Ming Zuo

Chapter 1318 Strategic Location
The Xia Kingdom mission set out from Qingdao, met Xu Erjue and the caravan in Songjiang Mansion, and then went all the way south, and arrived in Batavia smoothly.

Today's Xia Kingdom Navy is the overlord of the Eastern Sea, and has already swept away all ghosts and monsters.

Originally, there were still some sporadic pirates doing evil in Guangdong, Zuo Hua let Shang Kexi lead several warships to approach the Pearl River Estuary in a rage.

The ghosts of the local government were so frightened that they immediately scrambled to bring all the pirates who fled ashore to justice.

Since then, the beggars of the sea have known...

Times have changed and the rules have to be followed.

After the pirates were wiped out, those who sailed and did business obviously felt much more at ease.

When going out to sea, there is no need to burn incense and worship Buddha, and there is no need to leave any last words for family members.

"Ah! The royal relatives of other people's family eat delicious food, drink spicy food, and enjoy endless glory and wealth for a lifetime. Only our family suffers first and enjoys later. Europa is thousands of miles away, and the third brother-in-law really has the heart. let you run so far!"

Under the coconut tree, Xu Erjue complained loudly, arguing for his younger brother.

If it wasn't for the fact that he was wearing big flowered underpants, shirtless, lying in the rocking chair, and two local beauties were massaging his legs and feet, Xu Erjue would have believed his lies.

"Because we are relatives of the emperor, we should give my brother-in-law more face. But then again, my elder brother has suffered a lot in Batavia. I will write to my sister-in-law and ask her to come and take care of my elder brother's life .”

Xu Erjue's expression changed drastically.

"I treat you as a brother, but you treat me as an enemy, right?"

Xu Erjue pursed his lips, held back his joy, and was in a good mood.

The mission stayed in Batavia for three days, supplemented with fresh water and food, joined the Dutch, and began sailing westward.

Because of his outstanding contributions in the East, Putmans was called by the country and promoted to the top. He is also the leader of the Dutch fleet this time.

But he prefers to stay on Xia Guo's battleship.

With just one glance, I like it more, and the turmoil in my heart is even more unbearable.

Obviously the Netherlands is the sea coachman and the king of the European shipbuilding industry.But compared with Xia Guo, a latecomer, it is a bit behind.

Thinking about the situation facing the Netherlands today, Putmans decided to submit a report on his thoughts after going back.

"There is a strait ahead. The people of Johor are very tough. Everyone must be more careful."

Putmans was also a good guide, and he let Xia Guo's colleagues know a lot about the situation along the way.

The fleet sailed into the strait, and the Johoreans rushed to stop it after hearing the news.

This tree was planted by me, this road was opened by me, if I want to live from now on...

The naval officer understood the meaning, waved his hand, and several warships turned across the sea.

The gun window was opened, aiming at the south bank.

Amidst the earth-shattering noise, smoke and dust billowed on the land on the south bank, like an earth dragon turning over.

Johoreans immediately put on smiling faces.

"I was just joking just now. It is our honor to wait for the kingdom of heaven to come to Johor. Please take a seat quickly!"

Watching the whole process from the side, the corners of Putmans' mouth twitched.

The Dutch have long been dissatisfied with the fact that the Johoreans set up cards to collect taxes.

However, after several battles, the Netherlands always suffers.There is no other way but to pay the money quickly.

It is said that the Chinese pay attention to etiquette, have a gentle personality, and prefer to convince others with virtue.

Why is this Xia Kingdom different?

Liao Zhongjian didn't know Putmans' slander, he walked in the strait and kept observing the situation here.

"This is an important channel connecting the East and the West. Countless merchant ships and trade must pass through it. The water here is covered with gold. Such an important place must be in your own hands."

The general who followed the navy on this trip was Kong Zhiguang, the captain of the Yangzhou.

Liao Zhongjian's thoughts coincided with his.

The king of Johor was overjoyed when he heard that the Chinese were coming, and even sent his prime minister to greet him in person.

Faced with the pressure from the Netherlands over the years, Johor is in a difficult situation.It's not that they didn't send people to Zhongtu to file a complaint, hoping to get help from Shangguo.

However, Zheng He's fleet, which was once majestic, has disappeared, and the Middle Earth Dynasty has no way to organize an army to support the younger brother.

Now that the mighty fleet has arrived, the Johoreans seem to see hope again.

But when they saw the Xia people and the Dutch people getting together, the Johoreans instinctively felt something was wrong.

Just as they were inquiring about the whole story, a Chinese from Temasek on the northern shore of the strait ran over.

The Chinese have settled in Temasek for hundreds of years, and some of them are even descendants of Zheng He's fleet.

This time, when he heard that someone from the local area was coming, he rushed to see him.

When the fellow sees the fellow, tears well up.

Hearing the voice of their hometown, the Chinese in Temasek were really happy.

Kong Zhiguang "misunderstood" their tears and asked on the spot: "Have you been bullied by Johoreans?"

The Chinese in Temasek are somewhat inexplicable.

"what?"

A stern warning flashed in Kong Zhiguang's eyes.

"You must have been bullied by Johoreans."

The Temasek Chinese immediately nodded their heads.

"Yes, yes, we were indeed bullied by the Johoreans, and we asked the general to make the decision for us."

Looking back, Kong Zhiguang appeared in front of the Johorese with a murderous look all over his body.

"Why do you bully the people of my kingdom?"

The Prime Minister of Johor was trembling with fright, and his voice was full of tears.

"The desolate and remote country has always respected the upper kingdom of heaven, and never dared to insult the people of the upper kingdom, so I ask the general to learn from it."

Kong Zhiguang threw the testimony of the Temasek Chinese in front of the Johor Prime Minister.

"What else do you have to say?"

The Prime Minister of Johor faintly felt that the sky with the arc was slowly getting dark, much like a cauldron.

"Your minister guarantees with his life that there will be no such thing."

Behind Kong Zhiguang, the entire fleet was already busy.

The artillery was aimed at the shore, and the crew fired their muskets.

The entire mission, including warships and merchant ships, has more than 40 ships.Not counting the dozen or so ships of the Dutch, there are more than 5000 members.

If this power comes ashore...

The Prime Minister of Johor fought a cold war, and quickly sent someone to the king for emergency.

The king was also dumbfounded.

When did the Heavenly Dynasty become so domineering?

He hurriedly issued an order to the prime minister, no matter what, he must never make Shangguo angry, and he must try his best to calm Shangguo.

Originally, the Dutch were difficult to deal with. If Xia Guo came back, Johor would be destroyed.

Faced with the low profile of the Johoreans, Mr. Kong Zhiguang pointed to Temasek on the north shore of the strait and several islands in the middle of the strait.

"In order to ensure the safety of the Chinese here, these places will be taken over by the Shangguo from now on. The Shangguo will station troops here to monitor your words and deeds. If your words and deeds are inconsistent, the Shangguo will not forgive you lightly!"

　PS: The three shifts will resume today!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)