The Red Mansions

Tainan, Anping Castle

Jia Heng invited the three Yang brothers and Beijing Wang Shuirong to the hall, and the two parties took their seats again.

Shui Rong asked: "Zi Yu just mentioned chasing the remnants of Liu Xiang's troops. I wonder where they fled to?"

Jia Heng said: "They should have gone to the big island in the southwest. This matter can only be left to the prince and the three generals Yang to eradicate the roots. I will lead the navy to pursue Hauge's troops and prevent them from harassing the people on our southeast coast."

When the two brothers Yang Lu and Yang Ce heard this, they were very happy.

Yang Lu looked excited, almost slapping his chest and saying, "Don't worry, Lord Wei, we all know Liu Xiang's escape route to Nanyang Island, and we will never let Liu Xiang come back and cause trouble to others."

Jia Heng said: "I certainly believe in the three generals."

Yang Lu pondered for a moment and asked: "Gong Wei, I don't know what the imperial court's attitude is towards Zhou Fang's island barbarians. They may hinder the imperial court's pursuit of Liu Xiang's troops. Will we fight against the island barbarians at that time?"

Jia Heng said: "First be courteous and then fight. If Liu Xiang can be handed over, the imperial court will continue to trade with the barbarians as usual."

The priority now is to wipe out the remaining pirates, and then we can find excuses to invade other big islands later.

Yang Lu nodded and said: "That's the case, I'll know what's going on."

Jia Heng ordered: "Li Shu, go and get the map drawn by me in the study."

During this time, he mapped the entire Asia, which was not difficult for a later liberal arts student.

Li Shu received the order, then went to the study room, brought the map to the hall, and hung it on the screen.

Jia Heng pointed to the island on the map and said: "This is our Dajuan Island. This is Manila. It is currently occupied by the Spanish barbarians. After Liu Xiang is captured, our navy and sea trade will make great achievements one day." , able to defeat the Spanish barbarians."

Shui Rong looked at the sea map, his eyes flashed and his heart moved slightly.

Yang Lu was quite shocked and said: "Who drew this sea map? It is so accurate that even the small island I visited many years ago is recorded?"

Li Shu said proudly: "This is drawn by my governor himself."

As soon as these words came out, not only the three Yang brothers looked shocked, but Shui Rong also looked at Jia Heng in shock.

Is there really anyone in this world who is born knowing?
Jia Heng said: "This picture shows the situation of the islands in the Zhou Dynasty. Whether the Han Dynasty's naval division can dominate Nanyang in the future depends on whether these islands can become our Han Dynasty's possession."

Shui Rong said softly: "Is this what Zi Yu said about using sea divisions to protect sea trade?"

Jia Heng nodded, looked at the few people, and said, "It's almost noon. Let's have lunch first. It's also a welcome refreshment for the prince and General Yang."

Everyone talked and started to enjoy the lunch.

After the banquet was over, the three Yang brothers also returned to their residence to rest.

Jia Heng and Wang Shuirong of Beijing came to the study to talk. They took their seats as guest and host, and the servant served them tea before turning and leaving.

Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, I have informed the imperial court that Taiyuan Island will be set up as a province, named Taiwan, with three divisions. There is still a lack of a governor. Your Majesty can serve as the governor and govern this island. I don't know your Majesty." how about?"

Shui Rong thought for a while and asked, "Ziyu plans to use this island as a naval defense port to expand to the entire Southeast Asian island?"

The chart just now was clearly prepared.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "In the future, all matters related to maritime trade can be based on Taiwan Island to reap the benefits of maritime trade. At the same time, we will wait for opportunities to send troops to the Southeast Asian island countries, and at the same time, we will protect the merchants who go to sea for trade."

When Shui Rong heard this, his expression changed slightly and he said, "What Ziyu said is true, but doesn't Ziyu want to send troops to Liaodong? If Xiaowang stays in Taiwan, North Korea will not be able to take care of it."

Although this place was good, he still wanted to follow Zi Yu to conquer Liaodong, land in North Korea, make achievements, and leave his name in history.

Jia Heng said: "Conquering North Korea does not happen overnight."

He did not expect that Wang Shuirong of Beijing was obsessed with conquering North Korea. Compared with governing a country in such a barren land, it seemed that he would be more famous than conquering Liaodong.

But Zheng He's reputation is not weak, and if he breaks into Thailand, he may be the beginning of future generations of transvestites.

Shui Rong thought for a while, then turned his eyes to Jia Heng and asked in surprise: "Isn't there any other candidate for Ziyu?"

Jia Heng said: "Other candidates are mostly suitable for acting in civil affairs. There are very few generals like the prince who can take charge of one side."

In fact, it would be better not to use Shui Rong, the king of Beijing, but to have a confidant sit here to make Taiwan his base. However, in the early stage, Shui Rong may not be able to get the court to agree.

Shui Rong was overjoyed when he heard this. He was obviously very impressed by Jia Heng's compliments. He nodded and said, "Since Zi Yu said it, I might as well try it here."

Jia Heng: "..."

After being stunned for a moment, he said: "Your Majesty, don't worry about staying in this barren land for a long time and not being allowed to return to the court. It will only be three years at most. When everything on the island gets back on track, the court will also send other officials south to appease the army and calm the people."

Beijing Wang Shuirong is the military minister. Now that he has shown his ability in governing affairs, Emperor Chongping will still take him seriously and appoint him.

Shui Rong nodded, stared at the boy in the python suit with burning eyes, and asked: "If Ziyu wants to use the navy to attack North Korea, at that time, can I be allowed to lead another navy to follow Ziyu into North Korea and regain Liaodong? ?”

Jia Heng said warmly: "The North Korean navy has sent boats south one after another. I, the big man, will wipe out the North Korean navy and then counterattack the Korean peninsula. At that time, we will definitely have to gather a lot of navy to conquer."

Shui Rong nodded, and suddenly said: "Zi Yu, it's just that I am leading troops to govern the island, and the princess hopes that Zi Yu will take more care of me."

Jia Heng's expression was as usual, and there was no difference in his tone. He said warmly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Zhuo Jing and I usually like Xinxin."

Shui Rong looked at the young man and didn't say much else.

Seeing that everything was agreed upon, Jia Heng turned around and returned to the back house without leaving any water.

Jia Heng stared at the slim and quiet girl. He came closer, took the girl's slender hand and asked, "Xiaoxiao, have everything been packed."

Chen Xiaoxing came closer and said softly: "Everything has been packed. When should we set off?"

Jia Heng said: "Early tomorrow morning, Hauge will definitely harass the southeastern coast when he returns to Liaodong. In some places, the navy has been transferred here. Local guards alone cannot stop him."

At the end of the day, Jia Heng felt a little worried in his heart.

Chen Xiao said softly: "As for the matter here, everything is left to Shui Xiong, right?"

Jia Heng nodded and said softly: "Denglai Navy and Jiangnan Navy went to pursue them, while Guangdong Navy temporarily stayed on the island."

"That's fine." Chen Xiao thought for a while and said thoughtfully.

Jia Heng said: "I was thinking just now, would it be better if this island was left to my people?"

Chen Xiao looked at the young man and said, "Isn't Shui Rong one of your men?"

Jia Heng: "..."

"I think if you can even take him in, you can get some help." Chen Xiaoyu, with a face as beautiful and as cold as a snow lotus in the Tianshan Mountains, snorted coldly, with a hint of ridicule on the corner of her mouth.

Jia Heng's head was covered with black lines and he whispered: "Don't make trouble."

As he spoke, he put his arms around the beauty's plump waist and said, "If you say more, I'll accept you first."

Xiaoxiao has the potential to gradually evolve into a venomous snake, and needs to be conquered inside and out... to reach all directions.

Chen Xiaoyan's cheeks were as red as pink petals, and she said softly: "Okay, Jinyi Mansion has just sent news that Queen Song has arrived in Jinling, stayed there for a few days, and met Yan Yiliu, the daughter of Nan'an County Prince."

When Jia Heng heard this, there was a flash of memory in his eyes, and he asked in surprise: "Yan Yiliu? Is she still in Jinling?"

He had met Yan Ye's daughter once again, and she had an unyielding look on her face. He had not seen Princess Wei when he was in Jinling last time.

Of course, he really wasn't the Guanyin who gave birth to his son.

Chen Xiaoyu's face was as cold as frost, and there was a hint of emotion in her shining eyes. She said: "After Yan Yiliu came here, he had no children for several years. He seemed to have gone south for treatment. He didn't expect that the Prince of Nan'an County in Shenjing City had appeared. This matter is up to you. If you can rejuvenate yourself, it will be done without any hesitation."

Jia Heng showed a hint of discomfort on his face and said, "Xiaoxiao, stop talking nonsense."

Xiaoxiao really knows a lot about him. Compared to Chai Dai and other girls in the garden, they still have respect for him. Xiaoxiao even has some sense of moral superiority when looking at him at certain times.

Chen Xiao snorted coldly, with a cold expression surging in his clear eyes as clear as water, and said softly: "I see that one day their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are pregnant with your child, it won't be surprising."

Jia Heng: "..."

What to say?Two big-bellied women?It’s really unbearable.

Jia Heng hugged the beauty tightly. As he spoke, he touched the girl's pink lips and felt a faint fragrance of lotus. He said softly: "Stop talking, stop talking. If you say anything else, there will be scenes."

Xiaoxiao is teasing his sex again?Well, he was really in high spirits right now.

Chen Xiao saw the young man approaching again. When he felt the sharp aura and his bright cheeks were as red as haze, he secretly spat in his heart. Do you really want to do such a debauched and immoral thing? Have you passed?Then the young man had come closer, his warm and soft breath approaching, almost like a river flooding him, carrying intimacy and affection.

After a long time, Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Chen Xiao and said warmly: "After this war is over, I should be able to rest for a while."

During the entire 16 years of Chongping, almost all of them were fighting in the north or south. To be honest, he was really tired.

Of course, he achieved three consecutive jumps in title, and finally became the first-class Duke of Wei.

Fortunately, there won't be any major wars next year. In the northwest, Junggar and Heshuote are licking their wounds, while the Jurchens in Liaodong are working hard to wash away the national humiliation.

Under Chen Xiao's curved eyebrows, his misty clear eyes flashed, and he said softly: "I always feel that the implementation of the New Deal may not be so smooth."

Jia Heng picked the snow pears and said softly: "What should I say?"

"The scholars in the south of the Yangtze River are relatively weak, but the powerful ones in the north may not cause any trouble. You will know when next spring comes," Chen Xiao said.

Jia Heng's eyes moved slightly and asked, "Xiaoxiao, do you have any news?"

Chen Xiao said softly: "I can't say anything yet."

Jia Heng gently stroked Chen Xiao's round shoulders and said warmly, "Then don't worry about it for now."

Chen Xiao leaned her head on Jia Heng's arms and said, "Things can't stop now. Once they really stop, it won't be good for you."

Jia Heng's expression paused and he said, "That's what you said."

What Xiaoxiao said is the same, if the internal and external troubles are gone, the emperor will most likely be suspicious.

In fact, the fact that he is able to rise from one rank to another is really based on extinguishing the flames everywhere.

The next day, early in the morning, the morning sun shone slightly, and the sea breeze blew on the young man's face.

Above the port, a large number of naval forces from the Jiangnan Camp and Denglai Navy were ready to go, while Shui Rong and Guangdong General Wu Tao saw off Jia Heng at the port.

After Shui Rong completes the final arrangements, he will also lead part of the Guangdong Navy and the troops of the three Yang brothers to Manila to pursue Liu Xiang.

"Let's go!"

Following Jia Heng's order, Jiangnan Daying Navy and Denglai Navy, with a fleet of [-] to [-] men, set sail and headed north.

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But it was said that Prince Hauge of the Manchu Qing Dynasty led the Jurchen Blue Banners and more than 2 remaining members of the Korean Navy to escape from the Taiwan Strait toward Taipei and all the way to the waters near Fuzhou.

On the vast sea, the fleet led by Hauge rode the wind and waves and gradually left the island mainland.

"Master, let's have something to eat." At this time, a Zhenglan Banner wearing blue studded cloth armor came closer and put down the dishes on the plate.

Hauge was sitting behind a long table, his face gloomy, and he roared: "Take it out."

How could he be so stupid before and not realize that those Hongyi were all fake Han people? Hateful, hateful!
At this moment, accompanied by a burst of heavy footsteps, Abate quickly entered the cabin, his majestic and heroic face full of solemnity.

Anger surged on Haug's face. He suppressed the irritability in his heart and asked, "Have the casualties been accounted for?"

In a previous battle, the Korean Navy was bombarded by the Han army's Hongyi artillery, damaging many warships.

Abate said: "More than half of the North Korean navy has been damaged, and now there are only 2 troops. If we add our people, there are still [-] troops."

After hearing this, Hauge was silent for a moment and asked, "Where is Cui Daocheng?"

"General Manager Cui's flag ship was hit by a Han cannon. It's probably more serious than that." Abatai sighed and said.

The North Korean navy followed all the way and helped command the navy, but did not want to die at sea.

Hauge patted the table with a bang, and saw the cups, bowls, chopsticks and plates jumping, and the crackling sound kept coming.

Abatai looked slumped and said in a low voice: "The Han people should not stay here for a long time. They should return to the army quickly. Fortunately, our Eight Banners Xiaorui suffered no casualties."

"Now, how can I have the honor to go back?" Hauge looked angrily and whispered.

He originally came with the mission of disrupting the southeastern part of the Han Dynasty for the Qing Dynasty, but now he has returned with no success and has also lost a lot of navy troops. How can he see the faces of the Dorgon brothers?
Abatai said: "We won't be able to eat the food on the ship for long now. It's better to take advantage of the empty southeast coast of the Han people and grab some back to see if we can occupy the Han people's territory."

Hauge nodded and said: "Yes, the Han army is by no means our opponent on land, but it cannot be Fuzhou. There are still many soldiers and horses left in Fuzhou, and they are too close to the main force of the Han Dynasty Navy."

Shi Tingzhu thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the Hangzhou side is more prosperous, and the Zhoushan side is more suitable for garrisoning, advancing to attack, and retreating to defend."

Shi Tingzhu further explained: "The Ningbo Guards and Hangzhou Guards of Hangzhou Prefecture have been transferred. We will stop at Zhoushan Island and then enter Hangzhou Prefecture."

Hearing this, Hauge's eyes lit up and he said: "What General Shi said is that Hangzhou Mansion is empty, and this is our opportunity."

If we can break through Hangzhou Fucheng, even if we eventually return to North Korea, this trip south will not be completely without progress.

Just when Hauge, Abatai and Shi Tingzhu were discussing plundering Hangzhou to replenish military supplies, they continued to be unable to escape.

"Your Majesty, the Han ships are chasing us." Wu Shoujin said with a look of panic on his face.

Hauge said coldly: "Defel them off immediately!"

The people who were being chased along the way were like lost dogs, and Hauge was somewhat agitated.

Shi Tingzhu said: "Your Majesty, the Han army has Hongyi cannons in their hands. If we confront them, the damage will be too great."

"The shells in the Hongyi cannon are limited. After so long, there should not be many shells left." Hauge said in a deep voice with a hint of anger in his eyes.

At this moment, the two generals Shui Yu and Dong Qian of the Jiangnan Navy were leading the ships to hold on, gradually approaching Hauge's fleet.

Fighting broke out again between the two sides, and the ships collided and jumped.

The soldiers of the Zhenglan Banner of the Jurchen Eight Banners were extremely brave and skilled in fighting. They faced the bombardment of artillery fire and charged towards the Han fleet.

It has to be said that the North Korean navy and Jurchen bannermen, who had superior strength, still caused some disturbances to the Han army.

The soldiers of the Han army were on a building ship flying a red flame flag with the word "Han" in it, and the soldiers were all ready.

Shuiyu picked up the monocular telescope and looked into the distance. He turned around and looked at the Korean navy and the Qing navy that were being attacked by the Han army. He said: "General Dong, the Jurchens are working hard. They have many ships. As time goes by, we You must suffer a loss."

At this moment, the Han navy also has about [-] troops. Of course, there are Hongyi artillery here, which has some advantages in firepower.

Dong Qian's face was a little solemn, and he said: "General Shui, use the thunderbolts you brought out. First, bite these North Korean navy soldiers tightly and not let them out of sight. Otherwise, they will immediately go to the island to harass the mansion. County, with the bravery of the Jurchen Eight Banners, the guards in the prefectures and counties along the way cannot resist it."

Shui Yu nodded and said: "What General Dong said is reasonable. The Jurchens must not be allowed to land."

At this time, following Dong Qian's order, the soldiers of the Jiangnan Daying Navy on the warships began to lift wooden boxes one by one from the cabins and took out the Hongtian Lei.

Looking at the approaching North Korean naval warships and the Jurchen bannermen who are not afraid of death.

"Whizzing!!!"

Thunderbolts with black smoke flying through the air and landed on the enemy ship.

"boom!"

But there was a "boom", and as the smoke filled the air, iron nails shot out, passing through the bannermen of Zhenglan Banner and the sailors of the North Korean Navy.

In a short period of time, the approach of the North Korean navy and the Eight Banners was slightly suppressed, and the Hongyi artillery kept firing at the dodging North Korean warships in the distance.

Until the afternoon, Haug finally reluctantly called for gold and retreated his troops, leading the remaining ships and sailors to continue fleeing north.

"Let's not pursue it for now. Count the casualties and results and report them to the Commander-in-Chief." Dong Qian said to Shui Yu who was standing aside.

Shui Yu responded, and then ordered his soldiers to start counting the casualties.After a while, the results of the naval battle came out. The official army lost four ships, while the North Korean navy and the Jurchens lost more warships, probably twenty.

More than 1000 officers and soldiers were injured, while the North Korean navy and Jurchens lost about [-] people.

Shui Yu nodded and said: "As a result, the North Korean Navy and Jurchens currently only have 2 people."

"This is also a large force. Once it lands on the southeast coast, it can cause unspeakable turmoil." Dong Qian said in a deep voice with a look of worry on his face.

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