I am the carpenter king

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became serious, and no one spoke, which was very embarrassing.Brian didn't seem to care at all, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.He took a sip from the teacup on one side, he used to like coffee very much, but he didn't have any special interest in tea.

However, after so many years in Dongyang, Brian is also used to drinking tea. At this time, he tasted the tea slowly, and it seemed that the tea was very delicious.

Yan Siqi on the side glanced at Zheng Yiguan, his eyes were full of inquiries. The Dutch had bad intentions, and he hoped Zheng Yiguan could think of a way.Things happened suddenly, Yan Siqi didn't know what to say, so he had to pin his thoughts on the resourceful Zheng Yiguan.

Zheng Yiguan had a smile on his face, and he had always had this expression on his face since he heard the news just now.He also took a sip from the teacup on one side, then put it down gently, looked at Xu Xinsu who was on the other side, and said in a soft tone: "Uncle Xu, we are all one family, and we don't talk about each other as a family. Xiao If my nephew has something to say, just speak up, are you representing the imperial court's position?"

As soon as these words landed, the atmosphere in the hall was relaxed, but still very dignified, but everyone's eyes were focused on Xu Xinsu's face.

"An official, you know what I, Xu Xinsu, do, so I won't say much about it. Our business can't be done without the cooperation of the government! Now that the imperial court's eyes are on here, I have nothing to do. The imperial court I have become more and more impatient, the new governor of Fujian wants to establish prestige, and do what the previous one failed to do. I have tried many methods, but it still doesn't work!" Xu Xinsu's face was full of bitterness, Although there are ways in the local area, after all, it is the people who do not fight with the officials.

What's more, Xu Xinsu is very clear about her identity, once it is revealed, it will be enough to ransack her family and exterminate her family.I can only use the greed of officials to open up relationships with money.Although everything is beneficial, sometimes there are things that money can't do.

He nodded slowly, Zheng Yiguan was not looking at Xu Xinsu, he already understood what he meant.The governor of Fujian also has no choice. Now the imperial court is eyeing Penghu, if he can't let the Dutch withdraw from Penghu.Then he can only go home and farm!

"Commander Bryan, do you really want to give up Penghu?" Zheng Yiguan turned his gaze to Bryan, and his face became serious.He did not believe that the Dutch would give up Penghu so easily, the location there was too important.

If the imperial court stationed a navy there, no one would be able to do business!The main reason why the Dutch chose Penghu instead of Taiwan was because of its geographical location.

Looking up at Zheng Yiguan, Brian frowned slightly. Now he finally understands why Waiter is such a native of No. [-] Middle School.This person is really not simple.It was obvious at a glance that the Dutch were unwilling to give up Penghu.

However, although Brian is rough, he is not stupid. He said without changing his face: "Nicolas, we are also very embarrassed about this matter. The court's attitude is very firm, and we have nothing to do. Once things cannot be violated, we will It can only be pushed to Taiwan. Although the geographical location is unsatisfactory, it is better than nothing.”

Seeing that Brian kicked the ball to himself again.Zheng Yiguan frowned suddenly, and looked at Yan Siqi who was on the side.He is not the master here.There are some things that can be said, but there are others that cannot be done.

"Commander Bryan, this is not the first time we have dealt with each other. We are all friends. If you have no place to go, Taiwan can give you a place. We are only in Bengang (now Taiwan Hong Kong), you can choose one I think it's a good port." Yan Siqi also saw it.Brian didn't intend to come to Taiwan this time.

Just now Zheng Yiguan used words to test, and Yan Siqi found that although Brian looked normal, his words still revealed that he did not want to come to Taiwan.It can be seen that the Dutch do not want to come to Taiwan, they do not want to give up Penghu.Yan Siqi is also a person who dares to think and do, since they are testing each other now.Anyway, it doesn't necessarily mean what you say, let's test the reaction of the Dutch first.

Now it was Bran's turn to be dazed, he really didn't expect Yan Siqi to be so happy.He agreed so easily to let him retreat to Taiwan. If he is making some excessive demands, then he is wrong.Brian frowned suddenly, looked at Xu Xinsu to the side, and motioned for him to speak.

"Siqi, things are not that simple! When I came here this time, I heard that the imperial court intends to open the sea! The imperial court intends to clean up the sea area, and this occupation of Penghu is probably only the first step. If the imperial court sends people to station a navy in Penghu, I am afraid we will There is really nothing to do with the business! If the imperial court has a long-term view of Shu, I am afraid Taiwan will not be able to keep it!" Xu Xinsu was a little helpless, he was a little dissatisfied with Brian, but he couldn't show it.

This time his arrival was intended to urge the Dutch to retreat to Taiwan so that he could complete the errands assigned by the court.But after arriving in Penghu, he discussed with the Dutch, and he was already moved by the Dutch idea.Now he wanted to drag Yan Siqi into the water, so he could only stand with Brian.

Sure enough, after hearing Xu Xinsu's words, Yan Siqi's face darkened once again!Although he is in Taiwan, he is still very well informed.Many people have been recruited from Fujian and other places these days, and they have indeed heard that the imperial court is going to open the sea.It's just that this kind of thing has been said many times, but not many people have actually done it, so Yan Siqi didn't take it to heart.

But he still believed Xu Xinsu's words. After all, this kind of news couldn't be faked, and it was impossible for him to deceive himself about it.Glancing at Zheng Yiguan, seeing Zheng Yiguan nodding to him, Yan Siqi said in a deep voice: "Commander Bryan, we don't have to play tricks anymore, just speak up if you have anything to say!"

Now Yan Siqi has confidence in his heart. If the imperial court wants to open the sea, the first thing to do is to clear the sea area, this is for sure.But it's really hard to say who among these people will be purged.These people like myself are all members of Daming, it's amazing to be recruited!But these Dutch people are different, they are not from Daming.

"General Bryan, I think this is a good thing? Didn't you always hope to trade with Daming? Isn't that what you hoped that Daming opened the sea?" Zheng Yiguan looked at Brian with a smile, slightly asked blankly.

After staying in Penghu for so long, he knows the Dutch well, and these Dutch people can be described as insatiable.On the one hand, they hope to obtain the trading power of Ming Dynasty, but on the other hand, they do not want Ming Dynasty to participate, so that they can monopolize the trade from Ming Dynasty to Japan and Southeast Asia.

After all, Ming Dynasty is a big country, different from countries like Japan, once there are interests in maritime trade, Ming Dynasty will probably intervene further.With the national strength of Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that the trade between Nanyang and Dongyang will not have anything to do with the Netherlands in the future. This is unacceptable to the Dutch.

Brian's face on the other side also became serious, straightened his body, and said in a deep voice: "Nicolas, Commander Reyoz valued you very much back then, and you have done a very good job! Maybe we can do it again this time." A bigger one, I believe our harvest will be even bigger."

Seeing Brian's expectant expression, Zheng Yiguan's expression changed for the first time, but not for the better, but for the worse.

This reminded Zheng Yiguan of some things he didn't want to think of, and he also understood what the Dutch were going to do.The incident happened when Zheng Yiguan first arrived in Penghu. The Dutch gave this "from Japan" a favorable treatment, but they didn't use Zheng Yiguan at first. Later, the Dutch used Zheng Yiguan to execute the A pirate mission to intercept Chinese galleons heading to Manila to trade with the Spaniards (the main rivals of the Dutch at the time).

According to the letter of the Dutch governor Werther, it is recorded that a "general officer" was sent to lead about [-] to [-] Chinese sailing ships to carry out the "intercept and capture" business.You must know that it was not only the Spaniards who were attacked at that time, but also many maritime merchants from Ming Dynasty.

This was Zheng Yiguan's first time as a pirate himself, and he also saw the cruelty of the Dutch. At that time, he didn't have a good impression of the Dutch.Especially with regard to the attitude towards Daming maritime merchants, he was very dissatisfied with the Dutch's approach.However, his adoptive father Li Dan hit it off with the Dutch and expelled and annexed most of the maritime merchants. Li Dan also became the largest Taiwan Strait businessman in Ming Dynasty.

The reason why the Dutch didn't touch Li Dan was because they couldn't pry open the door of Daming. Only through Xu Xinsu and Li Dan could they get the goods.On the other hand, Li Dan's strength is also very strong, and the Dutch will not be able to bear it if they really fight.

"Commander Bryan, do you want to be Japanese pirates?" Zheng Yiguan looked at Bryan with unfriendly eyes, and his tone was already a bit rude.

Although Zheng Yiguan had robbed Daming's merchant ships, everyone was doing smuggling, and no one's buttocks were clean.But if he was really asked to do what Japanese pirates did, he still hesitated in his heart.

"Nicolas, stop pretending, you are a pirate now. You have betrayed your country, don't pretend to be patriotic, if you have enough interests, would you not do it?" Brian seemed very dissatisfied with Zheng Yiguan The appearance, with a strong sarcasm in his tone.

Originally thought that Zheng Yiguan would get angry, but he just smiled and said calmly: "That depends on what bargaining chip you can come up with, and I am not in charge here, you should ask my elder brother for everything. "

"We will unite all forces that can be united, try to capture Xiamen, and plunder there. At the same time, force the Daming Kingdom to switch and sign a contract that allows trade." Seeing that Zheng Yiguan's attitude has changed, Brian turned his attention to After leaving Yan Siqi, he said in a deep voice. (To be continued..)

ps: I got off work a little late today, so I only wrote one chapter!I will make up the third update tomorrow, please understand!