At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 382 Two Lines Attack
"Please look, Your Majesty, this is the Port of Calamba. A dozen miles to the east is the city of Calamba. It was first built by the Sinhalese. After being occupied by the Eastern Romans, it was renamed the City of the Condor."

At this point, Zhang Jin no longer dared to hold back anything, wishing to pour out all the stocks in her stomach.

"The entire south and southwestern part of Ceylon is in the hands of the Eastern Romans, the north is controlled by the Sinhalese, and the Tamils ​​are forced to retreat to the central mountains and completely lose their access to the sea. The students suggested that before attacking the city of the eagle When the time comes, you should think about the future layout!"

The corners of Zhu Qizhen's mouth turned up slightly, no wonder this guy is still so happy in a foreign country thousands of miles away, he has a good strategic vision!

We are still thinking about how to deal with the Eastern Romans. They have already begun to plan for the entire Ceylon Island.

"Tell me, how to arrange it?"

"Students are bold and throw bricks to attract jade..."

Zhang Jin's attitude is respectful, but it's hard to hide the excitement in his eyes, and even the title has changed from criminal to student.

"...The forces of the Eastern Romans are all shrunk in the city of Condor. For my Ming army, this is an excellent opportunity. The emperor only needs to send an ironclad ship to attack Calamba Port, and then the main force will attack from the land. Just kill from here and reach the city of the eagle!"

Zhu Qizhen said secretly in his heart that this tactic was simple and crude, but after thinking about it, it was very effective.

Now the Eastern Romans are most afraid of ironclad ships. They gather all their forces and build a large number of fortifications in the port. All preparations are aimed at targeting ironclad ships.

Although in Zhu Qizhen's view, no matter how the Eastern Romans prepared, it would be futile in the end.

In this era, ironclad ships can crush almost all combat power, whether it is armor or firepower.

Conquering Calamba Port is only a matter of time, and how much it will cost.

However, according to Zhang Jin's strategy, the ironclad ship feigns an attack to attract the opponent's firepower, and then makes a surprise attack from land...it seems to be a good choice.

After landing from the port of Negombo, it is only a few tens of miles away from the City of the Condor, and it only takes one day for the Shenji Battalion to arrive with light artillery.

All the forces of the Eastern Romans were concentrated in the port of Calamba, and the defense of the city of Condor was empty. It can be imagined that this siege battle was like a target practice.

The question now is...

Zhu Qizhen looked at Zhang Jin with suspicion in his eyes.

This guy won't set himself up, will he?

After all... his whole family has been raped by me...

"emperor!"

Zhang Jin seemed to see through what Zhu Qizhen was thinking, and knelt down with a plop.

"The students know that their crimes are serious, and my father... my father deserves more than death. The students dare not extravagantly ask for the emperor's pardon, but they want to do their part for Ming Dynasty. In this battle... the students are willing to be the vanguard. It is better to die for the country than to be executed for treason, and I ask the emperor for permission!"

Zhu Qizhen still doesn't believe it, how can your life be worth my Three Thousand Battalion and Shenji Battalion?
To be on the safe side, it is better to attack from the sea, even if you pay some price, you will always win in the end.

Zhang Jin was eager to do meritorious service at this time. Seeing the opponent hesitate, she hurriedly said: "It doesn't matter if the emperor doesn't approve of the student's tactics. The student can go back to the city of Condor Eagle and serve as an internal response to the emperor, and... the student's identity can be close to the queen. Sir, why don't students learn from Yan Shi Jing Ke..."

Zhu Qizhen sighed and said, "How sure are you?"

Zhang Jin was taken aback, and replied: "The student's skills are a bit weak, but those foreigners have no defense against the students, as long as they can get close..."

"no!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, interrupted him, and asked, "I'm here to ask you, how confident are you in attacking from land?"

Zhang Jin suddenly became excited and said: "The emperor is worrying too much. No matter from land or sea, the strength of our Ming fleet is far superior to that of the Eastern Romans. This battle will definitely be won. The students suggest that we should make a surprise attack by land. A quick decision, moreover, can reduce battle damage and casualties."

Zhu Qizhen pondered for a long time, and then ordered Zhang Mao, Li Zhen and Chen Ying to be summoned.

At first, the three of them almost ignored Zhang Jin, but when they heard the two-line offensive tactics by sea and land, their expressions gradually became serious.

Chen Ying took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, I think... this plan is feasible!"

As the most advanced firearms unit of the Ming Dynasty, the Shenji Battalion hardly participated in the battle along the way.

In naval battles, the ship's artillery is sufficient.

Landing operations... The ports that the ironclad ships attacked were basically reduced to ruins, and the Shenji Battalion got off the ship, but they couldn't find the attack target.

The [-] Battalion could still take over the city defense, but the role of the Shenji Battalion was not brought into play at all.

Now that he finally had the chance, of course he agreed.

Zhang Mao had a thought, and said, "Actually, this tactic can be adjusted a little bit. If the Divine Machine Battalion on land pretends to attack Condor Eagle City, the Eastern Romans will definitely return to defense. At this time, the ironclad ships attack from the sea, and they will definitely be able to win in one fell swoop!"

At this time, Zhang Jin said cautiously: "Ironclad ships can advance and retreat at sea, but it's hard to say on land. If the Eastern Romans come out in full force and fight for their lives, I'm afraid, I'm afraid..."

Everyone can understand that, indeed, land is different from sea, and they still fight in foreign lands.

Unfamiliar with the terrain, coupled with the fact that the Shenji Battalion is a heavy supply unit, and their movements are slow, if they are targeted, there will inevitably be some casualties.

Li Zhen said: "Then the [-] Battalion will coordinate the operations, and the Shenji Battalion will be in charge of long-range fire suppression."

Zhang Mao frowned and said, "In this way, wouldn't this line of the road become the main attack again?"

Finally, Chen Ying understood, and said angrily, "Why can't we attack?"

Because except for the Shenji Battalion and the Three Thousand Battalion, the rest of the troops were brought from Jiaozhi and Luzon. The Luzon Navy and King Tan stayed in Temasek Island, and only the Jiaozhi Navy remained.

Zhang Mao was in command of the Jiaozhi Navy, and this force could not be compared with the Three Thousand Battalion and the Shenji Battalion in terms of weapons and equipment or the combat quality of its personnel.

However, the level is not enough, ironclad ships come to join!

As long as you drive an ironclad ship, no matter what battalion you want, I am invincible, you can do whatever you want!

Therefore, when he heard that the [-] Battalion and the Shenji Battalion were attacking from land, he was naturally reluctant.

This is an easy feat, so of course we have to fight for it.

Chen Ying and Li Zhen also understood it, and immediately joined hands to insist on attacking from land, and the iron-clad ships feigned an attack.

With one against two, Zhang Mao was immediately defeated.

This result made Zhu Qizhen a little unexpected. He called these three people to discuss the attack route, but at the beginning of the discussion, Zhang Mao's careful thinking was exposed and he was directly defeated.

"The two Qing families should think about it. Attacking from the land, in case of any unexpected situation, or even being ambushed by the enemy army, there is no way to retreat at that time, and it will be too late to regret!"

Zhu Qizhen was embarrassed to say it clearly, be careful of Zhang Jin's [-]-year-old son, I killed his whole family, maybe he was pretending to surrender, and he was secretly thinking about how to get revenge on me!
Li Zhen had a disapproving expression on her face, and said, "Don't worry, your majesty, how can the combat effectiveness of these foreign devils be compared with the [-] Battalion? Even if they set up an ambush, I dare to sneak in openly, and then kill one in the ambush circle." Bloody Road, cooperate with Shenji Battalion to take down that Bird City!"

"well said!"

Chen Ying also stood up and said: "The target of the iron-clad ship is too big, and the enemy's main fortifications are built against the iron-clad ship. It is not the best strategy to storm the port. It is better to order the iron-clad ship to feign an attack, and then the Shenji Battalion and the Sanqian Battalion will work together from land attack."

Zhang Jin blushed and said, "Students are familiar with the terrain here, so they can lead the way!"

Zhu Qizhen looked at the two of them, then at Zhang Jin, and finally nodded.

No matter how you look at it, this tactic is the most perfect.

I just hope it's not a trap, otherwise, the consequences will be hard to say...

Alright, now that you've made your decision, let's do it!

"Since everyone agrees, there is no need to delay, Chen Ying, Li Zhen!"

"Chen is here!"

"Chen is here!"

"The two of you will set off tonight, and you must arrive at Shenying City before dawn tomorrow morning."

"According to the order!"

"According to the order!"

Zhu Qizhen turned his head and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Mao!"

Zhang Mao hurriedly saluted: "The minister is here!"

"Lead the Cochin Navy, take the iron-clad ship, and set off now. According to the time, you will arrive at Calamba Port at midnight. Don't rest and attack directly. Remember, you can only feign an attack, and you can't love to fight!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Although Zhang Mao was helpless, he had no choice but to agree.

Feint attack, let's feint attack, after all, it is the most elite Shenji Battalion and Sanqian Battalion in Ming Dynasty, how can the shrimp soldiers and crab generals under him compare...

However, all three of them accepted the order, but they had a question at the same time.

Where is the emperor going?
If you go by land, attacking the city and pulling out the stronghold is awe-inspiring, but it is a bit risky.

If it is with the boat...wouldn't it be the emperor's personal cover?

Who can afford this grace!
Finally, before leaving, Zhang Mao boldly asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to board the ship?"

Zhu Qizhen smiled lightly, and said: "I'm tired, I'll stay here tonight, you guys go!"

All three of them felt strange, when did the emperor slack off in his personal conquest?

Why is it today...

The Ming army got busy again, the Shenji Battalion and the Sanqian Battalion started preparations, and the Jiaozhi Navy directly boarded the ship and set sail.

Zhu Qizhen came to a camp where many Eastern Romans were imprisoned, all of whom survived the war by luck.

"Zhang Jin!"

"The students are here!"

"You tell them that I am the emperor of Ming Dynasty."

"Yes!"

When Zhang Jin translated this sentence, some of the Eastern Romans showed surprise, while others were at a loss, because they didn't know the country of Ming Dynasty at all.

Zhu Qizhen continued: "My fleet attacked your port and ruined your family, but you started this war. I came here from a long distance just to tell you that Daming has never been afraid of war!"

"Now I will let you go, go back to the City of the Condor, and tell your Queen, the Queen, that I have come to settle accounts with her! Then tell the people of Eastern Rome that as long as they surrender, they can avoid death."

"Three days later, my fleet will attack the port of Calamba and attack your city of eagles. If you can surrender, or bring more people to surrender, I will forgive you again. However, if you don't have a long memory, If you still want to fight against me, I guarantee that none of you will survive!"

"Remember what I said, let's go!"

After finishing speaking, Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, actually letting them go.

These people were still hesitant at first, because they didn't believe that some people caught prisoners, and they didn't kill or work. They didn't even humiliate them verbally or physically, and they let them go directly.

If there is nothing wrong with this person, there is only one answer, that is, he doesn't care at all.

No matter whether he would bring the news to the City of Condor Eagle or not, this battle was inevitable.

Moreover, the Ming emperor seemed very confident.

Because the only remaining Condor Fleet of the Eastern Romans had just been destroyed, such a fleet had no rivals in the entire world.

These Eastern Romans got farther and farther away, and finally got away from the control of the Ming army.

Only then did they realize that they were rescued!
Seeing those people gradually disappearing from sight, Zhu Qizhen asked, "Zhang Jin, what are you thinking?"

Zhang Jin replied respectfully: "Students think that the emperor seems to act rough and unrestrained, but in fact... he is thoughtful and takes a very long-term view."

"Are you playing charades again?"

"No, the students dare not!"

Zhang Jin waved his hands again and again, and said: "The emperor has designated the battle route, but he didn't follow the ship, but stayed here. This is great wisdom!"

"I didn't follow the soldiers to the front, how could I be so wise? Shouldn't it be cowardice?"

"The emperor really knows how to joke!"

"Then tell me, just tell me what I think?"

Zhang Jin nodded and said: "The emperor stayed here and let those Eastern Romans go, it should be a layout."

"Oh?"

Zhu Qizhen became interested and asked, "What game?"

Zhang Jin thought for a while, and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, and then said: "The reason for letting those people go is to let them pass the news back. My Daming fleet is still resting in Negombo Port and will attack in three days. City of the Eagle The Eastern Romans will inevitably organize troops to resist, but..."

"But what?"

"However, the attack has started tonight. The enemy is not fully prepared. If the ironclad ship is suddenly found to be in port, the defenders of Eagle City will definitely go to support it. In such a tense atmosphere, the enemy will not consider their own safety. Only by sending out all the troops, the Shenji Battalion can seize the opportunity to attack the city!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "You are right, this tactic is very good."

"Thanks to the emperor's absurd praise, the student is stupid, shame on me!"

"Don't be humble!"

Zhu Qizhen continued: "Your father rebelled against me, so it is only right for me to kill him. If this battle is really as you said, and the battle can be resolved quickly and the damage minimized, then I will spare you, and there will be a reward! "

Zhang Jin knelt down, tears streaming down her face: "Student, thank the emperor for his kindness."

"Get up!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "I remember you said that the layout of the entire Ceylon Island should be planned in advance."

"The student did say that."

"Well, tell me about your plan!"

(End of this chapter)