Chapter 31

Zheng Hong suddenly took out his left wheel and pulled the trigger on the little daughter and old nun of Soros IV.

Suddenly, the wrist was stressed, and the muzzle deflected unconsciously. The bullet hit the nearby ground and splashed a spark.

The crowd kneeling on the ground in the square was frightened into a howl, and many people cried on the spot. The little girl screamed with fear and went into the arms of the old nun. The old nun closed her eyes and hugged the girl tightly, talking about God.

Zheng Hong missed one shot. Before he could fire a second shot, he heard his guard yell boldly at the foot of the mountain. He took out a knife and cut at Wei Ran.

Wei Ran kicked Zheng Hong's shot, quickly pulled out the axe behind him, easily opened the knife at the foot of the mountain, kicked it with his foot at the same time, and kicked it directly at the foot of the mountain. Even if he received his strength, he was out of breath in pain and rolled on the ground. The swordsmanship at the foot of the mountain is far worse than that of the old swordsman.

At this time, the Zheng sailors around saw that both sides moved their hands and quickly raised their guns to aim at Wei Ran.

Among them, there are many sailors on the black fish. Many of these people have accepted Wei Ran's life-saving grace in that war and admire Wei Ran's skill and personality very much. Therefore, many people seem to point to Wei ran at the muzzle of the gun. In fact, they raise it a little, and hint at him one after another, asking him not to conflict with Zheng Hong for this.

Liu Wenfei was originally treating the seriously injured sailors and extorting their looted property. When Wei Ran and Zheng Hong clashed just now, they were watching secretly.

At this time, seeing that Wei Ran was locked by many guns, he hurried forward.

"Captain, I believe brother Wei didn't mean to annoy you, just a group of prisoners..."

Zheng Hong waved hard to stop Liu Wenfei from talking. But he didn't fire a second shot, but looked at Wei Ran with an axe.

This distance between the two sides, Wei was sure that when the people shot, he first killed Zheng Hong with an axe.

But that doesn't make any sense. He appreciates Zheng Hong's ability and behavior and regards him as a friend.

For friends, he doesn't want to be an enemy, but for conscience, he can't break it. Breaking it is betraying himself.

So he threw away his axe and stood in front of the little girl. Without saying a word, he looked at Zheng Hong firmly.

This is the collision between the will of civilization and the will of plunder.

Liu Wenfei, Takahashi, Hao Ye and other people familiar with Wei Ran thought he was crazy.

Zheng Hong stood on tiptoe, grabbed Wei Ran's collar and angrily said, "you are the best boxer I've ever seen, but I don't want to just take you as a partner that I can use!"

Wei Ran said, "it's an honor to be your friend."

"Then why do you have to stop me? Do you think you are the hero of those legends? You know, those who can be heroes are usually dead! "

Zheng Hong's words revealed more and more serious murders. Wei Ran thought that he could not compete so hard. If he continued like this, he might not be able to change a good ending.

His brain, which was not so clever, was running wildly and thinking about strategies.

"Killing them can only vent their anger, but keeping them is more useful."

Zheng Hong was stunned when he heard this and loosened his hand holding Wei Ran's collar.

"Come on, let me hear your truth."

"You are a member of the chamber of Commerce, and Soros IV is also a member of the chamber of Commerce. Even if you don't leave evidence tonight, the chamber of Commerce Alliance can't help you.

But these civilians are relatives of Soros' men. You kill them and get no benefit. On the contrary, you will only provoke Soros IV and his men and make them more united and cohesive. "

Zheng Hong's excited expression relaxed slightly when he heard these words, and his eyebrows tightened, as if he were thinking.

He is not a fool, but his character is extreme. His hard work in the new world also makes his style more simple, direct and violent.

But now, they are located in Nanyang, the back garden of Daming, not an impossible place like the new world. This region has clear rules, and the makers who defend the rules are strong national forces.

Here, it is difficult to say that making such lawless things as the new world will not cause some bad consequences. It will also greatly affect Zheng Hong's reputation and be regarded as a madman.

Wei Ran saw that Zheng Hong could think for himself, so he went on.

"This is not the new world. The style of the new world cannot be displayed in a place of order. The capital view of mercenaries in the port is enough to become a deterrent to force. Moreover, mercenaries are outlaws and no one will sympathize with them.

But these civilians are different. What if they take them and ask for ransom from Soros IV? Have you thought about this operation? Soros IV gave or didn't give, and how much he could give was a loss to him. "

Zheng Hong was stunned when he heard this, and then asked the sailors with guns to put down their weapons.

He walked aside, lit a cigarette and calmed down in the port not far away for a long time.

He didn't know how many cigarettes he smoked, and everyone was waiting for his decision in the port.

Finally, I don't know how many cigarettes he smoked. He threw the butt into the sea before he came back.

At this time, Zheng Hong's brain seemed to be calm by the sea breeze, and even the blood color in his eyes faded a lot.

"Have you ever thought about a question, what if these civilians are redeemed and talk around?"

Wei Ran was stunned. He hadn't thought of the problem.

Zheng Hong laughed and patted Wei Ran's arm.

"I have worked out a solution to this problem. The sea is different from the land. Ordinary overseas people sometimes don't even fart. All right, let's pack them up and take them away. This time we must surprise Soros IV! "

Wei Ran silently watched everyone in the square being rushed to the wharf. When Catherine, a Portuguese lady, passed Wei Ran, she whispered her thanks to him.

Wei Ran turned to look at Xu Jianfeng. He is now the first mate of the whole fleet and the most powerful person except the captain.

"Brother Xu..."

Before he opened his mouth, Xu Jianfeng stretched out his hand to stop Wei ran from saying, "brother Wei, to tell you the truth, although I don't care whether to kill these prisoners, I can do less evil and accumulate some blessings, can't I? After all, Mazu doesn't like fighting and killing. I admire you very much, brother. Don't worry. We won't abuse these prisoners. "

Wei Ran hugged him and went to the boat. What should be done had been done. Wei Ran had a clear conscience.

A day later, the fleet came to the largest port city on the edge of Luzon Strait of Malacca, where Wei Ran was going to participate in the qualification competition.

This city is called Longmen port in this world and Singapore in that world.

The Strait of Malacca is the most important traffic artery for East-West trade. The East and the West have experienced a tug of war here for a century.

Finally, Daming, with geographical advantages, gained the upper hand, obtained the control of this place and established it as Luzon province.

Of course, such a rich businessman as the Zheng family has great influence here. Seven warships docked in Hong Kong, which even attracted important officials of the local government and Navy generals.

If it weren't for the flag of the Zheng family, I'm afraid I thought it was a group of pirates who wanted money and didn't want life. Even the shore defense guns at the port are ready to aim and launch.

Zheng Hong entrusted the resettlement of the fleet to Xu Jianfeng, and then went to the largest hotel in Longmen port with local officials.

Wei Ran originally wanted to go directly back to Zheng's hotel. Unexpectedly, Zheng Hong took him with him.

At the banquet, Zheng Hong introduced Wei Ran to local officials and mentioned the boxing qualification match five days later.

Because the venue is Longmen port, which is a grand business event and the competition for the last place involves many interests, many upper class people know this.

Wei Ran also knew at the banquet why these bureaucrats were so warm and polite to Zheng Hong. Listening to their comments seemed to involve a reform party within the Ming Dynasty.

These bureaucrats and Zheng Hong are in the same camp. Even if Zheng Hong's father and big brother come, they may not get their warm welcome. Because it seems that Zheng Hong is the only strong figure in the Zheng family who can support this party.

Wei Ran remembered what the devil had said to him. In the original timeline, Zheng Hong would die under the king of the Black Sea. There is a big reason why the final reform of the Ming Dynasty will fail, that is, there is no strong marine support like the Zheng family.

After the banquet, Zheng Hongwan refused a series of corrupt programs and went to the hotel on the pretext that she was tired of sea navigation and needed a rest.

In the luxurious four wheeled carriage customized by the Zheng family, only Zheng Hong and Wei Ran sit.

Zheng Hong took the initiative to say, "just now, under the dinner party, someone told me a very bad news."

Wei Ran didn't speak, just looked at Zheng Hong.

Zheng Hong frowned and said, "it seems that the Imperial Cabinet is going to make a big deal in the near future, which is very unfavorable to me."

Wei Ran is very indifferent to the Ming court. The recently contacted officials of the Ming Dynasty seem to be Zhu Yongchen, chief of the South China Sea Navy, who impressed him a little.

The governors of other colonies, for example, were somewhat indifferent and even disgusted. These people are full of fat brains, and the corrupt appearance of corrupt officials is disgusting.

Zheng Hongxiang said to himself, "the specific news of Chaozhong will not be known until two days. I don't know what choice my father and brother make in it."

"Your big brother is also competing for the position of director." Wei Ran remembered Zhu Yongchen's words.

Zheng Hong's eyes flashed an unspeakable taste, "big brother? Hum. "

Zheng Hong paused. His face was dignified and gloomy. It seemed that he thought of many unpleasant things in the family.

"Even so, I will fight! This qualifier is a test for you. Similarly, it is also the test of those forces that swing secretly. Only by going through this level will they have more confidence in me, so that I can plan more things. "

Wei Ran wondered, "what are you planning?"

"A very important thing for the Zheng family and Daming."

Zheng Hong was silent for a moment, and Wei Ran did not continue to ask.

Zheng Hong looked out of the window and suddenly looked contemptuous: "some people used means to let the Council delay the formal competition of boxing wish to a year later. But just in time, if you win this time, I will take you to Jinjiang and find old general Yu to learn from his ancestral power. "

Wei Ran brightened his eyes and said with a confident smile, "only boxing, you won't be disappointed."