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    Garopa, the Governor's Palace of Nanyang.

    The Governor's Palace is large in scale, covering a vast area, rigorous in layout, and majestic in style. Although it is newly built, the interior of the palace is tree-lined and deep and forbidding. Prince Yinqi of Tun, who was ordered to come to Nanyang to see off the navy, stayed here.

    Although the emperor was far away and did not need to go to court in the morning, Yinqi still got up at the beginning of the morning. He had been in Garopa for about ten years, but he was still not used to it. The errand he had been thinking about so much,  For him, it was like a nightmare. He suffered from seasickness and vomited all the way to the south, and he could not fully recover for a few days after landing. Moreover, he was not used to the tropical climate here.

    Although he was only ordered to see off the navy for the expedition, now that he has arrived at Garopa, he must know more about the situation here. Although Garopa is located on the border, its geographical location is extremely important. It is not only the only way back to Beijing from Australia.  The land is also an important base for the navy, and Zhenwu attaches great importance to it. Occasionally, I heard him mention that he also planned to station heavy troops here.

    Naturally, Yinqi would not neglect what Zhenwu valued so much. He knew without thinking that after returning to the capital, Zhenwu would definitely ask about Garopa's situation.  When he got up early, he just wanted to take advantage of the cool weather to go out in plain clothes, look around, and understand the local people's conditions. He knew very well that reports from local officials were all official articles, and he only picked out nice things to say.  When he returns to Beijing, he will talk about something concrete.

    After breakfast, Yinzhen was about to leave the mansion, when his bodyguard hurriedly came to report: "Master, the Governor of Nanyang, Chen Pengnian, is outside asking for an audience."

    Come to see me so early?  Could it be that those restless things caused trouble again last night?  Yinyin couldn't help but frowned slightly.  This time, there were more than 3,000 people who accompanied the navy to Africa, including those who were severely cracked down on, including Lao Ba, Lao Jiu, and Lao Thirteen, who were specially prepared to go to Africa to capture slaves.  , none of these people are fuel-efficient lamps. Although they are strictly guarded, they still caused a lot of troubles in Garopa for a month.

    As soon as he, the rightful master, arrived at Garopa, Chen Pengnian complained bitterly to him.  It bothered him too much. These people cannot be treated completely as exiled prisoners. They are expected to open up the situation soon after arriving in Africa. The Qing Dynasty is in urgent need of slaves, and the Fourteenth Old Man has high expectations for the profits of the slave trade.  , they must be coaxed, but these iron-headed hozens are all as smart as ghosts, and they will never live in peace for a day.

    Good news is around the corner.  I couldn't be bothered for a few days, so I thought about it for a while.  Yinqing then said: "Let him come in."

    Chen Pengnian quickly walked in under the leadership of his personal guards. Seeing Yinzhen sitting at the top, he hurriedly took a few steps forward, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty Chen Pengnian, please pay your respects to Prince Dun."

    ??Yinqi smiled slightly, raised his right hand, and said: "No need to be polite, Chen Dutai, just sit down." After a pause, he said with a smile: "Chen Dutai hasn't used the breakfast yet, has it?"

    See Yinqi¡¯s attitude.  Chen Pengnian knew that he would be wrong, so he hurriedly bowed and said: "Thank you, Master Shi, for your sympathy. I came here early in the morning because the pigeon letter from the capital has arrived."

    The pigeon letter from the capital has arrived?  So fast?  Yinyin immediately became energetic and asked hurriedly: "The emperor agrees?"

    "Go back to your lord." Chen Pengnian bowed and said: "The emperor agreed to merge the warships, merchant ships and crews returning from Europe into the navy for the expedition to Africa. This is the original and translation of the pigeon letter, with the emperor's secret seal on it." He said  Then he stood up and presented the dove letter and the translated text with both hands.

    ??Yinqi is not interested in the original.  He couldn't understand it at all, and he also knew that Chen Pengnian didn't dare to lie to him about such a big matter, so he immediately read the translation.  If, as Chen Pengnian said, Zhenwu fully agreed to their request, and although the Spanish prisoners of war did not agree to be completely released, they agreed to release half of them. This may be due to the insufficient loading capacity of the warships and merchant ships. After a slight pause, he asked: "  Have you notified Fu Han and Liu Zhisheng?"

    "Go back to your lord, I have already sent a message to you at once." Chen Pengnian bowed slightly and said, "In addition, I have also sent a message to the commander of the Spanish Far East Fleet, Angel."

    Yinqin nodded slightly. Since Chen Pengnian had already passed the news, they would surely come to discuss it soon. After thinking for a while, he stood up and said: "Since it is military affairs, we can't slack off at all. Chen Dutai will go there soon."  Your Majesty, I will come as soon as I change my clothes."

    In the southern suburbs outside Garopa City, there is a Spanish military camp.

    Ever since the news came that the Royal Navy of the Qing Dynasty and the Spanish fleet had joined forces to defeat the British-Portuguese combined navy, the entire Spanish military camp was filled with joy. All the officers and soldiers were beaming with joy, completely forgetting that they were still prisoners of war. Since the Qing Dynasty  By forming an alliance with Spain, they would naturally become allies, and their status would soon change greatly.

    Angel, the commander of the Spanish Far East Fleet, was also extremely excited. The Qing Navy really meant what it said.letter, allied with Spain and blatantly intervened in the war in Europe. As a result, everyone's fate will be reversed. I believe that they will soon be able to return to Spain and be reused. Not only will they not be held accountable for the crime of defeat, they will even  He will be highly valued for bringing a turnaround for Spain.

    Angel was even more excited when he heard that Prince Yinqi of Zhidun and the commander of the Qing Navy had written a letter to plead with them to incorporate the remaining ones into the team to conquer Africa. This is why the Qing Navy regarded them as allies.  He expressed that accompanying the Qing Navy to conquer Africa was much better than wiping out the natives of Southeast Asia here. He had heard the name of the Gold Coast in West Africa for a long time, not to mention that there was an opportunity to make military exploits during this trip.

    Early in the morning, he received a quick message directing him to the Governor's Mansion. Angel had a premonition that the imperial edict from Emperor Zhenwu of the Qing Empire had arrived, which would change their destiny. He was amazed at the speed of the Qing Empire's information transmission.  While riding quickly to the Governor's Mansion.

    But he said that Yinzhen put on his official robe and strolled into the second hall. Chen Pengnian, Fu Han, Liu Zhisheng and several generals who were already waiting in the hall saw him come in and hurriedly got up to greet him.

    Yinqi waved his hand and said with a slight smile: "No need to be polite, just sit down." After saying that, he sat down directly in the upper seat, glanced at everyone, and then said: "I am just here to send the army off for the expedition.  I will not interfere in the military affairs of the navy. Now that the emperor's decree has been reached, I would like to know when the navy will set off?"

    "The navy has been fully prepared and can pull anchor at any time with an order." Fuhan said in a deep voice. His mission was to capture South Africa, expel or eliminate the Dutch entrenched in South Africa, and control the Cape Peninsula and the coast.  sea ??area.  It was said that there were not many Dutch people in South Africa, and most of them were immigrants. The navy and army were both small. He was quite dissatisfied with this. He just wanted to complete the mission as soon as possible, and maybe go to Europe to join in the fun.

    Hearing these words, Liu Zhisheng, who was responsible for the capture of West Africa, frowned slightly and said: "The navy can leave at any time, but it takes time to transport various supplies and ship them, and it also takes time for Spanish prisoners of war to assemble."

    Seeing Liu Zhisheng mentioning logistical supplies, Chen Pengnian pondered for a moment and then said: "A supply of grain, medicinal materials and other supplies can be loaded on the ship in three days. However, it will probably take a few more days for the Spanish prisoners of war to be transferred again to reach Garo.  Ba." After a slight pause, he continued: "Furthermore, Prince Yinxiang of Yijun also sent a pigeon letter, and the emperor issued an order to announce the victory in Europe, the opening of European routes, the naval expedition to Africa, and the news of a detour to Europe.  Publish it in the Beijing News."

    Everyone here was stunned. What does this matter have to do with the navy's expedition?  After thinking for a moment, Liu Zhisheng tentatively said: "What Chen Dutai means is that there will be merchant ships coming to Garopa. How can we follow the navy to Africa and Europe?"

    "That's right." Chen Pengnian said in a deep voice: "Africa and Europe are the largest foreign trade targets of the Qing Dynasty, and maritime trade is also the most important route. With the great success of the conquest of Europe and the opening of European routes, a group of bold maritime merchants will definitely be willing to  Follow the navy to Europe and Africa to find out, maritime merchants have never lacked courage and courage."

    As soon as he finished speaking, a guard reported at the door: "See you outside, Angel."

    ¡°You¡¯re here just in time, ask him about the gathering situation in Spain.¡± Yinqin ordered: ¡°Let him in.¡±

    After Angel came in to greet him, Chen Pengnian said: "In view of the limited capacity of warships to carry troops, the emperor only allows half of the Spanish officers and soldiers remaining in Southeast Asia to accompany the navy in the expedition to Africa."

    Angel couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed when he heard that only half of the people were allowed to go out with the army. However, after thinking about it, he felt relieved. The carrying capacity of warships and merchant ships was indeed limited. They not only had to transport troops, but also food and ammunition supplies. He  He hurriedly performed a military salute and said: "Thank you to His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Empire for your kindness." After saying that, he immediately said: "However, can the treatment of the Spanish soldiers staying in Nanyang be improved?"

    Chen Pengnian glanced at him and said, "General Angel, aren't the Spanish soldiers willing to conquer the natives of Nanyang?"

    "No, no, we are happy to serve the Qing Empire." Angel hurriedly explained: "What I mean is control. Can the officers and soldiers on rotation in Galopa be allowed to move freely? The Qing Empire and Spain are now allies.  ,Is not it?"

    Hearing this, Fu Han couldn't help but laugh secretly. The gold, silver, jewelry and goods obtained by these poor Spanish prisoners of war from the Nanyang natives were nominally private to them. In fact, the money they received was exorbitantly expensive in the military camp.  Food and ammunition supplies were completely exploited, and it was no wonder that they longed for freedom.

    "Now that the two countries are allies, there will naturally be improvements. However, now is not the time to talk about this issue." Chen Pengnian nodded and said: "How many days will it take for the Spanish soldiers in Sulawe to return to Garopa?"

    Angel pondered for a moment and then said: "Seven days, we can arrive within seven days."However, the 15,000 men in the military camp can now go to sea at any time.  "
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