Zhu Youjian: Taizu has an order! kill!

It looks like the situation is urgent.

Zheng Zhilong soon reported Xu Xinsu's incident to the palace.

Knowing that Xu Xinsu was fine, Zhu Youjian was also relieved.

If he can come back safely, the number of ships available to Zheng Zhilong will be doubled in an instant.

It has many benefits for containing Japanese pirates!

As for the information Xu Xinsu inquired about, Zhu Youjian looked a little solemn after reading it.

It is well known that the Tatars outside the Great Wall are not good at attacking cities.

But if there are artillery, the situation will change instantly.

Even just the Folan cannon will pose a considerable threat.

"Taizu, what should we do about this matter?"

"If only Huang Taiji had enough artillery."

"Maybe he really dares to attack."

Li Chen, who was looking at the falling snow outside the window, turned his head and glanced at Zhu Youjian when he heard this.

He touched his chin with his hand and shook his head with a smile.

"It's a little troublesome, but it's just a small trouble."

"The range of Red Ghost's Fo Lang machine is shorter than ours."

"If you want to set up a position, you will be beaten before the artillery can be set up."

Although Li Chen was a little surprised that Huang Taiji was able to obtain firearms from the red ghost.

But the range of artillery is king.

Huang Taiji dared to set up the cannon in front of him.

That's it in terms of threats.

"However, the amount of ammunition in the Second City of Xiping, Guangning is limited."

"If we fight consumption, we will definitely not be able to fight."

"We still have to find a way to stop it."

Seeing that Taizu didn't seem to care, Zhu Youjian frowned and expressed his opinion.

Now the court cannot deliver supplies to the two cities.

Once you get into a protracted war, no matter how much ammunition you have, there will be a time when it will be empty.

"Yo!"

"Grown a brain!"

"To be able to see this."

What Zhu Youjian said made Li Chen's eyes slightly stunned.

Then he let out a somewhat surprised sound!

Ok, Ok.

It's not in vain that I have worked hard to teach for so long, and I can finally see something.

"It's all taught well by Taizu."

This compliment made Zhu Youjian a little embarrassed.

He touched his head and smiled.

"emmm..."

"Putting up."

"Then tell me how this matter should be handled."

Li Chen pinched his chin and half-squinted his eyes, preparing to take the test on Zhu Youjian.

It is not difficult to see the problem clearly, the key is whether it can be solved.

Seeing that Taizu wanted to test him.

Zhu Youjian looked solemn, and his head suddenly started spinning!

After turning around several times, he pointed to the outer sea area on the map.

"Didn't Taizu say before that Zheng Zhilong and others are the overlords of the Ming Dynasty?"

"The Dutch have to pay their dues when they come."

"In that case, let Zheng Zhilong block the route to Houjin."

"Anyone who dares to come will be sunk!"

What he said was quite murderous.

After saying that, Zhu Youjian looked at Taizu expectantly.

This answer should be good.

Combined with reality, there is no need to use more troops.

"idiot!"

However, Zhu Youjian did not wait for the praise he imagined.

As soon as he finished speaking, Taizu's face darkened.

When the word "idiot" came out, Zhu Youjian knew that he was probably wrong.

"Why are you so stupid..."

"Anything that cuts off maritime trade."

"Then what Huang Taiji bought was a pile of scrap metal."

"He can't make cannonballs."

Zhu Youjian's face froze and he put his hands on his hips in dissatisfaction!

He thinks this is a good idea!

How stupid.

"Are you thinking that fighting on two fronts is not busy enough and are you planning to open another one?"

"Not to mention how vast the outer sea is, there is no way to completely block it."

"Have you thought carefully about the consequences of doing this?"

"Businessmen pursue profit. If they cannot make money, do you think these Dutch Red Ghosts will come to trouble Ming Dynasty?"

"When the time comes, I'm afraid that the Dutch East India Company will directly form an alliance with the Japanese country and eat up Zheng Zhilong and the others in one fell swoop."

"You don't really think these people are happy to pay the toll, do you?"

"They are eager for Zheng Zhilong to die so that they can occupy Taiwan and monopolize Ming Dynasty's foreign trade."

Li Chen thought Zhu Youjian could really name him.

In the end, I still thought too much.

But Li Chen wasn't too disappointed.

After all, Zhu Youjian didn't know anything about things at sea.

His view of the Dutch is probably the same as that of the Japanese, they are nothing more than barbarians.

But Li Chen knew very well that the Dutch East India Company had been established for some time at this point in time.

This was due to the Dutch dominance of the ocean at this time.

The battleships in their hands have begun to take shape.

That was not the kind of semi-commercial multi-purpose ship that Zheng Zhilong held.

But it is a battleship truly designed for naval battles.

If Zheng He's fleet is still there, then there is no need to worry.

It's a pity that Zheng He's fleet is long gone.

As for why Zheng Zhilong can beat the Netherlands on the coast.

The main reason is that the Netherlands' main fleet is not in Asia at all.

Moreover, Zheng Zhilong monopolized the exports of the Ming Dynasty Maritime Silk Road.

Therefore, the businessmen in the Netherlands did not want to fall out with Zheng Zhilong.

Maybe when Zheng Zhilong reaches his historical peak in more than ten years, he may be able to compete with the main ships of the Netherlands.

But at least now, he is not an opponent.

"What kind of strength does the red ghost have?"

Zhu Youjian didn't believe it when he heard this.

But Li Chen nodded seriously.

"Boy, remember."

"If it's the Yongle period, then I won't be afraid."

"But after so many years, Ming Dynasty is no longer invincible."

"At least at sea, we're starting to fall behind."

"Did you know that on the other side of the ocean, there will be an empire called The Sun Never Sets in the future?"

"The current Ming Dynasty has about 400 million square kilometers of land, and the so-called empire on which the sun never sets controlled a full 300 million square kilometers at its peak."

"So don't underestimate them. The Ming Dynasty wants to dominate the world, and sooner or later there will be a battle with these people."

"Underestimating the enemy will only make you lose miserably."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Youjian opened his mouth wide and was stunned.

Although he didn't understand what square kilometers meant, he could still understand the comparison between 300 million and 400 million.

Is it close to a tenfold difference?

The sun never sets...

These three words are too arrogant!

"Taizu!"

"The words "the sun never sets" can only be used in the Ming Dynasty!"

"What a bullshit empire, he will destroy it sooner or later!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Youjian said stubbornly, refusing to admit defeat.

Li Chen chuckled and didn't say much.

He pointed at the map and arranged it.

"Then let's go."

"As for now, it depends on what we say."

"Notify Zheng Zhilong and ask him to negotiate with the Dutch, saying that our Ming Dynasty is willing to spend money to purchase their ships and artillery."

"In addition, as long as they are willing to give up cooperation with Huang Taiji, special procurement concessions will be opened to them after the Ming Dynasty solves the Japanese pirate problem."

“As long as it’s within the concession period, they can buy more of whatever they want at a lower price.”

"If you don't agree...then cut off all trade."

“Let’s talk slowly when Ming’s fleet goes to sea!”