Back to Ming Dynasty with Industrial Revolution System

Chapter 285

Zheng Zhilong gathered a group of ships at Bengang on the southwest coast of Yizhou.

However, these warships were not used for resistance, but to transport a large number of people up there, and return as many people as possible to Xiamen Bay.In Zheng Zhilong's view, Stupid Hong Kong can no longer hold on!

It's not that Zheng Zhilong doesn't have the willpower to fight the Liao army in a decisive battle, but that Bengang is really not suitable for a decisive battle.The terrain and water potential here are not conducive to defense!Therefore, Zheng Zhilong had no choice but to lose his arm, temporarily abandon Bengang, minimize losses as much as possible, and retreat to Penghu, using Penghu as the penultimate line of defense.If Penghu is breached, then Zheng Zhilong will fight the final decisive battle with the Liao army in the waters near Jinmen and Xiamen with a mortal determination.

"Boss Zheng, we traveled across the ocean to come here four years ago. We managed to reclaim fertile land and have our own land. How can we just give up now?" An old man with a wrinkled face carried a hoe and was caught Zheng Zhilong and the others notified the news of quickly boarding the ship and withdrawing to the southeast mainland.

"That's right, tens of thousands of us are still afraid of the Liao army? If they dare to go ashore, we will drive them back to the sea with hoes and sickles in our hands!" Some refugees who went to Yizhou to reclaim land shouted.

Zheng Zhilong felt a little helpless when he saw his companion who was unconscious.The Han people moved back to the land, and they would leave the land they depended on for survival unless they could no longer survive.These refugees endured famine in southern Fujian, and finally settled down in Yizhou.How could you be willing to leave in a hurry.

"Those who are willing to board the boat will retreat with us, and those who are not willing to stay here." Zheng Zhilong thought that time was running out, and he had no time to delay.

Under Zheng Zhilong's call, there are still about 2000 people who are willing to follow him back to the southeast coast.The vast majority of people are unwilling to give up the land here and choose to stay.

"Brother, I want to stay and lead the people here to resist the Liao Liao army. If they go ashore, I will take the young and strong here to resist, and let their people stay here as much as possible." Zheng Zhihu said to Zheng Zhilong.

"That's fine. You can stay here with a few hundred brothers to deal with them. If the situation is not right, go into the mountains and join the local aborigines. When I was here, I gave them good things. They should sell me. , to take care of you." Zheng Zhilong said.

"I will definitely try my best to hold them back. The people here don't welcome the arrival of the Liao army!" Zheng Zhihu said, and then he led his soldiers away from Zheng Zhilong's fleet that was about to set sail, and came to the refugees living in the area. middle.

The local refugees saw that Zheng Zhihu was willing to stay and guard the foundation of Yizhou with them, and they all rejoiced.

Zheng Zhilong couldn't show a smile.He has understood how terrifying the infantry of the Fuliao Army is. Houjin's Eight Banners were all abused, and there is also a terrifying army that never shows up in the dense forest on Ishigaki Island.

"Boss, the Liao Army will obviously take the lead in taking Bengang as a base for westward advance. Why do you want Zheng Zhihu to stay here? He is your younger brother, just in case..." Shi Daxuan asked puzzled.

"Because he is my own younger brother, I don't want him to participate in the decisive battle at sea. The battle at that time will be more tragic than staying here. I heard that the Liao army treats ordinary people very well." Zheng Zhilong sighed.

Zheng Zhilong's fleet left Bengang, the main force of the fleet headed for Penghu, while the transport ships for transporting people sailed to Xiamen Bay.

Seeing his eldest brother lead the fleet away, Zheng Zhihu's eyes gradually became angry.All of this is the fault of the Liao army. If it wasn't for the Liao army going south to seize their territory, they would not have fallen into such an embarrassing situation.Just now when the two parted, there was even a hint of farewell.The feeling made him uneasy and angry.

"Brothers, the Fu Liao Army intends to come to us to steal our land and food, can we agree?!" Zheng Zhihu led his desperate brothers to the highest boulder here, and he raised his arms and shouted!
"No! No!" The refugees also shouted angrily.

"Okay! Anyone who is willing to follow me to defeat the coming fleet of the Liao Army, stand up for me. We will fight them to the end and protect our fields! Although we can't defend the port, we can defend the land we depend on for survival." The land! The mountains and forests will be the best shield to protect us, and the best weapon to take the lives of the Liao army!"

As Zheng Zhihu incited and infected the emotions of the people, more than 1000 people stepped forward one after another, most of them were young and middle-aged!
"Second leader Zheng, why don't we discuss how to deal with them before the Liao army arrives. Shibazhi gave us the cattle, hoes and fields, and we must not be ungrateful. If the Liao army arrives, the old man will Lead the entire ethnic group to help you defeat the ambitions of the Liao army." An elder said.

"Our Lin family will also support you in dealing with the Liao Army."

"There is also our Han family. If the Liao army wants to take away any inch of our land, we will use our fists and teeth to bite off a piece of flesh from them!"

The refugees who came to Yizhou to reclaim wasteland said one after another.

"Okay, okay, with the support of all the clan elders and brothers, we Shibazhi will swear to the death to protect our land!" Zheng Zhihu said to the thousands of refugees below with his fists clasped.

Probably determined to resist to the death, the refugees who cultivated near Bengang sharpened their weapons and planned to fight to the death with a group of demons who wanted to take away their farmland.

On the third day after Zheng Zhilong's retreat, the fleet of demons of the Liao Army they talked about finally appeared on the horizon.Dozens of large ships cover the sky and occupy the sight of the refugees on the island in an orderly manner!Occasionally, a dozen smaller ships can be seen patrolling around the large ships, obviously escorting the giants.

These giant ships, even the smallest one, are all large warships in Zheng Zhilong's fleet!
"My God, this is the fleet of the Liao army. How could there be so many big ships..." The refugees who stood on the sea cliff looking at the fleet of the Liao army were nervous when they saw the fleet approaching on the sea. He swallowed his saliva.

"Damn it, what should we use to resist these giant beasts? We can transport thousands of people at one time." Some refugees looked at the weak scythe in their hands.The Fuliao Army, which can produce dozens of large warships, is equipped with weapons for soldiers that are not comparable to harvesting sickles.

Zheng Zhihu was even more frightened.He had clearly seen the main fleet of the Liao Army during the naval battle on Ishigaki Island last year.But after only half a year, the fleet of the Fuliao Army has doubled!

(End of this chapter)