On the afternoon of the next day, as news from all parties came together, Carlos took fifteen ships and about three teams to escape towards Haojing. Naturally, the Guangdong Navy patrol boats surrounding Haojing Island were unable to attack them.
Posing a substantial threat, a passage was torn open and he fled towards Hengqin Island south of Haojing.
Jia Heng also approached Haojing on a ship of the Guangdong Navy. During this period, Haojing Governor Bugalu just watched the battle and remained silent, as if quietly waiting for the outcome of the war between the two sides.
On this day, in the evening, on the deck, Jia Heng held on to the railing and raised his eyes to look at the Hengqin Mountain vaguely visible in the direction of Hao Jing, with a look of thought on his face.
This is the Macau of later generations, which was not developed much at this time. The mountains in the distance are lush and lush with vegetation.
Chen Xiao frowned, walked up to Jia Heng, and asked softly: "If Haojing is recovered, how will the Portuguese people above it be settled?"
Jia Heng said without thinking: "Divide Nan'ao Island into districts and continue to allow Portuguese people to live there. The Portuguese people can become a springboard for our Han Dynasty to reach the Western Yi."
Chen Xiao looked at the young man and said softly: "Do you admire Xi Yi's amazing skills so much?"
It is said that after this war, the Portuguese can be driven out of Haojing, but now they are still under their noses, and the red barbarian cannons are directed at them.
The previous cannons were indeed quite powerful and could become a surprise weapon in a surprise attack on the Jurchens.
Jia Heng looked at the beautiful girl and said softly: "How can these be regarded as miraculous skills? At a small level, it can improve people's lives, but at a large level, it is an important military weapon. Do you think this shipbuilding is a miraculous skill?
Sexy?"
Chen Xiao's clear eyes reflected the young man's face, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said: "But those officials who read the books of sages don't think so. If you have too much contact with the barbarians and use their strange skills, you will inevitably become a bad person.
Criticism, this is a dispute between the two great ways, and it could end up being a life-or-death struggle."
Jia Heng smiled, knowing that the girl had said it deliberately, and said softly: "So, why should I care about what those officials think?"
"A lot of words make a fortune, but a pile of bones is worthless. If one person says bad things about you, he will still believe you. When a group of people say bad things about you, that person will always have doubts. Besides, you are now..." Chen
Xiao said softly.
Jia Heng stared at Chen Xiao for a while, then looked at the girl with annoyance in her eyes and said: "It seems so, but it shouldn't be that far yet."
Xiaoxiao always wants to inspire him, or keeps driving a wedge between the emperor and his subjects. Don't one day become Daoyan around him, let's rebel.
Jia Heng suppressed the absurd thoughts in his mind and lowered his voice and asked: "You also saw it just now. The firearms of the Western Yi are sharp. Do you think there will be a day when, with just a few thousand of the Western Yi, not a single soldier in the huge Chinese state will be able to do so?"
Its rival?"
It was difficult for him to say anything, so the old lady took the child and went hunting in the northwest.
Hearing this, Chen Xiao frowned and said softly: "It's very inconvenient to use today's firecrackers. They are far inferior to bows and arrows in terms of carrying and accuracy, and they can't be used after it rains."
"But firecrackers will not always be like this. One day there will be firecrackers that can shoot far and fire continuously. Before the Folan cannon, the two armies were still using trebuchets to attack the city." Jia Heng said softly:
"Xiaoxiao, you don't know the origins of your family's education."
When Chen Xiao heard the young man talking about his family background, he raised his brows, pursed his pink lips, and said softly: "During the two Song dynasties, there were many rockets and sky-shaking thunders, but they still didn't stop them from being destroyed by Yuan.
You also said before that the person who decides the outcome of the war is the one who decides the outcome of the war."
Jia Heng had previously talked with Bujia Lu, and there was an interpreter not far away from him. The girl took this sentence seriously.
Jia Heng said silently: "It's not either/or. Look at that ship. After a few shots, the wooden ship instantly caught fire. Firearms will one day replace bows and arrows. Not only will they be used for siege, but there will also be new defenses."
Weapons, such as spears and shields, both will develop forward. For example, the ship that was sunk by the Guangdong Navy earlier was an iron ship and would not have sunk so easily."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao asked, "Iron ship? How can iron be made into a ship?"
Jia Heng said: "Iron-armored ships, but you haven't seen them before."
"How does an iron ship float on the water? That's nonsense." Chen Xiao glanced at the young man with his narrow clear eyes under his curved eyebrows and said calmly.
Jia Heng said: "Iron can float on the water. For example, if you make a small boat out of iron rolls, it can float on the water."
As taught in junior high school physics, if the buoyancy force is greater than the gravity of the object itself, it will float on the water.
"Even if what you said can be realized, how can manpower row the boat? It's just fantastic." Chen Xiao's clear eyes flickered, looking at Jia Heng with strange eyes, and whispered.
Jia Heng said softly: "When you go back and find a craftsman to build one, you will know if it will work. Then you can help me row the boat."
It may be difficult to build iron ships at this time. The smelted iron is too brittle and there are welding problems. Even if it can be built, there are also corrosion problems. Sometimes the supporting technology has not kept up, and everything is a castle in the air.
However, if a craftsman is allowed to build an iron boat to prove that iron can float on water, it will have an impact on the concepts of the times. Hot air balloons are also used for military reconnaissance, telescopes, etc., but they are not beyond the times.
Chen Xiao held the embroidered spring knife in his hand, his crystal jade face as cold as frost, and said, "Let's wait until the battle is over."
Previously, she was asked to look out for the wind, but now she is asked to row the iron boat. Don't let her push one day...
Hmm? I’ve seen too many of his pretentiousness.
At noon the next day, news first came from Xiangshan County. The Guangdong capital commander Fang Jun and a general of the Guangdong Navy landed at Haojing from Zhaguan of Xiangshan County and fought with the Portuguese who were entrenched in Haojing.
, landed in Haojing on the afternoon of the second day.
Immediately afterwards, Wu Tao, the navy commander of Guangdong Province, sent someone to deliver the news, and a large number of Carlos's fleet was forced into the waters around Haojing by the army.
Jia Heng also gradually approached the Haojing waters two days later. At this moment, around the island, warships and patrol boats of the Guangdong Yuehai Navy were cruising in all directions on the vast sea. Looking around, there were masts like a forest and a ship on the sea.
There's a lot of traffic going up.
Haojing is actually just a small place. Now the bureaucratic machinery and war trains in the entire Guangdong area are in motion, like Mount Tai pressing against the top, and there is no room for resistance at all.
It almost corresponds to one sentence: Two hundred thousand troops cannot defeat Chu. Next year, I will send 800,000 troops to destroy Chu!
Jia Heng stood under the mast, looking into the distance, sighing secretly in his heart. This is because firearms have not yet changed over time, and have not reached the point where three thousand lobster regiments are marching across Beijing and Tianjin.
And even if it is a fire gun, if it is used against Jurchens, it may have miraculous effects at first, but due to the stability of the fire gun and the fact that Jurchens will also use firearms, the advantage is not as obvious as before.
However, after the introduction of Hongyi cannons and fire guns, we can still fight for wealth and resources.
At this time, Bugalu looked at the young man holding the sword and looking far away, and asked: "Count, I want to know if the Hao Mirror belongs to your country, will your country still recognize the previous contract?"
Jia Heng turned to look at Buga Road, stared at it for a full minute, and said: "Some clauses need to be modified, but the overall meaning remains the same. Your country can live in Haojing, but your country must fully provide our country with
Artillery, blunderbuss and a large number of firearms are provided to our country, and our country will use its troops in the north."
Sir Bugaloo heard this and said: "Count, you can rest assured. Can you send your attendants now to persuade the rebellious officers?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Sir, you can send someone over."
There was no need to stop him at this time. Now the army had surrounded the entire Haojing and had the upper hand. In the past few days, the army had suffered many casualties.
Thirteen warships, seven patrol ships, and hundreds of soldiers were damaged. The casualties were quite large. It can be clearly seen that some generals of the Guangdong Navy have begun to work hard.
With a solemn look on his face, Bugal and Mr. Li on the side went to give instructions to the entourage beside him.
On an unknown island southeast of Haojing, Carlos and his brother-in-law Aram took a sailboat, together with the entire fleet, and hurriedly headed towards the island.
An anxious look appeared on Alam's face, and he said in a deep voice: "Carlos, what should we do now? There are too many troops and ships in Han Dynasty, they are densely packed like locusts."
This is the deep impression left on the Portuguese by the pursuit battles of the past few days. The total number of warships and patrol boats exceeded one hundred.
This was an asymmetrical war of numbers and ships. Although the Portuguese's firearms were very sharp and their ships adopted the mainstream sailing ships of this era, they still suffered a lot of damage when facing the huge fleet of the Guangdong Navy.
The fighting will of the Portuguese and Han people on the ship was somewhat shaken.
Carlos's fair and sinister face looked a little gloomy at the moment, his eyes were flashing coldly, and he was thinking about the next move in his heart.
Because this was different from what he had imagined before, and the knight did not seem to have his head chopped off by the earl of Han. To boost morale, the most important thing was that the Guangdong navy, which was originally thought to be vulnerable, was actually more powerful than expected.
toughness.
In this era, the Yuehai Navy was not as afraid of the Portuguese as imagined. Of course, there might be fear. At this moment, under Jia Heng's supervision, the Guangdong Navy made great efforts and planned to bully them through a battle.
Few wars have covered up some historical issues in the past.
This is actually the true thoughts of the generals in the Guangdong Navy, starting from General Wu Tao of the Guangdong Navy.
Alam lowered his voice and said: "Carlos, Garde and others are already suspicious and said they want to send people to negotiate with the Guangdong side to inquire about the Jazz."
Several of Bugalu's officers, including Garde, Keller, and Poole, were not fools. The pursuit and escape at sea in the past few days made the Portuguese gradually suspicious.
And the most important thing is that everyone consumes a lot of ammunition and needs to return to the island to replenish it. If they are surrounded by the army, the final result may not be good.
At this moment, a Portuguese man with an orange turban on his head and a big beard on his face and chin ran into the cabin, saluted and said urgently: "Carlos, there are a lot of Han people over there in Haojing."
The Chinese troops came ashore.”
When Carlos heard this, his heart trembled, his brows furrowed even more, and he looked at Alam and said, "The shameless Han people have launched another sneak attack."
Alam said angrily: "Carlos, we need to return to the island for support, otherwise we will be in trouble if we are cut off."
Carlos was about to speak, when suddenly a captain on the ship who was controlling the ship entered the cabin, looked at Alam and Carlos, and said: "Sir, the Sir has sent an envoy to board the ship. Messrs. Poole and Keller want to stop the ship and talk to him."
The envoys discuss it."
At this moment, Poole and Keller had received the attendants sent by Bugalu and learned some of Carlos' lies.
Carlos looked ugly and whispered: "Tell them two that the Han fleet is chasing us. We cannot stop and return quickly. We will wait until we reach Haojing before negotiating with the Han people."
As he said that, he looked at Alam, and both of them saw something bad was going on in each other's eyes.
At this time, Bugalu sent an envoy over, and it was obvious that they had understood their plot. So should they return to Haojing, or flee from the island.
After the captain left, Alam made a quick decision and lowered his voice: "We will take a detour to the island in Jilong Mountain. There is a friend of mine there. When the war here is over, we will return to the country."
It is obvious that there is no way back to Haojing Island.
Carlos shook his head and said: "I have already prepared people, so I said that we were also deceived, and that's why we clashed with the Han army."
That exquisite and graceful figure appeared in front of his eyes, and his heart was filled with a layer of haze. Should he leave Hao Jing?
Alam looked hesitant and said: "If the earl of Han forces the knight to hand over the person who started the war..."
As soon as he said these words, Carlos's face changed slightly. Thinking of the arrogant posture and cold eyes of the Earl of Han, he felt a little awe-inspiring in his heart.
"Even if you don't go to Jilong Mountain, you can still flee to other countries in Southeast Asia. When the Han army retreats, we will come back. At that time, Sir will at most get angry." Alam said in a low voice.
Carlos thought for a while, nodded, and agreed.
Just as the two were discussing their escape plan, after two officers, Poole and Keller, learned that Bugal Road had not been harmed by the Han army, a white flag was immediately hoisted on the mast of the ship.
Wu Tao of the Guangdong Navy immediately sent people to take over Poole and Keller's fleet of eleven ships, and sent people to report the victory to Jia Heng's flag ship.
At this moment, Jia Heng had actually landed on Haojing's land together on Buga Road. When the army gained the upper hand, Buga Road sent envoys to Haojing to persuade the remaining generals to put down their weapons. There was no need to resist, and the whole process went smoothly.
Many, and the Guangdong Navy went ashore to take over Haojing Island.
At this moment, Jia Heng, accompanied by the retinue of Jinyi Mansion Guards, abandoned his boat and landed ashore. Accompanied by General Wu Tao of Guangdong Province, he rode with Sir Bugalu on the bluestone road to the Governor's Office. The sound of gunfire and gunfire around him were heard.
The sounds of fighting have become sparse and the sounds are gradually becoming inaudible.
Bugalu looked at the ordinary Portuguese people around him who looked frightened, and introduced to Jia Heng on the side: "Your Majesty, the Portuguese people have lived here for generations and have regarded this place as their hometown. If they leave here, they don't even know where to go.
go."
"But this is the land of my great Han Dynasty." Jia Heng frowned, interrupted, and said in a deep voice: "The citizens of your country have occupied this land for too long, and even want to occupy it for generations and annex it as their own land.
It makes no sense.”
The problem of Haojing must be solved, but not by expelling the Portuguese, but by bringing the Portuguese under the management of the Guangdong government.
Bugalu's expression changed and he was speechless for a moment.
As the two of them talked, they gradually approached the official residence of the Governor of Australia in Haojing. It was a two-story garden building that occupied a large area. There were also houses for the guards to live around.
At this moment, it had already been taken over by the Guangdong Navy and was guarded all around.
Sir Bugaloo walked forward, with a clear look of confusion on his face.
Jia Heng said: "Sir, the Portuguese need to disarm all the people in the future, and the relevant firearms and cannons need to be handed over to our management. Of course, we will return some of the firearms in accordance with the previously signed treaties."
Bugalu opened his mouth, and finally swallowed back the objections that came to his lips.
Although this Governor of Australia doesn't know the allusion of people being the swordsmen and I being the flesh of the fish, he still understands that the current situation is stronger than the people.
Jia Heng said: "Sir, don't worry. As long as the Portuguese live peacefully in Haojing and pay taxes according to regulations, as before, the Han government will not. They can even cooperate in firearms and maritime trade. I am very interested in your country's firearms and maritime trade."
I am very interested in shipbuilding skills.”
When Bugalu heard this, he was relieved. He was worried that there would be a war, and the count of the Han Dynasty in front of him had the idea of expelling the foreigners from his country.
At this moment, surrounded by several Portuguese guards, at the entrance of the Garden House, a plump beauty led a girl in a white dress and ran out of the official residence.
"Dad." Nona saw Bugaloo at a glance, her crystal blue eyes flashed brightly, she ran past like a gust of wind, and she said in surprise.
Haili also looked at Bugalu excitedly, with excitement showing on her fair face.
Bujialu held on to the saddle, quickly turned over and dismounted, walked quickly, hugged the mother and daughter, and said something, ignoring the strange looks around them.
Jia Heng silently looked at the family of three who were being reunited, and his face paused slightly.
Chen Xiaorong paused slightly and said softly: "That Carlos was not found. People on other ships said they had not seen him."
Jia Heng whispered: "Let the people of the Guangdong Navy search and arrest him in the nearby waters, especially if he cannot escape to Fujian and Zhejiang and then join Duoduo."
Duduo is not a fool. If he knew that he was in Haojing and saw the Portuguese red cannon, he might have become vigilant after knowing its power. Then he could only be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days.
Fortunately, some of the craftsmen who produce firearms are still in Haojing.
At this time, Bugalu finished talking to Jiajuan, looked at Jia Heng and said: "Your Highness, this is my wife Haili and my daughter Nona."
After saying that, he looked at Nona aside, smiled and said: "Nona, call uncle quickly."
At this time, Nona looked at the young boy with a young face, her crystal blue eyes blinked, and she opened her mouth, but did not shout.
This man is only a few years older than me, how could he call his uncle?
Bugalu smiled sheepishly and said, "This kid is not usually like this."
Jia Heng nodded, glanced at Nona, smiled at the slim girl, and said softly: "Just call me brother."
Nona's eyes were slightly surprised, and she called out softly. She was obviously a little timid, and she was obviously frightened by the previous sound of cannons.
Jia Heng didn't say much, but at this moment, a guard in Jinyi ran out from outside and shouted: "Commander, two officers, Poole and Keller, are here."
At this time, Mr. Li was translating beside Bugal Road.
Bugalu's face darkened, he turned to look at Jia Heng and asked, "Count, I want to talk to my two officers."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Sir, it's up to you."
At this moment, under Bujialu's instruction, almost all the Hongyi people in Haojing Land were handed over with guns.
Chen Xiao said softly: "Xu Tingye and Zhao Yi came here with Fang Jun, the Guangdong commander."
Before the war broke out between the two sides, Ordnance Supervisors Xu Tingye and Zhao Yi had already withdrawn to the post house in Xiangshan County. Now that they heard that the dispute in Haojing was successfully resolved, they came to Haojing under the protection of a group of Jinyi palace guards.
Meet Jia Heng.
Jia Heng's expression paused slightly and he said, "I'm going to take a look right now."
