When the shopkeeper saw Liu Dahai's expression, he added: "Brother Liu, then Steward Li is Master Li's butler." He has followed Li Ye for many years, and he is the most loyal! Li Ye has not been in good health in recent years, and he rarely cares about outside things. So when there is usually a big event, it is Steward Li who comes forward. Don't let it go! ”

Liu Dahai nodded again and again to show that he understood. He also knew that people like Steward Li who had followed Li Dan for many years were much higher than ordinary people in terms of qualifications and affinity! However, Liu Dahai also keenly guessed that Steward Li could come forward in person, firstly, it showed that he did represent Li Dan's meaning and attached great importance to this matter! The second is to show that Li Dan's body is really not good!

Liu Dahai thought in his heart, but followed the shopkeeper out of the private room to greet the visitor. When he saw the sound of the stairs, the man brought in an old man and a young man.

The old man's beard and hair were gray, but his back was still straight. The smile on his face was kind. He wears a silk gown. It's like a rich merchant rather than a butler.

The young man behind him was eight feet tall, with broad shoulders and a broad back. Especially good-looking! Even Liu Dahai has to praise him for being a romantic character when he sees it! I think this person is Zheng Yiguan.

I saw the shopkeeper see the old man go up to the second floor, and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I've seen Steward Li!" Your old man is well. ”

Steward Li said with a smile: "Okay! Good! I can stay with my master for a few more years! ”

After speaking, he looked at Liu Dahai and said, "You are the person sent by the Red-eyed Dragon King, right?" Why didn't your big boss come? Are you afraid that Li Ye will not be able to fool him? ”

Liu Dahai hurriedly bowed down and said, "I've seen Steward Li!" He was indeed sent by the great masters. But it's not my big boss, but I can't believe in Master Li! It's a big battle, there are too many things to deal with, and he really can't pull away! So he also instructed me to apologize to Master Li! ”

Steward Li didn't say anything after listening to the explanation, but when he saw Liu Dahai's performance, his face softened a lot. Then he said, "In that case, let's go talk first." ”

Liu Dahai hurriedly gave way, asked Steward Li to go into the private room, and let Zheng Zhilong pass, and then followed in. As soon as a few people sat down, Steward Li said, "The person next to me is Zheng Longtou!" You two haven't seen each other, so say hello! ”

Liu Dahai hurriedly got up and bowed down and said: "Zheng Longtou, under the surname Liu Minghai, the word Qibo!" As a result, Zheng Zhilong snorted from his nose and said no more. At an embarrassing moment, the shopkeeper opened the door and entered the private room and said, "Steward Li, now that the dishes have been prepared, can you serve them?" ”

Steward Li nodded and said, "Let's serve!" Although the old man can't eat much, the young man has a good appetite and always eats more

Dot. ”

The shopkeeper agreed to go out to serve the food, but Zheng Zhilong always kept a straight face and sat there without saying a word. Steward Li smiled and talked to Liu Dahai. I also asked Liu Pei a lot of things. Even Liu Pei asked a lot about the art of war and tactics of the previous battle.

Liu Dahai replied respectfully. However, Liu Dahai's reply is seven true and three false. After all, tactics like Liu Pei's can be seen at a glance, and there is nothing worth hiding. So it doesn't matter if you say it. But as for the location and casualties of Liu Pei's lair, it is natural to tell a lie! Moreover, according to the plan discussed in advance, Liu Dahai kept misleading Zheng Zhilong and Steward Li, making them think that Liu Pei's lair was on a large island in the open sea.

The restaurant had already prepared in the restaurant, so all kinds of dishes were quickly served. Liu Dahai saw that there were really a lot of traditional Cantonese dishes in it, and he couldn't help but move his index finger!

The housekeeper smiled and said, "Eat!" Eat! You're welcome! The old man is too old to eat so much. You young people should eat a little more. ”

Liu Dahai picked up chopsticks and began to taste various dishes. I have to say that the chef of Hongyan Building is still very good! Those Cantonese dishes are made in the original flavor! It comforted Liu Dahai's homesickness. Zheng Zhilong also ate some casually. As for Steward Li, it is more of a superficial taste. However, the three of them knew that they had important things to do, so after eating something simple, they all put down their chopsticks.

Steward Li saw that the two of them had no desire to eat, so he said, "How is it, are they all full?" ”

Liu Dahai arched his hand and said, "Thank you, Steward Li!" I ate well under surely! If you don't want to eat Cantonese food in the Wa Kingdom, you have a heart! ”

Steward Li said with a smile: "That's good! After you are done talking about business, let the shopkeeper do some for you. Pack you to eat well. But for now, let's get down to business. ”

Liu Dahai looked at Zheng Zhilong's expression and knew that Li Dan must have passed the gas with him beforehand. I am afraid that this truce is also a decision made by Li Dan to force Zheng Zhilong.

According to Liu Pei's guess, one possibility is that Li Dan knew that the day of his death was not far away and did not want to raise swords at sea again. So I wanted to reconcile this matter. Another possibility is that Liu Pei hit Zheng Zhilong too hard, causing his position to sit on the dragon's head a little unsteadily. So simply use the banner of mediation to let Zheng Zhilong breathe a sigh of relief, and no longer blindly delay the war any longer. This is probably the greatest!

After this war subsides, Zheng Zhilong can regain his position as the leader with the help of Li Dan. After getting ready, he will fight Liu Pei again. But thinking about it, Li Dan had already passed away at that time.

In fact, many people can see Li Dan's thoughts. Even Liu Pei understands the truth of this

。 But this is a conspiracy. There are two paths in front of Liu Pei, one is to ignore Li Dan's adjustment and continue to fight with Zheng Zhilong. But then it would be worth the risk of going to war with all the pirates at sea.

The other is to accept this mediation and end the war. On the surface, this method is beneficial to Zheng Zhilong. But in fact, it is the most beneficial to Liu Pei! Because Li Dan and Zheng Zhilong couldn't imagine how fast Liu Pei's strength would grow! The next time Zheng Zhilong and Liu Pei go to war, Liu Pei can give Zheng Zhilong a huge surprise! Therefore, Liu Pei had already told Liu Dahai that he must promote this peace talks.

Liu Dahai immediately arched his hand and said, "Please give your old man's orders!" Juniors must do their best! ”

Steward Li sighed and said, "In the past few months, there has been a lot of fighting at sea, and I can't even do business!" My master was very worried, and he was always thinking about seeing if he could have a better outcome. I'm here today to be a witness, to listen, to see, and to go back and talk to my master. ”

When Liu Dahai heard this, he was respectful on his face, but he was sneering in his heart. Maybe you came out this time specifically to give Zheng Zhilong a platform! I don't believe that Zheng Zhilong can still take out the money to reward sailors and bereavement in his hand! How long did he first become a faucet? How much money can you save? I'm afraid that a lot of the current expenses are taken out from Li Dan!

It can be seen from Zheng Zhilong's resume in history that Zheng Zhilong's foundation is not solid at this time. In 1621 (the first year of the Ming Xizong Apocalypse), when Zheng Zhilong was 18 years old, he and his brother went to Macau to study business with his uncle Huang Cheng, and received Catholic baptism in Macao.

After that, he traveled to and from all over Southeast Asia, and then went to Kyushu, Japan, because of his swordsmanship, he met and married the righteous daughter of Emperor Weng Yi, an overseas Chinese blacksmith from Quanzhou, Fujian, as his wife, and followed the overseas Chinese pirate merchant Li Dan on Hirado Island, Japan.

At the beginning of 1624, Zheng Zhilong went to Penghu to serve as an interpreter and correspondent for the Dutch on the recommendation of Li Dan, and in the early autumn of the same year, the Dutch retreated to southern Taiwan; Due to the dispute between the Ming Dynasty and the Netherlands, it affected Li Dan's commercial interests between China, Japan and Taiwan at that time, so Li Dan's sending Zheng Zhilong was also one of Li Dan's means of intervening in the Ming Dynasty and the Netherlands.

The Dutch gave the "Japanese" governor a good deal, but did not initially reuse Zheng Zhilong, who later used him on a pirate mission in the Taiwan Strait to intercept Chinese galleons bound for Manila to trade with the Spaniards (the main rivals of the Dutch at the time). According to the letter of the Dutch governor Waite, it is recorded that the "general officer" was sent to lead about 20 to 30 Chinese sailing ships to carry out the business of "intercepting and capturing".