When Yang Xuan walked to the open space outside, he saw naval officers not far away fighting and retreating.
Tens of thousands of Japanese pirates were approaching fiercely, and a thousand naval officers were distributed throughout the port.
Assembled in a hurry, it is impossible to form an effective defense in the first time.
Of course, there are too many enemies, and it is understandable that the hastily formed defense line cannot stop them.
"You guys, go and appease all the merchants living there."
"At the same time, send someone to notify the naval officers and soldiers who are resting, as well as the officers and soldiers of the guard station."
"Others, follow me to kill the enemy!"
Yang Xuan looked at the officials of the Shipping Department, quickly gave instructions, and then took the knife from a soldier's hand.
He took the lead and charged towards the enemy.
Several officials from the Municipal Shipping Department looked at each other. They were afraid, but they did not dare to run.
The dignified marquises of the Ming Dynasty have gone into battle to kill the enemy. They can't help, but they can't hold them back.
Once they escape, the whole family is doomed.
"Everyone, we are one now."
"Please work together to get through this difficult time."
The chief official of the Municipal Shipping Department.
"It's natural!"
Other officials echoed.
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With the addition of Yang Xuan, the Japanese pirates' offensive was quickly withstood.
He picked up the swords of the fallen soldiers, held two swords, and killed everyone in the crowd.
The surrounding naval officers were inspired and fought hard to kill the enemy.
Due to a surprise attack in front of them, only seven or eight hundred of the thousand navy soldiers were left.
It is really difficult for this small number of people to stop tens of thousands of Japanese pirates.
We can only try our best to gain time.
However, Japanese pirates are not stupid either.
There were so many of them that after some of them restrained Yang Xuan and the others, the rest dispersed and looted everywhere.
The naval warships docked in the port are their focus.
Their ships are not big, and the warships of the Ming Navy are what they desire most.
During the rest period, there were only a few soldiers on duty on the warship.
Facing the surging Japanese pirates, they tried their best to resist, but still could not change the final outcome.
All the navy officers and men on board were killed in the battle, and the warship also fell into the hands of the enemy.
Boom boom! !
The Japanese pirates controlled the artillery on the warship and fired at Yang Xuan and the others.
But because they were not familiar with the operation, the shells did not hit Yang Xuan and the others at all.
Instead, he killed many of his own people.
It attracted many Japanese pirates to yell!
Taking this opportunity, Yang Xuan led the navy soldiers to fight with the Japanese pirates, causing the Japanese pirates on the warship to throw rat weapons and prevent them from firing.
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auction house.
The officials of the Shipping Department finally calmed down the merchants, but learned that the Japanese pirates had already begun to plunder.
They have even started to kill here.
There was no other way but to organize everyone to start evacuating.
As for money and goods, I no longer care about it.
At this time, life is most important.
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The navy officers and soldiers who were resting in the military camp got the news of the Japanese pirates' landing and gathered as quickly as possible.
They were naval divisions and were not equipped with cavalry combat units.
We can only run to support.
When they arrived, they saw bodies everywhere.
The warehouse where the goods were stored had been looted and nothing could be taken away, so it was set on fire.
Hearing the sound of fighting not far away, the navy general and his men rushed to support.
With their cooperation, the Japanese pirates who restrained Yang Xuan and others were wiped out.
But more Japanese pirates fled to the sea.
Ships in the port were either robbed or destroyed by Japanese pirates.
Yang Xuan and the others could only watch the enemy go away, with nowhere to express their anger.
At this moment, densely packed sails appeared on the sea.
Yang Xuan looked closely and saw the sun and moon flag of the Ming Dynasty.
Judging from the size of the fleet, there is no doubt that it was the fleet led by Zheng He.
Yang Xuan and others turned from anger to joy.
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On the treasure ship.
After Zheng He discovered the Ming Dynasty's naval warships, he asked the flag bearer to contact them.
But as the contact failed, Zheng He became vigilant and asked his soldiers to prepare for battle.
The fleet moved forward at full speed and soon approached the warship on which the Japanese pirates were riding.
Seeing that there were Japanese pirates on board the warships of the Ming Navy, Zheng He immediately ordered to surround the enemy.
The navy he led was invincible on the sea. The more than 20,000 navy officers gave him enough confidence.
"Tough luck!"
"We actually encountered the Ming Dynasty's fleet at this time."
When the Japanese pirate leader saw Zheng He's fleet gradually surrounding them, he cursed in a low voice.
The little leader next to him also looked over and asked him to make an idea.
"This is the Ming Dynasty's ocean-going fleet, there is no way we can defeat it."
"Now, only some people can be left to die."
The Japanese pirate leader made a decision quickly.
This time we went ashore and plundered, the harvest was huge.
If they were surrounded and annihilated by the Ming Navy at this time, it would be a huge loss.
Therefore, he ordered the Japanese pirates driving the captured warships of the Ming Dynasty to attack the fleet led by Zheng He.
Boom boom boom! ! !
Several cannonballs landed around the warship, splashing water several feet high.
"Sir, when the enemy saw us, instead of surrendering, they dared to attack us."
"Sir, give the order!"
The navy generals around Zheng He said one after another.
They are so powerful overseas, but now they are so provoked by mere Japanese pirates. How can they bear this tone?
"Okay, let's go to battle!"
"Use all your efforts and be sure to annihilate all the enemies."
Zheng He said.
He originally wanted to coerce the other party to surrender and reduce losses as much as possible.
But now it seems that this is impossible without fighting.
As Zheng He's order was issued, the navy officers and soldiers took action one after another.
Carrying gunpowder and shells.
Skilled in loading gunpowder and shells.
Boom boom boom! ! !
An artillery battle started like this on the sea.
The foreign envoys who followed the fleet to the Ming Dynasty listened to the deafening sound of cannons and looked at the orderly soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, and they were even more in awe of the Ming Dynasty.
At the same time, they were also fortunate that they had a friendly attitude towards the Ming Dynasty Navy at that time.
Otherwise, these shells would have fallen on his head.
The naval officers of Zheng He's fleet were at sea all year round. They were more elite than the Japanese pirates and their cannons were more accurate.
Most of the cannonballs fired by the enemy fell into the water. On the contrary, many of the cannonballs fired by the navy hit the enemy's ships.
Ships in this era were all made of wood. When cannonballs made of solid iron balls were hit, a hole would be formed in one hit.
It can be seen that many holes have appeared on the enemy's deck.
The splattered sawdust made no distinction between friend and foe, turning many Japanese pirates into hedgehogs.
Later, Zheng He ordered the chain ammunition to be replaced.
Although the hit rate is not high, there is a saying.
Vigorously miracle!
Under the Ming army's artillery fire, the masts of many Japanese pirate ships were broken and they lost their forward momentum.
Immediately afterwards, Zheng He ordered to surround them.
Seeing how ferocious the Ming army was, the Japanese pirate leader was frightened.
He changed to a fast boat and ran away with the money he had previously robbed and his henchmen.
Others will die if they die. As long as he still has money, he can attract another group of people.
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