Dragon Sea Empire

Yin Feng stood at the bow of Xinxing.Looking at the Zhejiang Navy ships opposite with a telescope.

"Look at the banner. They should be the subordinates of Chang Guo Bei Wa." Zeng Qi said suspiciously: "It stands to reason. They are under the jurisdiction of Luo Qing, the general of Ning Shao. This Luo Qing has cooperated with our Chinese company for many years. How could it be? ..."

Yin Feng put down the binoculars.He sneered and said: "Luo Qing has been fed by us long ago. Without us giving him funds and giving him so many pirate heads. How could he be promoted to general. I don't believe he has the guts to be against us. We are at sea power. He should know best."

Luo Qing was probably the first general in the Ming Dynasty army to cooperate with Yin Feng in the smuggling business.The first time Yin Feng went out to sea for trade was following his path.

The commander of the First Squadron of the Navy's main fleet was Lu Shitou's younger brother.He shouted impatiently: "Boss, let our gunboat give them some color. Let them know that in this sea. Who is the boss."

Yin Feng shook his head: "No need. They don't seem to be hostile. They seem to have sent envoys. Lin Haisheng. Bring them to me."

The officers, soldiers and navy sent a small officer dressed as a sentry officer.He only took one soldier with him.Row the boat to the Xinxing.

The junior officer was in his 20s.Skinny little guy with big head.The two eyes rolled around.His face was slightly pale.He is dark-skinned.It is obviously the result of being exposed to the sun and rain all year round at sea.

The three-masted gunboats in front of him.Each one was taller than the sum of the dozen or so small sand boats he led.Cannons are densely covered on the ship's side and deck.Each one is equipped with more cannons than the entire army of the Chang State Navy has.And big.

He maintained a superficial composure.Just because of his official status.certainly.He knew very well that the mission of this trip was not to start a war with the powerful opponent in front of him.

The officer obviously knew Yin Feng.He went straight to Yin Feng.

Yin Feng smiled.He waved his hand to let Lin Yue, who was standing in front of him, get out of the way.Everyone was curious to see that the officer of the imperial court saluted Yin Feng respectfully with his fists in his hands.Then he said: "Under Ningshao Counselor Luo Qing's subordinate Changguo Naval Battalion Chief Sentinel Luo Xiaoming. His name is Mizuki. Excuse me. Your Excellency is Master Yin of the Taiwan Thousand Households Office."

Yin Feng laughed: "You are Luo Qing's nephew, right? You were the one who escorted my first batch of silk to sea. I still know you. You were only 16 years old at that time. You were General Luo's personal soldier. .Right. It’s been ten years in a flash...”

Luo Xiaoming knelt down on one knee.Respectfully saluted Yin Feng: "My General Luo asked me to greet Yin Qianhu and Master Yin here."

Yin Feng hurried forward to help him up.He smiled and said: "You and I have similar official positions. Why do you have to do this big gift?"

Luo Xiaoming bowed his head and said respectfully: "When I came here, my uncle said something first; when I met Captain Yin, I must be very courteous. I dare not violate it."

He raised his head and said: "Your Excellency, the captain, is a straightforward person. I won't talk nonsense; my uncle is a shareholder of Zhonghua Company. I knew a month ago that Captain Yin's family would come to Zhejiang, so I was ordered to greet him here. But Half a month ago, I came here to welcome Dadong’s family to Hangzhou. Now, I was ordered to prevent you from going to Hangzhou.”

Xu Xinsu, Zeng Qi and others present all looked at each other in blank dismay.I don't know why.Luo Xiaoming took out a document from his pocket.Submitted it to Yin Feng and said: "The owner of the ship will know after reading this document."

Yin Feng unfolded it and took a look.It was discovered that it was an order jointly issued by Zhejiang Chief Envoy Yamen and Zhejiang Chief Soldier Shen Yourong: Dinghai, Linguan, Changguo, Songhai, Jinpan, and Haining were required to prepare for the chief navy battalion.Strictly investigate the Japanese pirates all over the coast.Pay special attention to the sea-going ships with the big Chinese flag on the blue background.

"What's going on?" Yin Feng asked.While handing over the documents to Zeng Qi.

After many years of official career, Zeng Qi immediately recognized that this was an official official document.He nodded to Yin Feng.

“这是半个月前的事了。（万历40年。1612年）十月十二日。浙江定海水师官兵在舟山群岛洋面,擒获从日本五岛贸易返航归來的闽浙商人林清、张明、王厚、张玉宇等69人,缴获白银3900余两以及贸易往來账目。其中大多涉及与华兴联号即中华联合公司的贸易往來项目。”罗晓明说道：“尹大人应该知道。您的公司给那些零散客商发放航海许可证和中字旗。每年仅收300两白银费用。因此。很多零散的港脚商人就伪造您的旗号和许可证出海。一般我们水师官兵也不会太为难他们。这一回事出意外。官府突然要查通倭大案。而且非常明确地指出要在何处、在何时抓捕通倭船只。因此。我叔父也沒有办法。况且定海水师的把总是总兵沈有容提拔的人。根本不买帐……因此。这浙商通倭大案已经被浙江布政使上报朝廷了。现在的情况是；中华公司直接涉案的证据还不足。但是。有些人对尹大人控制沿海海路不满。想要把事情闹大。已经通过一些御史上达天听；同时。南京镇守太监也连同浙江税使太监等人发文。要求严加查处通倭大案。”

Yin Feng and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.Feeling a little caught off guard.

Zeng Qi immediately said: "Among the arrested people, Zhang Yuyu is from Quanzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province. He is an old customer of our Zeng family. This is targeting us. You can't go to Hangzhou."

Yin Feng stood up immediately: "Not good. Most of the shareholders from all over the country have already gathered in Hangzhou. If this big case of corruption leads to prison, many of our shareholders will be unlucky. No way. We must immediately Notify Hangzhou Huaxing Lianhao Shop. Stop all activities. Transfer all funds back. Let all shareholders disperse home immediately. Shareholders who may be directly involved in the case. Immediately let them transfer to Taiwan. Xu Xinsu. Now there is a way to notify Hangzhou immediately Is it a store?"

The first thing he thought of was the safety of many shareholders who attended the meeting.This actually made sentry officer Luo Xiaoming secretly sigh in his heart: Captain Yin is worthy of the name of benevolence and righteousness.

Xu Xinsu used to be in charge of domestic trade.Now in charge of trade with Japan.It can be said that he is a major criminal of "passing the Japanese".He thought for a while and said, "We don't have troops stationed along the coast of Zhejiang. We can only send people to Hangzhou after the ship docks..."

"You can't go to the shore. Shen Yourong, the chief soldier of Zhejiang, has issued an order. The coastal areas of northern Zhejiang have stepped up security. With your huge ships and cannons, no one can stop you at sea. But it's hard to say when you get to the shore. It won't happen to you Take your troops ashore." Luo Xiaoming was startled.Quickly jumped out and said: "I can help you send the letter. This is the Shengsi Islands off the coast of Zhoushan. The nearest ports are Changguo, Dinghai, and Ningbo. There are your people there. I can help you carry the letter to them."

Yin Feng, Zeng Qi and Xu Xinsu looked at each other for a while.Turning to Luo Xiaoming, he said, "The matter is urgent. If the list of shareholders falls into the hands of those who want to make trouble, your uncle, General Luo Qing, will definitely be implicated as well."

Luo Xiaoming's face turned pale: "What? The list."

"Of course. There are lists of shareholders from all over the world at the general meeting of shareholders." Yin Feng nodded: "You must deliver the letter to the company's personnel. Then send someone to Hangzhou immediately. Tell them to stop all activities preparing for the general meeting. Quickly Evacuate."

Yin Feng's words are not true.A little fooling Luo Xiaoming: the list of shareholders does exist.But secret shareholders like Luo Qing and Fujian General Zhu Wenda who bought shares with power.Generally, it will not appear publicly at the general meeting of shareholders.Luo Xiaoming believed it was true.I hurriedly got Yin Feng's letter.Hastily rowed the boat and left Xinxing.After leaving with the naval ships of the headquarters, he went straight to Ningbo Port.Two days later, the letter was delivered to the branch of Huaxing Bank in Ningbo.The agents of the company's business intelligence department and security department stationed in the Ningbo branch doubted the identity of the navy officer at first.After verifying the secret note of Yin Feng's personal letter.They all took action.Hurry up and send a letter to Hangzhou.

From Ningbo port to Hangzhou by land.It will take two days at the fastest.When two days later.The agents of the Ministry of Security rushed to kill a horse.When I hurried to the bank of Qiantang River.It was already a step too late: the commander-in-chief Shen Yourong was ordered by the Chief Secretary of Zhejiang Province and the eunuch guarding Nanjing.Troops have been transferred into Hangzhou City.Soon the manhunt will begin.

Not long after Luo Xiaoming left.The Xinxing and other ships had to turn around and head back to Taiwan.

The main fleet of the navy - the commander of the first battle group of the second fleet commanded the flagship of the team to leave the fleet.Head north alone.It is planned to move towards Hangzhou along the north shore of Hangzhou Bay.Yin Feng was still not at ease about Luo Xiaoming delivering the letter.Send your own people to try to send letters directly to Hangzhou.At the same time, let them explore the waterways of Hangzhou Bay.Investigate the northern coast of Zhejiang.

Xu Xinsu was not long after Luo Xiaoming left.Immediately said to Yin Feng and others: "Master Zeng, the owner of the ship. There is something strange about this matter. The owner of the ship is going to Hangzhou to hold a shareholder meeting. This matter is not kept secret. You can find out after a little inquiring in Taiwan Port. But. Zhang Yuyu The flight route, travel time, etc. that people are waiting for to trade in Japan are generally kept secret. Except for internal personnel such as our company’s business affairs department and overseas trade department, it is impossible for others to know.”

"Is this Zhang Yuyu a shareholder of the company?" Yin Feng asked.

Zeng Qi shook his head: "He is not. Zhang Yuyu failed the imperial examination and abandoned his papers to start a business. He was the silk supplier of our Zeng family at first. After the rise of our Chinese company, he hired the company's ships to go to sea for business. The goods are his. The ship It belongs to the company."

Yin Feng was keenly aware of the problem immediately: "Mr. Xu, father-in-law. In this way, there are two possibilities: first, it is the opinion of shopkeeper Xu. Some people in our company colluded with the government and betrayed our Japanese customers. Secret; the second possibility is that the problem lies with Zhang Yuyu."