The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"My lord. The lowly job... The lowly job didn't bother you, right?" Liang Chao saw Zhang Fan come out.He looked dazed.It seemed that he was being troubled by something in his heart.In addition, he was too excited about the matter just now.He rushed in without asking what happened.So he was afraid that he would disturb Zhang Fan's family affairs.

"No. It's nothing." Zhang Fan didn't look up at him.Still with a worried look on his face.He lowered his head and didn't know what he was thinking.

Liang Chao was worried that Zhang Fan would blame him.Although Zhang Fan had never blamed others indiscriminately before.But obviously.This time it was about Zhang Fan's family affairs.now.Zhang Fan said nothing.Liang Chao felt relieved.But it was not found.Zhang Fan was simply absent-minded.

"My lord. You will never think of it. Who is back." Liang Chao returned to the previous enthusiasm.Excitedly said to Zhang Fan.

"Oh. Who is it?" Zhang Fan still didn't calm down.Still so weakly asked.

"My lord." Now.Liang Chao finally realized something was wrong.Slightly amplified the sound.asked worriedly. "My lord. Are you all right?" He was very reasonable.He didn't ask Zhang Fan what happened.

"Yeah." Now.Zhang Fan finally came back to his senses.Looking at Liang Chao, he asked. "What the hell is going on. You're making such a fuss."

"My lord can't believe it. Who is back?" Liang Chao only had the third time.Said with a burst of excited words.It's just that after Zhang Fan's preoccupation just now.Liang Chao's own enthusiasm has cooled down a bit.

"Oh." Hearing what Liang Chao said.The interest in Zhang Fan's heart was also raised. "The thing that makes you look like this. It must not be a small thing. And judging by your appearance, this thing will not be a bad thing. But I am a little confused. Who is back. would make you so happy."

"Actually, I'm not happy about this matter. I'm not happy about it. I'm mainly happy for adults." Liang Chao said. "My lord, you still remember. Last year when you were in Jiangnan, your lord specially recruited a local sea merchant, Zhao Xiande, into Weizhong. Then he ordered Wang Xiliang to go to sea with him."

"Of course I remember this incident. I still remember it. The court does not allow merchant ships to be equipped with artillery. I also specially borrowed several artillery pieces for Zhao Xiande to bring. I also asked Wang Xiliang to bring many people to go with him." Zhang Fan naturally remembered this matter.This incident can be regarded as the beginning of a major event that Zhang Fan intends to do.Of course he remembered clearly.Sudden.Zhang Fan became puzzled.He didn't know why Liang Chao would mention this matter to him. "Why did you mention them all of a sudden. Just now you said that someone came back. Could it be..."

"That's right, my lord. They are the ones who have returned." Seeing Zhang Fan, Liang Chao understood.Also said happily.

"This... I haven't received any news at all." Although Zhang Fan was also happy in his heart.But he was puzzled as to why he hadn't received any news.

"My lord, this matter is like this." Liang Chao heard Zhang Fan's question.Quickly explained. "Because every year, most of the merchant ships that go out to sea return between June and August in the midsummer. And even if someone's ship returns late due to other problems, it will not exceed at the latest It's mid-October. So once October is over, no one pays attention to these things. Even the various municipal bureaus in the coastal areas are extremely leisurely.

"Then Zhao Xiande and Wang Xiliang were ordered by the lord. They still have to go to many places. Naturally, they took a lot of time. From the perspective of humble positions, they were able to come back in such a short time. It can be regarded as super speed."

Hear what Liang Chao said.Zhang Fan also suddenly realized.But then.He also became more puzzled in his heart.Magellan traveled around the world.It took several years to see.And now.It took less than a year for Zhao Xiande and others to come back.Zhang Fan naturally did not believe that they had already been to America.Something must have happened in the middle.That's why they came back so soon.

"Where are their people? Are they still in Jiangnan?" Zhang Fan asked quickly.

"Go back to your lord." Liang Chao saw that Zhang Fan looked anxious.He also quickly replied. "Their sea boat returned to the south of the Yangtze River five days ago. After the boat arrived, they just took a short rest and headed directly to the capital. They just arrived."

"Where are they now?" Zhang Fan heard from Liang Chao that they had arrived in the capital.Naturally, I hope to see them right away. "Hurry up and take me to see them."

Liang Chao didn't talk too much nonsense.Lead the way directly.Outside the gate of Zhang Mansion.The horses are already ready.It seems that Liang Chao also has the foresight.Knowing that Zhang Fan planned to meet them.

Zhao Xiande and a few others were waiting in the station.I saw Zhang Fan coming.See you soon too.

Eliminate all that red tape.Zhang Fan sized up these people.It was found that in addition to leaving the vicissitudes of life on their faces after going through wind, frost, rain and dew.But it hasn't changed much.He wasn't wearing any out-of-the-ordinary clothes either.Nor does it carry any ornaments different from the Central Plains.

"This journey. You have worked hard." Zhang Fan greeted them first.

Wang Xiliang naturally had nothing to say.He originally served in Jinyiwei.Zhang Fan gave him the order.Of course he was going to finish it.It was Zhao Xiande.Thank you so much for Zhang Fan.After all, Zhang Fan made it easier for him to sail and do business at sea.Although there is Zhang Fan's participation.Let him earn a lot less money every trip.But it is extremely safe.For Zhao Xiande today.It is not because he is short of money that he continues to make money.It's because of the excitement.And safety is what he needs most now.

"Thanks to the love of the adults. This time, I am a villain... this humble job. This time, the humble job is thanks to the blessing of the adults. I have returned safely." Zhao Xiande said to Zhang Fan.With a beaming smile on his face.

"Oh." Zhang Fan heard him say this.Some doubts rose.He turned to Wang Xiliang and asked. "You said you came back safely. Could it be that something happened to you on the way?"

"My lord, this time is very dangerous." Wang Xiliang recalled the scene at that time.Also looked frightened. "At that time, our three ships were about to arrive in Portugal. But they encountered some English pirates. No, they were not pirates. They were warships from other countries. I think these Western barbarians are really immature. The two countries are fighting each other. They even openly sent their own troops to rob merchant ships of other countries. We found out later that those people were not soldiers. They were genuine pirates. But they were recruited by the Queen of England. They were also awarded What kind of plunder certificate. They are allowed to rob other countries' merchant ships. It's just that those pirates usually have the idea of ​​targeting the Spanish merchant ship. This time, I don't know why. They actually have our idea. I think we are the Ming Dynasty. It's too far away. In addition, Zhao Xiande's fleet did not bring artillery with them when they went there in the past. That's why they planned to snatch ours.

"Fortunately, it's up to you to be wise this time. Let's put on those cannons. Let those blind pirates have a good drink."

Zhang Fan heard what he said.There is also some understanding in my heart.It seems that the era of colonial plunder has already begun.Britain and Spain have already begun to fight.It is estimated that this time it was a disaster for the fish in the pond.

Zhang Fan, who has a bad history, remembers this period of time.Only the Spanish Armada.At the time of the decisive battle against Britain with an absolute advantage.But it was almost completely wiped out.But Zhang Fan didn't know exactly when the naval battle took place.But listen to what Wang Xiliang and Zhao Xiande said.Apparently it hasn't started yet.

But even Zhang Fan who is not familiar with history.A lot can be learned from what they said.The reason why the United Kingdom will do so.The pirates who would even recruit those desperadoes.Come help yourself against the Spaniards.Obviously, it is because Spain has made too much profit overseas.And Britain, which is in the embryonic period of capitalism.Because of the development of light industry.There is an urgent need for overseas markets to sell their products.

"But speaking of it, this time is also quite dangerous." Zhao Xiande still had a lingering fear.Said. "Those pirates actually dispatched six ships to rob us. Although we are equipped with cannons this time, we are still somewhat no match for them. We can pass this time safely. We have to thank one person."

"Oh." Zhang Fan heard him say this.Puzzled again. "Who should I thank?"

"My lord, that's what happened." Wang Xiliang explained. "Although our ship is equipped with artillery this time. After all, we only have three ships. If the other party also has three ships, there is nothing to be afraid of. But now the other party has six ships. And we don't know how to fight naval battles. "

"That's why." Zhang Fan continued his words. "At this time, a person who is proficient in naval warfare stepped forward. He only knows how to help you with the fleet. He beat these pirates away. Or let you successfully break through."

"My lord is right." The two said in unison.

"I'm curious who this person is," Zhang Fan said. "Those who can have this ability will definitely be reused in the future."

"Actually, adults also know this person." Wang Xiliang said. "She is the woman who came to serve as my special envoy last year."

"Joanna." Zhang Fan heard it was her.Slightly surprised.But the same is true when you think about it in a blink of an eye.After all, Joanna came from a military family.And Portugal is the country that started the colonization.Such things as naval battles will definitely not be lacking.

"And. I feel humble." At this time.Wang Xiliang continued. "My lord wants that Joanna to work for our Ming Dynasty. It is not impossible."

Listen to what he said.Zhang Fan was even more puzzled.