"What I saw seemed to be four ships. Well, four ships. They were all Spanish main-type sailing ships. I am very familiar with these ships. I will definitely not be mistaken!"
"Only four ships!" Qian Wubing sighed in a low voice: "Only four ships?"
"Sir, four ships is a lot. Back in India, there were only four ships with less than a thousand soldiers and sailors. Now India is already a Spanish colony!" Luca reminded his boss that the four ships were the main force.
A large sailing ship, this is already the size of a squadron and should not be underestimated.
"Perhaps there are more that you haven't discovered yet?" Qian Wubing asked with some confusion.
"This is impossible!" Luka's face turned red when he heard Qian Wubing question his judgment. "I guarantee with the honor of a soldier that at that time, the only things I saw in my telescope were these four ships.
, my subordinates thought they were going to sneak attack our port, so they immediately issued a warning regardless of the range. Unexpectedly, these cunning enemies turned around and left immediately. Sir, they must be brewing some conspiracy!"
After thinking about it, he felt that what he said was too arbitrary, so he added hesitantly: "Perhaps, they have reinforcements not far behind, and they are a group of pioneer ships!"
"Yes!" Qian Wubing nodded. This was what he was afraid of. He was not afraid of enemies appearing, but he was afraid of enemies who would turn around and leave as soon as they appeared. This is like a battle between two armies. When there is no contact yet, discovering such
If the enemy turns around and runs away as soon as he sees our troops, it is almost 100% certain that he is an enemy scout.
"Start mobilization according to the plan that has been rehearsed for a long time!" Qian Wubing turned his head and said to the two Qianhu: "Get ready for war!"
This plan had been rehearsed for a long time, including the evacuation of people, the hiding of supplies, the mobilization of the army, etc. Qian Wubing even made the worst plan, that is, the enemy had come ashore and started to attack the city. At that time, the army
Defending the city, the people assisting in defending the city, transporting various ordnance and food, and caring for the wounded. Basically, the actual leaders of Tamsui City that can be thought of have made enough detailed plans. Qian Wubing put forward the general direction.
, the subordinates of each yamen tried their best to perfect this concept and went through several drills. It can be said that except for the moment when the warning was received, the soldiers and civilians in the city were slightly panicked. At this moment, everyone was
Be prepared to meet these Spanish bandits.
Following Qian Wubing's order, the entire Tamsui City turned slowly like a precision-constructed machine. Everyone became a part of the machine. Everyone knew their position.
, know what they should and should not do, and the ultimate purpose of this machine is to keep future enemies away from their homes where they live and work in peace and contentment.
An indescribable depression and heaviness enveloped the city. Even Sun Qian, who had just arrived at the Xuanwei Envoy Si Yamen, could feel this.
Qian Wubing's order came, and Mu Siniang and Zhu Yunniang, who were waiting for him at home, also started to get busy. After Mu Siniang met Sun Qian, she hurriedly carried weapons and a group of people.
She was the deputy Qianhu of the Overseas Qianhu Office and one of the actual commanders of this defense plan. At this time, she could not be comfortable in the mansion. Zhu Yunniang was also uneasy, and she was talking to Sun
While Qian was chatting, people kept coming in to report something, interrupting the conversation between the two. Seeing Zhu Yunniang's slightly apologetic smile again and again, Sun Qian sighed: "Go and do your business, no need.
Thank you for taking care of me, I have Susu here!"
"I'll arrange a few smart girls to serve Sister Qian'er!" Zhu Yunniang said a little embarrassedly: "Sister, you can rest peacefully at home, and after we finish taking care of these blind guys, we'll come and clean up for you!"
After saying that, she hurriedly ran out, saying as she ran: "Just stay at home, sister Qian'er, there may be some chaos outside and it's not very safe. There are people at home guarding you, so you don't have to worry!"
In the blink of an eye, the bustling Xuanwei Si Yamen suddenly became a little empty with the departure of several backbones, especially the back Yamen, except for a few maids and Jin Yiwei soldiers. Sun Qian looked around,
Not a single familiar figure was gone.
"Su Su, it seems that we came at the wrong time!" Sun Qian smiled bitterly, found a chair in the back office and sat down: "Wang Yanyan, right? After walking all the way, you and Su Su need to find a place.
Sit down and take a rest, our Qian family doesn’t have such big rules!"
Su Su had been looking around just now. However, when the masters were talking to each other, she, as a servant, could not have no rules at all. At this moment, she only had her own wife by her side, and the little girl suddenly felt relaxed.
Seeing Wang Yanyan bow her head and hum, but still not moving, she muttered out of curiosity: "You can sit down if Madam asks you to sit down. Do you think Madam should ask you to sit down?"
Wang Yanyan glanced at her, but ignored her. Su Su was not angry either. Anyway, she had already regarded Wang Yanyan as someone who could not be a sister. She turned around and glanced a few times, and she bumped into Sun Qian.
Side: "Madam, have you gone to fight those red-haired ghosts?"
"Shh!" Sun Qian raised her finger and pressed it on her mouth: "You can't shout randomly here in the capital. What red-haired ghost is so unpleasant. You haven't seen that many of the master's attributes are...
Next, are these the same...red-haired ghosts?"
"Oh, yes!" Su Su stuck out her tongue playfully: "Then what should I call them? I just followed my wife and saw everyone on the street. It's so strange. It doesn't feel like we are in our country anymore.
Got it!"
"Called Xiyi, or Spanish ghost!" Sun Qian laughed: "I don't know if your master has any Spaniards. If there are Spaniards, your name is offending again!"
"Madam, don't tell me, I am a subordinate, and there are really Spanish people!" A clear voice sounded in Sun Qian's ear: "Xiao Lu has met Madam!"
Sun Qian looked up, but she was a little confused. Didn't Yun Niang arrange a few smart girls to serve her? Why was she a woman? Moreover, this woman was well-dressed, and she didn't look like the type to serve others.
"Oh, Xiao Lu, are you also in the Xuan Comfort Envoy's office?" she asked with a smile.
"My wife belongs to the Jinyiwei Yamen!" Xiaolu said with a chuckle: "I heard from him that he has served Madam and Lord Qian before, so Madam must have met him too!"
"Oh, you should tell me!"
"This slave's surname is Yan and Jiu, and he has been working as an errand with the Lord for a long time!"
"Ah! You're Mrs. Yan!" Sun Qian laughed, and suddenly she became very enthusiastic. She couldn't say the word "Little Green" anymore. Yan Jiu is Qian Wubing's die-hard subordinate. Isn't this Yan Jiu's daughter-in-law the same?
Come on your own.
"There's some chaos outside. I'll talk to Madam for a while, so that Madam doesn't get bored by herself!" Xiao Lu smiled and formally greeted Sun Qian. This was the first time the two met, but it seemed that they were not interested in each other.
The other party's impressions were very good.
"What on earth is going on outside? This chaos is really disturbing to watch!" Sun Qian said with a smile, "I was shocked just now. I thought it was my arrival that brought trouble to everyone.
Woolen cloth!"
"Madam, what you said is really interesting!" Xiao Lu chuckled: "They are just a group of blind barbarians. Don't worry, madam. Our freshwater soldiers are well-fed and have practiced tactics to deal with the enemy countless times. We have been waiting for this for a long time.
The barbarians are coming!"
"Oh, you said it so confidently, doesn't it mean that the Western Yi is powerful?" Sun Qian saw that the other party was speaking with certainty, so she had to continue asking, finally there was someone who knew the inside story and could talk to him, how could she not
Ask clearly.
"At the beginning, Mr. Qian's six iron-clad ships faced more than 30 Western gunboats in Quanzhou, but those Westerners still fled. Now outside Tamsui, in addition to the six iron-clad ships that day, there are also two naval guns.
Ships, how many gunboats do we have in the Tamsui patrol office? Compared with the time in Quanzhou, this lineup is no smaller. If Xiyi doesn't come, that's it. If they come, I'm afraid they will have to flee again!"
Xiaolu said confidently, the person opposite her was not someone who had to be kept secret, and she had no taboo at all about anything she couldn't say.
"If that's the case, then I'm really relieved!" Sun Qian patted her chest when she heard this, looking relieved.
On the other hand, while listening to Wang Yanyan, the corner of her mouth curled up unnoticed. She had no obligation to correct the misunderstandings of the two people in front of her, but she knew clearly that in the Battle of Quanzhou, Qian Wubing's six armored ships
Although it played a certain role, the greater role may have been played by the entire Fujian Navy. Moreover, after this battle, I heard that the Fujian Navy's losses had exceeded half. This kind of news could even be concealed.
How can others hide it from people like them who depend on water for their livelihood?
She also knew that after this battle, the Fujian Navy was recruiting soldiers, but soldiers who could live and rest on the water and could fight were not so easy to recruit. After knowing that she had offended Qian Wubing, she decided to go there in person
After finishing the matter, she made arrangements for her brothers. These brothers had to avoid the eyes and ears of the Jin Yiwei and also needed to use their talents. Hiding in the army was of course the best choice. She just used the word "Escape"
Overseas deceived Qian Wubing and gave him a list of names. Little did he know that her brothers had already changed their names and were serving as soldiers in the Fujian and Guangdong Navy.
When she thought of this, she couldn't help but curl up the corner of her mouth. Perhaps, if she followed Qian Wubing in the future, she would have the opportunity to see her old brothers in the army. However, Qian Wubing, a fool, would not be able to fight even with her own brothers.
In front of my brothers, I can't help but think that these are the brothers who followed me back then!