In the afternoon, the Yangtze River estuary is calm and calm.

Occasionally, a fish would jump out of the water, have a flash of inspiration on the surface, and then dive into the water again

, leaving a string of sparkling waves on the water. It was as if he felt something and jumped out of the water

There are more and more fish, and the strings of splashes on the surface of the water are like intermittent fountains, which are beautiful

Harvest.

A black dot suddenly appeared on the surface of the sea in the southeast. Gradually, the black dots became

The black line, the black line split into more black dots, and as the black dots gradually expanded, they stood one by one

Gradually, the mast appeared. Under the mast, large warships gradually emerged.

Finally, it evolved into a large fleet, which was slowly entering from the mouth of the Yangtze River.

This huge fleet had a total of more than twenty three-masted gunboats, armed with more than fifty

Merchant ships, and a large number of ordinary merchant ships behind them. The total number of all ships adds up to at least one

100 ships. With so many large warships, marching slowly into the Yangtze River estuary, the scene is indeed true

It's spectacular.

After entering the mouth of the Yangtze River, the movement of the three-masted gunboat slowed down significantly. Here Bi Hui

It was the surface of the river, not the sea, and the draft of the three-masted gunboat was relatively deep, and it had to sail slowly

You can avoid touching the reef at the bottom of the water. In order to smoothly enter the Yangtze River, these behemoths

The three-masted gunboats, which completely occupied the main shipping lanes.

At this time, there were still more ships coming in and out of the Yangtze River estuary. These ships come and go

Only, mainly for maritime trade.

Many people looked at the flags hoisted on the warship in amazement, and quietly stuck out their tongues

He didn't dare to say anything, so he obediently ducked to the side, for fear of causing the displeasure of this huge fleet.

"Whose fleet is this?"

There are people who don't know the details, and they quietly ask their companions.

"It's Zheng Zhilong's warship!"

Someone whispered, with a look of awe.

All year round, people who run maritime trade know that the Zheng family's fleet is on the southeast coast, and it is definitely not easy to mess with

Target. The profits of maritime trade along the southeast coast, at least successfully, went into the Zheng family's pockets. Right

As for the strength of the Zheng family's fleet, of course, they are very clear. Even if it is the continuous defeat of the Zheng family's fleet

The Tiger Ben Army Navy that was given to Zhang Zhun still can't be offended in the minds of ordinary people

Target.

Seeing the Zheng family's fleet entering the mouth of the Yangtze River with great momentum, they knew that the tiger in the Yangtze River

The warships of the Benjun Navy are going to be in trouble. Fools know that the Zheng family fleet appeared at the mouth of the Yangtze River, for sure

It's here to find trouble with the Tiger Navy. The grievances between the Zheng family fleet and the Tiger Ben army navy

Resentment has already been spreading. The Zheng family's fleet, which was defeated in succession, was bent on revenge

Hatred is also a well-known fact.

Some people can't help but worry about the Tiger Navy. These people, mainly that

Those who are already ready to accept the Tiger Army's southward movement. Originally, they were ready to meet the Tiger Army

Prepare, I didn't expect that the Zheng family fleet would suddenly come and intervene in such a hand.

The Tiger Ben Navy, the battleships cruising in the Yangtze River, are all very small, and the Zheng family in front of them

Compared to these large warships of the fleet, they are indeed too weak. For onlookers, tigers

The Ben army and navy have almost no chance of winning. And the main force of the Tiger Ben Navy wants to catch up quickly

It's not easy to be afraid. In other words, it is the Tiger Ben warship in the Yangtze River,

I'm afraid that the whole army will be wiped out.

This is definitely not a good thing for the Tiger Army. In the north, the Tiger Ben army has already fought

Defeated the Tartars, the momentum is like the sky. If it is deflated on the surface of the Yangtze River, the Tiger Benjun will definitely report it

Complex. In this way, I am afraid that the Yangtze River, as well as both sides of the Yangtze River, will not be at peace.

Of course, there are also many people who can't help but gloat. These people are not very willing to accept it

The people who are ruled by the Tiger Army. The appearance of the Zheng family's fleet gave them an opportunity to change their fate.

They all eagerly expected that the Zheng family fleet would be able to defeat the Tiger Ben army, and Zheng Zhilong would better defeat Zhang

Quasi, rule the whole of Jiangnan.

There are also people who reject the Tiger Ben Army Navy and the Zheng Family Fleet. In their view

Come, whether it is the Tiger Army Navy or the Zheng Family Fleet, it is best not to appear in Jiangnan.

If the two end up together, it will be even better Liu Zongzhou, the secretary of the Nanjing Military Department, is such a person.

"Zhang Zhun, you are dead this time!"

On the flagship of the Zheng family's Fifth Fleet, Zheng Chenggong secretly swore an oath.

After being grounded for several months, Zheng Chenggong was finally released and replaced by others

became the commander of the Zheng family's Fifth Fleet. This appointment marks that Zheng Chenggong is genuine

grew up and entered the core of the Zheng family, °C Wei Yi. He will lead a regular fleet and carry out the battle

Fight missions, instead of improvising a fleet as before.

The Zheng family fleet has a total of five huge fleets, and the numbers are the first to the fifth. that

, the strength of the First Fleet is the strongest, and the strength of the other four fleets is comparable. Others

The commanders of the fleets are all Zheng Zhilong's absolute henchmen, including Zheng Zhihu, Zheng Zhibao and others.

Zheng Chenggong, as the son of the Zheng family, successfully sat on an equal footing with Zheng Zhihu, Zheng Zhibao and others

Finish.

After taking over the Zheng family's Fifth Fleet, Zheng Chenggong's first task was to use the chief

The natural danger of the river blocked the southward movement of the Tiger Ben army. This task came relatively suddenly. The most fundamental

The reason is that one day, Zheng Zhilong suddenly discovered in horror that the Tiger Ben Army was the biggest threat to him, no

It's from the sea, it's from the land. For the survival of the Zheng family's fleet, he must control the chief

Jiang Tian Insurance.

With the capture of Liaoyang by the Tiger Army, Huang Taiji's

, the power of the Tiger Ben Army has shocked the entire Jiangnan. In the eyes of many, Benjun

Without much effort, you can get the whole of Gangnam. On the land south of the Yangtze River, there is no at all

There is any army that is the opponent of the Tiger Army.

If the Tiger Army takes Jiangnan peacefully, it will inevitably march into Fujian quickly and by land

Straight to Zheng Zhilong's lair. The military strength of the Zheng family's fleet is mainly reflected in the sea

On land, there really aren't any troops that can handle it. The Tiger Ben Army can even kill the Tartars,

This made Zheng Zhilong soberly realize that the army he hastily formed was definitely not a tiger or a tiger

The opponent of the army.

In other words, if the Tiger Ben army came from the land, the Zheng family fleet did not arrive at all

Resistance is possible. The only result was to abandon the coastal areas of Fujian and migrate to Dongfan Island. this

Such consequences, of course, are what Zheng Zhilong does not want to see. Dongfan Island JL, there are Dutch. Netherlands

The strength of people is even stronger than Zhang Zhun! You can't win with Zhang Zhun, let alone fight with

The Dutch fought.

The first strike is strong, and the second strike suffers, Zheng Zhilong is convinced of this truth. He decided, grabbing

Before Zhang Zhun's main force of camelina reached the Yangtze River, the Yangtze River was first controlled. As long as Zheng Jiajian

The team occupied the Yangtze River, and it was not so easy for the Tiger Ben army to cross the Yangtze River and go south. in grams

Before serving the Yangtze River natural insurance, the Tiger Ben Army could not reach Fujian. This can be given to the Zheng family more or less

Gain more time.

This rare task was handed over to Zheng Chenggong.

If you lead the army from Fujian to Nanjing, it is indeed not far by water. Zheng Chenggong with the fifth

The fleet, quietly all the way north, did not alarm anyone. Inside the Zheng family, for Zheng Cheng

The true movement of Gong is only clear to no more than ten people.

Unlike the optimism and rowing of the last sneak attack on Zhang Zhun, Zheng Chenggong's mood was quite nervous. pass through

After the last battle, he had already felt that the Husheng Army and Navy were quite powerful. Once positive

If he collides with the main force of the Tiger Army's navy, his Fifth Fleet may not be the opponent of the Tiger Army's navy

Hand.

He was very worried that the main fleet of the Tiger Ben Army would appear on the Yangtze River.

If that's the case, Zheng Zhilong's plan may be in trouble. Tiger Ben

If the army wants to go south, it must also control the Yangtze River. The Zheng family fleet wants to snatch the Yangtze River, and it's true

It's not that easy.

If this mission cannot be successfully completed, Zheng Chenggong knows very well that he is in his father

In front of the pro, I'm afraid there is really no chance to speak. Let yourself be the fifth ship

The commander of the team, not so much his father's trust in him, is the most important thing that his father gave himself

The latter chance. If he can't seize this opportunity, the Zheng family's family business will not be his turn to succeed

Accepted.

Fortunately, the initial stage of this mission was relatively easy to complete. Fifth Fleet

The initial task was to clean up the surface of the Yangtze River, take control of Nanjing, and establish a solid branch here

Hold points, inspire, hoard supplies, and wait for the arrival of the Zheng family's follow-up troops.

At the same time as the Fifth Fleet went north, the Zheng family also had a musket team of 5,000 men from Fujian

Sent to Nanjing. This is the musket team that Zheng Zhilong has only recently formed, and most of the troops in it

Officers, all of them are his black slave guards. Most of the soldiers were indigenous people from Southeast Asia. fire

The weapons used by the guncorps were all the most advanced muskets provided by the Spaniards.

Intelligence shows that the warships of the Tiger Ben Army in the Yangtze River are all Cangshan the size of those sparrows

Boat. With so many warships of the Fifth Fleet, these Cangshan ships that came to deal with the Tiger Ben Army, indeed

It was Lei Gong who beat tofu, and it was effortless. If such a battle is defeated, Zheng Chenggong himself

will kill themselves in shame.

As long as the power of the Tiger Ben Army and Navy is perfect, it will be driven out of the Yangtze River, and it will be in the future

The Yangtze River is the world of the Zheng family's fleet. As long as the Jiangyin fortress is locked, use the three-masted gunboats

The red-coated cannon blocked the main fleet of the Tiger Army Navy from entering the Yangtze River, and the Tiger Army wanted to get it from land

Going south, it's more difficult.

Before Zheng Chenggong set off, Zheng Zhilong also talked to him and said some of his thoughts.

Zheng Zhilong felt that it was still possible to integrate the wealthy families of Fujian and Zhejiang and fight against Zhang Zhun together

Target. The gentry in the south of the Yangtze River believe that the Juntian order of the Tiger Ben Army is all from the bottom of their hearts

Target. Who wants to give up the benefits they have? As long as there is a glimmer of opportunity, they will not let it go

Target.

Before, the gentry in Jiangnan did not have the courage to confront Zhang Zhun and Hu Ben

The army, mainly in their hands, does not have enough armed forces. Compared with the Tiger Army, Jiangnan

The Ming army is simply not worth mentioning. However, now, there is the Zheng family fleet and the Zheng family's musket team

As the core, in the south of the Yangtze River, pull up a righteous teacher, rely on the Yangtze River natural hazards, and fight against the tigers

Army, it's still quite possible.

"The eldest son, the front is Taixing.

Zheng Shouyuan whispered in Zheng Chenggong's ear.

Taixing is the easternmost part of the Tiger Army's naval warships patrolling back and forth. According to intelligence, downstream

The Cangshan ship of the Tiger Army Navy will turn around and go upriver after arriving here.

In the Yangtze River, the Cangshan of the Tiger Ben Army is 8, and there are a lot of them. Every half hour or so, on

There will be Cangshan boats near Taixing.

In other words, it was here in Taixing that the Zheng family fleet was about to be discovered by the Huben Navy.

What will happen when the battleships of the two armies meet is something that can be imagined with a heel.

Unless one side retreats on its own initiative, a fierce battle is inevitable.

"Speed up!

Zheng Chenggong said with a cold face.

He wants to fight quickly) to wipe out all these Cangshan ships of the Tiger Benhan Navy

control of the Yangtze River.

Under Zheng Chenggong's order, the warships of the Zheng family's fleet immediately accelerated forward.

Unfortunately, at this time, the northwest wind was blowing, and the huge three-masted gunboat was in

Under the blowing from the northwest, the speed of going up the current is quite slow. Zheng Chenggong although a little

I was in a hurry and wanted to reach the sea near Nanjing as soon as possible, but there was no way to move forward quickly

Law. He had to pray silently that the number of Tiger Ben Navy warships he encountered was not too many

That's good. Otherwise, with the madness of the Tiger Army's navy, it may take the initiative to attack.

Coincidentally, on the naval side of the Tiger Ben Army, it was Hu Xiaobin who was responsible for leading the patrol. root

Come, Hu Xiaobin can be the captain of the sword tooth ship and go to serve in the three major fleets, but, because

For the sake of his excellent skills, he became a new instructor at the Huben Army Naval Officer School and had to teach

The new instructor piloted the Cangshan boat.

If you want to say that at this time, what is the most suitable place to train the captain of the Cangshan boat, it is not the surface of the Yangtze River

Nothing more. First take a walk on the surface of the Yangtze River, and then go to the Bohai Bay to take a turn, a Cangshan Mountain

The captain of the ship can basically take up his post. Today, Hu Xiaobin is taking three Cangshan boats, for example

The patrol to the water near Taixing while explaining the driving knowledge.

On top of these three Cangshan ships, there is at least one reserve captain. Their learning energy"

It is very high, especially after Huang Taiji announced his surrender, they are even more affected by the concubine ■ God

Great encouragement. They are all eagerly looking forward to becoming a real captain as soon as possible

galloping on the sea.

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Suddenly, a hurried conch horn sounded

↓ There are enemies!

Hu Xiaobin was thrilled) hurriedly climbed to the middle of the mast) twisted his legs around the mast, and then

Leaning back, hanging upside down on the mast, holding up the clairvoyant to observe the southeast direction. There, yes

The lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The enemy certainly emerged from there. I just don't know where it came from

Enemy.

Sure enough, "a moment later, on the surface of the water to the southeast," a large number of enemy ships appeared.

Hu Xiaobin recognized it at a glance) It was the warship of the Zheng family's fleet. Damn) it's them! while

What a group of haunted guys!

"Zheng Zhilong!

Hu Xiaobin cursed angrily.

Damn, the Zheng family fleet is killing violently this time) The Tiger Ben Army Navy is indeed a little

Trouble!

The Tiger Ben warships cruising on the Yangtze River) are indeed small Cangshan ships) and the number is not either

Many, if you want to stop the Zheng family's fleet, it is completely impossible. One is not careful, and they are all going to be

All buried here. Obviously, such a strategy is not in line with the combat side of the Tiger Navy

Slightly. Thirty-six counts) go for the top count!

"Order Luo Mengyuan) to report to Yangzhou City immediately) and say that the Zheng family's fleet has entered the Yangtze River!

"Order Liu Dashan) to retreat to the canal ↓ Hide! No Order, No Appearance!

"Order Zhang Fengwu) to rush upstream immediately and inform all the warships that there are Zhengjia ships downstream

Team, don't rush down!

Hu Xiaobin quickly made a decision and ordered his subordinates to quickly issue a flag.

Under his command, there were only three Cangshan ships the size of sparrows, and the Zheng family fleet dispatched one or two at will

Three-masted gunboats can destroy them. In such a situation, they naturally do not think about and the enemy

Recklessly. At this time, the best course of action is to back down and wait for the opportunity to fight back.

The water of the canal is shallow, and the three-masted gunboats of the Zheng family's fleet are absolutely inaccessible. Cangshan boat

Along the canal, you can retreat all the way to the vicinity of Yangzhou City. Yangzhou City is stationed with the Tiger Army Army Department

team, the Zheng family fleet definitely did not dare to enter easily. Hu Xiaobin estimated that after learning about the Zheng family's fleet

After appearing in the Yangtze River, the Tiger Ben Army and Navy will definitely take corresponding actions.

Hu Xiaobin estimated that the number of warships dispatched by the Zheng family's fleet this time will definitely not be less. if

If they can be eaten all, the strength of the Zheng family's fleet will inevitably be further weakened. This is not for the not

It is very beneficial to attack the coastal areas of Fujian. Therefore, the main fleet of the Tiger Navy, must

Of course, it will be dispatched.

↓↓ Wow!

↓↓ Wow!

↓↓ Wow!

The four Cangshan boats, relying on their lightness and agility, "quickly turned around on the water" and then flew

Go away.

At the same time that Hu Xiaobin discovered the Zheng family fleet, the Zheng family fleet also discovered the existence of those Cangshan ships

At. If the Tiger Warrior Navy ran a little slower, the Zheng fleet would have to open fire. Three

The redcoat cannons of the masted gunboats, but they are mounted on the bow of the ship, and they can be fired while on the move.

Zheng Chenggong suddenly realized that he had made a small mistake, that is, he was using a three-masted gunboat

Take the lead in the front. The redcoat cannons of the three-masted gunboats are certainly very powerful, and they can shoot at long distances

The enemy) however) its movement was indeed too slow, especially in the Yangtze River Inland Rivers

The maneuverability of the ship was simply reduced by more than half.

When these four Cangshan ships of the Tiger Ben Army Navy turned around, if it was the Zheng family's Fifth Fleet's fast

The ship is in the former west. "I'm sure you can give each other a little color.

Even if you don't hit the target, you can at least fire a few shots to deter the opponent. It's a pity)

The clippers were all behind the three-masted gunboats, and they couldn't be used.

"Humph! You're interested!

Zheng Chenggong had no choice but to say stupidly.