Shandong, Dengzhou City was crowded with people, and tens of thousands of troops formed a camp that was more than ten miles long. Liu Yulie, the governor of the army appointed by the court, went from west to east, and Liu Zeqing, under the command of Shandong Governor Yu Dacheng, gathered here ten days ago, gathered 40,000 to 50,000 officers and soldiers to siege Dengzhou City.

The fierce siege battle has been fighting for ten days, and the preparations of both sides are very perfect, and they are caught in the most tragic battle as soon as they come!

Li Zhejun's Liaodong rebels left by Dengzhou, and 3,000 elite marines, under the command of Zheng Zhilong brothers, Chen Guangfu and others, successfully defended the city with thousands of flintlock rifles on the city wall and hundreds of Western artillery left in the original Denglai camp!

Shandong General Liu Zeqing rode on a horse and stood far below the city, looking at the red cannon that was showing off his might on the top of the city, and his heart was secretly ruthless!

It was these red cannons that blocked the imperial army's way of encircling and suppressing the rebels, and also caused the imperial court to return in vain for several large-scale siege attacks that sacrificed thousands of lives.

During the decisive battle that day, the rebels from the Denglai Camp fired guns on the city walls, and set fire with dozens of red cannons and more than 300 other Western cannons. With the power of hundreds of large and small artillery artillery, the city was really dark and the sun and the moon were gone, and the whole earth seemed to have been overturned.

The death camps that charged and attacked the city fell to the ground under the intensive bombing of the rebel cannons, but died of incomplete corpses. Dozens of battalions rushed forward, and only 20 to 30 could come back. Tens of thousands of people were killed and injured in fierce battles within a few days, but they could not even touch the edge of the city wall. After three times, the generals of each battalion retreated, and under the order of the governor, they would no longer say that they would take the merits of the first arrival.

Sun Yuanhua, the governor of Denglai, is indeed a good soldier who has mastered it! These many muskets and cannons are not inferior to the Shenji Camp that came from the capital. Looking at the enemy's firepower distribution, it seems that it has its own set of rules. Compared with the real combat power, the soldiers of the Shenji Camp in the capital are much worse than those of them.

The rebels in Dengzhou City were actually a very loud firearm! How to end if they siege the city like this? The sharp muskets and cannons are definitely magical weapons that are born to defend the city walls. The old slave of the Donglu was so brave in the past, and he was killed by the red cannon under the city of Jinzhou! And now in Dengzhou City, it seems that the firepower density is even stronger than that of Jinzhou on that day, and this frontal attack is no matter what.

But thinking about other ways, if Dengzhou City is in the sea, if the waterway cannot be cut off, it will be almost impossible to exhaust the opponent's ammunition and food. If this continues, the outcome will be really unpredictable!

Not to mention anything else, just talking about the hard work of the imperial army, the sprinting under the strong city, and the news is not allowed to be saved! If such news is spread, it will probably take less than two or three months to keep the head of our army commander. The current emperor in the Forbidden City is not a broad-minded person! This time, the end of the bandit suppression will probably be very unoptimistic.

Liu Zeqing was already regretful, why did he get into such a mess of muddy water? He believed that at this time, the other generals and generals in the camp outside the city might have the same thoughts as theirs!

...

In the city, Zheng Zhilong was temporarily in charge. Compared with the official army outside the city, he is now firmly sitting on Diaoyutai.

The situation in the city is now quite stable. In addition to the fact that when the imperial officers and soldiers first attacked fiercely, some riots in the city were suppressed, the offensive of the officers and soldiers has retreated, and the situation in the city has naturally stabilized. On the contrary, Zheng Zhilong took the opportunity to destroy the old nest of the Jinyiwei in the city, and the spies from the imperial court's headquarters have also arrested several! It's a good deal, but it's a little rewarding! This mood is naturally happy!

"Haha! As expected, the offensive outside the city has slowed down significantly in the past few days. In the first three days of fierce battle, the offensive seemed to be overwhelming, but it turned out to be just a job. As soon as the generals of our family came out, they immediately suffered heavy casualties. Now that the battalions outside the city have lost so many troops, I'm afraid the Governor Liu outside the city has lost his temper! Those generals and generals are probably very distressed. Will they listen to his greetings? I see that in the battle of Dengzhou, our army is already invincible!"

Zheng Zhihu was at the bottom of him and was in a very relaxed mood. "Brother said it well, is the court? It's just those methods and three axes. If the strong attack ahead does not work, there will be no energy next time. If you want to capture Dengzhou City, you may not be able to fight until next year! The overall situation here is decided, and the officers and soldiers can't play any tricks! But, brother! Speaking of which, we have been dealing with the officers and soldiers for so many years, this is the first time that there are so many muskets and cannons facing each other's face to face?"

"Yes! In the past, we were all dominant at sea. On land, we really did not do anything. Even ordinary government troops were not as good as ordinary officials. Now, looking at the battles of the army on land, the scene was so tragic, not as easy as when we were working hard at sea! Look at the scene a few days ago, tens of thousands of officers and soldiers were besieging you. If the firepower arrangements of our waiting period were not properly arranged, I would probably make people climb up the city wall. Speaking of this kind of tactic, you should learn from General Zhang Liao and Zhang. In the future, you will lead the troops alone. Our Zheng family will be supported by you!"

"I know!" Zheng Zhihu lowered his head and was obediently and was very happy. He received the news from Dongjiang a few days ago, and Li Zhe ordered the fleet to be adjusted and appointed Zheng Zhihu as the commander of the East China Sea Fleet and stationed in Quanzhou.

Zheng Zhilong was obviously no longer suitable to lead the troops outside and would serve as Li Zhe's personal counselor. This move was naturally to limit Zheng Zhilong's influence in Li Zhe's army and balance the situation, which is also a matter of the subject. The Zheng family was naturally mentally prepared for this situation! From then on, Zheng Zhihu's status in the family will naturally rise significantly!

The brothers chatted for a while, and suddenly there was noisy outside. An officer came in and handed Zheng Zhilong an emergency report from the south. He also needed to forward it from Dengzhou to Dongjiang. Zheng Zhilong hurriedly caught it and was shocked immediately. It was an emergency military situation from the south!

The situation in Southeast Asia has changed drastically!

...

Fujian, Quanzhou Prefecture, two days ago.

A news that has been traveling from Taiwan has disrupted everything.

The Quiet and Peaceful Quanzhou Military Port suddenly became nervous. From a distance, he watched the sailors running from the navy camp running group to the warships docked on the dock. The officers followed behind and shouted loudly. Soon, the warships on the dock began to move one by one, and the port became crowded!

"Quick! Go ahead and prepare to raise the anchor and sail and return to Manila!" Li Huamei hurriedly jumped onto the deck of the flagship Zhenhai, and said to the chief armor standing on the deck. Then, Li Huamei's series of orders were arranged vigorously and vigorously, and the entire fleet was ready to set off!

"You can't just leave like this. You have to tell your lord about such a big thing! You have to make a lord judgement," Zhuge Liang, beside Li Huamei, followed him on the boat, anxiously trying to stop Li Huamei!

"What? Please make a judgment? Look at where your lord is now? In southern Liaoning! Thousands of miles away, I told him that he could have time to support him? The military newspapers from Nanyang made it clear that the enemy has been preparing for nearly a month!"

"Yes! It's been more than a month since it was prepared, but hasn't Manila been attacked yet? Maybe the Dutch will wait any longer. If you don't wait for the news of your lord, you will go south by yourself. Only a dozen warships will fight against the Dutch's fleet! Isn't this a moth to the flame?"

Li Huamei suddenly became angry,

"What? Moths fell into flames? Mr. Kongming! I want to tell you well! When I, Li Huamei, started living on the sea, you probably didn't know what the sea looked like? My fleet went out to sea, not to mention anything else, at least it could harass the Dutch's large fleet so that he could not attack Manila with all his strength! Maybe, the Manila form would be saved, but if I don't move anymore, and when the Dutch moves first, Manila will be finished!"

Zhuge Liang was immediately stunned.

"But you are, you are the lord's... That, this is really too dangerous! The lord blames you, I can't bear to eat." Zhuge Liang's tone became hesitant and hesitant. Even though he was extremely smart, it would be useless to meet a woman like Li Huamei.

"What can't afford to eat? I, Li Huamei, is not a woman to protect me! Mr. Kongming! I know, I know what you mean. I am your lord's woman and should not take risks personally. But in the current form, Mr. Kongming! Do you think I can sit still? Li Huamei, first of all, is the Queen of Manila, and then the woman of your lord! I still bear the hope and life of more than 100,000 Manilans!"

Zhuge Liang looked at Li Huamei! The only thing that could be seen from those beautiful big eyes was that he did not retreat, was extremely firm, and was silent for a long time.

"Okay! Go! I will notify the people below and ask them to prepare the best supplies for you! Leave all the things here to me!"

Well! Li Huamei nodded heavily,

"Thank you, Kong Ming! Hurry up and contact Taiwan and the north, let the Taiwan fleet go south, join me to help Manila. Li Zhe and the others in the north... are too far away, I'm afraid it's too late!"

Zhuge Liang replied: "It must be too late..."
Chapter completed!