Before setting sail, Sanniang Liu Sanniang of Yi Zhangqing took the initiative to come to Zhu Han.

"There is no need to lead the way. We have detailed charts and guides. Besides, you are Shandong pirates, hey, rebels, and you are not familiar with the water conditions here."

Zhu Han said with a smile.

Today, Liu Sanniang has put on a woman's disguise as a man again, because she is about to board a ship, and it is generally taboo for women to be on ships going out to sea.

Even wearing men's clothing can't hide her figure.

hiss!

When he thought of this, Zhu Han couldn't help but take another breath.

What has happened to me recently? I always think about wrong things.

When Liu Sanniang heard Zhu Han's words, she looked unconvinced.

"We have been to the Yangtze River estuary before when we went to sea, so we are familiar with the water conditions," Liu Sanniang said.

When pirates call them "going to sea" or "fishing", you don't have to think about it. They must be robbing homes and plundering ships.

Zhu Han stopped being restless when he thought that the girl in front of him could be regarded as a veteran of murder and robbery.

"Vice Admiral, it's time to get on the ship!"

Following Hu Dahai's words, Zhu Han boarded the ship.

The mighty fleet set off from Taizhou and headed east, then entered the sea and headed north, heading toward Shandong along the coast.

Zhu Han and his crew arrived at a good time for their voyage.

Not only was there a southerly wind in the sky, but it was also sunny all the time, and there were no storms, typhoons or the like that are common in summer.

After two days of sailing, they entered the northern end of the East China Sea, which was regarded as entering the waters of Shandong Province.

"Deputy Commander, that is Haiqu County in Shandong Province!"

Hu Dahai held a nautical chart and pointed to Zhu Han the coast.

Haiqu County is the southeasternmost part of Shandong. There is also a rebel army rising here, and its leader seems to be named Yu Deshui.

However, this Yu Deshui claimed to be a descendant of the Zhao Song royal family and had already changed his name to Zhao Deshui.

"Go and take a closer look." Zhu Han ordered.

According to the information provided by Suzhou's merchant Zhou family, Haiqu is a very good haven, and the Mongolian power here is weak, so it can be used as the first base to enter Shandong.

Under Zhu Han's order, the mighty fleet approached the coast.

After sending a team of scouts to land, information was quickly obtained.

"Reporting to the deputy commander, my subordinates have found out that the rebel Yu Deshui and others are camping not far from the shore. They have abandoned Haiqu County and are ready to cross the sea and flee at any time."

When Zhu Han heard this, he immediately ordered again.

"Go and explore again, find that Yu Deshui, and bring him here. I want to ask for details."

Soon, the scouts landed again.

Not long after, a group of fishermen and farmers wearing coarse cloth walked to the shore surrounded by a man wearing khaki clothes.

At this time, the Red Scarf Army had found a suitable anchorage and completed setting up camp on the shore.

"Deputy Commander, the general has brought people here."

Zhu Han took a quick look and saw that the man in khaki clothes in front of him should be the 'Uncle of the Song Dynasty' Zhao Deshui.

However, this great uncle of the Song Dynasty was really poor and pitiful. The yellow robe he wore was actually made from a yellow cassock, and it even had the stitching pattern of a monk's robe.

As for the auspicious picture of clouds and dragons, there is no shadow at all.

For people like Zhao Deshui, these things can only be used to deceive the common people, but they are not worth mentioning here to Zhu Han.

"Join your lord."

After Zhao Deshui saw Zhu Han standing on the bow of the ship, he quickly knelt down and worshiped.

Zhu Han looked at Zhao Deshui, then at the people next to him, and then asked: "General Zhao, are these people your subordinates?"

Calling him General Zhao is a great honor.

Zhu Han took a look at this group of people. There were about fifty or sixty of them, and all of them were sallow and thin.

"Sir, they are all my subordinates."

Yu Deshui also quickly replied that he did not dare to continue to show off in front of the majestic Zhu Han.

"How many are the local Tartar troops and where are they stationed?" Zhu Han continued to ask.

Zhao Deshui answered quickly.

"There are more than a thousand Tatars in Haiqu, some of whom are stationed in the city, and the rest are roaming around the county. The commander of this army is named Ma Wenchang, and he is currently busy searching for money in Haiqu County.

They haven’t come to attack the seaside yet.”

"Then how many soldiers and horses do you have?" Zhu Han continued to ask.

Zhao Deshui's men originally numbered more than 20,000, but after successive defeats, they had lost most of them.

"Deputy Commander, we only have more than 8,000 people!" Zhao Deshui said.

More than 8,000 people?

Zhu Han couldn't help but be surprised. There were more than 8,000 rebels in Haiqu County, a small county!

Moreover, what surprised Zhu Han even more was that a rebel army of 8,000 people was forced to a corner of the sea by more than 1,000 Mongolian troops.

"Then there are so many of you, why don't you fight back!" Zhu Han asked.

Zhao Deshui was very straightforward. "Commander, I can't beat you! Those dog Tatars all have their own weapons, and they wear armor and ride horses. Even their bows and arrows are shot with hard crossbows. We originally had 20,000 people, and most of them were killed or injured."

Only eight thousand people are left."

Zhu Han raised his eyes and saw that what Zhao Deshui said was absolutely correct.

The tribesmen who followed Zhao Deshui were more like rioting fishermen and farmers than rebels.

The most threatening weapon in their hands is the fork used by the fishermen. The other hoes, pickaxes and the like are all for participation.

"If that's the case, then let your subordinates follow me to take back Haiqu County!"

Zhu Han looked at Zhao Deshui and said.

"Deputy Commander, really?!"

Zhao Deshui couldn't believe what Zhu Han said. He was originally worried that Zhu Han would despise him or even ignore him.

After all, the people he led this time were just a mob.

Zhu Han ignored Zhao Deshui and looked at Chang Yuchun.

"General Chang, can you take back Haiqu City for me?!"

"Don't worry, Deputy Commander, this matter will be handled properly in the end!"

Chang Yuchun was extremely excited when he heard that Zhu Han asked him to take action. After all, this was a good opportunity to earn military merit.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you!" Zhu Han nodded.

"Don't worry, Deputy Commander, these little minions can be dealt with by one person!" Chang Yuchun assured, patting his chest.

After a night's rest.

Early the next morning.

Chang Yuchun led a thousand Red Scarf troops as the main force, and Zhao Deshui led the Haiqu rebel army as the vanguard, and attacked Haiqu County in a mighty manner.

They brought with them three twelve-pound cannons, which were enough to destroy the city gates of Haiqu County.

In such a small war, Zhu Han naturally does not need to take action.

...

“Boom…!”

The shells rolled inside the barrel, carrying fire and smoke, and directly hit the city wall of Haiqu County.

Soon after, the weak city gate collapsed, and rows of sawdust were blown away.

Some soldiers were affected and fell to the ground one after another.

However, these Meng Yuan soldiers in Haiqu County were well-trained, and they immediately fought back on the spot after the city gate collapsed.

However, how could Chang Yuchun, such a fierce general, take these small fish and shrimps seriously and lead his troops to charge directly.

Throughout the entire battle, Zhao Deshui's 8,000 "beggar" rebels, apart from waving flags and shouting, were watching the whole process.

All the food supplies and treasures in the city were confiscated into the hands of the Red Scarf Army.

Zhao Deshui's men jumped and celebrated with joy.

Seeing how happy his brothers were, Zhao Deshui also had a happy smile on his face.

"Haha, okay, I must hug Marshal Zhu Han's thigh tightly from now on!!"
To be continued...