Ten Dragons Take the Inheritance

Chapter 469 Difficult Journey
"Master He, what's the matter?" the anxious Yunyu asked impatiently when he saw He Zhen put down the letter in his hand.

He Zhen bowed his body and said calmly: "Your Majesty, there are four things mentioned in the letter: First, there is indeed a small road in Kota Ding that leads to Xinshan Mountain, but this road is used by natives to collect firewood and collect herbs. Not to mention the rough road, there are still several cliffs. It is really difficult for the army to pass. In addition, Shadow Three has sent more than a dozen people to Kota Ting, and they will arrive tomorrow according to the time. Secondly, the English fleet and army stationed in Danmasek mainly relied on supplies from two directions—a part of the food was rationed by the Dutch Governor’s Palace, and the other was transported from the body through the Strait of Malacca. There is not much food in the luggage, mainly strategic materials such as ammunition. It is reported that the Dutch side will have several large supply ships to deliver food and other items to Shanmaxi on the first and eighteenth of every month. In order to trade with England, English merchants can only buy my Qing products from Batavia. Therefore, there are frequent merchant ships from Batavia to Danmasek, and it is extremely difficult to surprise Danmasek. .Thirdly, Shadow III has mobilized manpower and is ready to launch cooperative operations at any time. However, most of these manpower are indigenous people who have never used firearms and know nothing about guns. Auxiliary role. Fourth, news came from Shadow [-] that those who claimed to be the adherents of the Celestial Dynasty seemed to be plotting to revolt because they could not bear the harassment and oppression of the English. Shadow [-] had contacted them, but did not disclose our army news that has arrived."

"Oh?" After listening to He Zhen's words, Yunyu didn't ask any more questions, but just answered casually, pacing up and down the cabin with his brows tightly locked, and after a while, he stopped and walked with big strides In front of the battle model, he stared at the area of ​​Shanmaxi, and after a long time suddenly asked: "Master He, how many fleets does the Dutch have in Batavia?"

"Reporting to my lord, the Dutch fleet is very scattered, but there are not many warships in the entire Java Sea. There are only a dozen warships in Batavia. If the Malacca squadron is not counted, they can only piece together two at most. Ten warships, most of which are old warships." He Zhen had vaguely guessed the intention of Yunti's question, and immediately revealed the strength of the Dutch.

"Oh, hahaha..." Yunyu laughed loudly. After laughing wildly for a while, he suddenly ordered loudly: "Come here, pass on the command of the king, and the officers above the major generals of all armies must immediately gather at the flagship. Send troops!" After a while, as the semaphore soldiers on the main mast of the "Weisheng" conveyed the order to each squadron, all the officers above major general and above rushed to the flagship in small boats.

"All the generals listen to the order. This battle is related to our national prestige in the Qing Dynasty. We can only win and not lose. Those who retreat without the general's order will not be pardoned!" The generals standing neatly at the bottom said calmly.

"Cha!" All the officers and officers unanimously said Qian Yingnuo, and a murderous air circled and echoed in the war room.

"Very good!" Yunyu nodded, and ordered loudly, "Xiao Sanlang."

"Your subordinate is here!" Xiao Sanlang immediately became excited when he heard that he was the first one to click on himself—until now, he is still regretting that he failed to fight in the battle of Nagasaki.

Yunyu said with a cold face: "My king ordered your Second Fleet to divide into two groups, one to cover the amphibious landing force landing on the beach in Kota Ting, and to cover the rear wing of our amphibious combat force. Make sure to ensure the safety of the logistics supply ship; the other Go directly into the Java Sea, take Batavia for this king, and clean up the surrounding islands, and make sure to eliminate all resistance from the Dutch."

Yunti's order poured cold water on Xiao Sanlang's heart like a basin of cold water. This task is not much different from the Battle of Nagasaki. The Dutch fleet is not enough for the Second Squadron. Xiao Sanlang, who originally planned to be the vanguard, was immediately discouraged, but he didn't have the guts to resist Yunti's order, so he had to answer honestly: "I obeyed the order, but..., but my Qing Dynasty didn't agree with you." The Dutch are at war, if our army attacks the territory of the Dutch without authorization, then..."

"Humph!" Yunyu snorted coldly and said, "On the day our army set off, the Holy One had already issued an edict that any country that dares to provide help to England in the Far East is my enemy of the Qing Dynasty. Now the Dutch dog thief not only openly provides Shan Maxi served as a port of call for the English fleet and provided supplies. Such actions are declaring war on China, so what doubts do you have, huh?"

"I obey orders!" Xiao Sanlang had no choice but to slap a thousand to show his acceptance.

Yunyu glanced at Xiao Sanlang, and added suddenly: "After the second squadron attacked Batavia and wiped out the Dutch forces in the surrounding islands, it immediately returned to the Tamilan waters and joined our main fleet. , together against the English fleet."

This piece of pie is not small, but it is basically impossible to achieve, but it is better than nothing, isn't it?No matter how dissatisfied Xiao Sanlang was, he could only reply respectfully "cha!".

"Liu Ninghai." Yunti ignored Xiao Sanlang and shouted loudly.

"The next official is here!" Liu Ninghai, who was tall and tall, stepped out of the line and hit one knee when he heard himself being called.

"This king ordered half of your first squadron to block the waters of Bintan Island with all your strength. All merchant ships and warships passing through this waters will be detained and escorted to Batavia. All those who dare to resist will be sunk. If England The main fleet will attack, and then lead the troops to retreat towards Tamilan, and the king's main fleet will meet in this sea area." Yunxi pointed to the combat model and ordered loudly.

"Cha!" Liu Ninghai replied loudly, got up, and retreated to the group of generals.

"Lin Wanlong listen to the order!" Yunti continued to light his will.

Lin Wanlong was originally the favorite general of Li Ke, the Communist Party officer, and he was also a servant of Yinzuo's family. He was under forty, with a thin body, but his eyes were surprisingly bright. He was the commander of the Guangdong Marine Battalion. He also served as the person in charge of the marine unit that accompanied the army this time. Hearing that Yunti called his name, Lin Wanlong immediately stepped out of the queue, took a step forward, and said, "Your officer is here!"

Yunyu knew that this person was a servant of Yinzuo's sect, but he didn't express anything special. He just nodded and said, "Master Lin, your mission is the most important. After the meeting, the First Fleet will send warships to cover your department and go to Kota Ding, you must land on the beach before sunset in three days, take Kota Ding, and you must take Johor Bahru before sunset on May [-]st. The shadow will lead the way for you in Kota Ding, and you must defend Johor Bahru at the same time Divide up and attack Malacca, and take Malacca before May [-]rd. If you still have enough energy, the king allows you to attack Port Klang, but there is one thing. After taking Malacca, you must ensure that the fort is intact. If the backup fleet comes to help, I will give this king a f*cking blow. Shadow will cooperate with your department's actions, and you can raise any difficulties now. If you miss something, you will come to see this king yourself!"

"My lord, the subordinates are divided into two parts. One is the headquarters of the subordinates. There are a total of 200 people. They all have experience in landing operations and jungle warfare. Crossing mountains and mountains is not a problem, but people can walk. I am afraid that the artillery will be difficult. I am not sure if I can reach Xinshan within a day. Secondly, the other part of my subordinates is the Marine Corps of the First Fleet. There are only less than 1000 troops. , and have to cooperate with the actions of the Second Squadron, and at most [-] people can be drawn to cooperate with our army to attack Ge Da Ding, my officer..." Lin Wanlong babbled a long series, and Yun Yu felt angry from his heart, coldly He snorted, interrupted Lin Wanlong with a wave of his hand, and said with a stern face, "I just want to ask, can you take Johor Bahru and Malacca on time?"

This is what Yunti said, and Lin Wanlong had no way out, he gritted his teeth and said, "This official will do his best to complete the task!"

"Very good!" Yunyu nodded, glanced at the generals, and said loudly: "The meeting is adjourned, the whole army will act immediately, and the troops will be dispatched to the sea of ​​Java!"

At one quarter of noon on April [-], Yuan Zhuo Eight Years, it was the hottest time of the day, and Kota Ting, a small seaside town, was quiet. Most of the local Malays were hiding at home to escape the heat. Even naughty children dare not go to the scorching sun at this time, the hot sun will bake the earth into a hot piece, if they walk on the beach with bare feet, their feet will definitely be roasted into braised pig's trotters.Quietness is the theme at the moment, except for those cicadas who don't know what fatigue is and are still singing vigorously, the whole Kota Ting is completely silent, and there is hardly even a moving figure. A dozen men dressed in local costumes were anxiously hiding in a coconut grove by the sea, watching the sea level in the distance, and occasionally couldn't help running to the seaside to have a look.

"Come, come!" A black and thin man pointed to the many masts gradually rising from the sea level in the distance, and shouted loudly in Malay.

come yet?finally come!Chen Guozhong's hands suddenly burst into sweat, how many years has it been?ten years? 15 years?Chen Guozhong can't remember how many years he has been in this ghost place, but the word "motherland" is always beating in his heart. For today, he can't remember how much he has suffered and suffered, but It's all worth it!The army of the motherland is finally about to set foot on this land, and all sacrifices have been rewarded!Chen Guozhong's eyes were moist. Looking at the huge fleet that was approaching in the distance, he was so excited that he couldn't help himself, but at this moment he would not forget his mission.

"Quick, quick, hang up the flags!" Chen Guozhong stopped the cheers of the natives under his command with a wave of his hand, and directed the natives who were good at climbing trees to hang all kinds of flags that had been agreed in advance on the tall coconut trees.

The Qing Fleet for this expedition to Kota Ding has a total of more than [-] large and small ships. Except for the eight cover warships, the rest are transport ships and supply ships. Liu Tianlong, and the deputy commander in chief is Lin Wanlong, the commander of the Marine Corps. At this time, the two are standing side by side on the front deck of the flagship "Weicheng", each using binoculars to search the coastline that is getting closer and closer, trying to find the target that is scheduled to be used. Plan to wait here for a shadow contact signal.

"Where."

"Saw!"

Liu Tianlong and Lin Wanlong yelled almost at the same time, and they found the flags fluttering happily in the wind almost at the same time.

"Lord Lin, look at the flags. The water here is quite shallow. I'm afraid our large ships can't get too close to the beach. We can only let the small boats take you ashore. The artillery and other supplies may have to be delayed before you can go ashore. Fortunately, there are no enemy guards here. , it shouldn’t take too long.” Liu Tianlong looked at the semaphore carefully, shrugged his shoulders and said.

"Well, that's the only way to go. Sir, please order to stop nearby and prepare to land." Large ships cannot dock, and it will take a lot of time to deliver supplies and equipment by small boats, but this is the end of the matter, Lin Wan Long also had no choice but to pinch his nose and admit it.

"Order: All warships immediately turn to the right rudder and enter the combat state. The rest of the ships will reach another 100 meters. The transport ships and supply ships are ready to launch small boats to land on the beach." Liu Tianlong issued a combat order with a straight face. The signalmen on board conveyed this order, and the fleet that had been advancing in unison immediately divided into two groups—the eight warships turned to the right in unison, all the gun ports were fully opened, and rows of black holes were lined up on both sides of the ship. The guns were aimed at the coast and the sea, while the transport ship and the supply ship continued to move forward. With the sound of the horn, the sailors and marine soldiers on each ship began to form a team on the deck of the ship to launch a beach landing.

The arrival of the Qing fleet was discovered by the aborigines in Kota Ting at some point, and the whole of Kota Ting suddenly fell into a panic. Almost all the aborigines hurriedly packed up their belongings and fled with the old and the young. After leaving the town, they fled to the dense forest not far away. There was a lot of chaos, but all this had nothing to do with the Qing army who was nervously preparing to land on the beach. This kicked off the prelude to...

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