In fact, Zhang Jingyi collected information through the Luzon and Ryukyu where Qianhu, Fujian and Guangdong, where Qianhu Houses are located, and he had already known the number of people and ships of the other party.

The reason I asked specifically was to use this to test whether the other party was telling the truth.

Now the other party has said all the numbers, with almost no differences.

It seems that this man named Mark was frightened.

After all, he was going to give the truth.

Such cooperation and fighting can be seen as the other party's barbaric. This is the case with the maritime merchants at this time. When they encounter civilization, they must use all means to deceive, but once they encounter barbaric, they are cowardly faster than anyone else.

After all, the trick of business is to survive.

If everyone is dead, then even if the business is losing money, the pants will be gone.

After a simple test, Zhang Jingyi said: "Who is the command of this ship?"

"Earl of House."

Zhang Jingyi looked suspicious: "Who is this person? What are his skills?"

"This man was a German, a vassal of the Holy Roman Empire."

"Why choose this person?"

"He has blood ties with Spain, Austria, France and other countries, and is a general."

This Mark answered honestly.

In fact, most of the royal families in European countries are one family, but it is not easy to find someone who is close to everyone's blood relationship.

Obviously, I don’t know how good this person is, but one thing that is commendable is that he is the greatest common divisor of all countries.

For a consortium like this that is temporarily united because of interests, it is extremely necessary to choose someone that everyone trusts more.

House is obviously such a person.

Zhang Jing nodded: "Where is this person?"

"In Zhenjiang!"

When Yang Xi, the general news, said the word "Zhenjiang", Zhang Jingyi almost didn't believe his ears.

Then, he stared at Yang Xi and said, "Ask him again, where is it."

Yang Xi went to ask again, and then said confidently: "It's in Zhenjiang."

"Why did the commander appear in Zhenjiang?"

"Because there are big things to deal with, although this is risky, compared to the huge benefits, this is nothing. Now the fleet is the deputy commander of General House, and the fleets of each country also have their own commanders. Even if General House lands, it will never cause problems with the fleet."

Zhang Jingyi said: "What did he do in Zhenjiang?"

“Peacemaking.”

“…”

Zhang Jingyi couldn't understand it.

What the hell is this?

Zhang Jing said: "Did you already plan to bow down and surrender?"

"It's not about bowing down, but about discussing a ceasefire."

Zhang Jingyi sneered: "This war has just begun, why is the truce of war?"

"Because the Ming Dynasty could no longer bear the war, they sent people to contact us, hoping to get a truce."

Zhang Jingyi said: "Your Majesty is definitely not such a person. Could it be that you have been deceived?"

"No, it's true. The person responsible for this matter is Wang Wenjun, the governor of the Ming Dynasty."

As the supervisor, Wang Wenjun was an imperial envoy, who controlled the military and political affairs of the six provinces and was indeed qualified to be responsible for war and peace.

It can be said that he has great power, so great that he can almost be lawless within these six provinces.

This is like Yuan Chonghuan in history. He can directly kill the general officer, directly contact the Jiannu people, and even communicate with letters.

But this news still shocked Zhang Jingyi.

Because this contact is too deep.

It does not mean that during the war, you cannot contact the other party, no matter what the purpose is.

After all, he is the supervisor, and... he is also the imperial envoy, representing the emperor's exercise of authority.

The terrifying thing about the problem is that...it has only been so many days since the other party's contact...it has been so deep.

Because if you come into contact with this thing, it will be upgraded step by step from the normal program.

For example, at the beginning, both parties will send letters to each other.

After that, I occasionally sent gifts, and even heard that the other party was sick and gave me some medicine. Even though I knew that the other party did not dare to take the medicine, the etiquette was enough.

Afterwards, the two sides began to send low-level civil and military officials to contact.

As the level gets higher and higher, we will meet again.

This is a normal procedure. It seems cumbersome and troublesome on the surface, and it lasts for a long time. But this is the safest. Moreover, in this process, you can constantly formulate an effective communication method based on the other party's response, which also gives each other time to report.

But if Wang Wenjun directly contacted the other party's senior management, it was obvious that he was going to be true "peace talks", and peace talks became Wang Wenjun's goal. However, at least in the Ming Dynasty, although there was room for peace talks to be discussed, peace talks have always been based on means.

It is also peace talks, and the means and purpose are completely different.

For example, winter is coming, and the war is very difficult. Otherwise, if we see if the other party is willing to give in, we will stop our troops and fight again next year.

Or maybe the court’s money and food have not been raised yet, and it takes time to dispatch troops and generals. Otherwise, confuse the other party and first put on a peace-making posture, and then turn the table up when everything is ready.

Zhang Jing became alert for a moment and continued to ask.

After asking this, I was shocked.

This is not only a real peace talk, but also a peace talk that clearly intends to have no bottom line.

It's no wonder that the man named House took the risk to log in.

This does not mean that the war has just begun and directly met the needs of these people.

Of course, Zhang Jingyi was willing to trade, but trade is also different. As for giving up many trade points and allowing European countries to land, this is even more ridiculous.

In fact, the colonists have always done this in their colonial strategies. Whether it is the British who dealt with the Indians or the Spanish in America, their first step was to seek a landing point, or a small port as a colony.

Then they calmly transported more and more people to India and America in the name of business from their hometowns. Then they began to slowly find out. They would first sow discord in America and India. When there was a rift between various tribes and countries, they would support one of them and slowly erode the other's territory. Then, they continued to grow and finally, Li Dai Taozhuan completely erode.

Zhang Jing just sneered in her heart, and then said, "Why would Wang Wenjun allow you to log in? He still conspired with you?"

Yang Xi asked Mark first, and then said, "On the one hand, we have caused great harm to them. Our spies in Zhenjiang reported that Wang Wenjun was helpless and was always in panic, afraid that the court would hold him accountable. Moreover, he cherished his feathers very much, for fear of being ruined in the future. On the other hand, we bribed the people around him."

"Are the people around him willing to accept your bribes?"

Yang Xi said: "Many news were in Jiangnan. They were attacked by the Ming Dynasty for...smuggling reasons and then went into exile overseas. Many of the friends Wang Wenjun recruited in Jiangnan were scholars, and they all had the friendship of fellow villagers, or they were in the same year..."

Zhang Jingyi said lightly: "I ask you to list the list. All those involved in this matter, in addition to that... Wang Wenjun's affairs... you also need to write down the details. I need to know every detail."

Yang Xi hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, student... the villain and Your Excellency Mark must know everything."

Zhang Jingyi's face was very bad at this time.

Originally, he had seized a director of the Netherlands East India Company, and Zhang Jingyi was planning to find out the specific situation in East India, but now he has no idea.

With a wave of his hand, he asked the two of them to bet.

Zhang Jingyi immediately said, "Did the Jinyiwei not detect such an important matter? At that time... we will scold this case well and let them take it as a warning!"

Liu Wenxiu hurriedly said, "Mr., the student knows."

Zhang Jing took his hands behind his back and walked around quickly, fell into deep thought, and then said, "These people are seeking death. They really dare to do such a thing!"

Liu Wenxiu wanted to speak but stopped.

Zhang Jingyi said: "What do you want to say?"

"The Jinyiwei has taken so many people over the years. Sometimes, I clearly see that the other party is out of reach. It has clearly become the food on the plate of Jinyiwei. They still don't know it, but they are still proud. Students used to think these people are stupid. But after seeing such things for a lot, I gradually know that it actually has something to do with people's hearts."

"Human heart?"

"Yes, people seek benefits and avoid harm. In order to make themselves profit, they will come up with a hundred thoughts to comfort themselves, which will breed a sense of luck. They always feel that... they will not become the person with bad luck. Just like when Emperor Taizu Gao was there, all the officials who were corrupt and abused the law had to be peeled off. However, those who were corrupt and abused the law would not continue to follow one after another. It is clear that Emperor Taizu Gao killed many people, but those who were lucky were not aware of the number of people. Therefore... the students felt that the existence of the Jinyiwei was the same. It is precisely because of many such people that the Jinyiwei always needed to exist and could not slacken."

Zhang Jingyi sighed: "You are thinking a lot."

Liu Wenxiu received praise and immediately became energetic and said, "Mr.... Students are just thinking about things all day long, and this thinking is good for people."

Zhang Jing nodded and said, "The confessions of these two people must be compared carefully. After you have to compare one by one, report the situation of the matter in detail. There is also... a command that the fleet does not have to go to Tianjin Wei, but goes directly to the Yangtze River Estuary and needs to go to Zhenjiang."

"Yes." Liu Wenxiu said: "Students should thoroughly investigate the matter before landing."

Zhang Jingyi said: "Before this, don't alert the enemy. You are right. People have the intention to be lucky. What we have to do is to make these lucky people unfortunate!"

When it comes to this, Liu Wenxiu becomes energetic.
Chapter completed!