Chapter 52 Requisition
But Liu Yu is not a businessman who is obedient.
Those merchant ships loaded with cargo were worthless to him.
What he needed was a large armed merchant ship loading dozens of heavy artillery to destroy the Qing Dynasty's navy.
In order to form a navy, Liu Yu not only lacks ships, but also lacks artillery.
In fact, merchant ships are just a platform, a maritime platform loading soldiers and heavy artillery.
"Sir, you should not go to the shipyard at this time, but to the dock in Weigan." Just as Liu Yu was out of sight, Wuda reminded.
"What?" Liu Yu was stunned.
"Whether you want a merchant ship or a warship, you must first get these ships. As for artillery, it's a different story," Uda explained.
Liu Yu suddenly realized that he had made a mistake, and he seemed to put the cart before the horse.
Uda said nothing wrong.
At this moment, the most important thing for him was the ship, and he had to take control of the ships anchored at the Port of Weigan in his own hands.
But now both merchant ships and shipyards are in the hands of the Weigan Chamber of Commerce.
What can I get if I go to the shipyard rashly?
Can you control the shipyard?
Seeing that Liu Yu was a little shaken, Wuda continued to persuade him.
"At this moment, both the large merchant ships in Weigan and the shipyard are in the hands of the Chamber of Commerce. If the adults do not receive the support of the Chamber of Commerce, how can they talk about forming their own naval commander?"
It is obvious that Wuda saw through Liu Yu's thoughts.
"The Chamber of Commerce is at the dock, so you may as well go with the villain." Wuda continued to persuade.
"Okay," Liu Yu nodded.
"You, come down and give the horse to Uda." Liu Yu pointed to a soldier beside him and said.
The personal soldier was not vague and got off the horse without saying a word and helped Wuda, who was running out of breath, onto the horse.
"Sir, please follow me."
Wuda bowed to Liu Yu.
Turn the horse's head and head towards the harbor.
When Liu Yu returned to Weigan Port it was sunset and dusk.
The nearby shore defense fortresses were already brightly lit.
The Ming soldiers who entered the city took over the shore defense fort.
Although the seemingly majestic heavy artillery on the fort at this time was damaged by the Spanish who had left in a hurry.
But the Ming army soldiers still took over with competence.
Without armed forces, Weigan City is like a treasure box that has just been unlocked by its owner, and anyone can easily open it.
Fortunately, the Black Flag Gang and other pirates were looking at Lavag City.
This made Liu Yu take advantage of it in vain.
Otherwise, Liu Yu and Hu Benjun would probably be eating sand on the beach in Mingcheng at this time.
When Liu Yu came to the port again to see dozens of ships parked on the pier, his blood was boiling again.
Especially those three-masted large merchant ships, although the white sails had already fallen, they still gave people a sense of daunting.
"Is this the Spanish sailing ship? It looks a little bigger than the Fortune."
Liu Yu was really excited to see these large sailboats docked at the pier at close range.
The Spanish sailing boat is one of the most legendary sailing boats in history.
As a symbol of Spanish maritime hegemony in the 16th and 17th century,
For hundreds of years, it has been rampant in all oceans of the world, like hard-working pack horses transported silver balls from Mexico and gold collected from South America back to Spain for the Spanish royal family to squander.
As a large sailboat that can carry dozens of artillery, it is the most powerful warship in the hands of the Spanish.
Although the Spanish sailing ship is a bit behind compared to the new Galen ship prepared by the English today, it cannot cover up its great achievements in roaming all over the world and setting an immortal monument for Spain.
"Sir, the people from the Chamber of Commerce have been waiting at the pier for a long time." Wuda hurried over and reported.
"Oh, is that?" Liu Yu glanced at Wuda.
Not far from the pier,
Next to a three-masted sailboat, a group of gorgeously dressed wealthy businessmen were staring at Liu Yu and his group not far from them with a look of vigilance.
The wealthy businessmen in Weigan who came to Luzon were deeply disgusted with these Ming people.
Seeing Liu Yu walking towards him, the group of businessmen seemed a little uneasy.
Seeing that Liu Yu ignored his identity and actually went there in person, Wu Da was not willing to neglect him, so he hurriedly ran in front of Liu Yu.
"Everyone, this is the commander of the Ming army. He wants to talk to the Chamber of Commerce about purchasing merchant ships." Wuda ran in front of Liu Yu and hurriedly said after seeing the Chamber of Commerce representatives.
"I believe everyone has seen it. After entering the city, the Ming army did not rob and kill. On the contrary, they were just as reasonable as the Spanish. They not only maintained the public order of Weigan, but also affirmed the existence of the Chamber of Commerce."
Wuda immediately gave the people of the Chamber of Commerce a reassurance, but obviously the people of the Chamber of Commerce did not appreciate it.
"Hmph, even the Spanish dare not rob the ships of the Weigan merchants. Why? These Ming people want to blatantly rob the ships of the Weigan merchants." Seeing the Ming army staring at the three-masted sailboat parked in the port, one of them said indignantly.
"I've misunderstood. Mingren just wanted to buy these ships." Wuda hurriedly said when he saw this.
"Just, a group of pirates who fled to Luzon will have money to buy ships. Even if there is one, the Chamber of Commerce will not sell them to these wise men." A middle-aged man with a bloated figure glanced at Uda who walked up to him.
At this time, Liu Yu also walked to the businessman. Liu Yu naturally couldn't understand the talks between Wuda and the businessman.
However, seeing Uda's ugly face, the communication did not look very smooth.
"Sir, businessmen pay the most attention to the word "right". If adults can give a price that makes the Weigan Chamber of Commerce excited, I think they will hand over the ship to the Ming army." Wuda, who was disappointed, turned to Liu Yu and said.
Liu Yu gave Wuda a blank look without curiosity.
Do I need you if I have money?
Seeing Liu Yu's expression, Wuda also understood.
I feel like this group of Mingjun has no money.
Although the Ming army took over Weigan at this moment, they also took over the taxes and warehouses in Weigan City.
However, the Spaniards looted the entire city of Vigan before leaving.
All official income from taxes, such as silver and gold, has been transported away by the Spanish.
So much so that the Ming army, who took over Weigan City, did not get a Spanish silver ball.
At this moment, many merchants and sailors rushed over, looking at the place curiously, looking at the group of new masters who had just taken over Weigan City.
"Wuda, tell them that the Ming army did not commit any crime after taking over Weigan City, but in order to maintain the security of Weigan City to avoid pirate attacks, the Ming army must requisition these ships."
Liu Yu paused and continued: "We can requisition these ships in the form of Weigan's official form to maintain the maritime security of Weigan."
"Sir, as merchants in Nanyang, merchant ships are all theirs."
"If the lord forced their merchant ships, wouldn't it hurt the hearts of the merchants of Weigan?"
Chapter completed!