August 1555 East Africa When Li Huamei and the others arrived at Sofala with a huge fleet of ships, Lilu simply admired Li Huamei, “Sister is really skillful, how could you guess that Espinosa had just left?” Li Huamei smiled but did not answer, she just ordered the fleet to intensify their attack.
Sofala is a military town in East Africa, the battery fire is very fierce, Li Huamei so powerful firepower also attacked for almost a day before taking Sofala, Hottentot also admired Li Huamei, only to think that this mysterious oriental woman, not only is beautiful, but also intelligent.
After taking Sofala, the balance of the war was completely reversed, Li Huamei began to constantly send out fleets to attack Espinosa, and the two sides fought a number of consecutive battles at sea, with Espinosa suffering a lot of losses due to the obvious superiority of Li Huamei’s artillery power.
In Mo San Bik’s base camp, Espinosa stormed at the losses that kept on coming, “Six ships lost in less than half a month, how can I fight this war? My gold coins keep dwindling, and the fastest money coming in, the slave trade, has been completely cut off, damn it, I’m not going to be a gun for this Shifir kid anymore.”
The negotiation soon had a result, Li Huamei didn’t want to dwell more here, Li Huamei’s side got 500,000 gold coins of compensation and restored the Li family’s original market share in East Africa’s ports under the premise that the two sides stopped the war.
Holtram was quite opinionated about Li Huamei’s decision to stop the war, “Governor Li, we should completely eliminate Espinosa now, otherwise, there is no guarantee that Espinosa won’t stab us in the back when we fight against Sphere.”
Lilu, as usual, almost immediately echoed Holtram.
Lilu this time and Holtram closer and closer, Sierra has no longer to Holtram to go, Li Huamei heard that Lilu and Sierra between the friction is not small, Lilu words on Sierra’s tragic past taunted, Li Huamei was furious, and would like to immediately go to find Lilu theories, but in order to take into account the overall situation, and finally held back, but also on Lilu and Holtram’s relationship with the secret jealousy, the two sides gradually cold relationship, the two sides are not very close, and the two sides are not very close. The relationship between the two sides gradually cooled down.
“We are not in a position to fight any longer, Your Excellency, if you wish to continue the fight, we are willing to help in any way we can.”
As soon as the words came out, everyone froze, and Li Huamei felt remorse for her hard tone, and a few people finally dispersed unhappily.
In the garden of the royal palace of Caliheit, Shifir leisurely leaning on the eunuch chair, a group of beautiful women attendant around, in the melodious music, a few young girls are performing the unique Indian belly dance, snow white belly constantly in front of the eyes of the swaying around, the girls shapely body shaking fiercely, Shifir open his mouth, eat a snow white lychee, eyes have been around a young girl in the whirl, Sierra’s few sisters only this has a few shadows of her sister. sisters but this one had a few shades of her sister.
To this day, Sphere feels that he must have fallen in love with that Indian princess, otherwise why is it that no matter how many beautiful women he has changed around, he can never forget her silhouette.
Sera was a wonderful creature, sometimes she seemed so tough, Sphere closed his eyes and began to recall Sera’s heroism on the battlefield, and the surprise attack before he caught her; sometimes she was so easy to give in, Sphere had played with so many tough women, there were very few virgins like Sera who gave up resisting almost from the very beginning, however, he knew it very well, Sera’s inner heart was actually very stubborn, he had never been able to truly conquer this woman from the very beginning. He had never been able to truly conquer the woman himself from start to finish.
Pirate career refined Shi Fei’s iron heart, but in the deepest Shi Fei’s actually quite a decent and kind-hearted people, his feelings towards Sera from the beginning is very complex, on the one hand, was conquered by Sera’s stunning looks, but also grateful to her in the sea battle of mercy, on the other hand, but also hated her to kill so many of his powerful subordinates, the two are ultimately hostile position.
In Sphere’s heart, it was his hope that Sera could be his personal favorite alone forever, but unfortunately, so many changes happened later. Now this poor girl didn’t know what happened to her?
The song was over, and the band was just about to change to another, when Sphere waved his hand to stop it, “Stand down,” and the courtesans retreated, with only Velabi still standing in wait.
Sphere’s preference for quiet contemplation of problems is what makes him stand out from the pirates.
The situation was now too favorable, but it was far from being a place where one could rest on one’s laurels, and in the war against the Calihete, Sphere had amply demonstrated his foresight. First it was a matter of nourishing and waiting for the Indians to put up a fight of their own. Then it is lightning control of the Kaliheit, in the treatment of Indian policy, Shi Fei Er also grasp the right, with their own enemy, without mercy all eliminated, defection of the bold start, he also strict military discipline, a lot of patriarchal subordinates as long as disturbed the people killed in accordance with the wrong.
He vigorously collected the original army of Kaliheit, and went around to recruit talents, and soon made his own troops developed to more than 50,000 people, and by this force, not only repelled the tigerish Nagorep, but also made the surrounding area of India’s soil king have to submit.
Sphere also paid special attention to his foreign policy, after the occupation of Kariheit, he immediately declared that Kariheit remained a free port, and appointed himself the title of governor, the major chambers of commerce in Kariheit have business interests remain completely unchanged, and in the royal palace many times banquets to the leaders of the chambers of commerce.
This is when Alan met Sphere, and after a few conversations commented on his eloquence.
It didn’t take long for prosperity to return to Caliheit, and gold coins flowed into the Sphere’s vaults in great quantities.
But Sphere still has a big knot in his heart, that is, the Kuhn Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia, if they waved their division to attack, according to the current strength, it is estimated that they can not withstand, not to mention that the north of the Nagolp including Wooding and has been hostile to himself.
When the governor, Shi Fei’s biggest headache is the weakness of the financial resources, years of piracy only left hundreds of thousands of savings, do the Kuhn vote, the profit is simply too big, earned more than two million, down the Cali Het earned another three million, but the military expenditure, rewarding the men, restoring the city, the expenditure is really too big, Shi Fei’s simply feel that he is even poorer than before.
Unable to pursue a career as a pirate any longer, Sphere opened trade routes to the east coast of India, putting his power on a firm economic footing.
After leaving the sea, Sphere began to look for excitement on land, and he often liked to take dozens of cavalrymen with him to roam around his territory, and on this day, he suddenly came to Pinghai Fort.
“Virabi, it was in this very place that I first met that Sera, what a world, it’s only been a few months and our status has changed so much.”
“You still miss her, master?” Virabi cooed sourly.
Suddenly, there was the sound of rushing hooves in the distance, and a cavalryman delivered an urgent document.
“Kuhn, you’re finally coming.” After reading the letter, Sphere let out a long sigh.
“Is Kurn arriving so soon?” Virabi was surprised.
“Not yet, he has defeated the Japanese laiju and should be past Malacca by now.”
“Sure about him?” Virabi was apprehensive.
“It would be better if it was just them, have you heard that Li Huamei has gone into the Indian Ocean, that’s the formidable enemy. Espinosa may be fierce, but his little tactical level probably won’t be able to deal with that Chinese guy.”
“What’s so great about just one woman, just like the old Sera started out as if she was mighty too, but then she was still the master’s underdog.”
“No, you don’t know Li Huamei, she’s too different from Sera, I’ve studied her intelligence, China is a powerful and rich country, but his monarch doesn’t allow his citizens to go sailing, Li Huamei was only sixteen years old when she became the leader of the resistance to the Lai Bird, and it’s been more than six years since then, her experience in naval warfare is too rich, it’s just not comparable to Sera.”
“She’s Chinese, why did she go to Europe?”
“I heard that because they couldn’t deal with the incoming birds, they came out to practice. In the past two years, I heard that they are invincible in Europe, and their forces have spread over several continents.”
“O master, I think you’re too horny, inquiring about any pretty woman.”
“My little beauty, jealous again, although I have many women, but I have a number in my heart, only you are the most loyal, I study Li Huamei, because she will be either a friend or an enemy in the future, it is always necessary to make preparations in advance, moreover, those who have seen her listed her as a top beauty, I think the rumors will not be too false, if there is an opportunity to have a kiss, you say I will let it go? “
Eight days later, Shifir personally arrived at Ceylon harbor with sixteen ships, but after waiting for three consecutive days, the expected enemy on the sea never appeared, Shifir was depressed, when the bad news came, the Kuhn flotilla came into the harbor in Madras, and captured three of Shifir’s merchant ships by the way on the sea.
Sphere’s lungs were about to explode with anger, but it only took him a moment to regain his composure, “Kuhn is really a master, marvelous, to have calculated that I would intercept him in Ceylon.”
After thinking, Shifir decided to launch an attack at once. He divided the fleet into three groups and left the harbor in turn, who knew that before he got close to the strait, a fleet of ships appeared in front of him, Shifir picked up his clairvoyant mirror and carefully counted them, “Good man, there are twenty-two ships. Kuhn seems to be throwing his weight around.”
“Governor, there are too many enemies, the purpose seems to be Caliheit, what do we do?” The adjutant asked for instructions from the side.
“Raise the battle flag and approach the enemy ship at full speed with the whole squadron.”
Sphere watched with satisfaction as a group of his men scurried about the deck with precise and skillful movements, “Good, didn’t let these women in India destroy the will of our band of pirates.”
Kuhn’s flotilla did not expect Sphere to dare to take the initiative to attack, and the line was slightly scattered, but soon took up a position to meet the battle, with Kuhn placing the ten main big ships in the center, and the rest of the ships outflanking them from both sides.
“Governor, at our present course, and speed, in ten minutes we shall be in range of the enemy’s artillery, and if we do not break through the enemy’s main force, we shall be surrounded.”
“Good, well foreseen, our task now is to hold the enemy back until the rest of the fleet arrives, and in five minutes order a right full rudder to attack the enemy’s left flank.”
“What a cunning fellow,” Kuhn said as he watched Sphere’s ship slip out of his mouth and begin attacking the six ships on his left flank.
After a round of cannonade the sea was filled with smoke, and as the pirate ships had fully developed their entire port fire, the battle was not a small one, and two of Kuhn’s ships were slightly wounded.
“Don’t pursue, return to the original course.” Seeing the pirate ship chasing farther and farther away, Kuhn decisively gave the order.
Who knows, just as Kuhn turned his head, the pirates turned around and chased after him again, and it seemed impossible to attack Caliente without destroying these guys.
“Sail to the northeast, there is an island there, draw them there and try to surround them for a duel.”
“Governor, five more pirate ships have come, what should we do?” The adjutant put down the clairvoyant in his hand.
“Wipe it out piece by piece as planned, this guy Sphere, I’ll see how good you really are.”
“Governor, with all of Kurn’s ships, are we going to fight them now?”
“Of course we have to fight, do you know about Kuhn’s forces? He is likely to have follow up forces, and Preyila in Malacca may still enter the battle, don’t forget we are being attacked on all sides, the only way to survive is to kill. The Third Fleet has also arrived, order them to close in on us at full speed and prepare to engage in battle.”
The shimmering sea was still hot from the afternoon sun, and in the sky, bursts of birds of prey circled over the fleet, hoping to find a little food.
The two huge fleets of ships set up a duel, close to a certain distance, both sides have opened the cannon, fire and smoke immediately covered the sea. After a few rounds of shelling, Kuhn has five ships quit the battle, Shi Feier’s ship although each with wounds, still die fighting not to retreat, is in a critical moment, Shi Feier rear team of five ships also joined the battle circle.
At this time the battle had become a melee, both sides chased you and me, the battlefield got bigger and bigger, the command system had been completely paralyzed. Shi Fei Er was commanding two ships to fight with Kuhn’s three ships in a bloody battle, suddenly found that one of his own ships in the southeast direction was being chased by one of Kuhn’s ships, which had already caught fire and burned, and immediately commanded the Fengxiang ship to rush over, and as soon as Kuhn’s ship saw that Shi Fei Er was coming in ferociously, it shot a few rounds of cannons, and then turned its rudder and retreated to the north.
Sphere, seeing the wounded and corpses pile up more and more in the hold, also killed and rushed only to where the guns were thickest.
Finally night began to fall, and the wind became less and less strong, Kuhn’s ships began to retreat northward, and Sphere’s fleet did not dare to chase after them, many of the ships were so badly injured that sailing became a problem, and reluctantly withdrew back to the nearest port of Ceylon.
By the next day the results of the battle were placed before Sphere, two ships sunk, one captured and taken away, and five so badly wounded that they could not fight for ten days. The loss of men was even more severe, with casualties amounting to more than seven hundred. Sphere collapsed heavily on the bed, lying alone for half a day, he knew he could not afford such a consumption, the loss was too great, at least up to a million, how long could he support?
At noon, Sphere regained his composure, and, while sending a letter of request for help to Calihete, he paid an urgent visit to the local authorities in Ceylon, and signed a contract for a loan on extremely unfavorable terms.
Over the next few days, Sphere still insisted on sailing with his fleet, and there were several more battles with Kuhn, whose fleet had apparently suffered considerable losses as well, as he was able to take fewer and fewer ships out to sea.
Finally, one day, Kuhn sent a messenger for negotiation. Several battles finally made Kuhn recognize that Sphere was an extraordinary opponent, even if he could eliminate Sphere, he would have to deplete a large part of his own strength, and at that time, not only would the Japanese go south, but Preyira might even stab him in the back, and the facilities in Madras were just too poor to support a prolonged war.
Upon hearing the news, Sphere was simply ecstatic, his own backyard was on the verge of falling apart, Nargolp had already sent his fleet to cruise around Kaliheit, who knew that his opponents couldn’t support him first.
The negotiations went very well, and Sphere promised to repay a portion of the loss caused by the robbery of the Kuhn fleet at that time with a large number of Indian beauties, and the rest of the loss to be repaid over a period of three years, and both parties exchanged prisoners of war and other persons, and shared the right of commerce with each other.
Half a month later, Sphere returned to Calihete. That night, in the royal palace of Kaliheit, Shifir held a grand celebration banquet, a large number of high-ranking generals, some of the Indian dignitaries, as well as the chiefs of the various chambers of commerce in Kaliheit were all invited to attend the banquet.
The palace was lit up and crowded everywhere.
After three rounds of drinks, a group of Indian beauties came out to perform a wonderful song and dance. The melodious melody and bright rhythm attracted the crowd to shake their heads to the beat.
Seeing that everyone is very interested in the beauty in the field, Shifir flicked his whiskers and smiled, “Gentlemen, are you very interested in these beauties? Everyone’s vision is not bad, these are the former dynasty’s consorts and princesses, all are considered rare beauty, this time let them out, mainly want them to persuade wine for all of you, we don’t get drunk, right away there is a most interesting program, everyone has the opportunity to draw a stick in this brocade bag, there are a total of three red stick, with the order of the order you can each lead away a beauty.”
As soon as the words were out of his mouth, the room erupted in cheers, and those of Sphere’s old men shouted shrilly.
Alain sat calmly on one side, savoring the food while enjoying the song and dance, although she sympathized with the women in the scene, she had long since looked down, the women of the dead country can stay alive is already considered OK, as for who fell into the hands of no difference. She and Serra especially close, know Serra has several sisters, so one by one carefully scrutinized a number of. Although these Indian women are also considered charming, but compared to Sera, it is really far from it, remembering Sera’s innocent and pure face, Alain secretly sad, but she is finally out of the misery now, stay at the side of the lady, Alain is difficult to imagine what people can still hurt her.
Alain didn’t really agree with Miss’s decision to take in Sera, the news got out and inevitably offended Sphere, an opponent who could be really difficult to deal with.
Alain is really admired Shi Feier, she and Shi Feier talked a few times, think his speech and demeanor is really like a real gentleman, and the surrounding situation of the judgment of the incisive, completely enough to be a strategist level, Alain is also well aware of Shi Feier is a ruthless pirates, but in front of the hard not to Shi Feier courteous talk confused. Shi Feier is really not simple, can be so fast miraculous rise, in addition to the lady has not been able to do.
Alain couldn’t help but glance towards Sphere again, and immediately froze, Sera had appeared beside Sphere at some point, Alain was so surprised that he almost screamed, and calmly looked at her for a while longer before realizing that it wasn’t Sera, “This woman isn’t Sera, slightly shorter, and a bit gentler looking, and doesn’t have Sera’s Englishness.” Alain explained to himself.
“Ms. Alain, what’s up, interested in Seria?” Sphere saw Alain looking over his shoulder in a daze and took the opportunity to strike up a conversation.
“Oh, Your Excellency Titus, I was thinking that this woman looked like a friend of mine and was a little out of sorts.”
“I forgot to introduce, this is also a princess from the previous dynasty, Seria, go over and pour the wine for Ms. Alain, Ms. Alain, that friend of yours is Princess Sera, right?” Sphere smiled wistfully.
“No, I do think she looks a little like my lady.” Alain didn’t want to reveal his close relationship with Sera in front of Sphere, and in his haste, he brought out Li Huamei.
“What, does the colorful Li Huamei somewhat resemble Celia? Your family’s young lady’s great name is as good as heard, but it’s a pity that I’ve never had the chance to meet her.”
“Soon, my lady will pass by here soon.” As soon as the words left her mouth, Alain regretted it.
Sphere smiled and said some polite words, thoughts were completely led to Li Huamei, Sphere although the appearance of rough, in fact, the heart is as fine as hair, as early as in the battle with the Kuhn, Sphere heard that Espinosa has been defeated by Li Huamei, heard the news Sphere was very disappointed, Sphere has long been studied in the geography of the coast of Africa, the entire southwestern coast of Africa is in the era of barbarism, it is difficult for fleets to get Supplies, and the winds there are changeable, causing great difficulties in navigation, Cape Town is really an excellent place to engage in a surprise attack.
It is inconceivable to Sphere that Espinosa, with his strength, could not have managed to take care of Li Wah-mui in Cape Town, where he was at home. Li Huamei long-distance voyage, and to be attacked thoughtless preparation, must have little manpower, ammunition will not be prepared too much, and water and food must be very little left. As long as Espinosa could hold the harbor, Li Huamei could only starve to death on the sea.
Shi Feier heard Li Huamei’s reputation, this is a long time to salivate, but more afraid of Li Huamei to India will deal with their own, had to give Espinosa out of this poisonous plan, think of this most colorful flowers will be folded in the hands of Espinosa this mangy, Shi Feier incomparably pity, but for the hegemony of the idea, Shi Feier made up his mind.
Shi Phil on Li Huamei’s whereabouts has actually been on the lookout for, this Chinese woman is the most formidable rival within the four seas, but also the most respectable rival, two years ago, Li Huamei just debut, almost everyone did not put her in the eyes, who would have thought that such a short period of time Li Huamei created such a large base, especially in Madagascar, Li Huamei has almost established a kingdom, Shi Phil on his own is actually also very admiration. Didn’t he himself only have a small boat two years ago? It was far worse than Li Huamei.
Sphere had studied Li Huamei quite deeply and knew that she was bent on dealing with Japan’s Lai Bird, and this time she was in such a hurry to return to her country, it must be because Lai Bird’s power was growing too fast. Why did Li Huamei stay in Madagascar for so many days, Sphere meditated in his mind, suddenly a horrible thought appeared in Sphere’s mind, would Li Huamei be so bold as to fly directly to Kariyhet or Ceylon? This would eliminate the need to pass through the territory of several less friendly powers, and Sphere felt the need to look into this possibility for the evening.
As the consumption of wine increased, the atmosphere of the party began to warm up, with everyone loudly pontificating about the beautiful woman in the center, and at a command from Sphere, one by one, they scrambled to begin the drawing of lots.
A cheer erupted from the crowd as an able captain drew the first red stick, a captain who had been decorated in battle and had a lot of prestige among the pirates, and he walked over to the group of beautiful women, looking this way and that.
The beauties were scared and frightened, their heads hung low like a flock of lambs to the slaughter, the captain’s friends were loudly giving him ideas, the captain himself had his pick of the litter, and at last the captain picked out a voluptuous-looking ex-princess, and the captain forgot to look up at Sphere for his approval.
“My warrior, this woman already belongs to you, use your power to conquer her.” Sphere was also infected by the passion of the crowd.
With a deep bow to Sphere, the captain turned and picked up the shy and frightened woman, slung her over his shoulder with a mighty heave, and strutted back to his seat to the applause of the crowd.
At the end of August 1555 on the Malagasy island of Madagascar, in the official residence of Li Hua Mei.
Li Huamei’s huge fleet had arrived here for more than half a month, and utilizing this time, Li Huamei took a good rest, the ships were refurbished, and the supplies were all replenished, but Li Huamei delayed in announcing the action plan for the next phase.
After going to the island, Li Huamei was satisfied with the work of Jie, Yu Jie is Li Huamei from the country to bring out a talented person, not only has the unique boldness of the northern people, but also thoughtful, less than two years of work, Madagascar already has hundreds of thousands of inhabitants, a good piece of land has been developed, all kinds of facilities are also gradually perfected, and it has become the most important base for Li Huamei.
Li Huamei looked at the green mountains and green water, can not help but feel a lot of emotions, they just came out when it is how miserable ah, no base and sphere of influence, to anyone to tolerate three points, but also inevitable conflict, fortunately in the Carrihithe encountered a good business environment, and then here, Madagascar, surprisingly, there is such a large piece of the deserted island without a master, ah, a pity, such a good base, if in the Southeast Asia area would be good. Li Huamei calculating the plan to deal with the coming bird, now the strength is there, is how to bring this force back to the problem, all the way to all sides of the forces can not be a good thing, not to mention their own powerful fleet and great wealth, is the parties want to get the target, is their own is also the target of these men dream of possessing, to be a woman is really difficult ah.
Li Huamei stared at the charts without moving, her eyes crossed the vast Indian Ocean, aiming directly at the southern part of India, this idea has been turning for a long time, in the Mediterranean Sea, Li Huamei has already planned in detail the proportion of personnel, water, food, supplies and weapons on board, but the battle of Cape Town, completely shook Li Huamei’s confidence, it has been a long time, she still often have nightmares, Li Huamei is getting more and more Li Huamei felt that Espinosa may want to deal with their own in the beginning, if there is no Holtram and Lilu counterparts, he may now have become a prisoner of the Espinosa, his life ruined nothing, but the family and the country’s vengeance, can be put down so just? Li Huamei warned himself, future actions to be more cautious.
“Sera, is that you?” Li Hua Mei turned around and sure enough it was Sera walking in, “Good sister, be happy.” Li Hua Mei said to Sera in her mind.
Looking at Sera, Li Huamei heart full of pity, the past Sera is how proud and cheerful, fit and straight, looks beautiful, elegant and noble temperament, is simply the embodiment of beauty, now Sera is full of grief, Sera’s misery, is not her such a weak young girl can withstand, a few times against the feet of a long talk, Li Huamei understand all the misery of Sera, and even looked at Sera body on the tired scars left behind. Even after looking at the exhausting scars left on Sera’s body, Li Huamei is sometimes incomprehensible to men, to such a young girl like a flower, but also able to be abusive. The sea of bitterness Sera, just a little bit of good feelings for Holtram, and was Lilu inserted, and then came the news is a thunderbolt, the blow of the country’s collapse is too big, Sera almost did not cry, just less and less words, all day long, a person dazed.
“Sister Hua Mei, studying the map again? Holtram and Lilu’s flotilla has already left for a few days, what do we plan to do down there?” Sera’s tone was calm.
“I’m considering the possibility of a direct flight from Madagascar to Ceylon, but the risks are too great and are being weighed.”
“Sister Hua Mei, this route must not be attempted, the way is too far, the sea conditions are complicated, and the certainty of being able to reach the Indian coast is not very high, not to mention the fact that there is still Sphere there to keep a watchful eye on the situation.”
“Eh, Sphere is a paramount factor, and by the way, do you think Hortram and Lilu are sure of going to destroy Sphere?”
“I think it’s more dangerous, this man Shifir has an unresolved grudge against me, but he does have a way with soldiers, now his power is far greater than the combined power of Holtram and Lilu, I think it’s a bit dangerous for them to try to earn those eight million gold coins.” Mentioning Shifir, Sera was not in an agitated mood like in the past.
The two women stared at each other for a moment, Li Huamei finally made up her mind, “Sera, my good sister, I know that you and Shifir have a family and country feud, but I can’t help you now, I can’t take the initiative to break up with Shifir right now, if I return to my home country and can wipe out the Lai Bird, I will surely do all I can to help you restore your country, Sera, can you understand me?”
Tears immediately welled up in Sera’s beautiful eyes as she flung herself into Li Huamei’s arms, “Sister, I can wait, as long as you can help me take revenge, Sera will always be your slave.”
Port of Mombasa, East Africa.
After careful consideration, Li Huamei still chose a steady march, after eight days of sailing, Li Huamei’s fleet entered the port of Mombasa, on the pier, the pre-arrival of Gu Yunchong has long been waiting for a long time, once the ship docked, Li Huamei and his party went straight to the Li family’s guild hall.
“How come Espinosa’s flotilla is on the dock too?” Li Hua Mei was a bit alert.
“They arrived yesterday morning, a day later than us, and last night he sent someone to invite me for a drink, I didn’t go over.” Gu Yunchong replied.
“This is Espinosa’s sphere of influence, so one should be careful, but not daring to go to the appointment to the point of letting him underestimate it.”
“My lord’s lesson is true, but I didn’t go to not fear him, but despise his person, the common people in this area have been victimized by them.”
“In the beginning, we almost got into a conflict with him when we only arrived in Africa, but we still have big things to do, so it’s better not to come out strong when things go wrong.”
“Gu Yunchong, why are there so many merchant ships in the harbor? Something’s not right.” Yang Xion froze for half a day and finally spoke.
“The Generalissimo is really careful, I have also inquired about them, they are all legitimate merchants from all over the world, and I went to the harbor supervisory authorities to inquire about them.” Gu Yunchong had always been in awe of the old general.
Suddenly, the carriage stopped, and Gu Yunchong was just about to inquire when the guards brought over a burly man.
“The one who has come is the Li Family’s Grand Master, my master is in front and wants to make friends with you.”
Li Huamei did not want to see, but wondered how someone in this city would want to make their acquaintance, and without thinking, lifted the curtain of the sedan chair.
A line of knights had already traveled to the front of the carriage, and upon seeing Li Huamei appear, the leader immediately dismounted and greeted him, “Governor Li, how are you?”
The visitor turned out to be Espinosa, Li Huamei secretly recognized Espinosa two years ago, but at that time, his side were all Shion to intervene, Espinosa did not see himself, some time ago in the battlefield is also far from a photo, Li Huamei can not think of when Espinosa has seen himself.
Espinosa’s colorful eyes swept over Li Huamei’s body for I don’t know how many times, Li Huamei had already adapted to this kind of gaze from the man although she was disgusted in her heart, “This gentleman, forgive Li Huamei for her poor eyesight, I don’t know when I have met with you sir?”
“Aiya, Governor Lee, what a nobleman, didn’t we just have a big battle in Cape Town? I am Espinosa.” Espinoza was just inside the thousand-mile mirror to Li Huamei’s colorful full of a enough, and now the living color of the big beauty to the front of a stop, so that the nature of the good color of Espinoza bones are crispy.
“Oh, so it’s Mr. Espinosa, Your Excellency’s famous name is something I’ve heard about for a long time, I’ve long wanted to ask for advice, why did Your Excellency attack our fleet in Cape Town?” Li Huamei remembered those men who died in Espinosa’s hands, a layer of frost covered her pretty face.
Espinosa’s white face immediately turned red, “I’m sorry, I was misinformed, misunderstanding, misunderstanding.”
Li Huamei did not want to cause another trouble and did not pursue the matter, a mighty man next to Espinosa to opened his mouth, “My master is kind enough to befriend you, what is the point of Governor Li still mentioning those past things?”
Li Huamei was startled by the sound like a huge thunder, could not help but turn his head to observe this giant, Espinosa was tall enough, but still half a head shorter than this giant, Li Huamei looked at the giant’s broad shoulders, thick arms, suddenly remembered a person Sera mentioned, could not help but blush, “This good man is Schubert. “
The giant smiled proudly, “I can’t imagine that the famous Li Huamei still recognizes the Last General.”
Li Huamei secretly calculating, his own men, martial arts may have a lot of people can beat him, but I’m afraid that the strength is not as good as him, really is a fierce general, to their own future a formidable enemy.
Espinoza saw Li Huamei actually beautiful to this point, the heart do not mention how much regret, Shi Feier really did not say wrong, Li Huamei really is the top of the beauty, they usually have always thought that they have played all the world’s beautiful women, but compared to Li Huamei are inferior to quite a lot, think of this, can not help but regret their own decisions at first, two years ago, they let go of the beauty of the hand, at that time, such as full force to deal with Li Huamei, eliminate They are simply a handful of work, but unfortunately, at that time is fully dealing with Wooding. January ago, if he listened to Shifir’s old brother, all the fleet concentrated in Cape Town, must be able to eliminate Li Huamei’s fleet, but unfortunately, he always thought that why kill the chicken with a bull’s-eye knife, now, Li Huamei’s strength is obviously more than his own, it seems that he is no longer have the opportunity to kiss his favorite girl.
“The two of you stopped my caravan, do you have any insight?” Li Huamei was a bit impatient when she saw the two staring at her in a daze.
“Last time I was much offended, this time I heard that Miss Li was passing through the local area, so I prepared a thin wine to apologize.” Espinosa said with a smile.
“Then it is not necessary, right, we are going to leave this place in recent days, it is really inconvenient to disturb, if the gentleman really like to drink wine, my guild hall is not far in front, my ministry has good wine people, the taste of the wine of our ancient Chinese country is not bad.”
Espinosa obviously did not expect Li Huamei will be the host, all kinds of plans are deadlocked in the abdomen, snappy words. Schubert is also like a thunderbolt should be a sound, “both the wine, there is no reason not to drink, we will go to your club to taste your Chinese food, whether it is like the legend so exquisite?” Espinosa had to nod yes.
The Li Family Chamber of Commerce is located in the east of the city on a street, not far from the pier, was originally a local powerhouse’s private residence, a few years ago, the powerhouse was involved in a rebellious case, causing the family to break up and die, milli-mansions changed hands several times, by the Li Family Chamber of Commerce has been 400,000 gold coins of a huge sum of money to buy down.
Espinoza entered the front door and couldn’t stop looking around, after the guests were let into the side hall, Li Huamei and others went into the back of the house. Espinoza looked up and looked around the Chinese paintings and calligraphy hanging on the walls, only to find it very exquisite, but I can not say good.
See Schubert picked up a cup of tea on a mouthful of drink, Espinosa want to stop did not have time, a thought, this Li Huamei has always acted upright, they are too much to worry about, and Li Huamei, if you can get along peacefully, may not be a good thing for yourself, why do you need to be an accomplice to Shifir, you want to deal with Li Huamei you deal with it yourself, and later if there is a chance to take advantage of the situation to be able to consider, Espinosa! After making up his mind, his heart is much more comfortable.
Espinoza picked up the tea cup in front of him to scrutinize, he is a person who knows the goods, this blue and white lingerie cup is really exquisite, I’m afraid that the European court did not have such high-grade goods. Uncovered, only to feel an intoxicating aroma coming from the nose, Espinoza also do not recognize the varieties of tea, only know that these Chinese tea grade must also be very high, a few people to drink tea and eat snacks, Schubert can not help but mumble a sentence, “Fuck, these Chinese people can really enjoy.”
“You don’t know that, do you? China is now the strongest and richest empire in the world, as I knew well long ago when I was in Europe, but unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to visit it.” Espinosa had read some travelogues written by missionaries and was impressed by the power of China.
“Master, I’m afraid you don’t know yet, the current China is not as good as it used to be, seafaring technology has declined, and it’s always infested by an island nation next to him.” A subordinate couldn’t help but interject.
“That I know, but you can’t underestimate the Chinese, look at this Li Hua Mei, how powerful.”
It was at this time that Li Hua Mei and the others turned out from the inner hall, “Mr. Espinosa, sorry to keep you waiting.”
Li Huamei turned out, the eyes of all the people in the hall looked straight, only to see Li Huamei changed into a set of emerald green Chinese gowns, but also looks charming and attractive.
Seeing that Espinosa didn’t answer for a long time, Li Huamei let out a light laugh, “Why are you all frothing, is it because you see that the strand of pearls I’m wearing is more difficult to obtain?”
Espinosa let out a long breath, “Pearls are harder to come by, but no matter how the jewels are worn on Miss Li’s body, they are eclipsed, I’m afraid that the Helen of our western legends is no match for Miss Li’s beauty.”
A few people under Li Huamei thought that Espinosa’s attitude was light, they were more annoyed, but Li Huamei had dealt with westerners for a long time, and knew that Espinosa was really praising himself, and his heart was still a little bit pleased, “Mr. Espinosa, thank you for the compliments, we had a bit of a misunderstanding some time ago, but in the long term, our two chambers of commerce are still able to coexist peacefully, and I hope we can Maintain friendship, “Li Huamei has heard too much about Espinosa’s various evil deeds, but after practicing outside for a long time, he has seen nothing strange about the weak and strong, and after meeting, he doesn’t feel that Espinosa is as brutal as he should be.
Both sides have the sincerity of peace, things will be good, soon to dinner time, wine banquet has long been set, Espinosa is not too accustomed to Chinese white wine, a few cups of spelling down to drift, but the interest is extremely high, only feel able to eat with Li Huamei, than how many beautiful women accompanied by the side.
Gu Yunchong, on the other hand, competed with Schubert, and both of them were seven points drunk as they went back and forth.
“It’s okay for you Chinese to enjoy yourselves, but not to fight.” Schubert drank another toast.
“What? We Chinese may not be as strong as you, but we won’t necessarily lose to you in battle.” Gu Yunchong was furious.
“What, you dare to fight me?” Schubert was aggressive.
Gu Yunchong also did not back down, Li Huamei was about to dissuade, suddenly there was a clamor outside the door, the people’s alcohol immediately went quite a bit, both sides are alert.
A big man stumbled in through the door, “Boss, big deal, the villa outside the city was attacked.”
Espinoza and Li Hua Mei immediately looked at each other, and the atmosphere immediately froze.
“The attackers seem to be the pirate Ilana’s men. Someone recognized her.”
Espinosa breathed a sigh of relief, “Eleanor’s got some nerve, by the way, she must be here for Elise, how’s the damage to the villa?”
“A dozen guards died in the villa, female slaves seem to have run away, the chief steward is arranging for people to chase the pirates, there must be a lot of property lost, there is no tally yet, people have already been arranged to blockade the harbor, and our fleet of ships is ready to go out on a cruise to blockade the coastline in this area.”
“The arrangement is very good, hurry up and execute it.” Espinosa collapsed into a chair, Elise was one of his favorite slave girls, who refused to submit even after being coached, unlike that Sera, who had a good face but no character at all.
“What? Did you offend Irina? I heard that she’s a very powerful character.” Li Huamei had also heard about Ilana a long time ago and was a bit curious.
“Eleanor is a very powerful pirate, Wooding and I were both greatly harassed by her, but she was so erratic that she could never be eliminated, and I didn’t offend her this time, but I did buy a slave girl from a friend, who happened to be her sister.”
Li Huamei had already understood the whole process from Sera’s mouth, and had always been interested in Ilana, who, as a pirate active in the Indian Ocean all year round, must have a few secret lairs in the sea, and might even be able to provide a few sea supply points for crossing the Indian Ocean.
“General Yang, quickly send out men to set out on separate searches at sea and on land, and if any trace of Ilana is found, make sure to capture her alive.”
Espinosa was so surprised that he thought Li Huamei was making a pass at him, and he was in a hurry to get back to setting up the tracking, so he hurriedly excused himself.
As soon as Espinosa left, Shion asked Li Huamei strangely, “Does Miss really want to ally with a villain like Espinosa? I see that he does not have good intentions towards you, Miss, so how can I help him?”
“Uncle Yang don’t have to worry, how I don’t know him, but if we make an enemy of him, it’s impossible to defeat him without a few months, and we are bound to lose a huge amount of our power, now Lai Bird is developing very fast, if we don’t go back soon, the situation will be very dangerous, and I’m looking for Irina for another purpose.”
The next day, the situation was all clear, and a witness found that Ilana had indeed gone down to the sea from one of the southern bays and escaped, and that Espinosa’s and Li Huamei’s ships had not even seen the pirates’ shadows.
“Sera, do you know anything about Irina? How strong is she?” It was almost lunchtime and Li Hua Mei was still sitting at the table in deep thought.
“Hua Mei sister, Elena in the Indian Ocean fame can be big, under the hands of several groups of pirates, there are always nearly ten ships it. But she floats around, no one knows her whereabouts, her sister I am familiar with, sister, what do you care about her?”
“Sierra, I’m not going to lie, I’d love to find her, she must have a route across the Indian Ocean.”
“Oh sis, you’re so smart, I thought you were seeing things too?” Sera joked.
“What? Is Eleanor pretty?” Li Hua Mei’s curiosity came back.
“Doesn’t Sister know that Ilana is one of the several great beauties of the Indian Ocean, although I’ve never seen it, but it’s been known for a long time, but there must still be a gap compared to Sister’s national color.”
The two men were chatting when the guards hurriedly came to report that Espinosa had taken up anchor about eleven o’clock in the morning with six ships and was going southeast.
“No good, Espinosa must have discovered Elena’s whereabouts, we must not let Elena fall into Espinosa’s hands, let’s quickly set off in pursuit, Shion, quickly find a few more guides in the city who are familiar with the sea conditions in this area, and split up to search in a southeastern direction.”
At three o’clock in the afternoon Li Huamei with six boats finally set out first, the plan had been finalized, no matter what the situation was, ten days later, several ways back to Madagascar to gather.
On the surface of the sea, Li Huamei’s sitting ship Huachang took the lead, “Sister, your Huachang is really big, is it made by you China? I remember that your Huachang wasn’t this ship two years ago.”
“No, the original Huachang’s tonnage is not small, but it can’t catch up with this ship, my original ship was sunk in the Mediterranean while fighting with the Spaniards, this ship was customized in the Serbian port, belonging to the type of Spanish galleons, maneuvering and flexible, and has the characteristics of our Chinese sailing ship’s good seaworthiness, and is particularly strong in resisting the wind and waves.”
“Where do you think Eleanor could be now?”
“Didn’t the guide say? There is an archipelago more than a hundred nautical miles southeast from here, where there have been traces of piratical activity, and merchant ships have never dared to pass through; and from the action of Espinosa, there must be a sure trace of Elena’s movements; let us hasten thither in a few days, and, searching island by island, we shall be sure to find them.”