Chapter 431: Intimidation of Strength
The salty sea breeze blew over from the ocean.
Ye Qingyun’s words left Rhodes silent.
Whether to wait six days was a difficult question. He knew all too well that six days would be enough time for reinforcements to arrive.
Once reinforcements came, the land’s ruler might choose to negotiate or fight—it was unpredictable.
But options were limited now. The cannons on the city walls proved this place was special. He needed to understand it quickly to plan his next move.
So he said, “Very well, we will wait six days. I hope to meet the Qi King after that.”
With that, Rhodes waved his hand, ordering the Dutch troops to retreat.
“Ambassador, shall we withdraw to the sea?” Sakai asked, watching the Dutch soldiers pull back toward the beach.
“Yes. We’re not here to fight but to clarify the matchlock musket issue. The cannons on the city walls prove this place is dangerous. We can’t risk provoking an unknown enemy,” Rhodes said.
Sakai shrugged but muttered silently, “Cowards.”
Though displeased, Sakai followed the Dutch troops’ retreat to the beach. As they left, he glanced unwillingly at Dengzhou city. If they could seize this city and establish a foothold, Lord Yamada’s plan would be easier to carry out.
The troops under the city withdrew to the sea, and Ye Qingyun breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately sent word to the bay to notify the Qi King and report the situation.