Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 556 Sitting Battle

In October, the seaside in the north has begun to send out bursts of piercing cold, and the fragrance of flowers and trees has begun to wither, but here in Borneo, no matter what time of year it is, it is always green and the coolness brought by the sea breeze is the best. Just as they were able to undo some of the scorching heat, many soldiers from the north were even provoked to unbutton their uniform collars, and they didn't put them on until the officers came with a stern face.

It’s no wonder that in history, the North ruled the South basically. Regardless of the southern ships and northern horses, physical weapons, and the climate alone, the northerners stick out their tongues when they go to the south, but the southern soldiers and horses go to the north. It's frozen like a dog, and it's impossible to walk all the way, let alone fight. Now, the begging army has taken advantage of the north to south.

But under the advantage, the rhythm of the war has slowed down. This time Song Qingshu brought a total of [-] troops, [-] sailors, and [-] land troops to Makassar between Borneo and Sulawesi. It has been more than a month in the strait, but the naval army and the Spanish treasure ship intercepted the water villages on both sides of the strait with giant trees and stones, facing the main force of the opposite Dutch fleet, but did not fight.

In the distance by the sea, the canoes of the Denardians are more useful than the battleships of the Qihuo Army at this time. Along the coastal waters, these Turkish allied forces are rowing small boats scattered in the sea to fish, moving in and out of the water flexibly. In the village, singing the oldest fisherman's song, there is a special charm in it. A deck chair is placed on the beach, listening to the waves quietly, drinking coconuts, and making Song Qingshu forget that this is a war, as if he is on vacation.

However, his leisure is based on other people's busyness. On the one hand, he has to pick up documents and information, and on the other hand, he has to deliver food to Song Qingshu. Li Xiangjun is still wrapped up thickly with a basket, and he is not open at all. He walked over angrily with a sullen little face, and threw the basket on the ground regardless of the majesty of the commander, and ran to the side in anger and sat down.

Feeling hungry, he crawled up, opened the food box, and immediately Song Qingshu slapped his head in disappointment: "Why is it still a banana?"

In later generations, Indonesia’s rice production can occupy the fifth place in the world, and Dongba cuisine is also famous in the world, but it is also a product of being colonized by the West. Today, these people in the South Island are still far behind, and most of them are still there. In the stage of fishing and hunting society, there is little land reclamation. More than [-] troops are stationed here. Naturally, the military food must be supplied by the Danadi and many tribes in the Borneo Islands to entertain the army of the Celestial Dynasty. Take it out, what kind of bananas, dried fish, dried coconut, finally some rice or brown rice without bran removed, Song Qingshu who eats bananas these days is almost growing a tail in his ass.

"Didn't the commander-in-chief order, what do the soldiers eat, what does the commander-in-chief eat? Everyone eats this, so don't pick and choose."

On the side, Li Xiangjun didn't reject this long thing at all, so he peeled off one naturally, stuffed it into her red mouth, and watched the long white thing go into her mouth. Going in and out, watching in a daze, holding the food box for a moment, Song Qingshu couldn't help becoming evil.

"What are you looking at, handsome?"

Halfway through eating the banana, Li Xiangjun suddenly turned around, turned his head a little guiltyly, wiped the corners of his mouth, and then Song Qingshu said flickeringly, "It's nothing, I thought of a delicacy, and I'll let you eat it tonight."

Song Qingshu's words were meaningful, but unfortunately, Li Xiangjun didn't show any face at all, and threw the banana peel aside in annoyance, and she unceremoniously remonstrated.

"The commander-in-chief, instead of thinking about delicious food, might as well focus on the current war. He has been hoarding here for a month. The big guy is very anxious, waiting for when to attack!"

It's true, since the establishment of the begging army, it's not that there haven't been protracted siege battles, but that's just like fighting at will. It's not like now, watching the enemy ships on the opposite side, but they are not allowed to fight. How many people under Shi Lang's command are there? A hot-blooded captain launched an attack without authorization, and was punished afterwards. For a whole month, not to mention the Spanish fleet in a hurry to return to Europe, even the beggar army itself, many people were a little impatient.

Especially Song Qingshu's comfortable situation every day made the generals even more worried.

It's a pity that Li Xiangjun's persuasive persuasion like a martyr in ancient times got another big yawn from Song Qingshu.

"It's not like we go out to eat other people's rations, why are you in a hurry? There will be a time to fight!"

Standing up from the ground very speechless, Li Xiangjun turned around and left, and even walked away with the food box, making Song Qingshu get up helplessly.

"Xiang'er, where are you going?"

"Go back and pick up some information, and isn't the handsome guy dissatisfied with this lunch? I took it back."

In ancient times, Shu Diao, Yi Ya, and Wei Kaifang starved Duke Huan of Qi to death, and today there was a beggar Shuai who was starved by his secretary. Seeing Li Xiangjun go farther and farther, his stomach growled, Song Qingshu Sadly, he picked up a crab from the beach, twisted the claws of the crab and shook his head depressedly.

"Just a little mustard!"

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Although Li Xiangjun was a bit disrespectful, this month, Song Qingshu was indeed a little too lax. Every day, the fleet just lay across the sea, and he didn't even do daily inspections. Seeing the patrol boats that the Dutch sailors came out every day, but the huge combined fleet of the Ming army shrank in its shell like a giant tortoise and avoided fighting. In addition, the climate here was hot, and everyone was furious.

Up and down, even the patrolling guards below seemed a little drowsy. The afternoon passed quickly, the scorching sun receded, and the temperature finally dropped, but the comfortable people wanted to drowsy even more.

"You guys, what are you doing?"

A clever scolding sound suddenly sounded, leaning against the edge of the water village, on the wooden watchtower, a few sailors jumped up excitedly, and went up to salute.

"Report sir, the humble ranks are on a lookout mission!"

"Look out and look out! Do you look out like a halazi?"

Li Xiaohei was so angry that his cheeks ached, he was depressed these days, just came out to patrol around, and caught several of his soldiers sleeping while on duty, which made him furious, and yelled and cursed.

"If Holland attacked while you were sleeping, how many people would die for it, and you won't even have enough heads to lose two of you!"

"But, captain, didn't the Dutchman not attack? We have so many troops, does he dare to come? Besides, the commander is not in a hurry..."

He actually dared to talk back, seeing that boy Hei who had just enlisted in the army, Li Xiaohei became even more furious, and sprayed his head and face all over his face.

"Fart, how does the commander-in-chief fight, using you little soldiers to dictate? Contempt for the superior, laziness on duty, the crime is aggravated, come here, immediately drag him down and fine him for one month, and confine him for seven days!"

"team leader!"

"There's no need to plead, it's useless for anyone to plead!"

Hearing that the veterans in his team actually spoke beside him, Li Xiaohei scolded him even more irritably. Although in the battle in Manila, he climbed up to the position of captain of the 50-man team by relying on the achievements of the top ten, but for him The great hero in the goddess nurse's dream is still too far away. Now that the battle is ahead, Song Qingshu has been standing still.

However, that veteran who was also from the First World War in Gaolianghe did not shut up, but pointed to the distance in even more horror.

"Captain, there is light on the surface of the sea!"

The sunset at the equator is much later than that in the north, and this time is much later. It is like this. At six or seven o'clock, the afterglow of the sun has already set on the western mountain. The whole strait is pitch black. Very conspicuous at night.

"Could it be those foreign fishing boats? They've been doing this a lot these days!"

These days, what makes the soldiers of the Qihuo Army even more unbearable is that the Southeast Asian soldiers of those allied countries entered the Qihuo Army barracks at will, and often stole some things. Commander, some guys actually went to the barracks to provoke themselves, but the military judge only dealt with the beggars, and ignored those bastards. Because of this, the unlucky guy who just had seven days of confinement was listless and muttered to the side , but before he finished speaking, Li Xiaohei suddenly stretched out his hand to interrupt him.

"do not speak!"

The binoculars vigilantly patrolled the night, staring at the spots of light floating like will-o'-the-wisps on the dark sea surface. Suddenly, a roaring explosion sounded suddenly on the sea surface, and the flames splashed a few meters high water column , Li Xiaohei finally saw clearly the light in the roar, and shouted at the top of his voice in panic.

"The Dutch are attacking! Call the police immediately!"

The heavy gong sounded chaotically across the entire sea, and the coalition barracks, which was still in silence, suddenly became chaotic...

(End of this chapter)