Nan Juyi leaned back on the chair, picked up a bowl in his hand, and said: "The reason why I asked Li Dan to send a message to those red-haired barbarians and allow them to establish a supply point in Bengang is because of Bengang." This Tiger Flag force in Hong Kong."
As he spoke, he tapped his fingers on the armrest of the seat.
"Does the army want to use the help of the red-haired barbarians to deal with the people in Bengang?" Yu Zigao reacted.
Nan Juyi smiled softly and said: "Yes, since the imperial court intends to eradicate this business called Tiger Flag, although I am unable to take action against the Tiger Flag in the north, I can solve this problem in Bengang." Support the power of the tiger-character flag and eliminate a harm to the imperial court."
"I am willing to be the vanguard of the army and obey the orders of the army." Yu Zigao stood up from his seat, bowed and clasped his fists facing Nan Juyi.
At this time, he already understood Nan Juyi's intention to find him, which was to deal with the Tiger Flag forces in Bengang.
Nan Juyi pressed his hand and said, "General Yu, don't be anxious. Sit down and listen to what I say slowly."
Yu Zigao had no choice but to go back.
"Although we have recovered Penghu, no matter what, we must recognize the power of the red-haired barbarians." Nan Juyi looked at Yu Zigao and said.
After hearing this, Yu Zigao lowered his head in shame.
Between Penghu, the Ming Dynasty dispatched tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and more than 200 ships. However, the number of red-haired barbarians in Penghu was just over a thousand. With the castle built in Penghu, they were able to withstand the Ming army's attack for several months.
Even though the Ming army finally broke through the castle on Penghu Island and captured Gao Wenlu, the leader of the thieves, they still allowed several ships of the red-haired barbarians to escape from Penghu.
Therefore, although the battle was won, he, the commander-in-chief, did not have much joy in victory.
Seeing that Yu Zigao didn't speak, Nan Juyi continued: "The Tiger Flag's power in Bengang can become the second largest power at sea. It can be seen that even if it is not as good as Li Dan and his son, it will not be any worse than our navy."
As the governor of Fujian, he knew in his heart that the Ming Navy was not as good as the pirates under Li Dan.
Of course, this is at sea. If we go to land, ten Li Dan will not be the opponent of Ming Dynasty.
"What does military gate mean?" Yu Zigao asked.
Nan Juyi said: "I have received news from Li Dan. The people of the Tiger Flag in Bengang have rejected the request of the red-haired barbarians to establish a supply point in Bengang. Therefore, the two families must have a battle. When the time comes, It depends on you, the commander-in-chief."
"The military sect wants to wait for them to defeat both sides. I will lead the navy to Bengang and eliminate the remaining forces of the Tiger Flag in Bengang." Yu Zigao said.
Nan Juyi nodded and added: "Not only will the Tiger Flag's forces in Bengang be eliminated, but the fleet of red-haired barbarians must also be driven out of Bengang. Our Ming Dynasty cannot give up even an inch of its territory to these barbarians."
"I understand, I will go back and prepare now." Yu Zigao stood up again.
Nan Juyi did not let him sit back this time, but said: "I will prepare a batch of silver and send it to the navy. When you receive the news that the Red Maoyi fleet is going to Bengang, you will lead the navy from Penghu rushes to Bengang."
"Your Majesty, I obey." Yu Zigao responded.
Nan Juyi picked up the tea bowl, but did not drink it. He just used the lid to stir the tea inside a few times.
"Your Majesty, please retire." Yu Zigao understood that he was serving tea to see off the guests, so he took the initiative to leave.
Nan Juyi nodded and said, "Step back!"
Yu Zigao took two steps back, then turned around and walked out.
When only Nan Juyi and his staff Zhang Jien were left in the room, they heard the staff say: "Dong Weng, the court has not made clear the intention to deal with the Tiger Flag. If we do this, will the court be blamed?"
"This time is the best opportunity to deal with the Tiger Flag. If I miss this time, I don't know how long it will take for such an opportunity." Nan Juyi sighed.
How could he not know that the imperial court had not explicitly issued an order for him to deal with the tiger-character flag.
But he could wait no longer. The red-haired Yi could not wait any longer.
We really have to wait until the Hong Maoyi fleet captures Bengang, or the Tiger Flag forces in Bengang defeat the Hongmao Yi fleet. No matter which situation happens, it will not be a good thing for Ming Dynasty.
He also thought that the Ming Dynasty navy could plow through the courtyard and sweep away holes, sweeping away the red-haired barbarians and the Han forces in Bengang.
But he knew that this was impossible.
The battle in Penghu made him understand how big the gap between the Ming navy and the red-haired barbarians was. War at sea was not about small ships fighting big ships, but the bigger the ship, the more advantageous it was in naval battles.
The ships of the Ming Dynasty were like children standing next to giant men in front of the red-haired barbarian warships. The gap was really too big.
More importantly, the imperial court would not use money to build ships for the Ming Navy, which also made many of the ships of the Ming Navy not as big as those lucky ships of maritime merchants.
With such a navy, he had no confidence in defeating the Red Mao Yi fleet head-on at sea, and even the Tiger Flag forces in Bengang, he had no confidence in defeating them.
Even if he didn't know much about Bengang, which was known as the second largest maritime power, he knew that Bengang definitely lacked large ships, otherwise it would not be qualified to be called the second largest maritime power under Li Dan.
Staff Zhang Jien understood his Dong Weng's difficulties and said: "Students heard that there are many sugar cane fields in Ben Port, and their ships often sell cane sugar. If we can capture Ben Port, those sugar cane fields will also fall into Dong Weng's hands. In hand."
The last words were not spoken.
But the meaning is already clear. There is cane sugar in Bengang. If you take Bengang, you are sitting on a mountain of silver. You can earn as much silver as you want.
Unlike the capital and officials from the north, Fujian is close to the sea, and merchant ships often go to sea from Fujian, so Fujian officials all know how profitable sea trade is.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many people willing to risk beheading to go to sea to do business.
"Whether we can capture Bengang depends on our navy." Nan Juyi said.
Although the Ming Dynasty Navy is not very good, it is the only maritime force and horse that the government can mobilize. And going to Bengang is the same as going to Penghu. Only a navy can send Fujian's soldiers and horses there.
Zhang Jien said: "Don't worry, Dong Weng. The student feels that if we really capture Bengang, the court will not only not blame you, but may also reward you, Dong Weng."
"Unexpectedly, the Han forces in Bengang are also the forces of the Tiger Flag." The surprise on Yu Zigao's face has not faded yet.
Nan Juyi said: "There is no need for Li Dan to lie to me about this matter, and as long as we inquire carefully about this kind of thing, it is not difficult to find out the truth."
"A strange force can become the second largest force on the sea in Bengang in just a few years, as if it appeared out of thin air. I was once curious, but now that I heard what Junmen said, everything makes sense. ." Yu Zigao said.
Among the Han forces at sea, except for Li Dan's group and his pirates, most of the ships behind them were those from Nanjing.
