Chapter 237 Kangxi is worried

As soon as the words fell, Yinxiang nodded again and again, and praised with a smile: "It's a good way to avoid the truth and make it false, this method is good" He groaned slightly, and then he continued: "However, there are three aspects to consider, one is the terrain, the second is the supply, and the third is the siege." I can't see the terrain on this map, I don't know if the landing place is a mountain or a plain, I can't estimate the schedule of the march, and besides, how long will it take to capture this city of Manila? How to ensure the supply of grain and grass? ”

"That's the minutiae." Yinzhen said: "Zheng Qingyuan brought back more than 100 Luzon Han people from Manila, and I have sent someone to inform him to bring over the locals who are familiar with the terrain, and they should be there soon." As he spoke, he continued: "Shi Shibiu, I also went to invite him on a fast boat, he is very familiar with the waters around the South China Sea, and when he arrives, he will discuss it in detail." ”

Yinxiang nodded, frowned and said, "Since it is mainly based on the army, is there a little less of these nine thousand men and horses?" Manila, which the Spaniards have been entrenched for hundreds of years, should be a fortified city, even if half of the navy enters the city to defend it, it will be difficult to conquer. ”

"No matter how strong a city is, it is vulnerable to heavy artillery." Yinzhen said indifferently: "Nine thousand people are indeed a little less, the local natives hate the Han people, all the way to the march, all have to attack the city, you have to draw another 3,000 firecrackers from the navy, 500 artillery, plus 3,000 people." Fifteen thousand men were enough, and even if all the Spaniards entered the city, they would be able to storm Manila in a short time. ”

When he heard that there were 3,000 firecrackers and 500 artillerymen, Yinxiang was greatly moved, looked at Yinzhen with a blank eye and said, "You lead the navy, let me lead the army." ”

"Hehe, I want you to go." Yinzhen chuckled and said: "But the emperor Ama has a decree and does not allow you to go to sea, and I can't afford this charge of disrespecting the will." ”

"Come less, you're not afraid to cut first and then play." Yin Xiang glared and said, "Besides, I'm on land, not at sea." ”

"You haven't even written a word yet, what are you anxious about? When you get to the navy, are you still afraid that there will be no war? Let's go to the Navy first and familiarize yourself with tactics. Yinzhen smiled, more than 10,000 people marched to Luzon, and there were 3,000 firecrackers and 500 artillerymen, so there was no need to worry about safety at all, even if Yinxiang was allowed to go, he was very relieved.

As soon as he heard that he was familiar with the tactics of the navy first, Yinxiang couldn't help but be overjoyed, he didn't expect such good luck, as soon as he came to Shanghai, he caught up with the war, he hurriedly said: "Okay, from tomorrow, I will move to the Naval Academy to live." ”

As soon as the words fell, I heard Hong Tianbao report outside: "Lord Wang, Zheng Qingyuan is waiting to see you outside." ”

"Let him in." After Yinzhen commanded, he smiled again: "This kid of the Zheng family has a lot of hard work, and he may be a talent." ”

Yinxiang was happy in his heart, and echoed: "This expedition to Luzon, give him a chance, whether it is a talent or not, you will know if you try it." ”

Zheng Qingyuan was dressed in a navy uniform, came in with three people, and saluted when he entered the room: "Mark Zheng Qingyuan to report to the dean." ”

The three people behind him were busy and saluted, Yinzhen saw that he was called a naval cadet, and couldn't help but laugh secretly, this kid is a fast learner, and he doesn't want to be a third-class guard, he is bent on entering the navy, glanced at the three people behind him, and said: "Who is familiar with the terrain of Luzon?" ”

Several people were silent, Zheng Qingyuan couldn't help but turn around and glance at the three of them, and one of them said: "I grew up in Luzon."

Seeing that his nervous words were not good, Yinzhen smiled and said, "What's your name?" ”

"Hu Sheng'an."

"Well, don't be nervous, speak slowly."

Seeing Yinzhen's amiable attitude, Hu Sheng'an gradually became fluent, "My family is doing business in Manila, and I have traveled all over Greater Luzon with my father since I was a child. ”

Yinzhen asked softly; "Is the area from Tarrah Port to Manila plain or mountainous?"

After a little hesitation, Hu Shengan said: "Tara is not a port, and Tara is far away from the coast. ”

Hearing this, Yinzhen couldn't help but glance at the map on the table, and then said, "You come and take a look at this map." ”

Juan Sheng boldly walked to the table, looked at the map carefully and said: "The mark is wrong, this port is called Aolon Apo, from here to Manila, the road is very difficult to walk, if you want to land, it is best from Dagupan, Dagupan to Manila is a plain, but it is far away, there are nearly thousands of miles." ”

Dagupan? Yinzhen quickly found Dagupan on the map, this is also a bay, it is indeed far away, nearly thousands of miles, marching with baggage and artillery, it will take half a month to say the least.

Hu Ansheng continued: "Luzon Island is surrounded by mountains on both sides of the coast, but there are plains in the middle, and there are four small cities with a population of about 30,000 along the way from Dagupan to Manila, and there is basically no resistance. ”

"That's a good suggestion, and if it's adopted, I'll give you a credit." Yinzhen nodded and said, "Go back and train well first, Zheng Qingyuan will stay." ”

After the three of them went out, Yinzhen said: "Time is in a hurry, there is no time to send people to check the terrain, you ask a few more people, try to be as detailed as possible." ”

Zheng Qinghai's expression was solemn, and he said: "Report to the dean, these people who escaped with the standard are all with a blood feud with the Spaniards, and they are absolutely credible." ”

Zhen Junran said: "The lives of tens of thousands of troops are at stake, and there is no room for mistakes, do you understand?" ”

"Mark it and understand." Zheng Qingyuan straightened up, "Mark it, and implement it." ”

After Zheng Qingyuan retired, Yinxiang said: "What do you think of the fourteenth brother about landing in Dagupan?" ”

Yinzhen groaned and said: "The army is dispatched, the food is a lot heavy, not to mention that there are many artillery, naturally it is to take the plain as the top, although the road is a little farther, but the speed is much faster, if the situation is true, Dagupan is the first choice." ”

Recently, Shanghai has seen a number of wealthy businessmen from all over the world, and these people are naturally shareholders of the ocean-going trading fleet that has come to inquire about the news.

The prosperity of Shanghai is a little more prosperous than last year, the county seat, the port has not seen the slightest panic and panic, about the ocean-going trade fleet in Manila and the huge fleet of Luzon Rumors in the major teahouses and restaurants are still mentioned from time to time, but the data are more true and reliable, and the shareholders are not stupid.

What surprised them even more was that the firm of the Shanghai Sand Ship Association had posted a notice two days earlier to publicly acquire the shares of the ocean-going trading fleet at a price of 1 million cents.

This situation made the foreign shareholders who were originally panicked settle down a little, and most of them watched the development of things with a wait-and-see mentality.

In a few days, the fast sail warships of the three major shipyards began to be launched one after another, and at the same time, the news that the second-class battleship would also be launched immediately also spread.

The capital, the Forbidden City, the West Warm Pavilion of the Palace of Nourishing the Heart.

Kangxi paced slowly in the room, two days ago he received a secret report from Cao Yin, mentioning that the ocean-going trading fleet had suffered heavy losses in Manila, he didn't care much about this, the old fourteen had money and didn't care about such a loss, but the huge size of the Spanish fleet detailed in the letter made him a little unbelievable.

Unexpectedly, today he received a secret letter from the old fourteen, which reported the situation in Manila in more detail, and gave a more detailed description of the situation of the Spanish fleet, which made him very worried.

It is only a fleet of tens of thousands of people, and there are thousands of large and small artillery pieces, and the Fujian naval division cannot compete with it at all. Or did they plunder along the coast of the south of the Yangtze River like the former Ming Dynasty? Jiangnan is the fundamental place of the country's wealth, and once it is tragically poisoned, the consequences are unimaginable.

The old fourteenth ocean-going fleet is just starting now, if it is hit badly, not only will the previous achievements be lost, but I am afraid that it will also have to be in debt, this old fourteen, before leaving Beijing, also tried to grab Spain's territory, and now it is fortunate not to be robbed by Spain.

After thinking about it, he thought again that Lao Fourteen's vision was really unique, and he saw the threat from the West a few years in advance, but unfortunately it was still a few years late, if there was a powerful ocean-going fleet at this time, why bother about it? It is necessary to strengthen support for the ocean-going fleet, and without a strong fleet, the southeast coast will not be guaranteed.

Thinking of the hope that the old fourteen mentioned in the letter would increase the franchise of export commodities when necessary, he couldn't help but sigh lightly.

Sitting back on the kang, Kangxi picked up the pen and replied to Yinzhen's letter, "If you need support, the eight-hundred-mile expedited express, I have nothing to discourage, and the ocean-going fleet must speed up the progress." In addition, it is necessary to inquire at any time to report on the movements of the Spanish fleet. ”

The south courtyard of the back garden of Prince Yong's mansion.

The fourth elder brother Yinzhen couldn't hide the excitement in his heart, and hurriedly stepped into the south courtyard, Wu Sidao put down the book in his hand, bowed, and said with a smile: "There is no major event in the court, the eighth master is guarding the system at home again, seeing that the fourth master is full of joy, but something happened to the fourteenth master?" ”

"Husband's god calculates, and he will be right with a guess." As soon as Yin Zhen sat down, he smiled and said, "Old Fourteen is annoyed this time." As he spoke, he detailed the information he had just received from Shanghai.

Wu Sidao smiled as soon as he heard it, "It's really God bless the fourth master." ”

"I didn't expect such a powerful fleet to suddenly emerge from a mere Greater Luzon." Yin Zhen said with a smile: "Now many shareholders of the ocean-going trading fleet have rushed to Shanghai, but they are still waiting and seeing.

The old fourteen made more than 10 million yuan in the 'four constants', but in the past two years, he has built an ocean-going fleet, a trade fleet, relief for the victims in the north, appeased the victims in Fujian, and transformed the capital and Shanghai. ”

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