"Haha, even if Wu Thief makes excuses, he can't escape the Qing court's suspicion and vigilance." Zhu Yongxing smiled happily, "When a traitor reaches this level, the two parties are not human beings. It can be said that he brought the blame on himself."
"Maybe it's more than that." Ye Hu joked with a smile: "Li Benzhen and Wu Zhimao were ordered to move their troops, and the deployment of the siege and suppression of Shuixi fell into chaos. I'm afraid it won't be able to be readjusted in the short term."
"I hope Shuixi can take the opportunity to fight a few victorious battles, and our help is not in vain!" Zhu Yongxing smiled and nodded, pondered for a moment, then counted the time and said: "The Intelligence Department sent people out to sea to contact the Prince of Yanping County
, counting the time, I guess I will be back soon. It’s good that the war in Yunnan Province has come to an end, and I will be free to deal with matters in the South China Sea."
Although he had the idea of attacking the Nanruan Navy and dominating the Beibu Gulf, the intelligence obtained from reconnaissance made Zhu Yongxing feel that he might not have a sure chance of victory.
Bei Zheng and Nan Ruan, the two families have been able to confront each other for hundreds of years. Bei Zheng relies on its advantages in manpower and material resources, while Nan Ruan relies more on the power of firearms and has closer ties with Western countries, especially Portugal. Nan Ruan not only purchases artillery through Macau,
Moreover, a Portuguese cannon casting workshop was introduced to Hue.
Regarding the navy, accurate intelligence shows that Nan Ruan has more than 60 large warships, each equipped with six cannons; and more than 100 small warships, each equipped with two four-pound or eight-pound cannons.
.Such strength is even greater than that of the South China Sea Fleet, so Zhu Yongxing naturally has to treat it with caution.
After careful comparison, the South China Sea Fleet's several capital ships have superior equipment and are more experienced in naval warfare; while the Nanruan Navy exceeds the South China Sea Fleet in the number of ships. If there is a war, a successful sneak attack may take advantage, but once the war breaks out,
It was a lose-lose battle, and the South China Sea Fleet that Zhu Yongxing had painstakingly built would suffer a huge loss in strength.
This result was obviously not what Zhu Yongxing expected, so he asked Zheng Chenggong to lend troops to help in the battle. He also told the messenger that he must agree on a date for the meeting with the Prince of Yanping. If the Prince of Yanping was unclear or delayed for any reason,
Then he would have to think of another way.
Of course, borrowing troops to assist in the war is not an empty talk to persuade Zheng Chenggong based on the righteousness of the court. It is a disguised form of employment. Defeat the Nan Ruan Navy, force Nan Ruan to pay war compensation, and share the war seizures equally, these are the conditions proposed by Zhu Yongxing
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As for the war in Yunnan Province, Zhu Yongxing also figured it out. Wu Sangui probably guessed what he was thinking and thought that he would not take Kunming directly for the time being. At the same time, Wu Sangui's strategic thinking also changed, from emphasizing famous cities to emphasizing the army. No.
Ken and himself continue to play this slowly depleting tactic.
Save people and lose land, and both people and land will survive; save land and lose people, and both people and land will be lost. Although Zhu Yongxing didn't think Wu Sangui could sum up such a classic strategy, he also knew that this old traitor had become cunning and more difficult to deal with.
From the change in Wu Sangui's thoughts, Zhu Yongxing also came to a relatively favorable conclusion, that is, Wu Sangui is no longer as obsessed with the Qing court as before. Now that he has the idea of preserving his strength, the pressure on the Ming army will be greatly reduced. The sit-in confrontation
It may become a long-term state of Yunnan Province.
The longer it takes to reorganize operations, the more beneficial it will be to the Ming army. Zhu Yongxing is still confident about this. The stall has just been rolled out and it needs a period of time to build and produce results.
"Your Highness, the Ministry of Military Industry has just sent news that a new type of musket has been manufactured." Ye Hu brought another joy to Zhu Yongxing, "The French complained that our iron ore was not good. They even spent time. What does it mean? Get more benefits."
"The good thing -" Zhu Yongxing smiled slyly, nodded, and said: "I know it well, and I still have to give you the sweetness that should be given.
Well. At present, the Western colonial countries still adopt an exclusive monopoly model. Currently, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are fighting fiercely, and France will compete with the United Kingdom for India in the future... It can be said that such complicated relations between countries are sometimes enemies and sometimes friends. , the situation of sudden war and sudden peace is a good opportunity for you to profit from it and manipulate it horizontally and horizontally.
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Kinmen.
"Jiubu Gong——" Zheng Chenggong shook his head slightly and couldn't help but laugh, "The excuse for Prince Min is very interesting, but it can be regarded as a famous teacher."
"Father, do you plan to send troops to help in the battle?" The prince Zheng Jing laughed twice and asked doubtfully: "His Royal Highness Min clearly has insufficient strength, so he just sent people to ask for help. The benefits of the battle are also difficult to predict. really--"
"The benefits of this battle are only for the immediate future. They are for the long term. Even if there is no profit, our army will still send troops. Otherwise -" Zheng Chenggong raised his hand to interrupt his son's short-sighted words. He pondered for a moment and continued: "Your Highness Min To establish a foundation overseas, future commercial exchanges will require more care from the South China Sea Fleet. The situation has not yet returned to Taiwan, and the space for our army to move is too narrow. Who can guarantee that we will not need help from the southwest? When the Qing army came to attack in large numbers, His Highness Min already sent troops to assist. Now, If you ask for something, but our army doesn't help you, isn't it despicable? Instead, it makes you laugh at me for being ruthless and unjust."
Zheng Jing frowned and thought for a while, then said: "If that's the case, then let's send our children to lead the army to help in the battle!"
"No!" Zheng Chenggong had already made up his mind and categorically objected: "You will sit in Kinmen and lead the navy to serve as your father. On the one hand, you will help in the battle, and on the other hand, you will have to deal with His Highness Min."
"How can my father, who is rich in gold, travel a long distance and go to Yunnan to pay his respects?" Zheng Jing was taken aback and hurriedly stopped him.
"I will not enter Yunnan." Zheng Chenggong shook his head slyly and said, "I just wrote back and said that I would go to help in the war."
"If Your Highness Min relies on your status, why don't you come to see your father?" Zheng Jing asked.
"He will come." Zheng Chenggong closed his eyes slightly, leaned his head on the back of the chair, was silent for a long time, and said quietly: "If I read it correctly..."
Zheng Chenggong did not say everything in his mind. Sending troops to assist in the war was not as simple as ensuring trade routes and reciprocating courtesy.
Now that we have a plan to restore Taiwan, we must make careful preparations. Repairing warships, preparing food, wages, and equipment are naturally essential. But in a small place like Jinxia, it is very difficult to raise enough food and fodder. .Otherwise, historically, in the later stages of Taiwan's restoration, Zheng's army would not have encountered difficulties in food supply. The soldiers in Taiwan even relied on collecting plums and other fruits to satisfy their hunger.
Although Zhu Yongxing had previously ordered Chen Shangchuan to convey his support for Zheng Chenggong in regaining Taiwan, and said that he would provide assistance in terms of food and salary. However, the help was mutual. If Zheng Chenggong did not send troops to help this time, the food and salary assistance would probably be just empty words.
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The two mountains of Da'e are opposite to each other. The small'e is winding from the middle of the mountain, and the beauty of the three'e is the best in the world. Why bother to cross the sea to find Penglai...
Li Guoying, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi Province, led the defeated army to the mountains of Emei County. At this time, he had no intention of admiring the scenery of Mount Emei that was highly praised by literati of all ages. In front of him and behind him were dejected and demoralized soldiers. The Zhuqing Pass had been fighting hard for days.
It was cruel and bloody, and a large number of Ming troops suddenly counterattacked when the soldiers were exhausted. Then they were defeated and fled. The repeated blows made the Qing army hit rock bottom mentally.
Can Li Guoying gain a foothold in Jiading (now Leshan) and regroup? Li Guoying was not very sure. The army was defeated and all the baggage was lost. Even if Jiading still had some supplies and food, it could only barely support it. If he wanted to fight the Ming army again,
, it is necessary to mobilize troops again.
Chongqing was threatened by the Thirteen Families and no longer dared to mobilize troops; Baoning was too far away and might not be able to help in an emergency; Sichuan Commander-in-Chief Wu Zhimao's soldiers and horses were far away in the west of the water, and reinforcements could not be rushed.
Or you can defend in Jiading to stop the Ming army, and first mobilize troops from Xuzhou (now Yibin), Ziyang, Fushun (now Zigong) and other surrounding areas. Although there are not many troops stationed in these places, the accumulation of a small amount can finally make a big difference.
Gather the strength quickly.
A burst of rapid hoofbeats came from behind. Li Guoying reined in his horse and looked back. Many soldiers looked frightened. Thinking that the pursuers were approaching, they all quickened their tired pace.
"Your Majesty, the pursuers have accelerated and are less than ten miles away from the rear." The scout jumped off his horse, knelt down on one knee, and reported: "General Sun, sir, do you want to stop the troops and stop the attack?"
Li Guoying pondered for a moment, estimated the time, and then shook his head and said: "Send an order to General Sun and order him to lead his army to march faster. I will send troops here to respond. There are many mountains and forests here. There are narrow passes in front, which are more suitable for blocking the enemy."
The scout agreed, jumped on his horse and returned along the original road to deliver the order.
Li Guoying continued to move forward. When he reached the pass in front, he gathered his troops and blocked the pursuers based on the favorable terrain. He thought that the enemy was pursuing a long distance and did not carry much food and grass. If he was blocked, he would definitely retreat.
The pursuing Ming army was indeed close to its limit. Li Guoying's judgment was correct, but he did not expect what impact the failure of the Yazhou campaign and the news of the Ming army's entry into Sichuan would have. The god of death was quietly approaching.
But he was still at a loss.
Speaking of which, Li Guoying was also a figure in the early Qing Dynasty. He served as governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, participated in the Battle of Baoning, and defeated Shu King Liu Wenxiu with Wu Sangui and others. When the Thirteen Families attacked Chongqing, he personally commanded and repelled them.
In this siege, he also proposed the annihilation of three provincial capitals, and finally destroyed thirteen families, ending the last anti-Qing armed force on the mainland.
But history often does not give every celebrity a more dignified and glorious death. Li Zicheng, who traveled north and south, died of ragtag landlords' armed forces; Zheng Chenggong, the national hero who regained Taiwan, choked to death because of his rebellion;
Li Dingguo was sad and grief-stricken, and died of nonsense...
However, it was an unknown soldier who ended Li Guoying's life. In the end, it was not clear who shot this high-ranking official of the Qing court.
A bunch of random arrows suddenly shot out. Li Guoying, who was in bright armor, was hit by several arrows. The soldiers around him also fell on their backs. Bows and arrows continued to be shot from the rocks and woods on both sides of the road, and rolling logs and rocks also fell from the mountains like rain.
Come down.
After the defeat, the Qing army, which was busy on its way, was suddenly attacked and immediately fell into chaos and suffered heavy casualties. They never expected that they would encounter an ambush on their own territory. The most dangerous enemy was not the pursuers behind them, but a defector.
The "rebels" who attacked.
"My lord, my lord -" Several soldiers gathered around to protect Li Guoying and called out repeatedly.
An arrow hit Li Guoying's neck, which was a fatal wound. Li Guoying tried to pull it out with trembling hands, but his hand stopped in mid-air. He made a weak sound in his mouth, then his eyes became distracted, his hand fell down weakly, and he swallowed
Last breath.
Chen Jian was a traitor. At the end of his life, Li Guoying called out his possible murderer. Yes, his judgment was correct. The person who rebelled against the Qing Dynasty was none other than the former Shu vassal general Guangping Bo Chen Jian. In Li Dingguo's case,
When He Yongli decided to abandon Kunming and go to western Yunnan, Chen Jian and Zou Jianchen, the political envoy to the right, fought hard. Later, they heard someone said that "Ji Xiang and the King of Jin had a quarrel with each other, so they were willing to falsely accuse him." In order to avoid disaster, the two fled to Lu at night.
Feng, entered Sichuan and joined the general Long Haiyang, guarding Jiading Prefecture in Sichuan, and later followed Long Haiyang to surrender to the Qing Dynasty.
Long Haiyang was transferred elsewhere, while Chen Jian and several hundred soldiers stayed in Hongya and Jiajiang areas to maintain public security. After Li Guoying's defeat, he sent a messenger back to Jiading to report the news, and ordered the defenders along the way to respond.
After Chen Jian heard the news, his mind became active again. He gritted his teeth and detained the messenger. He led hundreds of old people to rebel against the Qing Dynasty, rushed to a dangerous place in the mountainous area to set up an ambush, and attacked and killed Li Guoying in one fell swoop.
The key is suddenness, and the most important thing is timing. Chen Jian only had a few hundred troops. Originally, even an ambush would not have much effect. But shooting Li Guoying to death directly led to the final collapse of the defeated army, and he received the intended message.
Unexpected effects.
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After the troops mobilized from the southern Yunnan war zone arrived in eastern Yunnan, Zhu Yongxing rushed back to Mengzi. Judging from the movements of the Qing army, there was no problem in re-forming a confrontation. Wu Sangui's psychological changes, as the Qing army deployed,
The adjustment was further confirmed.
The war in Yunnan Province that lasted for nearly two months finally came to an end. Although the strategic goal of annihilating the Qing army's effective forces was not fully realized, the recovery of Chuxiong was a relatively satisfactory result.
What makes Zhu Yongxing satisfied is the flintlock gun he is holding in his hand. The caliber of the infantry fusilier gun is 19.8 mm, the gun is 1600 mm long, the gun weighs 6.69 kg, and the projectile weighs 32.6 g. Regardless of the length, weight, or barrel
The thickness and polishing are all in line with Zhu Yongxing's expectations.
The French guy was still complaining about how difficult it was to smelt iron ore and how difficult it was to make steel suitable for making guns. Zhu Yongxing just smiled lightly. The grade and impurities of iron ore are different in each place, so it takes some work.
It is normal to experiment and explore. The grade of Chinese iron ore is low and there are many impurities, and Zhu Yongxing knows a little bit about it. Otherwise, future generations will not rely on imports from Australia and Brazil, and they will not even have pricing power.
Zhu Yongxing knows that the current approximate output of the arsenal is twenty guns per day, which cannot meet his requirements. One of the information he read said: one musket can be made in one day, one longbow takes one month, and one crossbow
It will take a week. Because it was explained briefly, he could not figure out whether it was one craftsman or several craftsmen. But he knew that if investment was increased and more people were added, with the improvement of technical proficiency, there would be a lot of room for improvement in output.
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"The craftsmen of your country have worked hard. This shows that the cooperation between the two countries is sincere and has a bright future!" Seeing the Frenchman stop talking, Zhu Yongxing said thoughtfully: "Your country can send people to study and observe the production technology of mirrors. In addition - I am planning to open Saigon as a free port. If your country is willing to participate in the construction, I will give your country the treatment of the most favored trading nation. Of course, your country should also give the same treatment to our country."
Rene thought for a while and said: "I hope your distinguished highness can allow our businessmen or their families to have the right to settle in Saigon. If you can graciously agree, the cooperation between your country and our country will open a new chapter."
Zhu Yongxing frowned and pretended to think deeply for a moment. When René was about to be disappointed, he slowly said: "Well, I hope the businessmen or family members in your country can keep their peace. Otherwise, our country's laws will be ruthless."
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