The opinions raised by Lanren were not wrong, but in Kangxi's view, it seemed that although cooperation between countries was inevitable, it was so close that it could not be achieved if only one country had selfish intentions. However, at this time, there was no objection to the attitudes of each country. The contract had just been reached, and the envoys were very interested. Kangxi personally sent people to pass on the meal and accompanied the envoys to have dinner.

Kangxi was very interested and asked about many European art and culture. As he understood it deeper, although he still had the Four Books and Rites in his bones, he still felt fascinated when he heard the exotic atmosphere in the distance.

After the meal, the messengers were taken to Qinzheng Hall to have tea. For this slightly bitter tea, the messengers obviously tasted very badly. Soon, Kangxi turned the conversation to the point.

Now the Dutch have helped the Qing Dynasty build seven docks in Baiyangdian, Zhili, and rush to build warships day and night. Several gunpowder bureaus were established in Gyeonggi and Liaodong to make muskets and cannons. The new army was also trained in Gyeonggi area. The new navy also trained in Baiyangdian with the help of the Dutch.

Baiyangdian is located in Baoding Prefecture, Zhili, with a water area of ​​366 square kilometers, making it the largest freshwater lake in the North China Plain. The reason why Kangxi chose to train navigators here was that he was most afraid of being disturbed by the Ming Navy on the coastline. The Beiyang Navy in the Southern Ming Dynasty often cruised in the North Sea, and was full of dangers. It was obviously inappropriate to set up the dock there. Fortunately, many lake sections of Baiyangdian have a depth of dozens of feet, and they can only make it in this way.

For Kangxi, the biggest problem was the Qing Dynasty. Russia was too far away from European countries and the transportation was extremely inconvenient. The Dutch plan was to reach the top of North America through their colonies in North America and then north to the Alaska region of North America. Here, a Bering Strait was only 60 nautical miles away from Russia. As long as you arrive in Russia, you can go to Liaodong through Russia and then enter the pass to Beijing. Although it takes more than half a year for this land and sea route to travel, the South China Sea had been blocked by the Ming army and there was no shortcut to go.

After drinking tea, the Dutch messenger felt the bitter taste in his mouth, and frowned and expressed his dilemma: "Your Majesty, the alliance has been created, but what we need is time. Without time, nothing will work."

The Dutch's words resonated with many special envoys. Yes, it takes enough time to form a new army, establish a navy, or even build warships.

Kangxi was silently interpreted and listened to the complaints of the envoys from various countries, and heard the Dutch envoys' speeches, and he was very moved. The Qing Dynasty was repeatedly frustrated, wasn't it because he could not seize the time? Often, after the Southern Ming built warships, the Qing Dynasty discovered the importance of warships. Often, the continuous fire of muskets in the South Ming Dynasty was extremely powerful. However, when the Qing Dynasty woke up, the land was lost to the south of the Yangtze River. If the Qing Dynasty wanted to turn the tables, the only chance was still time. If it could not stop the South Ming's aggressiveness, it would be harder to have the power to fight back than to ascend to the sky.

It is necessary to make some trouble for the Xinshi pseudo-emperor, and give the Qing Dynasty a chance to breathe. But how to make trouble? Kangxi thought in a mess, but couldn't figure it out.

After more than an hour of discussion, the countries expressed their own opinions. However, most of these opinions were complaining about the Dutch of various countries and hoped to gain more benefits. The more people there were, the less we could discuss. In the afternoon, the envoys of various countries said goodbye together. In the end, Kangxi left the Dutch envoy for discussion.

The Dutchman was named Brunobi. He was a spirited Dutch parliamentarian. Of course he knew the Far East: Why did the Emperor stay him for. He spoke first: "Your Majesty. Are you still worried about the sea and sea affairs?"

Kangxi nodded. He often watched the world map these days and had a rough understanding of the route and sea route: "The Europa continent is thousands of miles apart. It is an alliance to fight against the Ming Dynasty. The battlefield is changing. I am afraid it will not be able to respond."

"Your Majesty, our explorers have discovered Alaska. There is only sixty nautical miles away from Russia. In order to make the Netherlands and Russia, the Qing Dynasty closer, the Parliament intends to establish a large stronghold there and build a fleet there to support the security of the Beiyang territory. But these will take time. We won the naval battles in Europe. But in the South and Beiyang, they are under the aggressive threat of the Ming people." Bruno shrugged.

Kangxi suddenly thought of something. He asked: "How far is Alaska from Liaodong?"

Bruno didn't know how far it was. He could only say vaguely: "If you go south from the Bering Strait to Russia, it will take at least three months. But if you drive a large ship through the Bering Strait, you will probably only take half a month and you can travel back and forth in one month."

Kangxi's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said to the translator on the side: "Go and take the chart."

After a moment, the chart was taken over. Kangxi was excited and collapsed on the ground to watch carefully. In fact, this chart had already been reflected in him. Now he had to do the land, but

He just recognized it, and waved to Bruno: "Come here and tell me, who?"

Bruno went over to identify the location, and Kangxi kept measuring the mileage from Alaska to Liaodong with his hands, and finally clapped his hands: "This is the southeastern waters of the Russians. Your country set up a stronghold there. If it is a Clipper, it may be able to arrive within ten days."

A terrible thought appeared in Kangxi's mind. He suppressed his beating heart and finally turned his eyes to the direction of Liaodong. Since this chart was drawn by the Dutch and did not mark the location of the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi was carefully looking for the general direction of Shengjing. He gently raised the corner of his mouth and now everything is about to read Jieshu.

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Jieshu left Beijing in half a month. In addition to the imperial envoy's ceremonial guard, there were fifty carefully selected Goshha. He was originally a cautious person, but now he was pushed to the front desk by Xiaozhuang and had to take this risk. The capital is 800 miles away from Shengjingzu. In recent days, Jieshu has been traveling day and night, and now he has arrived at the city of Shengjing.

At this time, Shengjing City was full of officials coming to welcome the lords. Oboi Governor Liaodong Military Affairs was naturally the leader. Jieshu got off the sedan chair and saw Oboi coming over with a smile and grabbed his hand: "Thank you for your hard work, Prince Kang, the cold wind outside the pass is biting. Let's go to the city first."

There was a strange and fleeting look in Jieshu's eyes. In his impression, Oboi had always been above the top and was extremely arrogant. Why is he so enthusiastic about himself now? Could it be that he had already learned of the conspiracy and deliberately wanted to invite you into the trap? What he didn't know was that although Oboi had done such a shocking thing, he still felt panic in his heart. At this time, the court sent an old man like Prince Kang to Shengjing. Oboi planned to try the wind direction first and see Prince Kang's attitude.

After a moment, Jieshu immediately held Oboi's hand and smiled: "Aoxiang went out to greet him personally, which made Jieshu ashamed. Aoxiang is now the governor of Liaodong military affairs, and also serves as the Young Guardian. As the minister of the regent, Jieshu is incompetent. He relies on the protection of his ancestors and has now become an auxiliary government. He still needs to ask Aoxiang for advice."

Obai couldn't hear any wind from Jieshu's words, so he laughed: "Please come in."

Two powerful officials of the Qing Dynasty walked in front, behind them were the princes and princes of Shengjing, and behind them were the six officials of Shengjing, and other ceremonial guards, guards, and Goshha followed behind like flowing water.

After half a time, the team left, and then slowly arrived at the Liaodong Governor's mansion. Oboi and Jieshu entered together. The fifty Goshhas behind Jieshu also entered together. The other officials and guards did not dare to enter. The incense table had been set up inside, so naturally they were ready to let Oboi accept the order. The imperial envoy did not name someone and let someone enter. Who dared to go in rashly?

After entering the main hall, there was already a red silk that the imperial envoy had passed by. In the middle was a table of incense. There were seven or eight Oboi slaves standing. Jieshu waved his hand and said, "Go outside the door, Oboi will receive the order."

Seven or eight slaves immediately retreated, fifty guards stood on both sides, standing solemnly. This was originally the Yicheng who received the order, because Oboi did not arouse suspicion, shook his sleeves and knelt on the ground, and said, "I obey the order."

Jieshu spread out the yellow satin and began to recite slowly: "The Emperor Fengtian Chengyun, and the imperial edict said:…………………”

Jieshu was a little nervous, so he read very slowly, and the words in the imperial edict were mostly nonsense. Aobai said that he had worked hard and made great contributions for a stick of incense. At this time, Obai's kneeling feet were a little numb. Although he was extremely brave when he was young, he was now old and kneeling straight on the cold ground was of course very uncomfortable. When he was starting to get angry, he suddenly heard Jieshu shout: "Ao thief deceived the king and the emperor, but he didn't take him down quickly."

After the future and Oboi reacted, the fifty Goshhas who had already been on standby on both sides drew out their swords and rushed forward. Poor Oboi's courage was not enough to respond, so he was put on the neck by dozens of bright swords, and the back of the neck was punched violently, and then the three of them put shackles on him with all their hands and feet.

"Mr. Ao." Jieshu finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "I offended."

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Chapter completed!