I'm really not the carpenter emperor

The wooden barrel was exploded in the sky, scattered into several lead bullets, and fired towards more than ten naval warships of the Laizhou Battalion on the left.

Shotgun shells are extremely powerful whether they are used in land battles or when they are applied to naval battles.

The scattered lead bullets hit the hull of the Fuchuan, and the chain bullets that followed broke the mast of the Fuchuan. For a while, it caused great losses to the Laizhou Ying Navy on the west wing.

Holland stood on the deck and said with a cold snort:

"In less than an hour, I can eat up the dozen or so warships on the west wing and continue shelling them!"

Although the number of ships on both sides is similar, the number of guns and guns carried by the Laizhou Camp Navy on the west wing is only half of that of the Dutch fleet, not to mention the fourth-tier battleships like the Queen. They are almost completely at a disadvantage.

It didn't take long for Holland to be happy when news came from behind him:

"Admiral, Daming's navy and Zheng's fleet are outflanking us from behind!"

"What are you talking about?" Holland was taken aback, and quickly put the binoculars behind him, "How could they come so fast..."

Just as the sailors said, behind the Dutch fleet, Shen Yourong led the main force of the Laizhou battalion to rush back to rescue, and Zheng Zhilong's Zheng family fleet was also moving towards their flank.

Obviously, the opponent wanted to surround himself again.

Holland naturally couldn't allow this kind of thing to happen. Even if the second Penghu naval battle was fought until now, he didn't think he would lose.

From Holland's point of view, the defeat of the Daming Navy and the Zheng family's fleet in front of him was a foregone conclusion, and what he needed to do was to wait for the reinforcements to arrive.

As long as Luo Fu's fleet arrives, he can easily defeat the joint fleet of Denglai Navy and Zheng's fleet.

With this battle, he is bound to become famous in the United Provinces and help the Netherlands regain its hegemony in the southeast sea.

Perhaps, they can also take advantage of the opportunity to land in Ryukyu, develop it into a Dutch province overseas, and become a noble governor.

However, before Holland gave another order, the news that came next made him despair. He couldn't believe that all the reinforcements he was eagerly looking forward to had gone to feed the fish.

Just now, the Luo Fu Fleet from South India was defeated by the combined fleet of Laizhou Ying Navy and Zheng Zhihu led by Zhang Pan in the Penghu Waterway!

Not only that, the captain Luo Fu died in the hands of the Ming general Zhang Pan, and even his flagship was captured by the Ming Navy. The deputy captain Schirlock led the remnants to escape into the Ryukyu Strait.

how so!

Is Luo Fu a fool? The Penghu waterway is the only shallow sea area in the warring sea area. How could he lead the fleet into it?

Holland couldn't figure it out, but he didn't have time to think about it.

Although the battle on the northern front has become increasingly clear, even the Queen's fleet still has the advantage, chasing the remnants of the west wing of the Dengzhou Camp Navy.

But the complete collapse of the southern front told these Dutch people that whether they were willing to accept the ending or not, the war was over.

Once the Laizhouying Navy and Zhengjia Navy on the southern line return to aid, it will be a dead end.

Holland looked at the Ming army cheering on the deck in the distance, and knew that the other party knew the news, and felt even more uncomfortable.

He put down the binoculars and clenched his fists, as if he aged ten years in an instant.

"withdraw."

"Retreat at full speed, to South India!"

The first mate subconsciously said: "Admiral, all the supplies and gold we transported from Iberia, the American continent and the Mediterranean Sea are all left in the chicken coop, and the Spanish Armada equipment seized the previous two times are also..."

"I don't want it, I don't want it all." Holland sighed, and once again looked at the warships of the Daming Navy gathered in the distance, feeling unwilling:

"After this battle, the hegemony in the southeast sea will no longer be in our hands..."

"Let's retreat, before the other party surrounds us, raise the sails and evacuate here at full speed, the farther the better!"

"The Queen, must not sink!"

Hearing this, the first officer also stared blankly into the distance.

The rising sun was slowly rising on the other side of the sea level. Under the rising sun, dozens of Ming warships gathered in the rear, and the cheers even came across the sea.

This is an upright victory that will be recorded in the annals of world war history!

In September of the fifth year of the Apocalypse, the second Penghu naval battle broke out between Ming and the United Provinces of the Netherlands. After a night of fierce fighting, it ended in Ming's victory again.

The whole battle was not smooth, it could even be called twists and turns, but the result was still gratifying and heart-warming.

As the news spread, every citizen of Ming Dynasty, as well as overseas Chinese, was proud of having such a strong motherland.

As news came back from the sea, more news came back from land.

Tianjin coastal defense guerrilla He Huchen took advantage of the situation to recover the chicken coop and captured more than [-] Dutchmen. He also properly handled the conflict between the landing Ming army and the local Gaoshan tribe, and successfully recovered the entire Ryukyu.

After the Chicken Coop and Diaoyu Island, Ming reincorporated the entire Ryukyu and Penghu Islands into its territory, and its territorial waters expanded hundreds of miles.

Holland couldn't bear the pressure, and he didn't have the will to fight to the end. He led the remaining fifteen Galen warships and his Queen to break out of the encirclement and fled to South India in desperation.

Western countries will know that after the second Penghu naval battle, Ming will take advantage of the Ryukyu Strait to firmly control the southeast waters.

The dejected "carriage drivers" have to admit that a new power has emerged in the backward Eastern Empire - Ming Dynasty.

And their leader is a young man who is only 22 years old.

……

A few days later, the Forbidden City Qing Palace.

At noon one day, Zhu Youxiao felt very sleepy. He put down the notes on the progress of the locust plague control in Shandong, lay down on the table and fell asleep.

These days, while anxiously waiting for the success or failure of the naval battle, and managing this huge empire at the same time, it is really exhausting...

Wei Zhongxian tiptoed into Xinuang Pavilion, holding this good news, feeling both grateful and excited.

In the end, it was the emperor who was blessed with God's help. Yuan Keli fulfilled his mission and led the Denglai Navy, which spent a lot of money and food every year, to win the naval battle.

"Your Majesty." Wei Zhongxian called tentatively like an old woman with a gentle voice.

Zhu Youxiao felt as if he was stepping into the air all over his body, he was shocked suddenly, opened his eyes, glanced down, saw that Wei Zhongxian was coming, and said displeasedly:

"what's up?"

Wei Zhongxian approached and said:

"The results of the Penghu battle have been reported, and our army has won a big victory."

Zhu Youxiao leaned over, poked his head and exclaimed, "What did you say, you won the battle, did you really win? What about Yuan Keli's victory?"

"Hurry up and show me!"

Wei Zhongxian held up the book tremblingly, and Zhu Youxiao almost snatched it in his hand. After opening it, the indifference on his face disappeared, and the gushing ecstasy could no longer be restrained.

Chapter 674 Establishment of the "Ministry of the Navy"

Now, no one is paying attention to the eunuch party harming the country, or the reform of the guards and military settlements.

The thirteen provinces of Ming Dynasty were all shocked by this shocking news.

Daming once again defeated the Hongmaofan fleet, not only regained the chicken coop, but also brought a large number of islands such as Diaoyu Island and Penghu Islands into its territory.

This is a great martial art!

Zhu Youxiao ordered the cabinet to proclaim his prestige to the world, and his personal prestige also reached a new level after his victory in the second Penghu naval battle.

In the barracks and in the streets and alleys of the capital, everyone was talking about this matter.

From the second day onwards, every household in the capital put up lanterns and festoons to celebrate, restaurants, teahouses, and even passers-by on the roadside talked about it.

For the people, the victory of the country is a great joy.

Especially the people and businessmen in Fujian, they were the most harmed by the Dutch invasion, and they can feel the hard-won peace of life the most.

For coastal fishermen, they can also go out to sea to fish and earn a living.

Compared with businessmen, the significance of this victory is even greater.

Many businessmen knew what this victory meant to Ming. It meant that there would be no Dutch warships in the southeast waters for at least ten years from now on!

The ocean-going fleet of the Dutch East India Company was severely beaten in the Battle of Penghu!

The only fleet in the South Indian colony was wiped out in the Penghu waterway, and Zhang Pan, the general commander of Laizhou who commanded this battle, also became famous in the first battle.

As a result, the shipping route can be unobstructed, and without the obstruction of the Dutch, the commerce and trade along the coast will be more prosperous.

Some western countries were shocked when they heard about the success or failure of this battle, and began to willingly come to Daming to do business. As for Philip IV of Spain, their jaws would drop in shock.

For Zhu Youxiao, although the war was won, the next thing is equally important.

On the third day after the news came, the court meeting began in the Huangji Hall.

"Our army has won a great victory, and I congratulate Your Majesty, long live, long live—!" All the ministers went to the hall and lined up on both sides.

After the excitement and excitement of the day before yesterday, Zhu Youxiao looked extraordinarily calm now, waving his hands to signal the officials to flatten, and said:

"In the battle of Penghu, fortunately, our navy officers and men fought hard to defeat the Red Fans and show off our country's prestige!"

After saying that, he turned his head and said: "Wang Aiqing, Yingying Gong, you two must honor the meritorious service and reward the officers and soldiers who participated in the war according to the rules, and there must be no mistakes!"

Wang Qia, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and Zhang Weixian, the British Duke who is also the governor of the Five Armies, came out one after another, and said at the same time: "Your minister leads the order!"

This post-war meritorious service has also been presided over by the Governor's Office of the Five Armies and the Ministry of War for many years.

For generals, the significance is equally great.

The reason why the Ministry of War is also responsible for part of it is also because it takes into account the wishes of the civil servants. After all, the Ministry of War has monopolized power for so many years, and it is not a matter of overnight, it needs to be done slowly.

This time, in the second Penghu sea battle, all the civil and military officials of the Manchu dynasty praised the martial arts of Emperor Tianqi and the mighty victory of the Ming army. At this time, it is logical to let the five armies' governor's mansion get involved.

As Zhu Youxiao had expected before, when the words fell to the ground, no one dared to oppose the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty.

Including those officials and censors, no one would go to the trouble at this time.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the honest and dutiful officials and sneered in his heart.

Zhu Youxiao naturally understood in his heart that if only the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies was responsible for the meritorious service this time, it is estimated that someone would jump out and object at this time.

Now there is no objection. Firstly, the impact of this big victory is too great, and secondly, the Ministry of War can also benefit from it.

Since I also have benefits to share, there is no need to go against the scales.

In this imperial court, including Zhu Youxiao, every word spoken by everyone is driven by interests behind them.

At this time, Wang Qia, the Shangshu of the Ministry of War, suddenly came out and said under the attention of everyone:

"Your Majesty, I have the original performance!"

"I'm in a good mood today, and Ai Qing will tell you what she wants!" Zhu Youxiao called Wang Qia into the palace last night, and that's what he was talking about.

The two monarchs and ministers had discussed it long ago, and the emperor Zhu Youxiao has treated himself well so far, and there has never been any incident of killing a donkey.

Wang Qia's situation is completely different from that of Wei Zaode, the chief assistant in the last years of Chongzhen. He has no worries, so naturally he will not back down at this time.

He said:

"Qizou Your Majesty, for this great victory, all the tribes in the northern part of the Great Wall, Annan, Uzang, and Qinghai have all sent letters, saying that they will send envoys to Beijing to congratulate the Celestial Dynasty on its victory."

"As for the West Fan countries, the number of merchant ships going to Fujian and other places has increased several times in recent days. It can be seen that the power of our victory has spread far and wide, and all the West Fan countries are looking forward to and fearing each other."

"I propose to set up a navy department to take charge of the ships, ordnance, money and food of the navy all over the country!" Wang Qia turned his head and glanced at the ministers whispering behind him, then turned back and continued:

"In case the Ministry of War doesn't know about maritime affairs, it will delay the fighter plane, and reproduce the disaster of Wang Huazhen and Guangning in the past!"

When the words fell to the ground, it caused a lot of controversy in the Emperor Palace.

He took out Wang Huazhen, former cabinet chief assistant Ye Xianggao's favorite student, and flogged his corpse, which was equivalent to drawing a clear line with his old friend Donglin party members in court.

If before this, Wang Qia's intentions were still a bit unpredictable, but now, it is obvious which side he is on.

Everyone present knows that the national army, including the navy, has been under the control of the Ministry of War since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and even in the Yuan and Song Dynasties.

In a word, since the establishment of the six departments, there has never been a situation in which another department was set up to take over.

Wang Qia, who is the minister of the Ministry of War, proposed to set up another navy department to command the national navy. Isn't this self-seeking to decentralize power?

If Wang Qia was Zhang Heming who held the power of the military and horses in the country and refused to hand over, and commanded indiscriminately during the war, so that he was ridiculously generous as the Minister of the Ministry of War, Zhu Youxiao would definitely give him the Minister of the Ministry of War as soon as possible to the end.

On the contrary, Wang Qia first supported the reform of the five-army governor's office, and then followed Zhu Youxiao's instructions and proposed the establishment of the Navy Department to manage the navy.

For Zhu Youxiao, the threat of Wang Qia, Minister of the Ministry of War, has become smaller and smaller.

In other words, the current authority of the Ministry of War is completely within the acceptable range of the emperor Zhu Youxiao. After all, the Ministry of War is also a large department, and its authority is too low, which is not a good thing.

As long as Wang Qia doesn't have any major problems in the future, such as lack of personal ability, etc., he, Minister of the Ministry of War, can make it through to the end.

Such people are the real smart people.

After hearing these words, Zhu Youxiao pondered for a while, then nodded in agreement.