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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 612: Brian in Taiwan

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    The sky was very low and dark, and it seemed like it was going to rain!  The waves crashed against the rocks, making an ear-splitting roar.  The sea breeze became stronger and stronger, and the salty smell inside became stronger and heavier.  A man stood on the reef, letting the sea breeze blow against him, and his blue gown was blown by the sea breeze.  The water splashed by the waves fell on this man from time to time, but he seemed not to notice it.  His eyes looked into the distance, low and far-reaching, and his whole person exuded a fierce aura.  His right hand slowly grasped the sword at his waist, as if he was ready to strike at any time.  "One officer, one officer!" A voice sounded from a distance, and a man ran over quickly and went straight to the person standing on the rock.  This person was none other than Zheng Yiguan, who had come to Taiwan. He looked back at Cheng Yu, who was running towards him, and could only shake his head with a wry smile.  He slowly let go of the hand holding the knife and waited quietly for Cheng Yu to run over.  "Yiguan, please go back quickly! Some people have come from the headmaster's house, and they seem to be looking for you!" Cheng Yu didn't feel that he had disturbed Zheng Yiguan at all, and said with a bit of urgency on his face.  He frowned slightly, looking for his own?  Who knew he was here?  What are you talking about to yourself?  Glancing at the panting Cheng Yu, Zheng Yiguan asked in a deep voice: "Do you know who they are? What are they looking for me for?" "I don't know what they are doing, but there is a Dutchman among them. It seems that there is something big going on.  Discuss." Cheng Yu shook his head. He really didn't know this anymore, and the pride on his face was gone.  He nodded slowly, he was actually Dutch!  Zheng Yiguan had a bit of a sneer on his face, these people were all feeding unfamiliar wolf cubs.  You have to be careful when dealing with them!  However, Zheng Yiguan also knew in his heart that he did not have the capital to fall out with the Dutch yet.  Thinking of this, Zheng Yiguan calmed down his mood, turned around and glanced at Cheng Yu, saying: "Let's go! Let's go see where they are?" "At the boss's place. All the brothers are waiting for you.  ! "Cheng Yu is here to invite Zheng Yiguan, and he will not interfere with other matters.  Cheng Yu was a rough man, and the reason why he was able to gain Zheng Yiguan's trust was because he knew how to advance and retreat.  What things should you ask yourself, what things should you not ask, what things can you do, and what things cannot you do.  Cheng Yu knows better than some smart people.  When Zheng Yiguan walked to the door of the living room, he heard loud laughter coming from inside, and his face suddenly changed.  This person's voice felt very familiar to him, but even though it was familiar, it made Zheng Yiguan feel very uncomfortable.  It was as if this person's voice was inherently annoying to me, boring to my core.  But now that we are here, he will naturally not not go in!  Just after walking in.  Zheng Yiguan didn't look sideways or looked at anyone on the side. He walked directly to Yan Siqi and saluted: "Brother, you are looking for me!" "Yiguan! You are here! Everyone here is your acquaintance.  Come and meet me!" Yan Siqi had a smile on his face, although there was no change.  But there was still satisfaction in his tone.  Yan Siqi has always valued Zheng Yiguan. He not only has extraordinary military power, but also has good strategies. The most important thing is that he has always respected himself.  "Yes, brother!" After giving Yan Siqi enough respect, Zheng Yiguan turned around and glanced at the two people sitting there.  He really knows them all.  The person at the head was a Dutchman, wearing leather boots, tight trousers, and a wide belt.  The most eye-catching thing is the two short muskets on his waist, which are placed in his wallet. He has a beard on his face and is looking up and down at Zheng Yiguan.  This person is Zheng Yiguan's old boss when he was in the Netherlands.  Brian, deputy commander of the Penghu Fleet of the Dutch East India Company!  Sitting next to Bran is a Chinese man in his forties.  She is very thin, but her eyes are very bright.  The whole person sat there.  Revealing a shrewd energy!  This person Zheng Yiguan is no stranger to him, because he is Xu Xinsu, the brother-in-law of his adoptive father Li Dan!  This Xu Xinsu is very special. Rather than saying that he and Li Dan are brothers, it is more appropriate to say that he and Li Dan are business partners.  This person is very powerful in mainland China, and he needs to be given face by both officials and businessmen.  As the biggest smuggler from mainland China to Japan, Li Dan's sources of goods were all raised with the help of Xu Xinsu.  Although Fang Shihong also engaged in smuggling trade, almost all of it was done through Xu Xinsu, a man with great energy.  After the Dutch invaded Penghu in the second year of Tianqi, Xu Xinsu became a hostage for the local government to force Li Dan to lead the Dutch to Taiwan because of her relationship with Li Dan, and was detained.  This experience became an opportunity for Xu Xinsu to connect with the Dutch. Xu Xinsu used her status as a trader with Taiwan to gradually gain the trust of the Dutch and became a representative figure in trade with the Netherlands.  The Dutch urgently needed to trade with the Ming Dynasty to obtain raw silk and other items urgently needed by the Japanese shipping line and the head office. Xu Xinsu obtained the goods many times.?The Dutch are entitled to advance purchase funds, amounting to tens of thousands of taels.  These funds not only illustrate the Dutch people's trust in Xu Xinsu, but also illustrate the scale of Xu Xinsu's business and her position in Taiwan Strait trade at that time.  Xu Xinsu did not disappoint the Dutch. He actively used his mainland business network and once received advance funds from the Dutch to transport 250 loads of raw silk to the Dutch at one time.  Two hundred and fifty dans of raw silk doesn¡¯t sound like a lot, but when converted, it¡¯s nearly fourteen tons!  These are just goods for a trade, which shows how powerful Xu Xinsu is.  Zheng Yiguan is very clear about these things, and he has always kept a respectful distance from Xu Xinsu.  Although he and Li Dan are brothers, their personalities are different.  Li Dan, who came from a pirate background, exudes a sense of heroism and loyalty.  This is also the reason why Zheng Yiguan is willing to worship Li Dan and work hard for him.  Of course, it is inevitable that Li Dan can give him a good future.  But Xu Xinsu is a businessman, an out-and-out businessman!  In his opinion, there is no business that is off limits. As long as the price is right, he can do anything!  In his eyes, there is nothing else except profit.  Zheng Yiguan didn't want to be tricked again, so he was always on guard against Xu Xinsu.  "It turns out to be Commander Brian. I didn't expect you to come here. It's really surprising!" Zheng Yiguan said with a smile on his face, cupping his hands towards Brian, and laughing.  "Nicholas, it's really been a long time! I thought you would go back to Penghu, but I didn't expect you to be here. I still want to go to Penghu for a walk when I have time. Commander Waite misses you very much!" Brian  In fact, he didn't like Zheng Yiguan, but Waite repeatedly confessed that Zheng Yiguan was a very special person, and he had to cheer up.  Xu Xinsu smiled and turned his gaze to one side. Zheng Yiguan cupped his hands and said, "Commander Brian is so polite. I didn't expect that it was Uncle Xu who accompanied Commander Brian. I wonder how Uncle Xu is doing today?" "Okay, okay.  ! The official is interested." Xu Xinsu looked at Zheng Yiguan with a smile, the expression on his face seemed to be very pleased, and the tone of his words was also very friendly.  After sitting down, Zheng Yiguan smiled and said to Yan Siqi: "Brother, I wonder what General Brian is here for? Have you talked about it?" Yan Siqi was happy to see that Zheng Yiguan put himself first in everything.  He said with a smile: "Not yet, we want to wait for you to come and talk together. After all, you and General Brian should get familiar with each other, and we should discuss it easily!" Yan Siqi has no suspicion about Zheng Yiguan. This is telling Zheng Yiguan that these people  It must be malicious.  You are familiar with both of them, so be careful.  Zheng Yiguan naturally understood what he heard. He nodded to Yan Siqi with a smile on his face and said, "Brother, don't worry, Yiguan understands!" After saying that, he turned his eyes to Brian and said, "Commander Brian, I don't know you  What's going on here this time? We're all old acquaintances. There's no need to hide it. If you have anything to say, just say it!" Xu Xinsu was stunned and narrowed her eyes, but Brian laughed.  , This way of doing things suits him very well.  He laughed and said, "Nicholas, you are so cheerful! Let me tell you straight away, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty is really unhappy and does not allow us to do business. We had a talk with the new governor of Fujian a few days ago.  But we didn't reach an agreement." He sneered in his heart, Zheng Yiguan was very disdainful, it's strange that you can reach an agreement!  I don¡¯t even look at who those people are. Will they listen to you?  However, he had a curious look on his face and said, "Commander Brian, what are you going to do?" "The Fujian governor said that Penghu is the territory of their Ming Dynasty and asked us to withdraw! Otherwise they will  They sent troops to attack Penghu, and their attitude was very decisive! At the same time, the governor of the Ming Dynasty also said that Taiwan was not the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and we could retreat to Taiwan. Xu Xinsu was acting as a peacemaker, and he could talk to the governor of Fujian.  "After Brian said this, he shut up and seemed to be very depressed, sitting there, sulking.  Yan Siqi's face suddenly became very ugly. He had just arrived in Taiwan, how could he let the Dutch in?  With the temperament of the Dutch, they will definitely take this place away!  He was unwilling to let him go. The imperial court was really ruthless in his plans.  This time Yan Siqi thought wrongly. The governor of Fujian had no such idea of ??gobbling up the tiger.  I just want to drive the Dutch out of Ming Dynasty territory!  Sending troops to attack Penghu, the Ming Dynasty's navy was really unable to do anything.  Only then did he come up with this idea: as long as the Dutch are brought to Taiwan, they will no longer be Ming Dynasty territory!  Xu Xinsu is not so much a representative of Fujian local officials as she was forced to come!  Of course, he also has inextricable relationships with local officials, which is not enough.It¡¯s humane!
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