Chapter 621 The Power of the Han Alliance (1)

Penghu Islands.

"Zheng Zhilong is so stupid and scheming."

Zu Zerun frowned, pointed to the sea map in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "Using the gimmick of the deputy general of Liuqiu Town and using the Japanese sea trade together as bait, Liu Xiang can put aside his past grudges, both sides privately

An agreement was reached and the Dutch fleet in Ryukyu was vigorously dispatched.

In the future, there will be no more Europa power in Ryukyu Town. If you want to go north to Tianjin for maritime trade, you will only stop at the coastal port.

The Netherlands suffered a considerable loss in this battle.

Not only did they lose the place where Ryukyu Town was stationed, but they also lost the Little Ryukyu Islands. This would inevitably be plotted by them among the European countries."

"When it comes to cunning and playing naval battles, Zheng Zhilong is indeed strong."

Wu Sangui's eyes were cold and stern, and he spoke: "To this day, the power of the general general of Liuqiu Town led by Zheng Zhilong is truly worthy of it.

We had mispredicted the contradictions and calculations of the European countries at the beginning. No wonder the emperor wanted Zheng Zhilong to serve as the general of the Ryuqiu Town and gave such authority.

After this battle, the Zheng family's status on the southeast coast was completely established, and even among the countries in the Southeast Asia, it could seize a lot of route control.

But if I were Zheng Zhilong, I would definitely not have left the Little Liuqiu Islands under my control to Liu Xiang, not only because of the monopoly of Japan's maritime trade, but also the safety of the flanks of the Ryukyu Town."

When experiencing various things in the Ming Dynasty, especially the uneasy court disputes, which became more and more eye-catching, the town of Ryukyu, thousands of miles apart, quietly changed dramatically without many people paying attention.

Emperor Chongzhen set up a military center in Ryukyu, and asked Zheng Zhilong to serve as the general officer of Ryukyu Town, and specially set up the Han Alliance, a maritime organization. The strategic intention was very clear.

It is to ensure the stability of the southeast coast of the Ming Dynasty through the maritime forces headed by the Zheng family before the Ming Dynasty's Navy was truly formed, and not allow the maritime forces of European countries to be affected by the opening of sea and trade in Tianjin, which should not be the case for the Ming Dynasty.

The coveted heart.

The interests are touching.

Emperor Chongzhen knew better than anyone else that the maritime forces of the European countries were purely wolves in human skins and naked sea robbers.

However, if the Ming Dynasty wants to change, it must draw wealth through foreign trade, especially foreign trade channels, which must be controlled by the imperial court. Otherwise, most of the wealth earned through foreign trade will not

It may fall into the hands of the court, but it will only be criticized for falling into the hands of the private sector.

For the continued opening of Tianjin's sea.

For the stability of the southeast coast.

Emperor Chongzhen decisively chose to support Zheng Zhilong, making the Zheng family gradually become the quasi-warlord force of the Ming Dynasty, and then filled in the historical accounts owed by the Ming Dynasty on the voyage in the past.

Be willing to give up.

Be willing to give up.

Only with giving up can one gain.

If you are worried that the Zheng family will rise strongly on the southeast coast and then pose a military threat to the Ming Dynasty, then don’t think about gradually forcing the Ming Dynasty to change through maritime trade.

"Don't the emperor worry that Zheng Zhilong has developed any ambitions that should not have as his power grows up and under the situation where the court is almost inadequate to jurisdiction?"

Zu Zepu frowned, looked at Wu Sangui and Zu Zerun, and stretched out his hand and said, "According to what you said, the current Liuqiu Town is the dominant leader of his Zheng family, and this small Liuqiu Islands cannot be subordinated by Liu Xiang.

Wouldn't the domination around the southeastern sea fall into Zheng Zhilong's hands?

With the customs set up in Ryuqiu Town to collect tariffs and the expansion of the Han Alliance, the wealth that Zheng Zhilong possesses will expand rapidly, and even build more sea ships under his command..."

Faced with Emperor Chongzhen's different treatment, Zu Zepu was dissatisfied and angry.

The maritime forces led by the Zheng family are gradually rising, which is so similar to the Liaodong generals in the past before Liaoning.

One is the land quasi-warlord forces.

One is the maritime para-warlord force.

However, the Liaodong generals at this stage have long been no longer the same as before under the gradual control of Emperor Chongzhen. Especially after the implementation of the withdrawal of guards and establishment of a prefecture in western Liaoning, the remaining forces have been further divided.

"madness!"

Wu Sangui glared and scolded: "Don't say these words again in the future. If you want to die, don't take our ancestors and Wu's family with you.

These words are nothing you can say.

Even if Zheng Zhilong's power expands, he will not betray the Ming Dynasty because he dares not. Do you know what Zheng Zhilong has now is because of everything?"

Zu Zepu lowered his head.

Although he did not mention the Liaodong generals every word, what he wanted to express in his words was the different treatment of the emperor, and they were all dominant forces. Why could Zheng Zhilong have these, but their Liaodong generals could not have them.

Whether it is Wu Sangui or Zu Zerun, they are very clear about what Zu Zepu has shown.

"Because of the emperor's needs."

Zu Zerun's eyes were firm, and he stared at Zu Zepu and said, "The emperor's vision has long been no longer limited to Liaodong, nor to Jianlu.

What happened to the past is the past.

Now the emperor wants to obtain silver through maritime trade and then solve the problems faced by the court.

How huge profits are there in maritime trade? Have you not seen clearly yet after you stayed in Ryukyu Town for so long?

A few months ago, the fleet of the Huangming Sea Trade Federation had already been stationed in Liuqiu Town. What did Zheng Zhilong react? That wasn’t he warmly entertaining?"

As time goes by, as we see more and more, the resentment in Wu Sangui and Zu Zerun's heart in the past has quietly disappeared, but replaced by awe and fear.

Because through what they saw and heard, they saw what kind of big game of Emperor Chongzhen, who was far away in the Forbidden City, was playing, especially for maritime trade.

Wu Sangui sighed lightly: "What we can do now is to guard the Penghu Islands and expand the sea ships under our jurisdiction as soon as possible.

Whether it is the Zu family or the Wu family.

Don’t think about going back to Liaodong in the future. This is an indisputable fact. If we want to survive, we must focus on the countries in Southeast Asia.

We must do what the Zheng family can do.

Only in this way, only in this way can we have a glimmer of life. Otherwise, when the court investigates the affairs of Liao, what is waiting for us is the imperial prison!!"

Wu Sangui is realistic. He is very clear about the current situation. In fact, it is very unfavorable to both the Zu family and the Wu family, because since the second year of Chongzhen, they had already lost their constraints and constraints on Liaodong. Zu Dashou was transferred from Liao territory.

At first, it has become a result. If they are useless and lose their ties to the court, the things they have done in the past will inevitably be liquidated.
Chapter completed!