Afterwards, Zhao Zhenji boarded the ship to the capital.
Along with them, Hai Rui and his wife Wang were arranged on another ship. After everything was prepared, this mighty fleet set off from the dock.
Hu Zongxian, on the other hand, kept standing there, watching the ship Zhao Zhenji was riding in, until he could no longer see clearly, then he turned around, faced everyone, and gave instructions in a deep voice.
"Okay, the matter is over, everyone go back!"
"Yes, Lord Governor."
Many officials present responded after hearing Hu Zongxian's order.
At this moment, Hai Rui was standing on the deck of the ship, looking at the receding scenery around him, and couldn't help but feel something in his heart, and sighed.
"Well, I don't know if I will take a post in the capital this time..."
Before Hai Rui finished speaking, his wife Wang's voice came from the cabin.
"What are you doing standing on the deck? Why don't you come and help?"
"I'm coming."
When Hai Rui saw this, his face was full of helplessness, and then he chuckled and entered the cabin.
…
A full day has passed since Tan Lun led the large army to set off.
When Tan Lun was the magistrate of Taizhou, he was able to fight against the Japanese pirates with only the recruitment of more than a thousand local warriors, and even achieved three battles and three victories!
At present, Tan Lun personally led the imperial army to suppress the bandits, which felt like killing a chicken with a bull's knife.
There is no comparison between the regular army of the imperial court and the temporarily recruited local warriors. The equipment, fighting will and fighting skills of both sides are not on the same level!
Therefore, as long as the two sides meet each other, the troops composed of Xiang Yong will be slaughtered to death!
In this short period of one day, it can be said that a lot has been gained! Tan Lun not only led his army to wipe out most of the bandits entrenched near Zhangzhou Prefecture, but also seized a lot of loot from them.
For these trophies, Tan Lun ordered people to keep them properly and distribute them according to the merits after the battle was officially over.
Tan Lun's approach undoubtedly greatly boosted morale. Many soldiers were gearing up, preparing to make contributions and obtain rewards.
The reason why the work of suppressing bandits was so smooth was inextricably linked to the dozens of French cannons that Tan Lun had ordered to carry.
Whenever he arrived at a den where bandits gathered, Tan Lun would order his soldiers to get into position without saying a word, and then push out the French cannon, aiming at the target location and bombarding them indiscriminately!
After the explosion left corpses everywhere and blood and flesh flying everywhere, Tan Lun organized his soldiers to attack the camp in one go.
And during the whole process, anyone who dares to resist will be killed regardless of the reason!
After a period of rest, Tan Lun led the army and rushed to the vicinity of the previously set target.
"Lord Governor, ahead of us is Heifeng Village."
"Well, I know it. I'm sending orders to the army to form a military formation and get ready for battle!"
"Also, bring up the Fran machine cannon for me, aim it there later, and give me a hard blast!"
After Tan Lun finished speaking, he pointed to the previous location with his finger.
"Yes, Lord Governor! I will pass on your order right now."
As soon as Tan Lun finished speaking, Wang Yong, who had previously been promoted to the position of commander of the temporary guard station, responded in a deep voice.
Soon, the army formed a tight formation and moved closer to the Black Wind Stronghold in front of them! In the open space on the side, the French cannon has been set up, and they can officially start the attack just waiting for Tan Lun's order.
And it was only at this moment that the bandits entrenched in Heifeng Stronghold discovered the army from the imperial court in front of them!
"No, no, no, the officers and soldiers are coming!"
And when this group of bandits saw dozens of French cannons set up in the open space beside them and the neatly arranged imperial troops, their mood gradually turned into panic!
Some robbers even threw their weapons on the ground and tried to rush out of the door to escape from this place.
However, these people were quickly dealt with by the bandit leaders who came after hearing the news.
Despite this, the spread of panic could not be suppressed.
"The imperial court is here for real this time."
"Everyone, run quickly. If you run fast, you can still survive. If you run slowly, you will lose everything."
Soon, the entire Black Wind Village was in chaos.
"fire!"
Tan Lun sneered, then waved his hand violently, and dozens of erected Fran cannons fired countless projectiles, sliding in an arc in the air, and then fell into the Black Wind Village, covered in dust. splashed, causing an explosion.
This situation made the head of Heifeng Village numb. He never thought that the imperial court would not only send a large army to suppress the bandits, but also use the cannons installed by the army to blast them without saying a word. Indiscriminate bombing!
"Despicable, if we can afford it, we don't need cannons, so we can just put up a front and fight with real swords and guns!"
After the leader of Black Wind Village spit out all the mud that splashed into his mouth, he clenched his fists and said this.
Perhaps in response to what he just said, the Ming army outside stepped up their offensive, and countless artillery shells were poured madly into Heifeng Stronghold as if they were free of charge.
"ah!"
I saw a cannonball explode next to the head of Heifeng Village, blowing up a minion to a bloody pulp!
Immediately, I saw a leg falling from the air, exuding a burnt smell.
"Master, let's run away quickly, there are people from the government outside!"
At this moment, a subordinate who was usually loyal to him came up and admonished him.
"Escape, where to escape?"
"Right now, the area around here must have been surrounded by the government, and we can't escape."
The head of Heifeng Village laughed sadly and responded.
"Master, you don't want to live, but your brothers still want to live!"
I saw several minions appearing behind the previous subordinate. I don't know when, and everyone stepped forward to control him firmly.
"What are you going to do..."
Before the head of Heifeng Village could finish speaking, he was knocked unconscious to the ground.
"Quickly, send someone out to inform us that we are willing to surrender. We have always been forced in the past!"
"yes!"
After a moment, Tan Lun was seen looking at the man who was sent out to discuss surrender with a surprised look on his face.
"Sir, what we did before was out of necessity!"
"The big boss of Black Wind Village usually does all kinds of evil. We have already brought him under control. All we need is your noble hand..."
Before this minion finished speaking, he was interrupted impatiently by Tan Lun.
"You can bring a message when you go back later. Just tell them to stop their wishful thinking and stay there honestly for me."
"I will send people here immediately to send you bandits to heaven one by one!"
"Did you hear that clearly?"
Tan Lun looked at this minion with the eyes of a dead person and said in a deep voice.
"Listen... listen clearly."
The minion swallowed secretly, then trembled and responded.
"Well, now that you understand, let's go in and say something."
Tan Lun nodded when he saw this, and then gave instructions.
Upon seeing this, the minion immediately walked towards the direction of Black Wind Village with rather heavy steps.
At this moment, he only felt as if his legs were filled with lead and he could not walk.
But when he had traveled more than ten meters, he suddenly quickened his pace and ran away.
However, before he could run very far, he was hit by a firecracker from the Ming army. He fell to the ground and could not get up again. Blood gradually flowed out from under his body.
"Pass this officer's order to kill all the remaining bandits in the stronghold. No one will be left alive!"
"Yes, Lord Governor!"
(End of chapter)
