Zhang Jin unfolded the map again, and then pointed out the country.
The more Zhu Qizhen listened, the more solemn his face became, and he thought to himself, luckily he didn't kill this guy!
Based on his familiarity with Ceylon and his strategic thinking, he really couldn't find anyone else in a short period of time.
If he is allowed to let go and work hard, Ceylon Island will be included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty in less than a month.
But...
This guy... doesn't have any hidden agenda, does he?
Zhu Qizhen thought hard for a long time, and finally said: "I already know your plan. The top priority is to capture the Eagle City and kill the Eastern Romans. After that, I will reward you based on your performance."
Entrusted with important responsibilities to plan for the overall situation!"
Zhang Jin knelt down and bowed his head: "Students will do their best to live up to the divine grace!"
Zhu Qizhen waved, and Li Zhen understood, stepped forward to take the man away, and prepared to attack Condor City at night.
Looking at the two people's retreating figures, Yuan Bin couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, this person is a traitor and cannot be trusted easily!"
"What do you think...from a strategic and tactical perspective, what does this person look like?"
Yuan Bin thought for a while and replied: "Aside from lack of practical experience and poor grasp of details when making plans, I can't find any other problems."
"Having a good sense of the overall situation but not handling the details properly just shows that this person is not deceiving. It also shows that this person has a good sense of the overall situation and will definitely play a key role in winning the island of Ceylon."<
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"What the emperor said is true, but I think... it's better to be on the safe side. After all, after all..."
"After serving as an official, I know!"
Zhu Qi smiled calmly and said, "You might as well give him a chance. If he really has any evil intentions, it's not too late to deal with it!"
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At night, the Ming fleet headed south.
Since it was sailing at night, the ironclad simply turned off its steam engine and, like other ships, hung up its sails and moved forward.
During the boat trip, Zhang Mao was still very cautious.
Although it is a sheep attack, the surface work must be done enough.
If the deterrence of the ironclad ship is not reflected, the effect of the sheep attack will definitely be greatly reduced.
This route is very quiet and safe, and no enemy ships were found along the way.
Even so, Zhang Mao was fully prepared and vigilantly observed every blade of grass and meter around him.
These Eastern Romans have obviously lost their naval warfare capabilities. Not even a single ship can be seen on this important route.
Of course, if an enemy ship is really discovered, Zhang Mao can ensure that he and his crew will send them to see God.
At midnight, the fleet finally approached Calamba Port, and then...
Boom!
Boom!
Zhang Mao suddenly became nervous and quickly ordered: "Alert, alert!"
I saw balls of fire suddenly appearing in front of me, as if a fierce battle was going on!
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The Eastern Romans had been prepared for a long time. Ever since they learned that the Negombo port had been attacked, they had been even more prepared.
Sure enough, the enemy came that night!
At the Port of Calamba, the fleet's artillery and the port's artillery were bombarding each other, and the two sides were having a great time fighting.
"Colonel, the enemy's attack was too fierce and there were heavy casualties!"
"Hold on, this is the last offensive of the Orientals. As long as we hold on, we will win!"
"Colonel, General Bain is here!"
Immediately afterwards, Bain, with a gray beard and little hair left, wearing bright silver armor, walked up to the officer.
"How's it going?"
"Reporting to the general, the enemy's offensive is fierce, but our artillery has sunk three ships. As long as we hold on, victory will definitely belong to the Eastern Roman Holy Empire!"
"Very good!"
Old Bain nodded and said: "Hold on, victory will always belong to us!"
"Yes!"
The battle is still going on. The fleets at sea and the forts on the shore are bombing each other, causing casualties on each side.
Bain held a telescope and looked at the ships on the sea. He thought to himself that the Ming army was really powerful, but... why didn't he see the legendary armored ship?
Is there a possibility that the so-called ironclad ship is just a useless thing?
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On the battleship Calais, the adjutant came forward to report: "General Baghdad, the firepower on the shore is too strong. If the fierce battle continues, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to us!"
Baghdad's face was gloomy. He really didn't expect that these Eastern Romans would build such powerful fortifications.
Before going to sea, he didn't take these people seriously at all.
After all...their hometown has been destroyed, and they are just a bunch of bereaved dogs. Why should they fight against the Ottoman Empire in full swing?
As a result, the Ottoman fleet rushed directly into the port of Calamba, intending to annihilate the Eastern Romans in one fell swoop.
What is surprising is that these Eastern Romans seemed to have been well prepared and actually built a large number of fortifications at the port. For a while, they were evenly matched.
Baghdad was deeply surprised. In his expectation, it was no problem to capture this port and then land on Ceylon Island.
However, why did it encounter such fierce resistance...
It's as if the Eastern Romans knew they were going to attack this port and gathered all their troops in advance. What a hell!
Seeing that the offensive ahead encountered fierce resistance and feared that it would not be possible to capture it in a short time, Baghdad had no choice but to order an evacuation.
If we continue to fight, even if we can win, I am afraid that our own troops will be exhausted.
When the time comes, who will come to the island?
Now it’s time to take shelter from the limelight and recharge your batteries for the decisive battle!
The Ottoman fleet began to retreat and turned north.
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When the Eastern Romans at the port saw this, they began to cheer.
The so-called Ming fleet is nothing more than that!
What kind of ironclad, where is it?
Wasn’t it just that we were blown away by our cannons!
General Benn had a smile on his face. The defeat of Prussia, Charlemagne, and Griroute made him extremely cautious and even prepared to die in battle.
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However, tonight's attack rekindled the flame of hope in his heart.
The Eastern Roman Navy was invincible!
However, in a corner of the camp, Wells looked confused.
Since the battle started, he has been observing it.
Although the Eastern Roman Navy was well prepared, the combat effectiveness of the Ming army should not be so weak!
What’s even more surprising is, where are the ironclads?
Although it was night, the port was filled with flames. If the armored ship really came, it would be impossible not to see it.
Why didn’t the other side dispatch ironclad ships?
Could it be that the successive victories have gone to the head and thought that the Eastern Roman Empire was a lamb to be slaughtered?
Wrong...something's wrong...
Immediately afterwards, Wells found General Bain and expressed his doubts.
However, General Bain disagreed and said: "Wells, are you scared out of your wits by the Easterners? Or have you not seen the combat effectiveness of the Eastern Roman Navy? As long as you are well prepared, the Easterners will not get any advantage at all. Let's see.