think there is nothing wrong with this matter peacefully. Whether the rulers there are called Mantaga Sultan or the voluntary king, as long as they are all subordinates of the Ming Dynasty, what's the difference?"

Han Wu frowned, but because Zheng Junran and Tang Xingyun's official positions were not inferior to him, he couldn't argue in person. Yang Ling's real intention was to know that Yang Ling cared about whom the form belonged to, but that once this important maritime traffic route was controlled by others, it would have an impact on the Ming Dynasty.

It is obvious that the Folangji people are ambitious. If they formally acknowledge their existence, the Ming navy would have to circle around the inland sea, and the outside would become the territory of the Folangji navy.

Peng Xiaoyang whispered: "I'm talking to everyone, look at these weird guys, which one of them looks like good things? Can they believe what they say? Territory, territory, when my father was dominating Putuo Mountain, who would have to surrender, then he would have to lead people and take the boat to surrender. Just chopping the chicken heads, drinking bloody wine, and raising the banner of my Peng family will be considered a member of my Peng family? Yaya, do you think I'm an idiot?"

Han Wu glared at him and said angrily: "You are a general of the court now! Don't say it, I have your own ideas."

He thought for a while, smiled at Sander and others, "Very good. I am willing to believe in your sincerity and do not want to fight with you. However, this matter is very important and I cannot make the decision. The Governor is waiting for Gulangyu. Can you please report to General Azeg and His Excellency Bishop La Mario and ask them to come forward to discuss with us in detail?"

Sander, Miguel and others whispered a few times, and Miguel hesitated: "It's not that we can't trust the General, but General Azeger is the commander of the Manthaga garrison, and Bishop La Mario is the special envoy of His Majesty the King. How do you... ensure their safety?"

Han Wu said frankly: "The four of us can stay on the ship of the noble envoy as hostages. There is an old saying here, "The two countries are fighting each other and not killing the envoys, let alone we have not met with each other."

"But", he glanced at Pig Clawed Handsome and said lightly: "Their people should not be bored. We know they are serving you, but they are not qualified to negotiate!"

Five nautical miles behind the two wooden sailboats, each gathered a large number of warships just in case. Sander and others immediately sent another ship to the back to ask Commander Azeger and Archbishop La Mario. Although Azeger had negotiated many times to seduce the chief of the natives, he took the other party hostages, but he believed that the Ming army would not do this, not to mention that the Ming army left four senior officials as hostages, so he immediately agreed happily.

Han Wu explained the two wars on the side. Then when the Flang ship carried Azege and others to the center line, they sailed on Portuguese warships to the Flang ships, and the two Ming sailboats protected Azege and others to the Ming fleet.

Gulang Island is located in the southwest of Xiamen Island. It was called Yuanshazhou during the Yuan Dynasty and was renamed Gulang Island during this dynasty. The oval island is not big, but the island is undulating and the scenery is pleasant. The highest peak, Longtou Mountain, confronts the Hutou Mountain in Xiamen across the bank, and there is a saying that a dragon and a tiger guard Xiamen.

The rain has stopped, the air is fresh and humid, and all kinds of seabirds appear above the beach, flying and singing happily. Yangling stands on the beach by the sea in the southwest corner of the island. The sea breeze blows his cloak and flutters like a flag. Not far away, there are two overlapping rocks. Not far away from him, eroded by sea water for many years, and a vertical hole is formed in the middle. Whenever the tide is high, the waves hit the rocks and make a drum-like sound. It is called "Gulang Stone" by the fisherman. Gulang Island was renamed from the Garden Sand Case because of this reason.
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