The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1669 So you guys call yourselves the Satsuma Domain, huh?
Yizhou, Dongning
After a two-week rest, the fleet set sail again.

This time, Jiang Sheng led four thousand men to threaten the Shimazu clan.

However, according to Zhang Cheng's thinking, the Shimazu family would most likely not admit defeat, after all, they are famously stubborn!
The feud between the Choshu and Satsuma domains is essentially a history of hatred between the entire Kyushu army and navy.

Therefore, it is most likely impossible for the Zheng family to use this as a threat. They must be completely subdued, or even have their backbone broken!

However, Zhang Cheng has not yet climbed to a high position in the Zheng family. Otherwise, he would have done everything in his power to conquer the entire Kyushu Island and use it as a "breeding ground" for the Zheng family in order to plot against the Qing Dynasty.

Seeing Zhang Cheng fishing, the boatman came up and said, "Brother Cheng, have you caught anything yet?"

Turning to look at the boat captain, Zhang Cheng's lips twitched as he said, "Boat captain, if you had gone any slower, I might have been able to catch a fish!"

"Hey kid, you're bad at the boat, and you're blaming my boat for being fast!"

With a broad smile, Chuan Zheng couldn't help but tease Zhang Cheng.

"Who says I can't catch fish? After we defeat the Satsuma Domain, let's see if I can catch any!"

Looking intently at the ship's captain, Zhang Cheng immediately retorted.
If you can't catch other fish, there's always shark, right?
Shark: You're actually a pretty nice guy!

Satsuma Domain: Are you even speaking human language?
After more than ten days of travel, the group finally saw Kagoshima.
However, the next steps should be handled by Jiang Sheng as the commander-in-chief, since Zhang Cheng is just a common soldier now.

In a port where troops were stationed, there was a great deal of noise.
Inside the military tent, Jiang Sheng looked at the crowd below and said, "The Shimazu family will be arriving soon, so please be prepared!"

"Rest assured, sir, we will be fully prepared!"

When Jiang Sheng spoke, the crowd below quickly cupped their hands in response.
Just then, a number of people walked into the tent. The one leading them was none other than the chief retainer of the Shimazu family, who said with a smile, "Greetings, Lord Jiang. May I ask what important matter brings you to the Satsuma Domain?"

"Humph!"

Looking at the elders of the Shimazu family with a serious expression, Jiang Sheng slammed his hand on the table and said, "You Shimazu family have the nerve to say that? You're secretly colluding with the East India Company, and we, the Prince of Yanping, can't even interfere?"

"Lord Jiang, why should we, the Satsuma Domain, need to explain our business dealings to your Yanping Prince's Mansion?"

Looking at Jiang Sheng with confusion, the elder of the Shimazu family retorted.
"So, the Shimazu family doesn't intend to acknowledge its responsibilities to the Prince of Yanping's residence?"

Jiang Sheng stared coldly at the old man of the Shimazu family.
It should be noted that the Prince of Yanping's Mansion went to great lengths, even at sea, to arm its troops.

On the contrary, for ships coming to Kyushu, there's no third possibility: you either pay taxes or the ship sinks.
But now, the Satsuma Domain is doing business behind the backs of the Prince of Yanping and the East India Company, and even has ships from across the ocean. They've completely abandoned the Zheng family!
"The so-called responsibilities are nothing more than those imposed on our Satsuma Domain by your Zheng family. If the Zheng family is so powerful, our Satsuma Domain will not be one to be trifled with!"

Speaking to Jiang Sheng, the elder of the Shimazu clan knew that the Qing dynasty had already put the Zheng family in a bind in the war. The fact that the Zheng family was in such a hurry meant that they were short of military supplies. The Shimazu family absolutely could not back down.

"Fine, you said that! Get lost!"

Looking coldly at the elder of the Shimazu clan, Jiang Sheng was also quite conflicted at this moment.

Before Zheng Jing arrived, he had already told him that it would be best to avoid war if possible, but now, avoiding war was no longer an option.
"I await the Zheng family's change of heart!"

After speaking to Jiang Sheng, the elder of the Shimazu family left with his men.

Inside the military tent, Jiang Sheng remained silent for a long time before tapping the table and saying, "We have no choice but to fight now, but from where should we attack?"

"How about we just attack Kagoshima? We can just plunder their Shimazu clan and be done with it!"

As soon as one person finished speaking, many people sighed.
To attack Kagoshima, they would have to cross a narrow, strategic pass; if the battle went poorly, their ability to retreat would be questionable.
Just as everyone was frowning in worry, Zhang Cheng brought in some food and said, "Gentlemen, it's time to eat!"

"Eat something first! No rush!"

Jiang Sheng gestured to the crowd below and then laughed.

But just then, Zhang Cheng glanced at the map and said, "Why don't you attack Southern Satsuma, sir? We came here to teach the Satsuma Domain a lesson; we don't necessarily have to kill them!" Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jiang Sheng immediately said, "That's right, isn't Southern Satsuma also part of the Satsuma Domain?"

"If we land here, we can conquer Southern Samo within two days."

Pointing to the location on the map, Jiang Sheng suddenly laughed.

Just as everyone was looking at Zhang Cheng, he smiled and said, "Sir, may I be the vanguard?"

"You? How old are you, kid?"

Seeing Zhang Cheng's appearance, one of the centurions standing beside him was surprised.
"My lord, I am very brave!"

Looking intently at Qian Zong, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become serious.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jiang Sheng turned his head and said, "Commander Han, your unit will lead the way, take this kid with you!"

"Yes, General!"

Upon hearing Jiang Sheng's words, Han Meng immediately nodded.

A few days later, the Zheng family's ships gradually left the port.

Seeing all this, the people of the Satsuma Domain thought they were afraid and immediately laughed, because the Zheng family was nothing special!

However, immediately after the fleet left, it turned around and headed towards land.
Five days later, in the Southern Satsuma Domain, when people saw dust billowing from the land, they were immediately puzzled.

"Then, what is that?"

"A samurai? Strange? There's no battle going on!"

Just as the crowd of people were discussing this, a huge Zheng family banner appeared.

"They're from the Zheng family!"

The warriors of Southern Satsuma cried out in terror, and were immediately thrown into a panic.
Mounted on his galloping warhorse, Zhang Cheng gripped his spear and hurled it forward.
"Wow!"

The spear, like a sharp arrow, pierced straight through the foot soldier who was about to close the gate.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

A hysterical scream erupted, and panic gripped the entire southern Samoa.
But just as the bell rang, Zhang Cheng rushed to the door, drew his spear, and shouted, "Kill!"

"Wow!"

With his spear swung in a wide arc, Zhang Cheng charged into the city like a tiger.
Staring at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Han Meng stood frozen in place.

Is this kid even human? How can he be so invincible?

Daishan: With three hundred chisels and thirty thousand mortars, do you think he's a human being?
Liu Bang: If you put it that way, I'm not sleepy anymore, because I have one here too!
Wang Mang: What? What are you saying?
Foot soldiers and samurai poured out from the long street, trying to stop Zhang Cheng in front of them.

But the moment the two sides clashed, they all fell into pools of blood.

Seeing the short, stout guys rushing out one after another, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, I can't reach them!"

Angrily dismounting, Zhang Cheng charged forward on foot, roaring, "So you call yourselves the Satsuma Domain? Huh!"

"boom!"

With a swing of his spear, Zhang Cheng sent a man who barely reached his waist flying. He felt he had been too cruel; how could he hit a child like that!
However, despite saying that, he swung his spear around and smashed it relentlessly, without ever stopping.

When Han Meng led his men in, he saw Zhang Cheng alone, carrying a long spear, chasing and killing the foot soldiers and samurai.

(End of this chapter)