Ming Zuo

Although the sea is vast, it cannot contain Xia Jun's anger.

Countless warships of the Xia Army crowded the sea, cruising back and forth non-stop, like sharks that prey on people.

Surrounded by groups of people, it is a lonely desert island.

Zhang Keda stood on the podium with serious eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

The sound of footsteps bang bang soon approached, and Huang Fei's voice sounded.

"Commander, there is no one on the island, but there are traces of a large group of people staying there. The Satsuma clan is not lying."

Zhang Keda came back to his senses, as if he had expected it.

"People from the Zheng family have traveled to and from the sea all year round, so they naturally have a keen sense of smell. If they can't catch it, they can't catch it."

Huang Fei was not reconciled.

"Let these loaches run away, and I don't know how many bad things will happen."

Zhang Ke shook his head and told him the latest information.

"A letter from the East China Sea Fleet said that a large number of Zheng's ships had been seen going south, and it was expected that they had returned to their hometown."

Speaking of the situation in the south, Huang Fei was very assertive.

"Our merchant ships have been attacked repeatedly, and I don't know how the East China Sea Fleet will respond? If it really doesn't work, let's go south to help."

He already had a premonition that the conflict with Zheng would turn into a big battle.

Only by going south can we participate in the war.

But Zhang Keda snuffed out his desire.

"The high command has sent an order to let us stay here. Let's take back the idea of ​​going south to join the war."

Huang Fei was unwilling and unwilling.

"Except for the four third-tier battleships, the East China Sea Fleet doesn't have much strength. If it faces the Zheng family, it may be a disaster."

Zhang Keda knew some things, but Huang Fei didn't have enough level to know.

"How to plan specifically, the High Command has its own regulations. You are a soldier, just follow the orders."

What else could Huang Fei do?

I can only sigh and lament, complaining that my military exploits are less.

On the Songjiang Mansion side, Guan Zhao finally set foot on land with Lin Jiahui and An Ran.

"Where is Chen Xiang? Take me to see him quickly, there is something important."

The situation was urgent, and Guan Zhao didn't dare to delay for a moment, so he went ashore to look for Chen Zhi.

At this time, Chen Zhi was comforting the businessmen who had suffered heavy losses, and hurried back when she learned that there was an important situation.

When he heard that Dongying had invaded Ryukyu silently and forced Ryukyu to become a vassal state, he was furious.At the same time, I realized that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He hurriedly invited Zuo Hua, Zuo Rong and other military generals in Songjiang Mansion to report the matter.

"The Dongying people offend the kingdom of heaven, they are arrogant and ambitious, they must be severely punished."

The attitude of the military is very consistent.

How can the magnificent China allow the vassal state to be robbed by others?
Dongpu must give an explanation for this matter.

But after being angry, Zuo Hua discovered something strange.

"During your return trip, did you have a fight with Mrs. Zheng?"

"We set a trap and won with the help of the Dutch, but unfortunately no prisoners were taken."

Zuo Hua's calculations were fully activated, and he asked again: "Did you meet Zheng's fleet going south in the East China Sea?"

After getting the answer, his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

Only those who are familiar with him know that once he makes such an expression, it means that he has discovered something.

"Second brother, you can tell me about the specific situation."

Zuo Rong knew that this younger brother had a delicate mind, so he must have seen something.

Zuo Hua came to his senses, and naturally he did not hide it, after all, the matter was of great importance.

"Earlier, there was news from Dongpu that unknown pirates attacked our transport ship. The North Sea Fleet has been searching. At that time, we suspected that these pirates were probably impersonated by Zheng's people. Now they bumped into Zheng’s fleet going south may have made progress on the Dongpu side. In addition, they have made Zheng’s suffer, and Zheng’s actions are completely exposed. If I were Zheng Zhilong, I’m afraid I wouldn’t sit still.”

Chen Zhi immediately understood what was going on.

"You mean...Zheng Zhilong is likely to strike first?"

Zuo Hua nodded slowly.

"I'm afraid it is."

"Then how will they act?"

Just as he asked, Chen Zhi had already reacted.

If the Zheng family is really going to strike first, I am afraid that the primary targets will be the Songjiang Mansion and the East China Sea Fleet.

After all, the East China Sea Fleet has the four most powerful third-tier battleships, which are the main combat power of the Xia Kingdom Navy.As long as the East China Sea Fleet is wiped out, the balance of power between the Zheng family and Xia country will be reversed.

"General Left..."

He just wanted to remind that Zuo Hua had already made a decision.

"Since Mrs. Zheng wants to attack, I think this is an opportunity instead."

Everyone present understood what he meant.

In war, the most fearful thing is not being able to understand the enemy's mind, that way you will be very passive.

If you know the enemy's thinking well, then you can deal with it calmly and have a certain chance of winning.

"With the strength of your East China Sea Fleet alone, can you win?"

Zuo Rong was a little worried, after all, there were too few warships in the East China Sea Fleet.

Zuo Hua quickly thought of tactics.

"This matter still needs your army's help."

His hand was on Waigaoqiao's position.

"If the Zheng family really came to make a surprise attack, then their target must be this port. We might as well set a trap here, maybe we can bite off a piece of meat."

The East China Sea Fleet usually docks in the port of Waigaoqiao.

Because the water depth here is sufficient, and it is very convenient to enter and exit the Yangtze River and Huangpu River, and it is connected to the sea, so the traffic is very developed.

Zheng must be aware of the performance of the four main warships of the East China Sea Fleet.Knowing that on the wide sea, the odds of winning are slim.

The only chance is to block these ships in the port, so that they can be sunk and destroyed.

And similarly, in order to accomplish this goal, Zheng's fleet must sail into the mouth of the Yangtze River, which is also very close to the shore.

With the range of the Xia army's heavy artillery, it is completely possible to hit the boats in the river.

In this way, with the help of the army, maybe a big victory can be achieved.

Here began detailed tactical discussions, and Chen Zhi didn't dare to neglect.He quickly sent people overland to convey the situation of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the possible actions that the Zheng family might take to Shandong.

The waterway is definitely too late, the speed is too slow.

At this time, we can only rely on [-] miles to expedite.

Zuo Hua and Zuo Rong finished the discussion and began to make arrangements.

"Chen Xiang, you must order all merchant ships and civilian ships to enter the Huangpu River to hide, and the goods on the Waigaoqiao Wharf must also be removed as soon as possible. Tell all customers that the war will continue and you must not travel."

Chen Zhi nodded, of course she understood the necessity of doing so.

Zuo Hua didn't dare to delay, and returned to the fleet that day.

Based on what he knew about Zheng Zhilong, this sea tycoon acted swiftly and resolutely, just like a shark.As long as you do it, you will never hesitate.

Then the battle will definitely not be too far away.