Nan Juyi's idea of feeding the fish in the port of Batavia by the Honan Fran machine was finally frustrated.

In order to show his sincerity, Governor Cohen sailed out of the harbor early in the morning on a battleship with a white flag, intending to look for Li Qizi and others who expressed their willingness to strike and sue for peace.

As soon as he left the port of Batavia, Cohen was shocked.

The twelve battleships in front of him were hoisting the national flag of the Ming Kingdom, taller than the battleship that had served as the flagship of the pirates that they had seen before, densely covered with small pieces of sails, and nearly a hundred swarthy cannon barrels stretched out from the side command, as if an ancient giant beast was entrenched in the sea.

Cohen couldn't understand why, in just one night, so many giant ships that showed that they were the regular navy of the Ming Kingdom came out of nowhere.

The guns of these giant ships were clearly aimed at the three-masted galleons in the port of Batavia, or at the port as a whole.

As for the distance between these giant ships and the harbor that is almost ten miles, Cohen directly made a judgment - the cannons on these giant ships have a range of at least ten miles or so.

If you don't have complete certainty, the battleships on the opposite side only need to push the distance forward a little more, why bother ten miles away?

After all, the firing range of the entire coastal defense artillery is less than eight miles, and the ship-borne cannons on the three-masted galleons have a range of only about six or seven miles.

It is impossible for the pirate gangs who have fought the Batavia Harbor Fleet several times not to know about the Batawi Fleet and the shore defenses.

Governor Cohen, who was able to become part of the Seventeen Gentlemen and carve out a new headquarters in Batavia, was clearly not a good character.

In fact, because he coveted Daming's wealth, and in order to be able to bite a piece of fat on Daming, Cohen has studied a lot of Daming.

These studies are not only reflected in Cohen's research on the terrain and maritime strength of the Ming Dynasty, but also in the fact that he taught himself the Ming script and language.

Although the words of the Ming officials are awkward, at least in the eyes of the people of the Ming Dynasty, they can be regarded as "able to speak human words", and they are no longer a barbarian.

Cohen originally planned to discuss with Li Qizi and the others, but after instructing the helmsman to change the course, he planned to go directly to the leader of the Ming Navy's fleet to discuss.

At this time, Nan Juyi was still in the cabin with his eyes closed - when it was not related to the South China Sea Fleet, Nan Juyi was more like a great Confucian than a commander leading the troops.

As for the twelve battleships in the front row, they were handed over by Nan Juyi to Zhou Liangzhi, Qian Haocheng and others to command, and it was said that it was to train young people.

Of course, Zhou Liangzhi, Qian Haocheng and others also knew in their hearts that Nan Juyi was just trying to be lazy.

But who wants to let go of an opportunity to show their command ability?

Zhou Liangzhi stood on the deck of the bow of the ship early, holding a telescope and observing the Batavia port opposite.

Of course, Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng saw the battleship that sailed out of Batavia Harbor early in the morning, but they were very curious about why the barbarians they faced came out with a white flag.

Sue for peace? Beg? Peace talks?

When Zhou Liangzhi found out about the battleship that Cohen was on, these words immediately popped up in his heart.

Turning his head to look at Qian Haocheng next to him, Zhou Liangzhi was about to speak, but saw Qian Haocheng, who was still holding a telescope, and said, "What do you think should I do about this?" ”

Zhou Liangzhi said: "What do I think? I see with my eyes! Right now, the barbarian warship is coming with a white flag, can it be directly sunk?

If you want me to say, we still have to report this matter to the Admiral, and see what the Admiral thinks, our brothers can't decide this matter! ”

Qian Haocheng nodded and said, "Coincidentally, I think so too." ”

Zhou Liangzhi pursed his lips, but didn't say anything, but ordered the soldiers around him: "Order, artillery preparation, no artillery is allowed without an order!" ”

Cohen, who was bearded and bearded, was holding a civilization stick in his right hand, followed by an interpreter, and after boarding the battleship where Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng were, he took off his hat first, bowed slightly, and saluted: "It's a pleasure to meet you, my friend." ”

Qian Haocheng blurted out: "! You can speak human words! ”

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Who am I? When will I stop speaking humanly? Could it be that it used to be the language of beasts?

Cohen, whose face was covered with black lines, took a long time to react, and then said to Qian Haocheng with a smile: "Yes, if you mean that I will speak the Ming language." ”

Qian Haocheng knew that he was speechless, so he stabbed Zhou Liangzhi with his hand and motioned for Zhou Liangzhi to come out and answer-like situation like this, let a guy like Zhou Liangzhi come with more eyes, and it is better for a rough person like himself to be less entangled with these barbarians who can speak human words.

Zhou Liangzhi smiled and arched his hand to Cohen and said, "I don't know Mr. Gao's name?" ”

After hearing Zhou Liangzhi's question, although Cohen was surprised by Zhou Liangzhi's youth, he was not surprised to the point of being rude.

After also learning Zhou Liangzhi's movements, Cohen spoke: "Jane Peterszoen Cohen, you can call me Cohen." ”

Zhou Liangzhi arched his hand and said: "It turned out to be Mr. Cohen, long admiration, long admiration." ”

Cohen was stunned, could it be that my name has spread to that mysterious country in the East? Even their admirals have heard of my name?

But Cohen's face turned a little ugly.

Have you heard my name, and now you are coming with an army to block the door? Twelve battleships lined up, ready to shell the port of Batavia?

Taking two deep breaths of the sea-smelling air, Cohen's mood finally calmed down a bit.

After all, now the warships of the Ming Navy are stronger, and they don't dare to go out, not that they block the Ming Navy and don't dare to go out.

After a smile squeezed out of the corner of his mouth, Cohen spoke: "The purpose of my coming this time, I guess the military has also guessed?" ”

Cohen's face changed again and again just now, and in the end, he was able to squeeze out a smile, which was amazing.

If it weren't for this guy's deep-set eyes, pale complexion, and long blue eyes, Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng would even think that this guy was a strange person in Sichuan who would change his face.

Zhou Liangzhi said with a smile: "Your Excellency's intention, we naturally know, and I will introduce you to my Admiral Nanju Yinan of the Ming East China Sea Fleet later." ”

Cohen was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's troublesome two." ”

For this barbarian who can speak human words, Zhou Liangzhi and Qian Haocheng have a good impression.

After all, the chance of meeting a barbarian who can speak both human and polite at sea is tantamount to swinging a needle in the sea.

It was precisely because of this excellent impression that Zhou Liangzhi stretched out his hand and guided: "Please." ”

Cohen was not surprised by the inspection on the warship, after all, Batavia and the Ming army were two sides at war, and it was normal for him to come to see the other party's commander and be inspected.

After a tedious body search process, Cohen finally met Nan Juyi, the commander of the South China Sea Fleet, in the command cabin where Nan Juyi was.

At this time, Nan Juyi deliberately put on the python robe given by Emperor Chongzhen, and also wore a jade belt around his waist, and sat on a chair waiting for Cohen's arrival.

As soon as Cohen saw Nan Juyi, he chuckled in his heart, and secretly said that it was not good, this old man was by no means easy to get along with.

Silent, expressionless, and did not take the initiative to stand up to greet him, there was no trace of emotion in his eyes when he looked at him, and it should be the most appropriate to describe it with condescending.

But the situation is stronger than people, I know what the situation is, and if I am in a different place, I may do more than the old man in front of me, and I may not meet a loser at all.

Now I am the loser who was accepted.

After taking two steps forward, Cohen took off his hat again, put his hand on his chest, and said, "Honorable, invincible Admiral, please accept my most sincere greetings, Jane Pittszoon Cohen. ”

Youdao is not to hit the smiling person, not to mention that Nan Juyi is very interested in this barbarian who can speak human words, so he immediately stretched out his hand and pointed to the chair opposite him, and said with a smile: "Mr. Cohen, please take a seat." ”

After Cohen sat down, Nan Juyi spoke: "You and I are currently in a state of war, I don't know why Mr. Cohen came to see Nan?" ”

Cohen said very simply: "No, I want to point out a trace of error in Mr. Nan's words, that is, you and I are not in a state of war now, or there may be some misunderstanding, but the misunderstanding will be solved after all, right?" ”

Nan Juyi smiled softly, but he didn't care.

Whether it is in a state of war or not, it is not his own decision, nor the barbarian on the other side, but the Emperor Chongzhen who is far away in Nanjing.

Your Majesty said that it was in a state of war, then it was in a state of war, and if Your Majesty said that it was not in a state of war, then everything would become a misunderstanding that occurred at the instigation of a handful of villains with ulterior motives.

Nan Juyi, who is well versed in the way of officialdom, naturally no longer refutes Cohen's statement, but instead laughs: "So what is Mr. Cohen here for?" ”

Cohen nodded, and then spoke, "Actually, I came to see Admiral Nan to clear up the misunderstanding between you and me. ”

Nan Juyi still nodded, and said expressionlessly: "Mr. Cohen, please speak." ”

Seeing that Nan Juyi on the other side had no expression, he couldn't draw any conclusions, and Cohen's heart was also a pain in his heart.

The most troublesome thing in the negotiation field is this kind of scheming guy.

After clearing his throat, Cohen said: "Your country is a maritime power, and its naval strength is the highest in Europe and Asia, and I, the Netherlands, have just defeated the Spaniards, and we are also a maritime power.

Now that there is such a misunderstanding between your country and my Netherlands, it is really a regrettable thing, why not just stop the army and reconcile the two families? ”

Nan Juyi nodded lightly and said, "Then according to what Mr. Cohen said, the matter of the Great Ryukyu is also a misunderstanding?" ”

Cohen's face was also unchanged, and he didn't even feel embarrassed for a moment, but confirmed Nan Juyi's words in an extremely certain tone: "Not bad! The Great Ryukyu incident is that a small group of villains with ulterior motives are among them to destroy the friendship between your two countries.

Here, I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to you on behalf of King Frederick Henry of the Netherlands. Thank you for striking down on the unscrupulous traders who are entrenched in Ryukyu and have destroyed the feelings and friendship between our two countries.

Secondly, on behalf of His Majesty King Henry of the Netherlands and the people in the Government, I would like to express my regret for the misunderstanding that has occurred between you and me, and I would like to work with Mr. Nan to preserve the friendship and affection between your two countries. ”

Nan Juyi understood every word of Cohen, but after listening to it, what he felt was not only a deep egg pain, but also an even more painful egg pain.

This barbarian who can speak human words, Daming's official words are really good, and I have to admit that this guy knows Daming's official words very well, and even few people in the officialdom can say such shameless words like this guy.

The meaning of this barbarian's words is nothing more than to admit that his killing of the Honanan barbarians on the other side of the Great Ryukyu is legal, humane, and politically correct.

But he didn't say a word about the role of the Hotanan East India Company in it, and even threw all the pots directly to the Hokhorn barbarians who had sunk to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish.

This kind of shameless energy is very similar to the master who lives on the dragon chair in the Ming Dynasty.

But it's a pity that the lord on the dragon chair can be shameless or faceless, but he is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he is ordered by the heavens, with the constitution of heaven in his mouth, and words such as the law are used to describe the lord.

After all, that master has the factory guard, the guard, the sailor, the people's heart, the silver, and the power, and it can be said that he can do whatever he wants and no one can control it.

The guy in front of him is just a barbarian, and to put it mildly, he's just a bigger businessman.

The nine clans who were punished, tens of thousands of Jin Shang Eight with rolling heads, let's get to know? Zhejiang businessmen of the nine clans, Hui businessmen to understand?

When I met this barbarian, I already gave him a lot of face.

Seeing that Nan Juyi was still expressionless, Cohen was also a little anxious in his heart, and out of the pressure brought by the twelve battleships lined up, Cohen simply gave in and said: "Of course, those traders who hurt the friendship and feelings between our two countries were also members of our East India Company, and I am willing to give you some compensation on behalf of the East India Company."

At present, we should be more concerned about how to put aside our disputes, open up this boundless sea together, occupy more colonies together, and bring more taxes and silver to the kings of our two countries. ”

Seeing that Cohen finally said the topic he was interested in, or finally relented, Nan Juyi's face could squeeze out a smile: "So, is Mr. Cohen coming to surrender on behalf of the East India Company?" ”

Regarding the misunderstandings and disputes that Cohen said, Nan Juyi didn't pay attention to it at all.

Nan Juyi very much agrees with what Emperor Chongzhen once said - the truth is only within the range of the cannon!

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