The vast sea is azure, with the sea breeze blowing and the waves rising one after another, it is really beautiful.
One warship after another cut through the waves and moved forward quickly.
This fleet was clearly a warship under Li Zhen. Li Zhen stood on the bow of the flagship, facing the sea breeze, looking at Zuo Zongtang, Zeng Guofan and others standing next to him, and said in a deep voice: "Leave from the Penghu Islands, and then go to Kaohsiung, we did not encounter any resistance and sailed smoothly. I estimate that we may encounter fierce resistance after entering the port, so we must be prepared."
Zuo Zongtang said: "I predict that the Americans want to fight us on the island, but when their land power encounters us, it is like an egg hitting a stone, and they will definitely lose."
Zeng Guofan was deep in thought, thinking about Li Zhen's words in his heart.
The three people had a detailed discussion on the current problems they were facing. The time of sailing at sea passed quickly. In a flash, they arrived at Kaohsiung Port and entered Kaohsiung Port. Li Zhen's army still encountered no obstruction, as if the US military had completely given up. In order to resist, Li Zhen knew that the US military must have a backup plan when encountering such a situation, otherwise it would not use such means.
Li Zhen sneered in his heart and didn't care about the actions of the US military.
Before that, after some discussions with Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan, he had anticipated various situations and had already prepared for them. So Li Zhen stopped and set up camp on the shore, built high forts, dug trenches, and looked like a long-term The appearance of being stationed.
In the camp, Li Zhen met with Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang one after another to arrange tasks.
Then, Li Zhen stopped moving and stayed on the port shore.
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Kaohsiung County, U.S. military barracks.
When Essent received the news that Li Zhen's army was stationed, he felt very uneasy. He thought that President Li Zhen would march straight in to attack Kaohsiung, but Li Zhen stopped advancing, making the strategy discussed by Essent and his generals useless.
Essent summoned his generals and gathered together to discuss the countermeasures against Li Zhen again.
Essent said with a serious expression: "Gentlemen, Li Zhen is very cunning. He did not advance as far as we expected, which made the ambush we set useless. Now, we must adjust our strategy immediately. What do you think?"
"Marshal, when we first discussed the countermeasures, I suggested taking the initiative to attack. However, you insisted on setting up an ambush to ambush Li Zhen. Now that Li Zhen is holding back, the ambush is useless. You asked about your idea of attacking Li Zhen again. This is not a waste. Given the time, I think it is most appropriate to take the initiative." A lieutenant general said.
Li Zhen said: "Tell me your specific thoughts."
The lieutenant general held his head high and said loudly: "I recently read a Chinese book and saw a strategy. In history, some Chinese politicians arrested the enemy's civilians and used them to attack the enemy. I thought about it. I think we can arrest the people in Kaohsiung and let the soldiers force them to go to Kaohsiung Port and attack Li Zhen's army. If Li Zhen can't bear to kill the people, then he will be defeated. If Li Zhen kills the people, hehe, Li Zhen He will definitely lose the support of the people, and countless people will despise him, what do you think?"
After saying these words, Essent's face changed drastically.
Such a method is too cruel.
The lieutenant general was not ashamed and continued to say proudly: "The British army and the French army did not attack the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but the British army has India, France, the Nguyen Dynasty and other places. However, what do we have? We have nothing. Taiwan is Our first foothold, so we cannot fail. If the marshal can't bear it, let me be the bad guy. For the sake of the United States, I will never look back."
"I'll do it."
Essent nodded heavily and said solemnly: "Everything is for the country."
Next, Essent immediately executed the order.
In three days, Essent captured 3,000 people, including strong men, old, weak, sick and disabled, as well as those with families. The situation was very chaotic. In the county seat of Kaohsiung County, the people were chased by the US military. Anyone who stopped Yes, they must be greeted by whips and bullets. However, the US military was indifferent. Some soldiers were very excited and kept waving their whips.
"Yellow people are so useless, a bunch of idiots."
"We white people are the best race, and yellow people can only become the objects of our enslavement. Then Li Zhen will definitely be defeated by the marshal and become our defeated general."
"You people are all rough people with no conscience at all. The yellow race is inferior, but their women are really as gentle as water, especially when they are held in their arms. Not to mention the feeling, I will never forget it in my life. If It’s not that I’m afraid of the women at home, I must take a woman back to raise her and give her good love.”
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The U.S. soldiers were laughing and chatting with each other very casually. In the eyes of the U.S. military soldiers, the lives of the people in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, were worthless. They did not take them seriously at all. At this moment, one by one, the people were walking staggeringly out of the county. Then we continued walking forward, heading towards Kaohsiung Port.
On the shore of the port, in the army.
After Li Zhen learned that the people in Kaohsiung were arrested, he was filled with hatred. Li Zhen did not expect that the US military would do such a cruel and inhumane thing. This had already touched Li Zhen's bottom line. In the big tent, Li Zhen said: "The US military kills our citizens and kidnaps my brothers. There is no humanity at all. Zheng Zaoru, you are going to issue a notice to convey my words."
Zheng Zaoru said: "Please give me your instructions."
Li Zhen said coldly: "The battle between the US military and our army is a confrontation between two armies, and they harm the people. This should not and cannot be done. The US military robs the people of our Taiwan government and does not put the lives of the people at risk. In my eyes, I don’t have the magnanimity that a big country should have. People respect me a foot, and I respect others a foot. If someone attacks me, I will respond with the most violent counterattack."
Zheng Zaoru blinked, thinking that a lot of Li Zhen's words were nonsense.
Li Zhen continued: "From today on, no Americans will be admitted to our land. Any Americans who dare to enter our country's territory will be killed."
When Smith heard this, his expression turned extremely pale.
He has followed Li Zhen for several years, but in the end he is also an American.
Li Zhen's eyes were cold and he continued: "U.S. Army Marshal Essent can be cruel and inhumane, but I cannot do such a thing. Therefore, I will give you one month to prepare. Within this month, all Americans staying in China will We must withdraw from China's territory, and I will not be polite to the American people who are still in China after one month."
After hearing this, Smith breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, those who stayed still had enough time to leave.
Li Zhen said: "In addition, I would like to announce a piece of news. From today on, once the enemies who are fighting with my king's army attack the people of our country, I will fight back with the fiercest counterattack. Our citizens will not be bullied by the military of any country, not by anyone, not by any country. If you kill my citizens, I will slaughter your people after all."
When Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang heard this, they felt a sense of pride in their hearts.
The country, this is the value of the country's existence, to protect the people and become the umbrella of the people. Zheng Zaoru left quickly to pass on Li Zhen's order.
The news spread all over Kaohsiung County in one day.