After hearing Shenying's analysis of the Navy, Zhou Zhong felt as if someone had poured cold water on him, and he was a little listless. At this time, Shenying comforted him: "Master Zhou, don't be discouraged. Although the Ming Navy retains

My fighting power is not much, but I am big

Except for the Japanese pirate rebellion many years ago, the Ming Dynasty's maritime territory has been relatively peaceful in recent years. After Mr. Zhou took over the coastal defense, he had enough time to train the navy. I believe that with your talents, the Ming Dynasty navy will be completely renewed!"

Except for a few ministers such as Zhengde and Li Dongyang, no one else knew about Zhou Zhong's subsequent aid to the city of Malacca. After all, it was considered a military secret. Although it was impossible for the Portuguese to send people to the Ming Dynasty to inquire about the information, things that should be kept secret should still be kept secret.

, so Shenying didn't know that Zhou Zhong would need a capable navy next year, so she comforted him like this.

However, when Zhou Zhong heard Shenying's words, his heart moved, and he asked impatiently: "Old General Shen, based on your experience, can you train the naval forces in Guangzhou and Ningbo in half a year? At least

Do we also want them to develop a certain fighting capacity?"

Hearing Zhou Zhong's question, Shenying smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Master Zhou, if you are asking about the army on land, then I can give you an affirmative answer. It won't take half a year at all. Just give

In three months, I can train an army capable of holding swords and guns, although such an army will not have enough combat effectiveness.

Strong, but at least they won't run away when they see the enemy. However, the navy is completely different from the land division. In addition to face-to-face fighting, the navy also needs to know how to control the ship, and the ship must also be equipped with artillerymen, archers and other arms. These arms

None of it can be trained in a short period of time. Therefore, I feel that half a year may not be enough!”

Hearing Shenying's answer, Zhou Zhong felt even more disappointed. In fact, he should have thought a long time ago that the navy is a technical branch, both now and in future generations. In an era where cold weapons are the dominant force, the army may only need a few urgent drills.

It can be put on the battlefield in a few months and then slowly grow in the war, but the navy has to learn more things and cooperate more closely with each other. It is impossible to train a navy that can fight in a short time.

's army.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhong couldn't help but feel a little unwilling. He had put so much effort into this matter and even agreed to Zhengde to become an official of the imperial court. Could it be that he just watched the Malacca Strait fall just because he had no soldiers to fight?

Will it fall into the hands of the Portuguese? If that is the case, then not only will he not be able to explain it to Zhengde and the Ming Dynasty court in the future, he will also be unable to explain it to himself!

Seeing Zhou Zhong still frowning, Shenying felt a little strange, so she immediately asked: "What? Is there something difficult for Mr. Zhou? Do you need my help?"

Zhou Zhong smiled bitterly at Shenying's kindness at first, but he soon thought that after all, Shenying had been in the army for many years, and he was an expert in fighting. Maybe he had a way to solve the problems he encountered.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhong cheered up again and said: "Old General Shen, now I encounter a military problem, and I hope to ask you for advice!"

"Master Zhou is very polite, but I dare not say anything else. I do have some experience in fighting, and I can help Master Zhou with some advice!" Although Shenying was modest at first, when he talked about fighting, he revealed

A look of pride,

He worked hard in the army when he was young. He relied entirely on his hard work in the army to accumulate military exploits, and then little by little he got to where he is today. So when it comes to war experience, he does not think that the Ming Dynasty

There are people in the army who are stronger than him.

Seeing that Shenying was so proud, Zhou Zhong was very happy. He immediately told him about his aid to the city of Malacca. Although this matter needed to be kept secret, Shenying was a senior general of the Ming Dynasty, so there was nothing wrong with telling him.

, what's more, now Shenying also knows that Zhou Zhong is a popular person in front of His Majesty, it's too late for him to flatter him, let alone talk about this matter everywhere.

After listening to Zhou Zhong's story, Shenying burst into laughter, which made Zhou Zhong a little confused. After a while, Shenying stopped and said: "Master Zhou is so smart and confused for a moment.

Ah, according to what you said, those Portuguese want to occupy the city of Malacca in Raushizi, so they will not sail the ship to the land, right?"

Having said this, Shenying paused for a moment, then continued: "In addition, there are few Portuguese people. It is definitely not an easy task for them to completely occupy the capital of a country, and they will definitely encounter strong resistance from the locals. Such a move

Come, they will definitely send most of the soldiers on the ship to the land. If they take this opportunity, they can organize a fast ship to carry the soldiers.

The soldiers captured their ships as quickly as possible. In this way, the opponent's navy became an army, and the naval battle became a land battle. In comparison, the land battle was much easier. It was just a matter of who

The army of the Ming Dynasty is more numerous and fights more bravely. Although I cannot guarantee that the army of the Ming Dynasty is more brave than the Portuguese, at least the number of soldiers will definitely not be less than that of the Portuguese."

After hearing these words from Shenying, Zhou Zhong suddenly felt enlightened. Although he had previously thought of sneak attacking the Portuguese while they were attacking the city of Malacca, it seems that the so-called sneak attack also refers to the naval attack on the navy.

A sneak attack would inevitably lead to a naval battle, but Shenying analyzed it extremely thoroughly and was able to use his strengths and avoid weaknesses to turn the naval battle into a land battle.

In fact, this is not surprising. After all, Zhou Zhong has never led a queen, so he naturally does not know how to seize the opportunity on the battlefield, nor how to bring out his own strengths. In comparison, Shenying looks much more professional, and he can tell at a glance

The weaknesses of the Portuguese were revealed, and a simple and feasible plan was formulated.

Zhou Zhong was also overjoyed after hearing Shenying's words. He stood up and saluted solemnly and said: "Thank you, Old General Shen, for reminding me, otherwise Zhou might have been stuck in the horns of a bull's nest and never been able to get out!"

"Master Zhou is too polite. I just said it casually, and I don't deserve such a courtesy from you!" Shenying also hurriedly helped Zhou Zhong up, who was saluting, and waved his hands. However, Shenying soon said hesitantly, "

Mr. Zhou, based on what you said just now, I inferred that Portugal

It is very possible for people to land ashore, but the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and no one knows what will happen next. Therefore, when Mr. Zhou leads troops to assist the city of Malacca, it is best to have an experienced general by his side.

Make corresponding adjustments according to changes in the battlefield situation!"

Shenying also realized at this time that although Zhou Zhong was promoted to Admiral of the Four Seas, he knew nothing about military matters, so he finally gently reminded Zhou Zhong to find an experienced general, so that he could avoid

He made mistakes in battlefield command. You must know that war is never a child's play. A small mistake may lead to the failure of the entire war. There is no need to be careless.

When Zhou Zhong heard this, he first burst into a wry smile. He was forced into the position by Zhengde. He didn't know many civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty at all, and there seemed to be no capable generals during the Zhengde period, even the veteran general in front of him.

Ying is not very famous in history.

"To be honest, Old General, Zhou doesn't know much about the Ming Dynasty's army, and he doesn't know a few military generals at all. The old general has been in the army for a long time, so he must know some experienced generals, so Zhou Zhong would like to ask the old general to help recommend

How many!" After hearing Shenying's reminder, Zhou Zhong immediately said, the only general he knew was this old general, so he could only ask the other party to introduce a few.

Hearing that Zhou Zhong asked him to introduce some experienced generals, Shenying's face was filled with joy, and he asked impatiently: "Master Zhou, just now you said that you have mastered the Portuguese's plan and time to send troops, I

Dare I ask, when will they send troops to Malacca?"

"This..." After hearing this, Zhou Zhong recalled the records in his mind about the Portuguese invasion of Nanyang, and finally said with great certainty, "As far as I know, the Portuguese should attack Malacca City in July next year!"

"Great!" Shenying stood up very excitedly after hearing Zhou Zhong's words, then bowed and saluted Zhou Zhong, "Master Zhou, you want experienced generals, I am not boasting, the entire Ming Dynasty

In our army, there is absolutely no general who is more experienced than me, so if Mr. Zhou is willing, I am willing to do my best for you!"

Seeing that Shenying actually recommended himself, Zhou Zhong was also stunned, but then he asked with some confusion: "Old General Shenying, weren't you sent by His Majesty to Bazhou to suppress the rebellion? How could you have time to go with me to assist Malacca?

city?"

"Lord Zhou doesn't know. Although there are thousands of rebels in Bazhou, they are just some random people and there is nothing to worry about. As long as I arrive with a large army, I will be sure to wipe them out within a few days.

By the end of the year at the latest, we will be able to return to the court victorious, and then I can rush to serve you. Although I don’t understand water warfare, I can help you.

Malacca City mainly focuses on land warfare, so I can help you with some advice!" Shenying said excitedly. What a military commander fears most is not fighting, but not fighting, because fighting means military merit.

Only through military merit can he be promoted. Although he has been named Jingyang Bo, Shenying has always wanted to be awarded a title based on military merit during his lifetime.

Hearing Shenying's words, Zhou Zhong was also very happy. Although Shenying did not have any outstanding achievements in history, the opponent was able to command from a guard and step by step to the high position of the commander-in-chief of the left army and the right due to his military merits. This is

It is enough to show that the other party is also experienced in many battles. He can have such an experienced veteran by his side, and the other party also deliberately wants to make friends with him. This is naturally the best helper for Zhou Zhong. (To be continued, please search.
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