HLnovel Chapter 299 You have already landed in Africa?
Chapter 299 You have already landed in Africa?
"So, what are your plans next? Are you planning to return home?"
Back in the living room, Ning Quan looked at Philiphus with a smile.
"Ninth Prince, how can I go back if you are like this?"
Felicius smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Haha, of course you can go back."
"As long as I don't tell you, no one will know what happened today, so you can rest assured."
Ning Quan laughed and patted Felicius on the shoulder.
"How is that possible? So many people saw what happened today. It's impossible to keep it secret."
Felicitous sighed.
"Haha, this is easy. I will have the news blocked and it will never be leaked."
Ning Quan said confidently.
"really?"
Hearing Ning Quan's words, Felicius's face showed a slight joy.
"Really, so just be at ease."
"Now...let me ask you a few things."
"Your Highness, please speak."
Felicius sat upright and said.
"I just saw so much cargo at the dock. Are these goods going to be shipped back to Europe?"
"Yes, Your Highness, this shipment is destined for Europe."
"Oh, so that means there will be a fleet arriving here next?"
“Yes, according to the plan, a fleet will arrive in a year.”
"At the same time as the black slaves were sent to us, these goods we had accumulated were shipped back to the country."
"Nigger?"
"So? Not only have you discovered America, but you've also landed in Africa?"
Ning Quan was surprised when he heard this.
"Yes, Your Highness."
"We have established colonies in Africa and because there is a shortage of labor, we need slaves to meet the demand."
"Oh, I see."
"Then how big is this fleet? How many slaves are there? Are there any warships escorting it?"
Ning Quan continued to ask.
"Your Highness, the fleet is quite large, with approximately seventy or eighty merchant ships. Each ship can carry three to four hundred slaves. There are not many warships, only five or six at most."
"We in Portugal have the most powerful navy in the world, rivaled only by the Spanish navy, so we are not afraid of any country."
Filitheus said seriously.
"The Spanish Navy?"
“Yes, Your Highness, Spain is also powerful, and they also have colonies in Africa.”
"They also have colonies in Africa?"
"Which other country has colonies in Africa?"
Hearing this, Ning Quan asked hurriedly.
"There are also England and France, but they are relatively weak and have only just established their strongholds."
"Sure enough, there have been changes. I didn't expect that Western powers would invade Africa in the eighth century."
"It seems that we must seize the time to strengthen our own strength, especially the navy."
Ning Quan thought secretly.
"Your Highness, if we want to develop America, black slaves are an indispensable resource, and they are currently in the hands of Portugal, Spain, England, and France."
"If you want to obtain more black slaves, you must deal with the four countries."
Filitheus said slowly.
"Oh, why? Why do I have to use black slaves? It's not like there are no natives here."
Ning Quan asked deliberately.
"Your Highness, America is vast, but the population is small, and the natives are savage and ferocious, making them difficult to tame."
"But if they're slaves, it's completely different. Slaves are easier to train and control, and the key is that you don't have to pay them."
"I see. You're right."
Ning Quan suddenly understood.
"But if I want black slaves, then I have to buy them from you. Wouldn't that expose this place, or even the whole of America?"
Ning Quan frowned and said after pondering for a moment.
"Yes, Your Highness, that is indeed the case."
"But Your Highness, don't forget that only we in Portugal have discovered this place."
"But this matter cannot be concealed for long. Other countries will soon know about it. Perhaps they already know about it now."
"And we in Portugal are also planning to send a fleet to establish a new colony in South America in a while."
"So, it's impossible to hide this."
After hearing what Filius said, Ning Quan fell silent.
He understood that Philippi was right.
America is so big that it will definitely be exposed sooner or later.
Since he will be exposed sooner or later, he can only speed up his development and grow stronger as soon as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with him in the future.
"Well, thank you for the reminder."
"Philihusi, why don't you serve the king?"
"Don't worry, this king will never treat you unfairly."
Ning Quan suddenly spoke.
"Working for you?"
After hearing Ning Quan's words, Felicius was surprised.
"Yes, you are here to serve the king. The king needs talents like you."
"You are very familiar with this place and the situation in Europe."
Ning Quan said seriously.
"Your Highness, if I work for you, I will never be able to return to Portugal. I will be regarded as a traitor."
Felicius said after hesitating for a moment.
“Oh, so what?”
"Philihusi, you are a smart man. You should have seen the strength of this king?"
"So...I don't need to teach you what choice to make."
"You must remember one thing: when you become powerful enough, even the Emperor of Portugal will bow down to you."
Ning Quan said indifferently.
"this......."
Felicitous' eyes flickered.
"Don't worry, I will definitely treat you well and won't let you down."
"Well, I am willing to serve your Highness."
After hesitating for a while, Philippi finally gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Very good, then I will appoint you as the deputy governor of Maguana."
"You have three tasks: first, assist the Governor in managing the colony; second, purchase slaves; and third, prepare for the arrival of the slave fleet. This king intends to capture this fleet in one fell swoop."
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand."
Philippius replied respectfully.
"Haha, very good."
"Come here, call General Chen Qingzhi."
"Yes! Your Highness."
Soon, a guard received the order and left.
Not long after, Chen Qianzhi walked in.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
"Is everything arranged outside?"
"Your Highness, everything has been arranged properly. Please rest assured."
"That's great. From today on, you are the Governor of Maguana, and Philiphus will be your Deputy Governor. He is very familiar with this place, and I believe everything will go much more smoothly with him assisting you."
"Yes! Your Highness!"
Chen Qingzhi immediately accepted the order.
"Don't be so quick to accept orders. I haven't finished what I'm saying yet. Philip Hughes just told me some news, not very good news."
"A year from now, a huge fleet will arrive here..."
Ning Quan then told the news that the Portuguese fleet was about to arrive.