The port of Pasalen is located in the northernmost part of Luzon Island in the South Ryukyu Islands, with the Babuyan Strait in the north, and the land in the south traversing the Middle Kodilera Mountain, which is the closest port to Taiwan in the South Ryukyu Islands.

The entire Southern Ryukyu Islands are now under the control of the Spaniards, and now that it is completely dark, if you rashly go to the port of Passalen to anchor, the fleet may encounter danger, Zheng Zhilong hesitated.

But Marlos repeatedly assured that there was no Spanish garrison near the port of Passaren.

"Commander, we can establish a defensive formation south of the port of Pasalen, on the one hand, so that the ships can avoid the strong winds and waves at sea, and on the other hand, we can also establish a base on land to prepare for a full-scale advance on the Southern Ryukyu Islands." Zheng Xing is much more active than Zheng Zhilong.

Zheng Zhilong thought about it, this is indeed a good way, if it succeeds, it will establish a base on the Southern Ryukyu Islands, besides, Maros has always been under the control of the Ming army, and in the event of an accident, Maros will be put into the oil pot first.

Fufune was the first to approach the port, and Guangfune aimed at the port with starboard guns, and once the Spanish army appeared in the port, Fufune would quickly retreat under the response of Guangfune.

The Pasalen was indeed not a military port, and the soldiers on the Fu ship, when they came ashore under the cover of night, were not hindered in any way, and then the transport ships docked in turn, and quickly established a defensive formation in the port.

With the landing of the Fourth Marine Division, Zheng Zhilong gradually settled down, now there are more than 10,000 soldiers ashore, even if there are Spanish soldiers on the periphery, he doesn't have to worry, the Spanish army will not be concentrated in such a port on a large scale, if there is a small number of Spanish troops, then take the opportunity to defeat the Spanish army and occupy the port and castle in the name of justice.

Zheng Xing's 4th Marine Division slowly expanded its defensive formation, and observed the terrain and buildings to find accommodation for the larger army behind.

When approaching the castle, Zheng Xing was more cautious and tried not to make any sound, but it was impossible for more than 10,000 soldiers to enter a completely unfamiliar area and advance in the dark without making a sound.

The Marines finally alarmed the night watchmen at the head of the city.

"Who?"

(3) dǐng (3) diǎn (3) 小 (3) said, .⊕.▽os_ (); The person who asked the question was in Chinese, and Zheng Xing sounded very pleasant, but he still wanted to know the identity of the other party, so he asked rhetorically: "Who are you?" ”

"We are the people of the city, who are you? What do you do in the city at night? "The authentic Hokkien dialect is particularly intimate in this strange and expectant night.

"The people of the city? So how do you speak Chinese? Zheng Xing still hasn't revealed his identity.

"We are originally Han Chinese, and the inhabitants of the city of Passallen are mainly Han Chinese, are you pirates?" The people in the city are most afraid of pirates.

"Are you really from Daming?" Zheng Xing is still not at ease.

"Of course it's from the Ming Dynasty, you can also speak Chinese, who is it? Is it a pirate, or did you escape from the Ming Dynasty? The people at the head of the city seemed to be impatient.

"We are the navy from the Ming Dynasty." Zheng Xing finally revealed his identity.

"The Ming Navy?" The people at the head of the city were obviously very surprised, they didn't expect it to be the navy of the Ming Dynasty, and the city was whispering, as if they were discussing something.

Eventually, some stray footsteps left the city, apparently on their way back to report the news.

Zheng Xing didn't wait long under the city, and a voice came down from the city: "I am Li Tong, the leader of the Han people in Pasalen City, dare to ask who is outside the city?" ”

"I am Zheng Xing, the commander of the Fourth Marine Division of the Daming South China Sea Fleet, because of the battle with Xiyi's fleet, it was over after dark, and now I want to go into the city to rest to avoid the wind and waves at sea, and I hope Li Tou can make it convenient."

"Are you really the navy of the Ming Dynasty? How did you fight Xiyi here? Li informed that the naval battle that took place in the afternoon, because the battlefield was not far from the coastline, the tragic battle scene could almost be seen in the city, but he did not know that the side of the battle was actually the navy of the Ming Dynasty, let alone the reason for the battle.

"His Majesty the Emperor heard that the Han people were being bullied by the local natives and Xiyi in Nanyang, so he specially ordered us to lead a fleet to Xingshi to ask for guilt, and at the same time protect the Han people in Nanyang." Zheng Xing followed Zheng Zhilong's side, and gradually changed from a pirate to a real admiral of the Ming Dynasty.

"Is it really the Ming Navy? Come to Nanyang to protect us? Li Tong was so excited that his voice changed, he begged for a life in Nanyang all the year round, in front of Spain, they were like a talking dog, this kind of personal pain, people who have not experienced it, it is absolutely difficult to taste, "General Zheng, can you diǎn light a torch, let's see?" ”

"diǎn torches?" Zheng Xing was puzzled.

"General Zheng, there are not only natives and Spaniards who bully the Han people in Nanyang, but also pirates from the Ming Dynasty, I'm sorry, I can't see clearly at night, I can't open the city gate at will." Out of awe of the Ming Dynasty, Li Tong took the initiative to let the people at the head of the city light the torches first.

Zheng Xing took advantage of the firelight to see that there were indeed Han people on the head of the city, they were taller and more well-proportioned, while the local natives were short and dark, with wide eyebrows and eyes, and protruding cheekbones, which was obviously different from the Han people, "Good, diǎn torches." ”

"Huh? Why have you never seen a blue military uniform? Li Tong was a little surprised, these people under the city, dressed in uniform, lined up neatly, and the soldiers did not move at all, obviously well-trained soldiers, but he had never seen this kind of military uniform.

"Li Tou doesn't know, what you have seen before, that is the army of the Ming Dynasty, we are the newly formed navy after His Majesty ascended the throne, the military uniforms are naturally different, do you have anyone from the Ming Dynasty recently? They probably know about the South China Sea Fleet. ”

Li Tong fell silent, but there was a subtle voice coming from the city, Zheng Xing was under the city, and he couldn't really hear it.

After a long while, Li Tong's voice came from the city again: "General Zheng, the brothers said that some people have indeed seen this kind of military uniform of the South China Sea Fleet, and the pirates will definitely not wear such a neat dress to rob, I believe General Zheng, brothers, Kaecheng." ”

That last sentence was apparently addressed to someone close to him.

The city gate was slowly opened, and the city of Pasalen was not like the city gate of the Central Plains, there was neither a moat nor a drawbridge, only two heavy wooden gates, and if Li Tong refused to open the door, Zheng Xing could also blow up the city gate with gunpowder.

The officers and men of the Fourth Marine Division marched into the city gate in a neat manner.

Li Tong greeted him, "General Zheng, the Han people are looking forward to you." ”

Zheng Xing held Li Tong's hands tightly, "Li Tou, where the South China Sea Fleet goes, the Han people no longer have to be cattle and horses. ”

"Thank you, General Zheng." Li Tong was about to bow down on his knees.

Zheng Xing grabbed him and didn't let him kneel: "Li Tou doesn't need to thank Zaixia, Zai Xia is just a soldier, acting on the emperor's orders, Li Tou wants to be grateful, just thank Your Majesty!" ”

Li Tong still knelt down in the end, he first faced the northwest, and respectfully kowtowed to Zhu Youzhen three times, and then kowtowed to Zheng Xing.

"Li Tou doesn't have to be like this." Zheng Xing helped Li Tong up.

"General Zheng, since you are the navy representing the Ming Dynasty, Li will arrange food and lodging for you."

"Li Tou, the Ming Navy on this expedition has too many people, and I'm afraid it's not convenient to arrange food and accommodation, so don't bother, let's rest in the city first, and we'll talk about the rest tomorrow."

"General Zheng, Passalen is a small city, the Ming Navy has too many people, and it is difficult to arrange it temporarily, Li can arrange food and accommodation for 5,000 people, and strive to arrange it for the generals."

"Li Tou is polite, the South China Sea Fleet, all officers and soldiers are equal, Li Tou's heart, Zheng Mou's heart has it, and we will camp ourselves." Zheng Xing bowed his hand to Li Tong, which was regarded as expressing his gratitude.

Li Tong was silent, he hesitated for a while, and saw that the Ming army was already camping and setting up tents, and finally mustered up his courage: "General Zheng, Li has never seen such an army, for General Zheng, Li must arrange the meals of more than 10,000 people, at least let the brothers drink hot soup." ”

"Li Tou ......"

"General Zheng doesn't have to be polite, Li will come when he goes." Li Tong bowed his hand to Zheng Xing and turned to leave.

Zheng Xing reported the situation in the city to Zheng Zhilong.

But the port of Pasalen was too small to stop hundreds of ships, most of the ships still backed the coastline and dropped anchor in the open sea, and the soldiers ate and rested on the ships, only the soldiers of the Marine Division went ashore to establish a second line of defense on the shore, and Zheng Zhilong stayed in the port that night.

When Li Tong returned to Zhengxing's tent, he was already accompanied by many people, and there was no food for the time being, so he sent a lot of hot water for the soldiers to drink hot tea first.

"Li Tou has worked hard!" Zheng Xing expressed his gratitude again.

"General Zheng doesn't need to be polite, we should do something for the Ming army."

Subsequently, there were people who sent hot meals to the camp tents of the Ming army, and Zheng Xing sent a separate one, in addition to the rice and six dishes that could not be eaten, as well as half a jar of soju.

"Li Tou, there are rules in the army, during the war, no alcohol, rice and dishes, Zheng will accept it, this altar of soju, no matter what, Zheng will not dare to accept it."

Hearing that it was a military regulation, Li Tong was no longer reluctant, so he stayed by Zheng Xing's side and watched Zheng Xing gobble up.

After the soldiers finished cleaning up the dishes, Li Tong asked cautiously: "General Zheng, ...... of today's naval battle?"

"Ao, the Ming army won a complete victory, the Spanish fleet was completely annihilated, and even their fleet commander surrendered to the Ming Dynasty." Zheng Xing said casually.

"A big win? The Spanish fleet surrendered? Li Tong's mouth suddenly looked like a hippopotamus, "General Zheng, is this true?" ”

"Of course it's true, this is Spanish territory, and if we can't defeat the Spanish fleet, who would dare to land in the port of Passaren with swagger?"

Li Tong became even more excited, and he asked tremblingly: "General Zheng, will the fleet of the Ming Dynasty still be in the South Seas in the future?" ”

"Of course, if we go, won't the Spaniards come back? Li Tou rest assured that we will be stationed in Nanyang in the future to protect the Han people in Nanyang for a long time. ”

"The sky has eyes!" Li Tong seemed to have fallen into an evil spirit, and knelt on the ground and knocked again.

"Li Tou ......"

Li Tong kowtowed to the west in all directions, and then sat down opposite Zheng Xing again, "General Zheng, the Han people of Nanyang, but I have been looking forward to it for too long. ”