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It is also the first time for Xiong Zijian to command a battle alone. Fortunately, his deputy He Renlong has experienced many battles. The discussions between the two during the march made Xiong Zijian more confident. Sleeping, resting during the day and marching after dark, the suffering here is not humane. The ten thousand Jiangning cavalry are all elite soldiers, and the execution of orders is absolutely unambiguous. The speed, the utmost confidentiality has been done.

Starting from Dengzhou, you have to go through Nanzhili and Zhejiang all the way. The journey is far away. More importantly, this is the south, with many people and far more lively than the north. Although Jiangning Camp started in Jiangning County in Nanzhili, But the real big development is still in the north, and most of the soldiers are from the north. Therefore, there are still many difficulties to be overcome on the road. Fortunately, in this era, information is very stuffy. , There are not many contacts, and people from different regions are almost not in contact with each other, and they are not familiar with each other. This also creates conditions for Jiangning Camp's confidentiality work.

What Xiong Zijian and He Renlong were most worried about was confidentiality. Although Su Tiancheng had made a detailed analysis, it was impossible to achieve absolute secrecy, but relative secrecy was not a big problem. The Spring Festival was coming soon. Also busy with the preparations for the Spring Festival, not many people will notice the Jiangning Camp. In addition, the Jiangning Camp marches at night. Leak.

After several days of departure, Xiong Zijian and He Renlong didn't realize that what Su Tiancheng said was true until they entered Zhejiang.They didn't expect that Su Tiancheng would make an accurate prediction before the brigade set off, which was not easy.

Because there is a rush of time, there is no siege of the city.This time the brigade did not carry artillery, not even the tiger squatting cannon and the Frang machine gun, but only flintlock guns. This was also Su Tiancheng's request. The Jiangning Battalion attacked Zheng Zhilong's mansion.They are dealing with Zheng Zhilong's family members and soldiers, and there is a certain degree of fighting, but this is not a life-and-death battle after all, so don't go to war, and it will be easy to explain when the time comes. [

When the brigade entered Fujian Province, Xiong Zijian and He Renlong were extremely careful.

Quanzhou Prefecture is located in the south.Close to the sea, the brigade had to pass through Jianning Mansion and Yanping Mansion to enter Quanzhou. During this process, some news would inevitably be leaked. Zheng Zhilong had a great influence in Quanzhou, even in Fujian.He also has a certain reputation, which is clearly reflected in the information.

Zheng Zhilong has settled down in Quanzhou Mansion since he received imperial consolation. The mansion is also close to Quanzhou Mansion City, but it is not in the city, but in Anping, not far from Jinjiang. It is close to the sea, and ships on the sea can go directly to the front of the mansion. Zheng Zhilong mansion.It is the most luxurious building in the local area, and even the official residence of the Governor's Yamen cannot be compared with it.

Because of being rich, because of being rich, and because of staying away from the imperial court.Because of his special status, Zheng Zhilong's mansion is very heavily guarded. Inside the huge mansion, there is a special place for the army to be stationed. Three thousand soldiers are always guarding here to ensure the safety of the mansion. In addition, it is more than ten miles away from the Anping mansion. There are also [-] sergeants under the direct command of Zheng Zhilong. These sergeants are mainly infantry. Although their combat effectiveness cannot be compared with that of the navy, they are also extremely powerful. As for the prefect of Quanzhou and the governor of Fujian, although they know these things , but there is not much to do. Zheng Zhilong has such a rich experience. When he returned to the court, his strength was not ordinary. Now, as the governor and acquaintance, he is even more fearful.Besides, people pay to support the army themselves, and if the imperial court dispatches them, they will also send troops to fight. What else can you say.

Xiong Zijian and He Renlong have studied this information many times along the way. No matter how detailed the combat deployment is, it must be combined with the actual situation.

On December 28, the brigade entered the area under the jurisdiction of Yanping Mansion.

It became more and more difficult to keep secrets. Facing the actual situation, Xiong Zijian and He Renlong had to make a decision.

"Master He, I'm going to enter Quanzhou tomorrow, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to keep it secret."

"My lord, I think so too. I don't know what your lord's countermeasures are, so I just do it."

He Renlong didn't read much, and he was always very modest in front of Xiong Zijian. After all, Xiong Zijian had read poetry and books, came from a famous family, and was very mature in thinking.

"I have an idea. Instead of always keeping secrets, it is better to march openly. If the local government asks, they will say that the imperial court sent inspections. Today is the 29th of the twelfth lunar month. The officials of the local government have already rested. In addition, you and I both carry Token, if you show the token, no one dares to ask."

He Renlong thought for a while.

"My lord, this method is good, but if we use the excuse that it is the army sent by the imperial court to inspect, I am afraid it is not appropriate. It is better to say that the officers and soldiers of the Fujian Xingdu Division are appointed by the lord during the Spring Festival to inspect various places to eliminate bandits and maintain local peace. , Such a statement is more appropriate."

Xiong Zijian smiled and nodded.

"Master He's suggestion is very good. Once the attack is launched, everything will be revealed to the world, and there will be nothing worth keeping secret."

"My lord, we have also discussed along the way. This attack may cause many shocks. Maybe the court will punish me. The lower officials think that this responsibility should be borne by us. If the court must punish us, we must not involve it." When it came to Lord Superintendent, we firmly insisted that we launched the attack without authorization, and the imperial court never blamed it."

"We have already discussed this matter. I am the commander-in-chief, so I should bear the responsibility. You also obeyed my arrangement and launched the attack. If the court blames it, I will bear the blame alone, and there is no need to say more about the rest."

He Renlong, nicknamed He Crazy, is not only brave in fighting, but also has a straightforward and stubborn personality.

"My lord's statement like this, I absolutely disagree with. The lord alone bears the responsibility. No matter what, it's unjustifiable. Although the lord assists the lord, he is also the deputy commander. How can the coach fully bear the responsibility, and the deputy commander has no responsibility?" This matter, I think, must be made clear, and the attack is about to start. On the issue of responsibility, I don't want to continue arguing with the adults." [

Xiong Zijian nodded in embarrassment.

"Okay, no more arguing."

After the discussion between the two, Xiong Zijian mentioned the matter of naval operations.

"I don't know what's going on with the navy led by Master Su."

"My lord, I think that there is absolutely no problem. Zheng Zhilong's warships have dominated the sea for so many years. This time when they attacked Weihaiwei, all the people in their eyes must be wiped out. I have followed the governor for so many years. Every time The supervisors are all carefully planned, and the Jiangning camp has never suffered a defeat."

When it comes to combat, Xiong Zijian is the most familiar. He followed the Jiangning Camp when it was formed. Although he stayed in the capital for a while, he quickly returned to the Jiangning Camp.

"If you want to talk about the wisdom and foresight of the Master Supervisor, you and I can only admire it. I remember that the Lord once asked us to learn to analyze. The battle situation is changing rapidly, and the commander must have a cool head and not be able to copy it. In the face of every attack, we must make accurate judgments to avoid casualties to the greatest extent."

"Your official understands that the Master Superintendent has reprimanded the official for countless times. Every time I fight with the lord, the official is very careful. Sometimes, I want to rush to the front, but when I think about the lord commanding, I just Don’t dare to do that.”

Both of them laughed, and they were about to enter Quanzhou. They didn't feel any pressure about the upcoming battle, which was also a kind of high confidence.

"By the way, Mr. He, Zheng Zhilong has two famous sayings, one is a gentleman in the world, everyone in the world can pick up goods, and the other is gold and a hundred victories. The Master Supervisor once specially commented on these two sentences, thinking that there is something wrong with them. It makes sense, but I can tell that, generally speaking, adults still don't agree with Zheng Zhilong's understanding."

He Renlong pursed his mouth.

"Master Supervisor doesn't agree with these two sentences at all. I remember that Mr. Supervisor said that what Zheng Zhilong considers is the interests of the Zheng family. From Japan to Taiwan, and then to Quanzhou, Zheng Zhilong has everything. Everything I do is for my own benefit. I have been pirates, merchants, and even confronted the imperial court. I used to occupy Taiwan and Ryukyu. Look at the governor. Everything is for my Ming Dynasty, and I never thought about myself Yes, comparing the two, what is Zheng Zhilong?"

"Master He, we can have this kind of understanding, but don't underestimate the enemy. We will soon enter Quanzhou. The army controlled by Zheng Zhilong has reached 10 people. We still need to be careful."

"Your official understands that our Jiangning battalion wiped out hundreds of thousands of rogues, so that the Hou Jin tartars dare not be arrogant. Although Zheng Zhilong has a hundred thousand soldiers, these soldiers have been in the south for a long time and have never been in contact with any battles. When the Jiangning camp soldiers met, they had to surrender obediently. If it wasn’t for the Master Supervisor’s request, the subordinate officials would definitely kill him. What is Zheng Zhilong? He actually dared to disobey the imperial decree and sent warships to attack the Weihaiwei Wharf, isn’t that courting death.”

Xiong Zijian nodded and didn't speak. His understanding is the same. Zheng Zhilong is looking for death this time, and he dared to plot against the Master Supervisor. Everyone in the court knows that the Master Supervisor is wise and wise, even those in the court who think Those who plot against the Master Supervisor only dare to do things secretly. If the Master Supervisor is serious, these people will never be able to live a good life. (to be continued...)

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