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

Chapter 911

The war was over, but the reconstruction of a region had just begun.

Zhou Yuan summoned the heads of various families and villages and asked them to organize people to clean up the bodies, clean up the battlefield, and send more people to the Central Mountain Range to put out the fire.

He no longer needed to participate in these things in person. After a life-and-death battle, people walked out of the blood and ruins, and were more united than before. At least in the short term, they were capable enough to complete such a division of labor.

As for the future, there would be a newly established Taiwan Provincial Government to manage it, and Zhou Yuan didn't need to worry about it anymore.

He had to hurry up and deal with the situation at sea.

The Fujian-Guangdong Navy had persisted long enough in the face of seven battleships and four cruisers. If they continued to fight like this, they would be almost wiped out.

So Zhou Yuan did not dare to delay and immediately said: "Drag down all the spare guns in Chikan City and drag them to the dock south of Fort Zeelandia."

Zhang Fei immediately arranged for people to start moving. Ten people were responsible for one gun, and someone else was specifically clearing the road in front. Even though it was quite difficult, they finally headed towards their destination.

Zhou Yuan got off the tower and started heading towards Luermen Port south of Fort Zeelandia.

Xiaoying, Zhuang Xuansu and the Holy Mother Sister followed him. The mission in Chikan City was over. They knew that it might take a long time before they came here.

"The scenery is very good."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "In a few years, we can come here to see the sea, eat local delicacies, and participate in the folk activities here."

"Jianjia hasn't seen the sea yet. I want to bring her to see it."

Xiaoying patted her belly and said: "I'll bring my baby too!"

This gave Zhuang Xuansu a headache. The girl now remembered that she had a baby in her belly. She was jumping around just now and almost scared her.

Li Yu'an smiled and said, "So, how to fight a naval battle? The opponent's strength is obviously much higher. It is too difficult to defeat them, let alone annihilate them completely."

Zhou Yuan looked towards the sea and said slowly, "Why can the Fujian-Guangdong Navy hold out for so long?"

Li Yu'an said, "Because of tenacity?"

Zhou Yuan laughed and said softly, "Tenacity is difficult to determine the outcome of a war, especially when there is a big gap in strength."

"The reason why the Fujian-Guangdong Navy can hold out for so long is because the Dutch fleet dare not pursue them."

"They were afraid to pursue them, so the Fujian-Guangdong Navy split up, landed in a detour, and sent the Portuguese cannons to the outside of Chikan City."

"They knew very well that as long as there were no Portuguese cannons, we would not be able to defeat them. It would be difficult to capture Chikan City. "

"Therefore, the Dutch fleet has been fighting around the Luermen Sea area, and the Fujian-Guangdong Navy has been fighting and retreating. Although it has been suffering losses, it has not been threatened with annihilation."

Zhuang Xuansu frowned and said, "If we capture Chikan City, wouldn't it be liberating the Dutch fleet? The other side will not be tied up and can attack the Fujian-Guangdong Navy with confidence."

"That's right."

Zhou Yuan sighed and said, "Only after breaking the situation on land can we set up a situation on the sea. We are really helpless against the Dutch fleet that only wants to defend."

"But if the land is lost, they will be very anxious."

He walked forward, bathing in the sea breeze and sunshine, and said, "On this battlefield, there is a It is common sense that the hegemony of the sea can determine the hegemony of the land. "

"If you take Dongfan Island but cannot defend the ocean, then Dongfan Island will be lost sooner or later."

"Now that Dongfan Island has been lost, the Dutch have only hope of a comeback."

"As long as the Fujian and Guangdong Navy is annihilated and the ocean is occupied, it is equivalent to curbing the throat of Dajin, controlling trade exports, and turning back to nibble at Dongfan Island again..."

"They still have a chance to win the entire war! As long as the Fujian and Guangdong Navy is annihilated!"

Li Yu'an said: "They must take the initiative to attack, which gives you the opportunity to set up a game at sea."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "In fact, the game at sea has been set up."

"Although I strongly disagreed with Guan Lu's proposal when I was discussing the plan with him, it seems that his proposal is right now."

"Dajin is still at a turning point in its destiny. Before this war is truly won, we should not be optimistic."

"So we still have to go all out and annihilate the Dutch fleet at all costs, open up maritime trade, recover Dajin's blood, and create new opportunities for the people of the southeast coast."

Zhuang Xuansu said: "But without your order, Guan Lu might not be so bold to make the decision to implement the plan privately, right?"

Zhou Yuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Master Zhuang, if Guan Lu was such a loyal and honest person, how could he have walked step by step to today? HowWhy do you have such a high level of tacit understanding with me?"

"Didn't you see the mighty fleet when you went out to sea?"

Zhuang Xuansu recalled and couldn't help but said: "They are... participating in the war? Wooden ships fighting battleships? Zhou Yuan, what exactly are you going to do?"

Zhou Yuan said slowly: "Let the Dutch see a real national war."

They finally arrived at Luermen Port, and twenty Portuguese cannons were set up on the dock.

Zhou Yuan shouted: "Towards the sea! Fire!"

The loud noise shocked the world.

...

On the Henggao ship, Nie Zairong suddenly raised his head and looked excitedly in the direction of Luermen, breathing heavily.

He trembled and said: "Did you hear it! Did you hear it! It's Luermen! The sound of cannons from Luermen! "

Ye Qingying also ran over quickly. She looked towards Luermen with a monocular telescope. She could only vaguely see the land, but could not see anything else.

She said in a deep voice: "The Dutch cannons are to defend Chikan. There is only one possibility for the sound of cannons at Luermen, that is, Chikan City has been captured. Zhou Yuan brought cannons to Luermen to pass on information to us."

Guan Lu said: "Not only us, but also to the Dutch."

"After the Dutch knew that Chikan City was lost, they would definitely do their best to seize the opportunity of winning the naval battle. They are going to counterattack. They will finally not shrink anymore. There is no need to guard the island."

Nie Zairong shouted: "Quick, signal with flags, notify all major battleships and cruisers, and prepare for a more tragic battle."

"Without my order, you are not allowed to retreat in advance. Fight them first, and beat them until they are happy and complacent! "

As expected by the people on the Henggao ship, the Dutch had learned the news that Chikan City had been breached after seeing the bombardment of Luermen.

They finally stopped defending the coastline and seized the only opportunity to launch a fierce attack on the Fujian-Guangdong Navy.

The battleships were arranged in a "single" shape, and the main artillery fire covered them all.

The cruisers began to detour, trying to contain the Fujian-Guangdong Navy from the side to prevent it from escaping.

The Fujian-Guangdong Navy was not afraid and started the most brutal bombardment of this naval battle.

Nie Zairong knew that the real decisive moment at sea would probably be decided tonight.