Dragon Sea Empire

The meeting hall of the old camp is brightly lit.All the tables, chairs and benches have long been moved outside.The entire open space in the lobby.A huge sand table model was built with the mud and sand by the Jishuixi River; the terrain of the entire [-]-mile radius around Manila is displayed in front of people.Mai Xiaoliu was holding a batch of documents.According to the last survey data sent to him by the spies of the Chinese company.Carefully check the accuracy of the sand table model.

The commanders of the three arms were all present.Lu Shitou served as the head of the logistics department (deputy minister) and the director of the reserve force department.Also present to participate in the discussion; there was also a group of Dutch staff officers.In addition, An Heping, Li Yue and others from the company's engineering department were also there.They are the minister and director of the logistics department of the escort respectively.

On such an occasion.Portuguese mercenaries are not allowed to participate.It's not a question of trust.It is to avoid the embarrassing position of the Portuguese: although few Portuguese have a good impression of Spain.But the Spaniards are compatriots of their own country after all.

The Dutch, who had a deep hatred with the Spaniards, were very active in helping the Chinese company plan the war.

Yin Feng and Chen Di quietly came to the hall after dinner.Nobody noticed him.Everyone focused all their attention on the sand table in front of them.

The sharp-eyed Captain Van Layden is now the director (deputy minister) of the Operations Department.He saw Yin Feng.Didn't have time to react.Yin Feng signaled him to keep quiet.Beckon him over.

"Keep quiet. Let everyone continue to discuss. Be sure to come up with the battle plan tomorrow." Yin Feng said seriously.

"Boss owner. Oh, Your Excellency General..." Now the foreign mercenaries all refer to Yin Feng as a general.After all, this army was created by himself: "We have never done such a detailed plan. We have never seen such a detailed sand table model. You have to give us a little time. Or give us a little inspiration. Guide us Bar."

In the armies of the world at that time.The staff system is still in its infancy.Very immature.Although the Netherlands was considered an advanced country in military technology in the world at that time.But in combat, it still relies heavily on the general's personal qualities and on-the-spot performance.Doesn't Yin Feng think that the general's personal level and on-the-spot performance are unimportant.But in the entire Chinese company guard team.No one, including himself, could be called an outstanding general; therefore.Yin Feng wanted to fight wars instead of waiting to train a talented general.It's better to arm your army to the teeth.Everything is in order.Don't rely on the general's strategy.Rely on the overall quality of the army and military technology to fight the war.Such a battle.Prior investigation and research on the enemy's situation is very important.

Chen Di was very surprised by the large sand table in Manila City.He lingered back and forth for a long time.It only made Yin Feng a little impatient to wait.

"Old general. We have to go to the soldiers' night school to patrol."

Chen Di reluctantly left the meeting hall of the old camp.Lin Yue led a few black personal guards to lead the way with torches in front.The two were walking on the camp playground.Chen Di sighed and said, "Captain Yin, I know you don't want to answer my question. But I still want to ask: You finished fighting Manila and occupied Luzon Island. What else do you want to do?"

"Old general. Didn't I show you a map?"

"Is that the map in the book "Journey to the West and the West"? Nanjing Taixi Daru Matteo Ricci. There is also such a map. It is said that it records the geographical locations of all countries in the world."

"Taixi Ricci's map should be similar to mine. The foreigners in the Atlantic Ocean and Europa. Their footprints have spread all over the continents drawn on this map. And our Chinese state is still confined to our own land and struggling ourselves hard. My After the army of the guards drove away the Ganla people, there are still many enemies. There is still such a vast world that we need to conquer. Old General Chen. I, Yin Feng, returned to the land of China from overseas. I never thought about fighting against the imperial court. I just want to protect overseas Chinese and let Chinese people open their eyes to see the outside world."

"The outside world." Chen Di shook his head in confusion: "I don't understand what you're talking about. If anyone owns such an army, they don't want to make a name for themselves. They have to honor their ancestors. You are different from others. I can't understand you. I can't understand you."

Yin Feng sighed: In this era of the world.How many people really understand themselves?

He smiled wryly and said, "Old General. Don't worry about other things. Just remember; if the government doesn't come to deal with us, we will never rebel."

"You guys are like this. It's so different from the vertical flag rebellion." Chen Di shook his head.Sighing, he quickened his pace.Follow Yin Feng and others.Go to the night school.

Recently.The port of Taiwan follows the tradition of the Fujian coast.There are lights and festoons everywhere.Getting ready for the Lantern Festival.After the Lantern Festival.The battle to counterattack Manila is about to begin.

It was not easy for Yin Feng's family to spend a new year together.So he went home early these two days.He announced a three-day holiday for all employees of the Taiwan Zhonghua Company.Let everyone enjoy the new year.Then.It will be an unprecedented battle faced by Chinese companies.

Every year before Chinese New Year.It is also the time for the company to issue share dividends.Yin Feng wanted everyone to spend the first month well.But things don't always go as planned.

On this day, he was preparing to go to the Liyuan Opera.Under the service of Zeng Qian and Wan'er, she changed into a full set of Confucian robes.Zeng Qian insisted that he wear this outfit.

Zeng Jingshan and Han Ping.Zhao Mingcheng, the patriarch of the Zhao family in Zhaojia'ao, Haicheng, also came to the door together.Hastily pulled Yin Feng out of the door.

Yin Feng's eyes widened.After listening to Zeng Jingshan's report with suspicion, "What. The major families of Haicheng and Anhai want to withdraw their shares. Why. Our dividend this year is double that of last year."

Zeng Jingshan sneered: "It's not because of rumors that the government is going to attack us. Those people are afraid that they will lose all their money. They don't think about it at all. The money they make in the company will be recouped after another year."

Yin Feng thought for a while and said, "Is the company short of money right now?"

Han Pingdao: "Xu Xinsu's accounts have not been fully settled. However, the company's profits in the 300 provinces in the interior are definitely not lower than last year. And the income of the bank has not yet been reported. That's it. The company's treasury is still There are [-] million taels of cash."

"That is to say. The company is not short of money. Even if the dozen or so big merchants have all withdrawn their shares, we still have 200 million taels of silver to flow. Not all the ships that went to Japan for trading have come back. The Japanese silver brought back is enough. We used it for war." Yin Feng also sneered.Shaking his head and walking back: "You can figure it out. Anyway, the company's articles of association stipulate that shares can be withdrawn. But dividends and some expenses have to be settled. Shopkeeper Han. Tell those merchants. Next time I want to buy shares. We have to raise their shares. If you don’t offer 20 yuan, we will refuse.”

The patriarch of the Zhao family, Zhao Mingcheng, took a step forward: "Wait a minute. The owner. The county magistrate of Haicheng has changed. Master Luo Xuri asked someone to speak. The county magistrate will also return the shares that the company gave him."

The Zhao Mingcheng family is now considered a big family living in Taiwan.Many children of the Zhao family joined the army in the guard.Children like Zhao Tie have become the leaders of one side; there are also many Zhao family children who work in Zhuang Ding's team.therefore.Zhao Mingcheng was appointed as the port manager of Taiwan Port.He has always been very grateful to Yin Feng for rescuing their Zhao family from Manila during the war.

Yin Feng shook his head: "This is to get rid of the relationship with us. Leave him alone. Let him quit."

This incident somewhat affected Yin Feng's mood while watching the play.Under the stage of Taiwan Harbor University Wharf.Yin Feng almost fell asleep watching Liyuan Opera.but.He doesn't understand drama well.There is also a reason: originally he didn't know much about traditional opera.In addition, the Liyuan Opera performed by the Tang Family Troupe is all sung in Quanzhou dialect.Yin Feng is not very familiar with the story either.So he watched absently.

Tang Jiaban performed the early Liyuan opera sung in southern Fujian dialect.It is a form of opera mixed with the popular folk music "Jinge" in southern Fujian.Yin Feng, who spoke so-so Hokkien, had a hard time listening.The singing in the play is the folk tune of southern Fujian.Later generations called it "Xiananqiang". (The provinces in the Yuan Dynasty set up "roads". Quanzhou people called the north of Fujian "Shanglu". It's a local play.)

On the contrary, Zeng Jing was very interested; on the mainland.She is a young lady who doesn't leave the door.It's rare to watch a movie; in Taiwan and Hong Kong, she is a respected wife of the big boss.It is okay to make public appearances.Sit in the best seats in the first row in front of the stage.Watching the opera sung in the dialect of my hometown.It felt like she was enjoying it a lot.

What is being performed on the stage is the traditional drama "Su Qin" of Xia Nanqiang.A young student was singing with a sword Yiyi.The audience below were fascinated.

The only ones sitting behind the long table in the first row were Yin Feng's family.There are also Zeng Jingshan and Chen Di.

The scenery on the stage flickered.Danjiao appeared.The two of Shengdan began to sing duet.Yin Feng managed to suppress the urge to yawn.I looked around.Everyone was watching the stage intently.Only I am looking left and right.It's a bit of a bummer.

"It's hard to rest for a day. I still have to come here. It's really..." He sighed secretly.

"Su Qin" on the stage suddenly drew his sword.His libretto stopped abruptly after he sang halfway through.The Danjiao actor suddenly let out a cry.No one in the audience thought that this literary play was halfway through.Suddenly it became a martial arts scene.

"Su Qin" drew his sword and rushed to the edge of the stage.Jump off the stage.He raised his sword in mid-air and stabbed at Yin Feng.

If it wasn't for Yin Feng being absent-minded and not concentrating on watching the show.He could have dodged the sword.When he turned his head and looked around.I didn't see the changes on the stage; thanks to Magaro and Lin Yue.And those black guards.They don't know anything about Liyuan Opera.Didn't watch the show at all.Instead, focus on your own work.Magaro was the first to react.He was not far behind Yin Feng.Quickly kicked Yin Feng's chair over.

Yin Feng tilted his body.There was a pain in the left arm.I immediately understood my situation.Take advantage of the momentum and roll on the spot.

"Snapped.".The chair and table he was using just now were smashed to pieces by a figure falling from the sky.Yin Feng rolled more than a foot away with his judo skills.Knocked over several tables and chairs on one side.Then stand up straight.There was blood profusely on the left arm.A big gash was cut open by a sharp sword.Lin Yue had already pulled out two flintlock guns and stood in front of him.The assassin "Su Qin" was brandishing his sword to force back several black guards who surrounded him.Because it is to see a play.Yin Feng only brought these few personal guards.And everyone didn't bring any weapons such as swords.The black guards were just fighting the assassins with the tables and chairs they picked up.

There was chaos offstage.Everyone was in a mess.