Equipped with bayonet breech flintlock pistols and various artillery, the dignified hollow phalanx, although the Ming army did not fight an overwhelming victory in the Battle of Bali Bridge (more than 30,000 Qing troops suffered more than half of the casualties, and only 12 British and French troops were killed), but it showed that in the face of the strict and tenacious infantry phalanx, the frontal group charge of the cavalry was a very stupid tactic.

Of course, the superiority and power of cavalry are mainly reflected in mobility, which can constantly attack logistics, harass and drag infantry to death. The so-called "Manchurian Iron Cavalry" actually dismounted and rushed into battle and pursued on horseback.

But Tuhai had no choice, the battalion and the main force were anxiously waiting for his rescue (he did not yet know that Mulima had been defeated), and the narrow front did not give the cavalry room to detour, harass, and intersperse. Although the Ming army did not have rockets, the number of artillery was extremely large, and the Qing cavalry was dealt a layered blow on the existing positions.

When the brave Qing cavalry rushed to the front of the Ming army with continuous casualties, they were awaited by two rows of spears like a forest of guns, then the fire of the musketeers and the relentless bombardment of the gun's shotguns.

The clash of hot and cold weapons, the contest between the infantry hollow phalanx and the cavalry group charge, and the collision between the feudal army and the army that was evolving towards modernization, finally ended in the victory of the Ming army. Tu Hai was also hit by shrapnel from the Tianwei artillery shell and fell unconscious, and fled with more than 1,000 defeated soldiers.

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The news of the victory was sent to Guangzhou as soon as possible, and Zhu Yongxing finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he always believed that the combat effectiveness of the Manchurian Eight Cavalry was mythologized, this myth still caused him a lot of psychological pressure. Now, in terms of actual victory, although there is no casualty ratio similar to that of Bali Bridge, it is enough to greatly increase Zhu Yongxing's confidence.

Ma Bao's edict and golden book for the promotion of King Wei were issued by officials of the Ministry of Rites two days ago, which was a matter that had already been decided. It will not change because of the victory or defeat in this battle. Zhu Yongxing issued another order to reward the officers and soldiers who participated in the battle, and Jin Wei Jun was re-made an earl, and his military rank was promoted to another level.

The battle of the Eastern Crusade reached this point, the Shang Domain was destroyed, and the Geng Domain was half-crippled. The Ming army still maintained a strategic offensive. In particular, the rare alliance with the Zheng army greatly tilted the shape of the entire southeast, and the recovery of Fujian Province seemed to be just around the corner. The Qing court wanted to send troops south again, which was not only time-consuming, but this kind of refueling method also made Zhu Yongxing look forward to it.

What kind of peace is to talk about peace and be safe, it is something that Zhu Yongxing will not consider at all. Therefore, the whole country plays a game of chess, and the foundation of its rule is more killed in the south of the Yangtze River. It was easier than fighting the Manchu and Mongolian Eight Cavalry in the north.

The shape is very good, but this is only the surface, the Zheng family's internal strife is imminent, and the rare joint operation is about to end, and even if it is not grasped well, it is not surprising that Ming and Zheng will split.

"The Jinxia generals are all dissatisfied with Wang Qiang's move into Taiwan from Yanping, and they mainly support Zheng Jing, and they have not sent a boat to Taiwan for a long time." Loyal and brave Marquis Chen Ba is a veteran of the Zheng family. is still quite clear about the internal situation of Zheng Jun, "The strength of the Zheng family is mostly in Jinxia. If the generals disobey, King Yanping may also be powerless. ”

It's really powerless! Whether it is Taiwan's military strength or Zheng Chenggong's illness, it is impossible for him to make a move to personally go to Jinxia Xingshi to ask for the guilt. Zhu Yongxing knows that this is a historical thing, and it is now happening again. He didn't deliberately change, and even waited for this time.

Zheng Chenggong can be called a national hero because of the expulsion of the Dutch and the recovery of the treasure island of Taiwan, but he has a self-righteous thinking. Judging from the current form, it is not beneficial to Zhu Yongxing's great cause of recovery. Tiger father and dog son, compared with the rebel son Zheng Jing, Zhu Yongxing is more sure to deal with him, and is unwilling to face Zheng Chenggong.

In fact, from the beginning of accepting the loyal and brave Marquis Chen Ba, to the recent surrender of the general of Fujian Province to "descend Ming but not Zheng", Zhu Yongxing has been ready to friction with the Zheng family. Although it is rare to join forces to resist the Qing Dynasty, it is also what he hopes to see, but he also knows that this situation cannot last long. On the issue of territory and the appointment of officials, Zhu Yongxing made some concessions, but he was not afraid of Zheng Jun and did not stop accepting the surrender of troops and generals.

"It will be difficult for the soldiers who regained Taiwan with King Yanping to compete with Jinxia? But Zheng Jing will not make enemies anymore because of this, is it right that Lone thinks so? Zhu Yongxing smiled and motioned to the maid to offer the tea to Chen Ba.

"Your Highness is wise." Chen Ba said a word in passing, but he couldn't keep up, so he had to pause, think about it, and said: "Although Jinxia has many fierce soldiers, but the king of Yanping is still there, they can only seek self-protection, how dare they make a move against Taiwan?" If the king of Yanping was angry and personally led his soldiers and horses to ask for the guilt, Jinxia would probably be difficult to resist. ”

Of course, Chen Ba didn't know that Zheng Chenggong was dying, but Zhu Yongxing sighed lightly and waved his hand a little gloomily, "This matter can't come to this point, Zheng Jing has no intention of expanding on the mainland, first, to preserve strength, and secondly, he is also busy dealing with Taiwan's punishment, and the war in Fujian Province depends entirely on our army." ”

Chen Ba didn't dare to ask more, and dared to take him in, which made him admire Zhu Yongxing's courage, but he heard more about his resourcefulness and insight. Bu Future, through ghosts and gods, the gods are like gods, and he is also skeptical.

The title of King Yanping and the reputation of the country's surname are all obtained by Zheng Jing, and only in this way can he have the capital to convince his subordinates. And these, they can't bypass the imperial court, and they can't avoid Zhu Yongxing. Therefore, Zhu Yongxing has the confidence to be afraid of Zheng Jing's complete break with the Ming army.

Of course, maintaining a relationship with the Zheng family is at least a mutual non-aggression, and Zhu Yongxing will not force Zheng Jing too hard. This degree of Zhang Chi is what Zhu Yongxing wants to grasp. Because Zheng Chenggong died of illness and anger, there was no suicide note for Zheng Jingyi. And at that time in history, Yongli was dead, the imperial court was dead, and Zheng Jing could get what he wanted with his strength. But now it is completely different, and obtaining the appointment and recognition of the imperial court is what Zheng Jing must do. Unless, he abandons the Ming and surrenders to the Qing Dynasty, but this is extremely unlikely.

"Zheng Tai-" Zhu Yongxing paused and asked, "How is this person?" ”

"Jianping Hou Zhengtai?" Chen Ba hesitated for a moment and said: "He is the cousin of King Yanping, who has served as a household official for a long time, managing finance and foreign trade, and is quite respected by King Yanping. However, his subordinates also heard rumors that after the failure of King Yanping's Northern Expedition, Zheng Tai was quite disheartened, and his sea trade funds seemed to be left in the Wa Kingdom and not all of them were recovered. ”

Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly, Zheng Tai was quite trusted by Zheng Chenggong, but he secretly left funds in the Japanese Kingdom, and it seemed that he had lost confidence in Zheng Chenggong's career. Because of this, he was afraid that Zheng Chenggong would pursue it in the future, perhaps it was because of this that he disobeyed his orders and stood on Zheng Jing's side.

…………… (To be continued......)