Da Ming started to ascend the throne

Chapter 615 The Emperor's Mind

He heard the emperor ask him if there were warships from other countries participating in the battle.

Zheng Chenggong clapped his hands in reply:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, they are all white, and I cannot judge without hearing them."

Zhu Youjian nodded:
"Well, when you return to the Protectorate's Mansion, you should interrogate first. If there is a commander from the Netherlands, bring him to see me."

"According to the purpose"

After Zheng Chenggong took the decree, Zhu Youjian led the crowd back to Duhufu.

Zheng Chenggong turned around and sent an order:

"Come here, bring these captives back to the barracks, and the governor will personally interrogate them."

"Yes"

After arriving at the barracks, the Ming army gathered the captives of the United Fleet in an open space, waiting for the governor to speak.

Hearing that all the captives had gathered, Zheng Chenggong brought Shi Lang and others to the captives.

His icy eyes swept over the prisoners one by one, and the backs of these prisoners felt chills.

Knowing that their lives are in the hands of the Ming army, these colonists who are usually aloof, are all downcast and honest at this moment.

Zheng Chenggong looked around and found that these prisoners all looked similar, but he didn't find any difference.

He said in a cold tone:
"Commander of the United Fleet, stand up, and the governor has something to ask you."

Hearing the question from the general of the Ming army, Cruy looked around.

Finding that his subordinates were all looking at him, he knew he couldn't hide, so he had no choice but to walk out of the crowd.

Worried about his life, he came to Zheng Chenggong and bowed respectfully:
"Your Excellency, General Ming, I am currently the fleet commander after Colonel Kruy and the Spaniard of the Lower Netherlands died in battle."

"Oh, you are the Colonel of the Netherlands? Then the governor Ben asked you, are there any warships from other countries in the joint fleet participating in this battle?"

Cruy didn't dare to hide anything, and answered honestly:
"Yes, England and Portugal also participated in the battle against Luzon. Several of their warships were sunk by your country's warships. There are still nine warships heading for Batavia, which should not have arrived yet."

Zheng Chenggong was taken aback by Cruy's words, and he was relieved when he heard that only six warships were heading to Batavia.

"Come here, take Cruy to see the emperor, and the others will be locked up first."

After Zheng Chenggong finished speaking, he immediately turned around and left. Shi Lang waved his hands and ordered people to lead Cruy to follow Zheng Chenggong.

There are two warships from other countries heading to Huangming Island. This matter should be reported to the emperor as soon as possible.

Zheng Chenggong flew to the Duhu Mansion, while Zhu Youjian was discussing immigration with Yu Qian.

Zheng Chenggong hurried forward to salute:

"Your Majesty, I have already interrogated Colonel Netherlands. He said that England and Portugal are also participating in the joint fleet, and nine warships are heading to Huangming Island at this time."

"England and Portugal? This is normal. At critical times, they would report to the regiment to keep warm. The nine warships going to Huangming Island are just sending heads, so don't worry about it."

Zhu Youjian was not surprised to hear that two countries, England and Portugal, also joined the team to attack Luzon.

He knew that when Western countries deal with powerful enemies, they often fight together.

Zhu Youjian also knows that they are not at peace, there are only a few warships in England and Portugal, so there is no need to worry.

Huangming Island not only has three ironclad warships, but also has bunkers and strong forts, and Mao Wenlong is assisting King Ding, so Huangming Island should be safe and sound.

"Where is Colonel Netherlands now?"

"Report to His Majesty, he is waiting outside the door."

Zhu Youjian nodded:
"Let him in."

"According to the purpose"

"Bring Colonel Netherlands to the Emperor!"

Hearing the emperor's summoning, two soldiers led Cruy and Shi Lang into the hall together.

Cruy raised his head to look at the person in charge, and saw that Emperor Ming was about 30 years old, wearing a dragon robe, sitting firmly on the throne, not angry and majestic, exuding an extremely majestic aura.

Cruy hurriedly bowed and saluted:

"Colonel Kruy of the Netherlands, see Emperor Ming."

Zhu Youjian looked at Cruy coldly, and said slowly:
"What's your name? Do you know that people are visiting?"

Before Zhu Youjian finished speaking, there were yells from both sides, making Cruy kneel down.

"Your Majesty!"

Cruy's legs softened and he fell to his knees:
"Crui sees His Majesty the Emperor of Ming."

Zhu Youjian looked at Cruy coldly, and didn't let him personally:
"Did you ever know that Luzon and Java are both my Ming kingdoms?"

Cruy quickly said:
"Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, we all acted according to orders, and we didn't know beforehand that these two countries were the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty."

In fact, Cruy is quibbling, they came all the way to colonize Asia, how could they not understand the history of Asia.

Zhu Youjian did not refute Cruy, but said two words coldly:
"Twenty palms!"

Before Cruy could understand what Emperor Ming meant, the three royal guards walked up to him.

Two Jin Yiwei grabbed his arm, and one Jin Yiwei slapped him openly.

"Clap clap clap..."

After twenty slaps, Cruy felt a burning pain on his face, Venus sprayed blood from his mouth and nose, and he was directly slapped and passed out.

Jin Yiwei smiled coldly, among those who reached out to grab him, Colonel Netherland woke up very quickly.

He only felt top-heavy, his face didn't seem to be his own, and the feeling he had endured just now became numb.

He opened his mouth to say something, but couldn't make a sound for a while, and it took a lot of effort to say two words:
"Forgive... spare my life..."

Since he can't speak, the only thing Cruy can do now is to keep kowtow, and he doesn't feel any pain. It wasn't until Cruy's head turned into a pig's head that Zhu Youjian waved his hand to stop.

"Stop, I'm telling you, if you want to survive, you must answer the questions honestly.

Now I tell you to listen, you just need to nod and shake your head. "

Cruy nodded immediately.

Zhu Youjian smiled slightly and said:

"The Netherlands knows that Luzon and Java are the kingdoms of the Ming Dynasty, right?"

"Uh-huh!"

Cruy just turned into a pig's head because of this incident, how could he dare to shake his head, so he nodded repeatedly.

"You came to Asia from far away Europe under the order of the royal family of the Netherlands. The purpose is to occupy the territory of Ming Dynasty and the vassal state, and turn the territory of Ming Dynasty into a colony of the Netherlands, right!"

Zhu Youjian's words immediately put Cruy in a dilemma. He wanted to admit it, but he didn't dare.

If you don't admit it, the Emperor Ming might want to slap him in the face again, so he nodded and then shook his head, momentarily at a loss.

Seeing Cruy's appearance, Zhu Youjian secretly laughed in his heart:

"come..."

Hearing Emperor Ming call for someone, Cruy knew that he was coming to slap him again, so he nodded hastily:
"That's right, the royal family of the Netherlands ordered us to do this. We ask the Emperor Ming to spare his life!"

Zhu Youjian laughed at that time:
"That's right, it's good, for the safety of you and those Dutch soldiers, I hope you will cooperate well.

After Zhu Youjian finished speaking, he nodded to Yu Qian who was standing below, and Yu Qian immediately took out some paper and pens.

"Cruey, you clearly wrote down the matter that the royal family of the Netherlands ordered you to occupy Daming Taiwan and Java.

And sign it and put it on paper, I will forgive you not to die, otherwise next year today will be your first anniversary. "

(End of this chapter)