From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 815

Ding Yuan, the admiral of the Leiden Navy, was transferred to the south to serve as the admiral of the Guangdong Navy after the Guangdong Sea War. After driving away Huang Taiji at the beginning of the year, Zhou Yuan asked the eldest sister to transfer him back.

Now, he is finally useful.

Although this is the first time Zhou Yuan has met him, they have actually communicated several times.

"According to the marshal's order, we are lightly equipped and only dispatched ten large ships and more than ten small boats for retreat."

"The ship is currently parked in the river channel of Songjiang Prefecture. The location is relatively secret. In addition, the two banks have been blocked in advance, so there should be no risk of leakage."

Speaking of this, Ding Yuan paused slightly, and then added: "According to the marshal's order, we have nailed iron spikes as long as one foot and as thick as an arm on the side of the hull, extending to the side and front, to ensure that they can nail through the opponent's iron sheet."

Zhou Yuan said: "Things on the ship need to be protected."

Ding Yuan smiled and said: "Please let the marshal put Heart, these generals know, just waiting for the marshal's order. "

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Then you set off immediately and rush back to Songjiang Prefecture as quickly as possible. Transfer at the post stations along the way. Hurry up. On July 12, which is ten days later, we will prepare for a decisive battle. You have to watch this time."

"I understand!"

Ding Yuan took a deep breath and gritted his teeth and said: "If we can defeat the Portuguese this time, let alone these ships, even if it means taking my life, it doesn't matter."

As the admiral of the Guangdong Navy for a year and a half, Ding Yuan suffered too much anger from the foreigners, and now he finally wants revenge.

July 12, the countdown begins.

With a burst of anger, he rode on his horse and rushed to Songjiang Prefecture as quickly as possible.

Zeng Cheng also rushed over, and when he saw Zhou Yuan, he immediately asked: "How is the situation! Has Haojing been taken!"

Zhou Yuan looked at him and chuckled: "Master Zeng, Haojing was taken, but McPherson had already escaped."

"We destroyed a cruiser, and McPherson fled in a hurry. Now the Chaozhou merchants' fleet has already sailed to Southeast Asia."

"This battle, we can be considered a small victory."

Zeng Cheng clenched his fists and shouted: "Great! Damn! I finally vented my anger after holding it in for so long."

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes and said: "Is it vented just like this?"

"Master Zeng, , are you interested in going to the east with me? If you want to witness the defeat of the Portuguese. ”

Zeng Cheng glared and said, “Of course! I will never miss this kind of thing! It would be even better if I could chop off McPherson’s head myself.”

Zhou Yuan couldn’t help laughing and said, “Then Mr. Zeng may have to suffer in the next few days, because I will ride non-stop to Ningbo Prefecture, a full 1,300 miles!”

“We will change horses at the post stations along the way, ride for five or six hours every day, and we will arrive within four or five days.”

Zeng Cheng was shocked on the spot. His old bones could not stand such a treatment!

"Let's go for it!"

Zeng Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "I really don't want to miss this battle. I'll go with you!"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing out loud, patted Zeng Cheng on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Master Zeng, don't hurt yourself. Go with the Henggao ship, and you can also reach Ningbo Prefecture."

"I'll go first. There are many things waiting for me to deal with there."

He and Li Yu'an looked at each other, then rode on their horses and went out quickly.

They have long been accustomed to traveling, and their bodies can fully withstand such an intense journey.

They can even talk while moving fast.

"Why Ningbo Prefecture? Where do you think McPherson is going?"

Li Yu'an held the reins with one hand, and with his left hand, he took out the pre-peeled peanuts from his arms and threw them into his mouth.

Facing the strong wind, Zhou Yuan said loudly: "I said that the moment he decided to give up Haojing, he must have thought of a way out."

"And what is the way out? On the one hand, he can continue to make money in Dajin and wait for the right opportunity to counterattack. On the other hand, he can settle more than 3,000 French people? Among them, there are women and children in addition to soldiers."

"These people need to live, eat, need food, need fresh water, and need a lot of supplies."

"McPherson must have arranged them in a place with supplies, because the supplies on the ship... that is equivalent to strategic resources. It is impossible to actively consume them unless it is absolutely necessary, and it is far from enough to eat."

"So his way out needs to meet two conditions. First, it is an island on the coast of Dajin, where he can observe the movements of Dajin at any time, and can attack and fight, and make money and plunder the coast."

"Second, it can't be a deserted island. He needs supplies, needs to purchase, and needs to support people."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "The answer is very simple and it's about to come out."

Li Yu'an said, "You mean, Dongfan Island."Zhou Yuan said: "Dongfan Island certainly meets the requirements, but will McPherson bet everything on the Dutch? They are in fact competitors, and they only temporarily united because of the rise of Dajin."

"He will not hand over his life to anyone, he will go to... Hezhou!"

Li Yu'an tilted his head and said: "Where is this? I haven't heard of it!"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "It is an island less than 100 miles away from the coast of Ningbo Prefecture. It has been developed and belongs to Dinghai County, Ningbo Prefecture."

"There are more than 10,000 residents, but in recent years, they have suffered from island pirates and island destruction, and the people are living in dire straits."

"About eight years ago, after the failure of the Guangdong Sea War, McPherson controlled the southeast coast, and Hezhou was occupied by a pirate named Li Dan and became his base."

"Without McPherson's promise, would Li Dan dare to occupy Hezhou?"

"Believe it or not, at this moment, McPherson is already on his way to Hezhou The road. "" They colluded with the island's recently, and planned to play a big vote. "" I have been waiting for them for a long time. " "" So the Virgin Sister, La Chau, is the real decisive battle. "Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan's complexion became embarrassing, his eyes were boiling, and the cold voice said:" In addition to Michamon and the pirates, the island Kou's transit station. " "Li Yu was stunned, and for a while, he didn't understand why he was also an enemy. When Zhou Yuan mentioned the island, he always murdered. At the same time, the two female guards hurried to the Fuzhou Treasure Shipyard. They revealed their identities and met Guan Lu as quickly as possible.

"Master Guan Lu, please be sure to pass it to His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhongwu!"

This is a small bamboo tube with a piece of paper wrapped inside.

The inner guard said: "This is the letter we received this morning. The carrier pigeon is one of the ones taken away by Lord Ye. There are two letters wrapped in the bamboo tube. The letter outside has only two words-top secret, handed over to Zhou Yuan."

"We dare not open it, so we have to ask Master Guan Lu for help."

Guan Lu's figure was also shocked, and he said in a deep voice: "The prince has left for more than half an hour, and it is definitely too late to chase him."

"I will find a way to send the letter to him, you guys retreat."

After the inner guard left, Guan Lu opened the note in the bamboo tube, and saw that it was written on it: "Dongfan wants revenge, Zhangzhou Mingxian."

Guan Lu looked serious, immediately put away the note, and called his subordinates.

"Send a pigeon to the Ningbo branch and have them deliver it to the prince in time."

"Also, go to the Fuzhou governor's office..."

At this point, Guan Lu paused and said in a deep voice: "Forget it, I'll go myself!"