Nanming: I can build wonders

Chapter 194 The Nanyang Girl Yearning for Ming Dynasty

In the early morning of December [-], the Guangdong Fleet came to the mouth of the Johor River, which is near the Strait of Malacca.

Admiral Liu Guoxuan of the Guangdong Fleet stood at the bow of the ship, holding up binoculars to carefully observe the two large islands on both sides of the strait.

Located on the left side of the fleet is Batam Island, and the central and northern parts are hills, the highest point of which is no more than 200 meters, and there are large tracts of virgin forest.

The south, southwest and northwest coasts are plains, suitable for farming and living.

The coastline of the whole island is winding, with many bays and small ports. It is an island with an excellent strategic location.

On the right is Temasek Island, also known as the Lion City. 200 years ago, the Malacca Sultanate built a port here to communicate with the Nanyang Islands and develop trade.

But it is a pity that the Portuguese burned down this stronghold at the mouth of the Johor River in 1613, turning it into a deserted island.

Later, after the Portuguese were expelled, many Johoreans and Han Chinese who fled from the Qing Dynasty settled here. The deserted island in the past gradually became full of fireworks.

Temasek Island is adjacent to the southern entrance of the Strait of Malacca and the narrow Johor Strait to the north. The terrain of the island is gentle, with green hills and forests in the central and western parts, and plains in the eastern and coastal areas. The geographical location is very good.

There are many short and small rivers flowing into the sea along the coast, and the water source is sufficient.

Next to Liu Guoxuan was Zhang Jiexu, pointing his finger in the direction of Batam Island and said, "Batam Island in the south is in a much better position than Temasek Island in the north."

"This island is slightly in the middle of the strait. If we occupy it and station a powerful fleet, we can completely guard the eastern end of the strait and block any enemies from the west!"

Liu Guoxuan put down the binoculars, shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter, the emperor prefers Temasek Island in the north, and will definitely develop Temasek in the future!"

Soon, Liu Guoxuan's sailing warships arrived at Temasek Island.

They landed on the island for two purposes, one was to replenish supplies and buy coconuts and rice from the local people, and the other was to plant the Ming flag here to declare their sovereignty.

No, I made a mistake, the above are all incidental, their most "important" mission is to search and rescue!
The "search and rescue" operation of the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty attracted the attention of local Chinese immigrants.

Chen Yanshan’s ancestors were from Huizhou, Zhili Province in the Ming Dynasty. His ancestors were ordinary sailors on Zheng He’s ship. Zheng He passed through the border of Malacca and sent people down to exchange a lot of goods with the local people. After some sailors went down, they secretly stayed down.

For more than 200 years, the Chen family has been doing business in Malacca with businessmen from Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang by using their language advantages.

It was not bad more than 100 years ago. Since the Portuguese and the Dutch came, the Chinese began to be squeezed out and squeezed in this area.

Fortunately, now that Ming Dynasty has risen again, the Dutchmen who were pressing on them are gone, and there is no need to act according to their faces anymore!

At this time, Chen Yanshan's boat was in Temasek preparing to go north to Mingyan City and Xiamen Island to do business.

"Father, there is no way for us to go on like this. The Dutch are gone, and those Johoreans have become arrogant and have been oppressing our caravan. Why don't we go to Luzon and join Daming!"

Chen Yanshan sighed and said: "Although Luzon is good, there is no place for us foreign businessmen to gain a foothold. If we go there, we have to start all over again!"

"Here, although some of the profits are taken away by Johoreans, at least we can still earn a little bit, which is enough to support our family."

What Chen Yanshan said was quite sad. He was originally squeezed by the Dutch, but now he is squeezed by the arrogant Johoreans.

They can't be blamed for this matter, it can only be blamed that the people of Johor have never seen the power of Daming before, otherwise how dare they do this.

Chen Qian murmured: "Father, I always feel that Daming is better. Recently, when I met businessmen from Daming, they all said that Daming is better. This Temasek is too desolate. Let's go to Luzon to develop!"

"Be good, be obedient. Aqian, you are still young. When you grow up, you will know that survival is not easy. It is best if you can have a few mouthfuls of food. In a year or two, find a good family and take care of yourself." You are married!"

"Father, how can it be so fast!"

"My daughter has to marry when she is old enough!" Chen Yanshan joked while stroking his beard.

"That won't work, unless you marry someone from Daming!" Chen Qian turned against the general.

It seems that the little girl Chen Qian yearns for Daming.

Chen Qian said again: "I heard from those businessmen who came from Luzon that the Ming Navy is very powerful. Tell me, will the Ming Navy come to our place? Even the Dutch are no match. Daddy, do you think there will be a day?" Daming has taken over Temasek, we are Daming people!"

After speaking, Chen Qian showed off the "Huangming Daily" given by the Luzon businessman.

The title above is impressively saying that the Son of Heaven ascends the throne, and the divine bird blesses him!
It seems that this edition of Huangming Daily must have a huge printing volume!

Chen Yanshan smiled and said: "Don't think too much, the enemy of Ming Dynasty is Qing Dynasty, they won't take care of us!"

Chen Qian sighed, feeling that her father was too stubborn, she blinked her eyes and said, "I heard from Ming people in Lu Song that Daming came here to drive away the Spaniards just to vent his anger on his own people!"

"Boss!"

At this time, a sailor came down from the deck suddenly, it was a fat man, he said nervously, "There are many big ships ahead!"

"Big ship?" Chen Qian was obviously curious, "How big is it?"

"It's very big, I've never seen such a big boat!"

"how many?"

"There are so many, nearly 100 ships, I can't even count them!"

Chen Yanshan's heart trembled. He had been sailing in the Strait of Malacca for more than [-] years. He was wondering if the Dutch would make a comeback again!
"Go, go and see!"

Chen Qian nervously followed her father onto the deck. At this time, everyone on the deck was already looking in that direction in shock.

There, rows of huge sailing warships lined up neatly under the blue sky and above the blue waves.

Especially the battleships at the front are as mighty as giants.

The sails unfolded, like a huge cloud rolling from the sea, making people breathless.

"What a big boat!" the girl Chen Qian couldn't help shouting.

This is the style displayed by the second-class sailing warship of the Ming Dynasty. Even people who live at sea can't help being amazed when they see it.

"Look, father, those battleships are flying dragon flags!"

Chen Yanshan picked up the binoculars and looked over, unexpectedly saw a red flag hanging on the top of the ship's mast. On the red flag was a majestic five-clawed golden dragon.

That is the dragon flag, the flag that China has represented the emperor since ancient times.

It flies in the sea breeze, as if it is soaring.

Chen Qian stared straight ahead, and asked nervously, "Is it Daming's warship?"

(End of this chapter)