Chongzhen Chat Group

As the group leader, Emperor Chongzhen naturally has the authority to view all private chats in the group. Therefore, he saw all the contacts Wang Chengen made through the chat group. This was the first person to use the chat group as a tool to have private conversations to solve problems. Before that, neither Wen Tiren nor Liu Xingzuo did this. They mostly reported it to him directly.

Emperor Chongzhen was actually very pleased with this situation. With more and more members in the chat group, naturally, more and more things happen. Although they were asked to sort out the chats in the chat group and finally go to the queen to sort out a final draft for themselves to review, people's energy is limited after all. If other people like Wang Chengen can take the initiative to use the chat group to do things, and this is completely under their own monitoring, then they can save a lot of effort.

For example, this time, I have been paying attention to food issues and the situation of grain field reclamation and planting in Liaodong, so I have less energy in other aspects. Then Wang Chengen himself was checking the members of the chat group, and he found one of Liu Xiang's pirates. Just like Ma San before, he persuaded him to provide information and knew that a large number of pirates in Liu Xiang's lair were waiting. , waiting for Zheng Zhilong to come to the door. The more valuable information is that the Dutch in Taiwan will eventually fight against the Ming Dynasty together with the pirates, just like in the original history.

Although Emperor Chongzhen felt a little regretful about this, he didn't care at all. Because he knew that the Dutch colonists still liked colonization at their core, rather than doing business in a disciplined manner. Or perhaps their colonization in other countries and regions was too smooth, and they felt that although they had suffered defeats in their previous contacts with the Ming Dynasty, they believed that the Ming Dynasty had cut off their supplies by relying on conspiracy and large numbers of people. , in terms of real combat power, they still look down on the Ming Dynasty's small boats and cannons.

In addition, the Dutch have always occupied Taiwan and even wanted the Ming Dynasty to give them a place on land to station their fleet. This kind of thing is also unacceptable to Emperor Chongzhen whose soul comes from later generations. In that case, it's done. Although the issue of food imports will be affected, we cannot compromise on this. If that were the case, it would really be a waste of time.

There was food in Nanyang, and Ming Dynasty sent its navy to get it. If the strength of the navy is not enough, then we should vigorously develop the navy; if there is not enough time, then we should gather all the navy of the Ming Dynasty. Then we can continue to build ships in several shipyards. I really don’t believe it. Small Westerners What kind of birds from afar can show off their power in front of the Ming Dynasty? This is also an opportunity to give myself enough reasons to let all civil and military officials know the importance and urgency of developing the navy. It can also spread the influence of the Ming Dynasty through the Ming Dynasty to Nanyang, laying the foundation for future vassal kings to entrust overseas. Otherwise, the Western Barbarians have always controlled Nanyang. If the Ming Dynasty had to use the Western Barbarians to realize any situation, it would not be conducive to the future national policy of the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Chongzhen learned from the chat group that the pirates would attack Taiping Port tomorrow, and he also knew that they were already well prepared. However, based on the current situation, it is somewhat regrettable. Forget it, everything can't be perfect, just wait for the result of tomorrow's battle!

Emperor Chongzhen thought so and took a rest with Concubine Yuan in his arms.

At dawn the next day, a trace of fish belly white appeared in the eastern sky, and it became brighter and brighter. It was estimated that it would not be long before the rising sun would break out of the mountains and illuminate the world.

At this time, small black spots vaguely appeared on the sea outside Taiping Port, more and more, more and more. If you get closer, you can clearly see these small black dots. They are all large ships with a bow, and most of them are hung with skull and crossbones flags symbolizing pirates.

On one of the bow warships, there was a man holding a monocular with a serious face, observing Taiping Harbor. Around him, Liu Xiang, Li Guozhu and other pirate leaders stood. They did not have telescopes and could not clearly see the situation in Taiping Harbor, so they could only look at Putmans who was using a telescope.

This monocular telescope is what they call a clairvoyant. If you have this thing at sea, you can detect the situation in time and respond to it earlier than others. It is a very powerful thing. It's just a pity that the current clairvoyants are only Hongyi and those Folangji people. They can't buy them with money, they can only envy them.

Liu Xiang and other pirate leaders thought so, and at the same time they also looked forward to good news. After all, everyone has come here. If the ship sent by Zheng Yiguan had not returned first as expected, it would have made the attack more difficult.

"Yes, there are not many warships in Taiping Harbor!" Putmans put down his monocular and said with a smile on his face.

Although they couldn't understand Putmans' bird song at first, they could get some information from his expression. After hearing the translation, it turned out to be true, and everyone couldn't help but be overjoyed. Liu Xiang even patted his third boss, Liang Xiaozhen, on the shoulder and said loudly: "Third brother, that's right. Thank you for bringing this news in time. I will remember your credit later!"

"..." After hearing this, Liang Xiaozhen could only smile bitterly in her heart, but immediately responded, "Don't dare, I just told you what I heard. It was the boss and you who analyzed this fighter opportunity!"

Liu Xiang and others regarded him as being humble and didn't take it seriously. They turned to look at Taiping Harbor, just like a pervert seeing a naked beauty, or like a miser seeing a golden mountain, and they all smiled happily.

"Let's go back to our own ship and prepare to attack!" Liu Xiang raised his arms and shouted: "Brothers, Taiping Port is full of sea goods. I have something to say first. I can only keep half of what I have grabbed, and I have to hand over the rest." You’ll get the credit!”

This had been agreed upon before. Liu Xiang just emphasized again after the incident came to pass that he was afraid that some pirates had unclean hands and feet. If they were discovered by then, don't blame him for being rude!

After hearing this, these pirate leaders immediately ran away with howls, climbed down onto their boats, and headed towards their own fleet. Looking at their anxious actions, it is easy to see that they are impatient.

When the morning sun jumped over the mountains and shone brightly on the earth, the pirate fleet was already very close to Taiping Port. At this time, the pirates could hear the panicked gongs of the Ming army on the shore, and the sound of "clang, clang, clang" was heard. As expected, there were not many naval warships in Taiping Port. Although they were preparing to fight, the number was too small after all. The pirates brandished their swords and guns, just waiting to get close to fight and come ashore to snatch the sea goods.