Daming Crazy Emperor

Chapter 291 Zhang Wang Waiting
Dongfan Zhongwei City, rows of barracks are rising from the ground, and forts have also taken shape, and it seems that it is not far from the completion of the whole.

At this time, Taichang encountered an embarrassing problem. There was no water source in the Acropolis!

To be honest, this kind of acropolis is almost impossible to conquer, and the only way for the enemy to face such a mighty city is probably to besiege it.

If there is no water source in the Acropolis, it will be vulnerable to the enemy's siege!

People can go without food for a few days, but it is definitely not enough to go without water for a few days.

How to do it?

Standing on the platform on the second floor of the Acropolis, Taichang, Yuan Keli, Zhang Yuanfang and others looked at the huge river below into the sea, and they couldn't laugh or cry.

This acropolis is near the coast, and there is a huge river beside it, they even ignored the problem of the water source!
Fortunately, there is no shortage of water here. There must be no problem digging a well, but the depth of this well is terrifying.

Because the first floor platform is about fifteen feet high from the ground, if you want to dig a well in the Acropolis, you have to dig at least sixteen feet deep!

Taichang frowned and pondered for a while, then pointed to the city gate below and said, "Let them dig a well according to the style of the city gate, it can be wider to make it easier for people to go down to get water, anyway, there is plenty of space behind the first-floor platform. "

If you dig a well to get water, you will face another problem.

That is, no matter how big a well is dug, it is unlikely to meet the needs of tens of thousands of people!

This acropolis was originally planned to be garrisoned by [-] elite guards. Now that there is a problem with the water source, the number of guards stationed must also be considered.

Yuan Keli nodded, and then reminded: "Your Majesty, if you only rely on well water, you may not be able to guarantee the needs of tens of thousands of people. After all, well water is not river water, and if you take too much, it will dry up.

If all the water in the well is drained, you have to wait for the water from the side to slowly seep in. At the speed of seepage, it will take at least half a day to go down to get water again.

Tens of thousands of people just drink water for a long time without knowing how much to drink, and there may be problems with the water source by then! "

Hearing this, Taichang frowned and pondered for a while, then nodded slightly and said: "Well, this is indeed a problem.

In fact, this kind of acropolis does not need so many people to defend, because the European barbarians have a limited population, and it is considered too much to gather tens of thousands of horses at a time. It is impossible for them to organize 10 horses to rush over.

Therefore, it is almost enough to have a few thousand people stationed in the Acropolis.

How about this, or according to the number of guards in the standard guards, it is enough to keep more than 5000 guards in an guard city.

As for those barracks that have not yet been built, they should be used to store food and ammunition. In this way, it will be useless for the enemy to besiege for several months or even a year. "

While they were discussing, a fast boat with wheels and boats came galloping suddenly from the direction of Penghu, and a messenger with a command flag on his back quickly went ashore, ran into the Acropolis, hurried to the second-floor platform, knelt down on one knee, and brought a The envelope was raised above his head, and he panted, "Report, Your Majesty, there is an urgent message from the Spanish envoy."

Taichang took the letter and took a look. It turned out that Carinho had purchased enough goods and was going to return with the Spanish ocean-going fleet.

They had already agreed last time that Carinho would come to discuss with him the encirclement of the Dutch fleet when he returned.

In other words, he still had to meet this guy.

Taichang thought for a while, and then said decisively: "Send a fast boat to Taicang Port to send a message, let the Spanish ocean-going fleet go directly to the waterway between Penghu and Dongfan, and then I will naturally send a fast boat to pick it up."

He didn't bother to run, so he just waited here for someone to come over, because this place is right in the middle of Taicang Port and Luzon, and the Spanish ocean-going fleet should be the shortest voyage here, and they should just drop by.

Sure enough, within a few days, the huge Spanish ocean-going fleet arrived at the port pier of Dongfan Zhongwei under the guidance of the wheel and boat clippers.

Such a high acropolis, Carinho naturally saw it early, and he was shocked by the majestic acropolis.

Damn, when did the Ming Empire build such a terrifying castle here?

He didn't see it when he visited here last time!

He really couldn't imagine how the Ming Empire built such a terrifying castle in more than a year.

You know, it will take at least ten years for them to build such a castle!
There is no way, they have few people, and it is considered too many to build a castle with thousands of people.

It seems that in history, the Dutch built the Zeelandia Castle in Dayuan for more than ten years before it was repaired. They still plundered thousands of Ming maritime merchants to repair it so quickly.

Otherwise, with their own talents, I am afraid they will have to cultivate for at least 20 years!

Therefore, they couldn't understand the speed at which Daming built the castle.

It is also impossible for them to mobilize [-] young and strong to build a castle, because their population is too small.

When Carinho came to the commander's office on the second floor platform with a face full of shock, Taichang had already summoned a group of naval officers and officers to wait in the lobby.

The number of troops in the Ming Empire is astonishingly large. Every time he sees them, they are densely packed, at least tens of thousands, and each time they are not the same.

Carlinio was a little numb to the countless armies of the Ming Empire.

Anyway, if you kill him, you won't go to war with the Ming Empire. If there are as many troops as there are, then there should be more.

After saluting respectfully, he couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, when did you start building the castle here? I didn't seem to see this castle when I passed by here on my return trip last year!"

Taichang smiled slightly and said: "The construction started about a month ago, isn't it because the Dutch are coming over, so I ordered people to build several castles like this to prevent them from landing here."

For those who bought cakes, it took just over a month to build several castles like this at the same time!
Carinho was stunned when he heard this.

He couldn't even imagine this speed!
This guy, why are you in a daze?
Seeing this, Taichang simply asked: "How is it? Have you thought about how to cooperate with us in besieging the Dutch fleet?"

Carinho hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have already discussed with the commander of the ocean-going fleet. This ocean-going fleet will stay in Manila for a while. When the Dutch fleet goes north to attack you, we will block the waterway so that they cannot No way back."

If the Spanish ocean-going fleet participates in the war, the Dutch must be an armed merchant ship and don't even think about running away.

After all, the Daming Navy is not a vegetarian. If it is really ruthless and besieged desperately, the Dutch fleet will also be wiped out.

Even if the Daming Navy doesn't go all out this time, it shouldn't be a big problem to cripple the Dutch fleet.

It would be no problem if the Spanish ocean-going fleet participated in the war and crushed the crippled Dutch fleet.

The question is, this guy Carlinio is not the governor of Luzon, Spain. Does he have the right to decide such a big matter?
Taichang couldn't help asking curiously: "Will your governor agree to this plan?"

Carinho said proudly: "Our Excellency the Governor should agree to this plan, because his term of office is coming soon, and, if nothing else, I will take over the position of Governor. He doesn't have to worry about this Can't come with me."

Oh, this guy is amazing, he is about to be promoted to governor!
Taichang heard the words, pondered for a while calmly, and then asked: "How long is the term of your governor?"

Carinho said without hesitation: "It usually takes about three years, but when the previous term leaves office, you have to wait for the next term to take over before leaving. The term may be extended for several months or even half a year."

More than three years, right?
Okay, when the time comes, it will depend on whether you will honestly return Luzon to me!

The two discussed for a while, and Carinho left in a hurry, because the wind at sea would not wait for him, or they should take advantage of the rare north wind to sail quickly, as soon as the wind stopped, they would have to stop cooking.

Taichang looked at Carlinio's back in the distance, and then ordered decisively: "I will pass on my order, order Shen Yourong to lead the Beiyang Navy fleet to station at Nan'ao Island, and order Yu Zigao to lead the Nanyang Navy fleet to station at Jinmen to defend Qianyu Island." At the household office, the Dongyang Navy is stationed at Penghu Wei and Dongfan Zhongwei."

Daming had already set up his net and waited for the Dutch to come to his door.

(End of this chapter)