The cold wind in Siberia, blocked by the huge Altai Mountains, turned to the southeast and blew straight to Qindao, Shandong. It blew the sun and moon flags on the ship and made heavy ripples in the sea water, swaying to the distant sea.
Whether it is a huge treasure ship or a relatively small Dafu ship, there are sergeants busy up and down, batches of supplies are in place, and boxes of gunpowder are delivered to the cabin.
Zheng Zhun sharpened his knife with cold eyes.
Liu Chen came over and said to Zheng Zhun: "You have been sharpening this knife for half a year, are you not afraid of it breaking?"
Zheng Zhun glanced at Liu Chen and snorted coldly: "If the sword is not sharp, how can you chop off the head of the Japanese? I have fought with them. Their Japanese swords are very sharp and slightly longer than ours. In close combat, In the battle, we will suffer a loss."
"Then why don't you change to a long gun or a longer knife?"
Liu Chen was confused.
Zheng Zhun held the knife and looked at his own face reflected: "Because I made a vow with this knife to avenge my brother. Without him, how can I fulfill my promise and how can my brother listen?" get?"
Liu Chen sighed: "Don't be too paranoid. Your sergeants guarded Yangjiang Station. They completed their mission. The court gave them generous benefits and their names were left on the inscription. It's time for you to let it go." "
"Put it down? How do you ask me to let it go! That's my brother!" Zheng Zhun's eyes widened angrily and he gritted his teeth: "To this day, you still haven't told me why the Yangjiang Shipyard was robbed and why the ships outside Yangjiang just left. , Chen Zuyi’s ship is here! It’s been more than half a year, what exactly are you investigating? What are the results, why don’t you tell me?!”
Liu Chen looked at the angry Zheng Zhun. This guy loved his soldiers as much as his own brothers: "I told you, this was just a coincidence."
Zheng Zhun shouted: "Coincidence? How can there be such a coincidence in the world! It is impossible for Chen Zuyi to have such a coincidence! He was afraid of being beaten by the Navy. If he did not know the time of the Navy's withdrawal, he would definitely not attack the Yangjiang Shipyard!"
Chen Zuyi has been wandering in the sea for many years and has never died. He has his cleverness and his cunning! He dared to take the risk to attack the Yangjiang Shipyard, and he must have obtained accurate information. Without anyone to cooperate with him, he could not suddenly break out, when the Yangjiang Shipyard was at its weakest!
Liu Chen raised his hand and assured Zheng Zhun: "As far as I know, according to my investigation, it was Chen Zuyi who colluded with the Japanese army and the Qingyuan Pirates, and the three parties joined forces to dare to invade the Yangjiang Shipyard. As for the defense changes of cruising ships , it was just because of the foggy weather that the navy from Guangzhou did not enter in time, which allowed Chen Zuyi to take advantage of it. I am telling the truth and I have not concealed anything from you. If I conceal anything, I will be pierced by thousands of arrows!"
"Qianhu!"
After Zhao Chun heard this, he quickly said: "Why do you need to swear any poison to him? He always thought that Chen Zuyi's people had infiltrated our intelligence. He didn't even think about it. If Chen Zuyi really had this ability, why didn't he directly Going to Liujiagang, how many ships and goods are not available in Taicang Prefecture?"
Zheng Zhun sat down and sharpened the knife twice more before he calmed down and said to Liu Chen: "I'm sorry, I just don't want to give in. I don't want my brothers to die in an unknown way, and I don't want this to happen again." . I will not pursue this matter any further. If someone is really hiding something, it is not something we can learn or find out."
"Are you someone who suspects the Security Bureau?"
Liu Chen looked around and asked cautiously.
Zheng Zhun neither nodded nor shook his head. He just sharpened his knife and whispered: "It doesn't matter who it is. What matters is who killed my brother. I will avenge him! Although the Japanese army who invaded Yangjiang Shipyard died, But the Japanese are still alive, and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who sent the Japanese army to attack the Yangjiang Shipyard, is still alive! If I can’t kill them all, I won’t die in peace!”
Liu Chen looked at the shore and said softly: "Don't worry, you will have a chance. The emperor has made a decree to conquer Tsushima Island. North Korea's Li Congmao is already waiting for us on Jeju Island."
Zheng Zhun knew the news, and all the 6,500 sergeants here knew it. I have to say that Zhu Yunwen really convinced all the sergeants when it came to being tough on the outside.
Everyone knows that the court is in a difficult situation now. Zhu Di is leading hundreds of thousands of troops to fight Timur's army. There are still many logistics problems in the northwest. Many people are worried that the court will have the opportunity to cancel the military operation of the Eastern Expedition to Tsushima. , to save costs.
This concern is not unreasonable. In fact, according to the original military strategic arrangement, Qindao's navy should set off at the end of September. But the imperial court had not yet sent a decree in early October.
Just when the military was uneasy and the call for war was getting louder, Zhu Yunwen's imperial edict arrived. He finally overcame many difficulties and chose to go to war!
Wang Sui walked on the treasure ship and listened to Chen Hui and Xu An's orders to set sail. He saw that the treasure ship was moving on the sea like flat land without many ups and downs, and secretly marveled at the craftsmanship of the craftsmen.
"Master Wang."
Chen Hui saluted Wang Sui.
Wang Sui quickly avoided it: "Deputy Commander-in-Chief, how can I, a small boss, accept your courtesy? This is embarrassing me."
Chen Hui didn't mean to be joking at all. Wang Sui was sent by Zhu Yunwen to serve as the general governor in the army. In addition, he was a member of the Ministry of War's Fang Division and had the power of military counselor. Although such a figure had an official position Not high, but not easy to mess with.
"Let's discuss a battle strategy."
Chen Hui said seriously.
Wang Sui smiled and nodded: "Everything depends on the arrangements of the deputy commander-in-chief. The emperor has said that I only have the right to make suggestions. But how to choose the military strategy in the army, everything depends on the deputy commander-in-chief and the generals. To be honest, I am just a civil servant and have no knowledge of the art of war."
Chen Hui felt relieved when he saw Wang Sui being so frank. Zhu Yunwen arranged for such a person, which really made Chen Hui a little worried. When any army is fighting, double-headed command is taboo. One side just ordered to go east, and the other side suddenly changed to west. The sergeant does not know who to listen to. If the enemy does not fight, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will be gone.
Fortunately, Zhu Yunwen also knew this and only gave Wang Sui the right to speak, not the right to make decisions. He was still the supreme commander of the navy.
Chen Hui summoned Xu An, Zheng Zhun, Liu Chen, Zhao Chun, Zhou Ya and other generals, spread out the map, pointed to the location of Tsushima Island, and said seriously: "We have discussed how to fight many times. , Chief Wang is here today, let’s talk about the specific plan and let Chief Wang make a judgment.”
"Don't dare, don't dare."
Wang Sui is very humble.
Xu An glanced at Wang Sui, this guy's rise was quite fast. Since this man fooled Li Fangyuan in the Joseon Palace, he frightened Li Fangyuan. He did not mention the conditions of Liaodong or Liaodong, and directly agreed to military cooperation with the Ming Dynasty to jointly deal with the Japanese country.
Later, he was transferred to the capital by Zhu Yunwen and became the head of the Staff Department of the Ministry of War. Although this position is not as good as that of Yang Rong, the doctor, it is still very important, especially now that the Ming Dynasty is at war. Those who can enter the Staff Department and stand firm will None of it is simple.
What's more, this person has a background in the Imperial Military Academy. Many people in the Military Academy are his classmates and friends. Who knows how many commanders, commanders, ministers, and ministers will appear in the Military Academy in the future? I can't afford to offend him. …
Xu An picked up the bamboo stick on the side, pointed at the location of Tsushima Island, and looked at Wang Sui: "Currently, the navy has three plans to attack Tsushima Island. Each plan uses Jeju Island as the starting point."
Wang Sui looked at the map and nodded.
Although there are many places in southern North Korea where ships can dock and there are good ports, the only one that is truly suitable for the Ming Dynasty is Jeju Island. Not because there is no choice, but because other ports are too close to the main island of North Korea, and Li Fangyuan is uneasy.
Li Fangyuan still knows the allusion of false Taoism destroying Guo.
Jeju Island is isolated overseas and under the control of North Korea. If anything happens, it will not have a big impact. Moreover, Jeju Island once served as a springboard for the Yuan Dynasty to attack the Japanese country, and it had cellars and warehouses for storing grain.
Taking Jeju Island as the starting point, there is no disadvantage to Ming Dynasty, it is just an extra sea route.
Xu An continued: "The first plan is to move all naval fleets northward after replenishing supplies from Jeju Island, along Changheung, Namwon, and Jinju, to Changwon, and then reorganize the fleet on Geoje Island and mobilize from north to south. All troops should go straight to Asamo Bay on Tsushima Island and land at Asamo Bay, with some heading east and some heading west, until all the Japanese on the island are annihilated!"
Wang Sui looked at it and found that the plan was to go eastward along the southern island group of North Korea, and then arrive at the northern part of Tsushima Island to launch a battle. The strategy would be to use a central breakthrough tactic, cut off the enemy in two, and then divide the troops to annihilate them.
It can be seen that this plan is very popular.
"What's the second option?"
Wang Sui asked.
Xu An pointed to the southern part of Tsushima Island: "The second plan is to go directly to the east instead of going north after Jeju Island, and land in the south of Tsushima Island. This plan is intended to surprise and can appear directly on the island of Tsushima. Behind the defenders of Falklands Island, there is no need to carry out the assault on Asamo Bay first."
Wang Sui frowned: "Tsuma Island is a dangerous mountain with many deep forests and narrow roads. It appears directly behind you. Can we find the main force of Tsushima Island in a short time? What should we do if we get lost on the island and lose our direction?" ?”
Liu Chen helped Xu An and said, "The navy has also considered this problem, so it proposed a third plan."
"oh?"
Wang Sui looked at Liu Chen.
Liu Chen pointed to the north and south of Tsushima Island and said solemnly: "The troops are divided into two groups. One group will directly attack Asama Bay in the north to attract the main force of Tsushima Island to mobilize. The other group will land in the south of Tsushima Island to cut off their retreat and avoid the attack. The Japanese on the island fled in all directions."
Wang Sui fell into deep thought.
This third plan is good. The navy used two treasure ships and fifty daifuku ships for this eastern expedition, with a total of 6,500 sergeants. Considering that there will not be too many Japanese on Tsushima Island, they have the most combat power. With no more than 3,000 troops, the Navy can completely divide its forces into two groups to fight.
When Chen Hui saw that Wang Sui had not spoken for a long time, he asked, "Mr. Wang, what do you think of these three options?"
Wang Sui stared at Tsushima Island on the map and whispered: "Should we not attack Tsushima Island first?"
"ah?"
Chen Hui was stunned for a moment. Xu An, Liu Chen and others also frowned. Zheng Zhun had a bad temper. Huo Di stood up and shouted sternly: "If you are afraid of death, you can stay on the ship! Don't let our navy be embarrassed!"
Chen Hui was also a little unbelievable: "Master Wang, you have forgotten that the emperor's decree is to attack Tsushima Island and take it as Ming Dynasty territory. If we don't attack Tsushima Island, how can we give the emperor a mission?"
"Spineless civil servants!"
Zhao Chun couldn't help but curse.
Wang Sui looked at the excited navy generals and said with a smile: "I don't mind if you scold me or not. But what I need to make clear first is that what I said is not to attack Tsushima first, not that We won’t attack Tsushima. However, before attacking Tsushima, shouldn’t we do something? Don’t you want revenge? How much revenge can you get from just Tsushima? Brothers, now that we are out, let’s fight A big one."
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