Chapter 2274: Being Beaten to Be Strong

It is said to be a strait, but in fact it is very wide within human sight.

But on a clear day, you can see the shore with good eyesight.

As soon as we got out of the strait, we were suddenly surrounded by vastness, and felt a sense of relief. But at the same time, we felt a little confused that we couldn't see the land.

Humans are land animals and have a natural fear of the ocean.

It wasn't until humans learned to build ships that they began to have close contact with the ocean. But even now, going to sea is still something that requires praying to the gods and Buddhas in the sky and the blessings of ancestors before going out.

"Little Marquis, once you get out of here, you have nothing to do with Daming."

Liu Pu was originally in no mood, but after a crew member who wanted to flatter him said this, he subconsciously looked at Fang Xing.

But Fang Xing was not worried about this.

"Uncle, there is a boat!"

A warship suddenly appeared in sight, and the lookout shouted: "It's our ship!"

Fang Xing looked ahead coldly, "Go and respond!"

He didn't know whether Lin Zheng's fleet would encounter the kind of fleet Hong Bao mentioned.

A fleet of ships covering the sea.

Too many ants kill an elephant!

The clipper went over and came back together.

On the side, Hong Bao went to hear the news in person.

"Father, Mr. Lin has discovered the enemy."

…

On the fifth day, when the two fleets met, the two shabby ships behind the fleet ignited the atmosphere.

Lin Zheng climbed up, knelt on one knee, and apologized: "Uncle, I have recklessly pursued you, please punish me."

Fang Xing personally went over to help him up and said happily: "It is impossible to make decisions before a battle, and it is impossible to ask for instructions in advance. What's your fault?"

Then a prisoner was hoisted up in the gondola, who was the commander of the small fleet.

He walked with a limp and opened his mouth to speak. When he saw that no one could understand him, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Bo Xinghe, does he think torture is useless?"

Wang He said thoughtfully: "It seems it's time for them to come forward!"

Fang Xing nodded, and then someone went to bring an interpreter.

Daming was also training his own interpreters, but he didn't have enough time, so the Thai-Spanish interpreters he trained were still half-assed.

So not only the interpreters from the Ming Dynasty came, but also the interpreters brought by the Taixi mission.

When he saw the officer, the interpreter's face turned pale.

When he saw the two tattered warships, which were clearly under attack, the interpreter's face turned pale.

He was worried that Mingren would fall out and take the delegation back and imprison them in Peiping for a long time.

"How did you get here? Did you find the route?"

The familiar language stunned the officer. The interpreter smiled bitterly and said, "I am from the mission."

The officer said in shock: "The mission is on the ship?"

"That's right."

The envoys, who spoke of peace and friendship, were on board, and so were the defeated officers.

Is it war or peace?

If there is one most ridiculous profession in the world, it is probably diplomat.

They talk about peace, but in China they are sharpening their knives, and they have even taken action, still holding an olive branch and smiling.

The officer said dejectedly: "There is no need to hide it."

The interpreter smiled bitterly and said: "Yes, they should be going to our side. Look at the size of their fleet. This is not a peaceful journey, and you have added a luster to this journey, a dangerous luster."

Akito's posture was to demonstrate, but he encountered a Thai-Spanish warship halfway. What a coincidence!

"Ask questions!"

Liu Pu came over with a wooden stick. He was now completely black and had lost at least seven or eight pounds.

If he returned to the capital with this appearance, most of his acquaintances would not be able to recognize him.

He slapped his palms with a thin wooden stick, and the wooden stick roamed over the officer's body, clearly looking for a place to strike.

The officer glanced at Fang Xing and others and said, "Tell them that I will abide by the honor of the kingdom..."

The interpreter asked kindly: "Are you sure you can handle it?"

The officer said firmly: "Yes, this is one of the reasons why I was chosen to explore the road."

"All right,

I...will pray for you. "

The safest person in the entire mission was actually the interpreter. He felt that even if Akito killed the people in the mission, he would still keep them. Prepare for future communications.

So the interpreter came over with a very respectful attitude and said: "Dear Earl, that officer hopes to get the respect he deserves."

Fang Xing was startled. Hong Bao and Fu Xian looked at each other and said, "What do you mean?"

Wang Heqian smiled and said: "Are you just dreaming, or are you scared crazy by our artillery?"

Lin Zheng said from the side: "My lords, this person is very tough."

"tough?"

The resolute look on the officer's face at this moment, combined with Lin Zheng's words, made people think about loyalty...

"There is a price to pay for being tough!"

Fang Xing smiled: "Liu Pu, let's do it!"

The officer glanced at Fang Xing who was speaking, and then his vision went dark. Liu Sheng rushed over and kicked him over, then waved the stick in his hand and beat him desperately.

The officers rolled on the deck and screamed. Everyone looked on with indifferent expressions. Hong Bao and Fu Xian even suggested setting off immediately to find the main enemy force.

"...If we can't find the enemy's main force and the sea is vast, they may attack at any time, and we can't just stay in the strait..."

"Yes! I have always believed that the navy should be a weapon for offense. Once it shrinks, it will be like a dog guarding the house and will have no future in its life."

"Our family has been to sea many times. We have heard of pirates before, and the fleet will go search for them immediately..."

The torture over there was still going on, and the officer had already begun to speak.

The interpreter said awkwardly: "He said that the large fleet is about half a month's voyage away."

The officer began to swear that he would keep his dignity, but after being beaten for a while, he actually confessed.

Akito smiled one after another, and the translator became more and more embarrassed when he saw it, and secretly resented in his heart: If you can't stand it, don't pretend to be a tough guy! This is a big shame.

After some questioning, Liu Pu, after being depressed for many days, finally felt proud and said: "Brother Dehua, I actually have some talent for torture. Even if I don't hang out in the army in the future, I can still go to Dongchang and Jinyiwei. "

Jinyiwei and Dongchang need talents from all walks of life, including chickens and dogs and thieves.

Therefore, their doors are open all year round, welcoming talents from all walks of life to join.

Moreover, the remuneration in these two places is generous, and the status is 'distinguished'. Once admitted, you will really gain both power and wealth!

So those who feel they have some special abilities often go there. If you are brave enough to squat in front of the two yamen, you will definitely see candidates who are either frustrated or like them.

The officer was so swollen and sore from the beating that he was moaning on the deck. Someone called the doctor to check. Fang Xing took the opportunity to express his attitude.

"Their navigation is not as good as ours, and Lin Zheng captured the three ships in one fell swoop this time, leaving them unable to know the situation of our army, so... Uncle Ben is very much looking forward to them staying there and continuing to move forward. That’s even better.”

"Set off!"

"We are going to meet the enemy!"

There was a burst of cheers from all over the fleet. The soldiers who had never encountered an enemy since going to sea finally had a goal.

Fang Xing called Liu Pu to the side and said, "If this man talks about dignity, then he must have a good face. And if I let you beat him in public instead of letting the Jin Yiwei come up for punishment, you are humiliating him and beating him." His so-called dignity..."

There was still excitement on Liu Pu's face, and he said with disappointment after hearing this: "No wonder... But Brother Dehua, how can you see his true nature?"

Fang Xing smiled and said: "After you have dealt with more people and suffered a lot of losses, you will have this ability. Of course, the premise is that you are willing to summarize these personnel matters."