Dengzhou...

A great shame.

Emperor Hongzhi had already hated these Franchise men to the core.

He first attacked Xinjin, and then attacked Dengzhou.

Not only in the Golden Continent, but also in this capital of the emperor, he shows off his power and is arrogant.

Is this a warning?

They are so brave.

The Ming Dynasty's calendar claims to be the supreme country of the Celestial Empire. Even when they open their eyes and see a new world, they are still proud.

In the world, in terms of subjects and territory, who can compete with the Ming Dynasty?

Although there are many ills in the country, they are not a group of barbarians, which can be compared.

Now... Duke of Lu died heroically in battle. Dengzhou is not far from the capital, especially from Tianjin Wei, which is even closer. Today, they dare to attack Dengzhou. Tomorrow, wouldn't they attack Tianjin Wei?

These two places are the gateways of the Ming Dynasty. Once attacked, the world will be shaken.

Fang Jifan was on the side and couldn't help but say, "I understand everything."

"What do you understand?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan said: "Attacking Xinjin and Dengzhou was an action. Attacking the Golden Continent was to curb the expansion of our Ming Dynasty in the Golden Continent, and attacking Dengzhou was to make our Ming Dynasty tremble. They sent several fast ships and came from afar. Their original intention was not to meet His Majesty, but to take this opportunity to stop in Quanzhou, our Ming Dynasty. Then, during the request for an audience, I thought that Xu Du must send me to spy on the hydrological information of our Ming Dynasty. At the same time, to spy on the inside of our Ming Dynasty, they had to choose a target, determine the route, and understand the reality and reality. Finally, they tried to kill one blow, which shocked the civil and military officials of our Ming Dynasty, so that we could know their power."

Coming from afar and attacking directly is something that doesn't exist.

After all, the Spaniards were not clear about the hydrology of the Ming seas. It took time to grasp the attacks.

They knew that the Ming Dynasty would definitely not be able to fight the envoys from afar, even if the two sides were not harmonious, and they would directly tear each other apart to drive them away, and they were not worried that the Ming Dynasty would counterattack their fleet because of its disgust towards the Spaniards.

As long as they insisted that they were here to meet the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, government officials at all levels in the Ming Dynasty would never be able to adopt a hostile attitude.

This gave them enough time to prepare for sneak attacks, and what they sent must be their latest ships. They thought they were extremely sharp and could escape after the attack.

The Ming Dynasty's voyage to the West had been alerted by the Spanish, which made them begin to try their best to completely surrender the Ming Dynasty at all costs.

At this time, the Kingdom of Spain was at its peak. How could it take the Ming Dynasty seriously? In their eyes, the Ming Dynasty was just the Ottoman Empire in the Far East.

The officials whispered, obviously, too angry.

Although this is not as shame as Tumu Fort, such a magnificent attack and leaving is more than enough.

Ma Wensheng immediately said: "I suggest that you immediately order the Japanese guards along the coast to intercept these thieves..."

"It's too late." Fang Jifan said: "Their ships were fast, and the Ningbo navy could not catch up with them. Could other Japanese guards be their opponents?"

Ma Wensheng was silent.

Fang Jifan said, "But, we still have a chance..."

"There is still a chance?" Everyone looked at Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan is particularly cold today.

He said seriously: "They just attacked Dengzhou and must follow the route and cross the West. This time the Spanish will definitely give a note to the Portuguese, and the Portuguese's closest stronghold in the West is..."

Fang Jifan's eyes opened: "It's in the waters of Luzon, that is, they need to go from Dengzhou to Quanzhou first, cross Penghu, and then continue to voyage to the West."

"It's easy to know this route." Fang Jifan said sternly: "Nail chart."

When I heard the chart, no one was in motion.

Fang Jifan glared at Xiao Jing: "Eunuch Xiao, what are you doing while standing there?"

Xiao Jing glanced at Emperor Hongzhi with grievance.

Emperor Hongzhi had a gloomy face: "Go."

Xiao Jing immediately went away in shame like a broken spine dog.

The chart was taken and directly laid on the deck: "The Spaniards don't know much about the seas of my Ming Dynasty. Their route must have been spied from my Ming Dynasty. Therefore, as long as we follow the route from Tianjin Wei to Quanzhou in the chart, if our ship is fast enough, we will definitely be able to catch up with them halfway!"

Zhu Houzhao was standing aside and nodded repeatedly.

The sea cannot be moved aimlessly. It has ocean currents, deep water areas, shallow water areas, and reefs.

Therefore, any route was developed, and this was what Xu Jing did at the beginning.

After opening a route, the later generations often follow this route.

For example, from Dengzhou to Penghu, because it is near land navigation, the most important thing to guard against is the reef. Once a ship collides on the seabed, there is a risk of stranding or sinking.

Therefore, the route is a safe zone.

Since the Spaniards were going to the Luzon area, the nearest route could only sail along the land near the sea. After all, they had no supplies in the middle and could only cross the Ming sea at the fastest speed.

They will never take risks and open new routes. After all, they may encounter the Ming fleet at any time, so of course they will take the safest route.

Therefore, this route opened by the Ming Dynasty became their only choice.

This is equivalent to an official road on land, with a ready-made official road. Who is full and wants to cross mountains and ridges?

Fang Jifan said: "Your Majesty, if you let them go, my great power will disappear. The steamship is fast. Perhaps, you can catch up with them and teach them that there will be no return."

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned: "Can steamship really catch up with it?"

This is obviously incredible. Even if the Spaniards are still in Dengzhou, they are still some distance away from Tianjin Wei, and not to mention that they are the Clippers.

"How can you know if you don't give it a try? Do you watch them leave?"

"My son begs your majesty to allow the scumbag in the world to not pursue the thief ship!" Fang Jifan bowed to Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath.

At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi's anger was still churning.

Although he felt that this was a bit fantasy, but... if the Ming Dynasty did nothing, then...

Emperor Hongzhi said seriously: "Chasing."

Zhu Houzhao had been waiting for his father to issue an order.

At this time, the boiler has not completely turned off, which is great. Now, it is racing against time, and it is delayed for a while, but it is delayed.

Zhu Houzhao immediately shouted: "Send the order, do not allow the anchor to be taken down, sail at full speed, and go to Penghu!"

Suddenly, the entire steamboat seemed to have recovered, and the thick smoke from the chimney began to roll out again, the ship slowly moved, and then began to accelerate.

The officials stood on the deck a little unsteadily. They whispered to each other. In the giant ship, under the rolling steam from the sky, they suddenly felt their own insignificance.

The impeller began to rotate at the bottom of the water, and the waves were cut from the sea surface, and the rolling sea water was shining with silvery white.

Can you catch up?

Many people have a question in their minds.

But the big ship had left the harbor. After determining the favorable wind direction, canvases slowly rose from the mast.

At this time... it is the time to test the helmsman. The helmsman and the sailor must cooperate closely. Once the sail is opened, the rudder system of the helmsman needs to be closed immediately, with only the impeller propulsion and the full sail.

The ship was getting faster and faster, and the people on the deck were no longer able to stand, and the sea breeze was blowing violently.

At this time, someone raised his head in a daze, looked back at the land that gradually disappeared into his eyes, and suddenly said, "We... haven't got off the boat yet, we haven't got off the boat yet."

Yes.

All the officials exploded.

The so-called thing is human. Although they do not expect to pursue the Franchise, His Majesty also issued an order to kill the horse and live.

But……

I am still on the boat.

Your Majesty is also on the boat, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince...

Oh, it's so scary, it looks so dangerous.

Emperor Hongzhi seemed calm and composed.

He didn't say a word, and heard the crowds of his ministers, Xiao Jing, who was beside him, couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty..."

"Don't talk too much." Emperor Hongzhi said lightly: "At this moment, if I lead all officials off the ship, I will look like. I am the emperor and will be protected by God. I think... I will be fine."

Xiao Jing said in his heart, Your Majesty... I am just a eunuch, and I have no protection from God.

He felt his legs were a little weak.

Emperor Hongzhi had a gloomy face.

Maybe... it's because of emotions.

Or.

He saw Zhu Houzhao, who was fierce on the deck. Zhu Houzhao was crazy and patrolled the cabins in various places, and together with Fang Jifan, he issued orders one by one.

These two young men, like tireless machinery, were full of vitality.

And countless sailors and ship workers seemed to be driven by them.
To be continued...