Du Hui and the Ke brothers were trying their best to maintain the defense of Chaozhou Fucheng, while Chen Kai was working hard to stabilize people's hearts. While Chen Kai was lecturing the security chiefs and armor chiefs, Du Hui had already done a good job when he set off.

Zheng Chenggong, who was well prepared, immediately led his troops to board the sailing ship after receiving the report.

The plan formulated by Chen Kai was originally the result of continuous deductions with Zheng Chenggong. Originally, Zheng Chenggong did not agree to Chen Kai personally leading people to sneak into Chaozhou City, because Chen Kai was no longer just a planner for this army.

He is just a staff member, but an absolutely indispensable figure.

This is Chen Kai's great achievement in the arms workshop in the past year. His foresight and intelligence analysis ability have always been valued by Zheng Chenggong. However, Chen Kai has repeatedly insisted, and there are also people on Nan'ao Island.

There was indeed no more suitable candidate than Chen Kai, so he had to settle for the next best thing and let Chen Kai take the risk.

Since Chen Kai set off, in the past few days, Chen Kai has turned his hands to make clouds and rain in Chaozhou City. It can be said that he has been thinking very hard. Zheng Chenggong is also anxious on Nan'ao Island, fearing that Chen Kai and others will be raped by Che Ren.

Seeing through again. Poor God, after several days of waiting, I finally got the news, and it was great good news. Even Zheng Chenggong, who had gradually lost his expression of joy and anger, couldn't help but feel happy.

From the time Chen Kai completed the impossible production task in that month and a half, to the subsequent series of equipment innovations, Zheng Chenggong always believed that Chen Kai was the ancestor of the Emperor Ming Dynasty who came to help him revive the Ming Dynasty and clear up his father's surrender to the Qing Dynasty.

The chosen one who has brought shame to the family. This has its own destiny, and now it is even more confirmed.

"With three hundred soldiers, we captured a large city of fifty thousand people. This is because God has mercy on the Chinese people who suffered from the cruelty of the Tartars!"

The capital city of Chaozhou is hundreds of miles inland. Boats have to sail upstream on the Han River. The wind direction is acceptable, but it is really not suitable for too many people. Zheng Chenggong simply brought Qinding Town, Zuochong Town, Youchong Town and Zhongchong Town.

Set off and try to get to Chaozhou Fucheng as quickly as possible to ensure that you won't lose it again.

From the port outside Nan'ao City to the entrance of Hanjiang River, it is only a mere twenty miles. When converted into sea miles, the distance is only five or six nautical miles. The speed of sea-going ships in this era was only a few knots, but this distance was

In just an hour, not even an hour passed, Zheng Chenggong's ship had already sailed into the mouth of the Han River.

The Hanjiang River originates from the mountainous area at the junction of Jiangxi, Fujian and Guangdong provinces. It joins the Meixi River at Sanheba in Dabu County. Then it follows the terrain and flows directly into the sea through the east of Chaozhou City. The entrance of the Hanjiang River to the sea is divided into three parts by the Hanjiang Delta.

, respectively called Beixi, Dongxi and Xixi by the locals. Since Beixi happened to be sandwiched between Chenghai County and the pirates of Nanyang Village in Lianxia Town, Zheng Chenggong did not choose there, but entered from Dongxi.

Near Dongxi, the only large-scale local armed force was Yang Hu, a local tycoon in Chenghai County who claimed to be the governor. Since the Han River Delta had a flat terrain, large arable land, and dense population, after the area got out of control in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, most of the people from surrounding areas

Road bandits are coveted by pirates. Even last year, Huang Hairu, a bandit from Huanggangbao in Raoping County, sent troops to attack here.

Yang Hu occupies this place, and his own strength is not weak, but he is in the place of the Fourth War, and a group of thieves are watching. He is not willing to provoke Zheng Chenggong's army, which is obviously just passing through the border. He simply closes the city gate and lets Zheng Chenggong recruit trackers nearby to trace the river.

And up.

Boating against the current, Zheng Chenggong's troops moved slowly. Later, due to the change of wind direction, they simply separated into a town and took turns disembarking from the boat and walking. A hundred miles away, fortunately, Zheng Chenggong also marched northward. The strength of more than 2,000 soldiers was not enough for the surrounding local bandits.

Look, there was no surprise or danger along the way, but it took a few days to get to Chaozhou City.

Fortunately, according to the early scouting reports, the city was still under the control of the Ming army. After the contact, Zheng Chenggong's ships sailed into the dock and accompanied the towns into the city. Chen Kai and others were finally able to let go of their worries for several days.

Already.

"National surname."

As soon as Chen Kaifu saluted, Zheng Chenggong immediately stepped forward, helped him up with both hands, and then bowed: "Chen Canjun is willing to take risks for the king's division, so he deserves this tribute."

Zheng Chenggong acted like this, and Chen Kai had no choice but to return the favor quickly. If it were others, such as Du Hui or the Ke family brothers, Zheng Chenggong would never be like this, because they are Zheng Chenggong's generals, military generals, wearing strong armor and fighting hard, and it is their duty to die on the battlefield.

Separate matters, but Chen Kai is a civil servant. He should be sitting in the weapons workshop on Nan'ao Island to build weapons and armor for the army, but now he takes risks and deceives the city, and even personally fights with Che Renzhong and other figures in close combat, and so on

, Zheng Chenggong also showed great respect.

"Let's go back to the main town hall. Guo Xing, we still have a lot of things to do, and we really don't have any time to spare."

As Chen Kai said, after taking the capital city of Chaozhou, Zheng Chenggong's reinforcements arrived and achieved stable control of the place. This was only the first step. There were many things that needed to be done next, and their time was still very tight.

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Arriving at the main town hall, Zheng Chenggong sat down. The first thing he saw was the description of the situation of the prefecture's Yamen and Chaozhou Town compiled by Chen Kai, Ke Chenshu and Du Hui. In terms of details, there was not enough time yet, so he had to give it a try.

Zheng Chenggong read it on his own after the meeting.

"Chen Canjun has done a good job in dealing with those officials. As long as they are not die-hard Tatar loyalists, there is no need to make things difficult for scholars. We welcome those who are willing to follow the court, and those who are unwilling will be given money to pay back.

As for returning to my hometown, whether they explain it truthfully or exaggerate, we will all end up with a reputation as a courteous and virtuous corporal."

Scholars have a great influence on the local area. This is something Chen Kai has long known. Shen Quanqi's performance during the Battle of Quanzhou is an example. After receiving praise from Zheng Chenggong, Chen Kai said a few words of humility, and the topic quickly turned to

Above military affairs.

"Chaozhou city defense is temporarily in charge of Zuochong Town and Youchong Town. Ke Chenshu and Ke Chenmei will call back to Zhongchong Town to get familiar with the troops again and wait for future orders."

After Zheng Chenggong said this, Yang Cai, the head of Zuochong Town, Lin Yi, the head of Youchong Town, and the Ke family brothers all stood up and agreed. After taking a breath, Zheng Chenggong continued: "Chaozhou City Guard Deputy General Du Hui, you are limited to three days.

Within 12 days, complete the screening of Chaozhou town soldiers. Those who pass the test will be retained, those with serious public anger will be punished in public, and the old and weak will be converted into auxiliary soldiers. In addition, one hundred soldiers will be transferred from Zhongchong Town, Zuochong Town, and Youchong Town to supplement your troops.

The Chaozhou City Guards Association has a total number of one thousand. Lieutenant General Du, this is the first city our army has recovered, and it is also the first government city. I will leave it to you."

"In the end, the general will definitely fulfill his mission. The city will be with the people, but the city will be destroyed and the people will perish!"

Sooner or later, Zhongchong Town will be transferred to other places for conquest. Du Hui is one of the main leaders participating in the capture of the city. He even personally intimidated the barracks. He was quite a deterrent among the original Chaozhou Town soldiers. The Chaozhou City Guards Association has one thousand soldiers.

, the same as Nan'ao Town, and twice as many as other towns, but he is only a deputy general. On the one hand, he has to take care of the emotions of other more senior generals, and on the other hand, it is because Chen Kai changed Zheng Chenggong's history.

Based on the Zhangquan strategy, he turned to attack Chaozhou. With him here, there is no need for a general military officer here for the time being.

Du Hui made an impassioned speech, and the generals were also excited. From a small army of only about ninety people, wandering alone in the storm, now not only the army has expanded to nearly ten thousand, but also occupied a city. Progress.

Fast, as if growing every day.

Here, there is no lack of Zheng Chenggong’s skillful leadership, the desperate fighting of the soldiers, and even more indispensable is Chen Kai, a scholar who suddenly appeared in Chaozhou and suddenly came to Nan’ao Island.

Since entering Chaozhou Fucheng, the generals have looked at Chen Kai differently. From a foreign scholar, to a very capable civil servant, to a far-sighted counselor, now, in less than a year, he has become

Like his own brother, Chen Kai has truly integrated into this new Zheng Group headed by Zheng Chenggong!

Chen Kai's current task is to be responsible for the civil affairs of Chaozhou City. Now Zheng Chenggong and this army need him and Du Hui to stay in the city to deter those who are ready to move. The troops brought by Zheng Chenggong also quickly followed the order

Then, he took control of the entire Chaozhou city instead of those who had accepted the initial reorganization.

The reorganization in the barracks was carried out immediately, and Zheng Chenggong also ordered the seven gates of Chaozhou City to be opened to facilitate the circulation of goods and personnel for people inside and outside the city.

With four town soldiers and horses, 300 troops to deceive the city, plus the two thousand Chaozhou town soldiers who are being reorganized, Zheng Chenggong's military strength in Chaozhou Fucheng has exceeded twice the previous chariot duty, so he is confident. He checked the official documents

, in the afternoon, Chen Kai took Zheng Chenggong to visit Guangji Gate, which is a must-visit place after the tide comes in. It is also something that Zheng Chenggong needs to know in advance when he invites the rich and gentry in the city to have a banquet tomorrow.

But Chen Kai didn't focus on that bridge.

"Does the country's surname tell us the origin of Han Jiang?"

"Appreciate further details."

In late spring in March, you can climb up to the tower and look out. The Hanjiang River is swollen, the river is wide open, the long bridge is lying on the waves, the waves are vast, the peaks are picturesque, and the boats are sailing like shuttles. It is a unique scene. Therefore, among the eight scenic spots in Chaozhou, "Tide Viewing from the East Tower" is the best.

Chen Kai stared at the river in the distance, at the bridges that connected the two banks, at the boats on the river, at the people who depended on it for survival, and then said seriously: "Hanjiang was originally called Evil Creek because there are often crocodiles here.

In the Tang Dynasty, Han Wengong was demoted here, wrote a memorial to crocodiles, and trained archers to hunt and kill them. Since then, Chaozhou people were no longer harmed by crocodiles. The local people were grateful for Han Wengong's kindness, so they changed the name of this river to

Han Jiang, as a memorial."

Chaozhou people are grateful and highly respect Han Yu. In Fucheng alone, there are many buildings commemorating Han Yu. Even the Guangji Bridge, which was only started to be built in the Southern Song Dynasty, the locals always refer to Han Yu's nephew Han Xiangzi.

Connected with it, it is stubbornly called Xiangzi Bridge.

Chen Kaiyan had something to say, and Zheng Chenggong could not hear the metaphor in it. Following Chen Kai's line of sight, Zheng Chenggong looked at the river in the distance, and then said solemnly: "Then let's inherit Mr. Changli's legacy and serve for
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