A few days later, the fleet again arrived at Nanao Island for a short stop and replenishment of fresh water. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info South Australian Deputy Chief Soldier Tang Bai saw that the fleet that came this time was larger than the last time, bent lower, and his attitude was more respectful.

According to the plan of the Temporary Staff Office, in order to avoid gangs, 13 Wuxiang-class patrol ships, as the "main force" of the Qiongzhou battalion, went straight to the Zhongzuo Institute to join the official army of Fujian, and participated in the battle as guest troops, while the 8 Wuyi-class warships that participated in the sneak attack on the port of Zhongzuo stayed on Nanao Island and waited.

Before leaving, Xia Nan instructed Sima De: "Mr. Sima, whether you can make a gain from going to the red-haired lair here is up to you." "Xia Nan personally led the Wuxiang-class patrol ship to Fujian, accompanied by Murong Longcheng; The men and horses in Taiwan were arranged by Sima De as a whole, assisted by Liu Heizi and others, and the specific operations were commanded by William, and Wei Lianheng led the second battalion and Huang Mengjia led the special combat team to accompany them, as the force of the land battle.

The first time he was in charge, Sima De felt quite pressured, but more of the excitement of being about to make a contribution, he said with a straight face: "I will definitely live up to the general's trust." ”

"Remember, it is our goal to surrender without a fight, and to capture prisoners alive, and it is better not to touch the castle of the red hair if it is not necessary—the cost is too great, and the benefits that may be obtained are too small to be worth it."

"Subordinates keep in mind and prioritize clearly."

After the explanation, Xia Nan took Murong Longcheng and others to Fujian, and arrived at the Zhongzuo Institute two days later.

Counting up, this is the third time that Xia Nan has come to the Zhongzuo Institute, which is Xiamen in later generations. The first time was to reach a so-called alliance with Zheng Zhilong and peddled Caron cannons at sky-high prices, the second time was to provoke the relationship between the Zheng family and the Dutch to sneak attack the port, and this time it was to participate in the war that he provoked.

In fact, by this time, because he had interfered too much, Xia Nan could no longer distinguish whether this war happened according to the inertia of history, or whether it was the fuse he ignited. But it doesn't matter what the truth is, the important thing is that the two sides really fight, and the two tigers will be injured when they fight, and that's enough.

Zheng Zhilong paid enough attention to the Qiongzhou battalion, a guest army that could serve as a surprise soldier, not only sent his third brother Zheng Zhibao to the dock to greet him, but also personally took him to meet Zou Weilian, the governor of Fujian. Xia Nan speculated that half of the reason why Zheng Zhilong was so polite to himself was because only he could forge a naval weapon like a caron cannon.

At the Central Left Guard Office, Xia Nan met Governor Zou Weilian, an official in his fifties, who seemed shrewd and capable, and his words and deeds were resolute.

Zou Weilian does not have the common problem of civil officials who speak slowly and do things reasonably, so he went straight to the point when they met: "I heard that Xia Shen is a general, and the guns are all good, and even Zheng Guerrilla is highly respected, and he is strongly recommended as a new force in the decisive battle with Hongmao." ”

Xia Nan said politely: "Don't dare to be, compared with General Zheng, the sailors of the Qiongzhou battalion can only hold on to the Haikou without falling behind." However, please rest assured that although it is a guest army, it is incumbent on the Qiongzhou battalion to do its best, even if it is a soldier to the end. ”

Although he understands that most of this statement is a scene, Zou Weilian is still very useful when he hears it, at least the other party is not afraid of war because it is a guest army, and the military heart is available. He nodded: "Xia Shen will have the heart to serve the court, and Ben Fu is very pleased." Although you can rest assured, although it is a guest army, it should be your credit for the post-war merit, and I will not wronged you in the slightest. ”

Xia Nanzuo was grateful: "Thank you Futai." ”

Zheng Zhilong said on the side: "General Xia Shen has come from afar to work hard, I have prepared a place, please bring my subordinates over to rest, and I will talk about it tomorrow if I have something." ”

After the Qiongzhou battalion was stationed in the city of Zhongzuo as a guest army, Wang Qinian, who was far away in Taiwan, was not idle, and Liu Xiang's order came down, in order to assist Hongmao to attack the coastal areas of Fujian and fight a decisive battle with Zheng Zhilong, he took out all his capable subordinates and rushed to Kinmen and Penghu.

Wang Qinian, a "related household" who mixed in by virtue of "nepotism", had basically zero combat effectiveness, so he was naturally not among the conscripts, but was left in the rear as an old and weak disease. But Liang Dong was in the year of the fight, and he couldn't hide from it, so he was to be used as a vanguard in the naval battle.

If it is usual, Liang Dong will go like this, he will not think about some of the things that he has and not, anyway, he is a thief for a day, he is a thief for life, there is no day of whitewashing, and if he is hit by a knife or cannon at sea, it is a big deal to confess this more than 100 catties, and his head has fallen off but the scar of the bowl, and he is a good man after 18 years. But now that the Qiongzhou battalion has ignited the hope of returning home, the mood is very different from the past, and he is unwilling to die at sea so reluctantly. He secretly found Wang Qinian: "Mr. Wang, Liu Xiang is going to fight the Zheng family with Hongmao, this is not a small role like Zhu Cailao, my little life may see the Dragon King at any time." Why don't we run away now? ”

"Run? Where to go, to Qiongzhou? Wang Qinian admonished, "Don't forget what the general put you back for." If you didn't bring back valuable information to the Qiongzhou battalion, what can you get if you go there? ”

Liang Dong thought about it, so he pleaded: "Mr. teach me how to do it." ”

Wang Qinian asked: "This time, you are pouring out to attack Zheng Zhilong?" ”

"Exactly, big dragon...... Liu Xiang sent all the most powerful subordinates in his hand, and gathered a total of 50 big boats, and it seemed that he wanted to win or lose. ”

"In that case, we might as well ...... like this," Wang Qinian said in a low voice, "According to the news of the general's return, the Qiongzhou battalion will send a fleet to participate in the battle, and it should be about to arrive at the Zhongzuo Station." You want to take me with you, go to Fujian, find a way to escape to the shore, inform the general of the movements of Liu Xiang and the Hongmao fleet, and let the Fujian side wipe out Liu Xiang and Hongmao, so that you and I can make great contributions, and we can return to Qiongzhou to accept the reward. ”

Liang Dong's eyes lit up, if he made such a big contribution, he would always be able to get a half-official position, right?

"Mr. Wang is right, let's just do it! The fleet will depart tomorrow, and I will arrange your boarding of the ship. ”

On the second day, Liang Dong stuffed some silver into the small leader in charge of the transfer, and Wang Qinian, who did not meet the conditions for participating in the war, was also secretly arranged on the ship. After two days of jolting on the ship, the flotilla reached a large island.