I am the carpenter king

In Penghu, the waves beat against the warships, and the sailors were running back and forth on the warships. Although they were very busy, they did not panic at all.Apparently it wasn't the first time these guys were doing these things, cleaning the decks, wiping the guns, everything was in order.

The commander of the Dutch fleet, Waite, stood on the bow of the ship, watching the waves constantly beating against the hull, frowning slightly.Behind him was the deputy commander of the fleet, Brian, without the slightest disrespect, and the whole person seemed cautious.Waite has been angry several times in the past few days, and Brian doesn't want to trouble Waiter at this time.

"Bryan, do you have any news? According to the time, our letter should have been sent back. Now we need reinforcements, and you should be very clear about this." Looking back at Brian, Waite's expression Seems to be a little better, said softly.

"Your Excellency, there is no news so far, but I think it will be a day or two. As for our need for reinforcements, I think there is no problem. After all, the trade in the Taiwan Strait provides enough benefits for those people, and they I won’t give up here easily.” Seeing that Waite seemed to be relieved, Brian’s heart was half relieved, but he still maintained an unprecedented respect when he spoke.

He nodded slowly. Although he was very satisfied with Brian's attitude, Waite really didn't have the mood to care about this right now.After all, the matter in the Taiwan Strait is the most important thing now, the time has come to December, if the reinforcements don't come, I'm afraid it will really be too late.

I had already received an ultimatum from the Ming Dynasty three days ago. If I did not withdraw from Penghu before March, the Ming Dynasty would send troops.At the same time, there are also Spaniards who have just formed an alliance with the Ming Dynasty, and they will do their best to help the Ming Dynasty.After getting the news, Waite suddenly felt as if a fly had been stuffed into his mouth, which was really disgusting.

For the former Spanish Empire.Waite's heart is still full of respect, and the invincible fleet that roams the sea has always been Waite's pursuit.But now it seems that the Spaniard has lost all this.The Armada was sunk, and so was the proud heart of the Portuguese.

For the Spaniards, Waite was not worried at all, the already crippled Spain.It's so easy to stand up.But for the Ming Dynasty, Waite never underestimated it.For such a huge country, if it really launched operations at sea, it would definitely be more than talk.Think about the legends from 200 years ago. In Waite's view, they are definitely not legends.Absolutely block the Daming Kingdom, this is what Waite has warned himself countless times.

There is another big threat, and that is Zheng Zhilong.This Ming countryman who was born as a pirate has an advantage that he does not have.This person is different from Li Dan. He has big ambitions, but also has methods. He is a very difficult character to deal with.

From Waite's point of view, no matter what kind of action he takes, it won't work right now, because his strength is too weak.Although its own battleship is the most advanced in the world.But after all, the number is too small.Waite decisively chose to ask for help. After all, these things don't need to be pressed on him.

beijing city.In the Forbidden City, Emperor Tianqi was sitting on a huge sledge, with several big dogs running in front of him.Countless eunuchs followed on both sides, running anxiously and shouting loudly at the same time.

Wearing a cloak, Emperor Tianqi gently pinched his son's frozen red face.He laughed and said, "Is it cold?"

"Father, the child is not cold, let's hurry up!" It is rare for a child to play with his father.My father is always the wise emperor, always busy with things.Having an opportunity like this can seem clingy.

Emperor Tianqi hugged his son in his arms, and with a smile on his face, he shouted loudly: "Okay! Let's hurry up, run away!" The laughter spilled on the snow for a long time.

Standing on the steps, looking at the hilarious Emperor Tianqi and his son, Empress Zhang had a smile on her face, full of satisfaction.Looking back, he looked behind his head, and said to Wang Chengen on the side: "Eunuch Wang!"

"Empress, I'm here!" No one in the entire palace dared to disrespect Empress Zhang.For so many years, the favor has not faded, and there are so many concubines in the entire palace, Emperor Tianqi has always favored Empress Zhang.Emperor Apocalypse handed over the entire harem to Empress Zhang to take care of. After so many years, she has been very cautious.

"Go to the ladies at the back and tell the emperor that the emperor is playing with the children here. They haven't seen the emperor for many days, so they bring the children here and get close to the emperor." Empress Zhang is very kind, The Emperor Tianqi's favor and trust in him for so many years did not make her arrogant, but on the contrary, she became more like a mother.

Wang Chengen was taken aback for a moment, glanced at Empress Zhang on one side, saluted respectfully, and said, "Nubi will do it now!"

For Empress Zhang, Wang Chengen did not dare to underestimate her at all. After being kind-hearted, this master usually has no tolerance for sand in his eyes.This time's approach is very clever, fully demonstrating the generosity of the empress, and Emperor Tianqi will only be happy.It's just that for his concubine Tian, ​​this is a powerful blow, which can shock people's hearts!

Emperor Tianqi naturally didn't know about all this, but even if he knew, he would probably just laugh it off.Having lived in this era for so long, Emperor Tianqi naturally understood what was most important.If you want the harem to stay safe, then you must strengthen the queen's position so that she will not feel that there is an opportunity to take advantage of it.For so many years, Queen Zhang has done very well, and she is very satisfied.

Soon, the son and daughter of Emperor Apocalypse came, and the dog sledge obviously couldn't do it.Emperor Tianqi took himself and his children to start making snowmen, and then had a snowball fight.A group of eunuchs and court ladies were beaten and fled in all directions, and laughter continued to come out.

A group of concubines stood on the steps with smiles on their faces. This was the first time I saw such a scene in my life.

Until everyone was tired from playing, Emperor Tianqi took a group of children to eat again.The imperial dining room had already been prepared, a huge round table, Emperor Tianqi sat on the throne, and a group of concubines led their children.Under the malicious instigation of Emperor Tianqi, the whole dinner was very harmonious, with constant laughter.At the end of the month, when the willow twigs were on their heads, the concubines brought their children back to the palace!

ah!A pleasant moan sounded from Emperor Tianqi's mouth, and the whole person leaned on the bed, while Empress Zhang squatted on the ground below, and gently put Emperor Tianqi's feet into the basin.Rubbing his hands gently, there was a touching blush on his face.

"In such a cold winter, it is a great blessing in life to be able to soak your feet. The queen's technique is getting more and more sophisticated. I want to enjoy it while I am young. I am afraid I will not be able to enjoy it when I am old!" Emperor Tianqi gently He narrowed his eyes and said with a satisfied smile on his face.

"What did the emperor say? This concubine will serve your majesty for the rest of her life. Whenever the emperor wants to soak her feet, I will soak her feet for the emperor. This prescription is what the concubine is in charge of. The medicinal materials in it are very important to the emperor. The body is good. The emperor is really too hard, and the concubine is in great pain." Empress Zhang was slightly taken aback, and said with a bit of displeasure on her face.She knew that Emperor Tianqi liked such an equal way of getting along, as if they were really ordinary couples, not the emperor and queen of a country.

Smiling and shaking his head, Emperor Tianqi sighed, and said, "I also want to take a break, but the time is not waiting for me. There are too many things in Ming Dynasty that I need to do. I can't give up. I must finish what I can do in my lifetime. You are the empress of Ming Dynasty, how can you soak my feet when you are old."

"Everyone raises their sons to prevent them from getting old. When the emperor and concubines are old, let their sons soak their feet. It is easy to give birth to them, and repaying the kindness of raising them starts with soaking their feet!" Empress Zhang said with a smile on her face. With a smile on his face, he thought of a good idea in an instant, asking his son to soak the emperor's feet.

Thinking of her youngest son, carrying a huge footbath, Queen Zhang immediately laughed.Emperor Tianqi will be happy with this approach, and the name of his son's benevolence and filial piety will be spread.

Looking at Empress Zhang who was smirking there, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Is there anything happy about it? Tell me about it and let me be happy too."

How could Queen Zhang tell Emperor Tianqi about such things, her face flushed immediately, she lowered her head and stopped talking.Emperor Tianqi asked anxiously, so he said coquettishly: "This is a woman's business, the emperor should stop asking."

Emperor Tianqi waved his hand, don't guess what a woman is thinking!Since this topic could not be continued, Emperor Tianqi changed the subject and said: "You did a good job today, and I feel very comforted. In this palace, you are the queen, so you should think more about things. This palace There are quite a few people, but I always feel that there is less popularity.”

"Yes, Your Majesty, the concubine just remembered one thing. Is the palace letting a group of maids out next year? After all, it's not good if they delay their marriage! If you're still young, you can let them out. A good family." Empress Zhang was still very sympathetic to those court ladies, she lowered her head and thought for a while, then said.

"The empress has a heart, and the empress will handle this matter! Release a batch every three years, and this matter will be a permanent rule!" After all, Emperor Tianqi came from a later life, and he still felt a little unacceptable to let a woman empty his old palace.After thinking for a while, Emperor Tianqi continued: "It will be six years of Tianqi soon, there will definitely be a lot of things next year, and I may not have time to clone myself. The affairs of the harem are still in charge of the empress. I am very relieved, it is getting late, rest! "

After ordering someone to take out Emperor Tianqi's footbath, Empress Zhang went to bed gently. (To be continued..)

ps: I have been away for a week, so I won’t say anything about what I did. I would like to say sorry to everyone for not saying hello to everyone in advance.The update has been resumed since today, it is late today, only one chapter.I will finish this book no matter what, so please rest assured!