Chapter 4: The Battle of Haicheng (1)
On 19 May, in order to be able to sneak attack Haicheng, Zheng Chenggong marched at night and used ships to transport his 6,000 soldiers and horses to the shore of Haicheng in the evening.
In the early morning of May 20, after Zheng Chenggong led the army to land ashore, he ordered Lin Xishan to stay behind to guard the military supplies, and he led his troops to rush to Haicheng City.
It is hoped that in the early morning, when the Qing army is not prepared, Haicheng City can be conquered.
But when he arrived at the foot of Hayden City, he found that the Qing army had already prepared, and all the soldiers and horses shrank back into the city, and even sent more people to patrol at night.
In this case, there is also a sneak attack on a bird! Zheng Chenggong had no choice but to garrison the army at the head of the ancestral mountain, and wait for the arrival of Zheng Lian's army to think of a plan to attack the city.
When spies were sent to inquire about Haicheng and the surrounding situation, they found out a news that made Zheng Chenggong very angry.
Since ancient times, siege battles have been the most efficient, and the most feared are to fall into the point of storming the city.
Because once the city is attacked, not to mention the difficulty, the casualties will also increase exponentially.
And after a long time, the defenders can also calmly deploy troops to break the siege. Therefore, the longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for the besieging side.
Therefore, in addition to persuading the famous generals to surrender, they hope to rely on the speed of the soldiers and attack them unprepared, so that the defenders can capture the city without reacting, so that the casualties are minimal.
Zheng Chenggong thought that Zheng Lian, who was also a veteran, must know the common sense of marching and fighting, and the relationship between the two armies was not good before, this was the first joint operation, and it was inconvenient for Zheng Chenggong to say more.
As a result, Zheng Lian, who became Uncle Dingyuan and lived a luxurious and comfortable life, is afraid that he has forgotten how to march and fight!
Not only did he bring his favorite concubine with him when he was marching and fighting, but he also marched to Haicheng noisily in broad daylight on May 19.
The large-scale movement of the army is the easiest to attract the attention of the enemy, let alone the huge voyage of three hundred ships.
As long as someone has a little inquiry, I am afraid that the deaf and blind will know that Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Cai are going to attack Hayden.
Zheng Chenggong lost the opportunity to easily capture Haicheng.
Seeing that the two armies are united now and there must be no internal strife, Zheng Chenggong held back his anger and waited quietly for Zheng Lian's army.
On the afternoon of 20 May, the spies reported that Zheng Lian's army had arrived at the shore, but had no intention of coming over to join them.
He started half a day earlier than himself, and he arrived three hours slower than himself, and now he has not yet come to meet to discuss the siege of the city.
Zheng Chenggong led his men to urge him to send troops to attack Haicheng as soon as possible.
went to the shore and sent someone to tell him, Zheng Lian did not come down, and one of his personal soldiers came.
Seeing this scene, Zheng Chenggong's subordinates suddenly looked ugly.
It's just that I haven't gotten angry now, and I'll see how they explain it.
Zheng Lian's personal soldier turned unnaturally and said to Zheng Chenggong: "See Uncle Zhongxiao, my general is a little unwell today, so he can't come to visit." I hope forgive my sins! ”
Zheng Chenggong's face changed slightly when he heard it, but he immediately regained his smile and said to him with a smile: "Since my cousin is unwell, then my cousin naturally wants to go and greet him." “
As soon as he heard that Zheng Chenggong was going to see Zheng Lian, Zheng Lian's personal soldiers immediately stopped him: "No, it's not a serious illness, it's just that I was a little cold last night, and tomorrow will be fine, and then my general will definitely come to see Uncle Zhong and Xiaobo to discuss the matter of sending troops." ”
Zheng Chenggong glared at him angrily and said, "Uncle Cousin is in physical condition, how can my cousin not ask." Lead the way! “
Zheng Lian's personal soldiers were very embarrassed, and if they didn't bring it, they couldn't say it.
Bringing it over, with the current situation in the ship, I'm afraid it is even more unreasonable.
Zheng Chenggong didn't wait for Zheng Lian's personal soldiers to reply, stepped on the pedal by himself, and got on the boat.
Hong Xu and Gan Hui, who came together, also followed on the boat when they saw it.
Zheng Lian's soldiers knew that they couldn't stop him, so he stomped his feet in the back, turned around and followed the boat.
The sailor is the support of the two brothers Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian, and he is naturally firmly in control.
Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian cooperate in the division of labor. Most of Zheng Cai stayed in Xiamen to manage, and the reckless and fierce Zheng Lian considered himself the governor and controlled the sailors.
It's just that since he became Uncle Dingyuan and lived a luxurious and comfortable life, Zheng Lian can no longer stand the ship's small, messy, and always damp and fishy cabin.
But he was in charge of the sailors, and he had to go out to sea by boat from time to time to make rounds.
So Zheng Lian built the flagship of the sailor into an ancient version of a luxury yacht.
The flagship of the Navy Division has always used a large-sized four-masted ship, which is forty-five feet high, fifty feet wide, and two hundred feet long, with four floors. For the comfort of living, Zheng Lian ordered people to dismantle all the guns and change the internal structure of the ship. The upper floor is opened, leaving only two main halls and two inner halls, and the second floor has only one large, two small and three rooms, which are used for Zheng Lian's living room. On the third floor, there are more than 100 rooms, which are used to guard the quarters of the soldiers. The lowest level was supposed to be an isolation pod, but now it is used as a place to take care of the people living in it.
Zheng Chenggong and the others went up to the deck, and when they approached the main hall, they heard the laughter of women mixed with Zheng Lian's lewd laughter.
There is also energy to play, where is the physical discomfort, and we don't take our lord in my eyes at all. Zheng Chenggong's soldiers were all angry,
Zheng Chenggong turned around and shook his head at his subordinates, and said in a low voice: "Don't delay big things because of small things." ”
Zheng Lian's personal soldiers hurriedly walked in and reported to Zheng Lian that Zheng Chenggong had come to greet him.
"Didn't I tell you to send them away at will, and take him with you? No, no, Lao Tzu is not available. ”
Zheng Lian didn't care about Zheng Chenggong and the others at all, and he didn't lower his voice when he spoke.
I don't know how the soldiers persuaded Zheng Lian, but I just heard Zheng Lian say: "Damn, it's trouble." Bring those people in! See you early, get out early, I haven't had enough fun? Do you say it's a beauty? ”
A few women's laughter echoed Zheng Lian.
Zheng Lian's personal soldiers came out and asked Zheng Chenggong to go in.
Walking into the main hall, I saw a white marble screen at the door, the middle of the lobby was paved with Yunnan rhinoceros skin, and a Xiangnan three-screen Arhat bed was placed in front of the back wall, which was paved with a large insect skin with a hanging white forehead.
On the right is the bronze incense burner of Boshan in the Han Dynasty, and the incense wafts out of the furnace, which is a gram of dragon incense, but it is burned by him as firewood at this time.
On the wall hung four pictures of unknown strong women, and in the hall there were two rows of four Huanghuali circle chairs.
A good battleship is now being made for him to be nondescript.
Once there is a war, this combat ship, which should be the flagship, will not know what to do with it!
When Zheng Chenggong and the others walked in, Zheng Lian did not let those wives and concubines avoid their daughters, and still stayed in the main hall.
Zheng Lian was holding a beautiful woman in his arms, lying on the Luohan bed with his back in the arms of another beauty, enjoying the gentle service of the beauties.
Several unknown women surrounded the bed, one helping him gently rub his shoulders, one carefully beating his legs, and the other was feeding Zheng Lian with tempting lips and seasonal fresh fruits.
These women are all young and beautiful, and they are only dressed in red and silk and green and green dresses.
The thin silk and veil could not cover their delicate skin, and the cabin was full of spring.
The guards standing on both sides of the lobby did not turn their heads towards the Luohan bed, although they stood up straight.
But the lewd light that flashed in their eyes from time to time hinted at the filthy thoughts in their hearts.
It was inconvenient to approach, Zheng Chenggong clasped his fists with both hands and said, "I heard that Uncle Cousin is unwell, Yan Ming came up to visit." I don't know how my cousin feels now, if you want Damu to find some doctors to come and have a look. ”
Zheng Lian was busy flirting with the woman in his arms, and said without raising his head: "Little things, no need." You've seen it too, so go back if there's nothing else to do! ”
"Since Uncle Cousin is fine, the art of war is cloudy, and the soldiers are fast. It's still early, so it's better to attack Hayden now. ”
"I'll talk about that tomorrow."
"Why, please ask your cousin to tell me?"
Zheng Lian was impatient and coaxed loudly: "What, why, are you annoyed." The soldier is Lao Tzu, and Lao Tzu said that tomorrow is tomorrow. If you are dissatisfied, go to Haicheng by yourself, and Lao Tzu will not stop you. ”
The Lord is worried about the humiliation of the ministers, and the Lord is humiliated by the death of the ministers.
Hong Xu and the others clenched the sword at their waist and glared at Zheng Lian.
Gan Hui, who was impatient, even wanted to rush over and stab Zheng Lian to death with a sword. (Ask for a collection!) )