Listening to Zheng Hongkui's detailed introduction, Zheng Chenggong couldn't help but twist his brows into the word "Chuan". He had to admit that those red barbarians were really careful in their management of Taiwan. The cities they built were not only carefully chosen for their location, but also built to be easy to defend and difficult to attack.
In the original history, Zheng Chenggong actually did not capture the Dutch's largest stronghold. He relied on siege and forced the Dutch to surrender after they ran out of ammunition and food.
After Zheng Hongkui finished the introduction, he took his eyes away from the map, looked at Zheng Chenggong and said, "This He Bin is indeed a key figure. Even if things don't go well for others, as long as he works hard to attack Taiwan Hongyi, It can also greatly reduce the difficulty.”
Having said this, he pointed to the Luermen Channel and said: "Hongyi thinks this place is a natural danger, so it is not heavily guarded. However, according to He Bin, he heard from fishermen that it is actually safe at high tide. It’s a big ship. Just in case, I’ve asked him to verify it again. This matter must not go wrong!”
Zheng Chenggong nodded after hearing this with a serious expression. This was the first time that he personally directed a war, and the level of importance and tension he felt in his heart was not enough for outsiders to understand.
Zheng Hongkui actually knew this well, and he also wanted to help his nephew win this first battle. Therefore, after introducing these, he said to Zheng Chenggong: "Of course, this war readiness situation is to prepare, but to outwit The method is also being prepared. If He Bin verifies that the Taiwanese red barbarians have not yet learned the news from the Japanese country, it is the Nagasaki red barbarians who acted privately and have not reported it here, maybe they can lure those red barbarians out with a trick. "
From the beginning, they decided on two methods. While preparing for the war, they also considered ways to outwit them.
However, Hongyi has always been cunning. The communication with Daming, or the communication with the Zheng family, was all done by people like He Bin who worked under him. As for themselves, they will never leave Taiwan, at least not to Come from the mainland coast.
In the past, they were brave enough to look down on the Ming Dynasty and came over with warships to show off their power. However, Zheng Zhilong punished them, which was the famous Liaoluo Bay naval battle. They completely frightened these red barbarians, so they did not Dare to come.
At this time, after listening to Zheng Hongkui's words, Zheng Chenggong nodded and said: "Then based on a detailed understanding of Hongyi's military situation, can we gradually restrict merchant ships from going to Taiwan?"
"Okay!" Zheng Hongkui nodded after hearing this, "Just follow the previously decided strategy, let the red barbarians get anxious first, and we'll see what the situation is."
So, in the next few days, Zheng Chenggong and others continued to be busy with these things.
The good news came quickly. He Bin not only provided more specific military information about the two cities of Hongyi, such as troop distribution, firepower, etc. You may not pay much attention to these things at ordinary times, but now that you have to specifically target them, it will naturally become clearer.
In addition, He Bin also found out about the Luermen Channel on the spot, saying that when the tide is high, especially the spring tides on the first and sixteenth day of the lunar month, large ships and small boats can pass through. Hongyi originally sent some troops to guard this naturally dangerous station, but it was collapsed due to a typhoon. Hongyi felt that nothing could happen here, so they did not build it and withdrew all their troops.
These are good news, which makes Zheng Chenggong and others very excited. While stepping up preparations for war, they also speed up and tighten the number of merchant ships going to Taiwan.
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At the Dutch Governor's Mansion in Taiwan, the Dutch Governor Garon, who had only been in office for just over a year, was originally very happy. Under his wise command, he finally wiped out the natives of Xiaoliuqiu and hung their heads in the city. Displayed in public to intimidate others who dare to be dissatisfied with the Netherlands.
However, these days, he suddenly discovered that the number of merchant ships coming to Taiwan was slowly decreasing. At first, he thought it was due to the influence of wind and waves, and didn't pay much attention.
However, later, he found that the number of merchant ships coming to Taiwan not only did not rebound, but became fewer and fewer, he became nervous and worried. After all, no trade means less profits. The East India Company was not a vegetarian. No profit meant that he, the governor, was incompetent.
He was frowning and pacing in the lobby when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps. He quickly turned around and saw that He Tongshi, whom he had sent to summon, had arrived. He immediately shouted and asked: "Your, do you know why this is happening?" Will there be fewer and fewer merchant ships coming to Taiwan over time?"
Of course He Bin knew the reason, but he would definitely not tell him about it. Therefore, he used the reason he had discussed with Zheng Hongkui in advance and said: "My Lord Governor, I guess it may be related to Fujian Water." Does it have something to do with the fact that the division is going to be transferred to Korea to fight? Recently, this is the most special thing!"
Of course, Jialong also had informants on the mainland. He had already known that the Fujian Navy was gathering troops to go to North Korea. He was originally secretly happy. If the Fujian Navy leaves and the Portuguese are no match for the Dutch in the nearby waters, it will finally be the Dutch's turn to be the boss.
Not only Jia Long, but also his predecessor were all envious of the Zheng family's huge sums of money from collecting protection fees. There was no chance before, but now that there is a chance, how could one not covet it. Therefore, he hoped that the Fujian Navy would get away as soon as possible.
In fact, the Hongyi of Nagasaki had similar thoughts to him. They thought they could unite with the Japanese to kill the Zheng family and realize the Dutch dream of monopolizing the sea and collecting protection fees, so they made the wrong choice.
However, what Jialong did not expect was that the Fujian navy had not yet left, but the adverse impact on Taiwan would come out first.
At this time, after hearing He Bin's explanation, Jialong immediately frowned and said, "Go to Xiamen and communicate with the new coastal defense guerrilla, Zheng Yiguan's son, and find out what's going on. ?”
When He Bin heard this, he felt happy. He just happened to be able to send the news himself, and by the way, he could also see how Zheng Zhilong's son was doing. Therefore, he immediately agreed and showed an anxious expression, which made Jialong have a good impression of He Bin.
During the period when He Bin left, Jialong took into account the impact of the decreasing number of merchant ships during this period. In order to make up for the profits during this period, he ordered an increase in taxes on Taiwanese indigenous people.
As a result, the Taiwanese natives are certainly not happy. However, seeing the heads of Xiaoliuqiu residents hanging in rows, no one dared to resist Hongyi's power. You can only be angry but dare not say anything, pay the money and treat it as if you were bitten by a dog.
However, even so, if there are fewer and fewer merchant ships, Garon understands that the extra money he collects will not be able to make up for the loss of fewer merchant ships, so he has never been happy, worrying about profits and his own future.
On this day, he finally heard the report that He Tongshi was outside asking for a meeting, and he took the rare opportunity to stride out and go to the door to greet He Bin.
As soon as he saw it, Garon couldn't wait to ask: "Has anyone heard any news about why there are fewer and fewer merchant ships?"
Seeing how impatient he was, He Bin laughed secretly in his heart, but replied respectfully on the surface: "Mr. Governor, there are fewer and fewer merchant ships, and it is indeed related to the Fujian Navy..."
Hearing this, Garon was very dissatisfied. Isn't this nonsense! So, he immediately asked: "What is the reason?"
"Back to the Governor, the new Fujian coastal defense guerrillas ordered that after he led his troops to leave Fujian, no merchant ships should go out to sea for business." He Bin replied immediately.
Jialong was stunned when he heard this and couldn't help but ask: "Why is this?"
"The coastal defense guerrillas believe that if they go overseas to do business during this period, when they come back from North Korea, their requirements for going overseas will inevitably increase greatly, so the losses during this period can be recouped to some extent."
"What...what is this!" When Jialong heard this, he couldn't help but get very angry. He walked angrily to the Governor's Mansion and continued to vent his anger, "I didn't expect Zheng Yiguan's son to be so greedy for money. Are you crazy to think of such a trick?"
He Bin, who was following him, echoed: "Yeah, I'm going crazy thinking about money! For this reason, the villain once suggested that although the Fujian Navy was transferred to North Korea, the Zheng family is still here. There will always be some people left behind, and those people will collect the money, so why force those merchants not to go to sea?"
Hearing this, Jialong stopped, turned to look at He Bin, and asked with expectation: "Yes, how did Zheng Yiguan's son reply to you?"
"Alas!" He Bin sighed, and then said, "The coastal defense guerrillas are worried, saying that there are too few people here and they cannot be a deterrent to us, and they are afraid that we will steal money from them!"
Not to mention, given the Dutch style, once the Fujian Navy leaves, they may really do that. After all, the protection money will be lenient.
Therefore, after Jialong heard this, he was stunned for a moment. After he came to his senses, he couldn't help but said angrily: "Why is this son of Zheng Yiguan so mean-spirited?"
At this point, he looked at He Bin and said to him: "Go and tell him, just say that I can swear to God that I will never do such a thing."
"Go back to the Governor!" He Bin heard this and immediately replied, "That's what the villain said, but he didn't believe it. He said...said..."
"What did you say?" Garon asked a little annoyed after hearing this.
When He Bin heard the question, he did not hesitate and immediately said: "He said that dogs can still change to eating shit..."
At this point, he saw Jialong's face turned livid for a moment, and he felt happy, and continued: "It is impossible to believe it if it is empty talk. Don't let the villain mention this matter again."
After hearing this, Garon turned around with a gloomy face and strode inside.
He Bin, who was feeling happy in his heart, followed him in.
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