Yongle Emperor's grandson: Zhu Yuanzhang with cheats, Zhu Di went crazy

Chapter 269 The Truth is Within Cannon Range

The next morning, the Ming army was ready to go, and transport ships, escorted by steel warships, began to sail towards the opposite Dimma Island.

"Modern warfare is no longer a war that relies on piling up human lives. Artillery is the key to killing a large number of enemies."

Zhu Zhanjun held a telescope and looked at the faintly visible Tsushima Island on the opposite side, intending to demonstrate to Gongsun Qi what modern warfare is.

Gongsun Qi's military tactics are impeccable, but his experience in modern warfare is short, and he has only made preliminary explorations in some things, and has not yet formed the concept of modern warfare.

Zhu Zhanjun discussed with Gongsun Qi yesterday and decided to use Tsushima Island as a template. Zhu Zhanjun will personally take charge and start a modern war.

Gongsun Qi listened quietly to Zhu Zhanjun's story, taking note of every key point in his mind.

"Woooooooo..."

A horn suddenly sounded from the watchtower. Zhu Zhanjun looked up and saw the soldiers above waving flags quickly.

"Enemy ships are approaching, seven steam warships, and their location has not yet been determined."

Zhu Zhanjun raised his eyebrows.

He didn't remember that at that time, there were steam warships in the little gourd.

At that time, Meiji had not yet come to power, the Meiji Restoration had not yet begun, the Tokugawa shogunate still controlled the entire Japan, and the new and old ideas were in the initial stage of collision. Where did the steam battleships come from?

Although he heard that he had customized a boat with a round number from the coachman, the coachman had just been pinned to the ground and beaten by him some time ago, so it was impossible for him to hand over the boat to Little Gourd so quickly.

And there were seven steam battleships at the beginning.

It is impossible for the Jinyiwei department not to know about such a big thing.

Although the Jinyiwei had just been deployed, it was impossible for them not to know about such a big thing.

"Continue to observe and determine the enemy's forces."

Zhu Zhanjun thought for a while and gave the order.

"The transport ships stay behind, and the steel battleships take up advantageous positions and prepare for battle."

Following Zhu Zhanjun's order, four steam battleships quickly moved forward to seize the advantageous position.

The new battleship that had just joined the fleet had its six new guns removed from their gun covers and was ready to fire.

Soon, flag signals came from the observation post above again.

"From those Western guys."

After reading the content of the flag signals, Zhu Zhanjun understood the origins of the seven ships on the opposite side.

At the same time, it dawned on me.

Those guys in the West signed some kind of friendship treaty with the little Japanese and opened up several trading ports. They will definitely leave a few warships there as a protection and a deterrent to the little Japanese.

If the Ming Dynasty wants to attack Japan, it will definitely be a devastating war. For the West, which values ​​interests, war is not in their interests.

Once the Ming Dynasty controlled Xiaowogua, they would lose a commercial delivery point and one less force to restrain the Ming Dynasty from behind.

So no matter from which perspective, it was not in their interest for the Ming Dynasty to destroy the little melon, so they stood up to stop it.

"Humph! You really think you are the king. You are meddling in my business on my territory. Who gave you the courage? That old God?"

Zhu Zhanjun sneered and shouted to the messenger beside him: "Send a signal to the other side and tell them to get out immediately, otherwise I will send them to the sea to add some coral ornaments to the Dragon King."

"Yes."

The messenger grinned, turned around and ran to the signalman to convey Zhu Zhanjun's order.

The other side quickly understood the Ming army's intention, and the commander of the American fleet was silent.

To fight or not to fight, that is the question.

He received the news last night, immediately notified several other countries, and rushed to Tsushima Island.

However, on the way here, the countries discussed it several times but still could not reach a conclusion. If the deterrence failed and the Ming Dynasty started a war, they would fight or not.

Many wars have proved the strength of the Ming Dynasty. Whether it is the navy or the army, the Ming Dynasty has the ability to challenge several Western countries.

The war between the West and the Ming Dynasty was actually an unprofitable deal.

Their colonies were all around the Ming Dynasty. Once a war broke out, not only would they have to transport troops across thousands of miles, but they would also have to worry about their colonies being swallowed up by the Ming Dynasty.

Thinking of the Ming Dynasty's brutality and terror, many foreigners now miss the Qing Dynasty a little.

Compared to this, the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, which would start fighting at any time and would not stop until they beat you black and blue, are still quite lovable.

"How to do?"

The commander of the steam battleship Coachman came to the ship of the United States and asked the other party worriedly.

"I know what to do."

The captain of the beautiful country spread his hands helplessly.

Their current steam battleship force is almost the same as that of the Ming Dynasty. Not to mention whether they can win, even if they win, what will happen?

The Ming army was so close to the homeland that it could be sent in for another expedition at any time.

If they fight a big battle, they will definitely suffer heavy losses. At that time, the only options they can have are to run away or, as the other party said, sink into the sea and become a coral ornament for the sea god.

If they choose to run away at that time, then this resistance will be meaningless.

It's going to be lost anyway, so why waste my energy on offending the Ming Dynasty?

Thinking of this, the captain of the American ship gritted his teeth and said, "My idea is to retreat. It is meaningless for us to fight against them. No matter whether we win or lose, we will still be the losers." "It is difficult for the mainland to support us in a short time. The colonies are now forced by the Ming Dynasty to barely protect themselves and cannot support us at all."

Hearing the words of the captain of the United States, the coachman nodded and sighed helplessly: "I hope these little monkeys on the island can stop the attack of the Ming Dynasty and buy time for our mainland to provide support."

The captain of the beautiful country curled his lips. Even the old Russians were beaten black and blue, and had no choice but to compromise. He didn't think these little monkeys on the island could withstand the attack of the Ming Dynasty.

After several wars, Western countries speculated that in order to completely crush the Ming Dynasty, it would require the cooperation of at least four or five Western countries and an all-out attack.

Otherwise, it would be a fantasy for one or two countries to defeat the brutal and powerful Ming Dynasty.

After the Russians were defeated, Western countries issued notices to all colonies.

"There is no need for armed conflict with the Ming Dynasty."

"We can't just leave like this."

After the news was announced, captains from several countries gathered together. The commander of the Eagle Country's fleet had a cold gleam in his eyes.

"How to say?"

The coachman captain looked at him in confusion.

The Eagle Country captain said coldly: "Give most of the weapons and ammunition on our ship to those monkeys on the island and let them fight against the Ming Dynasty."

"Even though they have these weapons, they still can't defeat the Ming Dynasty, but at least they can teach this proud Ming Dynasty a lesson and cause a lot of casualties."

Hearing the Eagle Country Captain's suggestion, everyone showed a cold smile on their faces.

Yes, we can't let the Ming Dynasty take away the melons so easily. If no lives are lost and some blood is shed, how can we justify their shameful retreat today?

"They won't leave so willingly."

Looking at the Western fleet going away, Gongsun Qi spoke up and gave a reminder.

Zhu Zhanjun hummed and said nothing more.

How could he not know that?

But they have retreated, and if we chase them and beat them up at this time, it would be a provocation to the entire West.

Originally, the two sides had only reached a temporary peace. If they take action at this time, it would be a slap in the face of all Western countries.

At that time, these gentlemen will have to fight even if they don't want to.

The strategic requirements of the Ming army have not yet been met, and most of the troops are still in reorganization and training. It is not in the interests of the Ming Dynasty to go to war at this time.

"let's start."

Observing the situation on Tsushima Island and seeing that the other side was on high alert, Zhu Zhanjun gave the order to start.

The steam-powered ironclad battleship, which had been on standby for a long time, slowly adjusted its angle under the command of Zheng Zilong.

"Target Tsushima Island, fire!"

As the orders were given from each ship, the artillery that was ready to fire roared instantly.

One shell after another whizzed out and hit Tsushima Island, raising trails of dust.

Houses, fortifications, and bodies were flying everywhere.

"The Ming army is indeed as powerful as the legend says."

The ships of various countries did not go far, but stopped at a distance and observed.

Looking at the powerful artillery of the Ming army, everyone's face looked extremely solemn.

Captain Coachman, looking at the bombardment of new artillery on a warship, showed a hint of relief on his face.

According to his observation just now, this kind of cannon placed on the deck is extremely powerful.

He saw with his own eyes that a house built of stones collapsed directly after being hit by a cannonball.

He couldn't imagine whether the warship under him could withstand the attack of this new type of artillery if he had just gone to war with the Ming army.

The artillery fire lasted for half an hour. As two signal flares were launched into the air, the infantrymen boarded the small boats and began to land on the island at the fastest speed.

"Hurry up……"

As the bottom of the boat rubbed against the beach, at the urging of the squad commander, the soldiers jumped off the boat, waded through the waist-deep water, and quickly rushed to the shore.

The first two soldiers broke through the sea area, half-crouched on the ground, aimed their guns at the surroundings, and were alert to the enemy that might appear at any time.

"Bang!" With the sound of a gunshot, a little Japanese kid, who was either dazed by the explosion or coming out to surrender, was shot in the head.

After killing a target, the soldier quickly crawled on the ground, took out a new paper shell bullet from the cowhide bag behind him, and loaded it into the chamber as quickly as possible.

While he was making preparations, the soldiers next to him quickly took turns to cover him as he advanced, and gunshots were heard from time to time.

"Let's go, there's no need to read on."

Seeing the landing soldiers moving in an orderly and coordinated manner, the captain of the United States sighed, turned around, got off the coachman's warship, and headed for his own warship.

Sea landing operations are still an unfamiliar subject for various countries, but based on his observations just now, the Ming army seems to have special training in this regard.

Although it seems a little unfamiliar, the Ming army will have a series of actual combat to correct it. I believe that after defeating Xiaowagua, the Ming army's naval landing technology will reach maturity.

Thinking that the Ming army had surpassed them in this regard, the captain of the Beautiful Country was filled with worry.

He couldn't imagine how the Ming army troops, who had experienced repeated actual combat, would deal with the fierce attacks of the Ming army when they met them in the future.

(End of this chapter)