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Chapter 276: Pirates Gather
Pirates gathered in Xiamen Bay, there were hundreds of large and small ships, flags of various patterns were fluttering, and the number of people attending the meeting was nearly [-].Even Liu Xiang, a Guangdong pirate who was inseparable from Zheng Zhilong, had to put aside his conflicts and join forces with Zheng Zhilong when facing a strong enemy.There were even people from the Daming Navy and Sea Coachmen who came to participate in the meeting hosted by Zheng Zhilong.

"Liu Xiang, Li Kuiqi, and you, aren't you setting up your own business in Guangdong? You still have the face to come to Xiamen Bay." Zheng Zhihu sneered when he saw Liu Xiang and others getting off the boat.

"We are one of the members of Shibazhi. Now that Zheng Zhilong is in trouble, we will not forget our old feelings, and we will help you no matter what." Liu Xiang said, "If Zheng Zhilong hadn't insisted on joining the court last year, how could we have parted ways? ?”

"I still don't forget the old love, it's clear that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. You are afraid that we will be wiped out by the Liao army, and you will end up in the same end." Zheng Zhihu sneered.

"Whatever you say, there are no eternal friends in this world, only eternal interests. Your elder brother Zheng Zhilong sent someone to send me the invitation for this conference." Let who.

Zheng Zhilong, the protagonist of this meeting, stood on the high platform and saw countless ships pouring into Xiamen Bay, full of pride in his heart.In just a few years, Zheng Zhilong's influence has covered the East China Sea. With a wave of the banner, more than ten thousand people can be summoned in an instant.

"Good fellows, you still have the prestige of being a strong man at sea. With a wave of your arms, you can attract so many ships and troops, even our Fujian Navy can't do it." An official wearing a scholar's casual robe stood beside Zheng Zhilong.

This official is more than 20 years older than Shang Zheng Zhilong, a whole generation.

"The governor is joking. We are drifting at sea all year round. It is not uncommon to encounter storms, enemy interceptions and other accidents. You just saw our glamorous side. Who knows how many men I have died in the past few years, and the southeast coast is slightly calm today. What about the situation." Zheng Zhilong said.

"Don't be humble. You have achieved this at your age. If you were born before Hongwu, you would definitely be able to follow Hongwu to build a great career." Fujian governor Xiong Wencan said.

"If you want to make achievements, you are not afraid of being born at the wrong time. I believe that any era can create a career with your own efforts." Zheng Zhilong said looking at the distant sea.

"Haha, I used to have the same thoughts as you when I was young and energetic. Unfortunately, the older I get, the more scruples I get, and I am bound by the times. It is not easy to truly transcend the world and make a great cause that will last forever." Xiong Wencan laughed. .

There are more and more pirates in Xiamen Bay, and almost all the main leaders of Shibazhi are here.In addition to Shibazhi, some scattered pirates, the governor of the East India Company, and even foreigners from other Western countries also arrived.It can be said that it is the first grand event in the southeast coast for several years!And the purpose of this grand meeting is to deal with the coming crisis - to resist the Liao army going south!
There are more than ten thousand pirates who have arrived, but only a hundred or so people are qualified to participate in the talks.

Zheng Zhilong sat in the main seat, while the guest seats were the governor of Fujian, Westerners, Liu Xiang and other important figures of Shibazhi.

"The purpose of calling everyone here this time is to pursue accountability and maintain the stability of our sea area." Zheng Zhilong, who was sitting in the main seat, opened his mouth, and the audience fell silent.

"The Fu Liao army claimed that their ships were attacked by our Shibazhi in the East China Sea. I, Zheng Zhilong, and my subordinates were completely unaware of this incident, and it was not our people. I don't know which one was present. What a strong man did, why not stand up and confess." Zheng Zhilong asked with a serious face.

The pirates present looked at each other, confused, and shook their heads.

"Liu Xiang, last time you privately robbed a merchant ship bound for Liaonan by the Liao Army. Did you do this as well?" Zheng Zhilong asked Liu Xiang.

"My lord, everyone present knows that Lao Tzu's sphere of influence is in Guangdong, and the northern part is Nan'ao. How could he go to the East China Sea to cause trouble? It is true that he robbed a merchant ship from the Liao army last time, but this time it is definitely not me. I did it." Liu Xiang said angrily, "Donghai is obviously your territory, Zheng Zhilong, and you, Zheng Zhilong, should be responsible for any accidents."

"Now is not the time to hold anyone accountable. Since the matter has already happened, the Liao army will come over sooner or later. We should think about how to deal with them. Maybe this is the bluff of the Liao army themselves. Who knows if they pierced through it themselves?" Our own ships were blamed on us." Pirate Liu Kuiqi unknowingly told the truth.

"Okay. I'm just asking about the situation. Since no one has admitted to looting the ships of the Fu-Liao Army, I won't pursue it any further. Next, let's discuss how to deal with the Fu-Liao Army. According to the information our scouts have found, the Fu-Liao Army The Liao army has piled up a large amount of food, weapons and ammunition on Ishigaki Island, and there are two fleets stationed there. Do you know what this means?" Zheng Zhilong looked around at the crowd, but saw disdain in their eyes.

These guys have never fought against the Liao Army, so they don't know the horror of the Liao Army's fleet.If Zheng Zhilong hadn't witnessed the Victory covered in cannons with his own eyes, he would probably be as arrogant as the pirate leader below.

"I heard that the infantry of the Liao Army can defeat even the Houjin Eight Banners, but their navy is unknown, and at most they can only defeat Zheng Zhihu. There is nothing to be afraid of. Their fleet is only a few dozen ships, and we are together. There are thousands of ships together, and one out of ten can overthrow them!" A pirate leader sneered.

"Stupid!" Zheng Zhilong cursed bitterly, "On your main ship, there are only seven small cannons, and they are enshrined as if they are treasures! And the Liao army only has one warship, and the cannons are more powerful than yours." There are more fleets combined!"

Hiss... Many pirate leaders gasped.If what Zheng Zhilong said is true, then wouldn't the Fuliao Army have nearly a hundred artillery pieces on a single warship?When have you seen such terrifying warships in the East China Sea and South China Sea!

"It's unbelievable, it turns out that there are also first-class battleships in the east!" A Dutch chief who was invited exclaimed.

"Putmans, are your western warships at the same level?" Zheng Zhilong asked the red-haired man.

This person is Putmans, the governor of Yizhou in the Netherlands. He has more than a dozen merchant ships equipped with artillery. Although there are not many ships, they are a powerful force on the southeast coast with their powerful firepower.And they can also get the support of the Windmill Kingdom's fleet in the Indonesian archipelago.

"We have a powerful country in the west, under which there is a fleet called the 'Invincible Fleet', with more than 100 warships and more than [-] artillery pieces." Putmans said.

(End of this chapter)