Chapter 998: Working on the coast of Fujian!

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The sea surface near Kinmen Island, Quanzhou Prefecture, Fujian.

The calm sea surface in the past has completely rolled out today. The sound of cannons comes one after another, and the smoke of gunpowder spreads the entire sea surface. The waves keep surging, and blood-red waves are coming. On the surface of the sea, there are also a large number of debris and corpses floating. There are also injured sailors struggling constantly in the sea water.

One round of solid bullets, or grape bullets, chain bullets, etc., fell into the sea water and splashed high blood-red waves. From time to time, there would be debris or sailors killed and injured, falling into the sea water, and a large number of waves splashed. If the mast breaks and falls into the water, the scene would be even more amazing.

When sailing, the head of the warship will all knock out the debris or corpses blocking the front. At the tail of the warship, long water marks are left. Occasionally, two warships will collide with each other and then launch fierce hand-to-hand combat. The sound of various knives stabbing into the human body is clearly heard. The screams are very short, indicating that the deceased has no chance to scream and has died.

The sailors who were beaten to death fell into the water like dumplings. The sea water that had been dyed red became darker and red. Some sailors continued to fight after falling into the water. However, soon, they were dragged into the deep seabed by the "water ghost" and disappeared. On the water surface, only dead people soon existed.

The battle between the Dutch Fleet and the Zheng Fleet has lasted for several days, and the battle is still very fierce. This battle is different from the previous battles. In the past, the Dutch only expelled the Zheng Fleet and did not kill them all. This time, the Dutch were preparing to completely annihilate the Zheng Fleet. In other words, they were going to kill them all.

The Zheng family fleet, which was unwilling to be destroyed, could only resist to the end even if it was not strong enough. The Zheng family fleet concentrated all the warships that could be concentrated, adopted all the tactics that could be adopted, and launched a death battle with the Dutch. Fire attack, hand-to-hand combat, side-to-side battle, lurking under the water... As long as you think of a way, the Zheng family fleet used it all.

In order to protect their homes from invasion, the sailors of the Zheng family fleet also made the greatest efforts. As long as they were there, they insisted on fighting with the Dutch. The sailors who fell into the sea continued to fight after they got up. Their only belief was to defeat the Dutch's offensive conspiracy.

However, the Dutch's continuous attacks caused great losses to the Zheng family fleet. This time, the Dutch came prepared and gathered an unprecedented large number of warships. The maximum tonnage of warships has exceeded 1,000 tons. This is already a standard fourth-class ship. Faced with the fierce artillery fire, the Zheng family fleet was indeed a little unstoppable.

After several consecutive days of fighting, the Zheng family fleet's warships suffered more than half. The losses of the three-masted gunships were the largest, and the remaining three-masted gunships had less than fifteen. Even Zheng Zhilong's own flagship was seriously damaged. Even Zheng Zhilong himself did not know how long it could last.

It was not until night when night fell that the Zheng family fleet had a chance to breathe. At that time, the naval battle was a penalty area at night. Without visibility, the Dutch fleet could only stop, distance from the Zheng family fleet, and wait for the arrival of dawn. The senior management of the Zheng family fleet hurriedly seized the time and discussed countermeasures.

"what to do?"

“Where is the way out?”

"How to get rid of the predicament in front of you?"

This is the most direct problem lingers at the top of the Zheng family fleet.

In Zheng Zhilong's flagship captain's office, the senior leaders of the Zheng family fleet are concentrated here. In fact, the so-called senior leaders of the Zheng family fleet, that is, the three brothers of the Zheng family. The real power of the Zheng family fleet is in the hands of the three brothers, and the others are all foiled and made soy sauce. As long as the three brothers make a decision, they can only execute it.

Zheng Zhilong sat in the middle of the captain's room, with Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao on both sides of him respectively. Because of the daytime battle, it was frustrating, so after sitting down, they didn't say anything. Since the three brothers didn't say anything, the others dared not say anything.

For the Zheng family fleet, the eleventh year of Chongzhen was definitely the most ominous year. At the beginning of the year, they suffered heavy damage at the hands of the Hu Ben Navy and destroyed two entire fleets. Even the core fleet led by Zheng Zhilong suffered huge losses. Before he could recover, the Dutch took advantage of the situation and wanted to wipe out the Zheng family fleet.

Now, it is no longer a difficult situation in front of the Zheng family fleet, but a life-and-death barrier. The Dutch's determination to completely eliminate the Zheng family fleet is already very obvious. If they can't get through this level, the Zheng family fleet will be completely destroyed. Most of the people present will fall into the sea to feed the sharks. The situation is serious, and it is really serious.

"Brother, what should we do?"

Zheng Zhibao finally spoke.

"What do you think?"

Zheng Zhilong said bitterly.

"How do I know?"

Zheng Zhibao frowned and said.

Zheng Zhilong shook his head helplessly, saying that he didn't know either.

He really didn't know what to do. The situation was so pessimistic that no matter how he did, the Zheng family fleet seemed to be unable to avoid this disaster. If the enemy of the Zheng family fleet was only the Dutch Navy, or the Hu Ben Army, it would be easy to deal with. The problem is that the enemy of the Zheng family fleet was the two of them.

If I had known that the Dutch would be so cruel, Zheng Zhilong would never have taken the initiative to provoke the Hu Ben Navy. If it weren't for losing so much vitality at the estuary of the Yangtze River, the Zheng family fleet would definitely not be so embarrassed when they met the Dutch fleet. However, it would be useless to regret it now.

"I can only give up the sea and go ashore for the time being."

Zheng Zhihu looked at his two brothers and said in the jam.

The other two looked at their second son in amazement, a little puzzled. Give up the sea and go ashore? Do you think you can go ashore if you want to go ashore? Once you get ashore, the Zheng family fleet will be gone. The Dutch will definitely not let go of every warship and merchant ship of the Zheng family fleet. Without warships and merchant ships, what else does the Zheng family have?

Zheng Zhihu said slowly: "Brother, the third brother, the Dutch fleet is pressing step by step, so we will definitely not be able to stay on the sea. We can only go ashore temporarily. It is said that the Dutch are going to Japan, and we are just passing thieves who accidentally suffered unrestrained disasters."

"I guess the Dutch would not wait long on the coast of Fujian. Their purpose should be to rush to Japan as soon as possible and fight directly with the Hu Ben Navy. As long as we survive this period, we can go into the sea again. As long as we are quiet and do not stimulate the Dutch, we still have a chance to go out to sea again."

Zheng Zhibao frowned and said, "But it's not a big deal to get ashore! Didn't the vanguard of the Hu Ben Army have arrived in Wenzhou? How long can we stay on the shore after we get ashore? Where will we run to after the Hu Ben Army arrives?"

His words made everyone else feel uncomfortable. Everyone, including Zheng Zhilong, couldn't help but stretched their necks, feeling a little breathless. There was no way, the name Hu Benjun put a lot of pressure on them. Especially at this time, hearing the name of Hu Benjun made their hearts feel as if they were pressed by a big stone, and they were weak.

If the Dutch are the most direct threat to the Zheng family fleet, then the Hu Ben Army is the most fundamental threat to the Zheng family fleet. If you offend the Dutch, you still have a chance to go ashore. However, if you offend the Hu Ben Army, there is no chance to go on the shore. However, if you offend the Hu Ben Army, there is no chance to go on the shore. However, the Zheng family fleet seriously offends the Hu Ben Army.

After the battle at the estuary of the Yangtze River, the army of the Hu Ben Army went south along the coast of Zhejiang. The speed of the Suzaku Legion south was quite fast. Behind the Suzaku Legion, there were some other troops of the Hu Ben Army. The Suzaku Legion chased the remnants of the Zheng family army in the front, while the other Hu Ben Army troops were responsible for receiving territory behind.

The local armed forces in Zhejiang were always coquettish, clamoring to block the Hu Ben Army in Nanzhili and prevent the Hu Ben Army from entering Hangzhou. As a result, as soon as the two sides contacted each other, the Hu Ben Army charged and defeated the local armed forces in Zhejiang. The large army of the Hu Ben Army easily entered Hangzhou.

The surrounding areas of Hangzhou are also the core of the Donglin Party, and there are many scholars. From the heart, they do not welcome the arrival of the Hu Ben Army, especially the implementation of the "Juntian Order". However, in front of the Hu Ben Army's bayonet, they dare not say anything. As a result, the Hu Ben Army successfully controlled the Zhejiang region.

At present, the vanguard of the Suzaku Legion of the Hu Ben Army has entered Wenzhou and is advancing quickly towards Fujian. As long as you work harder, you can enter the ground of Fujian. It is conceivable that once the Hu Ben Army enters Fujian, the Zheng family fleet will be completely finished. On the ocean, the Zheng family fleet is no match for the Hu Ben Army, let alone on land.

There are Dutch people on the sea and Tiger Army on the land. The Zheng family fleet was attacked from both sides of the sea and land, and there was no solution at all. If a few of them just wanted to escape from their names, they could retreat towards Guangdong. However, the problem is that the Zheng family fleet is gone, and even if they escape by chance, what is the point?

"Don't you mention whether the Hu Ben Army can run? What are the benefits for us when the Hu Ben Army arrives? The Hu Ben Army and the Dutch are all birds of a feather. Maybe this time, the Hu Ben Army and the Dutch are united to deal with our Zheng family!"

Zheng Zhihu said a little unhappy.

"But the Hu Ben Army is indeed here! You can't ignore it, right? Second brother, you know how to avoid reality and refuse to face it!"

Zheng Zhibao said coldly and unhappy.

"We have no chance to negotiate peace with the Dutch, and we have the Hu Ben Army..."

Zheng Zhihu said angrily.

"Second brother, what do you mean is to negotiate peace with the Hu Ben Army?"

Zheng Zhibao immediately realized something and said reluctantly.

"What do you think? Can you continue to fight?"

Zheng Zhihu said bluntly.

"you……"

Zheng Zhibao wanted to say something, but it was hard to say.

The eyes of the others fell on Zheng Zhilong. In the end, Zheng Zhilong had to make the decision. He was the helmsman of the Zheng family fleet after all! In fact, they did not have the idea of ​​peace talks. However, peace talks are a very shameful thing after all, and they would not say it easily. But now, the situation is critical, so they have to speak out bluntly.

Yes, at present, the only way out for the Zheng family fleet is to negotiate peace with the Hu Ben Army and change its hostile relationship with the Hu Ben Army. Even if you don’t get the help of the Hu Ben Army, at least, don’t let the Hu Ben Army kill them. As long as you avoid the disaster in front of you, everything will be easy to say. Isn’t there an old saying that you can keep the green mountains and you won’t have to worry about burning firewood?

"Brother, look..."

Zheng Zhibao turned his head and looked at Zheng Zhilong in anticipation.

"Send someone to contact the Hu Ben Army!"

Zheng Zhilong said bitterly.

"Oh well!"

Zheng Zhibao whispered and stood up.

He was about to go out and arrange his men to contact the Hu Ben Army who was heading south to express the kindness of the Zheng family fleet. Suddenly, violent sounds of cannons suddenly came from the sea. Balls of fire, like lightning, cut through the dark night sky.

In this quiet night, the pitch-black night, the sound of cannons and the flames seemed very abrupt. The senior executives of the Zheng family fleet hurried to the deck to see what happened. Soon, they found that the sound of cannons was very dense, as if hundreds of cannons were firing at the same time. Because the cannons were very dense, the flames were almost connected and there was no chance of extinguishing them.

What surprised them even more was that they heard that this was not the Dutch artillery. Judging from the sound of the cannons, it should be a large-caliber heavy artillery. For a moment, their hearts were jumping nervously. Whose fleet was this? In the dark night, they were fighting such a fierce artillery battle with the Dutch fleet?

"What's going on?"

Zheng Zhihu asked suspiciously.

"The Dutch seemed to have had sex with someone else."

Zheng Zhibao held up the Qianli Mile Mile Mile and said guessingly.

The senior executives of the Zheng family fleet with the Qianli Miles all raised the Qianli Miles and carefully observed the location of the firelight. Although it was night, the light was not very good, judging from the flames shining at the muzzle, the artillery fire between the warring parties was very fierce. It seemed that there was a bit familiar feeling. When the muzzle firelight shone, they could vaguely see that on the warships fighting against the Dutch, there seemed to be a red flag hanging on the masts.

"It should be a warship of the Tiger Army Navy!"

Zheng Zhibao whispered.

"Yes, it's them!"

Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhihu both nodded with serious expressions and said slowly.
Chapter completed!