Chapter 154 The sword points to Zhenjiang for the moon
On the flagship of the Ming Army Navy, Zheng Chenggong stood on the deck and let the river breeze blow across his cheeks.
He came back, and he came back.
I thought this battle would take several years to come, but I never thought it would come so quickly.
When passing Chongming Island, Zheng Chenggong had no intention of attacking.
Ma Fengzhi, the admiral of Susong Town, is considered his old acquaintance. He has a good understanding of the Qing army general Zheng Chenggong. Ma Fengzhi has a cunning personality and will not easily reveal his true emotions. However, from the last time Zheng Chenggong attacked Nanjing, Ma Fengzhi took the initiative to show his kindness and said that he would be on the wall to look at it, Zheng Chenggong judged that he would not be loyal to the Qing court.
Although Ma Fengzhi did not take the initiative to contact Zheng Chenggong this time, Zheng Chenggong still felt that Ma Fengzhi would not tread this muddy water.
As long as Zheng Chenggong doesn't force Ma Fengzhi, Ma Fengzhi will not cause trouble for Zheng Chenggong.
This is naturally good news for the Ming army.
Zheng Chenggong only needs to concentrate on dealing with the governor of Liangjiang Lang Tingzuo, the governor of Jiangnan, and the governor of the navy Shi Lang.
Human energy is limited, and it is better to deal with two or three people than four or five people.
"Damu, we have to learn from this time, and we can't leave any regrets."
The last time the Nanjing Battle was defeated, the person who was most painful was not Zheng Chenggong, but Zhang Huangyan.
They are so close to Victory that they can touch the walls of Nanjing City, the sacred trees of Xiaoling Mausoleum, and the lake water of Xuanwu Lake...
This feeling of getting and losing immediately is so painful.
"Don't worry, Brother Cangshui, I've made plans this time and there will be no more surprises."
Zheng Chenggong said confidently: "Zhenjiang is not far ahead. As long as we capture Zhenjiang, we can go straight to Jinling. This time, no matter how sweet words are from Jinling and Lang Tingzuo are, I will not believe it. There is only Jinling in my eyes!"
Zhang Huangyan nodded.
It would have been better if this would have happened.
The advantage of the Ming army was that its ships were strong and its cannons were strong, and they could not be at a disadvantage in the tough battle.
Once it is delayed for a long time, the advantage of the elite soldiers will be gone.
The Qing army could use its numerical advantage to drag down the Ming army.
For the Ming army, it must be fast, the faster the better, and the Qing army cannot be given a chance to react.
"The last time I attacked Zhenjiang, I think the Donglu will definitely deploy heavy troops in Zhenjiang this time. We must not take it lightly."
Zheng Chenggong nodded after hearing this.
The last time they attacked Nanjing was very sudden. They took the sea route from Fujian thousands of miles away to the estuary of the Yangtze River, and went straight along the river to Huanglong.
In this case, it is normal for Zhenjiang to have no guard.
But after this war, the Qing army was on guard, and it was difficult to replicate the Zhenjiang victory.
Zhenjiang is the gateway to Nanjing, and Lang Tingzuo will definitely defend Zhenjiang at all costs.
As for the Ming army, there was nothing to keep. Only by taking down Zhenjiang could we quickly threaten Nanjing.
Zhenjiang will be the key point in the competition between the two sides, and the Zhenjiang players will take the initiative and advantage in this offensive and defensive battle.
Before this attack on Nanjing, Zheng Chenggong was still careful. He sent his confidant Gan Hui to lead a small army to harass the coast of Ningbo in order to attract Shi Lang's attention.
As long as Shi Lang is restrained, Zheng Chenggong will have enough time to conquer Zhenjiang.
This time he dispatched more than 500 warships, and he had all his assets in order to capture Nanjing and shake the world.
Nanjing is not just a city, it is also the largest city in Jiangnan and the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
If Nanjing can be restored, even if it only takes a while, it will be a very commendable thing for the anti-Qing forces in the world.
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In Zhenjiang City, Jiangnan Admiral Guan Yizhen kept pace with his hands on his back.
He had just received an urgent report that the Ming thief Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan led more than 100,000 troops and more than 500 naval warships to drive straight along the Yangtze River, as if entering a land of no one.
They came straight to Zhenjiang, and their momentum was even stronger than last time!
"I want to impeach Ma Fengzhi!"
Guan Qizhen was so angry that his beard was trembling and his lungs were about to explode.
As Admiral Su Song and responsible for guarding Chongming, Ma Fengzhi even put Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan in repeatedly.
If it could be said to be an accident once, it was like this twice in a row, and people couldn't help but wonder if Ma Fengzhi had reached any agreement with Zheng Chenggong secretly.
Tongzheng's charge was enough to kill Ma Fengzhi's entire family. If he hadn't been so angry that he stomped his feet, Guan Qizhong would not have thought of impeaching Ma Fengzhi on this charge.
"You damn Tongzheng, throw all the pressure on me, I will be your ancestor!"
No matter how angry you are, just cursing others can't stop Zheng Chenggong's invincible navy.
Guan Qizhong knew very well that Zheng Chenggong's army was strong, and a fierce battle was inevitable.
"I'm here, I'll send this admiral general order, and all soldiers prepare for war and fight against the enemy. From now on, the whole city of Zhenjiang will be fined. Those who dare to go out to the streets without authorization will be killed."
"Abide by the order!"
"etc!"
"What else does the Admiral have to give?"
"Immediately send someone to Jiangning City to ask for help from the Governor!"
After Guan Xiaozhong said that, he sat on the chair.
He and Lang Tingzuo were wearing pairs of pants, so he naturally knew how many troops there are in Jiangning City.
But even thousands of green camp soldiers have a role, and it is better than fighting alone.
Let’s take a step back, if Zhenjiang can’t be defended, Nanjing will definitely not be defended either.
This time Zheng Chenggong will definitely not fall into the trap again.
So he meant to transfer all the troops in Jiangning City to Zhenjiang. He believed that Lang Tingzuo could understand this truth.
As for the garrisons of the other prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River, the garrisons of the rest of the Yangtze River cannot arrive in a short time, and the distance cannot quell the near thirst, so everyone will not expect loyalty.
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"Friends, the master of Guo is calling back again!"
"The King's Army is fighting back!"
"The Ming Dynasty King is here, everyone is ready to eat and entertain the soldiers!"
In the water villages outside Zhenjiang City, some young and strong people were shouting with all their might.
They also just got the news and immediately ran around to tell each other.
Under the brutal rule of the Donglu, they lived like ants and had no dignity at all.
They have had enough of this kind of insecurity.
Now that I’m fine, the Guo family is calling back!
If we could use this wind to drive the Dongliu and restore Zhenjiang and even Nanjing, wouldn’t everyone have a good life?
The men and soldiers fought bloody battles to kill the enemy and serve the country. Although they couldn't help in this regard, they could still give them some food, wine and drinks.
They have figured it out now.
No matter how good the Ming court was, it was the Han people's own court. The Qing Dynasty was dominated by foreign races and did not recognize them from the bottom of their hearts.
Instead of being a slave in the Qing Dynasty, it is better to be a subject of the Ming Dynasty. At least the children will not be inferior to others since they were born!
"Everyone is ready, they are more enthusiastic, don't let the soldiers feel cold!"
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Chapter completed!