Back to Ming Dynasty with Industrial Revolution System

Chapter 274
In the distant East China Sea, a merchant ship armed with artillery bought goods from southern Liaoning and sold them to Japan, and then returned to Jiangsu and Zhejiang via Ryukyu.

Zhang Yuanwai from Nanjing stood on the deck, looking at the calm sea and the warm sun shining on him, making him feel very comfortable.

This big ship was a merchant ship equipped with artillery that he bought from the Fuliao Army.Looking at the cold big bronze cannon, Zhang Yuanwai was still very satisfied.The boat has been at sea for over a year without much use.

Even if you encounter real pirates, as long as you fire a few symbolic shots, you can deter these pirates and make them weigh their gains and losses.

These pirates are also reluctant to be subjected to heavy artillery for a ship of cargo.

"Although I spent a lot of money when I auctioned this warship, it was easy to save. I encountered pirates a few times and was shot away by us. Generally speaking, I got my money back, and I can still show off in front of the merchants in Nanjing City. It is worth it. "Zhang Yuanwai said cheerfully.

After they replenished at Naha Port, they sailed directly to the mouth of the Yangtze River.

"Outside the crew, a ship is found on the sea ahead!" A sailor who was watching shouted.

"Is it a pirate?" The men, sailors, and gunners on the merchant ship all asked nervously.

"Are the pirates coming again?" Sweat dripped from Zhang Yuanwai's forehead.

Although pirates dare not easily provoke them with artillery, it is not a good thing to be targeted by pirates.If you really meet a guy who wants money but not life...

"No, it's a sunken ship. There are escape boats on the sea, most of which are crew members in distress... What is that? The flag of the Far East Trading Company!" Company banner.

Only the big businessmen who joined the Far East Trading Company under the Liao Army and the merchant ships of the Liao Army are eligible to use the flag of the Far East Trading Company!With this flag, on the one hand, you have to pay customs duties, ship taxes, membership fees and other taxes and fees. However, in the sea area controlled by the Liao Army, you will be protected by the Liao Army's fleet and the purchase of industrial products produced by the Liao Army. discount!
For example, the last time Wang Changyuan was kidnapped by the warriors of the Hizen clan in the sea area of ​​Dongying, as a result, Chu Yun personally led the fleet to flatten the Hizen clan.Someone dared to attack the Far East Trading Company's ships in the East China Sea again. After thinking about it, only the pirates of Shibazhi had the guts to do so, right?

"I don't know if it's an old friend I know. It seems that I haven't heard of anyone coming here at this time. Come and rescue them." Although I was a little afraid of encountering returning pirates, I saw a ship from the Far East Trading Company , Zhang Yuanwai immediately said anxiously.

The gunboat approached the sinking ship.At this time, only the mast of the sinking ship remained on the surface of the sea, and there were broken sawdust everywhere, as well as corpses floating on the planks, and some crew members who survived on the small boat, their faces were stained with blood.When they saw the armed merchant ship coming, they waved their hands wildly after the disaster.

"Anchor! Pull them up!" The sailors on the merchant ship hurriedly rescued their companions floating on the sea.

It took a while for the armed merchant ship to salvage all the survivors. As for the corpses, let them return to the sea, otherwise it will only bring plague to the ship.

"Which merchant ship crew are you? What happened to your fleet?" Zhang Yuanwai asked.

"Except for this member, we are a merchant ship of the Liao military officer camp. We originally went to Quanzhou to buy a batch of goods, and picked up some family members of workers whose ancestral home was in Quanzhou to go to southern Liaoning. Who knows..." A survivor said while crying.

"Did you meet a pirate?" Yuanwai Zhang asked eagerly.

"Shibazhi, it was Shibazhi's villains who attacked our ship! They not only took everything on our ship, but also killed all those who resisted them, took away the female family members, and pierced through the Our ships, let the rest of us destroy ourselves!" the survivor asked through gritted teeth.

"This group of hateful thieves!" All the crew members of the merchant ship, including Zhang Yuanwai, were furious!

Snatching things from the boat can be justified, but killing people to gouge the boat, even women and children, is simply unconscionable!
"Don't be afraid, now you are on my boat in Nanjing Zhang Yuanwai, they dare not do anything to us. Anyway, Zheng Zhilong of Shibazhi is a guerrilla for coastal defense, and my power behind Nanjing City is much higher than his official position." Zhang Yuanwai He said solemnly, "When we return to Nanjing and go to southern Liaoning next time, I will take you with me. I will contract your food and lodging during this time!"

The [-] or [-] survivors couldn't help but burst into tears seeing Zhang Yuanwai's very enthusiastic rescue.

"Mr. Zhang, you are such a kind person. When I return to southern Liaoning, I will definitely report your merits to my superiors." A survivor expressed his gratitude.

"Hey, when you are in such a catastrophe, I can help you a little bit, and the Liao Army has also given me a lot of discounts and help. You are mourning, as the saying goes, 'If you don't die in a catastrophe, you will have a good fortune'." Zhang Yuanwai He comforted, "If it wasn't for the admiral of the navy who couldn't really restrain Zheng Zhilong, I would definitely send someone to read Zheng Zhilong's book. But don't worry, although the imperial court is unable to punish Zheng Zhilong, after the commander of the Liao army knows about this, he will definitely I will help you find justice."

The armed merchant ship skirted the sinking vessel to avoid being sucked into the small eddy created by the sinking, before sailing southwest.

The East China Sea entered the mouth of the Yangtze River, and soon arrived at Nanjing City, the former capital of the Ming Dynasty.

However, less than half an hour after the armed merchant ship Zhang Yuanwai sailed past the wrecked ship, the cruiser Constitution, which erected the flag of the Liao Army Navy, arrived in this sea area.

"All the arranged survivors have been rescued, and the mission has been successfully completed." Deng Qianlong, deputy commander of the Navy Fleet, stood on the deck of the Constitution, looking at the sea area where only debris and corpses were still floating.

The sharks in the East China Sea smelled the smell of blood, and began to appear in this sea area, and the dorsal fins occasionally floating on the sea surface could be seen.

"In order to create the illusion of being attacked, we used dozens of death row inmates who were sent to build the Ishigaki Island Fortress, and the manpower is a bit short." Hower, the captain of the Constitution, said dissatisfiedly, "I don't understand why we don't directly Send a fleet to destroy them, and go to great lengths to direct and stage a seemingly meaningless farce."

"In the concept of our Han people, if you go to war, you have to learn from a famous teacher, and you are a righteous teacher." Deng Qianlong said, "Don't feel sorry for these death row prisoners. In the future, catching pirates will catch you wanting to vomit."

(End of this chapter)