The Red Mansions

Chapter 789 Chen Xiao: It's just whimsical
Another night passed.

In the afternoon of the next day, following the gathering of news from all parties, Carlos took fifteen ships and about three teams fled towards Haojing, and the patrol boats of the Guangdong Navy that surrounded Haojing Island naturally couldn’t deal with them. Posing a substantial threat, he was torn apart a passage and fled towards Hengqin Island south of Haojing.

And Jia Heng also approached Haojing on the boat of the Guangdong Navy. During this time, the governor of Haojing, Bujialu, just watched the battle and kept silent all the time, as if quietly waiting for the outcome of the war between the two sides.

On this day, in the evening, on the deck, Jia Heng leaned on the railing and looked up at Hengqin Mountain, which was faintly visible in the direction of Haojing, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

This is the later generation of Macau, which was not much developed at this time, and the mountains in the distance are lush and lush.

Chen Xiao frowned, walked up to Jia Heng, and asked softly: "If Hao Jing is recovered, how will the Portuguese people be arranged?"

Jia Heng said without hesitation: "Divide Nan'ao Island into districts and continue to let the Portuguese live in them. The Portuguese can become a springboard for my big man to go to Xiyi."

Chen Ling looked at the young man, and said softly, "Is that how you admire Xiyi's ingenious skills?"

It is said that after this war, the Portuguese can be expelled from Haojing, and they are still under the nose, which is aimed at the Hongyi cannon.

The power of the previous cannons is indeed not small, and it may become a surprise soldier to raid the Jurchen.

Jia Heng looked at the beautiful young girl, and said softly: "How can these be considered miraculous skills? At a small scale, it can improve the lives of the people, but at a large scale, it is also a weapon for the military. Do you think this shipbuilding is a miraculous skill?" Kinky?"

Chen Xiaoqing's eyes reflected the young man's face, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said, "But those officials who read sage books don't think so, if you get in touch with barbarians a lot, citing their strange skills and tricks will definitely make you a human being." Criticism, this is a battle of the great, and if it is not done well, it will be life and death."

Jia Heng smiled, knowing that the girl said it on purpose, and said softly: "So, why should I care what those officials think?"

"Plenty of money is shared by everyone. If one person speaks ill of you, he will still believe you. When a group of people speak ill of you, that person will always have doubts. Besides, you now..." Chen Xiao said softly.

Jia Heng stared at Chen Xiao, sized her up for a while, and looked at the girl with annoyance, and said, "It seems to be the same, but it probably hasn't reached that point yet."

Xiaoxiao always wants to enlighten him, or keeps separating the relationship between the monarch and his subjects. Don't become Daoyan by his side one day, let's rebel.

Jia Heng suppressed the absurd thoughts in his heart, and asked in a low voice: "You just saw that Xiyi's firearms are sharp, do you think there will be a day when there are only a few thousand people in Xiyi, and there is no army in the vast China?" its opponent?"

It's hard for him to say, the old lady took the child and ran to the northwest Xishou.

Hearing this, Chen Xiao frowned, and said softly: "The current firecrackers are so inconvenient to use, whether they are carried or accurate, they are far inferior to bows and arrows, and they can't be used after it rains."

"But the blunderbuss will not always be like this. One day there will be the kind of blunderbuss that can shoot far and can fire continuously. Before the Franco cannon, the two armies still used trebuchets to attack the city." Jia Heng said softly: "Xiaoxiao, you don't know the origin of your family's education."

Chen Xiao frowned when he heard the young man claiming his family background, pursed his pink lips, and said softly: "During the Song Dynasty, there were many Rockets and Thunderbolts, but they still didn't stop them from being destroyed by Yuan. You also said earlier that the person who decides the outcome of the war."

Jia Heng talked to Bujialu earlier, and there was an interpreter not far away, and the girl took this sentence very seriously.

Jia Heng said silently: "It's not either one or the other. Look at that ship. After a few shots, the wooden boat caught fire in an instant. Firearms will replace bows and arrows one day. It is not only the ladder for Gongshu's siege, but also new defenses. Weapons, such as spears and shields, both will develop forward, for example, the ship that was sunk by the Guangdong Navy was an iron ship, and it would not be so easily sunk."

When Chen Xiao heard the words, under the eyebrows of Liu Ye, her clear eyes flickered, and she asked, "Iron boat? How can iron be made into a boat?"

Jia Heng said: "An iron-clad ship, but you haven't seen it before."

"How does the iron boat float on the water? It's nonsense." Chen Xiao glanced at the young man with narrow and clear eyes under his curved eyebrows, and said lightly.

Jia Heng said: "Iron can float on water. For example, if you make a boat out of iron sheets, it can float on water."

Things that have been taught in junior high school physics, if the buoyancy force is greater than the gravity of the object itself, it will float on the water.

"Even if what you said can be realized, how can human power row the boat? It's just a fantasy." Chen Xiaoqing's eyes flickered, looking at Jia Heng with strange eyes, and said in a low voice.

Jia Heng said softly: "Look back and find a craftsman to make one, and you will know if it will work. At that time, you can help me row the boat."

At this time, it may be difficult to build iron ships. The smelted iron is too brittle, and there are welding problems.

However, if craftsmen are allowed to make an iron boat and prove that iron can float on water, there should be some impact on the concept of this era. There are also hot air balloons used for military reconnaissance, telescopes, etc., which are not things that transcend the times.

Chen Xiao held the Xiuchun knife in her hand, her crystal clear jade face was as cold as frost, and said, "Let's talk about it after the battle."

In the past, she was asked to watch the wind, but now it has been changed to rowing an iron boat. Don't let her push one day...

Um?I also saw too much of his troubles.

At noon the next day, news came from Xiangshan County that Fang Jun, the commander of the Guangdong Metropolitan Government, and a general of the Guangdong Navy, landed at Haojing from the gate of Xiangshan County, and fought with the Portuguese entrenched in Haojing. , landed in Haojing in the afternoon of the second day.

Immediately afterwards, Wu Tao, the Guangdong sea master, sent someone to deliver the news, and Carlos's large fleet was forced into the waters around Haojing by the official army.

Jia Heng also gradually approached the Haojing sea area two days later. At this moment, around the island, the warships and patrol boats of the Guangdong Yuehai Navy were cruising in all directions on the vast sea. Looking around, the masts were like forests. Up and down.

Haojing is actually only a tiny place. Now that the bureaucratic machinery and war trains in the whole of Guangdong are in motion, it is like a mountain topping out, and there is no room for resistance at all.

Almost in response to a sentence, 20 is not enough, the next year, the widow will send 80 troops to destroy Chu!

Jia Heng stood under the mast, looked into the distance, and sighed inwardly, this means that the firearms have not yet produced a generational difference, and the three thousand lobster corps have not yet reached the point where they are all over Beijing and Tianjin.

And even if it is a firecracker, if it is a Jurchen, it may have a miraculous effect at the beginning, but the stability of the firecracker and the Jurchen will also use firearms, and the advantages are not as obvious as before.

However, after the introduction of Hongyi cannons and firecrackers, we can still fight the battle of wealth and resources.

At this time, Bujialu looked at the young man holding the sword and looking far away, and asked: "Count, I want to know, if the mirror belongs to your country, will your country still recognize the previous contract."

Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at Bujia Road, stared at it for a full minute, and said: "Some clauses need to be revised, but the overall meaning remains unchanged. Your country can live in Haojing, but your country must fully support our country. Provide guns and a large number of firearms for our country to use, and our country will use troops in the north."

Upon hearing this, Sir Boogaroo said, "The Earl can rest assured, can he send his attendants to persuade those rebellious officers?"

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Sir, you can send someone there."

At this time, there is no need to stop it. Now that the official army has surrounded the entire Haojing, they have already gained the upper hand, and the official army has delivered a lot of casualties in the past few days.

Thirteen warships and seven patrol boats were damaged, and hundreds of soldiers were killed or injured. This casualty is still quite large. It can be clearly seen that some generals and schools of the Guangdong Navy have begun to work hard.

With a solemn expression, Bujialu and Mr. Li at the side went to give instructions to the entourage beside him.

On an unknown island in the southeast of Haojing, Carlos and his brother-in-law Alam took a sailboat, together with the entire fleet, headed towards the island in a hurry.

An anxious look appeared on Aram's face, and he said in a deep voice, "Carlos, what should we do now? There are too many Han troops and ships, densely packed like locusts."

This is the deep impression left on the Portuguese by the pursuit of the past few days. The total number of warships and patrol boats has exceeded [-].

This was an asymmetric war between numbers and ships. Although the Portuguese had very sharp firearms and their ships were mainstream sailing ships of this era, they still suffered a lot of damage when facing the huge fleet of the Guangdong Navy. The fighting will of the Portuguese and Han people on board was a little shaken.

At this moment, Carlos's white and gloomy face was a little gloomy, his eyes flashed coldly, and he was thinking about the next move in his heart.

Because this is different from what he had imagined before, and it seems that Jazz was not beheaded by the Earl of Han to boost morale. The most important thing is that the Guangdong Navy, which was originally thought to be vulnerable, is stronger than imagined. toughness.

In this era, the Yue Haijun is not as afraid of Puyi as imagined. Of course, there may be some fears. Few wars will cover up some historical problems in the past.

This is actually the true thinking of all the generals and schools in the Guangdong Navy, from the Guangdong General Wu Tao.

Allam lowered his voice and said, "Carlos, Gard and the others have already become suspicious, saying that they want to send someone to negotiate with the Guangdong side and inquire about Jazz."

Several officers under Bujialu, Gard, Keller, Poole and others are not fools. The pursuit at sea these days made the Portuguese gradually suspicious.

And the most important thing is that everyone consumes a lot of ammunition and needs to go back to the island to replenish it. Surrounded by the officers and soldiers like this, the final result may not be good.

At this moment, a Portuguese man with an orange-red turban on his head and a big beard on his face and under his jaw ran into the cabin, saluted, and said anxiously: "Carlos, there are a lot of men at Haojing. The national army went ashore."

When Carlos heard this, his heart froze, his brows furrowed, and he looked at Alam and said, "The shameless Han people launched another sneak attack."

Alam said angrily: "Carlos, we need to go back to the island to support, otherwise we will be in trouble if we are cut off."

Carlos was about to speak when suddenly a captain on board the ship entered the cabin, looked at Alam and Carlos, and said, "Sir, the Sir sent an envoy to board the ship, Mr. Poole and Keller are going to stop the ship and communicate Messenger to discuss."

At this moment, Poole and Keller have received the attendants sent by Bujialu and learned some of Carlos' lies.

Carlos looked ugly, and said in a low voice: "Tell them two, the Han fleet is chasing after us, we can't stop, return quickly, and negotiate with the Han people when we arrive at Haojing."

Saying that, looking at Alam, both of them saw something bad in each other's eyes.

At this time, Bujialu sent envoys over, and obviously understood their plot, so should they return to Haojing, or escape from the island.

After the captain left, Alam made a decisive decision and lowered his voice: "Let's take a detour to the island of Jilong Mountain. There is a friend of mine there. After the war here is over, we will return to China."

Obviously, there is no way to go back to Haojing Island.

Carlos shook his head and said, "I've already prepared people, saying that we were also deceived, and that's why we clashed with the Han army."

That exquisite and graceful figure appeared in front of his eyes, and his heart was covered with a haze. Is he going to leave Haojing?
Alam looked hesitant, and said, "If the Earl of Han forces the Sir to hand over the person who started the war..."

As soon as this remark came out, Carlos' face changed slightly. Thinking of the Han Earl's arrogant posture and cold eyes, he felt a little bit awe-inspiring.

"Even if you don't go to Jilong Mountain, you can also flee to other countries in Southeast Asia. We will come back when the Han army retreats. At that time, the Jazz will at most fire." Alam said in a low voice.

Carlos thought for a while, nodded, and agreed.

While the two were discussing the escape plan, after the two officers, Poole and Keller, learned that Bujialu had not been harmed by the Han army, a white flag was hoisted on the ship's mast.

Wu Tao of Guangdong Navy immediately sent people to take over the fleet of eleven ships from Poole and Keller, and sent people to report victory to Jia Heng's flag ship.

Jia Heng had actually boarded the land of Haojing on Bujia Road at this moment. When the officers and soldiers gained the upper hand, Bujialu sent envoys to Haojing to persuade the remaining generals to lay down their weapons. There was no need to resist, and the whole process went smoothly. Many, and the Guangdong Navy went ashore to take over Haojing Island.

At this moment, Jia Heng, under the guard of the Jinyi Mansion, abandoned his boat and landed. Accompanied by General Wu Tao of Guangdong, he and Sir Bucarro rode on the bluestone road to the Governor's Office. The sound of fighting has long been sparse, and the sound has gradually become inaudible.

Bujialu looked at the panic-stricken ordinary Portuguese people around him, and introduced to Jia Heng: "Your Highness, the Portuguese have lived here for generations and have regarded this place as their hometown. If they leave here, they don't even know where to go." go."

"But this is the land of my great man." Jia Heng frowned, interrupted, and said in a deep voice: "The citizens of your country have occupied this place for too long, and even want to occupy it for generations, annex it as their own land. It makes no sense."

The problem of Haojing must be resolved, but it is not to expel the Portuguese, but to bring the Portuguese under the management of the Guangdong government.

Bujialu's expression changed, and he was speechless for a while.

As the two talked, they gradually approached the Governor's Mansion in Haojing. This is a two-story garden mansion that occupies a large area, and there are houses for guards around it.

At this moment, it has already been taken over by the Guangdong Navy, guarding the surrounding area.

Sir Boogaroo walked forward with a complex look on his face.

Jia Heng said: "Sir, the Portuguese afterward need to disarm all their weapons, and the related firecrackers and cannons need to be handed over to our side for management. Of course, our country will return some of the firearms according to the previously signed treaty."

Bujialu opened his mouth, and finally swallowed back the words of disapproval that came to his lips.

Although the governor of Australia does not know the allusion that people are swordsmen and I am fish, but the current situation is stronger than people, and I still have some experience.

Jia Heng said: "Don't worry, sir, as long as the Portuguese live in Haojing and pay taxes according to the regulations, as before, the Han government will not, and they can even cooperate in firearms and maritime trade. I am very concerned about your country's firearms and Shipbuilding skills are very interesting."

When Bujialu heard this, he was inevitably relieved. He was worried that there would be a war, and the earl of the Han country in front of him thought of expelling his own expatriates.

And at this moment, surrounded by several Portuguese guards, at the gate of the garden building, a plump beauty ran out of the mansion leading a girl in a white dress.

"Father." Nona saw Bujialu at a glance, her azure crystal eyes were shining brightly, and she ran towards him like a gust of wind, and said in surprise.

Hai Li also looked at Bujialu excitedly, with excitement on her fair face.

Bujialu supported the saddle, turned over quickly and got off the horse, and walked quickly, hugging the mother and daughter, talking about something, regardless of some strange eyes around.

Jia Heng silently looked at the family of three who were being reunited, his expression paused.

Chen Xiaorong paused, and said softly: "That Carlos was not found, and the people on the other ships said they did not see him."

Jia Heng said in a low voice: "Let the people of Yuehai Navy search and arrest the nearby waters, especially not let him escape to Fujian and Zhejiang, and then join Duoduo."

Duoduo is not a fool either. If he knew that he was in Haojing, and saw the Portuguese red cannon, he might become vigilant after knowing the power.

Fortunately, some craftsmen who produce firearms are still in Haojing.

At this time, Bujialu finished talking with his family, looked at Jia Heng and said, "Your Highness, this is my wife Hai Li and my daughter Nona."

Said, looked at Nona who was on the side, smiled and said: "Nona, call uncle quickly."

At this time, Nuona looked at the young boy with a young face, blinked her blue crystal eyes, opened her mouth, but didn't shout out.

This person is not a few years older than himself, how can he call uncle?

Bujialu smiled a little embarrassedly, and said, "This child is not usually like this."

Jia Heng nodded, glanced at Nona, smiled at the slim girl, and said softly: "Just call me brother."

Nona's eyes were slightly surprised, and she called softly, obviously a little timid, apparently a little frightened by the sound of the guns earlier.

Jia Heng didn't say much, but at this moment, a Jinyi mansion guard ran from the outside and said loudly: "Commander, two officers, Poole and Keller, are here."

At this time, Mr. Li was translating beside Bujialu.

Bujialu's face darkened, he turned to look at Jia Heng, and begged, "Count, I want to talk to the two officers under my command."

Jia Heng nodded, and said, "Jazz is whatever he wants."

At this moment, under the instruction of Bujialu, almost all the Hongyi in the Land of Mirrors were confiscated.

Chen Xiao said softly: "Xu Tingye and Zhao Yi followed Guangdong and ordered Fang Jun to come over."

Before the war between the two sides, Xu Tingye and Zhao Yi, the military inspectors, had already withdrawn to the posthouse in Xiangshan County. Now that they heard that the dispute between Haojing and Haojing was successfully resolved, they came to Haojing under the protection of a group of guards in Jinyifu Meet Jia Heng.

Jia Heng paused, and said, "I'll go and have a look."

(End of this chapter)