After the reception banquet, Zheng Chenggong immediately returned to the residence arranged for him by Governor Lawrence.

This is a very luxurious house, but it is a typical Europa style.

Or Frankie style.

The whole house reveals a strong exotic style.

However, Zheng Chenggong was obviously not in the mood to appreciate architectural culture, but ordered his confidants to scatter into Manila City to find out the news.

Judging from his current understanding, there were not many people in the Ming Dynasty in Manila.

Whether they are doing well or not, whether they are bullied, is not simply a matter for the people, but rather concerns the face of the Ming court and the face of His Majesty the Emperor.

Zheng Chenggong must not make mistakes in this regard.

Gan Hui is an expert in this field. Not only is he fierce in naval battles, but he is also very good at collecting intelligence.

Zheng Chenggong directly handed the task to Gan Hui, and he was in charge of the matter.

Gan Hui lived up to expectations and quickly collected the information he should have and reported it to Zheng Chenggong as soon as possible.

"Old Gan, tell me the situation in Manila City."

"Report to your Highness, the situation is probably not ideal."

Gan Hui sighed and paused, "According to the information found by the scouts, the Frankish people suppressed the Han people in Manila very well. The Han people have no status in the local area. They are the lowest-ranking existences behind the Frankish people and local natives."

Zheng Chenggong frowned when he heard this, angrily slapped the table and said, "It's really outrageous, how dare you! Is this bullying me, no one in the Ming Dynasty?"

"His highness calms down. I think this Manila Governor Lawrence is a two-faced man, and may not be able to do such a disgusting thing. He has one thing in front of him and another behind him, showing great affinity in front of the hall, but in fact he is oppressing the Han people and collecting heavy taxes on the Han people. And..."

“And what?”

Seeing that Gan Hui suddenly stopped talking, Zheng Chenggong asked with a straight face.

"Your Highness, it is said that the Han people in Manila are often caught in prison for various reasons. Then the Frankie people will blackmail them. If they can afford the money, it would be fine. Those who cannot afford the money will most likely be tortured to death."

Zheng Chenggong gasped when he heard this.

Hiss, it's really outrageous.

"This is a murder for money, is this what Frankie officials did? It's really outrageous."

Zheng Chenggong only felt that he was insulted.

"If this is the case, don't blame me for being rude. No one can humiliate the people who plotted to murder my Ming Dynasty."

Speaking of this, it is actually very clear that Zheng Chenggong wants to go to war with the Frankie people!

"Send the order to ask the soldiers to be prepared at any time. I want to stand up for the dead people of Ming Dynasty."

Originally, Zheng Chenggong wanted to be more important to peace, but now it seems impossible.

But this doesn't matter. The Ming army's strength is no worse than that of the Frankie, and it will not be at a disadvantage if it really fights.

"Hehe, I'm just waiting for your Highness to say this. I thought your Highness would hesitate."

Gan Hui clenched his fists in great excitement.

"Hesitate? Why hesitate?"

Zheng Chenggong snorted coldly and said, "Those who violate my great Ming power will be punished even if they are far away. Since the Frankish people regard me as nothing, I will teach him a lesson on behalf of the court. If they do not protect the people of the Ming Dynasty, I will come to protect him in person."

When it comes to protecting the calf, Zheng Chenggong is really stubborn.

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The Governor's Office of Manila.

Lawrence was drinking wine while looking at an inscription.

"Have all the people sent by Zheng Chenggong come back?"

"Everyone is back. Their guards are too strict and they can't get in. Instead of being caught, it's better to come back by yourself."

"Well, there's no tail to follow?"

Lawrence asked in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, Governor General, no one will follow you. Then Zheng Chenggong seems to be worried about us. But he doesn't want to find important information."

"I feel uneasy when so many Ming troops rushed in at once."

Lawrence sighed and then continued: "Although the Ming military advisor is Wuming, he should not take action easily, but I always feel that some major events will happen recently."

"What big thing? Governor General is unparalleled. How could a mere Zheng Chenggong cause a storm?"

"I hope so."

Lawrence sighed, picked up a glass of wine and drank the full glass of wine in one go.

"There are only tens of thousands of troops in Manila, and it really can't stand the tossing."

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…

"Good people are fine, please give me some food, I'm really going to starve to death."

A beggar begged in front of Zheng Chenggong's mansion, ragged and dirty.

He actually had no hope, but the door suddenly opened.

"Well…"

"Come in."

A voice full of energy commanded.

"Get in? No, don't, just give me some food."

The beggar waved his hands repeatedly.

People must have self-knowledge. Even with such an identity, they are worthy of such a luxurious house? They are not afraid of tainting other people's floors.

"If you ask you to enter, you will enter. Don't you want to eat? There is a lot of food in the mansion, and you can eat it as long as you come in."

The beggar swallowed and spitted when he heard this, and his Adam's apple moved slightly.

This is really tempting.

Food is really something he can't refuse.

"Then I'll go in, I'll go in."

The beggar followed the nobleman into the mansion, and then he was stunned in surprise.

He had never seen such a majestic building, and the lush vegetation, flowers and plants that made him think he was in a fairyland.

"Follow me and don't look around."

"Okay, OK."

This noble man is not someone else, but Gan Hui.

He knew that Zheng Chenggong was about to attack Manila Governor Lawrence and immediately searched for beggars in the city through his own relationship.

Beggars are a very special group.

Although their identities are humble, they can see all directions.

If you want to inquire about information, beggars are the most important and most useful.

Although the absolute strength of the Ming army is far higher than that of the Manila Frangis, since the Ming army has little understanding of Manila City, it is not necessarily possible to win a stable battle.

This is also the fundamental reason why Gan Hui is looking for a beggar.

As long as the local beggars in Manila can willingly work for the Ming army, the chances of victory of the Ming army will be greatly increased.

And it is undoubtedly a simple thing to buy a beggar.

There is no need to give them too much money, just let them have enough food.

The beggar followed Gan Hui all the way through the courtyard and soon came to Zheng Chenggong.

After Gan Hui clasped his fists at Zheng Chenggong, he said respectfully: "Your Highness, I have brought the people. These beggars know very well about Manila City. As long as we pass through them, we can know the specific locations of various places in Manila City."

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Chapter completed!