Dragon Sea Empire

The speaker of the Macau Speaker broke into the basement of St. Augustine's Church with someone.but.He only found a few monks tied up like rice dumplings.He quickly grabbed a "zongzi" and shouted: "God. Where is that Chinese girl. Is she still alive?"

The monk from the Goa Inquisition gasped and said, "I don't know. Last night. We were knocked out by a sudden attack from behind. We woke up like this. The Chinese girl is missing."

The Speaker slumped to the ground.Regardless of the damp and muddy basement: "It's over. It's over. That Mr. Yin will raze Macau to the ground."

The sheriff Riccardo who followed the speaker to save people was relatively calm.He quickly called the priest of the church: "What's going on. Where is Miss Elizabeth?"

The priest looked at the crowd in the basement.Surprised for a long time speechless.After a long time, he said: "This morning, Father Janilu of the Inquisition and some people in black went out through the side door of the church. They also took the Chinese girl with them..."

"Where did those men in black come from?" Riccardo asked, "Where did they go?"

"It is said that they are mercenaries from Goa. They said they came to protect Father Janelo from Macau."

The speaker who had just stood up was struck by lightning.He sat down on the ground again: "He was taken away. It's really over now. This damn Giannilu."

At this time.A black servant came running up.He said in a panic: "Father, the Chinese army surrounded the church and pushed a cannon over. They said that if they don't let people go, they will bombard the church."

The dean of St. Augustine's was taken aback.Picking up the black servant: "What are you talking about. Cannons. How dare they aim the cannons at the holy church."

Riccardo said lightly: "These Chinese are not Christians. They won't care. Mr. Speaker. Father. If we don't go out and explain. They will really shoot."

Yin Feng took Yan Siqi, Lin Yue and other personal guards through the deserted streets of Macau.In the distance, the wanton gunfire of the Dutch continued.The Dutch were responsible for attracting the attention of the Ming court.They have overachieved this task.And also harvest a lot.The cost of participating in the siege of Macau this time was fully compensated.

What Yin Feng is most concerned about now is Li Lihua's safety.When Mr. Speaker timidly told him that Li Lihua was missing.Yin Feng stood at the gate of St. Augustine's Church.The anger couldn't stop rushing up from the bottom of my heart.Reason told him.You should restrain your emotions.But he saw the groveling and wretched expressions of the Speaker and the Priest.I can't suppress my anger.When I first came to Yazhou.His excessive sense of justice and impulsive personality have caused him a lot of trouble.Over the past few years, his personality has become much calmer.Holds the power of the company and can decide the fate of thousands of people with one word.He couldn't help being impulsive.

This time he couldn't bear it anymore.He said coldly to Yan Siqi: "Zhenquan. Take people in. I copied the church even at the bottom. I couldn't find Ms. Li. I set it on fire."

Yan Siqi lived at sea since he was a child.They live in the bottom class of pirates and fishermen.No matter the Japanese pirates or the Flangji barbarians, or the red-haired ghosts.They all caused him a lot of trouble; only when it came to Yin Feng's subordinates.Only then did he start to find trouble with those Fanyi with confidence.So he hated and despised these Fanyi from the bottom of his heart.If it is Chen Zhongji who has a lot of experience.Maybe I can persuade Yin Feng.And Yan Siqi waved his hand without hesitation after receiving the order: "Brothers, go."

The Sailors and Musketeers were getting impatient.With a bang, he agreed.Several sailors brandished matchlock guns and drove the priest aside.The big guys broke into the church together.

When Yan Siqi was about to set fire to St. Augustine's Church.It is already noon.The dean of the church, a dozen priests, and black slaves were all driven to the street in front of the church.A dozen sailors watched them with their muskets lighted.Mr. Speaker does not live to cross himself.He murmured not knowing what he was talking about.

A small group of Dutch people walk through the streets here.The look of returning home with a full load of bags in his hands.Everyone is smiling.They all bowed to Yin Feng who was standing by the street.Thank Yin Feng for giving them such a good opportunity to make a fortune.One of the Dutch armed merchant captains who went to war was a huge redhead.He is a full two meters tall.A typical Viking descendant.As soon as he saw Yin Feng, he ran over.Lin Yue, who had always been wary of foreigners, immediately stood up and tried to stop him.But he was bumped by this big red-haired man.Almost fell down.But the big red-haired man came to express his thanks.It doesn't matter whether Yin Feng is willing or not.Hugged him tightly.To show affection: "Captain Yin. You are my friend. A friend of our Dutch." He shouted loudly in Portuguese.

All the guards were taken aback.do not know what to do.One thing was clear, though; the red-haired giant meant no harm.

Yin Feng managed to break free from the hug of the big red-haired man.Take a few steps back.He waved his hand to make the unconvinced Lin Yue back down.He smiled and said, "Mr. Fanny Weisser. This time you should have returned with a full load."

Fanny Visser's surname is Visser.It means "fisherman" in Dutch.But according to Yin Feng's understanding.Whether the guy's ancestry was connected to the fishermen is still open to question.It is estimated that there is a little more possibility of pirates.Fanny laughed.The voice shook the whole street: "Of course. Of course. We are very grateful to you for giving us this opportunity to make a fortune. There will be such a good thing next time. Remember to call me."

He turned his head to look at the Chinese sailors holding torches at the door of the church and preparing to set them on fire.Nodding his head, he said, "You are going to burn the church. It's a thing of the heretics in Westbank. We'll burn it for you."

The Dutch at the time were too lazy to distinguish between Spanish or Portuguese.They are collectively referred to as "Specks". . "Bacon slices".The big red-haired man Fanny Weiss let out a roar.Yin Feng hadn't had time to react yet.A group of Dutchmen throw away their loot.He rushed towards the church; Yan Siqi saw that the Dutchman also lit a torch.He hurriedly said to his subordinates: "Why are you still standing there stupidly. Hurry up and do it."

Chinese and Dutch sailors started an arson contest.St. Augustine's Church was immediately engulfed in flames.Smoke billowed.Filled the sky over the entire city of Macau.The Chinese and Dutch sailors laughed together.The chairman of the Portuguese Macau Municipal Council sat on the ground.The priest knelt on the street praying and weeping bitterly; several black servants held the crucifix salvaged from the shrine.Gather together and tremble.

suddenly.From the other side of the street sailors came hurrying up.Running all the way and shouting: "Boss owner. The man is found. He is found."

Yin Feng is ordering the sailors to control the fire.Prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding buildings.The Dutch have long since left.He vented his chest tightness at the moment.Also woke up a lot.Hastily ordered people to put out the fire.Suddenly, the voice of "the man has been found" was heard.Overjoyed.Grabbing the person, "Did you find Miss Li? Where is it?"

"In the medical hall next to the main church of Fanseng. Ji Zai is asking Dr. Franz to treat Miss Li's injuries." The person who came was the leader of the sailing sailors on the Feilong.Seeing that Yin Feng heard that Miss Li was injured, he seemed very unhappy.Excitedly comforted: "Don't worry. Miss Li is just a flesh wound. It's fine..."

"What do you know. A woman's skin and appearance are very important..." Yin Feng muttered a few words.Push him and say, "Quick. Take me there. Quick."

Li Lihua's mind is very clear.Physical punishment is far less harmful than not eating or drinking for a few days.But she is happy.Her hero is the same as the one in Manila.appearing again.Bring the fleet to rescue her.in the dungeon.She could see nothing, hear nothing.But she firmly believed that Yin Feng would come to rescue her.

After this storm.The relationship between the two was originally stifled by secular and religious customs.Now there is no need for any dodging and covering.Yin Feng rushed into the hospital.He hugged Li Lihua in his arms desperately.Ji Zai and Yan Siqi drove out all the stunned Portuguese doctors.Then closed the door.

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Missionaries of Baradas were finally allowed to go ashore.He entered the urban area of ​​Macau.It was found that the degree of destruction of the urban area was far lower than one's imagination.Now.The Dutch have withdrawn.Returned to their own ship to divide the spoils.Portuguese people in Macau began to walk out of their homes cautiously.It was found that the Chinese sailors standing guard and patrolling the streets were very disciplined.They even guard some unguarded shops.Prevent entry by robbers by fire.With the Macau Portuguese and the China United Company as a new commercial agreement.The third day of the fall of Macau.The Chinese company navy began to retreat.At this time.Macau has started to recover.Pedestrians have begun to appear on the street.Some Chinese-owned shops have opened for business.

The agreement between the Portuguese city hall and the Chinese company was formally signed today; the famous city of China's grandma.This is the full name given to Macau by the Portuguese.This time, he completely succumbed to the guns of an armed group composed of businessmen.This is something that has never happened in Chinese history.It is also since the age of great navigation.For the first time, Western maritime powers succumbed to Chinese civilian maritime forces.

Wang Zhi, Xu Hai, Lin Feng and others before Zhonghua Company.Because there is no solid base.There was no political and economic support from the imperial court.It is difficult for the government-business alliance to expand a larger overseas trade market.Because the support boundaries of the court bureaucracy are limited after all.Once out of the sphere of influence under its jurisdiction.They no longer have the ability and certainly no interest to motivate continued support to overseas merchant groups.

The bureaucratic class that colluded with pirate merchants.In fact, only care about the division of short-term interests.And they will not be interested in overseas development that involves huge risks.So you won't pour your heart and soul into it.Therefore, those pirate merchants who violate the sea ban can certainly obtain short-term economic benefits.But without the support of political forces, it is impossible for * to obtain a stable base on the mainland.Without a base, China's Overseas Business Group Alliance is doomed when it develops overseas.Lack of political and economic support across borders.Thus, there is no guarantee of long-term economic returns.In the end, China's economy and trade will be trapped in the coastal waters for a long time.In the end, it was vulnerable to the mercantilist trading system formed by Western countries and businessmen.

Baradas watched the Chinese company grow and develop.He eagerly found Guo Jujing.The two are not too interested in the fate of Macau.Instead, they discussed the mysterious figure Yin Feng together.

Guo Jujing sighed and said: "This person should not exist in today's China at all. I have already written to Father Matteo Ricci, the head of the Chinese diocese. Request to upgrade Taiwan to one of the sub-dioceses of the Jesuit Chinese diocese. You will be The bishop of Taiwan. I also apply to go to Taiwan for investigation. Members of Baradas. What do you think?"

Baradas thought about it and said: "Taiwan's religious environment should be no problem. I think I can persuade Captain Yin to expand the scope of Catholic missionary work. The problem is not here. . . . Businessmen in this eastern country. No matter how strong their capital is. It is to operate business alone or in a private partnership; while Europe organizes joint-stock companies that engage in trade activities around the world. Like the Dutch East India Company. The most important thing is that European merchants have state support. The royal family and the national government provide These overseas merchants are backed by expansion. Attracting various scattered funds to invest in various commercial ventures: thus easily mobilizing European capital. Making large sums of money to invest in various overseas enterprises. Oriental merchants are due to their own or partnership People's financial resources are limited. No one *expects to compete with powerful merchants backed by the state. And the "single-handed horse" of Chinese merchants is in the final analysis because they were ruthlessly abandoned by the court. I heard it before coming to China. 1585. Three The Chinese merchants came to Mexico with their goods. Eventually they went to Spain and the kingdoms beyond. No doubt. These three Chinese merchants were no less keen on chasing riches than the Spaniards or the Dutch! But they sailed to avoid them government. Not as an envoy of the government.”

"What do you mean by that." For Baradas talked about business matters.Guo Jujing was a little confused.

"What I mean is. Chunghwa is a group similar to the European joint stock company. The only difference is that it doesn't have the support of the national court. But they have Taiwan as a stable base. And the support of Chinese people all over the coast; relying on China Inexhaustible human and financial resources. It is rising to become a very powerful force in the East Asian Sea. Such a miracle is all due to the efforts of one person. Yin Feng."

Guo Jujing smiled coldly: "Father Baradas, you care so much about matters other than serving God. No matter what the nature of this Chinese company is, at least it is beneficial to us missionaries now. I know What do you mean. Worried about the Chinese company becoming a threat to the Kingdom of Portugal’s colonies in Asia. But. At least we can still use the power of the Chinese company. To expand the scope of our parish. And. If your statement* is true. Then we are even more We need to strengthen contact with Yin Feng."

After the Chinese company withdrew.200 armed sailors remained in Macau.As the guard of the newly opened company shop.It is called the Chinese Self-Defense Force.It is under the jurisdiction of the Macao Municipal Council.Before the Sino-Japanese trade fleet returned to Macau.This "Chinese Self-Defense Force" has become the only armed force in Macau today.

Guo Jujing went to Taiwan with Baradas.On the way back to Taiwan.It can be said that the two Jesuit missionaries did not eat well or sleep well.Because the entire fleet has not only increased by thousands of people.There was also a sudden increase in the number of goods to be transported.All the space on board is utilized.As a result, the two missionaries had to squeeze into one bed to sleep at night.

The additional people were Danmin sailors recruited by the company along the coast of Guangdong and Guangdong pirates incorporated.This also includes Brother Meng, a coolie on the wharf who helped Han Jing at the Guangzhou wharf.The extra goods were used by the Portuguese in Macao to compensate for the compensation.Yin Feng even sent people to loot all the weapons and equipment in Macau.