Jeju Port is lively and crowded. On the pier, the sea breeze blows and we meet again. Luo Guanying, Zhao Shiyu, Wan Qinglin and others were quite excited. One year after the end of the great voyage, Zheng He once again became the commander of the naval fleet!
This man with a tall stature, a loud voice, and a majestic air will lead the Navy on another journey!
"General Geng..." Luo Guanying looked at the people coming and greeted him. When he saw Liu Changge's face, he immediately shivered: "Why do you come to the Navy?" Liu Changge and Xue Xia walked over with stern expressions on their faces.
Zheng He glanced at Liu Changge and others, and said to Luo Guanying: "Things have changed. Let's find a place to discuss military strategy." Everyone took their seats in the military camp.
Zheng He looked at Liu Changge: "Tell everyone the news I got not long ago." Liu Changge nodded slightly, stood up and looked at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor sent me to wait for the navy only to assist the navy in obtaining the terrain of Japan's three islands. , terrain, mountains and rivers, population, locality and other information, strive to wipe out the Japanese country in a shorter time, capture a group of prisoners, and mine the silver mine first." Yang Rong frowned, tapping his fingers on the table: "Mining the silver mine first, this is What does the emperor mean?" Everyone was also quite confused.
A war is a war, and the first goal should be to control the place and destroy the enemy's power. But now it is suddenly required to mine silver mines at the same time as the war. This is incomprehensible.
Liu Changge took out the imperial edict from his arms, put it on the table, and said seriously: "Yang Shangshu, everyone, the situation at this time is very different from when you first arrived on Jeju Island." Wan Qinglin asked in confusion: "What's the difference?" Liu Changge glanced at Xue Xia. Xue Xia took out a map, walked to the blackboard in front, unfolded it and hung it up. He picked up the bamboo stick and pointed at the map and said: "Previously, the imperial court's battle plan only had two directions. One, Zhang Fu led the Northeast and Liaodong garrison sergeants into the DPRK and eliminated 300,000 Japanese troops who entered the DPRK. Secondly, the Donghai Navy, Southeast Navy, and Ainu attacked the shogunate from three directions: west, south, and northeast. , occupy the three islands of Japan." Luo Guanying, Yang Rong and others nodded, these arrangements are all in the plan.
Xue Xia changed the subject and pointed to the north of Daning: "According to the latest information, Wu Liangha and Tatar are gathering their elites and are ready to make an attack. They seem to be invading. There is also Oara in the northwest. Although there is currently no news from the border to confirm Oara There is something unusual, but there is news from the Jinling Security Bureau headquarters that Wala may tear up the alliance and draw his knife to the south!" Yang Rong's face finally became serious.
Shen Wei, Zhao Shiyu, Xu Shouwen and others looked at the map and their mouth corners twitched. Luo Guanying smiled calmly, stood up and walked towards the map: "So, the scale of this war is not small, and my brother-in-law is short of money." Liu Changge nodded helplessly: "If Wala, Tatar, and Uliangha rebel at this time, It is a pressure for the imperial court, especially in the northeast. The Liaodong and Northeast Guards have deployed too many forces, and the city defense is not yet perfect. They may not be able to withstand Wu Liangha's elite cavalry. The emperor has mobilized 50,000 Beijing troops to Peiping, but You should also know that the war will cost countless money!" Zheng He stood up and shouted solemnly: "The situation is still unclear at the moment, but one thing is certain, once Oara, Tatar, and Uliangha all join the war , the Ming Dynasty will be forced to fight on the fifth front. You all know the emperor’s temper and temperament. We, the Ming Dynasty, have always bullied others, and no one can bully our Ming Dynasty! "
"If the imperial court sends troops to respond, it will not be limited to city defense, but will be a pursuit and annihilation war! If you want to support such a war, you can imagine the cost! I heard that the imperial court has issued a five-year 800 With thousands of national debts, these expenses can support for a while, but they cannot support post-war reconstruction, sergeant pensions, rewards, etc." Zhao Shiyu understood clearly: "From this point of view, we need to capture a group of prisoners to mine." Liu Changge nodded slightly: "Of course, mining is mining. The progress of the war cannot be delayed. Your military strategic arrangements must still follow the established strategy." Luo Guanying looked at Yang Rong.
Yang Rong looked sideways at the map and pondered silently. Although the current changes in the situation have not affected the Navy's combat strategy, the Navy has the responsibility to assume more and play a greater role in the overall situation!
"Prisoners must be captured, mines must be dug, and the advancement speed will be increased by five miles every day, so as to end the Three Island War earlier!" Yang Rong made a decision.
Five miles added every day! It may seem trivial, but for the naval officers and soldiers, this is not an easy task for the three islands of Japan with undulating terrain and many mountains. It means that the officers and soldiers need to walk longer distances and pay more!
Although the mileage specified by the Navy is not a strict indicator and needs to be determined according to the marching environment, the issuance of this order also means that the progress of daily marching operations is accelerated.
Luo Guanying looked at Zhao Shiyu, Wan Qinglin and others: "Is there any problem?" Everyone stood up and said in unison: "No problem!"
"Urgent report!" The sergeant hurriedly walked in and handed over a piece of information. Luo Guanying took it, thought for a while and handed it to Zheng He. After all, he was the general who conquered Japan in the east.
Zheng He did not refuse. He took the document and took a look at it. He looked at everyone with a very solemn expression: "Seoul has been lost!"
"So fast?" Xu Shouwen was a little shocked. Luo Guanying also couldn't believe it, and everyone couldn't believe it.
According to the documents sent by the imperial court, the emperor's order was that if Seoul fell or Seoul held for 20 days, the navy would be dispatched.
Judging from this order, the emperor also believed that Seoul could hold on for a while, but who could have imagined that Seoul would be captured in such a short period of time!
Li Fangyuan, Li Fangyuan, after all, you have people guarding you for ten or eight days! Zheng Huai sighed: "The fall of Seoul so quickly was not without signs. I have been to North Korea several times. The sergeants there are not good at fighting and lack daily military training. This is especially true for the Songjing defenders, not to mention that the main force in Seoul is a group of common people. "It's gone." Yang Rong shook his head helplessly and looked at Zheng He: "Although it is unexpected that Seoul was lost so quickly, the beacon signal has been lit! General Zheng, what are you waiting for?"
"Let hundreds of households, thousands of households, and commanders all assemble!" Zheng He solemnly ordered. When the order came out, the navy on Jeju Island, the navy in the port, and the naval generals anchored at sea reported one after another.
In less than half an hour, nearly a thousand people gathered. These people were the elite and backbone of the Donghai Navy. More than 700 of them were time-tested sergeants who had accompanied Zheng He on his voyage to South America!
Zheng He walked to the high platform and looked at all the soldiers, familiar and unfamiliar, they were all the pride of the Ming Navy!
"According to the emperor's decree, the day when Seoul falls will be the time for the navy to set out to attack the three Japanese islands! Now that Seoul has fallen into the hands of the Japanese army, the navy must bravely come out! Now, listen to my order!" Zheng He was very angry! , with a loud voice: "According to the decree, the left general Luo Guanying, the staff generals Zhao Shiyu, Shen Wei, Yuan Yichen, and Wan Qinglin are ordered to be the vanguard, with Yang Rong, the Minister of War, as the chief governor, who will also make secret decisions, and Xu Shouwen and Chen Dasheng as the generals. The guerrilla general... led the Jeju Island Navy and 23,000 sergeants, went to Iki Island and Tsushima Island, captured Chikuzen, Higo, Bungo, Satsuma, Osumi and other Kyushu Islands, divided his forces to occupy Busan Port, and destroyed the Japanese navy. Division divisions and ports!"
"Guard the Kanmon Strait and don't allow a single boat or log to enter the Tsushima Strait! We have ordered the expedition to focus on killing, and take prisoners as a supplement. We must do our best to avoid injuring our sergeants! This battle aims to clear the East China Sea. Eternally eradicate the Japanese invasion, set up a barrier in the sea, and protect the Ming Dynasty! All officers and men strive for complete victory to repay your kindness and the Ming Dynasty!"
"The Navy is mighty, the Ming Dynasty is mighty!" Luo Guanying, Yang Rong, Zhao Shiyu and others shouted in unison. Zheng He nodded and shouted: "As naval officers, you must overcome obstacles and break through the waves. No enemy can stop you! Go out and meet us in Kyoto!"
"Meet you in Kyoto!" Luo Guanying and others promised.
"Let's go!" Luo Guanying turned around and strode forward, her red cloak particularly dazzling in the sea breeze.
Yang Rong, Zhao Shiyu and others bowed to Zheng He and turned to follow Luo Guanying. The Jeju Island Navy, which is waiting for disaster, has already made preparations, and all the necessary supplies are on board.
Luo Guanying boarded a treasure ship, followed by Yang Rong and Xu Shouwen, while Zhao Shiyu, Shen Wei, Yuan Yichen and others boarded other treasure ships respectively, commanding Shi, Qianhu, and Baihu to return to their respective positions.
Outside the port, ten treasure ships with converted steam engines, ten Dafu ships with converted steam engines, and five pure iron ships with steam engines specially designed to transport flame bombs were lined up.
Zheng He stood at the port, looking at the spectacular naval fleet, his heart was surging, and he said to Liu Changge, Zheng Huai and others beside him: "Seating out is always fascinating." Liu Changge nodded heavily: "These people are all You bring out a group of great captains from the elite of the Navy, which is a very important matter for the Ming Dynasty Navy."
"Then, Liu Changge." Zheng He called out his name, looked at the sun and moon flag on the treasure ship in the distance and asked: "Do you think that after the East China Sea is cleared, will the emperor order another voyage? The navy has no enemies, and the Ming Dynasty Will we still maintain such a huge navy fleet?" Liu Changge was not surprised that Zheng He called him by his first name. Knowing his desire, he said: "The emperor has not told us about the future navy, but I personally guess , the emperor may not give up Africa, America and other places." Zheng He put his hands on his back, his eyes full of longing: "To be honest, I really want to go to South America again to see if there are any brothers who have not returned home. . And when they set sail that year, Wu Yi’s fleet and the more than two thousand brothers..." Liu Changge looked solemn: "Their names shine on the Monument of Heroes!" Zheng He raised his hand to drive away unnecessary emotions, He turned around and ordered: "Zheng Huai, send a message to Zhu Neng and Xu An of the Southeast Navy, and send a message to Wang Sui, Xue Geng, and Andogawa of Ezo. Send troops when the letters arrive! According to the military strategy, troops will be sent to the three islands of Japan!"
"Take the order!" Zheng Huai solemnly agreed. Luo Guanying stood on the treasure ship and ordered people to wave the yellow flag, and all the ships sounded their qi in unison.
Woo--like a salute, neat and uniform. It's like saying goodbye and walking away!
