My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 304 Hostage Exchange

In the early morning, a navy fleet slowly sailed away from Dinghaiwei, its sharp bow cut through the waves, and sailed all the way to Zhoushan Islands.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Zhu Zhanhe looked at the dotted islands in the distance, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

In later generations, he once came to Zhoushan, mainly to travel to Mount Putuo, and he was also deeply impressed by the huge South China Sea Guanyin Buddha, which is more than 30 meters high.

It's a pity that although Putuo Mountain is also a Buddhist resort, because of the sea ban, the people of the Zhoushan Islands have been moved inland, and even Putuo Mountain is forbidden to enter the monks. In the worst case, almost no one can be found in the entire Zhoushan Islands film.

However, following Zheng He's voyages, the sea restrictions were relaxed, and the Zhoushan Islands became more popular. I heard that there are monks living in the temples of Putuo Mountain, but the number is very small, and they have to sneak around for fear of being caught by the government.

"The plague of Japanese pirates not only suffers from the common people, but even Guanyin Bodhisattva suffers from it!"

Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help complaining at this time.

"My lord, it's fine for me and Brother Zhou to do this kind of thing. You are a rich man, so you shouldn't take the risk yourself!"

At this moment, Zhang Fu came over to persuade him again, he didn't know how many times he had said this.

"It doesn't matter, you and Dinghaiwei together have 6000 people and dozens of warships. If this is dangerous, then what kind of hostage will the Japanese pirates exchange with us? I'm afraid they will go straight to Ningbo Mansion to snatch it!"

Zhu Zhanhe smiled indifferently.

Today he wanted to exchange hostages with the Japanese pirates, Zhang Fu didn't want him to take risks, so he persuaded him to stay in Dinghaiwei, but Zhu Zhanhe really wanted to get in touch with the Japanese pirates more, at least to know himself and the enemy, so that he could better eliminate them in the future.

"This……"

Seeing Zhu Zhanhe's resolute attitude, Zhang Fu was also very helpless. Although he also knew that under the protection of the army, there should be no problems, but he was not afraid of [-], just in case, so he was still worried.

At this moment, Zhou Zhong also came out of the cabin, and Zhu Zhanhe greeted him immediately: "Commander Zhou just arrived, I have heard that Zhoushan is beautiful here, why don't you introduce it to me?" how?"

"Your Majesty is really elegant, but you are right. The scenery here in Zhoushan is indeed beautiful, and the most famous of them is Mount Putuo..."

Zhou Zhong was a big-hearted person, and he didn't think it was dangerous for Zhu Zhanhe to follow the army. At this time, he even started to introduce the beautiful scenery of Zhoushan to Zhu Zhanhe.

As the commander of Dinghaiwei, Zhoushan was originally under Zhou Zhong's jurisdiction, and it was Dinghaiwei's duty to inspect the Zhoushan Islands. Therefore, he was also very familiar with each island, and it was more than enough to be a tour guide.

After the fleet entered the Zhoushan Islands, they traveled among the islands. Because there are many islands and many hidden reefs underwater, there must be someone who understands the sea conditions to guide the way, otherwise it is easy to hit the hidden reefs.

But Zhou Zhong and the others knew the situation of the entire archipelago well, even if they closed their eyes, they would never go wrong.

Soon the fleet came to the easternmost side of the Zhoushan Islands, which is near Mount Putuo, but the place where the hostages were exchanged was not Mount Putuo, but an unnamed island at the southern end of Mount Putuo.

The size of this island is not large. The island is a flat land with no vegetation. It can be said that it can be seen at a glance. There is basically no way to ambush people. Both sides are more at ease in exchanging hostages here.

The warship stopped beside the unnamed island, and Zhu Zhanhe ordered Ge Chengerlang to be lifted out of the cabin.

Ge Chengerlang has been imprisoned for so long, but his whole body has gained a lot of weight. After all, he is sure that he will not die, so he can eat and drink normally, so he naturally gained a lot of weight.

"Haha, my younger brother has really improved, and he chose such a good place!"

Ge Chengerlang looked at the unnamed island in front of him, and then smiled in relief, as if he was very satisfied with this place.

"Ge Cheng Erlang, I can let you go this time, but I think you won't be so lucky next time!"

Zhu Zhanhe sneered and threatened.

"Really, that's not necessarily the case. Maybe I can catch more people next time. Will the crown prince send me off again?"

Ge Chengerlang laughed arrogantly.

This made Zhang Fu and Zhou Zhong who were next to them grit their teeth angrily, and even wished they could kill the leader of the pirates with their knives.

Zhu Zhanhe was not angry, after all, there was nothing to be angry with a dying person, as long as he could find the opponent's lair, Ge Chengerlang and his Japanese pirates would all be wiped out.

Zhu Zhanhe and the others waited on the boat for a while, and soon saw a group of ships of different models appearing on the distant sea, and there were even a few merchant ships mixed among them, which were Japanese pirate ships.

"My lord, these Japanese pirate ships are messy. If we encircle them now, we can definitely encircle them!"

At this time Zhou Zhong suddenly leaned into Zhu Zhanhe's ear and suggested.

"No, there must be a lot of looted people on board. If there is a war, the Japanese pirates will jump off the wall in a hurry. I don't know how many people will die under their swords."

Zhu Zhanhe shook his head resolutely.

Seeing that Zhu Zhanhe disagreed, Zhou Zhong had no choice but to give up this excellent opportunity.

Soon the Japanese pirate ships came to Zhu Zhanhe and the others, and one of the largest warships stepped forward. There was a Japanese man standing on the deck, who looked a bit like Ge Cheng Erlang, but younger. Obviously he was Ge Cheng Erlang's younger brother Ge Cheng Goro.

"His Royal Highness Daming, we have come, let my brother go!"

Ge Chengwulang raised his head and shouted to Zhu Zhanhe on the opposite deck.

"Where are the people of my Daming?"

Zhu Zhanhe asked in person.

"It's on the seven merchant ships behind!"

I saw Gecheng Goro pointing backwards.

Among the Japanese pirates' fleet, there are five dilapidated but relatively large merchant ships. These merchant ships can be seen as the ships they plundered.

And on the deck of the merchant ship, there were densely packed people in ragged clothes. These people looked at the warships on Daming's side with great expectations. They already knew that these warships were here to save themselves and go home. .

"However, I want to warn you that we also installed a lot of kerosene on these seven ships. If you dare to take the opportunity to attack us, I will immediately let someone ignite the kerosene, and then let them bury us with us!"

Gecheng Goro said loudly again at this time.

Since he dared to lead the team, he was naturally well prepared.

Zhu Zhanhe had expected this situation a long time ago, that's why he disagreed with Zhou Zhong's suggestion just now.

"You send the boat over, and I will release Ge Chengerlang immediately!"

Zhu Zhanhe also shouted at the other party at this time.

"No, if we let him go, what if you don't let my brother go."

Gecheng Goro said very cautiously.

"Then what do you say?"

Zhu Zhanhe asked again patiently.

(End of this chapter)