657 Sneak Attack, Decisive Battle

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"Nothing impossible, gunpowder and muskets were originally researched by our ancestors hundreds of years ago, but they only spread to you in the West later.

What you are playing now, our ancestors have been playing hundreds of years ago.

Therefore, I am even more convinced that the flintlock pistol in Count Lee's hands was developed by them themselves a long time ago. ”

Zheng Sen said very casually.

"Impossible." It's hard to describe, and I still don't want to believe it.

At the same time, at this time, the description was really in the bottom of my heart, and I said to myself: "The flintlock pistol can only be studied by us white people."

With you yellow-skinned monkeys, how can you have such a mind, all the gunpowder and muskets you made hundreds of years ago, liar! ”

Seeing that he was reluctant to believe his statement, Zheng Sen was reluctant to say more to him.

This kind of self-righteous person, there is no need to waste words with him, it is useless to talk more, the best way is to slap him in the face with facts.

"Self-righteous white-skinned pig!" The general of the Zheng family beside Zheng Sen, someone whispered.

And Huo Qingmiao, who followed the crowd, didn't dare to translate this sentence into a difficult description, and automatically ignored the past.

Soon, Zheng Sen led people to a shooting range in Chiji City, and it didn't take long for the sound of gunfire to sound here.

"Haha, it's really a good gun, much stronger than a bird's gun, under such firepower, the infantry charge is simply sending you to death!"

Zheng Sen was also very excited after personally testing the flintlock pistol, looking at the flintlock pistol in his hand, his eyes were full of heat.

"Someone, send a batch of flintlock pistols to my father, I think my father will like this gift."

Immediately, Zheng Sen asked people to bring a flintlock pistol to show Zheng Zhilong.

And after Zheng Zhilong saw the flintlock pistol, there was no doubt that he also liked this flintlock pistol very much.

It's just that soon, some subordinates poured a basin of cold water on Zheng Zhilong: "General, this kind of flintlock pistol, my subordinates have already seen it, and we can't make it for the time being."

There are two troubles, one is the flint, and the other is the spring on it.

This kind of polished flint can be made by experienced craftsmen, but this kind of spring is a bit troublesome, and it is necessary to call craftsmen to try it. ”

The person who said these words to Zheng Zhilong in front of him was a master craftsman under him, who specially made fire guns for the Zheng family.

This time, after Zheng Zhilong laid down Anping Port, he was obviously preparing to turn this place into his own territory and build a workshop on the spot, so he brought a lot of craftsmen.

At this time, after Zheng Zhilong heard the words of this master craftsman, his expression was serious, and he said seriously: "Master Chen, everything is entrusted to you."

We must make this flintlock pistol ourselves, and as long as you can make this flintlock pistol, this general will definitely reward you greatly. ”

"Yes, my subordinates will do their best to make this flintlock pistol as soon as possible."

"Your Excellency the Governor, look, on the city of Puluomin, our banner has been taken down and replaced with the banner of the Ming Dynasty and the Zheng family."

It didn't take long for the red-haired ghost soldiers on the side of Anping Castle to notice the change in the banner on the Red Castle and report to Paul.

"Hey, I said that the artillery fire on the side of the city just now, why did it stop, and now it seems that the Zheng family still took the city of the city."

Paul and Byron, standing on the wall of Anping City at this time, looking at the direction of Chichicheng City, Byron sighed and said.

"If you lead four hundred soldiers and resist desperately, in three days, it will be impossible for the Zheng family to take the city of Pu Minsha.

It seems that the depiction of Nan Shiding still led his troops to surrender to the Zheng family, which just explains why the Zheng family's artillery fire suddenly stopped for an hour before.

It must have been at that time that he sent people out of the city to negotiate with the Zheng family. ”

Paul looked in the direction of the city to the east and said, but his tone was surprisingly calm, as if he was not too angry at the difficult surrender.

"It's hard to describe the real general, maybe I've done my best." Byron said.

"Well, Bendu doesn't blame him, I just hope we don't follow in his footsteps!"

"Don't worry, Lord Governor, our city of Geranza is no better than the city of Promin, we will definitely be able to defend it, and General Bruce's fleet will definitely find a way to rescue us."

"I hope so."

But in fact, Paul didn't have much hope in his heart that Bruce would lead the fleet, even if he came back, whether he could defeat the Zheng family's fleet.

More importantly, Paul knew better in his heart that in Bruce's eyes, the Far Eastern Fleet in his hands was far more important than the city of Geranza.

If he were to sacrifice the Far East Fleet and save the city of Geranza back and forth, Bruce would definitely save the fleet now and sacrifice the city of Geranza.

But even after knowing this, there is still a glimmer of hope in Paul's heart at this time, and at the same time, it is not his style to let him surrender without a fight.

And just when Zheng Sen captured Chichi City, in the northwest sea of Anping Port, the fleet led by Bruce also completed the convergence with the seven warships that had attacked the Zheng family's supply fleet before.

After the five warships of Bruce and Bard were merged, the number of warships in Bruce's fleet also increased to forty-two, and the overall strength increased again.

"Haha, Bud, you kid did a good job this time, killing nearly twenty supply ships of the Zheng family in one ambush."

Bruce's face was gray, and at this time, he looked at a middle-aged red-haired ghost captain in front of him, his eyes were full of appreciation, and he said with appreciation.

"Thank you, Commander, for the compliment." Bard bowed, reassuring to accept Bruce's appreciation.

"Commander, where is our fleet going next? Are you preparing to go back to the division to rescue Anping Harbor and Governor Paul them? ”

At this time, Bard asked Bruce.

"Hey, Commander Ben is also worried, Ike and they agree to fight back, while Christopher thinks that the fleet is not suitable for a decisive battle with the main force of the Zheng family's fleet now.

Now the commander can't get an idea! Bruce sighed and said helplessly.

In fact, in his heart, Bruce was unwilling to lead the fleet back to Anping Port and fight a decisive battle with the main force of the Zheng family's fleet.

It's not that he doesn't want to go back to save Paul and them, but Bruce feels that going back now is simply falling into the trap of the Zheng family's fleet.

Now, Bruce thought with his heels, and he could also think that the main force of the Zheng family's fleet must be near Anping Port, laying a net and waiting for him to go back.

Now if he leads the Far East Fleet in his hand back, he will plunge headlong into the trap set by the Zheng family fleet, forcing him to fight a decisive battle at sea with the main force of the Zheng family fleet.

As for the decisive battle with the Zheng family's fleet head-on, Bruce is not inferior, but really feels that he can't beat it, and the more than 200 warships of the people are not blown out, but there are really them!

"Commander, my subordinates have different opinions." At this time, Bard said with a smile.

"Oh? If you have any ideas, speak them up and listen to them. Bruston asked, intrigued.

"Commander, this time my subordinates led their troops to the waters of the Penghu Islands, and after avoiding the search of the Zheng family's warships, they successfully discovered the Zheng family's fleet and the port base on the Penghu Islands.

It turned out that the Zheng family's naval base had been hidden on Penghu Island, the largest island in the Penghu Islands, and now the subordinates must have determined the location of this port.

Instead of going back to Anping Port now and encountering the main force of the Zheng family's fleet, it is better to go to this port first and take the Zheng family's fleet's nest on the Penghu Islands.

In this way, if the Zheng family wants to get supplies again, they will have to transport them from their hometown in Quanzhou, Fujian, and the farther the distance, the more opportunities will be created for our fleet. ”

"Haha, okay, Bud, you have made a great contribution this time, and when you return to Batavia, this commander will definitely ask your boss for credit."

After listening to Bud's words, Bruce couldn't help but laugh happily, and said this to Bud, obviously agreeing with Bud's proposal.

Anyway, after this, as long as it is not proposed to let Bruce lead the fleet back to Anping Harbor, he can accept it.

And now, Bard's plan can deal a huge blow to the Zheng family, and Bruce certainly adopted it.

"Order the fleet, go north immediately, led by Bud, let's go to fight Zheng Zhilong's lair on the Penghu Islands!"

Bruce immediately gave the order, and the fleet went north.

And for this, Zheng Zhilong didn't expect it, and what neither the Zheng family nor the red-haired ghost expected was that at this time, in the north, a huge fleet of more than 100 ships was also heading south.

Two days later, Zheng Zhilong finally got the news that they were attacked by the red-haired ghost fleet in Magong Port on Penghu Island, and the entire port was conquered by the red-haired ghost and then burned.

Several warships in Magong Harbor have killed thousands of Zheng family soldiers.

After getting the news, Zheng Zhilong spurted out a mouthful of old blood and almost passed out.

He never expected that the hidden port he set up in Magong Port in the Penghu Islands would be discovered by the red-haired ghost.

"Big brother, it looks like we have to change our plans, Bruce, that old devil, has no intention of returning to the division to rescue the red-haired ghost Anping City.

In the past two days, I have sent several small fleets one after another, and I have blocked the waters south of the Ryukyus, and I have found no trace of the red-haired ghost fleet.

Now it seems that they are going north, and they should still be in the area of the Penghu waterway at this time, which is our chance.

At this time, the southern sea has been blocked, let's go north along the Penghu waterway, and we will definitely find traces of the red-haired ghost fleet.

The red-haired devil's fleet must be wiped out, or we will be in big trouble if we keep letting him wander around the surrounding seas. ”

Zheng Hongkui suggested to Zheng Zhilong at this time.

"Well, third brother, what you said is right, then do as you say, this time you will personally command this battle, you must find out the fleet of the red-haired ghost and completely destroy it."

Zheng Zhilong's face darkened and he agreed to Zheng Hongkui's plan.

Immediately, Zheng Hongkui immediately led the huge Zheng family fleet to the sea, and Zheng Hongkui took advantage of the large number of warships in their hands to scatter more than 30 warships and completely blockade the waters southwest of the Ryukyus.

Only the fleet of red-haired ghosts dared to appear here in the south, and they would be immediately discovered by the Zheng family's warships, and then quickly convey the news to each other, and they would soon be able to convey it to Zheng Hongkui's side.

Zheng Hongkui, on the other hand, led the main force of the fleet north to the Penghu waterway, where he believed that the fleet of red-haired ghosts should be found.

If they can't find the red-haired fleet, then they have only one possibility, and that is to continue north.

However, Zheng Hongkui firmly believed that it was unlikely that the red-haired devil's fleet would continue northward, and in that case, they would have to make a big detour and spend a lot of time if they wanted to return to the waters south of the Ryukyus.

If the red-haired ghost fleet is really like that, it is estimated that by the time they come back, the city of Gelansha may have been occupied by the Zheng family.

The Zheng family fleet has been operating in the Penghu Islands for many years, and they are very familiar with the topography of the Penghu Islands and the waters around the Penghu Waterway.

On the day of April 30, the search ship sent by Zheng Hongkui finally found traces of the red-haired ghost fleet near Xijiyu, the southernmost part of the Penghu Islands.

Immediately, the two Zheng family warships of the red-haired ghost fleet were discovered, and they immediately fled to the northeast, and they wanted to go back and report the news to Zheng Hongkui.

At this time, the main force of the Zheng family fleet led by Zheng Hongkui was divided into three groups, one near Dongjiyu, one north to the Penghu waterway, and some were preparing to return to Magong Port to have a look.

And the red-haired ghost fleet also discovered the Zheng family warship that found them at the first time, and then Bruce knew that the location of his fleet was exposed.

He immediately ordered to send his three fastest fast ships to pursue the two Zheng family warships, hoping to catch up, sink them, and hide the whereabouts of their fleet.

It's a pity that Bruce is going to be disappointed this time, the warship that can be sent out by Zheng Hongkui to search for the traces of their fleet is undoubtedly the fastest warship in the Zheng family's fleet.

The two sides are separated by more than ten nautical miles, and even the speed of the red-haired ghost's clipper is indeed faster than that of the Zheng family's search warship.

But such a long sea area between them was enough to offset the slightly faster speed of their warship, making it difficult for them to catch up with the Zheng family's warship.

The red-haired ghost fleet couldn't pursue, and half a day later, they met a Zheng family fleet here in the waters of Dongjiyu.

The Zheng family fleet that appeared here was one of the three main fleets divided by Zheng Hongkui, including more than 50 warships including two three-masted naval guns, led by Shi Daxuan, the general of the Zheng family.

After Shi Daxuan discovered the Zheng family's two search warships, he immediately learned the news that they had discovered the main force of the red-haired ghost fleet through the flag, and then immediately asked the fleet to set up a formation and press towards the southwest.

Due to the curvature of the sea level, when the red-haired ghost's fleet caught up from behind, it was no longer the two Zheng family search warships that gradually appeared in their field of vision.

Instead, it was led by the veteran Shi Daxuan, and the main force of the Zheng family detachment fleet of more than 50 warships had been set up.

Shi Daxuan, as a veteran who followed Zheng Zhilong and established the 'Eighteen Zhi', has the most experience in naval warfare among the generals of the Zheng Group.

As soon as possible, Shi Daxuan asked his fleet to set up a formation at sea, and then took the initiative to force towards the red-haired ghost fleet.

Moreover, at this time, Shi Daxuan was in his heart, and his purpose at this time was very clear.

That is the main force of this fleet that entangles the red-haired ghosts, waiting for the scattered in the surrounding seas, and all the Zheng family's warships rush to support.