The small boat fought against the large ship, and at the cost of only thirty-two people, more than four hundred pirates were killed.
This battle loss ratio cannot be said to be unavailable. When Chang Yuchun, Xu Da, Li Wenzhong, and Feng Sheng fought, it is not unheard of to see battle damage ratios less than this.
Just talking about the navy, when Yu Tonghai and Wu Zhen fought in the water, there were also small losses and huge results. But the problem is that when these two achieved brilliant results, they either relied on too many people or too many ships.
Like Gu Zhengchen, with not only a small manpower but also a small ship, he did not have any advantage no matter how he looked at it, yet he still achieved such results, which is amazing.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mu Ying and picked up the ruler on the table: "This Gu boy's battle report is too simple. Let him make a complete battle report. In addition, you can go to Jurong yourself and beat him for me. Twenty times!”
"ah?"
Muying took the ruler and was at a loss.
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly: "He is too young to tell the difference! A civil servant dares to go to the battlefield to fight with the pirates. Fortunately, nothing happened this time. What about next time? His most important task now is to improve firearms, isn't it? Go to the battlefield and fight and tell him to stay in Jurong and refuse anyone who transfers him out without my will!"
"I accept the decree."
Mu Ying understood.
The emperor was very fond of Gu Zhengchen, fearing that something might happen to Gu Zhengchen and delaying the overall improvement of firearms.
Also, not to mention Gu Zhengchen killed more than 400 pirates, even if he killed 40,000, it would not change the reality of Ming Dynasty's passive defense, and it would not help to eliminate the Yuan Dynasty.
But firearms are different. Once they are really improved, defeating cavalry with foot will become a reality. The Ming army, which seriously lacks war horses, can also confront the Yuan Ting cavalry on the grassland!
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Mu Ying retreating, he laughed heartily: "What a good boy, you actually have the talent for fighting. There are big battles to be fought in the future. I am really looking forward to how far you can grow."
"Your Majesty, I would like to see you."
The chamberlain announced.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong who came in and saluted. Seeing that his face was filled with joy, he asked: "What can make you unable to hide your joy?"
Hu Weiyong smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I have just heard that the Jiangyin Guards Navy defeated the pirates, so I am very happy and congratulatory. I also saw that various provinces have sent "Dangerous Mountains and Rivers Map". At present, only Sichuan, Guangdong and Guangxi, Shaanxi and other places have not yet been sent. , but I think we are already on the way, and your majesty’s wish to see the mountains and rivers is about to be fulfilled. I congratulate your majesty.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.
"Picture of Dangerous Mountains and Rivers" is indeed important. It has been seven years since the founding of the country. As an emperor, it is not appropriate to still know the mountains and rivers of his own territory.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought of something and said: "Last year Shanxi Fenzhou suffered from drought. This year the people are still hungry and hungry. You drafted an edict to exempt them from agricultural taxes this year. There was also a heavy rain in Suzhou Prefecture in spring, and many people were affected. Wei Guan wrote a letter saying that people in some counties in Suzhou Prefecture are short of food, so they should open Taicang rice and lend money to the people."
Hu Weiyong agreed repeatedly.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep look at Hu Weiyong and said sternly: "You are in the palm of your hand, and you are troubled with everything. But now that Ding Yu and Feng Mian are involved in political affairs, there is always a shortage of a few people to run errands. So, you are in court. From among the disciples of the ministers or among the scholars of Guozi, select some people who are dignified in appearance, good at dealing with things, and aware of current affairs, and serve as general affairs ministers. They will be in charge of communicating, carrying out decrees, declaring work, and guiding others to share your worries."
Hu Weiyong's brows moved slightly and he asked, "Your Majesty, how many grades should I give this general manager?"
"From the eighth grade."
"I accept the decree."
Hu Weiyong felt relieved.
This group of people are just handymen and pose no threat to themselves.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Hu Weiyong, took out an impeachment memorial from the table, and handed it to Hu Weiyong: "Have you read this memorial?"
Hu Weiyong unfolded it and took a look, then put it together and handed it back to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, I have read the impeachment memorial of Han Yike. This person impeached Chen Ning, the right censor, for being an evil person and pretending to be public for personal gain. I think he exaggerated."
"Oh, so you said something nice for Chen Ning?"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled calmly.
Hu Weiyong shook his head slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, although Chen Ning is stingy and immodest, he is loyal and capable. When I see him doing things, he has done nothing evil. On the contrary, Han Yike, half a month ago He is still a recorder of affairs in the Chu Mansion, and he has just been promoted to the position of supervisory censor. He hastily impeached him not long after entering Jinling. I am afraid that he is someone who wants to be famous, so he must be investigated."
Zhu Yuanzhang stared slightly: "Hu Xiangyan is right, but now this scholar is noisy. A few days ago, I remembered that it was still cold in February in the north, and ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to distribute more clothes to the sergeants in the north. Some officials actually said that I was wasting manpower and said that it was February. The weather is warm, why do we need to provide winter clothes? Haha, I really want these officials to go to Liaodong in person and let them see what February cold is."
Hu Weiyong was a little unsure of Zhu Yuanzhang's intentions. Was he trying to drive those censors away, or was he simply blaming him?
Jurongwei.
Wang Liang received the news early and led the sergeant to greet the returning Gu Zhengchen and others, and to greet the dead sergeant.
Gu Zhengchen looked at the crying women and sad children, feeling full of sadness.
However, the family members of these fallen soldiers did not complain at all. On the contrary, they thanked Gu Zhengchen for bringing their bodies back, which made Gu Zhengchen even more sad.
For the people of the Ming Dynasty, and for the Wei family members, death is not a taboo or something that cannot be discussed.
Many of them have seen and heard too much death.
Many people died outside without even a thought.
These people are at least back home, where their families are.
Gu Zhengchen looked at the sergeants who greeted him and saw the admiration and pride in their eyes.
The battle in Nansha at the mouth of the Yangtze River allowed Gu Zhengchen to gain fame, respect, and recognition.
The rough guys can clearly see that this is a general who dares to go to the battlefield, who dares to fight without flinching, and who dares to live and die with his soldiers!
He is not reckless and has a strategy. He is calm and calm, and he fights well.
He is the governor of Jurongwei!
Gu Zhengchen took a deep breath, looked at the sergeants, climbed up to the high platform, and shouted with tears in his eyes: "You are my soldiers, and I feel bad for every one of you who dies! One day, you will also go to the battlefield, maybe in the sea, maybe in the sea Forest, it could be grassland, it could be desert! I, Gu Zhengchen, don’t want any of you to die in front of me, so - strengthen your training!"
"From today onwards, the Jurong Guard sergeants will hold a competition in the middle of every month, with a team of a hundred people to choose the winner. The loser will have a dogtail grass inserted in his neck and the winning team will have to wash the smelly socks for a month. ! If you win, the captain will carry one stone of food, and the team members will carry half a stone of food! The team that has won six times in a row, the king of soldiers, will give three stones to the captain, and one stone to the team members!"
Zhao Hailou, Wang Liang, Qin Song, Dou Qiao and others couldn't help but get excited when they heard this.
If you have extra food, you have to learn it to death. If you win six times in a row, you will be rewarded with silver and food. In this way, your family will be much better.
Gu Zhengchen shouted: "Go and train and become a strong man!"
"howl!"
The sergeant broke his voice.
Zhao Hailou and Wang Liang admired Gu Zhengchen's military training strategy. Qin Song asked rationally: "Gu Zhenfu, if this happens, the rations that the imperial court will give to Jurong Guards will not be enough."
Gu Zhengchen nodded slightly: "Don't worry, there will be food."
After arranging for Zhao Hailou to provide generous compensation to the fallen soldiers, before Gu Zhengchen had time to discuss the issue of gunpowder and firearms with Tao Chengdao, Liu Ju, Chen Youcai and others, Fei Hong hurried over: "Gu Zhenfu, my wife is waiting outside the camp."
Tao Chengdao looked at the apologetic Gu Zhengchen and laughed loudly; "It doesn't matter, we also need to decorate the cave today, and all the materials need to be sorted and arranged properly. Gu Zhenfu might as well come back another day."
Gu Zhengchen held up his hands and said: "The thorn is worried, so Gu will go and comfort him first. We will summon the craftsmen tomorrow to discuss the problem."
Zhang Xiwan got off the carriage and looked around the camp.
Xiao He stayed by the side and said comfortingly: "Miss, Zhang Pei said, my uncle is not injured."
Zhang Xiwan glared at Xiao He: "Both the Jiangyin Guards and the Jurong Guards had their soldiers sacrificed, which shows that this battle is extremely dangerous. How can I feel at ease if I don't see anyone standing in front of me?"
I came here to see him well, even if it means taking a breath earlier.
Gu Zhengchen came, saw Zhang Xiwan from a distance, waved, and then saw Zhang Xiwan squatting down.
He trotted over in a hurry.
Zhang Xiwan stood up, her eyes still a little moist, looking at Gu Zhengchen standing in front of her intact, reaching out her hand and gently touching Gu Zhengchen's cheek.
Gu Zhengchen raised his hand, grabbed Zhang Xiwan's cold hand, and said softly: "I said, my life belongs to you, don't worry."
Zhang Xiwan smiled, tears falling from her eyes to the corners of her mouth: "I don't allow you to take such risks. If you make a mistake, I won't be alone."
Gu Zhengchen took out his handkerchief and wiped away the tears on Zhang Xiwan's face: "Okay, husband, take your orders."
Zhang Xiwan couldn't help but laugh, remembering the danger again. Just when she was about to speak, she felt herself being hugged by a pair of strong hands, and a reassuring warmth came from her chest.
"Come on, let's go home."
Gu Zhengchen whispered softly.
Zhang Xiwan wanted to break away, but Xiao He simply turned around, blushing very much. She didn't know etiquette at all. Fortunately, she was a scholar.
Gu Zhengchen returned to the county office and stayed with Zhang Xiwan until dark.
When Gu Zhengchen was about to communicate intimately with Zhang Xiwan, Mu Ying rushed over at the wrong time. She barged into the magistrate's house without any sign of being out of town, put the ruler on the table, took the tea bowl sent by Zhang Xiwan, and said to Gu Zhengchen: " This is the Dragon Ring Ruler. Your Majesty asked me to bring it to you and give you twenty beatings to punish you for your ignorant and risky behavior!"
Gu Zhengchen walked over, picked up the ruler and looked at it. It turned out that there was a golden dragon carved on the top. He yawned and handed it to Zhang Xiwan to hide: "This is a good thing. If our family has no money in the future, we can take it out." Go and change a lot of money.”
Mu Ying almost spit out a mouthful of tea. You dare to exchange money for this thing. Who dares to accept it without fear of death?
"I haven't fought yet!"
"No, you've already finished the fight. Do you have anything else to do? You can go back if you have nothing to do. By the way, we all have to undress and take off our clothes..."
"Bang!"
"Madam, where are you going..."
Zhang Xiwan covered her face and ran away, unable to survive.
