Dragon Sea Empire

"...Nanjing has five famous Fengshui mountains. The first is Zhongshan in the eastern suburbs. The second is Qixia Mountain in the northeastern suburbs. The third is Mufu Mountain in the northern suburbs. The fourth is Fangshan in the southeastern suburbs, also known as Tianyin Mountain. The fifth is the south Niu Shou Mountain. It was called Niu Tau Mountain in ancient times.”

More than fifty gunboats are arranged in a long snake formation.Shuttle back and forth on the Yangtze River north of Mufu Mountain and Yanziji.at the same time.There are more than 1000 cast iron six-pound, sixteen-pound, and 24-pound guns on the gunboat with a range of more than 300 steps.Repeatedly bombarded the shore.The densely packed small boats, sampans, and centipede boats on the surface of the cover carried the infantry soldiers of the Chinese Army to land on the beach.

In the capture of Yangzhou.After completely cutting off the water transport route of the Grand Canal.The Chinese Army only left more than 1500 sailors and musketeers, and 600 people from the Hainan Li civilian battalion to guard Yangzhou.The main force is approaching the city of Jinling.Simultaneous attacks on the northern and southern capitals began.It can be called a shocking strategic move.

On the Xinxing after many refits.Yin Feng held a telescope at the bow of the boat to observe the south bank of the Yangtze River.He was accompanied by Xu Hongji.Xu Hongji is using the knowledge he gained as a wandering Taoist priest.Explain the Feng Shui of Nanjing City to Yin Feng.

"In front of us is the Shogunate Mountain. According to "Jingding Jiankangzhi", the Prime Minister of Jin Dynasty Wang Dao built the Shogunate on this mountain. Therefore, the Shogunate is the name of the mountain. This mountain is close to the river. It is located in the northwestern suburb of Jinling City, Yingtianfu. Coast. It starts from Tiger Mountain near Shangyuan Gate in the west. It reaches Yanziji in the east. Its northwest side is close to the Yangtze River. The steep rock wall is like a long sword drawn out of its sheath; It is the natural barrier of Jinling City. Its highest peak is called Beigu Mountain. On its north side, there are two peaks. Jiajian confronts each other. They are collectively called Jialuo Peak and Cuiluo Peak. The lower mountain in the northeast corner of Mufu Mountain is called Zhidu Mountain. Commonly known as Rock Mountain. The feng shui of this mountain has been very prosperous since ancient times. It is loved by the emperors, kings, and Xiehao people of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. There are Sima Dan Yongping Mausoleum of Emperor Mu of Jin Dynasty, Wang Dao Tomb, Yan Han Tomb, Song Emperor Wen Emperor Xuan of the Southern Dynasty Empress Chong Ningling Mausoleum, King Liu Daolin's Tomb of King Jing of Changsha..."

Yin Feng stood tall and tall on the bow of the boat.The wind blowing by the river brought bursts of gunpowder smoke.He is somewhat high-spirited: through the ages.Heroes who dare to stand upright and come to the city of Jinling.There are only a handful of them.

He put down the binoculars.He said with a smile: "Lin Shuisheng's sailors and marines are moving very fast. The flag has already been planted on Beigu Mountain. The infantry brothers have also landed. The Yanziji bridgehead is as stable as Mount Tai. Oh. Old Xu. Need it The brothers also control those hills."

Xu Hongji picked up a European-made spotting telescope - which was specially approved by Yin Feng.Binoculars are generally only issued by army commanders - look forward.He muttered in his mouth: "My sailors and marines are really brave. Only 1000 people beat off 5000 officers and soldiers. ... Yanziji is further south. The eastern suburb of Jinling City is Zhongshan: it got its name from the Han Dynasty. Han people think This mountain is the bell of Jinling Wangqi. Hence the name; also Zijin Mountain. There are three peaks in total. The first peak is the main peak. It is called the North Peak; the second peak is to the southeast. The peak is slanted to the southwest (Note: where the Tianbao City of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is located). Zhongshan is the most precious and prosperous Fengshui treasure land in Jinling. It is where Jinling's "borneol" is located. It has always been valued by the emperor's home. Soochow Emperor The tomb of Sun Quan, the tomb of Liang Seng Baozhi, and the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty are all here. Among the three peaks of Zhongshan Mountain, the third peak is close to the city wall of Jinling. It guards the main road to the southeast of Jinling. The most dangerous. The plan is to encircle Jinling City. We must occupy the third peak of Zhongshan Mountain." He said here.Xu Hongji was a little confused: "My lord, this is a plan to help you out. Can it really be useful?"

Yin Feng laughed: "The capital of the Ming Dynasty was established in Beijing, and the emperor guarded the gate. The southern capital was Jinling, and Jiangnan was the town. The northern and southern capitals are cities that the enemy must attack and the officers and soldiers must defend. There is no room for maneuver in strategy or politics. As long as we surround the city of Nanjing, the Ming armies from all over the surrounding areas will rush towards Jinling City like moths to a flame. Our army only needs to control the waterway of the Yangtze River, block the official army in the north of the river, and concentrate on dealing with the imperial army from the south. Advance and retreat freely. Destroy the officers and soldiers one by one."

Xu Hongji just wanted to open his mouth to flatter Yin Feng.An orderly with a feather in his helmet hurried over.Salute with the left hand across the chest.Loudly said: "General Manager. Colonel Ye's battleship Zhenyuan sent a semaphore signal. The artillery has already begun to land in Yanziji."

Yin Feng nodded: "Order Colonel Li Xing. Send elite troops to the third peak of Zhongshan Mountain. Control the mountain and surrounding areas. The artillery is ready to man. Transport the cannons to the mountain. It is best to start firing at Jinling City early tomorrow morning. "

The orderly was just leaving.Yin Feng stopped him: "Wait a minute. Pass down the order. The mausoleum of the Emperor Taizu of this dynasty. No one is allowed to enter."

Xu Hongji nodded repeatedly.Before he could say a word of compliment.A pretty girl came out of the cabin.Called softly: "Brother-in-law. It's time for lunch."

This is Zeng Junting, the youngest concubine daughter of Zeng Ke, the eldest of the Zeng family.He is 17 years old.Zeng Qi had always planned for Yin Feng to marry her as a sequel.Yin Feng has been evading in every possible way.Excuse that Jun Ting is still young or something.This time the expedition.Zeng Qi said that Yin Feng was surrounded by men.No one takes care of daily life and diet.He just put his little niece on the new number.Yin Feng was helpless.Had to accept.But he turned around.Mei Xinlan, the number one of Qinhuai River Danyan Book Apartment, was also brought on board.Let her be with Zeng Junting.To save yourself from having a hard time talking about Li Xia in the melon field.

present.Yin Feng nodded slightly embarrassed: "Okay. I still have something to do here. Wait a little longer...you can have dinner with Miss Mei first. Leave me alone."

Zeng Junting is a charming girl.Without Zeng Qian's beauty and perfect figure.But cheerful and kind.Gentle and clever.She smiled and said, "Brother-in-law. We'll wait for you." After speaking, she turned and went back to her room.

Yin Feng turned his head.Seeing Xu Hongji quickly put away his playful and teasing smile.He said to him angrily: "Now, the west, north, and east sides of Jinling City are about to be controlled by our Chinese army. Where do you think the officers and soldiers from the South Road are most likely to come for reinforcements. Old Xu. You said that you have traveled in Jinling for a year .Do you wander outside the city every day?"

"Where is it? My lord, I was joking. I was poor back then. I had to take turns placing orders in various Taoist monasteries... Then what is it like to hang out... But, my lord, Zhongshan and Niushoushan still have to be occupied. This is completely Sealed Nanjing City.  …

"Niu Shou Mountain. It is Niu Tau Mountain. Yue Fei fought against the Jin soldiers here back then. It is really... Niu Shou Mountain. Let Yan Siqi guard it. This time, the court will be in a hurry."

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"Brothers, speed up. We are the number one artillery regiment in the world. We must not fall behind the second regiment." Zhong Bin, the head of the first regiment of the Chinese Army Artillery Brigade, pushed the artillery cart vigorously.While shouting.Along the banks of the Yangtze River.Countless artillerymen became coolies.They are all pushing and pulling the cannon carts there.

Three regiments of the Artillery Brigade.A regiment is in the northern line of the Chinese Army.There are two regiments on the southern line.The Chinese Army on the Southern Front did not have independent cavalry units.Only special battalions and various troops are equipped with horses for raw hands.Used for patrol and investigation.However, there are quite a few mules and horses brought by the Chinese Army.A large number of supplies and weapons require animal power.but.In Yanziji sandy beach.The landing troops scrambled for mules and horses to haul equipment.When the artillerymen who most need mules and horses come ashore.Li Kuiqi found angrily that the more than 1000 horses and mules that had landed earlier had been preemptively used by the infantry brothers.He had no choice but to go back to the fleet to call the ships carrying mules and horses.At the same time, let the brothers transport the cannon ashore by manpower first.

An orderly with a feathered helmet jumped into the river from a skiff.He ran towards Zhong Bin with a deep kick and a shallow kick.

"Brigade Commander Li ordered: Your department quickly dispatches a battalion. Carrying heavy artillery. Cooperate with the third infantry division to occupy the third peak of Zijin Mountain."

"Ah. Take the heavy artillery up the mountain. All right. I will execute the order immediately; Excuse me. I want to assist in the battle. Which infantry unit is it?" Zhong Bin smiled helplessly.

"The Fifth Brigade of the Third Division. Major Yan Siqi's troops." The orderly replied.Turned around and ran away.

"Yan Zhenquan and Butcher Yan's troops. Hehe. It's a good show." Zhong Bin nodded.He shouted loudly, "Is the commander of the Second Battalion here? Brothers of the Second Battalion, take the heavy artillery and go climbing."

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Beigu Mountain, the main peak of Shogunate Mountain.Thousands of sailor musketeers are cutting down trees.Used to build temporary forts.Famous mountains around Nanjing.Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of this dynasty, strictly forbids the common people to trample on it.People are not allowed to collect firewood and cut down trees on the mountain at will.Therefore, the mountains are lush with trees.The sailors easily felled large tracts of timber.The Taiwanese native auxiliary soldiers followed the instructions of the artisans accompanying the army.Construction of the fort has already begun.On the temporarily opened mountain road.A heavy cannon firing 36-pound shells is being dragged by more than 100 people to the top of Beigu Mountain.

Lin Shuisheng was looking around with a telescope on the top of the mountain.An orderly came running out of breath.After standing at attention and saluting, he said: "...the ship owner and the chief officer have orders. Your department will send elite personnel to go out of Jinling City. Scout the situation."

Lin Shuisheng nodded.He ordered loudly: "Brothers of the Nanyang Corps. Who wants to be the first to kill Jinling City?"

The troops he brought were transferred from Nanyang.It is counted as a representative of the Nanyang troops participating in the war.So morale is high.Everyone cheered: "Let's go."

"We are the first to climb the mountain at the first post in Java. Let us go to Jinling City as well."

"Go, go, go. You have all your first achievements. Do you still want to eat alone? Hey, Boss Jin. Your family has enough land for military exploits. We must let our brothers in the Third Fleet share some."

"Let's go. We haven't fought a decent battle back in Tangshan. How can we meet people when we go back to our hometown. Director Lin. Let our brothers from the Aceh Squadron go up."

Lin Shuisheng laughed loudly: "Okay. Let the brothers from Aceh go. They have never been back to Tangshan. Let them go to Jinling for a stroll."