February 15th of the second year of Chongzhen.
The army led by Zhu Dinghai finally set foot on Taiwan.
After successfully arriving in Taiwan, Zhu Dinghai's tense heart finally relaxed.
Staring at the city of Relanja not far away, Zhu Dinghai was filled with emotion.
As the supreme commander of the Ming Dynasty's navy, although Taiwan was not lost in his hands, Taiwan has always been a thorn in his heart.
If the Ming Dynasty's navy was not really bad, and the situation in Liaodong was unclear, Zhu Dinghai would have led an army to recover Taiwan and wipe out the Western Yi.
In Zhu Dinghai's view.
If you can't even guarantee the safety of your own country's waters, what qualifications do you have for the navy? What qualifications do you have to be called the Celestial Kingdom?
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The city wall of Relanja City is more than three feet high. It is made of glutinous rice, molasses, oyster shell ash, and triple earth bricks. It can be said to be very strong.
The specifications are completely built in the style of a military fortress, and the defense is very strong.
Coupled with other temporary defense measures built by the Dutch and the artillery on the city wall, it can be said that the current city of Geranje is a living hedgehog.
If it weren't for the super invincible general's artillery in his hand, this would be a killer weapon. Zhu Dinghai would not choose an aboveboard attack.
"General, you have to make the decision for us."
At this moment, a group of people with swollen faces were brought to Zhu Dinghai under the supervision of soldiers. As soon as I saw Zhu Dinghai, I couldn't help crying.
It's not easy. They've been having a really hard time these days.
After being driven out of the city of Geranje by the Dutch, they were cordially welcomed by other natives.
If they hadn't known that Master Wang was coming, and food was relatively easy to find in Taiwan, they might not have been able to withstand it.
"How are you crying? Do you know the specific situation of the Western Yi in Relanja City?"
Zhu Dinghai asked.
Zhu Dinghai was not stupid. How could he not know that the other party wanted the imperial army to plunder their property that had been plundered by the Western Yi?
But is this possible? Totally impossible.
How many of these businessmen paid taxes when they came out?
How much of the information surrounding the Ming Dynasty was sold by these businessmen?
For these people, it was good that Zhu Dinghai didn't kill them immediately. He also wanted to get their things back for them. What was he thinking?
"Sir, there are about 10,000 Dutch people in Geranje City, including nearly 4,000 Dutch soldiers. Together with the Dutch servants, the total number is about 3,000 people." A short and fat businessman said.
"I don't know exactly how many cannons there are, but..."
"Sir, the city of Relanje is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and the Western Yi troops are heavily guarded. If we surround the city with a large army, we will wait until they have exhausted all their supplies..." said a young general on the side.
"Sir, you are the king's master, and the Western barbarians are right in front of you. How can you be timid before fighting?" A businessman suddenly became anxious when he heard someone suggesting a siege.
The Dutch are well prepared, and the supplies inside are enough for the other party to use for several years.
How much wealth will you still have in a few years?
But things are unpredictable. Once the Xiyi support fleet arrives,...
"General, the results of the investigation are out. No red-haired Japs were found nearby.
But this group of bandits had previously robbed all the food in the surrounding villages.
If we don't care, it won't be long before these villagers starve to death. "
At this moment, a team of detective horses hurriedly came to report the news.
"Send out 5,000 soldiers to rescue the villagers."
Zhu Dinghai ordered.
The purpose of Zhu Dinghai's move is very simple: to win over the people.
Although there are many Han Chinese who have fled to Taiwan, most of them are the local Gaoshan people.
Although these Gaoshan people are people of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty did not control each other at all. Coupled with the Dutch rule over the years, it can be said that although Taiwan is nominally under the control of the Ming Dynasty, in fact, the Ming Dynasty has little sense of presence here at all.
While on the road, Zhu Dinghai was not only worried about sneak attacks by Xiyi, but also worried about how to win over the people of Taiwan.
Although he sympathized with the suffering of these people, Zhu Dinghai breathed a sigh of relief. At least it was much easier for the Ming Dynasty to regain the people's support in Taiwan.
"Sir, no, those are untouchables, how can they waste military rations? This is all a conspiracy of the Western Yi, my lord."
shouted the businessman on the side.
"Are you asking me to do something?" Zhu Dinghai replied coldly.
The guards around him quickly raised their guns and pointed them at the group of businessmen.
"Don't dare, don't dare."
The businessman spoke hurriedly.
At the same time, he cursed in his mind.
"Isn't he just a bad general? When I get back, let's see how I kill you."
"If you don't dare, get out." Zhu Dinghai said.
It's really disgusting to see these profit-seeking businessmen in front of us.
"Set up camp." Zhu Dinghai ordered.
3,000 soldiers were divided into camps.
As Zhu Dinghai issued the order, the Ming army quickly moved into action.
After a while, the soldiers began to move in an orderly manner.
On the city wall, William Orondo was dumbfounded when he saw the actions of the Ming army?
Ming Jun, what does this still mean? Do you look down on us? The total military strength is only a little over 10,000, but you dare to send most of the soldiers to do other things. Do you really think that we Dutch are stupid?
"Onardo, take 1,000 main troops and 2,000 servant troops out to sneak attack the Ming army. Pay attention to my flag. If there is any problem, immediately retreat to the city wall."
Although I feel that the Ming army must have some barriers, in William Orondo's view, this may not be an opportunity.
Whether it is in terms of the quality of the soldiers or the weapons they are equipped with, the weapons of their own army far exceed those of the Ming army.
It would be best if we can kill the Ming army. Even if we can't kill it, we can still let the Ming army know how powerful we are.
"General, Xiyi has sent troops."
The surrounding obstacles have long been cleared. Under the high sun, the Xiyi people could not hide their troops.
"I saw.
Deploy 800 soldiers from the Fuzhou Guard, together with our 200 soldiers, to prepare for battle. "
Although he didn't know how many soldiers the other side was going to send out, Zhu Dinghai knew that his 1,000 soldiers were enough.
Even if there are 800 recruits inside who have never seen blood, it is enough.
The army generally equipped with flintlock muskets, both in terms of rate of fire and range, far exceeded the matchlocks equipped by the Dutch.
In addition, the artifact grenade.
When the range is far greater than the opponent's, as long as the commander is not a fool.
It is not a problem at all to crush the main force of Xiyi several times. Defeating enemies dozens of times larger is no problem.
You must know that people are not machines. After a certain level of casualties, no matter how powerful the army is, it will fall apart.
There are only 7,000 Xiyi people in total. If they are exhausted, they will only send 5,000 people to fight.
If you can't defeat an enemy force that is 5 times larger, is it worthy of the weapon in your hand?
Is it worthy of the food we have eaten this year? Sweat?
