When Zhu Zhanyi bought Kochi Port outright, no one expected that it would happen so quickly. They also officially witnessed Zhu Zhanyi's decisiveness. It was either to sell or to fight. There were only two options. He would not make any sense to you at all.
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This also allowed Mu Bin and others to fully see Zhu Zhanzhen's determination, which seemed completely opposite to Zhu Zhanzhen's usual lazy and even procrastinating temperament.
In Nanyang, Korea, and even Japan, he tried his best to avoid wars and used more peaceful means, economics and trade to obtain results that were beneficial to Ming Dynasty. But now he is more inclined to use war to achieve results.
Get the results you want.
Because war is indeed faster now.
War will have many sequelae, but we can't worry about those.
Just like this time when he bought Port Kochi so quickly, Zhu Zhanzhen had already taken the war into account. On the same day he bought it, the Ming army took over Port Kochi, including all the defense facilities in the city.
He expected that the king of Vijayanagar would not sit back and watch Port of Kochi being sold to foreigners so simply. A war would definitely happen, and Zhu Zhanzhen still had no time to argue with the Vijayanagar Kingdom here.
, since you want to fight, then fight early.
Zhu Zhanxiang immediately sent a warship back to Temasek to contact merchant ships to transport supplies and establish a port base here.
Then, under the protection of the guards, he followed Singh to his mansion.
Although Singer is a royal noble of this country, in the eyes of Zhu Zhanchang and others, his mansion is not as luxurious as the mansion of a certain county magistrate in the Ming Dynasty.
The manufacturing process is rough and the materials used are not cheap. After all, there is a lot of wood here, so this thing is not expensive here.
From the construction of its houses and the supplies for the people along the way, it can be seen that the manufacturing industry here is still very backward. Compared with the Ming Dynasty before the steam engine, it is far behind. Such a country did not exist before the Ming Dynasty.
The power of resistance.
Because Vijayanagar is a slave country, it itself enslaves most of the people. These people have no time or ability to develop their own skills. People who do not have enough to eat every day have no time to learn architecture and manufacturing.
, this is an infinite loop.
After entering Singh's residence, he sat down and said to Zhu Zhanyang with great worry: "Your Highness, I sold Port Kochi to you. My brother Wang knows about it and will definitely come with troops. I hope you will come."
Protect us."
Zhu Zhanchen nodded: "This is natural. You can summon all the nobles in Kochi Port together. I have something to say."
In a slavery society, a small number of slave owners control the vast majority of resources and voice, as well as a large number of slaves.
A few dozen people were the top leaders of the city, and soon Singer summoned them all.
Zhu Zhanyi looked at these dozen people. These people were mostly afraid of Zhu Zhanyi. This resolute and decisive Ming Sea King was like an evil beast.
"All slave owners in Kezhi City, as long as they are committed to the Ming Dynasty and work for the Ming Dynasty, they will be protected by the Ming Dynasty army. All your rights and interests will be preserved, and all your status will be protected by the Ming Dynasty army." Zhu Zhanzhen said to him.
This group of people who were already a little scared said this gently.
Several people looked at each other and looked at Singer. Singer was their leader and the largest slave owner in the city. Naturally, he still laughed: "Your Highness is the only one who obeys."
Others also agreed, at least Zhu Zhanzhen said verbally that he would protect their rights.
After paying homage first and then fighting, Zhu Zhanyi then warned: "If you dare to betray the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty will never tolerate betrayers."
Several people were beating their hearts. Now the city was full of Ming troops. Their military strength was completely incompetent in front of Ming Dynasty. Zhu Zhanzhen wanted to prevent them from contacting their king and cooperated inside and outside. Although they still couldn't defeat Ming Dynasty, they still couldn't defeat Ming Dynasty.
There will be more trouble.
Zhu Zhanzhen talked about the construction of the canal again: "You should have a lot of slaves on hand. I need to dig a canal next. You can contract a section of it. If the construction is completed on time, I will give you a lot of money."
As a reward, I believe everyone should know about the deal between Mr. Singh and me. Our Ming army has plenty of money, so don’t worry."
After dealing with these slave owners, they are now afraid of Zhu Zhanzhen, but they have to be made more afraid.
Port Zhu Zhanzhen looked at Yang Feng and patted his shoulder: "Be careful along the way."
Yang Feng struck with his fists and palms, and solemnly swore to Zhu Zhanchen: "Don't worry, Your Highness, Yang Feng will definitely complete the mission during this trip."
Because Zhu Zhanyi mainly stayed temporarily in Port Kochi, which was the most important port on the way, Zhu Zhanyi had to manage it well, but the Fourth Fleet of the Ming Dynasty South China Sea had to set off.
As an elite force of 1,800 people, the ships of this fleet carried sails because they had to cross the Cape of Good Hope without supplies, go around the African continent, and arrive at Europa to rendezvous with Hou Xian.
This team included thirteen members of the Huanhai Force who had returned before, as well as Zhu Zhanzhen's long-time bodyguard, Yang Feng.
Most of this fleet is composed of elite generals or experienced sailors, who are also among the best in the military. As for their combat effectiveness, Zhu Zhanyi is assured of their combat capabilities.
But most of these people were young people. Although a few older ones were let go, in the end Zhu Zhanzhen decided to let Yang Feng follow.
Yang Feng has followed him for so many years. As his bodyguard, he has fulfilled his duties and won Zhu Zhanzhen's trust. The mission of this trip is arduous, and Yang Feng understands that this is also a test and opportunity for him by Zhu Zhanzhen.
Yang Feng then boarded the warship and set off without stopping.
The estimated fuel of the Fourth Fleet, including the supply ship, can support it until it is close to the Cape of Good Hope, but it will have to rely on sails. The wind and waves of the Cape of Good Hope cannot be broken through forcefully, and it will have to wait for time.
Because there were sailors who had sailed around the world, they had experience and finally felt more at ease.
"You have brought a lot of guns with you in your fleet. Be careful not to touch the water or they will become useless. When you get there, find Eunuch Hou Xian to join you first. Be sure to ensure their safety, and then find a place to establish a preliminary base. We must establish
In England."
"It's Your Highness, I understand." Yang Feng was full of confidence.
Zhu Zhanzhen established this early base in Yinggelan because Yinggelan belongs to the island, and at this time they were fighting with France in the Hundred Years War. A large part of their troops were on the continent of Europe. The island's troops were slightly lacking.
With an army of nearly 2,000 men and new weapons, it should theoretically be possible to seize a place as a base.
"And if you capture a place, remember to send a small team from the Mediterranean along the place I marked on the map to join us and connect both sides."
Yang Feng didn't know why Zhu Zhanzhen was so sure that there was a Mediterranean Sea here. Since Zheng He and the others had not walked through it, they could only attribute it to the guidance of Mazu, the concubine of heaven.
As long as the warships of the Ming Dynasty arrive in the Mediterranean and dock at the other end of the Suez Canal, even if the canal has not yet been dug, they can pick up a small number of people and materials. By land transportation and then water transportation, Zhu Zhanyi is now trying his best.
Use any means to quickly travel to Ingeland and Europa.
Zhu Zhanzhen didn't know how much this industry would lose. As a staunch materialist, he could only pray to God for less wind and waves so that all the sons of the Ming Dynasty could arrive safely.
The fourth fleet was sent to Europa, and Zhu Zhanzhen sent a fleet of 2,000 people to Horumos, the city of the Timur Empire. As the son-in-law of the Timur Empire, Zhu Zhanzhen and the Timur Empire did not have good relations with each other.
It's not a lot, but now her uncle is the one doing the talking. Zara has also corresponded with her uncle several times, which can be considered a friendly relationship.
Zhu Zhanxing himself will not go now, because considering the location of Horumus, Zhu Zhanshen plans to build a port, but he cannot be so tough on the Timurid Empire. Instead, he should adopt a cooperative attitude, open trade, and inform the Ming Dynasty
The status of the Third South China Sea Fleet in the Western Ocean.
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On the third day after Zhu Zhanzhen arrived at Port Kochi, soldiers from outside the city suddenly reported: "Your Highness the King of the Sea, there are a large number of slaves and soldiers gathering outside the city. It should be King Rajput's army that has arrived."
Ever since he learned that Zhu Zhanzhen had purchased Port Kochi, King Rajput was furious and directly summoned an army. Moreover, their royal capital was not far from Port Kochi, so they came very quickly.
From their point of view, Zhu Zhanzhen did not buy Kezhi but occupied it by force. In fact, that is almost what it meant.
A large number of slaves and soldiers gathered outside the city. The original city defense of Kezhi was very backward. There were no tall city walls and almost no city defense facilities.
Among the crowd, ten slaves pulled a huge chariot and came out. It was none other than Rajput, the king of Vijayanagar.
Rajput's face was quite similar to that of Singh. He was taller and fatter, and the fat on his body was like a puddle of oil on the inside of a carriage. He didn't like to wear clothes, so he was naked.
The slaves struggled to pull the car, and his fat meat kept shaking.
In order to fight against the Ming Dynasty's army, King Yujia personally marched, but it was obviously impossible for him to fight.
He ate fruit, hugged the beauty, and sent envoys to rebuke the Ming Dynasty and Singer and others in Kozhi. They dared to occupy Kozhi without shame. He brought a hundred thousand troops to recapture Kozhi. If Zhu Zhanyi knew this,
If they want, they will hand over Kezhi and pay silver to spare their lives.
Zhu Zhanzhen in the camp sneered: "You don't overestimate your capabilities."
"Secure all arteries, rely on trench operations, and supply weapons and ammunition." Zhu Zhanzhen just issued a simple combat order.
In anticipation of a war, trenches were dug on all major roads. Even if there were no city walls, there were certain fortifications. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were completely downgraded in terms of combat methods and weapons and equipment.
In this backward slave country, the way of fighting is to let the slaves die first, and in order to prevent the slaves from rebelling, all the slaves at the front have neither armor nor good weapons, and rely entirely on their bodies. This method of fighting is common to the other side.
It is particularly bloody at this level, but against the Ming soldiers who are fully armored and have sharp swords, ten of them may not be able to defeat one Ming soldier in hand-to-hand combat.
Not to mention the Ming army, where everyone is equipped with firearms. Anyone who comes here is destined to die.
Zhu Zhanzhen's contempt for him made King Rajput extremely angry, and he shouted and ordered an attack.
A group of slaves were driven towards Daming's position. As they continued to approach, there were explosions.
boom
boom
The Ming army's mine array was used as a peripheral cover, and the opponent kept charging in without knowing that there was such a weapon.
When the explosion sounded, blood foam flew everywhere, and broken limbs were scattered everywhere. The slaves charged like crazy and fell into endless fear. At this time, they wanted to run back.
Seeing the sudden explosion, the Rajputs were stunned. Why was this happening? What kind of weapon was this? The ground exploded out of thin air.
He knew the Ming army's firearms, and he also brought out three artillery pieces this time. He was proud of his country's ability to manufacture firearms, and even wanted to use it to invade other countries.
But he had never seen the Ming army's mines.
Looking at the slaves swarming back, Rajput shouted: "Stop them, they are dirty and lowly things. Soldiers, please charge me."
But they didn't know where the Ming army's mines came from, and they were very scared. What kind of tactics did the Ming army use? But the king asked them to charge, and if they didn't charge, they were disobeying the order.
He also directed the slaves to charge. In order to make the slaves not afraid of death, he also took out meat. Whoever rushed faster would have meat to eat.
The hungry people were irrational. In order to eat a mouthful of delicious meat, the slaves began to charge against the Ming army.
Commanders everywhere gave orders in an orderly manner: "Load one round and release it."
The Ming army's artillery also started.
boom
boom
Under the double blow of artillery and mines, a fire-covered barrier was formed. If you want to pass through this barrier, you must first be baptized by artillery fire.
The flesh and blood body resists artillery fire.
Historically, the battle loss ratio between the British army and the Qing army in the Opium War exceeded 1:100, and some even said it reached 1:600. This was because the statistics of the Qing army at the time were unknown.
But now the gap in weapons and equipment between the Ming army and the opponent is even greater. When the war starts, the opponent is already littered with corpses before they can pose any threat to the Ming army. Several of the opponent's artillery have insufficient range and cannot hit them now.
The position of the Ming army.
Singer and others looked at this almost one-sided massacre, and he was horrified. Instead, he was a little glad that he was timid at the beginning, otherwise he would have to face such a Ming army.
I saw a small number of people rushing out of the range of fire coverage, but they were greeted by the long guns and short cannons of the Ming Dynasty soldiers.
Adhering to the principle of saving money, the soldiers were very economical with their bullets. It was also because the threat from the opponent was too small. A few people rushed out and took away the opponent with a few shots.
Their wars were fought with lives, while Ming's wars were fought with money. Firearms, supplies, artillery and mines all cost money.
The two sides are no longer in the same dimension at all.
