The Qing army in front of us is the most powerful field army in the entire southeastern region.
Not even one!
These people who are led by Shang Kexi personally talk about combat effectiveness, physical fitness, fighting will, fighting skills, etc.
But the 7,000 people that Shang Zhixin summoned at the last moment can be more than a formidable force.
Most of the seven thousand people Shang Zhixin summoned were veterans who had not been on the battlefield for a long time.
It’s true that you have rich experience!
But compared to the monk Ke Xi and the elite, the gap is not small.
It can even be said that the elite Eight Banners Han army that Shang Kexi now has in his hands is not necessarily worse in combat effectiveness than the Manchurian Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty.
Shang Kexi rode up to everyone, his old face full of deep exhaustion.
Looking around, I didn't see Shang Zhixin.
Shang Kexi had to accept the fact that his son was really dead.
"Mr. Governor, what exactly is going on?"
Shang Kexi suppressed his anger and asked.
One son, the casualties of 7,000 Han troops and Eight Banners made his heart throb all the time.
Jin Guangzu opened his mouth and explained everything that happened during this period of time.
"My lord, that's what happened!"
After listening to Jin Guangzu's explanation, Shang Kexi said with a cold face.
"So, the so-called Ming-British coalition is now showing off its power in Foshan, right?"
Shang Kexi's heart was filled with murderous intent, and he had the urge to lead his troops south now to kill the Guangming and British coalition forces.
However, when he turned around and saw the fatigue that could not be concealed on the faces of the soldiers behind him, he forced himself to give up this idea.
Jin Guangzu nodded and said.
"If I tell you the prince, it is indeed true!"
"The troops in Guangzhou Prefecture are limited, and we must first ensure the security of Guangzhou. We are really unable to send troops to fight against the Ming and British coalition forces."
Shang Ke nodded happily and said.
"The decision made by the Governor is correct. The safety of Guangzhou City is the most important thing!"
"Then, please ask the Governor to immediately prepare the food needed for the army to repair!"
"After the army has been repaired, it will immediately go south to destroy the invading bandits!"
Jin Guangzu agreed.
"I understand!"
…
Jin Guangzu began to order the preparation of food and fodder for the Qing army, and arranged barracks for the Qing army to be repaired.
Shang Kexi rode back to Pingnan Palace!
But as soon as he got off the horse, his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.
Shang Kexi took a deep breath and tried hard to clench his fists. He misjudged the impact that Shang Zhixin's death and the annihilation of the seven thousand army would have on him.
Shang Zhixiao and Shang Zhijie were very discerning, so they supported Shang Kexi from one side to the other.
Shang Kexi did not refuse, and with the support of his son, he walked step by step towards the main entrance of the palace.
In normal times, when King Pingnan entered and exited the palace, ceremonial guards and music and music were unavoidable.
However, due to Shang Zhixin's death and the heavy losses of the royal family's soldiers, there was nothing today.
In such silence, Shang Kexi walked step by step into the main entrance of the palace.
Gradually, his steps became more and more steady.
After he crossed the threshold and entered the house, his whole body regained his energy.
Obviously, although the death of a son had an impact on him, it was not big!
Shang Kexi refused the support of his two sons, walked to his study alone, and began to think about things in Macau.
Macau's annual income of more than one million taels represents almost half of the royal palace's annual income.
If this income disappears, life in the palace will be difficult!
Shang Kexi felt very unhappy when he thought that he would no longer have 200 dishes for a meal in the future, but would only be able to eat 100 dishes.
Sitting on his huanghuali chair, Shang Kexi looked thoughtful.
Suddenly, he had a bold idea in his mind.
Maybe I can drive a wedge between the Ming thief and the English country!
The mortal enemy of the Qing Dynasty has always been the Ming thieves. As for the British Empire, if the interests are sufficient, there is nothing that cannot be discussed.
Now that the Portuguese have been expelled!
Then just give Macau to the British Empire!
Let the English take the place of the Portuguese, and then everyone will continue to do trade in Macau.
How fragrant that is!
In this way, normal trade in Macau can be restored and the palace will not lose one million taels or more of annual trade profits.
It can also make the Ming thief lose an ally, so why not!
In an instant, Shang Kexi figured everything out.
I have to admit that Shang Kexi has captured the essence of my Qing Dynasty in terms of land cession and compensation!
"Ahem!"
Shang Kexi coughed lightly, and a middle-aged scribe walked in from the door.
The middle-aged scribe bowed to Shang Kexi and knelt on the ground and asked.
"I wonder what the prince has ordered?"
Shang Kexi nodded slightly and said.
"Send someone to make contact with the English..."
Shang Kexi thought about what would happen if he led his troops south after convincing the English.
This allows the English to backstab the Ming thief on the battlefield, and he may be able to annihilate the invading Ming thief in one fell swoop and avenge his son.
If this is the case, then there is no need for him to rush to send troops!
…
The end of May, the sixteenth year of Yongli!
The main force of the Liberation Army, as well as a large number of civilian craftsmen, have all withdrawn to the vicinity of Macau.
The transport ships of the Liberation Army began to transfer the population to Hong Kong Island with all their strength!
Macau is too close to the mainland and has no fresh water resources, so it is definitely not a good place to station.
At the same time, with the influx of a large number of young and strong laborers, the construction of fortresses on Hong Kong Island was also put on the agenda.
A large number of young people began to build fortresses and reclaim the wasteland on Hong Kong Island.
If the Liberation Army wants to station troops on Hong Kong Island in the future, it must prepare for the situation where Hong Kong Island is blocked and isolated from the inside and outside.
Farming on the island is the best solution!
Zhu Hongyu personally visited the island to inspect and formulate plans for building fortresses and future defense plans for Hong Kong Island.
At this moment, the "British Captain Charles" who was left by Zheng Chenggong with Zhu Hongyu came to Zhu Hongyu in a hurry.
Charles spoke in fairly fluent Chinese.
"Your Highness the Supervisor, Your Highness the Supervisor!"
"I received a letter here from Guangzhou City!"
Zhu Hongyu looked stunned, and then asked.
"Charles, what happened? What happened?"
While talking, he took the letter from Charles.
Then, Zhu Hongyu showed an expression on his face that resembled the emoticon of an old man looking at his mobile phone on the bus.
This is quite gratifying...it’s quite a brainstorm!
Prepare to use Macau as bait to create a divorce plan.
However, after thinking for a moment, Zhu Hongyu spoke.
"Since the Qing court regards you as a member of the British Empire, then you should talk to them first as an envoy of the British Kingdom."
"Delay as long as possible!"
"It will take time to transfer the population and build the Hong Kong fortress!"
At the same time, Zhu Hongyu also made plans.
Since Shang Kexi has the intention to cede Macau to the "British Kingdom", the only condition is that the "British Kingdom" stabs the Ming Dynasty in the back.
Then you might as well act like this in front of Shang Kexi!
After all, if the commercial port of Macau can continue to exist, it will be a good thing for the Liberation Army.
However, you can’t rush this matter, you have to plan it carefully!