bayedsolid Chapter 309 Postwar Settlement
Chapter 309 Postwar Settlement
He is now busy counting the harvest and dealing with the prisoners
This great victory resulted in the capture of six warships, 187 merchant ships, 135 cargo ships, and the capture of more than 6,900 crew members and sailors.
There were also large quantities of supplies, including large amounts of food and rum.
In addition, Ning Quan also seized a considerable amount of gold and silver coins.
More than 30,000 black slaves have now been settled and no longer need to be considered.
The supplies and gold and silver were also stored in the warehouse, and the only thing left to worry about was how to deal with the prisoners.
Most of these captives were Europeans, with a small number of Persians.
Ning Quan didn't want these people to live. America could only be the America of the Han people, and no other ethnic group could get involved.
In other words, there can only be Han people or a small number of indigenous people in the entire Americas, and no other ethnic group can exist.
Of course, black slaves are another matter, and Ning Quan still has to rely on them as labor.
As for how to deal with them in the future, we will decide when the time comes.
But Ning Quan also considered that if so many people were killed, it would certainly arouse the indignation of European countries. Who would come to trade in the future?
Who will come to sell the slaves?
This is a troublesome matter and must be properly resolved.
"What do you think should be done with these prisoners?"
After thinking for a while, Ning Quan asked.
"Your Highness, all these captives should be killed or used as slaves," Chen Qianzhi said immediately.
"Your Highness, General Chen is right. These people cannot be trusted. If we let one of them go, it will be a disaster!"
"Either kill them or enslave them."
Liu Rengui echoed.
"What do you mean, Philippius?"
Ning Quan frowned slightly when he heard this, and looked at Filius who was standing still beside him.
"Your Highness, Felicius dares to ask Your Highness to spare their lives."
Felicius quickly knelt down respectfully.
"Oh? Why should you spare them? Tell me your reasons?" Ning Quan stared at Filius with interest.
"Your Highness, think about it. These captives represent many European nations. Killing them all would inevitably cause discontent among them, and even lead to war. If the European nations unite at that time, it would be of no benefit to Your Highness."
"Another consequence of this is that few European countries will dare to trade with us in the future. Our future trade will be impossible, and Your Highness will not be able to obtain the black slaves he desires!"
"Therefore, Your Highness, please think twice and spare their lives!"
Felicius said sincerely.
"Well! Then what do you think I should do with them?" Ning Quan continued to ask.
"Your Highness, there are quite a few Persians and Arabs among the captives. These people are hired here, so they are not a threat at all. Your Highness can continue to employ them. We are in urgent need of crew members anyway."
"As for the others, the nobles and officers can ask them to pay a ransom. If they refuse to pay, they can be imprisoned. If all else fails, they can be made slaves. It's their fault that they can't afford the ransom."
"As for the ordinary soldiers and crew members, we might as well screen them again. Those who pose less of a threat can be retained and used as crew members and sailors. The rest can be used as cannon fodder. We still have to continue expanding anyway, so let them fight in the war."
Felicitous slowly expressed his opinion.
"Well, that's a good idea."
Ning Quan praised after hearing this.
"In that case, General Chen, let's do it this way."
"I'll leave the screening to you and Filius."
Ning Quan ordered.
"Yes, I obey your command!"
Chen Qingzhi and Philippius responded in unison.
"Also... we've captured quite a few ships this time. We simply can't use them all here. I intend to allocate some to General Guan and General Zheng. General Liu, please take care of this matter. As soon as possible, allocate the ships to General Guan and General Zheng, including some of the crew members."
Then Ning Quan gave another order.
"Yes!" Liu Rengui replied.
"There's one more thing, that ransom thing I just mentioned. Filius, you'll handle it."
"Pick a few people, give them a boat, and ask them to go back and report the news so that the problem can be solved as soon as possible." Ning Quan ordered again.
"Yes, I obey your order." Filius said respectfully.
"Well, now that everything is arranged, it's time for me to leave."
Then, Ning Quan said with a smile.
"Ah...Your Highness is leaving?"
Liu Rengui, Chen Qingzhi and others were stunned, and then looked disappointed.
They thought Ning Quan would stay in Magua for a long time, but they didn't expect him to leave so soon.
"Of course I have to go. I can't stay here forever, right?"
"From now on, this place will be entirely up to you."
Ning Quan smiled.
"Your servant must do his best!"
Liu Rengui and others' expressions changed and they quickly lowered their heads.
"Hahaha! Good!"
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The next morning, Ning Yuan boarded a ship bound for Auckland.
Ning Quan went to Auckland to deliver coastal defense artillery to Guan Yu.
Now that we have the coastal defense artillery, we must use it immediately to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Auckland stronghold.
Of course, San Diego also needs coastal defense artillery, and Ning Quan will go there later.
Three days later, Ning Quan arrived in Auckland safely.
After arriving, Ning Quan did not delay and directly chose a high cliff with Guan Yu as the coastal defense artillery position.
After taking out the coastal defense artillery from the space and leaving fifty gunners to Guan Yu, Ning Quan hurried away.
Ten days later, Ning Quan arrived in San Diego.
After installing the coastal defense artillery, Ning Quan then listened to Zheng Chenggong's report.
"Your Highness, I have discovered the Inca Empire you mentioned."
Zheng Chenggong reported to Ning Quan.
"Oh, is it so?"
"Where are they? How far away are they from us?"
Upon hearing the news, Ning Quan was suddenly shocked and asked quickly.
The Inca Empire was the largest empire in South America. It was not only populous but also extremely wealthy.
If it is true as the rumors say, Ning Quan will never miss this piece of fat meat.
"Your Highness, they are about 1,700 to 1,800 miles northwest of us."
"I plan to send a team of soldiers to test their strength in detail and see how strong they are," Zheng Chenggong suggested.
"Yes! Let's do this. We must understand the Inca Empire thoroughly and then decide the next step based on the situation."
"Remember, you must not act rashly. The Inca Empire's strength cannot be underestimated. Never underestimate the enemy."
Ning Quan instructed.
"Yes, I will finally understand."
Zheng Chenggong replied respectfully.
Afterwards, Zheng Chenggong sent a team of 200 people to the Inca Empire.
Ning Quan also returned to the ship and continued on his journey.
The destination of this voyage is Australia.
Of course, Australia also has seven coastal defense guns.
In addition to Australia, freshwater ports must also be arranged.
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