Chapter 194 The Nanyang girl who yearns for the Ming Dynasty

In the early morning of December 3, the Guangdong Fleet arrived at the outlet of the Johor River, near the Strait of Malacca.

Liu Guoxuan, the admiral of the Guangdong Fleet, stood at the bow of the ship, holding a telescope and carefully observing the two large islands on both sides of the strait.

Located on the left side of the fleet is Batan Island, with hills in the middle and north. The highest point does not exceed 200 meters, and there is a large area of ​​virgin forest.

The southern, southwest and northwest coasts are plains, suitable for farming and living.

The entire island has a winding coastline, many bays and small ports, making it an island with an excellent strategic location.

On the right is Temasek Island, also known as the Lion City. Two hundred years ago, the Malacca Sultanate built a port here to communicate with the Southeast Asian islands and develop trade.

But it is a pity that the Portuguese burned this stronghold at the mouth of the Johor River in 1613, turning it into a deserted island.

Later, after the Portuguese were driven away, many Johorese and Han Chinese who had fled from the Qing Dynasty settled here. The once deserted island gradually became full of fireworks again.

Temasek Island is adjacent to the south entrance of the Strait of Malacca and the narrow Strait of Johor to the north. The terrain of the entire island is gentle, with green hills and forests in the center and west, and plains in the east and coastal areas. The geographical location is very good.

"Dad, there is no way we can continue like this. The Dutch have left, and those Johorese have become arrogant and have been squeezing our caravan. Why don't we go to Luzon and join the Ming Dynasty!"

Chen Qian muttered: "Dad, I always feel that it is better to go to Ming Dynasty. Recently, I met businessmen from Ming Dynasty and they all said that Ming Dynasty is good. Temasek is too desolate. Let's go to Luzon for development!"

"This island is slightly located in the middle of the strait. If we occupy it and station a powerful fleet, we can completely guard the entire eastern end of the strait and block any enemies coming from the west!"

We can't blame them for this, we can only blame the people of Johor for not having seen the power of Ming Dynasty before, otherwise they wouldn't dare to do this.

For more than two hundred years, the Chen family has been doing business in Malacca with merchants from Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang by taking advantage of the language.

The sails were unfolded, like a huge cloud rolling in from the sea, making people breathless.

This is the style displayed by the Ming Dynasty's second-class sail battleship. Even people who live at sea can't help but marvel when they see it.

Chen Qian added: "I heard from those businessmen who came from Luzon that the Ming Navy is very powerful. Do you think the Ming Navy will come to our place? Even the Dutch are no match for me. Dad, do you think one day?

The Ming Dynasty has taken over Temasek, so we are the people of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Look, Dad, those battleships are flying dragon flags!"

"What a big boat!" The girl Chen Qian couldn't help shouting.

Chen Yanshan's ancestors were from Huizhou, Zhili, South of the Ming Dynasty. His ancestor was an ordinary sailor on Zheng He's ship. Zheng He passed by the border of Malacca and sent people down to exchange many goods with the local people. After some sailors went down, they secretly stayed behind.

Come down.

With that said, Chen Qian took out the "Huangming Daily" given by the Luzon businessman to show off.

At this time, a sailor suddenly came down from the deck. He was a fat man. He said nervously, "Ahead, there are many big ships ahead!"

Life was pretty good more than a hundred years ago. Since the arrival of the Portuguese and Dutch, the Chinese have been squeezed out and exploited in this area.

At this time, Chen Yanshan's ship was in Temasek, preparing to go north to Mingyan City and Xiamen Island to do business.

"It's very, very big. I've never seen such a big ship!"

Chen Yanshan smiled and said: "Don't think too much, the enemy of Ming Dynasty is the Qing Dynasty, and they will not care about us!"

Chen Qian nervously followed her father onto the deck. At this time, everyone on the deck was already looking in that direction in shock.

It seems that the little girl Chen Qian still yearns for the Ming Dynasty.

"how many?"

There are many short rivers along the coast that flow into the sea, with sufficient water resources.

"Dad, how can it be so fast!"

Next to Liu Guoxuan was Zhang Jiexu, who pointed in the direction of Badan Island and said: "From a humble perspective, the location of Badan Island in the south is much better than Danmaxi Island in the north."

Chen Yanshan's heart trembled. He had been sailing in the Strait of Malacca for more than 20 years, and he was wondering if the Dutch had made a comeback!

"Let's go and have a look!"

Chen Yanshan sighed and said: "Although Luzon is good, there is no place for foreign businessmen like us. When we go there, we have to start all over again!"

"Big ship?" Chen Qian was obviously curious, "How big is it?"

Fortunately, now that the Ming Dynasty has risen again, the Dutch who were oppressing them are gone, and they no longer have to look at their faces to act!

"Be good and be obedient, Aqian, you are still young now. When you grow up, you will know that survival is not easy. It is best if you can have a few mouths of food. In a year or two, you can find a good family and take care of yourself."

You’re married!”

They landed on the island for two purposes. One was to replenish supplies and buy coconuts and rice from the local people. The other was to plant the Ming Dynasty flag here to declare their sovereignty.

"That won't work, unless you marry someone from the Ming Dynasty!" Chen Qian counterattacked and led an army.

"So many, so many, nearly a hundred ships, I can't even count them!"

Soon, Liu Guoxuan's sailing battleship group arrived at Temasek Island.

No, I made a mistake. The above is all by the way. Their most "important" mission is search and rescue!

The "search and rescue" operation of the Ming Royal Navy attracted the attention of local Chinese immigrants.

"Boss!"

There, I saw rows of huge sail warships lined up neatly under the blue sky and above the blue waves.

Especially the battleships at the front are as powerful as giants.

Liu Guoxuan put down the telescope, shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, the emperor prefers the Temasek Island in the north, and will definitely vigorously develop Temasek in the future!"

"Here, although part of the profits have been taken away by the people of Johor, at least we can still make a little bit, which is enough to support our family."

"When your daughter reaches her age, she has to get married!" Chen Yanshan said jokingly, stroking his beard.

Chen Qian sighed, feeling that her father was too stubborn. She blinked and said, "I heard from the Ming people in Luzon that the Ming Dynasty came to drive away the Spaniards just to help their own people vent their anger!"

What Chen Yanshan said is quite sad. He was originally squeezed by the Dutch, but now he is squeezed by the arrogant Johor people.

The title above clearly states that the Emperor of Heaven ascends the throne and is blessed by the divine bird!

It seems that this edition of Huangming Daily must have a huge printing volume!

Chen Yanshan picked up the telescope and looked over, and unexpectedly saw a red flag hanging on the top of the ship's mast. There was a majestic five-clawed golden dragon on the red flag.

That is the dragon flag, which has been the flag of China representing the emperor since ancient times.

It flutters in the sea breeze, as if it is soaring.

Chen Qian stared straight ahead and asked nervously: "Is it the Ming Dynasty's battleship?"
Chapter completed!