Chapter 54 The Fang Brothers
After all, Fang Chengfeng's status was far above Fang Chengyun, so Fang Chengyun could only listen to what Fang Chengfeng said.
However, Fang Chengyun also admitted that most of everything in the Fang family was supported by He Xi. From now on, they can only cling to He Xi. This is their political foundation. This is also the reason why Fang Chengyun supports He Xi in many things.
Fang Chengyun said: "Actually, Mr. He is the most kind to his subordinates. He never gives orders in vain. Anyone who listens to Mr. He will get something to eat. We should be subordinates. Naturally we must obey orders."
Fang Chengfeng also laughed a few times after hearing this.
I think Fang Chengyun is right.
As long as the tasks assigned by He Xi are done well. He Xi must have a reward place. Whether it is in official circles or interests at sea. After all, He Xi is the founder of maritime order, and those who follow him will naturally take the initiative in the distribution of maritime interests.
And He Xi's subordinates have a natural advantage if they want to do business at sea. Moreover, He Xi has been creating wealth, and those who follow He Xi are the first to win.
Fang Chengyun said, "By the way, brother, how are you doing in Korea?"
Fang Chengfeng said: "Don't mention it." Fang Chengfeng sighed and said: "I am so frustrated here. When I came here to face the Japanese pirates, I didn't fight a single battle. I went to see the Japanese pirates' boats. In terms of warships, firearms, and other aspects, they are no match for us. But the higher-ups have issued orders not to attack us at all. I feel so frustrated."
"Also, they are training soldiers and so on. They are a bunch of lumps. They can't even speak Chinese. They can't practice every drill well. Our family's reputation at sea cannot be lost in my hands. I really don't know. When can we go out to fight?"
Then Fang Chengfeng sighed and said, "In that case, it's better not to fight." Then he shook his head, feeling a little worried.
Now the Fang family's signature thing is naval battles. Starting from Fangguan, the direct descendants of the Fang family were able to rise again in the Ming Dynasty, and even have titles, because there were no people to fight in the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, with so many famous generals in the Ming Dynasty, there would be no room for improvement for the Fang family.
But now the Fang family's position in naval warfare is also threatened. the reason is simple.
It is because various noble families have set foot in the sea one after another. Although fighting at sea is not the same as fighting on land. But the powerful people in the Ming Dynasty were all fought in blood and fire. Having seen the prospect of the sea, it is natural to invest resources. Even if the direct descendants do not participate, it is naturally possible for the collateral descendants, their relatives or the descendants of the old tribe to participate.
Although it cannot be cultivated in a short period of time. The kind of person who knows navigation, navigation of waterways, and skilled command of naval battles. But there are talents who dare to fight hard and become the master of a ship.
More importantly, they are the children of Zhang family, the Marquis of Hangzhou. Zhang He has been sailing for so many years and has also fought in naval battles. Zhang He also regretted it at this moment. I regret that I didn't show He Xi too much kindness and took the initiative to join his sect. I also regret that I thought that sea warfare was a trivial skill that could not be passed down to future generations. At the beginning, Zhang He was awarded the title of Marquis of Navigation due to his achievements in maritime transportation. He was the first person in the Ming Dynasty to discuss maritime affairs. Now compared to Heng Haibo of the Fang family, he is far inferior. ..
Zhang He is old. He also lacked experience in large-scale naval battles, but he did not hesitate to invest in his children. Zhang He has a great advantage over the Fang family, that is, Zhang He is from Huaixi. He is one of Ming Xungui's own people. He can borrow a lot of resources, but he is not defeated by the Huaixi Group and is comparable to the Fang family.
Fang Chengfeng felt great pressure. He didn't dare to fight a losing battle, lest he get a big defeat and go home to be his empty count.
This kind of earl is nothing at all in today's era when dukes, princes and earls each have real power.
Fang Chengyun said: "Brother, I came here this time with more than ten ships, large and small, and more than three hundred veterans who were transferred to the fleet from the south." At this point, he lowered his voice slightly and said, "There are more than fifty large and small artillery pieces." Door. No matter what brother needs, I am willing to help him."
Fang Chengfeng said: "But the uncle has elite men?"
Fang Chengyun lowered his head and said, "Exactly."
These days, there are people who dare to kill people and steal goods in places far away from officialdom, let alone overseas. Behind him is Xu Da, the emperor
, killed people overseas, robbed goods, and changed ships, who would know. This is also the reason why merchants and pirates were originally almost one.
Of course, the style of maritime business under Xungui's command is similar these days. However, they are in the same circle after all and know everything about them. Most of the time, you won't take action for immediate benefits. After all, once there is no murder and silence, there will be trouble. It is not something these maritime merchants can bear to hurt the relationship between the two families.
Therefore, everyone is quite friendly to the people in the circle. But for those maritime merchants who are not in the noble circle, this may not be the case.
The Fang family belongs to the fringe of this circle. If it weren't for He Xi above, there would be Lu Zhongheng as his backer. Their fate may not be any better. Of course, the Fang family maritime merchants themselves are powerful, and many of them are retired from the Nanyang Navy's integrated ships.
It can be considered that he has seen a big battle.
Fang Chengfeng said: "Maybe you can really help."
Fang Chengfeng didn't expect that his words would come true.
Almost that afternoon, Fang Chengfeng got the order. He was ordered to unite the Goryeo Navy and all the conscripted ships to attack Tsushima Island as a vanguard. His general and immediate superior was Zhang Yi, the Marquis of Heqing, who was Lan Yu's old best friend. His father, Zhang Ju, was Chang Yuchun's old subordinate. His father died young. He had been with Lan Yu for a long time. He fought in many places and was a fierce general. However, fighting on land was different from that at sea. Zhang Yi still relied heavily on him. Fang Chengfeng.
If the blue jade does not move, it will stop; if it moves, it will move like thunder.
After dilly-dallying for several months, when even his own people were accustomed to this kind of long-term confrontation, Lan Yu suddenly struck out, and with one move, all the cards were played out. The troops were divided into four groups and attacked from the sea, Jinju, the east coast, and Chungju.
He Xi sits in the rear and manages logistics for Lan Yu.
This rapid speed surprised even He Xi, let alone the Japanese.
Haven't reacted yet. Almost as soon as I woke up, the entire battlefield situation was different.
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Tsushima Island.
Tsushima Island is the territory of the clan. However, now it is no longer just the territory of the clan.
Counting on the fingers of one hand, it has been nearly a year since Japan took over the territory of Chungcheong Province in North Korea. The Ouchi family reported victory to the shogunate many times. Originally, Lanyu did not send the main force to attack, but only recruited Korean soldiers and sent some officers to suppress the battle.
Lan Yu himself wanted to find out the geography of Goryeo and the weaknesses of its enemies.
Lan Yu didn't pay too much attention to whether the attack was successful or not. If the Japanese were really vulnerable, after opening a breakthrough, the army behind them would naturally break in in a big way. However, the strength of Goryeo's surrendering army may only be under the command of Li Chenggui, who can still fight.
Li Chenggui and his core subordinates were transferred away. All that's left is tofu.
Japan has won many battles with these tofu. Naturally, I want to report victory.
There are some internal issues with this too.
Ouchi Yoshihiro, the general who conquered Goryeo, had interests that were not completely consistent with those of the shogunate. Regarding the acquisition of Goryeo, not only the shogunate and the major families in Kyushu were wrestling with each other.
The Japanese nation is both proud and inferior.
At the beginning, they felt that Ming Dynasty was very powerful. Therefore, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu never thought that he would achieve his goal so smoothly. So from the beginning, what I thought of was victory, not specific benefits. Because only those who win have benefits.
There were not many people directly involved in the shogunate. Enough for all the families in Kyushu, as well as the Ouchi family.
However, it was determined by one battle, and the result remained unchanged for a year. Lan Yu even boldly had personal contact with Japanese general Yoshihiro Ouchi. Just to release the stalemate, there is a possibility of dividing Korea equally. It's just that the price has not been agreed upon.
As a result, some problems arose between the Goryeo army led by the Ouchi clan and the Ashikaga shogunate.
The main thing is the distribution of benefits.
The Ashikaga Shogunate was in its heyday, although the Ashikaga family was famous for being generous to their subordinates. This had a very good influence when the Ashikaga family conquered the world. Many of the Ashikaga generals may not be under the Ashikaga family. But when the Ashikaga family was at its peak, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had other ideas.
That is taking power.
