Liangjiang Governor's Office
After hearing the official document delivered by the governor of Jiangnan, Shen Fang, the governor of Liangjiang, turned his attention to Annan Hou Yezhen.
Ye Zhen frowned and said in a deep voice: "Send five thousand cavalry troops to clean up the rivers. At the same time, pay attention to the beacons in Suzhou, Taicang and other places to warn at any time. However, these are only temporary relief. The key is to look at the water on the river. How about the victory of the naval battle? If Yongning Bo wins a great victory, the navy can be on guard along the river to expel the pirates. If so..."
Speaking of this, he pondered slightly.
"If there is a big defeat, then the situation will be bad." Jiang Sucheng, the Minister of War, twirled his beard with his hand, frowned into the Chinese character "Sichuan", and said worriedly: "Because there are only so many naval forces in the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps. If there is another big defeat, I'm afraid that naval forces will be dispatched from Denglai, Fuzhou and other places to come to our aid."
The navy in the Jiangnan camp and the 6,000 people in the Jiangbei camp add up to 20,000 sailors. Once they are all destroyed, it will definitely be impossible for the entire Jiangnan and Jiangbei to organize a navy in a short time.
"Uncle Yong Ning is fine on land, and his bravery is known all over the world, but fighting on the water is not always possible." Jiang Sucheng said with emotion, "It is a bit reckless to lead the new defeated navy to pursue the enemy immediately. Even if we can’t wait for Denglai and the naval reinforcements from Fuzhou, we should at least take a good rest.”
Meng Guangyuan, another minister of the Ministry of War, said in a deep voice: "What Mr. Jiang said is true. The naval divisions in the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps are all newly built, and their combat capabilities are worrying.
When Shen Fang heard this, his heart moved slightly.
Could it be that the child was really defeated? At that time, it was... the mountains and rivers were restored, and the flowers were dark and the flowers were bright.
He and Marquis Annan led the Jiangnan camp to defend the old capital of Jinling, which offset the impact of the previous defeat of Zhen Haijun and the lack of understanding of people.
At this moment, it was not only Shen Fang who was looking forward to Jia Heng's defeat, but the two ministers of the Ministry of War obviously had the same mentality.
At first, because they were tight on the arms supply to the Jiangnan camp, they even offended Jia Heng. Afterwards, the more they thought about it, the more uncertain they became. Especially after the defeat of the navy led by Zhen Zhu, this panic became more intense.
Jiang Sucheng picked up the tea cup, took a sip, looked at Shen Fang's worried look in Dunyu, and a thought flashed through his mind.
Only when Uncle Yong Ning loses can they pass the test.
As for the fall of Jinling, it is simply impossible, because this has never happened in the hundreds of years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the surrounding soldiers and horses will quickly reinforce after hearing the news.
Jinling, Ningguo Mansion
In the backyard, in the wing room where Daiyu lives, a girl wearing a light purple orchids embroidered with a pink double-breasted lapel, a white cross-collar underneath, a white skirt embroidered with red plums, and combed bangs is standing in front of the window. , looking out at the rockery in the middle of the courtyard.
Not far away, Ms. You was sitting quietly, with a look of worry on her graceful and beautiful face without makeup.
"Girl, news has come from the city. Uncle Heng has led the navy to Tongzhou to provide support." Yuanyang said softly.
When Daiyu heard this, she looked closely at Yuanyang with her bright eyes that contained stars and moons, and said softly: "What do you say outside?"
Youshi on the side also cast a concerned look.
Because there are Jinyi Mansion guards around Ningguo Mansion, who often communicate with Jia Heng, Daiyu is not completely ignorant of the news that is spreading in the city.
Yuanyang said softly: "I heard from the city that the uncle arrived in time with his troops and horses. The Tongzhou Wei Harbor side was not lost. Now he is leading his troops and horses to pursue the enemy invaders."
When Daiyu heard this, the worry on her face did not diminish, and she asked softly: "Is there any news from my father in Yangzhou?"
Yuanyang shook his head slightly and said, "Master Lin hasn't come to deliver the letter yet.
When Jia Heng led the Jiangbei camp to help the Zhenjun Navy, Lin Ruhai and Qi Kun were investigating the accounts of the Huaihe River Transfer Department's warehouse with people from the Jinyi Mansion, interrogating relevant people, etc., while waiting anxiously for Jia Heng's news. information.
Lin Ruhai had almost forgotten about Daiyu.
At this time, Youshi stood up and said comfortingly: "Miss Lin, don't worry too much. Every time your brother Heng led the troops, he never came back victorious, and I think this time will be no exception."
In fact, she had some thoughts in her mind
Worried, but the girl in front of her still has the right to care about her, so why should she?
On the other side, Jia Heng led the Jiangbei Camp and the Tongzhou Weigang Navy to pursue the pirates. Since early morning, the boat navy had braved the wind and waves, and a fleet of warships and patrol boats searched for the enemy pirates along the wide river.
Jia Heng led the navy to leave Tongzhou Weigang. After noon, they arrived at the river near Haimen County.
"Sir, a large number of bandits have broken through Haimen and have set up camp on the shore." Under Liu Jixian's thick eyebrows, his tiger eyes showed seriousness.
At this time, naval battle lookouts often allow sailors with better eyesight to climb to the top of the mast to report the enemy's situation to those below.
Jia Heng said: "Let's rest first and let Shuiyu send a patrol boat to come a little closer to check the situation and pay attention to safety."
Liu Jixian responded quickly and took the order.
Chen Xiao walked closer, and a girl in Feiyu uniform with beautiful features said softly, "Dodo will really come over and send a boat later?"
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Duduo will not let go of this opportunity. He now has a fire hidden in his heart."
As he said that, he looked at Chen Xiao and warned: "Xiaoxiao, wait a moment, go to the boat behind and wait.
When he led his troops to attack and kill in person, Chen Xiao could not follow him any longer. If he was injured, he would not be able to explain to Jinyang and Xianning.
Chen Xiaoxiu frowned and whispered: "I will go with you." Jia Heng met those firm eyes, but frowned and said: "I will protect you later."
Chen Xiao said softly: "It's not certain who protects whom. Besides, I have experienced more dangerous things over the years than you can imagine."
Hearing this, Jia Heng thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Then, you'll be by my side later."
Chen Xiao didn't say much, his eyes flickered and he said nothing more.
In the temporary water village built in Haimen County, in a straw shed built with wooden beams and reeds, Duduo sat on a pearwood chair covered with leather mattresses, his face gloomy, almost like a dark cloud.
Deng Yang strode into the hut, clasped his fists and said, "Master, the navy of the Han Dynasty is here. It looks like there are nearly ten thousand people, and the strength is not inferior to mine."
Yan Qing, the head of the Jinsha Clan, Shangguan Rui, the head of the Jiao Clan, and Qin Dong, the head of the Sihai Clan, who were sitting nearby eating watermelon, put down the watermelon rinds in their hands when they heard this and wiped the watermelon juice from their mouths. Look at Dodo.
Duduo said coldly: "Everyone, follow me to fight immediately!"
Yan Qing's expression changed slightly and he said in a deep voice: "No, Your Majesty, the man leading the troops is Uncle Yong Ning. This man is very smart and should not be underestimated. Now he has come with a whole army. We'd better avoid his sharp edge."
Duduo didn't speak, but just raised his eyes and glanced at Yan Qing. The viciousness and stern look in his eyes almost made Yan Qing's heart beat suddenly.
Shangguan Rui's face was also somewhat solemn, and he said: "Your Majesty, yesterday we had an impromptu fight. The leader of the Qin Dynasty said that the artillery fire of the army was very dense and fierce. With the number of artillery and muskets and the size of the ships, we are not suitable for fighting with the army. Should we think of another way to fight head-on? "
Duduo suppressed the anger in his heart, looked at the two of them, and said coldly: "In yesterday's battle, you should have seen that the Han army was generally timid and almost vulnerable to a fight. Even though Jia Heng's child was so brave, But he is only one person, and now he is brave and brave, so he can easily get trapped in the enemy's formation and be captured by me!"
Jia Heng was brave and brave. He did not deny this, but no matter how powerful he was, he was still alone. This time he went south with 300 elite warriors under the Zhengbai Banner. Facing the Han army, it was almost a crushing situation. He had previously fought with Zhen Zhu The battle also illustrates this point.
Su Hetai bowed to greet him and said loudly: "Master, I personally picked up the sword and led the men to charge to the flag ship where Jia Heng was."
Duduo's eyes were dark and rich, and he whispered: "You are not the opponent of Jia Heng, only I, the king, will kill this beast with my own hands!"
During this period, after suturing and using medicine, the injury was indeed no longer painful. Although the doctor said it was not good to do anything to others, this opportunity was once in a lifetime. The combat power of the navy led by Jia Heng was low, and one person was brave enough to defeat the overall situation. It didn't have much impact, and he just used it to cut Na Jiaheng into thousands of pieces.
Su Hetai advised from the side: "Master, you shouldn't take action until your injuries have healed."
although
Although it is difficult to tell the truth in front of a group of giant pirate lords, before he was not injured, he suffered a big loss at the hands of Jia Heng, and now he is even more injured. How can he be Na Jia Heng's opponent?
Duo Feng's eyes were a little gloomy, and his heart was full of resentment. He said, "No need to say more, I have my own sense of proportion!"
That kind of humiliation can only be relieved by doing it yourself! "Dong dong!!!"
Accompanied by the sound of drums as dense as raindrops, the rumbles resounded across the earth, almost coming from far away from the river, with a bit of shocking power.
Suddenly, a short and stocky young man with a scar on his face ran in quickly from outside. He was Du Lie, the second leader of the Sihai Gang. He entered the hut and said urgently: "Master, Prince, Han." The army attacked.
Duo Feng suddenly stood up, with a gloomy look on his face, looking at the leaders who were obviously retreating, and said: "Now, you are waiting to rob the Chen Han River. Once the army wins, it will definitely hit the surrounding sea trade, and During the previous battle in Jiangbei, the Han court already knew that you were colluding with the enemy, and they will settle the score afterwards."
As soon as this statement came out, several leaders of Nujiao Gang, Sihai Gang, and Jinsha Gang came out.
The leader's expression changed suddenly.
This Duduo was originally waiting for them here. Has he boarded a pirate ship?
Well, no, they were thieves originally.
Taking into account the entangled expressions of everyone, Duduo said in a deep voice: "If you all help me to defeat the Chen Han navy here, I can make another 10% profit from the annual sea trade!"
Duduo said coldly, then looked at Su Hetai and the Jurchen cronies around him, and shouted loudly in Jurchen language: "Go to battle!"
Behind him, a group of bannermen with white flags heard the words, loudly agreed, and followed Duduo one after another. The other leaders looked at each other with solemnity in their eyes. No matter how their minds changed, they could only follow. Dodo.
At worst, just wait until the situation becomes bad and then escape. Of course, such a big victory... it is impossible to say that it will be like those Conglong ministers who followed Taizu of the Chen and Han Dynasties.
But it is said that Jia Heng led the Jinyi Palace Guards and the selected troops of the Henan Dusi, and the ships with the Chinese army's banners, escorted by the warships on the left and right, arrived directly in front of the confrontation between the two armies, in order to encourage the naïveté of the navy generals.
The early stage was a confrontation between artillery and muskets. This was obviously due to the army's artillery having the upper hand.
"Here we come." Chen Xiao looked at the white embroidered dragon flag on the warship in the distance. He looked solemnly and said, "It's the Jurchen Zhengbai flag."
Even this wandering princess knows the reputation of Zhengbai Qi for his bravery.
Jia Heng's eyes were as calm as water, and he said, "It's unlikely that Duduo will personally lead his elite troops on board the ship to fight."
The combat effectiveness of the elite Jurchen soldiers is still quite strong, including his brocade-clad retinue and the elite infantry dispatched by the Henan Dusi, but they dare not say that they will win.
However, with Duduo's cunning temperament, it would be best to hide in the Chinese army's ship and take command as long as he was injured.
However, the conditions did not allow it, because the pirates had their own hidden agendas and were timid, and Duduo also needed to boost their morale.
Chen Xiaorong looked worried and said softly: "We still have to worry about other ships being defeated and losing. It's unknown whether they will repeat Zhen Zhu's mistakes."
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "We have dispatched our troops and horses before, so there should be no problem.
He assigned some of the generals and soldiers of the Henan Dusi to the warships to prevent another defeat caused by the cowardice of the southern troops. While the two were talking, the ships from both sides began to approach quickly, forming a herringbone formation.
"boom!"
The Fo Lang machine gun on the boat of Chen Han's army first roared, and the black muzzle flame flashed past, revealing puffs of gunpowder smoke, and then the sailors filled it with projectiles.
The sailors' muskets and bows were fired at the pirates' ships. As the flames were extinguished, they hit the river with iron rocks.
"Rumble..."
The Nujiao gang on the right wing of the pirates and the ships were under the intensive and fierce artillery fire of the army. Soon the fires ignited and the smoke filled the air. On one side, the nearby boats poured out cannons, muskets and arrows to cover the army's fleet.
Assist everyone in moving the angry dragons on the burning ship.
In addition, some gang members abandoned their boats and jumped into the water, swimming hard towards the much smaller Canglong boat.
Just as they were grabbing the edge of the Canglong ship, they suddenly heard a cry of surprise ringing in their ears. It was clearly the fire from the Fo Lang machine gun that fell on the Canglong ship, igniting a raging fire.
And such a scene also happened on different ships. In this round of bombardment, the officers and soldiers clearly had the advantage.
Such a situation naturally made the pirates such as the Nu Jiao Gang and the Sihai Gang feel fearful and began to shrink back.
The government ships were aware of this and intended to distance themselves slightly. However, due to the range of the Folan cannons and muskets, they could not move too far away if they wanted to effectively kill the enemy.
The two sides exchanged blows for a short while.
The pirate boats began to show signs of defeat. Seeing this, Duo Feng immediately ordered the flag ship to move forward.
Chen Xiao looked at the situation in the distance, his eyes slightly focused, and said to Jia Heng in a deep voice: "Duduo's flag ship and the warships on both sides are pressing up." Hearing this, Jia Heng also cast cold eyes into the distance. The warship was surrounded by darkness, and its cold gaze seemed to pass through the water vapor on the sea, meeting the malicious gaze with white armor and red feathers standing on the bow of the ship.
When Duo Feng saw the man, his originally pale face turned red. He felt a surge of anger rush to his forehead, and even the hand holding the steel knife was trembling slightly.
Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet!
At this moment, the sailors of the Jiangbei camp and the Zhenhai navy, under the pressure of the Henan Dusi officers and soldiers, gained some upper hand with the advantage of artillery fire. At least the pirates had begun to shrink back and grind against the foreigners.
"Boom boom
Accompanied by the sound of artillery fire one after another, Duduo led the flag soldiers with the Zhengbai flag, raised the sails, and advanced towards Jia Heng. The Jurchens fired at the other Zhenhai forces surrounding the ship on both sides of the ship.
The navy of Jiangbei Camp tried to prevent Duduo's ship from docking Jia Heng's flag ship.
However, within a short while, Duduo's ship, like an arrow from the string, collided with Jia Heng's lucky ship. As the ship's hull shook gently, the Jurchen armored man holding a scimitar and a round shield The soldiers prepared hooks, ropes and planks and headed towards Jia Heng's lucky ship.
When the other pirates saw this, they seemed to be led by Duduo, and they could only bite the bullet and fight with the officers and soldiers as they did before against Zhen Haijun.
When it comes to military strength, the official army actually has the upper hand. There are nearly 10,000 marine soldiers, 2,000 more than the sea pirates. However, there is not much advantage in boarding battles.
On Jia Heng's side, firecrackers, bows and arrows were fired in unison, accompanied by the screams of soldiers on both sides.
At this time, Su Hetai held a shield in one hand and a sword in the other. He led four or five elite soldiers with white flags, jumped onto the lucky boat where Jia Heng was, and fought with Liu Jixian's Jinyi Palace Guards.
Jia Heng pulled out his sword, which was a heavy and refined sword, and watched the scene with cold eyes.
Immediately, he rushed over with his sword and killed the Jurchen enemy general who was leading him. Where he passed, a Jurchen soldier screamed and came towards Jia Heng.
However, the light of the sword suddenly appeared, and with a "pop" sound, the Jurchen soldier moved forward still retaining the momentum of impact, and then the blood pressure formed by the blood in the skull cavity would soar into the sky with his head.
Su Hetai was fighting Liu Jixian when he suddenly saw the frosty-faced young man coming towards him with a knife. A stern look appeared in his eyes. He abandoned Liu Jixian and wanted to kill Jia Heng.
However, Liu Jixian's sword skills were not inferior to Su Hetai's, and he clung to Su Hetai.
"Get out of here!" Su Hetai yelled angrily and slashed horizontally with his sword. There was a "clang" sound and sparks shot out.
On the other side, although the ships led by Duduo were escorted up, the officers and soldiers did not retreat. Instead, with the tacit understanding of Qu Guang and Wei Che, they fired French cannons at Duduo's ship.
Duo Feng, on the other hand, finally couldn't hold back anymore and jumped onto the ship with his knife in hand. But just as it landed on Jia Heng's deck, he felt another sharp pain.
The personal guard Deng Biao, who was closely behind him, quickly reached out to support Duduo and said worriedly: "Master."
"I'm fine!" Duo Feng frowned and raised his knife to kill a ferocious-looking Han soldier.
"Pfft!"
Accompanied by the sound of the steel knife cutting through flesh and blood, screams rang out. Perhaps it was the bloody blood that made Duduo's blood surge. He gradually ignored the vague pain and went straight to Jia Heng with the bodyguards beside him.
Behind them, a large number of elite Jurchen soldiers gathered around with swords and started to kill the Han army guards. For a while, the two sides fought fiercely and were in a stalemate.
At this moment, if you look from a high altitude, you can see that on both sides, the Chen Han Navy was entangled with the pirate ships.
Because the two sides were entangled, it was difficult for the Franco machine guns to fire randomly. Only some naval forces from Jiangbei Camp and Zhenhai Navy, under the organization of Wei Che, used firecrackers to bombard the pirates, and then the Sihai Gang and Angry Whales The gang of pirates fired back with crossbows, and the battle became tense for a while.
When Jia Heng saw this scene, his eyes became somewhat gloomy. Looking for the familiar figure who was killing everyone in the crowd, he raised his knife and headed straight for Duduo, who was two feet away.
Duduo also caught sight of Jia Heng at this moment. Under the protection of Su Hetai, he raised his knife and killed Jia Heng.
"clang!"
The swords of both sides collided at one point, and Qingyue screamed, followed by sparks.
Duduo groaned, stepped back a few steps, and looked at the young man in fear.
This Jia Heng's power seems to be stronger!
