Chapter 839: The Elder (4)
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While the 6 warbands were busy going ashore, the naval flotilla on the other side was not idle there.
After detaching a fleet to guard the port of Heliao, and being ready to provide fire support to the 6th unit of Deng. The main fleet of the Ming Navy bypassed the Luermen Gate and slowly approached the castle of Provencha. Drop anchor outside the range of the castle's artillery. Lined up, a staggering number of shipborne guns were used to fire heavily on the fortified castle.
Provencha is a standard-sized Western military fortress. It was built strongly, and was surrounded by a rhombic arch guard.
A purely military fortress like this is naturally equipped with defensive artillery. And these cannons were placed on high city walls. Not only is the base stable, but the shooting accuracy is high. And the firing range is a little farther than the average artillery.
It's just that all these so-called technological advantages are nothing in front of advanced industrial products from modern time and space.
The Ming navy moored its ships beyond the maximum range of the Dutch artillery. After dropping anchor, they began to steadily start a side-by-side artillery bombardment operation.
The number of guns that could be put into operation in the semi-ring shape of the flotilla was as high as hundreds. These guns, which raised the elevation angle, inflicted brutal artillery fire on the castle of Provencha in a manner that was close to actual combat training.
Huge buckshot flew across the sea and slammed into the fortified walls of the castle. Splashes of large pieces of rubble. At the same time, it will also take the lives of many unlucky people.
The thunderous roar of artillery continued from day to night, and then until dawn. The entire Luermen Inland Sea was shrouded in pungent gunsmoke. The smoke of gunfire even obscured the white sheets that hung out after dawn at the castle of Provencha.
The Governor, whose head was covered with sweat, was forced to hang his yellowed white sheets out of the castle.
His Excellency the Governor now regrets it greatly. He regretted that he had been blinded by lard, and had moved his station from the safety of the castle of Geranza. I can't run away now!
The mercenaries in the castle withstood a long period of heavy shelling, the artillery fire of the counterattack was completely destroyed, most of the castle collapsed, and the huge number of enemy troops on the harbor frantically climbed 6. These mercenaries, who were only selling their lives to the East India Company for money, demanded that the Doge give an immediate order to surrender. Because they don't see any chance of winning at all. No one wants to lose their lives in vain.
The Governor of Kuiyi sternly refused their demands. He is the Governor of Ogen Island, and he is responsible for the company and the board of directors. He is also responsible for his family in Amsterdam and his mistress and illegitimate child in Batavia.
If the company knew that he had such a 'powerful' army under his command, but he couldn't hold on for even a day and a night, he surrendered. Then he will inevitably be brutally retaliated against by the company. To know. Everything here is the property of the company! has caused such a huge loss to the company, and the company will never let him go.
But all these worries disappeared in an instant in front of the fierce-looking mercenaries, flashing with a little cold light in front of the bayonets. When his life was facing a real threat, the governor who did not have the bloody nature of the Orientals could only choose to compromise with danger.
In the history of modern time and space, Zheng Chenggong fought here for many months. It was mainly the Dutch fleet that rushed out, feeling that there was hope that they would be able to hold out until reinforcements arrived. Moreover, the Zheng family army, which mainly used cold weapons, was no different from the natives in the Nanyang area in the eyes of these colonists.
It's just that now in the face of such a powerful and terrifying enemy, it seems that it will not be long before this originally strong castle is about to be completely destroyed. These mercenaries felt their personal fear and naturally chose to surrender to save their lives.
From the appearance of the Ming naval fleet in the open sea, to the Governor of Yuyi hanging out the white sheets. It only took one day and one night.
More than 300 mercenaries of the Dutch East India Company in the castle of Provencha were killed or wounded in the shelling. In addition, more than 700 indigenous troops composed of Nanyang natives were killed and wounded.
In this era, being wounded in the midst of war is equivalent to death. Poor medical treatment and terrible wound infections can kill every wounded. It's obvious. It is impossible for Gao Yang to give these colonists precious medicine.
The remaining more than 500 mercenaries and more than 300 indigenous troops, led by Governor Yi Yi, handed over their weapons to Huang Degong, commander of the 6th Naval Force. And what awaits them is an endless journey of atonement.
Huang Degong was originally the commander of the dragoon unit in the New Army.
However, at this time, there will be no large-scale 6 operations on the Eurasian 6 in a short period of time. It would be a bit of a condescension to let him continue to stay in the Jingshi. After consulting Huang Degong, Gao Yang, through Emperor Chongzhen, appointed him as the commander of the new Navy 6th Combat Force.
The night before, the castle of Geranza, which was not too far away, had sent reinforcements to try to come to the aid of the besieged castle of Provencha.
But in the face of the powerful Navy 6 Sentai Corps, these reinforcements returned in vain. They didn't even touch the 6th team's warning position before they were frightened back by the flares that lit up the entire sky. Faced with this new kind of affairs, these people could only pray desperately to God, and then ran away.
And wait until the castle of Provencha hoists the white flag. Then it was the turn of the castle at the heart of the Dutch-ruled island of Dayuan.
Dark and quiet nights. The tranquil moonlight shone brightly, draped in a silvery white veil for the surging waves.
A large number of huge warships flying the Sun, Moon and Dragon Flags lined up in a neat queue, quietly moored on the sea outside Luermen.
There were no torpedoes and submarines in those days. The mighty fleet is anchored here, and it's safe.
The sea breeze blows and the waves roll. Among them is the most conspicuous. On the deck of a huge warship with a huge handsome flag, Gao Yang from another time and space walked leisurely back and forth on the incomparably clean deck that had been wiped by sailors.
"Your Excellency." Zhou Qi, the second deputy on duty on the Qinglong, came to Gao Yang's side and saluted respectfully.
"Oh." Gao Yang glanced at him and casually returned a military salute. smiled and said, "Are you on duty today?" ”
"Yes. My lord. Zhou Qi, who had a look of trepidation in his expression, stammered a little and said.
Gao Yang moved the corners of his mouth and said with a smile, "The navy has done a good job this time. You officers have worked hard. "With his identity, he can talk to Gao Yang, the top figure of the Ming Empire. That's definitely going to be a scary thing.
This era. The identity gap is very obvious. This is also a huge motivation for countless people to want to study and become officials. Who doesn't want to be a master?
Hearing Gao Yang's kind words, Zhou Qi's expression suddenly became excited. Hurriedly stood up straight and shouted, "This is all the work of adults!" ”
Gao Yang chuckled and shook his head, took two steps to the side, and leaned against the side of the boat. Reached for a box of cigarettes from his trouser pocket. Raised his hand and gestured to Zhou Qi, "Do you smoke?" ”
"Thank you, sir." Zhou Qi, whose body was trembling slightly, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed down to take the cigarette handed over by Gao Yang. In a panic, he took out the beautiful silver metal lighter that was allocated to the officers and stepped forward to light it for Gao Yang.
"Huh~~~" After spitting out the cigarette, Gao Yang looked to the side and was a little submissive. Zhou Qi, whose hands were shaking to light a cigarette. A smile flashed in his eyes, and he said indifferently, "How do you feel about your opponent this time?" ”
Taking a deep breath of cigarette, Zhou Qi, who was choked by the spicy smell and coughed repeatedly, blushed. However, because of the excitement and conversation with the national teacher, the mood was finally better.
After taking a deep breath and calming down, Zhou Qi said loudly: "These red-haired ghosts are far inferior to us in all aspects. The worst thing they have is their fighting spirit. It was just a round of shelling, and those red-haired ghosts actually landed. With this will to fight, we will definitely not be our opponents. ”
"Hmm." Gao Yang nodded slightly, and said softly, "In an unfavorable situation, you can choose to break through." Leave the trapped place and go into the woods to continue the fight. This can greatly offset the advantages of the other party. Even with the strength of the 6th Sentai team, it takes a lot of energy to get rid of these guerrillas. But the Dutchmen had no such mind. Once you can't beat the opponent now. The first thing they thought of was surrender. This kind of opponent is not to be worried. ”
"What your lord says is very true." Zhou Qi hurriedly spoke up. As an officer, flattering your boss is a compulsory course. What's more, what Gao Yang said is very reasonable.
Gao Yang swept away the ashes of his cigarette and waved his hand with a smile. There was a pause. Raising his gaze at Zhou Qi's eyes, he asked in a deep voice, "What do you think of what should be done with those Dutch who surrendered?" ”
"Huh?" Zhou Qi was obviously stunned, he obviously didn't expect Gao Yang to ask him such a question. He's just an ordinary mid-level officer. In a few years, it was just a pig-killing man. However, the words of the National Teacher could not be left unanswered.
After thinking about it, Zhou Qi's face was strange. In a somewhat strange tone, he said, "Those red-haired ghosts are just some barbarians. My Brilliant Celestial Empire is naturally a thunderous means to deal with these barbarians. ”
The Ming Dynasty of this era was still the core of the entire Eastern world. In everyone's hearts, all the places outside the Ming Dynasty are barbarian lands. When dealing with these foreign barbarians, they don't know what it means to be a country of etiquette to treat each other with courtesy. The most direct action when fighting is to draw a knife!
"You're right." Gao Yang smiled. Throw away cigarette butts. He said indifferently, "There are no Geneva Conventions now. Nor is it the era when Western civilization ruled the world. On the contrary, I think about it a lot. ”
Gao Yang has never regarded himself as a person of this era. He still uses his own moral concept to do things. The good nature of the heart is still working.
It's just that, in this age of the law of the jungle, this idea is completely useless!
Gao Yang also began to change his concept, since this is the world of the jungle. Then there is no need to be kind to your enemies! (A good event for pie in the sky, cool mobile phones are waiting for you!) Follow the ~ point / Chinese network public account (WeChat add friends - add public account - enter ddxiaos confusion), participate now! Everyone has a prize, now pay attention to ddxiaos confusion WeChat public account! (To be continued!)
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