open sea

Chapter 210 Lamb
On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month in the third year of Longqing, news came from Haojing that Chen Mu's trade with Malacca, which he had not thought of as a matter of course, was rejected.

Franji, who had been cooperating fairly well for a long time, did not agree and refused to allow Li Dan's fleet to trade in Malacca.

"Father, Bishop Carneiro of Haojing, Chief Pereira, Jesuit Pinto, and Bingtou Davega would like to come to Xiangshan together to explain to you."

Chen Mumei looked a little better, but still waved his hands and said: "No need, let's meet at Haojing, I will host a banquet for them at the municipal government office, you go to prepare."

This answer was somewhat unexpected to Chen Mu, but it was not a big problem. Since the leaders of the Portuguese in Haojing were willing to come and explain to him, Chen Mu thought that this matter might not be their decision anymore, so he was willing to go to Haojing Listen to their explanation.

In fact, Chen Mu is in a terrible mood now. He just sent a letter of confession to the court, pleading guilty to the three crimes of forming a party for personal gain and ineffective military training, all of which are bullshit.This seemed ridiculous to him. Since the first year of Longqing, his achievements in battle were even comparable to that of Yu Dayou. In the whole crusade against Zeng Yiben, no one could match him.

His thousand households have the most powerful weapons and the strongest combat power, and have made the most outstanding contributions to the court. Just because a speech officer who is full and has nothing to do, he is required to admit to unwarranted charges. Who is not disgusting to let things go?
Impeachment is not terrible. If he is impeached for embezzling customs, fornicating Fanyi, and secretly using Japanese pirates, Chen Mu will definitely not be angry. Now he may have gone overseas in fear of crime.

Chen Mu has nothing to say as the officer is loyal to his duties.

The key point is that the impeachment is obviously nonsense, and the speaker may not even be able to tell what he is like, probably because he heard from the side that this unfounded Qianhu was promoted to the commander, and just happened to be idle to impeach.

He led his troops to kill thousands of people, and he had to bow his head and confess his guilt after the official wrote dozens of words.

Chen Mu admired Yu Dayou more and more. Mr. Yu, who is so boring to pick up the shit basin, can actually bear it with peace of mind for decades, admiration.

The weather in Haojing is not much better than in Guangzhou Mansion, but it never snows. Maybe Qiongzhou Mansion will be warmer, but the cold weather has a little advantage. The leather-lined breastplate and the mountain armor cover will not be very hot. In the past, wars Wearing inner and outer double armor from time to time can always make people sweat.

Before leaving the area under the jurisdiction of Xiangshan Prefecture in Guangzhou Prefecture, General Chen's pomp and circumstance never followed the rules, especially when the destination was Haojing, the first eight riders and the last eight riders had changed. Mu would never set foot on Haojing.

That is to say, Lin Feng taught General Chen a truth from the last Haojing meeting, that sometimes there are fewer people and more momentum.

Daobei disembarked, the flag army guarding the gate fired their guns and saluted. Seventeen riders arrived at the meeting square. On both sides of the road, Li Dan's subordinates fired their guns at the sky like pirates. Getting off his horse, he nodded to a few people he knew well. Ambassador Ku Zhu Xiang waited at the door, leading General Chen into the municipal office first.

Sitting in the middle of the middle hall on the second floor, the first thing Chen Mu did when he sat down was to take out his notebook and record the formation of the military band. After everyone was seated, Chen Mu closed the notebook and glanced at the people in different costumes, and said with a smile: "Everyone can explain the language now. Is it?"

Bishop Carneiro, Pinto, and leader Pereira, who wore armored priestly uniforms, laughed, while the new soldier Davega showed doubts. Obviously, he was the only one who could not do it, and the three nodded to Chen Mu's answer. Confirming this speculation, Pereira explained to him: "Sir Davega is an excellent fighter, it's just that time is still short, and he hasn't learned it yet."

Without Chen Mu's knowledge, the Portuguese in Haojing had gathered to study the preferences of their current Lingnan military chief of the Ming Dynasty, and concluded that he was very different from the Ming people.

Other Ming people can readily praise any virtue of other countries, and bravely admit that they are inferior, especially when it is manifested in a nation that can surpass others, this kind of humility is admirable.

However, this Ming general lacks this kind of character shared by Ming people. He has a blindly arrogant and exaggerated defensive attitude towards everything that his country has, like a stingy Japanese or a bold Spaniard, except Like a wise man.

Compared with the gentle and courteous attitude of other normal Ming people represented by Ambassador Zhu Xiang, this general's barbarism is a disgrace to the Ming people!
But under the pressure of force brought by him, Franji was under the eaves, so he could only try his best to cater to his very fragile inferiority complex and learn plain language.

"It doesn't matter, we have a long time to study, and I am also learning your language." Chen Mu said this sentence in Portuguese language, and then smiled in plain language: "I think I have learned it well, So - who can explain to me why my Mingren's ship can't go to Manchuria to trade?"

Chen Mu leaned slightly on the chair, with both hands flat on the table, ignoring the many servants standing by the table, and glanced at the four Francois present. In fact, only three of the four were seriously obedient, and the one named Da Vega's new recruit kept staring at him as if he wanted to fight him, while Pinto listened and wrote something on the parchment. The bishop looked at him and smiled, and Pereira was really in charge. .

"Sorry my general, I think I can explain this to you." The old warrior Pereira nodded, and said to Chen Mu: "Malacca, what you call Manthorna is not up to us. In fact, we are just Portuguese. The leader of people in Haojing, the king gave the governor the power to govern there, we can’t change the rules of Malacca like the general who changed the rules of Haojing with his own mind, there are rules there, I hope the general can understand.”

There was no expression on Chen Mu's face, and he said disapprovingly: "What are your rules in Malacca, tell me."

"The trade route of Malacca, Haojing, and Nagasaki is very rich, and it is only awarded to the famous, active-duty, and outstanding nobles in our country. Every ship you see in Haojing has been chartered by the king. Pass through Malacca and arrive at Haojing." Pereira was very proud when he said this, because he was also one of them, and continued to explain to Chen Mu: "Even if there are private businessmen joining now, they still pay high investment to the king and Obtain the license through bidding at a high price of [-] Cruzados."

"It's not up to us to decide."

Pereira spoke sincerely, then changed the topic and said: "But this is not absolute. Since you were also an outstanding and prestigious general in the Ming Dynasty, and you have reached a good personal relationship with us, if we use our personal power together, maybe It will cost you only a small price to obtain permission for this route for the General."

With that said, Pereira turned to Bishop Carneiro, who opened his arms after saluting, and said, "Lost lamb, when you fall into the arms of the Lord, the Society of Jesus will guide your fleet to safely dock in Malacca..."

　Not a good morning for insomniacs!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)