Mountains and forests in the southwest of Sumatra. Heavy rain poured down.

Zhuang Jing sat in a simple shack made of banana leaves, looking at the heavy rain outside, and his heart was like the sky outside, full of dark clouds.

In the past five days, he has led this group of Dongying Waiko to slaughter more than 4,000 natives, and his own losses are only more than 30 people.

The fighting power of these pirates is indeed trustworthy, and they do not care about their own lives, and of course they do not care about the lives of their enemies.

The natives here are short-sighted, weak in force, and even more backward in weaponry. When they saw this wolf-like wolf-like Dongying wolf, their courage went to three points.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Bengkulu tribe has recruited young and strong, and most of the people who remain in the tribes now are some old and young women and children.

The Japanese are brutal and the enemy is weak, and they are like tigers descending from the mountain, and no one can stop them.

In five days they had already attacked three villages, killing people and fleeing in a hurry.

But the more time passed, the more serious the situation became for their force.

After all, they only had 2,000 people, but the Bengkulu tribe was a large tribe in Sumatra, with a population of more than 100,000 and more than 10,000 available soldiers.

Now that a large number of natives have gotten the news and are beginning to gather together, it is becoming more and more difficult for them to attack.

If it weren't for the large fleet led by the Duke of Dian Guogong approaching their capital from the sea, I am afraid that there would be a large army to encircle and suppress them.

Although the heavy rain gave them more time to prepare for battle, a looming problem became the biggest crisis for their troops.

That's miasma.

Miasma forms for different reasons, but the main one is the exposure to the sun after heavy rain, which will cause the moisture on the ground, rotting leaves, and animal carcasses to form toxic gases.

They have to get out of the woods before the heavy rain stops, or they may never be able to get out.

But now there is another problem, that is, the 500 soldiers of Yulin Weixue have completely turned against these two thousand Japanese robbers, and the two sides have become incompatible.

The Japanese were originally composed of bandits and robbers. Since the Ming Dynasty released the restraints on them, they have recovered their nature, burning, killing and looting, and doing everything.

There were even many robbers, who played all kinds of games with each other, and they were more likely to kill more people, play with more women, and rob more gold and silver treasures.

Zhuang Jing and Pang Ying directly supported their competition, and also used it as a military merit to encourage all the Japanese to carry out all kinds of inhumane killings.

These actions are extremely inhumane in the eyes of the soldiers of Yulin Weixue, and there have been many conflicts between them.

If it weren't for this heavy rain, Zhang Fengshan would have led the soldiers of Yulin Weixue to leave them yesterday.

Although the soldiers of Yulin Weixue are not involved in direct killing, they are proficient in surveying terrain and do not get lost.

And because they are scattered on the periphery, they become the eyes and ears of these widows. With them on the periphery, you don't have to worry about your 2,000 people being surrounded.

If they leave, they will lose their existing geographical advantage.

Zhuang Jing sat for a while, stood up and said loudly: "Gorou, bring me the cloth, I'll go to Zhang Shoubei to talk." ”

Gorou is a little guy in the Japanese camp, and because he has not yet grown up, he was bullied in the Japanese camp. But this kid is smart and ruthless, and he is slowly emerging in this adult world.

After becoming Zhuang Jing's guard, he relied on Zhuang Jing's power to encircle a large group of weak people who were originally bullied. Because of their frailty, these people kill people more brutally, and they don't have mercy on their own lives, and the degree of perversion is especially excessive.

But Zhuang Jing likes them like this, this Japanese camp, the purpose of existence is to kill people and make others afraid.

Putting on his robes, Zhuang Jing walked towards the young army on the outskirts of the camp, led by Gorou and his ten guards.

It was originally a small village of the Bengkulu tribe, but most of the houses have been destroyed and most of the people are now living in the rubble.

Everywhere you go, you can hear the miserable cries of the native girls from time to time.

Just as Zhuang Jing passed by a shack made of wooden planks and banana leaves against the wall, a naked native girl ran out of the shack covered in blood.

Her body was covered in bruises, there were many wounds, and her beautiful eyes were full of fear.

As soon as he ran a few steps, a naked Japanese man chased after him with a Japanese knife in his hand, and he cursed in his mouth, and swung a knife from behind.

The girl's head was slashed off, and blood spurted out of her chest, and the warm blood splattered the wolf's body.

But he was enjoying the warm blood, laughing naked in the rain.

Gorou shouted loudly in the rain: "Fujita-kun, your sword technique has regressed, this knife didn't directly cut off the head, it's too bad." ”

That Fujita hugged his fist towards Zhuang Jing to salute, and said to Goro: "It's not that my sword skills have regressed, I just had a big fight, my body is weak, it rains and it is muddy, and the chick is running again, so it affects the angle of my knife." If you don't accept it, we'll try again another day. ”

Gorou smiled and waved at him. "I still have three chicks tied up in that shack, go pick one. Tomorrow, anyway, they will be executed. It's a waste not to use! ”

"Thanks!" The other party laughed.

There is no tomorrow, there is no future day, so that the psychology of these widows has become a little perverted, but it is still within the controllable range.

Zhuang Jing is not afraid that they can turn the sky upside down, this war is over, and they only need to set up a model to make everyone obedient.

Yulin Weixue's military camp was on the other side of the village, and those houses that had not collapsed and could still shelter from the rain became the temporary residence of these 500 Ming soldiers.

The Japanese people now think that the Ming people are more noble, and a good house should be lived in by the Ming people, so they would rather live in the mud and use a banana leaf to block the rain, rather than compete with the Ming soldiers for this good house to live in.

Although the soldiers of Yulin Weixue had a good impression of the Japanese in all aspects, they deserved to enjoy the house they had given up.

When he came to Zhang Fengshan's residence, Zhuang Jing found that although there was no war because of the rain, the soldiers above the small banner of Yulin Weixue, they all gathered together, and they were in the big house where Zhang Fengshan lived, summarizing the previous five days of war.

Zhang Fengshan saluted Zhuang Jing with his fists, but there was a lot of unswerving on his face. "I've seen the conductor."

Although Zhuang Jing was higher in terms of level, he didn't dare to take it big in front of Zhang Fengshan, who Zhu Zhanji valued, and said with a smile: "Zhuang is an uninvited guest today, and there is no urgency, you continue, I also want to take this opportunity to learn from you." ”

Most of the people in the young army looked down on Zhuang Jing, a minion, so they didn't give in more, but just made a place for him, and continued to summarize the war.

Every battle against the enemy. Where they didn't do well enough, where they needed to improve, where they needed to deal with it properly, and where they needed to carry it forward, they all clearly showed it in front of everyone in their discussions.

There were no quarrels, no one was arrogant, and all the soldiers were treated equally and had a peaceful discussion.

Zhuang Jing also recognized the eldest son of Peng Chengbo's family, who was the cousin of the grandson. With Xiaoqi, who was born as an orphan, the two of them hooked their shoulders and sat at the long table to argue with Xu Xianzhong, the eldest son of the Dingguo family.

It doesn't look like a barracks at all, it's more like a school. Zhang Fengshan is a poor people, and those noble children dare not look down on him, and they treat him as a teacher one by one, and there is a lot of respect between words.

After listening to it for a while, Zhuang Jing's original inadvertent heart gradually became heavy, and even the more he listened, the more frightened he became.

Because although the discussion revolves around the merits and demerits of the war, the direction of the research and discussion goes deep into the reasons behind it, not just the battlefield.

This kind of novel perspective and deeper discussion of reasons is something that Zhuang Jing himself has never thought of. He suddenly realized that he was inferior to a small soldier here in this regard.

From the response of the other side to a war, they can talk about the living environment, customs and customs of the entire country and tribe, all the way to the departure of people's hearts.

From the brutality of the Japanese invaders, they can analyze the social nature of the entire Dongying Island Country and the character development of these people.

Zhuang Jing was sweating profusely as he listened, and he himself had never considered why the Wako was so brutal and how this character was formed.

No wonder Taisun attaches so much importance to this Yulin Weixue, the soldiers in this military camp are taken out one by one, and it may be a little immature to be a garrison, but to be a thousand presidents, absolutely competent.

As long as they have a little experience, they are going to be a commander, and I am afraid they are all qualified.

When the summary meeting was over and everyone was about to leave, Zhuang Jing stood up, clenched his fists and said: "Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years." Today's respect is also an eye-opener......"

Zhang Fengshan didn't expect Zhuang Jing to speak at this time, so he paused for a moment and looked at Zhuang Jing. The two looked at each other silently, Zhang Fengshan pressed his hand, and the soldiers of Yulin Weixue sat down one by one.

Zhuang Jing breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "I know that you are disgusted by the brutal behavior of the Japanese people, and you have all explained the reason why the Japanese are not brutal from the living environment of the Japanese people. But have you ever wondered why Your Highness uses Japanese people? Is it true that I have no soldiers available? Although the Tao is different and does not conspire with each other, Jing still hopes that Yulin Weixue can cooperate with the Japanese people to complete this war, so I should respect you today. ”

Zhang Fengshan said indifferently: "Commander Zhuang, my Yulin Weixue is the battlefield seed cultivated by His Royal Highness for the Ming army, and the marching battle is dignified, and he is a righteous teacher." But the Japanese are brutal and unkind, and they take pleasure in torture and killing, rape and plunder, and I don't want to let Yulin Weixue be affected because of a war. ”

Zhuang Jing clasped his fists and said: "Jing naturally knows these things, and it is also right for the garrison to ask me to restrain the Japanese people, but Jing is unwilling to do so, and naturally there is a reason." Today coincides with its meeting, and dozens of grassroots soldiers of Yulin Weixue are here, respecting themselves and being open and honest, and encouraging you. ”

Zhang Fengshan nodded and said, "I would like to hear about it." ”

He now has a great opinion of Zhuang Jing, and since this time the troops have been dispatched, the self-control ability of the Japanese people has been quite normal. But since entering the confines of the Bengkulu tribe, from the first killing, these Japanese people have been like devils.

They don't just kill for victory, it's more like killing for the sake of killing. In particular, they have no military discipline at all, and when they attack the city and plunder the wall, the Japanese can not abide by military discipline, wantonly rob, and rape, which really tarnishes the name of the righteous army of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Fengshan persuaded him several times, but Zhuang Jing ignored him, so Zhang Fengshan was completely disappointed in Zhuang Jing.

He was afraid that such a thing would affect Yulin Weixue, the seed of the Ming army, so he insisted on leading Yulin Weixue out of this group of widows.

And also prepare for the end of this war, and must play a copy of him.

Zhuang Jing's eyes swept around in front of everyone, and he could see many disdainful eyes, but at this time he didn't care anymore.

He pondered for a moment before saying, "As you have said in your discussion just now, the purpose of this war is for the Ming Dynasty to deter the countries of the South Seas. The Ming Dynasty's previous policy of softness was, to some extent, a failure.

Although today's Nanyang countries take our Ming Dynasty as their suzerain, they are unwilling to learn from our Ming Confucianism, and they are unwilling to take the etiquette of our Ming Dynasty as an example, and they prefer to learn Western learning.

The Green Cult was just a small prince of Er, whose kingdom had long since been annexed by other tribes, but why did its teachings spread throughout the South Seas?

My Ming Dynasty deters the Nanyang countries, that is, all the small countries want to say my Ming words and abide by my Ming courtesy, so that they can be regarded as my Ming vassal countries. The so-called justification is nothing more than that.

But for these barbarian lands, it is not enough to educate them with etiquette, they must raise their butcher knives in order to make them afraid.

Therefore, since the year before last, His Royal Highness deliberately retained an army of Japanese people, and did not send all the Japanese people to Beimingshan to open mines.

The purpose of the existence of this army of Japanese is to kill people, to make people fearful. So even I don't limit them in this regard, but encourage them, and as long as I can control them firmly, the more brutal and unkind they are, the happier I am.

Because brutality is the purpose of the existence of this army, the meaning of existence. I need such an army to deter the nations, but I don't want my Ming children to become such people.

You are not used to seeing it is just a small section, Zhang Shoubei is afraid that this army will affect the seeds of Yulin Weixue, I can also understand it. But please think deeply about the true meaning of the existence of this army, and do not spoil His Highness's plans because of a momentary mood. ”

When Zhang Wu heard this, he immediately said angrily: "I dare to say that these Japanese people are doing evil, it is His Highness's instigation, and Zhuang is so daring!" ”

He is Peng Chengbo's son and Zhu Zhanji's cousin, and he will of course be a little angry when he hears Zhuang Jing say this.

However, Zhang Fengshan said: "Mr. Zhang, sit down." ”

Zhang Wu turned around and asked, "The garrison also thinks that this Japanese man is perverse, is it His Highness's doing?" ”

"Presumptuous!" Zhang Fengshan slapped the table, stood up and shouted, "This is your attitude when talking to Shangguan?" ”

Zhang Wu was stunned for a moment, thinking of the big board, his ass seemed to throb. He hurriedly clenched his fists and said: "My subordinates don't dare, but I don't want Commander Zhuang to slander His Highness like this!" ”

Zhang Fengshan said at this time: "Take out your Tang knife and look at ......"

Although Zhang Wu didn't understand what he meant, he still drew his knife and held it upright in front of him.

Zhang Fengshan is only a rough understanding of literature and ink, and he has followed Zhu Zhanji over the years and served as the deputy chief of the Young Army. I have learned a lot of professional knowledge, but my ability to cite classics has not improved much.

He said, "The sword has a blade and a back, and the garment has a face and a lining, and where there is light there is a shadow, and where there is light there is darkness." Although I don't know if this matter is instigated by His Royal Highness, Commander Zhuang's words are also reasonable. I not only need rising stars like you, but also thugs who are willing to do black work for Daming. This is what I think is wrong......"

He turned his head and said to Zhuang Jing: "Commander Zhuang, I understand what you mean, there is no need to mention the division of troops, my young army will continue to provide all aspects of intelligence and assistance to the Japanese camp......

Zhuang Jing didn't expect this matter to be solved so easily, he hugged his fists and smiled: "Zhang Shoubei is wise!" ”

Zhang Fengshan said with a smile: "I can't talk about wisdom, I can only be conscientious and do my best." ”

Facing the middle-level soldiers of Yulin Weixue, his smile converged again. "From now on, all the soldiers of Yulin Weixue will no longer be allowed to oppose the Japanese camp, let alone beat and insult the Japanese again. In the future, we can't see what happens, if there is another incident of beating and scolding the Japanese camp, military law will deal with it! In addition, let you pretend not to see, not to let you learn from them, if I find out that Yulin Weixue has tortured and killed prisoners, Jianyin women, and private possession and seizure, they will all be dealt with by military law! ”

Zhuang Jing laughed, today's purpose was successfully accomplished.

Those would-be robbers were cruel to the enemy, but they didn't dare to confront the soldiers of Yulin Weixue. In the past few days, many people have been bullied by these rising stars of the Ming Dynasty.

If this contradiction is resolved, the morale of the military will also be stabilized.

At this time, I heard a commotion outside, and an excited voice shouted: "Report, my Ming fleet has now arrived in the sea outside the capital of Mingkulu, and the time for the general attack has arrived!" ”

Hearing the news, Zhang Fengshan and Zhuang Jing did not have a trace of a smile on their faces, because they knew that the most severe time had come.

The Ming fleet attacked from the sea, where there were 10,000 navies and more than 10,000 young troops, and no one could confront them head-on.

However, because they had traveled upriver from the Musi River and through the mountains, they had only two and a half thousand troops.

With their manpower, they have no problem fighting guerrilla warfare, but if they want to snipe the Bengkulu who are fleeing frantically, it is a little difficult.

Because only the soldiers of Yulin Weixue have muskets in their hands, and the Japanese camps still have Japanese swords in their hands.

And although the waterproofness of today's muskets has been greatly improved, when it rains, the impact is still great.

Relying on them to stop those Bengkuru people is a very difficult task.

However, not only could they not back down, but they also had to pick the largest group of fleeing people from the Bengkulu tribe to snipe.

If a large number of Bengkulu people were allowed to flee into the mountains, it would be their dereliction of duty and incompetence, and they would not be able to complete the task assigned by His Highness.

Zhang Fengshan said loudly: "All the soldiers of Yulin Weixue listen to the order!" ”

Dozens of middle-level soldiers of Yulin Weixue knelt down on one knee and punched their chests with their right fists. "Subordinates listen to orders."

"All the soldiers of Yulin Weixue, in groups, two teams and one team, carrying dry food and drinking water, opened a defensive line of 300 miles along the mountainous area, and closely monitored the direction of the enemy's escape. Remember, you can't face the enemy head-on, you can only gather intelligence and record the terrain to preserve your strength. ”

"Yes!"

Zhuang Jing waited until Zhang Fengshan had arranged all the military affairs before he hugged his fists and said: "The task of this Japanese camp is arduous, and I should kill the enemy bravely to buy time for the army." I also hope that the garrison can contact the army as soon as possible, and the safety of my brother will be entrusted to Your Excellency. ”

Zhang Fengshan said solemnly: "I, Yulin Weixue, should do my best, and I will never fall into the reputation of the first army of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

"Okay, then I'll also go and gather everyone and show the majesty of my Japanese camp!"

In the sea outside the capital of Minggulu, the first time Zheng He led the overseer to arrive, he also encountered a lot of trouble.

Although the capital city of Bengkulu was built by the sea, the beaches here are very shallow, which is not conducive to the landing of large armies.

The capital city of Bengkulu is swamped in the north and south, and the rivers are criss-crossed, and if you land from other areas, it will take a lot of energy to attack the capital alone.

So in order to land, the fleet had to find a reliable way.

The Bengkulu tribes also seemed to know that they were at stake, and they set up a large number of defensive fronts along the coast.

Although they have not experienced the power of muskets, but last year the Ming Dynasty easily conquered Dongying, and all countries have passed on the muskets to their gods, and no one dares to underestimate the power of muskets.

However, while they were actively preparing for defense, a large number of women, children and old people had begun to be purposefully moved inland.

Although miasma can easily grow in the mountainous areas after heavy rains, they know the local situation and these miasma can become their defensive barriers.

The fleet's flat-bottomed sand boats were all mobilized to form a plank road between the fleet and the land.

Although such a large quantity of materials is not easy to transport, it is much better than landing dozens of miles away.

The battle began in the afternoon of the same day, and the 2,000 soldiers of the young army took sand boats and attacked the shore.

When the sand boat runs aground, the distance from the shore is only knee-high water, and they can land by treading water without wetting the powder bag on their waists.

Their landing was also met with frenzied sniping from the Bengkulu tribes, and on the coast they frantically shot at the landing soldiers with short bows, blow arrows.

However, they underestimated the power of the muskets, and although it rained so hard that a third of the muskets could not be ignited, only two-thirds of the muskets directly hit everyone and fled in disarray.

The will to resist of these people is completely incomparable with that of the Japanese people, and the casualties are only 12/12, and the people have no will to resist.

From a distance of hundreds of meters, Daming's muskets could hurt them, and their short bows could not shoot a hundred paces away in the wind and rain.

This kind of one-sided beating caused the natives to begin to collapse.

When the first Ming soldiers occupied the beach and formed a forward position, the casualties of the Ming soldiers were less than ten people.

And the second landing shield army formation landed, forming a protective position in front of the forward position.

The Bengkuru people had no choice but to give up the beach with the Ming soldiers.

And more people began to flee, even ignoring the soldiers in their hands.