When Zhang Chun saw the expedition team, his soul was trembling.
Because the appearance of Zhang Keda and others was completely beyond his understanding.
When he went to Liaodong, he naturally consulted the map.
But at that time, the battlefields were all in Liaoshen, so the map he saw was only the western Liaoning area.
"Originally, we thought this was a fantasy, but my family insisted on it, so we had to give it a try. Unexpectedly, Shenzu is a scholar of heaven and earth, and he knows everything about thousands of miles away without leaving home."
Zhang Keda was also shocked.
Although he had already seen a larger map, he still felt that it was not entirely true.
Unexpectedly, I really ran away. What Zuo Mengeng said and what the map said were all true.
Those who are most excited about this meeting are none other than General Wu, Liang Fa and others.
When they first accepted the mission to go to Liaodong, they were told that they could get support by going to the area around the Sakhalian-Ula estuary.
Although the military order cannot be violated, they are still hesitant, thinking that this trip may lead to death or life.
Unexpectedly, all of this is true.
Mang Gurtai, Mang Guji, Leng Sengji and others were hiding aside, watching the two groups of Han people chatting eagerly, but they were still confused.
Where did this group of Ming soldiers come from?
But when they looked at the many warships in the bay, they had some guesses.
This reality horrified them.
I thought that the far north was remote and desolate, but I didn't expect that there were other ways to reach it.
Doesn’t that mean that Hou Jin’s back is actually not safe?
Because of Hou Jin's continuous victories, Mang Gurtai looked down upon the Han people even though he was now in decline.
I always feel that even if he replaces Huang Taiji, he can still suppress the Han people.
Today's scene made him really feel scared.
"I wonder what supplies the political commissar brought us?"
Zhang Keda's answer disappointed Jiang Wu, Liang Fa and others.
"This trip is just to explore the sea route. No one is sure whether it will succeed. Naturally, I dare not bring supplies, lest I can't find you and increase the burden."
Although General Wu and Liang Fa were disappointed, they also knew that the expedition detachment was not wrong in doing so. However, they should take this opportunity to report on the difficulties they encountered.
"We fought all the way from Liaodong to here, and fought hundreds of small and large battles. The ammunition we prepared at the beginning has been used up. Although we organized a team of three thousand people, without weapons, it would be difficult to defeat all the tribes here. Unite. Once Huang Taiji sends troops to attack, we will have no choice but to flee for our lives."
Although Zhang Keda did not bring material supplies, he did bring Zuo Mengeng's plan.
"Across the sea, there is a large island. The land is very vast, and it is not far from the land. The meaning of Shenzuo is that with the help of the thaw of the sea water, you will all move to the island. In this way, even if Huang Taiji catches up here, it will be difficult to Fight across the sea. After we go back and bring supplies, we will be even more impregnable."
Today's Houjin is powerless against the sea.
This is the opportunity for Wu Jiang, Mang Gurtai, Zhang Chun and others.
As long as he stayed on Sakhalin Island for three months and waited until the expedition team returned again, then he would not be worried about how Hou Jin would attack, but that Hou Jin would be worried about the annihilation of his entire army.
After all, the warm period in the Heilongjiang estuary area is very short. If winter comes again, the supply of Hou Jin's army will become a serious problem.
After fully understanding the plan, even Mang Gurtai, Leng Sengji and others strongly agreed with this plan.
After all, they also knew that with the few soldiers and horses on hand, they would not be able to defeat the Eight Banners army anyway.
Only by retreating to the island and taking advantage of the natural dangers of the strait can you sit back and relax.
The next day, General Wu, Mang Gurtai and others, who had finished their rest, led all their troops to board the expedition ship. It only took half a day to complete the landing on Sakhalin Island.
No one knew that the bay discovered by the expedition was actually De Castries in later generations.
A short walk further north from here is the closest point between Sakhalin Island and the mainland.
This is why lookouts can spot Sakhalin through telescopes.
Sakhalin Island at this time was called Kugu.
This was marked on the Ming Dynasty map of the expedition detachment, but on the new map Zuo Mengeng gave them, it was directly called Sakhalin Island.
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Gucuo
Just as the expedition team heading north was conquering Sakhalin Island, the fleet heading south also approached the shore of Matsue Prefecture late at night.
This was the Waigaoqiao area in later generations, but now it is all wilderness and uninhabited.
In addition, all coastal defenses at the Yangtze River Estuary have been bribed by merchants from Songjiang Prefecture, so the local government knows nothing about what is happening here.
The lanterns and torches on the shore illuminated the sky like stars, so there was no need to worry.
The merchants of Songjiang Prefecture prepared a team of more than 3,000 people to carry the cotton, and they wanted to unload all the cotton and transport it away overnight.
"The atmosphere in Songjiang is getting more and more tense now. Those Oritos whose businesses have been affected are making trouble every day. I guess it won't be long before the prefect will take action against us."
Xu Ji and Pan Yunlong personally went to the beach to inform Liao Zhongjian of the situation in Songjiang Mansion.
They, the businessmen, are most afraid of disturbances in the public relations and the government.
The only person I can rely on now is Zuo Mengeng, who is far away in Shandong.
Liao Zhongjian conveyed Zuo Mengeng's meaning.
"Now factories have blossomed all over Songjiang Prefecture, and countless people are working in factories to make a living. These people have become the beneficiaries of industrialization, and they are definitely not willing to harm their own interests. These are strengths. If they are used properly, they will be better tomorrow.
It's not a bad idea to change the day. You just need to hold on for a few months. When we open up the sea route in Shandong and the naval training is completed, Songjiang Prefecture will be as stable as Mount Tai."
Xu Ji is very happy.
"In this way, we will have a grasp."
Seeing that unloading was in full swing, Liao Zhongjian handed over and said goodbye.
In order to ensure smooth navigation, it is necessary to visit Zheng Zhilong, the Dragon King of the East China Sea.
Leaving the fleet, Liao Zhongjian headed south alone.
At dawn the next day, Zhoushan Island was already vaguely visible.
"Hang the flag."
The "Zheng" flag was hoisted on the mast, and the lucky ship headed towards Zhoushan Island.
Before it even landed, it attracted countless eyes.
In the early Ming Dynasty, Tang He was ordered to take charge of the defense of the southeast. Two generals under his command intervened in the civil disputes of local residents on Xiushan Island and were killed.
Tang He was furious and sent a petition to the court, saying, "The residents of Chang State are in league with Japanese pirates outside and have many thieves inside. They are stubborn people who cannot be taught."
A place like this is a serious problem for border defense. We insist on abolishing the county government and moving the residents of the island away.
Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Tang He's report and issued an edict to abolish Changguo County and expel all islanders to the mainland.
After the edict was issued, Wang Guozuo, a native of Ziweinao in Changguo Prefecture, thought it was a big mistake and rushed to Nanjing to reason with Zhu Yuanzhang, explaining the reasons why Zhoushan islanders should not move inward.
For this reason, Zhu Yuanzhang made adjustments and agreed to keep some residents.
That is, 547 households and 8,085 people within four miles of the city can stay, while all residents of the remaining 46 islands rush to the mainland.
This is the famous first sea ban in Zhoushan’s history.
After Changguo County was abolished, history books began to call Changguo Zhoushan.
The name "Zhoushan" comes from the folk, either because the island is named after its "mountain shape is like a boat", or because "fishing boats gather here to anchor".
Although the relocation order was promulgated and implemented and the county government disappeared, many residents actually returned to the island one after another, gradually breaking the restrictions.
Coastal fishermen inevitably dock in Zhoushan, either to take shelter from the wind or to replenish fresh water food.
By the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, there were more than 6,000 households living in the Zhoushan Islands.
Although there is no county government, its scale is far larger than that of ordinary prefectures.
Liao Zhongjian gradually approached the dock. As far as he could see, he saw boats like scales and white sails like clouds, covering the sea.
It is prosperous and exotic.
On the shore and on the boat, there are Han people, Japanese people, and Koreans. Even Westerners with blond hair and blue eyes are not uncommon.
At this time, without exception, these people were all staring at the approaching flag with the word "Zheng".
Above the East China Sea, everyone knows what this flag represents.
When the boat docked, there were already people walking lazily.
Even though the weather is suddenly warm and then cold, this person is extremely tough.
Wearing only a pair of calf-nosed trousers, with a bare chest, and an oily bronze color all over his body, he looked like a dragon in the water.
"Where did it come from? Why hang the flag of my Zheng family?"