When this familiar but unfamiliar name appeared, Ding Yunyi actually felt a little nervous. But in addition to nervousness, there was also a sense of expectation.
Several of Ding Yunyi's confidants were summoned, and Zhang Xianxuan introduced the situation to them in detail.
Without even thinking about it, Bao Juhua opened his mouth and said: "Come on, brothers, you have been training so hard just to wait for this time."
"Nonsense, we are officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, how can we say such a thing?" Ding Yunyi was curious and amused at the same time, and deliberately made a serious face: "Brothers, there is really no way out. Only then can we do this, and we must do this to the outside world.
Don’t talk nonsense.”
"Yes." Bao Juhua was a little unconvinced and reluctantly agreed.
"Polayman's ship is called the 'Viking'." Zhang Xianxuan said carefully: "This is a big ship. There is a red cannon on the bow, six French cannons, and eighteen thunder cannons. These are very effective against
It will be a huge deterrent to pirates."
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts suddenly sank.
The "Viking" has such powerful firepower that it is a shock to anyone.
Looking at the entire Penghu, except for the barely usable ship brought by Zhang Xianxuan, there is not even a musket in the rest. What can we use to fight the "Vikings"?
As for Zhang Xianxuan's ship, it was only equipped with two Folan cannons and six Thunder cannons. He was already a great ship in Penghu.
Ding Yunyi glanced at Zhang Xianxuan: "Since Zhang Baichang has set his sights on the 'Viking', he probably has a solution, right?"
"Yes." Zhang Xianxuan nodded: "But this method is a bit risky. Ding Biao has always participated in the Battle of Liaoluo Bay, and my method was derived from the Battle of Liaoluo Bay."
Ding Yunyi thought for a moment and then understood: "You mean to attract the firepower of the 'Vikings' from the front, and then attack on both wings?"
"Yes, this is exactly the method!" Zhang Xianxuan said: "In terms of firepower, all the ships in Penghu combined are no match for the 'Vikings'. The only way is to fight head-on with one ship once the war starts, and then use
The small boats launch an assault on the flanks, and the small boats are piled with fire starters. Once they get close to ignite the fire, they will board the boats and fight hand-to-hand!"
Ding Yunyi remained silent.
This is a way, but it is also a risky way.
Can the ship on the front withstand it? Can the ships on the flanks get close? Can the crew of the "Viking" be subdued after boarding? These are all things that must be considered.
The brothers' eyes have all fallen on Ding Yunyi. Now, this general manager has become their backbone.
"This is the only way." Ding Yunyi's voice was low: "But the ship in front is the most dangerous. Who will take on this important task?"
Zhang Xianxuan did not even think about it: "President, my ship is the only one in Penghu that can take on this task! Please rest assured, President, Zhang has more experience fighting Hongyi and pirates, and knows how to deal with it! Although the sailors on my ship, I dare not say
Having gone through hundreds of battles, everyone is quite experienced. It is still possible to persist for a while, but..."
He hesitated: "Whether the flanking assault ship can approach the Viking as early as possible will be the key!"
"From the side, I will personally take command!" Ding Yunyi said without hesitation, word by word.
The brothers were immediately refreshed.
In their hearts, General Ding was extremely brave and if he personally commanded the assault, the battle would be successful.
They gathered together and discussed carefully. How to ambush, how to raid, which ship was responsible for lighting the fire, which ship was responsible for being the first to board the "Viking", all details were discussed clearly.
In this battle, in addition to Zhang Xianxuan and his brothers, the "Da Ming Ocean Company" and the newly recruited soldiers also carefully selected 60 people to participate in the battle.
When the discussion was completed, the brothers did not dare to delay and went back to prepare.
Qin Yun saw that everyone in the camp had almost left, and suddenly asked: "Third brother, what should we do with Zheng Zhilong?"
"Zheng Zhilong? What's wrong with him?" Ding Yunyi didn't react at all.
Qin Yun smiled faintly: "Third brother, don't forget that every ship on the sea pays Zheng Zhilong three thousand taels of silver every year, and Hongyi is no exception. Zheng Zhilong gives it to them with the Zheng family's flag to ensure their safety. Pirates absolutely dare not touch them.
If a ship under the flag of the Zheng family is robbed, it will be equivalent to starting a war with the Zheng family."
Ding Yunyi suddenly realized.
Yes, what should Zheng family and Zheng Zhilong do?
After the Battle of Liaoluowan, Zheng Zhilong gained momentum. Putmans had no choice but to give up colluding with Liu Xiang and instead reconciled with Zheng Zhilong. Instead, he expressed his wish to seek trade with the Ming Dynasty in Taiwan instead of going to Fujian forcefully. Zheng Zhilong sent him
The ship went to Taiwan for trade. Zheng Zhilong did not want to make enemies for a long time, so with the mediation of Lin Hengwan, a Tongan businessman living in Relanjia City, the two sides agreed to conduct trade. So Fujian merchant ships began to sail to Taiwan.
The East India Company once said: If the company wants to survive, Zheng Zhilong must be removed from the company's feet. From this, we can imagine the power of Zheng Zhilong.
Afterwards, in order to ensure safety at sea, Putmans had to follow Zheng Zhilong's rules and agreed to pay Zheng Zhilong a protection fee of three thousand taels of silver every year to ensure their safety at sea.
The same must be true for the "Viking". Once he plunders the ship and attracts Zheng Zhilong's pursuit, what will he do if Jin Er finds him?
With his current strength, Zheng Zhilong could crush him to death with just one little finger.
"Grab it!" Ding Yunyi said viciously: "Zheng Zhilong is so big on fish and meat, can't we even drink the broth? As long as we keep things secret, I don't believe that Zheng Zhilong can find out about us. Damn it, I'm just a fool
Pirates in official uniform!"
This sentence made Qin Yun couldn't help but laugh: "Since the third brother has made a decision, all the brothers have to do is follow suit. We all have learned from each other, and we share life and death together..."
There was a pause at this point: "It's just that there are some people who want to know about this matter, but we must never let them know."
Ding Yunyi immediately understood that he was talking about Hong Tiaoyuan.
Now I am already wary of Hong Tiaoyuan. Secondly, Hong Tiaoyuan is naturally timid. He will not even be able to sleep well if he finds out about it. He has to do everything possible to stop him. It is better not to let him know as much as possible.
I thought about it in my mind: "Just tell my brother that we will go out to sea for training tomorrow, which will take about a day or two. Xiaojin, just stay in Penghu and pay close attention to your every move. Don't make him suspicious."
"Leave it to me." Qin Yun nodded and said, "By the way, leave that Xie Tian to me as well."