After the war and the inventory count the next day, the Ming Dynasty combined fleet sank 32 enemy ships, destroyed or burned 64 ships, and captured 286 ships, for a total of 382 ships, and captured more than 20,000 ships. Spanish sailors, gunners and land soldiers.
Our side lost 737 warships, large and small, and sunk more than 100 ships. Nearly 280 ships were seriously damaged and were scrapped and could only be abandoned. There were more than 12,000 casualties among officers and soldiers.
Although the Ming Dynasty Combined Fleet launched a large number of anti-ship missiles in this battle, it also suffered considerable losses due to the high combat effectiveness of the Spanish hegemonic fleet's single ships and the low tonnage of its own warships.
It is not an exaggeration to say that it was a tragic victory. Zheng Jun lost about 500 battleships. Of the nearly 200 imitation Galenic plywood ships that participated in the war, only 20 survived after the war. This also included the damaged but repairable parts. This shows how brutal the battle was.
For the next three days, the Ming Dynasty combined fleet stayed in the battlefield waters and did not leave until the loot was cleared.
Many French and Dutch warships who were watching the battle also diverted some of them to go south, returning to the mainland to report the results of this large-scale naval battle.
There is no doubt that after this battle, Philip IV's last efforts have been in vain. I am afraid that Spain will no longer be able to prevent similar expeditions.
The consequence of this is that Spain has lost its global hegemony, and the Ming Empire will completely control the eastern waters with its new naval warfare weapons.
It is undoubtedly very wise for the British fleet to leave early. It may cause the seemingly estranged relationship between the two countries to break down again after returning, but it is understandable.
Countries only talk about interests, not feelings. At least this time the British plundered quite a lot of property, which can be regarded as a triumphant return.
Also captured by the Ming army were a large number of Jiangnan scholars and their families who attempted to flee to the Philippines. However, these people all claimed that they were plundered and put on the ship by the Western Yi, and they had no choice but to do so.
However, it was learned from the captured translator that the truth was completely different, and documents related to these people's allegiance to the Spanish Empire were obtained from the captured boxes.
Zheng Zhilong was not angry at these guys who were cheating on others. It was not his turn to get angry. He packed them all and sent them to Emperor Chongzhen. After all, these guys were the boss of this man.
What Zheng Zhilong was thinking more about at this time was that he had won the naval battle, but he had paid a heavy price. How to make up for it was the most important thing.
The photographer who had previously asked the photographer to take a lot of photos was proof of the merit. If the Northern Emperor Zhu Cihong could reward a son, then it would be up to him.
There is no doubt that the King's Fleet defeated the Xiyi Fleet in this battle. Su Guansheng and Mao Yuanyi both led their troops to participate in the battle and can serve as direct witnesses.
The Ming Dynasty's combined fleet only sailed from the mouth of the Yangtze River to the Dantu River in Zhenjiang Prefecture. After unloading all the traitors, it returned and sailed to Tianjin.
More than 20,000 Spanish soldiers are worth more than 4 million silver, and the generals of the Zheng Group can get half of it. This can be regarded as the hard-earned money earned by everyone.
A certain new emperor was very happy when he heard that Hong Chengchou and Huang De's troops had worked together to annihilate the main force of the Spanish Army, about 24,000 people. This was equivalent to basically eliminating the enemy's threat to the land.
Although there were sporadic rebellions in the areas south of the Yangtze River, without the support of the Spanish masters, these wealthy gentry, merchants, and scholars colluded with each other and could not cause much trouble.
Hong Chengchou's tens of thousands of troops are enough to clean up these things that are worse than rogue bandits. With Huang Degong's Yongwei camp, I believe there will be many more miners soon...
After receiving the news of victory in the naval battle, a certain new emperor was completely relieved.
Defeating the Spanish pirate fleet was equivalent to safeguarding Ming's control of the sea along the coast, and by the way, it consolidated Ming's position in the Eastern world.
Being able to defeat the arrogant Spanish fleet is regarded as the first victory since the formation of the Ming Dynasty combined fleet, and it is definitely a landmark and positive significance.
In view of the overall situation in Jiangnan, and because he was concerned about the Jifu area and was afraid of being attacked by Emperor Taiji, a certain new emperor led nearly 100,000 troops and quickly returned to the court.
On September 20th in the Western calendar, Wang's division, which had been marching in a hurry, arrived in Tianjin and met up with Zheng Zhilong and others who came by sea. At the same time, they received news that the capital was besieged.
Ten days ago, Zhou Yuji sent flying cavalry to report to the new emperor's residence, saying that the Donglu had already knocked down the pass from Xifengkou and the situation was extremely critical.
Of course Zhou Yuji knew about the several areas where the new emperor led his troops to resist the Spanish in the south, but Jifu, especially the capital, was the place where the new emperor started, so he must not miss anything.
Although there are many troops left behind in the capital, the main force has already moved south. They can only shrink their defenses across the board and are completely unable to take the initiative to attack.
According to the information sent, Huang Taiji raised 400,000 troops this time, and the heavy cavalry known as the "Iron Chaodu" alone amounted to more than 200,000.
Zhou Yuji didn't know whether Huang Taiji heard the news about the emergency in the south of the Ming Dynasty and decided to take advantage of it, so he could only lead his troops to defend the capital.
This was the first time that a certain new emperor was blocked from the capital by an army of pigtails. For this new situation, a certain new emperor was still a little uncomfortable with it.
Huang Taiji had been regrouping for a long time, but suddenly came in at this juncture to take advantage of the situation. It was a bit too coincidental, right?
The last confrontation between the two sides was two and a half years ago. If there was no big fight this time, it would be great to last three years!
It seems that Huang Taiji has no intention of rounding up the whole number. He decided to go to the pass to rob after clearing wasteland outside the pass and having nothing to do until he was full and stuffed!
When the Spaniards came, the Emperor's Chicken also came, one from the south and the other from the north, echoing each other from afar, how wonderful it was!
Even if both parties have negotiated in advance, there will be deviations in the execution time.
And I'm afraid Huang Taiji doesn't know that the Spanish invading army has been quickly defeated, and a certain new emperor has sent his army back north.
Denglai Navy, Tianjin Navy and Zheng Zhilong's Marine Corps, plus German mercenaries stranded in Tianjin because of the siege of the capital.
The total field force that a certain new emperor could command exceeded 130,000. If 20,000 Spanish prisoners were added, it would reach 150,000.
Huang Taiji's military strength is definitely not 400,000, 300,000 is already very scary.
A certain new emperor really had no confidence in the combat effectiveness of his cobbled-together troops.
I was worried that Zhou Yuji would be in a tight situation. I really wanted to have a big fight with Huang Taiji, but I didn't have the strength to do so.
In desperation, they could only ask General Tokugawa for help, hoping that this strategic partner would send troops to help.
The Japanese country can send 200,000 troops, so the battle can still be fought.
If he can send 300,000 troops, a certain new emperor can even launch an attack on Huang Taiji.
After not fighting for such a long time, I believe that the famous names in various parts of the Japanese country have long been depressed.
The feeling of having no money is very uncomfortable, much more uncomfortable than not having a woman...
Huang Taiji wants to play siege and rescue, and fight my ambush?
In the city, there are nine brigades of East Palace Guards under the direct command of Zhou Yuji, the French army of the Marquis de Turenne, and a large number of German mercenaries. The troops of Fierce Tiger and Hu Dawei are also stationed in the city.
In addition, all the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department are in the city, and Yan Yingyuan, the governor of Ji Town, can mobilize a large number of young men to participate in the defense of the city. With the successful experience of the last capital defense battle, the city will not be destroyed in a short time.
Before the Japanese army came over, a certain new emperor led his troops to station in Tianjin to see how the emperor would eat the impregnable capital.
If Huang Taiji can break into the capital before the new emperor launches a counterattack, then the new emperor will accept his fate.
Otherwise, let’s just look at each other and meet each other~!
I heard that Huang Taiji dispatched a large number of heavy cavalry, and a certain new emperor thought that the more he dispatched, the better.
The more heavy cavalry at Knock Pass, the worse the braid's overall siege capability will be.
The last time the city wall collapsed was several years ago. Zhang Guowei, Minister of Industry, had already sent people to repair the damaged parts of the city wall.
This time, if Braid plays the digging game again, then the defenders can play "whack-a-mole" again!
The Japanese army could arrive in a month, and a certain new emperor would launch an attack in a month.
The Japanese army could arrive in two months, and a certain new emperor would launch an attack in two months.
If the Japanese army doesn't come, a certain new emperor will wait for Pigtail to retreat on his own initiative.
Due to the special circumstances this time, a certain new emperor offered an unprecedentedly favorable condition to General Tokugawa.
In addition to the previous provision of food and the established reward of 200 taels for each braid, the Japanese troops were also provided with military pay of 20 taels of silver per person per month.
In addition to ten airships and supporting ammunition and spare parts, twenty new bronze cannons, four hundred revolvers and short guns each.
These weapons are given to a single person, the general. As long as he nods and agrees to send troops, the weapons and ammunition can be delivered later.
If you are willing to send 300,000 troops, the weapons and ammunition will be increased by 50% on this basis.
If we send 400,000 troops, then double the number. It depends on the choice of the useless general.
Then there are novel products worth two hundred thousand taels of silver given to the general, all for free without any charge.
The other thing is to keep the dog for several years and use the dog for a while.
Let Qiu Minyang, who has been promoted to the ambassador to Japan, move around. We can't let this guy spend tens of thousands of taels of silver every year living there happily.
After a two-pronged approach, if the general is still unmoved, he will either take advantage of Huang Taiji or die...
A certain new emperor thought that for the sake of earning two to three million dollars a year from snow candy and other businesses, the general would agree to send troops to help.
Cooperating with a certain new emperor and a second-rate general is equivalent to raising his own troops without spending any money on his own.
If the partner were Huang Taiji, the situation would probably be completely different.
The autographed letter from a certain new emperor and the fleet set off at the same time. Once the second-hand general nodded, Zheng Zhilong could have the fleet load Japanese soldiers to help in the battle.
It is not impossible to return with an empty ship, and a certain new emperor is also ready to be self-reliant.
But on the one hand, he got millions of taels of silver in vain and continued to control the Japanese country.
On the one hand, it is better to stop here and entertain ourselves behind closed doors. This kind of thing should be an easy decision to make.
Nearly forty days later, the Japanese army finally came again. It seemed that this time the Tokugawa general had finally figured it out.
Four hundred thousand Japanese troops!
Just a lot more!
The combined fleet of the Ming Dynasty, plus various merchant ships as well as Japanese ships and captured kimchi ships, totaled about 5,000 ships, and this was how they transported so many Japanese troops to Tianjin at once.
According to Zheng Zhilong's communication with many famous people on the ship, he learned that the second-rate general was not willing to send out so many troops.
However, famous people from all over the country have come forward one after another, saying that they have been hit by many storms this year and their crop production has dropped sharply.
If we don't send troops to help Ming Dynasty and make some money, I'm afraid the consequences will be disastrous.
It would be fine if some daimyo said this, and even the feudal daimyo and the senior middlemen thought so, and the useless general would have to think carefully.
If they did not agree, those daimyo who encountered difficulties would secretly help the Ming Dynasty in exchange for copper coins and needed supplies.
The benefits that the Northern Emperor of the Ming Dynasty had promised to him before were not available at all.
In view of this, the second-rate general took advantage of the situation and directly agreed to the highest conditions.
The daimyo from various places can think of as many troops as they want, and the part less than 400,000 will be supplemented by second-rate generals.
We should also take this opportunity to see how many soldiers and horses the daimyo have in various places, and use the Ming and Qing wars to consume the strength of these guys.
As a result, the three types of daimyo, including the clan lords, the clan lords, and the waiyang lords, totaled about 340,000 troops. Including the troops of Lao Zhong, the number was almost 400,000. However, the general was "impressed"...
There is nothing that can be done about it. The mainland has been hit by five storms in nine months.
In this case, can the crops still be good? ? ?
There was a disaster this year, and the daimyo just wanted to send out all their henchmen who could eat well and fight to make money.
Anyway, there is no war on the mainland, so just leaving some symbolic garrison troops will be enough.
Past experience shows that the more troops you send out, the more money you make.
Each daimyo can obtain commissions from the battle results through the soldiers under his command, so no daimyo wants to reduce the size of his troops.
As long as you have the courage, let alone 400,000, an army of 500,000 can be raised for you!
The Ashigaru people are not afraid of death, because they can make a living and make money while going abroad to fight, but they will starve if they stay at home.
I haven’t had a fight in more than two years, and I want to fight until I die.
Even if he dies in battle, he still has to earn back the money to support his family.
After the Japanese troops came ashore, a careful count revealed that as many as 450,000 Japanese troops came to Ming Dynasty to make money this time!
Is this for fighting?
This guy is obviously here to eat from a wealthy family~!
However, the manpower to relieve the siege of the capital was gathered together. Before that, Hong Chengchou, Sun Chuanting, and Qin Liangyu led their troops to Tianjin.
A certain new emperor did not expect to have the honor to command an army of 700,000 people this time, which really set a historical record.
Prime Minister Cao's army of 830,000 was an imaginary number, but a certain new emperor's army was actually 700,000.
The size of the army is comparable to that of the parallel import king Fu Jian, but the new emperor cannot make that low-level mistake.
The new emperor's tactics were very clear, which was to go north along the west bank of the canal and wipe out all the braids in the areas west and south of the canal.
The troops of the King's Division moved north along the canal and did not leave the canal.
Use ship artillery to fight from behind the river to offset the assault capability of Huang Taiji's heavy cavalry troops.
Even if he doesn't fight Braid and can only successfully return to the capital, that will be considered a success.
Including the original defenders in the city, a certain new emperor had more than 800,000 troops, and he was exhausted and couldn't even get in.
If the situation permits, a certain new emperor may be able to fight back and make the emperor unable to eat the chicken and walk away!
The troops heading north advanced to the area east of Zhangjiawan, and just then encountered the troops heading south...
