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Chapter 715 Good News

Zhenwu didn't know if the Thirteenth Lao brought good news or bad news. Seeing Yinshu, Yinqi and the other four resigned. After pondering for a moment, they nodded slightly and said, "West Africa and South Africa are also snatched from Europeans. You go and meet Yinsi and kneel down."

After hearing this, Yinzhi and Yinqi were overjoyed. What Lao Si's words meant was that the court sent troops to help them seize the fiefdom of South America? If they asked them to see Yinnu, they would definitely let them learn more about the situation of African fining from Lao Ba's mouth. It seemed that Lao Si did not treat them outside. The few of them were secretly happy and hurriedly bowed and retreated.

After a few people withdrew, Zhenwu ordered to the outside world: "Bao Fuquan, ask the eunuch who translated Gexin to wait outside."

"Zhe." Bao Fuquan hurriedly bowed and replied.

Zhenwu had no intention of reading the memorials, so he picked up the teacup and sipped a few sips of herbal tea. The navy chose September to conquer Africa, not to reserve sufficient preparation time, but because September is the season for European merchant ships to return. Not only is the smooth sailing along the way, but there are also much smaller opportunities to encounter harsh climates. This is the experience that European merchant ships have explored for more than a hundred years.

Of course, there are not no unexpected situations. There are too many accidents on the sea navigation. This is what Zhenwu is worried about. The first voyage in the Americas will lose more than 1,000 naval forces. If the Nanyang lost heavy losses, it will inevitably greatly impact the morale of the navy and will also affect the development of the Nanyang and Australia.

Soon, Yinxiang and Zhang Pengfeng rushed in quickly. Zhenwu glanced at the two of them, but saw that they had no anxiety on their faces, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After they greeted each other, he said, "Don't give a gift, give a seat, and give a tea."

After the eunuch was waiting for the tea to retreat, Yinxiang stood up and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have received a pigeon letter from Karopa early in the morning. There are as many as eighteen letters. From the mark, it was determined by the five people. I think that there must be a major change in Southeast Asia, so that I can come and report it quickly." As he said that, he took out five small bamboo tubes and put them on.

Zhenwu was also shocked when he heard this. After taking the Gexin, he ordered to the outside world: "Come."

Two young eunuchs who had been waiting outside the door hurriedly bowed in and kowtowed, "I'm here."

"Here, translate the five pigeon letters." Zhenwu said and said to Yinxiang again, "Sit." Then he pondered. In order to prevent loss, the pigeon letters in Nanyang were usually in groups of three. In five people and eighteen pigeon letters, there were at least five people in groups. Only major and urgent matters would happen.

He felt even more uneasy when he thought that it was the five people Ge Xin. Only three people were able to use Ge Xin's secret report. Nanyang Governor Chen Pengnian, Nanyang Governor Wu Qiyun, Xitang Prefect Zhang Decai, Zhang Decai, Zhang Mengjiao's second brother, his younger brother-in-law. Now that there are five people, no matter how you ask, they must be Yin Yu, who was working in the army and Liu Zhisheng, the commander who conquered Africa.

The few people in the hall were silent, and the two young eunuchs who were translating were also very nervous. The first pigeon letter was quickly translated out and after verification, the eunuch kowtowed with joy on his face: "Your Majesty, this is a good news. The navy's victory in conquest of Europe! Congratulations to the emperor!"

The victory in the battle against Europe! Zhenwu suddenly felt relieved, and he couldn't help but laugh, but why didn't he expect that the news from Europe came back? Yinxiang and Zhang Pengfeng were relieved when they heard this, and hurriedly stood up and knelt down and said, "I'm going to congratulate the emperor."

Zhenwu smiled slightly and said, "Flat." As he said that, he took the translation submitted by the eunuch. This was written by the Governor of Nanyang Chen Pengnian. The letter concisely stated that the European merchant fleet had arrived in Karopa, and the European navy and the Spanish fleet were in charge. In the naval battle of Sagris, he defeated the Portuguese-English fleet in one fell swoop, sank twenty ships, and seized more than twenty warships, all third-class and fourth-class ships. Now the Royal Qing Navy fleet has entered the port of Tangier on the south coast of the Strait of Gibraltar.

This is really great news. Zhenwu, who has been worried about the European war situation, finally felt relieved. After reading it carefully, he handed the translation to Yinxiang and said, "Look at it."

Chen Pengnian's pigeon letter should focus on the good news. The news should be heard from the crew of the returning merchant fleet. The good news from the European generals should also be back with the ship. To see the good news, it will take a month or two to see the good news. However, although there are only a few words, the amount of information revealed is amazing. Portugal and Britain are not the Netherlands? What is the situation between the Qing Dynasty and Spain and France? He knew that he was across the sea from Spain. With the strength of the European navy, as long as there is enough supplies, he would be more than enough to protect himself.

Several pigeon letters were translated one by one. The remaining four were the governor of Nanyang Wu Qiyun, Yinchen, Liu Zhisheng, and the captain of Qianhu Tang Qide, the captain of the small fleet of the Navy in Europe. Wu Qiyun's were basically the same as Chen Pengnian, but Yinchen and Liu Zhisheng were demanding the requisition of warships and merchant ships and some crew sailors.

However, Doncide's statement was more detailed, briefly describing the situation in Europe, the situation of naval battles, the navy's damage and reduction of personnel, and the request to release Spanish prisoners of war to increase Spain's maritime strength.

When he learned that the navy suffered a very small loss, Zhenwu couldn't help but let go completely... After that, the navy relied on its artillery advantage, the loss of naval battles would not be too great. He was worried about non-combat reductions and storms. As for the scurvy that he feared most during long-distance voyages these days, he was not worried about the large amount of tea, mung beans and lemons carried by the navy to sea, which were the best drinks and foods to prevent scurvy. I believe that through the promotion of the Spanish, tea that can prevent scurvy will surely cause a sensation in Europe. It is time for his tea business to start making money.

After handing the translation to Yinxiang, Zhenwu asked Bao Fuquan to bring the Kunyu Wanguo Map, and after unfolding it, he stared at the European part and was ecstatic. After a while, he turned his head and said to Yinxiang: "What do you think about the current situation in Europe?"

After pondering for a moment, Yinxiang said, "Your Majesty, I am not very clear about the situation in Europe. However, I personally think that France's position in Europe is of great importance. If we want to rekindle the war in Europe, we must bring France in again. Moreover, only naval warfare cannot disrupt Europe. Only large-scale land warfare can make European countries fall into war again."

Zhenwu nodded slightly and said, "Well, naval warfare has limited influence, land warfare is the fundamental." After a slight pause, he continued, "Without a glimmer of opportunity, France will not give up its dream of dominating Europe. Since the Qing Dynasty showed its strong combat power and deliberately showed goodwill, France cannot be willing to lose. If it misses the opportunity, land warfare will only be a matter of time."

"The emperor is wise." Yinxiang and Zhang Penghong bowed quickly and said. Zhang Penghong was worried about the civil war in Garoba, so he followed. He couldn't understand the chaos in Europe at all. Yinxiang only knew about the situation in Europe, and they all learned from Zhenwu, so he did not dare to talk too much. However, he knew very well that the fourth brother Yinshen and Wu Sidao in Europe were capable of the chaotic situation in Europe, which was just suitable for him to show his strengths.

Thinking of the fourth brother, Yinxiang couldn't help but feel moved and said: "Your Majesty, the fourth brother and Wu Sidao are not only bold, but also good at making strange plans. When using Shiba, they are cautious in their work, and they attack and defend, complement each other. Not to mention that France is unwilling to accept it, even if France wants to stay out of the matter, it is impossible. The situation in Europe will inevitably become increasingly chaotic."

After hearing this, Zhenwu couldn't help but smile. There were two conspiracy-based messengers, Lao Si and Wu Sidao. Europe was not in chaos, and it was really unreasonable. After pondering for a moment, he said: "I informed Garoba with the pigeon letter that all the return merchant ships and warships and personnel would be added to the African fleet, and then draw some elite troops from the Spanish prisoners of war to replenish them. In addition, I would like to send a letter to Liu Zhisheng. After occupying Africa, the fleet headed north to Tangier Port, familiarize themselves with the European routes, and then return."

"I obey the order." Yinxiang hurriedly bowed.

After pondering slightly, Zhenwu glanced at Zhang Penghong and said, "The conquest of Europe is not only to win the time for the imperial court to develop overseas, but also to the people and merchants. He notified the Beijing News to promote the great victory of the navy in Europe and trade with Europe. He will open this year. The navy will expedition to Africa and make a detour to Europe publicly, allowing maritime merchants to follow the army."

"I obey the order." Zhang Penghong hurriedly bowed, but he felt secretly moved. As soon as the news was published, the Qing people would support the navy more. The navy not only expanded its territory, but also opened up new routes for the Qing dynasty merchants. This is probably the most welcome war in history, officials, gentry, and people. It not only brings huge wealth and vast land, but also unlimited business opportunities.

After pondering for a moment, Zhenwu said to the two: "Kneel down first."

Zhang Penghu was on the turn of Changchun Garden. He left the hall and went back to work. Yinxiang waited for the eunuch to write the secret order before leaving the garden in a hurry. As soon as he left the gate of Changchun Garden, he met the ninth Yintang. He hurriedly stepped forward to greet him. Yintang had been in Tianjin for several months and had just returned to Beijing. When he saw Yinxiang, he was also quite friendly. He smiled and said, "I haven't seen him for half a year. The Thirteenth brother looked more energetic. It seems that the army is really a place to temper people."

"Brother Ninth seems to have been reduced a lot compared to last time." Yinxiang also smiled and said, "Is it true that the soil and soil of Tianjin support people?"

"Brother Jiu is called weight loss." Yin Ku said with a smile: "The emperor said, if you want to live a long life, you can lose weight. Brother Jiu wants to live a few more years."

Can you live long after losing weight? Yinxiang raised his eyebrows. Since Zhenwu said this, he was not easy to tease. He said immediately: "The emperor has not seen anyone at this moment, and he is in a good mood. Brother Jiu hurried in."

"Why are the emperor happy?" Yinting said, blinking and abandoning his eyes.

Yinxiang smiled and said, "You will know when Brother Jiu left, and it will be a great happy event." As he said that, he bowed and left with a smile.
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