Bai Mu was also overjoyed when he learned that Chu Yunfei had captured a large number of Zheng family army prisoners, and even captured Zheng Hongkui.

After counting on both sides, it was finally found that there were more than 50,000 defenders in Jianning City, and in addition to more than 3,000 people who died during the siege, the number of prisoners alone exceeded 30,000.

The remaining 10,000 or so fled without a trace, after all, these people are local natives and familiar with the terrain, and it is not difficult to avoid the Wehrmacht's search.

The reason why Zheng Hongkui was unlucky was that he was too careless, and he did not expect that the Wehrmacht would set up an ambush on the road to Fuzhou.

Although he escaped a little, the overall result of the battle of Jianning was satisfactory. Even if the tide of battle did not develop as Bai Mu had envisioned before.

In order to meet the counterattack of the Zheng Jiajun that might come, Chu Yunfei ordered the construction of fortifications on both sides of the official road.

Of course, now there are a large number of captives, and these are free labor, so there is no need to use them in vain.

A large number of prisoners were quickly constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Wehrmacht, under the supervision of the Wehrmacht.

After the fortifications were built, he ordered the troops to enter the fortifications to rest and defend while Chu Yunfei himself took a part of the troops back to Jianning City with the prisoners.

Bai Mu's command post was set up in the yamen of the prefect of Jianning.

Jianning City was originally the seat of Jianning Mansion, and naturally there was a prefect's yamen. It's just that after being occupied by the Zheng family, this prefect's yamen is like a puppet, and Zheng Zhilong is what he says.

Later, Zheng Zhilong simply abolished the prefect and sent someone to manage it himself.

Hearing that Chu Yunfei was coming, Bai Mu hurriedly got up and went out.

"Lao Chu, I heard that you caught the prisoners softly." Bai Mu laughed when he saw Chu Yunfei.

"It's all because these goods are too cowardly, and I wanted to fight a good fight. Since we went down to Jiangnan, we haven't fought a decent battle. Whether it's the British guy or the Zheng family, it's really vulnerable. Chu Yunfei sighed depressedly.

"I feel the same way. Now that you're here, we'll have to discuss our next plans. Bai Mu agreed, and pulled Chu Yun into the second hall of the prefect's yamen, which was the office of his temporary headquarters.

After the two sat down, Chu Yunfei said, "Old Bai, do you think Zheng Zhilong will follow his old mother's advice and surrender obediently?" ”

Bai Mu shook his head and said, "I think it's difficult. Zheng Zhilong has been able to entrench in the southeast for more than ten years, relying not only on their Zheng family, but also on those under him. Even if he wanted to surrender, his men wouldn't necessarily want to. Besides, the British still have 20,000 horses still stationed near Fuzhou City. ”

"That's right, and although Jianning City is occupied by us now, Zheng Zhilong hasn't really hurt his vitality, and his foundation is still there. So before being completely hurt by us, Zheng Zhilong probably wouldn't want to really surrender. Chu Yunfei nodded and said in a deep voice.

"However, I don't think Zheng Zhilong will send troops to attack Jianning City in a short time, he needs time to unify the ideas of the people below, he also needs to prepare, and he needs to enlist the assistance of the British. What I am curious about now is that the British have been wiped out by us, and even the commander has become our prisoner, do the remaining 20,000 men still have the courage to fight us? ”

Bai Mu's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table and said as he tapped on it.

He has been by Jiang Chuan's side for a long time, and Jiang Chuan has also learned this habit.

"So, let's take a break these days, and by the way, absorb and straighten out these captives. When the time comes, if you attack Fuzhou, these captives will be able to come in handy. Chu Yunfei said with a smile.

Bai Mu laughed and agreed, Fuzhou City is Zheng Zhilong's base camp, and it is naturally needless to say that it is heavily defended, and neither the solidity of the city nor the defensive firepower can be compared to Jianning City.

When the time comes, having these captives as cannon fodder, that will naturally be the best result.

After the battle is over, those who survive will consider being incorporated into the servant army.

The two discussed for a while and decided to send someone to report the affairs of the front line to Yue Pengju in Hangzhou on the one hand and listen to his opinion. In addition, Yue Pengju was asked to send someone to send ammunition supplies as soon as possible.

In today's siege warfare, the First Army consumed a lot of ammunition, especially artillery shells.

At the same time, the troops were ordered to enter a two-day state of rest and recuperation in addition to their normal duty duties.

Let's say that Zheng Zhilong had just received the news of his younger brother Zheng Hongkui's request for help in Fuzhou, and before he could come up with a countermeasure, when he made a decision, he heard the news that Jianning City had fallen and his old mother had fallen into the hands of the official army.

Zheng Zhilong doesn't look like a big pirate, but he is extremely filial to his mother, and he rarely disobeys his mother's opinions.

Even every time I went to Jianning City to visit my old mother, I would personally wash my old mother's feet every day.

The old mother missed the Suzhou garden, so he spent a lot of money to invite a master and craftsman to build a garden for the old mother, which can almost be said to be obedient to the old mother.

The last time the retaliation of the Second Army of the Wehrmacht captured his son Zheng Sen and alarmed the old mother, it already made Zheng Zhilong's heart tremble.

originally wanted the old mother to come to Fuzhou City, but the old mother was used to living in the old house in Jianning and didn't want to come, so he had to send his third brother Zheng Hongkui to personally take 50,000 people to guard Jianning, just thinking that even if the official army attacked, 50,000 people would be able to resist for a while, and he would be able to send reinforcements from his side.

But he never expected that the actions of the official army were so rapid, and his third brother was so scumbag, he lost the city in less than a day, and even the old mother was trapped, which made Zheng Zhilong want to kill people at this time.

After breaking three or four teacups and smashing a few porcelain vases, Zheng Zhilong's mood slowly stabilized.

At this time, a housekeeper outside hurriedly ran in and said urgently: "Master, the old lady has sent someone to deliver a handwritten letter." ”

Zheng Zhilong's heart trembled, and he didn't wait in a hurry, and hurriedly rushed out of the house.

The messenger was Zheng An, the housekeeper beside Mrs. Zheng, who howled when he saw Zheng Zhilong's wow, and knelt on the ground with tears in his eyes: "Master, I can see you." ”

Seeing Zheng An like this, Zheng Zhilong chuckled in his heart, and hurriedly grabbed Zheng An and asked repeatedly, "Where is my mother?" How is my grandmother? ”

Zheng An was strangled by him and coughed, and finally took his breath before gasping and said, "Don't panic, old lady, everything is safe now." The officers and soldiers were still polite and did not touch our family. This is the letter that the old lady asked me to give you. ”

Hearing that the old mother was safe and sound, Zheng Zhilong's heart was slightly relieved, and he hurriedly snatched the letter from Zheng An's hand, and when he saw the familiar handwriting of the old mother on the envelope, he couldn't help but shed tears again.

Who would have thought that Zheng Zhilong, who is powerful in the southeast and dominates one side, would have such a loving and filial side.