Chapter seven hundred and forty-two hardships, surprises, must be reported
Due to the extreme inconvenience of information transmission and transportation, after deciding to return, it took several months to collect personnel from many countries such as the Netherlands, France, Britain, Portugal, Prussia, Venice, etc. After everything was ready, the fleet set off from Lisbon and embarked on a long voyage to return home.
In the past five years, dozens of people have died in foreign lands for various reasons, including the members of the delegation, as well as children, guards, servants, etc., among which, the emergencies caused by the incompatibility of the local environment are the main reasons.
There is no Western medicine technique in Europe today that was born in later generations. In an era without antibiotics, emergency emergencies can only be left to fate.
Traditional Chinese medicine is relatively effective in the treatment of chronic diseases, but it is helpless in the face of acute diseases.
Although Hu Fangwen, the imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital who was with the team, could only watch the person who was suffering slowly die in front of him. As a doctor who was helping the world, Hu Fangwen and others faced such a scene, their inner pain and self-blame were unknown.
The bodies of the victims were cremated on the spot and put into pots and brought back to the Ming Dynasty. The subsequent pension matters will be handled by the court.
With the experience of coming, the fleet went westward when passing the Cape of Good Hope on its way back, avoiding the dangerous areas where storms were raging all year round. Although it took more than a month, safety was more fully guaranteed.
"I just asked Doctor Hu, and he said that after taking the medicine and applying the injection, Mr. Di is no longer injurious now, but it is best to rest on land for a while, otherwise it will leave behind future troubles and will be very unfavorable to his lifespan.
Mizhi, the captain said just now that Manila is not far away. Can we stop in the Port of Manila for a while and let Mr. Di rest for several days?
It is indeed difficult for ordinary people to stay at sea for a long time, let alone patients.
Although I cannot communicate with other ships, I think that there should be many sick people. It is a pity to die halfway through the road!"
Zheng Zhifeng reposted Hu Fangwen's words and suggested.
“Okay!
After arriving at the Port of Manila, the people who have the disease on each ship will go ashore to look for land to recuperate, and others will take turns to repair the land. The personal guards must always be alert to prevent the Spaniards from making adverse actions!
Once things go wrong, the fleet sets sail immediately!
Next, Mingshan still needs to be patient for the time being. After all, I will be responsible for the mission. If I cannot bear it, I will lose the big plan. I will talk about everything after I return to China!"
Fang Yizhi made a decision after thinking for a while, but at the end he gave Zheng Zhifeng a few words.
Due to the time difference and abnormally unsatisfactory information exchange, Fang Yizhi and the others did not know that the Port of Manila has changed hands now.
They only learned from the Dutch government that the Ming Dynasty was likely to take military action against the Spanish in Luzon, and the Spanish government was discussing sending troops to expedition the Ming Dynasty.
Because the Spanish delegation humiliated itself in the Ming Dynasty, the relationship between the two countries had dropped to freezing point, and the war between the two sides seemed to be unavoidable.
On the way to Europe, the fleet had berthed in Manila to replenish fresh water and food. At that time, the Spaniards were very arrogant and harsh in their attitude towards them, and the cost of supply was much higher than that of other ships. This was the result after Zheng Zhifeng claimed his name.
Zheng Zhifeng was in a fit of anger and wanted to return to Fujian to take the Zheng family fleet to teach these red barbarians a lesson. After Fang Yizhi tried his best to stop him, he endured it. But from then on, he became disgusted with the Spaniards and threatened to teach the Spaniards to look good after returning in the future.
With Zhu Youjian's orders in front and Manila suffered losses in the back, the mission almost traveled to all European countries, but never visited Spain.
"become!
I, Zheng Mingshan, are not a brainless and reckless man, and some humiliation is nothing!
Then, let’s settle the new and old accounts with him!
If the official army really wants to capture Manila, then my Zheng family will have no choice but to send elite troops to help!"
After several years of travel, Zheng Zhifeng has become much more mature and steady, and has a new understanding of many things. She has become more sleek and patient in dealing with people and things. She gradually looks at the overall situation when encountering things, and her behavior is more in line with the image of court officials.
As the saying goes, watching the mountain runs to death.
The coastline that had long been looming seemed to be close to us, but the fleet still floated on the sea for several days before approaching the northern shore of the Indian Ocean and sailing along the northern shore for three days. Then we arrived at the wide Manila Bay at noon that day.
Then, a ship carrying communications and mission officials moved closer to the shore and prepared to negotiate with the Spanish at the port so that all the fleet would be docked and docked. Other ships would anchor underground not far from the shore, waiting for the results of the negotiations of the first ship.
About an hour later, a small boat was sailing towards the fleet. Fang Yizhi and Zheng Zhifeng, who were holding the side of the ship, looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise and ecstasy from each other's eyes.
Because on the mast of the coming boat, a square yellow dragon flag fluttered in the wind, and several people stood on the bow of the boat. As the distance narrowed, the clothes of these people became clearer and clearer.
There are black armor and red tassels floating on the hat with pot-shaped helmets.
This is a unique outfit of the Ming Dynasty's official army. Although the color of the armor is not bright red, the style is the same.
"Who is Mr. Fang, Zheng Shaoqing?
This is Zhang Wenyao, the admiral of the Ming North Sea Fleet!
I heard that Mr. Fang and Zheng Shaoqing returned from his visit, and I came to welcome the two of you!”
It turned out that just after the mission staff landed, Zhang Wenyao, who was wandering around Manila Port, rushed over to hear the news. Zhang Wenyao, who was worried about having nothing to do all day long, heard the brief explanation from the mission officials, came up with interest, and immediately ordered the boat to go out of the port and personally welcome Fang Yizhi and Zheng Zhifeng who were returning from afar.
"Lao Zhang, where are the Spanish prisoners detained?
I wonder if there are any red barbarians who govern the port?"
Zheng Zhifeng and Zhang Wenyao, who boarded the land, became familiar with each other quickly on the boat. Both of them were people who like to talk nonsense, and soon found common ground in the topic: women, their common interests and hobbies quickly brought their relationships closer. Before the fleet could dock, they began to call each other brothers, just like old friends who had not seen each other for many years.
"The prisoners have captured a lot. Before they came, the emperor issued a special order to not abuse the Spanish prisoners. Therefore, they have never been embarrassed by them. They are now locked in Manila City, with two meals a day in charge.
Lao Zheng, what do you think of this?
Could it be that they are thinking about those red and barbarian women?
Haven’t you brought back a few beautiful women this time?
By the way, when will I let Lao Zhang see it?
There are not many Spanish women who are outstanding. I wonder what your vision is, but what you bring back is amazing?"
Zhang Wenyao said with a slight look at Zheng Zhifeng.
"become!
no problem!
Let Lao Zhang open your eyes later!
But you have to do me a favor first!
When the reward went to Europe, the Spanish tax officer humiliated me and never was treated like this in his life, let alone that guy was still a Westerner!
For the past few years, I have been holding my breath in my heart!
I want to go and find that guy to deal with him!
I just hope that guy is still alive!
Chapter completed!