Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

When Cohen heard the price, his body shook.

Forty guides!

That’s 20,000 gold coins!

Another set of furniture is gone......

Could this damn Zheng Zhilong be blackmailing me?

He wanted to try to bargain, but saw Zheng Zhilong beside him speaking something to his men in a low voice.

"Send a telegram to His Majesty, and tell him that Governor Cohen can set out today and arrive in Beijing before the New Year."

"Also, please ask for my opinion on what breakfast tomorrow would be in accordance with the lunar calendar."

Because of his position, Cohen couldn't hear clearly, and even if he heard it clearly, he couldn't understand it.

but!

His subordinate who acted as interpreter happened to hear it clearly...

After listening to the interpreter's retelling, Cohen's heart was completely confused!

so.......

The Ming Dynasty must have the technology to transmit sound over thousands of miles!

After weighing the pros and cons again and again, despite the unbearable pain in his heart, he still made a decision.

"Dear Zheng, in order to meet the great Ming Emperor as soon as possible, I am willing to pay a reward of 20,000 gold coins!"

"Please appoint a guide and follow me!"

Chapter 564: Is this a showdown?

Cohen left, leaving behind a pile of furniture and utensils, and two boxes of gold coins.

Looking at these things, Li Guozhu, Zheng Zhibao and others' mouths were almost stretched beyond their ears.

The few daimyos who had just surrendered yesterday were extremely shocked by this.

That's the Dutch Governor!

He was willing to leave so much money behind after just one meeting...

This is not a trade, this is a gift!

As for what they said was Cohen's payment for the guide...

Fuck it, whoever believes it is an idiot!

Surrendering to the Ming Dynasty only means giving up your freedom, not giving up your brain...

However, Zheng Zhilong didn't care what they thought. After a comfortable sleep, he began to plan his next action plan the next day.

The entire South China Sea navy was divided into two by him.

One part, led by Li Guozhu and assisted by Yang Tiansheng, led 20,000 naval forces and advanced towards Edo along the southern coastline of Kyushu Island.

The other part, led by him and the remaining navy, also advanced towards Edo along the northern coastline of Kyushu Island.

As for the six daimyos who had just surrendered, they were also divided into two and moved with the army.

In principle, if you can persuade them to surrender, try to do so. After all, there will be many places where we will need people in the future.

After the order was given, the fleet left the dock at noon that day.

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The next day, Forbidden City, Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Zhu Youxiao took the telegram sent back by Zheng Zhilong and roared at everyone in the hall.

"Ministry of Personnel!"

"I asked you to prepare officials when I was still in Shanxi!"

"Now Zheng Zhilong has taken over Kyushu Island, but where are the people you sent out?"

"Such a big place, but no one is in charge!"

"Why, are you planning to have me personally go over and take care of trivial matters?"

Wang Yongguang, the Minister of Personnel, shrank his neck like a quail. Facing his question, he had only one thought in his mind...

want to cry!

Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong and other places were successively visited by the rebel army, and as many as 60% of the officials were killed.

These vacancies alone were enough to give him a headache.

All the officials on the Ministry of Personnel's waiting list have already been dispatched, but even so it is not enough!

A lot of people were selected in this exam, but except for the eleven people in the second class who were retained in Liaodong to serve, the rest were sent to Shanhe College to study again.

He mentioned more than once that he wanted to employ these people, but each time he was sternly rejected by Zhu Youxiao, which was very frustrating.

After holding it in for a long time, he could only answer reluctantly.

"I dare not!"

"Your Majesty, I have really found all the officials I can think of."

But his answer made Zhu Youxiao even angrier, and his expression became even uglier.

"What about the archives from previous years? Have you looked for them?"

"Why can't we use those people who voluntarily resigned due to party disputes and are capable of doing things?"

“Don’t forget your own experience!”

"I'll give you half a month to find at least thirty people for me!"

"If you can't do it, then you will be the governor of Kyushu Island yourself!"

Since the Wanli period, decades of party struggles have resulted in countless officials becoming victims.

There are many truly capable people among them, but they have to choose to withdraw due to the political environment.

Now, it's time to reactivate them.

When Wang Yongguang heard this, he was overjoyed: "Your Majesty is wise, I will do it right away!"

He knew that with this sentence, let alone thirty people!

Even if there are three hundred people, he can find them!

Because so many officials have been implicated in the party struggles over the years!

He himself is one of them!

He had no friends or factions, but was forced to resign just because of his disagreement with the Donglin Party.

That was the first time!

After his reinstatement, he had to resign again because of his opposition to Wei Zhongxian.

That was the second time!

There are so many people like him!

It's just that he was reused, while those people still lived in seclusion in the countryside.

He thought about reinstating these people, but he just didn't dare to speak out.

Now that the imperial decree has been issued, there are no more such concerns.

After making this statement, Wang Yongguang walked out of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity with his head held high.

Inside the hall, Zhu Youxiao took a deep breath and shifted his gaze to Guo Yunhou and Wu Chunfu.

"Kyushu Island has been landed, and it's time for you two to make some preparations."

"I'm sure you've heard about Iwami Ginzan. I don't need to tell you what to do next, right?"

Guo Yunhou's beautiful snot bubbles were about to burst out, and he quickly bowed and saluted: "I understand, old minister!"

But Wu Chunfu said, "Your Majesty, there has been no news from the Ao Guang ship that disappeared in Rizhao a month ago."

"The construction of Aoqin and Aoji has stopped due to weather reasons, and work can only resume after the weather warms up."

"Therefore, please issue an order to transfer some ships from the Denglai Navy back for use."

Wen Tiren, who was standing next to him, heard this, took a deep breath, stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, I have received a piece of news saying that the Ao Guang ship was hijacked by the traitor Li Zicheng."

"Nanhaibo did not mention this matter in his several telegrams. I guess Li Zicheng did not go south."

"So, he should have gone to Japan."

"I think we should dispatch the Denglai Navy to hunt down Li Zicheng and restore the dignity of the court!"

Guo Yunhou was feeling very happy, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but squint his eyes.

what's going on?

Is this a showdown?

But it doesn’t look like that!

He subconsciously glanced at Wen Tiren, only to find that the old guy was winking at him madly.

(?o～o)??

What a curse, is there something wrong with his eyes?

After thinking for a while, he picked up the pipe and took a puff, while taking two steps back.

The water is too deep, wait and see, don't drown yourself...

Seeing this, Wei Zhongxian, who was serving beside the imperial desk, shook his head helplessly and could only step forward.

"Your Majesty, I think the Denglai navy should not be moved lightly!"

"The telegram from the Earl of Nanhai said that the Dutch Governor has already set out from Kyushu Island to the Ming Dynasty. If he goes to the Denglai area, he will not see our Ming Dynasty navy..."

"I think this will make him think that the Ming Dynasty only has one navy in the South China Sea."

"So, the Denglai navy cannot be moved."

Guo Yunhou, who was still hesitating a moment ago, said he understood!

＜(￣ c￣)y▂ξ

"Your Majesty, I also think that the Denglai navy should not be moved lightly!"

"It's winter now, the north is different from the south, it's really inconvenient for the army to travel!"

"So, even if we want to make a move, we should wait until after the New Year."

Chapter 565: I hope Captain Yu will continue to carry forward his style

"Can't move?"

Upon hearing what Guo Yunhou said, Zhu Youxiao immediately slammed the table and pretended to be angry.

"Are we just going to let the Ao Guang drift away?"

"Do you know what that ship means?"

"That is the only Huoniuhuo in the Ming Dynasty. Maybe it is also the only one in the world!"

"The Dutch are in Japan, and the Spanish and Portuguese may come over at any time."

"If the Ao Guang falls into their hands and is copied by them, you should know what kind of trouble is waiting for the Ming Dynasty!"

Wu Chunfu swallowed.

Is it difficult to build a fire bull?

It’s really not difficult!

As long as you understand the principle, even if you can't imitate it exactly, it won't take much effort to make a low-profile version.