After hearing this, Fang Zhenghua and the other two looked at each other, their expressions still solemn.
Although what Yu Zigao said was true and there seemed to be nothing wrong with it, the three of them couldn't believe it.
Seeing that the three people seemed to no longer question, Yu Zigao breathed a sigh of relief.
He also understood that this didn't mean the three people before him had dispelled their doubts about him. To put it bluntly, they still wanted to find out what the truth was.
Yu Zigao was silent for a moment, then composed himself and said, "We've captured them now, and we've roughly figured out the situation. These people were actually Li Dan's former subordinates. I believe you're all familiar with Li Dan."
"Since Li Dan's death, this team has been handed over to Zheng Zhilong." As he spoke, Yu Zigao turned to look at Shi Laifu and said, "I think the Imperial Household Department is more knowledgeable about this matter. They have a man named Xu Xinsu, who was originally Li Dan's sworn brother. After Li Dan's death, Xu Xinsu should have taken over the team, but Li Dan passed it on to Zheng Zhilong."
"Furthermore, the conflict between Xu Xinsu and Zheng Zhilong is quite intense, and the two sides have even reached the point of a life-and-death struggle. To save his life, Xu Xinsu took refuge with the Imperial Household Department and has now even taken the position of Deputy Chief Steward. We would like to hear the Imperial Household Department's opinion on this matter."
Fang Zhenghua sat aside without saying a word. He probably understood what Yu Zigao meant. Yu Zigao wanted to swallow up this fleet, not just the fleet that had been captured here, but probably others as well.
Fang Zhenghua knew Zheng Zhilong, and he also knew how big Li Dan's team was.
Under such circumstances, with such an opportunity, Yu Zigao was obviously tempted. What Yu Zigao had to do now was to win the approval of several people present, especially those from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Judging from the current situation, the Imperial Household Department seems to have some plans between Zheng Zhilong and Xu Xinsu. Yu Zigao's actions are likely to disrupt the Imperial Household Department's arrangements, so Yu Zigao wants the Imperial Household Department's consent.
The General Staff will definitely support Yu Zigao. Even if there are any problems afterwards, they will have to discuss it again, and in the end the problem will definitely come back to them.
Thinking of this, Fang Huazheng remained calm.
"The fleet you attacked belonged to Zheng Zhilong?" Shi Lai Fu looked at Yu Zigao and asked with a frown.
"Master Shi, please be careful with your words." Yu Zigao looked at Shi Laifu with a serious face and said, "They followed us and intended to attack us. We were just fighting back."
"Before the battle began, we fired warning shots. They refused to listen, so we had no choice but to retaliate. This matter must be made clear."
After hearing this, Shi Lai Fu felt helpless.
This is just to fool fools! Zheng Zhilong is not stupid, how could he come to fight you?
Your fleet is the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty. Putting aside the importance of reputation, you have so many ships, so many warships, and they are going to attack you?
Even if they really came to fight, would they bring so many merchant ships with them?
This is just a joke!
There must be something going on here, but is it important?
Shi Laifu thought about it and shook his head.
It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter at all.
He glanced at Yu Zigao and sighed in his heart.
This seemingly mighty general actually has so many little thoughts in his mind?
Yu Zigao had already guessed that the Imperial Household Department wouldn't care at all. What was the Imperial Household Department lacking now?
What is lacking is the ship. Under such circumstances, why does the Ministry of Internal Affairs disagree with this matter?
If the negotiations went smoothly, Zheng Zhilong's fleet would become the Imperial Household Department's fleet. Apart from other things, weren't these ships already Imperial Household Department's? The remaining ones would soon become Imperial Household Department's too.
"I see." Shi Laifu nodded, as if he had suddenly realized something. He then slammed the table and said, "These people are truly lawless and daring. They dare to do anything. They even dare to commit the crime of attacking the Royal Navy?"
"In my opinion, they should all be arrested and sent to the island to do hard labor. Otherwise, it will not be enough to appease public anger, calm the people's hearts, or deter evildoers."
Fang Zhenghua glanced at Shi Laifu.
As expected, this is the real problem with the Imperial Household Department. They change their attitudes faster than turning the pages of a book. They are truly talented.
"Master Shi, this won't do," Yu Zigao said sternly. "These people were captured by the Royal Navy, but we can't decide what to do with them privately. We must await the court's decision. We should just do our part and never overstep the boundaries."
Those who know the relationship think that the two people are on good terms and are reaching an agreement, while those who don’t think that they are arguing, having a huge disagreement, and constantly stabbing each other.
"Yes, yes, the Marshal is right." Shi Laifu looked ashamed and nodded as he said, "As expected of the Marshal of the Royal Navy, you have insights and ideas. It really makes me ashamed. With a minister like you, the Ming Dynasty, why should we worry about the prosperity of the navy?"
Fang Zhenghua looked at the two men and knew that they had finished their performance, so he asked directly: "Regarding Zheng Zhilong, what are you going to do, Marshal?"
"He has surrendered, but I haven't met him yet. I invited you all here so we can meet him together." Yu Zigao said quickly, "How to deal with him will probably have to be decided in the palace."
Fang Zhenghua nodded and continued, "This is the best arrangement."
After saying this, Fang Zhenghua turned to Shi Fulai and asked, "How much do you know about this matter between Xu Xinsu and Zheng Zhilong?"
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