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Chapter 384 Target, Edo Castle
When a full-scale war broke out in Mobei, and almost all the Monan Mongolian tribes, Haixi Jurchen tribes and Liaodong cavalry brigade attacked Mobei, the Beiyang Fleet set off from Dalian Port, passed through Koryo, and arrived at Nagasaki Port in Dongying Kingdom.

Zheng Zhilong, the commander of the Beiyang Fleet, had been waiting in Nagasaki Port for the arrival of the fleet led by many captains under his command.

After he reported to Chu Yun the Tokugawa shogunate's order to expel the Liao army stationed in Nagasaki Port, Chu Yun's order to return also surprised him a bit.However, this was the first activity of a military nature that he wanted to command since he had pledged allegiance to Chu Yun and since he assumed the important position of commander of the Beiyang Fleet, which he attached great importance to.

"Commander, a total of eleven warships from the Dachu and Dayan formations have arrived, and the several frigates of the Daqi formation are responsible for the defense of the Ryukyu Guard according to the requirements of the Ministry of the Navy. Our eleven warships plus Nagasaki The two ships of the Daqi in Hong Kong, a total of thirteen warships, are more than enough." Shi Daxuan reported to Zheng Zhilonghui.

"Can Dalian Port be protected by ships? If this incident really triggers a naval battle between the two countries, the defense of Dalian Port is the top priority." Zheng Zhilong asked.

"General Nelson has led the USS Victory and USS Atlante back to defend Dalian Port, and is ready to support us at any time. The military leader told us to let us do it. If it doesn't work, there will be no problem in fighting." Shi Daxuan said.

"The three fronts are fighting at the same time. I'm afraid the financial bureau will be under a lot of pressure. Let's take care of the affairs here and reduce the pressure on the military leader." Zheng Zhilong said.

The arrival of the Beiyang Fleet at Nagasaki Port greatly shocked the shogunate elements in Nagasaki Port, and even the Shimadzu family who had made friends with the Liao Army.

Mitsuhisa Shimadzu, who instigated the Liao army and the Tokugawa shogunate to fight against each other, did not expect that things would be so big. Thirteen warships of the Beiyang Fleet were moored in Nagasaki Port, scaring the surrounding Dongying people to close their doors.Except for the time when the Victory called, Nagasaki Port has never seen so many strong ships and sharp guns!The last time the Victory came to attack Nagasaki Port and Hizen Domain, this time the Liao Army sent such a mighty fleet again, they couldn't help but think of the war that year.

"General Zheng, why did you send so many warships here? Is it possible that the Liao army is really going to fight the shogunate?" Mitsuhisa Shimadzu rushed to find Zheng Zhilong with his attendants.

"Our fleet stationed at Nagasaki Port was set up after the Japanese daimyo robbed and killed our Ming merchants. The purpose was to ensure the safety of the Ming merchants who came to Dongying for trade. Now the shogunate wants to expel us for no reason. Leave Nagasaki Port, so we have to react accordingly. As you said, the Tokugawa shogunate is too bullying, and we are also venting our anger for your Shimadzu family. As long as the Tokugawa shogunate is brought down, it will be for you The monopoly trade of the Shimadzu family and our Liao army is beneficial, isn't it?" Zheng Zhilong said.

"But...the incident this time is really big. I don't mean to ask you to destroy the shogunate...Once the shogunate is destroyed, we in Dongpu are likely to return to the Warring States Period, and the chaos at that time will affect our merchants. Benefits." Mitsuhisa Shimadzu stammered.

"Young Patriarch, don't worry, I will take care of the size. Are you interested in setting off with our Beiyang Fleet?" Zheng Zhilong said.

"Isn't your purpose at Nagasaki Port, and then transporting a steady stream of troops to Kyushu Island? Is it somewhere else?" Mitsuhisa Shimadzu was surprised.

"Our goal this time is not Nagasaki Port. Nagasaki Port is just a place for supplies." Zheng Zhilong replied.

Thirteen warships of the Beiyang Fleet were berthed at Nagasaki Port, and nearly ten merchant ships represented by the Yongchang were also berthed.These merchant ships not only want to obtain supplies on land, but also take advantage of this gap to dump goods to the residents and traders of Japan.Silk, tea, porcelain, and iron tools are all popular commodities here, welcomed by local warriors and farmers, and exchanged countless silver and gold for southern Liaoning.

"Dongying is a big market, and Nagasaki Port is even more prosperous. If it is really controlled by the shogunate, we merchants who trade between southern Liaoning and Dongying will not be able to survive in the future." A man who came to Nagasaki Port with the Beiyang Fleet At this time, the businessman knew that the shogunate had issued an order to expel the Liao army, and immediately frowned.

Almost all the businessmen who came with the Beiyang Fleet felt the same way. The shogunate’s expulsion order was definitely not aimed at the Liao army’s navy stationed in Nagasaki Port. Once the shogunate controls Nagasaki Port and sets tariffs, it will form trade barriers. Time will let the shogunate make rules at will.

"No wonder the Beiyang Fleet came to us, most likely they came with us to find the bad luck of the Tokugawa shogunate, and protested their actions to the shogunate together." An astute businessman vaguely sensed the intention of the Liao army, so he said to his companions .

"Doesn't our Liao army have so many artillery and warships? There is no need to bring us businessmen, right? How can we have such heavy chips on the negotiating table as artillery and warships?" another businessman said.

"That's right. The armed merchant ships we bought from the Liao Army at the beginning had only a dozen old-style artillery pieces. Now that the sea area is calm, many artillery pieces are no longer used. They are purely for bluffing. Instead, they brought us with them. It will become a burden to the Beiyang Fleet." Another businessman said.

These businessmen who came to Nagasaki Port talked a lot. Although they vaguely knew the motive of the Liao army, they still couldn't figure out what effect their arrival would have.

"You don't need to bother to guess. We didn't invite you to Dongpu to treat you as a bargaining chip. Our Beiyang Fleet only believes in force and will not involve civilians in war." Zheng Zhilong walked over.

"I've met General Zheng!" Seeing the famous Zheng Zhilong, many businessmen greeted with one voice.

It is also interesting to say that many of them were robbed by Zheng Zhilong or his men when they crossed the Yizhou Strait by water, and now the pirates have become officers and soldiers, protecting their safety.

"The reason why the Liao army invited us here is..." A businessman was curious after all.

"This time, you are going to come to Japan to do business, but you have always traded in Nagasaki Port and Hirado Port, and have never had the opportunity to trade in the hinterland of Japan. If we can open the hinterland of Japan this time Free trade is sure to be extremely profitable. This time, our Beiyang Fleet is dispatched to lead everyone to Edo Castle of the Tokugawa Shogunate!"

(End of this chapter)