"Your Majesty, please see, this is the port of Kalamba, and more than ten miles to the east is the city of Kalamba, which was first built by Sinhalo, and was renamed after being occupied by the Eastern Romans, called the City of the Condor."

At this time, Zhang Jin no longer dared to have any reservations, and he couldn't wait to pour out all the inventory in his stomach.

"The entire south and southwest of Ceylon are under the control of the Eastern Romans, the north is controlled by the Sinhalese, and the Tamils are forced to retreat to the central mountain range, completely losing their access to the sea.

The corners of Zhu Qizhen's mouth rose slightly, no wonder this guy is still so open in a foreign country thousands of miles away, and his strategic vision is okay!

We are still thinking about how to deal with the Eastern Romans, who have already begun to lay out for the purpose of taking the whole island of Ceylon.

"Tell me, how to lay it out?"

"Students are brave and throw bricks to lead the ......"

Zhang Jin's attitude was respectful, but he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes, and even his title changed from a sinner to a student.

“…… The Eastern Romans' forces are all shrunk in the City of the Condor, for my Ming army, this is an excellent opportunity, the emperor only needs to send the ironclad ship sheep to attack the port of Calamba, and then, the main force attacks from the land, from here to the city of the Condor! ”

Zhu Qizhen secretly said in his heart that this tactic was simple and crude, but it was very effective if you thought about it.

Now the Eastern Romans were most afraid of ironclads, and they gathered all their forces and built a large number of fortifications in the harbor, and all preparations were made against ironclads.

Although in Zhu Qizhen's view, no matter how the Eastern Romans prepared, it was in vain in the end.

In this era, ironclad ships can crush almost all combat power, whether in armor or firepower.

It is only a matter of time before the port of Kalamba is captured, and at what cost.

However, if according to Zhang Jin's strategy, the ironclad ships attacked, attracted the opponent's firepower, and then attacked from the land...... It also seems to be a good choice.

After landing from Negombo Port, it was only a few dozen miles away from the City of Condor, and it only took a day for the Shenji Battalion to arrive with light artillery.

The Eastern Romans were all concentrated in the port of Calamba, and the city of Condor was so empty that it was conceivable that this siege was like a target drill.

Now the question is......

Zhu Qizhen looked at Zhang Jin with a somewhat suspicious look in his eyes.

This product won't give itself a set, will it?

After all...... His whole family was smacked by me......

"Your Majesty!"

Zhang Jin seemed to see through what Zhu Qizhen was thinking, and knelt down with a puff.

"The student knows that he is guilty of sin, and his father ...... The father of the family is even more innocent, and the students dare not ask the emperor to pardon him, but he asks for a contribution to the Ming Dynasty, this battle ...... Students are willing to be pioneers, if they die on the battlefield, it can be regarded as martyrdom, it is better than being executed as a rebellion, and please ask the emperor for permission! ”

Zhu Qizhen still doesn't believe it, how can your life be worth my 3,000 battalions and Shenji battalion?

For the sake of safety, it is better to attack from the sea, and even if you pay some price, you will always win it in the end.

Zhang Jin was eager to make meritorious contributions at this time, and seeing that the other party was hesitating, he hurriedly said: "If the emperor does not approve of the student's tactics, it doesn't matter, the student can return to the city of the Condor and make an internal response to the emperor, and ...... The identity of the student can be close to the queen, it is better for the student to learn Yan Shi Jing Ke......"

Zhu Qizhen sighed and said, "How sure are you?" ”

Zhang Jin was stunned for a moment, and replied: "The students are a little worse, but those foreigners are defenseless against the students, as long as they can get close to ......."

"It's not!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, interrupted him, and asked, "I came to ask you, how sure is it to attack from the land?" ”

Zhang Jinmeng became excited, and said: "The emperor is too worried, whether from land or sea, the strength of my Ming fleet far exceeds that of the Eastern Romans, this battle will definitely be won, the student suggests taking the land raid, first, it can be quickly resolved, and moreover, it can reduce battle damage and casualties." ”

Zhu Qizhen pondered for a long time, and then ordered someone to summon Zhang Mao, Li Zhen and Chen Ying.

At first, the three of them treated Zhang Jin almost ignorantly, but when they heard the tactics of attacking on both land and sea, their expressions gradually became solemn.

Chen Ying took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers think ...... It works! ”

As the most advanced firearms unit of the Ming Dynasty, along the way, the Shenji Battalion hardly participated in the battle.

In the event of a naval battle, shipborne artillery was sufficient.

Landing Operations...... The ports attacked by the ironclad ships were basically reduced to ruins, and the Shenji battalion got off the ship, and they could not find the target of the attack.

The 3,000 battalions of the people can still take over the city defense, but the role of the Shenji battalion has not been played at all.

Now that he finally had the opportunity, he certainly agreed.

Zhang Mao's heart moved, and said: "Actually, this tactic can be adjusted slightly, the land god machine battalion sheep attack the Condor City, the Eastern Romans will inevitably return to defense, at this time, the ironclad ship will attack from the sea, and it will be able to take it in one fell swoop!" ”

At this time, Zhang Jin said cautiously: "The ironclad ship can advance or retreat at sea, and it is difficult to say on land, if the Eastern Romans pour out of the nest and fight for their lives, I am afraid that it is, I am afraid that it will be ......."

Everyone understood that it was true that land was different from sea, and that it was fighting in a foreign land.

Unfamiliar with the terrain, coupled with the fact that the Shenji Battalion belongs to a baggage force, it is slow to move, and if it is targeted, it is inevitable that there will be some casualties.

Li Zhen said: "Then the 3,000 battalions will work together, and the Shenji battalion will be responsible for long-range fire suppression." ”

Zhang Mao frowned and said, "In this way, won't this line on the road become the main attack again?" ”

Finally, Chen Ying understood and said angrily: "Why can't we attack mainly? ”

Because except for the Shenji Battalion and the 3,000 Battalion, the rest of the troops were brought out from Cochin and Luzon, and the Luzon Sailor and the King of Yu stayed on the island of Xiangmaxi, and only the Cochin Sailor Division remained.

Zhang Mao commanded the Jiaozhi Naval Division, and this unit could not be compared with the 3,000 Battalion and the Shenji Battalion in terms of weapons and equipment or the combat quality of the personnel.

However, the level is not enough, and the ironclad ship will make up for it!

As long as you drive the ironclad ship, no matter what battalion you have, I am invincible, you are free!

Therefore, when he heard that the 3,000 battalion and the Shenji battalion were attacking from land, he was naturally reluctant.

This is a low-hanging fruit of war, and of course we have to fight for it.

Chen Ying and Li Zhen also understood, and immediately joined forces and insisted on attacking from the land, and the ironclad ships attacked.

Zhang Mao was defeated by one enemy and two enemies.

This result made Zhu Qizhen a little unexpected, he found these three people to discuss the offensive route, but as soon as the discussion began, Zhang Mao's careful thinking was exposed, and he was directly defeated.

"The two Qing families should think about it, attack from the land, in case of any unexpected situation, or even fall into an ambush by the enemy, there will be no retreat when the time comes, and it will be too late to regret it!"

Zhu Qizhen was embarrassed to say clearly, be careful of Zhang Jin's second and fifth boy, I scolded his whole family, maybe he was pretending to be sincere, and he secretly poked and poked in his heart to figure out how to retaliate against me!

Li Zhen looked disappreciative and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, how can the combat effectiveness of this group of foreign devils be comparable to that of the 3,000 battalions?" Even if they set up an ambush, the minister would dare to get into it in a grand manner, and then fight a bloody way in the ambush circle, and cooperate with the Shenji Battalion to take that bird city! ”

"Well said!"

Chen Ying also stood up and said: "The target of the ironclad ship is too big, and the enemy's main fortifications are all built against the ironclad ship, and it is not the best policy to storm the port, it is better to order the ironclad ship to attack, and then the Shenji battalion and the 3,000 battalion will attack from the land." ”

Zhang Jin's face was full of red light and said, "Students are familiar with the terrain here, and they can lead the way!" ”

Zhu Qizhen looked at the two, then at Zhang Jin, and finally had to nod.

No matter how you look at it, this tactic is the most perfect.

I just hope it's not a pit, otherwise, the consequences are hard to say......

Forget it, since it's decided, let's do it!

"Since everyone agrees, without further ado, Chen Ying, Li Zhen!"

"The minister is here!"

"The minister is here!"

"The two of you will leave tonight, and you must arrive at Condor City before dawn tomorrow morning."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Zhu Qizhen turned his head and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Mao! ”

Zhang Mao hurriedly saluted: "The minister is here!" ”

"You lead the Jiaozhi sailors, take the ironclad ship, set off now, according to the time, arrive at the port of Kalamba at about midnight, do not rest, attack directly, remember, you can only attack sheep, not love!"

"Obey the order!"

Although Zhang Mao was helpless, he had to agree.

Sheep attack, sheep attack, after all, it is the most elite Shenji Battalion and the 3,000 battalion of the Ming Dynasty, how can those shrimp soldiers and crabs under his command compare......

However, all three of them received the order, but at the same time they had a question.

Which way does the emperor go?

If you take the land route, it is majestic to attack the city, but it is a bit risky.

If it's with a boat...... Wouldn't it become the emperor's personal cover?

Who can afford this grace!

Finally, when Zhang Mao was leaving, he boldly asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to board the ship?" ”

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said, "I'm tired, I'll stay here tonight, you guys go!" ”

The three of them all felt strange, when did the emperor slack off?

What is it today......

The Ming army was busy again, the Shenji Battalion and the 3,000 Battalion began to prepare, and the Jiaozhi Naval Division boarded the ship directly and set sail.

Zhu Qizhen came to a camp where many Eastern Romans were imprisoned, all of whom had survived the Great War.

"Zhang Jin!"

"The students are here!"

"You tell them that I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty."

"Yes!"

Zhang Jin translated this sentence in the past, and some of the Eastern Romans looked surprised, and some were at a loss, because they didn't know the kingdom of the Ming Dynasty at all.

Zhu Qizhen continued: "My fleet attacked your port and ruined your family, but this war was started by you, and I came here thousands of miles away to tell you that the Ming Dynasty has never been afraid of war!" ”

"Now I'll let you go, go back to the City of Condor, and tell your queen that I've come to settle accounts with her! Then tell the people of Eastern Rome that as long as they surrender, they will be spared death. ”

"In three days' time, my fleet will attack the port of Kalamba, attack your city of Condor, and if you can surrender, or bring more people to surrender, I will spare you one more time, but if you don't remember for a long time, and go against me, I guarantee that none of you will survive!"

"Remember what I said, let's go!"

After finishing speaking, Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and really let them go.

These people were still hesitating at first, because they didn't believe that some people had captured prisoners, and they didn't have to kill or work, and they didn't even have verbal and physical humiliation, so they just let people go.

If there is nothing wrong with this person, then there is only one answer, that is, he doesn't care at all.

Whether or not he will bring the news to the City of Condor, this battle is inevitable.

Moreover, the Ming Emperor seems to be very confident.

Because the only remaining Condor fleet of the Eastern Romans has just been destroyed, such a fleet has no rivals in the whole world.

These Eastern Romans grew farther and farther away, finally moving away from the control of the Ming army.

Only then did they realize that they had been saved!

Zhu Qizhen saw those people gradually disappearing from view and asked, "Zhang Jin, what are you thinking in your heart?" ”

Zhang Jin replied respectfully: "The student thinks that the emperor seems to be rough and unrestrained, but in fact, ...... Think carefully and look at things very long-term. ”

"You're playing pantomime again?"

"No, students don't dare!"

Zhang Jin waved his hand again and again and said: "The emperor has designated the battle route, but he did not follow the ship, but stayed here, this is great wisdom!" ”

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"I didn't follow the soldiers to the front, how can I be wise? Shouldn't it be cowardice? ”

"The emperor is really good at joking!"

"Then tell me what I think?"

Zhang Jin bowed his head and said: "The emperor stayed here and let go of those Eastern Romans, it should be in the layout." ”

"Oh?"

Zhu Qizhen was interested and asked, "What bureau?" ”

Zhang Jin thought for a while, felt that there was no problem, and then said: "Let those people go, so that they can pass on the news to go back, my Daming fleet is still resting in Negombo Port, and it will attack in three days." The Eastern Romans of the City of Condor will inevitably organize a force to resist, but ......"

"But what?"

"However, the attack has begun tonight, and the enemy is already ill-prepared, and if the ironclad ships are suddenly discovered, the defenders of Eagle City will definitely come to their aid. In such a tense atmosphere, the enemy will not think about his own safety, but will only send out all his forces, and the Shenji battalion can take the opportunity to attack the city! ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "You're right, this tactic is very good. ”

"Thanks to the emperor's false praise, the students are stupid, and they dare not be ashamed!"

"Don't be modest!"

Zhu Qizhen continued: "Your father rebelled, and it is only natural for me to kill him. If this battle is as you say, it can be resolved quickly and with minimal damage, and I will spare you from dying, and there will be a reward! ”

Zhang Jin knelt on the ground with tears in his eyes: "The student thanks the emperor for his grace." ”

"Get up!"

Zhu Qizhen beckoned and said, "I remember you said that you should plan in advance for the layout of the entire Ceylon Island. ”

"The student did say that."

"Okay, tell me about your plan!"