readx During the Spring Festival of the third year of Tianqi, it was the coldest and sleepiest time.
The crossbows, firearms groups, and armored soldiers on Fuhai and several other ships quietly slipped off the ship and disappeared into the streets through the deserted docks. , this part of the manpower is led by Li Hu.
At the beginning of Chenshi, Zhao Lie summoned everyone and decided that Zhao Da would stay behind the fleet just in case.
More than a hundred sailors and dozens of firearms and armors would stay behind.
The remaining three hundred or so soldiers all marched in batches.
More than 100 people have already set off at Shenshi, and the other 100 or so people will set off in batches in the morning.
At the end of Chenshi, Huang Han hired more than 20 hard workers and ten carriages at the dock to unload the raw silk from the ship and transport it to Xinlong Shop.
This has been decided.
João on the dock looked at the display above.
Wave and let go.
However, there were only eight carriages sent into Xinlong, and two of them quietly left halfway.
At the beginning of noon, Tang Xianwen and Huang Han met Luo Changshan at the Fujian and Guangdong Teahouse.
I saw Fatty Luo actually wearing Western-style clothes, with a brown jacket on his upper body, a flap on his chest from top to bottom, black lantern breeches on his lower body, and long leather boots.
Facing Tang Xianwen and Huang Han, whose eyes almost popped out, Fatty Luo coquettishly wiped the sweat on his head with a white handkerchief, "Brother, these clothes cost more than ten silver coins, but they are expensive.
They are just too tight."
The Western-style jacket is more flattering than the Chinese-style jacket, and it catches up with Fatty Luo's figure.
This round, fat pig is really full of joy.
Tang Xianwen stared at Fatty Luo's round belly with his mouth open, and stretched out his thumb.
This hand shape was very popular under Zhao Lie's demonstration.
He thought to himself, not only was it too tight, he was worried that Fatty Luo's clothes would burst if he exerted force.
As soon as the gesture came out, Fatty Luo immediately thought he understood what Tang Xianwen meant, and smiled proudly: "Brother, I can't help it.
I found out that Franji people like Mingren to wear their clothes the most.
I spent twelve yuan on this outfit."
Silver coins."
As he said this, Fatty Luo's face twitched with heartache.
Huang Han looked at Fatty Luo's chubby figure and then at the bun on his head.
He was speechless for a moment.
This trip to Macau was really an eye-opener.
What kind of attire is this?
"Brother Luo is so daring.
You are the first among the smart people to wear this outfit.
I want to wear one too, especially these black shoes.
Wow, they are so bright."
Tang Xianwen calmed down and said, He smiled and gave it a thumbs up.
Fatty Luo received it with a smile.
He shook his legs, especially his shiny black leather boots, and took a sip of tea.
The meaning of showing off was very obvious.
Tang Xianwen clapped his hands, and several of his men came up and presented ten gold ingots worth five ounces each.
"Brother Luo, this is a deposit.
After the matter is completed, I will give you another fifty taels."
Fatty Luo had forgotten to speak.
The goldfish's eyes were almost blinded by the golden light.
Tang Xianwen and Huang Han looked at each other and smiled, it was a big deal.
Zhao Lie came to see Alexandra again and invited her to go to rescue the victims.
Alexandra readily agreed.
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Of course, today is the Spring Festival, and Zhao Lie specially ordered people to prepare more meat.
The poor also have to celebrate the New Year.
Of course, more servants came, and nearly a hundred people gathered in the square.
Since food and clothing have been distributed here for several days, hundreds of local refugees in Macau have gathered here, making the whole square crowded and lively.
Alexandra smiled and distributed food, candy, and meat to each victim.
Zhao Lie was busy doing it, and the two looked at each other from time to time and held hands, enjoying themselves.
Zhao Lie took a peek during his free time and saw that the soldiers led by Li Hu were dressed like ragged beggars, quietly mingling among the crowd, and receiving some clothes and food decently.
They were no different from the refugees on the side.
At noon, the council hall was decorated with lights and colorful decorations.
The Governor of Macau, Mascaruo, Speaker Alonzo, and six other council members were in the hall of the council hall chatting with the Portuguese and Ming Dynasty businessmen who came.
This banquet was to strengthen ties.
On occasion, eating is secondary, the main thing is to connect with each other emotionally.
Mascara also took a sip of colorless brandy in his spare time.
Looking at Alonzo who was smiling and joking with everyone, he felt extremely aggrieved.
He has been here for more than two years, and he, the governor of Macau appointed by the king, is nothing.
The real power in Macau is in the hands of this hateful Alonzo.
Since Alonzo led his troops to defeat the invasion of the Netherlands three years ago, his reputation in Australia has been at its peak, and he has controlled the entire council chamber.
I have been struggling since I got here, and I can't beat this old fox no matter what, which is really frustrating.
Mascara's gaze did not escape Alonzo's eyes, but Alonzo didn't care.
Macau was different from Goa, where Mascaru also worked before.
This was a territory opened by Portuguese merchants themselves and did not allow the kingdom to leave.
After blood and sweat, the council elected by a group of merchants took power and defeated the invasion of the Netherlands without the help of the kingdom.
Not to mention the governor appointed by the Spanish regent, even the governor appointed by the King of Portugal did not come to Macau. use.
Macau is far away from Portugal.
The reason why Macau has today's prosperity is the result of the autonomy of merchants.
The Council will not let go of this fruit of victory easily.
Alonzo understood that Mascara Road was only a minor problem.
The real enemies were the Dutch and the English.
In the past two years, no fewer than ten Portuguese merchant ships had been robbed by these two bandits, which was fatal to the prosperity and security of Macau.
The threat, if Xipu can get rid of these two evil ghosts, Alonzo didn't mind giving up the control of Macau.
However, Spain was trapped in the Holy Roman Empire civil war and was in dire straits.
It stepped up its attack on Portugal and directly intervened in Portugal's territory.
If he gave up the control of Macau, he would have no choice but to do so.
Make Macau even more difficult.
The current dinner party was held after the Dutch invasion in order to contact the Portuguese businessmen to become more united and win over the local Ming merchants to join the Portuguese system.
You must know that the last time the Dutch invaded Macau, when the crisis was most critical, all the Portuguese businessmen’s homes The servants of the Ming Dynasty have all gone into battle, so they can It was enough to repel the invasion of hundreds of Dutchmen.
If the Dutch and the English jointly invaded next time, Alonzo couldn't imagine how to repel these two hungry wolves.
However, if many Ming merchants joined, System, coupled with their armed forces to protect their servants, Macau is rock solid.
The win-win effect in the past two years has been quite good, and dozens of Ming businessmen have gathered around.
Fatty Luo led Tang Xianwen and Huang Han to pass the guard inspection at the door and enter the house.
Then Tang Xianwen proposed to Gong.
Fatty Luo didn't think much about telling him where to go.
After a while, the two of them came out.
During this period, they took half of the clothes hidden in the hard soles of their boots.
Remove the ruler with a sharp knife.
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Fatty Luo led the two of them into the hall.
When he saw Alonzo in the distance, he immediately relaxed and pulled Tang Xianwen to Alonzo with a smile.
"Dear Speaker, during the Chinese New Year, I would like to wish you a prosperous business and abundant wealth in the new year."
Fatty Luo was full of flattery.
Tang Xianwen and Huang Han took a good look at the fat man, followed Zhao Lie's example, and cursed in their hearts, Damn, the Spring Festival is the Ming Dynasty's festival, okay?
Why don't you give the Xiyi people a New Year's greeting, and don't flatter him.
"Mr.
Luo shares the same joy and wishes us all to get rich together in the new year."
Fatty Luo is the Mingren who are the most active in approaching him.
At this special moment, Alonzo must give him face no matter what.
Alonzo replied with a smile.
Mascara also snorted coldly.
For the indigenous people, the inherent sense of superiority of the Portuguese nobles made him very disgusted.
Yes, the indigenous people, the Ming Dynasty was just a slightly organized India, but an India with a weak central dynasty.
His experience in Goa made him think that the indigenous people are usually rough and brutal, but this is just an appearance.
In fact, they are most afraid of swords and guns.
Only iron and blood are the cornerstone of maintaining local order.
At this time, Fatty Luo was flattered and bowed, and words of thanks came flooding in.
Huang Han's whole body convulsed and his head sweated.
He quickly stood aside and acted like I don't know you.
Tang Xianwen took a step forward.
He really admired Fatty Luo.
It’s no wonder that his business is booming.
He is really a man of steel and iron.
He is flexible and flexible.
He is a talent.
I think of Zhao Lie’s famous saying.
The most precious thing today is talent.
This person will be of great use in the future. , this Fatty Luo is quite useful in Mr.
Zhao’s words
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