Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

The heavy rain poured down on the ground, and everything was soaked in the rising river water. All the scenes were so boring, but compared with the sky that never seemed to clear up before him, what made Tian Chao more worried was the wandering in the sea outside the Datian River Estuary. ghost.Qu Zhi counted from September 42th, 43nd Year of the Yongli Calendar to February [-]th, [-]rd Year of the Yongli Calendar, the West Boni Governor's Mansion has been blocked by the Dutch for five months and five days.Although a batch of necessary materials were transferred through the interconnected waterways during the period, the stone that weighed on the hearts of the soldiers and civilians of the Xibo Ni Dudu Mansion was so heavy.

Speaking of it, Xibo mud is not a paradise. The sadistic mosquitoes, leeches and other tropical poisonous insects threaten the lives of soldiers and civilians in the reclamation all the time. They have taken the lives of thirty or forty soldiers and civilians after only a few years of development. After all, this land is their new home now, and no one is not flustered by the robbers.

At the beginning, people were still counting on Dongning's rescue, but as the days passed, hope turned into disappointment, and disappointment turned into despair. The reason why there was no hysteria broke out was, of course, the damn rainy season. On the one hand, Tian Chao, Zhuge Fengye and others are also strong restraints, but now

"The rainy season is coming to an end, if Dongning doesn't send reinforcements." Chang Yong shook his head. "Even if Hongyi Shounuo doesn't take the initiative to attack Chaowu Fort, the natives will have a different idea if they don't protect it."

"There is only one who can be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no one who can guard against a thief for a thousand days. The red barbarians are seduced but not sent out. This is to drag us to death." Cao Yi echoed. "Now the morale of the army is already unstable. If the siege cannot be rescued again, I am afraid that those newly attached troops and later miners will have other thoughts."

"Stop complaining." Tian Chao couldn't hold back when he heard this, and broke off the handle of the banana leaf that was used as a fan. "With just two barbarian boats pressed outside, I feel that I can't survive? I'm not so delicate. I don't believe in the farming that we should be farming, the fishing and hunting that should be fishing, and the red barbarians can outperform us. As for you Said that the morale of the army is unstable." Tian Chao looked at the position of someone who was not present. "Release the news, He Hujun has gone to Batavia to help the big guy find a wife, if anyone is timid at this juncture, don't blame me for not giving them a chance"

Before Tian Chao finished speaking, Jiang Tao, who was drenched all over, rushed in: "Hongyi has retreated!"

Several guards and supervising officers excitedly stood up and surrounded Jiang Tao to ask questions. For a moment, Jiang Tao felt that he had fallen into a noise trap. He was dumbfounded and didn't know whose question to answer first. Seeing this scene, Tian Chao yelled: " Calm down for me, and let Officer Jiang Whistle answer you one by one."

The room fell silent for a moment, at this moment Tian Chao confirmed: "Long An, how do you know that Hong Yi has retreated."

"Captain Fang sent someone back in a small boat to report." Jiang Tao took off his wet clothes, sat by the pond fire and wiped his whole body with a dry cloth while answering. The wet clothes on the rack were scorched by the fire. Bursts of humidity were emitted, filling the firepit with a musty smell. "It is said that the Daishan is leading the Maoyu to notify the ship to enter the estuary, and the specific news will be conveyed by the Maoyu."

【Cat Island】?The people present looked at each other in blank dismay. Speaking of it, they were all from the Lu division. Otherwise, they should know that this is a notification ship belonging to the Zhenguo Fleet.But this is good news anyway, Tian Chao immediately ordered someone to inform the whole village.When the next round of cheers rang out, Tian Chao knew that the crisis had finally been overcome without any danger.

"What? Admiral Ma came out in person?" Tian Chao couldn't help exclaiming after hearing the words of the captain of the [Maoyu], Xiao Tongsheng. From a personal point of view, Maying is Tian Chao's benefactor. "Then can I send this official to pay homage to your lord on Li Weigong's account?"

"Master Tian has a heart, but the army is leading all the ships to chase after the Hongyi warship. I'm afraid it won't turn around for a while." Xiao Tongsheng looked at Tian Chao who was a little disappointed and smiled reservedly. In his eyes, although Tian Chao was a marine His background is incomparable to an authentic naval military officer like himself. As for the rumor that Maying appreciates Tian Chao, it makes him even more dismissive of the lucky governor in front of him. "However, the governor can order someone to prepare some meat." Of course, he didn't like it, but he was dispatched as if he was the opponent's Shangguan. "Maybe it will come in handy."

Tian Chao ignored the other party's arrogance, and immediately nodded in agreement. Even if Maying's relationship was left aside, he came all the way to rescue him, and there was no good wine. Other meals must be arranged properly. Of course, the only few cattle are reluctant to be slaughtered. As for the number of unclean pigs in the eyes of the local people, there are not many pigs, so after Tian Chao ordered the slaughter of pigs and sheep, he sent people to the delta to catch waterfowl and dig out eggs, and prepared food for thousands of people.

After looking forward to it for a long time, until noon the next day, the rainy Xibo mud suddenly cleared up for a short time. Against the background of this auspicious omen, Tian Chao, who was sitting on the [Maoyu], saw his returning fleet .In order to break the blockade of Xiboni and to deal with the two or more Galen warships of the Dutch, the Zhenguo Fleet left three ships with [-] materials in Dongning, and the other five three-masted gunboats with more than [-] materials. By the way, with such strength, it is natural to win against the Dutch two military Galen of similar specifications.Of course, the Dutch are not soft persimmons. Although they sailed away when they saw something bad, they still bravely fought back after being caught up. One of them was dragged back, but the other was too far behind.

"Junmen," Tian Chao, who transferred from the [Maoyu] to the [Li Weigong], expressed his shock at the fierceness of the battle at the beginning, but when he saw Maying with his head covered, his shock had risen to infinity To the point of adding complex. "The military sect is willing to risk thunderbolts to rescue Xiboni. The subordinate officials are very grateful. They also invite the officers and soldiers of the military sect and the ships to go ashore. The subordinate officials have prepared food and drinks for the army."

"There's no need to go to land. If the Dutch escape back to Batavia, heavy troops will be dispatched. You can send the food and drinks to the ships." Maying ordered Tian Chao, although he was no bigger than Tian Chao He is a few years old, but when he speaks, he shows the demeanor of a superior. "By the way, you did a good job in Xiboni, and the Lord once praised you to me in private."

"Don't dare, my lord and the military gate are absurd." Tian Chao knew how he should behave at this moment. "Without the material support from the Military Affairs Department and the assistance from colleagues in the Governor's Mansion, how could the Xiaguan fight the current situation with his bare hands?"

"These are all polite words and nonsense. The Lord can see clearly whether he is really capable or not." Maying interrupted Tian Chao's humility unceremoniously. "By the way, Dongning is currently expanding its army. The lord may have plans to re-enter the mainland. It's time to employ people. I can recommend it for you. Due to seniority, the regiment control may not be able to be appointed for a while, but the commander of the regiment joins the army. It's not hopeless, how about it, are you interested?"

"Thank you for your support from the army." Tian Chao thanked him all over his mouth, but he couldn't decide whether to go back or stay. "Junmen, this incident is sudden, and the lower officials are not prepared for a while, can you allow me to think about it for two days?"

"Then think it through." Maying didn't force it, after all, the opportunity is one's own. "However, I can only stay here for one day. If you still can't make a decision, then you have to postpone it."

"Why is the military gate in such a hurry?" Tian Chao was shocked. "Wouldn't it be if Hong Yi came back?"

"It's because I'm worried about Hongyi's return, so I have to return early." Maying interrupted Tian Chao, pointing to the towed Dutch ship on the distant sea. "Originally a small injury is not a big deal, and there are boatmen on the ship who can repair it on the spot, but after capturing such a big guy, you may not know that Dongning can only build a similar gunboat in a year now, so although It is severely damaged, but it must be dragged back to Dongning as soon as possible for repairs."

Ma Ying paused before saying again: "As for Hongyi coming again, Dongning has captured hundreds of Hongyi alive. If Hongyi comes again, you should send someone to tell them that if you want to redeem these people, you must first After signing the armistice treaty, the two sides will not attack, so Xiboni may be able to avoid the disaster of war.”

In fact, Maying has vaguely revealed to Tian Chao the true purpose of Ming Zheng's armistice negotiations with the Netherlands, and Tian Chao, who understood this, showed a clear look on his face: "The army is close to attack. Is there going to be a big battle?"

"What the Lord thinks, this is not something you and I can guess." Maying warned Tian Chao. "Whether it's a big battle or a small one, you and I are warriors. Warriors shouldn't make decisions, and everything has to be listened to by the superiors." Ma Ying is here to mention military affairs. Supernatural is endlessly grateful, but before Tian Chao thanked him again, he heard Tian Chao add. "This time I also brought some luggage for Xibo Ni, so don't just talk, arrange the transfer as soon as possible."

Tian Chao immediately thought of what Ma Ying said just now, and asked eagerly: "But you won't send it again this year?"

"Exactly," Maying hesitated for a moment and confided to Tian Chao. "Now that all military resources are being transferred to Zhoushan and Seogwipo, Dongning has no spare time to take care of the three southern capitals, including Camlan, Labuan, and Xiboni."

"Zhoushan and Seogwipo?" Tian Chao was stunned. "Junmen, do you mean what the lord means?"

"The Northern Fleet has already built a temporary water fortress on the front line of Salmon Island. It may be used for this battle."

"Couldn't it be, go out to Shandong all at once." Tian Chao couldn't help discussing with Maying, even forgetting the difference in status between them. "It's too risky. Dongning only has so many soldiers. If it falls into the siege of Qing captives, it's not right, not right."

"This is not necessarily the case. The mountains in Shandong are criss-crossing, and it is not a place where the Qing cavalry can gallop." When Ma Ying said this, he suddenly realized that he, a naval officer, was brought to the ditch by Tian Chao when he talked about land warfare. In, so he laughed and cursed. "Forget it, you and I can't talk about these things, let's go to business first"