Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1185 Giant Ship Attack

  Dengzhou…

  What a shame.

  Emperor Hongzhi hated these Franji people to the bone.

  First attacked Xinjin, and then attacked Dengzhou.

   Not only in Huangjinzhou, but also in the capital of the emperor, showing off his power and showing off his might.

  Is this a warning to me?

  They are so bold.

  Da Ming always prided itself on being a kingdom of heaven, even when they opened their eyes and saw the new world, they were still proud.

  Among the countries in the world, who can compete with Ming in terms of subjects and territory?

  Although there are many problems in the country, they are not a group of barbarians, which can be compared.

  Now... Lu Guogong died in a heroic battle. Dengzhou is not far from the capital, especially from Tianjin Wei. Today, if they dare to attack Dengzhou, tomorrow they will attack Tianjin Wei.

   These two places are both the gates of the Ming Dynasty. Once attacked, the world will shake.

  Fang Jifan stood aside and couldn't help saying: "I understand everything."

   "What do you understand?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan said: "The attack on Xinjin and the attack on Dengzhou were originally an operation. The attack on Huangjinzhou was to curb the expansion of our Ming Dynasty in Huangjinzhou, and the attack on Dengzhou was to make my Ming Dynasty tremble. They sent Several fast boats came from afar, and their original intention was not to meet His Majesty at all, but to take this opportunity to stop in Quanzhou, Daming, and then, during the request for an audience, I think they must have sent Xu Du to spy on me The hydrological data of the Ming Dynasty, at the same time, spy on the interior of my Ming Dynasty. They have to choose a target, determine the route, and understand the truth and reality. Finally, they want to kill me with a single blow, shocking the civil and military affairs of my Ming Dynasty, so that we can know They're great."

  Coming from afar and attacking directly, this does not exist.

  After all, the Spaniards are not clear about the hydrology of the Daming sea area. Where is the most suitable place to attack, it will take time, and you need to master it slowly.

They knew that even if the two sides were not on good terms with the envoys from afar, Da Ming would definitely not just tear their faces to drive them away, let alone worry that Da Ming would do anything to their fleet because of their dislike for the Spaniards. Counter.

  As long as they firmly insisted that they came to see the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, the officials at all levels of Ming Dynasty would never adopt a hostile attitude.

   This gave them enough time to prepare for a sneak attack, and what they sent must be their latest ship. They thought that they were extremely sharp, enough to retreat after the attack.

  Da Ming's voyage to the West has already been alerted by the Spaniards, which makes them start to try this series of actions at all costs to make Daming completely submissive.

  At this time, the Kingdom of Spain was in full swing. How could they take Da Ming seriously? In their eyes, Da Ming was nothing more than the Ottoman Empire in the Far East.

  Hundred officials whispered one after another, obviously, they were also angry.

  Although this is not as shameful as the civil fortress, it is not bad for such a majestic attack to walk away.

   Ma Wensheng immediately said: "I suggest that you immediately order the Japanese guards along the coast to intercept these thieves..."

   "It's too late." Fang Jifan said: "Their ship is fast, but the Ningbo Navy can't catch up. The other Japanese guards may be their opponents?"

   Ma Wensheng was silent.

  Fang Jifan said: "But, we still have a chance..."

   "Is there still a chance?" Everyone looked at Fang Jifan.

  Fang Jifan is extraordinarily cold today.

  He said sternly: "They just attacked Dengzhou, and they must follow the route and cross the Western Ocean. This time, the Spaniard must have informed the Portuguese of their actions, and the Portuguese's closest stronghold in the Western Ocean is..."

  Fang Jifan's eyes widened: "It's in the waters around Luzon, that is to say, they need to go from Dengzhou to Quanzhou first, and after passing through Penghu, they will continue to sail to the West."

   "It's easy to handle once you know this route." Fang Jifan said sharply: "The sea chart."

   When I heard the chart, there was no movement.

  Fang Jifan glared at Xiao Jing: "Eunuch Xiao, what are you doing?"

  Xiao Jing gave Emperor Hongzhi a grievance.

  Emperor Hongzhi said with a gloomy face, "Go."

  Xiao Jing was like a dog with a broken spine, and went away in despair.

The nautical chart was taken and spread directly on the deck: "The Spaniards don't know much about my Da Ming's sea area, and their route must have been spied on from my Da Ming. Therefore, as long as we follow the nautical chart If our ship is fast enough, we will be able to catch up with them halfway!"

  Zhu Houzhao stood aside, nodding repeatedly.

  The sea is not something you can walk aimlessly. It has ocean currents, deep water areas and shallow water areas, and hidden reefs.

  So, any route is pioneered, which is what Xu Jing did at the beginning.

  After opening up a route, latecomers often just follow this route.

  For example, when sailing from Dengzhou to Penghu, because the voyage is close to land, the most important thing to guard against is the hidden reef. Once the ship collides with the hidden reef on the seabed, there is a risk of being stranded or sinking.

  Thus, the route is the safe zone.

  Since the Spaniards are going to the Luzon area, the nearest route can only be sailing along the land and offshore. After all, they have no supplies on the way, so they can only cross the Daming Sea at the fastest speed.

  They will never take risks and open up new routes. After all, they may encounter the Deming Fleet at any time, and of course Yue Yue will take the safest route.

  Thus, this route opened up by Ming Dynasty became their only choice.

  This is equivalent to an official road on land. There is a ready-made official road. Who is going to go over the mountains when they are full?

  Fang Jifan said: "Your Majesty, if we let them go, there will be nothing left of my power, and the steamship is fast. Perhaps, I can catch up with them and teach them whether to come back or not."

  Emperor Hongzhi was stunned: "Can the steamship really catch up?"

   This is obviously incredible. Those Spaniards, even if they are still in Dengzhou, are still some distance away from Tianjin Wei. Besides, they are the Clippers.

   "If you don't try it, how will you know? Could it be that you just watched them leave?"

   "I implore Your Majesty, allow the scum of the world, Wang Bushi, to pursue the thief ship!" Fang Jifan, Emperor Hongzhi, cupped his hands.

  Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath.

  At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi's anger was still boiling.

  Although he thinks this is a bit of fantasy, but...if Daming doesn't do anything, then...

  Emperor Hongzhi said seriously: "Pursue."

  Zhu Houzhao had been waiting for his father's decree.

   At this time, the boiler has not been completely turned off, which is great. Now, it is a race against time, and if it is delayed for a while, it will delay the opportunity of the battle.

  Zhu Houzhao immediately yelled: "Order, don't drop anchor, sail at full speed, to the direction of Penghu!"

   All of a sudden, the entire steamship seemed to recover, and the thick smoke in the chimney began to roll out again. The big ship moved slowly, and then began to speed up.

   All the officials stood a little unsteadily on the deck. They whispered to each other. In this huge ship and under the tumbling steam in the sky, they suddenly felt their own insignificance.

  The impeller started to rotate at the bottom of the water, waves were cut out on the sea surface, and the tumbling sea water was silvery white.

   Can you catch up?

   Many people have a question in their minds.

  The big ship has already left the harbor. After confirming that the wind direction is favorable, sheets of canvas slowly rise from the mast.

  At this time... it is the time to test the helmsman the most. The helmsman and the sailor must cooperate closely. Once the sail is set, the rudder system of the steering wheel must be turned off immediately. Only the propulsion of the impeller and the full sail.

  The ship was getting faster and faster, and the people on the deck were already unable to stand up, and the sea wind was blowing hard.

  At this time, someone raised his head in a daze, looked back at the land that was gradually disappearing in his eyes, and suddenly said: "We...we haven't disembarked yet, we haven't disembarked yet."

Yes.

  Hundred officials exploded at once.

  The so-called matter is human-made. Although they have no hope of chasing the Fran's aircraft ship, His Majesty also decreed that a dead horse should be a living horse doctor.

But…

  I'm still on the boat.

  His Majesty is also on board, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince...

   Oh, it's scary, it looks so dangerous.

  Emperor Hongzhi seemed calm and composed.

  He didn't say a word, when he heard the voices of the ministers, Xiao Jing who was beside him couldn't help saying: "Your Majesty..."

   "Don't talk too much." Emperor Hongzhi said lightly: "At this moment, if I lead all the officials to disembark, what will I look like? I am the Son of Heaven, and I have God's blessing. If I think about it... I will be fine."

  Xiao Jing said in his heart, Your Majesty...slaves...slaves are just eunuchs, without the blessing of heaven.

  He felt his legs were a little weak.

  Emperor Hongzhi had a gloomy face.

  Maybe... because of emotions.

or.

  He saw the fierce Zhu Houzhao on the deck. Zhu Houzhao went crazy to inspect the cabins everywhere, and together with Fang Jifan, he issued orders one after another.

  These two young men, like tireless machines, are full of vigor from top to bottom.

   And countless sailors and boatmen seemed to be motivated by them.

  People on the deck are walking like the wind, as if... this steamship is alive.

  Maybe it was infected by these.

  Emperor Hongzhi didn't mention disembarkation at all, did he disembark and wait for news on land?

  That's right, as the Son of Heaven, maybe... it should be so.

  It's just...Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt that it seemed...that it was no big deal to be passionate once in a while.

   Just be... a real dragon patrolling the sea!

  I am a dragon!

  In the distance, there was a sudden uproar.

   "Oh, I'm so dizzy, the old man is very dizzy. The old man wants to disembark, to disembark..."

   "Your Majesty must be invited, Your Majesty must be invited to disembark, it's terrible, it's terrible, if there is any risk, what is the community, what is the common people?"

   "Fang Jifan... Qi Guogong, you are crazy... Are you crazy? Why don't you let His Majesty disembark with us?"

   "Go away, don't mess with me!"

  (end of this chapter)